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Antique 20th Century Australian silverplate novelty kangaroo

toast-rack by Stokes & Sons

LARGE Vintage 20th Century English lithoprinted

Bensons Toffee tin

Vintage 20th Century Japanese novelty oversize tin-plate

antique car drinks server

Antique early-20th Century English silverplate

cake/bread/fruit bowl

by William Suckling & Sons

Vintage 20th Century Japanese Tea for two novelty teapot

with dual-spout

Vintage 20th Century Australian NERADA pottery tea jar billy tea

Antique 19th/20th Century USA United States Glass Company glass bread/fruit basket

Antique/Vintage 20th Century Australian Depression Glass moulded fruit/compote/tazza bowl by Crown Crystal

Vintage 20th Century Mid-Century Modern/Atomic Age rubberised metal plate stand/organiser

Antique/Vintage 20th Century German 835 silver

Hildesheim Rose

condiment ladle

Antique early-20th Century Australian sterling silver

bon bon dish

for William Drummond & Co

Vintage 20th Century USA Indiana Glass Co carnival glass

serving tray

Vintage 20th Century Chinese hand-decorated bamboo

tea caddy

Vintury 20th Century English/Scottish design chromed metal and resin serving tray

Vintage 20th Century English silverplate biscuit/cake/scone/cracker basket

RARE Antique late-19th/early-20th Century Scottish/English

Lawsons Whisky decanter

Vintage 20th Century English Whitefriars art glass

carafe/decanter

2 x Antique 20th Century English sterling silver spoons by

Levi and Salaman

Vintage 20th Century Indian repousse silver spirit/peg measure

Vintage 20th Century Belgian

Art Deco Carnival Glass fruit bowl by Val Saint Lambert

34-piece set Vintage 20th Century USA Art Deco USA

Reed & Barton Pompeian flatware

RARE Antique 19th Century Scottish silverplate water jug

by J Blond and Son

Vintage 20th Century Australian AVACO food thermos

RARE Antique 20th Century Australian silverplate hinged napkinholder by Stokes & Sons

3 x Vintage 20th Century English/Australian cake/biscuit/sweets tins

Antique early 20th Cent German WMF Jugendstil/Vienna Secessionist serving tray

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RARE 20th Century Australian art silverplate fruit/bread bowl with gumnuts/waratah design

$95

Offered for sale is this rare antique/vintage 20th Century Australian art silverplate handled-bowl, made for Dunklings Jewellers by Phoenix Manufacturing Company (Melbourne) and dating from the 1920’s to 1930’s. Dunklings was founded in 1874 and would become one of Australia’s most prestigious and innovative fine jewellery, watch and quality domestic giftwear retailers, with a clientele that included the domestic and globally famous, elite and influential. Established in 1916 (at 181 Little Collins Street), the Phoenix Manufacturing Company was by the 1930’s reported as the largest maker of silverplate items in the Southern Hemisphere (having moved to large factory in Richmond). Fully hallmarked – plus at one point in its history it’s been valued enough to record in a household inventory (etched 1122 EN/TN 45).

The attractive design represents a fine early 20th Century example of the growing confidence in an “Australian identity’ expressed through incorporating our unique flora and fauna. At the top of the handle is a double-sided foliage arrangement of gumnuts and broad gumleaves. Around the base is a repeating band of Waratah blossom intertwined with gumnuts and gumleaves set on a textured ground.

A distinctive as well as useful example of Australian vernacular silverplate, that could easily be used for floral displays, holding fruit, dried arrangements, pot pourri or simply as a decorative highlight.
In overall very good condition, there is some patination to be expected of a correct antique/vintage item and a few small verdigris spots (as pictured).

Measures (with handle raised) 24cm (h), the bowl being 8.5cm (h) x 21.4cm (diameter, at widest) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: NO23019

Vintage 20th Century Japanese plated novelty mug

$20

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Japanese plated-metal and cobalt glass novelty mug. Research indicates these are considered to date from the late 1940’s, so may have been made for sale to allied forces of the Occupation Army (in Japan from 1945 to 1952). The maker is unknown, however there is a factory mark on the base.

The design of the cup-holder features well-detailed images of Mount Fuji, temple pagodas, dragons, a bridge and floral elements. Alongside these restrained and moderate elements is the (obviously) contrasting handle – a female figure with flowing hair.

