World War II-era 10th Light Horse Regiment Australian Army wool uniform service jacket; with brass buttons, rising sun collar & Australia title badges. Cotton-type 10th Light Horse colour patches to both upper arms, each with sewn in 'A'. 1941 dated and ma
World War I trio of medals to Ordnance Artificer Wilfred Jones, who served 30 years in the Royal Navy, was aboard HMS Attentive during the raid on Zeebrugge in 1918 and died whilst still serving in 1945. The medals comprise of a 1914-15 Star, a British War
A group of four medals to Petty Officer Frederick Eames of the Royal Navy. The medals comprise of a 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (1914-19) and a Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (Kgv). Court mounted for display and accompanied b
A group of four medals to Chief Petty Officer Walter Herbert Howard of the Royal Navy, who served aboard the Royal Yacht HMS Ophir for the Royal Tour to Australia in 1901, as well as being aboard HMS Canterbury at the Battle of Jutland (1916). The medals c
A World War I Medal Group and associated items to Lieut. Charles Humbert, 10th Hussars. The group comprises 1914-15 Star (impressed 2. Lieut. C. Humbert. R.R. of Cav.); British War and Victory Medals (impressed Lieut C. Humbert) court mounted for display;
A World War I South African Infantry Medal Trio to Sgt. Harry Coles comprising a 1914-15 Star, a British War Medal and a South African bi-lingual Victory Medal. (3).
World War I Medal pair to Group Lieutenant A.W. Green of the 79th Carnatic Infantry Regiment (Indian Army) comprising of British War and Victory Medals, both impressed named to Lieut A.W. Green. (2). With copy medal roll.
A Royal Navy medal trio to Boy & Ordinary Seaman Ernest Hambly, who saw action at the Battle of Jutland (May-June 1916), while aboard H.M.S. Orion. The medals are a 1914-15 Star and British War and Victory Medals, all named to Hambly. (3). Accompanied by c
Sunk At Gallipoli HMS Irresistible World War I Royal Navy Medals to 177170 Chief Stoker Hill: The group of four comprises of a 1914-15 Star, impressed named 1770. R.N.A. Hill. Ch. Sto. R.N.; British War and Victory medals (1914 - 18), impressed named; Roya
A group of medals to Petty Officer C.A.V. Winkworth, who served as a Royal Navy Boy Sailor in 1918 and who later served in submariners during World War Two. Comprising of 1914-18 British War and Victory Medals; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Me
Pair: 1914-18 British War and Victory Medals, impressed named R-18595 Pte. R.G. Remington. K.R. Rif.C.. (2). Remington was killed in action on 21/3/1918 south of the Somme. Accompanied by research material.
Killed in Action at the Battle of Pilckem Ridge, Belgium, August 1917: The 'casualty' group of medals to Private James Cochrane who was serving with the 16th Battalion Sherwood Foresters) at the time of his death; comprising his British War and Victory Med
A Teenage Casualty of The War: The British War Medal and South African Victory Medal (1914-18) both impressed named to Pte J.H. Van Der Walt. 4th S.A.I., awarded posthumously, together with the Memorial Plaque named Johannes Hendrick Van Der Walt. Together
Gallipoli souvenir scarf 'A Souvenir Of The Great World War And The Glorious Part Played By Australia And New Zealand' with flags and scene of the Gallipoli landing and the wreck of the Emden after her fight with The Sydney off the Cocos Islands. Housed in
Trio to Wia at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 945 Private Joseph McKEVER. 12/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 945 Er/W.O. (1) J.McKever. 12/Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, 945 Er-Wo.1. J.McKever. 12 Bn. A.I.F. on last meda
World War I British Army 1914 Star Medal trio to Private J. Gavaghan, 1st Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, who died of wounds at the Somme, 10/8/1916. Offered together with extensive research material. (3).
Boer War Campaign Medals Awarded to Albert Reitze, Who Served With The 18th Hussars Under The Assumed Name of Albert Baker: Pair: Queens South Africa Medal (1899 - 1902) with 4 clasps (Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein & Johannesburg), engraved 3762 Cor
Boer War Distinguished Conduct Medal Group to Lance Sergeant Stephen Fearside of the Scots Guards, The group comprises the Distinguished Conduct Medal (V.R.), impressed named 8360 L. Corpl. S. Fearside. 2nd Scots Gds; Queens South Africa Medal (1899-1902)
Various badges, fobs, etc., incl. NSW Volunteer Infantry Regiment sewn-on badge; Australian Artillery collar badge circa 1910; an RAN Bridging Train hat badge; Australian coat-of-arms on Arendsen, Melb. backing plate; Australian Engineers Old Sappers Assoc
Sheet Music collection of twenty Australian themed examples, many with colour lithographed fronts including examples by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, Dr. J. Laurence Rentoul and numerous war time examples.
