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Antiques & Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:306
Sale Title:Antiques & Decorative ArtsLots with images:261
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:193
Date:25-Feb-2010
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H. Winklemann Signed Photograph, dated for 1899. A northern harbour scene - possibly Whangaroa Harbour - of a small coastal trader docked alongside a colonial settement. Framed under glass. Width 56.8 cm. Height 46.8 cm
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A New Zealand Colonial chip-carved small frame, containing an early portrait photograph of a colonial family. Height 27.5 cm.
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Trevor Lloyd New Zealand Graphic 1902 Cartoon, 'Venturesome Willie, or a Hard Nut to Crack', in regards to the anti-liquor crusade. Sold with a Trevor Lloyd Auckland Weekly News Cartoon, 'A Warm Welcome' depicting the Hon. James Allen, Minister of Finance, returning from London with a loan of Three Million Pounds 'to place the finances of the Dominion on a sound footing'. Hand tinted
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Trevor Lloyd New Zealand Graphic 1902 Cartoon, 'Fighting the African Cholera in the Pa'
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Trevor Lloyd Auckland Weekly News 1913 Cartoon, Our comic artist's impressions of a few of the pictures at the Auckland Art Society's Exhibition'. Hand tinted
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An Edwardian Maori Moko Bulldog Print, the dog adorned with huia feathers and wearing a large tiki around its neck, depicted standing on a New Zealand flag. Frame Height 39.2 cm.
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An Hon. Gordon Coates political poster, frame. Height 52.6 cm. Width 40 cm
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1914 Telegraph Staff Christchurch Photographic Portraits, a montage of over one hundred miniature portraits centred by A. J. Talbot, Superintendent, in original frame. Frame Height 57.8 cm. Width 46.5 cm
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A Large Framed Photograph of Hooker River, Mount Cook, circa late 1940s/early 50s. Note: a scratch to the surface. Height 76 cm. Width 59 cm
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A 19th century, watercolour, New Zealand flora, the rear with an inscription 'Painted by Mrs Lush. To be Returned to Ewehelm cottage Parnell If Not Wanted by the Family'
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O M Tonkin signed Manuka Flowers Watercolour, Frame Height 36.6 cm. Width 17.4 cm
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J Elder Moultray 'Off the Kaikoura Coast', oil on canvas, signed and dated 1911. Frame Width 84.5 cm. Height 64 cm
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Sylvia Sidell Artist's Proof 'Hungry Mincer', dated 15.3.1985. Frame Height 33.2 cm. Width 23.2 cm
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Nigel brown engraving 'The Suicide of van Gogh', dated 1978, signed, limited edition 12/27. frame height 34.5 cm. Width 23.4 cm
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Eric Lee Johnson Pen Landscape, signed and dated '66'. Frame Width 57 cm. Height 46 cm
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Igor Stravinsky Autograph - Auckland, on card, dated Nov'61, framed under glass with presumed concert programme. Frame Height 57.5 cm. Width 39 cm
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A framed lithograph 'New Zealand wild flowers', bearing the facsimilie signature Jessie brown, the selection of flowers including clematis, kowhai, hebe, pohutukawa, manuka, kaka beak, spilling from a flax woven basket. Note: the print has been trimmed to fit old frame. frame width 66.5 cm. Height 56 cm
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A mounted photograph entitled 'J. E. Lovelock, Worlds Champion', the athlete photographed wearing his national running attire of a black singlet emblazoned with a large silver fern and the letters NZ, over black running shorts. Photograph. Height 37 cm. Width 23.5 cm
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Three Maori Portrait Photographs by Iles, Thames, mounted in original colonial frame, one photograph with foxing. Frame Width 59.3 cm. Height 32 cm
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A Stylised New Zealand Coat of Arms Marquetry Panel ex the Saloon of the Vessel, Moanaroa
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A Set of Five Marquetry Panels ex the Saloon of the Vessel 'Moanaroa', each featuring stylised Pacific Island scenes and pictorial motifs. Note: some wear. Each frame Height 46.8 cm. Width 49.2 cm
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A Maori carved pare door or window panel, featuring four manaia figures, each with a large paua shell eye inset. Length 107 cm. Width 26 cm
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A Maori carved tourist art waka-taua, the miniature war canoe model supported on an integral carved stand. 'R' cypher to waka underside. Length 60 cm
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A Maori carving of a marakihau, representing a mythical man-fish monster. Paua inset to the eyes and finished in a dark stain. Signed length J. Taylor. Length 33 cm
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A Maori carved ancestral panel of a marakihau, representing a mythical man-fish monster. Paua inset to the eyes and finished in a dark stain, the rear marked 'Maui'. Length 49.8 cm. Width 20.2 cm
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A Maori carved panel of a wheku head, with paua shell inset to the eyes. Length 36.2 cm. Width 17 cm
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A Maori carved ancestral finial mask, with white painted teeth and large paua shell eye insets, the wood with a dark stain finish.the rear signed length J. Taylor Rotorua NZ, dated 1973. Height 38 cm.
