| *** | A rare and New Zealand historic 1856 ship's bell from the ship 'Tasmanian Maid, later commissioned as the gun-boat 'Sandfly' employed during the New Zealand Land Wars, finally reverting back to her original name with later civilian owners. The bell with… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive five door glazed shop display cabinet, early 20th century, mahogany frame with glass doors and two mirrored back panels, adjustable metal fittings for the five tiers of glass shelves. With affixed plaque: 'W. Hoyland, Showcase… | *** |  |
| *** | An old brass diver's helmet of classical form, the front with circular removable screw thread viewing glass flanked by oval glazed panels with grill covers, various valves and ports, the curved frame with multiple wing nut clamping mechanism to edge.… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare 19th century 1851 William Greener whaling harpoon bow gun, maker's name and details to the barrel 'Inventor and Sole Maker Birmingham 1851'. Muzzle loading with sighting bar raised on brass pillars, Bronze hinged cover to the single cast iron… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century very large cast iron whale pot, the rim with cut-out sections, circular with flat section to either side. Two holes, some pitting and minor faults. Diameter 120 cm, height 66 cm. Provenance: Ex the Estate of a prodigious Auckland collector. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage shop display cabinet of tall hexagonal shape, glass sides and three glass shelves, on four ball and claw feet with original leadlight panels to top in colours, turquoise, blue, pink and yellow, with later addition of fluorescent light. Height… | *** |  |
| *** | A good early 20th century mahogany glazed drum front shop display cabinet, the quarter round top with four glazed doors enclosing a mirror backed section, all above four larger glazed sliding doors enclosing fittings for a single shelf, glazed sides,… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century 'National' gilt metal small fancy cash register, with 'Amount Purchased' panel above the glass display numerals which rise when amounts pushed. The drawer and back with makers name. White alabaster slab above the drawer. Relief… | *** |  |
| *** | A whaler's lance, with diamond blade on slender rod and socket fitting to a varnished wooden shaft, fixed with various cordage and rope. Overall length 223 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A mid-20th century DESCO Mk.V diver's suit and vintage Japanese 'Toa' diver's helmet, complete with authentic Mk.V gloves. The classic helmet with circular removable screw thread viewing glass flanked by oval glazed panels with grill covers, various… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century oak 'Driller & Co. Makers Wellington' tall narrow shop display cabinet, the five glass shelves supported on adjustable chrome fittings, full length mirrored back door, raised on plinth base. 67 x 22 x 187 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old brass diver's helmet, with three glazed lenses, later added communications speaker, the shoulder flange with 12 screw down wing nuts. | *** |  |
| *** | A good ship's binnacle compass, octagonal teak case on square plinth base, with brass glazed dome and fittings, flanked by red and green painted steel balls, the Hartmann, Hamburg compass with Lilley & Reynolds, London card. H.150 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large red buoy shipping navigation lamp, 64kg. Height 80 cm. This buoy light made by AGA of Brentwood and supplied to Trinity House based at the Tower of London. Trinity House was given the Royal Charter by Henry VIII in 1514 to improve the state of… | *** |  |
| *** | A builder's rosewood plane case, five planes of varying sizes to the fitted interior, three brass and rosewood, two steel and rosewood, the brass planes made by Holtzapffel & Co. London, the unmarked steel planes with rust to one side, owner's name… | *** |  |
| *** | A large blacksmith's anvil, single horn, raised on angle steel framed stand. Anvil 80 x 30 x 34 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Stanley No. 1 smooth plane, sweetheart logo cutter, Stanley cast name to the blade cap, rosewood handle and knob, a good example in overall fine condition. Sole length 13.7 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old brass diver's helmet of classical form, the front with circular removable screw thread viewing glass flanked by oval glazed panels with grill covers, various valves and ports, the curved frame with multiple wing nut clamping mechanism to edge.… | *** |  |
