Industrial, Commercial and Institutional

1960s steel construction twin pedestal desk

c1960s twin pedestal desk. Steel construction, green enameled finish, ?linoleum top, eight lockable drawers, two sliders, original keys. A/f minor wear and marks. Length 180 cm, Depth 99 cm, Height 78 cm. $995 Shop 33

1950s enamel State Electricity Commission sign

c1950s enamel warning sign, ex New South Wales State Electricity Commission. “H.T.” abbreviation refers to high tension (high voltage) electrical wires. A/f, minor loss to enamel. Height 30 cm high, Width 10 cm. $65 Shop 33

1950s steel wardrobe by Simmons Metal Furniture

c1950s steel wardrobe by Simmons Metal Furniture, USA. Original two tone enamel finish. A/f some minor scuffs. Features hanging space and a single fixed shelf. No key. Height 179 cm, Width 122 cm, Depth 56 cm. $795 Shop 33

1960s timber casting die

1960s timber casting die of a bearing housing. Makes a great paperweight! 39 cm x 44 cm. Depth 19 cm. $95 Shop 33

Enamel warning sign underground cables Post Office

1960s enamel sign warning of underground cables. Marked "Australian Post Office" (= Postmaster General's Department) which became Australia Post in 1975. Minor chips and crazing. Uncommon. Height 30 cm. $75 Shop 33

1950s steel framed swivel chair

c1950s steel swivel chair, height adjustable seat and back rest. Frame unrestored, new foam and vinyl upholstery in original colour scheme. Height 89 cm (top of back rest). $475 Shop 33

1950s timber indoor flagpole

c1950s timber indoor flagpole. Stepped, weighted base with removable pole in unrestored, original condition. Set up your own republic in your lounge room! Base 30 cm long, 30 cm wide, Height of pole pole 2.4 m. $125 Shop 33

c1950s pressed and folded metal capital letters

c1950s pressed and folded metal capital letters, of commercial origin, with painted ‘candy stripe’ finish. Eight available: E, E, E, I, K, K, S, S, S. Height 23 cm. $65 each. Shop 33 (timber crate in image not for sale).

“2CA CLIENTS ONLY” 1970s steel sign

c1970s single-sided steel sign with hand lettered legend, “2CA CLIENTS ONLY”. 2CA is Canberra’s oldest commercial radio station. A/f, minor crease to left hand edge, some wear. Width 45 cm, Height 10 cm. $55 Shop 33

1950s two-tier aluminium drop-side trolley

c1950s two-tier drop-side trolley. Tubular aluminium frame with fawn pearl Laminex tops. Excellent original condition (a/f, one stiff castor). Width 48 cm, Length 87 cm, Height 74 cm. $245 Shop 33

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 steel barrister’s bookcases

Partial set c1950s steel barrister’s bookcases by Super Steel Office Equipment, Sydney (upper two sections only, base missing). Maker’s decal and inventory number details retained, replacement glass in upper section. Width 83 cm, Depth 27 cm, Height 84 cm. $395 Shop 33

1950s maple cabinet by Berncraft Furniture, Sydney

1950s timber cabinet by Berncraft Furniture, St Peters, Sydney. ?Maple construction, vinyl insert to top, remnant inventory decals retained. A/f, lock mechanism removed by previous owner, some marks to top. Width 61 cm, Depth 37 cm, Height 107 cm. $165 Shop 33

1960s set of three metal laboratory stools

Set of three 1960s metal laboratory stools. Tubular steel base with polished chrome finish, fixed seat with new foam and white vinyl upholstery. A/f, minor wear to finish on base of some stools. Diameter 46 cm, Height 68.5 cm. $675 set of three Shop 33

1950s steel infants/childrens stacking chairs by Sebel

c1950s steel infants/childrens stacking chairs by Sebel, Bankstown, Sydney. A/f, replacement plastic feet, some discolouration and wear to finish. Width 38 cm, Depth 34 cm, Height 54 cm. Three available, $25 each. Shop 33 