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A tourist Art wood carved Wahaika. Length 40 cm
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An Auckland Museum Authentic Reproduction Small Mask, of a tattooed face. Length 15.8 cm
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A carved freestanding Maori ancestral figure by length J. Taylor wood, in a red stain finish, marked 'Poito' and signed to the rear with carver's cypher. Height 37.8 cm
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A kauri carved Maori ancestral finial mask, with paua shell inset to the eyes. Height 46 cm. Width 19 cm
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A kauri wood carved Maori ancestral figure by huia and Hemi Ranginui, finished in a dark stain and with paua inset to the eyes. Original Pono trade card attached. Height 38 cm.
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Three New Zealand tourist Art Maori carved ancestral small masks, in kauri with paua inset to the eyes. Two with a dark stain finish, incised 'R' to the rear. Height 19.6 cm. Height 20.5 cm. Height 15 cm
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A bone and wood carved replica of a traditional Maori fish hook, incised 'R' to the shank. Length 18 cm
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A Good Contemporary Maori Carved Waka Huia by Patriki Lawrence, in stained southland beech and totara, the treasure box all over carved, the pataka and spiral carving on the lid tells the story of Kupe and his friend Ngate who attacked the pet octopus belonging to Maturangi, God of the sea. A head oateach end represents Kupe and Ngate. Circa 1970s. Width 29 cm. Diameter 12 cm. Height 11.5 cm.
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A Folk Art Maori Taniwha and Tuatara Theme Friendship Box by Jane Brenkley, Signed, the surfaces carved with a number of tuatara and taniwha (paua shell inlay to the eyes), and leaves. With paint effects and stylised Maori decorative motifs with pokerwork details. The lid interior featuring a pokerwork landscape scene of a distant whare on a lakeshore. Pokerwork dedication: 'Alan from Ma Oct 7th 1964. Kind hearts are more than coronets. From quiet homes and small beginnings, out to the undiscovered ends,…
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Roy Cowan stoneware large circular platter, painted with stylised paddlers in a raft on white water. Diameter 44.5 cm.
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Len Castle Stoneware Scoria Tenmoku Oblong Deep Dish, the well with a pool of pitted and burst glaze bubbles textured surface resembling cooling scoria. Incised initials. Width 33.8 cm. Diameter 28.2 cm. Height 8 cm.
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Len Castle Stoneware Lipped Bowl, the interior walls with vertical incised decoration, iron red and ash glazed. Impressed mark. Height 10 cm. Diameter 25 cm
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A Luke Adams New Zealand Maori decorated small circular box, the cover with a stylised manaia figure in low relief (chip on the inner lid rim). Height 4.8 cm. Diameter 5.6 cm
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A Luke Adams New Zealand Attributed Maori Motifs Small Dish, the well with a stylised wheku mask enclosed by stylised tiki and manaia figures impressed and finished in an idenitical glaze to the above box. Width 15 cm. Width 12.2 cm. Height 3.5 cm
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A Crown Lynn 'Air New Zealand Knows the south Pacific Best' beaker/cup, the surface with four stylised Polynesian masks, in a magnesium type glaze. Height 7.2 cm.
