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Antique & Decorative Arts; Maori & Pacific Artefacts — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:585
Sale Title:Antique & Decorative Arts; Maori & Pacific ArtefactsLots with images:352
Auction Location:WellingtonPrices available:519
Date:20-May-2020
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Carved ivory figure, of seated fisherman with his catch wearing oversized hat, 16.5 cm height
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Large signed carved ivory covered urn, all over carved in the archaic manner, 16 cm height (broken finial)
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Ivory figure of Kwan Yin, stands on lotus throne with shield back, together with fisherman figure
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Signed ivory figure group, of immortal with child attendant on his back, 9 cm height
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Two ivory netsuke, of immortals
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Ivory netsuke, of monkey with fruit
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Signed ivory netsuke, standing gent with stick together with ivory snuff bottle (no stopper)
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Two carved ivory netsuke, gent seated with large gourd and washer woman
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Signed carved wooden netsuke, of a swan
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Carved ivory figure of an immortal, standing on rock and mounted to sterling silver letter opener knife for Asprey of London
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Carved ivory figure of a immortal goddess, she stands with upturned vase of flowers, 20 cm height
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Two carved ivory animals of lion & elephant
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Three carved ivory figures, (faults)
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Carved coloured ivory figure group, of two musicians and two miniature plates, (faults)
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Carved ivory specimen vase, together with elephant and miniature Satsuma vase
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Carved ivory figure group & elephant
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Two carved ivory figures, standing fisherman with catch and woodsman with twig bundle (both faults)
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Jade censor, traditional form, temple lion mask handles and lid finial (two lug rings missing)
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Two carved jade panels
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Large African carved ivory female portrait bust, 20 cm height
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Large carved ivory sectional covered urn, all highly carved with temple dogs, dragon handles and immortal panels raised on three claw feet, 51 cm height
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Late Victorian rosewood & fruitwood game compendium, holding stained red carved ivory chess set and checkers
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Three miniature watercolours on ivory, signed Joy Parker
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Three Chinese silk embroidered panels
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Early 19th century silk embroidered table cover, all embroidered polychrome silks, mythical and exotic animals, (some faults), 66 x 64 cm
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Japanese pink brocade red silk kimono, all embroidered in gold and silver thread with crane
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Replica cast iron & brass Samurai warrior helmet
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Late 19th century Imari charger, traditional decoration in iron red palette, 46 cm dia
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Late 19th century Imari bowl, traditional decoration in iron red colour, 40 cm dia
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Pair Cantonese export mantle urns, traditional decorations in famille rose palette, 35 cm height
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Late 18th century\19th centuryantonese bowl, all painted with interior family scenes (restored), 26 cm dia
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Cantonese export basin, traditional decorations in famille rose palette (faults), 42 cm dia
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Large shallow relief carved celadon urn, 37 cm height
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Pair Japanese Kutani ware vases, continuously painted with chrysantheum blossoms, 25 cm height
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Large blue & white planter, continuously painted with garden scenes, 28 cm dia
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Collection four plates, serving tray & mother of pearl inlaid tray
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Paper scroll, printed and hand coloured botanical study together with other
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Pair vintage cloisonne urn & covers, compressed circular bodies, all floral inset and dragon decorated on copper ground, 13 cm height
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Enamelled Mei Ping type vase, all decorated with garden scenes amongst floral and fruit, made as lamp base, 27 cm height
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Pair early 20th century Satsuma specimen vases, continuously painted with picnic scenes and mountain landscape, 19 cm height
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Cantonese export plate, traditional panel decorations in famille rose patterns together with odd cup, 28 cm dia
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Probably Samson of Paris mug, painted with florals in famille rose palette, 15 cm height
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Probably Samson of Paris graduated three mugs, diaper and floral pattern in famille rose palette
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Ginger jar and cover, heavy floral and exotic bird decorations with antique type wine goblet
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19th century Cantonese export hexagonal brush vase, all painted with immortal procession in famille rose palette, 28 cm height
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Underglaze blue brush vase, continuous willow type pattern (a/f), 29 cm height
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Mei Ping type vase, underglaze blue decoration of blossom branch, 25 cm height
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Three Cantonese export plaques, each painted with old man and child, 21 cm dia
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Underglaze blue cylindrical storage jar, painted with mountainous landscape (slight faults), 20 cm height
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Underglaze blue dish, figure & soapstone seal
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Export ware Satsuma tureen & cover, all painted with enamel florals, exotic birds and landscape with heavy gilt enrichments
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White crackle glaze celadon vase, foot collar and neck decorations, 45 cm height
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Late 19th century mantle vase, applied with ornate trailing dragon handles, turquoise mauve glazes, 47 cm height
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Antique middle Eastern earthenware bowl, handpainted decorations on a celadon green glaze (restored), 26 cm dia
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Small 19th century boulle trinket box, oblong shape, hinged top with traditional brass inlays (af)
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Victorian tortoiseshell thimble box, together with a sterling silver brooch
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Four antique miniature tortoiseshell Mandolins, with mother of pearl inlays and bone fretboards
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Sterling silver cigarette case, slightly bowed shape with engraved initials, together with a simulated tortoiseshell case
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Pair 19th century French brass mantle urns, two handled vase shape, the detachable domed lids with pineapple finials, on square marble bases and brass feet
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Late 19th century Grand Tour black marble & micro mosaic plaque, of serpentine outline with 5 mosaic panels, the central image with 2 sweethearts, the 4 corner roundels with views of famous buildings in Rome, all framed in malachite
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Japy Freres gilt bronze ormolu & Sevres style porcelain mantle clock, the raised top with pineapple finial, the porcelain face with Roman numerals and painted musical trophies, panel beneath with classical courting sweethearts, within 4 baluster cast columns with pineapple finials, c1880-1900, movement stamped Japy Freres et Cie
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Edwardian mahogany Sheraton Revival mantle clock, lancet arched top, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, inlaid with oval shell paterae on brass bun feet
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Large late Victorian brass cased carriage clock, with folding carrying handle, visible escapement, white enamel dial with Roman & Arabic numerals, within Corinthian columns, with original red morocco case
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Late Victorian brass cased carriage clock, folding handle, visible escapement, white enamel dial with Roman numerals in original red morocco case
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19th century oval miniature portrait of a young man, half length in black coat in original red morocco case, together with a Victorian daguerreotype photo of a seated gent
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English pewter Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co inkwell, decorated with stylised foliage and 4 turquoise enamel cabochons centred by a hinged well, stamped number 0404 3
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19th century French ormolu & Sevres style porcelain mantle clock, urn shaped mount with pineapple finial, the dial with Roman numerals, centred by birds and blossom, panel below with figures in a landscape, within ornate scrolling supports
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Brass urn shaped inkwell, two handled with hinged lid on wide fixed circular base, together with porcelain inkwell of square shape.
