Jewellery & Decorative Arts Paintings, Furniture & Collectibles
WEDNESDAY 8th & THURSDAY 9th APRIL 1992 !
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Conditions of Sale for Buyers 1. The highest bidder shall be the purchaser, subject to the auctioneer having the right to refuse the bid of any person. Should any dispute arise as to the biddings the lot in dispute will be immediately put up for sale again at the preceding bidding, or the auctioneer may declare the purchaser, which declaration shall be conclusive . 2. No person shall advance less at a bid than the sum nominated by the auctioneer and no bid may be retracted . 3. All lots are sold subject to the right of the seller or his agent to bid or else to impose a reserve . 4. The purchaser shall complete a bidding card before the sale giving name and address . Immediately aiter the sale the purchaser shall pay 10% of the purchase price in part payment and shall pay the balance within ten days of the date of the sale unless prior credit arrangements have been made . 5. The purchaser shall pay to Peter Webb Galleries Limited (Webb's) a premium of 10% of the hammer price together with G.S.T. on such premium at the current rate. 6. All lots are sold as shown and with all errors to description , faults and imperfections whether visible or not. Neither Webb 's or its vendor are responsible for errors of description or for the genuineness or authenticity of any lot or for any fault or defect in it and make no warranty whatever. Buyers proceed upon their own judgement. 7. Webb's act as agents . They have full discretion to conduct all aspects of the sale and to withdraw any lot from the sale without giving any reason . 8. Each lot is at the risk of the purchaser from the fall of the hammer and is to be taken away at the purchaser's expense immediately after the sale . If this is not done Webb 's will not be responsible if the lot is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed . 9. No goods are to be removed while selling is in progress. Receipted invoices must be produced prior to delivery of any lot. The auctioneers reserve the right to request identification in the case of any purchaser not known to Webb's who pays by cheque. Credit cards will not be accepted as means of payment. 10. No person purchasing any item which falls within the provisions of the Antiquities Act 1975 or the Arms Act 1958 shall be entitled to take possession of the item unless and until such person has produced to Webb's a licence under the appropriate Act. 11. If a purchaser fails either to pay for or take away any lot Webb's shall without further notice to the purchaser, at its absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may have, be entitled to exercise one or more of the following ri hts or remedies:
(a) To issue proceedings against the purchaser for damages for breach of contract . (b) To rescind the sale of that or any other lot sold to the purchaser at the same or any other auction . (c) To resell the lot by public or private sale . Any deficiency resulting from such resale, after giving credit to the purchaser for any part payment, together with all costs incurred in connection with the lot shall be paid to Webb 's by the purchaser. Any surplus over the proceeds of.sale shall belong to the seller and in this condition the expression "proceeds of sale" shall have the same meaning in relation to a sale by private treaty as it has in relation to a sale by auction . (d) To store the lot whether at Webb's own premises or elsewhere at the sole expense of the purchaser and to release the lot only after the purchase price has been paid in full plus the accrued cost of removal , storage , insurance and all other costs connected to the lot. (e) To charge interest on the purchase price at a rate two percent above Webb 's bankers' then current rate for commercial overdraft facilities , to the extent that the price or any part of it remains unpaid for more than seven days from the date of the sale. (f) To retain possession of that or any other lot purchased by the purchaser at that or any other auction and to release the same only after payment of all money due . (g) To apply the proceeds of sale of any lot then or subsequently due to the purchaser towards settlement of money due to Webb's or its vendor. Webb's shall be entitled to a possessory lien on any property of the purchaser for any purpose while any money remains unpaid under this contract. (h) To apply any payment made by the purchaser to Webb's towards any money owing to Webb 's in respect of anything whatsoever irrespective of any directive given in respect of, or restriction placed upon , such payment by the purchaser whether expressed or implied . INSTRUCTIONS TO BID AT SALES Absentee bids These are accepted by Webb 's and carried out free of charge. Lots will be bought as favourably as is allowed by the bidding .in the saleroom and any reserve imposed . "Buy" (unlimited) bidding directions will not be accepted . Webb's require confirmation in writing or by fax of bidding directions prior to the sale . Telephone bids Webb's will use its best endeavours to take telephone bids from buyers who have made proper arrangements prior to the sale . Because this method cannot be entirely free from the risk of communication cutoff Webb's cannot be responsible for losses arising from missed bids .
VENDORS are requested to read and are bound of the Conditions of Sale printed upon the reverse side of Webb's Contract to Sell. CATALOGUES can be obtained on annual subscription or from our saleroom . PRESALE ESTIMATES are intended as a guide only and can be subject to revision nearer to the time of a sale. Webb's staff are available during pre-sale viewing times and by appointment to assist prospective bidders with estimates and any aspect of the auction procedure. CREDIT on purchases of $7000 or more can in some cases be arranged. Please consult with our Manager.
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catalogue
Day One. WEDNESDAY 8th APRIL 1992 5.30pm. Antique & Modern Jewellery & Watches (to be preceded by an offering of uncatalogued jewellery at 4.30pm) lots 1-171
7pm. Collectibles & Antique Furniture lots 172-253
Day Two. THURSDAY 9th APRIL 5.30pm. Books and Prints lots 287-342
6pm. European Paintings lots 341-373
6.30pm. New Zealand Historical Paintings & Maori and other Artefacts lots 438-483 Viewing: the sale may be viewed at the following times:Friday 3rd April 12noon-6pm Sunday 5th April 1lam-3pm Monday & Tuesday 6th & 7th April 9am-5.30pm Wednesday 8th April 9am-2pm Thursday 9th April 9am-2pm BUYER'S PREMIUM APPLYING TO THIS SALE Buyers shall pay to Webb's a buyer's premium of ten percent of the hammer price plus GST on the premium. This sale is subject to the conditions of business printed inside the front cover
ILLUSTRATED FRONT COVER LOT 344 catalogue photography by Arne Loot and Rees Osborne
Peter Webb Galleries Limited Estate & Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers MGAANZ 18 Manukau Road, Epsom , Auckland 1031 P.O. Box 99251, Telephone (09) 524 -6804. Fax (09) 524 -7048
The Catalogue
9 A long neckchain of 14ct gold box links 80cm 13.6g. 275-375
17 A ring of 9ct gold set with a cluster of faceted Garnets. 70-120
10 A muff chain of 9ct gold rope links with reeded beads at intervals. 140cm 13.9g. 400-700
18 A Signet ring of 18ct yellow gold set with three brilliant cut diamonds in an off-set bar. 6.8g 250-350
11 A good muff chain of 9ct gold round links 1.56cm 26.Sg 1000-1200
19 A signet ring of 15ct gold set with an oval cornelian-onyx. 130-150
12 A medallion/brooch of 18ct bicoloured gold decorated with an Aztec motif. 12g 150-250
20 A ring of 9ct gold set with oval carved shell portrait cameo of a classical lady. 50-80
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21 An Albert chain of 15ct gold curb links with a 'T' bar and clip also of 15ct gold, supporting a gold capped sharks tooth pendant. 33cm 32.6g. 450-650
Jewellery
Please note: unless otherwise stated all stones have been assessed for weight and grade mounted
1 A double Albert chain of 9ct gold paperclip links with alternating groups of three round spacers. The 'T' bar and clip are also of 9ct gold. 45cm, 26.4g 500-700
2 A necklace of 14ct yellow gold, the central section decorated with beadwork and set with three marquise shaped faceted blue sapphires and two brilliant cut diamonds 300-400 3
A wrist chain of 9ct gold curb links of graduated size, with a 9ct gold dog-clip clasp. 11.8g 250-350 4
Another, similar to the previous lot. 15.9g 250-350
5 Two folding manicure sets encased in gold, one of textured 9ct, the other of 14ct. 250-450 6
A heavy ring of 14ct yellow gold set with an oval faceted synthetic green spinel 175-275 7 A ring of 9ct yellow gold set with an oval and eight round faceted garnets in an ornate bridge. 175-225
A curb link bracelet of 9ct gold supporting fourteen charms ; six of greenstone seven of 9ct gold and one of 14ct gold, three of which are set with diamonds. The heart shaped padlock clasp is of 9ct gold and greenstone.