1950s timber four-drawer filing cabinet

1950s timber four-drawer filing cabinet. Ash or Tasmanian oak construction with plywood panels, solid coachwood drawer faces, original copper index card holders and handles. Ex Department of National Development (1950–1972), partial remnant inventory sticker retained. Cosmetic restoration, good patina. Width 50 cm, Depth 64 cm, Height 132 cm. $745 Shop 33

1950s timber desktop filing unit

c1950s timber desktop filing unit. Blockboard carcass with plywood dividers. May be used in either horizontal or vertical orientation. A/f, minor loss to corners of some dividers. Width 23.5 cm, Depth 16 cm Height 62 cm. $115 Shop 33 SOLD

1950s machinists stools

1950s machinists stools by B.U.S.M.C. (British United Shoe Machinery Company Pty Ltd), Fitzroy, Melbourne. Original condition with great patina, maker’s foil tags to backrests. Width 38 cm, Depth 39 cm, Height 93.5 cm. Two available, $265 each. Shop 33

Edwardian oak dental cabinet

c1905 Edwardian English oak dental cabinet. Gallery top, seven small drawers to the left, a small central hinged door, larger mirrored (bevelled glass) door to the right, all above a pull-out tray with glass surface for mixing amalgams etc. Beneath this are five larger graduated drawers with swan neck brass handles (some are replacements), to the right is a larger hinged door, below is storage behind the two largest hinged doors, on slightly splayed supports. Secret compartments too! Height 153 cm, Width 68 cm, Depth 41 cm. $1,795. Shop 24 

1950s Geloso Italian microphone

1951-1956 Geloso Italian ribbon microphone with original cable. Length is 15.5 cm. It comes with matching microphone transformer and a purpose-made padded carrying box (probably not original- see image below). The microphone has a switch on the front and a swivel mounted bracket and is threaded to fit standard microphone stand.  $295 Shop 27

Here's a little background, courtesy of Vintage Microphone World, based in The Netherlands. And a link to their excellent website:

https://www.vintagemicworld.com/html/Mic%20of%20the%20month%20December%202015_Geloso%20416.html 

The Geloso 416 Double Ribbon, made between 1951 and 1956, is probably the best Geloso microphone ever made. It is definitely the only ribbon type the firm produced (their more well-known models are piezo and dynamic models).

The 416s are pretty rare but from time to time they surface and many users and collectors would love to own one. Some vintage studios have them on their inventory list, but they were never designed for studio use; they were intended for P.A. systems. Still they have the warm ribbon sound that makes them useful for recording electric guitars, drums and vocals. Like most ribbon mics it has a figure of eight recording pattern; sensitive at both front and back and dead at the sides. The output signal is not as low as that of many of its contemporaries which often had 50 Ohm transformers; this one is 250 Ohms.

The switch on the front makes it possible to combine the signal of the two ribbons to obtain a stronger output. More companies (Beyerdynamic and Oktava) use double ribbon systems, but those are non-switchable. The design uses a big cylindrical magnet that is visible through the grill, the ribbons are mounted to the left and right of it.

At the introduction in 1951, Geloso presented a 416/80 table version on a small 210 mm stand and a 415/90; the same model on a 1150 mm floor stand. Later this was renamed the 416/90.

Because of Italy's economic boost in the second half of the Fifties and the low value of the Lira, many of these mikes were exported to other European countries and the U.S.

