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Antiques & Decorative Arts — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.
| Auction House: | Dunbar Sloane Ltd. | Number of lots recorded: | 927 |
| Sale Title: | Antiques & Decorative Arts | Lots with images: | 149 |
| Auction Location: | Auckland | Prices available: | 786 |
| Date: | 19-Apr-2010 |
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Movie Poster on Card. 'I was a Teenage Werewolf', plus 'Invasion of the saucer-men', Benton Card Company. 56 x 35 cm
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Poster. 'Britain's Fire Guard is Britain's Defence'. Printed for Hm Stationary office by J. Weiner Ltd., London. 149 x 98 cm
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G. P. Lingard Runanga coal Mine and Mt. Cook 1861, oil on canvas on board, signed 35 x 45 cm
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T. R. Attwood 'Policeman. 'Now, Ma, Where Do You live?' lady (who has been indulging) 'Shan't Tell You, You Naughty boy'., acrylic on board, signed and entitled 39 x 29 cm
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School of Hogarth, seated gentleman with two ladies oil on canvas, unsigned 127 x 137 cm. Note: Requires major restoration
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A Superb Boxed Set of 6 sterling silver and Nephrite Handled Teaspoons, New Zealand maker unknown
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Cased Greenstone and sterling silver Butter Knife and Sugar Spoon Set. Both engraved 'Auckland NZ', 'Sterling', part Maker's mark
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An exquisite Anton Seuffert parquetry floral pattern card table. This table represents one of the more complex and free flowing of the Seuffert 'Standard patterns', the fern and Clematis design, similar to a table presented to Countess Aberdeen in 1887, this top is likely to comprise 5,824 pieces of timber, each one laid with such precision that the pattern flows effortlessly, the practice of inlaying marquetry into detailed parquetry background patterns is an endearing feature of this top. It is an…
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The 'Burton Cabinet' in New Zealand Native Timbers by Anton Seuffert 1870. 'One of the most interesting curiosities, and decidedly the most elegant piece of furniture that we have seen in Auckland, is at present to be seen at Mr Upton's, in Queen-street. It may be generally described as an inlaid table and cabinet, but the expression will convey but a faint idea of the exquisite workmanship exhibited. It is made by Mr Seuffert of Elliot-street, the maker of the beautiful escritoire formerly presented to…
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A superb handkerchief box by Anton Seuffert. This Seuffert handkerchief box was returned from England after remaining within the same UK based family since it's original acquisition. Apparently the family ancestors purchased it new at a public exhibition in Great Britain in the 1880s. Anton Seuffert was well known for promoting his work in Australia, England and Europe and won many awards from these types of displays, the box is a standard Seuffert size and format, with inlaid fern, parquetry banding, burr…
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A superb 'Winks & Hall' New Zealand Native timber work table, the central silver top plaque is inscribed 'Presented to Miss Napier/by the Inhabitants of Karangahake in Recognition and Appreciation of her good work in Connection with the Sunday school Oct. 1902', the top is over three drawers and large slide out receptacle, carved and turned kauri supports. Geometric decoration to top. Height 77 cm. Width 62 cm. Depth 41 cm
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A New Zealand Native Timber Inlaid Table Top, geometric pattern, on turned column. Made by Douglas Allen in the 1930s, a Master Builder and Wood Turner in New Plymouth. Height 50 cm. Depth 59 cm
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A Rare Piece of New Zealand Military Postal History being the 1945 diary of a private serving with New Zealand Army Post Office at and around Maadi Camp in the Western Desert. The diary details the full year of 1945 with numerous detailed accounts as to the workings of the New Zealand Army Post Office. Sold with his 2 pay books, discharge certificate and a post war passport photo. The author was 450059 Private Paul William Mantle. He enlisted in the New Zealand Artillery 4 September 1939 and served with…
