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New Zealand History, Antiques and Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:431
Sale Title:New Zealand History, Antiques and Decorative ArtsLots with images:431
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:217
Date:18-Sep-2008
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A Guide Sophia Portrait Worked on Leather, Arthur Smith Attributed a companion piece to the above, the circular piece mounted on a wood-turned plaque. Note; the circular wood plaque in need of some attention. Not signed. Diam.38.6 cm.
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A Hand Carved Kauri Portrait Bust of Tutanekai the young man of good birth but not of high rank who won the heart of a great Owhata (Rotorua) chief's daughter, Hinemoa. The bust carved in the round, the incised moko, some of the facial features and hair with a blackish stain. The carver named Hemi. Height 23.5 cm.
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A Maori Chief Portrait Painted on Velvet, signed J Kelly Circa late 1960s/early 1970s. Frame Height 61 cm. Width 52.5 cm.
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A Maori Portrait on Velvet, Ena in 'Meditation', signed J Kelly Ena, a Hokianga woman who was a first cousin to Harata, widow of a prominent Ngatiwhatua chief of Orakei. Ena spent most of her life at Orakei and later at the Maori Hostel in Parnell until her death, approx.1928. circa late 1960s/early 1970s. Frame Height 51.5 cm. Width 46.4 cm.
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Dennis knight Turner 'Royal Oak Hotel' Collage signed and inscribed 32. Verso 'Purchased June 1963'. Height 63 cm. Width 50 cm.
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Dennis knight Turner 'Royal Hotel Onehunga' Collage signed and inscribed 14. Verso 'Purchased June 1963'. Height 49 cm. Width 64 cm.
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An 'Ariki' Blue Pennant Flag in a distressed condition mainly due to moths. Length 118 cm.
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A Commemorative Celebration Flag from the 'Inter-Island Ferry, The ' Wahine' this flag was recovered, washed up on the shores of Wellington Harbour following what has become known to as 'The Wahine Disaster'. 'Wahine' in bold red cotton textile lettering, stitched to a once white cotton ground, showing smoke and fuel stain remnants, the pennant with some poignant tattered fraying and loss to the point, a small section of cord with two brass clips, partially attached to the canvas vertical edging. Presented…
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An Auckland Odd Fellows Lodge Honours Cabinet in Kauri the two doors each with two carved symbols and gilded lettering; one showing a dove with an olive branch, and a bee hive, 'Lily of Eden', the other carved with a crescent moon and seven stars and a peace lily, 'Rebekah Lodge No.13', the doors double-opening to reveal glass panels listing 'Past Grands' 1910-1960 flanking a central 'Independent Order of Odd Fellows' certificate. Height 122.5 cm. Width 91 cm opening to Width 221 cm.
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A Colonial Chiffonier Bookcase in solid Rewarewa the upper section with glazed doors flanked by carved corbels matching the lower sections, burr panels and corbels, in good condition. Circa 1880. Height 212.5 cm. Depth 56.5 cm.
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A 19th century Wellington (Nz) Prison Wood Door and Frame heavy iron-mongery including substantial hinges, slide bolt and a swing peep-hole cover, the frame with an integrated pierced iron and mesh grille. Frame Width 83.5 cm. Height 244 cm. Depth 15.5 cm.
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A Kauri and Burr Totara Colonial Chest of Drawers of pleasing proportions and good colour. The carcase exterior showing the subtleness of flame kauri, the chest consisting of a two deep half drawers flanking two central shallow drawers above three full length drawers, each of these of the same depth, burr Totara veneered drawer fronts and dark stained wood turned knob handles, brass escutcheons, the chest supported on a plinth base.
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A Colonial Period Duchesse in Kauri comprising of a bevelled and arched-top full length mirror which is flanked by a turned support to one side, the other, a bank of three drawers below a purple glazed two door cupboard which is fitted with a shelf, the whole raised on four bun feet. Height 176 cm. Width 125 cm. Depth 45 cm.
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A Small Scotch Chest comprising two half drawers over three full-width drawers the top overhanging two drawers with burr Totara veneer feather inlay to the sides and between the drawers. Height 106 cm. Width 119 cm. Depth 56 cm.
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A Kauri Colonial Scotch Chest the hat drawer with a figured kauri oval recessed panel and a decoratively carved knob handle is flanked by two small drawers to either side, above three full-length drawers each of the same depth, all with figured kauri fronts and original brass hard wear, the chest supported on four turned legs. Note; small losses. Width 111 cm. Depth 49 cm. Height 127 cm.
