JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 29 April 2025 / 10:00 am start
Jewellery View all 83 lots
A retro 18ct gold and diamond pendant - a 1.56ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour I, Clarity I), together with a 1.14ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour J, Clarity VVS), claw set vertically in white gold, between a yellow gold frame, suspension bale and with fine 18ct gold chain. TDW. 2.70ct. Replacement valuation of $72,500.00.
Estimate: $14,000 - $18,000
An 18ct gold chain - a double rope twist chain with five 'horse bit' style links. 63.23gms. L.740mm. 63.23gms. Valuation available.
Estimate: $5,500 - $6,000
An 18ct gold diamond set chain necklace - two gold serpentine chains twisted together and set with seven round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-I, Clarity SI1-SI2), claw set in white gold, spaced equally along the front of the necklace. Push clasp with safety catch. TDW. 0.56ct. Valuation available. L.340mm.
Estimate: $5,000
An impressive old 18ct gold and large diamond cluster ring - the central brilliant cut diamond of approx. 1.25ct. Bead set and framed by eight smaller brilliant cut diamonds to a white gold topped yellow gold under basket mount. On an 18ct white gold later shank. Ring size P.
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
A c1900 good 15ct gilded rose gold Prince of Wales link Albert chain - uniform links, with pair of clips and T-bar. All original. L.420mm. 48.3gms
Estimate: $4,800 - $6,400
A 14ct gold Colombian emerald and diamond halo cocktail ring - a 3.80ct emerald cut strong bright green Colombian emerald (moderate natural inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-I, Clarity SI1-I2) micro claw set in white gold, with further diamonds to each shoulder. TDW. 0.43ct. Ring size N.
Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000
A 14ct white gold diamond double halo ring - a 1.06ct marquise cut diamond (Colour G-H, Clarity SI1-SI2), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds set to the split shoulders (Colour H-H, Clarity SI1-SI2), micro bead set. TDW. 1.72ct. Ring size M.
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,000
An 18ct gold, emerald and diamond hinged bangle - the top set with twenty small facet cut emeralds of top quality, set between four round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp with two safety catches. Not marked but tests as 18ct. 15.44gms.
Estimate: $3,000 - $3,500
A rare 'Gonon' French Art Nouveau 18ct yellow gold diamond and pearl stylish brooch - of winged form with wheat sheath open decoration highlighted with 21 rose cut diamonds, set in white gold, including nine to the three pendant drops, and a single cultured pearl. The reverse stamped 'GONON PARIS 1912'. W.74mm. 19.2gms.
Estimate: $2,600 - $5,000
An 18ct gold bracelet - articulated mesh with push clasp and safety catch. 26gms. L.190mm.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
An 18ct gold necklace - alternating fancy flat links with push clasp and safety catch. Purchased in the up-market Ginza shopping district in Tokyo. In original presentation box. 33gms.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
A 9ct gold choker - graduating flat articulated links, push clasp with safety catch. 46.73gms. Valuation available.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
An 18ct white gold and diamond dress ring - a 0.72ct princess cut diamond (Colour F-G, Clarity VS-2), claw set and surrounded by fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour D-F, Clarity VS-S1), bead set in a flat panel mount, wide tapering shank. TDW. 0.92ct. Ring size K. Valuation available.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
An 18ct gold designer bracelet - multiple articulated fancy links, with large spring clasp. Stamped Italy. 21.39gms.
Estimate: $2,200 - $3,000
An 18ct gold bracelet - two strands of articulated links in a brushed finish, push clasp with safety catch. 22.10gms. L.170mm. Valuation available.
Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500
Furniture & Decorators Items View all 48 lots
A rare and impressive New Zealand colonial Winks & Hall native timbers wine table
Estimate: $10,000 - $14,000
Anton Seuffert (1815-1887 New Zealand) fine and rare tilt-top specimen card table - the top with central multi-pointed starburst originating from a six-pointed star, on a fine rewarewa parquetry ground with traditional Seuffert scalloped border. The inlay of various N.Z. native timbers. On mottled Kauri tapering barley twist stem and three scroll legs. Dia.555mm. H.760mm.
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
An exceptional quality professionally built ship builders model of the 'Twin Screw Steamer 'NIWARU'' - by Workman, Clark & Co. Ltd. Belfast. The fine detail including brass fittings, rigging, life boats etc. In glazed walnut case with turned detail and mirrored back.
Estimate: $2,600 - $5,000
A late 19thC Black Forest carved large floor standing bear with basket - he stands holding aloft a pierced and carved branch form basket. His open mouth with carved and white painted teeth, glass set eyes. On circular domed base with further carved naturalistic detail. H.945mm.
Estimate: $2,200 - $3,600
A pair of c.1900 Carrara marble tall pedestal based urns - of classical baluster form with octagonal foot on tall octagonal columns, further raised on octagonal stepped plinth base. H.1160mm,
Estimate: $2,200 - $3,200
An impressive antique Chinese dining table - the round top inlaid with multiple courtyard scenes, bamboo, willow trees, clouds, phoenix birds, etc. The elaborate base with four carved substantial supports, with inlaid decoration of sacred objects on a square platform with conforming inlaid detail. 1430 x 800mm.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
A Duresta designer three seater Knole sofa - upholstered in a self-patterned muted gold and light teal fabric, with conforming wood and cord tassels, (two faulted), with separate cushions and substantial brass casters. Provenance: Purchased from Baran de Bourdeaux Fine Antiques. This piece has been in storage for a number of years. 2300 x 1200 x 900mm.
