1930s, Chinese Lacquer Ware Tea Set by Ling Dia Mi Ware of Foochow. Many layers of lacquer are applied over textile (gauze) shapes then hand painted. Here the decoration is of Dragons chasing the flaming Pearl and Koi. This set consists of a lidded tea pot, lidded sugar bowl with tongs, milk jug, 6 x cups, saucers & tea spoons and associated wooden tray. Such sets were made specifically for export to the West.

1930s, Chinese Lacquer Ware Tea Set by Ling Dia Mi Ware of Foochow. Many layers of lacquer are applied over textile (gauze) shapes then hand painted. Here the decoration is of Dragons chasing the flaming Pearl and Koi. This set consists of a lidded tea pot, lidded sugar bowl with tongs, milk jug, 6 x cups, saucers & tea spoons and associated wooden tray. Such sets were made specifically for export to the West.

1930s, Chinese Lacquer Ware Tea Set by Ling Dia Mi Ware of Foochow. Many layers of lacquer are applied over textile (gauze) shapes then hand painted. Here the decoration is of Dragons chasing the flaming Pearl and Koi. This set consists of a lidded tea pot, lidded sugar bowl with tongs, milk jug, 6 x cups, saucers & tea spoons and associated wooden tray. Such sets were made specifically for export to the West.

Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox, tudric pewter 3 piece cruet set comprising pepperette, open salt & lidded mustard pot. Design #348 by Archibald Knox from the first decade of the C20th. Marked to base Tudric, 348,  an Rd. number and a scratched inventory number 100. In original condition. Tallest piece 6.5cm.    

Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox, tudric pewter 3 piece cruet set comprising pepperette, open salt & lidded mustard pot. Design #348 by Archibald Knox from the first decade of the C20th. Marked to base Tudric, 348,  an Rd. number and a scratched inventory number 100. In original condition. Tallest piece 6.5cm.    

Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox, tudric pewter 3 piece cruet set comprising pepperette, open salt & lidded mustard pot. Design #348 by Archibald Knox from the first decade of the C20th. Marked to base Tudric, 348,  an Rd. number and a scratched inventory number 100. In original condition. Tallest piece 6.5cm.    

Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox, tudric pewter 3 piece cruet set comprising pepperette, open salt & lidded mustard pot. Design #348 by Archibald Knox from the first decade of the C20th. Marked to base Tudric, 348,  an Rd. number and a scratched inventory number 100. In original condition. Tallest piece 6.5cm.    

The outer cover of pigskin and the lining of taffeta with leather straps and brackets to hold the Art Deco design hallmarked sterling silver and crystal fittings which provide and hold the essentials for a lady when not at her own home. Marked for London 1946-47, maker T P unknown;  externally 31.5 x 22 x 11.5 cm.

The outer cover of pigskin and the lining of taffeta with leather straps and brackets to hold the Art Deco design hallmarked sterling silver and crystal fittings which provide and hold the essentials for a lady when not at her own home. Marked for London 1946-47, maker T P unknown;  externally 31.5 x 22 x 11.5 cm.

The outer cover of pigskin and the lining of taffeta with leather straps and brackets to hold the Art Deco design hallmarked sterling silver and crystal fittings which provide and hold the essentials for a lady when not at her own home. Marked for London 1946-47, maker T P unknown;  externally 31.5 x 22 x 11.5 cm.

Pinwheel calculators were invented by Willgodt T. Odhner in St. Petersburg Russia in 1874. The firm Grimme, Natalis & Co of Braunschweig in Germany obtained the German manufacturing rights in 1892. The first machines were built according to W.T. Odhner’s 1890 design, and were distributed under the brand name “Brunsviga”.
This Model 13Z is from the 1950s and is very similar to the 1930s 13ZK as the pre WWII 13-series machines were re-styled for the 1950s with but a few changes to the mechanisms. The 13-series machines in 10 x 8 x 13 format formed the basis of the Brunsviga pinwheel range from the 1930s until the end of production in the 1970s.
This machine is serial number 294900. Digits: 10 rotor, 8 counter, 13 accumulator. Dimensions: body 150W x 220D x 165H, maximum width 290mm. Weight: 7.5 kg

