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January Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:558
Sale Title:January Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:133
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:380
Date:22-Jan-2013
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A large python snake skin. Some faults. Length 260 cm
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An old brass cased pocket compass, T. Peacock & Son, Auckland, N.Z. Diameter 9 cm. In original leather case
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A brass cased ship's binnacle compass, the card marked 'Bergen Nautik, Norway', the case with a single illuminating burner to one side. 23.5 cm x 21.5 cm
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A late 19th century bellows extension glass framed plate camera, the mahogany case with lacquered brass lens, fittings and plaque engraved ' Stereo Victo', the original canvas carry case with three mahogany plate backs
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Assorted vintage glass lantern slides, some coloured, including 'Life on Board an Ocean Palace', ships, steam trains, buildings, etc
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An early 20th century (Ericsson) skeleton telephone, the shaped steel base enclosing two bells, side handle, the decorative cradle with original hand piece complete with cords
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An Ericsson 'Commonwealth' wall phone, with connection block to the top above exposed twin ringer bells, complete with corded handset and additional earpiece
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A 20th century brass post horn of circular coiled form with gold and black cord binding
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An antique cast iron wine bottle corker, c.1900, the cast iron frame with counter-weighted lever action, adjustable bottle height, cork plunge and compression, the whole mechanism raised on a wooden tripod base. Height 1140
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Two vintage all wooden garden rakes, each with trifurcated handles fitted to heads, wooden tines
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A vintage photograph of 'Devonport Wharf', 'Wed Sept 10th 1913', showing boats, carts and figures. 14.7 cm x 20.3 cm, framed under glass
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A vintage black and white photo of Queen St. Wharf, 1908. 14.5 cm x 19.5 cm, framed under glass
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A c.1970 Dinky Toys Thunderbird 2 and Thunderbird 4, original green paint finish, yellow plastic fold-out legs, the central body cavity containing the yellow Thunderbird 4, original transfers, some rubbing to paint
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A c.1950s Pelham Pinocchio, Puppet, the 'Simple Dancing Puppet' in original box with blue and purple printing, the puppet with hand painted detail, yellow hat, black jacket, red shorts and original stringing
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A 'S.F.B.J. 60' Bluette type doll, porcelain head with painted features, concert body, dressed in a patriotic costume made from a cotton print tea towel commemorating 'HMS Queen Elizabeth', c.1915. Height 32 cm
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A German porcelain 'Armand Marseille' baby doll, with sleepy eyes, open mouth with teeth, composition limbs, original cotton clothing. Height 44 cm
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A vintage German Lehmann tinplate 'Stubborn Donkey', with clown in donkey cart, the wheels lithographically printed with tumbling clowns, the clown with cotton costume and painted head and arms, the donkey with grey flocking, clockwork, maker's details to back of cart
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A Steiff teddy bear, the baby blue plush bear with Lladro wings and Lladro Christmas bell for 2007, Steiff button to ear, Lladro label to foot, with original box and certificate. Height 26 cm
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A Steiff teddy bear, with caramel coloured plush, a wreath of Lladro flowers on head, Steiff button to ear and Lladro label to foot, with original box and certificate. Height 27 cm
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A modern classical sculpture of the 'Dying Gaul', bronzed finish
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A classical bronzed figure of a prowling lion raised on a tapered rocky plinth embossed 'Bonheur', 20th century. Length 49 cm
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A late 19th century Italian carved alabaster sculpture of a young girl, she holds a cup to her right hand, her long pleated dress buttoned at the back, raised on a square base with chamfered corners. Minor damage. Height 56.5 cm
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A Carara marble bust of a young woman in the Art Nouveau manner, raised on an oblong plinth base. Height 67 cm
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An early 1900s marble and alabaster sculpture entitled 'Virgulto' tete d'enfant', script signature to back 'G' (Giovanni) Brogi, metal plaque to front. 29 cm x 19 cm x 28 cm
