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• Auction House:
  McKenzies Auctioneers
• Sale Name:
  Spring 2012 Auction
• Sale Date:
  25 Sep 2012 ~ 6.30pm (Lots 1 - 249)
  26 Sep 2012 ~ 6.30pm (Lots 300 - 552)
• Lot #:
  335
• Lot Description:
  The Standard Folding Typewriter The Standard Folding Typewriter
  c.1911, manufactured New York, USA Aluminium body, serial number 8011 With fitted case and booklet
• Notes:
  Designed by New York inventor Frank Rose and patented 1904 This model was the first successful commercial portable model, and went into production 1907 336Rare Ottoman Kard Dagger 18th century, Turkey The cylindrical hilt is constructed from four pieces of dark-brown jade, and pommel in the form of a crown, decorated with fine inlaid gold - koftgari work. The tapering single-edge blade is made of Damascus Wootz steel and well forged with a consistent pattern grain running through entire blade. The base of the blade is decorated with koftgari gold inlay work in traditional Ottoman foliate pattern. The steel scabbard decorated throughout with gold and silver kofgari damascening in scrolling foliate and floral motifs Length: 30cm $3,000 5,000
• Estimate:
  A$350 - 600
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Tools of Trade

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