Pinwheel calculators were invented by Willgodt T. Odhner in St. Petersburg Russia in 1874. The firm Grimme, Natalis & Co of Braunschweig in Germany obtained the German manufacturing rights in 1892. The first machines were built according to W.T. Odhner’s 1890 design, and were distributed under the brand name “Brunsviga”.
This Model 13Z is from the 1950s and is very similar to the 1930s 13ZK as the pre WWII 13-series machines were re-styled for the 1950s with but a few changes to the mechanisms. The 13-series machines in 10 x 8 x 13 format formed the basis of the Brunsviga pinwheel range from the 1930s until the end of production in the 1970s.
This machine is serial number 294900. Digits: 10 rotor, 8 counter, 13 accumulator. Dimensions: body 150W x 220D x 165H, maximum width 290mm. Weight: 7.5 kg

Pinwheel calculators were invented by Willgodt T. Odhner in St. Petersburg Russia in 1874. The firm Grimme, Natalis & Co of Braunschweig in Germany obtained the German manufacturing rights in 1892. The first machines were built according to W.T. Odhner’s 1890 design, and were distributed under the brand name “Brunsviga”.
This Model 13Z is from the 1950s and is very similar to the 1930s 13ZK as the pre WWII 13-series machines were re-styled for the 1950s with but a few changes to the mechanisms. The 13-series machines in 10 x 8 x 13 format formed the basis of the Brunsviga pinwheel range from the 1930s until the end of production in the 1970s.
This machine is serial number 294900. Digits: 10 rotor, 8 counter, 13 accumulator. Dimensions: body 150W x 220D x 165H, maximum width 290mm. Weight: 7.5 kg

Pinwheel calculators were invented by Willgodt T. Odhner in St. Petersburg Russia in 1874. The firm Grimme, Natalis & Co of Braunschweig in Germany obtained the German manufacturing rights in 1892. The first machines were built according to W.T. Odhner’s 1890 design, and were distributed under the brand name “Brunsviga”.
This Model 13Z is from the 1950s and is very similar to the 1930s 13ZK as the pre WWII 13-series machines were re-styled for the 1950s with but a few changes to the mechanisms. The 13-series machines in 10 x 8 x 13 format formed the basis of the Brunsviga pinwheel range from the 1930s until the end of production in the 1970s.
This machine is serial number 294900. Digits: 10 rotor, 8 counter, 13 accumulator. Dimensions: body 150W x 220D x 165H, maximum width 290mm. Weight: 7.5 kg

The Royal Van Heurck Microscope by W Watson & Sons with monocular tube and continental base, c1897, probably C model.
1 x Leitz Wetzlar eyepiece,1 x unmarked 8x eyepiece, three W Watson & Sons lenses all in their original brass screw top containers marked W Watson & Sons. 
1 x 1/12 inch oil 1mm lens, 1 x parachromatic 1/6 inch lens, 1 x parachromatic 1 inch lens.
Original Mahogany box with lock, key and leather carry handle.
W Watson was founded in London in 1837, in 1868 it became W Watson & Son, in 1883 it became W Watson & Sons, in 1908 it became W Watson & Sons Ltd thus this is microscope is post 1883 and before 1908.

The Royal Van Heurck Microscope by W Watson & Sons with monocular tube and continental base, c1897, probably C model.
1 x Leitz Wetzlar eyepiece,1 x unmarked 8x eyepiece, three W Watson & Sons lenses all in their original brass screw top containers marked W Watson & Sons. 
1 x 1/12 inch oil 1mm lens, 1 x parachromatic 1/6 inch lens, 1 x parachromatic 1 inch lens.
Original Mahogany box with lock, key and leather carry handle.
W Watson was founded in London in 1837, in 1868 it became W Watson & Son, in 1883 it became W Watson & Sons, in 1908 it became W Watson & Sons Ltd thus this is microscope is post 1883 and before 1908.

