*** | A collection of mainly 19th century copper coins from Guernsey, Jersey and England, includes 15 Guernsey 1 Doubles, seven Guernsey 2 Doubles, 15 4 doubles, 38 Doubles, Jersey includes 62 copper coins from 1841 1/52 of shilling to 1957 1/12 of shilling,… | *** | |
*** | Marie Potter decorated leather pouffe, Note: This and the following 25 lots are from the collection of the artist Marie Potter. Recognised for her achievements and contribution to the arts at all levels in New Zealand over the last thirty years, it is as… | *** | |
*** | Three Edwardian silver vanity pieces, all decorated with Reynolds Angels, one pin dish, a small silver box and a red Morocco leather and silver lidded box, together with a crystal and an Edwardian silver lidded box decorated with cherubs. | *** | N/A |
*** | A large Victorian gilded frame, floral and shell detail, original label from London frame makers on reverse, old damage. 116 x 146 cm. | *** | N/A |
*** | Three albums of Chinese and other Asian stamps, includes Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia and Japan. | *** | |
*** | A pair of Satsuma vases, tall ovoid shape entirely decorated millefiori in gilt and polychrome. Two character mark under the base. With wooden stands. Height 21.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of ancient-style bronze ducks, modelled with heads raised, silver overlay highlights of stylised feathers and scrolls. Height 56 cm | *** | |
*** | A late 19th century small old oak chest of four drawers, with full column mouldings, concaved top drawer, pierced gallery, short tapering square section legs and ornate brass handles and keyhole escutcheons. 84 cm x 43 cm x 96 cm | *** | |
*** | A stylish modern black 'crocodile skin' two door cabinet raised on two angular metal frames (one at each end) and a silvered metal crocodile handle, single internal shelf. 120 cm x 48 cm x 10.3 cm | *** | |
*** | The Tasman loose-leaf stamp album, N.Z. stamps dating from 1862 to 1972. | *** | |
*** | A leather wingback armchair, light chocolate brown with metal buttoned detail, square section legs. 80 cm x 74 cm x 109 cm | *** | |
*** | A Han Dynasty-style bronze ewer modelled as a bird, a dragon upon its back forms an arched handle, a small cover attached by a chain sits beneath the handle, the bird's body decorated with incised feather detail, the hinged beak forms the spout. Length 29… | *** | |
*** | Four 18th century botanical copper plate engravings, hand coloured. Each 37.5 x 23 cm | *** | |
*** | A contemporary vintage style 'Dulton' cream enamelled chest, the 15 drawers with chrome card slot cup handles, bracket feet. | *** | |
*** | A postcard album, containing 26 rare vintage illusion postcards as well as many film stars, battleships and native people, together with a centennial newspaper of Mt Eden 1868-1968. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** | |
*** | Set of six Waterford Crystal whisky glasses, restrained facet cut decoration to the lower body, acid etched mark to base of each. Height 10 cm. | *** | |
*** | An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Rim chips, height 75 cm | *** | |
*** | Three Royal Doulton Driving Series plates, 'Death', 'Itch Yer On Guvnor?' and one other. Diameter 24 cm | *** | |
*** | A large Paul and Patricia Dibble pot, conical form, decorated with bright primary colours, in the manner of Clarice Cliff, signed and dated 1986. 44 x 32 cm. | *** | |
*** | An Iranian Heriz rug, the field decorated with a central geometric medallion, surrounded by smaller medallions, the quadrants with confirming motifs, multiple border guards. Faded.205 x 310 cm. | *** | |
*** | A semi antique Persian bakhtiari rug, with three rows of floral and bird garden panels, Caucasian tones including salmon pink. 220 x 128 cm. | *** | |
*** | A collection of 16 vintage and antique corkscrews, presented in a case under glass. 50 cm x 54 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese gnarled wood and bone grotto type carving, the four finely carved monkeys perched under a large overhanging section highlighted with bone carved flora and fungi, the rosewood conforming shaped slab base with signed inset tablet. Height 17 cm | *** | |
*** | A large hand knotted Persian Nain rug, of traditional formal decoration in pale colours, almost square shape. 