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December Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:910
Sale Title:December Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:119
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:645
Date:4-Dec-2012
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A Victorian brass bound mahogany writing slope, fitted with brass bale handles to either side, opening to reveal a baize lined interior slope and with compartments for pens, ink, etc. 51 cm x 25 cm x 15 cm
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A late Victorian oak smoker’s cabinet, with two doors, each with decoratively moulded panels, opening to reveal an interior fitted to accept pipes, a tobacco jar and with drawers for mixtures and paraphernalia. The cabinet surmounted by a shelf with deep fascia. 33 cm x 17 cm x 46 cm
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A stationery compendium of New Zealand timbers made to appear as a caddy, the entire body lifts from the base to reveal a tray with divided compartments. 24 cm x 11.5 cm x 13 cm
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A New Zealand native timbers jewel box, the hinged lid inlaid with a parquetry diamond panel framed by various timbers, the fascia of figured kauri, the sides and back of burr totara veneers, the interior with a removable divided tray. 30.5 cm x 22 cm x 11.5 cm
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A N.Z. native timbers jewel box, the hinged lid and walls with parquetry veneer of various figured timbers, the lid opening to reveal a divided removable tray. Some veneer losses. 33 cm x 15.5 cm x 23 cm
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A Victorian satinwood work box, the hinged lid opening to reveal a removable tray with compartments, some lidded with fretwork covers backed with lilac fabric. 33 cm x 23 cm x 12 cm
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A Victorian walnut cube shaped box, the hinged lid and sides with clashed ebony corner detailing, the key hole framed by a circular escutcheon. 17 cm x 17 cm x 15.5 cm
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A George III rosewood tea caddy of sarcophagus shape raised on brass ball feet, the lid with satinwood clashing and herringbone inlay, the interior with two lidded compartments. 19 cm x 11 cm x 13 cm
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A Regency copper samovar, of vase shape with lion mask ring handles to either side and with a brass spigot with ivory taps, raised on a tapering pedestal from a square plinth base supported on squat bun feet. Height 49 cm
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Three replica Dutch still life paintings, a pair of circular shape within a square wooden frame, each 13.5 cm diameter along with a larger oval work in conforming wooden frame. 32 cm x 24 cm
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A 19th century Masonic ‘Knights of Pythias’ sword and scabbard with wooden hilt surmounted by a helmed pommel, the guard with moulded details joined by a twin chain to the pommel, twin fullered blade, brass scabbard. Overall length 92 cm
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A Victorian period child’s fringed black silk parasol with folding carved ivory handles, some distress
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Five vintage cushions in pastel colours with tapestry and embroidered covers, flowers and cherubs, two with tasselled fringes
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Two oval portrait miniatures on ivory, Napoleon and Josephine, both signed, matching gilt metal frames. Length 8 cm
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A Georgian period silk needlework picture depicting ‘John the Baptist With Child’, painted faces, hands and feet, ornate gilt frame. Some distress. 58 cm x 45 cm
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A pair of vintage American heavy brass bookends, the busts of Indian chiefs cast in fine detail. Maker’s mark W.D. Allen, Chicago. Height 15 cm
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A small old fine quality Austrian cold painted bronze figure of a kneeling Arab holding a large basket, c.1910, in the Franz Bergman manner. Height 7 cm
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A small old Austrian cold painted bronze figure of an Arab kneeling on prayer mat, c.1910, in the Franz Bergman manner. Length 8 cm
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A miniature Austrian Hagenauer bronze figure standing African child. Impressed marks 1930s. Height 6.5 cm
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A miniature Austrian Hagenauer bronze figure of a standing African baby, impressed marks 1930s. Height 5.5 cm
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A miniature Austrian Hagenauer bronze figure of a dachshund. Unmarked, 1930s. Length 8.3 cm
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A miniature Austrian Hagenauer bronze bottle opener modelled with a penguin standing on one leg. Impressed marks, 1930s. Length 7 cm
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A pair of old brass twin wall lights of Dutch style, baluster columns with scroll supports and ring handles. Height 350 ea
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An old heavy brass lighthouse table lamp, the tapered cylindrical block type body with windows, the top section containing the lamp within a railed gallery, the base modelled as a rocky sea shore. Height 30 cm
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An early 20th century cast milk glass lidded box, circular coronet form, the orb finial mounted with a cross, winged eagle mark in relief to base. Diameter 12 cm
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Two pieces of Victorian period Gateshead mauve marbled glass pieces. A circular stem dish. Height 120 and a small flower trough with nursery rhymes decoration. Length 16 cm
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Two pieces of Victorian period Gate’s Head mauve marbled glass pieces, a tall goblet. Height 190 and a small jug. Height 8.5 cm, both with relief decoration