In excellent original condition, no loss to the plating or chips to the glass.

Measures (including liner but excluding handle) 11.5cm (h) x 7.5cm (w) x 7cm (h) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: NO23014

Vintage 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Australian

food display/holder by Décor

$45

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Australian clear and orange resin food-display/holder, made by Décor Australia and dating from the 1970’s. Started in Melbourne during the 1960’s and still in operation today (manufacturing locally), Décor have been producing award-winning kitchenware items for over 60 years.

The smart and eye-catching design captures a wonderfully Mid-Century Modern/Scandi look. No frills, no fussiness – just timeless, clever minimalism. Just makes you want to make some horses-duvers or pigs-in-blankets, throw the keys in the bowl and head down to the sunken lounge or jump into the spa ...

In very good original condition, there are some occasional light marks (to be expected from a 50-year old item) but no cracks or chipping.

Measures (with lid fitted) 36cm x 27cm x 11.5cm (h) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. As with any vintage watch I recommend allowing for a service. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: NO23011

RARE 19th Century original English 'Apples That Pay' lithograph

$125

Offered for sale is this rare antique late-19th Century English lithoprint, dating from 21 October 1899. Titled ‘Apples that pay’ this was originally published as a supplement in ‘The profitable farm and garden’ (WH & Collingridge, London). This subscription-only weekly magazine (targeted at the burgeoning Victorian amateur farmer/gardener) was only produced from 1899 to 1904 and in a run limited to 1,000 copies.

In a very high level of detail and colour reproduction the picture contains five English apple varieties obviously considered profitable in the late 1800’s. They are (in descending order):

- Cox’s Orange Pippin (first appeared in 1825, and globally still grown today as an important heritage variety)
- Ecklinville Seedling (an 18th Century Irish apple, now a rare heritage fruit)
- Yorkshire Beauty (18th Century origin, now a heritage fruit)
- Warner’s King (another popular 18th Century variety, now a heritage fruit)
- Lane’s Prince Albert (from the 1840’s and remains a popular tree today).

A charming decorative piece for any home or business (cafe, restaurant, provedores, apple orchard, etc).

In excellent original condition, no fading or foxing. There is a very small dent to the bottom right of the frame.

Measures (framed) 35cm (h) x 25cm (w) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: OC23052

RARE Antique 19th Century English moulded glass

sugar bowl by Edward Moore

$25

Offered for sale is this rare antique 19th Century English moulded clear glass dual-handled pedestal sugar bowl, made by Edward Moore (Tyne Flint Glass works, South Shields) and dating from the 1880’s. Registered pattern 82606. Established in 1860 and in operation until 1913, the company became a highly successful and in-demand domestic and internationally renowned seller of high-quality moulded glassware. At the 1862 Crystal Palace Exhibition they were the only moulded glass maker to be included, and were awarded a Silver Medal at the 1869 Netherlands International Exhibition of Domestic Economy. They also showed at the 1879 Sydney International Exhibition.

In a charming Neo-Classical Revival form (modelled on ancient Greek and Roman examples) its shape has wonderfully tactile ropework twist handles and surrounding rim with heavy gadrooning to the base and sides. With the Scottish Thistle prominent in the overall design this appears to have perhaps been made for the (nearby) Scottish domestic market.

Perfect for holding pot pourri or sweets, candied fruits, nuts, etc.

In very good original condition, no chips or fritting. There is a small internal flaw (as pictured) that has occurred during the manufacture process and is not damage and the asking price takes into account. The original lid is not present.

Measures 9cm (high, including handles) x 15cm (diameter, excluding handles) approximately.

ITEM: OC23046

Antique/Vintage 20th Century Depression Glass black/amethyst tri-foot fruit bowl

$125

ffered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century opalescent Carnival Glass dark/amethyst tri-footed fruit bowl/stand, possibly made either in the USA (by Fenton Art Glass Company) or Australia (by Crown Crystal Glass Company) and dating from the 1910’s to 1940’s.

The charming design features a ruffled edge with central boss of fruiting grapes and canes supported on a fine rope-twist border.

In very good original condition. No chips or cracking, rings true when tapped. The underneath features prominent mould-ridges which confirm it being a genuine antique/vintage piece and not modern reproduction.

Measures 23cm (diameter) x 6.5cm (h) approximately.

