Bob Hawke’s favourite gear up for grabs

GALLERY: From his personal beer mug, barbeque tongs and an array of golf clubs to statues and artifacts gifted from world leaders, these are the extraordinary items to be auctioned off from the estate late former Prime Minister Bob Hawke and his wife Blanche D’Alpuget.

Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Silver Plated Footed Bowl Presented to Bob Hawke at the end of the Gulf War, 1991, inscribed ‘Presented by Dick Cheney Secretary of Defence, United States of America’. Picture: Supplied

1/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Silver Plated Footed Bowl Presented to Bob Hawke at the end of the Gulf War, 1991, inscribed ‘Presented by Dick Cheney Secretary of Defence, United States of America’. Picture: Supplied

Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Assorted Golf Accessories comprising golf balls, box, novelty golf set, portable golf putter set and tees. Picture: Supplied

2/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Assorted Golf Accessories comprising golf balls, box, novelty golf set, portable golf putter set and tees. Picture: Supplied

Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design:Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006) Maralunga Three Seater Sofa, designed 1973 / c. 1993 manufactured by Cassina, green and blue mohair upholstery, steel frame and black plastic base Measurements: height 70 cm width 240 vm depth 79 cm. Picture: Supplied

3/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design:Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006) Maralunga Three Seater Sofa, designed 1973 / c. 1993 manufactured by Cassina, green and blue mohair upholstery, steel frame and black plastic base Measurements: height 70 cm width 240 vm depth 79 cm. Picture: Supplied

Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Sterling Silver Whiskey Flask Mark of J. D. & S., Sheffield monogrammed ‘B H’, hallmarked, together with a silver plated, leather and glass flask (2). Picture: Supplied

4/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Sterling Silver Whiskey Flask Mark of J. D. & S., Sheffield monogrammed ‘B H’, hallmarked, together with a silver plated, leather and glass flask (2). Picture: Supplied

Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Sterling Silver Pill Box Mark of Birmingham, c. 1999 inscribed ‘Presented to the Hon Robert James Lee Hawke, AC Prime Minister of Australia 1983-1991 on the occasion of his Freedom of the City of London, 3rd March 1999’. Picture: Supplied

5/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Sterling Silver Pill Box Mark of Birmingham, c. 1999 inscribed ‘Presented to the Hon Robert James Lee Hawke, AC Prime Minister of Australia 1983-1991 on the occasion of his Freedom of the City of London, 3rd March 1999’. Picture: Supplied

Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Balance of the Library: Book-shelves comprising assorted reference and history books, fiction, non-fiction and novels. Picture: Supplied

6/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Balance of the Library: Book-shelves comprising assorted reference and history books, fiction, non-fiction and novels. Picture: Supplied

Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Celine Gold Plated Lighter together with another lighter, and two silver match cases (4). Picture: Supplied

7/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Celine Gold Plated Lighter together with another lighter, and two silver match cases (4). Picture: Supplied

Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Three Pewter Mugs one inscribed ‘50th Anniversary Commemorative Law Conference, 15 & 16 August 1997, in appreciation, the Hon. RJL Hawke, AC, Former Prime Minister of Australia’. Picture: Supplied

8/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Three Pewter Mugs one inscribed ‘50th Anniversary Commemorative Law Conference, 15 & 16 August 1997, in appreciation, the Hon. RJL Hawke, AC, Former Prime Minister of Australia’. Picture: Supplied

9/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Balance of the Library: Book-shelves comprising assorted reference and history books, fiction, non-fiction and novels. Picture: Supplied

10/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Collection of Medals, Plaques and Trophies. Picture: Supplied

11/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Sterling Silver Pill Box Mark of Birmingham, c. 1999 inscribed ‘Presented to the Hon Robert James Lee Hawke, AC Prime Minister of Australia 1983-1991 on the occasion of his Freedom of the City of London, 3rd March 1999’. Picture: Supplied

12/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Celine Gold Plated Lighter together with another lighter, and two silver match cases (4). Picture: Supplied

13/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Balance of the Library: Book-shelves comprising assorted reference and history books, fiction, non-fiction and novels. Picture: Supplied

Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Assorted Cigar Accessories including five cigar cases and a cigar cutter, circa 2000 (6). Picture: Supplied

14/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Assorted Cigar Accessories including five cigar cases and a cigar cutter, circa 2000 (6). Picture: Supplied

15/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Sterling Silver Whiskey Flask Mark of J. D. & S., Sheffield monogrammed ‘B H’, hallmarked, together with a silver plated, leather and glass flask (2). Picture: Supplied

Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) Orange Ball Wall Clock, designed c. 1950 manufactured by Vitra, battery operated, retains manufacturer’s label. Picture: Supplied

16/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) Orange Ball Wall Clock, designed c. 1950 manufactured by Vitra, battery operated, retains manufacturer’s label. Picture: Supplied

Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Three Piece BBQ Set together with a wooden board . Picture: Supplied

17/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Three Piece BBQ Set together with a wooden board . Picture: Supplied

18/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: VibroGym and accessories. Picture: Supplied

19/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Collection of Empty Cigar Boxes. Picture: Supplied

Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Callaway Set of Big Bertha Golf Clubs fourteen clubs, together with Kahma bag (15). Picture: Supplied

20/39Auction of Bob Hawke & Blanche d'Alpuget Mementos Curiosities Art and Design: Callaway Set of Big Bertha Golf Clubs fourteen clubs, together with Kahma bag (15). Picture: Supplied

A set of golf clubs owned by former prime minister Bob Hawke are seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

21/39A set of golf clubs owned by former prime minister Bob Hawke are seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

A Hawke's Larger esky owned by former prime minister Bob Hawke is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

22/39A Hawke's Larger esky owned by former prime minister Bob Hawke is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

A collection of Australian cricket helmets, used by the Australian cricket team, belonging to former prime minister Bob Hawke are seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

23/39A collection of Australian cricket helmets, used by the Australian cricket team, belonging to former prime minister Bob Hawke are seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

Two conductor baton used by former prime minister Bob Hawke when he conducted the Hallelujah Corus at Sydney Opera House in 2009 are seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

24/39Two conductor baton used by former prime minister Bob Hawke when he conducted the Hallelujah Corus at Sydney Opera House in 2009 are seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

Items up for auction are seen in the home office of former prime minister Bob Hawke, in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

25/39Items up for auction are seen in the home office of former prime minister Bob Hawke, in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

An Afghan wall hanging given to former prime minister Bob Hawke by the husband of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan in 1996 is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

26/39An Afghan wall hanging given to former prime minister Bob Hawke by the husband of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan in 1996 is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

Former prime minister Bob Hawke's black ostrich leather pouch is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

27/39Former prime minister Bob Hawke's black ostrich leather pouch is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

Auctioneer Andrew Shapiro poses for a photograph with items up for auction in the home office of former prime minister Bob Hawke, in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

28/39Auctioneer Andrew Shapiro poses for a photograph with items up for auction in the home office of former prime minister Bob Hawke, in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

A collection of Australian cricket helmets and balls, used by the Australian cricket team, belonging to former prime minister Bob Hawke are seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

29/39A collection of Australian cricket helmets and balls, used by the Australian cricket team, belonging to former prime minister Bob Hawke are seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

A pair of binoculars used by former prime minister Bob Hawke to watch the horse racing is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

30/39A pair of binoculars used by former prime minister Bob Hawke to watch the horse racing is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

31/39A pair of binoculars used by former prime minister Bob Hawke to watch the horse racing is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

Two traditional Chinese silk jackets worn by former prime minister Bob Hawke in China are seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

32/39Two traditional Chinese silk jackets worn by former prime minister Bob Hawke in China are seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

33/39Auctioneer Andrew Shapiro poses for a photograph with items up for auction in the home office of former prime minister Bob Hawke, in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

34/39An Afghan wall hanging given to former prime minister Bob Hawke by the husband of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan in 1996 is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

A Hahn beer mug bearing former prime minister Bob Hawke's name is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

35/39A Hahn beer mug bearing former prime minister Bob Hawke's name is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

A signed framed photograph of Don Bradman belonging to former prime minister Bob Hawke is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

36/39A signed framed photograph of Don Bradman belonging to former prime minister Bob Hawke is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

A silk tie worn by former prime minister Bob Hawke is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

37/39A silk tie worn by former prime minister Bob Hawke is seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

Three fishing rods belonging to former prime minister Bob Hawke are seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

38/39Three fishing rods belonging to former prime minister Bob Hawke are seen at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

A Chinese Giltwood figure of Caishen (God of Wealth), which was given to former prime minister Bob Hawke by businessman and politician of Malaysia Sir Thomas Teng in 2006 is photographed at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

39/39A Chinese Giltwood figure of Caishen (God of Wealth), which was given to former prime minister Bob Hawke by businessman and politician of Malaysia Sir Thomas Teng in 2006 is photographed at his home in Northbridge, Sydney, Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A range of items belonging to Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget will go to auction on August 27. (Bianca De Marchi)

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