JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 2 November 2021 / 10:00 am start
Jewellery View all 76 lots
An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, round brilliant cut diamonds claw set, push clasp with two safety catches, TDW 2.82ct.
Estimate: $4,000 - $4,500
A 14ct rose gold pink sapphire and diamond halo bracelet, eighteen oval cut mid purplish-pink sapphires (some inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (H-J colour, SI-I1 clarity), push clasp with safety catch, TSW 15.27ct, TDW 2.15ct, L.185mm.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
A 18ct white gold Autore purple sapphire pearl and diamond ring, three Autore pearls set to the centre of a diamond and sapphire set floral mount, with further diamonds set to the split shoulders, TDW 0.55ct, TSW 1.40ct. Valuation available.
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,000
A 14ct rose gold pink sapphire and diamond halo bangle, thirteen oval cut pink sapphires (eye clean to slightly included), claw set, each surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (J-M/champagne colour, SI1-I2 clarity), hinged closure with safety catch, TSW 10.27ct, TDW 1.98ct.
Estimate: $3,300 - $5,000
A pair of diamond set 14ct white gold double circlet cufflinks, each of two interlocked circles set with 28 round brilliant cut diamonds on hinged bar backs. The 56 diamonds of approx. TDW 2.20ct. Valuation available.
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
A pair of 14ct white gold emerald and diamond drop halo earrings, each earring set with two oval cut, bluish green Zambian emeralds (eye visible inclusions), claw set in yellow gold, each surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (G-H colour, SI1-I2 clarity), posts for pierced ears, TEW 19.59ct, TDW 0.91ct.
Estimate: $3,000 - $3,500
An 18ct white gold and diamond set half hinged bangle, the top with 21 round brilliant cut diamonds of TDW. 2.07ct secured in curved cross-over design settings. Graded H-I and SI-I1. 11.90gms. Valuation available.
Estimate: $2,800 - $3,600
An 18ct white gold and South Sea pearl necklace, thirteen 10.38mm - 15mm white South Sea cultured pearls joined by a snake link chain with parrot clasp. L.520mm. Valuation available.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
A platinum and diamond vintage style halo ring, a 0.92ct trillion cut diamond (J-K colour, I1-I2 clarity), claw set and surrounded by a halo of twenty-one round brilliant cut diamonds (I-K colour, SI1-I2 clarity), with another fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds set to the band (I-K colour, SI1-I2 clarity), TDW 0.33ct ring size M.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
An uncommon Edith Morris Arts & Crafts silver cuff, this substantial studio jewellery item sculpted and applied with florals flanked by applied pierced panels and curved and scrolling bars, of solid construction. Impressed arrow and silver marks. W.34mm, Dia.65mm, 73gm. Note: Edith Morris arrived in New Zealand from Kent, England in 1924. She took a metalwork course at Wellington Technical College, where under the head of the college's School of Art, Nelson Isaac, she was taught jewellery, enamelling, chasing, repousse and silversmithing. From 1936 Morris worked from her studio/home in the artistic hub of Days Bay Wellington through until the early 1960's.
Estimate: $2,400
A pair of 14ct white gold tanzanite and diamond halo drop earrings, each earring set with a 5.82ct pear cut purplish-blue tanzanite (eye visible inclusions), claw set, surrounded by thirty-nine round brilliant cut diamonds (H-I colour, SI2-I2 clarity), lever backs for pierced ears, TTW 11.64ct TDW 0.63ct.
Estimate: $2,200 - $2,500
Art View all 72 lots
Edwin Harris (1810-1885), New Plymouth Under Siege - Troops Being Ferried Ashore, New Plymouth, 1860, oil on canvas, 370 x 790mm
Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000
Robyn Kahukiwa (b.1938), 'Flying Hina', acrylic on canvas, signed and dated 2007
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000
Guy Ngan (1926-2017), 'Shogun', oil on board, signed and dated 1980 - 2004
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000
Guy Ngan (1926-2017), sculpture #17, carved kahikatea on composite base,
Estimate: $10,000 - $12,000
Guy Ngan (1926-2017), 'Congregation', sculpture No.1 from the Habitation series 1975
Estimate: $10,000 - $16,000
Para Matchitt (1933-2021), Untitled, (Bull), oil on board, signed and dated 1964, 370 x 500mm. Note: 'During the time Para and I lived and worked in Hamilton, he had a fascination with Spanish bullfighting and those like Picasso who depicted it. He often used to do sketches of matadors and toreadors in action. In fact, I believe he did some wall painting for a local coffee shop on this subject. This painting Para gave to me a few years later in memory of that time. Graeme Storm. July 29, 2021. Provenance: From the collection of Jacquie and Graeme Storm.
