AUSTRALIAN HISTORY continued...
LotNo. |
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Lot Description |
Estimate in AU$'s |
3497 |
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Gardiner-Hall Gang Convict document for Alex Fordyce who participated in the 1862 Eugowra Gold Escort Robbery (Australia's largest
ever gold robbery). Convicted to a death sentence, his sentence was commuted to life in prison, the first three years in irons. Fordyce was sent to Berrima Gaol where he was released in 1874. Document with photograph, details of appearance, offence &
sentence. Ex Allan Pease collection. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$500
Currently Opening at...AU$380.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3498 |
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Gardiner-Hall Gang Four paintings of the Ben Hall Gang painted by Rose Rothery at Cliefden, NSW, where the Rothery family were held
hostage there in 1863 (her ancestors). Rose Rothery painted Ben Hall, Johnny Dunn, John Vane & Johnny Gilbert, all wearing decent gentlemen's clothing. These are the only actual portraits known of the Gardiner-Hall Gang. Attracted by the renown of
William Rothery's horses, the gang raided Cliefden three times - 26 September 1863, 23 June 1864 & 29 November 1864. Ex Allan Pease collection.
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Estimate AU$1,000
Currently Opening at...AU$750.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3499 |
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Gunpowder flask brass decorated with three horses, made by G & JW Hawksley, Sheffield (established 1845, closed 1889), 21cm long.
Ex Allan Pease collection. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$200
Currently Opening at...AU$150.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3500 |
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Screw-key Handcuffs two pairs, one set smaller than the other, each 24cm long, one with key, nineteenth century. Ex Allan Pease
collection.
(2 pairs) (Image1)
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Estimate AU$400
Currently Opening at...AU$300.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3501 |
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Adjustable Handcuffs 25cm long, with key, nineteenth century. Ex Allan Pease collection. (Image1)
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Estimate AU$200
Currently Opening at...AU$150.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3502 |
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Large Handcuffs 40cm long, no key, nineteenth century. Ex Allan Pease collection. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$150
Currently Opening at...AU$115.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3503 |
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Handcuffs marked 'Hiatt Best, Warranted Wrought, 56' & 'Hard', remains of nickel-plated finish, 23cm long, with screw-type key,
nineteenth century. Ex Allan Pease collection. (Image1)
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Estimate AU$300
Currently Opening at...AU$230.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3504 |
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Handcuffs & Toe Cuffs Display Hiatt nickel-plated handcuffs, two pairs, one adjustable, both with keys; plus set of toe cuffs, with
key, nineteenth century, framed & glazed, overall 75x27cm. Ex Allan Pease collection. (Image1)
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Estimate AU$700
Currently Opening at...AU$525.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3505 |
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Hangman's mask from Maitland Gaol in New South Wales, size 20x18cm with two straps each 28cm long. Ex Allan Pease collection. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$2,000
Currently Opening at...AU$1,500.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3506 |
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Iron Collar with Padlock three-piece hinged iron collar with three ring bolts, and holes for padlock at front, size 24x13cm, iron
with some pitting; plus padlock marked 'Tumbler Lock' with key, size 10x7cm; plus an extra iron padlock with key, size 13x9cm, nineteenth century. Ex Allan Pease collection.
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Estimate AU$1,000
Currently Opening at...AU$750.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3507 |
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Leather goods leather purse with monogram "NG" on brass plaque on front and with canvas shoulder strap; leather ammunition? case
with belt buckles and number "27" under flap; purse with belt buckle and pair of leather clasps on front; miscellaneous leatherwork with 3 small belts. Ex Allan Pease collection.
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Estimate AU$100
Currently Opening at...AU$75.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3508 |
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Leg Irons one leg with key, other leg with large interlocking links, 65cm long, 1.8 kg (4 pounds), includes key, nineteenth
century. Ex Allan Pease collection. (Image1)
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Estimate AU$1,000
Currently Opening at...AU$750.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3509 |
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Leg Irons 60cm long, 1.5 kg (3.3 pounds) with screw-type key, nineteenth century. Ex Allan Pease collection. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$400
Currently Opening at...AU$300.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3510 |
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Leg Irons rivet type, 75cm long, 2.0 kg (4.4 pounds), nineteenth century. Ex Allan Pease collection. (Image1)
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Estimate AU$400
Currently Opening at...AU$300.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3511 |
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Leg Irons bar type, 67cm long, marked 'Hiatt 533' & 'British Made', 1.5 kg (3.3 pounds), nineteenth century. Ex Allan Pease
collection. (Image1)
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Estimate AU$500
Currently Opening at...AU$380.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3512 |
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Man Trap convict period, each spring marked "ROBERTS/MAKER" & "XXX", 109cm long. Ex Allan Pease collection. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$2,000
Currently Opening at...AU$1,500.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3513 |
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Port Arthur Jail Cell Bolt & Padlock iron jail cell bolt marked "R (Broad Arrow) E", size 54x25 cm; plus padlock marked with broad
arrow, size 15x11cm, nineteenth century. Ex Allan Pease collection, from Pickles Australiana auction 1981.
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Estimate AU$2,000
Currently Opening at...AU$1,500.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3514 |
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Prisoner's Gag comprising a wooden mouthpiece with a hole through it to be placed in the mouth, and a leather strap 60cm long which
buckled behind the neck, nineteenth/early twentieth century. Ex Allan Pease collection. (Image1) (Image2)
(Image3)
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Estimate AU$1,000
Currently Opening at...AU$750.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3515 |
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Spike handmade convict spike marked with broad arrow, 22cm long, nineteenth century. Ex Allan Pease collection. (Image1) (Image2)
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Estimate AU$100
Currently Opening at...AU$75.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |
3516 |
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Summons to Edward Hayes of Binalong for "use profane language in a public place that is to say by Christ you will have it", dated
at Binalong 13th September (1869?), signed by Andrew Boyle Paterson (father of "Banjo" Paterson). Ex Allan Pease collection. (Image1)
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Estimate AU$150
Currently Opening at...AU$115.00
Closing..Dec-12, 05:30 PM |