Industrial, Commercial and Institutional
1960s 24-drawer timber laboratory storage unit
c1960s 24-drawer timber laboratory storage unit. Solid ash or Tasmanian oak construction (very heavy!), black enamelled timber top, great patina. 116 cm wide, 53.5 cm deep, 84 cm high. $1,495 Shop 33
1896 Remington Standard "Understrike" typewriter
Now HERE'S an oldie! 1896 Remington Standard (USA) "Understrike" typewriter. Model # 6, this is an early shift key manual, by Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict (New York). 4 banks, it has 38 keys and 2 Shift keys, no case and was obsolete by 1910! Serial number 22903. Given it is 126 years old and still working (just, but not all that well) it is definitely a display item, not a typewriter anyone could or would want to use as a working typewriter. It's a fine piece of rare technology history. $450 Shop 27
1950s pressed and folded metal capital letters
c1950s pressed and folded steel capital letters, of commercial origin, with painted ‘candy stripe’ finish. Four available: E, E, I, S. Height 23 cm. $65 each. Shop 33 (timber crate in image not for sale).
1950s-1960s timber parade sign ex Rockdale, Sydney
1950s-1960s timber parade sign, ex Salvation Army Corps in Rockdale, Sydney. Timber and masonite construction, hand-lettered legend (a/f, minor loss to masonite board). Height 116 cm, Width 84 cm. $125 Shop 33
1950s metal and bakelite pub table by Marquis
1950s metal and bakelite pub table by Marquis, Australia. Tubular steel base with polished chrome finish, ‘walnut’ bakelite top. An uncommon piece, as the unprotected bakelite top is prone to damage, especially in a commercial environment. A/f, chrome plating in poor condition, top with some fading to edges. Diameter 60 cm, Height 74 cm. $225 Shop 33 SOLD
1950s-1960s tubular steel framed twin student desk
1950s-1960s tubular steel framed twin student desk. Solid Tasmanian oak construction with particleboard base to desk section. Great patina, new rubber feet (a/f, inkwell inserts missing). Width 91 cm, Depth 70 cm, Height 65 cm. $275 Shop 33
1950s/60s cast alloy capital letters by Lanray Castings
1950s-1960s cast alloy capital letters, by Lanray Castings Ltd, Australia, possibly of railway origin. Lots of consonants, no vowels. Fifteen available: B, C, D, D, H, J, J, J, J, J, K, K, K, T, Z. Height 21.5 cm. $18 each. Shop 33
1950s stationery wire basket/in-out tray
1950s metal stationery basket/in-out tray. All wire construction, not common. Length 36 cm, Width 26.5 cm, Height 8 cm. $32 Shop 33
Antique cast iron timber trolley
19th century heavy duty cast iron trolley with heavily weathered timber handles/frame. Still quite functional, but these days better used as an awesome decorator piece in the right setting. Height as pictured 120 cm. $295 Shop 27
1980s hand lettered timber sign, “Barber”
c1980s hand lettered timber sign, “Barber”. A/f, fading to red border, small holes from previous fasteners. Length 124 cm, Height 23 cm, Depth 1 cm. $175 Shop 33
Edwardian copper food warmer by Alex Boyd & Son
c1910 Edwardian copper food warmer by Alex Boyd & Son, New Bond Street, London (maker's brass badge on underside). The top lifts off for access to the spaces for three burners, on six ebonised wooden squashed bun feet. This will make an excellent display prop for copper kettles/pans etc. Length 61.5 cm, Depth 24.5 cm, Height 17 cm. $295 Shop 27
1950s-1960s stacking chairs by Namco
1950s-1960s stacking chairs by Namco, Australia. Persistently (mis-) attributed to American designer Warren McArthur, but these probably represent an in-house design by Namco. A/f, one end cap missing from green chair, minor nicks to vinyl. Width 44 cm, Depth 50 cm, Height 75 cm. Four available (2 grey, 2 red), $45 each. Shop 33
1960s-1970s stacking school chairs
c1960s-1970s stacking school chairs, steel frame with coachwood ply seats and backs. Plenty of patina! Width 40 cm, Depth 49 cm, Height 72 cm (top of backrest). Two available, $35 each. Shop 33
1960s timber desk/work table
c1960s timber desk/work table, original purpose unknown. Probably ash or Tasmanian oak, with veneer over particleboard for some larger panels. Top with ?linoleum or similar composite inlay, replacement handle and catch to cupboard door. Width 92 cm, Depth 51 cm, Height 83 cm. $445 Shop 33
1950s childrens steel stacking chairs by Sebel
c1950s childrens steel stacking chairs by Sebel, Bankstown, Sydney. Three colourways: dark blue, dark green and pale yellow. Replacement plastic feet, some wear to finish, especially to yellow chairs. Width 38 cm, Depth 34 cm, Height 54 cm. Ten available, $25 each Shop 33
1960s metal 12 drawer cabinet
c1960s metal 12 drawer cabinet. Index card holders to all drawer fronts, good original condition (a/f, no key). Width 36 cm, Depth 41 cm, Height 115 cm. $345 Shop 33
Australian Embassy embossing press
Cast iron "Excello" seal embossing press for the Australian Embassy, Caracas (Venezuela, South America). Image below shows carbon paper imprint. Height 25.5 cm, Length 19.5 cm. $195 Shop 7
1960s single-head milkshake maker by Ritter General Electric, Melbourne
c.1960s single-head milkshake maker by Ritter General Electric, Melbourne. Base with cream enamel, stem and head with polished chrome finish, very good original condition. (Additional image below) Price includes three aluminum beakers and two parfait glasses (not shown). Working, safety tested and tagged by an electrician, ready to use! Height 46.5 cm. $295 Shop 33
