Miscellaneous

19th century Blackamoor 

19th century Venetian carved wood and polychrome lacquered Blackamoor figure. (Close-up beneath). Height 155 cm. $5,000 Shop 3

Victorian cast iron plaque of Queen Victoria by Kenrick

RARE. 1897 Diamond Jubilee (1837-1897) commemorative cast iron half face plaque of Queen Victoria. On a wooden oval shield, this is one of Kenrick's rarest commissions. It's marked Kenrick (England) on the reverse of the plaque. Height of the shield is 38 cm. $2,650 Shop 7

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

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 

Bone ink pen Stanhope

c1900 ink writing pen made of bone. Has a stanhope depicting the interior of Le St Sepulcre, Jerusalem. Length 20 cm. $195 Shop 27 

1970s pogo stick

Book a trip to hospital emergency with this 1970s pogo stick! Original white plastic handle grips, great patina and in good bouncing order. Height 91 cm. $55 Shop 6 

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

Victorian mother of pearl cards case

Victorian cards case. Hinged top, beautifully detailed floral mother of pearl construction to both sides (less so on the rear side). Excellent condition. 11.5 cm x 7.8 cm. $495 Shop 27

1950s wall mirror

1950s wall mirror. Repurposed side table top, professionally modified for wall mounting. A/f, glass with some scratches, not visible in this image. Diameter 45 cm. $115 Shop 6

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

Queen Victoria cast iron stick stand

Scarce. 19th century (Victorian era) cast iron stick stand. Features the monarch's crown, floral garlands and Queen Victoria's VR (Victoria Regina) mark. Broad Arrow mark near the base suggests this has come from an old government department. Height 49 cm. $295 Shop 27

Regency mahogany tea caddy

c1820 Regency mahogany tea caddy. Boxwood inlay, hinged lid, ivory escutcheon, lions head ring handles at each end. On squashed bun feet. Image of internals below. Length 33 cm, Depth 16.5 cm, Height 20.5 cm. $595 Shop 27

Antique cast iron clothes mangle (wringer)

c1910 cast iron clothes mangle (wringer). By Whitehouse (England) and retailed by David Jones (Sydney). Original unrestored condition. Bloody heavy! Great industrial look. Height 155 cm. $1,195 Shop 1

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

1960s plastic table fan by the General Electric Company

1960s plastic table fan by the General Electric Company Ltd (G.E.C.), England, with original cardboard box. Made for the Australian market, in excellent original condition, full working order. Width of box 24 cm, Height 24 cm, Depth 9 cm. $75 Shop 6

Victorian cast iron door knock

Victorian model number 431 cast iron door knock by A. Kenrick & Sons, West Bromwich, England. Design in the manner of Dr. Christopher Dresser, registration number 2102093 (1893). Length 19 cm. $165 Shop 27

Pair French cased "Cyclist" field glasses

"Cyclist" field glasses, Paris, with original tan leather case. $145 Shop 24

Early 20th c. brass ships clock

c1900 brass ships clock on oak mount. Hinged bevelled glass face, some minor ink touch ups to the dial. Diameter of clock is 17.5 cm, diameter of oak mount is 27.8 cm. Key, in good working order. $595 Shop 27

Pair antique field glasses

Pair well used antique brass field glasses. $60 Shop 24

Antique gimball compass

c1900-mid century gimballed ships compass in oak case. Designed to swivel and turn, compensating for the swell movement on a boat. Box is 20 cm x 20 cm square, Height is 12.3 cm. $295 Shop 27

Large art nouveau plaster statue of a maiden

c1910 art nouveau LARGE plaster statue of a maiden. She's had a few repairs over the decades, but they've been well executed and she displays very nicely. Unmarked, but probably French. Height 100.5 cm. $595 Shop 27

Early 1800s mahogany Welsh longcase clock

c1800 Geo III Welsh eight day grandfather clock. By David Jones of Bala (central Wales, U.K.) Mahogany and flame mahogany cross banded case, swan neck pediment, arched face with white dial and hand applied Roman chapter ring, seconds dial and phases of the moon. Rope twist "columns" flanking the dial and again lower, flanking the door. Professionally overhauled and in good working order. Height 223 cm. $8,995 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

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. $625 set. Shop 22

19th century mahogany wall clock

Mid 19th century 12 inch dropdial eight day wall clock. Mahogany case with 'grape and vine' carvings to the sides, painted dial with Roman numerals, spade hands, key. Keeping excellent time. Height 71 cm. $1,995 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 

1930s Crown Devon musical potty!

