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Antique & Collectables Auction, Day 1 — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:364
Sale Title:Antique & Collectables Auction, Day 1Lots with images:142
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:298
Date:9-May-2011
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9ct. Gold and ruby Victorian bar brooch and a tie pin with horseshoe pendant.
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World War I Maori Battalion Tunic and Trousers, with Sam Browne belt, leggings, sword, field glasses and other items.
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9ct. Gold crescent brooch, graduated seed pearls. A/f.
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Auckland Guards red coat Tunic and Trousers with brass hilted bandsman’s sword.
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18ct. gold, diamond and turquoise mourning brooch with articulated fringe
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Rare World War I 3rd Auckland Regiment Sergeant’s shirt, tunic and breeches, with 1908 pattern belt, ammo pouches, web bag and World War II steel helmet.
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Large Victorian oval classical cameo mourning brooch with twist of hair and set in hollow 18ct (?) gold frame
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Uniform of Major Hutchinson, Remuera. Service tunic, breeches, boots, Sam brown belt, sword and rare Webly pistol bayonet, plus dispatch case, gold blocked with Hutchinson's name and unit and other items.
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Boxed set of 9ct. Gold cuff Links and gold plated studs (varying patterns).
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A rare Volunteer’s period Dunedin highland Rifles red doublet with kilt, cape sporran, shoulder belt, feather bonnet, spats, boots and broad sword.
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Wide 9ct. gold elongated Linked bracelet with linked cable chain top and bottom. Engraved foliate pattern, snap catch and safety clip. 23.8 mm. Widex. 55 mm. Deep. Weight 33.7 gms
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World War II period Padre Lieutenant Colonel’s Battledress Tunic, trousers, boots, web belt and holster with field glasses in web pouch.
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Set of 9ct. Gold Italian beads. Length 48.5 cm, each bead diameter 11 mm., total 39. Weight 51 gms.
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A rare World War I period 6th Manawatu mounted Rifles Lieutenant’s Tunic, breeches, boots, Sam brown belt, lemon squeezer, large leather bag and water bottle.
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Pair of 9ct. Gold cufflinks, engraved “G”. Weight 5 gms.
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Christchurch city Guards Bandsman’s Tunic and trousers, with 1st north canterbury Bn. Blue cloth helmet, brass bugle and bandsman’s brass hilted side arm. Photo attributed to Mr W.H. Allan of Clarksville 1906-1910.
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9ct. gold and pearl floral spray brooch and a pair of citrine suspended rectangular earrings, also set with a seed pearl
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Uniforms of Lieut. Colonel Darcy Chaytor. Peaked cap, 2 pairs of blues trousers, 4 pocket Blues tunic, red mess jacket and waistcoat, black frock coat. Chaytor headed the Coronation Contingent in 1911, served R.N. Division 1914-16 and commanded Egypt Forces 1919.
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9ct. gold rectangular brooch with elongated flower set with a blue topaz and three small seed pearls
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Captain’s red Mess jacket, Waistcoat and blue Trousers.
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Bone china brooch, Queen Elizabeth II, marked on reverse Royal Tour 1953-1954.
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Unusual African sword stick with 'Crook' handle, carved heavy leather. Overall length 84 cm.
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Pair of 18ct. gold and enamel cuff links
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Blackwood Swordstick with Buds. Overall length 94 cm.
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Pair of cuff links, mounted Mexican Peso
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Bronze knob sword stick, manufactured by Leon Paul. Overall length 79 cm.
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Pair of gold and ruby cuff links
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Black carved wood sword stick. Handle highly decorated with bone and horn, tiger head brass end. Overall length 93 cm.
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9ct. gold and brown agate fob pendant.
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An unusual bamboo sword stick. Overall length 95 cm.
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10ct. gold and greenstone linked bracelet, six rectangular links interspersed with smaller gold link, safety chain
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70 Bore Percussion pistol, side plate stamped Tower. Good working order.
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22ct. Hard gold Clad bangle with opal decoration. Incised star design with large oval framed opal.
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World War I period British army trench Saw d. 1917, complete, in leather pouch of issue.
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7 Victorian tie or Lapel pins. Includes pearl horseshoe shape, diamond and pearl, enamel and coral. A/f.
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19th century.horn powder flask with wooden stopper with possible south Pacific influence in engraving of palm trees and the name “A Dorman Ra” (or maybe Rn?) in a criss cross oblong border.
