*** | Twelve Waterford Crystal oversized wine glasses, in the 'Comeragh' pattern. | *** | |
*** | Two early Maori pounamu small toki, both of tapered form, one dark green with scarf and snap evident sides and near straight cutting edge, L.13 cm. The other of pale inanga tone with damaged ends. Length 10 cm. Being assessed for registration. | *** | |
*** | An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 82 cm | *** | |
*** | An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 70 cm | *** | |
*** | A 9ct gold curb link chain, two dog clips and suspension ring to the base, 22.98gm. | *** | |
*** | A vintage Feltex Carpets New Zealand Ltd 'Mt Cook' Brendan Hartwell picture rug. Woollen souvenir rug no 2 of Riccarton series. 136 x 69 cm. | *** | |
*** | A set of ceramic Chinese ducks, the large mother duck with two ducklings nestling on her back under a wing, together with another three ducklings, seal mark to base, size of mother duck 50 x 33 cm | *** | |
*** | #A 14ct rose gold tanzanite and diamond vintage style dress ring, a 0.91ct pear cut, purplish-blue, tanzanite (very minor eye visible inclusions), 3 claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds set to the… | *** | |
*** | Approximately 13 Rolex leather ladies and gents wristwatch straps along with a quantity of Rolex bracelets and strap buckles | *** | N/A |
*** | A pair of approx. 0.80ct. solitaire brilliant cut diamond earrings, each in an 18ct. yellow gold four-claw mount for pierced ears, the diamonds of low grade. | *** | |
*** | A quality contemporary French style wingback armchair, the limed wood frame with brass buttoned mushroom toned herring-bone upholstery and fitted loose cushion. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century French elm and oak countryside table, the single plank top with some dark staining, above two frieze drawers, on square section legs, the double stretchered base with mortise and tenon joints and pegged construction. Remains of old pale tan… | *** | |
*** | A French fruitwood refectory style table, plank top, clenched ends, chamfered square section legs, cross stretcher base, some repairs. 159 cm x 95 cm x 77 cm. | *** | |
*** | The following fourteen lots are from the collection of Eddie Raynor keyboard player for Split Enz/Crowded House, Dick Frizzell, 'Four Four Time' screenprint, 14/100, signed, inscribed and dated '07. | *** | |
*** | An old coopered oak barrel, with fitted lid, the copper straps with military arrow marks and initials 'S.W.N.'. The base with stencil details 'The Hon. Minister for Defence, Wellington, N.Z.' Height 50 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of Victorian mushroom coloured leather armchairs of plain design with roll arms, brass studding and turned front legs with original white china casters. | *** | |
*** | A 20th century chinoiserie framed mirror, in Georgian style, with bevelled plate. 101 cm x 60 cm | *** | |
*** | Twelve Waterford Crystal claret glasses, in the 'Comeragh' pattern. | *** | |
*** | A vintage three piece (Carnival) cane lounge suite consisting of a three seater couch and two chairs, one with a pull-out foot rest, original teal painted frame with metal strapping painted in vibrant orange and dark blue, varnished cane slatted panels… | *** | |
*** | A silver fiddle pattern part cutlery set, six table forks, twelve luncheon forks, six dessert spoons. Various dates and makers. 1400gm. With seven ivorine handled table knives and four luncheon knives. | *** | |
*** | A 14ct. gold and diamond cluster ring, the 0.40ct round modern cut brilliant diamond set to the centre of a cross over band which is set with a further six diamonds. TDW 0.68ct., valuation of $5000. | *** | |
*** | Two British World War II Memorial Crosses awarded to '3501 Dvr. L. R. Crapp.' Driver Leslie Raymond Rongowhata Crapp of Howick, Auckland served with the N.Z. Army Service Corps and died 11/1/1945. Complete with original boxes and ribbons, together with… | *** | |
*** | An 18ct gold, platinum and diamond set buckle, bead set with forty-six old single cut diamonds, on a black velvet ribbon. 