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
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
Small castrating knife
Small unmarked castrating knife. Length when open 13 cm, Length closed 8.5 cm. $75 Shop 7
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
Four 1880s cast iron lacework panels
Pair (one white, one green) 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
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
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 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
Pre WWI eight blade Congress knife
Pre WWI eight blade Congress knife. All blades marked "Best English Cutlery". Length as pictured 17 cm. $180 Shop 7
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
1920s goblin Seated Billiken radiator cap
1920s goblin "Seated Billiken" radiator cap mounted car hood mascot. to "bring luck and safety to the car and its occupants". Nickel plated, probably "after market". Height (as pictured) 11.5 cm. $595 Shop 27
1970s “Pagoda” plastic ice bucket with polished chrome handle by Guzzini
1970s “Pagoda” plastic ice bucket with polished chrome handle, designed c1970s by Paolo Tilche (1925–2003) for Guzzini, Italy, vibrant vermillion colourway. $95 Shop 6
Vintage pair mounted buffalo horns
Vintage pair buffalo cow horns mounted on oval silky oak board, ready for hanging. Length 55 cm. $195 Shop 27
1800s Needham Bros repeat horseman's knife
Late 1800s Needham Bros repeat horseman's knife. Length (to the hilt) 18.5 cm. $420 Shop 7
1950s set aluminium canisters by Villaware
Set of five c1950s aluminium canisters by Villaware, Australia. Soft grey and pale green enamel colourway with aluminium tag to face (a/f, minor loss of finish to some lids). Diameter of largest canister 19 cm, Height 20 cm. $95 set. Shop 6
WWII Whittingslowe clasp knife
WWII Whittingslowe first pattern clasp knife. $85 Shop 7 SOLD
1960s chenille bedspreads by Hollywood Textiles, Australia
1960s chenille bedspreads with fringe, pale pink colourway with pale pink and black design, by Hollywood Textiles, Australia. A/f, some minor fading and marks. Width c. 186 cm, Length c. 282 cm. Two available, $125 each. Shop 6
WWII Carr Fast clasp knife
WWII Carr Fast first pattern long shackle clasp knife. $125 Shop 7
Vintage boxed set of five plastic spice canisters by British Plastics, Hawthorn
1950s-1960s boxed set of five plastic spice canisters by British Plastics Pty Ltd, Hawthorn, Melbourne. Harlequin colourway, canisters never used, original box (see image below). Box a/f, but complete apart from one inner flap. Width of box 32 cm, Depth 7 cm, Height 9 cm. $145 set. Shop 6
1970s plastic wall-mounting perpetual calendar
1970s plastic wall-mounting perpetual calendar, green colourway. Complete, but a/f, minor loss to upper right and lower left frame corners. 36 cm x 36 cm, 5 cm deep. $125 Shop 6
Vintage saucy postcards 1930s 1940s
We always have a large range of vintage and antique postcards covering a wide range of subjects including military, travel, Australian, transport and humour. These examples are just the tip of the iceberg of 1930s/40s "saucy" humour currently in stock. All very colourful, in great condition and cover all the politically incorrect topics of their day...a huge amount of sexist. We don't condone this humour, but acknowledge it's simply how things were, back in the day. Prices vary, but most $3 - $5 each, 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
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
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
Vocalion 78 rpm record cleaner
c1940 78 rpm records cleaner by Vocalion Red Records, Melbourne. Diameter 9 cm. $45 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. 27 individual swatches in two different sizes, many with pattern and colour names stamped to rear faces. $65 lot Shop 6
Chrome art deco car hood mascot
c1930s-1950s chrome art deco car hood mascot. Unsure of car model, we think probably Chrysler. Some pitting. Length 27.5 cm. $110 Shop 27