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15ct. gold fob chain. Weight 41 gms.
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A Foine cased 12 gauge double barrel box Lock Shotgun by William Ford, Birmingham. Finely etched with leaf designs, excellent condition with cleaning rod and brushes. Firearm's license required.
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A 19th century.glass bead necklace and an amber and silver pendant on silver chain, with decoration of Russian (?) coin on either side.
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New Zealand Territorial service medal. Rev. D. Calder, 3rd Class, N.Z.C.D.
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Fine coral necklace. Length 114 cm.
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New Zealand Meritorious service medal Eii R, unnamed.
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Cased Victorian gold mourning brooch set with 3 small stones, photo in reverse frame.
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New Zealand Memorial cross, Gvi R, Unnamed.
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9ct. gold cross set with pale green sapphire. (peridot/evening emerald). Length 7 x 4.5 cm.
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New Zealand long and Efficient service medal, Taylor, artillery Volunteers 1895.
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Two costume jewellery necklaces, one with pink and green flowers, triangular drops.
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Gallipoli medallion, naming error.
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9ct. Tourmaline (?) and diamond necklace pendant on fine chain.
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New Zealand war service medal.
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Mixed Lot of costume jewellery, including small 9ct. Kiwi on chain.
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1939/45 star and New Zealand war service medal and box of buttons, etc.
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Modern solid milk opal and diamond 18ct. Gold pendant with chain
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World War II Luftwaffe Enlisted man’s belt and buckle.
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Mexican silver and 10ct. Gold oval belt buckle. Height 7.5 cm. W 9.5 cm.
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World War II period Japanese Katana, complete with scabbard and tassel.
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Art Deco comb holder.
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Black wood sword stick with brass lion head top
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Handcrafted Cocobolo wood fountain pen with 22ct. gold plated decoration in box. German iridium tipped nib. Handcrafted by Denis Monti, Christchurch.
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Indian Kukri with 2 knives, some damage to sheath.
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A white gold diamond solitaire Engagement and a wedding ring.
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2 books -, the Quarterly army List Aug 1946 Vols 1 and 2. Harts army List 3 vols, 1840, 1860, 1885.
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9ct. Gold dress ring, central Persian turquoise and two pearls.
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5 books -, the Quarterly army List Aug 1946 Vols 1 and 2. Harts army List 3 vols, 1840, 1860, 1885. Register of the Vc, the Frontier Force Regiment, comp. Cat. Of British Orders, Decorations and medals with vals.
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Five stone diamond and 18ct. gold Gypsy ring.
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5 books - Soldiers of the Raj, comp G de Rhe Philipe and M. Irving. Military Gen service Role 1793-1814. 2nd Afghan war Casualty roll, comp A. Farrington. Brit Regiments 1914-1918 Brig E. Jams. Heroic Endeavours: reg Albert, Edwd and Emp. Medals pub. 1988.
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7 stone sapphire bridge ring of 18ct. White gold.
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5 books -, the Dso 1886-1923, Sir M. O’M. Creagh and E. Humphries, the Waterloo medal roll 1815, the Squadrons of the RAF and Commonwealth 1918-1988, James Halley. For Bravery in the Field: Rec mill medal 1919-1991, C. Bate and M. Smith. For Distinguished Conduct in the Field; reg D cm 1939-1992.
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Sapphire and diamonds platinum split shoulder ring.
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5 books - History of Order of the Bath, J. Risk. National roll of the great war Sections VIII Leeds, section V Luton, Nav and Mil pr. African Gen service medals, R. Major, pub 1993 Nav and mill Pr. Ribbons and medals, H. Taprell Dorling, pub Osprey/Spink 1983. Services of Brit army officers 1939-45, pub Savannah/imp war Mus.
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Platinum and single round diamond Engagement ring, with a small diamond on each shoulder, 1930 vintage.
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5 books - Brit Orders and decoration, J.C. Risk, pub 1973 J. Hayward. Dragons can be Defeated: George medal 1940-83, D. Henderson, pub. Spink. Casualty Role for Zulu and Basuto Wars 1877-79, I. Tavender, pub J. Hayward. Army of India medal roll 1799-1826m comp Gould and Douglas-Morris, pub 1974 J. Hayward. Roll of Hon. Royal flying Corps + RAF for Gt. War, H. Williamson, pub 1992 Nav and Mil Pr.