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A Maori and Waitemata Harbour Pictorial Marquetry Table Top by William Seuffert depicting two Europeanised Maori cherubs reclining in a net hammock strung between a ponga tree fern and a cabbage tree, looking across the Waitemata Harbour to the volcanoes of North Head and Rangitoto Island. Diam.52.4 cm.
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A Colonial Trunk In Kauri, Late 19th century the lid with a hinged compartment. A candle box and two small drawers to the interior. Original Yates lock with key, recessed brass handles to the sides. Width 81 cm. Depth 47 cm. Height 50 cm.
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A Colonial Kauri Four Drawer Chest comprising of two half drawers above two full width drawers, the chest standing on four turned feet. Late 19th century. Width 102 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 88 cm.
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A Northern Gumfields Dalmatian Yoke reddish stained, with original suspension ropes. Length 101 cm.
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A Leather-bound Black Canvas Trunk the lid and fall front enclosing a cotton ticking interior and tray with four wire mesh fixtures, the carry handle and strap mount stamped 'Rangitira' within a shield. Note; some wear and losses. Height 37 cm. Width 52 cm. Depth 43 cm.
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A Pictorial Firescreen in Copper, 'The Cressy Arriving in Lyttelton Harbour 1850' an embossed scene of several sailing vessels at anchor surrounded by the hills, a few dwellings and cabbage trees above the shoreline. Width 85.4 cm. Height 75 cm.
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A Pictorial Firescreen in Brass, A Maori Group Before a Wharenui the all-over embossed panel featuring ten figures including a chief and a warrior, an elder, women and children, the Wharenui before a ponga and a cabbage tree. Marked C.H.H. Wn. Width 71 cm. Height 72 cm.
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A New Zealand pictorial Souvenir Rug, of Lake Taupo and showing the volcanoes in the distance, some wear.
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A Railway Studios Poster, 'For your Holidays Travel by Train' unbacked, 1947. Height 88 cm. Width 57 cm.
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A Railway Studios Poster, 'Wonderful Westland' the vibrant poster linen backed, 1930s. Height 101 cm. Width 63 cm.
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A New Zealand poster, 'Rata Blossom Franz Joseph Glacier' a crisp iconic image by Marcus King, from a series featuring native flowers and birds. 1947/48.
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A rare lithograph Shaw Savill Line poster, 'New Zealand Via Panama Canal' by E. J, Waters, the graphics depicting a carved waka paddled by Maoris through a remote bush-clad river gorge, a chief figure standing in the bow and holding a Taiaha as a staff, linen backed, 1930s.
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19th century Kete Whakiro, the kit of black dyed and natural flax, in the poutama pattern, with muka handles of three-ply braid
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An Outreach 1981 flax Weavers of the Far north Exhibition Kete and Catalogue boiled flax, twin-handles, weaver Alice Palmer. Kete body. Width 40 cm. Depth 38.5 cm. Together with the associated 'Te Roopu O Te Harakeke - Te Rerenga Wairua' Catalogue, the cover photograph showing Alice Palmer (Co-ordinator of the young weavers) preparing Harakeke while cradling her sleeping her child Maumahara. Purchased at the Outreach Exhibition 1981.
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An Outreach 1981 flax Weavers of the Far north Exhibition kete boiled flax, plaited twin-handles. Weaver Alice Palmer, (Akamoe Kimi). Purchased at the Outreach Exhibition 1981. Kete body width 34 cm. Depth 34 cm.
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An Outreach 1981 flax Weavers of the Far north Exhibition Kete green flax, plaited single handle, tapering body. Weaver Miria Neho. Purchased at the Outreach Exhibition 1981. Width 420. Depth 31 cm.
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An Outreach 1981 flax Weavers of the Far north Exhibition small kete boiled flax, plaited twin short handles, slightly tapering body. Weaver not identified. Purchased at the Outreach Exhibition 1981. Body width 39 cm. Height 25.5 cm.
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An Outreach 1981 Flax Weavers of the Far North Exhibition Small Kete boiled flax slightly curved upper and lower edges, tapering sides, a single plaited handle externally framing the Kete. Weaver Michell Innes. Kete body Width 43.5 cm. Depth 26 cm.
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Ruth Castle Elaeagnus Large Basket the handled 'log' basket form in open weave. Height 42.5 cm. Diam.48 cm.
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Ruth Castle Rata Vine Handled Shallow Basket Diam.32 cm. Height 15.6 cm.
