Belle Epoch French opera glasses by Colmont
c1880s Belle Epoch French opera glasses by Colmont, Paris. Mother of pearl with excellent colour. $225 Shop 27
19th century Blackamoor
19th century Venetian carved wood and polychrome lacquered Blackamoor figure. (Close-up beneath). Height 155 cm. $5,000 Shop 3
Vintage Playboy magazines
Welcome to Canberra Antiques Centre's SEALED SECTION! Not quite, but the next best thing. Selection of vintage Playboy magazines, mostly from the 1970s/80s. For research, of course. Prices vary. Shop 6
c1900 Arts and Crafts coal box
c1900 English Arts and Crafts copper coal box with pewter inlay to oak timber base. Height 36 cm, Length 43 cm, Depth 32 cm. $295 Shop 3
c1930 set of six graduated enamel canisters
c1930 set of six graduated enamel canisters. Cream with blue trim, flour, sugar, tea, rice, sago, coffee. Largest (flour) canister height is 25 cm. $495 set. Shop 22
William IV ladys rosewood writing sewing jewellery box
c1840 William IV ladys rosewood combination writing, sewing, jewellery travelling box, extensive mother-of-pearl inlay (some repairs)....
The fronts of the three drawers feature restrained mother-of-pearl inlay, the bottom drawer is a slide out writing slope! Also internal tooled leather framed mirror under hinged lid plus upper trinket compartments with lids. No key...
This was the ultimate travelling companion for a lady of the early 19th century and the perfect gift for someone who has everything. Height 31.5 cm. $2,250 Shop 27
More of the William IV writing, sewing, jewellery box...
Above, the slide out bottom drawer writing slope in the fold-up position. Below, a close up of the upper trinket compartments and lids as well as the mirror. The rear of the mirror can be accessed for stationery storage.
Victorian Coalbrookdale cast iron exhibition plate
c1860 mid Victorian cast iron exhibition plate by Coalbrookdale, England. Diameter 22 cm $895 Shop 27
Multicoloured enamel vase
Multicoloured swirls enamel vase with red rim and white interior. Height 13.5 cm $95 Shop 27
Victorian brass monkey vesta case
c1870 Victorian brass monkey novelty vesta. The monkey's cap is hinged which snaps shut, functioning as a lid. Length 6 cm. $385 Shop 27
Stone bowl with art deco bronze figure
c1930s stone shallow bowl with art deco bronze female nude on shoulder. Diameter of bowl 12 cm. $145 Shop 27
Children's early plastic tea set by Bex
c1940s–1950s children's early plastic tea set by Bex, Australia. Great ‘deco’ shape, red colourway. Fourteen pieces in total. Diameter of teapot 12 cm, Height 7.5 cm. $95 Shop 6
9 carat gold toothpick
c1880 9 carat yellow gold toothpick with propelling mechanism. Length 7.3 cm, Weight 3.7 grams. $325 Shop 22
Samuel Lewis art deco nude figure
RARE c1930 art deco nude figure by Samuel Lewis, New York, USA. Original cold paint on round bakelite base. Diameter of base 9 cm, Height 12.5 cm. $220 Shop 24
Post art deco floor mirror/firescreen
c1940 post art deco floor mirror/firescreen. Chrome frame (some pitting), leaping gazelle motif on glass. Height 63 cm, Length 78.5 cm. $295 Shop 27
Set six 1940s-1950s “Duperite” bakelite canisters
Set six 1940s-1950s “Duperite” bakelite canisters by Moulded Products (Australasia) Ltd, Melbourne. Speckled blue colourway. A/f, minor loss to inside rim of lid of second largest canister. Height of largest canister 22.5 cm, Diameter 18.5 cm. $145 set Shop 6
Taxidermy goat head
PERFECT for the MAN CAVE! Mounted taxidermy. Looks like some breed of goat, but we ain't experts on such things, so... Antler tip to antler tip measures 69 cm. $595 Shop 27
1920s silk screen printed stationery box/contents
c1920s/30s silk screen printed stationery box in an attractive Hummingbird design. All unused and in remarkably good condition, given the ephemeral nature of these things. Box when closed (two close-up images below) measures 28.5 x 15.5 x 9 cm. $198 Shop 5
