Estate Clearance & Collectables

Our weekly auctions offer between 800 to 1,200 lots of fascinating colour and spectacle. Vintage, antique, mid-century and modern furnishings rub shoulders with bone china, crystal, silver plate, toys, rugs, art, jewellery, lighting, mirrors, etc. All the fun of the circus and a great introduction to the theatre of auction.

CARRIAGES - 0001

Tasmanian-made Gypsy Bow wagon,

Date of manufacture unknown. Unknown maker but in pristine condition barn stored on the property for at least the last 15 years. Features: Bow canvas top, lavish interior includes bed, drawers side seats, table and rear windows. Has flue for stove and a small pot belly to suit would be available for purchase. Detailed carvings on both sides. Hay rack on rear and a cream storage cupboard below it.

Realised: $15,000

X005 - 0265

110 PCE GORHAM AMERICAN STG SILVER 'CHANTILLY' PATTERN 6 PLACE CUTLERY SET W. EXTRAS; 75 full silver pces weighing 3236gms....

35 PCES WITH STAINLESS BLADES NOT INCLUDED IN WEIGHT.

Realised: $12,000

X0012 - 0519

22ct STAMP REPLICA; £1 POSTAL UNION COMMEMORATIVE 39.5gms 2959/3000 39x45mm + BOOKLET

Realised: $10,000

CARRIAGES - 0007

1896 May Brothers (Luton UK) Lion Brewer dray,

used for the delivery of Bottled Beer and Soft Drinks. At the agricultural shows in UK each summer these Drays with their immaculate Heavy horses meet in keen competition both for the condition and the horsemanship of the drivers. A Prize winner at the 1986 Royal Norfolk Agricultural Show, this Dray was Imported to New Zealand with four Grey Shires. It was used to promote Lion Red Beer for many years. Today no New Zealand Brewer keeps horses. Note that the trace chains connect two Horses directly to a rigid Bar in the traditional way (no swingle bars ) for horses that pull at a walk. Two lamps. Foot brake that can be used as a park brake. Can be set up also for a single horse using the shafts. No passengers only freight. Driver’s seat is high and the advertising sign sits high above driver. Rear gate folds down. Immaculate condition. Separate complete harness is available for 4 horses along with and extensive spares wardrobe.

Realised: $10,000