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Antiques & Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:729
Sale Title:Antiques & ArtLots with images:189
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:478
Date:13-Sep-2016
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20 Dutch mainly bronze small medallions/ prize medals, smaller and similar to above
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A large set of brass banker's pan scales, the pans supported on a beam with elevating action from lever to the front of the tripod base. Height 78 cm
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An old Indonesian brass and steel betel nut cutter, double sided, stylised horse 78 Two natural kauri gum pieces, totalling 3 kgs, natural unpolished form
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Two Tibetan horns (dungchen), of beaten copper and highly worked white metal, each of four telescoping sections, the tallest 200 cm
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A Chinese black lacquer waste paper bin on stand, decorated with hardstone figures, tapering square section
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A 19th century Dutch copper and brass lidded container, brass swing handle, tapered cylindrical form, raised on three brass feet
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A 19th century Dutch brass and wood pale on warmer base, the swing handled circular section pale on turned wooden base with copper and brass jacketed insert
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An old Chinese barrel form container, traditional coopered sides with old steel ribbing, wood and steel heavily constructed over-head handle with captured ring. Diameter 41 cm, height 70.5 cm
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An old Eastern bronze nipple gong, in arched hammered steel frame. Diameter of gong 23 cm
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A large old Egyptian copper vessel, spherical form, hammered finish, two large brass open handles riveted, rolled rim to the narrow neck. Diameter 50 cm, height 52 cm
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Three 19th century Dutch medals, including a white medal 'Expedition Cross' with clasp for Samalangan 1877; large silver cross with double wreath centring a cyclist, the back engraved and dated 1896; and a silver cross with fret cut wreath, the centre engraved '3e Pr. E.B.'
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A large vintage machine tapestry wall hanging, in the 18th century manner, classically decorated with a wooded landscape including florals and bridge, acanthus leaf repeating border, in tones of soft blue/green and dominant tan. 225 cm x approx. 400 cm
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A Cartier 'Panthiere' black patent leather clutch purse
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A Louis Vuitton Denim Neo-Speedy, in lichen tone with tan leather handle and tabs, with original LV (Galleries Lafayette) Paris invoice (Euros 925) 200.6 cm
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An old coopered oak barrel, with fitted lid, the copper straps with military arrow marks and initials 'S.W.N.'. The base with stencil details 'The Hon. Minister for Defence, Wellington, N.Z.' Height 50 cm
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A World War I gun sighting telescope by W. Ottway & Co., Ealing, with military and manufacturer's marks. Dated 1918. Length 60.5 cm
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A Victorian kerosene lamp, the body and oil reservoir in a deep pink glass, with florals painted to the front, glass chimney and globe. Height excluding chimney and globe 39 cm
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A Victorian kerosene lamp, the wheel cut clear glass oil reservoir raised on a wrythen twist brass column and stepped black terracotta base, with glass chimney and etched globe. Height excluding chimney and globe 45 cm
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A Victorian kerosene lamp, the green glass oil reservoir decorated with swags and wreaths, raised on a brass column with brass and black terracotta base. Height excluding chimney and shade 45 cm
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A Victorian hand painted milk glass based kerosene lamp, with Duplex burners, frosted shade and with chimney. Height 55 cm
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A Victorian kerosene lamp, the green glass body painted with florals and geometric designs on a gilded metal base, with cherub handles to each side, with Duplex burners, frosted shade hand painted with florals and glass chimney, with later electrical fittings. Height 70 cm
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A Victorian brass helmet shaped coal scuttle, with swing handle and wood handled scoop
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A 19th century Aesthetic Movement mirror, the three-fold mirror on a wooden simulated bamboo frame, two of the mirrors with back panels decorated with Japanese women and storks in a garden, each mirror framed with brass, with brass folding stand and suspension ring. 30 cm x 37 cm when folded
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A simple mahogany folding book easel, with adjustable pitch. 51 cm x 30 cm
