Youngs

Tiny Singer sewing machines that can be held in one hand will be an unusual drawcard at Young’s Auctions next sale from 9.30am Friday May 1 at 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn.

As well as the miniature sewing machines, this interesting collection includes old cameras and oil cans from the 1940s and men’s magazines from the 1950s.

There also is a substantial collection of specially minted commemorative silver coins, along with a fine specimen cabinet, old microscopes and an early anvil.

Two Swiss Bolex Paillard h-16 16mm reflex movie cameras are bound to set collector pulses racing when they are offered for auction from 9.30am Thursday April 23 by Young’s Auctions at 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn.

Both cameras are in excellent condition and were first introduced by the company in 1933.

While no one remembers what the “h” stands for, it has become synonymous internationally with a versatile, compact, high quality camera and over the years outsold all other 16mm rivals.

Paintings by Australian artists including Ern Trembath, Ambrose Griffin and Anders Jansons and studio pottery signed by Gus McLaren and Reg Preston should whet the appetites of collectors at this week’s Youngs Auctions sale from 9.30am Friday April 17 at 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn.

For train buffs, there is a massive model train collection numbering some 200 items of both HO and N scales.

Another interesting item is a Longines Conquest AHP (arm powered high precision) gent’s watch complete with original box and books.

A comprehensive range of crystal ware will be among the major attractions at Young’s Auctions forthcoming sale from 9.30am Friday April 10 at 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn.

The crystal ware includes a seven-piece antique Mary Gregory green glass drink set, two sets of Bohemian coloured wine glasses and a Stuart crystal bowl and two crystal vases.

The auction contains a large number of art works from three estates including an oil painting of horses and gum trees by E. Bednes and oil painting of a man walking through tress by N Laps.

The last of a Swarovski crystal collection that Young’s Auctions has been auctioning in recent weeks will be part of its latest sale from 9.30am Friday March 27 at 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn.

According to director Ian Young, last week’s major special sale of the crystal was a sell-out and there are still about 30 quality pieces to go.

“We also have a collection of antique clocks that should interest collectors,” he said.

The auction contains sterling silver items including a monogrammed 1865 coffee pot and several cigarette cases.

The major pieces of a Swarovski crystal collection that Young’s Auctions has been selling in recent weeks will be the highlight of its latest auction from 9.30am Friday March 20 at 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn.

Featured are four myriad pieces (each worth $15,000-$20,000) among the 70 top line crystal sculptures.

These are Long Wang (dragon), Sabu (tiger charging), Lightning (rearing stallion) and a soaring falcon.

Other major works include a bald eagle, elephant, hummingbirds, bluejays and kingfishers.

More Austrian Swarovski crystal is being auctioned at Young’s Auctions from 9.30am Friday March 13 at 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn – prior to the best parts of the collection up for grabs next week.

Headquartered in Wattens, Austria, the company was established in 1892 by Czech-born Daniel Swarovski (formerly Swartz) who died in 1956.

The Swarovski crystal range includes crystal glass sculptures and miniatures, jewellery and couture, home décor and chandeliers.

This week’s auction contains Lladro figurines, oriental vases and crystal ware.

The first pieces of a substantial collection of Austrian Swarovski crystal will be auctioned from 9.30am Friday March 6 at Young’s Auctions 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn – with the remainder being offered in coming weeks.

Headquartered in Wattens Austria, the company was established in 1892 by Czech-born Daniel Swarovski (formerly Swartz) who died in 1956.

His father was a glasscutter who owned a small glass factory where the young Swarovski served an apprenticeship and became skilled in the art.

Coins, banknotes and stamps will be a major feature of Young’s Auctions weekly sale from 9.30am Friday February 20 at 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn.

The coins include a centenary florin and banknotes sequential $5 and $2 notes.

The auction contains a large collection of kitchenalia including antique eggbeaters, brass scales, meat covers, rolling pins, scoops and measures and wood saltcellars.

There are sterling silver and jewellery items a “treen” or wooden mosaic box and Moran leather couches and recliners.

Collections of oriental teapots, sterling silver, jewellery and antique clocks will greet auction goers as they file through the doors of Young’s Auctions from 9.30am Friday February 13 at 229 Camberwell road, East Hawthorn.

The silver includes a sterling silver salver and a crystal inkwell with a sterling silver top.

Among the jewellery is an opal and diamond ring and an amethyst set in 14-carat gold.

The auction contains quality English dinner sets, crystal and oil lamps and a range of paintings including Huon pine framed prints of early Hobart.