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Antiques & Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:248
Sale Title:Antiques & Decorative ArtsLots with images:215
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:171
Date:15-May-2008
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An Art Deco Pair Green Glass Tie-Backs mounted on 'J' shaped metal brackets. Height 25 cm
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An R. Lalique carafe 'Satyre' clear glass, the moulded stopper and satyre masked handle frosted with sepia patina, circa 1923. Engraved 'R. Lalique France Pour Cusenier'. Note; the carafe rim with chips, frit to the stopper upper rim
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A Keith Murray Glass Vase for Brierley of large goblet shape on a raised foot, cut with vertical convex circle pattern. Etched signature mark. Height 20 cm
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An Edwardian Period Circular Glass Bowl and Companion Ovoid Pedestal Vase both painted with floral reserves and swags in bright enamels on white grounds, gilded trims (worn) and effects. Bowl Diameter 17.8 cm. Height 7.6 cm. Vase Height 32 cm
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An Art Deco period Stuart Crystal pair of candlesticks in amber glass and decorated with fruiting foliage and butterflies in bright enamels. Etched 'Stuart' England mark. Diameter 11 cm. Height 4.5 cm
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Five Antique Claret Glasses on Stems each engraved with flowers and a bird. Height 14 cm
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Seven Antique Sherry Glasses on Stems Height 11.5 cm
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A Victorian period pair of pink glass lustre vases each decorated with five oval portraits of young women below a Crown shaped rim. rubbing to gilded trims and gilt patterned remnants, each with ten lustres, a total of three replaced. note; some chipping to lustres. Height 33.2 cm
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An Art Nouveau Iridescent green glass lobed bowl of Loetz style with a classical design pierced metal mount, the squat six lobed form with straight neck and raised on a short circular foot. Height 12 cm. Diameter 14 cm
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A Loetz Style Linear Trailing Textured Iridescent Glass Vase from the Art Nouveau Period, the rich mulberry/ purple flashing green and bronze, of tall tapering form with spreading circular lower body, raised on an embossed small ring foot. Note; some minimal rim frits. Height 18 cm
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An Art Nouveau Period Iridescent Green Glass Squat Bowl the bowl with indented linear textured surface and raised on leaf patterned feet, the gilt pierced metal mount possibly not original to the base. Note; some rim frits. Height 8 cm. Diameter 12 cm
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An Art Nouveau Period Iridescent Glass Lobed Large Bowl with Pierced Metal Mount the squat circular bowl with slight embossed surface raised on a ring foot, the straight neck with honey combed pierced mount, maker unknown. Note; minor rim chips beneath the mount. Diameter 17 cm. Height 12 cm
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An Art Nouveau Period Iridescent Green Glass Dimpled Vase with Pierced Metal Mount the green glass surface with embossed webbing effects flashing blues and purples. Diameter 15 cm. Height 16.5 cm
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An Early 20th Century Iridescent Green Glass Fluted Tapering Vase the conical form with a slightly textured surface, the glass flashing purples and gold, the sterling silver mount distressed. Circa 1911. Height 18 cm
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A Loetz Attributed Iridescent Purple Tapering Tall Vase with Pierced Metal Mount the white metal pierced mount of Art Nouveau design at the rim and neck, the vase surface of multiple spirals, lilac flashing gold marbled effects to the lower body, air bubbles within the glass, some at the surface. Height 22.5 cm. Diameter 7.5 cm
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An Art Nouveau Iridescent Green Glass Fluted Bowl the glass flashing yellows and purples, the fluted rim tapering to an octagonal well, maker unknown. Diameter 22.5 cm. Height 10 cm
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A Satin-Finished Marbled Small Vase signed Muller Fres, Luneville the upper section in orange and yellow shading to blue, satin finish with etched signature. Circa 1900's. Note; small rim chips. Height 11.5 cm
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A Silver Plate and Glass Neo-Classical Centre Piece the base of tri-mythical beasts conjoined by swags surrounding a central urn column, supporting an etched patterned circular bowl, surmounted by a trumpet vase with same etched pattern. Note; some silvering loss, split to trumpet vase support. Height 47.5 cm. Bowl Diameter 24 cm
