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October Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:807
Sale Title:October Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:139
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:622
Date:11-Oct-2011
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A pair of Victorian brass chamber sticks, the baluster form nozzles with original ejectors and wide dish form trays, side handles, complete with snuffers and a pair of scissor action candle snuffers
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A large brass ship’s lamp, circular shape with Fresnel glazing, the hinged lid marked ‘Anchor’ with original kerosene lamp. Height 47 cm
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A brass Norwegian ship’s starboard lamp, circular shape with green Fresnel glass, the cover labelled ‘Oslo’, later electrified but with original kerosene lamp. Height 27 cm
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A brass ship's lamp, circular shape with Fresnel glazing, the hinged lid labelled 'Anchor Light' and dated 1919. Height 35.5 cm
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An English brass ship's light, square section, the hinged cover labelled 'Cargo Light' and dated 1939. Later electrified but with original kerosene lantern. Height 38 cm
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A copper kitchen canister, slightly tapering cylindrical shape with press fit lid and two handles riveted to the sides. Height 36 cm
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An early 1900s kerosene lamp, the brass oil reservoir sits in a white glass base with four legs, resting on a square brass plinth, the round shade painted with wild roses in red, orange and green, on a light blue ground, with a chimney. Height 61 cm
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An old brass jewellers loupe, with two magnifying lenses, the brass frame with a hole to both sides for viewing through the double lenses
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A pair of silver plated framed lorgnettes in original leather case
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An early 19th century horn and tortoiseshell snuff box of rectangular form, the lid with a tortoiseshell pattern, ogee form body. 6.8 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm
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An Edwardian tortoiseshell visiting card case with a side hinged lid
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A Victorian tortoiseshell silver mounted visiting card case, in original silk lined leather presentation case, monogrammed and dated 1896
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A pair of French brass easel photograph frames, each decorated with rococo scroll bases and pediments framing their rectangular image. 17.5 x 11.5 cm
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An Edwardian sewing necessaire, the pressed leather case concertina opening to reveal numerous implements
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An Edwardian period ‘Kia-Ora’ carved pipe, the bowl as a man wearing a monocle, the stem with a silver collar, hallmarked Birmingham 1903. Length 18 cm
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A Mont Blanc black plastic ink stand with two Mont Blanc crystal ink wells, all pieces with maker’s mark. 19.3 x 9 x 19.5 cm
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Three late 19th century milk glass pharmacist drug jars with gilded labels along with a large porcelain pharmacy drug jar with a cupola lid. A.F. Tallest 31 cm
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Two sets of promotional playing cards of unusual circular shape, cased and labelled to advertise the ‘Orient Line’
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A cylindrical brass bucket with swing handle, bound with copper strapping. Height 32 cm
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A small leather cased daguerreotype photographic portrait of a woman. The case with broken spine
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A pressed leather cased ambrotype photographic portrait of a gentleman, the oval image within a gilt mount. 12 x 9.5 cm
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A large vintage Tyree (Trafalgar St. Nelson, N.Z.) black and white photograph of a 19 member family group in a studio setting with a painted backdrop highlighted with a curtain, animal pelt rug to the foreground, formal dress, mounted to a card backing with photographer’s name and address printed in an orange tone. Image size 27 x 36 cm
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A tiny Victorian period egg shaped treen vinaigrette. Length 2.5 cm
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A 19th century Turkish copper lidded canister, cylindrical shape with a swollen base raised on a small foot ring, the domed lid with bud finial, both sections engraved with stylised ribbon and foliate decoration. Tinned finish wearing to reveal the copper. Height 20 cm
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An old bronze Spanish Conquistador’s stirrup with moulded ‘peacock feather’ mouth, some damage and losses. Found in Chile. Length 23 cm
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A Georgian walnut shoe form snuff box, the lozenge form hinged lid inset with a carved and pierced bone portrait panel, all over fine wire inlay and stained floral and leaf decoration, minor faults. Length 15 cm
