Coins, Banknotes, Jewellery and other Curios

April 6, 2019 11:00 AM AEDT
Live Auction

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Smalls Auctions

Location: Paddington, Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 (0)2 9357 5492

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AUSTRALIA: Purchases within Australia will be charged a MINIMUM SHIPPING FEE of $7.50 and will be sent by Registered Post. Additional insurance is optional at the buyer's expense.

INTERNATIONAL: Overseas purchases will be charged a MINIMUM SHIPPING FEE of $30.00 and will be sent by Registered Post International. Additional insurance is optional at the buyer's expense.(Bulk lots may incur an additional charge)

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Welcome to Smalls Auctions Sale 41

This month we have an eclectic mix of collectables including exclusive items from the Chicago Playboy Club. Certainly, the original ‘Bunny Ears’ or ‘Bunny Tail’ would prove the ultimate Christmas gift for a ‘South Sydney Rabbitohs’ fan. Another intriguing item is an oil painting of the ‘Eye’ by the popular American Artist Margaret Keane. During the 1950s and early 1960s Keane’s husband William appropriated her paintings of ‘saucer-eyed waifs’ achieving international fame as the 'artist du jour.' It wasn’t until their divorce in the 1960’s that Margaret Keane claimed back authorship of the works as was dramatized in the critically acclaimed movie ‘Big Eyes’ (2014) which was based on her life.

An important coin on offer is a very fine example of an ‘A1 Dump.’ This coin has some of the under type showing from the original Mexican 8 Reales from which it was struck giving it added collector interest and, it sits comfortably in the top 20 - 30 examples known of this type. Also, on offer is a ‘factory copper trial’ of a Dump that we have categorised as a ‘B6” type. This is a unique example that shows compelling characteristics of the C4, A1 & the D2 dumps. It is without doubt the handywork of the convict Mint Master William Henshall and is the ‘missing link’ in the evolution of the dumps. It is truly a museum-standard item for those that take their numismatics seriously.

The Australian 1915 (L) Florin PCGS MS66 in the auction was the stand-out cover coin in the ‘Benchmark Collection’ sale. The coin has a beautiful greenish patination and was previously in the collection of Roy Farman who acquired it in the 1940s. It is one of the most desirable florins in the Australian coin series being the single finest known of this key-date by two points.

For collectors of Americana there are 28 American number plates mostly from the 1970s to hang above your bar as well as a selection of American Playboy magazines from the 1960 and 70s for under your bar. Hugh Hefner was renowned for employing the best American authors and journalists for his magazine which is why most people claimed they only bought it for the articles. We'll let you be the judge.

There is the usual cameo selection of Fine Jewellery, Australian and World coins and banknotes and Historical ephemera. We hope you find something to satisfy your collector interests.

Smalls Auctions

Buyer's Premium
$0-99: 18.5%
$100-499: 18.5%
$500-999: 18.5%
$1,000-4,999: 18.5%
$5,000+: 18.5%
Bid Increments
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A$0 A$99 A$5
A$100 A$999 A$10
A$1,000 A$4,999 A$50
A$5,000 A$9,999 A$100
A$10,000 + A$250

Conditions of Sale

VAT and taxes: For new customers photo identification matching a scan of their card details is required

Shipping Terms: AUSTRALIA: Purchases within Australia will be charged a MINIMUM SHIPPING FEE of $7.50 and will be sent by Registered Post. Additional insurance is optional at the buyer's expense.

INTERNATIONAL: Overseas purchases will be charged a MINIMUM SHIPPING FEE of $30.00 and will be sent by Registered Post International. Additional insurance is optional at the buyer's expense.(Bulk lots may incur an additional charge)

Both Australian and International packages are traceable in transit and require a signature on delivery.

Buyers Premium: All purchases are subject to a 18.5 % Buyer's Premium on the hammer price.

Tax Details: Taxes, Duties and Customs Charges that apply in the country of delivery are the express responsibility of the buyer. Please notify us if you require a specific description on the outside of the package for customs purposes.