Estimate: $1,800 - $3,000
A taxidermy peacock - the full body mount perched upon a gnarled branch for wall mounting. H.1700mm.
Estimate: $1,600 - $2,500
A taxidermy peacock - the full body mount perched upon a gnarled branch for wall mounting. H.2000mm.
Estimate: $1,600 - $2,500
A Georgian mahogany chest on chest - the top of two half and two full width drawers, with fret work decoration to pediment, the base with three full width drawers, raised on bracket feet. 1030 x 540 x 1680mm.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
An impressive Victorian flame mahogany scotch chest - serpentine shape top, with secret frieze drawer, two hat box drawers and two half drawers over three full width drawers, pillars to each side, raised on plinth base. 1290 x 600 x 1185mm.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
A pair of Duresta designer opera chairs - upholstered in a self-patterned fabric of muted gold and light teal, separate cushions and substantial brass casters. 700 x 900 x 900mm.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
A Duresta designer 'Hornblower; two seater Knole sofa - upholstered in a striped muted gold and light teal fabric, with conforming wood and cord tassels, with separate cushions and substantial brass casters. Provenance: Purchased from Baran de Bourdeaux Fine Antiques. This piece has been in storage for a number of years. 1800 x 1160 x 900mm.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
A Regency mahogany double pedestal dining table - with two extension leaves, brass casters. 1500 x 1300 x 730mm (2620mm when extended).
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,200
A mahogany Georgian style chest on chest - the top with three small drawers over three full width drawers, the base with two full width drawers, bone keyhole escutcheons, the pediment with restrained decoration, replacement brass handles, raised on bracket feet. 1030 x 530 x 1520mm.
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,000
A brown buttoned leather roll arm two-seater chesterfield sofa - by Moran of Australia, of 'full grain bovine leather', buttoned to the back, arms and front with large tarnished copper studded detail. Minor wear. L.1900. H.710mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,600
A mahogany Georgian style breakfront bookcase - dentil moulding to the pediment, four astragal glazed doors, the interior with two adjustable shelves, the base with four panelled doors, raised on plinth base. 1920 x 490 x 2000mm. Made by Don Barrett, cabinet maker and antique furniture restorer, for his family home.
Estimate: $800 - $1,500
A quality George III style solid yew wood decorative plate rack back dresser - the back with over-looping frieze above two shelves and two small cupboards. The base with three frieze drawers and turned supports above the panelled lower shelf base. Traditionally made with some pegged construction. Oak lined. In good polish. 1360 x 470 x 1880mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,600
Art View all 34 lots
Guy Ngan (1926-2017) '95' (Habitation) - unique bronze sculpture, signed, numbered 95 and dated 1978. Raised on white alabaster base. 143 x 143 x 111mm. Provenance: Private estate Auckland, purchased Wellington c.1980.
Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000
A.H.T. (Tim) Wilson (1954-2020) 'Impressions of Fiordland' - oil on Berge linen, titled lower left, signed and dated '83. 600 x 890mm,
Estimate: $5,000 - $6,000
Pauline Yearbury (Ngāpuhi 1926–1977) and James Yearbury (1921-2008) 'MARAKI-HAU' - incised and coloured wood panel, signed with incised cipher lower left. Labelled and entitled verso 'A Sea Monster of Māori mythology, with a long tubular tongue used for sucking up men and canoes'. Another label detailed 'Designed and Executed by Pauline and James Yearbury, Colonial Gallery, Russell, Bay of Islands, N.Z'. 405 x 165mm,
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
A.H.T. (Tim) Wilson (1954-2020) Untitled (bush landscape with snowy peak through mists) - oil on Berge linen, signed and dated '87. 635 x 520mm,
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
A.H.T. (Tim) Wilson (1954-2020) 'Bushscape' - oil on Berge linen, titled lower left, signed and dated '87. 480 x 635mm.
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
Margaret Olrog Stoddart (1865-1934) 'Two Figures in Hilly Landscape' - watercolour on paper, signed. 240 x 350mm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
John Kinder (UK/NZ 1819-1903) St. John's College Chapel Meadowbank Auckland c.1857 - watercolour and pencil, unsigned. Another work verso, entitled 'Paihia Bay of Island's', (Maybe over drawn) signed. 195 x 350mm. Note: Rangitoto Island is visible in the distance.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Catherine Manchester (1957-) 'I go go Jason' 1998 - oil on canvas, signed and dated '98 lower left and inscribed: ‘I go go Jason waterfalls listening to the rivers and the way they used 2 flow. I know you're gonna have it your way or’. 1015 x 1015mm.