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19th century Indian wooden vase, overpainted with 2 figures hunting a tiger and deer
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Small Regency mahogany tea caddy, of octagonal shape with hinged lid
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Large Art Nouveau pewter centrepiece by Bitter & Gobbers, Germany, oval two handled with stylised grape and vine pattern, c1900
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Modern Barograph, wooden with folding handle and glazed front
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19th century Russian painted wooden icon, Madonna and Christ child, panel bowed.
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Early 19th century Balkan/Bulgarian flintlock pistol, walnut casing and silver inlaid mounts, reputedly made around the lake Ohrid area, now in Northern Macedonia, 49 cm overall length
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British 1845 pattern Infantry officers sword, gilded brass hilt with VR and folding guard, with scabbard (af)
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World War II Japanese Nco Katana sword, with brass floral cast tsuba, menuki, kashira, and fuchi, in leather scabbard
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World War I bronze death plaque, for Frank silk Whitaker
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World War I photo of a soldier, the frame made from the tip of a wooden propellor
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Large World War I German Iron Cross, with recipients name and 1914 engraved to the back, together with a KPM cup with Iron Cross in a laurel wreath to the front and 4 small lead figures
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Replica 18th century style percussion pistol, mahogany stock and steel fittings and barrel
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19th century cased pair percussion pistols by W Pritchard & Son, presented to Constable A.T.Smith Esq, with finely checkered walnut grips inset with silver engraved family crest, another to the base with engraved armorial, otgether with numerous accesories including copper and brass flask, turn screw, lead balls, caps, in a red velvet fitted mahogany case, the lid inset with a sterling silver presentation plaque inscribed presented by the Borough of Birmingham to A.T.Smith Esq Constable, 1836
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Loyal Orange Lodge paraphernalia, the ribbon with many silver and silver plated badges, medals, one medal by Frank Grady, dates from 1913 up to 1967, together with print of William of orange
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Modern Japanese black lacquer box, with gilded foliate decoration to the lid in original retail card box
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Four modern Russian lacquer boxes, the lids traditionally decorated with flowers, landscape, fairytale and townscape scenes
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Ornate Edwardian cast brass desk stand, oblong shape with cherub handles, pierced centre, the green glazed ceramic well moulded in relief with masks and cabochons, the hinged lid with pineapple finial
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19th century oak letter rack, 3 division with wirework base, together with a pair of vintage size 5 wooden shoe stretchers
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Victorian walnut & brass bound portable writing box, with inset brass shield to the top
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Edwardian wooden card/games box, the top applied with an oval rosewood panel with 4 simulated cards, interior with 4 detachable rosewood crossbanded lidded boxes containing coloured gaming counters and 4 ceramic card discs, together with a German oak coin box
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Antique Chinese bone & bamboo mah jong set, in a fitted rosewood case with steel carrying handles, the lift up front inlaid in brass
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Victorian papier mache portable writing box, the lid painted and inlaid with flowers, together with a black forest fruitwood telescopic book slide
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George III mahogany hanging candle box, traditional tapering form with hinged lid, the fretwork top pierced with a small diamond and 2 hearts
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Victorian burr walnut & brass bound portable writing box
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A pair of vintage wooden riding boot trees
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Set of three antique graduated copper measures, cylindrical with brass handles, comprising, 2 pt, 1 pt and 1/2 pt
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Antique copper watering can, oval with swing handle
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Enbeeco Comet M/C 20X brass 2 draw telescope, made in London, with lens dust cap, 60 cm fully extended
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Antique copper coal helmet, with swing handle, together with a brass jelly pan with fixed steel handle, and a pair of embossed brass plates
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Victorian copper warming pan, with turned wooden handle
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D Ashleigh, bronze bust of Prometheus, signed with initials, and dated 4/6/81
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Mahogany cased set of scientific beam scales, on a marble base with slide up front and rear doors
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