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

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 metal map/plans cabinet

c1960s metal map/plan cabinet. Six drawers with internal hardware intact, original handles and card index holders to faces, nice smooth action to all drawers. A/f, underside of base has some surface rust. Width 112 cm, Depth 81 cm, Height 66 cm. $575 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

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. $450 Shop 27

1950s pressed and folded metal capital letters

c1950s pressed and folded metal capital letters, of commercial origin, with painted ‘candy stripe’ finish. Seven available: E, E, E, I, K, K, 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

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

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

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

1960s teaching map “Victoria”

c1960s teaching map “Victoria”, by H.E.C. Robinson, Sydney and Melbourne. Width 104 cm, Height 76 cm. $245 Shop 33

Set of four 1950s rod steel frame chairs

Set of four (two only shown) c1950s chairs. Rod steel frames with interesting leg assembly, white painted finish, sprung seats with ?second generation vinyl upholstery (note seat dust covers, which appear to be hand-embroidered linen squares!). Good patina to frames, minor wear to upholstery. Width 39 cm, Depth 43 cm, Height 83 cm. $125 set of four. Shop 33

1960s four drawer metal hospital chest by Namco

1960s four drawer metal hospital chest by Namco, Australia. Satin silver finish with laminate top and original handles (a/f, handles with minor dents to faces). Width 52 cm, Depth 40 cm, Height 94 cm.   $345 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 

Enco (Esso) USA Handy oil tin

Enco (Esso) USA Handy oil tin. 4 fluid ounces, excellent condition. Height (to tip of spout) 13 cm. $125 Shop 7 

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

1960s timber cased first aid kit

1960s timber first aid kit (see additional image below). Good original condition with (mostly) original contents. These kits appear to have been issued mainly to government agencies in New South Wales in the 1960s and 1970s. Height 38 cm, Width 29.5 cm, Depth 15 cm. $95 Shop 33

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

Garagenalia Ampol Golden Fleece Mobil and Shell can bottles

Group garagenalia imperial oil bottles and can. L - R Mobil embossed bottle with pourer and cap $380, Ampol embossed bottle with Chevron tin pourer and cap $695 (SOLD), Golden Fleece "Duo" 1 gallon tin in amazing condition $495 (SOLD)and generic 1 imperial pint bottle with early "Single Shell" tin pourer and cap $695 (SOLD). Shop 7 

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

Antique oak ice chest

c1900 antique oak ice chest. Hinged top lifts for access to upper storage which includes a zinc tub with handles for easy removal, behind the hinged lower door are two original zinc (removable) shelves. Both top and bottom sections lined with white enamel. All fixtures (nickel plated) are original, as are the four metal castors. The previous owner used it to store bottles of wine. Height 93 cm, Width 57 cm, Depth 40 cm. $595 Shop 27

1960s-1970s timber ladder by W. H. Bailey, Sydney

1960s-1970s timber ladder by W. H. Bailey, Mortdale, Sydney. Maker’s stamps to frame, great patina! Width 50 cm, Depth 80 cm (fully opened), Height 144 cm. $95 Shop 33

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 

1950s steel fire extinguisher

c1950s steel fire extinguisher by Simplex. Great "condemned" stencilling to body. Height 50 cm. $125 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. $245 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

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

1970s timber ladder

c1970s timber ladder with great patina. Width 51 cm, Depth 83 cm (fully opened), Height 137 cm. $95 Shop 33

1920s Underwood portable typewriter

1920s Underwood (USA) standard portable 3 bank manual typewriter and case. Retains sticker denoting the original retail sale by Stott & Hoare, Adelaide. $295 Shop 27

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 deco style cheval mirror

c1950s cheval mirror. Tubular steel base with polished chrome finish, ‘deco’ style mirror with bevelled edge to glass. A/f, chrome plating to base in poor condition, some corrosion and loss. Width 47.5 cm, Depth 54 cm, Height 166 cm. $275 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 200^th 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.

This image 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 pressed and folded metal capital letter O

c1960s pressed and folded metal capital letter O, of commercial origin. Great patina. Width 31 cm, Height 33 cm. $45 each.  Shop 33

1960s chrome stools by Ultra, Melbourne

1960s metal stools by Ultra, Airport West, Melbourne. Polished chrome bases, original olive green (left) and dark grey (right) vinyl upholstery in very good condition (left hand example with minor marks to seat side panel), original plastic feet. Left hand stool 31 cm wide, 31 cm deep, 65 cm high, right hand stool 32 cm wide, 32 cm deep, 62 cm high. $95 each. Shop 33

Antique Magneto-Electric machine

c1860s Victorian Magneto-Electric Machine. Has to be seen to be believed! I Wasn't sure in which category to list this...decided on "Industrial, Commercial & Institutional" because this Frankenstein monster was probably used in an institution! Here's a link to explain more about it...

https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co143447/improved-patent-magneto-electric-machine-for-nervous-diseases-electrotherapy

Cased in a nice cedar box with a hinged top, it appears to be complete, but I wouldn't vouch for its efficacy! Length of box is 25 cm, Depth 12 cm, Height 12.5 cm. $295 Shop 27