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Antiques & Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:1,050
Sale Title:Antiques & ArtLots with images:143
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:713
Date:8-Nov-2016
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A pair of mid-20th century large Maori carved figured panels, the man with lineal scrolls with notched detail, full moko and three Huia feathers to his hair, supported on a part-stylised mask, the stylised woman in similar form holding two carved gourds, dominant red paint finish with black and white highlights. Heights 141.5 cm and 150 cm. Rotorua school.
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A pair of large mid-20th century Maori carved panels, stylised figures, one with a fish to his mouth holding two paua shells, the other holding his forked tongue, deep relief. Dominant red paint with black highlights and further paua shell inserts to eyes. Rotorua school. Heights 150 cm and 152.5 cm
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A Maori paddle with profuse traditional carved decoration, front and reverse, set with two circular abalone discs. Length 123 cm
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An inunga pounamu hei tiki, modelled with chin to right shoulder, ring eyes with remnants of red sealing wax, hands to thighs. Height 7.5 cm
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An early 20th century Maori carved wooden patu, traditional spatula blade, pierced suspension hole, good old patina. Length 46 cm
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A Maori carved walking stick, in the manner of Joseph Heberley, with various standing figures and profile heads along its length, with inlaid paua shell eyes. Length 9.7 cm.
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An exceptional exhibition quality Lewis Gardiner carved pounamu bird sculpture, 'Korihi Te Manu', in the very rare Kahotea-Kahurangi pounamu variety from Kowhaka Creek, Arahura. In a vibrant mid-green tone with white feathered effects to the back of the carving, the bird with human female mask carved to the front, her moku decorating the tail feathers, exceptionally fine and stylised detail, serrated paua shell ring inset eyes, Marsden Flower jade beak and 18ct. yellow gold applied in moko form. Height 23…
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A contemporary Inanga pounamu Maori mere by Lewis Tamihana Gardiner, the elegant wide spatulate blade narrowing to a fine edge, the reduced tapered grip with single suspension hole, five concave encircling tapered ridges to the butt, plaited muka cord. Length 375 .Raised on greenstone slab cut from a river worn boulder with metal support. Note: the Inanga type of New Zealand jade is highly prized by carvers and is now a rare variety. Historically Maori have always held the Inanga variety as the most highly…
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An exceptional museum-quality Lewis Gardiner carved pounamu toki poutangata, of large size, the oval section cylindrical handle with stylised bust carved end, the raised top with entwined pierced and carved stylised figures in a good dark green kahurangi jade with pale flower jade highlights. Found in the Marsden area, the wide flat tapered blade of Australian black jade, woven muka binding with feather highlights. Raised on iron cradle stand, supported by a large nephrite part-river-worn boulder slab base…
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A quality contemporary mere Kawakawa by Thomas Ratima, of good size with elegant spatulate blade tapering to a fine edge, single tapered drilled suspension hole, four concave incised ridges to the tapered butt, good dark green tone. Length 38.5 cm. Note: Thomas is a graduate of the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute in Whakairo (carving), a certificate detailing this mere states the dark (Kawakawa) pounamu is from the Marsden area (Te Tai o Poutini), West Coast, South Island. This pounamu was used…
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Richard Shields carved nephrite sculpture of a Maori stylised shark, multiple curved and tapering fins, raised on an ovoid platform base, good medium dark tone. Length 17.5 cm
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Richard Shields large inunga nephrite carved pendant, ovoid form with open worked and pierced stylised Maori design. Length 11.5 cm
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Richard Shield carved nephrite pendant, ovoid form, pierced and internally open stylised design. Height 7 cm. Illustrated: 'Lapidary Journal' 1983, pp. 98.8 cm
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Three Richard Shields carved nephrite pendants, two of stylised scrolling design, the other as a sinuous dragon.
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Richard Shields stylised kauri carved sculpture, multiple curved and tapered forms, circular domed kauri base, artist's details to the base. Height 38.5 cm
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Richard Shields dark green nephrite handled paper knife, the tapered rectangular section handle of plain design, the silver plate blade tapering to a point, in fitted hand crafted kauri box.