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An early 20th century turned wood police truncheon, the tapered cylindrical shaft with a decorative transfer in gilt, blue and red ‘Gr’ below crown and ‘Edinburgh Special Constable 1914-1919’, cotton reel turned handle. Length 39 cm
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A 19th century New Zealand colonial burr totara work box, finely knotted veneers to each face, the hinged lid enclosing the kauri interior. 25.5 x 15.5 x 14 cm
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A Victorian period rosewood work box with restrained mother-of-pearl inlay. Length 27 cm
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A New Zealand native timbers box, kauri, veneered in various other native timbers with a star pattern to the domed hinged lid. 28 x 17 x 11.5 cm
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A New Zealand native timbers box, the top and sides decorated in geometric designs with varying New Zealand timbers. 31 x 19 x 14.5 cm
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A turned burr totara lidded trinket box, of squat urn shape raised from a spreading circular foot. Height 9.5 cm
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A New Zealand native timbers games' pieces box of rectangular shape opening to form a cribbage board, the sides veneered with burr totara. 18 x 9.5 x 97 (closed)
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A fine small gutta-percha cased ambrotype photographic portrait of a man in military uniform. Lightly hand coloured, the oval image framed by an engraved gilt mount. 7.5 x 6.5 cm
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Eight photographs featuring visiting warships and submarines, presented to the Victoria League
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A pennant from the Ins Delhi, the ship was formerly Hms Achilles; presented to The Victoria League
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A box of naval ship’s badges from various visiting warships, presented to The Victoria League
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A box of naval ship’s badges, presented by various visiting naval ships to The Victoria League
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A box of naval ship’s badges, similar to above lot
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A box of naval ship’s badges, similar to above
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A late 19th century French bayonet in scabbard, engraved to the back of the blade 'Mre. D'Armes De St. Etienne 1878', single edged blade tapering to a double edged point, hooked quillion, wood grip with a large brass fitting, original scabbard. Length overall 66 cm
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A New Zealand Volunteers jacket, A/Brv, 1880-1895, brass buttons and shoulder epaulets with decorative frogging to sleeve, displayed on a mannequin
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A large collection of military caps and lapel badges
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A collection of military brass buttons and pips in a Tunbridge ware walnut box
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A British war medal with ribbon and the U.K. Victory medal (incorrect ribbon)
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A 19th century Fraser of London brass navigator’s marking protractor with a single pivoted marking arm, the protractor with full 360 degrees engraved markings, in original shaped mahogany case. Diameter 33 cm Such an instrument was useful at sea when setting an accurate bearing line even during periods of very rough seas
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A rimu box, inlaid with various native timbers, the hinged lid with decoration of a packet of cigarettes and scattered matches, the fascia with an inlay including the word ‘smokes’. 24.5 x 13 x 11 cm
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A native timber veneered kauri box, oblong shape with hinged lid, the lid decorated with a star flanked by panels of burr totara framed by borders of other timbers. 28 x 17.5 x 10.5 cm
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A c. 1900 Broadhurst Larkson & Co. Ltd, London, four draw brass telescope with a stitched leather cover and fittings, engraved with maker's name and address
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A personal photograph album of A.F. Bignall of two years at Wanganui Collegiate School, 1907/1908, 24 leaves, 46 photographs including forts, military drills, swimming, picnics, drama and one photograph of girls from Wanganui Girls College. Quarto size, olive card bound. Along with a photograph album containing postcards, many from the Wanganui region
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An old gold ‘Founder Queen’s Lodge. No. 2681’ medal with ‘Founder’ enamelled bar above square and compass symbols enamelled 1897 above a British Coat of Arms with enamelled detail, all on a silk ribbon and original Morocco leather case with embossed detail and personal card for S. Richard Ansdell
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A framed ‘New Zealand Historic Coin & Bank Note Collection’, a Ltd.Ed. of 63/150 including a 1935 threepence, 1883 token, one pound bank note, etc. Kauri frame under glass. 58.5 x 43 cm
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Nine various volumes/books pertaining to stamps, includes ‘The Postage Stamps of New Zealand’, Volume I, detailing historic N.Z. postmarks, etc
