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New Zealand Historica, Jewellery, Collectables, Silver — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:318
Sale Title:New Zealand Historica, Jewellery, Collectables, SilverLots with images:92
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:230
Date:14-May-2008
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Two necklaces (1) Paua shell set in tortoise, heart shaped pendant in centre with 3 flower disks on either side, each inlaid with silver. pArt of J28(8) (2) Engraved Asian silver necklace
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A sterling silver Mounted paua Shell Brooch c1920s
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Late 19th century tea Caddy Box marked 'Kut Hing Pewter Swatow'. Very heavy with decoration of bamboo. Length 23 cm, width 14.5 cm x Height 12 cm. Also a Pewter Tea pot (probably Continental), patinated and with markings underneath. (2)
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Ram's Horn Inkstand with Bell and Gong Ram's horn mounted on an oak base. Horn has silver plated head and tail and forms a mythical dolphin. Ink well mounted behind the head of the dolphin. At the base of the tail is a suspended bell and a timber gong rests across the back of the base. Unusual. Height 34 cm. Width of base 35 cm
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Fine 15ct Gold Twisted Rope Necklace Length 150 cm
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An arched mirror by Margaret Butler C1910, repousse pewter surround with enamel inserts. Illustrated p.169, the Arts & Crafts Movement in New Zealand 1870-1940.' Ann Calhoun 2000. Margaret Butler was New Zealand's first major woman sculptor. She was born in Greymouth and educated in Wellington. She travelled and exhibited in europe as well as in New Zealand. Height 63 cm
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Sterling Silver tea Service comprising Teapot dated London 1859, Kettle dated 1856, Stand dated 1859 and Jug dated 1853. All made by Robert Garrard and all stamped 'Garrards?, Panton Street, London' Jug has gold wash inside. Kettle missing ivory knob to top of lid, but screw intact. Ivory knob on teapot and ivory handles on teapot and kettle. Monogram on each piece. Applied pattern in the Chinese manner. (Set)
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Two Vases and a Dish on Stand (1) Tall Vase - Crown Ducal, marked 143 C etc. Some wear C29 to black paint. Height 22.5 cm. (2) Vase - Height J. Wood Ltd., England, Hand painted, Indian Tree, Wh G. Height 9.5 cm. Length 20.5 cm. Width 8.5 cm. Square Avon New Zealand Dish on metal stand. Square 19.2 cm, Height 17.5 cm. (3)
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Pearl & Gold pendant cluster of 5 pearls and two leaves in the form of a bunch of grapes with two pieces of costume jewellery. (3)
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A Briar Gardner Green/Yellow Glaze Flared Vase Inscribed underneath 'N.Z/ Briar Gardner/ 1/5/41.' Height 16 cm
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3 Good Quality Epns Items (1) Chocolate pot with burner. (2) Bon Bon Bowl (3) Toast Rack. (3)
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Green Globe shape vase by Keith Murray signed and marked Wedgwood, made in England matt green. Height 19 cm
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Mixed lot of Jewellery (8)
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A Luke Adams Blue Glaze Water Jug stamped underneath. Height 20 cm
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Pair of Birmingham Epns Candlestick Holders Height 29 cm
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A Wood & Silver-mounted triptych Icon depicting Christ on the Cross with Mary at his feet (left side) and one of the Apostles at his feet (right side). Inscribed on silver base, 'To Arnold Edward Hendry from C.E.M.S at the Church of the Evangelists, Palmers Green, London, upon his leaving England for New Zealand on the Feast day of Saints. Peter & Paul, 1922, as an expression of their continual brotherhood with him & the steadfast practice of the faith.'