ITEM: OC23043

Vintage 20th Century Japanese mechanical ejector

cheese fork with original box by YAX

$25

Offered for sale is this New Old Stock (NOS) vintage 20th Century Japanese-made stainless steel and turned wood mechanical ejector fork, with its original presentation box. Made by YAX Japan and dating from the 1950’s to 1960’s. YAX offered a wide range of well-made domestic/ kitchenware items.

Live life like you’re back in the Mad Men ara daaaahlings! ‘Pass the horses duvers and shrimp cocktail, would you?’. A fun piece of Social/Food history that can be used; as well as for a quirky display item.

The quality of construction is extremely high and designed to skewer (and free), ‘Cheese, Hot Dogs and Relishes’ (you could easily add pickles/gherkins and diced fruit to that).

In unused, original condition. Any marks have occurred during storage, not use.

Measures (excluding box) 17cm (l) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Due to weight and risk of damage during freight, local collection only or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: OC23026

Vintage 20th Century Australian Art Deco style silverplate

cruet set by Phoenix

$25

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Australian-made silverplate cruet set, made by Phoenix Manufacturing Company (located in Richmond, Melbourne) and dating from the 1930’s to 1950’s. By the 1930’s, the company was reported as the largest maker of silverplated items in the Southern Hemisphere.

The smart design consists of a salt shaker, pepper shaker and mustard pot (with original blue glass liner) set on a recessed tray. The set has an overall Art Deco/Mid-Century Modern look, with a series of conical folds on the tray, slim handles and elegant, rounded styling to the salt and pepper.

A charming decorative item for any home or business.

In overall very good original condition, there is a small amount of vertigris that confirms it being a vintage item and not modern reproduction.

Measures 25.5cm (l) x 7.5cm (w) x 7cm (h) approximately.

Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: OC23024

Vintage 20th Century Japanese lacquer-style serving tray

$18

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Japanese decorative serving tray, made for Webb and most likely dating from 1970’s to 1980’s. The factory of manufacture is unknown, however Webb are known for sourcing various household and novelty items (from South Korea and Japan) for sale in Western markets.

Created with reference to antique lacquer examples of the 18th and 19th Century, the charming design features two classical Japanese floral emblems (Chrysanthemum and Hydrangea) printed in gold on a deep oxide red ground. Made of pressed resin or hard plastic.

Could either be used as a purely display piece, or could be used as its original purpose for food service.
In very good original condition, no cracks or chipping. There is a very small amount of patination that confirms it being a proper vintage item and not a modern reproduction.

Measures 23.5cm x 13cm x 1.5cm (d) approximately.

Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: OC23023

Vintage 20th Century Bar display items oak barrel plus

2 x Jim Beam bowling pins

$55

ffered for sale is this collection of vintage 20th bar accessories/collectables. For sale as a group, will not separate.

Included is a small coopered oak barrel, set on feet and bound with four chromed rings. Possibly made in Australia and dating from the 1950’s to 1970’s. Currently for decoration only - one of the underneath stays is slightly pushed in, the head is loose as well as the tap (you could potentially return it to use by fitting a bladder and new tap). The chrome has patinated but you could restore this with a metal polish. Measures (including feet, but excluding tap/barrel cap) 18cm (h) x 14.5cm (w) x 15cm (d) approximately.

Also included are two Jim Beam Bowling Pin novelty bottles, dating from the late 1960’s to 1970’s. Nice to have a pair or these highly collectable pieces! Both have their original US Inland Revenue stickers (marked ‘Export’) attached. There is some light wear to the printing (but definitely still visible) but importantly both caps are in very good condition and with their pouring spouts in place (often missing). Each measures 31cm (h) x 9cm (diameter, at widest) approximately.

Great decorative items for the home bar, pool room, lady/mancave or business (speakeasy, hipster bar, etc).

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can post at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand watch it may need a service, and is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase (as any sale is final).

ITEM: AU23020

Vintage 20th Century Dutch Victoria Biscuit Company tin

$25

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Dutch pressed metal biscuit tin, made by the Victoria Biscuit Company (VBC) and most likely dating from the 1950’s. Founded in 1896 and based in Dordrecht from 1908, VBC very quickly became a highly successful manufacturer of both chocolates and biscuits, often sold in a wide range of decorative and novelty tins. The VBC name disappeared in 1975 when the company was taken over by a rival manufacturer. Some of the original paper label remains underneath.