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Three old books on coins and coin albums, includes: rebound 19th century small volume ‘A View of the Gold & Silver Coins of All Nations Exhibited’ with 400 copper plate engravings, Colonial, Coins and Tokens 1890 by D. Howarth, Coins And How To Know Them 4th. By Rawling, an album with some N.Z. halfpennies
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A Victorian spelter sculpture of a famous writer seated with open book and quill pen on a shaped and tiered white marble base. Minor damage to base. 31.5 x 12 x 28 cm
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A mid 19th century leather bound book, ‘The New & Complete History Of the Life of our Blessed Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ’, printed in London for Alex Hogg & Co. at the King’s Arms.... Complete with numerous engravings, embossed gilt detail to title on spine, original restored boards. 37.3 x 255
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A colonial period apprentice piece kauri chiffonier, traditional shaped back with applied carved scroll moulding and a single shelf, the ogee shaped frieze drawer above two shield panelled doors, plinth base, original patina, some damage to the back. 42 x 22 x 60 cm
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A rare model colonial kauri gum chest of drawers, the two full width drawers with bun handles and hand form pulls, shaped panelled sides, raised on four claw feet, the top with fancy upstand back and oversized turned finials, highlights of cherub and florals encased within panels. 12 x 10 x 19 cm mounted on original faded velvet plinth with circular ebonised base. Provenance: by family descent from the estate of R.K. Garlick to the current family member. R.K. Garlick, (arrived in New Zealand in 1862) was…
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A 19th century French heavy ivory cased etui of rounded rectangular form, the hinged case with each section carved from a block of ivory with fitted interior for the six original gilded and engraved silver and steel fittings of scissors, needle case, thimble, etc. 11.3 x 5.8 x 2.2 cm
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An old amboyna jewellery box, with decorative stringing to the exterior, drawer to base and with original keys. 22 x 15 x 11 cm
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A Victorian Tunbridge ware work box, with original compartments and a lift-out tray, ruffled silk to lid. 22.5 x 14.5 x 10.5 cm
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A late Georgian rosewood tea caddy, the interior with two lidded compartments and a mixing bowl, decorative boxwood stringing to exterior and interior, on small brass ball feet. Brass escutcheon plate and brass plate to top. 30.5 x 15 x 17 cm
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An oak Robert Thompson (Mouseman) ashtray, with a traditional mouse carved to the top. 10 x 7.5 cm
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An early 20th century walking stick, the bone handle carved with rats clambering over and amongst a rocky outcrop, vines to the base, the silver collar with raised entwined fine decoration with gold highlights, ebonised wood long tapered shaft. Length 90 cm
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An early 20th century whalebone carved walking stick, the sperm whale tooth handle of ball form on a faceted support, the shaft carved with spiral, fine notch and diamond bands with baleen fine dot inlays to the narrow bands, plain silver collar mount. Length 83 cm
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A Georgian ivory and gold mounted toothpick case of long rectangular form. The hinged lid with conforming hair plait panel with a domed glass cover and a flat gold mount. The gold oval button lid release revealing an interior mirror inside the top and original pale olive green velvet lining. 9.4 x 2.6 x 1.2 cm
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A simple rectangular ivory box with pined walls and sliding lid. 11.4 x 6.2 x 4.5 cm
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A pair of vintage wooden snow skis with remains of red paint finish, complete with metal bindings and bamboo poles, leather fittings. Length 150.5 cm
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A pair of vintage wooden snow skis with remains of black paint finish, with old metal bindings and a pair of poles with wide circular bamboo and leather baskets. Length 168.5 cm
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A vintage Schaffer & Budenberg brass measuring instrument in original fitted mahogany case, with a turning blade and circular outer dial measuring in feet, the inner dial with maker’s name and measurements for Miles and Furlongs, complete with original faceted glass oil bottle, etc
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An old cast brass exterior business sign, ‘James Meehan & Sons Ltd. Registered Office’. Length 560, depth 25.5 cm
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A late Victorian brass shop advertising sign, ‘Avant’ to the centre flanked by ‘Upholsterer’ and ‘Undertaker’ in scroll form with decorative framing, long rectangular form with conforming tapered back board with ebonised finish. Length 1410, height 17.5 cm
