146 Results: business sale great in Ballarat Region, 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

TITLE: Forbes Greatest Business Stories of All Time. INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER FORMAT: Paperback AUTHOR: Daniel Gross and the Editors of Forbes magazine PUBLISHER: Wiley / John Wiley & Sons PUBLISHED: 1996 (seems to be First Edition with earliest I can find online published 1997) PAGES: 368 CONDITION: As new. Never read. No creases or markings. Crisp, as new pages. Pick up from Ballan, 15 minutes from Bacchus Marsh. BLURB: What do Bill Gates, Henry Ford, J. P. Morgan, Mary Kay Ash, and W

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century-style/retro-look ‘Signify’ brand AM/FM radio. With a design inspired by brown bakelite examples of the 1920’s and 1930’s, this is a fun, decorative and usable modern radio without the hassle of dealing with vintage valves, complex restoration, etc. Has a swivel dial, woven cloth speaker inserts as well as dial lit by two yellow LEDs when powered up (as pictured). The handle allows for being easily carried (if using 4 x ‘C’ batteries) for picnics, e

Great start for new restaurant/grocery business!! -Big double frontage on busy main st -Fully fitted kitchen -Fully equipped with everything you will need for a restaurant or cafe -Dual frontage, so big space and option to run two businesses in the one space space -Cheap rent currently $22000 per annum (year) Put your name on the door and start earning straight away!! Message for more information

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

Offered for sale is this stunning antique 20th Century Chinese silver-plated cast metal hand mirror, most likely dating from the 1910’s to the 1920’s. Despite research the maker (hallmark ‘NT’ or ‘TN’) could not be identified, and this piece may have formed part of a larger vanity set. The impressive and eye-catching design features two Chinese dragons chasing each other over a crashing sea of Buddhistic-style waves. A great amount of detail has been rendered in high relief, creating a sense o

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 large vintage 20th Century Australian original cross-stitch artwork, most likely dating from the 1970’s to 1980’s. Despite research the identity of the artist (‘BS’) remains unknown at this point. With a fun and eye-catching design (that looks like an 8-bit computer graphic), great care has been taken to skilfully create a sunset desert landscape with Saguaro cactus and mountains bathed in orange, yellow and russet tones. A unique decorator’s item for any home or busi

Offered for sale is this rare antique 18th Century English copperplate engraved maritime chart, published in 1773 as part of John Hawkesworth’s, ‘An account of the voyages undertaken by the order of His present Majesty for making discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere : and successively performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Wallis, Captain Carteret, and Captain Cook, in the Dolphin, the Swallow, and the Endeavour / drawn up from the journals which were kept by the several commanders, and from t

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Canadian clear resin and wooden wall plaque, made by DenCraft and most likely dating from the 1960’s to 1970’s. DenCraft produced a wide range of decorative interior items. The original factory label appears on the reverse. The design features a colour photo of a snow-capped mountain, mirrored in a lake surrounded by pine trees. It is possibly an image of Mount Rainier in Oregon, USA. A great piece of retro chic for any hipster household, business

Offered for sale is this retro early-21st Century Australian-made commemorative t-shirt, created by Blue Gum (for John’s Rod & Custom) for the 13th Annual Kustom Kulture Weekend (held 28-30th October 2005). Started in the 1980’s and still operating today, John’s Rod & Custom is well-known for providing a wide range of hot rod parts, clothing and lifestyle items. The eye-catching design features a great variety of rockabilly/psychobilly, hot rod and custom-car culture iconography. Central is a

Offered for sale is this rare antique late-19th/early-20th Century English or Scottish hand-blown Lawson’s Liqueur Whisky decanter/bottle, estimated as dating from 1890 to 1900. Most likely this was made for the William Lawson distillery, a whisky brand started in 1849 and still operating today. The eye-catching (and technically difficult to make) design features a four-sided, pinched waist form with a central column surrounded by four individual vertical ‘straws’ at the edge of each corner (t

