JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 29 April 2025 - 10:00 AM start

A fine old Japanese katana - possibly 16thC Mino school, unsigned, original polish with healthy undulating gunome temper, no flaws to the blade. Old mounts with Fuchi and Kojiri in dark Shibuichi carved with waves and gold highlights. Menuki of Shakudo and gold in floral design. The iron Tsuba in open design with samurai figures by a bridge. Quality black lacquer soya with maroon Sageo and fine blue/gold silk bag. L. 900mm.

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A fine old Japanese katana - possibly 16thC Mino school, unsigned, original polish with healthy undulating gunome temper, no flaws to the blade. Old mounts with Fuchi and Kojiri in dark Shibuichi carved with waves and gold highlights. Menuki of Shakudo and gold in floral design. The iron Tsuba in open design with samurai figures by a bridge. Quality black lacquer soya with maroon Sageo and fine blue/gold silk bag. L. 900mm.
Estimate: $5,500 - $7,500

A Japanese late 18th/early 19thC tanto - unsigned Hirazukuri blade in good polish with midare temper. Nice old mounts in excellent condition. Shakudo Tsuba, Fuchi Kashera with heron and figure with gold highlights, Shakudo double horse menuki. Fine black lacquer Saya with sash cord. Original old sword silk bag showing wear. L.530mm.

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A Japanese late 18th/early 19thC tanto - unsigned Hirazukuri blade in good polish with midare temper. Nice old mounts in excellent condition. Shakudo Tsuba, Fuchi Kashera with heron and figure with gold highlights, Shakudo double horse menuki. Fine black lacquer Saya with sash cord. Original old sword silk bag showing wear. L.530mm.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

An uncommon small scale version of a Japanese katana, made for the Boy's Day ceremony - 455mm blade, the tang with two holes and threaded end; the hilt with correct scaled fittings and binding, in plain wood scabbard. Overall 630mm,

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An uncommon small scale version of a Japanese katana, made for the Boy's Day ceremony - 455mm blade, the tang with two holes and threaded end; the hilt with correct scaled fittings and binding, in plain wood scabbard. Overall 630mm,
Estimate: $260 - $500

A Japanese wakizashi with wrapped rayskin hilt with matched fuchi-kashira, lotus menuki, cast iron tsuba with dragon amongst clouds. 330mm blade with patches of oxidisation and edge chips. Plain wood scabbard with copper mounts. Overall L.495mm,

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A Japanese wakizashi with wrapped rayskin hilt with matched fuchi-kashira, lotus menuki, cast iron tsuba with dragon amongst clouds. 330mm blade with patches of oxidisation and edge chips. Plain wood scabbard with copper mounts. Overall L.495mm,
Estimate: $300 - $600

A Japanese tanto in bone scabbard and hilt - the sectional scabbard and conforming hilt, carved in low relief with numerous figures. Single edged blade. Overall L.405mm,

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A Japanese tanto in bone scabbard and hilt - the sectional scabbard and conforming hilt, carved in low relief with numerous figures. Single edged blade. Overall L.405mm,
Estimate: $300 - $400

A well carved Japanese bone scabbarded and hilted tanto dagger - the scabbard carved in relief with an elephant and numerous attendants along with observers climbing a tree, the hilt with a group of figures, a small kodzuka blade inset to the scabbard. Straight blade, double edged top side for 90mm. Overall L.280mm.

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A well carved Japanese bone scabbarded and hilted tanto dagger - the scabbard carved in relief with an elephant and numerous attendants along with observers climbing a tree, the hilt with a group of figures, a small kodzuka blade inset to the scabbard. Straight blade, double edged top side for 90mm. Overall L.280mm.
Estimate: $340 - $500

A Japanese katana - with cloth bound ray skin covered hilt with menuki, the tang with single fixing hole, tsuba with landscape decoration. Small area of pitting to blade and other slight oxidation. Blade L.710mm. Overall in lacquer scabbard with some faults 1050mm.

