COLLECTION of an ENGLISH GENTLEMAN
Thursday, 8 - Tuesday, 20 May 2025

An Ed. Messter of Berlin lacquered brass compound microscope, rectangular horseshoe base, slotted pillar, tubular limb with triangular rod, topped by fine adjuster. Substage lens, iris diaphragm and double mirror. Body tube with double milled head pinion, triple objective lens swivel cluster. Signed and dated 1894 under the base. Provenance: ex The Jack Thornton estate collection.

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An Ed. Messter of Berlin lacquered brass compound microscope, rectangular horseshoe base, slotted pillar, tubular limb with triangular rod, topped by fine adjuster. Substage lens, iris diaphragm and double mirror. Body tube with double milled head pinion, triple objective lens swivel cluster. Signed and dated 1894 under the base. Provenance: ex The Jack Thornton estate collection.

An early 20thC Edison wax roll 'Fireside Phonograph', in original oak case with domed hinged lid. Side wide handle operating, holding charge, apparently working, with maker's name plate with model details. The original red and gilt painted tin octagonal horn with Edison decal.

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An early 20thC Edison wax roll 'Fireside Phonograph', in original oak case with domed hinged lid. Side wide handle operating, holding charge, apparently working, with maker's name plate with model details. The original red and gilt painted tin octagonal horn with Edison decal.

John Horner, Mount Eden, oil on canvas, signed, 920 x 610mm

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John Horner, Mount Eden, oil on canvas, signed, 920 x 610mm

Cut crystal table lamp, H.200mm

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Cut crystal table lamp, H.200mm

A 19thC Smith Beck & Beck of London brass binocular cased microscope, engraved maker's name to one tube and numbered 3420, multiple adjusting wheels, the original mahogany box fitted with eight lenses and other parts. H.385mm.

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A 19thC Smith Beck & Beck of London brass binocular cased microscope, engraved maker's name to one tube and numbered 3420, multiple adjusting wheels, the original mahogany box fitted with eight lenses and other parts. H.385mm.

A Victorian mahogany and brass field microscope, of box type construction with adjustable hinged flap sides, rise and fall brass viewer, internal mirror and drawer containing assorted instruments and tools. 480 x 130 x 160mm. Provenance: ex The Jack Thornton estate collection.

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A Victorian mahogany and brass field microscope, of box type construction with adjustable hinged flap sides, rise and fall brass viewer, internal mirror and drawer containing assorted instruments and tools. 480 x 130 x 160mm. Provenance: ex The Jack Thornton estate collection.

A 19thC French repeater striking carriage clock,

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A 19thC French repeater striking carriage clock,

Dame Louise Henderson (1902-94) Pihia Tourists III', crayon and graphite on paper, dated 1993, certificate and provenance on reverse. 260 x 170mm.

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Dame Louise Henderson (1902-94) Pihia Tourists III', crayon and graphite on paper, dated 1993, certificate and provenance on reverse. 260 x 170mm.

A set of three Arcam audio units: A65 amplifier plus P90 power amplifier & DV79 DVD player. One power - audio cable & remote. Largest size 435 x 290 x 95mm

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A set of three Arcam audio units: A65 amplifier plus P90 power amplifier & DV79 DVD player. One power - audio cable & remote. Largest size 435 x 290 x 95mm

A pair of Gascoigne Chesterfield tub chairs, upholstered in burgundy leather with button-backs. 1100 x 940 x 760mm. Handmade by Gascoigne Leather Centre - an Australian furniture company.

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A pair of Gascoigne Chesterfield tub chairs, upholstered in burgundy leather with button-backs. 1100 x 940 x 760mm. Handmade by Gascoigne Leather Centre - an Australian furniture company.
Estimate: $600 - $1,400

Good barley twist standard lamp & shade, H.1530mm

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Good barley twist standard lamp & shade, H.1530mm

Pair of DYNAUDIO Audience 42 speakers and 42C speaker,

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Pair of DYNAUDIO Audience 42 speakers and 42C speaker,

Marshall AVT100X amplifier,

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Marshall AVT100X amplifier,

Sterling silver cigar case with gilded interior. Birmingham 1920. 146gms. 130 x 80mm

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Sterling silver cigar case with gilded interior. Birmingham 1920. 146gms. 130 x 80mm

Pair of DYNAUDIO Audience 72 speakers - INPEDANCE 4 ohms, 200 x 260 x 980mm

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Pair of DYNAUDIO Audience 72 speakers - INPEDANCE 4 ohms, 200 x 260 x 980mm

Original vintage Kensington destination bus blind, an eight-metre paper roll comprising multiple joined 500mm sheets screen-printed with destination names and route numbers. Destinations are also printed in black to back. Printed by McKenna Brothers and stamped Sutton NW. B/M DMS VEH. Minor marks and tears commensurate with age. 1.84 x 8 Metres.

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Original vintage Kensington destination bus blind, an eight-metre paper roll comprising multiple joined 500mm sheets screen-printed with destination names and route numbers. Destinations are also printed in black to back. Printed by McKenna Brothers and stamped Sutton NW. B/M DMS VEH. Minor marks and tears commensurate with age. 1.84 x 8 Metres.
Estimate: $1,200

A Gascoigne 'Charles' Chesterfield three-seater sofa, upholstered in burgundy leather. 2140 x 900 x 750mm. Handmade by Gascoigne Leather Centre - an Australian furniture company.

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A Gascoigne 'Charles' Chesterfield three-seater sofa, upholstered in burgundy leather. 2140 x 900 x 750mm. Handmade by Gascoigne Leather Centre - an Australian furniture company.
Estimate: $600 - $1,600

A Gascoigne 'Charles' Chesterfield three-seater sofa, upholstered in burgundy leather. 2140 x 900 x 750mm. Handmade by Gascoigne Leather Centre - an Australian furniture company.

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A Gascoigne 'Charles' Chesterfield three-seater sofa, upholstered in burgundy leather. 2140 x 900 x 750mm. Handmade by Gascoigne Leather Centre - an Australian furniture company.
Estimate: $600 - $1,600

George Sidney Shepherd (UK 1784-1862) Brighton, watercolour, signed and dated 1825, 92 x 122mm

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George Sidney Shepherd (UK 1784-1862) Brighton, watercolour, signed and dated 1825, 92 x 122mm

A WW2 German military barograph, in mahogany case with three glazed panels, the cover with small plaque engraved with a swastika above 'M' above '2745', the front with plaque engraved 'Presented by Lieut. Comdr S.C. Bradley RNR'. 285 x 140 x 165mm. Provenance: ex The Jack Thornton estate collection.

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A WW2 German military barograph, in mahogany case with three glazed panels, the cover with small plaque engraved with a swastika above 'M' above '2745', the front with plaque engraved 'Presented by Lieut. Comdr S.C. Bradley RNR'. 285 x 140 x 165mm. Provenance: ex The Jack Thornton estate collection.