Queensland Government Railways train carriage luggage rack
Authentic Queensland Government Railways train carriage overhead luggage rack. Painted cast brass, quite heavy. Width 71.5 cm, Depth 36 cm. $295 Shop 27
c1970 shoe shop repairs advertising sign
Late 1960s/early 1970s shoe shop repairs advertising sign. In original nickel plated frame, the sign is hand painted (with a few signs of wear on the lettering) and is backlit. Electricals in good safe working order. Width 55.5 cm, Height 40.5 cm, Depth 10 cm. $295 Shop 7
1960s metal film projector trolley
c1960s metal film projector trolley by Bell & Howell, ex Science Department, Merici College, Braddon, Canberra. Vinyl insert to top shelf is not original. Width 53 cm, Depth 53 cm, Height 118 cm. $295 Shop 33
1950s Nest-a-bye chairs Sebel
1950s “Nest-A-Bye” stacking chairs by Sebel, Bankstown, Australia. Original vinyl upholstery and manufacturers decals to backs and underside of seats, replacement plastic feet and arm tips (a/f, foam padding in seats has disintegrated). Can be stacked to a maximum of eight chairs. Two available. Width 46 cm, Depth 40 cm, Height 79 cm (top of backrest). $45 each Shop 33
Large timber casting die
c1960s timber casting die of a pump housing, stamped “Centrex Pump” on lower section, probably ex NSW State Railways workshops, Enfield, Sydney. Width 80 cm, Depth 30 cm, Height 72 cm. $245 Shop 33
1960s stacking chairs by Namco
1960s stacking chairs by Namco, Australia. Metal frames with black enamelled finish, seat and back with textured vinyl skin (four colours) and decorative buttoning to seat, maker’s sticker to rear of backrest, original plastic feet. Width 44 cm, Depth 61 cm, Height 77 cm. TWO left, both blue, $55 each. Shop 33
1960s advertising panel for “Timbertone” wall panels
Rare. 1960s advertising panel for “Timbertone” wall panels by Masonite, Australia. Image is based on a photographic design used in print advertising for this product at the time. 30.5 cm x 37.5 cm. $125 Shop 33
1960s timber ladder
c1960s timber ladder (6ft “Light House Step”) by Mote, Australia. Great patina, makers mark and model details stencilled to frame. Width 55 cm, Depth 110 cm (fully opened), Height 170 cm. $95 Shop 33
1960s hand-cranked vacuum pump
c1960s hand-cranked vacuum pump. Steel construction with grey hammertone enamelled finish (additional image below), polished timber base. Very good original condition, wheel turns freely. Width 37.5 cm, Depth 24 cm, Height 37.5 cm. $125 Shop 33
1970s teaching map, “North America – Population Density”
c1970s teaching map, “North America – Population Density” by George Philip & Sons, Ltd. Width 92 cm, Height 110 cm. $145 Shop 33
1950s-1970s “Plastifol” wound replica set by Brownings Ltd, England
c1950s-1970s “Plastifol” wound replica set No. 4 by Brownings Ltd, Hull, England. Contents include a 1967 catalogue (see image below), along with several lacerations (some with exposed bone), loose teeth, frostbitten toes, bruises, boils, severed digits and a cranial injury (see bottom image). Box 34 cm wide, 26 cm deep, 8 cm high. $125 Shop 33
Some contents of the wounds replica set - gross!
1970s two person school desk
1970s two person school desk, issued in 1970 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s landfall in Australia. Top features detailed historical map of Australia and adjacent landmasses. A/f, minor loss to finish/corrosion on feet. Width 90 cm, Depth 60 cm, Height 74 cm. $195 Shop 33
Victorian theodolite by Troughton & Simms
c1890 late Victorian brass theodolite by Troughton & Simms, London. Mounted on original walnut tripod stand terminating in pointed metal rods, plus dovetailed cedar box (see image below) containing instruments which may or may not be original (see second image below). The bottom image shows the retailer's paper label inside the lid of the box. Height (as pictured above) approx. 160 cm, Length of case (pictured below) 51.5 cm. $1,695 Shop 27
The cedar hinged case, closed. No key, the fasteners appear to be later add-ons, damage to the (original) leather straps.
The cedar case, opened, with various instruments, some of which may or may not be original.
Image above shows the retailer's paper label inside the lid of the box "T F Wiesener, Astronomical, Mathematic, Optical, Surveying and Philosophical Instrument maker, Steam Factory & Shop, 334 George Street, Sydney..."
1960s FDC milk bottle metal crate
c1960s metal bottle crate, probably for transport of milk bottles. Stamped “F D C” (Federal Dairy Company) to side rail. Length 45 cm, Width 36 cm, Height 20 cm. $48 Shop 33
1950s-1960s height adjustable Laminex bedside table
1950s-1960s height adjustable bedside table. Metal base with polished chrome finish, table with yellow pearl Laminex top. Width 53 cm, Depth 45 cm, Height 53 cm at lowest setting, 77 cm high at highest setting. $225 Shop 33
Jewellers archimedes pump drill
Jewellers archimedes pump drill. Length 37.5 cm. $120 Shop 7
1970s metal signage, ex Victorian Railways
c1970s metal signage, ex Victorian Railways (= VicRail). Enamel on steel, a/f, some marks. Diameter 30.5 cm. Three available, $38 each. Shop 33