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An Exceptional Assortment of World War II New Zealand Officers' Autographs, including those of the 28th Maori Bn., 27th machine Gun Bn. And 9th Armoured. Included is the only Maori Vc winner of World War II, second Ltd. Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu. Sold with a letter of provenance from the late 7829 Sgt. Jack Clouston 27 New Zealand Mgc Bn. 1st Echelon 2NZEF who explains that the pages came from the Officer's Mess at the Composite Officer's Training Depot at Maadi Camp, Western Desert - where, in 1942 he was…
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An important Waikato war sterling silver chalice, maker J.A (Joseph Angell II), London 1861, decorated with embossed floral swags and inscribed 'To John Chandler from Captn Francis. Width Sullivan RN.CB in remembrance of his valuable services on the river Waikato during the operations of 1863 and 1864'. Some dents. Height 18 cm. Note - John Sullivan was reputedly a river trader who acted as a guide to the Royal Navy and British army during the Waikato campaign. It is said that 'He gave away the cup as he…
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A Historically important Gallipoli Diary of New Zealand stretcher Bearer, private Alex Forbes Thompson, canterbury Infantry Regt, who was twice decorated, the diary is in a small church Missionary pocket book for 1915 and covers the period of 1915 containing some historic and exceptional entries and represents a unique opportunity to publish. Thomson was a devout Christian and joined the canterbury Infantry Regt. As a stretcher Bearer and embarked with the main body in October 1914. He served at Gallipoli…
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World War I Pocket Notebook, Member of New Zealand Engineers, previous occupation - Architect. The red leather notebook is named to 26417 E Hislop-Jamieson, New Zealand Engineers. Throughout the 120 or so pages the compiler has detailed how to construct bridges over shell holes, dig trenches and importantly, how to tunnel/ mine under an enemy position. Lance Corporal Ebeneezer Hislop Jamieson was a member of the New Zealand Engineers who embarked with the 14th Reinforcements 26 June 1916. He survived the…
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Important Diary of Flt Lt. William. Depth brown, DFC, the diary, although covering his early service really commences in late 1942, earlier entries seemingly being recollections rather than a diary per se. However, the diary does include a detailed section of his service in Japan in 1946, which is an unusual and important insight into what remains a largely undocumented and unresearched area of military history from an Air Force perspective. Sold with a copy of his service file and a photocopy of his…
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Medals, Letters and postcards of Cpl. S.C.S. Downard. This accumulation of documents includes his service file, an original late 1890's childhood diary, numerous covers, letters and cards sent by Samuel Downard back to wife and daughter in Karori, Wellington, there are also letters and tele grams sent to his widow after his death and a period photo of his grave, the letters from Downard are deeply personal and emotive. However, even more poignant is a letter to Mrs Downard from a medic (Cpl E.A. Andrews)…
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World War I New Zealand Diary, Documents and medals of 23408 Rifleman John Moule of the New Zealand rifle Brigade. Included is a distressed leather wallet (with a note that it was purchased from the canteen a few minutes before the building was destroyed by German 'Roplanes)', postcards, a silk cushion cover, a silk card, his World War I service medals and large numbered RSA badge, discharge certificate, pay book and his field bible, the diary, in a very tight script details his training, embarkation,…
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Boer War Diary, Probably of Trooper P. Callaghan of the South African Constabulary, a regiment made up of local, English and Colonial troops. The diary is in the form of a pocket notebook and details day to day engagements in a somewhat dishevelled format. The diary is however, worthy of transcription as little primary resource of this period is available. The diary also includes the names of friends and basic remedies for various ailments the writer or his horse may suffer
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Albums Documenting the Borg Family - World War I Veteran. A significant number of 1910- 1930s period photos both loose and in albums. Doctor Borg who lived in both Auckland and Fiji, was a World War I veteran of the Merchant Navy who accepted a post as a Gp in Fiji post World War I. His daughters were schooled at Baradene College in Auckland and he later lived at the iconic pink house on the Auckland Waterfront at Mission Bay. Important, previously unpublished photos, include storm damaged homes in Fiji…