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Platinum wedding ring, decorative pattern.
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5 books -, the Waterloo roll Call, Charles Dalton, pub arms and Armour/J. Hayward 1978. History of the Peninsular war Vol VIII: officers killed and wounded 1808-14, J. Hall pub 1998 Greenhill, the Dsm 1914-20 W.H. Fevyer, pub 1882 J. Hayward, the Dsm 1939-45, W. H. Fevyer, pub 1981 J. Hayward. Honours and Awards army, navy and Air force 1914-20, pub 1979 J. Hayward.
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Marquise shaped diamond cluster ring and two gold gypsy rings, one with 3 diamonds and the other with coloured stone and two diamonds.
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6 books -, the Meritorious service medal 1916-28, I. McInnes, pub 1992, Nav and Mil Pr/Liverpool medal Exchange. British Gallantry Award, P Abbot, J. Tamplin pub 1971 Guiness Superlatives. Quarterly army List of Hm Forces on Bengal Establishment, pub Selous books 1997. Roll of Honour Land Forces World War II Vol 2, J. Devereaux and G. Sacker, pub 2000 Promenade/Savannah, the South Africa 1853 medal, C. Evenson, pub 1978 Samson Bks. British Battles and medals, E. Joskin, A. Litherland, B. Simpkin, pub 1988.
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4.89ct. diamond solitaire engagement ring, brilliant cut set in palladium six wire basket base on 18ct. White gold band. Overall weight 5.25 gms, stamped Wb 18ct. Pall.
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5 books - Regiments and Corps of the British army, I. Hallows pub 1994 new Orchard, the Indian army, Boris Molio, pub 1981 Blandford. Battles and Hons of the Royal navy, D. Thomas, pub 1998 Leo Cooper. King and Queen’s medal for Shooting 1869-1998, D. Owen pub Sharpshooter 1998. Sons of John Company - India and Pakistan Armies 1903-91, J. Gaylor pub Spellmount 1992.
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Diamond and sapphire cluster Engagement ring .375 ct. And wedding band with semi-circular row of 5 diamonds, no marks.
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5 books - Honour the light Brigade, Wm. Lummins and K. Wynn, pub 1973 J. Hayward, the white ribbon - medal Record of Brit polar Explorers, N. Pulson, pub Seaby 1968. Insignia and medals of order of St. John, C. Tozer, pub J. Hayward 1975. For Conspicuous Gallantry - reg of Cons Gall medal 1855-1992, comp P. McDermott, Nav and Mil 1998. Recipients of the D cm 1855-1909, 2nd Ed. P. Abbot, pub 1987.
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9ct. Gold and amethyst dress ring, set with two artificial pearls.
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5 books -, the naval Gen service medal roll 1793-1840 pub long Stamp Exchange. Source book of the RAF, K. Delve, pub Airlife 1994. Naval good Shooting medal 1903-14, R. Scarlett, pub London Stamp Exchange. For Valor: the Air Vc’s, C. Bowyer, pub Grub St 1992. History of the Royal Northumberland Fusilliers 1919-45, Brig Barclay, pub Clowes and Sons 1952.
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Traditional blue zircon and diamond cluster ring, set in 18ct. White gold. Oval wire backed cluster, I/R $5000.
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5 books - Dictionary of the Napoleonic Wars, S. Pope, pub Cassell 1999. 41 Years in India, Ld. Roberts of Kandahar, pub R Bentley and Son 1898. Battle of Britain: new Perspectives, J. Ray, pub 1994 Brockhampton, the Siege of Delhi, R. Barker, pub 1884 folio Soc. History of the 2nd WW, Vols 1 (Grand Strategy, N. Gibbs) and V (Mediterranean and Middle East), Brig C. Maloney et al., pub Hm stationery Office 1973/76.
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5 rings, Varying Styles and stones, 9 or 18 ct.
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6 books - Harper Encycl. Of military Biography, various authors, pub Castle books 1992, the RAF in the great war, pub 1996, Imperial war Museum, the British at the Gates: new Orleans campaign 1812, R. Reilly, pub Puttnam’s Sns 1974, the Raj: an Eyewitness History of the British in India, ed R. Hudson, pub 1999 folio Soc. Kempetai: Japan’s Dreaded military Police, R. Lamont-brown, pub Sutton 1998. Prisoners of the Japanese, Gavin Daws, pub Robson Bks 1995.
