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The Peter Herbert Collection and New Zealand Historical Auction — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.
| Auction House: | Dunbar Sloane Ltd. | Number of lots recorded: | 196 |
| Sale Title: | The Peter Herbert Collection and New Zealand Historical Auction | Lots with images: | 131 |
| Auction Location: | Auckland | Prices available: | 125 |
| Date: | 16-Nov-2009 |
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A 15ct. Gold Mounted Greenstone 'Kia Ora' Bar Brooch with applied fern motif. Marked [H.B] - Hugh Black, Wanganui estd. 1882. Length 6 cm
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A 9ct. Gold Mounted Greenstone Bar Brooch. Marked [Walsh & Co], Queen St., Masterton 1905. Length 7.5 cm
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A 9ct. Gold Mounted Greenstone Tusk Brooch. Marked [H & N], Harrop & Neil, Dunedin, 1870-75. Length 4 cm
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A rare Sherwin & cotton tile of Matene Te Nga, made at Eastwood tile works, Hanley, Staffordshire, no crazing. 22 x 15 cm
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31 Photographic Glass Plates taken by Harold S. Church (photographer for the Nz Herald and friend of Trevor Lloyd. Died 1945) This remarkable collection C1880-1900 includes Nz landscapes, scenes of Maori daily life and experimental 'art' photography
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A Victorian writing slope formerly owned by Mrs William Ferrier (an early New Zealand photographer). Eva passed this down to Ethel McCahon and then by descent to Colin McCahon, the vendor purchased this in the 1970s. McCahon family names, birth and marriage dates are written on the slope
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A selection of approx. 20 Letters to Captain Thomas Tilly variously dated from 1850s-1890s, there are also some outgoing letter copies. Some are addressed to his Kohimarama, Auckland address while others are addressed to him in London. Some letters are postal history in their own right. Also included are two photographic prints of Capt. Tilly
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A 9ct Gold Mounted Fob Strap Inscribed on reverse 'Tararua Rifle Club 1912'. Birmingham marks, together with several hand made nails purportedly from Kemp House, Keri Keri
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A Signed Photograph of Aviator Jean Batten together with numerous photographic portraits c1900, some New Zealand studios
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The Jersey worn by all Blacks Captn. Ron Elvidge when he scored the winning and only try in the 3rd test against the lions in 1950 while injured. This famous jersey (complete with Athletic Park mud) was given to the team masseur, George Burton in recognition and thanks for being patched up, allowing Ron to return to the field after severely injuring his collar bone and breaking his ribs in the first half, the second five-eighth became the hero of the day when he scored the winning try in the 6-3 series…
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Photographer unknown, an albumen print entitled 'Government Buildings, Nelson'. Dated 1896 on reverse. 14 x 19 cm
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New Zealand Arts & Crafts chimney pot in the manner of Dr Christopher Dresser, dated inside 26/08/02 - used as an umbrella and walking stick stand. Height 69 cm
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Framed Chart - Carte Particuliere du Canal De L'Astrolabe, 1827. Pub. Lottin, V.C. D'Urvilles chart of his voyage past Rangitoto and Waiheke. 41.5 cm x 58 cm
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Framed Chart - L'Hemisphere Meridional - poir voir plus distinctement Les terres Australis, 1739. Pub. Covens & Mortier. Ref Maling p. 32. 48 cm x 53 cm
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Framed Map - Carte Reduite Des Terre Australes, 1753. Pub. Bellin, Jacques Nicholas. Coloured. The best known of Bellins maps showing the South west Pacific. Ref Tooley p. 156. 19.5 cm x 27 cm
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Framed Chart - Emisfero Terrestre Meridionale - Tagliato su L'Equatore, 1779. Pub. Zatta, Antonio. 31.5 cm x 40.5 cm
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Framed Map - Carte Generale du Monde - ou description du monde Terrestre & Aquatique, 1700. Pub. Mortier, Pierre. 39.5 cm x 47 cm
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Framed Map - Carte Reduite - De La Mer du Sud, c. 1764. Pub. Bellin, Jacques Nicholas. Ref Tooley p. 158. 21 cm x 36 cm
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Framed Map - L'America Divisa ne suoi Principali Stati, di Nuova Projezione, 1776. Pub. Zatta, Antonius. Map of Pacific, Nz to America. 30 cm x 40 cm