1985. | *** | |
*** | An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 78 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of large classical terracotta garden urns, swag decoration, in the French style. Height 50 cm | *** | |
*** | An old African Asante elephant ivory tusk trumpet, side-blown with diamond shaped carved mouthpiece delineated from a ridged swollen carved section, other incised bands to the mildly tapered length. Weight 1.5kgs. Length 49 cm | *** | |
*** | A French three section giltwood glazed and upholstered Rococo standing screen, the three tapered panels each with a shaped glazed panel within a gilt scroll decorated frame, self-patterned brocade type upholstered panels below. Height 199.5 cm, width… | *** | |
*** | A fine Satsuma tea set, teapot, sugar, creams, six trios with extra saucers and plates together with a bowl, with special back stamp of a snow scene. | *** | |
*** | An estate 18ct sapphire and diamond five stone bridge ring, the three graduating cushion cut sapphires spaced by two old cushion cut diamonds. Stamped maker's mark for William Littlejohn & Sons, Wellington. | *** | N/A |
*** | A pair of walnut open elbow chairs of French Louis XV style with restrained carved decoration, elegant cabriole legs, shaped fronts and floral needlework tapestry covers. | *** | |
*** | A pair of good 20th century silver Georgian style candlesticks, detachable baluster nozzles on squared shaped columns and conforming spreading bases. Birmingham 1965 by Barker Ellis Silver Co. Height 17.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A collection of old oriental chops, includes bronze, ivory, horn, hardstone etc. Most with evidence of use. Together with an ink box and six cases. The longest 7 cm. | *** | N/A |
*** | A large Egyptian 900 standard silver bowl, plain design with pie crust rim, pre-1946, 674gm, diameter 27 cm. Provenance: Brought home by our vendor's aunt who was a New Zealand army nurse in Egypt during World War II. | *** | N/A |
*** | A pair of tall ironstone garden planters, tapered square form with broad rolled top rim. 50 x 50 x 74 cm. | *** | N/A |
*** | An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body, height 72 cm | *** | |
*** | A fine old Japanese carved okimono of six blind travellers, each connected to the other, carved from a single tusk section piece, signed to the base, slight fault. Provenance: The Joy and Denis Hanna estate collection. 5.7 cm x 4.4 cm x 3.2 cm | *** | |
*** | A large good quality handmade Chinese all wool rug, decorated with birds and flowers on a pale duck egg blue ground. 250 cm x 167 cm | *** | |
*** | An unusual hand knotted Turkish patchwork kilim rug, of various shapes and sizes, tribal colours and patterns. 227 cm x 171 cm | *** | |
*** | A large French style armchair and matching ottoman stool, cabriole legs, sculptured green velvet covers with two loose fitted cushions and a small single cushion. | *** | |
*** | A large and ornate moulded framed overmantel mirror, the frame with silvered finish, with decorative elements of neoclassical design including acanthus and laurel leaves between echinus and ribbon borders. 216 cm x 115 cm | *** | |
*** | An Edwardian 9ct. gold curb link fob chain, together with 9ct. swivel fob. 33gm, length 37.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A French World War I lithograph, 'Raising the Flag', Lucien Jonas, signed and dated 1916. 130 of 150, framed under glass. 59 cm x 80 cm | *** | |
*** | Two pairs of bronze Tibetan temple cymbals, together with a bronze vajra. | *** | |
*** | A French Empire style over mantel mirror, three beveled mirrors in elaborate gilt and ebonised frame, half Corinthian column to each side, a warrior in horse drawn chariot to the centre with decorative embellishments to the sides, old wear to frame. 146 x… | *** | |
*** | A pair of classical acanthus leaf pedestal urns, deep relief detail with everted rims. The square platform bases with radiating stiff leaf design, height 47 cm. Diameter 49 cm. | *** | N/A |
*** | A Georgian country style tall narrow oak bookcase, tongue and groove back, four adjustable shelves, the lower cupboard door with single panel, brass H-form hinges. 72.5 cm x 41 cm x 209 cm | *** | |
*** | A large hand knotted Kashan carpet, with profuse floral designs, 200 cm x 135 cm | *** | N/A |
*** | A modern Italian style black lacquer sideboard, the serpentine front including two pairs of crocodile skin patterned doors each with a single large silvered circle shaped handle, raised on silvered feet. 152.5 cm x 49 cm x 87.