392 Results: New & Used in Collectables in Ballan 3342, VIC

Offered for sale is this pair of vintage 20th Century painted hard-resin OO Gauge ‘Steam Memories’ model trains, made by Country Artists for Hornby and most likely dating from the 1990’s. Each is mounted on a wooden display plinth with identification plaque. The first is a realistically-painted and well-detailed representation of a 1950’s British Railways 2-10-0 Class 9F heavy freight/passenger train and coal tender. Designed by Robert Riddles, these were the last series of standardised heavy

Offered for sale is this unusual novelty 20th Century Australian painted Mulga wood wall-plaque, estimated as dating from the 1970’s to 1980’s. Despite research, the maker is unknown. The design features a small slab of Mulga wood with hand-applied lettering and then covered in clear resin. Possibly inspired by an American editorial from 1985 (Kent K Stewart, Journal of Automatic Chemistry), which noted a sign saying a similar quotation seen in a computer centre. An interesting and amusing pi

Taxidermy Fallow deer. Professionally mounted. Can assist with transport however pick up is preferred.

Hi I have 72 x Coles Pokémon builders. None have been opened, all still sealed, good condition. $1 each or make me a offer for all 72. Pick up from Ballan 3342 Please text or email only please. Thankyou

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century New Zealand-made hardwood (possibly Rimu) and gilt metal letter-holder, made post-WW2 and most likely dating from the 1960’s to 1970’s. The design features a stylised whare nui (meeting house), with an upper cast-metal mount having a well-detailed stylised tekoteko, maihi (arms) and raparapa (fingers). Below this is a plaque saying ‘Rotorua’ and separate image of a māori chief with facial moko, wearing a korowai (cloak) and holding a small patu (cl

Offered for sale is this vintage 21st Century (2003) paperback edition of Kurt Cobain’s, ‘Journals’ (Penguin Books). Published from his diaries, it offers a genuine insight into the creative thought processes and internal world of this talented musician. Great gift for any lover of Nirvana or grunge music. In very good overall condition. 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

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century cast brass and gilded spirits tag/label, most likely dating from the 1950’s to 1970’s. The attractive design features foliate elements of oak leaves and acorns surrounding a curved boss with ‘WHISKY’ in capitals. Useful decorator’s piece for any whisky afficianado, home or business. In very good original condition. Measures (excluding chain) 5cm (h) x 6cm approximately. Please check the photos as they form part of the item description. Cash or

Offered for sale is this antique early 20th Century English “Imperitype” printed tin lidded box, made by Imperial Typewriters for George Raitt & Co Pty Ltd (Melbourne) and most likely dating from 1927 to 1939. George Raitt & Co Pty Ltd operated as both an Imperial Typewriter agent and supplier of office materials, continuing operation (as Raitt Adams) until the 1980’s. The attractive double-sided design features graphics depicting two different Imperial typewriter models (the lid a Model 50 de

Offered for sale is this unique vintage 20th Century Australian silver-plate presentation trophy (the F Grant Trophy), awarded by the Ascot Vale Football Club (AVFC) in 1938 to W Keefe for Best Utility Player. Research found a Keefe (playing for Ascot Vale) noted as Best on Ground on 5 July 1937 and both a W and R Keefe (possibly a relative) recorded as Best Players in the Grand Final (against Fawkner District) on 12 September 1938. The AVFC was created in 1898 and in 1930 became a founding mem

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century English Whitefriars art glass carafe, dating from 1974 (Pattern 9723). Though faded, the original factory label (third version) is present and legible. The design features a bulb-form body finished with an unusual trefoil-frilled collar. Its base is broad and flat - providing an attractive, visually-anchoring contrast to the body whilst at the same time making it perfectly stable. This pattern was not released with a stopper. This lovely original

Offered for sale is this matching pair of oversize antique/vintage 20th Century silverplate Art Nouveau-style mantle vases, most likely dating from the 1900’s to 1930’s. Despite extensive research (and their obvious quality) the maker is unknown but are possibly English or USA in origin. Each is hallmarked ‘Silver on copper’. The elegant and classical design of each features a high-waisted, rising form with an upper gallery of stylised flowers set on a stippled ground. An eye-catching stateme

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century New Zealand-made ‘Fosters’ injected-resin tray, manufactured by F.R. Galantai (Auckland) and most likely dating from the 1970’s to 1980’s. Now called Galanti Plastics Ltd, this successful company has been in business for over 40 years and produces high-quality items for the global market. Features the classical Fosters yellow-and-red logo printed centrally on a deep blue resin tray. Perfect for display or practical use. In very good original cond