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A Japanese katana - with cloth bound ray skin covered hilt with menuki, the tang with single fixing hole, tsuba with landscape decoration. Small area of pitting to blade and other slight oxidation. Blade L.710mm. Overall in lacquer scabbard with some faults 1050mm.
Estimate: $500 - $800

An old katana in tachi mounts (handachi - with cloth bound ray skin covered hilt with tachi kashira, chrysanthemum menuki, chrysanthemum decorated tsuba, the tang with incised and stamped characters, single fixing hole. Overall surface oxidation to blade, multiple nicks to blade edge. In plain wood saya with tachi style koshirae. Blade L.650mm. Overall 925mm.

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An old katana in tachi mounts (handachi - with cloth bound ray skin covered hilt with tachi kashira, chrysanthemum menuki, chrysanthemum decorated tsuba, the tang with incised and stamped characters, single fixing hole. Overall surface oxidation to blade, multiple nicks to blade edge. In plain wood saya with tachi style koshirae. Blade L.650mm. Overall 925mm.
Estimate: $600 - $900

A Japanese katana blade in lacquer saya - L.610mm blade with few areas of surface oxidisation, unsigned tang with three fixing holes, hilt lacking all mounts except fuchi. Black saya with golden hatched pattern, a long bevel to one side revealing an alternate interior pattern. Overall in saya L.880mm,

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A Japanese katana blade in lacquer saya - L.610mm blade with few areas of surface oxidisation, unsigned tang with three fixing holes, hilt lacking all mounts except fuchi. Black saya with golden hatched pattern, a long bevel to one side revealing an alternate interior pattern. Overall in saya L.880mm,
Estimate: $300 - $600

An Edwardian silver bosun's whistle - presentation engraved 'H.O & R.B. 2-6-06'. Birmingham 1905 by Gorge Unite.

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An Edwardian silver bosun's whistle - presentation engraved 'H.O & R.B. 2-6-06'. Birmingham 1905 by Gorge Unite.
Estimate: $200 - $400

A c.1900 Japanese novelty white metal vesta case - as a monkey, its attention drawn to a bee on its leg. The bee and mouth highlighted in gilt and bronze overlay. H.65mm.

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A c.1900 Japanese novelty white metal vesta case - as a monkey, its attention drawn to a bee on its leg. The bee and mouth highlighted in gilt and bronze overlay. H.65mm.
Estimate: $160 - $300

A 19thC Russian niello silver cigar case - finely decorated in a diaper pattern with floral border and framed cartouche. Push button release, the interior with marks for the maker Mikhail Foydorovich Sokolov and Moscow assay master's mark for Victor Vasilyevich Savinsky. 1867. W.120mm. 163gms.

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A 19thC Russian niello silver cigar case - finely decorated in a diaper pattern with floral border and framed cartouche. Push button release, the interior with marks for the maker Mikhail Foydorovich Sokolov and Moscow assay master's mark for Victor Vasilyevich Savinsky. 1867. W.120mm. 163gms.
Estimate: $600 - $1,000

A French Lois XV painted Asian themed ivory gaming or card box - the lid with red and green stained incised scrimshaw like scene of a woman and attendant seated on a camel, entitled 'L'Assie' (Asia). The interior with decorative hinge and incised scene of a large rural building. The base with a heart decorated playing card. 80 x 60 x 15mm.

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A French Lois XV painted Asian themed ivory gaming or card box - the lid with red and green stained incised scrimshaw like scene of a woman and attendant seated on a camel, entitled 'L'Assie' (Asia). The interior with decorative hinge and incised scene of a large rural building. The base with a heart decorated playing card. 80 x 60 x 15mm.
Estimate: $600 - $1,000

A 19thC Russian niello silver cigarette case - finely decorated with figures in horse drawn snow led and leafy scrolls. Blue gem to the thumbpiece. Maker's mark for Pyotr Ambrosimov of Moscow 1869 - 1908.

