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Antiques & Collectables, Day 2 — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:373
Sale Title:Antiques & Collectables, Day 2Lots with images:122
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:331
Date:17-Jul-2014
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A hand coloured lithographic map, entitled 'La Nouva Zelanda Delineata Sulle Osservazioni Del Captain Cook.', ed. 168/1500. Together with a hand coloured engraving 'Captain James Cook painted by Sir Nathaniel dance and published 1784. 30 x 26 cm
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A hand coloured lithographic map, entitled 'Carte de L'Hemisphere Austral', Benard Direxit Montrant Les Routes de Navigateurs le plus Celebres par le Capitaine Jacques Cook
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An oil painting of 'The Southern cross in the Pacific 1913', by Captain M T Clayton note: Captain Tilly bought Clayton's house at the bottom of Victoria Avenue in Remuera, Auckland, now owned by St Kentigern school. Captain Clayton took over from Captain Tilly on the Southern cross when the latter retired. 46 x 76 cm
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Painting of a derelict church, artist unknown (probably Captain Tilly or Clayton) oil on board. The church could have been at Norfolk Island, or at Kohimarama, Auckland
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Still life of various objects, collected by Captain Tilly. Artist olive Harrison-Smith (nee Tilly) watercolour, signed. 28 x 39 cm
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Two navigational books gifted to Bishop Patterson by Sir William Heathcote, (as hand noted in the front of each book). Some hand notations in the books. Bishop Patterson was a missionary and travelled on the Southern cross under Captain Tilly
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A hand coloured map of the 'County of Eden Auckland', c. 1880, by Champtaloup and Cooper. Some hand notation to side. 53 x 87 cm
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A book entitled 'Hydrographic Notices/ Pacific Ocean 1856-1873', by James L young. Some pencil notes by Captain Tilly inside. Together with olive Tilly's copy of Brett's New Zealand and south Pacific Pilot with Nautical Almanac for the years 1887-88, compiled by Captain Tilly. Est.100-300(2)
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Further unpublished manuscripts of various narrative accounts, written by private John P Ward who served in 31 engagements of battle in the New Zealand Wars. Amongst the following papers is an early typewritten draft of the battle of the double Crossing on the Napier-Taupo road in the campaign of 1870 including a good description of the New Zealand cross recipient Benjamin Biddle: ward received a New Zealand war medal and is variously mentioned in several books, including Scott's the Parihaka story,…
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A portable Remington typewriter, together with reading glasses purchased from the Estate of John P Ward. (See previous lot)
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Seven items purchased from the Estate of John P Ward, consisting of a light er, silver mounted pipe, corn knife, cameo, pocket watch, horseshoe brooch and leather case
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An Anton or William Seuffert wine table, top inlaid with mixed New Zealand timbers on a turned and carved four column colonial base. The geometric star inlay to the top typical of Seuffert work but in this example the star tips have been 'Clipped by the extensively banded border. Illustrated p.112 in the Seuffert Legacy by Brian Peet, diameter 58 cm
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A New Zealand timbers side table, from the Waikato region, inlaid with a Maori village scene amongst a cabbage tree landscape. The timbers were salvaged from the so-called 'Burned Forest' at Arapanui c. 1920s when the forest was discovered. A note attached to the underside details the various timbers and their provenance. It is signed by P. Reeves, presumably the maker. Height 62 cm. Width 81 cm. Depth 46 cm
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A set of four demountable mahogany dining chairs, of New Zealand historical importance, each chair is stamped 'NZ'. These were imported by the New Zealand Government for use at the house of Representatives. A very similar example of demountable export furniture is illustrated on p.105 of Colonial furniture of New Zealand by S. Northcote-Bade
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A Colonial New Zealand chip carved stool, decorated with geometric motifs to the top and legs
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A Colonial kauri framed leather upholstered armchair, scroll form arms, turned and carved legs on castors
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A superb two-tier carved table, decorated with Maori tiki motifs, lizards, various Maori weapons and geometric spirals and leaf decoration. Paua insert eyes and stretcher base. Height 69 cm, diameter 56 cm.