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A vintage Chinese rosewood long dining table and eight chairs, of elegant and restrained mid century style. The eight chairs include two carvers. The table 228.5 x 91.5 x 76 cm. Provenance: Ex. The estate of Brian Brake. Believed to be from his Ron Sang… | *** | |
*** | A large terracotta tall amphora jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot with banded decoration to the body. Height 120 cm | *** | |
*** | An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 70 cm | *** | |
*** | A set of six Waterford champagne flutes, Colleen pattern. | *** | |
*** | An antique style leather wing back chair, dark chocolate brown, button back, seat cushion, with upholstery nail detail, raised on substantial cabriole feet. 90 x 80 x 110 cm. | *** | |
*** | A pair of large classical concrete garden pedestal urns, relief grape vine decoration, each with a pair of scrolling handles. Diameter 62 cm, height 54.5 cm. | *** | N/A |
*** | A large Persian carpet, hand knotted wool pile on cotton foundation, decorated with a central floral medallion and tendrils on a deep salmon ground, framed by a broad floral meander border. 370 x 260 cm | *** | |
*** | An Afghan Turkoman runner, the field decorated with small guls, multiple border guards. 300 x 86 cm. | *** | |
*** | A set of six Waterford Crystal hock glasses, in a Lismore type pattern, five similar and one variant. Star cut base. Height 18 cm. | *** | |
*** | Nine Victorian silver forks, fiddle pattern. London 1878 by Joseph sharp. Length 17.5 cm. 466gm | *** | |
*** | An Art Deco figure group of two leaping greyhounds on a marble and glass base, the metal hounds with original green paint finish, 52 cm x 13 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of very large white glazed garden urns, pedestal base, wrythen fluted bodies with the dark terracotta showing at the high points, thick glaze. Height 76 cm, diameter 61 cm | *** | |
*** | Early 19th century American artist unknown, Portrait of Catherine Burton (Nourse) Cooke (1759-1833), oil on canvas on board, unsigned, portrait sitters' details verso. 67 cm x 57 cm. Note: Catherine was born in London and died in Lexington, Fayette County… | *** | |
*** | The Book 'François Linke 1855-1946 - The Belle Epoque of French Furniture', by Christopher Payne, published by the antique Collectors' Club 2003. | *** | |
*** | A French dove grey paint finish buffet, rectangular top with deep thumb edge, two frieze drawers above an open shelf flanked by fluted columns raised from a platform base. 116 x 52.5 x 102 cm | *** | |
*** | An early 1900s shop display cabinet, fully glazed with mirrored sliding doors to the back, glass shelves, the front etched with 'Fry's Choice Chocolate' and the Royal Warrant with coat-of-arms. Ex. Jackson's Museum. 67 cm x 36 cm x 69 cm | *** | |
*** | A suite of Waterford Crystal glasses, Baltray pattern, includes large and small wine glasses, flutes, tumblers and sherry glasses | *** | |
*** | Ten ancient Greek and Roman bronze coins, various, the largest of diameter 4.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection. | *** | |
*** | A French St Medard silver plate cutlery canteen, contained in seven original boxes, including flatware and knife rests along with a sugar basin and tongs. | *** | |
*** | A pair of classic antique style large campana urns, cast metal with applied bronze verdigris patina, the fluted flared tops with egg and dart border, the spreading pedestals on square plinth base. Diameter 64.5 cm, height 77.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A pair of antique style silver photo frames, embossed with flowers and scrolls, blue velvet easel backs. Sheffield 1997/98 by Carr's of Sheffield Ltd. Height 23.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of vintage table lamps, brass Corinthian column on square stepped base, with mushroom suedette shade. Height 76.5 cm to top of shade. | *** | |
*** | A collection of World War II military medals and ephemera, associated with 116186 Capt. William Hector McDonald (1912 -1975) MBE (Mily.) [whilst POW] RAMC and 1428 Capt. Patricia Moran Williams NZANS (his wife). McDonald – N.Z. born, educated at AGS and… | *** | |
*** | An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond ring, the 0.40ct. old mine cut diamond gypsy set to the top of a tapered shank, colour F-G. | *** | |
*** | A Victorian Stone China part dinner service, decorated with a polychrome Japan design, eight luncheon plates, seven soup coupes, six side plates, lidded entree dish, lidded soup tureen, sauce boat on stand minus lid and three graduated octagonal ashettes,… | *** | |
*** | A 100% silk