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. $1,195 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 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
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
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
One remaining green 1890s cast iron 'lacework' decorative panel from the old Australia Hotel, (Castlereagh Street, Sydney, 1891-1971). Length 90 cm, Width 46 cm. $150 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 ON LAYBY
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
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
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
Original cast iron "The Young Nigger" money bank
c1890 USA original cast iron "The Young Nigger" money bank. Original (chipped) paintwork, appropriate age-related wear. Height 11.5 cm. $165 Shop 27
1950s plastic cake canister sets by Nally Plastics
c. late 1950s plastic cake canister sets by Nally Plastics, Sydney. Various colourways, hard to find complete and in good condition.
Pink and grey set with slight discolouration, yellow and black set with minor cracks to “Biscuits” and “Scones” canisters. Width and Depth 22 cm, Height 32 cm. Yellow and grey set $65 SOLD, pink and grey set $45 SOLD, yellow and black set $45 Shop 6
Set of five 1960s-1970s aluminium canisters
Full set of five 1960s-1970s aluminium canisters, “Model Maid” by Jason, Australia, harlequin anodised finish. Diameter of largest canister 18 cm, Height 22 cm. $125 set. Shop 6
Royal Naval Engineering College car badge
Royal Naval Engineering College Motor Club car badge. Cast metal with either nickel or chrome plated finish. Height 12 cm, Width 6.7 cm. $110 Shop 27
1950s cotton barkcloth panel
c1950s cotton barkcloth panel (ex curtain). Great pattern and colours, a/f, some minor holes and marks. Has been handwashed. 110 cm x 160 cm. $55 Shop 6
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. $895 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. $275 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
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. $55 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
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
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. $195 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. SOLD.
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
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
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
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
Edwardian walnut writing box
c1900 Edwardian walnut writing box. Brass bindings and with vacant brass cartouche in the centre of the top. Black felt to the interior slopes (see image below), two original glass inkwells, key. Width 45 cm, Depth 24.5 cm, Height (as pictured above) 16.3 cm. $385 Shop 27
1970s surf culture cotton beach towel
c1970s Japanese made cotton beach towel. Lime green with black fringe and windsurfing design. Excellent condition. Length 151 cm, Width 76 cm. $95 Shop 6
19th c. cast iron kettle by Kenrick
c1850-1900 cast iron 10 pint cast iron stove-top kettle by Kenrick, England. Height 28.5 cm. $175 Shop 27
Ericsson Swedish Cobra Phone telephone
1960s/70s Ericsson (Sweden) "Cobra Phone" telephone. Cream colour version in excellent working order. Height 21 cm. $125 Shop 7
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
1970s surf culture cotton beach towel
c1970s Japanese made cotton beach towel. Deep yellow with black fringe and yachting design. Excellent condition. Length 151 cm, Width 76 cm. $95 Shop 6
Victorian/Edwardian tortoise shell matchbox cover
c1900 late Victorian or Edwardian tortoise shell matchbox cover. Carved on top side with intricately detailed dragons. 10 cm x 4.4 cm x 2.5 cm. $225 Shop 27
Set of five 1950s plastic canisters by Nally Plastics
Full set of five c. late 1950s plastic canisters by Nally Plastics, Sydney. Yellow and grey colourway. A/f, minor loss to letter ‘g’ on Sugar canister. Increasingly hard to find intact and undamaged. Width of largest canister 16 cm wide, Depth 16 cm, Height 22 cm. $95 set of five. Shop 6
Celluloid black boy alligator bait pencil holder
c1920s/30s German made celluloid novelty pencil holder/letter opener. An alligator has a black boy (attached to end of pencil) firmly in his jaws. Dark and politically incorrect humour of the era. Advertising included on both sides of the tail reads "Brinsmead's Pianos, England's Best" (see image below). Length including pencil/boys head - as shown) 20.5 cm. Excellent condition. $125 Shop 27
19th century ivory Melpomene
19th century carved ivory bust of Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy. On a fluted columnar ivory pedestal. Height 30.8 cm. $4,995 Shop 27