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A 19thC Russian niello silver cigarette case - finely decorated with figures in horse drawn snow led and leafy scrolls. Blue gem to the thumbpiece. Maker's mark for Pyotr Ambrosimov of Moscow 1869 - 1908.
Estimate: $500 - $800

A 18thC Russian silver niello cigar case - of satchel form. The back engraved with a scene of a St. Petersburgh city monument framed by leafy scrolls. Lavishly gilded interior. Marks probably for the maker Fyodor Ivanof and for the assay master Aggey Grigori Svechin, Moscow 1862. W.120mm. 145gms.

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A 18thC Russian silver niello cigar case - of satchel form. The back engraved with a scene of a St. Petersburgh city monument framed by leafy scrolls. Lavishly gilded interior. Marks probably for the maker Fyodor Ivanof and for the assay master Aggey Grigori Svechin, Moscow 1862. W.120mm. 145gms.
Estimate: $500 - $800

An 18thC Russian silver table box - the lid cast with a relief scene of two women in a treed landscape surrounded by cherubs. Fine engraved border bands. Stamped mark for 1786. Dia.90mm. 212gms.

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An 18thC Russian silver table box - the lid cast with a relief scene of two women in a treed landscape surrounded by cherubs. Fine engraved border bands. Stamped mark for 1786. Dia.90mm. 212gms.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

A fine 19thC tortoiseshell and gold inlaid snuff box - the lid set with plain gold cartouche framed by fine swags and small gold ribbed bars. Small flake chip to base corner. W.72mm.

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A fine 19thC tortoiseshell and gold inlaid snuff box - the lid set with plain gold cartouche framed by fine swags and small gold ribbed bars. Small flake chip to base corner. W.72mm.
Estimate: $500 - $700

A 19thC French horn snuff box - the lid with fine a relief military scene entitled 'Beuple Viola Notre Maitre A Tous' and dated 'Paris 24 Fevrier 1848'. Minor faults. W.93mm.

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A 19thC French horn snuff box - the lid with fine a relief military scene entitled 'Beuple Viola Notre Maitre A Tous' and dated 'Paris 24 Fevrier 1848'. Minor faults. W.93mm.
Estimate: $260 - $500

An early 20thC silver Georgian style snuff box - finely machine engraved and with applied floral cast tapered thumb piece. London 1926. W.79mm. 82gms.

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An early 20thC silver Georgian style snuff box - finely machine engraved and with applied floral cast tapered thumb piece. London 1926. W.79mm. 82gms.
Estimate: $200 - $400

An early 20thC decorative silver box - the lid with elaborate fret cut reed, foliate and bird decorated scene jewelled with marcasite's (minor losses) and pink stones on black probably silk ground, geometric engraved Art Deco style decoration. 80 x 60 x 15mm. 118gms.

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An early 20thC decorative silver box - the lid with elaborate fret cut reed, foliate and bird decorated scene jewelled with marcasite's (minor losses) and pink stones on black probably silk ground, geometric engraved Art Deco style decoration. 80 x 60 x 15mm. 118gms.
Estimate: $200 - $400

A quality yew wood? portrait miniature lidded snuff box - the lid with a glazed finely hand painted portrait of a young lady in pleated green dress and roses to her hair. The box with tight knotted burrs and in good polish. Dia.75mm.

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A quality yew wood? portrait miniature lidded snuff box - the lid with a glazed finely hand painted portrait of a young lady in pleated green dress and roses to her hair. The box with tight knotted burrs and in good polish. Dia.75mm.
Estimate: $300 - $550

An 18thC European tortoiseshell snuff box set with a portrait miniature of a nobleman - the oblong box with loose lid (hinge absent) set with an oval gilt framed hand painted portrait under convex glass, of a gentleman in fur collared blue frock coat. Signed indistinctly right edge. 82 x 47 x 16mm,

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An 18thC European tortoiseshell snuff box set with a portrait miniature of a nobleman - the oblong box with loose lid (hinge absent) set with an oval gilt framed hand painted portrait under convex glass, of a gentleman in fur collared blue frock coat. Signed indistinctly right edge. 82 x 47 x 16mm,
Estimate: $450 - $650