Estimate: $900 - $1,500
Sally Tagg 'Wreath with Star' - photograph with archival inks on rag paper, signed and entitled 1/3. 980 x 980mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,500
Emma Bass (NZ 1967-) 'Berries and Swan' - photograph, signed and entitled, 5.10pm 2012, 3/13. 820 x 1245mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,500
Emma Bass (NZ 1967-) 'Peonies 6.38pm' - limited edition Giclee print. Signed, entitled and numbered 8/8. 820 x 780mm. Frame with minor chips.
Estimate: $800 - $1,500
Emma Bass (NZ 1967-) 'Wisteria – Blossom - Magnolia and Dandielion 3.29pm' - limited edition Giclee print. Signed, entitled and numbered 1/1. 820 x 820mm. Frame with minor chips.
Estimate: $800 - $1,500
John Weeks (1888-1965) Boats in Moonlight - pastel on paper. 505 x 550mm. Provenance: with Webb's, The Peter O'Connor Collection of Works by John Weeks, 2005.
Estimate: $800 - $1,600
Russel Hollings 'Medieval Landscape' - mixed media, signed lower left; additional signed, titled and dated 2003 verso. 580 x 770mm. Antiqued gold acanthus ogee moulded frame, (small chip top right edge) overall 800 x 980mm,
Estimate: $600 - $1,000
Rex Homan (1940-) carved wooden modernist sculpture. L.380mm, two circular (owls eyes) piercings, raised on two stainless rods (legs) on carved base. Note: Homan was the recipient of the Supreme Award from TE WAKA TOI in 2019 for leadership, excellence of work and outstanding contribution to NGA TOI MAORI globally. Affiliated to three IWI Rex describes his style as Pacific with a contemporary edge. Committed to the power of minimalism he strives for a hint of realism.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
John Hall Thorpe (AUS/UK 1874-1947) 'A Wildflower Bunch' - c.1920s, woodblock on paper, signed and titled lower margin and marked Copyright USA 1922 . 515 x 380mm.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Cynthia Taylor (NZ 1947-) 'Snake River II' - acrylic on paper, signed and dated '89, details verso. 760 x 580mm.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
John Mandel (US 1941-) 'Squat Icon 5 - Portrait of Robert Alexander - Religious Painting II 1969' - acrylic on canvas.1830 x 1830mm - Whitney Museum label to reverse shows this artwork was exhibited as part of the 1969 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting. Also exhibited at the Max Hutchinson Galley, New York.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Miscellaneous View all 34 lots
A quality 19thC Napoleon III Empire bronze table candelabra - gilt and patinated highlights to the four scrolling arms and five nozzles, acanthus leaf detail, raised on three lion's paw and leg feet, with conforming platform base. H.705mm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,600
A large cased model of a steam train 'Evening Star 92220’ - on realistic track, together with a book and print. 1850 x 240 x 455mm. Provenance: Made by John Borrows, an Auckland engineer who was the brains behind Fisher & Paykel's revolutionary SmartDrive washing machine. In Mr Borrows’ spare time he was a model maker.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
A 19thC French bronze sculpture 'Le Baton de Viellesse' (The Staff of Old Age) by Jean Ecoula. H.66mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,500
A model of RMS Titanic - on mirrored base and table, together with eight Titanic books and a jigsaw puzzle. L.1375mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,500
A large carved marble bust of a woman - with laurel wreath about her head, looking upwards, signed Giussepe Bess. Professional repair to nose. H.550mm.
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
A Lady Amherst cock pheasant - perched on a natural branch which attaches to the wall. H.950mm.
Estimate: $560 - $1,000
A taxidermied Reeves cock pheasant - in standing pose on natural wood base. 1200 x 500mm.
Estimate: $550 - $1,000
A taxidermy golden cock pheasant - the full body mount perched on a driftwood pedestal base. L.770mm,
Estimate: $550 - $1,000
Two antique vizagapatam tortoiseshell and ivory boxes - the ivory with engraved and coloured decoration, the interiors lined, one with a mirror to the lid. Both raised on paw feet. Some old damage. 150 x 120 x 80mm and 120 x 100 x 65mm.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
A late 19thC New Zealand colonial solid mottled kauri apprentice type chest - two short over three long graduating drawers, knob handles, one chipped, a similar replacement available. Plinth base, plain kauri top with thumb moulded edge. 360 x 200 x 330mm. Please note: The foot and back boards are later replacements
Estimate: $500 - $800
An 18thC European tortoiseshell snuff box set with a portrait miniature of a nobleman - the oblong box with loose lid (hinge absent) set with an oval gilt framed hand painted portrait under convex glass, of a gentleman in fur collared blue frock coat. Signed indistinctly right edge. 82 x 47 x 16mm,
Estimate: $450 - $650
A statuette after Louis Mascré (1871-1929), 'Pierrot a la Mandoline', parcel gilt bronze, unsigned. H.310mm,
Estimate: $400 - $800
An antique vizagapatam tortoiseshell and ivory box - the ivory with engraved and coloured decoration, the interior lined and with compartments, mirror to the lid. Raised on paw feet. 210 x 160 x 100mm.