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A reclining chair made by Josephus Hargreaves of Nelson, c. 1842. A very rare and possibly the earliest piece of New Zealand wooden furniture offered at auction. In hand sawn totara Purportedly one of six made. The hinged curved rail back with hand forged hinges above a shaped seat on turned front legs. Illustrated p.47, furniture of the New Zealand Colonial Era by William Cottrell., illustrated p.73, Colonial furniture in New Zealand by S Northcote-Bade. Illustrated p.45, New Zealand by design by Michael…
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A Continental four-light basket chandelier, with brass chains and floral swags
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A brass mounted porcelain centre light, with three glass chimney shaped lamps
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Two Louis XV style bed ends and headboards, in shaped and inlaid walnut veneers. Note: rails missing
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An early 18th century low boy, in oak. Standing on cabriole legs and with single drawer. Shaped frieze. Width 47 cm. Height 81 cm
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An apricot coloured lacquer corner cupboard, with restored Chinoiserie decoration. Height 110 cm. Width 71 cm
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An early 19th century library table, in mahogany and with inset red leather top. Standing on eight tapered legs mounted with drawers to either side. Restoration required. W. 217 cm. Depth 107 cm
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A George III mahogany d-end dining table, in three parts. Come apart to make a drop side table plus two half-round side tables. Combined length 175 cm. Width 121 cm
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A large Chesterfield sofa, in all over deep buttoned tan leather upholstery. By Moran Australia. W. 215 cm
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A large gilded overmantle mirror, surmounted by a shield and heraldic figures (one damaged). Restoration required. Bevelled mirror glass. Height 205 cm. Width 130 cm
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A pair of 19th century high backed chairs, in pale walnut.with X-shaped stretchers and arms with acanthus carving. Height 115 cm. Width 56 cm
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An 18th century black lacquer hanging corner cabinet, with Chinoiserie decoration of figures, birds and buildings. The original orange painted interior with two shelves. Ex John Dixon Antiques 1982. Height 90 cm. Width 61 cm
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An early 19th century mahogany chest, five drawers, fluted, with canted sides, original handles and bracket feet. W. 104 cm. Depth 52 cm
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Two early 19th century armchairs, in walnut on cabriole legs. Impressed maker's mark A. Blaine, Liverpool
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An early 19th century split chest, five drawers in oak and standing on bracket feet. W. 108.5 cm. Depth 54 cm
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Two oval shaped French arm chairs, c. 1890, with cane panels and seats. Top rails with carved roses. Distressed, one with damaged seat
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A pair of demi lune shaped card tables, in satinwood, with painted Kaufmanesque decoration. W. 91 cm. Depth 45.5 cm
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A high backed French armchair, c. 1900, with gilded frame and cane insert panels
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A gold velvet upholstered armchair, c. 1880. On turned legs
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A made-up set of ten Hepplewhite style dining chairs, comprising four period elm side chairs, four reproduction beech side chairs and two reproduction arm chairs
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Two painted Louis XV style bedside commodes, marble topped. W. 60.5 cm. Depth 39 cm
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Two pale yellow cotton damask upholstered arm chairs, c. 1910
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A reproduction Chippendale camel backed armchair
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A sage coloured leather deep-buttoned wing chair
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A Sonora phonograph in a mahogany cabinet stand, the two doors revealing six shelves. Retailed by F J Pinny Ltd, Wellington. Various needles and records. Height 132 cm (when opened). Diameter 44 cm
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A large 19th century Chinese sideboard, in elm with traces of original red lacquer. Three drawers to front and standing on shaped legs. Height 84 cm. Width 221 cm. Depth 55 cm
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A 19th century armchair, c. 1890, with shaped back of cane inset panels. W. 61 cm. Depth 55 cm
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An Edwardian chair backed settee, the walnut frame with extensive foliate carving and with upholstered seat. W. 180 cm
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An early 19th century mahogany chest, of five drawers standing on bracket feet. W. 102 cm, D, 51.5 cm
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A boxed croquet set, 'Specially made for Harrods'. Together with one other mallet
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A Continental parquetry inlaid low boy, of two drawers. Serpentine shaped and standing on cabriole legs. Original rococo handles. W. 86.5 cm. Depth 52 cm
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A small marquetry inlaid bedside cabinet, c. 1910. Of three drawers. W. 38 cm. Depth 31 cm
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A beige coloured marble topped coffee table, with ornately decorated brass base. 98 cm sq
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A Victorian armchair, deep buttoned back with scroll arms
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An Edwardian corner chair, in walnut with lyre shaped back splats
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A bevel edged mirror, with gilded scroll shaped surround. Height 100 cm. Width 145 cm
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A bevel edged mirror, with foliate moulded frame. Height 125 cm. Width 78 cm
