Interiors: Antiques & Decorative Arts

INTERIORS: ANTIQUES & DECORATIVE ARTS

5 December 2013

Lot 74. A Superb 19th Century Rhinoceros Horn Walking Stick. Length 885mm. $15,000 - $24,000

Lot 247. A Fine Quality Japanese Satsuma Painted Yabu Meizan Dish. $500 - $800

101. An Indian Cast Brass Couple $100 - $200

224. A 1912 Silver Table Box $120 - $220

217. An 1847 Silver Toast Rack $250 - $450

208. A 1765 Silver Loving Cup $800 - $1,200

216. A 1745 Sterling Silver Coffee Pot $1,000 - $1,500

238. An Antique Indian Silver Jardiniere $3,000 - $5,000

211. A 1906 Silver Shaving Mug $400 - $600

234. An 1861 Silver Christening Mug $200 - $300

239. A Japanese Gin Bottle and Four Bitters Bottles $500 - $800

193. A Sutherland’s Lustre Bowl $100 - $200

180. A Royal Worcester Vase $3,000 - $3,500

31. A Set Of NZ Rail Scales $100 - $180

184. A Royal Worcester Rickett’s Vase $2,000 - $2,500

17. A NZ Rail Lamp $100 - $200

174. A Royal Worcester Vase $1,200 - $1,500

124. Two NZ Navy Hats $100 - $200

222. A Silver Plate Cutlery Canteen $500 - $800

74. A Rhinoceros Horn Walking Stick $15,000 - $25,000

310. A Victorian Butler’s Tray $600 - $900

116. A Polarex D102mm F1500mm Telescope. Formerly in the collection of Lionel Warner Curator of the Auckland Observatory. $4,500 - $5,500

279. A Chinese Export Tea Caddy $200 - $400

131 & 132. Two 1869 NZ War Medals $300 - $500

167. A Royal Worcester Vase $300 - $500

191. A Royal Worcester Figure $2,000 - $2,500

171. A Royal Worcester Figure $400 - $600

263. A Japanese Lohan Vase $250 - $450

181. A Royal Worcester Urn $2,000 - $2,500

240. A Rare 18th/19th Century Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup. In the form of an archaic bronze Jue drinking vessel.

Formerly in the collection of Major General George Fleming DSO, OBE, commander of the Shanghai Defense Force during WWII. $40,000 - $80,000

67. An Impressive Early 20th Century Rhinoceros Horn.

Sudanese Government Hunting License 1922. Height 710mm. $60,000 - $80,000

305. A Chinese Famille Rose Vase $2,000 - $2,500

257. A Chinese Enamel Plate $200 - $400

303. A Chinese Robe $1,000 - $1,500

250. A Chinese Amorial Plate $200 - $400

258. A Famille Rose Plate $200 - $400

247. A Yabu Meizan Satsuma Dish $300 - $500

255. A Bronze Han Style Vase $700 - $900

273. An Oriental Carved Figure $200 - $400

266. A Chinese Polychrome Bowl $3,000 - $3,500

INTERIORS: ANTIQUES & DECORATIVE ARTS 5 DECEMBER 2013, 6.00PM Viewing Fri 29 Nov .....................................................................................................................................9.00am – 5.30pm Sat 30 Nov .................................................................................................................................11.00am – 3.00pm Sun 1 Dec ...................................................................................................................................11.00am – 3.00pm Mon 2 Dec ....................................................................................................................................9.00am – 5.30pm Tue 3 Dec .....................................................................................................................................9.00am – 5.30pm Wed 4 Dec ....................................................................................................................................9.00am – 5.30pm Thu 5 Dec ...................................................................................................................................9.00am – 12.00pm

Following the success of last month’s record-breaking auction result of $787,000 for a pair of 19th-century Chinese carved rhinoceros horns, Webb’s is pleased to be offering an extremely rare, circa 18th/19thcentury rhinoceros-horn libation cup in the form of a ‘Jue’ or archaic bronze drinking vessel. It was sourced by Major General George Fleming DSO, OBE, while he was commander of the Shanghai Defence Force during WWII. Also on offer is an impressive

700mm-high rhinoceros horn sold with a 1922 Sudanese government hunting licence. Also in the sale is a massive 885mm rhinoceros-horn walking stick from South Africa.

The Interiors: Antiques & Decorative Arts auction features an extensive collection of Georgian and Victorian sterling-silver objects d’art and tableware, New Zealand Rail memorabilia, a collection of Royal Worcester porcelain, a selection of Chinese antique porcelain and

decorative arts, a Polarex 60mm telescope (previously owned by Lionel Warner, curator of Auckland observatory), walking sticks, mantel clocks, zebra and giraffe skins, and good antique English mahogany and oak furniture.

Josh Williams Webb’s Decorative Arts Specialist

Lot 240. A Rare 18th/19th Century Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup. $40,000 - $80,000 (cover).

All lots are illustrated with detailed descriptions at webbs.co.nz

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A buyer’s premium of 15% will be charged on all items in the sale. GST (15%) is payable on the buyer’s premium.