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Scarce 12th Australian Light Horse Tasmanian Mounted Infantry white metal hat badge, 1900-1912.Motto 'Pro Rege Et Patria' (For King and Country). Manufactured by Gaunt, 53 Conduit St. London. The three lugs on the reverse are intact. Please refer to both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. Product 014
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Scarce 14th Australian Light Horse (QMI) Queensland Mounted Infantry white metal hat badge, 1900-1912. The Queensland Mounted Infantry was a Light Horse militia regiment prior to WW1. Both lugs on the rear are intact. Please refer to both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. Product ID: 012
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6th Light Horse MR (Mounted Rifles) NSW, Australia white metal cap badge, C 1930-1942. Motto 'Toujours Pret' (Always Ready). Note some discolouration on the lower front left hand side. The two lugs on the reverse are intact. Please check both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. Product ID: 009
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AIF 7th Light Horse Regiment brass 'unofficial' collar/shoulder badge manufactured by Stokes and Sons Melbourne. C 1914-1918. Motto 'Patria Te Salutamus' (We Salute You My Country). The two lugs on reverse are present and secure. Please refer to both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. Product ID: 007
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A pair of 21st Light Horse (Riverina Light Horse) opposing collar badges, 1930-1942. Each one has two lugs intact on the rear. I have not cleaned them. Note that one is darker in colour than the other. Motto 'Virtus In Arduis' (Virtue in the midst of difficulties). Please check both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. Product ID: 006
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A boxed set of six sterling silver mid 20th century demitasse spoons by Tasmanian silversmith Dorothy Pickett. Stamped to the underside DP HOBART STG.SILVER Dorothy worked as a silversmith for both herself and Sargisons Jewellers in Hobart from about 1947 to 1980. She has since passed away. These spoons are similar in design to those held in the Powerhouse Museum by Harold Sargison, circa 1920s.
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This military field telephone is marked on the handpiece ST&C D🡡D. it is housed in a timber case. On the underside of the case lid is written Telephone Sets F Working Instructions For: - On the top of the telephone is Telephone Set F MK 11 T.M.C. (T.M.C. stands for Telephone Manufacturing Company – London). Please refer to all the photos provided.
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Written on the outside of the wooden case is Telephone Set "F" MK. 1. On the underside of the lid a metal plaque is attached which lists the call signs eg. A=AC, B= Beer, C= Charlie etc. On the underside of the handle in an oval lozenge is PL TELE HAND NO. 1 1942 1944 is written on the base unit. (Canadian) N. E. Co. with an upwards pointing arrow in a C (the Canadian broad arrow). N. E. refers to the company NORTHERN ELECTRIC. Please refer to all the photos provided.
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Thought to be Australian and dating to the early 1900s this large commercial timber and marble commercial cheese cutter would have been used in the kitchen of a grand house or in a retail cheese store. It is a most attractive piece which would be a superb addition to a farmhouse or provincial kitchen or for farmgate sales.
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Lovers of blue and white china will be familiar with the very popular pattern 'Willow'. Burleigh was founded in 1851 as Hulme & Booth in Burslem, Staffordshire, named after the founders. When the pottery changed hands in 1862 it was renamed ‘Burgess & Leigh’ after names of the new owners . Until the 1920s it primarily produced toiletware. It expanded its tableware ranges in the 1920s and 1930s and these are regarded as the firm's golden years. This Burleigh Ware gilt edged set is made in England and consists of a tea pot, lidded sugar bowl, creamer/milk jug, sandwich plate and two trios (cup, saucer, plate).
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Pair of 4th Light Horse Regiment (Corangamite Light Horse) brass, opposing collar badges, 1930-1942. Motto 'Prest D'Accomplir' (Ready to Accomplish). Each badge has intact lugs on reverse. Note that the lugs are in differing positions on each badge. Please check both photos. Any questions? Please get in touch. Product ID: 008
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Victorian Volunteer Rifles collar badge (single), brass. Motto 'Aut Pace Aut Bello' (Either by war or by peace). Research indicates that this badge dates to the 1870s but please do your own research. The two lugs on the rear are intact. Please check both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. Product ID: 005
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This book is the first volume in a series of IAMM publications on the Museum collection. Featuring details from the museum's inception to its construction, this book provides a comprehensive presentation of the galleries and their contents at the formative stage. The text includes an essay on the nature of Islamic art and a section on the history of Islamic civilisations to give a keener understanding of the development of art during these periods. Each Islamic empire is illustrated by an artefact from the collections. Please refer to all the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note that there are some marks present on the rear dustjacket. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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This is a rare first edition Green and Gold Cookery Book which dates I believe to around 1930/31. According to the information in the preface this Cookery Book has been literally home-made in the kitchens of South Australia with recipes included from Sydney, especially of savouries. The proceeds of the sale of this book was to increase the funds of the Congregational Home Mission work. It is a hardback edition which has been reinforced with tape at the front and the back at some time in its history. Some pages have old stains, dog-ears and a couple of pages are torn. The book has been well used. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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'Tales Of The Whipstick: A History Of The Whipstick, Neilborough, Sebastian, Raywood and Myers Creek Gold Rushes, Victoria Australia. Please note that this softcover/paperback book has wear and there is damage along the edge of the rear cover. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the item you will receive. Any queries? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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Sandstone, a small town situated in the East Murchinson goldfield of Western Australia was one of the later goldfields to be developed, following on from the first finds at Halls Creek in 1885. This book was published by the Shire of Gladstone for its centenary celebrations in 1995. The author's narrative is informed by extensive local knowledge which has been thoroughly reinforced by research. This is a paperback/softcover 2007 second edition publication. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. The book is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please contact us prior to your purchase.