Pair c1960s vinyl 45 tidies
Pair c1960s vinyl 45 tidies, each holding up to sixteen 45’s. Hong Kong made, red and blue colourways. The perfect storage for all those sleeveless Golden Fleece “Top Hits” 45’s! Width 19.5 cm, Height 26 cm (including handles), Depth 5 cm. $45 each. Red one SOLD, blue still AVAILABLE. Shop 6
Six 1880s cast iron lacework panels
Six 1890s cast iron 'lacework' decorative panels from the old Australia Hotel, (Castlereagh Street, Sydney, 1891-1971). Length 90 cm, Width 46 cm. $150 EACH Shop 27
Rare. Bakers six farm and station pocket knife
Rare. Bakers six farm and station pocket knife. Stamped "W.JNO Baker Sydney". This is the actual knife on the cover of Keith M. Spencer's reference book "Australian & New Zealand Cutlers and Cutlery 1788-1988". $2,700 Shop 7
Edwardian candlestick telephone
c1910 brass candlestick telephone. Black bakelite fixtures to both receiver and transmitter cup, rotary dial. The transmitter is adjustable so height varies, but c. 30 cm tall. In working order, although with modern technology it can only be used to receive calls...not dial out. Requires wall socket plug. $495 Shop 27
Graduated set of five vintage enamel saucepans
Graduated set of five vintage Coronation Ware enamel saucepans with original lids. Cream with red trim, original label remains adhered to largest saucepan. $295 Shop 27
W Jno Baker sports knife
W Jno Baker c1900-1920s stag sports knife. Interesting can opener. $275 Shop 7
W Jno Baker budding knife
W Jno Baker budding knife. Ebony handle, brass liners. $155 Shop 7
Joseph Rodgers bully beef opener
Victorian era bully beef opener by Joseph Rodgers, England). Original turned oak handle. Length 15 cm. $125 Shop 7
W Jno Baker doctors knife
W Jno Baker doctors knife. Smooth horn scales, brass liners. $325 Shop 7
Set of five 1960s Nally plastic canisters
Full set of five 1960s plastic canisters by Nally Plastics, Sydney. “Galaxy” pattern, smart black and white colour colourway. A/f, inner lip of Flour canister with some loss. Largest canister 17 cm wide, 17 cm deep, 19.5 cm high. $125 set of five. Shop 6 SOLD
1950s-1960s plastic tea caddies/dispensers
1950s-1960s plastic tea caddies/dispensers. Left hand example is “Gayware” by Pierwood Plastics, Chatswood, Sydney, right hand example is by Nylex, Australia. Nylex version a/f, minor marks. Width 12 cm, Depth 11 cm, Height 19 cm. Gayware version (L) $75, Nylex version (R) $55 Shop 6
Antique copper kettles and jug
Group of c1890s art ware copper kettles etc. LEFT: c1900 Beldray art metalware teapot by Bradley & Co Ltd (established 1872, Wolverhampton, England). Copper with art nouveau design around the shoulder and with ebonised turned wooden handle. Height 21.5 cm $165. CENTRE REAR: c1900 Arts & Crafts jug/pitcher with wire twist handle. Maker unknown, probably UK or Europe. Height 22 cm. $95. RIGHT: c1890 oval shape copper teapot with flat top and brass supports for the handle. Maker unknown, probably UK. Height 21 cm. $175 Shop 27
Antique ivory Madonna figure
c1920 carved ivory Madonna figure. Height 17 cm. $650 Shop 27
Victorian micro mosaic miniature picture frame
Late 19th c. micro mosaic miniature picture frame. Retains the original? sepia photograph. Height 5 cm. $245 Shop 27
Pair art nouveau bookends
c1910 pair dark stained hardwood bookends. Attractive art nouveau copper motifs decorate the face of each bookend. Height 20 cm. $375 pair. Shop 27
Ogden's Redbreast Flake one pound tin
Vintage English one pound tobacco tin. Ogden's Redbreast Flake, hinged top. 16.7 cm x 12.5 cm. $75 Shop 7
Indian carved ivory lidded box
Antique Indian carved ivory lidded box. Four well carved elephants in the round, one on the lid. Attractive detailing and a large size. Length 12.7 cm, Width 10.7 cm, Height 8.7 cm. $695 Shop 27