600-800
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13 A necklace of 9ct gold, at the centre of which is a section set with a small diamond. 175-225
A black south sea cultured pearl (approx 10mm, Taku lagoon) set as a pendant, together with fine neck chain of 9ct gold. With certificate of authenticity. 300-500
14 A double Albert chain of 9ct gold paperclip links alternating with groups of three oval spacers and having a 'T' bar and two clips also of 9ct gold. Supported from the chain is a swivel seal of 9ct gold set with bloodstone and sard. 42cm + extra link 3cm, 32g without seal. 700-1000 15 An engagement and wedding ring of 18ct white and yellow gold, the engagement ring set with a brilliant cut diamond of approx 0.15ct. 250-350
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A ring of 9ct gold set with five faceted round blue sapphires of graduated size in an ornate bridge 175-225
A victorian buckle ring of sterling silver gilt. Dated Birmingham 1879. 40-60
23 A victorian half-sovereign dated 1871 100-120 24
A George V half sovereign dated 1912 together with a ten Corona Austro-Hungarian gold piece dated C1909. Both damaged 7.3g. 120-150 25 An Edward VII half sovereign dated 1910. 80-120 26 A bracelet of 18ct gold flat curb links with four large cross-over links at the centre. 6.9g 175-225
27 A long, heavy neckchain of 18ct gold anchor chain links with oval spacers. 78cm 54.2g 1250-1750
37 A signet ring of 18ct gold set with an emerald-cut synthetic aquamarine. 120-220
46 A ring of 9ct yellow gold set with five rubies of graduated size in a bridge. 275-375
28 A wrist chain matching the previous lot. 11.7g 250-350
38 A dainty bar brooch of 14ct gold set with three seed pearls and decorated with bands of lilac enamel 80-140
47 A lapel pin of l0ct gold set with an oval carved pink shell portrait cameo of a lady. 50-100
39 A brooch of silver set with four · Victorian maundy coins. 50-100
An impressive diamond cluster ring. Thirty seven brilliant cut diamonds of good colour and total estimated weight 1.34ct are set in a tiered circular cluster in 9ct yellow gold. Gemologists report and valuation available on request
29 A wrist chain of 14ct gold flat curb links. 23.7g 400-500 30 A necklace clasp of 14ct gold set with three small diamonds. 60-100
31 An unusual Albert chain of 9ct gold milled and pierced twisted box links with a single clip and 'T' bar. 37cm 25.9g 550-650 32 A heavy chain of 18ct gold curb links with a pendant also of 18 et gold set with a brilliant cut diamond of approx 0.15ct. 46cm 47.3g. 1300-1600 33 A neck chain of 9ct gold oval faceted links, with two clips and supporting a kidney-bean charm of greenstone. 250-350 34
An Albert chain of 15ct gold curb links with a 'T' bar and single clip also of 15ct gold, 30cm, 33g 550-750 35 A ring of 9ct yellow gold set with five round faceted garnets of graduated size in a bridge. 150-180 36 A ring of 18ct gold set with a rectangular faceted Amethyst. 100-200
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40 An Art Nouveau brooch of sterling silver set with a round faceted green paste. Dated Chester 1908. 40-60
41 A necklace of cultured pearls of mildly graduated size (9-6mm) with a clasp of silver set with a single pearl. 44cm. 600-800 42 A necklace of fine 15ct gold oval links with seed pearls at intervals 40cm. 80-140 43 A very stylish brooch of continental (935) silver decorated with enamels and set with black onyx and jade. Makers mark 'F within a circle. 100-300 44 A pair of cuff links of sterling silver, each bearing a fern leaf motif. Dated Birmingham 1906 with a presentation case. 50-80 45 A ring of 9ct gold set with five cultured pearls of graduated size in a bridge. 175-225
1900-2300
illustrated 49 A three stone diamond ring. Three brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.90ct are set in a bridge of 9ct gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 2200-2600 50 A pear shaped faceted blue sapphire of good colour set together with seventeen brilliant cut diamonds in a ring of 18ct white and yellow gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request
3000-4000 illustrated 51 A necklace of 9ct gold set with moonstone cabochons 200-300
52 A Ceylonese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. An oval, faceted ceylonese blue sapphire of 3.67ct is set in a ring of 18ct white and yellow gold within a border of twenty brilliant cut diamonds. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request
2800-3400 illustrated
53 A nine stone brilliant cut diamond bridge ring. At the centre, the largest diamond is rub-over set. The remaining eight stones of graduated size are set in tapered channels which extend down the shoulders of 18ct yellow gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 2300-2700 illustrated 54 A particularly attractive sapphire and diamond cluster ring. At the centre is set an oval faceted Ceylonese blue sapphire, which is surrounded by a tier of ten brilliant cut diamonds within a lower tier of twenty round faceted sapphires. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1500-1800 55 A lapel pin of 9ct gold set with an oval sapphire doublet together with four small diamonds 80-140
56 A ring of 9ct yellow gold set with five round faceted blue sapphires of graduated size in a bridge 275-375 57 A cross-over ring of 18ct gold set with five small brilliant cut diamonds and five blue sapphires of matched size in two opposing clusters 300-400 58 A pair of cuff links of silver in the form of horse shoes. Continental (?French) marks 40-70 59 A bar brooch of 9ct gold set with a round faceted citrine 70-100
60 A bar brooch of 9ct gold set with a round faceted amethyst 80-140
Late Entries The following seven items are being offered on behalf of the Trustees of the estate of a lady. Unfortunately they were received too late to be photographed for illustration in the catalogue 60A A bracelet of 9ct rose gold and silver in thirteen tapered box sections set with thirteen oval faceted blue sapphires of graduated size together with double rows of round faceted white sapphires and spinets. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 600-800
cut diamonds of estimated weight 0.16ct in a setting of 18ct white gold, with two single cut diamonds at each shoulder. Total diamond weight estimated at 2.0lct. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 3750-5250
60F A large rectangular faceted blue sapphire set in a ring of 18ct white gold within a border of twenty four brilliant cut diamonds having an estimated total weight of 0.72ct. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1800-2400 60G
60B A green sapphire and diamond cluster ring. A central, oval faceted dark green sapphire is surrounded by twelve brilliant cut diamonds with a further two diamond brilliants at each shoulder of the 18ct white gold setting. The diamonds, 16 in all, have an estimated total weight of 0.84ct. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1200-1800 60C A three stone diamond ring. The diamonds, all modern brilliant cut, with an estimated total weight of 0.96ct are set in a traditional bridge of 18ct white gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 2000-2600 60D An impressive sapphire and diamond cluster ring. A central, round faceted medium/dark blue sapphire is surrounded by eight modern brilliant cut diamonds each of approx. 0.20ct (total approx. 1.60ct) in a setting of 18ct white gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 3000-4000 60E A twenty one stone diamond cluster ring. A central brilliant cut diamond of estimated weight 0.55ct is surrounded by an inner tier of eight single cut diamonds and an outer tier of eight brilliant
A signet ring of 9ct yellow gold, the oval cartouche off-set with a brilliant cut diamond of estimated weight 0.44ct. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 900-1400
61 A pair of hoop earrings of ropetwist 9ct gold 100-200
62 A pair of cuff links of 9ct gold 50-80 63 A dainty ring of 9ct yellow gold set with amethysts and seed pearls 250-300
64 An unusually heavy ring of sculptured 14ct yellow gold set with a 12mm baroque pearl and five brilliant cut diamonds. Total weight 20.Sg 900-1100
65 Two pendants, one of 18ct gold set with a brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.lOct; the other of 18ct set with one semi-circle of lapis lazuli and another of jade on either side of a central brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.lOct, both on a box link neckchain of 14ct gold 450-750
66 A pendant of 18ct yellow gold set with a heart-shaped faceted blue sapphire together with twelve small diamonds on a trace neck chain of 18ct gold
300-400
72 A brooch/pendant of bi-coloured 9ct gold, decorated with a laurel garland, set with an aquamarine coloured stone and supporting a similar stone drop, on a rolled gold neckchain
150-200 67 An impressive emerald and diamond ring. An emerald-cut emerald of 5.89ct is set within an octagonal border of twenty brilliant cut diamonds, in 18ct white and yellow gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 4700-5700
illustrated 68 A sapphire and thirty six diamond ring. A central, oval faceted Ceylonese blue sapphire is surrounded by ten diamonds, a further thirteen diamonds are set in triple rows at each shoulder in 9ct white and yellow gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request
1200-1600 illustrated 69 An eighteen stone diamond ring of design suitable for either a Gentleman or a Lady. The diamonds, all brilliant cut, are set in a tonneau shaped panel in rows of three. 9ct white and yellow gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1100-1400 illustrated 70 A circlet pendant of gold (tests as 15ct) set with four seed pearls, inset with a laurel garland of platinum which supports three pear shaped amethyst drops, with a fourth drop at the base of the circlet. On a trace chain of 15ct gold. With the original presentation box 250-350
71 A brooch and earstuds en-suite of Peruvian 18ct gold in the form of orchid blooms, the brooch set with a pearl. 17.6g 250-450
73 A necklace and pendant of 9ct gold set with an oval and a round faceted aquamarine
150-200 74 A United States of America ten dollar gold coin dated 1910 (ten dollar 'Eagle' with Indian reverse) in a heavy pendant mount of 18ct gold. Total weight 35.7g 700-800 75 A pair of 9ct gold and mother-ofpearl cufflinks
