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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:731
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:694
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:499
Date:4-Dec-2018
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A 19th century French Boulle desk set, in the form of a small handled box, the top flap opens to reveal a depression for pens and two ink bottles, with a drawer to the base. Requires minor attention. 25 cm x 14 cm x 10 cm.
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A Victorian coromandel wood writing slope, the exterior decorated with cut brass inlaid with Pietra Dura panels, the interior with a velvet writing slope, ink bottles, pigeon holes and two ivory writing accessories. 29 cm x 24 cm.
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A Victorian kerosene lamp, the brass column raised on a circular ceramic base, primrose yellow glass oil reservoir with etched shade and a chimney, height 68 cm.
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A Victorian kerosene lamp, the brass column raised on a ceramic base, plain crystal oil reservoir with etched shade and a chimney, height 4 cm.
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A Paul Flinette hand painted wooden decoy loon, signed and '#2' to reverse, length 40 cm.
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A pair of vintage game shears, with steel and wood handle, length 27.5 cm.
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A vintage Siebe Gorman & Co. diver's knife in original bar scabbard, length 350 (overall).
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An original Brady wicker fishing creel, complete with canvas carry bag attached, leather and canvas harness, Brady logo attached, c.1940s.
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A Victorian Edwards & Sons gentleman's travelling valise with contents of ivory and ebony backed brushes, mirror, glove stretchers, etc. (14 pieces).
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A Victorian leather gentleman's travelling case with contents, two ivory boxes, four ivory mounted brushes and an ivory handled button hook, all with gold crest. Width of case 29 cm.
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A small old violin, with paper label 'Jacobus Stainer in Absam', in original case with bow. Faults.
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An old violin and bow, encased with accessories. Some faults.
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Three Victorian pottery spirit flasks, each one with the original cork stopper and round glazed top sections, Whisky, Brandy and Gin, height 23 cm.
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An Edwardian 'Breadalbane Scotch Whisky' bar top clear glass dispenser, baluster form, the faceted domed lid with ball and prism finial showing some damage, a large brass tap to the lower body, red and white lettering, spreading circular base. Chips to lid finial, height 53.5 cm.
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An Edwardian large bar top 'J. & R. Harvey & Co. Ltd Special Scotch Whisky, Glasgow' glass whisky dispenser, details printed in gilt on the baluster body, the wide tapered lid with facet cuts and prism and facet ball finial, spreading circular base, original tap, height 64 cm.
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A Victorian copper grain scoop, with maker's initials and date to the front.
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An old copper wine cooler, oval form with iron swing handle. 57 cm x 33 cm x 24 cm.
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An ornate copper coal scuttle, helmet form, raised on three paw feet, the handles decorated with dolphins and Neptune's trident.
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Robert Thompson Mouseman oak cheese board, traditionally carved with a mouse, length 37 cm.
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A small Richard Rohac (Austria 1906-1956) bronze figure of a crouching African woman, stamped with maker's mark and 'Made in Austria' to base, height 21 cm. Note: Rohac began and completed his apprenticeship with Werkstatte Hagenauer.
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A Rudi Buchanan bronze casting of the artist's hand, signed and dated 2017, width 18 cm.
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A bronze figure of a reclining young naked woman, signed Kerk and numbered 1/25, length 25.5 cm.
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A bronze figure of a stylised acrobatic naked female figure, on a crescent shaped plinth base, height 31 cm.
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A bronze figure of a pointer dog, on fitted wood plinth base. Impressed Foundry mark, length 28 cm.
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A 2004 published book 'The Cartier Collection', published by Flammarion, covering their production of jewellery from 1860 to 1987, 384 pages, contained within a linen covered fold-out box.
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The Adventures of Kimble Bent, by James Cowan, 1st edition, Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd, 1911. Pictorial cloth, 15 photo plates. Distress to spine and cover. Note: Kimble Bent was known as the Pakeha Maori, he lived and fought with Titokowaru's Hauhau warriors in the Taranaki Land Wars against the settlers.
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A pair of French 19th century porcelain and ivory opera glasses, decorated with flowers and gilt embellishments on a cobalt blue ground.
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A pair of French mother-of-pearl opera glasses, brass fittings.
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An ivory four-fold rule, by J. Rabone & Sons.