Vintage vinyl 12" LP records and 45s
Always a good selection available of LP records from the 1950s through to the 80s. Also a terrific range of 45 rpm singles covering a huge range from the 1950s til the 90s. Prices vary. Shops 6 and 27
Early 20th c. cast iron monkey nutcracker
1925 English made cast iron novelty nutcracker. Double sided, the front pictures a monkey up a coconut tree, the reverse (shown below) shows a close-up of the cheeky little guy. Brassed cast iron, the interior of the front handle is embossed with the English registration number 712602 (1925). Length 15.8 cm. $125 Shop 27
Vintage Motoring magazines
A good selection of Australian motoring magazines mostly from the 1950s/60s. Titles include Wheels and Modern Motor. Prices vary. Shop 6
Georgian mahogany knives box
c1780 Georgian mahogany knives box. Like many of these boxes, was converted to a stationery box. Inlaid boxwood cameo to exterior of hinged lid, further inlays to interior, as shown in smaller pic below, boxwood stringing to exterior edges. Handles long removed. No key. Height 41 cm. $1,195 Shop 27
Victorian art nouveau cast iron fireplace
c1890 late Victorian cast iron art nouveau tiled fireplace. Original tiles (one small tile cracked). 96 x 96 cm. $1,295 Shop 27
Selection Lea Stein buttons
Most collectors know of French designer Lea Stein for her unique, stylised brooches. But did you know that in the 1970s, Lea Stein also produced a range of distinctive buttons? Here are a selection of those buttons, ranging in price from $10-$35 each. Shop 5
Art nouveau bronze medal
c1910 silvered bronze art nouveau medal by Pierre Theunis, Belgium. From the town of Malmedy and in recognition of director Grosjean. Diameter 6.5 cm. $140 Shop 24
Pair German antique field glasses
Pair German leather bound antique field glasses. $120 Shop 24
19th century pair ecclesiastical brass vessels
c1850 Victorian pair ecclesiastical brass vessels. Large and heavy, unmarked but fine quality. Height 29.5 cm. $450 pair. Shop 27
Antique framed wall mirror painted pond scene
c1900 framed wall mirror with hand painted scene of swans, bull rushes and lotus flowers on a pond. A few small imperfections to the frame. All original, the blue is a reflection of the sky. Height 90 cm, Width 49 cm. $175 Shop 27
19th century tortoiseshell trinket box
19th century tortoiseshell trinket box. Hinged top and with silver pique cloute work. 9.2 cm x 9.2 cm, Height 4.6 cm. $275 Shop 7
Victorian cheese core sampler
Victorian era cheese core sampler. Well used, silver plate (some wear) with original wooden handle. Great patina. Length 29 cm. $125 Shop 7
Victorian cast iron fireplace fender
c1890s late Victorian cast iron fire fender. Nice art nouveau inspired design elements to the front, some old repairs. Length 125.5 cm. $375 Shop 27
1956 24 inch ladies bicycle by A. G. Healing
1956 24 inch ladies bicycle by A. G. Healing Ltd, Australia. Largely original condition with vintage 1¾ tyres, original(?) Bell Junior leather saddle and vintage (c.1970s) plastic handgrips. Frame number 210 F 56171. A/f, tyres perished, some surface corrosion to chrome components, wear to finish. Sold as prop/display ONLY. (Additional image below). Length 1,190 cm, Height 96 cm. $265 Shop 33
Georgian satinwood tea caddy
c1800 George III satinwood tea caddy. Rectangular, with hinged top. Satinwood veneered and banded edging, two interior compartments (removable) flank the central glass blending bowl (see image below). Key. Width 30.7 cm, Depth 15.6 cm, Height 15.6 cm. $1,595 Shop 27
Webster's New International Dictionary second edition by G & C Merriam Company