Estimate: $400 - $600
An uncommon William IV carved ivory desk top combination sundial compass thermometer - with paper plateau, signed 'C Essex & Co, London' under glass dome, the tapered column with glass thermometer framed by engraved scale. The top and base rims with panel carved, leaf and bead decoration. H.160mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800
A full six volume set of 'The British Colonies' by R. Montgomery Martin. Included in Vol III - New Zealand (pg. 108-356), and Vol VI - Australia Supplement (175 pg) - large octavo 20 x 28cm, quarter calf-bound, gilt spines, marbled boards (some scuffing), published The London Printing and Publishing Co., nd, c.1853, maps and most illustrations removed. An important 19thC text source of British colonial history, economic data, politics, populations and indigenous history.
Estimate: $400 - $800
A taxidermy Japanese Green Mutant pheasant - the full body mount perched on a weathered wood plinth. L.700mm,
Estimate: $360 - $700
A cast bronze figure of an Arabic water carrier - in the manner of Franz Xaver Bergmann. H.190mm,
Estimate: $300 - $600
A c.1900 FR. Unterburger (Innsbruck) bronze figure of King Arthur - finely detailed with moveable visor, supporting a shield to his right hand. Based on the original by Peter Visher the Elder, c.1513. H.350mm,
Estimate: $300 - $600
A c.1900 FR. Unterburger (Innsbruck) bronze figure of Theodoric the Great 'King of the Ostrogoths' - finely detailed with moveable visor, supporting a lance and sword, a shield to his left hand. Detailed signature and entitlement. Based on the original 16th bronze by an unknown sculptor. H.355mm.
Estimate: $300 - $600
Militaria View all 25 lots
The medal group awarded to Lt. E.D. Cox R.F.A. including the Military Cross - the Military Cross with original box, together with WWI Pair, named to Lt. E.D. Cox, The Defence Medal and the 1953 Coronation medal. The group also with Special Constabulary Long Service Medal awarded to Lt. E.D. Cox's brother Keith T. Cox and named to him.
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,600
1914-15 medal trio in new frame with copy photo of 10/1345 PTE A F N STEVENS NZEF - the son of a prostitute, he was taken from his mother and put in an industrial school. Arthur was killed at Chunuk Bair whilst serving with the Wellington Infantry aged 36. He was reported missing in the battle and later presumed dead. His body was never recovered.
Estimate: $750 - $1,000
The Boer War and WW1 medals to war to Frederick William Lucas killed on Gallipoli - in a modern frame with a copy photo. QSA 9033 PTE F W LUCAS 10TH NZ CONT. 1914-15 Star and 1914-18 War Medal 13/708 TPR F W LUCAS NZEF. The Victory Medal an erased or un-named filler. Frederick was the manager of the NZ Dairy Assoc creamery at Whangarata and later the creamery at Kaukapakapa. He was killed in action on 8 August 1915 during the attack on Chunuk Bair – aged 32.
Estimate: $700 - $1,000
The Boer War and WW1 Medals to Charles Kelland - of the Canterbury Infantry. Killed with the Trench Mortars, on the Somme 28 April 1918. Charles Kelland served in the Boer War with the 7th NZ Contingent. His QSA is named 4418 PTE C C KELLAND 7TH NZ CONT. His WW1 pair is named 27307 PTE C C KELLAND NZEF. Mounted in modern frame with small NZ Boer War veterans fern leaf badge and copy photo.
Estimate: $650 - $850
A Victorian regulation Royal Navy bi-corn hat and epaulettes - both in original blackened tin transit cases and with gold bullion wire. The hat with maker's details inside MOORE SCANTLEBURY & COOTE. THE HARD. PORTSMOUTH.
Estimate: $500 - $850
An historic Boer War presentation silver mounted horses hoof inkwell - the applied silver shield presentation engraved with multiple names including Lt. Col. F.C. Bethune Major, Major R.L.Walter and 31 other names. The silver top with missing attachment and small lidded inkwell above an applied silver mount modelled and engraved as horses hair. Silver horse shoe to the base.
Estimate: $500 - $850
The historic WW1 Memorial Plaque named to JAMES HENDERSON - in modern frame with copy photo. Presumed to be 13/277 Lieutenant James Henderson from Kihikihi was a single farmer who served with the Waikato Mounted Rifles at Gallipoli and was killed at Chunuk Bair on 8 August 1915.
Estimate: $500 - $800
1914-18 War medal to 16120 (T) CPL G J PORTEOUS NZEF - he served in the Canterbury Mounted Rifles in Sinai and Palestine and then the conclusion of the war formed part of the occupation force which served in Turkey and returned to Gallipoli in November 1918 to bury the dead. Quite rare as such. Sold with his elaborately engraved gold fob from the town he was from. This is 9ct and weighs 6.9gms.
Estimate: $480 - $680
WW1 1914-15 trio of medals in a modern frame - with copy photo and 2 wound stripes. The medals all correctly impressed 10/409 SJT L A KINZETT NZEF. Louis Kinzett was living in Wanganui working as a wood turner when he enlisted in the Wellington Infantry in October 1914. He served at Gallipoli where he was wounded on 5 May 1915. He is known to have been involved in a brutal bayonet charge earlier. After recovery in Egypt he was returned to Gallipoli 3 months later, narrowly missing his Battalions near obliteration at Chunuk Bair on 8 August. His second wounding was in France on 15 September 1916.