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A Victorian period silver gilt and glass perfume flask of ovalish section, the clear glass with facetted surface, the spring-loaded cap and collar gilded, (not tested). Marks E/M
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A Pair of ate 19th century Sheffield Plate Eight Sided Meat Covers engraved with a family crest and 'Persevere'. Width 28.4 cm. Depth 19.8 cm. Height 16 cm
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A Victorian Period sterling silver Cased Perfume of square section, the hinged cover of dome shape, the rectangular panels scrolling foliate and floral sprigs engraved alternately, the shield cartouche initials engraved. Chester 1880. Internal glass stopper present
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Three Victorian period sterling silver neo-classical two handled salts and a mustard pot each of the urn shaped salts with oval shaped blue glass liners, the covered oval mustard frame with a silver liner. London 1895, makers WC Jl. Note; some loss to a blue glass liner. mustard. Height 8 cm
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Six George III Period sterling silver Old English Pattern Tablespoons four initialled, various dates and makers
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A sterling silver harlequin canteen of fiddle pattern cutlery the eight place setting of various 18th and 19th century dates for London, various makers, with modern stainless steel knives marked Sheffield cutlery
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A Superb sterling silver Covered Wine Ewer by Barnard Brothers of an elegant simple form, the surface finely all-over engraved with stylised scrolling foliate patterns and presentation engraved to a Joseph Underwood Esq., twice elected Mayor of The Borough of Liecester,1857 & 1858, the ewer with a naturalistic fruiting vine handle and the hinged cover with an applied vine leaf in low relief. Makers Edward & James Barnard. London 1857. Height 36.5 cm
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A selection of four sterling silver napkin rings Birmingham, various dates and makers
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A Sheffield sterling silver Pair of Napkin Rings foliate engraved, date marks for 1904
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A Victorian period sterling silver watch chain with two later watch Fobs Birmingham 1875 (chain), Birmingham 1910 (fobs), and a seal with an onyx inset
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A Victorian period sterling silver oval buckle Birmingham 1975
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An early 20th century sterling silver card case of a gently curved envelope shape, scrolling foliate engraved, the cartouche vacant. Birmingham 1902
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An Art Deco Period sterling silver Cigarette Case plain engine-turned, initialled, with gilt interior. Birmingham 1920
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An early 20th century sterling silver extensive cutlery service the near 12 place setting in the beaded edge pattern comprising of 102 pieces, including full sets of table knives, forks and spoons, fish knives and forks, large spoons, eleven each of dessert forks and spoons, nine teaspoons, a pair of pierced fish servers, a soup ladle, two sauce ladles, a pie spoon, two butter knives, a sifter spoon, sugar shovel and sugar tongs, each initial engraved. Sheffield, 1911 and other near dates
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A 20th century sterling silver drinks tray in the Chippendale style, supported on four hoof feet. Chester 1910. Diameter 30.7 cm
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A George III period sterling silver fiddle pattern large soup ladle initialled, maker Robert Cruikshank, London 1806. Length 32 cm
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A 19th century Irish silver fiddle pattern small ladle initialled. Dublin 1820. 7.5 cm.L
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A Victorian period sterling silver sifter spoon the geometric patterned circular bowl gilded and with a shaped rim. London, circa 1859. Length 16.5 cm
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A Late 19th century sterling silver Rococo Shape Card Case plain engine-turned, the oval cartouche with engraved initials
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A sterling silver cigar case with gilt interior, engraved initials 'Drb'. Sheffield 1915. Length 14 cm
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A pair of sterling silver Kings pattern mustard spoons double struck with gilt washed bowls. London 1846