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A Victorian silver top double ended scent bottle, the clear glass bottle with etched and notched decoration, the unmarked silver ends with some gilding remaining, length 13 cm.
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A Continental silver and glass scent bottle, the flat ovoid crystal body on a small silver stand with silver cartouche to the front and floral silver lid, length 10 cm.
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An Edwardian silver top and cranberry perfume bottle, plain cylindrical form. Birmingham 1904, length 9.5 cm.
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A Victorian double ended scent bottle, plain design, the silver plate ends with some gilding remaining, length 10.5 cm.
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Two old fans, one with mother-of-pearl and gilt embellished sticks, painted and sequinned decoration to the lace, in original satin fitted box, the other a carved Japanese sandalwood fan, also in original box.
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A large glass/quartz sphere, with flecks of white, red and black. 16½ kgs.
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A small wood trough, rough hewn finish. 45 cm x 27 cm x 190.
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WOODEN GRAIN POUNDING POT, A large wooden grain pounding pot. 34 cm x 49 cm.
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A large wooden grain pounding pot, similar to above. 34 cm x 44 cm.
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A large wooden grain pounding pot, similar to above. 34 cm x 57 cm.
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A 1970's/80s Louis Vuitton briefcase, LV patterned exterior with finely studded LV printed trim, brass capped corners, locks and other fittings, the original handle with one replacement screw, the original suede type interior with fold-down flap to interior lid. 45.5 cm x 35.5 cm x 12.5 cm.
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A vintage Louis Vuitton black epi-leather and canvas shoulder bag, the three-quarter flap with substantial white metal double-clip fittings revealing two large side pockets, the lined interior with single zippered side compartment, the original adjustable shoulder strap with maker's name, zippered compartment to the back. approx. 45 cm x 37 cm x 10 cm.
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A small antique Indonesian knife/dagger, with ebony scabbard and ivory handle and mounts, length 25.5 cm.
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Sumatran Bade-bade, with heavy triangular section, forward curved blade, red polished, curved wooden hilt. Together with ebonized wood scabbard with embossed silver locket and chape. 36.5 cm., $550.00, [BJ907-0030], 0143, A c.1880 Celebes Bade-bade, with hand forged, curved, needle blade, carved horn hilt, together with hardwood scabbard with carved horn mount and brass ferrule. 33.5 cm.
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A c.1880 Celebes Bade-bade, with hand forged, curved, needle blade, carved horn hilt, together with hardwood scabbard with carved horn mount and brass ferrule. 33.5 cm.
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An early 20th century Malaysian Parang Pedang, the 70 cm sweeping curved blade with single fuller, laminated and hand forged, the green horn hilt/handle with carved pommel.
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An early 20th century Sumatran Klewang long knife, the 56 cm smith formed blade with heavy narrow section at the hilt tapering towards the tip, the horn hilt with forked pommel end.
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An early 20th century Indonesian kris, the stained bone carved hilt as a deity, traditional wavy Damascene blade, the engraved brass scabbard with black striped timaho wood fitting.
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An early 19th century Sumatran kris, hand forged laminate steel 28.5 cm blade, the carved ebony hilt as a stylised bird, mahogany scabbard with loss.
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A c.1940-1945 Sumatran Barong long knife, long heavy broad tipped 3 cm blade, rubberised hilt, the stitched leather machete scabbard of World War II type.
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A vintage Celebes kris, with figural bone hilt, 'wavy' 31 cm Damascene blade, wood scabbard of tiger stripe effect.
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A c.1900 North Western Sumatra Rentjong knife, mildly curved 25 cm blade, the water buffalo horn hilt shaped at a right angle, noted as the favourite weapon of the Atjeh (Aceh).
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A c.1920 Philippines Moro Island Gunong dagger, deer bone pommel and hilt, decorative brass and copper ferrell, cross guard and mounted wood scabbard. 18 cm polished double edged blade.
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A Philippines tuba knife, sickle style, carved wood hilt with bird head pommel, hand forged 16 cm blade at right angles to the hilt, carved wood sheath.
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A Sarawak blow pipe darts in bamboo quiver, the 20 plus thin shafted darts with metal tips, the bamboo cylinder quiver with woven Rattan binding.