1950s-1960s children’s desk by Namco

1950s-1960s children’s desk by Namco, Australia. Tubular brushed aluminium frame, timber carcass with plastic laminate top. A/f, top with some minor marks, one replacement plastic foot (front right). Width 60 cm, Depth 45 cm, Height 52 cm. $115 Shop 33

1930s-1950s timber First Aid cabinet

c1930s-1950s timber First Aid cabinet. Good patina (a/f, some minor losses), original key and remnant paper decal to front face. (Image below shows unit in open position). Width 31.5 cm, Depth 22 cm, Height 52 cm. $125 Shop 33

1950s two door steel cabinet by Super Steel Office Furniture

1950s two door steel cabinet by Super Steel Office Furniture, Sydney. Four adjustable shelves (see image below), brass handles, dark green enamelled finish with manufacturer’s decal retained, original key. A/f, some dents to rear face, lots of patina! Width 94 cm, Depth 49 cm, Height 178.5 cm. $175 Shop 33

Valvoline one gallon oil tin

Valvoline imperial one gallon oil tin. A couple of relatively minor dings. (Reverse side image below).  $125 Shop 7

1960s 16-drawer pressed steel card index unit

c1960s 16-drawer pressed steel card index unit. Grey enamel finish, polished chrome handles and index card holders. Loss and wear to finish, some surface corrosion to handles, two internal dividers remain. Width 49 cm, Depth 45 cm, Height 141 cm. $375 Shop 33

1950s steel fire extinguisher

c1950s steel fire extinguisher by Simplex. Great "condemned" stencilling to body. Height 50 cm. $125 Shop 33

Set of four 1950s Namco dining chairs designed by Warren McArthur

Set of four 1950s chairs (only two shown) designed by Warren McArthur (USA, 1885–1961) manufactured by Namco, Australia. Original condition, white vinyl upholstery in excellent condition, new fabric dustcovers to underside of seats. Width 48.5 cm, Depth 65 cm, Height 70 cm (top of backrest). $595 set of four. Shop 33 ON LAYBY

1960s screw thread chart

1960s screw thread chart by McPherson's Ltd, Sydney. Cardboard, 34.3 cm x 21.6 cm. $45 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. Eight available. Width 46 cm, Depth 40 cm, Height 79 cm (top of backrest). $45 each Shop 33

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

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. Die is in two sections (left and right-hand), available separately ($245 each) or as a pair ($395 for both). Shop 33

1950s-1960s educational poster of electrical appliances by Rossignol

1950s-1960s educational poster featuring household electrical appliances, by Rossignol, France. Poster laminated and framed by previous owner, professionally reset. 93 cm x 76 cm. $295 Shop 33

1950s galvanised iron canister Ex Department of National Development

c1950s metal canister, galvanised iron construction with removable lid with hasp. Ex Department of National Development (1950–1972), remnant paper inventory label, sticker and former owner’s name to lid. Original purpose unknown, but possibly used for transportation of plan documents. New brazing to lip. Diameter 26 cm, Height 93 cm. $165 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. Six available (two blue, two green, two red - the yellow example has SOLD), $55 each. Shop 33

1960s-1970s timber hatstand/coatrack

1960s-1970s timber hatstand/coatrack with metal base and head. Stem professionally repolished and reglued at base. Diameter of base 39 cm, Height 182 cm. $275 Shop 33

1960s industrial timber First Aid kit

1960s industrial timber First Aid kit, possibly issued to the NSW Rural Fire Service. Very good original condition with most contents intact. (Image below of case CLOSED). Height 38 cm, Width 29.5 cm, Depth 15 cm. $95 Shop 33

Negretti & Zambra thermometer

1868-1926 enamel or ceramic (not sure) thermometer in tin frame by Negretti & Zambra (London) for Flavelle Brothers & Roberts, Sydney & Brisbane (see image below). Length 37 cm. $195 Shop 27

Mid-late 1950s timber builder’s sign, A. V. Collings, Canberra

Mid-late 1950s timber builder’s sign. A. V. Collings Pty Ltd built many buildings in Canberra during the 1950s: the Baptist Church in Turner, Church of Christ in Ainslie, Methodist Church in Forrest, the Methodist Youth Centre in Reid and an electrical substation and bicycle sheds in Parkes. Professional repairs to frame. Length 187 cm, Height 96 cm, Depth 5 cm. $275 Shop 33