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Modern 14ct. gold, ruby and diamond ring, .70 ct. ruby in a raised four-pillar setting flanked each end with round brilliant diamond, stepped crescent shape set with 10 diamonds and a further step with 6 diamonds (18 in all .22cts total).
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6 books -, the Unforgettable army: Slim’s XIVth army in Burma, Cnl M. Hickey, pub 1992 Spellmount, the Devil to Pay: Mutiny of the Connaught Rangers, 1920, A. Babbington, pub 1991 Leo Cooper, the Zulu war, then and Now, I. Knight, I. Castle, pub Battle of Britain prints 1993. An Ambassador of Pearce: Lord D’Abernon’s Diary Vol 2: Years of Crisis, pub Hodder 1929. As above, Vol 3: Years of Recovery, pub Hodder 1930. Padre George Smith of Rourke’s Drift, Canon W. Lummins, pub 1978 Wensum Bks.
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9ct. Gold wedding band, original pouch.
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6 books - Oxford Companion to 2nd WW, pub Oxford Uni press 1995. Cnl Samuel Bagshawe and the army of George II 1731-1762, A. Guy, pub Bodley Hd/army Rds Soc 1990. Rifle green in the Crimea: full medal and cas roll, G. Caldwell, R. Hooper, pub Buglehorn (#248 of 1000). Memoirs of a Fighting Captain, dm Lord Cochrane, pub folio Soc 2005. Twenty-five Years in the rifle Brigade, Wm Surtees, pub Greenhill 1996. Cranford’s light division, I. Fletcher, pub 1991 Spellmount.
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18ct. Yellow/white gold princess cut diamond ring. Central diamond .63 ct sitting high on cross over band with 4 diamonds on either shoulder set in channel. Certificate of Authenticity available, I/R $5995.
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Book - official History of NZ’s Effort -, the great war, 4 vols, pub. Whitcombe and Tombs 1919-23: Vol 1 Gallipoli; Vol 2 France; Vol 3 Sanai and Palestine; Vol 4, the war Effort.
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Diamond shaped, sterling silver pendant necklace.
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4 books - New Zealand military History, pub Oup 2000, the New Zealand Wars and the Pioneering period, James Cowan, pub Govt print 1983, 2 Vols. To face the Daring Maoris, M. Barthorp, pub 1979 Hodder and Stoughton. Honours, Titles, Styles and Precedence in NZ, pub 1977 cabinet Office/Govt print.
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9ct. Gold (?) necklace, mark illegible.
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5 books - historical Record of medals and Hon Distinctions conferred on Brit Navy, army and Aux Forces from the Earliest period, George Tancred, pub London 1891, the new army List, Lt Gen H. Hart 1895, pub naval and Mil Pr. Short History of the Territorial Regiments Vols 1 and 2, ed R. Redolf, pub naval and Mil press. Fixed Price Retail List of 1000 new and 2nd hand books relating to Orders, Decs, medals …, Spink 2005. Spink medal Booklets (12 volumes), Jma Tamplin.
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9ct. Gold (?) necklace.
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7 books -, the Africa General service medal, comp W. Fevyer and J. Wilson, pub naval and Mil pair 1989, the Story of the India General service medal 1908-35, R. Stiles, pub T. Wise 1992. Coronation and Royal Commem medals 1887-1977, H. Cole, pub J. Hayward 1977, the Distinguished service cross 1901- 38, W. Fevyer, pub Nav and Mil pair 1991. 1890 Mashonaland medal, ‘93 Matabeleland Med, ‘96 Rhodesia Med, ‘97 Mashonaland Med, pub Roberts. Orders, Decorations and medals Awarded to NZ’ers, G. Oldham, B.…
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Sterling silver snap bracelet
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9 books - History of the rifle Brigade in 1914-18, Vol 1 and 2, R. Berkely, pub naval and Mil Pr. Daily Telegraph roll of Honour for N Ireland 1971-2000, republished by Spink. Records of the Mil and Voluntary Forces 1757-1945, W. Spencer, pub Public Records Off 1997. Vc Gc: Illust handbook, pub Imperial war Museum 1970, the West Yorks Regiment in 1914-18 Vol 1 and 2, E. Wyrell, pub Bodley Hd, the Recollections of Rifleman Harris, ed C. Hibbert, 1st pub Leo Cooper 1970. Warship Losses of World War II, David…
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