| *** | A double telescope theodolite by Adams of London, with central compass and two spirit levels, horizontal and vertical scales, an additional spirit level to the top telescope, the top turns to adjust scale by way of the attached brass screw. Tripod absent… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century whalebone sailor's mallet, the solid barrel form head with three shallow incised bands to the centre, fixed to the tapering plain turned handle, three fine incised bands to the grip. 11.5 x 5.8 x 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old and restored diver's helmet, copper with brass fittings including front viewing screw plate, grilled side plates and other fittings. The top showing overlapping seem join, height 42.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good early 20th century oak 'Driller & Co. Makers Wellington' tall narrow shop display cabinet, the five glass shelves supported on adjustable chrome fittings, full length mirrored back door, plinth base. 67 cm x 22 cm x 187 cm. $1800 | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 'The American Bolt & Screw Case Co.' revolving hardware chest/cabinet, octagonal form with eight drawers to each face, the 72 drawers revolving upon a large square form base with brass locking lever, action not working, each drawer with brass… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze ship's bell from 'The Maori', 1868, with cast iron hanger. 'The Maori' was a Union Steamship Company passenger ship built in 1868 and was used by the Company until 1902, the vessel sank at her moorings at Saluafata, Samoa in 1913. The vessel was… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare cast iron whaling try pot, circular raised on three short legs and with two angular handles issuing from the sides. Of additionally uncommon smaller size. Diameter 59 cm, height 52 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century National cash register, silvered bronze frame, the narrow top with decorative relief scroll, value tags raised behind the top glass panels, the 11 button arms with values from 3D to 15/-, raised on a square conforming base with… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare large old cast iron whale pot, bell form, used to remove and render the oil from blubber. Diameter 85 cm, height 60 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage French pigeon aviary, the square metal section frame with triple dome top supporting the square wire mesh panels, the front with four arched doors each with a decorative circular floral cast panel, cream paint finish, enclosing hinged shelves.… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique European dog cart, of traditional rustic design with four spoked iron bound wheels. Length 90 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large 19th century cast iron whale pot, bell form, used to remove and render the oil from blubber. Diameter 83 cm, height 60 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Tang style horses, dressed in full saddlery and accoutrements, in traditional glaze. 70 cm x 81 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An American Robert Brown patent gun harpoon, by Capt. R. Brown, Conn., USA, c.1850, third type with two flue head with pivoting barbs. Length 85 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A ship's binnacle compass, octagonal teak case on square plinth base, with brass glazed dome and fittings, flanked by red and green painted steel balls, the Hartmann, Hamburg compass with Lilley & Reynolds, London card, height 150 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | 9 inch radius ebony frame and limb octant, ivory plaque to crossbar marked 'A. Johannsen & Co., 149 Minories, London', ivory scale divided -5 to 110, brass index arm, ivory vernier divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock and adjustment screw, screw in brass… | *** |  |
| *** | 16 inch radius ebony frame and limb octant by Spencer Browning & Rust, London, ivory plaque to crossbar marked 'Robert Robinson 1794', ivory scale divided -2 to 99, brass index arm, ivory vernier divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock, two pinhole sight vane… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century pine 'General Store', parts repair chest, the ten narrow drawers each with a painted named panel, SPECTACLES, VIOLIN STRINGS, JEWELLERY etc, bun handles. 64.5 x 40.5 x 79.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze bell from the 'Hendrik', traditional flared form, sturdy tapered rectangular section fitting with single suspension hole. Note: the Dutch vessel 'HNLMS Hertog Hendrik' was a Koningin Regentes-Class coastal defence ship of the Royal Netherlands… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century mahogany and cast iron ship's lounge chair, the cast iron base with four legs and lower cross stretcher, the circular swivel seat with red velvet upholstered panel, five substantial spindles support the 'Horseshoe' back and arms.… | *** |  |
| *** | An American 'toggle iron' whaling harpoon, by Luther Cole, New Bedford, USA, c.1840-65. The toggle head with an acute forward barb. Length 90 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Husun sextant, made by Henry Hughes, London for John Bliss of New York, 1939. This was the model most commonly used by the Royal Navy during World War II, complete in box with original accessories including bottle of oil and owner's discharge and… | *** |  |
| *** | A quality Victorian mahogany free standing museum/shop display cabinet, the rectangular vitrine top with glazed top and side panels, a door to each end, raised on a base with four turned legs, chamfered square section stretchers, glass interior shelving… | *** |  |