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Guy Ngan (1926-2017), sculpture No.2 from the Habitation series 1975, aluminium on ebonised base, impressed artist's name and '2/1975', 175 x 145 x 125mm. Provenance: From the estate of the artist. Exhibited: The Dowse, Guy Ngan: Habitation. 18th May - 15th September 2019. Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Guy Ngan: Habitation. 20th March - 1st July 2021. The Dowse notes: Guy Ngan: Habitation considers how notions of place and belonging influenced his expansive practice, which was grounded in his Chinese heritage, his home in Te Moana nui a Kiwa (the Pacific), and his studies across Aotearoa New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Italy.
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Patrick Joseph Hogan (1805 - 1878), rare set of four 1852 lithographs. Includes: 'No.1, Auckland, New Zealand. (From Hobson Street South)'; 'No.2, Auckland, New Zealand. (From Smale's Point.)'; 'No.3, Auckland, New Zealand. (From Britomart Barrack.)'; 'No.4, Auckland, New Zealand. (From the New Wharf.)'. Each entitled and detailed 'Drawn by J.P. Hogan. 1852. Published by J. Williamson, Stationer &c. Auckland.' Full paper size 565 x 380mm. Housed in later leather trimmed book form box with gilt tooled detail. Note: Hogan worked as "Director" of a drawing class at the Mechanics Institute in Auckland, also as a surveyor and by 1853 was listed in Parnell as an artist.
Estimate: $3,800
Para Matchitt (1933-2021), untitled Māori abstract themes, linocut block, c.1960s, 405 x 750mm. Note: This is the original linocut block from which the prints were taken. 'Para and I trained together in 1957 as Art & Craft Advisers for the Education Dept. We later worked as Itinerant specialists in the Waikato area, and it was in Hamilton during this time that Para carved this lino block, which he exchanged with me for some of my pottery.' Graeme Storm. Provenance: From the collection of Jacquie and Graeme Storm.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Harry Linley Richardson (UK/NZ 1878-1947), 'An Old Identity, Wellington' (inscribed 'Mr J. Johnson' verso), oil on canvas, signed. Illustrated: Art in New Zealand, Sept. 1928 page 19. Provenance: The McGregor Wright Gallery Collection. 750 x 600mm.
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,000
Stanley Palmer (b.1936), 'Hungry Creek', engraved bamboo block, stained green/blue and black, 612 x 470mm. Note: This is the original block from which the series of 40 bamboo etchings were taken and dated 1970. Provenance: From the collection of Jacquie and Graeme Storm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Maud Burge (1865-1957), untitled French farmhouse scene, watercolour, signed, 270 x 315mm. Note: Maude Burge was influenced by James Nairn. She spent time as an expatriate artist specifically in Europe. She was a painting companion of Frances Hodgkins who called Maude Burge a "charming changeable woman" in her published letters. They painted together at the Burge family home in St. Tropez and in Ibiza.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Stanley Palmer (b.1936), 'Pohutukawa and island Mahurangi', engraved bamboo block, stained green/blue and black, 434 x 596mm. Note: This is the original block from which the series of 60 bamboo etchings were taken dated 1974. Provenance: From the collection of Jacquie and Graeme Storm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Furniture & Decorators Items View all 61 lots
An early 1900s carved Black Forest bear hall/umbrella stand, the mother bear holding the tree trunk and with her cub perched on the top, oak leaf framed mirror to the centre, some evidence of old borer to the right hand side of the base, drip tray absent. (Together with a copy of 'Swiss Carvings, The Art of the Black Forest' which features this design in the chapter on hallstands.) 770 x 540 x 2050mm.
Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000
A 19thC six-fold Chinese screen, each panel with pierced decoration of calligraphy, birds and flowering branches, gilded with black and red paint finish, each panel measures 400 x 2050mm.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
A Victorian walnut pier cabinet, curved sides, inlaid decoration and ormolu embellishments, two velvet lined shelves to the interior, slightly curved glass to the door, raised on plinth base. 1130 x 450 x 1170mm.
Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500
A 1955 McKenzie & Willis (Christchurch, NZ) three-piece 'banana' lounge suite
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
A pair of quality English made cast concrete classical garden urns raised on plinths, vertical fluted detail with swollen leafy flared top rims, the plinths of plain square form. H.1180mm.
Estimate: $1,400 - $2,200
A Victorian ebonised credenza, decorative stringing with ormolu embellishments, shaped doors to the sides, the front with a Sevres style plaque to the centre, raised on plinth base and squat bun feet. 1680 x 420 x 1080mm.
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500
A pair of large classical recumbent concrete lions, each on rectangular plinth base. 800 x 290 x 530mm. After Sir Edwin Landseer famous sculptures of the four lions at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London.
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,200
A Biedermeier walnut secrétaire à abattant, one frieze drawer above the fall front enclosing a fitted interior, three full width drawers below, carved corbels to each side top and bottom, raised on squat bun feet. 890 x 470 x 1430mm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,200
A vintage Chinese hardwood opium bed, the frame with brass embellishments and corner strappings, with one long seat cushion, three bolster pillows and ten small pillows, upholstered in a gold self-patterned brocade. 2030 x 1010 x 700mm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
A good Chinese rosewood vintage display cabinet, with multiple open tiers, two pairs of doors and single drawer, rounded supports and plain cylinder columns, carved relief bamboo and bird decoration. 1115 x 320 x 970mm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
A pair of antique 20thC French style bergère armchairs, carved and painted frames with silken pale gold upholstery patterned with scrolling tendrils. 760 x 620 x 1300mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,600
A Biedermeier style continental walnut chest of drawers, three full width drawers with carved sides, raised on turned feet. 990 x 530 x 770mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,100
Silver View all 46 lots
A set of early 20thC Portuguese silver cutlery, by Muva Moreira e Filio, Oporto 1886 - 1938. 2330gm incl. steel blades,
Estimate: $1,750 - $2,000
A Victorian silver teapot, squat circular with domed hinged lid, floral chased and engraved; boxwood handle and finial. London 1848, probably by Walter Morrisse. 458gm.
Estimate: $460 - $550
An early 20thC rare silver tennis themed pin cushion, the stand as two crossed rackets centred with balls flanking the cushion. Birmingham 1912. By Adie & Lovekin Ltd. H.50mm.
Estimate: $300 - $600
An Edwardian silver teapot, fluted oval shape with repousse decoration. Birmingham 1909 by Deakin & Francis. 300gm
Estimate: $300 - $400
A set of four George III silver Old English pattern tablespoons, London 1800 by Wm. Eley and Wm. Fearn,
Estimate: $280 - $340
A set of six Edw. silver dessert spoons, fiddle pattern with bright cut decoration, London 1801 by Chas. T. Maine (of Jersey). 279gm
Estimate: $280 - $340
An Edwardian silver Art Nouveau photo frame, waterlily leaf and flower repeating embossed border on maroon velvet. Velvet back with wooden strut. 180 x 185mm. Birmingham 1902 by William Devonport. Minor faults consistent with age.
Estimate: $260 - $400
An unusual silver Art Deco cigarette case by Asprey & Co, London, the lid engraved with a map of Western Europe and the Mediterranean, with the capital cities named. The cartography detailed with various plain and machine engraved grounds. Black onyx thumbpiece, the interior with a hinged solid retaining bar. London 1936. 115 x 82 x 10mm. 189gm.
Estimate: $200 - $400
An Edwardian mother-of-pearl and silver jewel casket, panelled body, the silver lid embossed with a Reynolds angel. Silk and velvet lined two ring interior. Compressed ball feet. Chester 1905. 73 x 46 x 40mm.
Estimate: $200 - $300
An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell jewel box, in the French style, the top inlaid with silver pique work, raised on four scroll legs. Birmingham 1909. 100 x 85 x 40mm.