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A late 19th century small leather deeds box, oblong shape with two swing handles to the hinged lid and clasps to three sides. 15.5 cm x 15 cm x 11 cm
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A glazed cased ship model of the SS Grainton, a British cargo steamer, wrecked 1928 in the British Virgin Islands. 86 cm x 31 cm x 36 cm
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A 1900 Maundy four-coin set in original Morocco leather case, the set including 4d., 3d., 2d. and 1d., green velvet lined case
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A 1980 U.K. proof full gold sovereign, in original presentation green case with booklet and outer packaging
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A 1980 proof U.K. gold half-sovereign, original red case and packaging
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A 1979 U.K. proof full gold sovereign, in original packaging
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The 1990 U.K. gold proof sovereign three-coin set, includes two pounds, sovereign and half-sovereign, in original red presentation box with gilt lettering and in original sealed plastic cover, complete with Certificate of Authenticity 098.8 cm
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The 2008 proof three gold coin set '2008 Icons of The Commonwealth', includes 'Gold Kangaroo at Sunset', 6.22gm of 24ct. gold; 'U.K. gold sovereign', 7.99gm of 22ct.; and 'Gold Maple Leaf Coin', 7.78gm of 24ct., all in proof packaging and original presentation wooden case and outer packaging
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The '2008 Icons of The Commonwealth', three gold coin set, as above
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A 1987 proof Australian $200 gold coin, 10gm of 22ct., in all original packaging
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An Australian proof 1987 $200 gold coin, as above
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An Australian proof 2009 $25 gold coin, 'Kangaroo at Sunset', with all original packaging. 6.22gm, 1/5th oz. of pure gold
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An Australian 2004 $150 proof gold coin, 'The Cassowary'. 10.37gm (1/3 troy oz.) of pure gold. Complete with all packaging
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An Australian 2004/6 proof 'Gold Series Three Coin Collection', 'Rare Bird Collection' of three $200 coins each weighing a 1/2 troy ounce and of pure gold, the included plaque numbered 027, complete with all outer packaging
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The Australian 2004-2006 $150 proof 'Gold Series Three Coin Collection', the three 'Rare Birds' gold coins of 24ct (99.99%) each weighing 1/3 troy ounce. In original fitted box with all packing
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An N.Z. 1990 $150 gold proof coin, 16.95gm of 22ct. gold, with all packaging
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An N.Z. 1990 $150 proof gold coin, as above
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A 1980 Canadian proof $100 Arctic Territories coin. 16.965gms of 22ct. gold, 1/2 troy ounce of gold, with all original packaging
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A Canadian 1979 $100 proof gold 'Year of the Child' coin,15.55gm of 22ct. gold, 1/2 troy ounce of fine gold, with all packaging
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A Canadian 1977 proof $100 gold coin, Queen's silver jubilee 1952-1977, 16.965gm of 22ct., 1/2 troy ounce of fine gold, with all packaging
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A Canadian 1976 $100 proof gold Olympic coin. 16.96gm of 22ct. gold, 1/2 troy ounce of pure gold, with all packaging
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A Canadian 1976 proof $100 gold coin, as above
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The N.Z. proof 2000 'Niagara Gold' two-coin set, $10 Niagara and $10 Claymore, both pure gold, 17.77gm (. ounce), the other 3.88gm (1/8 ounce), with all packaging
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The N.Z. proof 2000 'Niagara' gold two coin set, as above
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A Philippines 1975 1000 Piso proof gold coin, 9.95gm of 900/1000 fine gold, with all original packaging
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An Australian 2004 $200 gold proof coin, 'The Cassowary' 1/2 troy ounce of pure gold, with all packaging
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A 1975 Fiji Islands $100 proof gold coin, 484 grains (31.36gm) of .500 fine gold, 'over an ounce of pure gold'. With all packaging
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A Fiji 1974 $100 proof gold coin, '100th Anniversary of Cession to Great Britain', the weights and purity as above
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A 1989 Pitcairn Islands $250 gold proof coin, 'Bicentenary of the Mutiny on the Bounty'. 15.976gm of 22ct. gold, limited edition 2500, with all packaging
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A Pitcairn Islands 1988 $250 gold proof commemorative coin, as above
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A Cook Islands 1977 $100 proof gold coin, 'Queen Elizabeth II 25yr Jubilee'. 9.6gm of 900/1000 fine gold, with all packaging
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An old tribal walking stick, the shaft with entwined snake in relief, stylised mask with mother-of-pearl inlays, two finely woven fibre bands
