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Auction House:
Webb's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** A fine Anton Seuffert Colonial inlaid glove box, kauri with veneered indigenous burr woods and rewarewa domed lid, ivory keyhole, dimensions 29 x 10.5 x 7.5 cm ***
*** A pair of carved mermaids in kauri, for wall mounting, the heads with trailing hair covering the top of the elongated scale tail which ends in two fins. A carved scallop shell shelf protruding from the tail. Original brown stain finish with painted… ***
*** A New Zealand folk art hand-carved frame, carved from wood with densely decorated dogtooth patterned designs. 73 cm x 118 cm ***
*** A pair of Georgian, inlaid mahogany Sheraton style knife boxes, height 41 cm ***
*** An impressive Jane Brenkley carved box. The lid features an uncommon design of possum and tuatara forms flanked by Maori masks and organic spiral patterns. The design is carved and painted, with inset paua detailing. Pokerworked and painted cottage scene… ***
*** A 19th century Anglo-Indian ebony and ivory inlay table cabinet four of the five exterior surfaces decorated with four serpents enclosed by borders of birds amongst scrolling foliage, their features in ebony and ivory inlay on a mid-brown timber, the rear… ***
*** A Jane Brenkley wood carved circular box the lid features two carved hand painted green geckos with paua inset eyes on a ground of stylised Maori motif and poker work spirals. This pattern is repeated along the flared edge of the box and a green painted… ***
*** A fine early Victorian miniature sample chest, the mahogany five drawer bow front chest with bobbin turned quarter columns and turned bone knobs. Made by John Cole, Bristol. Height 16 cm. Width 15 cm ***
*** A fine early Victorian miniature sample chest, the mahogany five drawer bow front chest with turned side columns, cock beads and wooden knobs. Made by John Cole, Bristol. Height 23 cm. Width 25 cm ***
*** A 19th century mahogany butler's tray on a turned wood stand. Height 75 cm. Width 75 cm. Depth 50 cm ***
*** A fine small inlaid oval William Norrie dressing table box, with indigenous and exotic woods, part paper label intact, dimensions 16.5 x 90 x 5 cm ***
*** A Georgian period slope and serpentine front knife box in walnut veneer, with brass swing side handles and pierced back plates, large brass escutcheon, brass clasp loss to the cover, the hinged cover with small brass pull handle opening to reveal a… ***
*** A carved wood plaque of a Maori woman and child attributed to Jane Brenkley, the hand painted figure carved in low relief depicting Maori mother carrying sleeping child on her back, the mother dressed in traditional Maori costume. Height 23 cm. Width 33 cm ***
*** A Maori sewing box, the lid interior carved with rauronga pattern and compartments to take scissors, thimble, needle, whalebone cotton reel and pins all of which are present. Width 13.2 cm Diameter 5 cm Height 1.8 cm ***
*** A late-19th century book stand in walnut ***
*** A William Norrie New Zealand inlaid timber glove box, inlaid with New Zealand timbers including mottled kauri. Central inlaid starburst form on the hinged lid, with hexagonal decoration to the front, and exposed dovetail joins. Raised on stepped platform… ***
*** An early Victorian miniature sample sideboard, in rosewood, mahogany and oak. Shaped backboard with shelf, the lower section with a long drawer above cupboard doors revealing three drawers. Height 43 cm. Width 30 cm ***
*** A Victorian miniature walnut cabinet, the two doors concealing two half drawers above two full drawers, each with brass flush handles. Width 37 cm diameter 27.5 cm. Height 39.5 cm ***
*** A Jane Brenkley folk art trinket box the exterior decorated with inset shells and pokerwork ferns, the hinged lid lifts to reveal a hand and poker work landscape with the message 'Haven't brought you flowers and can't give you wealth, but here's a wish… ***
*** A rare French 17th century tooled leather document box, Louis XIV C. 1680. In good condition, in oak with embossed leather