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An Australian sterling silver mounted emu egg Aborigine and emu scene etched on egg, maker unknown. Height 33 cm
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Chinese Graduated Jade Necklace & Drop Earrings Length 76 cm. (2)
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A John Parker Red Glaze Specimen Vase Height 13 cm
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Sterling Silver Gravy Boat Mappin & Webb, Birmingham 1920
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Pair of Georgian giltwood framed wall mirrors, by Hepplewhite & Co
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Graduated Cultured pearl Necklace of 210 pearls of a yellowish colour with 18ct white gold snap set with 16 diamonds and 1x .6ct brilliant cut diamond
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Two Luke Adams Green Glaze Jugs barrel form. Height 14 cm each
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Large Gilt & Lacquer rococo style Wall Mirror with ornate carving of leaves & flowers, black with gold detail. Height 186 cm, width 59 cm
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An Exceptional Chinese Embroidered Silk robe and dress, c.1900, decorated with flowers, dragons and landscapes. Height of robe 106 cm, Length of dress 97 cm
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Double row Graduated Cultured pearl Necklace with silver & diamante clasp. J31
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A Luke Adams Green Glaze Milk and Cream Jug together with two sugar bowls
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A Large Mahogany Circular tilt-top Centre table on lions claw feet. D.145 cm
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Cultured Graduated pearl Necklace of 23 pearls interspersed with fine platinum chain, with set of drop earrings each with 3 graduated pearls with chain inset. Valuation papers available
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A Minton Majolica bread plate (Lear Factory 1888-1890). Length 30 cm
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A Victorian mahogany Mirrored back Chiffoniere. Width 93 cm
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Cultured pearl Necklace of 143 graduated pearls with gold (2)
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A Len Castle ochre glaze discoid vase with rope impressions. Height 34 cm
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A fold-over Victorian carved mahogany card table on four carved legs. Width 93 cm
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Pair of Estate Chinese Jade Dress Clips of carved & pierced jade set on a gold metal background. (2)
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J. Rancich, green glaze vase inscribed 'Te Na Koe Aroha Nui. H're Mai 1838-1938'. Height 28 cm
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A set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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A 9ct Heart Shaped Brooch with inset garnet and suspended locket inscribed 'D.J.J' (18ct Gold) with a silver brooch inscribed 'Souvenir' (damaged). (2)
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A Jim Greig Blue/Grey and Green Glaze Vase Height 24 cm
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A tilt-top Kauri & Cedar Loo table on a carved base with four feet
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1863 Gold 1/2 sovereign
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A Len Castle Blue/Brown Glaze Bowl Diameter 28 cm
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Derby Figurine of Young Girl putting on her boots. Head has been reattached and chip on one boot. Marked under with a crown, Derby & 76. Height 9.5 cm
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1880 Gold 1/2 sovereign
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A Briar Gardner yellow/brown glaze ribbed vase height 12 cm
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Meissen Figurine of a Woman Marked under with Meissen mark, A and B. Has been repaired. Height 14 cm
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1881 Gold 1/2 sovereign
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A Briar Gardner Cream/Green Glaze Flared Vase Height 10 cm
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Pair of Late 18th century Figurines of Girls both holding a basket of flowers with a garland around their heads, possibly Derby. Both incised underneath with a '4'. Both have damage. Height 13 cm. (Pair)
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1875 gold sovereign
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A temuka Ware presentation Vase brown/ cream glaze. Inscribed to base 'Lovatt/ Temuka NZ/ GU2' Height 26 cm
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Figurine of a Girl Holding a Jug & Flowers (possibly Staffordshire) on white & gold base, some damage. Height 15 cm
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1886 gold sovereign
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Two Sets (18 pieces) of te rona Ware (temuka) coffee sets including cups, jugs, coffee pot etc
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A George Boyd (Newton pottery) Green Glaze Bread Plate. Raised floral relief to border, stamped on reverse. Length 29 cm
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A George Boyd (Newton pottery) Green Glaze Dish. Raised floral motif to border, stamped on reverse. Diameter 23 cm
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Early Figurine of a Seated Woman in Georgian style dress. Some damage. Marks incised underneath 'C28 & 44 and red 42'. Height 12 cm. Possibly Meissen
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Pair of Moorcroft candlestick Holders stamped Moorcroft with an arrow and initials?. Height 9 cm. (pair)
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1893 gold sovereign
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A Collection of Luke Adams play Bricks of brown and cream colouring
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Large 19th century Japanese charger two warriors, one on a bridge (with hidden sword) and blossom tree in background. Gold/red/ orange/cream colouring. Reverse pattern of birds and cherry blossom and character marks. Diameter 45 cm. C42
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1902 gold sovereign