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Two Solomon Islands hardwood carvings, one as a crab with dish form back, elaborate mother-of-pearl inlays, together with a turtle
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An old Tongan carved wooden hand club, the diamond form blade with lineal and notch carved detail, some losses. Length 51.5 cm
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An old Indonesian klewang scabbard, carved sections, plaited fibre binding, shell disc attached
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An old African ivory bracelet, with silver metal fittings. With reddish colour staining. Diameter 7 cm
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An ivory bangle, similar to above
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An African ivory bust, collected Zimbabwe 1978, of a Shona tribesman. 918gms. Height 15 cm
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An old Aboriginal boomerang, carved from mulga wood with incised lineal surface decoration to one side. Length 74 cm
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A pounamu hei tiki, modelled with head tilted, chin to right shoulder, ring eyes inlaid with serrated edged paua shell, hands to side. Height 8.2 cm
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A collection of seven Amokura tail feathers, the full length feathers with off-white at the base tapering to their fine long length with typical striking red colouration, some fading evident. Average length 44 cm. Provenance: 'The Amokura feathers were acquired from Mike Scholes in 1989. These were given to his father in the 1930s when he had the souvenir and curio shop, which Mike and Sue now own, in Whakarewarewa'. The letter of provenance associated with these feathers also includes the details:…
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An early/mid-20th century circular carved trinket box, stylised mask to the lid with paua inset eyes
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A vintage Maori carved Wakahuia/ deeds box, of rectangular shape, the sides carved with koruru and manaia, the top with a two section lid, one with an elongated tekoteko-like handle, the lids and other surfaces all carved with various decorative detail. 46 cm x 28 cm x 19 cm
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An early 20th century Maori carved walking stick, the wide tapered cylindrical shaft with five bands of lineal and notched carved detail, ebonised finish, showing some signs of age. Length 91.5 cm
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A 20th century carved Maori post figure with an open mouth showing teeth, hands to front, one holding a mere, with paua shell insert. Height 221 cm
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An uncommon Frank Barnes hand painted feather of the Union Steam Ship 'Maori', painted in oil under steam, the feather mounted and glazed under glass. Length of feather 17.5 cm
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An uncommon Frank Barnes hand painted ship on feather, similar to above, the ship's name to the feather shaft, indistinct. Length 18 cm
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An 'Auckland Exhibition 1913-14' red lacquered glove box, chinoiserie, the lid with a gilt outline image of the main building, N.Z. retailer's label to the base
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A rare and historical group of 35 mainly 19th century Fire Brigade portrait and group photos, includes 20 named and dated portrait photos of approx. 4.'mm x 3.', each named and dated, ranging from 1869 to 1885; eight other larger individual portrait photographs, most on card backing with photographer's details including 'Wrigglesworth & Binns', 'Gamble & Co.', 'F.E. Tomlinson', etc.; and six formal group shots, includes four vintage post card photos, 'Waipawa Volunteer Fire Brigade', Christchurch Brigade,…
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A good late 19th century N.Z. and Pacific Islands large format photograph collection in original album, over 100 images including 46 of geothermal activity including Pink and White Terraces prior to and after the eruption, multiple Maori figures and other studies, N.Z. towns and landscapes, Pacific Island images include Samoa, Tonga and Fiji, many images entitled and with photographer's details including Burton Brothers, Wheeler & Son, Christchurch, Charles Spencer, H. King (Sydney), many images approx. 5…
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An album of photographs by James Raglan Akersten (1855-1928), 40 large format 20 cm x 15 cm, seven small format 10 cm x 14.5 cm, many entitled and signed, the majority associated with the workings of Brownlee's Timber Mill, Marlborough, c.191.1 cm
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A pair of early 20th century small painted panels with detailed scenes of 'Lake Rotorua' and 'Lake Rotoiti', the blade ends with extensive lake scenes including buildings and Maori figures, inscribed to the shaft in black ink. In the manner of John Philemon Backhouse. Length 33.5 cm. The reverse further inscribed 'Paddle made out of a bit of the Old Melanesian Mission Schooner 'Southern Cross', further detailed in Maori and with the dates 1874-1891 and with the names 'Pattison + Selwyn