230 cm x 2000 | *** | |
*** | A Victorian pine two-stage standing corner cabinet, both the top section and the base with twin panelled glazed doors, stepped pediment, plinth base with shaped apron and four internal serpentine shelves. 97 cm x 61 cm x 200 cm | *** | |
*** | An 18th century English oak coffer, raised on stile feet, panelled front, back, top and sides, strap hinges and old lock. 105 cm x 50 cm x 60 cm | *** | |
*** | An antique Turkoman all wool rug, the field with six rectangular geometric decorated medallions, showing signs of some wear. 196 x 106 cm. Ex. the estate of Elizabeth Gunn MBE (1879 - 26 October) our vendors great aunt, a noted antique collector.… | *** | |
*** | Set of eight Waterford Crystal tall wine glasses, diamond cut bodies, etched mark to each. Height 23.2 cm. | *** | |
*** | A set of six Waterford Crystal claret glasses, Colleen pattern, in original box. | *** | |
*** | A large collection of mainly N.Z. postcards in album, many photo cards, some hand coloured, towns, cities, 'Maoris Cooking, Rotorua', Waimangu Blow-Out', etc. | *** | |
*** | A trophy mount pair of Khyber sabres, centred by a small circular gilt-brass domed shield - a dhal, engraved with decorative motifs, length 98 cm, Dia.28 cm | *** | |
*** | A Waterford crystal footed bowl, Lismore Castle pattern. With care of crystal booklet. 25 x 16 cm. | *** | |
*** | A George II silver waiter, pie crust rim, engraved decoration with very worn armorial to the centre, raised on three hoof feet. Marks rubbed but possibly London 1745 by Hugh Mills. 255gms. Diameter 19 cm | *** | |
*** | A William IV mahogany two leaf extension dining table, carved and turned tulip legs, raised on brass large wheel casters. Crank extending, crank included. 107 x 134 x 72 cm (not extended) | *** | N/A |
*** | Ten Carl Faberge champagne flutes, snow dove pattern, etched mark to base, chip to one glass. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Indo/Persian Tabar, the heavy single long edged fighting axe with 25 square hammer peen back, engraved silver koftgarli to faces, the brass handle with steel centre. 53 cm. Axe head width 14.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Waterford crystal Guinness centrepiece bowl, from the Prestige Collection. 19 cm x 23 cm. | *** | |
*** | A set of twelve Victorian silver entree forks, Hanoverian pattern, ten London 1881, two London 1877 by Chawner & Co (George William Adams). 473gm. | *** | |
*** | Four photogravures after Arnold Bocklin, (19th century Swiss Symbolist artist). Various sizes in frames 52.5 x 42 cm. | *** | |
*** | A framed group of 63 Georgian plaster cameos, including Lord Nelson, The Prince Regent, Lady Hamilton, Capt. Cook, various monarchs, poets, artists, et al. | *** | |
*** | An old Turkish terracotta tall storage jar, the reverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, restrained decorated body, height 75 cm | *** | |
*** | Six Waterford 'Colleen' pattern white wine glasses, with faceted stems, height 19 cm | *** | |
*** | Six Waterford 'Colleen' pattern white wine glasses, with faceted stems, height 19 cm | *** | |
*** | A set of six Waterford hock glasses, in the Kathleen pattern. Height 19 cm. | *** | |
*** | Kiyoshi Sait (Jap. 1907-1997), 'Sumiya Kyoto (1967)', woodblock in colours, signed . 74 x 43 cm. | *** | |
*** | A near pair of French cast metal figural duck's head paper clasps, set with glass eyes, for desk or wall, each sprung hinged with the duckbill forming the upper latch, length 14 cm; along with a more typical office example in brass and steel. | *** | |
*** | A c.1950s Hasselblad 1000F film camera, 8 cm Zeiss lens, original stitched leather outer case with embossed maker's details, together with Kaligar 15 cm lens in grey stitched leather case, boxed Hasselblad filters, extension tube No. 40 and a magnifying… | *** | |
*** | A collection of nine 'Pre-Columbian deity terra cotta heads' mounted in a glazed display box, labelled on reverse 'These Pieces of Genuine Terra Cotta are dated from 14-16th century A.D...' The case 26.5 x 40.5 cm | *** | |
*** | An old oak coffer, the front with three panels decorated in an Elizabethan manner, brass keyhole escutcheon, plain lid and sides. 