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Drury Pottery and Fireworks Attributed Press-Moulded Classical Head Bracket bisque fired, a Greek or Roman beauty wearing a shield shaped pendant. Provenance; from Kereone Station. Height 18 cm. Width 14.2 cm.
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Drury Pottery and Fireworks Attributed Press-Moulded Classical Head Bracket bisque fired, a Greek or Roman beauty wearing a shield shaped pendant. Provenance; from Kereone Station. Height 17 cm. Width 14 cm.
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A George Boyd Newton Pottery heart pierced tall chimney pot of octagonal section with a series of conforming ribs, bisque fired, the upper curved outer wall decorated with cut-out heart shapes, impressed oval mark containing G. Boyd Newton Pottery. Note; two tall wall panels with old fire damage in the form of some pitting and flaking. Height 122 cm.
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R. O. Clark Ltd, pair of brown salt glazed chimney pots each of a matching cylindrical shape, the upper with three corrugated encircling bands below a crown shaped rim, stamped 'Roc Ltd'. Height 60 cm.
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Winstones Taumarunui terracotta planter the squat circular form with some loss to the rim. Impressed base mark. Height 31 cm. Diam.45 cm.
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olive Jones squat circular medium bowl mottled browns glazed streaked with deep blues and greens. Incised signature, incised 'M2' mark. Diam.19 cm. Height 5.8 cm.
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olive Jones blue glazed pot blue/green and mid blue glazed. Incised signature. Height 11.8 cm.
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olive Jones mustard/yellow Variously glazed small vase the squat body with five subtle corrugations to the straight neck. Incised signature mark. Height 10 cm. Diam.12 cm.
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Olive Jones Pale Green Glazed Squat Vase with areas of iron speckles. Incised signature. Height 13 cm.
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Len Castle Stunning Blossom Vase this superb press-moulded pot of massive size with an opalescent blue Chun, also known as a Jun glaze spray-applied over a tenmoku glaze. As rice-straw ash which was traditionally used by Chinese and Japanese potters, a scarce commodity to these shores, Len experimented with pampas grass ash to produce his own Chun glaze with stunning results. Impressed cipher. 1980s. Height 54.8 cm. Width 47 cm. Depth 32 cm.
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Len Castle Stoneware Press Moulded Deep Large Dish of oblong form with curved walls and a coiled rim, the well surface plaster of Paris stamp moulds impressed decorated, tenmoku and ash glaze. Impressed initials cipher. Width 41.8 cm. Depth 33.8 cm. Height 7.4 cm.
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Len Castle earthenware massive conical shallow bowl with a moulded interior rim, alkaline copper glaze, impressed cipher. Note; rim firing stress. Height 14 cm. Depth 55.5 cm.
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Len Castle Stoneware Massive Shallow Bowl press moulded with a clay-torn rim, the iron brown glaze flecked with silver lustre. Impressed cipher. Diam.53 cm. Height 12.5 cm.
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Len Castle slab formed square section tall bottle vase with an applied wheel thrown curved short neck, semi-matt mottled ochre ash and iron glazed. Impressed cipher 1950 - 1994. Note; wall chip. Height 36 cm.
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Len Castle stoneware handled ovoid flask, saturated iron underglaze, the grey semi-matt talc overglaze with crackled effects, the applied strap handle with ribbing, impressed cipher 1950 - 1994. Height 27.2 cm. Diameter 21 cm.
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Len Castle stoneware, wheel thrown 'Colonial Shino' shallow bowl with a wheel-coiled encircling rim, the interior surface 'Spiral' impressed, and with a cipher mark for 1950-1994
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Len Castle stoneware press moulded branch pot with saturated iron underglaze, rutile overglaze, and an impressed cipher '1950-1994' to the interior of the neck
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Len Castle rectangular slab branch pot, with straight surfaces, the top surface with a cut slot opening saturated iron underglaze, rutile overglaze, impressed cipher 1950-1994. Width 36 cm. Depth 11.2 cm. Height 27.2 cm.
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Len Castle, lobed large vase, the squat ovoid form with a curved broad neck and bulbous rim, the exterior walls of encircling corrugated bands, then indented vertically at three points, calcite, semi-matt glaze with some crazing, thin wash of cobalt carbonate pigment brushed beneath the glaze, impressed cipher 1950-1994. Height 40 cm. Diameter 30 cm.
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Len Castle stoneware brush pot the cylindrical form with horizontal bands incised decoration, glossy ash over iron. Impressed cipher 1950-1994. Height 17.2 cm. Diam.10.5 cm.