60-80 76 A ring of 9ct gold set with two rows of turquoise beads and a central row of seed pearls. Dated Chester 1914 175-225 77 An unusual and attractive French dress ring of 18ct yellow gold. A marquise shaped milk opal cabochon is captured within a floral and foliate garland which is set with small mine cut diamonds 550-850 78 A twenty seven stone diamond pear shaped cluster ring. The diamonds, all brilliant cut are set in 9ct white and yellow gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request
valuation available on request 2650-3250
80 An emerald and diamond cluster ring. The oval faceted emerald of 2.86ct is rub-over set within a border of twenty diamond brilliants. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1850-2450 81 A bar brooch of 9ct gold set with an aquamarine coloured stone together with four seed pearls 80-120 82 A heart shaped pendant of 9ct gold set with an olivine coloured stone surrounded with seed pearls, and surmounted by a bow also set with seed pearls 125-175 83 An Edwardian hinged bangle of 15ct gold with a lover's knot motif set with seed pearls. In fine condition 300-500
84 An unusual signet ring of 18ct yellow gold and niello set with twelve diamonds (ten brilliants and two single cut) in a stepped oval 450-650 85 A stylish ruby and diamond dress ring. Fifteen brilliant cut diamonds of graduated size are channel set in three rows within a central cross-over leaf motif from which three rows of calibre cut rubies flow down each shoulder 700-900
2200-2600 illustrated
86 A 9ct gold double photograph pendant
79 A Ceylonese blue sapphire and two diamond ring. The sapphire of oval shape is faceted and weighs 3.44ct. The diamonds, brilliant cut, set one on either side have a total weight of 0.58ct. The setting is of 18ct white and yellow gold. Gemologist's report and
40-60
87 An emerald and diamond cluster ring. Eight round faceted emeralds and thirteen brilliant cut diamonds are set in a diamond shaped cluster in 9ct white and yellow gold 1200-1500
94 A hinged bangle of 22ct gold, decorated with bright cutting and set with a central turquoise cabochon together with six faceted white sapphires and two rubies. 15.6g 275-375
88 A ring of 18ct yellow gold set with a central row of thirteen single cut diamonds of graduated size, on either side of which is a split shank set with five similar diamonds and terminating in an oval faceted blue sapphire. The diamonds, 23 in all have an estimated total weight of 0.35ct 700-1000
95 A 'starburst' pendant/brooch of 9ct gold set with seed pearls. Dated Birmingham 1912 275-375
101 A hunting brooch of gold (tests as approx. 15ct) in the form of two riding crops within which is a horn and horseshoe set with seed pearls 120-220 102 A bracelet of rolled gold mesh set with an oval (25 x 30mm) carved shell cameo depicting Venus with a cherub
100-200
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96 A Victorian gipsy ring of 18ct yellow gold set with an old cut diamond of approx. 0.20ct. Dated Birmingham 1895 250-350
89 A sapphire and diamond cluster ring. A central oval faceted blue sapphire of attractive colour is surrounded by twelve brilliant cut diamonds within bright cut petal shaped settings. 18ct white and yellow gold 700-900
97 A very stylish ruby and diamond ring. Ten calibre cut rubies are set in two rows of five within a marquise figure of eight which is set with diamond brilliants in 14ct yellow gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1200-1700
A contemporary style ring of 18ct yellow gold of basic oval shape, one half of textured and polished gold bars, the other half set with seven brilliant cut diamonds of graduated size and total weight approx. 0.18ct
illustrated
300-500
98 An amethyst and diamond ring. A rectangular faceted amethyst is set in 18ct white and yellow gold within a border of brilliant cut diamonds
105 A pair of ruby and diamond earstuds. A central brilliant cut diamond is set with six round faceted rubies in a flower head of 18ct white gold 250-450
90 A necklace of Mikimoto round cultured pearls of matched size (5-5.Smm). The clasp is of 14ct gold set with a pearl and at the centre of the necklace is a pendant of 14ct gold set with two small rubies and which supports a pearl drop. 38cm. With original box and six spare pearls 575-675 91 A pair of Mikimoto earstuds, each set with two cultured pearls of 66.Smm together with two faceted rubies. In the original presentation case. Would make a handsome suite with the previous lot 200-300 92 A bar brooch of 9ct gold set with an opal and two seed pearls 100-140 93 A pendant of 9ct gold set with an oval (15 x 13mm) polished opal 300-400
800-1000 99 A traditional sapphire and two diamond ring. A central, oval, blue, faceted sapphire of 2.14ct is set in 18ct white and yellow gold with a brilliant cut diamond on either side (total weight 0.36ct). Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 1700-2200 100 An emerald and diamond cluster ring. An oval faceted emerald is set at the centre of two tiers of diamonds, 24 in all, brilliant cut, in 18ct yellow and white gold. Gemologist's report and valuation available on request 2750-3750
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103 A brooch of continental (800) silver set with an oval (40 x 30mm) carved shell cameo depicting two Graces, within a border of marcasite 70-120
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106 A ring of 18ct white and yellow gold of flower-head design, at the centre of which is a faceted blue sapphire of unusual depth about which are set two small rubies and a diamond in each of six petals 450-650 107 A sapphire and diamond eternity ring. A central row of calibre cut blue sapphires is set within a double border of small diamonds
900-1100
108 An eternity ring of 18ct yellow gold set with 26 small brilliant cut diamonds. The ring is of serpentine shape with a beaded border 375-575
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A bracelet of semi-baroque cultured pearls of 7.5-8mm with a clasp of 9ct gold set with an oval faceted aquamarine within a border of seed pearls 500-600 illustrated 110 A long necklace of semi-baroque cultured pearls of 7.5-8mm and of length 92cm, with a clasp of 9ct gold set with a central oval faceted amethyst within a border of pearls 1000-1500 illustrated 111 A triple bar brooch of 9ct gold set with a brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.30ct 700-800 112 An ornate necklace of silver gilt set with sapphire pastes 100-200 113 A bar brooch of greenstone capped with 15ct gold and bearing a seed pearl set New Zealand and fernleaf motif at the centre 80-120 114 A heavy bracelet of wide 18ct yellow gold mesh. 73.6g 1600-2000 115 A good Georgian oval (35 x 29mm) carved shell portrait cameo of a classical Roman man, in a pendant brooch of heavy rolled gold 475-575 116 An attractive ruby and diamond ring. Four round faceted rubies are set within a marquise shaped border of eighteen single cut diamonds in 18ct yellow gold and palladium 1100-1500 117 An opal and diamond ring. An oval (16 x 12mm) opal cabochon is set in 14ct gold with four single
cut shoulder diamonds 1000-1500 118 A dainty diamond cluster ring. Seventeen brilliant cut diamonds are set in a tiered diamond shaped cluster in 18ct gold and palladium. Total diamond weight approx. 0.25ct 500-600 119 A seven stone diamond eternity ring. The diamonds, all brilliant cut of matched size and total weight 0.49ct are set in a bridge of 9ct gold 1100-1400 120 A sapphire and twenty diamond ring. A central oval faceted blue sapphire is rub-over set in 18ct yellow gold. On either side are set ten diamond brilliants in twin channels extending down the shoulders 450-650 Pocket and Wrist Watches
Please note: As many of the timepieces are old, or their history is unknown, Webb's offer no guarantee whatsoever as to mechanical condition. As a guide to buyers a timepiece described as 'going' indicates that the mechanism is basically operational. It shall be assumed that buyers have inspected the lots prior to the sale and that they are satisfied with them in all respects 121 Two sterling silver cased hunter pocket watches. One by Omega, one by Rotherhams, both keyless lever. The Omega going, the Rotherhams requiring attention 150-250 122 A silver (935) cased open face pocket watch by H. Samuel of Manchester, key wind, "Acme" patent lever, patent barre~ white face with Roman numerals and seconds dial. Going. dated Oct. 1895. 100-200
123 A sterling silver cased split-second stop watch, Swiss, keyless, white face with Arabic numerals 150-250 124 A sterling silver pair cased pocket watch by Wilter of London, key wind, fusee, verge. The entire plate, supports and balance cock decorated with fretwork. Inner case dated c.1760, outer case dated c.1780, movement numbered 1832. White face with both Roman and Arabic numerals. Lens missing, not going 150-350 125 A 9ct gold cased open face chronograph pocket watch, keyless, lever, white face with Roman numerals and sweep second hand. Going 250-350
126 An 18ct gold cased open face pocket watch by, Moulinir, Geneva. key wind, lever, gold face with Roman numerals and seconds dial. Going, with key 400-600 127 A rolled gold cased hunter pocket watch by Waltham, keyless, lever, white face with Arabic numerals and seconds dial. Going 150-250
128 A lOct gold cased hunter pocket watch by Elgin, keyless, lever, white face with Roman numerals and seconds dial. Going 375-575 129 A 9ct gold cased hunter pocket watch by Waltham, 15 jewel movement, keyless, lever, white face with Roman numerals. Going 450-650
130 An 18ct gold cased hunter pocket watch with sweep second full stop watch mechanism by Richardson & Co, London. keyless, lever, movement No.39967, white face with Roman hour and Arabic second numerals and continuous seconds dial. Going 1000-1500
131 An 18ct gold cased open face fob watch, key wind, cylinder. Decorative gold face with Roman numerals, the case decorated with engraving. Going 275-375 132 An 18ct gold cased hunter fob watch, keyless, lever, gold face with Roman numerals and seconds dial. The case richly decorated with engraving. Going. 375-575 133 A silver (935) cased half hunter fob watch by Omega, keyless lever, white face with Roman numerals and seconds dial, outer numerals blue enamel Roman, the case richly decorated with engraving; together with a silver plate fob chain terminating in a tassel. Going. 225-325
136 A particulary attractive fob watch of 18ct gold by Montreux, keyless, lever, the case beautifully decorated with emerald green enamel tour a guillocher enhanced with a floral garland on the reverse, white face decorated with gold, Roman numerals, together with a matching bow brooch of similarly decorated 18ct gold. Minor bruising to bezel. 1000-1400