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Adrien Etienne Gaudez (1845-1902), 'Acteon', bronze sculpture, the semiclothed figure wearing a lion skin wrap, horn to his left hand, lance to his right. Attention required to lance end. Signature moulded to base. Height 56 cm
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Adrien Etienne Gaudez (1845-1902), 'Vainqueur', gilded bronze sculpture of a young man wearing loincloth to his waist, a shield raised beside his foot, his right arm raised, some losses, the base with engraved plaque, detailing title, artist, etc. Height 64 cm
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A Jenny Burgess bronze artwork 'Cats Medal' as a circular fan lidded box opening to reveal sculpted interior, lid and base, limited edition of 20 cm. Diameter 8.2 cm. Complete with certificate
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Two 19th century gilt metal statuettes. One depicting Cupid standing before a massive anvil, his hands raised above his head holding a hammer (head of hammer absent). The other, a putto, stands beside a blacksmith's vice, the object of his manufacture absent from his raised right hand. Each 10.5 cm
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A Chinese bronzed sculpture of an old man, he squats lighting a match, a book open upon his knee. Height 14.5 cm
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A c.1900 Austrian bronze figure of a dancing urchin boy, signed and numbered to the base, he stands on one foot, fine detail and patinated finish in gold and red/gold coloured patina, square marble base
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An Austrian Hagenauer type bronze stork, standing on one leg, blackened finish. Height 7.8 cm
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A pair of Art Deco bookends, each with a bronzed seated woman, her knees drawn up, Deco hairstyle, on variegated marble base. Some chips. 10.5 x 11 x 12 cm
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A pair of china vintage black cat book ends, each with an arched back cat, tail raised, standing on a single book, gilt and red highlights
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A c.1900 Italian walnut box, the hinged lid with black marble panel inset with a rose sprig, pink, green and brown tones highlighted with orange and red, labelled to the interior. 19.3 cm x 13.3 cm x 6.5 cm
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A 19th century walnut work box, the rectangular lid decoratively inlaid with multiple enamelled plaques and agate cabochons, the centre with a Wedgwood plaque, satinwood strung detail, the interior with single tray. 32 cm x 23 cm x 15 cm, some losses and minor damage
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A Victorian figured walnut stationery compendium, the sloping front opening to reveal slots and compartments for ink, paper and pen surmounted by a calendar mechanism. 40 cm x 30 cm x 37 cm
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An early 20th century birdseye maple jewel box, the lid and front panel opening to reveal six small trays which open on scissor hinges in a depth formation to either side. Some faults
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A Georgian mahogany hinged lidded box, dovetail construction, the lower section with deal lining, brass bale handles to either side and with swing hooks to the front to secure the lid, probably made to house a piece of large silver. 29.5 cm x 29.5 cm x 35.5 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 and holding the original tobacco mixing jar. The cabinet surmounted by a shelf with serpentine fascia. 32 cm x 18 cm x 45 cm
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A genuine Louis Vuitton 'Alma' lady's handbag in monogram canvas complete with leather strap and padlock, purchased second-hand by the vendor in France
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A Russian black lacquer box of oval shape painted with a troika. Length 13.5 cm
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A small antique icon depicting St Sergius within a richly gilded border. Small chip in one corner. Purchased on the occasion of the Coronation of the Czar in 1896, see reverse. 9 cm x 7 cm
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A gold plated framed portrait miniature brooch of a young gentleman, the image behind glass (cracked )on an ivory leaf . In a blue leather fitted display case with easel back strut. Brooch 6 cm x 4.7 cm
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A coloured silhouette of H.R.H. The Duke of Kent, in ebonised frame; along with another of a military man and a portrait of a woman in similar frames
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An 18th century portrait miniature of a woman, painted in oils on ivory leaf, signed indistinctly and dated '94, she wears a large hat decorated with ostrich feathers, holding a floral spray, seated before a cloud and sky background. In ormolu oval frame with ribbon pediment
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An oval portrait miniature of a military gentleman, late 18th early 19th centuries, painted in oils on rectangular leaf, in gilt metal frame with guilloche pierced border and surmounted by floral and ribbon pediment; along with a portrait miniature of a woman painted on ivory, cracked