A rare late Victorian silver combination whistle-vesta case - elegant plain oval tubular form, with striker, suspension loop and hinge on the gently curved side, by A & J Zimmerman Ltd (Arthur & John Zimmerman), Birmingham 1897. 36gms. L.80mm,

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A rare late Victorian silver combination whistle-vesta case - elegant plain oval tubular form, with striker, suspension loop and hinge on the gently curved side, by A & J Zimmerman Ltd (Arthur & John Zimmerman), Birmingham 1897. 36gms. L.80mm,
Estimate: $300 - $400

A 19thC European embossed silver table lighter - with floral and scroll framed cartouche and wrythen lobed spherical body. Adjustable wick and turned wood handle. Typically for lighting of cigars. H.65mm.

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A 19thC European embossed silver table lighter - with floral and scroll framed cartouche and wrythen lobed spherical body. Adjustable wick and turned wood handle. Typically for lighting of cigars. H.65mm.
Estimate: $200 - $400

A c.1900 Russian silver folding hinged cigarette case - gold applied script initials and thumb piece set with blue stone. Impressed marks. 136gms.

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A c.1900 Russian silver folding hinged cigarette case - gold applied script initials and thumb piece set with blue stone. Impressed marks. 136gms.
Estimate: $260 - $500

A rare set of four George II and III silver gilt apostle spoons

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A rare set of four George II and III silver gilt apostle spoons
Estimate: $1,800 - $3,000

A George III silver caddy spoon - fiddle pattern. London 1815 by Josiah Snatt a specialist spoon maker.

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A George III silver caddy spoon - fiddle pattern. London 1815 by Josiah Snatt a specialist spoon maker.
Estimate: $100 - $200

A Victorian silver tea caddy spoon - the large bowl embossed with a swan. The antique style handle with bead detailed and portrait head. London 1891 by Pairpoint Brothers.

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A Victorian silver tea caddy spoon - the large bowl embossed with a swan. The antique style handle with bead detailed and portrait head. London 1891 by Pairpoint Brothers.
Estimate: $100 - $200

An Edwardian silver pair of Georgian style sugar scissor nips - shell bowls. London 1902 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. 32gms.

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An Edwardian silver pair of Georgian style sugar scissor nips - shell bowls. London 1902 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. 32gms.
Estimate: $120 - $240

A George III silver waiter, by Peter and Anne Bateman, London 1791 - with bead edged cavetto rim, raised on three splay feet. Engraved with a crest: a winged heart gules ensigned with a sovereign’s crown beneath a banderole with the motto 'Forward'. 200gms. Dia.175mm,

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A George III silver waiter, by Peter and Anne Bateman, London 1791 - with bead edged cavetto rim, raised on three splay feet. Engraved with a crest: a winged heart gules ensigned with a sovereign’s crown beneath a banderole with the motto 'Forward'. 200gms. Dia.175mm,
Estimate: $300 - $500

An early 1900s silver salver - gadrooned rim, plain centre, raised four ball and claw feet. London 1910 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd. 386gms. Dia.200mm.

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An early 1900s silver salver - gadrooned rim, plain centre, raised four ball and claw feet. London 1910 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd. 386gms. Dia.200mm.
Estimate: $360 - $560

A silver and decorative fish themed cut glass wine ewer - with silver hinged lid, top mount with spout and handle. London 1876 by Jane Brownett & Alexander Jones. The ovoid body finely engraved with fish amongst reeds. On after market period brass steeped foot. H.340mm.

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A silver and decorative fish themed cut glass wine ewer - with silver hinged lid, top mount with spout and handle. London 1876 by Jane Brownett & Alexander Jones. The ovoid body finely engraved with fish amongst reeds. On after market period brass steeped foot. H.340mm.
Estimate: $200 - $400

A William IV silver three-piece tea set, by Thomas Dick, London 1826 - compressed circular form raised on domed pedestal bases, chased and engraved with floral designs, the pot lid with floral finial. Total 1466gms.