Estimate: $200 - $400
An uncommon Edwardian silver dog handled boot hook, the pug type dog with glass eyes, with collar and leafy and floral bands, steel shaft. L.230mm. Birmingham 1907, by Crisford & Norris Ltd. Minor faults consistent with age.
Estimate: $200 - $320
A Geo III silver soup ladle, fiddle pattern, London 1818 by Solomon Royes and John East Dix. 175gm
Estimate: $200 - $280
A Geo III silver soup ladle, Old English patten, script monogram. London 1796 by Solomon Hougham. 177gm
Estimate: $200 - $260
An early 1900 German 800 silver mounted claret jug, undecorated body with plain silver top, monogram to lid, German silver marks. 130 x 110mm.
Estimate: $180 - $280
An Edwardian silver hat pin cushion stand, the top with the portrait bust of a maiden in profile. Chester 1908. H.74mm.
Estimate: $160 - $260
A set of four Vict silver salts, oblong boat shape, fluted, raised on conforming bases. Sheffield 1886 by Levesley Bros. 140gm
Estimate: $150 - $220
Clocks & Watches View all 32 lots
A Patek Philippe 'Aquanaut' wristwatch, ref 5066A-001, movement no. 3634366
Estimate: $35,000 - $45,000
An 18ct gold Patek Philippe 'Calatrava Officier' wristwatch, ref 5022J-013
Estimate: $9,000 - $12,000
A rare Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer wristwatch, ref 266/77/GR, limited edition number 144 of 250 worldwide
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
A vintage 18ct gold lady’s Patek Philippe wristwatch, oval case with gilt dial and original 18ct PP integral mesh strap and latch clasp with makers emblem. 41.3gm total.
Estimate: $4,000
A rare 18ct gold Rolex 'Prince Imperial' open face dress pocket watch, 47mm diameter slim case, silvered face with two dials, the main 20mm dial with baguette diamonds indicating hours, above a subsidiary seconds dial, marked 'Contrôlée Officiellement'; 17 jewel manual wind 'Observatory' movement, runs/stops. Total weight 44gm. Provenance: Private Auckland estate collection.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
An IWC Schaffhausen Fliegerchronograph (Pilot's chronograph), ref. 3706, automatic, stainless steel 39mm case and bracelet, black dial, quickset day/date. Ser. no. 3030897. Apparently working. Provenance: Private Auckland estate collection.
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
A 1950s 18ct gold Chronographe Suisse Cie telemeter chronograph wristwatch
Estimate: $2,600 - $3,600
A good heavy 14ct gold cased hunter pocket watch, enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed 'Waltham USA', with subsidiary sunken seconds dial, monogramed front plate, presentation engraved gold dust cover dated 1936. 17 jewel movement engraved Royal A.W.W.Co., Waltham, Mass. Total weight 105gm, on 9ct gold fancy link chain 41cm (16"), 10gm.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
A Louis XVI-style mantel clock, the shaped case inlaid with cut brass Boulle work on black lacquered ground and heavily tarnished rococo ormolu mounts, surmounted by a pagoda top crowned by a standing heraldic angel figure. The cast dial with white enamel hour cartouches with blue Roman numerals, gong striking movement, sunburst pendulum above a sloping checkered floor, behind a glazed door mounted with a floral adorned putti. H.640mm.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
A French 19thC red tortoiseshell lacquer and boulle cut brass inlay mantel clock
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
A 1960s Bulova Accutron 18ct gold wristwatch, ref. 214 M1, 34mm case, gold dial with batons indicating hours and railtrack seconds, sweep seconds hand. Signature time setting stem to rear of case. Ser. no. D75957. Not working and requires SR41W battery. Provenance: Private Auckland estate collection.
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,600
A French 19thC gilt metal and porcelain cased clock, the hand painted face and dial with figures, butterflies and flowers reserved on a bleu celeste ground, surmounted by an urn of conforming decoration. The bell striking 8-day movement stamped 'Japy Freres & Cie'. H.445mm on giltwood plinth. Provenance: The estate collection of Prof. G. Dawson.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Miscellaneous View all 21 lots
A vintage postcard album, contains four hundred and ninety-four posts including Bruce Bairnsfather, Mabel Lucie Attwell, early NZ, Māori and Anzac photo cards, travel cards, Asti beauties and cards with Polynesian stamps.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
A colonial kauri apprentice chest, configured with four drawers and slots for paperwork at the base, mixed woods of kauri, totara and rewarewa, raised on plinth base. 440 x 270 x 500mm.