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A set of four old Persian manuscript illustrations from the book of The Shahnameh written by Baba Khalil Allah in Kashmir 1852/3. Each 200 by 15 cm, matching gilt frames. The Book of Te Shahnameh covers the history of the Persian Kings from mythical times to the fall of the Sasanid Empire in the mid-7th century
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A folio of 20 hand coloured James Sowerby Botanical book plate engravings, each with associated text, published 1796. 24.5 cm x 15 cm
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An early 18th century large Dutch decorative leather bound Lutheran Bible, by 'Jacob Lindenberg, Boekverkoper Op 't Rokin, Anno 1702', with various engraved plates and maps, embossed covers and with applied decorative brass corners and strapped hinges. 26 cm x 40.5 cm x 12 cm
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A Gandhi-King-Ikeda award medallion, the Peace Award has been awarded to few New Zealanders, notably including posthumously to Te Whiti and Tohu, the Parihaka spiritual leaders. A list of recipients accompanies the cased medallion
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A Regency period copper tea urn of classical shape, circular section with decorated borders, original stained ivory side handles (one damaged), flower finial, brass tape and bun feet. Warranted London Manufacture. Height 40 cm
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A Victorian period copper warming pan with original long turned ebonised wood handle. Length 100 cm
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A German 18th century pewter dish, oval shape with scalloped rim, decorated with a wriggle-work depiction of a stag in a landscape, touch mark to back. Width 34 cm
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A 19th century turned bone travelling apple corer, the scoop unscrewing from the turned body. Length extended 12.5 cm
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival mahogany tray, oval form with brass side handles and scalloped gallery, the centre decorated with inlaid leaves, flowers and scrolls, requires some attention. 61 x 40 cm
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An old Indian Matchlock or 'Bandaq' musket. In 'as found' state. Length 1455
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A late Georgian officer's sword, the hilt with GR cipher, scabbard absent, distressed condition. Length 1010
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A World War II 'Souvenir of Egypt', the black velvet cloth with embroidered detail of buildings, pyramids, 'Royal Horse Artillery' crest, camels, etc., blue fringe. 92 cm x 92 cm
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A double barrel shotgun by F.P. Baker & Co., 12 gauge side by side, serial #1434, the barrels marked 15 Panton Street, London S.W. 2½' choke each barrel length. In associated Rewarewa timber case with baize lined compartments and with cleaning rod and cartridge belt
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An old Arabian curved dagger with horn handle and decorative leather covered wood scabbard. Length 39 cm
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An 1881 4' large brass Gow & Son, Dundee, Scottish salmon reel, extra wide drum spooled with over 100yds of old braided silk line, Hercules style raised face plate, large internal component, permanent strong check, a top example
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An 1860s 4½' extra large brass salmon reel, made by J. Enright & Son, Castle Cone, Ireland, embossed maker's details and original owner's name 'R.B. West', all brass with ebony handle
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A c.1890 4¾' all brass English Birmingham salmon reel, strong permanent check, wood handle, very good original condition with high polished finish
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A c.1900 Milward 5' wood and brass fishing reel, wood mounted on/off check, quality wood slim handles, embossed to foot, some old line
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A vintage Hardy No. 1 Mark V Altex fixed spool reel (LHW), good original condition, maker's details to fitted circular plaque to side, good working order with strong snappy bale arm
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A Hardy Bros. vintage fixed spool No. 2 Mark V fishing reel, all alloy with brass fittings and bakelite handle (LHW), snappy bale arm, maker's details to inset plaque to body
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An Eaton No. 4, 3' wood and brass fly reel, strong permanent check, c.1910
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A Farlows heavy 3Ð' brass salmon reel, fully embossed with early address, ivory handle, permanent check and with Farlow's fish logo to foot, c.1885
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A Pflueger Bond 2¾' casting reel, ebonite back plate and front insert, chromed finish, wood handle, complete with bulldog logo and details, c.1940
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Two small early Victorian brass fishing reels with pinned assembly, 2' diameter, c.1880s