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Two precast concrete columns. Height 82 cm
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A moulded plaster head of David
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A bronze statue of a chimpanzee sitting on a pile of books and manuscripts holding a skull, after Hugo Rheinhold's Affe mit Schadel (Ape with skull). Height 37 cm (including base)
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An 18th century moulded front chest, of four drawers in oak. Height 90 cm. Width 94 cm. Depth 52 cm
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A large early 19th century Sheraton low fronted sideboard, in inlaid plum pudding mahogany. W. 173 cm. Depth 79.5 cm
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A Victorian Chippendale style armchair, in mahogany scroll carved top rail. Missing drop in seat
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Two modern bevel-edged mirrors, with wooden frames
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A French pine bread board
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A taxidermy zebra skin, mounted on velvet. Length 290 cm
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A taxidermy Sumatran tiger skin, mounted on velvet. Length 194 cm
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A bow fronted corner cupboard, c. 1,800, with Chinoiserie decoration on an emerald green lacquer ground. Height 91 cm. Depth 38.5 cm
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A Chinese cupboard, with original maroon and black lacquer decoration. Height 181 cm. Width 121 cm, d. 58 cm
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An ornately carved wooden easel
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An Edwardian armchair, with unique scallop shell style upholstery. Ball and claw feet
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An early 19th century moulded front chest, of three long drawers surrounded by bobbin-turned carving. W. 97 cm. Depth 55 cm
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A Victorian seagrass seated side chair
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Two mahogany Victorian saddle back chairs
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Six reproduction balloon backed dining chairs, in mahogany
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A Regency mahogany armchair
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A Queen Anne style armchair, in oak
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A Biedermeier secretaire, c. 1860. Abattant in burr walnut. The fall opens to a bank of small drawers and a small bow fronted cupboard. Height 150 cm. Width 106 cm. Depth 50 cm
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An 18th century Chinese chest on stand, stand is later. The red lacquer doors open to an interior of black lacquer drawers. Height 152 cm. Width 93 cm. Depth 46.5 cm
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A dovetail jointed Victorian box, in mahogany with brass handles. W. 76 cm. Depth 44 cm
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An oak chest, c. 1,800. Of five drawers on bracket feet the drawers cross banded in walnut. W. 93 cm. Depth 57.5 cm
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A large mahogany butler's tray, with straight sides on a simulated bamboo stand. L, 52 cm. Width 78.5 cm
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A large mahogany oval butler's tray, with brass hinged sides and folding stand length 63 cm. Width 93 cm
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A fine quality Louis XV style bombe shaped chest, of four drawers. Overall decoration of floral marquetry in box on straight grained walnut. Brass handles. Oak interior. W. 132 cm. Depth 67 cm
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A Victorian sideboard, the base with two side cupboards flanking a central cupboard under ogee shaped drawers. Oval carved upstand. W. 165 cm
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A low Chinese style black lacquer table, the top an old pierced and carved screen under glass. W. 91 cm, length 113 cm
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Framed oil painting, Clovelly, north Devon, circle of William Williams of Plymouth 1808-1895. Oil on canvas, unsigned.103 x 177 cm
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Two trays, with print decoration on stands
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A small Chinese sideboard, with carved panels. Two drawers over a single cupboard. W. 78 cm. Depth 51 cm
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A late Victorian coat and stick stand, in oak with central twist turned column
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A Georgian bureau, in mahogany. Oval plate handles and standing on splayed bracket feet. Well fitted interior. Old BADA seal. W. 106 cm. Depth 51.5 cm
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A low table made from an old Indian panelled door length 95 cm. Width 158 cm
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A nest of four tables, 1950s
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A Victorian adjustable piano stool, in rosewood and with leather seat. Four cabriole legs
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An oak wall hung billiards scorer
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A Regency drum or rent table, c. 1812. In mahogany cross banded in rosewood and satinwood. Four working drawers. Standing on four swan neck shaped legs
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A Louis XV style gilt wood framed sofa, carved floral decoration with serpentine shaped feet. Width 202 cm
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A Louis XV style gilt and painted wood framed sofa, with castors to front legs. W. 167 cm
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A kidney shaped occasional table, in cross banded mahogany with single drawer
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A Victorian style armchair, with carved base and currently upholstered in floral chintz
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A Victorian bookcase chiffonier, the base with two arched panelled doors in flame mahogany. The top glazed with four adjustable shelves. Height 244 cm. Width 110 cm. Depth 47 cm
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Table with glass top supported by three bronzed cherubs diameter 80 cm
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