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
Taxidermy Murray cod trophy
We can only guess this trophy hails back to c1970. We do know it's ex Clubhouse Hotel, Yass, NSW. Taxidermy head of what was a large (39 kilos as pictured) Murray Cod. Scribbled in pencil to the rear of the mount is the weight of the fish in pounds (85.8). We speculate that this fella was probably taken from the Burrinjuck Dam, the nearest large body of fresh water to Yass. Whether Messrs Dooley, Condon, Howard and Willoughby had to take turns to reel this one in, we can only guess. But it clearly resulted in a win. Will look great in a Mancave! Height of mount is 61 cm. $395 Shop 27
W. Jno Baker safety axe and sheath
Rare. W. Jno Baker leather sheath and Marbles safety axe as shown in a 1921 catalogue. Length of axe 27 cm. $725 Shop 7
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 SOLD Shop 27
1960s model 12 Sunbeam “Mixmaster” mixer
1960s model 12 Sunbeam “Mixmaster” mixer. Designed in the USA, introduced in 1957 and in production until c1967. Australian production, primrose colourway with matching bowls. Sold as prop/display ONLY (plug removed). Length 36 cm, Width 16 cm, Height 31 cm. $145 Shop 6
1950s metal and glass yacht ornaments
c1950s metal and glass yacht ornaments. Pair of metal yachts with polished chrome finish on rare, original, blue mirrored glass base (this component frequently missing). A/f, minor crazing to silvering on one margin of base. Length of base 38 cm, Width 23 cm, Height of largest yacht 35 cm. $165 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
Pocket knife by Southern and Richardson
Pocket knife by Southern and Richardson. Two blade swell end, pick and tweezer. Length when closed 9.5 cm, Length when open 16 cm. $180 Shop 7
Pair antique Indian exercise clubs
Pair antique Indian exercise clubs. Mahogany, length 51 cm. $145 pair. Shop 7
1970s-1980s beaten copper artwork
c1970s-1980s beaten copper artwork by Berczi Copper, Botany, Sydney. Maker’s name impressed to upper edge. Width 35.5 cm, Height 51 cm. $125 Shop 6
Pair 1970s plastic ‘Encore’ LP tidies
Pair plastic ‘Encore’ LP tidies designed by Frank Guille (1927-2018) and Frank Height (1921-2013) for Artifact Designs, England, released in 1973. Hard to find in useable/undamaged condition. A/f, one tidy with cracks/loss to castor sleeves. Width 40 cm, Depth 33 cm, Height 40 cm. $175 (a/f example available) and $225 (SOLD). Shop 6
Taxidermy Bird Of Paradise
Antique taxidermy Bird Of Paradise. Mounted on a knarly wooden branch base. Height 44 cm, Depth 41 cm (wingtip to wingtip), Length 37 cm. $295 Shop 27
1930s art deco bakelite cigarettes dispenser
c1930 art deco cigarettes container/dispenser. Chrome fittings with butterscotch bakelite cylindrical case and knob, made in USA. Pull the knob of the top and the cigarettes miraculously appear (see image below). A hairline crack about 3.5 cm long at the base of the bakelite cylinder, shown in image above. Height 14.5 cm. $275 Shop 27
19th century snuff box
19th century snuff box. Nice burr ?walnut with decorative mother-of-pearl inlay to the hinged lid, which snaps shut nicely. 7.5 cm x 4.7 cm. $150 Shop 27
Antique large leather bound Bible
Early 20th c. large family Bible. With the commentaries of Scott and Henry, both Old and New Testaments and "contains also many thousand critical and explanatory notes, selected from the great standard authors of Europe and America. The commentaries condensed, and the whole edited by the Rev. John Eadie, D.D., LLd., professor of biblical literature to the United Presbyterian Church". Publisher: The Walter Scott Publishing Co., Ltd., London and New York. Contains many colour plates and with a hand written ink note on third page which includes the date (February 23rd 1916). Overall condition is excellent, binding is strong, gold gilt is unworn, very little foxing or tears and the two metal clasps work well. Height 33.5 cm, Width 28.5 cm, Depth 10.5 cm. Heavy. $325 Shop 27