Qum hand knotted rug, decorated with a central floral medallion in terracotta red on a silver/blue ground patterned with foliate tendrils and birds, vases of flowers decorate the corners, framed by a meander border incorporating lotus… | *** | |
*** | A 19th century American F.A. Whitney Carriage Co. impressive cane, wood and steel baby's pram, woven cane detail, cane and bobbin turned side bars, buttoned velvet upholstery with applied lace highlights, steel springs to the shaped beech frame, the 10… | *** | |
*** | A Spanish style refectory table, the oak plank top with clenched ends, raised on a metal cerrule type base. 280 cm x 110 cm x 71 cm. | *** | |
*** | A rare original 1870 photograph by Daniel Lewis Mundy showing Captain Gilbert Mair's Maori troops after capturing the battle flag of Te Kooti. 'Maori Regiment', albumen print. Signed D.L. Mundy, blind stamped and inscribed 'Mundy' on photograph, framed.… | *** | |
*** | An old Maori koauau (flute), mid-brown wood, cylindrical, tapering at either end and with a small elevated medial rib pierced for a suspension cord, a koruru head carved in high relief near one end, the eyes inset with paua shell. The oral provenance from… | *** | |
*** | A 1912 Netherlands 5 Gulden coin, with suspension ring attached, with a 9ct gold chain. 19.62gm. | *** | |
*** | A vintage French style full length mirror, ornate gilded frame with scrolling shell pediment, some old damage. 75 x 180 cm. | *** | |
*** | A large collection of vintage New Zealand and world bank notes, includes .1 x 10 shillings, .2 x £1 Hanna, .1 x £5 Hanna, 1.4 x $1, 1.1 x $2, .8 x $5, .3 x $10, .1 x $20 and 18 various vintage bank notes. | *** | |
*** | A pair of C.F. Goldie books 'His life & Painting' and 'Prints, drawings & Criticism', in original Solander cases, pub Alister Taylor 1979. Some fading to cases. | *** | |
*** | Set of six Waterford champagne flutes, tall, with faceted stems and strawberry cut tops. Acid etched 'Waterford' to base, height 26 cm | *** | |
*** | A small French vitrine, the obelisk form with bulbous base inlaid with floral and book motifs, conforming decoration to the top, two shelves, ormolu detail to base and feet. 37 cm x 37 cm x 107 cm. | *** | N/A |
*** | A set eight mahogany early Victorian chairs, four vertical rail backs, the two carvers with shepherd's crook arms. | *** | N/A |
*** | A pair of French open elbow armchairs, the walnut carved frame with some gilded detail, upholstered in a Chinoiserie patterned fabric in mustard and red, the backs in a green check. (one back requires repair). 68 x 60 x 103 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Hasselblad 500C camera, with Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 50 mm #5664225 lens, Synchro Compound shutter, assorted Hasselblad and Carl Zeiss lenses, focusing hood and camera strap. In aluminium Marison case. Note: A Hasselblad 550C was taken into space in… | *** | |
*** | Pierre-August Renoire, ‘Le Chapeau Epingle (La fille de Berthe Morisot et sa cousine), etching, 2nd state, with signature stamp. 13.3 cm x 9 cm | *** | |
*** | A set of six Waterford whisky tumblers, Lismore pattern. | *** | |
*** | An early 19th century French armoire, plain pediment, paneled doors and sides, restrained decoration, shaped apron, square feet. | *** | N/A |
*** | A collection of six TEAL airline uncommon long service pins, dated from 1967 to 1985, includes: a 9ct yellow gold flying fish emblem bar brooch (possibly 30 years service), a silver flying fish on 9ct bar with ruby eye (25 years service), three silver… | *** | |
*** | A pair of decorative armorial lidded jars inverse baluster shape gilded and painted with three coats-of-arms united by ribbons and surrounded by gilt sprigs. Old repairs to the lid's finials, height 47 cm. | *** | |
*** | A carved antler cabinet piece anglers 'priest' by Taupo master carver Des Baker, commissioned in 2003. Height 28 cm | *** | |
*** | John Radford (NZ.1965-) untitled Victorian facade, worked plaster, signed, inscribed 'Proof' & dated 25/10/93, length 41 cm | *** | |
*** | A miniature mahogany revolving bookcase, together with several vintage books. 29 cm x 29 cm x 33 cm. | *** | |
*** | An 18th century mahogany long case clock, the hood with swan neck pediment, brass ball and eagle finial, pierced fretwork to each side, three quarter reeded columns with brass detail, the brass dial with roman numeral hours and Arabic numeral minutes,… | *** | N/A |