French Peasant in period dress of the second half of the C19th, Moissonneur or Harvester, a bronzed Spelter figural Oil Lamp with ribbed, blue glass font and #2 Queen Anne burner; 104 cm or 41 inches tall.

A “MOONWALKER” signed and dedicated original NASA photograph and letter.
During the Apollo program of 1969 to 1972, NASA landed six missions and 12 astronauts on the moon.
The photograph is of Harrison Hagan “Jack” Schmitt in his Apollo 17 space suit, signed and dedicated on the occasion of Jack’s visit to Australia to participate in commemorations of the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1973.
This was shortly after NASA’s last Apollo mission in Dec 1972 where Jack was the first and only scientist astronaut to fly in space, land and walk on the moon.
Framed with an attached commemorative brass plaque.
Also a Harrison Hagan “Jack” Schmitt signed letter, on NASA letter head and dated August 1973, thanking his Australian host for his support during Coral Sea week.

A “MOONWALKER” signed and dedicated original NASA photograph and letter.
During the Apollo program of 1969 to 1972, NASA landed six missions and 12 astronauts on the moon.
The photograph is of Harrison Hagan “Jack” Schmitt in his Apollo 17 space suit, signed and dedicated on the occasion of Jack’s visit to Australia to participate in commemorations of the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1973.
This was shortly after NASA’s last Apollo mission in Dec 1972 where Jack was the first and only scientist astronaut to fly in space, land and walk on the moon.
Framed with an attached commemorative brass plaque.
Also a Harrison Hagan “Jack” Schmitt signed letter, on NASA letter head and dated August 1973, thanking his Australian host for his support during Coral Sea week.

A “MOONWALKER” signed and dedicated original NASA photograph and letter.
During the Apollo program of 1969 to 1972, NASA landed six missions and 12 astronauts on the moon.
The photograph is of Harrison Hagan “Jack” Schmitt in his Apollo 17 space suit, signed and dedicated on the occasion of Jack’s visit to Australia to participate in commemorations of the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1973.
This was shortly after NASA’s last Apollo mission in Dec 1972 where Jack was the first and only scientist astronaut to fly in space, land and walk on the moon.
Framed with an attached commemorative brass plaque.
Also a Harrison Hagan “Jack” Schmitt signed letter, on NASA letter head and dated August 1973, thanking his Australian host for his support during Coral Sea week.

A small selection of some of the more interesting and unusual books which have come our way recently.
Many are horticultural in focus but some are more eclectic.
We love books and we do not pretend to be a bookshop but some books we just cannot say “No” to.

A small selection of some of the more interesting and unusual books which have come our way recently.
Many are horticultural in focus but some are more eclectic.
We love books and we do not pretend to be a bookshop but some books we just cannot say “No” to.

A small selection of some of the more interesting and unusual books which have come our way recently.
Many are horticultural in focus but some are more eclectic.
We love books and we do not pretend to be a bookshop but some books we just cannot say “No” to.

A small selection of some of the more interesting and unusual books which have come our way recently.
Many are horticultural in focus but some are more eclectic.
We love books and we do not pretend to be a bookshop but some books we just cannot say “No” to.

Namibian Berber style carpet depicting local wildlife. Hand spun and hand woven using local wool as the warp on a cotton weft. Purchased “in country” late 1970s from ibenstein teppiche [carpets] in Dordabis in central Namibia. Circa 2.2 x 1.5m. The carpet is accompanied by a photograph of the weaver who created it.  

Namibian Berber style carpet depicting local wildlife. Hand spun and hand woven using local wool as the warp on a cotton weft. Purchased “in country” late 1970s from ibenstein teppiche [carpets] in Dordabis in central Namibia. Circa 2.2 x 1.5m. The carpet is accompanied by a photograph of the weaver who created it.  

WMF electroplated Silver Vase the whole of sinuous Jugendstiel (Art Nouveau) shapes and lines with elongated handles and a frame of rosebuds & leaves holding the clear, cut glass sleeve insert. Pattern 191A cast into the base; WMF stamp and I/O indicating the quality of the plate to be of normal thickness i.e. 1g of deposited Silver spread over 1 square cm; circa 12” / 30 cm tall.
Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik was founded in Geislingen, Germany in the 1850s and is still in business today. Gently cleaned otherwise “as found” with to be expected minor age related wear.