1960s set of three metal laboratory stools

Set of three 1960s metal laboratory stools. Tubular steel base with polished chrome finish, fixed seat with new foam and black vinyl upholstery. A/f, minor wear to finish on base of some stools. Diameter 46 cm, Height 68.5 cm. $675 set of three Shop 33

1960s stacking chairs, NSW Department of Education

c1960s stacking chairs, manufactured for the NSW Department of Education (embossed to frames). Alloy frames with grey hammertone enamel finish, plywood seats and backrests, original plastic feet. A/f, some wear and minor loss to timber. Four available. Width 42 cm, Depth 48 cm, Height 79 cm. $55 each Shop 33  

1960s three-shelf aluminium trolley

c1960s three-shelf trolley. Tubular aluminium frame, upper two shelves with rails, edges with satin ‘gold’ finish, shelves with timber-grain plastic laminate tops. A/f, minor wear to shelf edges, minor loss to rubber on castors. Length 97 cm x 90 cm high x 50 cm wide. $175 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

Assorted 1950s-1960s metal letters of commercial origin

Assorted 1950s-1960s metal letters of commercial origin. Alloy letters (D, T, T {sold}, with original fasteners), 11 cm high, $15 each. Brass letter “U”, 20 cm high, $22. Cast metal letters with polished chrome finish (A {sold}, D, H, I, I, N; a/f, minor loss to finish on some letters), 15 cm high, $22 each. Shop 33

ex DMR "END 35 MPH" SPEED sign

1970s imperial road sign ex New South Wales Department of Main Roads, “END 35 SPEED”. Retroreflective plastic over metal sheet, embossed “DMR 71” [Department of Main Roads, 1971] to rear. Unused (plastic sheeting still intact over mounting holes), but with some marks/scuffs. Width 46 cm, Height 61 cm. $125 Shop 33

1950s-1960s swivel-seat office chair

1950s-1960s swivel-seat office chair. Second-generation red velour upholstery with new upholstery to arm rests. Width 62 cm, Depth 62 cm, Height 87 cm (top of backrest). $185 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. Twenty four available: B, C, D, D, D, H, H, J, J, J, J, J, J, K, K, K, S, T, V, W, W, W, X, Z. Height 21.5 cm. $18 each Shop 33

Curved glass fronted small shop counter display case

c1930s small shop counter display case. Nickel frame, curved glass top/front, access through hinged wooden rear door with internal mirror. Width 60 cm, Depth 34 cm, Height 35.5 cm. $575 Shop 27 

Large rectangular butchering block/kitchen island

c. mid 20th century large rectangular butchering block/kitchen island. Hardwood blocks form the top, the frame is maple and the legs jarrah. Professionally restored but retains good patina. Length 118 cm, Width 59 cm, Height 83.5 cm. BLOODY HEAVY! $1,895 Shop 27

1960s plastic laminate sample swatches by Formica

1960s plastic laminate sample swatches by Formica, Australia, originally from a distributor in Wagga Wagga. 38 individual swatches in two different sizes, many with pattern and colour names stamped to rear faces. $75 lot. Shop 33

1950s stool (tall variant) with rod steel frame

c1950s stool (tall variant). Rod steel frame, turned timber seat. Original condition with great patina. Width 33.5 cm, Depth 34 cm,  Height 91.5 cm. $95 Shop 33

1970s timber ladder

c1970s timber ladder with great patina. Width 51 cm, Depth 83 cm (fully opened), Height 137 cm. $165 Shop 33

Repco Junior charger

Repco Junior charger. Image below shows rear side. Length 29 cm, Height 19 cm, Depth 12 cm. Heavy - NOT a good one for postage! $99 Shop 7

Vintage NSW fire brigade hose and nozzle spanner

Vintage New South Wales Fire Brigade hose and nozzle spanner. Spanner marked "NSWFB". Comes with original leather pouch. Length of spanner is 26.5 cm. $165 Shop 7

Leather racing plate

Leather racing plate owned by Laurie Billet, 1965 Golden Slipper winner on "Riesling". Length 14.5 cm, $199 Shop 7