| *** | A sailor-made 10 inch whalebone fid, simple tapered shape with pierced suspension hole at top. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century National fancy large cash register, raised classical decoration with silvered finish, the base with two drawers, oak plinth and marble top, good original condition. Width 68 cm depth 40 cm. Height 46 cm complete with keys | *** |  |
| *** | A flensing knife, the curved 45 cm blade marked AAF, possibly for Anders Abrahamsen, Fevang, a recorded Norwegian flense maker. Tank fitted to a wooden shaft. Bought by our vendor from an Australian museum. Length 140 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century steel blubber spade, with recurve hook at the blade foot above the socket fitting. Length 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 14 inch radius mahogany octant, marked 'Thomas Given 1803' on ivory plaque on the crossbar, with ivory scale divided -2 to 99, black lacquered brass index arm engraved 'Gurden Salharp', ivory vernier scale divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock to back and… | *** |  |
| *** | 10 inch radius ebony frame and limb octant, ivory plaque to crossbar marked 'Josh Long, London', ivory scale divided -2 to 100, brass index arm, ivory vernier divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock and adjustment screw, two pinhole sight vane with swivel… | *** |  |
| *** | A large old cast iron whaling pot (try pot), traditional bell form, old black paint finish over other colours, old repair. On later circular ring stand with three feet, diameter 102.5 cm, height 80 cm approx. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage large brass National cash register, elaborately decorated and raised on an oak base with cash drawer. 51 cm x 42 cm x 58 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A grommet iron whaling harpoon, with spring loaded pivoted barb complete with grommet. Marked W.Smith & Son, Redditch, England. Reportedly used by the Perano family. Length 61 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large whaling boat gaff, with barbed steel hook lock fitted to a bronze head and socket accommodated on a cedar shaft. Length 230 cm (7½'). | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Art Nouveau brass ship's cabin fold-down wash basin, oval form, embossed with stylised tulip and whiplash design, the 'PRESS' release allowing the chromed basin to be revealed, 'Empty Slowly' cast to the side, brass tap to the back. 45… | *** |  |
| *** | A whaling harpoon, long single flued iron, used at Whangamumu, Northland shore based whaling station (1844-c.1940). Length 157 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | 8 inch radius brass pillar framed sextant, c.1840, marked on the arc 'Troughton & Simms, London', rosewood handle, polished brass and inlaid silver scale from -5º to 150º, silver vernier divided 0-10 with swivel magnifier, milled screw adjuster and lock… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage bronze framed museum display cabinet on original mahogany stand, tapering front and back panels, side entry. 152.5 x 61 x 1875. Note: this and the other three cabinets match those originally used in the Auckland Museum. | *** |  |
| *** | A weighty iron blubber knife, socket fitted to a hewn wooden handle. Length 63 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Inuit marine ivory harpoon head, single fluked with pierced and lugged tang. Length 10.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Siebe Gorman and Co. 12-bolt diving helmet, the copper and brass bonnet with mounted spit-cock, oval side ports, air inlet with non-return valve, exhaust valve and rope hook. Stamped 'Gorman & Co Ltd, London Mf', height 48 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian cast iron garden roller, the two piece roller allowing for ease of change of direction, decorative panelled ends, the tapered long handle with an iron bar and a decorative panel to the centre. | *** |  |
| *** | 16 inch radius mahogany octant, marked Tobias Black on ivory plaque on the crossbar, with boxwood scale divided -2 to 99, mahogany and brass index arm, boxwood vernier scale divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock, brass sighting vane, mirrors, and shades… | *** |  |
| *** | 14 inch radius ebony frame and limb octant by Spencer Browning & Rust, London, circa 1810, ivory scale divided -2 to 99, brass index arm, ivory vernier divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock, sighting vane absent, brass mirrors and plug in shades (green, red… | *** |  |
| *** | A sailor-made 9.5 inch whalebone fid, simple tapered shape with single incised line at top. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | Two antique steel whaling items, harpoon hea, length 92 cm. Together with a barbed flensing blade head, length 26 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large old ship's steel anchor, similar to above, dredged from Auckland harbour, fixed T-form angled arms to the top. Length 49 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A hand forged iron whaling harpoon, with single flue head and ball finial. Length 74 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century copper ship's search lamp, brass cradle, handles and base fitting, no internal lamp. Diameter 43 cm height overall 75.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old ship's teak eight spoke wheel from the 'Rahiri', brass inlaid band. Diameter 118 cm The Rahiri was the last working scow in auckland, was owned and skippered by Jock McKinnon. | *** |  |