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A single Victorian period cranberry glass pendant luster vase. Height 34 cm
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A Maastricht iridescent glass float bowl with shaped rim and pale red, mauve and yellow lustre. Width 33 cm
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A large clear glass ball on a cube shaped glass stand. Diameter 13 cm
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An early 20th century French silver and etched cameo glass biscuit barrel, the red over clear glass decorated with a wreath, ribbon and bow decoration on a star patterned ground, embossed silver lid, swing handle and mount
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A rare c.1925 Schneider (Le Verre Francais) cameo glass table lamp, the dome form shade on three metal branch and leaf form arms and glass base of tapered and swollen form with spreading foot, stylised grape bunch and star burst panels, the single top layer of tortoiseshell mottled orange and red on orange/yellow ground with green highlights. Height 53.5 cm
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A good Rene Lalique ‘Cyclamen’ scent bottle of tall tapered hexagonal form with embossed decoration of a naked woman with long cicada wings, green stained highlights, the oval convex stopper with scroll moulded relief detail to the top, moulded signature to base. Height 14.5 cm. Note: This bottle was designed for the perfume house Coty
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A Keith Murray for Brierley cut crystal vase, the body of open tapered form with four rows of graduated cut discs, the spreading circular base with similar discs to rim, etched signature and mark to base. Height 20.2 cm, diameter 15 cm
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A large impressive N.Z. Garry Nash glass sculpture of free form vase shape, open at both ends, green, white and blue colours with an applied abstract panel to the front section, signed and dated ‘87. This ‘Poster Piece’ uses the concept of the bill poster as a message ‘To Whom it May Concern’ as the image will translate differently for each viewer. Height 5.4 cm
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A large and impressive N.Z. Garry Nash glass sculpture of tall free form ovoid shape with abstract designs in colours of rich cobalt blue, pale turquoise, lipstick pink and opaque white. This cultural piece is a akin to those of American glass artist Joel Phillip Meyers who visited the Sunbeam Studios around the late 1980’s. Garry Nash would have been experimenting with shard and cane pick-ups as Joel would have demonstrated, as can be seen from the variety of pieces that have been picked up hot on the…
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A good large Garry Nash iridescent glass goblet, the spherical bowl with green trail highlights, the dark green stem and spreading circular foot with engraved signature and date ‘94. Height 23 cm
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Peter Raos art glass paperweight as a tropical ocean floor including colours of blue, red, purple, green, etc., engraved signature and date 2000. Diameter 9.3 cm
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A modern Kosta Boda art glass flask, abstract design with swirling, cane and scattered designs on the iridescent flecked ground, tapered clear glass neck with coloured rim, engraved maker’s name to base and signature B. Vallier and #7040236. Height 31 cm
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A set of vintage Murano glass tropical fish, in clear glass with gilt enrichments to the fin tips, mouths, etc., the set includes one large, one medium and three small, marked paper labels to three. Heights from 19.5 cm to 9.5 cm
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A set of four vintage Murano glass stylised shark ornaments, their tails raised, the clear bodies with charcoal toned interior, the set includes two large, one medium and one small, each with paper label mark. Length from 255 to 14.5 cm
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Three Georgian period English glasses, two with air twist stems and one with a large inverted bell shaped bowl. Height approx. 16 cm. The smaller one with small foot rim frits
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A collection of modern drinking glasses all with frosted ‘Venus de Milo’ figural stems and circular feet, eight champagne flutes, six wine glasses, six dessert wine glasses and two claret glasses, sold as one lot
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A set of four Regency custard cups, hand blown glass, spreading foot with subtle wheel cut decoration
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Three 19th century glass pieces, includes a knopped stemmed runner, glass rinser and trumpet form jelly glass
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A small old Papua New Guinea tribal mask painted in colours of red, white and blue. Length 34 cm
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A pair of Pitcairn Island carved wood hand vases, one with rim frit. Height 22.5 cm
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An old Tongan wood hand club, the head carved with six grooved lugs. Length 38.5 cm
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An old Indonesian carved wood figure of Hanoman with fiercesome dragon like head painted in polychrome and gold. Bali. Height 47 cm
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A large old Indonesian carved and painted child figure with iron suspension lugs and cord to support in a ‘flying’ position. Length 53 cm
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A 19th century Javanese brass tea kettle with traditional decoration and swing handle. Height230
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A 19th century Thai gilded bronze figure of the standing Buddha with one hand raised. Height on wood block base 28 cm
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An old Indian carved hardwood standing figure with arms outstretched. Height 37 cm
