| *** | Rare New Zealand made 18ct gold presentation cigarette box oblong shape, the hinged lid with engraved Rhodes family crest and presentation inscription which reads, Presented to Col the Hon Sir R Heaton Rhodes, K.B.E., V.D., MP, by the constituents on his… | *** |  |
| *** | A superb William Seuffert desktop repository in New Zealand native timbers, decorated with floral and swag inlays framing a New Zealand boat and lake scene all in inlay. Illustrated p. 159, 'The Seuffert Legacy' by Brian Peet. Height 26 cm, width 45 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Rare Georgian III sterling silver snuff box oblong shape with rounded ends, the silver plaque to the lid reads, 'The oak of this box is part of a plank which was severed from the Starboard Gunnel of the Victory, in the Battle of Trafalgar, 21st Oct, 1805,… | *** |  |
| *** | A superb Anton Seuffert desktop repository in New Zealand native timbers, decorated with Horoeka flowers and central geometric starbursts, all in inlay. Height 32 cm. Width 45 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Parliamentarian Hamiora Mangakahia desk writing compendium walnut brass insets with original inkwells note: Hamiora Mangakahia (1838- 1918), ngati Whanaunga leader. Was a noted Maori politican and council of the Native Land court. His most noted political… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century cigarette box carved by Thomas Aubrey Chappe Hall. Ebonised wood box carved in high relief with a manaia figure to the lid and wheku figures to the four sides, with cut paua inlay. Height 8 cm, width 22 cm, depth 15 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An exceptionally rare George V sterling silver sabre tooth cigar lighter by Asprey London London 1934, with weighted spherical lighter on gimble mount and scrolling stand, the collar hall marked a & Co Ltd, lion passant, leopards head and Gothic low case… | *** |  |
| *** | 15ct gold cigarette case by Reuben Watts of Auckland, plain slightly bowed shape engraved monogram MC | *** |  |
| *** | Bishop George Augustus Selwyn's ecclesiastical brass engraved seal, this rare and historically important seal was used by Bishop Selwyn on official church documents. Engraved by Benjamin Wyon. Wyons were the official engravers of her Majesty the Queen's… | *** |  |
| *** | Lotus Arts de Vivre dragon decorated humidor in cedar wood and masur birch, applied with two sterling silver dragons | *** |  |
| *** | Sterling silver & enamel photo frame for Liberty & Co shaped oval with stylised florals in red, green and turquoise enamel, Birmingham 1904, maker William H Hutton, model no 5339, 15 cm height, 11 cm width | *** |  |
| *** | Early 19th century French 18ct gold snuff box, curved rectangular with fine chase pattern, blue enamel highlights | *** |  |
| *** | Large carved and stained ivory chess set, Emperor (18 cm height) and Empress pieces contained in chess board box | *** |  |
| *** | New Zealand sterling silver kiwi and greenstone desk ornament the kiwi hallmarked Fh for Frank Hyams, 1899, atop a polished and raw pounamu base. 81 x 70 x 71 mm | *** |  |
| *** | Rare Maori tobacco pipe with carved naturalistic face with full facial moko, tiny paua shell eyes, carved ears with earrings attached and a pipe in the mouth. A carved Gecko with tiny paua shell eyes entwines the stem of the pipe, the carver is probably… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair Georgian treen snuff boxes, in the form of sandalled feet, ivory nails and monk's profile to each lid, 11 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | Rare and beautiful Christeson pipe with 9ct gold mounts. Two reclining Maori figures lying back to back on either side of pipe bowl, both set with paua shell eyes. Stamped on both gold bands, 'Christeson, 9ct and Gp'. (May be George Pretkethly - New… | *** |  |
| *** | Temuka Pottery, tobacco jar and cover modelled as Maori warrior, mauve glaze, designed by T N Lovatt, impressed mark to base, 28 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | George V 9ct cigarette case, slightly bowed form with engine turned decoration and initialled cabochon, Birmingham 1919, makers Horace Woodward & Co | *** |  |