illustrated 137 A Gentleman's 18ct gold cased wrist watch by Girard Perregaux, Oval lightly striped face with gold hour markers, manual wind, black leather strap. Going. 650-850
138 An 18ct gold cased open face fob watch, keyless, lever, the face blushed with pink and decorated with gold, the numerals Roman, Going. 475-575
139 A continental sterling silver cased Lady's fob watch, keyless, cylinder, white face with Roman numerals, the case decorated with engraving; with a bar brooch. Going. 100-200
134 An 18ct gold cased open face fob watch, keyless cylinder, gold face with Roman numerals; together with a fob chain of 9ct gold gatelinks with a pendant of 9ct gold set with a round faceted citrine. Not going. 275-475
135 A silver (935) cased fob watch by E. Guberlin of Geneva. The outer case, decorated with red and blue enamels, slides away and folds back to form a stand for use as a bedside clock. Keyless, lever, square silvered face with Arabic numerals. Going. Minor bruising to enamel. 175-275
140 A Gentleman's wrist watch by Rolex, Oyster-date, mechanical movement, manual wind, black face with gold hour markers, sweep seconds and window date. Stainless case with gold bezel, black leather strap. 800-1200 141 A rolex 'Tudor' oyster prince sub mariner wrist watch, self winding, stainless steel case and strap, black rotating bezel. Going. 700-1000 142 A Gentleman's wrist watch by Omega, De Ville, Quartz movement, rolled gold case with quarter Roman numerals, brown leather strap. Going. 200-300
143 A chronograph wrist watch by Breitling. Stainless case with black rotating bezel, water resistant, manual, C1970, on a black lizard style strap, with original box. Going. 300-400
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144 A rolled gold cased wrist watch by Univeral, manual, brown over burnished gold face with unusual hieroglyphic numerals, brown leather strap. Going. 200-300 145 A mother-of-pearl cased wrist watch, manual, cylinder, white face with seconds dial, Arabic numerals. Going. Brown leather strap. 275-375
146 A stainless steel cased Pilot's watch, manual C1920, Swiss supplied to R.N.ZA.F., white dial with radially orientated Arabic numerals and sweep second hand. Rolex style movement. L/H winder. Black leather strap. Going. 275-375
147 An 18ct gold cased wrist watch by Longines, manual, silver face with gold hour markers and sweep second hand. C1960. Brown lizard style strap with Longines buckle. Going. 650-850
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148 A complex movement wrist watch by Britix, stainless case, manual, seventeen jewel, burnished face with day, date, month, moon phase and seconds. Black leather strap. Going. 375-575 149 A 9ct gold cased wrist watch, manual C1925, white face with luminous Arabic numerals and seconds dial. Black leather strap. Going. 200-300
lots 168, 155, 164, 166, 143, 162, 167, 156, 169, 147
lots 213, 208, 211, 212, 209
150 A wrist watch by Girard Perregaux, stainless steel case and integrated bracelet, manual seventeen jewel, C1970, burnished face with hour markers. Going. 200-300
151 A silver (935) cased half hunter wrist watch by Omega, manual C1915, white face with Arabic numerals and seconds dial, outer numerals also Arabic. Brown leather strap. Going. 450-650 152 An art deco style wrist watch by Univeral, manual, C1940, stainless case, burnished face with Roman numerals. Going. Black leather strap. 225-325 153 A 9ct gold cased wrist watch by J.W Benson, London,Tropical, C1925, manual, silver face with alternating Roman numerals and hour markers, seconds dial. Brown leather strap. Going. 250-350 154 A nickel cased wrist watch, Swiss Depose, manual, white face with Arabic numerals and seconds dial, C1916 sentiment "Presented to L.C CARTER by the scholars of NGARUA school" engraved on back. Brown leather strap. Going. 175-275 155 A wrist watch by Jager Le Coultre, stainless case, Automatic 'bumper' seventeen jewel movement, alarm and date, silver face with sweep second hand. Brown leather strap. Going. 300-400 illustrated 156 A wrist watch by Jager Le Coultre, stainless case, Automatic, C1953, silver face with alternating Arabic numerals and hour markers, seconds dial and winding indicator dial, setting knob on back of case. Black leather strap. Going. 475-575. illustrated
157 A sterling silver cased wrist watch by Buren supplied by H.W. LLOYD of Wellington, manual fifteen jewel, case dated London 1918. Black face with Arabic numerals and seconds dial, brown leather strap. Going. 175-375
163 A nickel cased swiss wrist watch, manual, C1916, white face with Roman numerals and seconds dial, engraved on reverse "Souvenir of the Somme Battle" Brown leather strap. Going. 200-300
158 A 14ct gold cased wrist watch by Omega, seamaster, automatic seventeen jewels, silver face with quarter arabic numerals and hour markers, sweep second hand. Brown leather strap with R.G omega buckle. Going. With original box and papers. C1958 375-575
A gun metal cased wrist watch by Hebdomas, eight day exposed lever escapement, manual, C1915, 3/ 4 white face with off set dial, Arabic numerals, brown leather strap. Going. 700-900 illustrated
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159 A complex movement wrist watch by Pierpont. Stainless case, manual C1950, burnished white face with day, date, month, seconds and moon phase. Grey leather strap. Going. 375-575
160 A 14ct gold cased wrist watch, manual, white face with Arabic numerals and seconds dial, engraved on the back with an interesting sentiment "souvenir au Capitain Clark" Brown leather strap. Going. 275-375 161 A nickel cased wrist watch by Hebdomas, eight day manual, white face with luminous Arabic numerals and seconds dial. C 1930. Brown leather strap. Going. 475-575 162 A trench watch by Rolex. Silver (935) hunter style case with pierced cover, manual fifteen jewel black dial, with Arabic numerals and seconds dial, C1915, black lizard style strap. Going. 575-775 illustrated
165 A lOct gold-filled wrist watch by Longines, manual seventeen jewel, square case with a gold oval face and hour markers, R.G expanding strap. Going. 400-500
166 A wrist watch by Rolex, Oyster Royal, Precision, manual, stainless case with black face and hour markers, sweep second hand, grey leather strap. Going. 350-550 illustrated 167 A silver (935) hunter style wrist watch by Marconi ( early rolex), manual fifteen jewel, white face with luminous Arabic numerals and seconds dial, C1905, brown leather strap. Going. 500-700 illustrated
168 A half hunter style wrist watch in a case of sterling silver dated London 1918, manual, white face with Arabic numerals, outer numerals Roman, with seconds dial. On a black leather strap. Going. Lens cracked. 300-400 illustrated
169 A 14ct gold filled wrist watch by Gruen, Curvex, art deco style oblong convex case, manual seventeen jewel, C1930, gold face with hour markers and seconds dial, black lizard style strap. Going. 400-600
illustrated 170 A lady's diamond set wrist watch by Omega. The case is of 18ct white gold, the bezel set with twenty single cut diamonds, the shoulders each set with a further three diamonds. Plain silver face with hour markers, manual with semi-concealed back winder. Black cord strap. With a presentation box, As new, Going. 650-850
171 A lady's diamond set watch by Longines. 18ct white gold semicushion shaped case and textured integrated link bracelet. The outer border of the bezel set with a total of twenty six brilliant cut diamonds ranging in size from 0.03 to 0.23ct ( approx 1.54ct total). The silver face is textured to match the bracelet and has hour markers. Manual wind. A fine timepiece, with the original presentation box. Going. Replacement valuation available on request. 3250-5250
Collectibles
172 An evening purse of sterling silver with a fitted leather interior. Dated Chester 1920. 100-200 173 A sterling silver perfume bottle decorated with chrysanthemum s in gold, by Mitsukosmi, Tokyo. In a fitted box with a funnel. 100-200 174 A pair of glove stretchers with handles of sterling silver dated Chester 1913. 70-100
175 A Victorian sterling silver heartshaped Vesta container decorated with engraving and bearing a monogram and date. Birmingham 1897. 120-160 176 A photograph frame with a mount of sterling silver. 150-200 177 Two silver cased folding manicure sets, one dated London 1881. 100-200 178 A sterling silver folding fruit knife. Dated Birmingham 1847. 70-120 179 Two folding fruit knives with sterling silver blades and motherof-pearl handles. One dated Sheffield 1920, the other Sheffield 1852. 80-120 180 Two folding fruit knives with sterling silver blades and motherof-pearl handles. One dated Sheffield 1891, the other Sheffield 1908. 80-120 181 A tall faceted crystal toilet bottle with a lid of sterling silver dated London 1919. 70-100 182 A toilet water bottle matching the previous lot with a screw on lid of sterling silver. 70-100 183 A Victorian toilet bottle of faceted crystal, with a threaded rim and screw on cap of sterling silver. Dated London 1890. 70-100 184 Another matching the previous lot. 70-100
185 A toilet water bottle with a screw on lid of sterling silver, a companion to the previous lot. 70-100
186 Another matching the previous lot. 70-100 187 A particulary good stoppered perfume bottle of cut and etched crystal with a collar of sterling silver dated Birmingham 1911. 275-375 188 A silver backed hand mirror with allover raised foliate scroll decoration. B'ham 1914 200-300 189 A good silver boo boo dish on a central foot, the pierced sides quartered and divided with raised rams' beads. London 1907. dia. 135mm 450-650 190 A good silver condiment set comprising circular salt on three lion's head feet, with blue glass liner, London 1954, and matching lidded mustard pot and pepper caster both 1956. All by Walker & Hall; with two silver salt spoons 500-600
191 A late 19th century Sheffield plated rectangular box with raised edges and hinged cover, for sugar lumps, boo boos or cigarettes 100-150 192 A fine Hester Bateman silver marrow scoop. London 1784 150-250 193 A fine silver marrow-scoop, London 1764, possibly by Benj. Cartwright 150-200