The unusual and attractive hexagonal tin is embossed on all sides (and lid) with images that tell the story of 16-17th Century Dutch naval trading history. From the ‘discovery’ of the Far East, then planning, undertaking a successful journey and eventual return to port (that’s if they didn’t get shipwrecked, attacked by pirates, lured to their doom by mermaids (dugongs), mutiny, etc, etc, etc). Particularly fun to note is the drunken session (Panel 1) that seems to inspire the whole process (some classic dry Dutch sense of humour there), ‘hey, who’s heard of the Spice Islands – let’s go there!’.

Perfect for storing a variety of items (yes, including biscuits) or as a purely decorative kitchenalia item.

In very good condition. Over time the metal has lightly patinated, reflecting its use by previous owners and confirming it being a vintage item and not modern reproduction.

Measures (with lid fitted) 23cm x 23cm x 7.5cm (h) approximately.

ITEM: AU23018

Vintage 20th Century Italian novelty metal corkscrew by Ghidini

$25

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Italian cast-metal novelty corkscrew, made by Ghidini and most likely dating from the early 1970’s.

The design is a riot of Bacchanalian fun, with fruiting grape wines draped across the main body, screw and arms. And the handle-base is a wine barrel – of course!

Perfect for the wine lover who has everything.

In good and working original condition. Over time the metal has lightly patinated, reflecting its use by previous owners - confirming it being a vintage item and not modern reproduction. Importantly the tip of the screw is not broken.

Measures 19.5cm (l) x 7.7cm (w) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: AU23016

Vintage 20th Century Italian 'HMS Bounty' ice bucket/

6 x tumblers by CERVE

$45

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Italian ‘Bounty’ etched-glass ice bucket and tumbler set, made by CERVE and most likely dating from the 1980’s to 1990’s. CERVE stated in 1953 and continues producing high-quality glassware today.

A curious and fun bit of nautical-themed bar accoutrements – very unusual to have the 18th Century mutiny of an English warship memorialised by an Italian glass company! HMS Bounty was of course captained by the (in)famous Captain Bligh; who then became an early governor of colonial New South Wales before being again (ironically) deposed from office during the 1808 Rum Rebellion.

All glass pieces have a repeated ‘Bounty’ title-plate and image of the ship (from two different views) etched onto each side. The set includes a set of original plastic ice-tongs and six matching tumblers.

Great decorative and useful set for any home-bar, pool-room, business (eg hipster dive bar) or lover of naval/tall ships history. Perfect for any descendant of the Bounty Mutineers – but maybe not Captain Bligh!

In excellent original condition. No cracks, chips or damage.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can post at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase (as any sale is final).

ITEM: AU23013

Vintage 20th Cent bentwood Teak ice bucket and tongs

$65

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century bent teak and steel lined lidded ice bucket, complete with original matching tongs. The manufacturer is unknown however it’s most likely Japanese in origin and dating from the 1960’s to 1970’s.

Get ready to party with this funky retro beauty folks! Throw the keys in the bowl, head down to the sunken lounge, drop the needle on the record and clean the pool with this groovy bar accessory – if only it could talk. Bow-chika-wow-wow ….

The smart design is constructed from bent teak wrapped around a steel ice bucket, with one of the highlights being the handles with detailed cutouts and circular drop carry-handles.

In very good original condition.

Measures (with lid) 22cm (h) x 19.5cm (diameter, excluding handles) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: JN23033

Vintage 20th Century Korean copper jelly mould of rooster

$55

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century copper jelly mould, made in Korea and most likely dating from the 1970’s.

The design features a well-detailed representation of a rooster perched on a branch – and sporting a most magnificent tail!

A lovely piece of decoration for any farmhouse kitchen or cooking/cafe/restaurant business.

In very good original condition – being a correct vintage item it has developed a warm patination over time which adds to its charm and authenticity.

Measures 20.5cm (diameter) x 5.5cm (h) approximately.

ITEM: JN23027

Vintage 20th Century Australian printed tray Kittens by Willow

$30

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Australian lithoprinted metal serving tray, made by Willow and dating from the 1950’s.

Titled ‘Kittens’, the charming design features two slightly bemused (or terrified, take your pick) grey kittens placed in an imaginary bucolic seaside shanty/cottage/pier.

A super-cute piece of kitchenalia for your retro home/business - or for any cat lover!

