*** | A set of six Waterford crystal dessert coupes, Colleen pattern, diameter 10.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Waterford crystal 40oz water jug, Colleen pattern, height 15.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Twelve Waterford Crystal glasses, comprising six 'Powers Court' sherry glasses and six short stemmed 'Avoca' champagne flutes. | *** | |
*** | A set of eight Waterford crystal champagne coupes, Castletown pattern. | *** | |
*** | A fine Japanese hardwood display table, rectangular shape, raised on four small scroll legs with subtle carved detail, joined by fine stretchers simulating bamboo. 76 cm x 36 cm x 17 cm | *** | |
*** | A hand knotted Persian Bukhara, the field decorated with geometric forms, with multiple border guards. 190 cm x 120 cm. | *** | |
*** | An early 20th century Austrian Gmundner Keramik figure group of the Madonna and Child, attributed to Michael Powolny, her halo with extensive damage. Incised fish mark and others Height 29 cm. | *** | |
*** | 12 George III silver dessert forks, bead edge. London 1818 by Wm Eley & Wm Fearn, length 17 cm, 454gm | *** | |
*** | A small ivory netsuke of a robed male deity holding a fan and temple box, elaborate incised stained detail and signed to base. Height 4 cm | *** | N/A |
*** | A Chinese mah jong set, in rosewood case, bone and bamboo, along with four wooden racks | *** | |
*** | A Hutschenreuther part dinner set in the 'Blue Onion' pattern, comprising 12 dinner plates, 12 side plates, 12 entree dishes, one large serving dish, two gravy boats, two small oval platters, one lidded tureen, two square serving dishes, one large round… | *** | N/A |
*** | A large Susie Cooper vase swollen shape, cream matt glaze incised with a pattern of squirrels and tree branches. Incised handwritten signature on base. Height 29 cm | *** | |
*** | Four George IV Irish silver luncheon forks, Kings pattern. Dublin 1822 by James Scott. 279gm. | *** | |
*** | A late 19th century Chinese Wang Hing bamboo decorated mug, tapered cylindrical form, all-over relief decoration, the scrolling handle of bamboo form. Impressed marks to base. 135gms. Height 8.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Twelve silver forks, Hanovarian pattern, eleven Victorian and one 1916. 542gm | *** | |
*** | An antique wood figure of Christ, wall hung and with old repairs, height 50 cm. | *** | |
*** | A collection of silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives, similar to above. Dates ranging from Georgian to Edwardian | *** | |
*** | A set of six Waterford champagne flutes, Lismore pattern. | *** | |
*** | A collection of Royal Copenhagen blue and white onion pattern china, three serving dishes, five coupes, three dishes, three saucers and oval ashet. Printed marks | *** | N/A |
*** | A Waterford Crystal vase, tall tapered form, diamond cut and fluted, star cut base. Height 25.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Three ancient bronze coins and one token, includes 'Egypt, AE20 2nd Cent. B.C. Head of Zeus, two eagles, 'Hadrian 117-138, AR Denarius, Rx Tell VS Stabil, other smaller and a New Zealand token issued by S. Hague Smith, Ironmonger, Merchant, Auckland. | *** | |
*** | Seven ethnological books (Maori/Oceania), Tangata Whenua, An Illustrated History' by Anderson Binney and Harris 2014, 'Out of Time, Maori & the Photographer 1860-1940' by Michael Graham-Stewart and John Gow 2006, 'Carved Histories, Rotorua Ngati Tarawhai… | *** | |
*** | A late Victorian oak triangle drop-leaf table, one leg opens to support one flap, requires some refinishing. Width 82.5 cm, depth 83 cm, height 72 cm. | *** | |
*** | A late 19th century Russian silver figure of a Cossack, on a green granite polished base, city mark for St Petersburg, together with a matching figure in brass on a brown granite base. Height 10.5 cm and 9.