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
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
Bakelite chocolate egg mould
c1930s solid bakelite chocolate egg mould. 17 x 11 cm. Two available. $88 each Shop 5
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
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
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
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. $95 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
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
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
Antique door lock, Lassetters
Pre 1908 antique door lock by Lassetters, Sydney (brass oval badge seen next to keyhole). Smooth movement, no key (for deadlock function). 15.5 cm x 10 cm. $65 Shop 7
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
Victorian cast iron "lion" door stop
c1880s late Victorian cast iron "lion" door stop. Length 27 cm, Height 21 cm. $125 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Edwardian miniature prayer book silver cover
This miniature common prayer book was obviously owned by a not-so-religious parishioner! Because it's in OUTSTANDING condition!!! The gold gilt edges to the pages is still intact, no paper creases or losses, the silver cover is great, hand written in ink on the first page is "Hamilton Maxwell Feb. 1st 1911". The maker of the silver cover is Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1904. 4.9 cm x 6 cm. $275 Shop 27 Amen.
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 Union-related regalia by George Tutill, London
Rare. c1890 Trade Union-related regalia by George Tutill (1817-1887). Major manufacturer of regalia for freemasons, unions, the temperance movement and other organisations. For the most part, Tutill's business was located at 83 City road in London and continued on after his death in 1887 until finally winding up in the 1960s. The business was huge, according to their advertising, exporting to "the colonies and the deepest corners of the civilised world". The round plaque is flanked by neo-classical figures, the central cameo is deep blue felt and on top of that is mounted a gold coloured handshake with the words above "United we stand" and below "Divided we fall" (see close-up image below). The chain consists of fourteen "handshake" links. The plaque is 13 cm tall (from the top of the initials surrounded by the floral wreath) to the bottom, the width is 11 cm (from elbow tip to elbow tip. $295 Shop 27
Rare. W Jno Baker bunny knife
Rare. W Jno Baker bunny knife. All metal haft. $350 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
Rare version of 1970s Robbiati Atomic coffee maker
Patented in 1947 by Giordino Robbiati of Milan, this mid 70s brown colourway Atomic coffee maker is a modernist classic. Not only does it make a good cup of coffee, this particular example has a rare feature...it has a brass rod with a red bakelite ball threaded into the portafilter handle. This uncommon addition enabled the user to create better pressure for steaming milk after they've made the coffee. It also adds extra visual interest. It is believed that only 500 of this variation were made. Height 22 cm, in good working order and in great condition. $850 Shop 24
Pair Catholic Church hand carved timber Jesus "relics"
Early 20th c. pair Catholic Church religious "relics". Hand carved in high relief timber, depictions of Jesus Christ mounted on a board. One figure is missing two fingers, otherwise good condition. Probably from The Philippines, possibly Macau or Hong Kong. Height is 100 cm. Width of each is 56 cm. $1,295 pair. Shop 27
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
Victorian walnut writing compendium
c1890 late Victorian walnut writing compendium. Perpetual calendar, two hinged doors which open out, inside are five vertical stationery sections, a removable writing slate inside right hand door, a spot for pens/pencils/inkwells and a blind drawer at the bottom. Key. Dimensions (closed - as pictured above) Height 28.5 cm, Width 32.5 cm, Depth 25.5 cm. $995 Shop 27 SOLD
Set of four 1950s model 9B Sunbeam “Mixmaster” mixers
Set of four 1950s model 9B Sunbeam “Mixmaster” mixers. Designed in the USA, introduced in 1948 and in production until c1960. Available in five colours in Australia: blue, coral, green, primrose and (not represented here) 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. $375 set. Shop 6
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