| *** | Large Victorian sterling silver desk stand, two handled oblong shape, double pen recesses with 2 detachable cut glass inkwells centred by a chamberstick, on scroll legs with hoof feet, engraved presentation inscription to Lord Kesteven on his return from… | *** |  |
| *** | Art Deco sterling silver & orange guilloche enamel snuff box, octagonal shape, engine turned | *** |  |
| *** | George V sterling silver cigar box oblong two handled shape with one long and three small hinged lidded compartments on bun feet (later adapted & fitted as a jewellery box) London 1922 | *** |  |
| *** | An 18ct gold Freemason's badge, inscribed 'Presented by the Bretheren to Bro. Robert Hosie Pm Sept. 23rd 1885 as a token of esteem and respect'. Maker Goldstein & Moller, Dunedin. Width 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An 18ct. gold vesta box with attached 9ct. gold chain. | *** |  |
| *** | Rare New Zealand greenstone & gold mounted paper fold with carved hei-tiki top, double gold bands, the lower engraved, 'To My Dear friend Edwin B Hooke in Grateful and loving Remembrance E. C. Smyth Wellington N.Z.', makers impressed mark (unknown) 20.5… | *** |  |
| *** | A superb & rare Austrian 935 sterling silver gilt cigarette case, the lid hand painted in miniature with the lady and the unicorn medieval tapestry within a floral and ribbon decorated enamel and painted border, signed Mamitza lower right, the inside with… | *** |  |
| *** | George V 9ct gold Art Deco cigarette case slightly bowed shape, engine turned lined decoration, Birmingham, 1930, maker, William Neale & Son Ltd. | *** |  |
| *** | Hand compiled photograph and scrap album, including New Zealand & Grand Tour content of lithographs, some scraps & postcards, and mainly photography, New Zealand content including Nelson, early Christchurch architectural, West coast, Dunedin, Illes images… | *** |  |
| *** | English pewter Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co inkwell, decorated with stylised foliage and 4 turquoise enamel cabochons centred by a hinged well, stamped number 0404 3 | *** |  |
| *** | Napoleon themed sterling silver chess set with chessboard with one set in sterling silver and the other in sterling silver gilt, with Napoleon & Josephine as King and Queen in a Victorian walnut box | *** |  |
| *** | Wyatt Earp's corkscrew marine ivory handle, carved with grizzly bear head gem set eyes and silver mounts with authentication from Wyatt M. Earp | *** |  |
| *** | Ram's horn mull with silver mount and hinged lid by Kohn, Wellington (missing hinge pin) | *** |  |
| *** | A Jacob Heberley carved two headed 19th century wooden pipe with stamped Christeson 18ct. gold plate trims. Carved smoking figures with paua shell eyes wrapped around bowl of pipe. Length 15 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Christeson tobacco pipe of a Maori head with pipe in his mouth, paua shell eyes and facial tattoo. Length 8.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Captain Frank Hurley's photographic travel trunk with Art Nouveau metal fittings, the interior of the lid containing typed list of original photographic equipment used by Captain Hurley - a renowned Antarctic photographer | *** |  |
| *** | NZ Colonial greenstone silver mounted paper fold, speckled green jade blade, cutlery form handle with silver filigree mounts, 20 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | Boxed Chinese carved ivory chess set the large pieces carved as warrior emperor, empress and court attendants | *** |  |
| *** | Early 20th century Russian cloisonne enamel cigarette box, elongated rectangular form all scroll worked, two section interior | *** |  |
| *** | 15ct gold vesta case, engine turned with initialled roundel | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century fruitwood snuff box, carved in form of a lion | *** |  |
| *** | Late Victorian stained beech cue stand, with urn shaped finials, bobbin turned uprights containing numerous cues and rests | *** |  |
| *** | Edwardian 9ct vesta hinged rectangular box with hammered finish, Birmingham 1904 | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian gilt metal needle holder by Avery, shaped as a butterfly holding several needle packets for Avery & Son, Redditch, contained in lacquered box | *** |  |