Estimate: $460 - $600
WW1 1914-15 trio of medals in modern frame - with copied photo, to 12/134 2/LT E HORROBIN NZEF. Edwin Horrobin enlisted in the Auckland Infantry in October 1914. He was a bank officer working in Auckland for the Bank of Australasia. He embarked as a Private and served with the Auckland Infantry at Gallipoli. He was later posted to HQ in London where he had clerical roles. He worked for the Bank of Australasia for 41 years, his last 12 years as manager in Napier (likely during the earthquake) before he retired in 1943. He died in 1963.
Estimate: $440 - $600
A 19thC Borneo Dayak head-hunter’s sword (Mandau) - Kalimantan region. With plaited fibre lashing to the figure carved wooden scabbard, the carved bone hilt with grotesque animals and scrolling forms and hair tufts highlights. The shaped blade narrowing to the handle. L.700mm. Wooden scabbard split to blade side.
Estimate: $300 - $600
WW1 1914-15 trio of medals with recent copy photo - all named 7/496 TPR S HALL NZEF.
Estimate: $300 - $500
A 19thC French bayonet - fullered blade, dated 1873, hooked quillon, with scabbard. L.700mm.
Estimate: $250 - $375
Anton Teutenberg UFBA medal to Benjamin Hounslow - with his name on the medal suspender and bar, contained in box of issue. The medal named to Benjamin Hounslow from the Masterton Fire Brigade 1880. Benjamin was a cabinetmaker who died at Masterton 1893 aged 32/3. The medal is an excellent early example of Teutenberg's work and has been hand engraved by him.
Estimate: $250 - $400
Five English coronation, jubilee and service medals to Police Constable A.Tilling and family - Metropolitan Police Victoria Jubilee medal 1887 with 1897 bar, Metropolitan Police Edw VII coronation medal, Metropolitan Police George V coronation medal, all to A.Tilling; QEII GSM with Arabian Peninsula bar to CFN C.A. Tilling REME; QEII coronation medal framed with a photo of an early 20thC Post Office Messenger Boy
Estimate: $220 - $340
Two early 20thC medallions won by Trooper L. Crickett - one of 9ct gold made by A. Kohn engraved 'Auckland Mounted Rifles 1906 'Waikato Shield'', 4.35gms. The other in silver 'No.3 W.M.R. D. Squadron Championship Cup Recruits Match 1904'.
Estimate: $220 - $400
A rare set of medals to an Auckland fireman John Leslie Bernard Bishenden - of the Auckland Metropolitan Fire Brigade. Born 20 Mar 1926 and died at Howick 15 Jun 1970 (aged 44). 1963 dated UFBA Medal with 3 bars and very rare Auckland Fire Board Medal with one bar. Together with medal from the Buffalo Lodge
Estimate: $200 - $400
An interesting NZ Fire Brigade Long Service Medal - to R O Hilton of Christchurch, together with his UFBA Medal with 4 bars (2 fitted), this dated 1980.
Estimate: $200 - $350
Oriental View all 25 lots
A superb pair of 19thC Daisho tsuba - the Dai in iron with raised rim showing a Shibuichi stag in relief by a river under a silver crescent moon, gold highlights on foliage to the front and reverse. The Sho in Shiboichi with raised deer in copper with gold antlers under a silver full moon behind clouds. Gold and Shakudo maple leaves on front and reverse. In fitted box.
Estimate: $5,500 - $7,500
A fine old Japanese katana - possibly 16thC Mino school, unsigned, original polish with healthy undulating gunome temper, no flaws to the blade. Old mounts with Fuchi and Kojiri in dark Shibuichi carved with waves and gold highlights. Menuki of Shakudo and gold in floral design. The iron Tsuba in open design with samurai figures by a bridge. Quality black lacquer saya with maroon Sageo and fine blue/gold silk bag. L. 900mm.
Estimate: $5,500 - $7,500
A Japanese late 18th/early 19thC tanto - unsigned Hirazukuri blade in good polish with midare temper. Nice old mounts in excellent condition. Shakudo Tsuba, Fuchi Kashera with heron and figure with gold highlights, Shakudo double horse menuki. Fine black lacquer Saya with sash cord. Original old sword silk bag showing wear. L.530mm.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
A superb late 18thC/early 19thC Japanese Shibuichi soft metal tsuba - quality high relief gambolling Shishi playing in a waterfall, with gold and silver highlighted foliage. Signed Terumitsu. In fitted box.
Estimate: $2,200 - $2,800
A fine quality Chinese all over floral enamelled dish - flared form, the fine floral (100 flowers) decoration incorporating green and red dragons. Four-character Qianlong mark in kaishu script in blue enamel to the base. Dia.207mm. Purchased Webb's 23.07.23 $9,560. Catalogued as Republic period.