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century metal temple incense holder. Most likely Chinese in origin, made post-WW2 and estimated as dating from the 1960’s to 1980’s. The design replicates an archaic Chinese Shang/Zhou Dynasty hu-form bronze four-sided incense burner, its embossed surfaces depicting stylised monsters, ancestor and spirit beings. Each corner is set with an open, spined gallery finished with an elephant terminal. The base is open and contains a loose cast plaster plug to hol

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Australian mens woven cloth Trilby hat, made post-WW2 for Emerco (of Melbourne) and most likely dating from the 1960’s to 1980’s. This well-known firm produced a wide range of hatwear for domestic, commercial, government and military users, operating until the late 1990’s. Quality constructed using a tight grey/sand/dark brown pattern cloth. A great piece of grandpa-chic for any vintage fashion wardrobe! In excellent original condition. Measures

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 charming vintage 20th Century English plated metal costume brooch, made by Thomas L Mott (TLM) and most likely dating from the 1950’s. The firm started operation (in Birmingham) during the late 1800’s, producing a wide range of popular costume jewellery, charms and enamel-work pieces before closing in the 1970’s. The design features an ornate ovoid-form plated metal frame, inset with a printed image of bunched posies (mounted behind clear celluloid). Great piece for a

Offered for sale is this 21st Century Cook Islands-made printed cotton shirt, made on the island of Raratonga by Mareko Island Creations (in Avaru). The original factory tags are present. With its stylised hibiscus pattern, this is a fun and well-constructed garment with nice detailing such as coconut buttons. Great for anyone wanting a Pacifika, Tiki Lounge or Rockabilly look. In excellent NOS original condition. Measures a size XXL approximately. Please check the photos as they form part

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Australian-made sheepskin suede sherpa jacket, made by Adelaide firm Kastoria Products and most likely dating from the 1960’s to 1970’s. The original factory tags are present. A high-quality garment, expertly constructed from hard-wearing sueded sheepskin with leather buttons. They don’t make them like this anymore! Great for anyone wanting to rock a classic-Aussie surfer/rock-god look. In very good original condition. Being a used garment, there

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Hawaiian tiki book-end, made by Coco Joes for their ‘Legends in lava’ series and most likely dating from 1960’s to 1970’s. A famous maker of ‘Tiki Lounge’ ware, Coco Joes were based in Punaluu (Hawaii) and operated from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. Their popular range of ‘lava’ figures were made from a blend of powdered black volcanic rock and resin. This allowed for highly-detailed forms to be cast with a great level of detail. The original factory ta

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Australian-made bowls set, by HENSELITE and dating from 1936 to the 1960’s. Included is 4 x 1936-dated 4 15/16 Standard T428 HENSELITE bowls (re-stamped in 1944, 1953, 1965 and 1984), a smart blue vintage HENSELITE carry-bag (Model H220, with original keys), bowls cloth, gel grip and a 2nd Edition (1963) copy of the famous Glynn Bosito’s ‘Bowling along’. Each bowl is embossed with the Maltese Cross (large and small) highlighted in yellow. A great

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose glazed ceramic garden seat, made post-WW2 and most likely dating from the 1960’s to 1980’s. Despite research the maker is unknown, but would probably be from the Jingdezhen region. On the form of an antique Chinese drum, the charming hand-decorated (not transfer printed) design features classical Buddhist, Feng Sui and ancient Chinese symbols of good luck, wealth, prosperity, familial bliss and long life. Dual repeating main pa

Offered for sale is this fun and funky vintage 20th Century novelty/kitsch galleon mounted on brown velvet, most likely dating from the 1960’s. Despite research the maker is unknown but most likely European in origin (perhaps Spanish or Italian). Set in an ornate frame, the design features a great side-on view of a stylised 17th/18th Century 3-masted galleon (set with 3/4 sail) riding some frothy waves. Great designer piece for any retro-loving, Mid-Century Modern home or business. In very g

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Japanese-made pressed-metal novelty thermometer, made post-WW2 and most likely dating from the 1950’s to 1970’s. The cute design features a female kangaroo and baby joey, depicted next to a tree-trunk with an inset thermometer. Has been engraved ‘LAKE FYANS Vict’ so would have been sold as a tourist momento during a visit to this well-known Grampians location. A great piece of Aussie kitsch – every home should have one. In very good original cond