covering, decorated with gilt details of repeating foliate patterns. Original cast iron fittings, with key, one hook damaged. The… ***
*** A Carved Maori Trinket Box in Kauri the lid with carved chevron and notched patterns enclosing a central diamond shape with Paua shell inlay, carved masks to each corner, the box exterior carved with faces and designs. Width 17.5 cm Diameter 15.5 cm… ***
*** An early Victorian miniature sample table, the mahogany round tilt top table with three scroll feet on a platform base and inlaid star top. Made by John Cole, Bristol. Height 19 cm. Width 22 cm ***
*** A 19th century porcupine quill writing box the hardwood case with extensive ivory inlays, specimen woods, writing slope, inkwells and compartments. No key. Height 16 cm. Width 40 cm. Depth 22.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century Anglo Indian writing slope, with bone inlay. Width 31 cm ***
*** An Austrian Biedermeier Sewing Companion in satin birch. Four scroll shaped legs support a shaped platform base which holds an octagonal column which support the small pin cushion covered base with drawer pine and candle slide. Circa 1860. Height 81 cm ***
*** A 19th century birdseye maple with timber inlay sewing box the hinged lid decorated with multi-diamond veneer inlays resulting in a cubed pattern, the interior with a compartmented lift-out tray, the box supported on wood turned feet. Width 29 cm. Depth… ***
*** An apprentice chest in kauri, the two shaped panelled doors opening to reveal three full drawers below two half drawers, each with porcelain knob small pulls. Note; with some faults, loss of one drawer pull. Width 41 cm diameter 26 cm. Height 31.5 cm ***
*** An early 19th century writing slope, with brass detailing. Contents include compass, matchbox holder, flask etc. Height 40 cm. Width 42.5 cm. Depth 55 cm ***
*** A late Regency figured rosewood sarcophagus tea casket with brass lion mask handles and paw feet. Complete with two tin lined boxes and the original glass blending bowl. Length 34 cm ***
*** An Ab Paris repousse high relief medieval jewellery box, C. 1880s, France. Signed. A highly detailed decoration featuring ornate vine motifs, figures, and birds. Height 9.2 cm, width 21 cm, depth 13.2 cm ***
*** An oval flat top Victorian hat block, height 22.5 cm, width 15 cm, depth 18 cm ***
*** A 19th century walnut and decorative pierced brass card and games box of shallow rectangular form, the hinged lid with a brass scrolling foliate and dice pierced and engraved spandrel at each corner, and a brass three playing card motif centred, the box… ***
*** A 19th century brass bound writing box in mahogany with brass carry handles to the sides, one being on a front of a side deep drawer, the interior with a slope with replaced leather inset and three frieze small drawers, compartments for pens, ink well and… ***
*** A 19th century brass banded oak wine pitcher, height 27 cm, width 13 cm ***
*** A good trinket box in kauri, the outer surfaces completely covered with a range of native timber veneers in geometric patterns with star to the centre of the top. Height 10 cm. Width 27.5 cm. Depth 18.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century brass bound writing box with fitted interior, secret compartment and lower central drawer. Height 20 cm. Width 55 cm. Depth 28 cm ***
*** A Victorian mahogany travelling writing desk used by Bishop Selwyn Archdecan Benjamin Thorton was his secretary and retained the writing desk when Bishop Selwyn died in 1878. Passed by descent to the present owner and in original unrestored condition. The… ***
*** A 19th century mahogany stationary box with letter shelves, ribbon dispensers, calendar, clock missing, original key. J. Waller, Fleet St. London. Height 35.5 cm. Width 43.5 cm. Depth 28 cm ***
*** A Victorian hat block, height 28 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 19 cm ***
*** An unusual Victorian rimmed ladies hat block, height 18 cm, width 29.5 cm, depth 32 cm ***
*** An Ash bucket, brass enclosed in a circular frame in walnut, standing on ball feet. Height 41 cm, diameter 37.5 cm ***
*** A Sorrento inlaid tray, with fine marquetry inlaid walnut, signed. 