Estimate: $1,800 - $3,000
A Chinese hu-form vase with plum-purple glaze, impressed with Yongzheng four-character reign mark and bearing collector's labels.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
A Chinese pale jade Kuanyin statuette, pale celadon with subtle lavender tints - modelled seated upon a single lotus throne, the bodhisattva sits with left hand in vitarka mudra and right hand holding a vase with willow branch, the deities headdress covering a lotus diadem and backed by a leaf shaped mandala. On black lacquered plinth (chipped). Overall H.355mm.
Estimate: $600 - $800
An old Chinese green jade lidded censor - the lid with pronounced flower head finial and three captured ring handles. carved with dragon masks, the body with further conforming masks to the large flat top captured ring handles. The body with opposing stylised dragons and paw feet. L.160mm. Raised on wood stand. H.195mm.
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
A highly decorative and energetic bronze of a bodhisattva Shaolin monk - wielding his khakkhara staff in his raised arm and manifesting a flaming pearl in his left hand, stamped under the hem of his flaring cloak with two undeciphered zhuanshu script seal marks. The surface treatments including cold painting and enhanced verdigris patination. The poised stance above rising and falling waves mirroring the Buddhist concept of finding balance and equanimity amidst change, the ebb and flow - life and death. H.1010mm,
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
An old katana in tachi mounts (handachi - with cloth bound ray skin covered hilt with tachi kashira, chrysanthemum menuki, chrysanthemum decorated tsuba, the tang with incised and stamped characters, single fixing hole. Overall surface oxidation to blade, multiple nicks to blade edge. In plain wood saya with tachi style koshirae. Blade L.650mm. Overall 925mm.
Estimate: $600 - $900
One of a matched pair, a massive Japanese Imari porcelain charger - decorated with madoe panels of 'brocade' patterns, gilt dragon rondel motifs, ancient pines and an unfurling scroll depicting Manchurian cranes in flight between ribbons of mist on a background of jade and gold cloud forms. The reverse rim painted with chrysanthemum and blossom branches in iron red and underglaze blue, Dia.600mm.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
One of a matched pair, a massive Japanese Imari porcelain charger - see previous lot for additional details.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
A Japanese katana - with cloth bound ray skin covered hilt with menuki, the tang with single fixing hole, tsuba with landscape decoration. Small area of pitting to blade and other slight oxidation. Blade L.710mm. Overall in lacquer scabbard with some faults 1050mm.
Estimate: $500 - $800
A large Chinese porcelain vase - round spreading foot, bulbous ovoid form, blue trailing flowering vines on a mustard yellow ground, shoulder handles in the form of mythical beast heads, glazed turquoise interior. H.370mm.
Estimate: $360 - $600
A well carved Japanese bone scabbarded and hilted tanto dagger - the scabbard carved in relief with an elephant and numerous attendants along with observers climbing a tree, the hilt with a group of figures, a small kodzuka blade inset to the scabbard. Straight blade, double edged top side for 90mm. Overall L.280mm.
Estimate: $340 - $500
A quality vintage Oriental bronze temple set - includes pair candlesticks/rosokutate (H.480mm), a pair temple vases with removeable shishi handles plus lidded koro/potpourri. In good polish. All in original wooden box.
Estimate: $300 - $600
A Japanese wakizashi with wrapped rayskin hilt with matched fuchi-kashira, lotus menuki, cast iron tsuba with dragon amongst clouds. 330mm blade with patches of oxidisation and edge chips. Plain wood scabbard with copper mounts. Overall L.495mm,
Estimate: $300 - $600
Silver View all 25 lots
A 12 place 90-piece silver cutlery canteen by Walker and Hall, with eight additional silver plated serving utensils, Sheffield 1972 - double struck leaf and berry pattern with thread edge. Comprising 12 each: table forks, entree forks, dessert spoons, soup spoons, teaspoons, with six table spoons and 12 silver handled stainless bladed table knives and 12 entree knives. Total weight excluding knives 4255gms.
Estimate: $6,000 - $10,000
A William IV silver three-piece tea set, by Thomas Dick, London 1826 - compressed circular form raised on domed pedestal bases, chased and engraved with floral designs, the pot lid with floral finial. Total 1466gms.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
A rare and early George I silver mug -the plain body with an elaborately framed cartouche enclosing scripted initials. Double scroll handle. H.110mm. London 1716 by William Fleming a noted mug maker. 296grms.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,200
The New Zealand historic 1886 and 1890 silver 'Papakaio Ploughing Match' trophy cup - 'Won by AlexR. Hall'. Engraved to the reverse 'CUP For Champion Lot On Field to Be Won Twice by Same Competitor'. Large scrolling handles. Edinburgh 1882 for G & T Young Dunedin. H.325mm. 523gms. With stand.