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A George III period sterling silver Old English pattern dessert spoon with engraved crest (rubbed.) London 1788. Length 22.5 cm
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A George III period sterling silver pie spoon with an engraved crest. London 1792. Length 31.5 cm
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A George III period dessert spoon the handle foliate decorated, initialled. London 1776
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A George III Period sterling silver Old English Pattern Pair of Small Shovels engraved 'L'. Birmingham 1811. Maker Joseph Taylor. Length 8.8 cm
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A George III Period sterling silver Old English Pattern Pair of Small Shovels, maker Hester Bateman initialled 'J'. London 1789. Length 9.7 cm
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A sterling silver pair of toast racks Birmingham 1926
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A set of six salt spoons marked 'Sterling' with paua shell tiki tops
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A sterling silver neo-classical two handled trophy cup with cover, 'Temuka Anglers Club' plain, with engraved presentation details for the Temuka Anglers club fishing Competition, Presented by Sir Rupert Clarke, won by C. J. Harr 17.2.15. Chester 1913. Supported on a turned and stained wood plinth. Height 35.5 cm
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A sterling silver two handled trophy cup, 'Muriwai Motor Races 1929' plain with scrolling lions mask handles, the fore presentation engraved 'A.B.C Garage Cup Presented by A.F. Cantwell Esq. (Proprietor) Ladies Handicap Muriwai Motor Races 1929', the rear 'Won by Mrs J.H. Hyde 1929, Miss G.J. Clarke, 1930, Miss G.J. Clarke, 1931'. Supported on a turned and stained wood plinth. London 1927. Height 26.6 cm. Sold with two photographs from the period, Paine Bros. racing cars
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A Minton pottery bottle vase signed Lear with a crown top, the body of squat spherical shape, raised on a spreading ring foot, the surface coated with 'Ceramic Hail', the glossy yellow/brown majolica glazed applied large rose sprig with some loss to petals and leaves. Incised 'Lear' base mark and '332', circa 1888 - 90
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Three O.C. Stephens Small Bowls two of squat circular form: one white glazed with dusky pink interior, Diameter 10 cm. Height 6 cm, the other pale green all-over glazed, Diameter 8 cm. Height 5 cm, the third bowl of oval section, white glazed with pale pinkish interior, width 11.4 cm. Height 3.2 cm. Each with base signature
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An O.C. Stephens Trough Vase of oblong section with reeded decoration on an ivory ground, light dusky pink interior glazed. Base signature mark. Length 28.8 cm. Width 8 cm. Height 10.2 cm
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A Molle Timaru studio pottery naturalistic leaf moulded shallow dish with stylised leaf handle. Base signature. Note; rim chip. Width 23.7 cm. Depth 14.2 cm
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A Molle Timaru studio pottery trough vase of oblong form with shaping, mossy green glazed, the exterior typically decorated with applied white spotted red toadstools and leaves. Base incised signature. Note; chip to rear base rim. Length 34.8 cm. Width 15 cm. Height 6.2 cm
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An Ernest Shufflebottom Crown Lynn Hand Potted Vase white matt glaze, the vase with a wide mouth and a tapering neck above a circular sectioned, almost squat circular main body which is decorated with six lathe turned bands, raised on a straight sided ring foot. Tiki and star base marks, marked 'Hand Potted', incised '24'. Height 18.2 cm. Diameter 16 cm
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A Titian Ware Neolithic 'Lascaux' Cave Painting Bottle Vase decorated with a bison and petroglyph animal of antelope form. Unmarked. Height 19 cm
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A Barry Brickell Stoneware Sculpture heavily grogged, the piece implies the contoured hills and valleys along the snaking track of the potter's Driving Creek Railway. Depth 47 cm
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A rare Carders Ponsonby bisque fired pottery garden large vase, on stands, the urn lower body lobed and with four dogs heads masks, egg and dart moulded decoration to the lip, the urn supported on a pedestal base on a square sectioned plinth, each panel moulded ribbon and wreath decorated, impressed Carder Ponsonby mark to the upper plinth, partly obscured beneath the urn's square plinth. remnants of original white paint to resemble marble. Note; some faults. Height 124 cm. vase diameter 55.5 cm