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Richard Shields personal display collection of cabochons, the 67 various shaped cabochons including nephrite, opal, agate, tiger's eye, chrysoprase, etc., all displayed in a craftsman made various New Zealand woods box with alternating timber panelled hinged lid. Note: this display was exhibited by Richard at the 'Auckland Geological & Lapidary Society' in 1965 and 1966, where it won 1st prize, a copy of certificates available. This collection was also used by Richard to show perspective clients examples…
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A Des Baker scrimshaw whale's tooth decorated with Maori chief and White Terraces, the chief finely depicted with entitlement 'Wi Kepa Te Rangipuawne', the reverse with figure seated upon a white terrace entitled 'White Terrace Rotomahana 1885', coloured highlights, supported on a carved marine ivory spike and a domed rimu turned base. Length of tooth 17.5 cm
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A Des Baker finely scrimshawed whale's tooth decorated with a Maori chief and arrival scene, the chief depicted with moko, huia feathers and cloak with wide tuniko border, stained colour highlights, entitled 'Te Hau Takiri Wharepapa', the reverse with Maori warriors siting an anchored ship. Length of tooth 17 cm, raised on carved spike stand and turned wooden base.
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A Des Baker scrimshaw whale's tooth with whaling scene and portrait, black stained highlights, the whaling scene entitled 'The Final Flurry' 1845 The West coast of New Zealand, the reverse with portrait bust of 'Hapoona Jim Pollock'. Length 14 cm, on rectangular hardwood stand with two cradles.
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An early 20th century New Zealand fern carved bowl, oval pedestal form, all over deep relief foliage carved, the tin liner with lead joins. 19 cm x 14.5 cm x 9.5 cm
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A New Zealand World War I period rewarewa folk art cribbage board battleship, paua inlays, brass gun turrets. Length 33 cm
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Whites Aviation vintage photograph,' Auckland Harbour', hand coloured, signed to the mount. 30 cm x 37.5 cm
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Whites Aviation vintage photograph 'City of New Plymouth, New Zealand', including racecourse and Pukekura Park Sports-ground, entitled to the mount. 29.5 cm x 38 cm
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A vintage New Zealand enamelled street sign, 'Cook St.', black and white enamelled, together with a vintage 'Cook St. Market' poster detailing 'A Rare Blend of Ztuff' and a quantity of 'Cook St. Market' green paper bags.
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A 19th century George French Angas 'New Zealanders Illustrated' hand coloured frontispiece lithograph, the details noted to the pataka above a Maori couple in traditional dress surrounded by Maori objects. 50 cm x 36.5 cm, within the outer cover printed in red on buff of the same image.
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A 19th century lithograph from George French Angas publication 'New Zealanders Illustrated', 'A Feast at Mata-ta' - Throwing the Spear', hand coloured.
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The book 'The Defenders of New Zealand ', by Thomas Gudgeon, published 1887. Half Morocco binding with gilt title.
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A hand coloured George French Angas lithograph, 'E Tohi. A Young Woman of Barrier Island', Plate 26. 36.5 cm x 26.5 cm, framed under glass.
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Volume 1 of the 'Cyclopedia of New Zealand' (Wellington) published 1897.
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Volumes 3 and 4 of the 'Cyclopedia of New Zealand', (Canterbury and Otago & Southland), published 1903 and 1905.
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The book 'Brett's Historical Series - Early New Zealand ', 1890 Edition, has been rebound.
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A New Zealand Coat-of-Arms black lacquer and gilded horse drawn carriage door panel, mildly bowed, the traditional crest with Southern Cross, etc., flanked by Britannia and other soldier type figure. 25.5 cm x 25.5 cm
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A turned burr totara shallow bowl. Diameter 31 cm
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A collection of loose and mounted photographs of early New Zealand golf champions.