| *** | A large antique ten spoke ship's wheel, reputedly from a Thames Trader. With a five-way iron base and with glass top to use, if desired as a coffee table. Diameter 165 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large flensing iron made by W. Gilpin, Wedges Mills Kent, 19th century, with maker's mark and Patent No.704 to the blade. Fitted to a wooden shaft. Length 108 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old staved grape picker's barrel matching above. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage bronze ship's bell, 'Kestrel' painted in red enamel to the side. 27 cm x 37 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A heavily rusted double flue iron whaling harpoon, shaft bent. Length 77 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Davy & Co. of London ship's 'Anchor' lamp, copper with brass fittings including two swing handles. Height 52 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1953 Heath & Co. of London 'Hezzanith' sextant, ebonised frame with brass detail and silver scale, original teak box with 'National Physical Laboratory, Teddington' certification. | *** |  |
| *** | Two rosewood infill steel shoulder planes, one by Spiers, the other by Slater | *** |  |
| *** | Two Stanley Bailey planes, No.3 and No.4 1/8; and a Record No.02 | *** |  |
| *** | An old iron headed long wooden handled whale flensing tool, with fluked fish tail formed head, length 192 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old cast iron whaling pot (try pot), similar smaller form to above. Old repair to base, diameter 74.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A sealing harpoon, with long lanceolate blade tipped by a small double fluked head on socket base. Length 32.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 36 inch teak ship's wheel, eight spokes and brass construction, the central boss with a plaque engraved 'John Hastie & Co. Ltd - Greenock (Scottish Marine Engineers) | *** |  |
| *** | Two brass shoulder planes, one marked H. Slater, London with ebony infill and steel sole; the other all brass with mahogany infill. | *** |  |
| *** | Five various two handled draw knives | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian brass sextant, various lenses and filters, the mahogany case with label to interior for John Bruce of Liverpool 'Compass Adjuster'. | *** |  |
| *** | An antique ship's wheel (helm), in teak with iron strapped circumference and centre boss, eight turned spokes, diameter 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large old steel ship's kedge anchor found in Auckland harbour, double bladed hook form with long shaft, pivoting T-form arm with lockable wedge, large shackle to top. Provenance: Dredged from Auckland harbour c.1980. Length 68 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ebony octant by D. McGregor of Glasgow and Greenock, brass fittings, ivory scale, original case, some attention required. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century whalebone and marine ivory walking stick, with inset teak bands to the handle. Length 73.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Thomas Walker & Son brass 'Excelsior' IV ship's log, outrigger pattern, in original fitted box compete with oil can. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Norris No.7 rosewood infill shoulder plane | *** |  |
| *** | The Picturesque Atlas of Australasia Volumes I - III, by Hon. Andrew Garran. Picturesque Atlas Publishing Company Ltd, Sydney, Australia, 1886. Folio, half bound leather and cloth with gilt to spine. Numerous wood engravings and full-page colour maps… | *** |  |
| *** | An old forged iron whaling harpoon head, the arrow tip with pivoting sprung flanges, captured ring to the shaft, tapered socket end to receive the pole. Length 63.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large iron dome top parrot cage, of circular shape with single door, metal tray base and large suspension ring. Diameter 680, height 137 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two early sealing harpoons, long single flued irons with socket fittings. Length 31 cm and 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century leather bound and hand recorded ship's log, the front board gold block 'Log of HMS. Minotaur'. Lord Warden and Ariadne, the precise log recording co-ordinates, remarks and hand drawn maps and charts, Spain, France, Africa, Malta, Gibraltar,… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory Stanley folding rule, the two foot, four-fold rule stamped 'Stanley Rule & Level Company' | *** |  |
| *** | 10 inch radius rosewood or ebony frame and limb octant, ivory plaque to crossbar marked 'Spencer Browning & Rust, London' (1784-1840), ivory scale divided -3 to 108, brass index arm, ivory vernier (chipped) divided 0-20, brass thumbscrew lock and… | *** |  |