A large World War I trench art mirror, chip carved frame with applied '1914' and 'Gr' (Georgius Rex, the Royal cypher of King George). Height 104 cm, width 54 cm, depth 4 cm
A Fantoni boat sculpture, C. 1950s, Italy. Welded and patinated bronze wire sculpture of an Etruscan war galley on stand by Floretine artist Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011). With artist's signature at the stern of the boat. Height 78.5 cm, width 64 cm, depth
Lobner Berlin W9 German military chronograph wristwatch, single button chronograph with white dial Arabic numerals, blued hands, 2 subsidiary dials for seconds, 30 minutes, 1/5th second outer track, tachymeter track, Minerva 9CH hand wind movement no. 1484
Boer war Oom-Paul style pipe front of bowl enscribed 'Boer war, South Africa, 1899-1900, 1901' and stem to bowl marked 'E.E.C', silver plate collar, length 16 cm
World War II poster, 'Never been so fit...' one of a series of Australian Commonwealth military Forces second World War recruitment posters issued under the title ''Join the AIF.'' this poster subtitled 'Make them proud of you!.. Never been so fit I wouldn
World War II poster, 'Your country needs You! Join the A.I.F Now!', Australian Commonwealth military Forces AIF second World War recruiting poster. A black and white image of Winston Churchill's head and left hand pointing toward the viewer dominates the m
World War I officers telescope in original leather case, maker's mark engraved to slide and with plaque 'The Lordbury telescope J.H. Steward Ltd 406 & 457 London no 5782'. Five draw, length 66 cm
A cup/saucer/plate set from H.M.S. Hood, one of five only, this was presented to our vendor's great grandparents when the hood, together with H.M.S Renown visited NZ in 1924. (some cracks and chip commensurate with use on a battleship), height M.S. Hood wa
A very impressive and finely carved Carrara marble bust of Mars, The God of War, on very tall stone Tuscan form column, Italian 18th/19th century, bust approx, 60 cm high, column 285 cm high 33 cm diameter, base 40 cm square
An Omega World War I military issue wristwatch, the black dial with Arabic numerals, sweep seconds hand and maker's name. The case back with incised broad arrow above '6645 101000' and '65/542' and '182/57'. diameter 37.5 cm. Working.
An uncommon George III red Morocco leather bound despatch box, with impressed decoration and gold embossed double Royal Coat of Arms to the front, 'WO' for War Office to the hinged lid and with sturdy brass swing handle. The interior retains its original (
WW1 silver open face deck watch by W. Matthews for the Royal Navy, 52 mm case hallmarked Chester 1910 by James McKnight, case maker, Norfolk Street, Coventry. Keyless movement and dial signed W. Matthews, 52 Holyhead Rd., Coventry, numbered 42686, and both
Miyagawa Shuntei (1873-1914), boys playing war game (Ikusa gokko), from the series Customs of children (Kodomo fuzoku). Japanese woodblock print, with artist chop seal lower right, framed. Height 31.5 cm, width 21 cm
A pair of French trench art artillery shell vases, World War I, 1916 the pair of French 75 mm field gun brass shell cases, dated 1916, worked with repousse roses reserved on stippled ground. Height 34.5 cm
A 'Desco' US Navy World War II diving helmet the manufacturer's riveted plaque reading 'Mark V Mod 1' and 'Diving equipment and Salvage Co. Inc. Milwaukee. Wis.' then the serial number 'No. 943 date 3 3 44'. This dates the helmet to one year after the USA
Military Subjects: an album containing a very broad range, many World War I issues with some Australian content; mainly English and French; also, later items including non-Pc material. (approx. 300 items).