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Len Castle stoneware hanging vase 'Scale' impressed decorated surface, burnt umber pigment on exterior, small free shaped aperture, incised initials
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Len Castle Attributed Stoneware Vase iron under glaze, ash over glaze, black iron speckle, a raised rope coil subtle impression on the widest surface. Provenance; from the same collection of the previous eight Len Castle pieces, all acquired directly from the potter. Height 25 cm. Diam.25 cm.
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Len Castle Stoneware Handled Large Ovoid Jar iron under glaze, iron speckled variable pale grey/ blackish grey ash over glaze, applied broad strap handle with two slight grooves. Impressed cipher 1950-1994. Circa 1960s. Height 30 cm. Diam.26 cm.
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Len Castle stoneware discoid hanging form/wall pocket, press moulded with a burnt umber pigment on the exterior, a circular small aperture and an impressed cipher
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Len Castle Stoneware Three Lobed Pot the three 'hip-joined' small vases of graduated sizes, iron under glaze, speckled olive and white over glaze. Impressed mark.
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Len Castle earthenware fossilised bird form the 'Cycle of Life' range, with umber pigment and incised initials, made in 1998
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Len Castle earthenware volcanic lava red glazed bowl an elegant form of substantial proportions, cadmium-selenium lava glaze, incised initials. Diameter 41.2 cm. Height 14 cm.
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Len Castle Earthenware 'Inverted Volcano' Bowl Form the exterior with a black wash, the jagged rim with splashes and spills of the glossy molten lava red with black, a combination of the cadmium-selenium glazed interior, spilling over the matt black exterior slope. Impressed initials. Length 85 cm. Width 8.5 cm. Height 8 cm.
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Len Castle Earthenware Volcanic Lava Red Glazed Bowl a beautiful form of substantial proportions, pooling in the well of black fine webbing effects. Impressed initials. Diam.40 cm. Height 13 cm.
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Len Castle Earthenware Volcanic Lava Red Lipped Bowl the exterior and crusted lip with white-burning slip biscuit surface, the well of red lava glaze with black molten effects. Impressed initials. Diam.24.8 cm. Height 7.5 cm.
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Len Castle Earthenware Volcanic Crater Lava Red Bowl an impressive circular flared form with a sinter-like textured rim overhanging a pool of molten red lava and matt black exterior. Impressed initials. Diam.46 cm. Height 10.5 cm.
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Len Castle earthenware volcanic lava red lipped bowl the exterior and crusted lip with white burning slip biscuit surface, the well of red lava glaze with black molten effects, impressed initials. Diameter 34.5 cm. Height 10 cm.
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Len Castle earthenware press moulded spherical bowl resembling a pool or springs, the cratered rim and textured exterior in a greyish wash, the interior alkaline copper glazed
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Len Castle earthenware 'Night Sky' Bowl the large and deep surfaces alkaline copper glazed, impressed initials. Diameter 38.5 cm. Height 13.2 cm.
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Len Castle Stoneware Press Moulded Branch Large Pot saturated iron under glaze, rutile over glaze. Impressed mark. Height 30 cm. Width 35 cm. Depth 25 cm.
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A Potter Unknown Stoneware Branch Pot press-moulded of oval section, the main surfaces each with an impressed radial pattern, bluish-purple glazed over a pale bluish grey crazed glaze, the rectangular mouth slab built, the pot supported on a rectangular large foot. Purchased from the New Vision Gallery. Height 44 cm. Width 40 cm. Depth 10.5 cm.
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Yvonne Rust Wine Decanter open circle shaped mid-section with handle and pourer on the sides and a neck above. Purchased by the vendor in 1974. Height 32 cm.
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Yvonne Rust Candle Stick hand built ribbed mid section on splayed base, brown salt glaze. Similarly modelled to above. Height 24 cm.
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Yvonne Rust Stoneware Jug the squat form with a ribbed surface, iron under glaze, olive coloured ash over glaze with iron streaked glaze on upper section. Firing faults. Height 17 cm.
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Yvonne Rust Bowl with a ribbed surface and raised on a small ring foot. Iron under glaze, olive coloured ash over glaze. Diam.15 cm. Height 7 cm.
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Rick Rudd Raku Bottle vase, black stain linear resist decorated, the resulting geometric panels infilled with glossy blue or crackled white over glaze. Height 18.2 cm.
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Ian Dalzell Stoneware Discoid Small Wall Pocket the surfaces all-over impressed decorated. Incised mark. Diam.14 cm.
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Cecilia Parkinson Glazed Agate Bowl,1984 porcelain, the matt pale grey surfaces with manganese mauve swirls, the bowl supported on a tiny ring base. Diam.16.5 cm. Height 6 cm.