130 x 60 x 66 cm | *** | |
*** | A carved Oriental rosewood standing screen, carved in low relief with a view of the Guilin mountains with a temple complex and pagoda on its heights, supported on carved scrolling stand. Overall size 137 x 56 x 227 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Artist Unknown, Study of a Prize Ram with Impressive Horns, oil on fine linen in wide gilt frame. 46 cm x 50 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Mont Blanc Boheme Doue Ligne rollerball pen, together with two refills and the Service Guide. As new. | *** | |
*** | A William IV circular silver teapot and matching cream jug, reeded borders, flower finial and ivory heat rings. London 1831, by Barnard Brothers. Total weight 835gms. Some small dents. | *** | |
*** | An Asian teak framed double door display vitrine, the entire frame and doors carved with a profusion of flowers, raised on a shaped apron with square fret carved frieze above ball and claw feet. 95 cm x 55 cm x 1500. | *** | |
*** | Three quality copper and brass chef's pans, includes two 'Cop-R-Chef' brand USA, stainless steel lined with riveted brass handles with maker's mark together with another lidded frying pan of similar quality made by 'Coventry Coppers' of Canada. The… | *** | |
*** | A finely hand knotted all silk rug, the central medallion surrounded by lotus flowers and tendrils in russet and ivory on a celadon green ground, framed by a lotus meander border. 180 cm x 110 cm | *** | |
*** | A Victorian style overmantel mirror, three panels in an ornate gilded frame. 150 cm x 65 cm | *** | |
*** | Hardcover copy of Picasso 347, volumes I and II, with slipcase, the books with gilt page edges, published by Random House / Maecenas Press, 1970. The two volumes in very good condition, the slipcase with some wear | *** | |
*** | A fine Japanese rosewood display table, the rectangular top raised on carved and pierced frieze and apron elevated on four scroll legs joined by a flat section stretcher. 64 cm x 36.5 cm x 19.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A campaign chest, three drawer section, each of the drawers with recessed bun handles and brass keyhole escutcheons, the frame with brass capping and binding. 91 cm x 46 cm x 61 cm | *** | |
*** | A quality 1981 Majuba (Transvaal) Centennial knife, the steel blade engraved with a scene of the Mount and '1881 Majuba 1981' and with maker's name 'Grey', the ivory grips finely scrimshawed with riflemen clambering a rocky outcrop and other scenes, the… | *** | |
*** | Eleven silver dessert forks, Old English and thread pattern, armorial to terminal, five London1834 by John Harris V and six London 1844 by Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater, 470gm. | *** | |
*** | A set of six Victorian silver handled King's Pattern table knives, Jones & Sons stainless steel blades. London 1889. Length 26.7 cm. | *** | |
*** | A 0.32ct round brilliant cut diamond, unset, Colour G, Clarity SI2. Diamond Grading Certificate available. | *** | |
*** | A matched pair of silver cigarette boxes, of rectangular shape with hinged lids, the lids with canted corners, all-over guilloche engraved. Sheffield 1949 by Walker & Hall. | *** | |
*** | An old Turkish terracotta tall storage jar, the reverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, applied and incised bands decorate the body. Height 72 cm | *** | |
*** | A fine Afghan runner, the traditional central red field filled with alternating medallions and flowers, surrounded by multiple border guards of geometric motifs. 487 cm x 110 cm | *** | |
*** | A harlequin set of six Georgian mahogany Hepplewhite and Chippendale dining chairs, mostly camel backs with ornate splats, all with stretcher bases, chamfered legs and drop-in seats with various covers. | *** | |
*** | A c.1900 restored model gig, the spoked wheels with steel axel and double leaf springs supporting the single wooden seat, long arms extend to the front, brass fittings. Width 85 cm length 198 cm | *** | |
*** | Five 18th century Bow porcelain handled pickle forks, together with a large table knife. | *** | |
*** | An Iranian wide runner, wool pile on cotton weft and warp, the field decorated with a central panel patterned with stylised ewers and birds, on a field further decorated with geometric designs, framed by multiple borders, in soft faded tones. 