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19th century ottoman Yataghan, long forward curved single edge blade with Islamic inscriptions to each side, cord bound horn shaped grip. Lead museum seal wired into pommel. 78 cm.
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Sudanese 19th century Kaskara, hand forged double edged spear point and fullered blade, leather bound flat pommel and grip. Together with decorated leather scabbard. 105 cm.
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Late 18th century Turkish Shamshir, plain curved hand forged hatchet point blade. Silver nail studded horn hilt with pistol grip. 91.5 cm.
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19th century Caucasian Kindjal, slender tri-fullered engraved blade, the two piece horn hilt with silver nail studs. Three armour cartouche to ricasso. 58 cm.
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17th century Mughal Indian sosun patta, a forward curving shortened blade with reshaped tip, one face of blade decorated with geometric gold koftgarli the other with calligraphy script, with plain steel hilt, together with leather and brass wood scabbard, decorated with calligraphy animals and deities. 60 cm.
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A c.1800 small South Indian Khanjarli dagger, double re-curved 13 cm blade of flattened diamond section, plain carved bone grip with demilune shaped pommel, steel knuckle guard.
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A rare 19th century African Mangbetu dagger, the ivory hilt with cotton reel ribbed grip and flared ends, one chip to pommel, the flat blade tapering to a point. Congo area. 25.2 cm.
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An old Japanese Wakazashi blade, the 51 cm blade with two peg holes to the tang, the tang end removed (military requirement), brass habaki, clear flowing yakiba to edge.
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A Japanese World War II Type 30 1897 bayonet in scabbard, 2nd pattern, 40 cm blued blade, arsenal marks for Toyada Jidoshaki Siesakusho.
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An early 20th century Japanese Type 30 1897 bayonet in scabbard, pattern 1904/05, wood grips, hooked quillion, blue fullered 40 cm blade.
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Japanese army officers sabre, the chrome plated single edge blade with etched yakiba, gilt brass wire Bakelite grip with floral decorated brass guard and hilt. Together with a chrome plated scabbard. 96 cm.
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Japanese commissioned officers naval dirk, nickel plated blade with good polish, fish skin wire bound hilt with brass fittings. Tokokawa Naval Arsenal stamp and cherry blossom stamp to underside of guard, together with leather covered lacquered wooden scabbard with cherry blossom decorated brass locket and chape. 42 cm.
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English Infantry Officers 1822 pattern dress sword, with etched pipe back blade, the brass three bar guard with William IV cipher. Together with 1834 dress regulation brass scabbard. 98 cm.
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A George III presentation sword, the blade decoratively engraved with presentation inscription dated 12 June 1810, Royal crown and cypher 'GR' also to the blade, the highly ornate brass hilt in the form of a snake issuing from a lion's mouth with ivory grip, the leather and brass scabbard with decoration of armour, weapons and snakes, length 13 cm.
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A c.1860s U.S. officer's sword, spear point polished blade, the leather over wood grip with brass wire bindings, cast hilt and guard with U.S. eagle, the steel scabbard with double brass hangers.
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A U.S. Model 1905 bayonet in scabbard, 40 cm fullered spear point blade, the canvas covered scabbard with leather tip, smooth wood grips, single bolt fixing.
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An English c.1900s ELG hammer gun, #5504, with 12-bore side-by-side hammer action and 30 inch barrels. License required.
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An English 1858-1870 Lloyd & Son hammer gun, #3508, with 12-bore side-by-side hammer action, 30 inch barrels, Damascus pattern to hilt and engraved to rib 'Lloyd & Son, Gun Manufacturers, Lewes'. License required.
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A c.1750 European flintlock blunderbuss, the quality full rosewood body with a steel barrel of initial octagonal form flaring to round, steel lock and ramrod, brass trigger guard and ramrod fittings, length 64 cm (overall). No licence required.
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A c.1830 English percussion pistol by Smith of London, 1.3 cm bore octagonal barrel, captive ramrod, English lock and hammer with engraved detail, English proof marks and maker's details to top, checkered walnut handle, length 22.5 cm.
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An c.1820 English percussion 'manstopper' military or coaching pistol, unusually large 8 inch barrel faintly engraved 'London', captive ramrod and belt hook to left hand side. Possibly a private purchase by an officer as the 10 bore calibre is the same as that of the standard service musket with possible attribution to use in the Land Wars.