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Wendy Ronald Porcelain Crackle Glaze Small Pot the ovoid form with a short neck. Height 10.2 cm.
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Howard Williams Exhibition Tall Cylindrical Vase slip-cast, the exterior matt surface decorated with a series of free-incised thistle-down like motifs. Painted mark. Height 46.8 cm. Diam.9.4 cm.
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Nicholas Brandon, black and white geometric designs vase, ovoid, matt black ground, glossy crazed off-white glazed designs, impressed cipher. Height 20.8 cm. Diameter 18 cm.
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Norma Nell Raku Vase ovoid with rings incised conical collar tapering to a small opening. Height 15 cm. Depth 13 cm.
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Keith Blight Exhibition Red Copper Glaze Slab Branch Pot of rectangular section, the low and elongated form with gently curved upper and lower main edges, a coiled oval rim. Incised decorated. Exhibition purchased. Width 30.4 cm. Depth 7.5 cm. Height 14.2 cm.
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A Stoneware Large Jug wide mouthed, applied broad strap handle. Iron under glaze, ash over glaze. Partially glazed-over impressed cipher. Height 25.6 cm.
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A Resist Decorated Small Bowl the interior with leaf motifs. Impressed combined 'Jk' cipher, incised 63. Height 7.2 cm. Diam.13.2 cm.
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A Brush Decorated Small Jar or Vase Impressed combined 'Jk' cipher, 130/10. Height 9.5 cm.
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Peter Lange Set of Six Soup Bowls and Covered Tureen stoneware, each with two applied lug handles, wax resist decorated, iron under glaze, ash over glaze. Commissioned by the vendor.
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Two Stuart Slade Brush Decorated Deep Pots stoneware, wheel thrown, incised mark. 1: Height 17 cm. Diam.24 cm. 2: 16.4 cm. Diam.19.5 cm.
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Gail Carlson Erotica Exhibition (Alicat Gallery) Salt Glazed Sculptural Pot the vessel with a bulbous mouth and a smaller bulbous spout. Impressed cipher. Height 36.6 cm.
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Simon Engelhard Stoneware Small Jug and Bowl wax resist decorated, painted marks.
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Carrick Oliver Stoneware Handled Wine Flask wax resist decorated, iron under glaze, ash over glaze. Impressed cipher. Height 31.2 cm.
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Peter Collis '89 Black and Gold Lustre Large Platter wheel thrown porcelain body, the gently curved broad rim with eight stylised leaves motifs in gold flashing copper lustre enclosing a larger central leaves motif, on a black ground. Incised signature and dated '89. Exhibition purchased 1989. Diam.40.8 cm.
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Una Sharpley Decorative Large Circular Platter the shallow form with a matt black ground, the surface decorated with two veined matt white abstract shapes separated by a squiggle design in iridescent glaze. Exhibition purchased. Diam.42 cm.
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Val Hercus Hemp Leaves Decorated Large Platter wheel thrown, iron under glaze, speckled grey/green over glaze. Exhibition purchased. Diam.40.8 cm.
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Mathew McClean Stoneware Brush Decorated Large Floor Pot wheel thrown, poured 'oatmeal' glaze, free geometric designs in autumn tones and blue. Exhibition purchased. Height 36.5 cm. Diam.44.5 cm.
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Graeme Storm Stoneware Shallow Bowl with a concave rim and raised on a short ring foot, the rim and exterior surface iron/manganese wash, the interior blue and green copper glazed. Impressed name mark. Diam.23 cm.
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Graeme Storm Resist Decorated Squat Bottle Vase wheel thrown with later altered/flattened sides, grey ash under glaze, iron over glaze. Impressed cipher. Height 12.5 cm.
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Marilyn Johnson Stoneware Footed Bowl the red clay with grogged particles protruding through the grey/green/brown glaze, wheel thrown cylindrical foot applied to the wheel thrown bowl (later misshapen to form a 'pouring' lip). Impressed cipher. Note; rim chips at the 'pouring' lip. Height 17 cm.
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Margaret Sumich Raku Fired Bottle Vase with two small applied loop lugs at the shoulder, 'volcanic' textured surface in browns and flashing iridescence. Impressed cipher. Height 13 cm.
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Helen Lynch Brush Decorated Shino Square Bottle Vase stoneware, wheel thrown applied bottle top and ring foot, the four sides each with an abstract brush design on a deep shino glaze. Paper label to the base dated 1980. Height 22.2 cm.
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