February 2026
14 Mar
Leski Auctions
Melbourne auction a tribute to antique sewing tools collection
How many people these days use a needle and thread to make or repair their own clothes? In this modern, disposable world, it is a lot easier to throw items away and simply replace them with new ones when they wear out or are no longer fashionable.
Which is why the Margaret Frecker Collection of sewing tools is so unusual and is bound to attract massive interest when offered for sale as part of Melbourne-based Leski Auctions Decorative Arts & Collectables sale from 10am Saturday and Sunday March 14 and 15 at 727-729 High Street, Armadale.
25 Feb
Leski Auctions
Designer glass collection a Melbourne auction for the ages
Imagine winning the gold medal for your glass vase design at the 1962 Venice Biennale – only to have it taken away because you were not born in Italy.
This is what happened to American glass designer and sculptor Thomas Stearns (1936-2006), the first of his countrymen to design at Murano for Paolo Venini on a Fulbright Travel Grant at age 23 from 1959-61.
23 Feb
Philips Auctions
Unusual antique pistols feature in Melbourne decorative arts auction
Antique pistols from a Richmond estate are among the highlights of Melbourne-based Philips Auctions online decorative arts sale ending from 9.30am Monday February 23 at 47 Glenferrie Road, Malvern.
The four pistols (lots 23-26) include a circa 1840 Belgian eight-barrel ‘pepperbox’ revolver (lot 23), so named because it resembles a peppercorn grinder.
Active as an arms manufacturer from 1832 to 1865, Giles Mariette from Charette, Liege, manufactured the short barrel pistol, which contains the markings Mariette Brevete on the front of the grip.
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