194 A fiddle pattern silver fish slice with pierced blade. London 1836. Makers S.H. & D.C. 150-250 195 A silver serving fork with doublestruck decorative handle. London 1869 by GeoAngell 120-160 196 A silver serving fork, fiddle pattern. London 1897 by GJ. & D.F. 80-120 197 A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball and stand, with eight interior balls. 20th century. h.175mm 200-300 198 A pair of Chinese carved ivory miniature jardinieres with rose bushes, with stands, together with three other pieces. (5) 150-250 199 A 19th century Canton famille rose snuff bottle decorated with children flying kites. lacks stopper. h.55mm 50-90 200 A Chinese temple lion in pale jade, on stand. h.50mm 50-80 201 Two Royal Crown Derby cake plates decorated with an inner border of festoons in blue inside a cobalt and gilt band. dia.220 ea. 80-120 202 A good Shelley milk jug c.1911 reproducing a Mason's Oriental design of c.1830. h.170mm 350-450 203 A Victorian Staffordshire fine bone china afternoon tea set comprising two handled cake plate, sugar bowl and cream jug, and eight cups, saucers and plates, all decorated with floral sprays in
rust and black and edged with gilt. 27pcs. c.1860 600-800
204 A Royal Crown Derby green and gilt bordered cake plate with central handpainted floral spray. 'Vine' pattern. c.1960 80-120 205 A Clarice Cliff 'Bizarre' vase decorated in the Rudyard pattern. h.140mm 500-700
206 A Clarice Cliff 'Bizarre' part teaset in the Stampford shape with simple banded decoration in orange and brown, comprising teapot and cover, milk jug, six plates, five saucers and five cups, three with cracks. c.1930 600-800 207 A Clarice Cliff 'Bizarre' fruit bowl decorated in the Fantasque pattern, small rim repair. dia.187mm 250-350
208 A Moorcroft baluster shaped vase decorated with freesias in three colours, impressed and painted marks c.1935. h.230mm 500-600 illustrated 209 A Lalique urn shaped opalescent glass vase on central foot, the decoration consists of a raised band of birds between stylized festoons. etched mark, Lalique. France. c.1950. h.125mm 350-500 illustrated 210 A Lalique shallow opalescent glass bowl decorated with three panicles of li1ac. Moulded mark. R.Lalique. France. dia. 218mm 450-550
211 A cylindrical milk glass Art Nouveau vase flanked with two green drops. h.160mm 80-150 illustrated 212 A green pottery vase of baluster shape with silver overlay decoration of deer amidst trees and flowers. Attributed to R. Ginori. h.135mm 80-150 illustrated 213 An Art Nouveau iridescent blue glass vase of cylindrical shape. The rim with a pierced silver plated collar. Attributed to Pallme Konig. h.180mm 100-200
illustrated 214 An amber coloured glass vase by Karl Moser, of octagonal shape. Etched mark on base. c.1920. h.120mm 80-150 215 A Royal Stafford Titania ware 'fairy' decorated comport. dia.220mm 200-300 216 A small Honiton jug, hand painted Art Deco decoration. h.102mm 50-90 217 A Bursleyware octagonal plate decorated with three peaches in Art Deco style, on a deep red ground. gilt edges. dia.195mm 60-100 218 A Maling green lustre three footed bowl with an inside floral border. dia. 228mm 100-150 219 A small Royal Worcester baluster vase decorated with hand painted fruit and signed G. Delaney. c.1950. h.105mm 150-250
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220 A rare Copeland china coffee urn with silver plated tap, standing on a base. The upper portion of which comprises a revolving tray to carry eight coffee cups and saucers. The whole decorated with a printed pink stylised foliate design and edged with gilt. Impressed and printed marks. C.1885. Urn cover repaired. dia. 445mm. together with six Royal Crown Derby blue and white decorated coffee cups and saucers. Painted mark for 1891 1000-1500 221 A good Coalport two handled, square cake plate, the corners with hand painted floral sprays divided by cobalt and gilt panels. c.1935. w.268mm 150-200
228 A Victorian glass vase of sky blue on a central foot with hand painted floral and gilt decoration. h.331mm 250-350
234A A 14th century squat jar from Swankalok with distressed Celadon glaze, two lugs at neck. h.172mm 450-(i()()
229 A narrow necked stoneware jar with two side lugs, the original Celadon glaze degraded. Sawankhalok 14th century. h.175mm 500-700
A large Chinese blue and white landscape painted shallow dish. c.1890. dia.460mm 450-650
230 A good pair of Ming period blue and white saucer dishes, each painted with a vase, flowers and bamboo in the centre, the rim of flowers within a diaper, very small rim chips. dia.163mm
300-400 231
222 A Sunderland pink lustre teapot decorated with buildings in a landscape. c.1840, together with a similar cream jug and two saucers (4) 400-500
223 A Doulton toilet jug and basin with printed foliate decoration. Impressed mark c.1885 400-(i()() 224 A good Regency cut glass decanter with triple ring neck and mushroom stopper 200-300
A similar saucer-dish, probably K'ang-hsi, slight rim crack. dia.166mm 120-160
232 A fine Kaungxi teabowl and saucer, the bowl painted on the exterior, the saucer on the interior with prunus blossoms and chrysanthemums in yellow, green and white on a black ground in quartered panels. Encircled K'ang-hsi mark of the period. Saucer dia. 132mm. Cup dia. 83mm. h.74mm
1000-2000
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236 A large Japanese Satsurna two handled vase with flared neck, slip decorated in polychrome with panels of figures and abstract designs. h.620mm 800-1200
237 A large 19th century pot lid with printed landscape decoration, dia.131mm. framed 100-150 238 A small 19th century pot lid, 'Lion and Bear' print~d decoration. dia.83mm, framed 100-130
239 A 19th century pot lid, the printed decoration after P. Wouverman. dia. 105mm 130-180 240 A 19th century pot lid, 'Pegwell Bay'. dia. 107mm 100-120
233 225 A large Victorian glass water jug decorated with foliate banded decoration in enamels 100-150
A blue and white rice bowl with formal decoration of stylized chrysanthemums and scrolls. Six character Kuang-hsu mark. dia. 103mm 400-500
226 A pair of Victorian dark red lustre vases decorated with sprigs of white flowers within gilt scrollwork. One damaged. h.337mm 300-400 227 A pair of Victorian pale blue glas& vases decorated with floral sprays. h.260mm 100-140
234 A pair of small blue and white bowls, the exterior decorated with encircling stylized flowers. Six character Kuang-hsu marks. each dia.80mm 300-400
241 A 19th century pot lid with raised border, printed 'fishmonger' decoration. dia. 130mm, crack 80-120 242 A 19th century pot lid, 'Swiss Mountain Village' printed decoration. dia.106mm 80-100 243 A 19th century writing box of burr walnut with ebonised moulding and pen-well and with shaped brass mounts, lock plate and drawer handle; with two odd glass ink bottles. 500-700
244 An early 19th century Rosewood teacaddy with lion's head ring handles 2.50-350
Antique Furniture
245 A 19th century Persian brass lidded water jar with two handles, converted. c.1920 into a lamp base, the rise and fall column having two light sockets 250-400
254 A good Victorian mahogany three door wardrobe, the three doors "ith matching carved foliate mouldings, the centre door moulding framing a mirror. The interior fitted with a four drawer chest, three slides and a wardrobe, crystal door pulls. h.2085. w.1900.
246 A seated brass figure of Buddah. c.1900. h.215mm 100-150
247 A 19th century Indian porcupine quill writing box with fold-down writing slope and fitted interior. some faults 250-350
248 A porcupine quill trinket box. c.1900 80-120 249 A copper and brass tea kettle, burner and stand c.1890 200-300
d.560 2500-3500
251 A late 19th century mahogany cased bracket clock with silvered dial. Westminster chime. Maker Gustave Becker, Freiburg. h. 355mm 600-700 252 A Louis XV style gilt brass striking mantle clock with silvered dial, by Savory, Paris, 19th century. working order. h.337mm 1200-1800
illustrated 253 A French style mantle clock of burr walnut panels and gilt brass figured mounts and carrying handle; with 19th century English movement. h.230mm. 400-600
261 A Georgian style bedside table with a centre shelf and drawer, standing on tapered turned legs 350-450
255 A Georgian mahogany bow front chest of two above three cock beaded drawers, standing on splayed feet. 19th century moulded brass pulls. h.130. w.140. d.520 1800-2600
262 A Georgian mahogany corner wall cupboard with a small drawer. The panelled door with a central shell inlay and boxwood and ebonised stringing. h. 1245 1500-2000
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263 A Georgian tilt top rectangular breakfast table in oak, supported on a turned column with three splayed brass capped feet. L.1215. w.900 1200-1800
256 A Victorian mahogany Scotch chest with the hat drawer flanked by two small drawers and a single drawer above three long drawers. The pediment supported by carved columns has a narrow long drawer. h.1240. w.1220. d.575
1000-1600 250 A small copper and brass tea kettle c.1890 100-150
260 A late 19th century ebonised display cabinet with a white marble top, the glass fronted cupboard containing a shelf is lined with faded blue velvet. One drawer above and two beneath the cupboard have brass scroll inlays. h.1370. w.680. d.355 1800-2600
257 A 19th century carved oak hall mirror of neo-classical design. The pediment supported by long turned columns. h.1760. w.1120
1600-2400
264 A Queen Anne kneehole desk in burr walnut standing on bracket feet. The central well contains a cupboard and is flanked by three small drawers at each side. Beneath the moulded and cross banded top is one long drawer. Later engraved brass drawer pulls. h.795. w.790. d.470
9000-12,000 258 An Edwardian mahogany envelope top card table with a drawer, standing on tapered square section legs. 550 square 500-700 259 An Arts & Crafts style oak sideboard c.1900 painted white, with a mirrored back and the serpentine fronted top above two drawers and two cupboards. h.1795. w.1765. d.540 1000-1500
265 A pair of 19th century Jacobean style carved oak hall chairs with cane filled backs and seats 350-500
266 A Victorian double ended walnut framed chaise longue on turned legs, with shaped front, upholstered in deep buttoned mid blue velour 1300-2000
lots 289, 287, 288
'267 A Victorian walnut friUlled cameo back arm chair on turned front legs upholstered to match the previous lot 800-1200
268 A Regency rosewood card table with folding swivel top, supported on a turned column and platform base, green baize lined interior
2000-3000
'269 A Georgian mahogany drop leaf breakfast table on tapered square section legs. 1.1350. w.930 extended 700-1000 270 A small Victorian mahogany sideboard with two drawers above cupboards, carved brackets and mouldings to the upstand back. h.1310. L.1355. d.510 2500-3500 271 A 19th century mahogany chest of drawers, the upper section of one long and three deep drawers above three long drawers flanked by turned and fluted pillars. h.1255. 1.1270. d.595 1000-1500 272 A Victorian mahogany framed Grandfather chair with shaped front, rose pink velour upholstery 700-1000