| *** | George V 9ct vesta case, square form all engine turned decoration approx 31gms, Birmingham C1921 | *** |  |
| *** | New Zealand sterling silver & greenstone blotter, the handle with embossed octagonal knop and cabochon finial | *** |  |
| *** | An elegant Art Nouveau sterling silver top decanter by William Hutton & Sons, fluted tapering form with green and white inclusions with bud shaped stopper, Birmingham 1902, 29 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | George III mahogany & inlaid tantalus, with arched lid, two faceted square cut decanters, small drawer to the base and lion mask and ring handles | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian sterling silver oblong desk stand, with gadrooned rim, the central oval box with hinged lid, 2 hobnail cut detachable glass wellls, on ball and claw feet, London 1894 | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian 15ct fancy seal fob, plain white chalcedony seal panel | *** |  |
| *** | Early 19th century snuff box ornate shaped fine mottled agate with silver mounts | *** |  |
| *** | A 9ct. gold vesta box. Birmingham, 1897, maker. H. Matthews. Weight 26gms | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian rosewood and brass inlaid decanter box, of serpentine outline, the folding hinged lid revealing an interior with four square cut decanters and a selection of small glasses | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian oak tantalus containing three square cut glass decanters and stoppers and plated labels, the hinged front revealing a threedivision interior | *** |  |
| *** | Hand compiled photograph and scrap album, including New Zealand & Grand Tour content of lithographs, sketches, watercolours, and mainly photography, New Zealand content including West coast a number of industrial, Reefton, Dunedin, Christchurch, some… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Watson & Sons architect's drawing set, c.1890. in original box. Ivory handled instruments and ivory ruler, with brass lettering templates. A/f | *** |  |
| *** | Early 20th century Japanese tortoise shell cigar case fine gilt lacquer overlay of wisteria vine and birds | *** |  |
| *** | Early 20th century Russian silver cigarette case deeply embossed cover depicting Cossack village with gem clasp, stamped 84 'Pp' (in Cyrillic) - Peytr Petrov, twice | *** |  |
| *** | Late Victorian sterling silver Deskstand by Elkington & Co Ltd, late Victorian sterling silver Deskstand by Elkington & Co Ltd, shaped oblong, the two detachable cut glass sterling silver lidded wells engraved with monograms, two pen recesses, on scroll… | *** |  |
| *** | Early 19th century Brunswick lacquer snuff box by Stobwasser painted with young lady lounging in her underclothes entitled 'The Desire' and numbered 1148 | *** |  |
| *** | Another Cheroot case as above painted with young women bathing feet in stream being secretly watched | *** |  |
| *** | 18th century French Mariaval le Jeune Gaming box red stained ivory with engraved mother of pearl panels and lid disk holding eight gaming disks | *** |  |
| *** | Late Victorian rosewood & fruitwood game compendium, holding stained red carved ivory chess set and checkers | *** |  |
| *** | Ivory cigarette case with a carved basket weave pattern, a hinged lid carved in heavy relief of chrysanthemums, flowers, leaves etc., a small signature tablet, and two butterflies at each end set with small stones in the wings | *** |  |
| *** | Leica no 378548 camera by E Leitz, Wetzlar Germany | *** |  |
| *** | Early Victorian musical Palais Royale work box, the inlaid mahogany piano shape box fitted with complete set of sterling silver & mother of pearl implements, clockwork musical box to base | *** |  |
| *** | Dog's head spelter inkwell on timber base | *** |  |
| *** | English pewter for Liberty's desk clock model 0896 designed by Archibald Knox, shaped circular form with scrolling Art Nouveau foliage. | *** |  |
| *** | Large sterling silver cigar box plain oblong shape with burr walnut interior, 23.5 cm width | *** |  |