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A Carder Bisque Fired Lobed Small Garden Urn body only, (minus the pedestal base). Incised 'Carder' to the interior wall. An upper border of egg and dart moulding above two moulded fruiting vines, each painted green and red, two twin classical bearded masks to the sides (remaining as part of the original handles). Remnants of white paint to resemble marble. Note; some faults. Height 22 cm. Diameter 30 cm
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A Rare R.O. Clark Bisque Fired Garden Vase on Stand. the four panels of the square sectioned plinth with moulded Prince of Wales feathers and leaf spandrels. White paint remnants. Ref: Gail Henry, 'New Zealand Pottery Commercial & Collectable' Pg182 re R.O.Clarks Illustrated Price List 49. Style No.137. Unmarked. Note; with faults. Note; with faults. Height 96.5 cm
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A Rare R.O. Clark Limited Pottery Bisque Fired Square Sectioned Garden Vase Plinth decorated with moulded Prince of Wales feathers and leaved spandrels. White paint remnants to represent marble. Ref: Gail Henry, 'New Zealand Pottery Commercial & Collectable' Pg182 re R.O.Clarks Illustrated Price List 49. Style No.137. Unmarked. Note; with faults. Height 40.8 cm
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A Rare G. Boyd Newton Pottery bisque fired pair large garden vases on stands the urns with moulded Greek or Roman Classical figures and with masked handles to the sides, the lower urn body with moulded acanthus leaf decoration, the urns each upon a pedestal base supported on a square sectioned tall plinth, the four plinth panels with architectural features. Original white paint remnants to represent marble, one urn base with 'G. Boyd Newton Pottery Oval Impressed Mark. Note; Extensive Breaks to Urn,…
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An Engravings, 'New Zealand War Canoe with View of Gable End Foreland' uncoloured engraving from Cook's Voyages, published c.1773. Frame Length 77.4 cm. Height 39 cm
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A 19th century Wooden Kaheru (Digging 'Spade') the one piece impliment used for the lifting and loosening of soil, the elongated paddle-shaped blade terminates in a worn point at the distal end, the long branch shaped shaft is curved at three points below a circular section grip. The surface is bruised but intact. Length 110 cm. Y13624
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A Wooden Taiaha the wooden taiaha with an upper round shaft which flares and flattens out towards the distal end, small area of rauponga pattern on the aero with teeth below, tapering to a dull point. Surface with good patination. Length 124.5 cm. Max. Width 4.5 cm. Y13625
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A Contemporary Maori Whale Bone Carved Kotiate by Paul Stanley well carved and of good weight and balance, soft patination. Length 33.2 cm. Width 13.4 cm
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An Auckland Exhibition Treen Books Puzzle Money Box and A New Zealand Exhibition Mirrored Treen Fan the box decorated with a swallow, and penworked 'Forget - Me - Not Auckland Exhibition N.Z. 1913 -'14', with key and working lock. Width 12.6 cm. Width 9.6 cm. Height 9.8 cm. Sold with a Treen Fan decorated with a swallow and penworked 'Exhibition - New Zealand 1913 - 14, oval mirror inset to reverse. Length 25 cm
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A Metal Matchbox Cover decorated with a crest for the 6th New Zealand Manawatu Mounted Riflers
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A Hooded Jacket with fur trim to the hood, 'Hillary' is hand written inside the hood. $2,000 - $2,500 70 A Presentation Two Handled Tray in silver plate, engraved 'To Sir Edmund Hillary and Mrs Jean Mulgrew with best wishes and fond memories, New Zealand High Commission Staff New Delhi 14th July 1989'
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A Pair of Artic Mittens double layered by King Manufacturing Company
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Sir Edmund Hillary's Fishing Licence for 1970-71 season. Licence Id 2375
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A Tent with Canvas Carry Bag
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74 A Nylon Tent and associated carry bag
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A Pair of Othmar Schneider 700 Epxoy Superlife Skis
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A scratch model steam launch 'Branksome' 1896, Windermere built by Bob McKibbin, Titirangi, Auckland, 1980, displayed on the original stand. Length 129 cm. Height 34.6 cm