Estimate: $800
An early 20thC postcard album, with one hundred and twenty-four silk post cards, including many from WWI, souvenir, greetings and good luck cards, all in good condition.
Estimate: $500 - $800
A small vintage postcard album, contain one hundred shipping postcards including many from New Zealand.
Estimate: $500 - $800
An Art Nouveau postcard album, containing two hundred and eighteen vintage humorous postcards with a few Victorian and Edwardian romantic and travel postcards.
Estimate: $500 - $800
An Edwardian postcard album, containing two hundred and sixty-five postcards, including forty-one Bruce Bairnsfather 'Fragments from France' cards plus other WWI cards, vintage souvenir, travel, humorous, greetings and Japanese cards.
Estimate: $500 - $800
An Edwardian postcard album, contains two hundred and forty-one cards including Louis Wain, Mabel Lucie Attwell, various WWI cards, NZ rugby 1906, Māori rugby tour 1926, greetings cards, etc.
Estimate: $500 - $800
An early brass compound microscope by Benjamin Martin c.1775, the tube on a pivot hinge above a rack and pinion stage adjuster and baluster column from a folding tripod base, signed B. Martin, London. In original shagreen covered box with various additional lenses and parts. The case distressed.
Estimate: $500 - $800
A decorative Russian icon with repoussé silver plate oklad, the halos with gilding framing the apertures revealing painted faces. 290 x 245mm
Estimate: $300 - $400
A New Zealand native timbers miniature scotch chest, kauri, puriri, rewarewa and other timbers, the central top drawer with concealed spring latch/release. Four handles damaged or replaced. 290 x 180 x 350mm.
Estimate: $300 - $600
A portable reliquary, a brass frame enclosing braided gilt sections each containing particular saints' minute body remains, under glass. 115 x 140mm.
Estimate: $280 - $480
A large framed map 'Scotland or North Britain...by Lieutenant Sayer', (Northern Section) Printed for Robt. Sayer, London 1790, steel engraving on two sheets. 630 x 1070mm (image)
Estimate: $240 - $400
A portable reliquary in the form of a pendant, double sided with particular saints' minute body remains under faceted glass in a jet frame. 34 x 55mm.
Estimate: $180 - $380
A set of five 19thC pewter plates, each with sailing ship touch mark. Dia.250mm
Estimate: $150 - $240
Studio Art View all 14 lots
Mike O'Donnell (Taraiki Pottery) 'House of Manu', salt glazed stoneware three-piece sculpture, the 'House' with stylised bird form to the roof apex, inscribed roof, the end with pierced cross and lower opening with koru impressed decoration, the two flanking doorway forms with stylised open winged birds to the top, each incorporating a large sculpted volute scroll on repeating shell impressed textured ground, heavy salt glazed effects in part. The house 330 x 340 x 355mm, the doorway's H.420mm.
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,400
Warren Tippett large salt glazed square lidded box, rich dark brown with abstract pierced cut side panels with blue/green glaze. 210 x 210 x 220mm. Illustrated NZ Potter 1979, copy enclosed.
Estimate: $600 - $900
Denis O'Connor porcelain salt glazed vase, incised peanut motif to the tall rectangular neck, two-tone tan and brown ground. Impressed potters mark. H.235mm.
Estimate: $400 - $600
Denis O'Connor salt glazed bottle, broad incised panels to the oval section body, gloss pale green glaze, tan to the top and base. Impressed mark. H.230mm.
Estimate: $400 - $600
Chester Nealie anagama fired vase, small lug side handles, streaks of grey/green heavy glaze, impressed leaf patterns. Incised potter's marks and with paper label. H.255mm.
Estimate: $300 - $600
Chester Nealie salt glazed plate, variable dark and pale heavily fired glaze effects. Impressed marks. Dia.273mm.
Estimate: $300 - $600
A Crown Lynn 'Hand Potted' vase, shape #24 with lathe banded spherical body and open flared neck, matt white glaze, printed and incised marks to base. H.185mm.