350 x 155 cm | *** | |
*** | An Edwardian 9ct gold pendant/brooch, the elaborate frame set with small facet cut aquamarines and small seed pearls, together with a 9ct gold chain | *** | |
*** | A brass Taylor-Hobson Cooke Anastigmat Series II lens, 8½ x 6½ inch, F/4.5 10½ inch, No.39768. In leather lens box. | *** | |
*** | An old European tall olive oil storage jar, the pale terracotta reverse ovoid wide body tapering to a narrow foot, applied and incised bands decorate the body. Height 74 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 74.5 cm. Small chip to rim. | *** | |
*** | An over-painted photographic portrait of a Maori woman, with moko kauae, in burr totara frame. Overall 66 cm x 52 cm | *** | |
*** | 11 Waterford Crystal wine glasses, Lismore pattern. | *** | |
*** | Twelve Victorian silver dessert spoons, Old English pattern, London 1881 by Chawner & Co (George William Adams). 457gm. | *** | |
*** | A Regency mahogany bowfront pedestal sideboard, with three small frieze drawers, the pedestal fitted with a wine cooler drawer and three cupboard doors, spiral twist full column mouldings and large brass lion mask ring handles. Some surface marks. 203 x… | *** | |
*** | A pair of metal ornamental garden crocodiles with verdigris patina, both on a matching stand. 70 cm x 25 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of large French style terracotta citrus planters, cylindrical form with citrus swags, pale unglazed finish, diameter 40 cm. Height 30 cm. | *** | |
*** | Waterford Crystal set of six Lismore hi ball glasses, faceted base, etched mark. Height 14.2 cm. | *** | |
*** | An 18th century English porcelain baluster mug, decorated in underglaze blue with a hand painted scene of pagoda and other building in landscape. Height 9 cm | *** | |
*** | An old Turkish terracotta tall storage jar, the reverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, restrained decorated body, height 67 cm | *** | |
*** | A Georgian mahogany tilt top wine table, the single plank top raised on turned column, tripod base, old repairs. 74 x 70 cm. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Derby Crown Porcelain Co. urn and cover, with bleu-celeste body decorated with gilded leafy branches and butterflies, further gilding decorates mouldings to the foot, shoulder and neck, the cover restored. Printed mark for 1885. Height 24… | *** | |
*** | Two Lalique Cristal nude figures, both in Nouveau style, one kneeling with a goose, the other holding a floral spray, 'Lalique France' etched to bases and both with paper labels, height 12 cm (tallest). | *** | |
*** | A large Lladro figure, 'The Landau Carriage', No.1521, designed by Juan Huerta, 1987 - 1998, with wooden stand. Some damage. 50 cm x 19 cm x 33 cm. | *** | |
*** | An old European terracotta tall storage jar, the reverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, applied and incised bands decorate the body. Height 79 cm | *** | |
*** | A harlequin set of six George III Irish silver Celtic Point tablespoons, engraved crest of upright hand holding a dagger, bottom marked. Dublin, 1787' [Js] (3), 1751' [Id] (1) 1758' [Id] (1) and one with worn marks. 383gm. | *** | |
*** | Six George III silver tablespoons, fiddle and thread pattern, armorial to terminal, London 1805 by William Eley II & William Fearn. 487gm. | *** | |
*** | Six William IV silver tablespoons, fiddle and thread pattern, armorial to the terminal, London 1833 by William Eley II & William Fearn. 476gm. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Chinese gong on stand, the blackwood (Hongmu) stand carved with bamboo and assorted plants, raised on substantial scrolling feet, with bronze gong and old padded leather mallet. 50 x 25 x 86 cm. | *** | |
*** | A bronze sculpture of three wise monkeys, standing on the shoulders of the lower one, the uppermost wears a mortarboard, the middle carries a book and pen, the lowest ponders pages of an open tome whilst seated upon two more, height 36 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Japanese bronze vase based table lamp, with later electric fittings. Height 52 cm | *** | |
*** | A vintage wooden figure of Jingang Lishi Nio (protector of the Buddhist faith), Jingang makes a dual appearance as the guardian on either side of the temple. Seal back to base, old paint finish and age cracks. 35 x 36 cm. | *** | |