In very good overall condition, being a proper vintage item (and not modern reproduction) there are some small marks (as pictured), however the tray appears to have been only very lightly used by previous owners.

Measures 44.5cm (w) x 32cm (h) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: JN23021

Vintage 20th Century USA JAMECO novelty salt-and-pepper shakers of flower form

$35

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century plated metal and plastic novelty salt-and-pepper shaker set, made in the USA by JAMECO Metal Products and most likely dating from the 1950’s to 1960’s. Attribution research indicates that JAMECO were based in New York and produced a variety of novelty tableware, vanity boxes, pin cushions as well as practical household items (such as lint removers). Marked ‘JAMECO © METAL PROD. CO. on the base.

The design is most wonderfully absurd – both the salt and peppers are modelled on stylised flowers that can each be ‘plucked’ for service from their ‘faux stem’ holders. Utter madness – and I love it! Bring some fabulously kitschy funk to your table with this fun and quirky piece.

In excellent overall condition. There is one very tiny spot of verdigris on the base (as pictured).

Measures (with flowers fitted) 14cm (h) x 9cm x 7cm approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: MY23010

Antique/Vintage 20th Century English 'Sparklets' Standard C Soda Syphon

$65

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century English-made ‘Sparklets’ (London) Standard C soda syphon bottle (B Size), dating from 1920 to 1934. Factory stamped on the dispenser nozzle and ‘248’ moulded into the bottle base.

The classical, elegant design features a wire cage over a thick glass body, with the ‘do not fill above’ red line prominent at ¾ height.

Perfect for decorating your Art Deco cocktail bar, or display for any home/business. You could easily polish the aluminium collar and cast metal nozzle/gas cage if desired.

In very good original condition, no chips/cracks to the bottle. The wire cage is intact (with an odd small splay here and there, but no breakages).

Measures 29cm (h) x 9cm (diameter) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: MY23003

Vintage 20th Cent Italian ALFRA Alessi plated steel bread/

fruit basket

$75

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Italian ALFRA Alessi plated-metal bread/fruit table basket, most likely dating from the 1960’s to 1970’s. Based on the original 1955 design by Uffico Technico Alessi Italy. This is the earlier form - which has straight (instead of curved) open-wires.

A classic example of Mid-Century Modern design, where simplicity of form have resulted in a timeless and elegant but supremely practical household item. The quality of construction is very high (all the wires being hand-formed and hand-brazed).

Live ‘la dolce vita’ with this in your home, just waiting for some fresh Pane di Casa or bright fruit display to delight your family and friends!

In very good overall original condition, there are some light marks and wear through use and it being a proper vintage item, (as pictured). The piece was carefully washed and lightly polished before sale.

Measures 28.5cm (l) x 20cm (w) x 6.5cm (d) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: MY23002

Antique 19th Century English Late-Regency/Early-Victorian cut-glass tea caddy cannister

$120

Offered for sale is this antique 19th Century Late-Regency/Early-Victorian cut glass tea caddy, most likely English in origin and estimated to date from 1825 to the 1850’s.

The design features a heavy, hand-blown body with eight vertical wheel-cut grooves that repeats on the original, mushroom-shaped fitted lid. Has great weight, and very tactile. This would have originally sat within a fitted tea caddy (either as a solo piece or one of a pair).

Perfect for either completing a period tea caddy or could be used to hold sweets, leaf tea, teabags etc.

The ground pontil base, lid and body shows wear appropriate with this being a genuine antique and not modern reproduction. Importantly, there are no large chips or losses to either piece.

Measures (with lid fitted) 14.5cm (h) x 16cm (diameter, at widest) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: MY23001

Vintage 20th Century Japanese novelty ceramic Kangaroo/Joey salt-and-pepper

$25

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Japanese-made novelty glazed glazed ceramic salt-and-pepper set, most likely dating from the 1950’s to 1960’s.

This charming set features a stylised mother kangaroo and baby joey. Nice to have this complete – as often the joey is missing.

The joey is in excellent condition, the mother in very good overall condition (with some small losses, as pictured).