Estimate: $260 - $360
Warren Tippett rectangular dish, abstract blue and yellow zig-zag decoration on black ground with S-scroll and lineal decoration. Signed and dated '83. 317 x 195mm
Estimate: $260 - $360
Duncan Shearer tall anagama fired bottle, fired at the ASP (Auckland Society of Potter's) kiln, one side with heavy glazed effects, wide lug handle. Impressed potter's marks. H.225mm.
Estimate: $260 - $360
Jengis Poor ceramic large bowl, hand decorated in a tapa pattern, red, black and mottled tones. Signed and dated 2008. Dia.470mm.
Estimate: $260
Warren Tippett decorated bowl, impressed band of repeating floral pattern, green and mauve glaze, two hooded handles. Dia.240mm. Labelled and dated '82. Provenance: Ex. the collection of Jacqui and Graeme Storm.
Estimate: $180 - $300
Two Levi Borgstrom carved wooden spoons, one a tea caddy scoop, the other with wide tapered bowl, small crack to rim, both with hook form short handles. Maximum W.105mm.
Estimate: $180 - $300
Oriental View all 11 lots
A rare Chinese silver mounted and horn swagger stick, the handled embossed with fingers in a landscape, the mildly tapered horn stick showing semi translucent properties. L.778mm.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
A 20thC Khmer inspired statue of a female divinity, finely detailed, with serene face, almond shaped eyes below her arched brow. Long pendulous pierced earlobes, finely braided tresses and secured by a braided band with a mango leaf shaped accent. Raised on ebonised rectangular stand. H.715mm.
Estimate: $1,200
A c1900 horn handled walking stick, the Malacca cane tapered shaft with engraved silver plate ferrule and tapered curved fibrous horn handle. L.855mm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
A Chinese export porcelain Vert Imari decorated large charger, decorated with a woman and child. Double blue circle mark to the back. Dia.410mm
Estimate: $700 - $900
A Chinese Qianlong blue and white phoenix roundel patterned bowl, with cafe-au-lait glaze to the exterior, four -character mark under the base. Dia.240mm
Estimate: $500 - $600
A vintage Chinese gilded bronze of a sage upon a deer, the sage (Shou Lao) with ruji sceptre and scroll, the stag with heart form spotted highlights. Repair to one antler. H.565. L.550mm.
Estimate: $300 - $600
A quality mid/late 20thC gilded bronze standing buddha, the right hand in Shuni mudra, in traditional robes with long drape. Raised on lotus throne. A gem set to the forehead. H.215mm. The hand pose gesture is used to improve intuition, alertness, and sensory powers. It also purifies your emotions and thoughts.
Estimate: $280 - $400
A Japanese Meiji period mixed metals plate, depicting a night-time cormorant fisher. Patination required. Engraved trademark for Nogawa workshops, Kyoto. Dia.305mm
Estimate: $200 - $400
China & Porcelain View all 10 lots
A rare pair of Doulton Lambeth flasks decorated by Hannah Barlow, the disc bodies incised sgrafitto to either side with ponies and horses, stags and hinds. The flasks raised on circular spreading bases (two chips to one and small flake to other) and with short cylindrical necks with silver mounts and ring caps to cork stoppers. Impressed factory mark and date 1876 along with monograms for Barlow and assisting artists Emily E. Stomer and Emma Martin. Silver hallmarked for London 1876 by Jane Brownett. H.255mm.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
A 19thC KPM flower trough, pierced and gilded embellishment to the rim and base, scrolling side handles, the front with Angelica Kauffmann style garden scenes, the back decorated with wildflowers, on deep pink/puce ground. 370 x 200 x 280mm.
Estimate: $180 - $280
An early 20thC grocery shop display stand 'MARGARINE', glazed porcelain, circular slightly dished with carrying handles/cut outs. Chip under base. Dia.320mm
Estimate: $150 - $260
An early 20thC grocery shop display stand 'PURE BUTTER', glazed porcelain, circular slightly dished with carrying handles/cut outs. Dia.320mm
Estimate: $150 - $260
An early 20thC grocery shop display stand 'BACON', glazed porcelain, oblong slightly dished with carrying handles/cut outs.405 x 305mm
Estimate: $150 - $260
An early 20thC grocery shop display stand 'CHEESE', glazed porcelain, circular slightly dished with carrying handles/cut outs. Dia.320mm. Old chip to base.