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A rare 19th century traditional Indian ritual brass Naga cobra. Height 14 cm
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A small 19th century Indian bronze figurine, Krishna and cobra, standing on lotus throne and supported on blue painted wood block. Height of figure only 12.5 cm
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A 19th century Indian prince’s cast iron toy elephant on four wheels, red painted decoration. One ear missing. Length 17.5 cm
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An old Indian copper hand washing jug, embossed banded decoration. Height 12 cm
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A 19th century Indian cast brass figural oil lamp, standing woman holding tray of six spouts. Height 15.5 cm
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A 19th century Indian cast brass oil lamp depicting a cobra hooded figurine riding an elephant. Height 12 cm
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A small antique Indian bronze figure of Vishnu standing with one palm pointing downwards, 17th century or earlier. Purchased Sotherby’s, London 1985. Height 11 cm
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An antique Indian carved gilded and painted wood Yakshi winged figure standing on lotus throne and stepped wood base. Height 44 cm. Displaying traditional characteristics such as her nudity, smiling face and evident (often exaggerated) feminine charms that lead to the association with fertility
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A 19th century Persian circular brass bowl with embossed decoration of traditional designs including animals and birds. Diameter 23 cm
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A 19th century Tibetan brass prayer wheel decorated with turquoise coloured glass beads. Length 14 cm
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A 19th century Tibetan brass and copper kettle of bulbous shape with short spout, lid and double swing handle. Height 18 cm
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An old African Senufo carved wood figure of a standing man with protruding stomach. Ivory Coast, West Africa. Height 32.5 cm
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An old African carved wood figural vessel in the form of a seated woman with a circular receptacle base. Luba-Hemba, Congo. Height 32 cm
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A large Chinese carved wood figure of a standing war lord with a ceremonial dragon sword, the base carved with a dragon and cloud forms - painted red and richly gilded. Height 64 cm
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An African carved hardwood figure, short and squat with huge bulging eyes which extend, fish-like around the side of the head, the neck region bound with cane. Cameroon. Height 26.5 cm
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A large and impressive single African elephant tusk profusely carved and pierced in deep relief with figures, trees, banana palms, etc. Weight approx. 5 kgs. Length 1230
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A 20th century Maori whalebone large hei tiki, overall triangular form, semi-polished and porous sections. 10.5 cm x 9.2 cm
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A 20th century Maori whalebone heru (hair comb), the fancy carved open top with stylised figure and other stylised forms to the 10 tines, two absent, semi-polished finish. 17 cm x 5 cm
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A 20th century Maori whalebone patu, the spatulate blade with reduced grip to the stylised wing formed head. Length 30.3 cm
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A 20th century Maori carved pumice stylised figure, possibly a kumara god, his hands clasped to his corpulent belly. 19.5 cm x 8.5 cm x 22 cm
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A reputedly Maori spirit stone, the shaped oval stone with central hollow section encasing a pebble possibly from the same stone. 9.5 cm x 7.5 cm
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A carved kauri gum kiwi figure, modelled on a shaped oval base, the ferns highlighted in green, glass set eyes, old repairs to base
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A good quality N.Z. colonial native timbers dressing table box of oblong shape with banded inlay, mottled kauri, black maire, rewarewa, etc. 28 cm x 11.5 cm x 10.5 cm
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A 19th century engraving of Capt. James Cook by H.B. Hall’s Sons, New York. Facsimile signature, framed under glass, c.1860
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A late 19th century vintage photograph reputedly showing officers and men of the N.Z. Armed Constabulary, large oval format, unframed. Together with a modern reprint of the same image showing heightened detail. 18 cm x 29 cm
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Eleven c.1910/1920 Manawatu District black and white photos, including A. & P. Show with numerous figures, farming machinery, etc., other images of gum digging, sheep droving and drenching, etc., image size 7 cm x 9.8 cm
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1.7 cm x 19th century New Zealand historical legal documents, all signed by Sir George Ferguson Bealand from 1867 to early 1873, all Land Transfer documents including ‘Parish of Waipipi’ 1870, ‘Parish of Puniu, County of Waikato’ 1869, ‘Parish of Onaru’ 1870, ‘Parish of Pukekohe’ 1870, Pokeno, Maketu, Onewhero, Te Papapa 1867, etc. Note: The flag of N.Z. as designed by Markham in 1869 was approved by Bowen. Bowen was also successful in reconciling the Maori reaction to the British rule and saw the end of…
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Two 19th century N.Z historical documents, one a land deed almost entirely notated in Maori, the six page document including a map detailed 'Pokapu 135 Acres', the other a 'Mortgage Docket' dated 1897 related to the previous deed at 'Te Ahuahu in the District of Bay of Islands County of Hokianga..'
