Interiors: Antiques & Decorative Arts

CONSIGN NOW October 2013 Contact Josh Willaims E: jwilliams@webbs.co.nz P: 09 524 6804

A rare pair of 19th-century Chinese Carved Rhinoceros Horns POA

Webb’s is inviting entries for the following auction of Interiors: Decorative Arts to be held in October. Consigned is a spectacular pair of 19th-century Chinese carved rhinoceros horns, and quality Chinese antiques and porcelain entries are invited to complement this world-class offering. The auction also covers Georgian and Victorian silver, quality clocks, historical New Zealand antiques, Persian rugs, quality porcelain, bronzes and lighting.

For specialist advice and confidential appraisals, please contact James Hogan or Josh Williams.

INTERIORS:ANTIQUES & DECORATIVE ARTS THURsday 8 august 2013, 6:00pm

All lots are illustrated with detailed descriptions at webbs.co.nz Catalogue is available free of charge.

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Presenting, from the Jack Ryder collection, one of New Zealand’s most comprehensive offerings of maritime memorabilia, alongside Georgian-period sterling silver, Qing-period Chinese ivories and porcelain, English and French antique furniture, Persian rugs and collectable antiques.

The Jack Ryder collection features an important piece of New Zealand Naval history including the ship’s wheel from HMNZS Kiwi, a Bird class minesweeper of the Royal New Zealand Navy. In 1943 in the Solomon Islands, this vessel detected the Japanese submarine I-1. It depth-charged and then rammed the stricken submarine resulting in the vessel’s capture and the recovery of secret Japanese codes which changed the course of the war in the Pacific. The collection covers shipping hardware, paintings, posters, model ships, dress uniforms, life preservers and items of New Zealand maritime interest.

The sale also features some fine Oriental antiques, in particular lot 256, a rare set of

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

twelve 19th-century Japanese carved ivory mythical masks, formerly of the Gilbertson collection, of a quality rarely seen on the New Zealand market. This is complemented by a variety of Japanese and Chinese carved ivories and Qing-period porcelain and decorative furniture.

Silver collectors will be excited to view one of our strongest offerings of Georgian and Victorian silver to be presented in recent times, with over 70 lots of excellent flatware, tableware and other objects.

The sale is completed with a selection of decorative English and European antique furniture, French industrial furniture, paintings, clocks, scientific instruments, Victorian ceramics, lighting and Persian rugs.

New Zealand’s Premier Auction House 18 Manukau Road Newmarket, Auckland P +64 9 524 6804 webbs.co.nz

212. An Irish 1862 Sterling Silver Bowl $600 - $800

204. A Scottish 1843 Sterling Silver Chalice $250 - $400

209. An English 1763 Sterling Silver Tankard $4000 - $5000

297. A 19th C. Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase $3,500 - $5,000

177. An English 1765 Sterling Silver Tankard $800 - $1,200

196. An English 1829 Sterling Silver Cup $500 - $800

193. An Irish 1740 Sterling Silver Cup $2,500 - $3,500

245. An Indonesian Silver Teaset ex Robert Muldoon Estate $1,800 - $2,200

173. A German Art Nouveau Claret Jug $1,200 - $1,800

189. An English 1790 Sterling Silver Teapot $2,000 - $3,000

33. A SS Wiltshire Salvage Ship’s Chair $400 - $600

34. A SS Wiltshire Salvage Ship’s Chair $400 - $600

128. A Late 19th C. Cased Carriage Clock $500 - $800

129. A Late 19th C. Cased Carriage Clock $800 - $1,200

163. A Royal Doulton Maori Art Plate $400 - $600

277. A 19th C. Chinese Famille Rose Bowl $600 - $900

132. A 19th Century Watson & Sons Microscope $2,200 - $2,800

56. A Mid 19th C. Charles Frodsham 2 Day Marine Chronometer $8,000 - $12,000

130. A 19th C. Carl Zeiss Orthoscope $1,500 - $1,800

149. An Art Nouveau Favrile Glass Vase $300 - $500

258. A Dunhill Namiki Cigarette Case $800 - $1,200

113. A 19th C. Shagreen Necessaire Case $100 - $200

105. A 19th C. Grenadiers Hat & Box $200 - $300

102. A 19th C. Bicorn Hat & Box $100 - $200

97. A 19th C. Royal Navy Officer’s Hat & Box $400 - $600

103. A Royal Engineers Hat & Box $400 - $600

106. A 19th C. Officer’s Epaulette Box $200 - $400

98. A Royal Navy Muzzle Cover $300 - $400

50. A Vintage Brass Ship’s Telegraph $600 - $800

57. A Victorian Ship’s Model $400 - $600

47. A Ship’s Wheel from HMNZS Kiwi $5,000 - $10,000

59. An Alabaster Kotuku Ship Model $600 - $900

142. An Art Deco Guerta Table Lamp $3,500 - $4,500

164. A Royal Doulton Kia Ora Jardinere $2,300 - $2,600

259. A Chinese Hardstone Incense Burner $600 - $800

260. A Chinese Famille Verte Vase $800 - $1,200

266. A Chinese Polychrome Vase $800 - $1,200

330. A 19th C. Rosewood Card Table $900 - $1,200

171. An Italian Majolica Vase $200 - $400

107. Sir C. Kingsford Smith Attrib. Helmet $300 - $500

246. A Chinese Ivory Hotei Figure $500 - $800

208. A Fine English 1864 Sterling Silver Tray $5,000 - $7,000

247. A 19th C. Chinese Carved Tusk Dection $1,500 - $2,500