WMF electroplated Silver Vase the whole of sinuous Jugendstiel (Art Nouveau) shapes and lines with elongated handles and a frame of rosebuds & leaves holding the clear, cut glass sleeve insert. Pattern 191A cast into the base; WMF stamp and I/O indicating the quality of the plate to be of normal thickness i.e. 1g of deposited Silver spread over 1 square cm; circa 12” / 30 cm tall.
Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik was founded in Geislingen, Germany in the 1850s and is still in business today. Gently cleaned otherwise “as found” with to be expected minor age related wear.

Mutoscope cards commonly feature drawings of “Cheesecake” or “Pin Up” Girls.
They were published on stiff card stock in America during the 1930s and 40s.
They were available from vending machines and became very popular with the troops during WWII.Size : 5.25″ × 3.25″.
These are a selection from our stock of over 100 Mutoscope cards.

Mutoscope cards commonly feature drawings of “Cheesecake” or “Pin Up” Girls.
They were published on stiff card stock in America during the 1930s and 40s.
They were available from vending machines and became very popular with the troops during WWII.Size : 5.25″ × 3.25″.
These are a selection from our stock of over 100 Mutoscope cards.

Mutoscope cards commonly feature drawings of “Cheesecake” or “Pin Up” Girls.
They were published on stiff card stock in America during the 1930s and 40s.
They were available from vending machines and became very popular with the troops during WWII.Size : 5.25″ × 3.25″.
These are a selection from our stock of over 100 Mutoscope cards.

Mutoscope cards commonly feature drawings of “Cheesecake” or “Pin Up” Girls.
They were published on stiff card stock in America during the 1930s and 40s.
They were available from vending machines and became very popular with the troops during WWII.Size : 5.25″ × 3.25″.
These are a selection from our stock of over 100 Mutoscope cards.

“Tudric” Pewter Lidded Tankard which has characteristic Knox sinuous “whiplash” straps to lower extensions of the handle. The “S” form thumb piece to the lid appearing as a natural extension of the handle. The tankard was probably designed by Archibald Knox, (1864-1933) the primary designer for Liberty through the Arts & Crafts and into the Art Nouveau periods in the late C19th & early C20th.
The retailer Liberty of London was established in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty and is still trading in luxury goods in the West End.
Tudric was the “brand” name given by Liberty to its range of pewter goods in the early 1900s.

“Tudric” Pewter Lidded Tankard which has characteristic Knox sinuous “whiplash” straps to lower extensions of the handle. The “S” form thumb piece to the lid appearing as a natural extension of the handle. The tankard was probably designed by Archibald Knox, (1864-1933) the primary designer for Liberty through the Arts & Crafts and into the Art Nouveau periods in the late C19th & early C20th.
The retailer Liberty of London was established in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty and is still trading in luxury goods in the West End.
Tudric was the “brand” name given by Liberty to its range of pewter goods in the early 1900s.

“Tudric” Pewter Lidded Tankard which has characteristic Knox sinuous “whiplash” straps to lower extensions of the handle. The “S” form thumb piece to the lid appearing as a natural extension of the handle. The tankard was probably designed by Archibald Knox, (1864-1933) the primary designer for Liberty through the Arts & Crafts and into the Art Nouveau periods in the late C19th & early C20th.
The retailer Liberty of London was established in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty and is still trading in luxury goods in the West End.
Tudric was the “brand” name given by Liberty to its range of pewter goods in the early 1900s.

George III, (reigned 1760 – 1820), serpentine fronted Knife Box with shell marquetry inlay to the slanted lid and Boxwood stringing to the edge of the figured Mahogany. Now a vintage conversion to a stationary box.