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A very significant silver plated salver ornately engraved to James Mackay, a man who almost single-handedly purchased much of New Zealand for the Government. This large silver plated salver (now missing feet and handles) is ornately hand engraved 'Presented to James Mackay Junr Esq in Acknowledgement of His great Services Rendered to the Waikato Settlers and for His Efforts to Advance, the Interests of the District 8 June 1874'. This presentation piece is mentioned in his official biographical notes in the…
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An interesting World War I album of Charles Stapp, driver, NZEF. This includes images of Italy and the Pacific. It would appear that Stapp, from the well known South Island family, has first served in Italy before being sent to the Pacific. His photographs are unpublished snapshots and include fascinating images from the Italy campaign, including Sangro, together with sight seeing images such as Rome and Pompeii. His photos include Prisoners of war, transport columns, wrecked tanks, the Maori Btn on Parade…
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An Important Bronze Cross. This was souvenired from Italy by New Zealand soldier Charles Ignatius Stapp, from the well known Stapp family of the South Island. His photo album is included in this sale (see previous Lot). The cross has at some stage likely had a Jesus figure mounted to it as it is drilled and has sustained some damage, including what appears to be a bullet graze. His album shows a bombed church at San Elia so this may well be from where the cross was souvenired
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A small album, New Zealand Sailor on HM Diomede and HM Cumberland, c. 1920-1930's, includes images from china and of the seas. Other images include early aviation pictures and NZ/family related, interesting photos possibly taken during the Japanese invasion of China. At the time it was not unusual for New Zealand ers to enlist in the Royal Navy rather than the New Zealand Navy
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A Scarce B Deck Life Jacket - Mikhail Lermontov, a massive cruise liner which sunk in the Marlborough Sounds in 1986. Ms Mikhail Lermontov was an ocean liner owned by the Soviet Union's Baltic Shipping Company, built in 1972 by V.E.B. Mathias-Thesen Werft, Wismar, East Germany. She was later converted into a cruise ship. On February 16, 1986 she ran aground on rocks near Port Gore in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand, and sank, resulting in the death of one crew member. On February 16, 1986, the Mikhail…
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Peter McIntyre 'I like the ancient parts of Rome...' Watercolour Signed 23 x 31 cm. Although 'I like the ancient parts of Rome' by Peter McIntyre may initially seem to contrast with the official sketches and paintings by the war artist held at National Archives, this humourous cartoon would have been completed to entertain the men of New Zealand's Secondary Expeditionary Forces (2NZEF) and in fact, belongs to a popular, illustrative body of work that can be traced to the early 1930s when McIntyre was still…
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Painting - Width Keene Radipole Lake after J. Burge (1898) Watercolour/ink Signed J. Burge, on reverse Width Keane 1981 together with Width Keane Channel Fleet, Portland Watercolour/ink Signed J. Burge
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3 Books - 'Life of John Coleridge Patteson/ Missionary Bishop of the Melanesian Islands' by Charlotte Mary Yonge (two Volumes), plus a diary and a letter Depth 1872. Provenance: ex Estate Captain T.C. Tilly
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Handcoloured lithograph depicting a colonial caricature map of Auckland. Artist J.C.Hill. 43 x 50 cm
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Colonial artist, Unknown Arthur River at Sandfly Huts, NZ. Oil on canvas. Initialled H.P. 44 x 62 cm
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Superb Maori Pre-European 18th century Patu Onewa Stone club of great length, old hour glass suspension hole, four grooves to butt. Length 40 cm
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Large 20th century Good Solid Greenstone Tiki. Hands on hips, flat back, head to left. Length 11 cm
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20th century Large Greenstone Club (Wahaika), carved with god figure on side. Length 40 cm, weight approx. 2.4kg
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Important 19th century Maori wooden tekoteko. A full carved manaia figure on top of carved head, (possibly Waikato area). Length 66 cm
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