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th century Czechoslokian Art Deco ‘Tango’ art glass vase, created by Franz Welz or Wihelm Kralik Sohne and dating from the 1930’s. This technique for this was created by Loetz during the 1910’s. The dynamic, organic form has been hand-blown using an orange/red milk glass for the main body. A thin line of deep cobalt glass has been applied to the ruffled/frilled rim, as well as two globular handles (in a stretched form often called ‘tadpoles’). In excellent o

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Chinese decorated porcelain vase, made post-WW2 in Liling (Henan Province) and estimated as dating from 1956 to the 1960’s. The early factory mark has been hand-applied and not transfer-printed. The attractive design is set on a classical ginger jar form in white porcelain. It consists of a primary scene, with a small bird (perhaps a sparrow) perched amongst cherry blossom. At the rear is a single cherry blossom, allowing the piece to be appreciate

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Australian-made ‘Rheopaipo’ wave/skimmer board, most likely dating from the 1990’s. Founded in 1991 (on the NSW Central Coast) by John Holmes, Rheopaipo went on to produce a range of highly-regarded, well-made and innovative body- and wave/skimmerboards (as well as sponsoring a series of successful professional riders) before the business closed in 2006. Sadly John passed away in February 2020 after a long illness. The bright and eye-catching Pop A

Offered for sale is set of six vintage 20th Century Chinese silver-plate souvenir spoons in their original presentation case, made in Hong Kong and estimated as dating from the 1950’s. The design of each spoon references earlier designs from the late-19th/early-20th Century. In a high level of detail, this group of spoons provides a mixture of positive Feng Sui symbolism as well as tourist interest. The first contains Chinese calligraphy characters for ‘happiness and longevity’, the second is

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Indian repoussé silver spirit measure (called a ‘peg’), made post-WW2. Despite research the maker is currently unknown however this most likely was made in Northern India (Punjab region). The distinctive design features two repoussé bowl-cup form measures joined by a waisted shaft. Each cup has a hand-applied classical Indian foliate pattern. There is a single hole on the shaft that may have originally been for mounting a ring (to hold the cup on

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century USA-made Wyoming State enamel-paint and galvanised metal truck registration plate, dating from 1978. The fun design features a bucking bronco with rider waving their hat in the air. Yeeeeehaw! The background colour is a metallic white with brown for the highlights. Great for any rodeo rider, horse lover or your man/ladycave. In very good original condition. There is some patination, as you’d expect from a used item and not modern reproduction.

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century English Matchbox diecast ‘Super Kings’ K-10 truck and matching transporter (Version One), dating from 1976. The truck is in very good original condition (the orange acrylic cabin windows are excellent), there is some light playwear. The transporter is in excellent original condition (both ‘Auto Transport’ decals are almost entirely intact, often worn/missing/torn) there is some light playwear but no losses to the diecast (the release/holding tabs o

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Italian brass, cast metal and wood altar cross, made post-WW2 and most likely dating from the 1970’s to 1980’s. Despite research, the maker is unknown. The design features a well-modelled, sensitive image of Christ at the Crucifixion, cast in a patinated white metal. Set above His head is a scroll reading ‘INRI’ (also in patinated white metal). Mounted on a domed, hollow-cast base the crucifix has been finely inset with a mahogany-coloured wood on

Offered for sale is this rare vintage 20th Century New Zealand-made diecast jeep (model No.58), made by ‘Fun Ho!’ and most likely likely dating from the 1970’s to early 1980’s. Based in the North Island town of Taranki, Fun Ho! was started in 1942 by Jack Underwood and eventually produced a wide range of over 250 diecast models. The company continues to operate today, casting handmade limited pieces when orders permit. In playworn, as-pictured original condition. The towball is absent as well

Offered for sale is this cast-brass image of the Buddha, made post-WW2 and most likely from Thailand or Cambodia. With a nice level of detail the Buddha is depicted seated on a stepped dais in classical lotus pose, surrounded by a flame mandala and two small bodhisattva figures at either side. A charming votive piece for respectful worship or decoration. Measures 8cm (h) x 5cm (at widest) x 3cm (d) approximately. Please check the photos as they form part of the item description. Cash or di

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century Danish Art Deco silver-plated vanity/dressing-table/beauty set, made by the firm of Hans Jensen and most likely dating from the 1920’s to 1930’s. Based in Aarhus, Hans Jensen is known to have been active from 1899 to 1970 and produced a range of high-quality silver and silverplate jewellery. Both pieces are hallmarked with ‘Denmark’ and the Jensen dolphin. Consisting of a small hand/purse mirror and sleeved comb, the attractive repoussé-app

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century ‘Atomic Age’ textured-copper footed letter holder, most likely dating from the 1950’s to 1960’s and probably Australian in origin. There is no makers mark evident; and despite research another example could not be found - so this may be a one-off article of Shed Work or perhaps a student piece. The charming and fun design features a single copper sheet that’s been entirely hand-plenished before being folded with a rectangular channel and two rounde