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30 various postcards, mainly New Zealand
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An early 20th century kiwi image poster 'Buy New Zealand Honey', by F.C. Herrick, the kiwi standing above the words 'Buy New Zealand Honey' and crowned initials for the issuer 'Empire Marketing Board', details printed to the base including 'Printed for H.M. Stationery Office by Thos. Forman & Sons, Nottingham', printed monogrammed initials top left with the artist's initials for F.C. Herrick. 71 cm x 48.5 cm. Note: The National Archives of Surrey, England, hold many posters from this series dated 1927-1933…
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Gordon Minhinnick N.Z Herald cartoon, 50 cm x 40 cm, signed and dated '28. Provenance: Given by the artist to Dorothy Osborne (nee Little) who was for a time secretary to the editor of the 'Sun'.
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A vintage enamel sign, 'Ridley & Son, Tea Growers & Importers. Head Office, Christchurch Est. 1889', depicting four silhouetted lightly clad black women carrying baskets of various quality teas priced between 1/- to 1/- 9p., before an architectural sketch of the Ridley's buildings, the Royal Coat-of-Arms, the company's medal awards and other details. Signed Bamfield, Dunedin. 91 cm x 61 cm
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A large vintage enamel sign, 'A. & T. Inglis' 'The Cash Emporium', George Street, Dunedin', in white on cobalt background, the sign incorporating an architectural rendition of the Inglis building and with further merchandise details. 122 cm x 152 cm
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A New Zealand c.1970 woven woollen Maori cave drawing decorated rug, brown on cream, rod suspension. 111 cm x 48.5 cm
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An old TEAL Airlines pilot's jacket, black cotton, four gilt stripes to each arm, brass winged buttons and other insignia.
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A plaster relief portrait sculpture, in the manner of Francis Shurrock, possibly a student of painted plaster. Height 35 cm
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A pair of World War I paintings on velvet of New Zealand Hospital ships 'Marama' and 'Mahena', reputedly by the artist W. Cockell, painted under steam and moonlight, white crosses detailed to their hulls. Green lacquered and gilt decorated frames, under glass. 53.5 cm x 44.5 cm
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An old New Zealand made leather pilots' cap, chamois type lining, original label 'Bevege Hi-Speed Helmet', earphone fittings, zip to reverse.
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A World War I presentation, rolled gold sovereign case, engraved 'To Pvt. W. Blackwood on His Return from the War 1919. From Sutherlands Residents'. Note: W. Blackwood is recorded as an 'Ex-Pupil who answered the call of The Empire', on the Cavershan School Honour Board.
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An uncommon c.1900 horn and brass powder flask, the pouch form horn body with riveted border, the brass head with push-button dispenser stamped P. Gertner. Length 22.5 cm
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A Victorian Pattern 1888 bayonet and scabbard, matching #58 number to blade and scabbard, military markings.
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Lithgow SMLE Mk.III .303 rifle, S/No.B34843, 1940, s^s, MA markings, OA mark to brass barrel band, HV stamps to butt and barrel. Fitted with PH-5A aperture rear sight (slight rust); webbing sling. Licence reqd.
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B.S.A.Co MLE Mk.I* .303 (Long Tom) rifle, S/No.PB2824, with New Zealand issue marks to butt plate tang, s^s, HV marked barrel, folding BSA No.9 aperture sight. Licence reqd.
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Canadian Long Branch LE No.4 Mk.I* .303 rifle, 1942, S/No.17L7719, N^Z stamp to butt, Canadian^ stamp under fore-wood, with webbing sling, three spare mags and No.4 MkII spike bayonet and scabbard. Licence reqd.
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ROF (F) L-E No.5 MkI .303 Jungle Carbine, S/No.W9939, 8/46, with webbing sling. Licence reqd.
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Carl Gustafs Swedish Mauser 6.5 cm Gevär m/96 long rifle, S/No.150458, 1904, all matched numbers except cocking piece, with cleaning rod. Licence reqd.
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Swiss K31 Schmidt-Rubin rifle, straight pull bolt action, 7.5 cm x 5.5 cm, S/No.813800, 1944, with US (C.A.I.) import marks to barrel, with mag and sling.