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A pair of early 20th century small painted paddles with scenes of The Pink and White Terraces, similar to above, fully inscribed to the shafts 'The Pink Terrace, Rotomahana. Destroyed by eruption June 10. 1886'. The reverse further inscribed 'Paddle made out of a bit of the Old Melanesian Mission Schooner 'Southern Cross''', further detailed in Maori and with the dates 1874-1891 and with the names 'Pattison + Selwyn
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A rare New Zealand silver medallion, 'In Commemoration of The Completion of The Auckland Harbour Bridge Extension September 1969', depicting a view of twin crane barges and a section of the 'Nippon Clip-on' box girder two lane addition floating before the bridge, variously marked with the initials of associated parties: AHBA, FF&P and IHI. Diameter 3.5 cm
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A rare mustard colourway and possibly the first koru patterned Air New Zealand passenger blanket, dated to 1973, possibly associated with the introduction of the DC10 aircraft and the first use of the koru tail logo. With affixed label from Onehunga Woollens Ltd. 100 cm x 140 cm
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George Chance photograph, 'Beech Trees Wakatipu', signed and entitled. 16 cm x 21 cm
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George Chance photograph, 'Lake Brunner from Moana, Westland, N.Z.', signed and entitled. 20.5 cm x 25.5 cm
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A real estate promotional poster for the Taurarua Estate, Parnell, advertising 47 freehold sections for public auction, 1928; along with a section of the same poster
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A Malcolm Harrison textile wall hanging, entitled Hawaiki, colourful quilted fabric forms to represent the earth, sky, mountains, sea and clouds, on quilted black ground, titled, signed and dated, 332 cm x 40 cm
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A Scottish Glengarry bonnet and a khaki beret, both with hat badges
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A World War II Air Force peaked cap and an army peaked cap
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A World War I Officer's trench periscope, by R. & J. Beck Ltd, numbered 20818, dated 1918, Mk. IX. Tubular 'L' section with adjustable focusing eye piece with socket fitting to a turned oak handle. Length 59 cm
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An old horn powder flask, curved flattened form, the white metal end dispensing a single shot of powder. Length 10 cm
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A World War I memorial bronze large circular plaque to Joseph Llewellyn Bennett, relief decoration of Britannia and lion, attached detail stating Bennett as '2nd Lieutenant. Unit 3. N.Z. Rifle Brigade. 2 Battalion. Farmer killed in action 12th Oct. 1917 in Ypres Belgium. 24yrs old'. Diameter 12 cm
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A World War I 1915 ANZAC bronze plaque, awarded to L. Leary, in maroon velvet lined original case
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Three British World War I service medals, two various recipients
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Three World War I service medals and a ribbon bar, two various recipients
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Various British World War II service medals, along with others including an Italian CSIR cross
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An Enfield pattern 1881 saw-back bayonet, with scabbard and leather frog
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A military wide webbing belt, mounted with approximately 40 cap badges and buttons, of various Allied Forces and a leather belt mounted with over 60 various military buttons
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A World War I leather Sam Browne belt, with two leather suspender belts and single cartridge pouch. Impressed maker's and military markings
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An old Southern Philippines punal dagger, of kris form, the finely engraved handle with brass binding and prominent restrained carved ivory end, traditional tapering asymmetric steel blade housed in original hardwood scabbard with embossed metal binding. Length of blade 47 cm
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An old Indonesian kris (keris), tapered hardwood handle and scabbard, embossed brass fittings, the wavy Damascene steel blade with dragon decorated to the central rib, its head towards the hilt, gilded highlights. Length of blade 44 cm
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An old Indonesian kris (keris), the dark hardwood shaped handle with fine restrained carved detail, the damascene tapered steel blade of near straight sided proportions, the silvered metal covered scabbard with flared hilt (hulu). Length of blade 34 cm
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A bone handled kris, with engraved brass and copper ferrule and guard, wavy blade, engraved copper, brass and bone scabbard. Length 56 cm
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A small straight bladed Indonesian kris, with wooden flowerhead shaped hilt, silver metal mounted and wire bound wooden scabbard. Length 32 cm
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