Philips Auctions

Antique auction jewellery a gift from tobacco mogul

An Ethiopian tobacco mogul from the early 1900s gave his goddaughter a pair of 1840s Georgian matching diamond earrings, pendant and ring as a wedding present in 1915 (lots 65, 174, 175).

The bride (the current vendor’s grandmother) kept the set all her life and now it has ended up as a major highlight in Philips Auctions latest jewellery sale from 6pm Monday September 15 at 47 Glenferrie Road, Malvern.

At the time, the tobacco mogul possessed the sole rights to export his product internationally and was enormously wealthy.

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Mossgreen

European Middle Ages collection an Australian auction drawcard

A comprehensive and fascinating collection purchased direct from Europe and through Australian specialists will be auctioned from 2pm Sunday September 14 at Mossgreen 926-930 High Street, Armadale.

Comprising more than 400 lots and assembled over four decades, the collection includes rare works of art from the Middle Ages and 15th to 18th centuries and is an unprecedented sale for Australia.

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Philips Auctions

Penfold Grange auction selection heaven for wine lovers

Twenty-five bottle of Penfolds Grange Bin 95 dating back to 1994 is a wine lovers highlight of Philips Auctions latest sale from noon Sunday September 14 at 47 Glenferrie Road, Malvern.

The collector concerned specially selected two bottles of each vintage from 1996 to 2008 to cellar – except for the year 2000.

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Glenelg Auctions

Warrnambool music icon collection goes to auction

John Reid was a Warrnambool businessman, Rotarian and icon who spent much of his 94 years working for the good of the town.

In 1948, he established an electrical shop, which by 1967 was better known as John Reid’s Music Store where town residents could purchase the latest in musical instruments and records – the place to be seen for any aspiring musician.

For 57 years, he also was an active stalwart of the Warrnambool Rotary Club.

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Youngs

Collectibles to whet auction goers appetites

Maritime themed items and a range of interesting collectibles are bound to whet auction goers’ appetites when Young’s Auctions holds its next sale from 9.30am Friday September 12.

The maritime themes include several lifesaver-shaped picture frames containing portraits of sailing ships.

The auction contains a range of jewellery including Omega and Tissot gold watches and sterling silver including a pair of George III goblets from 1808.

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EJ Ainger

Items bonanza for auction goers

Auction goers will have a host of items from private homes and estates throughout Melbourne from which to choose when they check out E.J. Ainger’s next weekly sale from 9.30am Tuesday September 9 at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond.

Featured will be fine English, French and Australian furniture and collectibles including sideboards, chests, bureaus, and dining tables.

For snooker and billiards players, there is an excellent opportunity to pick up a full size Allcock Thomson & Taylor billiard table.

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Youngs

Clock collection to entice auction goers

A collection of clocks and Russian pieces will entice auction goers to Young’s Auctions next weekly sale from 9.30am Friday September 5 at 229 Camberwell Road, East Hawthorn.

The clocks are unusual – one a French slate and bronze timepiece, complete with a young woman and dog sculpture on top, and three others featuring intricate lace bronze work.

The Russian items include sterling silver stirrup cup and a bronze sculpture of a horse pulling a man and sleigh.

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EJ Ainger

Paintings and jewelley to attract auction buyers

Several interesting oil paintings, jewellery, English sterling silver and plated ware, brass and copper are some of the highlights of E.J.Ainger’s latest weekly sale from 9.30am Tuesday September 2 at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond.

The auction includes items procured from private Melbourne homes and estates including English, French and Australian furniture.

Of interest to auction goers will be mahogany bookcases and chests, bureaus, dining tables and gilded mirrors.

Aingers will hold its next special auction on Sunday October 12 at 433 Bridge Road, Richmond.

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Mossgreen

Neil Fletcher classic car and photography collection an auction treasure

Neil Fletcher has had two major passions in life.

One is photography – and he spent his early adult life (from 1975-1985) building Fletcher Fotographics, a chain of 54 stores in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia before, in his forties, falling foul of the Australian Taxation office following the change to duty-free laws and having the business sold out from under him.

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Amanda Addams Auctions

Single vendor Aboriginal art auction to entice collectors

Tasmanian collector Michael Morgan’s collection of Aboriginal and Island art will be a highlight of Amanda Addams Auctions forthcoming sale from 6.30pm Monday September 1 at 344 High Street, Kew.

Mr Morgan qualified in commerce before commencing teaching in the late 1980s at Numbulwar in South East Arnhem Land, followed by Maningrida and the Western Desert’s Yuendumu in the Tanami Desert.

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