275 A Georgian mahogany side table with a drawer, standing on tapered square section legs. 1.835.
w.500 500-800 276 An early Victorian mahogany circular supper table on tripod pedestal base, the scrolled legs on porcelain castors. dia.1150 1500-2000 277 A good set of four Victorian rosewood balloon back side chairs with carved centre rails, standing on well formed cabriole legs. The shaped seats upholstered in rose pink velvet 300-500 each 278 A Victorian mahogany framed gentleman's armchair with scroll ending arms and on cabriole front legs, upholstered in deep buttoned rose velvet
800-1200 279 A ladies chair to match the previous lot
274 A fine George IV mahogany partners desk with three cock beaded drawers to each side, each pedestal with three drawers opposing a cupboard raised on a plinth with castors. The moulded rectangular top inset with faded gold gilt tooled leather. 1.1516. w.901 13,000-16,000
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284 A large Portuguese walnut plank chest on a moulded base, original iron strapping and side handles. c.1600. h.600. 1.1590. w.620
3000-4000
285 A Georgian mahogany corner basin stand with carved front and a centre drawer 600-800
286 A 19th century Chinese cherrywood shrine in the form of a temple with sliding doors and fo dogs guarding the entrance porch. The decoration consists of numerous panels carved and fretted and including dragons, birds and flowers. h.730. w.740. d.450 1000-1500
600-900
287 280 A good early Victorian mahogany scroll ended nursing chair on well formed cabriole front legs, upholstered in faded deep buttoned brass studded grey green leather
2000-'2600 273 A set of six early 19th century country chairs in chestnut with dished seats and on turned legs with turned stretchers 200-300 each
283 An Austrian Biedermier fall front bureau in mahogany standing on square tapered legs, brass toed. The bureau front above two drawers has an inset engraved ivory cartouche. h.1000. w.810. d.470 900-1300
A pair of 19th century French bronze figures of Mercury and a dancing nymph each on a turned black marble base. h.495mm 1000-1500
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A Victorian mahogany wash stand with a raised gallery and two small drawers flanking a centre dummy drawer, standing on turned legs joined by a shelf, together with a toilet basin and jug
A 19th century French mantle clock in bronze and oqnolu on an ebonised wooden base with ormolu feet. The circular white enamel dial in a bronze case flanked by a seated figure of a philosopher. working. h.405. L.580mm 2500-3500
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A Biedermier serpentine fronted scroll back settee with mahogany veneered frame. c.1830. 1.2170 1000-1500
A 19th century French mantle clock with a circular white enamel dial in a black marble case, surmounted by bronze figures of a young girl kneeling and feeding a goat. h.595mm 2500-3500 illustrated
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290 A 19th century Italian bronze figure group depicting two Greek men and two women lassoing a young bull. mounted on two square variegated green marble slabs. height overall 755mm 3500-4500
illustrated 291 A pair of 19th century French spelter five light candelabra, the columns in the form of a game hunter and a fisherman on circular bases, standing on three foliate feet. h.560mm 700-1000 292 An exceptionally large carved ivory chess-set of white and brown stained chess men representing Chinese Emperors and members of their courts. In folding case with chess board inlaid. height of the Kings, 144mm, board size 762 x 762mm 1000-1500 293 A good pair of Georgian white painted cast iron campana shaped garden urns. h.500mm 1000-1500
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Day Two
Books and Prints
293a Antipodean Notes by Wanderer, London 1888. 8vo. presentation copy 50-80 293b Constable's Miscellany Vol IV Adventures of British Seamen in the Southern Ocean. Edinburgh 1827 with an account of the Mutiny on the Bounty etc. frontis engraving of 'Tippahee', a New Zealand Chief. sml. 8vo. original green cloth, lacks spine, stained but otherwise fair copy. together with Rev. Henry Cheever: The Whale and his Captors, London 1851 (2) 150-200 293c John Alexander Wilson : The Story of Te Waharoa. Auckland 1866. C.F. Goldie's copy with his signature. 8vo. poor condition 50-80 293d Keith Johnston: New Zealand, folding map with index. loose blue cloth cover, gilt stamped 80-120 293e William Pember Reeves: New Zealand painted by Frank & Walter Wright, London 1908, map & colour plates. fair to good copy 100-130 293f William and Lily Rees: The Life and Times of Sir George Grey K.C.B. Auckland 1892. original paper covers. good copy 25-35 293g Julius Vogel (Editor). The Official Handbook of New Zealand. London 1875. illustrated, folding map, original brown paper covers. ex. Vernon Brown's library with his signature. spine chipped 100-150
294 William Swainson: New Zealand and The War. London 1862. 8vo. green cloth. C.F. Goldie's copy with his signature 120-150 295 William Jolliffe: The History of New Zealand Stamps, Wellington 1913. original gilt stamped cloth. Johannes Andersen's copy with his signature 90-120
296 Edward Gorton: Some Home Truths re The Maori War 1863 to 1869 on the West Coast of New Zealand. 8vo. London 1901. C.F. Goldie's copy with his signature 80-140 297 James Cowan: Settlers and Pioneers, Wellington 1940. 8vo. dust wrapper. C.F. Goldie's copy presented by the author with signatures of both together with Cpt. W J. Barry:. Men of the Times. 8vo. Wellington 1897. presented by the author to C.F. Goldie (2) 50-70 298 Thomas Bracken: Lays of the Lands of the Maori and Moa, London 1884. autographed and inscribed Aug.18, 1884; with engraved frontis portrait of the author. 8vo. gilt stamped cloth. very good copy 30-50 299
Charles Hursthouse: New Zealand or Zealandia, The Britain of the South with folding map. Vol II only. 8vo. London 1857, with Vernon Brown's bookplate 180-220 300 The New Zealand Company, (pubd.by) Latest Information from the Settlement of New Plymouth on the Coast of Taranake, New Zealand. London 1842. hand bound enclosing original paper cover and engraved frontis in red cloth, gilt stamped. 8vo. 100-150
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Wesleyan Mission: A Pastoral letter in Maori signed by the Rev. Bumby. 4pp. 8vo. Mangungu 1839. foxed. green leather covers 100-150
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302 Rev. M. Russell: Polynesia or an account etc. including New Zealand with fold map. 2nd edit. E'burgh 1843. 8vo. red cloth. C.F. Goldie's copy with his signature 70-100 303 E. Garnier: Nouvel Abrege De Tours Les Voyages. Vol 1, Autour Du Monde Paris n.d. c.1834 with engravings after de Sainson. 8vo. orig. gilt stamped calf boards, loose spine, shaken 40-80
304 BA. Heywood: A Vacation Tour at the Antipodes in 1861. 1862. London 1863. Illustrated and with folding maps of Australia and New Zealand. 8vo. red cloth. Inscribed by the author to Rev. J.S. Percival 80-120 305 W. Jackson Barry. Past and Present, and Men of the Times, Wellington 1897. 8vo. inscribed presentation copy to C.F. Goldie and with Goldie's signature throughout 100-150 306 A New Zealand Midland Railway Company Debenture No. D730 for twelve pounds ten shillings, London 1895 490 x 420mm framed 100-150 307 William Ellis: Polynesian Researches during a Residence of Nearly Six Years in the South Sea Islands. 2 vols. lg. 8vo. illustrated with engravings. London 1830. original boards marked, rough set 150-250
308 An 1829 edition of the above 150-250
309 Maori New Testament: Ko Te Kawenata Hou o To Tatou Ariki Te Kai Wakaora A Ihu Karaiti. with bookplate of Vernon Brown 310 A 19th century Pictorial Family Bible by Manet Publishing Co. St. Louis. c.1890 profusely illustrated with colour and black and white engravings. gilt tooled cover boards loose
150-200 311 The Holy Bible containing the Old Testament and The New. London 1679 profusely illustrated with over 190 wood engravings. 8vo. rebound
200-300 312 A coloured map of Auckland and Environs Lands and Surveys Dept. 1924 850 x 678mm 100-200 313 An engraved Map of the English Channel with diagrams, by Cpt. EJ. Johnson R.N., F.R.S. 2nd edit. 1851. edges torn and stained. 397 x 675mm. framed 100-120
140 x 101mm These are the only known etched images by Goldie and it does not appear that any editions were produced from the plates, the whereabouts of which is unknown 800-1200 317 C.F. Goldie. Two manuscript letters totalling six pages in all to the author James Cown commenting on a cover design for a proposed publication and a marginal sketch of the same and on the quality of proofs of reproduction of his Maori portraits; together with eight proof prints in sepia of the painting, Portrait of Te Hau-Takiri Wharepapa, and three sepia prints of the painting, Memories, Portrait of Tearara of the Arawa Tribe Rotorua and a sepia photographic print of the same (14) 500-800 318 A carton lot of New Zealand stamps, first day covers, sundry coins etc. together with two albums of New Zealand stamps
200-300 319 A carton lot of first day covers and loose stamps of the world
300-400 314 William Shakespeare: Taming of the Shrew. London 1904. sml. 8vo. with Geo. Ede: The Management of Steel. 7th edit. 8vo. London 1901 (2) 30-40 315 The following three lots are from the estate of the late Harry Tombs who is referred to in Goldie's letter of Nov. 1935 to James Cowan. lot 37 316 Charles Frederick Goldie A pencil drawing and two etchings of a Chief, full faced, one etching annotated for corrections by the artist drawing 153 x 107mm, etching, plate size, 140 x 103mm together with another etching of a tattooed Maori in a sailor's cap.
