AUSTRALIAN & HISTORICAL
Contents
Session One: (Lots 1 – 759)
Saturday 30 May, 2026 – 10.00am AEST
001-213 Pottery
214-311 Scrimshaw and Maritime
312-343 Convict Era
344-363 Goldfields
364-397 Silver
398-500 Jewellery
501-587 Furniture
588-593 Railways & Trams
594-739 General
740-759 Glass
Session Two: (Lots 760 – 1540)
Sunday 31 May, 2026 – 10.00am AEST
760-837 Military
838-857 Maps
858-860 Polar Exploration
861-1008 Books, Plates, Documents & Ephemera
1009-1035 Postcards
1036-1071 Politics
1072-1097 The Coleman Collection of Federation artefacts & Royalty in Australia
1098-1180 Photographs
1181-1497 Paintings & Other Artworks
1498-1540 Wine
If you have an important item or collection that you wish to feature in our next Australian and Historical auction for 2026 (November), please do not hesitate to make an appointment for a complimentary appraisal. We would be delighted to hear from you.
Our specialists travel frequently so if you are interstate and considering selling your collection, please let us know.
Illustrated:
Lot 1187 (Detail)
ARTIST UNKNOWN,
(French School, late 18th early 19th century),
(Australian Eastern Rosella, Platycercus Eximius),
oil on canvas,
40 x 30cm, 80 x 42cm overall.
Limited Liquor Licence: 90189967
WARNING:
Under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 it is an offence:
To supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years (Penalty exceeds $19,000)
For a person under the age of 18 years to purchase or receive liquor. (Penalty exceeds $800)
Featured Lots
Lot 313
EARLY CONVICT PARDON - GEORGE BRIDGES BELLASIS. First formal pardon of a convict to serve in high office in New South Wales, this being the original manuscript order to Governor PHILIP GIDLEY KING announcing the free pardon of GEORGE BELLASIS, signed by KING GEORGE III and C. YORKE (Home Secretary).
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Price Realised including BP: $13,145
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Lot 401
WILLIAM LANGHORNE of Ballarat rare 18ct gold signet ring with Ballarat coat of arms, circa 1850s,
stamped "W.L." flanked by two crowns. Stamped pieces from Langhorne are extremely scarce and this ring is one only three examples known to our rooms and is possibly the earliest example of them all.
6.8 grams.
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Price Realised including BP: $21,510
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Lot 489
A MAGNIFICENT SOLID GOLD HORSE RACING TROPHY - "BREEDER'S PLATE", S.R.P.T.C., DENILIQUIN, December 1951.
A superb classical-style two handled cup in 18ct yellow gold (758gm), awarded to Mrs. A.J. Webb's "BUCKULANA", ridden by jockey K. McMahon, as engraved to the front of the cup. The rear of the cup carries details of other wins from the same stable, between 1928 and 1950.
Est: $130,000 - $150,000
Price Realised including BP: $137,425
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Lot 501
An early Colonial Australian cedar sideboard with ornately carved scrolling back adorned with birds and grapes, New Norfolk, Tasmanian origin, circa 1820,
purported to have come from the Metzger Family. 144cm high, 190cm wide, 57cm deep.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realised including BP: $19,120
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Lot 510
JOHN MASON rare Australian parquetry settle, handsomely crafted in various Queensland forest timbers including cedar, pine and others, Maryborough, Queensland, late 19th century, 87cm high, 128cm wide, 67cm deep.
Est: $6,000 - $10,000
Price Realised including BP: $29,875
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Lot 589
CULGOA RAILWAY STATION rare antique Australian drop dial railway master clock in figured huon pine case, weight driven seconds beating movement with deadbeat escapement and maintaining power. The dial marked "T. GAUNT". Original cast iron bezel, painted dial and spade hands. The lower edge of the moulded dial surround carved "V.R. No. 68", with later applied "439" brass label. An impressive 170cm high, 88cm wide, the dial 2'1" wide.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realised including BP: $17,925
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Lot 1181
JOHN WEBBER (1752 - 1793), "Mony ne nou ne neva, name of this Island", pen and wash, titled in margin at lower left, signed and dated "Jno. Webber del. 1777" lower right; the paper watermarked "IHS I VILLEDARY", the image 32 x 47cm; framed 50.5 x 63cm.
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Price Realised including BP: $59,750
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Lot 1190
JOHN GULLY (1819-1888), No. 3 Mount Cook, New Zealand, watercolour, signed and dated lower left "John Gully, 1869", title and Dolman & Son framers label verso, 75 x 130cm, 97 x 151cm overall.
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Price Realised including BP: $28,680
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Lot 1201
WILLIAM CHARLES PIGUENIT (attributed), (1836-1914), (Tasmanian coastal scene), oil on Winsor & Newton board, 45 x 56cm, 71 x 81cm overall.
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Price Realised including BP: $14,340
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Lot 1393
D'ARCY W. DOYLE (1932-2001), Dad Calls A No Ball, oil on board, signed lower right "D'Arcy W. Doyle", 45 x 60cm, 82 x 97cm overall.
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Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realised including BP: $11,352.50
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