A diverse range including. 'Universal dictionary of violin and bow Makers' by Henley (1973); 'Violin-Making, as it was and is' by Heron-Allen (1984); 'Tudor Music' by Wulstan (1985); 'The war Diaries of Weary Dunlop' by E.E.Dunlop (1989, with dedication fr
Jaeger-Lecoultre World War I period pocket watch with black dial and steel case, reverse engraved 'G.S.T.P.233172 XX' with broad arrow mark, 6.5 cm high including crown
Lieutenant-colonel Robert Henry Wynyard Cb (1802 ' 1864) historical travelling chest, oak with ebonised steel binding and large locking strap. With attached brass engraved name plaque: 'Major Genl. Wynyard, C.B. No.1'. Plain interior. 73 cm x 54 cm x 54 cm
Lieutenant-colonel Robert Henry Wynyard Cb (1802?1864) historical Australian cedar campaign chest, two-section with two short over three full width drawers, recessed knob handles, each drawer with a brass lock and escutcheon plates, two absent, compressed
A World War II naval officer's dress sword, gilded brass guard with shagreen and brass hilt, blue and gold sword knot and tassel, the blade engraved with the G.R. Cypher, decorative embellishments and maker, Wilkinson swords, London, with leather and gilde
World War II era metal sleeve with cardboard label attached ''A Guaranteed Souvenir from the Japanese Midget Submarine Sunk in, Sydney Harbour Sunday, May 31st, 1942 ......'', sleeve dimensions 18 mm x 11 mm
Rare set Australian World War I medals, for Gallipoli stretcher bearer and medic in 7th field ambulance, private W.F. Cahill 4352, AIF (3AGH). Set of five medals on bar together with original photograph, documentation including wounded records, reference l
World War I trench art trophy. Ivo W. Kerr golf trophy, made from a German 210 mm mortar shell. Engraved inscription ''Ivo W. Kerr golf trophy, Commonwealth Institute of Accountants. This German Howitzer shell case was gathered by the donor on Mont St. Que
A World War II German military barograph, in mahogany case with three glazed panels, the cover with small plaque engraved with a swastika above 'M' above '2745', the front with plaque engraved 'Presented by Lieut. Comdr S.C. Bradley RNR'. 28.5 x 14 x 16.5
An oak commemorative coat/hat stand, the substantial domed top with carved World War I commemorative detail, mirror to the centre with carved floral embellishments, six modern brass coat hooks, age crack to pediment. 123 x 167 cm.
'Girl with Canary'; an important woodblock print by Tsuguharu (Leonard) Foujita; framed and signed lower right. Frame: 59 cm x 49.5 cm image: 38 cm x 25.5 cm; other notes: Leonard Foujita is considered one of the most important Japanese artists of the 20th
An antique spinner's chair with later World War II period folk art chip carving displaying American and Australian flags, rising sun, propeller, wings and aeroplanes, 125 cm high
World War I Turkish P.O.W. beadwork bag emblazoned 'Turkish Prisoners, 1917', adorned with an image of the prison. A rare survivor in excellent condition, only the second example seen in our rooms. 25 cm high overall, 12 cm wide
World War one Diaries & documents - 50th Brigade machine gun Company, 1916-18: the hand-written diaries are the detailed operation records/reports belonging to the estate of the late William B. Martin of Ballarat, Victoria. Martin's name first appears in t
World War I bronze Memorial plaque: inscribed 'He Died for Freedom and Honour', in the name of 'Leo Alphonsus Kennedy, and issued to his next of kin; pierced at top, blank on reverse, 120 cm diameter, weight 14.7gr. Leo Alphonsus Kennedy born in 1895 in Ha
Turkey - World War one star, also known as the Gallipoli star medal/badge; 1915, with 'B.B.&Co' verso under pin; enamel and nickel-plated brass. Some (remnant) ribbon present.
Gallipoli souvenir scarf 'A souvenir of the Great World War and the glorious part played by Australia and New Zealand' with flags and scene of the Gallipoli landing and the wreck of the Emden after her fight with the Sydney off the Cocos Islands. Housed in
A correspondence of eleven letters from John Monash to Ada Benjamin (nee Krakowski): 1911 to 1926, during the turbulent and hugely consequential years that included his service during World War One, John Monash (1865 - 1931) maintained a correspondence wit
Emphemera & Journals including 'Birth, a little Journal of Australian Poetry', 'War without Tears' by Armstrong, 'We of the A.I.F.', 'Blitz', 'Bluey and Curley', 'The Weekly Times Annual 1912' and 'The Australian Sanitary engineering Supply Company'.