320 Six stamped letters posted in Christchurch to Edinburgh between 1864 and 1872. The stamps being four brown sixpenny full face Queens, on blue sixpenny full face Queen and two twopenny full face Queens 30-50 321 A one page manuscript letter from Frances A. Shurrock to Harry Tombs and a wood engraving by Shurrock being a bookplate for Rewi Alley 103 x 80mm 60-90
322 A 19th century hand f<>loured engraved map of Sussex, slight edge tears, framed, 230 x 360mm with a modern printed map of Middlesex (2) 50-80 323 Nine humorous Victorian Cricket prints, colour lithos. 265 x 320mm together with six Golfing prints 100-150 324 Maurice Namatjira, Landscape, watercolour, signed 250 x 350mm, stained and unframed 100-150 325 Four 19th century Chinese watercolours dealing with punishment of criminals. 133 x 155mm 120-160 326 Two engraved Masonic certificates dated 1924, one of New Zealand interest printed by Wilson & Horton, Auckland. framed (2) 100-150 327 An 18th century German hand coloured engraving after Victor Heideloff, depicting Ruins of a Roman Bath-house. 305 x 367mm (plate size) 200-300 328 Hollar, Wenzel. Seven 17th century copper plate engravings after designs by Franz Cleyn, depicting various battle scenes. signed on plates. 315 x 200mm (approx.) with an 18th century English engraving of Chichester by W. Woollett. 242 x 312mm (8) 250-450 329 A colour lithograph of the 3rd class cruiser H.M.S. Calliope. 193 x 250mm 250-300
330 Two 18th century engravings: Perforated Rock Tolaga Bay N.Z. and A View at Anamooka. framed 80-120 331 Sir William Russell Flint The Rhythm of the Ballet Three studies of Moira Shearer collatype signed in pencil on margin 405 x 690mm (sight size) 750-1250 332 Rembrandt Old Bearded Man in High Fur Cap B.290 etching, only state, c.1635 signed on plate posthumous impression on laid paper purchased from the Galerie Michael with their certificate of authentication No.113694 115 x 105mm 2500-3500
337 A framed Japanese colour woodblock triptych Peonies and Be®ties by Toyokuni III c.1850 signed on each of the three prints. 360 X 730mm 900-1200 illustrated 338 Norman Lindsay The Devils Kitchen etching A/O 18, 6.5 signed anq dated 1949 in pencil on the margin 280 x 324mm ( sight size) 600-800 339 A Japanese woodblock print from the series Eight Famous Women's Legends from Ancient Times to Modem Times by Toyokuni III. signed c.1850 373 x 260mm 250-400 340 A 19th century Japanese woodblock print The Timber Yard after Katsushika Hokusai 250 x 375 framed 300-400
334 Jacques Villon (after Pierre Bonnard) La Femme au Chien edition 108\200 aquatint in colour, 1924 signed by Bonnard in pencil. signed by Villon on the plate 535 x 273mm (sight size) 5000-8000 illustrated
341 A Japanese woodblock print Beauties and Chrysanthemum Flowers c.1887 by Gekko Ogata 325 X 212 150-200
335 Rene Magritte colour litho poster for Galerie Alexandre Iotas signed by Magritte in pencil 695 x 493mm (sight size) 1500-2500 illustrated
342 Trevor Lloyd Rangitoto, etching, signed, 126 x 277mm together with an etching by JA. Sydney of the Auckland University Tower. signed 270 x 155mm (2) 100-150
336 James McNeil Whistler Fitzroy Square etching, 1885 signed with butterfly on plate 140 x 100mm (sight size) 1000-1300 illustrated
343 Prince Wilhelm and General Blucher, two hand painted photographic portraits. c.1900 each 250 x 155 200-300
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343a Oswald W. Brierly & Thomas Dutton The Fleet at Anchor colour engraving published by Ackerman 1854 725 X 970 paper stain and torn. original frame 300-500
European Paintings
344 David Gauld R.SA. Three Ayrshire Calves oil on canvas c.1900 signed 605 X 915 10,000-15,000
illustrated front cover 345 George C. Haite The U ndercliff, Kingsdown oil on board signed 300 X 450 2000-3000
illustrated 346 William M. MacAlpine Entrance to Ramsgate Harbour oil on canvas 440 X 810 2500-3500
illustrated 347 William M. MacAlpine A Harbour Scene oil on canvas 440 X 810 2500-3500
illustrated 348 Y. Gianni Village Flower Market watercolour signed 480 X 310 1000-1500
illustrated
349 RA. Gill Street in an English Village watercolour signed and dated 1888 490 X 306 400-600 350 Hercules Brabazon Brabazon ( attributed) Landscape Study with Buildings gouache 180 X 300 500-800 351 A.S. Hagyard The Angel Choir, Lincoln Cathedral watercolour signed 530 X 250 in original arts and crafts pewter frame 500-800
356 19th century Briish School Portrait of a Young Woman in Profile watercolour 380 x 305 oval The subject is believed to be Mary Millais, wife of Sir John Everett
Millais 500-900 357 Early 19th century British School Portrait of a Young Lady oil on panel board c.1820 250 X 190
800-1200 illustrated 358 C. Stewart? Kneeling Nude pastel signature illegible, dated '20 370 X 265 700-1200
352 Edwin Bartley A Canal in Middlesex watercolour signed 360 X 530 2000-2500
359 Thomas Leeson Rowbotham Shoreham, Sussex c.1870 watercolour signed 1000-1500
illustrated
360 Q. Costa The Letter oil on board signed 415 X 310 1000-1500
353 Gerke Henkes, after Three Women in Dutch Caps at a Table monochrome blue on a Delft porcelain plaque signed 270 X 340 800-1200 354 Arellano The Flower Seller painting on porcelain plaque (repaired) signed 440 X 340 300-400 355 19th century British School The Widow Wadham oil on canvas 600 X 550 2000-2600
illustrated
illustrated 361 19th century Italian School Two Fisher Girls oil on canvas 422 X 310 700-1000 362 A late 17th century Greek or Russian Ikon depicting a Saint standing before an image of the Virgin and Christ Child oil on canvas 400 x 300mm 700-1200
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363 L. Grandgirand Old Woman at Cottage Doorway oil on canvas signed 635 X 530 1000-1500
369A John Frederick Herring J nr A Team Gathering Seaweed oil on canvas signed 7(:IJ X 1270 7000-10,000
364 R. Wentworth Landscape with Cottage and Two Children oil on canvas signed and dated 1875 500 X 900 3000-5000
370 Early 19th century British School Portrait of a Young Man oil on panel 1(:iJ X 140 500-700
365 CJ. Keats A Team of Three Draught Horses hauling a Wagon and pulling a Plough a pair of watercolours signed each 300x 480 4000-5000 illustrated
366 19th century European School The Fountain of Pleasure, after a painting by Fragonard in the Wallace Collection oil on canvas 430 X 400 1500-2000 367 19th century British School Harbour Scene by Moonlight oil on canvas 345 X 500 350-450
368 19th century Continental School Woodland Scene with Huntsman and Dog oil on panel 437 X 555 700-1000 369 19th century British School An Eastern Tavern watercolour 243 X 334 600-900
371 19th century British School Three Lake and Landscape Views watercolours each 285 x 420 750-1000 372 19th century British School Swiss Lake Scene oil on board 240 X 345 250-400 373 19th century British School Fishing Village watercolour signature illegible, d.1880 272 X 565 300-400 New Zealand Historical Paintings and Artefacts
374 Rata Lovell-Smith Rue Gaillard Vezelay oil on board signed and dated 1930 475 X 363 3000-5000 illustrated 375 John Gully Manawatu Gorge watercolour signed and dated 1875 290 X 370 formerly in the collection of Mrs L. Wallace. Reproduced as a chromo-lithograph plate New Zealand Scenery London, 1877. refer. p109 New Zealand Romantic Landscape, Paintings by
John Gully, Millwood Press, Wellington. 1984 18,000-24,000 illustrated 376 William J. Reed Landscape with Bare Tree watercolour signed 292 X 292 1200-1600 illustrated 377 William J. Reed Landscape with Farmhouse watercolour signed 205 X 280 800-1200 378
Mabel Hill Stone House with Child and Cat at the Doorstep. England watercolour signed and dated 1934 800-1200 379 Charles Blomfield Auckland Harbour and Beach Scene oil on canvas signed and dated 188 175 X 350 2000-3000 illustrated 380 Charles Blomfield Southern Alps from the Bush, Westland oil on board signed and title inscribed on reverse 240 X 385 1600-2400 380a Evelyn Page Turkey Farm Buckinghamshire oil on board c.1936 signed 380 X 520 9000-13,000 illustrated
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386 Jack Crippen Still life with Roses oil on board signed 375 X 490 1500-2500 illustrated 380c Charles Blomfield West Cost Mountain and River Landscape oil on board 230 X 370 300-500
William George Baker Smith's Sound, Otago signed with initials and title inscribed 370 X 490 1500-2000
The following twenty eight lots are further paintings from the Estate of the late Ilene Rosa Daiken (nee Stitchbury) a pupil of Frank and Walter Wright whose influence is easily discerned in her work
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394 Oxen in the Bush oil on canvas signed 290 x 490 400-500
Henry William Kirkwood Amongst the Hills, Westland oil on board signed with initials 285 X 210 1800-2400
382 Albin Martin Country House, Italy watercolour. c.1838 200 X 255 500-700
389 Thomas Ryan The White Terraces, Rotomahana oil on board signed and dated 1897 307 X 483 600-900
384 E.W. Christmas South Island Mountain and Lake Scene oil on canvas signed and dated 1896 750 X 1210 1500-2500
385 Jenny Wimperis River and South Island Mountain Range watercolour signed and dated 1889 66() X 1240 1500-2500
380 X 540 600-900
387 T .R. Attwood North Island River Landscape oil on board signed 390 X 460 1000-1500
