Military memorabilia and old lamps among auction attractions

Military memorabilia and old lamps are among the attractions to Young’s Auctions latest sale from 9.30am Friday April 4 at 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn.

The lamps include an early 20^th century ship’s masthead lantern and old railway workmen’s lights.

Among the military items are German World War I picklehaub helmets and percussion cap rifles.

The auction also contains vintage typewriters from the collection of former champion European speedway motorcyclist Romanian Emeric Somlo who migrated to Australia in 1965.

The collection includes an early Simplex typewriter from the late 1800s.

The auction features black lacquered Chinese furniture in Boulle style among the antique, modern and new items available, Waterford crystal and a wide selection of art.