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | Three Art Deco perfume bottles, various shapes and colours, all with wands and replacement atomisers, together with a contemporary freeform lavender bottle, height 18 cm. | *** | |
*** | Three antique crystal and silver perfume bottles, cut decoration to bodies and silver tops, one with butterfly wing, together with an Edwardian silver top smelling salts bottle, height 12 cm (tallest). | *** | |
*** | A set of six Waterford brandy balloons, Lismore pattern. | *** | |
*** | A 21.6ct bi-colour citrine, emerald cut. | *** | |
*** | A selection of nine vintage surgical tools, includes a triple pronged long clamp, hammer, arrow headed reverse pliers, clamps, etc. | *** | |
*** | A pair of 9ct. rose gold tiger's eye cufflinks, the oval cabochon tiger's eye in rub-over mount with the oval shield engraved, together with three matching shirt studs. | *** | |
*** | A Georgian period blue and white Willow pattern tea set, oval section teapot, lidded basin and cream jug, together with six tea bowls, five coffee cups, seven saucer dishes and a slot bowl, all with gilded borders. | *** | |
*** | Six William IV silver dessert forks, fiddle and thread pattern, London 1833 by William Collins. 300gm. | *** | |
*** | A set of eight Waterford champagne flutes, Sheila pattern, height 18 cm. | *** | |
*** | A set of five Japanese urushi lacquer bowls and covers decorated in maki-e (raised gold lacquer) on a cinnamon ground, each painted with individual birds and flowers, (swans and irises; songbird and peonies; white-eye and chrysanthemums; etc.) the bases… | *** | |
*** | An African Lega mask, of soft wood and concave heart-shaped face. 19 x 31 cm | *** | |
*** | An Egyptian silver deep dish, circular with serpentine rim with foliate decorated edge and shell mouldings. 843gms. Diameter 29.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut open elbow chairs with cartouche backs, reeded and ribbon decoration, turned and fluted front legs and striped fabric covers. | *** | |
*** | A large contemporary bevelled framed mirror, incorporating an inner border etched with stylised floral patterns. 120 x 91 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of African carved ivory column candlesticks, encircling bands of elephant decoration, silver on copper fittings. Height 24 cm | *** | |
*** | Mapplethorpe' photographs (prepared in collaboration with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation) and Arthur C Danto (essayist), published Random House, NY, 1992, hardcover with slipcase, 382pp. 32.5 cm x 30 cm | *** | |
*** | 12 Waterford Crystal small wine glasses, Lismore pattern. | *** | |
*** | A hand knotted Persian runner, the central panel set with stylised urns filled with flowers, three border guards with conforming florals, reds, blues and ivories, considerable fading. 422 cm x 83 cm | *** | |
*** | A hand knotted Persian Afshar rug, with a central diamond medallion. 165 cm x 110 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of reproduction Le Corbusier 'Basculant' sling chairs, chrome tubular steel frame and black leather seat and back. Height 65 cm | *** | |
*** | Artist unknown, oil on board, Dutch coastal landscape with windmill and fishing boats, a townscape in the distance. Signed indistinctly. 40.5 x 50 cm See inside back cover. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century artist unknown, watercolour portrait miniature, bust of a young woman in white dress. 22 cm x 16 cm, in rosewood frame. | *** | |
*** | A Victorian mahogany small proportion sideboard, the top with shelf, scrolling supports and carved back, the base with frieze drawer, two paneled doors open to reveal a deep drawer for wine storage and one shelf. 122 x 46 x 136 cm. | *** | N/A |
*** | An antique style table lamp, the decorative brass column on cast iron base, supporting four light branches, the leaf decorative detail with coloured glass drops, the brass with green paint finish, self patterned fabric shades with small drops. 