381 Albin Martin Olive Grove with Figure watercolour c.1838 253 X 215 600-800
383 John Elder Moultray Artist's Camp, Near Kinlock, Queenstown oil on board signed 195 X 295 2000-3000 illustrated
393 Hilda Wiseman Magnolia in Blue Glass Bowl watercolour signed
390 E.D. Drake The W aiohine River from Woodside oil on board title inscribed and signed and dated 1897 315 X 542 1000-1500
395 Oxen in the Bush watercolour signed 240 X 350 300-500 396 Boats at Wharf watercolour 310 X 420 300-500 397 Bush and River Scene watercolour signed 240 X 370 300-500
391 George E. Pruden In the Sounds, New Zealand oil on board signed and dated 1905 465 X 305 1000-1400
398 Old Cottage Akaroa. New Zealand watercolour signed 200 X 300 250-350
392 Laura W. Wilson Lake Te Anau oil on canvas signed 535 X 735 1500-2500
399 Northhead, Rangitoto from Parnell watercolour 240 X 380 700-1000
illustrated 400 Sailing Boats off Rangitoto watercolour 250 X 380 600-800
401 Partington's Mill, Grafton, Auckland watercolour 275 X 195 400-500
Maori Women with baskets on River Bank watercolour signed
illustrated
300-400
402 Boys at Freeman's Bay watercolour signed 190 X 305 500-700
410 Logging Team, Kauri Forest watercolour 250 X 360 300-400
illustrated
411 Maori Women on River Bank watercolour 280 X 410 250-350
403 Logging Team, Kauri Forest, North Island watercolour signed 295 X 405
600-1000 illustrated
404 Yachts on Auckland Harbour oil on canvas 220 X 240 500-700
illustrated
409
260 X 380
412 Bush Scene with River watercolour signed 290 X 410 350-450 413-415 Group of four watercolour sketches Various subjects and sizes
300-400 405 Auckland Wharf Scene watercolour signed 225 X 350 500-700
415-421 Group of Four watercolour sketches Various subjects and sizes 150-200
illustrated
406 Maori Women in a Canoe watercolour signed 220 X 330 200-300 407 Sailing Boats off Rangitoto watercolour 280 X 150 250-350
408 Logging Team, Kauri Forest watercolour signed
400 X 300 350-450
422 Ida Eise Howick Landscape oil on board c.1935 signed 340 X 420 700-1000 423 Elizabeth Wallwork Children at Mealtime pastel signed with initials 245 X 315 450-650 424 M.M. Edmiston Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch oil on board. c.1932 signed 380 X 305 150-250
425 Peggy Spicer Ogara's Shop, Freemans Bay Auckland c.1968 watercolour signed 290 X 400 800-1200
426 Peggy Spicer Mangonui, Kiwi Take Aways c.1950 ink and watercolour signed 325 X 435 650-850 427 M.E. Southward Behind Baker Street. Ponsonby pencil c.1930 106 X 180 250-350
428 Nugent Welch Landscape watercolour signed 211 X 322 300-500 429 J.D. Perrett Mount Cook oil on paper signed 400 X 245 700-1000 430 J.D. Perrett Seascape pastel signed 425 X 240 200-300 431 Petrus van der Velden Three pencil drawings from the Melba Collection each 125 x 87 together with the Melba Collection Catalogue 900-1200
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432 Blythe Fletcher Street Scene, Mediterranean Town watercolour signed 370 X 276 200-300
skirted figure at the prow, designed to operate by means of a meccano chain and pulley system formerly connected to a battery carried inside the canoe. Lacks stem post. Length 1470mm 800-1200 illustrated
433 Lewis Evans The Foreshore at Napier oil on canvas signed and dated 1906 750 X 500 600-800
440 A well carved Maori Meeting House mantle clock case incorporating a German clock. c.1910. h. 220mm 300-500
434 W.H. Earp Lake and Mountain Scene watercolour signed 225 X 530 300-500 435 M. McFarlane Mt Egmont from near Stratford watercolour. c.1880 signed 305 X 350 200-300 436 J.C. Hoyte Mossman N.S.W. watercolour 180 X 325 200-300 437 19th century New Zealand School River Landscape oil on kauri panel 190 X 440
150-250 438 Early 20th century New Zealand School 'Nora Niven' Dominion's Largest Fishing Trawler watercolour 212 X 320
250-400 439 An interesting item of New Zealand folk art consisting of a model Maori war canoe of painted totara. The fourteen warrior-paddlers have articulated arms as has the standing flax
441 A bronze casting of a carved totora mask from the Bay of Plenty region. h.235mm 150-200 442 A well carved 10th century Maori house carving depicting three ancestral figures, the eyes inlaid with paua shell. h.1530. w.175mm 500-800 443 A model of a Fukien Pole Junk with gaily decorated stem. L.283. h.275mm in glass case, together with Sail & Sweep in China G.R.G. Worcester 1966 and various documents on Chinese junks 700-900 illustrated 444 A good Maori fish hook of wood, bone, paua shell and flax with original plaited flax suspension cord. 19th century. Reg.No.Y4408. L.107mm 150-200
445 A Maori fish hook of wood, bone, paua shell and flax. c.1900. L.117mm. Reg.No.Y441 80-120 446 A good Hei Tiki of Tangiwai (Bowenite) with the left hand on hip. The eyes inset with sealing wax. The original suspension hole worn through and a second hole drilled beneath. Late 18th early 19th century. Reg.No. Y4434. L.108mm. 2000-3000
447 A short greenstone adze with one edge showing the ridge left from the process of manufacture. Reg.no. Y.816. L.120mm 200-300 448 A small greenstone chisel Taranaki region, early 19th century. Reg.no.4440. L.74mm 100-160
449 A Pekapeka of greyish nephrite with Manaia heads at each end. late 19th century. Reg.No.Y4435. L.69mm 200-300 450 A carved lintel fragment with Takarangi spiral at centre and part Manaia body at end. stained brown. c.1900. Reg.No. Y4436. L. 475mm 100-200 451 A Maori ear pendant of greenstone. L.83mm with remnant of flax suspension cord together with another pendant (2) 150-250 452 A Hei Matau Pendant of dark speckled greenstone with a label attributing it as from the collection of William Colenso. dia. 70mm 300-500 453 A small greenstone adze discoloured brown. Reg.No. 4438. L.117mm 80-120 454 A pre-European greywake Patu Onewa lacking the butt. Reg.No. Y3539. L.300mm 300-400 455 A very fine stone flax pounder with five grooves to the butt head and with an unusually short grip. Reg.No. Y4448. L.203mm 600-900
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A fine grained argillite trapezoidal shaped adze with smooth and flaked surfaces and with a curved cutting edge. W airapa region. Reg.No.75502. L.260mm
A bundle of sixteen New Guinea spears 60-100
400-600
A greywake adze, L.137mm together with a roughly formed head carved in pumice. Reg.Nos. Y447 - Pumice. Y443 - Adze (2) 100-150
457 A greywake Maori adze, the bevel rising to a prominent chin. Reg.No.4437. L.163mm 70-100 458 An argillite stone adze with the butt end shaped for hafting. Reg.No. Y1426. L. 157mm 80-120
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468 A fine stone adze with all sides curved and tapering to a point at the butt end. Probably preEuropean Samoan. L.280mm 250-400
475 A small Eastern leather shield with brass stud ornaments. 19th 80-120 century 476 A carved wooden figure from Tonga. Early 20th century. 667mm 250-350 477 A 19th century Malayan Kris with finely carved ivory handle, wooden sheath split 150-250 478 A 19th century sword stick. The case of simulated cane 350-450
469 459 A greywake adze showing the neck marks from the process of manufacture. Reg.No. 4439. L.104mm 50-80
460 A piece of mottled greenstone shaped to resemble a Mere. 19th century. L.266mm 200-300
461 A reproduction Mere in variegated greenstone. L.271mm 100-200
462 A carved wooden reproduction Waheika. c.1900 50-80
463 Two 19th century wooden flax beaters. Reg. Y 4444 and Y 4445 together with a part of a canoe baler. Reg.No.Y4446 100-150
464 A fine pre-European stone tooled tewhatewha (the blade lacks its lower curved edge) with a carved band at the lower end of the shaft. Reg.No.Y4390. L.1300mm
600-900
A Tongan tapa cloth 60-100 470 A Kahu Kiwi, (kiwi feather cloak). A good example woven in double pair twining with Muka feathers attached on every second aho in groups of four. Rolled black and white cord down each side, rolled finish at top with original tie cords. Some wear to feathers along upper border. L.1250mm. W.880mm 500-1000 471 A 19th century British Military field surgical kit containing various surgical instruments in a mahogany case 800-1200 472 A pair of 19th century iron handcuffs complete with keys 150-200 473 A 19th century ship's compass and brass binnacle with attached candle lamp 500-700 474 A 19th century Indian Tulwah and scabbard 100-150
479 An 18th century English flintlock holster pistol with steel barrel and plate and brass butt mounts and trigger guard 400-500
480 A Ghurka knife with carved wood handle and brass ferrule and butt mount. c.1900 80-120
481 A 19th century greenstone pendant with original flax suspension cord. L.87mm together with a pendant of bone (2) 100-150
482 A reproduction greenstone pendant in the form of a heimatau. dia.68mm 200-300
483 A Malay elephant tusk from Tuan Hutang (Lord of the Forest) aged forty years. A letter from the present owner relates that this male elephant ran amok and killed seven villagers after invading a village. The Forest Department, for whom the vendor's husband was a District Land Surveyor, purchased the tusk after the elephant was, reluctantly, put down. L. 1120mm 2500-4000
465 A 19th century Maori canoe paddle. Reg.No. Y4389. L.1430mm 200-300
End of Sale
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