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A William IV silver three-piece tea set, by Thomas Dick, London 1826 - compressed circular form raised on domed pedestal bases, chased and engraved with floral designs, the pot lid with floral finial. Total 1466gms.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

A 12 place 90-piece silver cutlery canteen by Walker and Hall, with eight additional silver plated serving utensils, Sheffield 1972 - double struck leaf and berry pattern with thread edge. Comprising 12 each: table forks, entree forks, dessert spoons, soup spoons, teaspoons, with six table spoons and 12 silver handled stainless bladed table knives and 12 entree knives. Total weight excluding knives 4255gms.

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A 12 place 90-piece silver cutlery canteen by Walker and Hall, with eight additional silver plated serving utensils, Sheffield 1972 - double struck leaf and berry pattern with thread edge. Comprising 12 each: table forks, entree forks, dessert spoons, soup spoons, teaspoons, with six table spoons and 12 silver handled stainless bladed table knives and 12 entree knives. Total weight excluding knives 4255gms.
Estimate: $6,000 - $10,000

A Victorian silver mounted steel and Japanese carved bone handled carving set - the four pieces: knife, two forks and steel each with a carved bone handle featuring a monkey to the top and other animals and snake etc. One small loss. The collars Sheffield 1886 by William Yates a noted flatware and handle maker. Together with an old note about the set.

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A Victorian silver mounted steel and Japanese carved bone handled carving set - the four pieces: knife, two forks and steel each with a carved bone handle featuring a monkey to the top and other animals and snake etc. One small loss. The collars Sheffield 1886 by William Yates a noted flatware and handle maker. Together with an old note about the set.
Estimate: $280 - $500

A pair of Victorian silver fishing theme engraved fish servers - the knife blade engraved with a gent casting before a bridge. Silver blades, silver plaster filled handles. 260gms.

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A pair of Victorian silver fishing theme engraved fish servers - the knife blade engraved with a gent casting before a bridge. Silver blades, silver plaster filled handles. 260gms.
Estimate: $220 - $400

A pair of elegant silver column candlesticks, by Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield 1898 - of slightly tapering octagonal section, raised on bead edged ogee plinth bases and with conforming nozzles. H.230mm. Weighted bases

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A pair of elegant silver column candlesticks, by Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield 1898 - of slightly tapering octagonal section, raised on bead edged ogee plinth bases and with conforming nozzles. H.230mm. Weighted bases
Estimate: $300 - $600

A rare and early George I silver mug -the plain body with an elaborately framed cartouche enclosing scripted initials. Double scroll handle. H.110mm. London 1716 by William Fleming a noted mug maker. 296grms.

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A rare and early George I silver mug -the plain body with an elaborately framed cartouche enclosing scripted initials. Double scroll handle. H.110mm. London 1716 by William Fleming a noted mug maker. 296grms.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,200

A 19thC New Zealand historical silver mug - presentation engraved 'Warrengate (Whanganui) Polo Sports 17th March 1894 Cigar & Umbrella Club Race Won by ...' Birmingham 1883 by W Spurrier & Co. H.105mm. 215gms. In original leather and gilded fitted case.

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A 19thC New Zealand historical silver mug - presentation engraved 'Warrengate (Whanganui) Polo Sports 17th March 1894 Cigar & Umbrella Club Race Won by ...' Birmingham 1883 by W Spurrier & Co. H.105mm. 215gms. In original leather and gilded fitted case.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

A New Zealand historical silver trophy cup - engraved 'Presented by The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company To T.G. Smith, Wells Hill. For Best Pen 5 Merino Ewe Hoggets. Blenheim. 27th Nov. 1889'. Engraved to the front with a colonial mountain and pastoral landscape with sheep and a cow. H.235mm. 308gms

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A New Zealand historical silver trophy cup - engraved 'Presented by The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company To T.G. Smith, Wells Hill. For Best Pen 5 Merino Ewe Hoggets. Blenheim. 27th Nov. 1889'. Engraved to the front with a colonial mountain and pastoral landscape with sheep and a cow. H.235mm. 308gms
Estimate: $1,300 - $2,000

The New Zealand historic 'H.B. HUNT CLUB CUP 1905' - presentation engraved 'Won by E. S. Petits ‘MEPHISTO’, engraved with three jumping horses and riders. Birmingham 1903. H.270mm. 440gms.