36 x 95 cm. | *** | |
*** | R. B. Watson, ‘The Small Holding, Norfolk’, oil on board, signed, labelled on reverse, 29 x 39 cm framed. | *** | |
*** | An Edison cylinder 'Gem' phonograph with original printed model details, later top handle, with horn. Some attention required. | *** | |
*** | A tall classical garden allegorical statue of autumn, the young man with basket of fruit. Raised on square section plinth base, height 108 cm. | *** | N/A |
*** | Six Bohemian crystal wine glasses, the harlequin set of varying colours, height 19 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Hutschenreuther part dinner set, in the 'Blue Onion' pattern, consisting of 10 dinner plates, 10 side plates, a large fish serving platter, two square serving plates, two small serving plates, one oval serving dish, gravy boat, five assorted serving… | *** | N/A |
*** | Two George III period certificates of appointment, as Ensign and Adjutant, along with an engraved portrait of George. | *** | |
*** | Two albums of rarer N.Z. early stamps, includes: 16 Side-Face advertising stamps, 47 assorted 1882 Second Side-Faces categorised with various die and perf types, the second album with ten further 1882 Side-Faces, 1898 used set of Pictorials and others,… | *** | |
*** | A small naive oak Georgian box, country made (possibly out of other pieces), three false drawers to the front with ornate brass escutcheons, brass ring handles, brass swan neck handle to each side, lift up lid, raised on bracket feet. 48 cm x 44 cm x 48… | *** | |
*** | A small reproduction French mahogany demi-lune side table, with cross-banded parquetry top, single drawer and four elegant cabriole legs. Minor faults, width 77 cm, depth 37 cm, height 76 cm. | *** | |
*** | A set of eight Waterford hock glasses, in the 'Sheila' pattern. Height 18.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A set of six Waterford champagne coupes, Lismore pattern. | *** | |
*** | A collection of four old Egyptian artefacts, includes: two Ushabti bronze figures, a necklace of turquoise and other glazed ceramic beads, length 86 cm, and a pottery scarab beetle seal. | *** | |
*** | An old concrete bird bath, the shell shaped top supported on a dolphin with octagonal plinth base. Diameter 75 cm, height 87 cm | *** | |
*** | ‘Bouchier’, design for a fan, classical scene with cherubs and other figures, oil on board, named to the gilt slip. 23 cm x 39 cm, gilt frame, details and ‘Christie’s’ letter to reverse giving provenance to the collection of Sir Humphrey de Trafford, c… | *** | |
*** | A mainly N.Z. stamp collection, contained in four albums and one stamp sheet stock folder, includes 'Early Issues 1893 to 1980' including 1898 Pictorials, 1935 Airmail, Health, etc., together with a large collection of N.Z. Mint sheets and part-sheets. | *** | |
*** | Four 20th century pounamu carved pendants, includes one of heart form, another of long tapered form and two smaller. Length of largest 13 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** | |
*** | Two Belleek porcelain table lamps, baluster form, decorated with trailing shamrocks, both with different relief patterns, one with faults. Height 30 cm (no shade). | *** | |
*** | Two fine miniature plique-á-jour vases, both on wood stands, together with a pair of miniature Japanese damascene vases. Heights 9 cm, 6 cm, 7 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** | |
*** | Four old Chinese snuff bottles, one of interior painted 'agate' glass, one of green agate, one turquoise glass and one of porcelain. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** | |
*** | A hand knotted Iranian Ardabil runner, the field decorated with five hexagonal medallions and geometric patterns, framed by multiple borders. 273 x 70 cm | *** | |
*** | An antique French style side table, the ebonised top on a distressed paint decorative base with carved frieze and turned and fluted legs. 106 x 42.5 x 81 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of imitation floral displays in decorative gilded and wooden urns, the urns with four scroll gilded supports to the base. Height overall approx. 160 cm | *** | |
*** | A modern antique style mirror, the ornate gilt frame decorated with swags and florals, bevelled mirror. 100 cm x 118 cm. | *** | |
*** | A hand knotted Afghan Andkhoy rug, with large central medallion and floral designs on a rich red ground. 200 cm x 130 cm | *** | |
*** | Four George III silver tablespoons, King's pattern, London 1817/18. 