Measures (with joey in pouch) 12.5cm (h) x 6.5cm (w) x 7cm (d) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: AP23015

Antique late-19th/early-20th Century European? Art Nouveau silver sugar tongs

$55

Offered for sale are these antique late-19th/early-20th Century silver sugar tongs, most likely European in origin (and so a minimum 800 silver); estimated to date from the late-1890’s to 1910 and possibly German or Austro-Hungarian. Have looked extensively and no hallmark is present (may have been rubbed over time, and/or not every piece is always marked) but has the correct magnetic, thermal, sound, lustre and wear (from polishing) qualities of silver. The piece also responded to cleaning as silver would (using a correct cloth). Please do your own research before purchasing. Weighs 6 grams.

The design is a classical Art Nouveau/Vienna Secessionist style with a large stylised rose supported by intertwined branches that hold five large leaves. This then transforms into a three-branch organic form with loose, draping leaves that cup a smaller rose (in reverse direction to the larger).

A lovely and charming piece, whether for decorative or practical use.

Measures 10cm (l) x 3.5cm (at widest) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: AP23006

RARE 20th Century English WW2 WSC-production seahorse jug/pitcher by Wade?

$95

Offered for sale is this rare vintage 20th Century English glazed art pottery pitcher/jug, possibly made by Wade and dating from 1941 to 1952. This piece was made under the WW2 Wartime Concentration Scheme (WCS) and as such is an extremely rare item (especially in Australia). During this period, production limits were imposed upon English manufacturers for items non-essential to the war effort (or immediate post-war recovery) so output of ‘art pottery’ was very limited. The attribution to Wade has been based on the similarity of this piece to their 1930’s Art Deco designs. Founded in 1867 (at Stoke-on-Trent), unfortunately the Wade factory went into administration in 2022 and has now ceased production. The backstamp has a large ‘A’ (which the WCS limited to only 30 factories (including Wade)).

Also of interest is the original Australian retailer’s sticker (Clive King). Starting in the 1930’s Clive King retailed hardware, building and construction items at 5-7 Atherton Road, Oakleigh and advertised locally as ‘The Hardware Man’. The business has been written about by author Helen Gobbi for the Oakleigh and District Historical Society. Still noted as trading in December 1956 they are noted as also operating a store at 367 Flinder Street, Melbourne (given the Oakleigh site always appeared advertised as a ‘timber yard’ it’s most likely this jug was retailed through their city store).

The fantastical and entertaining design (which reflects a strong Art Deco influence) features a stylised repeated image of a seahorse floating above large waves, with a seaweed spray located at the top of the handle and spout. Given the waves rising form, dripping water-spray and overall shape the designer was probably aware of (or deliberately referencing) the famous Japanese Ukiyo-E woodblock ‘Great wave off Kanagawa’ by Katsushika Hokusai.

With a limited production and fascinating social history, this item is a very desirable piece of art pottery!

Over time the soft green glaze has developed a very subtle craquelure. There are no chips or cracks, only one very small abbrasion (as pictured) that’s hard to spot but noted for a complete item description.

Measures 13cm (h) x 14.5cm (body diameter, at widest) x 19cm (long, including handle/spout) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: MR23039

Vintage 20th Century English silverplate wine coaster

with glass liner

$29

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century silverplate wine coaster with glass liner, most likely English in origin and dating from the 1920’s to 1930’s. Hallmarked ‘EPNS A1’.

The elegant design features a broad, curving base rising to an upper pierced gallery that holds the liner.

As well as for its original purpose you could also use this for displaying/highlighting small collectables, statuettes, posy vases etc.

The plating is in very good condition overall, with one very small area of verdigris (as pictured). The glass liner has no chips or cracking.

Measures 11.5cm (diameter) x 4.5cm (h) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: MR23032

Vintage 20th Century English Regis silverplate trivet/display stand by Suckling & Sons

$29

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century English ‘Regis Plate’ silverplate trivet/display stand, made by William Suckling & Sons (Birmingham) and most likely dating from the 1930’s to 1950’s. Founded in 1895, the company made a wide range of domestic and decorative silverplate items before closing in 1965.

The charming Art Deco-style design features an outer ring of stylised/minimal trailing and fruiting grape vines. The middle circle showcases six larger fruiting vines with the central boss being a grape vine leaf formed into a ‘snowflake’. Nicely finished off with ovoid ball feet.

Perfect for its original use as trivet/display stand for a variety of items (especially a wine bottle, easily up to standard magnum size).

In very good original condition, there is some a very small amount of patination but no areas of loss/base metal exposure.

Measures 14.5cm (diameter) x 1cm (h) approximately.

Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.

Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.

ITEM: MR23031