Campaign Medal awarded to an Australian soldier: Egypt medal with Suakin 1885 clasp, awarded to '1205. Gun: J. Crombie. N.S.W. Arty:' with part ribbon. The New South Wales Contingent, comprising just over 700 men, was the first government backed action and
Attributed to Zhu Da (BADA Shanren, 1626 - after 1705), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) ink and colour on paper, inscribed, signed and one red seal of the artist. Framed, 94.5 x 49 cm. Provenance: The incredible provenance relating to this painting, together with
A World War I period Rolex wristwatch, 3.3 cm silver case with English import marks for 1916, Rolex marked mechanical movement (runs, but not in all positions), white enamel dial with railtrack minutes and subs seconds. Black leather strap.
A vintage large format hand-coloured White's Aviation photo 'Mount Maunganui', c1960's, signed and entitled in white, labelled on reverse. 54.5 x 100 cm. Note: Whites Aviation Ltd was established in 1945 by Leo White (1906-1967). With vast pioneering exper
A World War II German Rifle Association (Deutscher - Scuutzen-Verband) 'Shooting Dagger', the hilt with nickel plated pommel, S-quillon crossguard with acorn finials and clamshell pinned with the Association's insignia; the white fluted celluloid grip pinn
Boer War 'For Empire Queen and Flag, South Africa, 1900' set of 70 stereoview cards housed in original khaki cloth covered box. [Published by Underwood & Underwood].
Boer War. Antique French repeater carriage clock in brass case with enamel dial and Roman numerals, housed in original embossed leather case, 19th century. (Movement running), Bears a silver plaque inscribed 'Presented As A Mark Of Their Esteem. By The Off
A stunning Japanese black urushi lacquer ware inro with gold nashiji flake interior, agate ojime and carved figural ivory netsuke, by Mei Otoyuki, Edo period, 19th century. Beautifully adorned with scene of Kazusue Kajiwara the warrior who fought in the Ge
17th/18th century Dutch school, portrait of William of orange (1533-1584) oil on panel 30 cm x 24 cm note: William of orange, also known as William the Silent or William the Taciturn, was the head leader in the Dutch revolt against the Spanish Habsburgs th
A vintage 9ct gold manual wristwatch, with white dial, Roman numerals, manual wind movement, push pin at 4 o'clock, case size 28 mm, leather band, retailed by Saunders, presented to Miss olive Barton from Returned Soildiers of Wollar and District as mentio
A good Edgar Mansfield animism sculpture, cast bronze set in a composite base, unique example, purchased directly from the artist and held in the same collection for over 40 years. Sold together with correspondence from the artist, Edgar Mansfield was a re
Heads of New Zealand chiefs and a New Zealand war canoe by Sydney Parkinson, lithograph, hand coloured. Framed behind glass. Frame 42.3 x 50.5 cm, print 19.5 x 27.5 cm
War canoe of the New Zealanders in the South Pacific Ocean by William Hodges and W. Grainger, lithograph. C.1800. Engraved by W. Grainger and designed by William Hodges. Hand coloured. Framed behind glass. Frame 34 x 38.5 cm, print 16.5 x 20.5 cm
A Whakairo Rakau, Aotearoa. This whakairo rakau consists of a smooth cylindrical body, fine carving and original lashings with carvings reminiscent of a Whakapakoko rakau or god stick. The top is decorated with a carving style known from the Te Arawa peopl
A model of the scow 'Rangi', the last big cargo scow out of Auckland in the early 1900s and used mainly for cargos of native timber. During World War I the Rangi was instrumental in recapturing Von Luckner who had escaped from internment on Motuihe Island.
Large scale flying model aeroplane - World War I Lfg Roland C.II 'Walfisch', two seater reconnaissance and escort fighter. With fabric covered wooden airframe, working control surfaces. Rear facing machine gunner. Cockpit with windscreen and instrument pan
Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) - biplane over Megalong Valley. Hurley achieved prominence as an official World War I photographer, and Mawson/Shackleton Antarctic Expedition member. He was well known for interpolating aeroplane images into his photographs. This
African Maasai war shield, lenticular form with hide-bound border and wood grip to rear, decoratively painted with abstract designs in green, black and white, 110 cm x 52 cm
African Maasai war shield, lenticular form with hide-bound border and fur attachments and wood grip to rear, original pigmented paint with abstract designs in red, black and white, 100 cm x 63 cm
A 19th century Fijian paddle shaped war club ( Culucula), the board blade with serrations to the outside rim. The blade surface with incised notching and with stylized floral rondels. Some losses evident. This broad-bladed club is of the form known as cula