A good New Zealand colonial carved rimu whatnot bookcase with provenance, the carved top with a pair of exotic birds above the sectional tiered vertical display shelves with carved framing above four open shelves with carved edge and turned supports. The top front panel with initial monogram carved in relief for Martha Belle Rowe of Herne Bay, given to her by her husband Francis (Frank) Rowe on their wedding day, he was the son of Francis Rowe who mined copper on Kawau Island, a photo of the couple accompanies this lot. 82.5 x 32 x 185 cm