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Framed Chart - Carte de la Cote N.O. de L'Amerique et de la Cote N.E. de Lasie, 1779. Pub. Bonne. 23.5 cm x 34.5 cm
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Framed Chart - riviere Tamise et Baye Mercure a la Nouvelle Zelande, Bay des Isles et Baye de Tolega c. 1773. Pub. Benard. Three charts on one sheet, this was the first chart of these areas. 28 cm x 43 cm
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Framed map - J. C. Walker - North Island and South Island with Maori names, 1833. Pub. S.D.U.K. (Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge). 39.5 cm x 31 cm
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Framed Map- A New Map of The County of Worcester printed for C. Smith, No. 172, Strand, London. January 6th 1804. 45 x 49 cm
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2 Books - H.M. Bark - Endeavour, Author Ray Parkin. Her place in Australian History in two sections, with an Account of her constructions, crew and equipment and a Narrative of her Voyage on the East Coast of New Holland in the year 1770. Pub. The Miegunyah Press, first pub. 1997
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Books - History of the birds of New Zealand by Sir Walter Lawry Buller, 2nd edition, volumes 1 & 11. Published 1888 by the author
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Boxed Copy - 'A Folio of Watercolours by Charles Heaphy, V.C., Anthony Murray Oliver, pristine condition, #312/1000, Avon Fine Prints Ltd., Christchurch, 1981, blue cover
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'A Folio of Watercolours by Charles Heaphy, V.C., Anthony Murray Oliver', #994/1000, Avon Fine Prints Ltd., Christchurch, 1981, blue cover
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Book - 'Illustrations to Adventure in New Zealand' by Edward Jerningham Wakefield, Esq. Pub. In 1968 A.H. & A.W. Reed, Copy #468/500
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Mottled kauri chiffonier c.1875 Found in an early Mt Wellington, Auckland house, this attractive transitional style chiffonier utilizes the bun feet, well-proportioned turnings and shield patterned doors of an earlier period, while also incorporating nickel-plated handles and figured kauri used contemporaneously by makers such as William Norrie. Height 139 cm. Width 107 cm
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Te Kauwhata dressing-table c.1880 raised on porcelain castors and incorporating figured kauri and puriri to good advantage, this dressing table was sourced from an old house in Te Kauwhata, the carvings were purchased from a specialized carving workshop, and with the addition of fashionable brass handles and quality timbers and veneers this unsophisticated cabinetmaker's piece successfully epitomizes the world of early New Zealand furniture. Height 182 cm. Width 114 cm
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Te Kauwhata wash stand c.1880 raised on porcelain castors and incorporating figured kauri and puriri to good advantage, this wash stand was sourced from an old house in Te Kauwhata (as with Lot 61), the carvings were purchased from a specialized carving workshop, and with the addition of fashionable brass handles and quality timbers and veneers this unsophisticated cabinetmaker's piece successfully epitomizes the world of early New Zealand furniture. Height 135 cm. Width 106 cm
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Clarke chest c.1890 made by J Clarke in Ponsonby this useful and attractive chest is clearly labeled with its maker and location of manufacture. An original label on a piece of New Zealand furniture is very rare, adding to the historical importance of the piece, the drawer configuration of this chest differs from the more common scotch chest pattern with a fourth long drawer to the base and a long drawer to the top. This handsome chest is made from kauri with mottled kauri facings. Height 150 cm. Width 112…
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Inlaid tilt-top table c. 1875 This attractive inlaid table makes extensive use of puriri, maire, rewarewa and totara amongst other timbers. This table style was popularised throughout the colonial period as a means of displaying the wide variety of 'Exotic' local timbers, so were often known as 'Specimen' tables, the unusual elegant base raised on white porcelain castors adds to the appeal of this piece. Height 76 cm. Depth 57 cm
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Kauri Hall Stand c.1890 This very handsome colonial interpretation of a more formal English design is made from kauri stained dark to suit the tastes of the time. Strongly influenced by Arts & Crafts and neo Gothic design, this would have been an inexpensive item for a modest settler's cottage. The beautifully turned elements add a degree of contrast to the otherwise very hand worked nature of this utilitarian piece. The angled arms and saw tooth shelf support make for a bold re-interpretation of items…