380gm | *** | |
*** | A gold nugget pendant, a small natural form gold nugget with some quartz remaining suspended on a gold ring, together with a 9ct. rose gold catch and chain. | *** | |
*** | A 1920s silver and marcasite Bucherer lady's pendant watch, the ball watch with crystal front and back, the enamel face with Arabic numerals, together with silver chain. In working order. | *** | |
*** | A contemporary glass decanter with silver collar and a matching silver decanter coaster, the decanter of pear shape with spherical stopper and plain silver collar, the caster of similarly plain shape with mahogany inset base. London 200.8 cm | *** | |
*** | An old tall carved Japanese sculpture depicting the crane and tortoise, the tortoise with long neck stretching upwards towards the crane, height 94 cm. The traditional story deals with the themes of longevity and perpetual youth. | *** | |
*** | Good box lot quality wooden dolls house furniture; tall boys / Dressers / drawers etc. | *** | |
*** | A lady's 9ct. yellow gold sapphire and diamond set bracelet, the nine sapphires totalling 5.13cts. spaced by small bead set diamonds in a two-tone triple leaf style link. | *** | |
*** | A 9ct. gold charm gold charm bracelet, the belcher link bracelet with large parrot beak clasp and ball charm set with small diamonds, 17.4gms. | *** | |
*** | A pair of 18th century style mantel vases painted in polychrome enamels with panels reserved on a scale blue ground and exotic birds and floral sprays, gilt enriched ribbon handles issue from the shoulders of the ovoid shaped vases. Underglaze blue square… | *** | |
*** | Six silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, Sheffield 1924 by Cooper Brother & Sons. 457gm | *** | |
*** | A pair of Victorian silver squat circular salts, chased and engraved with floral decoration, raised on lion mask feet and with gadroon rims. Blue glass liners. London 1864 by Alexander Macrae, diameter8 cm, 220gm, along with a pair of bead edge salt… | *** | |
*** | An old Indian tulwar sword, traditional single edged curved blade, Damascene type decorated cruciform hilt with disc form pommel. Length 89 cm | *** | N/A |
*** | A contemporary nephrite miniature mere length 17.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | Two 19th century Chinese ginger jars decorated with exterior scenes in underglaze blue, lids absent. 17 x 16 cm. | *** | |
*** | A c.1930 Italian Richard Ginori terracotta and silver overlay glazed dish, the dark brick red-brown glazed ground with stylish silver overlay of octopus and tropical fish with small florals and fern sprays, printed mark to reverse. Diameter 29 5 | *** | |
*** | An Isnik large pottery shallow dish decorated with a panel of Arabic script reserved on a field of flowers in cobalt and white on a turquoise ground. Diameter 260; along with a smaller Isnik plate, diameter 26 cm | *** | |
*** | An early Edison 'Standard' phonograph, sound reproducer and horn absent. Together with a large collection of Edison Amberola cylinders. 20 cm x 25 cm. | *** | |
*** | A hand knotted Turkoman rug, 12 x 225 cm, the field decorated with geometric motifs, multiple border guards, old repairs. | *** | |
*** | A Whitefriars millefiori glass paperweight, circular facet window cut form, the fine central display of canes including signature cane with maker's mark and date for 1974, ground pontil base. Diameter 8 cm | *** | |
*** | A late 19th century 9ct. yellow gold and amethyst mounted grouse claw brooch, the long tapered cap end with engraved detail mounted with faceted amethyst cabochon together with a conforming ring mount, one claw with loss to tip, length 9.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A collection of vintage American costume jewellery, some signed Weiss and Regency, brooches, earrings, necklace, etc | *** | |
*** | An uncommon Crown Lynn hand potted vase shape #7012, baluster form with bulbous neck. Semi matt white glaze, printed blue mark and incised number 7012, height 13.5 cm. Note: it would appear that the main Crown Lynn hand potted range predated this vase… | *** | |
*** | An Arts & Crafts oak X-framed open elbow chair in a Cromwellian style, surmounted with lion's heads, the arms with acanthus carving, the seat, back and arms with studded green velvet covers. | *** | N/A |
*** | A pair of African carved ivory tusk section vases, relief detail of monkeys and birds within fruiting vines, damage to top of one. Height 28 cm | *** | |