638 Results: New & Used in Antiques, Art & Collectables in Ballan 3342, VIC

Offered for sale is this vintage late-20th/early-21st century Australian ‘Brock The Legend’ printed mirror, made for their ‘Fast Lane’ series by Seriprint (of Adelaide) and estimated as dating from the late 1990’s to early 2000’s. The design features a well-detailed portrait of Peter (in helmet and HDT racing suit), and celebrates his Bathurst, Australian Touring Car and Sandown victories. It depicts two of his most famous vehicles – the 1978/9 Holden Group C A9X Torana and 1987 Holden VL Comm

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century original acrylic-on-board painting of Roman Catholic Saint Mother Theresa of Kolkata, created by artist Bernard (Bernie) Kidd and most likely dating from the 1990’s. Despite research, further information on Bernie can’t be provided at this time – however his talent is obvious by the skill shown in the work. The life and extensive charitable works of Saint Theresa have been well-documented and critically reviewed (both during her lifetime and after h

Offered for sale is this large vintage 20th Century Australian print of Albert Namajira’s ‘Valley Ghost Gums – MacDonnell Ranges’, published by the Legend Press Pty Ltd (printed by Pot Still Press Pty Ltd) and most likely dating from the 1970’s to 1980’s. An Arrernte man (born 1902) Albert would become one of Australia’s most important and influential 20th Century indigenous contemporary artists, rightly regarded as a key figure of the Hermannsburg painting movement. His natural talent, unique

Offered for sale is this antique 19th Century English Victorian-era silver-plated lidded butter/jam dish, made by Maxfield & Sons and most likely dating from the 1880’s to 1899. Based in Sheffield, Maxfield & Sons commenced operation in 1855 and continued production until the early 1920’s. Fully hallmarked with their well-known ‘beaver’ (large and small) logo. The attractive and pretty design features an ovoid carry-basket form with fitted glass bowl and lid, single carry-handle and sits on fo

Offered for sale is this antique late-19th/early-20th Century USA moulded glass basket, made by the United States Glass Company and dating from 1899 to the 1920’s. Founded in 1891 (from a merger of several glass manufacturing firms) the company offered a wide range of popular domestic glassware and crystal. Eventually reducing its operational sites until solely based in Tiffin (Ohio), it continued production until 1962. A rare find in the Australian market. Commonly called ‘Alabama Beaded Bull

Offered for sale is this unique vintage 20th Century Australian silverplate presentation trophy for the Melbourne Amateur Regatta (now the Australian Henley Regatta), dating from November 1939. First held in 1860 on the Birrarung (Yarra) river, this rowing event would become (after the Kings Cup) a premier annual fixture (and hugely popular social event) with teams competing from interstate and overseas. Despite the declaration of WW2 in September 1939, the regatta proceeded on 4 November (with

Offered for sale is this charming antique 19th Century English Victorian-era glazed ceramic and silverplate biscuit barrel, made by Taylor, Tunnicliffe & Co and dating between 1875 and 1898. Launching their pottery works at Stoke-on-Trent in 1867, this successful firm created a popular range of high-quality domestic tableware before changing production to the burgeoning electronics market. The company continues in operation today (making ceramic insulators). Factory backstamped and with decorat

Offered for sale is this antique late-19th/Early-20th Century English glazed stoneware pottery storage jar, made by George Skey and most likely dating from the 1890’s to 1900’s. Located in Staffordshire, Tamworth (Wilncote) was the location of Skey’s factory from 1860 until 1936, during which time it became an industrial powerhouse and one of the most significant pottery manufacturers within the UK (as well as exporting to overseas markets). In 1936 they were taken over by Doulton. Hallmarked ‘

Offered for sale is this antique early-20th Century German glazed ceramic Holy Water font, made by Gebrüder Heubach and dating circa 1900. The factory commenced operation in 1840 under brothers Georg and Philip Heubach. By the late-19th Century it had become renowned for making high-quality dolls heads (most well-known is their ‘laughing/giggling baby’ doll), figurines and statuary, staying in family hands until going bankrupt in 1937. At this point it was directly saved by the invention of Ott

Offered for sale is this rare vintage 20th Century cast brass paperweight, most likely dating from the 1930’s to 1950’s. Despite research the maker is currently unknown - and another example of this type could not be found for comparison. Cast in heavy brass, the stylised design captures a luxury speedboat of the 1920’s to 1950’s. Often called ‘Mahogany boats’, this would be the sort of pleasurecraft seen on Sydney Harbour, Lake Como in Switzerland or Great Lakes of the USA. Living ‘la dolce v

Offered for sale is this large New Old Stock (NOS) vintage 20th/21st Century fantasy artwork print ‘The Sentinel’ by Chris Achilléos, estimated as dating from the late-1990’s to early 2000’s. Originally born in Cyprus, Chris moved with his parents to the UK in 1959. He studied at the Hornsey College of Art, eventually becoming famous as an illustrator/fantasy artist whose works frequently appeared in ‘Heavy Metal’ magazine, on multiple book covers (including for Star Trek and Doctor Who) and ‘F