Estimate: $1,400 - $2,000
A New Zealand historical silver trophy cup - engraved 'Presented by The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company To T.G. Smith, Wells Hill. For Best Pen 5 Merino Ewe Hoggets. Blenheim. 27th Nov. 1889'. Engraved to the front with a colonial mountain and pastoral landscape with sheep and a cow. H.235mm. 308gms
Estimate: $1,300 - $2,000
The New Zealand historic 'H.B. HUNT CLUB CUP 1905' - presentation engraved 'Won by E. S. Petits ‘MEPHISTO’, engraved with three jumping horses and riders. Birmingham 1903. H.270mm. 440gms.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,400
A 'New Zealand And South Seas International Exhibition' silver presentation box - the lid engraved as above and 'Presented to Mrs Sutherland Ross by the Women's Executive As A Token Of Their Appreciation And Regard. 23-11-25'. Birmingham 1923 L.180mm. 509gms total.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,400
The New Zealand historic 'A.A. & P.A. 1881' silver trophy cup for Best Cow, presentation engraved, awarded to John Grey Esq. and presented by 'Messrs. Wilson & Horton'. Engraved and embossed with a cow. London 1879 by Richards & Brown (Edward Charles Brown). H.195mm. 208gms.
Estimate: $850 - $1,400
A 19thC New Zealand historical silver mug - presentation engraved 'Warrengate (Whanganui) Polo Sports 17th March 1894 Cigar & Umbrella Club Race Won by ...' Birmingham 1883 by W Spurrier & Co. H.105mm. 215gms. In original leather and gilded fitted case.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
A cased presentation silver foundation laying trowel - engraved 'Presented to W.H. Ross Esq. On The Occasion Of Laying The Foundation Stone Of The St. Albans Presbyterian Church January 31st 1925’. Ivory handle. L.250mm. 96gms. In original leather fitted case.
Estimate: $600 - $900
An early 1900s silver salver - gadrooned rim, plain centre, raised four ball and claw feet. London 1910 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd. 386gms. Dia.200mm.
Estimate: $360 - $560
A rare late Victorian silver combination whistle-vesta case - elegant plain oval tubular form, with striker, suspension loop and hinge on the gently curved side, by A & J Zimmerman Ltd (Arthur & John Zimmerman), Birmingham 1897. 36gms. L.80mm,
Estimate: $300 - $400
A George III silver waiter, by Peter and Anne Bateman, London 1791 - with bead edged cavetto rim, raised on three splay feet. Engraved with a crest: a winged heart gules ensigned with a sovereign’s crown beneath a banderole with the motto 'Forward'. 200gms. Dia.175mm,
Estimate: $300 - $500
A pair of elegant silver column candlesticks, by Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield 1898 - of slightly tapering octagonal section, raised on bead edged ogee plinth bases and with conforming nozzles. H.230mm. Weighted bases
Estimate: $300 - $600
A Victorian silver mounted steel and Japanese carved bone handled carving set - the four pieces: knife, two forks and steel each with a carved bone handle featuring a monkey to the top and other animals and snake etc. One small loss. The collars Sheffield 1886 by William Yates a noted flatware and handle maker. Together with an old note about the set.
Estimate: $280 - $500
A late 19thC New Zealand historical silver plate trophy cup - presentation engraved ' Auckland Bowling Club 1883.4 Won By J Miller, Skip.'. The column support as a lyre. Tarnished. H.215mm.
Estimate: $280 - $400
A c.1900 Russian silver folding hinged cigarette case - gold applied script initials and thumb piece set with blue stone. Impressed marks. 136gms.
Estimate: $260 - $500
A late 19thC New Zealand historical silver plate trophy cup, presentation engraved ' Dunedin Bowling Club Rink Match 1887 Won By James Anderson. The front engraved with a bowling scene. The plating worn. H.210mm.
Estimate: $260 - $400
Modern Movement View all 13 lots
An Art Deco cold-painted silvered spelter nude figured table lamp, by Jacques Limousin, c.1930s - the athletic figure holds a white glass spherical shade above her head, signed to the base 'Limousin', raised on alabaster plinth. Overall H.600mm. some small losses to
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Clarice Cliff original Bizarre large Lotus jug - with a broad band of painted diamond design. Black printed marks to base. C.1929. Hairline crack to the top rim. H.290mm.
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
Three Clarice Cliff Crocus pattern pieces - includes a Stamford shape (H.120mm) and other milk jugs, together with a beehive lidded honey pot.H.95mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800
WMF Art Nouveau silver plate and cut glass tall ewer decanter - floral and whip-lash mounts, narrow tapered body. H.380mm.
Estimate: $300 - $600
A Clarice Cliff Art Deco green art glaze boar sculpture - produced in 1936 for Wilkinson's Ltd. Stylised form, on a tapered curved base, the variable green glaze with pale matt and mid-green gloss highlights. L.246mm. H.174mm. Illustrated in Howard & Pat Watson's book 'collecting Art Deco Ceramics', Kevin Francis Publishers, London, 1993.
Estimate: $300 - $600
Clarice Cliff ' Viscaria' pattern Batchelor's tea set - comprising Bonjour shape tea pot, sugar, cream and cup and saucer. Wilkinson mark. Tea pot H.135mm.
Estimate: $300 - $600
Rosenthal Egizia (Italian) art glass bowl designed by Sottsass - heavy cobalt blue bowl decorated with hand silk-screened animals in ‘Argento’ (sterling silver). Labelled and etched marks. Dia.260mm.
Estimate: $240 - $500
Rosenthal Egizia (Italian) art glass tall vase designed by Sottsass - heavy cobalt blue bowl decorated with hand silk-screened animals in ‘Argento’ (sterling silver). Labelled and etched marks. H.288mm.