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Six Sporting Glass Photographic Negative Plates (Boxed) showing tennis players
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A Keating's Red Devil pictorial embossed advertising tin sign for Keating's Powders, some loss of paint, generally in a good condition. Height 68.8 cm. Width 49 cm
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A German Moderne style baby's perambulator the body and sides in pale gold lacquer and cane, the wheels with aluminium ‘Mudguards', circa 1950
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A Continental Toddler's Collapsible Pushchair in beechwood and leather. Circa 1920
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An ivory carved handled walking stick the handle grip carved as a lions paw, the handle shaft carved with a lion guarding a cartouche (vacant) in relief. Length 87 cm
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A swagger stick with an antler mount the antler with an applied possibly silver medallion, initials engraved, m metal not tested. Length 9.5 cm
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A Swaine & Adeney Ltd Stick Sword in Leather Casing the casing stamped B.M.C. Algiers, 1942/44. Length 59 cm
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A Kris and Scabbard the bone hilt with tribal designs carved in relief, the scabbard of wood with brass partial sleeving. Length 45 cm
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An Indonesian large knife and wood carved scabbard the antler or bone hilt carved with an ancestral figure and decorated with hair or fur tufts, secured to the blade with woven fibres decorated with small beads. Length 80.5 cm
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A Deitrich Varez, Polynesian Fishing Scene Print dated 2000, the theme drawn from traditional Hawaiian folklore, with a stylistic influence of Japanese printmaking. Frame. Width 74.4 cm. Height 6.3 cm
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A Pacific Islands Wood Carved Ceremonial Stick with some decorative loss. Length 131.5 cm
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A Pitcairn Island wood carved 'Hand' Chalice by Tommy Warren typically carved as a souvenir item from Pitcairn Island. Height 18.2 cm
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A Pitcairn Island Wood Carved 'Hand' Chalice by Tommy Warren a mate to the above. Height 17.9 cm
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A German copper plated tin ring mould of a good weight. Diameter 22.5 cm
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A German copper ornate mould with metal interior lining. Diameter 21.5 cm. Height 11.5 cm
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A German copper ornate large mould with metal interior lining. Diameter 29.5 cm. Height 11 cm.
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A Pair of Glass Bottom Pewter Tankards both two handled and engraved as shooting prize for 1876 and 1877. Note; some faults. Height 15.5 cm
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A black crepe and jet beaded dress the garment with a 'V' neck and back, the dropped waist above the scalloped hem which is trimmed with two rows of beads, the short flared sleeves with beaded trims, the body of the dress of stylised flower motifs and leaves in jet beading. Note; some minor wear
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A 19th century Pair of Lace Sleeves the scalloped cuffs decorated with beaded flower and wire-work motifs. Note; some staining. Sold with a lace shawl and a lace collar
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An Early 20th century Silk Fringed Large Shawl deep brown ground, with geometric panels of contrasting mauve, deep blue, pinks and cream, circa 1900. Length 164 cm
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A Stefney Reg. Model Sequined Bolero on black net. Note; some small loss to sequins
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A Finely Crocheted Bolero floral motifs in white cotton
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A silk evening cape with fringing, circa 1920, deep red plum with stylised subtle floral sprigs in paler similar hues and green. Note; some minor wear to exterior surface, the silk lining fragile
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Two 20th century Ladies Hats and a Scarf one of Italian origins
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A Hand Stitched Hankerchiefs Bag in cotton with the motto 'When your handkerchiefs are dirty, Put them in this little shirty, Then hang them up and let them stay, Until you send the wash away'. Circa 1930, framed
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An Art Deco period plaster composite hat model bust with brown glass eyes. Height 46.5 cm
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