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A Crown Lynn 'Air New Zealand Knows the south Pacific Best' beaker/cup, in a yellow ochre type glaze and decorated with a couple relaxing on a tropical beach. Height 9 cm
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A Crown Lynn Frank Carpay 'Handwerk' Wall Plaque, the dished surface painted with a large folk art bird in brown and manganese with blue breast feathers, the wings as yellow striped curtains decorated with a heart and a circle enclosing a cross, the motif bordered by a deep blue wavey band, encircling. 'Handwerk' mark and green tiki and stars Crown Lynn marks. Note: firing fault to the rim. Diameter 27 cm. Diameter 5.5 cm
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A Crown Lynn Frank Carpay 'Handwerk' Vase, hand thrown, the base also marked 'Height 6-5', the body brush decorated with blue and manganese bands enclosing a wide border of freestyle garlands and stars on an ivory ground, the footed base hand signed 'Handwerk' and with a green tiki mark. Height 22 cm.
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A Crown Lynn Legend Wall Plaque, featuring gilt raised New Zealand Maori, fauna and flora motifs on a speckled brown ground. Width 28.5 cm.
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Two Decorative Rustic Earthenware Jugs, Possibly of Spanish Origin, possibly of Spanish origins, the exterior partially glazed in mossy green, same glaze to the interior walls. Note: with some chips.
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A sterling silver covered inkwell, with a dome shaped base, the hinged cover inset with a large black/green circular cabouchon. Birmingham 1925. Height 5.5 cm.
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A Cased sterling silver Three Piece Scroll Handled Urn Condiment Set, Sheffield 1905. Sold with a plated mustard spoon
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An Art Nouveau sterling silver and blue glass insert cylindrical salt, London 1902. Height 5.5 cm
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A George III sterling silver pair of cauldron salts, each raised on three hoof feet and with blue glass inserts. London 1766, maker Dorothy Mills (probably). Height 3.2 cm. Sold with a later sterling silver twist stem salt spoon
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A Mappin & Webb sterling silver Covered Oval Mustard, raised on four pad feet, the interior with a blue glass insert (chip to the rim). London 1925. Height 5 cm
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An Edwardian sterling silver Oval Pin Box, raised on four paw feet, the hinged cover with a reeded and foliate border. Width 11.8 cm.
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A sterling silver sovereign Double Case, London 1906
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A sterling silver Small Cylindrical Box, marked London 1823. Height 3.5 cm
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A sterling silver vesta box, Chester 1896, maker width N
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A 20th Century sterling silver Cigarette Holder Case and Gold Mounted Cigarette Holder, the case with marks for Birmingham 1922. The amber hued holder with gold collar marked 9ct
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A 9ct Gold Mounted Cigarette Holder, the gold collar with stylised foliate engraving. Note: some loss to the amber hued stem. Length 6.5 cm
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A sterling silver vesta case, with rose gold decoration (not tested), engraved with numerals 1912. Chester 1911
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An Edwardian sterling silver vine leaves engraved vesta case, Birmingham 1903
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A sterling silver sovereign case, foliate engraved decoration to the circular surfaces. Birmingham 1906
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An Edwardian gold sovereign, 1904
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A sterling silver Small Pickle Fork, the stem surmounted by an amber glass thistle head. Birmingham 1911. Length 12.2 cm
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A sterling silver sovereign case, Birmingham 1913
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A sterling silver mesh small purse
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A William IV sterling silver fish slice, the slightly curved blade with crescent and other decorative piercings. Exeter 1830.
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A sterling silver salver, plain with a shaped rim and standing on four half spherical small feet. Stamped Tacking sterling. Diameter 20.8 cm
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A Pair of Neo-Classical sterling silver Candlesticks by Mappin & Webb, each with a reeded column raised on a stepped square base with beading decoration. Sheffield 1900. Note: faults. Height 16 cm.
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A Georgian sterling silver small toddy ladle, the oval bowl marked London 1804. Length 21 cm
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A sterling silver and mother of pearl caddy spoon, the scoop marked Birmingham 1811. Replacement mother of pearl handle.