Webster's New International Dictionary second edition by G & C Merriam Company, USA. Hardcover, very nice used condition. This is the highly desirable second edition published by the G & C Merriam Company, 1943 version. Standard heavy tan cloth cover with gold lettering on spine and front cover, marbled page edges, brown end papers, regular paper (not the very thin India paper), 3,214 pp. Cover has very slight wear (a little rubbing but no fraying), very lightly soiled (barely visible), no thumb tab labels missing, no marks or writing. 31 cm x 24.5 cm. Depth of pages 16 cm. Heavy! $325 Shop 27
Vocalion 78 rpm record cleaner
c1940 78 rpm records cleaner by Vocalion Red Records, Melbourne. Diameter 9 cm. $45 Shop 27
Victorian 'mourning' umbrella
c1890 late Victorian 'mourning' lace umbrella. Black with silk frieze and in excellent condition. $350 Shop 27
Set of five 1960s "Raco" anodised aluminium canisters
Full set of five 1960s aluminium canisters, “Raco” by Rex Aluminium Co. Pty Ltd, Australia, coppery anodised finish (a/f some minor dents). Diameter of largest canister 23 cm, Height 18.5 cm. $85 set. Shop 6
Set of five 1950s model 9B Sunbeam “Mixmaster” mixers
Set of five 1950s model 9B Sunbeam “Mixmaster” mixers. Designed in the USA, introduced in 1948 and in production until c.1960. Available in five colours in Australia: coral, primrose, green, blue and white. A/f, minor loss to finish and/or decals, no bowls. Sold as prop/display ONLY (plugs removed). Length 33 cm, Width 21 cm, Height 35 cm. $475 set. Shop 6
c1900 art nouveau Jugendstil bronze inkwell/desk stand. Unmarked but probably German. Nice patina. Length 29 cm. $285 Shop 27
Art deco painted chalk/plaster bust
c1920s art deco painted chalk/plaster bust. Probably French. Height 31 cm. $175 Shop 27
Victorian copper kettle
c1880s late Victorian large copper kettle. Height 32 cm. $325 Shop 27
1960s plastic laminate sample swatches by Formica
1960s plastic laminate sample swatches by Formica, Australia, originally from a distributor in Wagga Wagga. 35 individual swatches in two different sizes, many with pattern and colour names stamped to rear faces. $65 lot. Shop 6
1960s Gayware plastic biscuit barrel
c1960s plastic biscuit barrel, an uncommon item in the “Gayware” range by Pierwood Plastics, Chatswood, Sydney. A/f, whitish blemish to one side near base (visible in this image). Width 15 cm, Depth 15 cm, Height 18 cm. $75 Shop 6
Queen Victoria Coronation medallion
1838 Queen Victoria Coronation unofficial (probably made by a jeweller) medallion. A young Queen Victoria obverse, the Crown reverse (as shown below). Diameter 38 mm. $75 Shop 7
1950s pennant celebrating the Royal Visit to Australia
1950s pennant celebrating the Royal Visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh to Australia in 1954. Two sided (same image on both sides) paper pennant on timber dowel. Paper component means that these pennants do not have a high survival rate! Width 29 cm, Height 37 cm. $38 Shop 6
1960s aluminium biscuit canister by Ace
1960s aluminium biscuit canister by Ace, Australia. Red spun lacquer finish, amazing original condition. Diameter 22 cm, Height 16 cm. $48 Shop 6
1960s-1970s concrete garden pots
1960s-1970s concrete garden pots, dark green and (whitish SOLD) colourways. Diameter 15 cm, Height 15.5 cm. $22 each. Shop 6
Plastic tablecloth by Marimekko, Finland
Plastic tablecloth by Marimekko, Helsinki, Finland. “Valtikka” pattern (see image below), designed by Maija Sofia Isola (1927–2001). Manufacture date unknown. 300 cm x 137 cm. $115 Shop 6
1970s-1980s fabric artwork
c1970s-1980s fabric artwork. Professionally mounted, ready to hang (a/f, minor insect damage to felt sections). Width 57 cm, Height 58 cm. $145 Shop 6
Set of five 1960s plastic "Galaxy" canisters by Nally
Full set of five 1960s plastic canisters by Nally Plastics, Sydney. “Galaxy” pattern, smart black and white colourway, one of the best examples I have seen. A/f, lid of sugar canister with minor fading. Width of largest canister 17 cm, Depth 17 cm, Height 19.5 cm. $125 set of five. Shop 6