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Ten 19th century New Zealand historical documents/land deeds, includes land grant to William Delamore of Shortland Miner, 1874, signed by James Fitzgerald as governor, others including Waipipi 1879, another signed by Sir James Fergusson 1874, another four an Allotment of Land, ‘Lower Queen Street’, signed by Frederick Whitaker, N.Z. Premier c.1863/64, this deed dated 1842, another signed by Sir Thomas Gore Browne, appointed Governor of N.Z. in 1855, his handling of Maori land issues were a contributing…
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Eight 19th century N.Z. historical documents/land deeds, includes one signed by Sir George Grey relating to the ‘Parish of Te Rapa, County of Waikato’ dated 1867, another for ‘Parish of Onaru’ 1867, another 1858 signed by Sir George Grey relating to ‘The Village of Drury’, another 1858 signed by Cameron, the Deputy Governor, 1862, another for the ‘Parish of Taupiri’ 1867 signed by Governor Grey, another dated 1844 showing ‘Fore Street. Shortland Crescent’, another dated 1842 signed by Frederick Whitaker,…
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An album of 19th century and early 20th century mainly N.Z. historical documents, signatures, letters, etc., including a Royal Warrant of King George IV and signed by him, a Logan Campbell hand written and signed letter dated 1856, a Richard John Seddon letter dated 1904, a banquet menu signed by C.J. Parr (Auckland councillor and mayor 1915), W.J. Massey (Prime Minister of N.Z. 1912-1915), etc. letters signed by Sir Charles Bledisloe, Sir Cyril Newall, Massey, Savage, Norman Kirk, Keith Holyoake, David…
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A collection of mainly early 19th century British documents/deeds on parchment etc., includes a sketch
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Six historical 19th century N.Z land deeds pertaining to the ‘piece of land situated at Mukaka in Bank’s County District of Hauraki’, etc
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A N.Z. Luke Adams vase of circular section with wide flared rim and a rich green glaze. Diameter 16 cm. Height 11 cm
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A Luke Adams vase, octagonal form, pinched base and rim, chocolate brown glaze, unmarked, but provenance by gifting to family or by descent. Diameter 1 cm, height 3 cm
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A Luke Adams small jug, chocolate brown glaze, small chip to spout, provenance as above. Height 8 cm
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A large Paul Fisher N.Z. pottery vase of compressed wide ovoid form, the dominant soft red toned glaze with speckled lighter, darker and blue blush highlights, incised signature and potter’s character marks to base. Height 30 cm, diameter 41 cm, firing flaw to rim
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A large N.Z. Graeme Storm baluster vase with typical bluish green glaze effects, impressed potter’s mark. On black glass stand. Height 28 cm
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A Barry Brickell salt glazed small sculptured form, the graduated twin pedestal base to the ovoid flattened body and with small narrow flared neck, the green salt glaze over the grey body with black flecks, gem to one side, impressed potter's mark to foot, firing flaw to one pedestal. 19 cm x 13.5 cm x 18 cm
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A Jova Rancich, N.Z. colonial Pottery vase with a spherical body and an open tall neck in a traditional majolica type green and blue streaky glaze over the buff body, unmarked. minor damage. Height 18 cm
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Four 1960s/1970s Len Castle coffee cups of tall narrow cylindrical form, each with a strap handle towards the base, the speckled tan glaze with pale highlights, impressed potter’s mark to base of each. Height 1200
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An early 20th century Japanese Naval Officer’s sword with gilt wire bound Shagreen grip, the shaped gilded guard decorated in relief with floral mons repeating to the pommel and fittings on the leather scabbard, mildly curved blade. Length 80.5 cm
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Two Italian medals in their boxes, together with an Italian dress dagger with mother-of-pearl handle
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Two 1914/18 war medals, one silver, one gilt metal, both with ribbons
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E.W. Keymer (2nd N.Z.E.F.) militaria collection, including two pairs of standard service medals with ribbons, one The 1939-1945 Star and one The Italy Star, various ‘On Active Service’, letters, Christmas cards, postcards, photos, booklets, Bunting, etc. One letter detailed No. 279069. DRV E.W. Keymer, Base Training Depot, 2nd N.Z.E.F. A.S.C. Middle East Forces’
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An old Chinese rhinoceros horn, portable field assembly of bottle form, the base as the container for the ink paste, the top of this section also the receptacle for the tapered four sided seal, string attachments, some deterioration. Length 6.2 cm
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A Chinese carved red coral figure of Shao Lau, traditionally depicted with a large forehead, holding his beard, branch form to his right side, rich deep red tones. 6.7 cm x 2 cm x 6.2 cm
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