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An Edwardian sterling silver caddy spoon, the scalloped shovel with foliate decoration. London 1907
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Five George III sterling silver Old English Pattern Tablespoons, London, various dates and makers for the 1790s. Length 21.5 cm
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Six Victorian sterling silver fiddle pattern tablespoons, London, various dates and makers for the 1850s. Length 22.5 cm
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Six Victorian sterling silver fiddle pattern forks, London, various dates and makers for the 1850s. Length 19.8 cm
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Six sterling silver Old English Pattern Forks, London 1922, makers Pnn, Petersens Ltd. Length 20 cm
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Twenty-four sterling silver handled octagonal pistol pattern knives by Asprey, consisting of six large (length 24 cm) and six slightly smaller (length 22 cm) knives and twelve small knives (length 17 cm), the blades stamped Asprey London Rustless. 20th century
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Three George IV Scottish silver fiddle pattern tablespoons, script initialled 'N'. Edinburgh 1823, maker WE
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Six Victorian sterling silver fiddle pattern dessert spoons, London, various dates, maker GA. Length 18 cm
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Four Victorian sterling silver fiddle pattern small forks, London 1839/1840, two makers, Mc and Rb. Length 17 cm
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Two Victorian Irish silver fiddle pattern table forks, Dublin 1852, maker J S and a similarly engraved armorial table fork, London 1822. Length 20 cm.
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Five Victorian sterling silver fiddle pattern dessert spoons, the stems with matching engraved armorial decorations. London 1856 (3), maker GA. London 1867 (2), maker HH length 18 cm
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Four sterling silver Fiddle Pattern Table Spoons, four Georgian, London marks, various dates and makers. Length 22.5 cm. Sold with a Victorian Old English pattern tablespoon, London 1839.
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Thirteen Assorted Antique sterling silver Teaspoons
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Five Assorted Silver Specialty Spoons, including a sifter spoon.
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Four Assorted sterling silver Salt/Mustard Spoons
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A George III Set of Six sterling silver Teaspoons, London 1805
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A cased set of six gilded sterling silver and enamel teaspoons
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A cased set of six gilded sterling silver and enamel coffee spoons
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A Victorian Cased Pair of Silver Plate and Ivory Twist Handle Fish Servers, the slice and matching fork with foliate pierced and engraved decoration, presented in a maroon velvet and satin lined case (the case now in two pieces).
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A sterling silver sauce boat, plain with a shaped rim, standing on three hoof feet and with an acanthus capped scroll handle. Birmingham 1903. Width 16.5 cm. Height 8.5 cm
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A Pair of Sheffield Plate Candlesticks, with foliate and shell decoration, minor faults. Height 30.5 cm
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A sterling silver Hot Water Pot, with a wood scroll handle and a wood turned finial to the hinged lid. London 1959. Height 19.2 cm
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A Sheffield Plate Candlestick, with embossed grape vine decoration. Height 32 cm
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A Sheffield plate wine coaster, the rim with foliate decoration raised in relief. Diameter 16.6 cm. Height 4.5 cm
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A 20th Century sterling silver Footed Rose Bowl, with gadrooning to the rim and foot. London 1921. Height 10.4 cm. Diameter 17.5 cm
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An Art Deco Plated 'Auckland Gun Club' Trophy Pedestal Bowl, by Walker & Hall, the bowl with handles and presentation engraved 'Presented By Molloy & Derham 13.4.27'. Height 13.2 cm. Diameter 17.8 cm
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An acanthus decorated 'Auckland gun club' large covered trophy urn, with reeded handles to the sides and supported on a pedestal base, the surface presentation engraved, '31.5.22 Presented by J.D Jones Esq Won by F.H Seacombe'. Height 40 cm
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A Victorian sterling silver Mounted Scent Bottle, the hinged cover with foliate embossing. London 1894. Note: stopper absent. Height 11 cm.
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A sterling silver and mother of pearl Mounted Scent Bottle, the screw lid with some faults. London 1926. Height 8.2 cm
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A Silver Plate Topped Dressing Set Octagonal Bottle, Height 17.2 cm
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