SCARCE. c1930s earthenware novelty chamber pot by Crown Devon, England. Crown Devon specialised in musical novelties including mugs, cigarette boxes, jugs, tankards, flasks etc. All were made with Swiss movement musical mechanisms which played a tune appropriate with the unique design of each novelty. For example, this chamber pot, when lifted, plays "In The Still Of The Night"! The text and images on this potty pretty much speak for themselves! Diameter of bowl 22 cm. Height 12 cm. $395 Shop 27 

Bakelite chocolate egg mould

c1930s solid bakelite chocolate egg mould. 17 x 11 cm. Two available. $88 each Shop 5

Geo V oak wall barometer

George V carved English oak aneroid wall barometer. Includes thermometer gauge in Fahrenheit and bevelled glass. Sold by Melbourne retailer Kilpatrick and Co. (indicated towards the bottom of the dial) and presented in 1918 as a retirement gift to Joseph M. Reed (retiring Victoria State Secretary For Lands). This is clearly engraved in a shield shaped plaque at the base of the barometer (see pic below). Working well. Height 73 cm. $795 Shop 27

English gilt brass carriage clock

c1960 precision eight day carriage clock in uncommon oval shape by Morrell & Hilton of Huntingdon, England. Gold gilt brass case with (eleven) jeweled platform escapement. All glass panels are bevelled, the dial is enameled white and with Roman numerals and with the original key. Height (including handle) is 15 cm. Fully serviced, keeping excellent time and comes with a 12 months warranty. $995 Shop 27

Rear of carriage clock

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

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

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 

UK Australia 1797 Cartwheel Penny Geo III Soho 

Affectionately known as 'Cartwheels' because of their large size and weight, the one ounce copper penny coin is significant in being the first coin to be produced using Matthew Boulton's steam powered coining press. The coins contained exactly one ounce (avoirdupois) of copper, making them ideal as substitutes for weights in measuring produce, a task for which they were intentionally designed. The coin was given a value of two pence by Governor King throughout the infant colony of New South Wales, in his proclamation of 1800. Excellent condition with a trace of lustre. Hard to find in such good condition. $625 Shop 5

c1920 Montblanc "Baby" safety eye dropper pen

c1920 Montblanc nib size 0 "Baby" safety eyedropper pen - black hardened rubber case. Lightly used but in very good condition. 14 carat Montblanc gold nib in the rare "0" size. Some light wear to the logo and the snowball top has changed to a slightly off-white colour. Close-up pic below. No hairline cracks or major damage, has been examined under magnification. On the plastic lozenge shaped tip underneath the nib there's a small flake of plastic missing - not really visible to the naked eye and is mentioned for accuracy only. Length (closed) 9.7 cm. $1,195 Shop 7

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

Edwardian blackwood wall mirror

c1900 wall mirror. Central oval bevelled glass flanked by two landscape illustrations. Steam pressed rectangular blackwood frame. Glass is not original. 106.5 cm x 65 cm. $495 Shop 27

Set of five 1950s Sunbeam Mixmasters COLOURED

Set of five 1950s Sunbeam Mixmasters COLOURED! Model number 9B, in production 1948-c1960. Available in five colours in Australia, coral, primrose, green, blue and white. No bowls. This set is being sold as a prop display only...plugs have been removed. Minor paint/decal loss here and there. $395 set. Shop 6 

1960s-1970s battery wall clock by Emes, Germany

1960s-1970s battery-operated wall clock by Emes, Germany. Good original condition. Diameter 30 cm. $115 Shop 6

Victorian cast metal jewellery box

c1890s late Victorian cast metal jewellery box. Hinged top, original silk interior lining and on four feet. Unmarked, probably American. 9 cm x 9 cm, Height 6.3 cm. $295 Shop 27

Set of five 1950s-1960s Gayware canisters

Full set of five 1950s-1960s plastic canisters. Red and white colourway “Gayware” series by Pierwood Plastics, Chatswood, Sydney. A/f, partial hairline to lid of flour canister, some loss to inside lip of lid of flour canister, sugar canister with small crack to side panel. Height of largest canister 22 cm. $125 set of five. Shop 6

1920s nickle plated vesta case

c1920s nickle plated small art deco vesta case. Hinged, nice detail, some wear. 5.5 x 4.5 cm. $145 Shop 27

Pair Chevalier French field glasses

Antique field glasses with compass (mounted in the centre at front, pictured), Chevalier, Paris. $145 Shop 24 

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 miniature perfume or medical corkscrew

Scarce. 19th century miniature perfume or medical corkscrew in plated steel. Length 5.8 cm. $125 Shop 27 

1960s cotton barkcloth fabric bolt stylised trees and geometric shapes

c1960s cotton barkcloth fabric bolt with design of stylised trees and geometric shapes. Excellent condition. Approximately 10 m x 1.2 m. $145 Shop 6

1960s cotton barkcloth fabric bolt stylised vases and other vessels

c1960s cotton barkcloth fabric bolt with stylised design of vases and other vessels. Excellent condition. Approximately 8 m x 1.2 m.  $145 Shop 6