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A Sherwin & Cotton tile of Matene te Nga Made at Eastwood Tile Works, Hanley, Staffordshire. 22 x 15 cm
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Nymphenburg China tea Service consisting of 12 bread and butter plates, 12 saucers, 10 tea cups and 6 milk jugs. Tiny wear to gilding on rim of 2 cups only. (40)
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Gold Royal Worcester fruit decorated plate fruit decoration in the centre signed by 'Gates'. marked underneath 'R Royal Worcester Fine Bone China England' and the number '51' in centre. Diameter 27.5 cm
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Gold royal Worcester Fruit Decorated C41A plate Fruit decoration in the centre signed by 'Telford?'. Marked underneath 'R Royal Worcester Fine Bone China England' and the number '51' in centre. Diameter 27.5 cm
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1904 gold sovereign
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1951 Edition 'Bill Frog to the rescue' Written and drawn by Cam. John Lane the Bodley Head Ltd., Printed in Holland by Length Van Leer & Co. Ltd. 1951
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1925 gold sovereign
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Photographer unknown Norwegian whale chasing boat in the Ross Sea. Black and white photograph, 15 x 20 cm
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Signed Edition of 'Bad Jelly the Witch' with personal inscription 'To Laura from Spike Milligan' and owner's name in book. First published by M. & J. Hobbs, Walton-on-Thames, London in 1973. C43B
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Bag of Jeweller's Gold 'Findings' Weight 50.5 grams (approx. 1 1/2 oz's). Scrap value as at 9-2-08, if 9ct equals $11.96 per gram, if 18ct equals $23 per gram
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1st Edition - 'Bleak House by Charles Dickens' London, Bradbury & Evans, Bouverie Street, 1853
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Graduated Cultured pearl Necklace with pearl set on silver clasp marked underneath 'M'. Length 35 cm. J49
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New Zealand Collection of Stamps in 5 Albums From Full Face Queens to Modern, includes range of early issues, mint or used. Noted 1931 Red and Blue Boys. Fine quality, used, high cat
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J48(2) Oval Jade & Silver Brooch surrounded by marcasites set into the frame
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Art Nouveau Silver Coin purse Continental silver with chain handle. Width 19 cm, Height 7 cm
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Pair 18ct White Gold & Diamond Earrings TD29-0.42ct, D60-0.49ct
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Beaded Drawstring Bag c. 1890-1910, colours: blue, iridescent, pink and gold with hanging bead at the base. (Crocheted)
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18ct White Gold & Diamond pendant D5-0.83ct. J54
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Beaded Drawstring Bag c. 1890-1910, colours: blue, red, gold, green with loop twisted beaded fringe of blue. Corded drawstring. Length 21 cm
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18ct White Gold & Diamond ring D5-0.86ct
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Beaded Drawstring Bag c. 1890-1910. Colours: roses on pale blue background, with round covered bead at base with looped fringing attached. Double twisted cord drawstring. Length 23 cm
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18ct White Gold Necklace 13.8gms, TD102-1.00ct
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Will Davy' Horse Drawn Thresher. Black and White Photographic Print, 27 x 37 cm
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Beaded Drawstring Bag c. 1920 Colours: geometric of red, blue and lime, crocheted cord. Length 25 cm
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Pair 18ct White Gold & Diamond Earrings J51 D242-4.87ct
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Photographer Unknown Whangaroa, New Zealand Black and White Photograph, 22 x 32 cm
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Early American Micro-glass Beaded Drawstring Bag c. 1830-1860 with twisted cord drawstring. Panel of beading hand sewn onto fabric. Beading of flowers and houses. Tri coloured looped fringing. Length 26 cm
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18ct White Gold & Diamond Bracelet J53 D128-0.96ct, TD128-2.36ct
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Photographer Unknown Milford Sound, New Zealand Black and White Photograph, 22 x 32 cm
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Early American Micro-glass Beaded Drawstring Bag c. 1830-1860. Beaded panel sewn onto fabric. Twisted silk cord drawstring. Design of oak leaves and acorns, colours: brown, green, yellow, blue, with looped beaded fringe of blue
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18ct White Gold & Diamond ring D215-3.02ct
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Early American Micro-glass Beaded Drawstring Bag c. 1830-1860. Beaded panel sewn onto fabric, colours - blue, green red, brown, yellow on cream background. Twisted silk cord drawstring. Design of flowers with looped beaded fringe of grey. Length 23 cm
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Pair 18ct White Gold & Diamond Bamboo J52(2) Earrings D10-0.42ct
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Wheeler & Son, Christchurch Punch Bowl Falls, Otira Gorge Black and white Photographic Print, 21 x 16 cm
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Early American Micro-glass Beaded Drawstring Bag c. 1830-1860. Beaded panel sewn onto fabric, colours - grey, green, brown, white. Design of flowers, cows and oak leaves. No drawstring. Length 18.5 cm
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9ct Yellow Gold & Diamond ring 0.50ct
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NZ Govt. Tourist Department Portrait of Nga Mihi N47 Black and white Photographic Print,
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Beaded Evening Bag c. 1890 with jewelled handle with coloured stones and enamel flowers and chain handle. Design of an elk grazing on both sides. Latticed design and dripping fringe. Small mirror inside pocket. Length 28 cm
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