Estimate: $240 - $500
Three Clarice Cliff Bizarre pieces - cube inkwell (no lid), Rodanthe pattern clog or sabot in the Viscaria colourway L.105mm. Together with a Nasturtium pattern cauldron H.73mm.
Estimate: $220 - $440
Two Clarice Cliff Bizarre Moonflower pattern pieces - both in the green colourway, includes a plate (Dia.227mm) with shaped border and a small flared pot. H.55mm.
Estimate: $160 - $300
Rugs View all 11 lots
A fine quality hand-knotted Kashan carpet, the field decorated with multi-coloured flowering leafy tendrils surrounding a central medallion, on an ivory ground, multiple border guards with conforming decoration. 3400 x 2450mm.
Estimate: $1,600
A quality hand-knotted Kashan carpet, the field decorated with a central medallion surrounded by flowing tendrils and conforming small medallions on an ivory ground, deep cream quadrants, multiple border guards.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
A hand-knotted Turkman runner, the field decorated with numerous guls, multiple border guards, in traditional reds and black. 5900 x 800mm.
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,400
A fine hand-knotted wool rug,the field decorated with numerous medallions, surrounded by geometric stylised plants, multiple border guards. 2600 x 3700mm
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,000
A fine hand-knotted wool rug, the field decorated with a large central medallion surrounded by trailing flowering vines, each end with castellated style decoration, multiple border guards. 2050 x 4000mm.
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,000
A Turkish hand-knotted kilim runner, decorated with multi-coloured diamond form medallions with geometric border guards. 5000 x 820mm.
Estimate: $900 - $1,200
A large Indo-Persian hand-knotted wool on cotton rug, the maroon field decorated with floral medallions surrounded by flowering vines, multiple border guards with geometric shapes. (Retail $7,000 in 2014). 2400 x 3130mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,500
A Turkish patchwork kilim carpet, comprising old kilims of various colours and patterns. 2400 x 1800mm.
Estimate: $500 - $700
A hand-knotted hand-knotted Kazak rug, the green field decorated with three diamond shaped medallions and various geometric patterns, multiple border guards in a cream and blue ground. 1500 x 1000mm.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Artefacts, Tribal & NZ Historical View all 8 lots
A Royal Doulton 'Māori Art' eight-person porcelain tea service - comprising eight coffee cups, eight saucers, eight side plates and one cake plate. Decorated in a Māori kowhaiwhai rafter design adapted by Augustus Hamilton for Royal Doulton.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,400
A vintage painted heavy cast bronze New Zealand Coat of Arms - the design reflects New Zealand's history as a bicultural nation, with Zealandia, a European female figure on one side and a Māori Rangatira (chief) on the other. The symbols on the central shield represent New Zealand's trade, agriculture and industry, and a Crown represents New Zealand's status as a constitutional monarchy. 610 x 590mm.
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
The Onehunga Regatta 1887 silver plate trophy cup - by Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co (Wallingford, Connecticut, USA). Dia.97mm. H.210mm.
Estimate: $360 - $600
Frank Carpay (1917-1985) c.1965 screen printed toweling jacket / robe - designed and made in New Zealand, with five textured white metal buttons and original label, showing wear 'Apex NZ Made'.
Estimate: $300 - $600
A Middle Eastern dagger - silvered brass heavily embossed scabbard, aged wooden handle and curved double edge blade. L.410mm.
Estimate: $250 - $350
Clocks & Watches View all 7 lots
A Bvlgari platinum gent's chronograph wristwatch - automatic, silvered dial with three sub dials, date aperture, 22/99, rubber strap and bezel, Bvlgari mark to strap, bezel and back of case, the rubber strap has snapped, with Bvlgari bag. Purchased new by our vendor for HK$200,000 in 2003.
Estimate: $6,200 - $10,000
A late 18th century mahogany bracket clock by George Mackie & Son, City Road, London - with 8-day twin-fusee, engraved movement, striking the hours on a bell, pendulum lock screw absent, with winding and door keys. The case of break arch form with carry handle, with circular convex repainted dial, with Arabic numerals, original brass scale fretwork to lower quarters and the sides, arched glazed door to rear, standing on brass ogee bracket feet. H.395mm,
Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
A Victorian 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch - enamel chapter ring to the front, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and seconds dial, recently serviced, with key and in maker's original box, 55gms. Dia. 42mm.
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500
A Louis Phillipe period French marble and ormolu cased three-piece clock garniture - the clock with bell striking movement in a cream marble drum case supported by ormolu putto and surmounted by a military trophy; raised on a plateau with further gilt bronze embellishment. With a pair of associated urn-candlesticks with ram's head handles and with reversible candlestick nozzles/knopped finials. Clock H.350mm,
Estimate: $700 - $1,000
A Victorian black slate mantel clock - platform and scrolled base, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and open ascapment. W.560mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800
An early 20thC 800 silver Utmost Swiss repeater pocket watch - open face with white enamel dial and Arabic numerals. Internal inscription 1905 Liège International Exposition.
Estimate: $300 - $600