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A 2½' brass trout reel, with bone handle, very early pinned assembly, c.1880s
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A Hardy Bros. 'Perfect' fly reel, 3¾' wide drum, ribbed brass foot, brass tensioner, complete with line and zip case
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A Hardy Bros. 'Uniqua' trout/salmon fly reel, 3¾', early model with 'telephone latch relief'. Mechanically good but with modified foot, complete with Hardy zip case, c.1930s
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Three vintage fly fishing reels and various equipment, each reel with aluminium body, brass foot and on/ off check, one with bone handles, also including various spoons, flies and assorted equipment
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A large Tatler 'Supreme' game multiplying sea reel, model # 4, anodised bronze finish, with original box, working order
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A vintage hand blown glass large fishing float with original knotted rope binding and lashing
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A vintage hand blown glass large fishing float with original knotted rope binding and lashing
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A vintage hand blown glass large fishing float with original knotted rope binding and lashing
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A small cased ship's model depicting the Norwegian full rig ship 'Nord Lys' (Northern Light), the wooden case glazed to four sides. 34.5 cm x 17 cm x 22.5 cm
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A taxidermied barn owl, modelled perched upon a branch section with glass eyes
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A small taxidermied duck, modelled seated upon a simulated rock
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A pair of taxidermied marsh hens, one modelled searching for feed, the other in alarm state with tail feathers raised
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A South American taxidermied Toucan bird, modelled perched upon a timber rod
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A taxidermied yellow jay bird, modelled perched upon a section of tree trunk
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A taxidermy model of a duck, modelled with head raised in inquisitive pose
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A taxidermied raven, modelled perched upon its right leg, its left leg elevated to raise an object to its beak
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A taxidermied pheasant with iridescent red/bronze plumage and long tail in taxidermy mount perched on a wall mounted branch
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A taxidermied badger, modelled standing upon a natural wood plinth base. Length 75 cm
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A taxidermied North Island brown kiwi with partial albino effects to its plumage, standing with beak down on a rough sawn branch section base, the attached plaque printed with 'Wildlife Service Specimen Reg. No. 96'
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A large trophy hippopotamus lower curved canine tusk, with enamel surface still remaining, large grinding facet near the tip. Outer curvature size 8 cm
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A large trophy hippopotamus lower curved canine tusk, similar to above. Outer curvature 57 cm
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An elephant tusk tip section with good polished surface. Length 53 cm
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An elephant tusk tip section, solid ivory with slightly worn facet at the tip, old ivory with fine surface crackling. Length 37 cm
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A carved antler figurine in the form of a pair of dancing skeletons, on a wooden base. Height 11 cm
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An old turned whalebone whistle, the turned knob end with Stanhope viewing lens, banded detail, old distress. Length 5.3 cm
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A good Rudolph Heckel violin, in the manner of Stradovarius, two piece back, golden orange varnish, original label to the interior with maker's name and 'Dresden 1886'. Back length 35.6 cm. In later hard case. Provenance: Purchased from Howard Sleath, a violin maker and retailer in Brisbane, Australia 1963/64 by a violin teacher, then gifted to a friend/ pupil, our vendor
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An early 20th century Sheffield steel and mother-of-pearl 12 person fruit set, the folding layered original box with 12 knives, six nut picks, two nutcrackers, grape scissors and bread knife, silver embossed ferrells
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Four c.1900 hickory shafted putters, includes one with a brass head named 'Forgan & Son, St. Andrews', smooth face, another brass headed named 'Wyandelle-Brand', another named 'Monarch' and one named 'R. Forgan & Son, Scotia'
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A bundle of approximately 31 'Art New Zealand' magazines
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A similar bundle of' 'Art New Zealand' magazines
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