Estimate: $150 - $260
A 19thC drabware jug attributed to Ridgway or Meigh, decorated with anthropomorphic chimps in European and Eastern dress, smoking, drinking and gambling, some wearing plumed hats. A Bacchus mask moulded beneath the spout. H.135mm
Estimate: $100 - $200
An early 20thC grocery shop glazed porcelain scales platter, oblong slightly dished, printed with shopfitters advertising decal. 375 x 280mm. Old chip to base.
Estimate: $100 - $150
A Copeland salt glaze china Aesthetic period teapot, with pewter mounted cover and decorated with bamboo and birds. Registry mark c.1874. Small hairline at spout. W.255mm
Estimate: $100 - $200
Glass View all 10 lots
A set of six Waterford crystal champagne glasses, etched marks. Repeat diamond cut panels.
Estimate: $280 - $400
A set of six Waterford crystal champagne glasses, etched marks. Half diamond cut.
Estimate: $280 - $400
Waterford crystal set of six Lismore hi ball glasses, faceted base, etched mark. H.142mm.
Estimate: $260 - $460
Waterford crystal set of six Lismore iced beverage/beer glasses, tapered base, etched mark. H.162mm.
Estimate: $260 - $460
A Waterford 'Lismore' pattern crystal decanter, mallet bodied with conforming stopper. H.335mm
Estimate: $200 - $260
A Victorian crystal lidded sweetmeat dish, the fold over rim with castellated decoration, optic designs to the body and lid, double knop and round spreading foot to base. 180 x 330mm.
Estimate: $180 - $280
Rogaska crystal tapered modernist vase, with five optical curving bands. Engraved makers mark and paper label. H.250mm.
Estimate: $160 - $300
Waterford crystal trumpet vase, fluted and diamond decoration. Etched mark. H.254mm
Estimate: $160 - $300
A Daum pâte de verre duck box and cover, the base signed 'Daum, France'. Beak restored. L.270mm
Estimate: $150 - $300
Rugs View all 9 lots
An Afghan Turkman hand knotted carpet, decorated with geometric medallions on a red ground. 3000 x 2000mm
Estimate: $1,400 - $1,600
A Persian hand knotted carpet, curvilinear flowering tendril design in pale tones. One lighter area and minor signs of wear. 3500 x 2550mm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,600
An Afghan Andkhoi runner, decorated with geometric patterning along its length. 3000 x 830mm
Estimate: $850 - $1,000
Artefacts, Tribal & NZ Historical View all 6 lots
A Māori pre-European pounamu pendant, kuru type, light green tone, slightly curved form, with tapered suspension hole. Translucent with areas of white inclusion. Registered Y16354.
Estimate: $280 - $500
A pre–European Māori long toki, tapered form of rectangular cross-section, over-all in good polish, of metasomatised argillite; black with pale section at poll end. L.245mm. Registered Y20435.
Estimate: $260 - $450
A set of four New Zealand botanical fine watercolour paintings by Audrey Eagle, each entitled with botanical and common names and signed, including: 'Kauri’, 'Gloxinia', 'Pigeonwood' and 'Thin Barked Totara'. 255 x 200mm image size. In original thin oak frame under glass. Two dated 1965. Copy of letter available from the artist to the woman who commissioned this set, dated 11 Feb. 1965.
Estimate: $200 - $400
A set of four New Zealand botanical fine watercolour paintings by Audrey Eagle, each entitled with botanical and common names, signed and dated 1965, including: 'Akepiro’, 'Karamu', 'Karaka' and 'Kara-papa'. 255 x 200mm image size. In original thin oak frame under glass. Two dated 1965. Copy of letter available from the artist to the woman who commissioned this set, dated 11 Feb. 1965.
Estimate: $200 - $400
The book 'Olio the Gnome' by Don Mack with illustrations by Theo Schoon, printed in Wellington 1942 (war period). A rare NZ children's title. Text in green. Named in ink by child owner to inside front cover some foxing. Some drawing by child to back cover
Estimate: $200 - $400