This C19th, Parian Ware statuette is an elegant contribution to the controversy which has raged ever since the English Naturalist and Geologist Charles Darwin published his work “On the Origin of Species” in 1859. Parian ware is a type of bisque porcelain imitating marble. It was developed around 1845 by the Staffordshire pottery manufacturer Minton; circa 15 cm tall.

This C19th, Parian Ware statuette is an elegant contribution to the controversy which has raged ever since the English Naturalist and Geologist Charles Darwin published his work “On the Origin of Species” in 1859. Parian ware is a type of bisque porcelain imitating marble. It was developed around 1845 by the Staffordshire pottery manufacturer Minton; circa 15 cm tall.

Made in 1930s by CA Seydel and Son of Klingenthal in Saxony, Germany.
The “Albert’s System” is an advertisement device, named after the Boomerang’s designer, Frank Albert (1874-1962), son of Jacques Albert (1840?-1914) ,the founder of Albert & Son Music, a retail musical instrument store in Sydney.
The boomerang was an iconic Australian instrument during the late nineteenth century and throughout much of the twentieth century. Being compact, portable, tuneful and cheap it immediately became popular with the Australian public upon its release onto the market in 1897. Still with original instruction sheet and in original box.

Made in 1930s by CA Seydel and Son of Klingenthal in Saxony, Germany.
The “Albert’s System” is an advertisement device, named after the Boomerang’s designer, Frank Albert (1874-1962), son of Jacques Albert (1840?-1914) ,the founder of Albert & Son Music, a retail musical instrument store in Sydney.
The boomerang was an iconic Australian instrument during the late nineteenth century and throughout much of the twentieth century. Being compact, portable, tuneful and cheap it immediately became popular with the Australian public upon its release onto the market in 1897. Still with original instruction sheet and in original box.

A pair of late C19th, probably French, cast iron garden urns; original patina with hints of green and grey paint; 18 cm square plinth base, 32 cm high, 42 cm diameter.

A pair of late C19th, probably French, cast iron garden urns; original patina with hints of green and grey paint; 18 cm square plinth base, 32 cm high, 42 cm diameter.

A pair of late C19th, probably French, cast iron garden urns; original patina with hints of green and grey paint; 18 cm square plinth base, 32 cm high, 42 cm diameter.

Circa 1850 / 1860, “Boston style” ebonised rocking chair, the long back spindles harking back to Windsor chair origins; caned insert in characteristic, fully shaped “S” scroll seat; typical short front skids and fastening to the four legs; the top rail stencilled with Eastern European scenes contained by stylised leaves & floral motifs; the sweeping and shaped arms left “au natural”. In excellent condition. Scarce in Australia and not plentiful in the USA.

Iconic late 1960s design by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King. The Valentine was available in white, green and blue, but its most famous form was red: lipstick-bright ABS plastic casing, with black plastic keys and white lettering. Complete and in “as found” condition. 

Circa 1900, WMF Germany, planished Copper planter vase engraved with dragonflies. Three open, Art Nouveau, strappy, brass frame legs on spreading feet. Also bearing the mark for K & Co, Albert Köhler & Cie Vienna, which was acquired in 1900 by WMF. Height 155 mm.

Early C20th, Australian made, electric radiator “The Glow Heater”, patented Feb 29 1916, No 411/16, manufactured by J Marriott of 88-90 Lit. Collins Street Melbourne; item no 62866; copper and brass Federation style housing; “silver” metal reflective hemisphere, ceramic insulator cone; the wire element powered by a 3.5 Amp 240 Volt current thru the cloth covered power cord and Bakelite wall plug. All original condition. 

Early 1900s, brass framed in the aesthetic movement style; tripod base with paw feet; boudoir style shade.

1915 Cairo “from Henry to Mother October 5th”. Henry was Henry Wiston McLean, service number 1106, rank Private; 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 1-10 reinforcements; embarked HMAT Shropshire A9; hand stitched on silk; obtained from descendants 2010. 

Circa 1950s Butterscotch Lucite handbag frame with chain handle, impressed MARDOR.

Circa 1950s Butterscotch Lucite handbag frame with chain handle, impressed MARDOR.