58 x 40.5 cm ***
*** A Victorian mahogany writing slope, with brass details and a fully fitted interior including leather writing slope and inkwells, height 16 cm, width 40 cm, depth 230 ***
*** A Victorian hat block, height 30 cm, width 16 cm, depth 20 cm ***
*** Carved box lid finely carved box lid representing two figures. Haehae and dog-tooth notching decorate the bodies and surface of the box. Inlaid shell eyes, one missing. Old label attached to back: 'A.Kohn Jeweller 178 Queen Street Auckland'. Length 17 cm.… ***
*** A jewellery casket ornately constructed and veneered in a range of New Zealand timbers, the cushion top with complicated profile above the four panel veneered sides. Splay feet, the interior with original pale blue velvet lining. Height 19 cm. Width 33 cm… ***
*** A rectangular form with carved open-work scrolling boarder. Made from plaster. Some losses to the frame. 79.5 cm x 66.5 cm ***
*** A dome top deeds box in mahogany, with walnut veneers, brass carry handles to the sides, and an ornate brass escutcheon. Note: some small faults. Width 51 cm. Diameter 31 cm. Height 33 cm ***
*** A 18th century Chinoserie box, C.1780-90, France, a rare 18th century French wig or glove box, 135 x 335 x 24.5 cm ***
*** An early 19th century writing box, fully decorated with an intricate pattern of rolled paper scrolls and whirls, the interior with two ink containers. Faults. Length 27 cm ***
*** A rectangular Asian jewellery box (repousse and dore), height 16 cm, 21.5 cm x 16 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese decorative mirrors with elaborate carved filigree floral patteren frames. Height 89 cm. Width 50 cm ***
*** A Victorian hat block, note stand incomplete, width 14.5 cm, depth 18.5 cm ***
*** A Victorian rosewood and brass bound writing slope the writing slope surface with inlay replacement, inset brass carry handles to the sides, shaped brass escutcheon. Length 45.5 cm. Width 25.5 cm. Height 16 cm ***
*** An Islamic Micro-Mosaic inlaid wooden jewellery box, rectangular form with lid secured on underside by two metal hinges, the exterior and the interior inlaid with micro-mosaic panels featuring interlacing star motifs and geometric patterns, height 7.5 cm,… ***
*** A walnut Ash bucket, the bowl of shaped bentwood straps from a circular top to a turned pedestal on circular foot with three ball feet. Brass pot with swing handle. Height 40 cm. ***
*** A mid-century Wishbone magazine rack. The wishbone format giving this elegant mid-century design piece a light and utilitarian presence, height 50 cm, width 47 cm, depth 26 cm ***
*** A Victorian rosewood and ebony writing slope finely inlaid with brass floral scroll cartouche panels and foliate borders. Fitted interior. Width 33 cm ***
*** A Victorian hat block, made from wood. The head form slots onto the base with a metal pin. Height 21.5 cm, width 14 cm, diameter 18 cm ***
*** A 19th century brass bound and walnut veneer writing box the interior fitted with a sloping writing surface (replaced tooled leather inset), lifting to reveal a large compartment concealing three hidden small drawers below two ink bottle and pen… ***
*** A Jens Quistgaard teak ice bucket by Dansk of large proportions. Stamped 'Dansk designs Denmark Jhq 811' ***
*** A 19th century dome topped Workbox in rosewood with mahogany interior. Height 23 cm. Width 39 cm. Depth 27 cm ***
*** A Victorian walnut dome lidded stationery casket with ornate brass stud and strap bindings. Blue satin & velvet interior. Height 16 cm. Length 22.5 cm ***
*** An Anglo-Indian writing slope, the tambour top opening to reveal pop-up pigeon holes, the sandalwood case with brass edging, circa 1900. Width 46 cm. Diameter 37.5 cm ***
*** A Georgian candle box, length 32.5 cm, width 19.5 cm, depth 10 cm ***
*** A 19th century porcupine quill jewellery box with ivory inlays and twelve lidded interior compartments. Some losses. Height 10.8 cm. Width 28.5 cm. Depth 20 cm ***
*** A Victorian hat block, height 22 