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B.S.A.Co MLE Mk.I* .303 (Long Tom) rifle, S/No.PB4439, with New Zealand issue marks and dated 1901 to butt plate tang, s^sl, folding aperture sight.
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A British P1907 sword bayonet for the SMLE rifle, in leather scabbard, stamped 'Mangrovite 42'. Length 55 cm
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British P1888 bayonet, by Sanderson; maker, date (Jun 1899) and armory marks at ricasso and spine, further issue/reissue marks, with leather scabbard and frog.
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British P1888 MkI Type 2 Lee-Metford bayonet, made by Mole (one of the less common makers); maker, date (Sept 1899) and armory marks at ricasso and spine, further issue/reissue marks, with leather scabbard. Length 42 cm
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M1918 Swiss bayonet, for the K31 Schmidt-Rubin rifle, marked Elsener Schwyz, Victoria at the ricasso, double edged blade, blackened steel scabbard.
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M1896 Swedish knife bayonet, for the 6.5 cm Mauser rifle, marked at the ricasso and crosspiece, with steel scabbard and leather frog.
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No.5 Mk.I British knife bayonet, for the L-E No.5 rifle and Sterling SMG, ROF (P) (Poole) marking and date 1947 at ricasso. with brass throated steel scabbard and webbing frog.
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Two Parker Hale PH-5C rear sights, another and three bolts and miscellaneous parts. AF.
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Miscellaneous loading equipment parts and two scopes.
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A restored George III signalling cannon, traditional short tapered form with raised banded ridges and knob end, later black paint finish and evidence of re-polishing to some flat surfaces, mounted in a sturdy wooden cradle with four wheels. Length of cannon 48.5 cm
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A 1907 pattern bayonet in scabbard.
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The China War silver medal 1900, awarded to H.B. Tristram A.B. of the H.M.S. Dido, a 2nd Class Cruiser, with ribbon.
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A damascene bladed jambaiya dagger, the curved blade set in a hilt with a flaring pommel, the hilt and sheath decorated in niello-type silver inlay. Length 27 cm
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A c.1710-1740 all metal pistol Miquelet, embellished Spanish-style barrel with ornate Miquelet lock, the stock made entirely from silver with fine silver wire scroll overlay, the trigger guard with black enamelled detailing, an ornate pistol in overall good condition, no fire arms licence required. Length 44.5 cm
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A late 18th century brass barrelled blunderbuss, the traditional flared barrel with bands of ornate scroll and floral decoration, old London proof and view marks, together with the maker's mark for Barber James. The lock with faint maker's mark, illegible, the walnut stock checkered at the wrist, good engraved iron furniture and trigger guard with pineapple finial, good old colour and patina, the stock barrel end and ramrod end of carved horn. Length 55 cm, no fire arms licence required.
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A c.1730-50 French or Flemish flintlock pistol, the iron barrel with restrained embellishment, the good early lock complete with flint, all brass furniture, the trigger guard and pommel decorated with grotesque masks, the walnut stock with superb patina, captured ramrod. Length 41 cm, no firearms licence required.
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A c.1740 gold inlaid flintlock pistol, the iron barrel with decorative gold inlay, the dark wooden stock with relief scroll carding and fancy silver wire inlay, embossed silver barrel bands and pommel, engraved iron trigger guard, the fancy lock with engraving to the plate. Length 52 cm, no firearms licence required.
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A folding telescope in leather case, by Ross of London; three draw extension, the main tube with a lacquered brass and leather bound section. Extended 79 cm
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An illuminated military commemorative cabinet, representatives of all the armed forces, including nurses, etched into the glass front panel, a poppy etched into the centre. 105 cm x 15 cm x 58 cm
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Three early 20th century volume book set pertaining to the Russo-Japanese war, copyright 1904, multiple images, in Japanese and English.