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Mottled kauri wardrobe c. 1880 This wardrobe of excellent quality displays a multitude of mottled kauri in both solid and veneered form, together with figured puriri veneers, the profuse use of decorative native timbers was common throughout the colonial period, evidencing a willing acceptance of the new timbers' characteristics in cabinetmaking. Raised on bun feet and with original pediment, this wardrobe is a highly accomplished example of colonial cabinetmaking. This design style was made from the…
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Serpentine box seat c.1880 raised on well-proportioned bun feet, with original carpet top and nicely mottled solid kauri front, this very unusual box commode is a level above its more common and plainer contemporaries, the original interior has been removed some time in the past rendering this a useful storage device, the existence of the original carpet insert is rare. Height 46 cm Depth 59 cm width 43 cm
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Rimu Commode Chair c.1875 This handsome rimu commode chair, found on Dominion Road, Auckland, is a rare survivor from the period before internal plumbing became standard in New Zealand homes. This particular example disguises its primary purpose with a Grecian-style (or spade back) chair design, popularised in Regency times. Ref: Furniture of the New Zealand Colonial Era, p 151
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Kauri Dressing Mirror c.1875 This dressing mirror, exceptional for its scale and quality, sports handsome sea serpent supports framing an early floated glass mirror. The kauri framing was stained dark to imitate mahogany. The original owners of this mirror are unknown but it is reputed to have been used by tailors at Auckland retailer George Courts for a considerable period. Height 188 cm Width 108 cm
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Mottled kauri coal-scuttle c.1885, made from strikingly mottled kauri this scuttle with original metal liner would have added another layer of decoration to a profusely decorated interior. The strong handle and shovel speak of its simple utilitarian function as a holder of coal, but this functionality is now secondary to its value as a well designed and beautifully executed object. Height 39 cm Width 34 cm Depth 47 cm
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Christchurch Parquetry Dressing Table c.1890 This dressing table and the following wardrobe are exceptional late 19th C examples of New Zealand cabinetmaking skills, with the intensity of inlay of this nature almost unknown outside of these examples. Both pieces originated from Christchurch and are clearly from the same workshop. The use of the New Zealand themed Teutenberg handles accentuates the prolific use of New Zealand timbers. The design has naïve elements to it but this is more than compensated for…
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Christchurch Parquetry Wardrobe c.1890 From the same workshop as the previous lot (73) (refer above) these items are important examples of early New Zealand furniture. Across both pieces a full range of the four known Teutenberg handles are used. These include three horizontal handles and the vertical door handle, available from c. 1876 in brass and nickel or copper plate. The configuration of the wardrobe is based on a design popular from the 1880's but less visually heavy in this late 19th century…
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Mottled kauri wardrobe c. 1885 This popular wardrobe variant incorporates drawers and a cupboard as a multipurpose clothes storage cabinet. This wardrobe's appeal is heightened by the use of multiple mottled kauri types, and importantly, handles attributed to Anton Teutenberg. Teutenberg is well known as the carver of the grotesque faces on the Supreme court building, wooden carvings in conjunction with Anton Seuffert, and as a jeweler, engraver and medallion maker. Made in four variants, these are the…
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Tamati Waka Nene Table c.1990 This magnificent table displays strong New Zealand imagery including Ngapuhi Chief, Tamati Waka Nene, from a portrait originally created by Sam Stuart. The top is raised on a quadriform base made in a modified regency style. This extraordinarily table was created by New Zealand authority on colonial furniture, William Cottrell. Freshly returned from David Hordern's restoration studios in London in 1990 where he had worked on excellent English pieces and New Zealand pieces made…
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