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A c.1800 English flintlock box-lock pocket pistol, by H. Mortimer, London, stamped with London proof marks and Mortimer's own 'fleur de lys' proof. Fitted with sliding safety catch. In excellent untouched condition with an original (?) flint still in place.
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Five assorted military issue clasp knives, includes: 1932 Royal Navy, 1945 Australian Forces, 1954 British Army, 1950 German Army and 1960' NATO/British Pilot's Shroud knife.
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A German World War II Luftwaffe Squadron clasp for a bomber pilot, the brass eagle with maker's details stamped 'G.H.Osang'.
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A collection of military badges, buttons and pins, including a 9ct gold Caterpillar Club badge with small ruby eyes (' F/S D. Smith' engraved to reverse), a bronze Pathfinder badge with screw back fittings, a ribbon bar with the Aircrew Europe medal, an New Zealand Airforce Association stick pin plus several RNZAF brass buttons and a well-polished RAF cap badge. (Pathfinder crews were made up of crews ' chosen' for their above average skills in navigation, flying or gunnery).
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An Ottoway & Co. leather bound single draw military issue telescope, impressed marks, No. 225 and dated 1940, length 90 cm (extended).
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A prototype (') bronze cast New Zealand paperweight, appearing to reference women's service during World War II. In the style of New Zealand art of the late '40s and early '50s (Mervyn Taylor style), the double-sided disc features a globe with stylised soldiers being given refreshments by uniformed women volunteers, the other side bears the legend 'THEY ALSO SERVED / N.Z.T.A. 1939-1945' (New Zealand Territorial Army'). The base is stamped 'TRIAL PATTERN'.
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A 20th century Pacific Islands (Tonga) carved wooden headrest, the curved rectangular top supported on cradle form legs with plain flared feet, carved from the one piece, length 49 cm, height 11 cm.
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An old polished hardwood tribal two-handled food bowl, length 67 cm.
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A good old Fijian ula or throwing club, ornate ribbed decoration and finely notched handle. Some age splits, length 40 cm.
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An old Solomon Islands paddle club, of traditional plain ribbed design, length 125 cm.
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An old Solomon Islands paddle club of traditional plain ribbed design. Small faults, length 116 cm.
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A Papua New Guinea pearl shell crescent breast plate, adorned with shells and fibre, width 19 cm.
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A large heavy Benin bronze plaque, Oha Esigie', modelled in deep relief with three standing figures, the central figure the Benin King on Horseback, the First King of Benin (1504-1550).
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A Pacific tortoise shell hair comb, on stand, the top carved with animal decoration. 17 cm x 16 cm (comb).
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A giant clam (tridacna gigas) shell currency ring, set onto a metal stand.
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A piece of shallow dish form coral, with metal stand, width 27 cm, depth 13 cm, height 14 cm.
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Two moa leg bones, a tibia and top section of a femur, 37 cm and 15 cm.
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A New Zealand early/mid 20th century Maori Folk art carved walking stick, the handle as the head of a Maori gent with moko, the shaft 2/3rds carved with an overlapping angular lineal design, black stained highlights, length 88 cm.
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An early 20th century hand coloured photo of a young Maori girl, wearing a korowai. 20 cm x 15 cm.
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A Colonial New Zealand large greeting card, A Christmas Greeting from our New Zealand Friends', oval watercolour depicting small Maori child in a landscape with a floral border. 29 cm x 23 cm.
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Two large format New Zealand Otago history photographs, Otira Gorge' and 'Central Otago'. Each 40 cm x 55 cm, framed together in the original wide oak frame with gilt slips. The frame 75 cm x 154 cm.
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A New Zealand colonial burr totara circular stem dish on baluster pedestal, and circular foot, diameter 25 cm, height 17.5 cm.
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A New Zealand colonial inlaid native timbers dressing table box, with paua initials 'TEH', length 26 cm.
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A New Zealand woods box, the geometric patterns formed from various New Zealand timbers including rewarewa, totara and kauri, the interior with one lift-out tray, with key. 41 cm x 28 cm x 18 cm
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A good colonial mottled kauri writing box, plain design with fitted interior. Some surface marks. 38 cm x 25 cm x 14 cm.
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