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century Depression Glass moulded compote/fruit bowl, possibly made in Australia by Crown Crystal (Sydney) and most likely dating from the late-1920’s to 1930’s. The handsome and attractive Neo-Classical Revival design features a finely-gadrooned bowl and base, with a chunky knop waist and support. The rim has a rolling edge. The knop, support, upper and lower edge of the bowl and base are finished with a repeated gallery of stylised square starbust

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 vintage 20th Century metal and rubberised kitchen organiser/plate stand/rack, most likely made in Australia and dating from the 1950’s to 1960’s. The well-made and attractive design is very much inspired by Mid-Century Modern/Atomic Age styling. Constructed from brazed metal rods covered in a thick rubberised white coating, it provides three graduated tiers. A fun as well as practical decorator’s piece for immediate use in any home or business. In very good original

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

Offered for sale is antique 20th early-Century cast-brass footed candle-holder, most likely French in origin and dating from 1900 to the 1920’s. Despite research the maker is currently unknown. The charming design is strongly inspired by the Art Nouveau movement, in the form of a well-detailed fruiting grape vine with central sconce and pierced grapevine-cane handle. The sconce features an upper repeating gallery of interlinked ovoid shields on a horizontal-bar ground, and a lower swelled band

Offered for sale is this group of vintage 20th Century Australian school/educational posters, most likely dating from the 1950’s to 1960’s. Despite research the artist is currently unknown. Originally produced as part of a domestically-published book series: ‘The Happy Venture Playbooks/Readers’ (where the characters were known as Dick and Dora), the bright and colourful images depict: Dick climbing a tree and reaching for a ball, Dora playing with a doll and the same doll alone on a grassed a

Offered for sale is this matching pair of vintage 20th Century Norwegian pewter candlestick holders, made by Haugrud and most likely dating from the 1950’s to 1990’s. Located in Tønsberg (Vestfold), goldsmith Arne Haugrud started the company in 1940 and begin specialising in pewter items post-WW2 (working with designer Stein Nilsen of Oslo). In 2013 they merged with another well-known Norwegian metal manufacturer to form a new company, Askoll & Haugrud A/S. Both pieces are factory hallmarked as

Offered for sale is this charming antique/vintage 20th Century German silver cream/gravy/sauce/condiment ladle, most likely dating from the 1920’s to 1930’s. Inspired by the 1,000-year legend of the famous Hildesheim rose (grown at the local cathedral), this iconic design was created by Chris Widmann (of Pforzheim) in the 1920’s. Hallmarked with ‘835 SILVER’ and ‘GERMANY’ but no maker’s/factory mark. The elegant form features an ovoid dished bowl (with open mouth), attached to a long stem (sty

Offered for sale is this antique late-18th/early-19th Century Sri Lankan silver-inlaid-on-copper killotaya lime paste (chunam) box, estimated as dating from the 1780’s to 1850’s. The cultural development of killotaya’s derives from the south-east Asian culture of chewing betel nut and/or leaf. Within Sri Lanka it was believed that to avoid being poisoned by your enemies, having your own personal supply of chunam (used to cause a chemical reaction when chewing) was an effective solution – hence

Offered for sale is this antique 20th Century Australian sterling silver bon bon dish, made for William Drummond & Co by Stokes & Sons, dating from the 1900’s to 1910’s. Founded in 1872 and operating until 2003, Drummond’s operated at the centre (alongside Kozminsky’s) of catering for Victoria’s high-society jewellery and silver/plated tablewear needs – patrons included the famous, well-heeled and elite of Victorian, Edwardian and 19th/20th Century society. Established in 1893 by Thomas Stokes,

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century hardwood Holy Quran/Koran or Bhagwad Geeta holder, estimated as dating from the 1900’s to 1950’s and most likely made in India or Pakistan (Swat Valley region). The elegantly-simple design features two inter-hinged panels (possibly cut from the one piece of wood), each having castellated-point ends and arched feet with stepped notches. There is also a small amount of decorative carving (some linear, some geometric). In very good original c

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage early-20th Century Chinese cast-brass and hand-chased plate, most likely dating from the 1900’s to 1930’s. Cast from heavy brass, the unusual form mimics a classical Chinese pottery serving tray (normally most examples of this type are simply dished or flat). Encircling calligraphy symbols that infer good luck/health/fortune, two dragons are depicted chasing flaming pearls of wisdom amongst Buddhistic clouds. Framing them is an archaic Chinese rectangul

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Japanese pressed-metal toy truck, made post-WW2 and most likely dating from 1960’s to 1980’s. The brand/maker is unknown (but could possibly be a TONKA-style imitator called ‘Tiger’). Modelled on a tow-truck. Will need restoration – would make a great subject for any Youtube Channel that specialises in metal toys. Measures 13cm (h) x 23cm (l) x 14cm (wide, including tyres) approximately. Please check the photos as they form part of the item descr