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[matilda IIA]

http://gdlauctions.com.au/index.php/...n-70-catalogue

Kind Regards

[Robin Craig]

What happened to force the sale?

R

[greg.p]

Some very interesting lots available, I wonder how much the ferret will go for?
gregp

[Shane]

Hi all.
Hugh and I got back from the auction on Monday night at 10.30pm. There were many very rare and great items on sale, however prices went through the roof. I missed out on many items as i thought the bids went way to high for me. I did manage to get some ww1 and ww2 German gas masks and Hugh got himself a 1942 dodge ute and a plane for another member. All i can say lads is anything to do with WW1 went for big money, if you would like to know what items went for just ask. For example the Feret went for $ 13,500 and the Bofor went for $4000 these were the cheap items for more prices let me know Cheers Shane

[Nathan Clark]

Shane was the Ferret in running order.....if it was that seems good value at that price. Wouldn't have minded the anti aircraft gun.
Regards, Nathan

[Shane]

Ok mate ill post prices here as other people may want to know and it saves me doing it over and over.

HI Shane

Just read your post regarding the auction, I would love to have attended but couldn't make it.
Would you have a scan of the catalogue with the prices items sold for.

I am interested in what some of the helmets, mannequins sold for.
Am also interested in how much these sold for
122 dodge army ute
117 Search light
375 Honour board
376 Honour board

122 went for $5250 bought by Hugh Davies
117 went for $2250 bought by Hugh Davies(for a friend)
375 went for $850
376 went for $1500

Let me know what you think mate.Cheers Shane

[Shane]

I know i bid $3750 and lost, i asked the winner how much he was willing to go and he said double that. Also the collector from Qld bought the Jap gun and said there was no limit to what his boss would pay, he was told to get it no matter what. The ferret did not run but it was a father and son who bought it and were very happy with the buy(were there 2 days before auction to buy her)

[eb43bsa]

Thanks for posting some prices, Shame I couldn't attend, Sounds like there were a few good buys

Cheers Eben

[David Perrott]

Heading up next week to pick up link trainer , a mate bid on it for me and a few other bits and bobs.


cheers dave

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Pictures, people, pictures!

H.

[Ian Fawbert]

Hi Shane,

Do you know how much that IHC jeep trailer went for?

Thanks,
Ian.

[Shane]

Hi all
The mark 111 trailer sold for $200
The land Rover sold for $250
The 1960s BSA sold for $4500
Aussie death penny sold for $500
Kamikaze scarf sold for $325
Flare gun 1943 sold for $700 yes that's right 300 dollars to much
5 Ghurkas blades (in very poor condition) $975
All bayonet sold but were in poor to average condition and sold for way to much. eg 5 x 303 bayonets sold for $850 and dont forget the 13.75 buyers premium.
Troop carrier 1960 D model ford sold for $1000
Anti -aircraft search light 1940 $2250
I will post photos soon of other items.

[Ian Fawbert]

Thanks Shane for letting us know.

Cheap for a very rare trailer! I was not sure when i saw it a few years back if it had its original body or not (having never seen another IHC trailer and only 2 others known in existance according to the trailer database- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...1E&hl=en#gid=0. i`ll need to contact the owners of the other 2 and ask for photo's!), i was not sure given the very flat/minimal/no ribbed sides. I suspect from a few war time photo's ive seen that it might be original but have no proof.

Sure was an interesting trailer (well i think so in my own aussie jeep trailer intriguied mind!) and a good price regardless of the body originality cloud.

Cheers and thanks again,
Ian.

[Shane]

Hi Ian

Mate ill look at the photos i took at the auction and see if there are any photos of the trailer. I didnt give the trailer any concern as i collect bayonets and smaller militaria, however i now have a soft spot for the bofers(still want one and would look great behind the cab 12) Anyway if anyone has one for sale let me know. Also if anyone wants more prices let me know The day after the auction was a farmers tractor day and look what was there

[Ian Fawbert]

Hi Shane,

No worries mate. If you have any it'd be great, but if not i'll be ok!

I don't suppose you recorded how much the US jeep trailer went for... Probably thousands?

Nice looking Stuart- well worth stopping for a look there!

Cheers,
Ian.

[Shane]

Hi Ian
I did get a photo of the trailer. The Bantam trailer 1942 with rounded guards sold for $1750. The ww1 French picture on original paper on linen sold for $1400. War time cake tin christmas 1914 sold for $800. Anzac uniform patches red and blue cloth brass A sold for $1450

[Ian Fawbert]

Thanks for that Shane! Sounds like, as you said, some things went for quite abit of money!

Cheers,
Ian.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by Shane

Hi all
...
5 Ghurkas blades (in very poor condition) $975
...
I will post photos soon of other items.

I got a real Ghurka knife, scabbard and the two little blades for $25 from the 1 Ghurka Rifles kitshop in Kandahar for $50. And I was ready to pay twice.