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A Japanese military 'Rising Sun' flag with attached details of its capture at Meiktila, Burma Campaign, March 1945. Painted with extensive calligraphic inscriptions. framed and glazed. 66.5 cm x 77.5 cm
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A brass scabbarded jambaiya, with curved blade, the wooden hilt with red pigmented decoration, the scabbard with embossed decoration. Length 41.6 cm
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A vintage Len Castle pottery vase, spherical form with four spout form apertures to the top, impressions to the shoulder between, the top with thick caramel toned rock-ash type glaze, unglazed lower body, impressed mark, c.1960. Height 23.5 cm
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A vintage Len Castle ovoid vase, cylindrical neck, tenmoku glaze with gloss red/brown highlights, impressed mark. Height 23 cm
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Limited Edition 'Len Castle Potter' book published 2002 by Sang Architects and Company Limited, complete with black slip cover. Personally, inscribed by Castle.
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A good Roy Cowan salt glazed floor vase, two encircling bands of stylised panelled design, strong blue green salt glaze effects, incised initials to the base. Height 41 cm
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A good Juliet Peter salt glazed floor pot, the ovoid body with encircling band of circle forms, banded salt glaze in copper and deep blue/green tones, paper label to the base, indented highlights to the top rim. Height 48 cm
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A New Zealand Jack Hutchison pottery knight figure, standing, strong angular detail, rich dark blue green glaze, incised name to the back and date '36. Height 8.5 cm
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Barry Brickell pottery 'Thinso' jug, baluster form, salt-glazed, gold highlights to the shoulder, impressed mark. Height 30.5 cm
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A Crown Lynn white 'McAlpine' fridge water jug, blue glazed relief detailed to side, printed maker's mark. Height 22 cm
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An early Crown Lynn pottery cereal bowl, the green glaze ground with brown dribbled highlights. Made for the World War II American troops stationed in New Zealand. Diameter 15.5 cm
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A rare Crown Lynn Mickey Mouse jug, light apple green glaze, fractional mark to base. Height 11 cm
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An uncommon Crown Lynn hand-potted vase, tapered form with three ring stepped foot base, shape #11, chip re-stuck to base. Height 16 cm
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A Crown Lynn hand-potted vase, tapered form with fine rolled rim, shape #36, traditional matt white glaze. Height 18 cm, medium size.
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A Spartan figurine, in the form of a Dutch boy dressed in green. Height 16 cm
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Rosemary Brittain pottery bird sculpture, traditional form, the young bird with wings back, sculpted detail to its breast, umber rubbed highlights, impressed mark to base. Height 10.5 cm
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A 1956 New Zealand studio pottery Maori design vase, the terracotta body with fine ribbing, an encircling band of Maori design in black and white to the shoulder, gloss overglaze, painted monogram to base 'ZAC 1958'. Height 13.5 cm
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Four Te Rona pottery kiwi decorated pieces, the kiwi in relief, muted glazed tones, brown and grey, two mugs, sugar bowl and cream jug.
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A Barry Ball studio pottery large flagon, ovoid with loop handle, decorated with bright glazes and oxides. Height 36 cm
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A John Papas sculpture, 'Fish', glass and terracotta, in painted steel tray frame. Height 53.5 cm
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Paul Mason patinated bronze dish, circular form, variable dark green and black patination. Engraved artist's mark and date '93 to reverse. Diameter 26.5 cm
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A Garry Nash 'Reef Series' glass vase, ovoid shape, decorated with multi-coloured murrines amongst mottled green-blue colours. Signed and dated '16. Height 21 cm
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A Garry Nash intercalaire glass vase, the outer mottled blue surface cut-away with silhouettes of Kaka beak flowers and foliage revealing the ruby red glass beneath. Ovoid shape, signed and dated '16. Height 21.5 cm
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A large Garry Nash studio glass vase, emerald green colour, tall beaker form with riven honed surfaces. signed and dated '11. Height 38.5 cm
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Garry Nash decorated glass vase, flattened spherical form, blue with clear sections, engraved abstract detail, engraved signature and date '88. Height 27.5 cm
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A Georgian decanter, three rings to neck and decoratively cut body, mushroom stopper.
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