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A 19th century cased brass monocular microscope with ebonised steel base, complete with a selection of various lenses, in fitted mahogany case with brass swing top handle
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A rare early 20th century French full scent bottle with all original packaging, the bottle with a lithographic floral label and red bow tied to the stopper in a fitted decorative box ‘Extrait Bouquet d’oeillets Carnation Roger & Gallet Paris’
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A cased sextant, by. H. Hughes & Son Ltd, 59 Fenchurch St., London. Japanned frame with brass, silver inlaid scale. A certificate of examination inside the lid
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A brass cased ship’s binnacle compass, the card marked ‘Bergen Nautik, Norway’, the case with a single illuminating burner to one side. 23.5 x 21.5 cm
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A c.1940, W. Watson & Sons Ltd Director No. 7 MkII brass sighting instrument with lens to top, various scales and adjustments, pivoting tripod stand
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A vintage cased planimeter by G. Corsdr Zarich, Switzerland, of three sections in a fitted box, a surveyor’s device to measure the area of irregular features such as lakes
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A boxed Swift & Son brass monocular microscope, complete with box of glass slides and an spare lens. Box with brass carrying handle. Height 26.5 cm
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A boxed set of nine scale rules including six wooden, housed in a fitted mahogany box
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Two vintage tools/instruments; a mahogany cased ruler set by C.T. Cooper & Sons, London, c.1901, numbered 1 to 3, model 845, the case with a sliding lid and a brass sighting level of square section engraved ‘Quiksite’
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Four small vintage brass and wood levels, two with brass top plates, one by Preston & Sons, the other brass and steel by Rabone & Sons and the other in rosewood with a steel top panel, all with tubes intact. Length from 150 to 23 cm
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Four old wood and brass levels, includes a rosewood bodied example by Marples & Sons, two others with rosewood bodies and one by Rabone Chesterman No. 1626. Length from 200 to 30 cm
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Four vintage brass and wood levels; two by E. Preston & Sons, another with Eagle Trademark and the other all brass of square section, all with tubes in tact. Length from 200 top 31 cm
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Four vintage brass and wood levels, all with screwed brass top plates, one by Rabone & Sons, two by E. Preston & Sons, the other unmarked, all with tubes intact. Length from 227 to 25.4 cm
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Four vintage brass and wood levels, includes Marples & Sons, J. Rabone & Sons, S.R. Low (Sydney) and Hockley Abbey. Length 252 to 30.4 cm
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Four vintage wood and brass levels, includes two by J. Rabone & Sons and two Stanley No’s. 104 and 0 cm Length from 305 to 45.6 cm
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Seven various wood and brass vintage levels, the oldest by J. Rabone & Sons with a mahogany body, brass full screwed top plate and a brass capped end with second bubble tube and sighting viewer through body, the others by Rabone etc
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Seven various small levels, three with timber bodies, the others of steel, various brass and metal fittings, marked Preston & Sons, Stanley, etc
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Three rosewood and brass handled set squares along with an ebony and brass handled, Sheffield steel bladed bevel square
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Three mahogany and brass handled set squares
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Nine wooden bodied moulding planes
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Three wooden framed tongue and groove, coming and going planes, along with a granny’s tooth router
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A wooden framed dado plane along with three wooden smoothing planes
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An ebony parallel rule, a rosewood and brass handled mitre square, a rosewood and brass tenon gauge, along with two wooden and brass handled set squares
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Five various rosewood and mahogany handled, brass mounted set squares along with a rosewood and brass handled bevelled square
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A small ebony and brass handled Stanley set square, another mahogany and brass handled, a Stanley bevelled square and a naval rosewood handled folding double bladed bevel square
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A wrought iron boat hook spike, a wrought iron Indian padlock, an old simple mortice gauge, a pair of steel dividers and callipers and an old thread waxer
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A Burgundian steel hammer headed adze blade, two large old axe heads and a wheelwright’s router
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Four Indonesian wooden hafted, steel bladed adzes along with a carved wooden frame plane
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