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 18.5 cm ***
*** A 1960s teak ice bucket turned by Richard Nissen, Denmark. Staved teak. With 'Nissen Denmark' to the base. Height 19 cm, depth 22.3 cm ***
*** A Victorian hat block and stand, height 27.5 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 19 cm ***
*** A Victorian hat block, height 22 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 18.5 cm ***
*** A Victorian hat block, height 31 cm, width 15 cm, depth 19 cm ***
*** An ornate wooden writing box with overlaid latticed resin, sectioned interior with two lift out rectangular lids. Intricate resin detailing with all-over studding. Height 15 cm, width 21 cm, depth 12 cm ***
*** A Tumbridge Ware Work Box with original tray to interior circa 1890. Height 16 cm. Width 27 cm. Depth 20 cm ***
*** A mid Victorian Traveller's rosewood writing box, with flush handles, inlaid brass edges, and ornate scroll borders, the interior with various fitted compartments, and bottles with silver plated tops. 1878. Note: some faults. Height 14 cm. Width 22 cm D30… ***
*** A New Zealand trinket box of Native timbers, of rectangular form, the hinged lid mounted with four paua shell bird shapes and a central NZ, the box base mounted with four tiki figures in paua shell. Width 27 cm diameter 19 cm. Height 9 cm ***
*** An ornate Italian carved and gilt wooden picture frame, the border with eight glass panels finely decorated with gold leaf scrolls and inset over a simulated blue foil ground. Height 32 cm. Width 27 cm ***
*** A Spanish marquetry inlaid jewellery box, with star motif, geometric patterns and borders, height 5 cm length 20 cm, width 14 cm ***
*** A New Zealand timbers deep small box, of kauri with kauri figured veneers to the box and sides of the hinged lid, brass escutcheon, the lid surface inlaid with various timbers in a geometric inlay ***
*** A New Zealand Native timbers inlaid jewellery box, C. 1902, finely inlaid marquetry in geometric patterns with lift out interior and commemorative insert celebrating the Coronation of King Edward VII. Original key, height 11 cm, width 25 cm, depth 17 cm ***
*** A Victorian hat block, height 30 cm, width 14 cm, depth 18 cm ***
*** A Victorian hat block, height 29.5 cm, width 14 cm, depth 16 cm ***
*** A small Victorian mahogany writing slope, with brass details and a leather writing slope, height 14.5 cm, width 26.5 cm, depth 22.5 cm ***
*** A Disabled Mans product wood carved trinket box the hinged lid carved with a Wheku head, double tongue (Areroa Rua), paua shell eyes inlay. Original workshop sticker to the inside. Height 5.5 cm. Width 14 cm ***
*** A New Zealand burr timber turned pedestal fruit bowl possibly kauri with a rich depth of colour and soft patination. Height 16.5 cm. Diameter 25 cm ***
*** A mid-century wishbone magazine rack, the wishbone format giving this elegant mid-century design piece a light and utilitarian presence, height 50 cm, width 47 cm, diameter 26 cm ***
*** A New Zealand woods inlaid small rectangular box, the hinged cover with a central kahikatea diamond inlaid with rewarewa squares and surrounded by kohekohe, mahoe, totara burr, puriri and wha rangipiro. Length 24.5 cm. Width 14.2 cm. Height 6.5 cm ***
*** A treen naive carved box with sliding lid notched designs decorated, with good age patination ***
*** A Victorian hat block, height 24 cm, width 16.5 cm, depth 19.5 cm ***
*** A Victorian hat block, height 30 cm, width 18.5 cm, depth 15 cm ***
*** A Victorian hat block, height 18 cm, width 15 cm, depth 17.5 cm ***
*** A Victorian hat block, height 28 cm, width 16.5 cm, depth 19.5 cm ***
*** Three pairs of wood shoe lasts ***
*** A circular kauri trinket box, early 20th century, the lid is handpainted with a Wanganui river scene. Diameter 12.6 cm ***
*** A Victorian burr wood trinket box. Width 90. Diameter 9.5 cm ***
*** A sovereign New Zealand timbers decorative tray, made from native woods, rimu, rewarewa, kohekohe, pukatea, matai, tawa, totara, tanekaha, rata, kauri, puriri. Height 5 cm, width 35.5 cm, diameter 26 cm ***
*** Three pairs of wood shoe lasts ***