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Dennis O'Hoy worked in education from 1959 until his retirement in 1996. He was head of the School of Art and Design at the La Trobe University Bendigo campus. In 2016 he was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia Award for significant service to the community of Bendigo, particularly through heritage preservation organisations and his commitment to tertiary education. This hardback book of 376 pages is heavy ((1364 gr) and contains both colour and black & white photographs as well as black & white diagrams. It was edited by Mike Butcher and published in 2015. Please refer to all the photographs provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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This is a stunning collection of over 100 recipes from the internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning Lake House restaurant, situated in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia. The author, Alla Wolf-Tasker is the culinary director of the Lake House Restaurant and Boutique Hotel. This luxurious volume is the very personal story of the creation of a country restaurant and hotel from humble beginnings, to the award-winning and luxury food-lover's destination it is today. This collection of recipes and stories will delight and excite all foodies.This 320-page hardback book weighs over 1.5 kg. unpacked. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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This is only the second copy of this 1954 edition scarce title that I have been able to offer for sale. This book is full of timeless tips and a guide to dress sense for every woman. Topics vary from A (Accent, Accessories etc) to Z (Zest). Please check the photos provided and keep in mind that the book is seventy years old. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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In this 579 page paperback book Joy E. Rainey relates the tales of yesteryear from a farming family. It was published by Kurrajong Press in Berwick, Victoria and printed by Monash Print Services, Caulfield East Victoria. Please note that the name of a previous owner has been stamped inside. Please refer to the photos provided. Overall it is in good condition but note please a crease to corner of front cover. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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A stunning book divided into three chapters. It is covered in plastic. Chapter 1 - Traditional Background Chapter 2 - Efflorescence of Modernism Chapter 3 - Development of Contemporary Architecture The book provides a solid overview of Mexican architecture and includes many full page colour and black and white photographs. The text is provided in both English and Japanese. The book consists of 204 pages and is in good condition throughout.
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Japan produces approximately half of the world's eels and the Japanese are the acknowledged experts on eel culture. This hardback edition of 148 pages will be invaluable to aquaculturists worldwide. This second edition has been completely updated to reflect the changes in eel culture techniques. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. The book is in good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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If you're a Hawthorn supporter you'll love this book! As the title suggests it shares stories from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, the golden years. This book has been signed by one of Hawthorn's greatest players, Robert DiPierdomenico. This heavy, 279-page hardback book with dustjacket is in good condition overall. Please refer to all photos provided and note the presence of some indentations on the dustjacket, nothing major but noted for accuracy. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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Shona Nunan was born in Australia in 1959 and qualified with a Bachelor of Art -Sculpture from RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) in 1981. She has an impressive portfolio of selected collections and commissions and has an impressive history of exhibitions. Shona has studios in Italy and France. The book has 144 pages and the print run was limited to 1000 copies. The text is provided in both English and Chinese. Please refer to both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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This item is for collection only. On offer is a vintage metal Australian Artcraft road workers safety/warning lamp. On the top ACC is imprinted which shows it originated from a city council somewhere beginning with the letter A. The lamp inside is intact and originally would have been filled with kerosene. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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This very special First Edition book was written by Walter Emanuel (also author of 'A Dog Day') and published by Lawrence & Bullen 16 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London in 1904. It contains 36 printed pages of text with 18, plus the title page vignette, splendid full-page colour illustrations throughout. The illustrator is Cecil Aldin. For a book of its age it is in good condition. Note that the spine has been reinforced. Please refer to the photos provided.
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If you are after a pristine cook book this is not for you. If you are wanting one with loads of character that has been well used and added to with snippets cut from elsewhere and glued in, look no further. It is small, measuring approximately 13 cm x 18 cm. The lower section of page 199 has been cut out. The advertisements are interesting too.
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The original book was published in 2009. This edition is a 2018 reprint of 180 pages. It has a heavy card cover. The renowned Eastern Arrernte painter, Kathleen Kemarre Wallace tells stories of her elders and their way of life that she learnt as a child and young woman. Her knowledge of country, law and culture are evident in her words and paintings. Her story -telling illuminates the origins and beliefs of Eastern Arrernte people and calls for respect for the ancient traditions of the altyerre spirits. This is a beautiful book and is in very good condition.
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The story follows the immigration selection process, the long sea voyage to Australia, the search for accommodation and work plus the psychological, physical and emotional hardships associated with resettlement in Western Australia in the 1950s. These experiences are illuminated with the inclusion of oral history accounts and an extensive collection of photographs and illustrations. This is a heavy book of 336 pages. It is hardback with dustjacket. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note please the stain on the top upper edge of the front cover dustjacket. Apart from this the book is in good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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This book has been prepared to render it of maximum usefulness to the reader. Please refer to the photographs provided which provide the Contents of this hardback 415-page book. Note the remnant paper affixed to one of the opening pages and note that the pull out diagram of a modern boiler plant is turned up at the edge, nothing serious but noted for accuracy. Please refer to all photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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In this softcover/paperback book forty-six 'stories' tell the history of Brunswick, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne. Hundreds of Brunswick people contributed their voices. There are translations provided in Italian, Greek, Turkish and Arabic to the introductions to each chapter and to the stories about those particular communities. An appendix shows the history of each street name in Brunswick. Please refer to the photographs as they are of the book you shall receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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Greg Weight has captured portraits of some of Australia's most significant artists. His photographs have been exhibited at Old Parliament House, the Brett Whiteley Studio and the National Portrait Gallery. This hardback book with dustjacket was published by Chapter and Verse in 2004 and is a unique collection of portraits of artists, taken over the last thirty years. The book is in good condition throughout.