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

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 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

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

1970s vintage red payphone

1970s vintage red payphone. Rotary dial, all original. Well used with marks and occasional signs of expected wear and tear. May or may not work, locked and with no key. UNTESTED AND BEING SOLD AS A PROP ONLY. Height (as pictured) 31 cm, Width 22 cm, Depth 24 cm. HEAVY - no shipping on this one, pickup at shop only. $365 Shop 27 

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

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

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

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

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

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..."