| *** | Attractive Italian gilt metal & red guilloche enamel cigarette box, the hinged lid with applied crown topped letter E and 2 swags, white enamel border to front, back and sides | *** |  |
| *** | Large Victorian 15ct gold plated citrine seal fob, acanthus leaf scroll design 4 cm height, Nb this description has changed from gold to gold plated | *** |  |
| *** | Large Victorian mahogany and brass magic lantern, lens 7in | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of 19th century gilt picture frames with carved floral moulding (faults) | *** |  |
| *** | Greenstone paper fold silver mounts all bright cut, unmarked, 21.5 cm length | *** |  |
| *** | Ivory corkscrew/bottle opener c. 1900 with lid in the form of three bridled horses. Length 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Rare, finely carved 20th century Maori writing desk set with two glass inkwells and two tiki figures alongside, set with paua shell eyes | *** |  |
| *** | Vintage wooden cased celluloid fishing game with numerous fish, crabs, lobster, frogs, turtles, figure in a boat etc | *** |  |
| *** | Early 19th century Brunswick lacquer Cheroot case by Stobwasser painted with young sweethearts watched by maid | *** |  |
| *** | Edwardian oak 2 division tantalus, with 2 square cut glass decanters and stoppers, the case with S/P handle and mounts | *** |  |
| *** | Boxed Mont Blanc 75th Anniversary ball point pen #164 black | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war boxed miniature bone domino set the box carved in the form of a book, sliding lid and spine decorated with roundels, containing 30 small dominoes | *** |  |
| *** | Mah-Jong set bone mounted pieces contained in a brass bound fitted box together with walls and instruction books | *** |  |
| *** | Thornton Pickard Royal ruby folding plate camera, on matching tripod with two plates | *** |  |
| *** | From the family studio of Anton Teutenberg: rosewood boxed French drawing set with steel, brass and bone implements | *** |  |
| *** | An orange glass decanter with ball stopper, in the manner of Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, 27 cm height | *** |  |
| *** | Late Victorian mahogany smokers cabinet the two bevelled glass doors revealing an interior with four pipe stands, three bowl receptacles and two drawers below, brass fittings and simulated bamboo folding handles, 40 cm height | *** |  |
| *** | George V sterling silver camel pin cushion, 5 cm height, Birmingham 1921 | *** |  |
| *** | Two Art Deco period amber cigar and cigarette holders, gold mounted and scattered with cabochon emerald, sapphire and ruby gems 9 cm, 8 cm lengths | *** |  |
| *** | Sterling silver and snakeskin cigarette box maker P and B. Ltd, London 1908. Length 18 cm. Width 9.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Cased Mont Blanc Meisterstuck Pix Ball-Point pen, cased Mont Blanc Meisterstuck Pix black lacquer ballpoint pen | *** |  |
| *** | Edwardian horse hoof silver plated inkwell, the hinged lid with engraved presentation inscription relating to the Tweedy family of Thirsk in Scotland and dated 1908. | *** |  |
| *** | Art Deco Vienna 14ct vesta lighter fob, machine cut rectangular form with Vienna 14k gold standard fox head hallmark | *** |  |
| *** | Fine quality American sterling silver & enamel cigarette case / compact / coin holder with carrying chain, engine turned, one side with blue enamel border and engraved cartouche with floral urn, the other side plain with engraved monogram, the interior… | *** |  |
| *** | Mid 20th century greenstone cigarette box form, 15.5 cm length | *** |  |
| *** | George III mahogany decanter box the hinged dome lid with large oval inlaid shell paterae, opening to reveal a set of six original gilt decorated square cut glass decanters and stoppers, the lid with two later crystal wine glasses | *** |  |
| *** | Another Cheroot case as above painted with young woman being propositioned by a soldier, entitled 'Hesitation' | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century European silver gilt etui, applied with four blood stone panels, all bright cut decorations, the hinged lid revealing fitted interior with nine implements | *** |  |