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The New Zealand historic 'H.B. HUNT CLUB CUP 1905' - presentation engraved 'Won by E. S. Petits ‘MEPHISTO’, engraved with three jumping horses and riders. Birmingham 1903. H.270mm. 440gms.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,400

A cased presentation silver foundation laying trowel - engraved 'Presented to W.H. Ross Esq. On The Occasion Of Laying The Foundation Stone Of The St. Albans Presbyterian Church January 31st 1925’. Ivory handle. L.250mm. 96gms. In original leather fitted case.

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A cased presentation silver foundation laying trowel - engraved 'Presented to W.H. Ross Esq. On The Occasion Of Laying The Foundation Stone Of The St. Albans Presbyterian Church January 31st 1925’. Ivory handle. L.250mm. 96gms. In original leather fitted case.
Estimate: $600 - $900

A 'New Zealand And South Seas International Exhibition' silver presentation box - the lid engraved as above and 'Presented to Mrs Sutherland Ross by the Women's Executive As A Token Of Their Appreciation And Regard. 23-11-25'. Birmingham 1923 L.180mm. 509gms total.

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A 'New Zealand And South Seas International Exhibition' silver presentation box - the lid engraved as above and 'Presented to Mrs Sutherland Ross by the Women's Executive As A Token Of Their Appreciation And Regard. 23-11-25'. Birmingham 1923 L.180mm. 509gms total.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,400

The New Zealand historic 1886 and 1890 silver 'Papakaio Ploughing Match' trophy cup - 'Won by AlexR. Hall'. Engraved to the reverse 'CUP For Champion Lot On Field to Be Won Twice by Same Competitor'. Large scrolling handles. Edinburgh 1882 for G & T Young Dunedin. H.325mm. 523gms. With stand.

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The New Zealand historic 1886 and 1890 silver 'Papakaio Ploughing Match' trophy cup - 'Won by AlexR. Hall'. Engraved to the reverse 'CUP For Champion Lot On Field to Be Won Twice by Same Competitor'. Large scrolling handles. Edinburgh 1882 for G & T Young Dunedin. H.325mm. 523gms. With stand.
Estimate: $1,400 - $2,000

The New Zealand historic 'A.A. & P.A. 1881' silver trophy cup for Best Cow, presentation engraved, awarded to John Grey Esq. and presented by 'Messrs. Wilson & Horton'. Engraved and embossed with a cow. London 1879 by Richards & Brown (Edward Charles Brown). H.195mm. 208gms.

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The New Zealand historic 'A.A. & P.A. 1881' silver trophy cup for Best Cow, presentation engraved, awarded to John Grey Esq. and presented by 'Messrs. Wilson & Horton'. Engraved and embossed with a cow. London 1879 by Richards & Brown (Edward Charles Brown). H.195mm. 208gms.
Estimate: $850 - $1,400

A late 19thC New Zealand historical silver plate trophy cup - presentation engraved ' Auckland Bowling Club 1883.4 Won By J Miller, Skip.'. The column support as a lyre. Tarnished. H.215mm.

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A late 19thC New Zealand historical silver plate trophy cup - presentation engraved ' Auckland Bowling Club 1883.4 Won By J Miller, Skip.'. The column support as a lyre. Tarnished. H.215mm.
Estimate: $280 - $400

A late 19thC New Zealand historical silver plate trophy cup, presentation engraved ' Dunedin Bowling Club Rink Match 1887 Won By James Anderson. The front engraved with a bowling scene. The plating worn. H.210mm.

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A late 19thC New Zealand historical silver plate trophy cup, presentation engraved ' Dunedin Bowling Club Rink Match 1887 Won By James Anderson. The front engraved with a bowling scene. The plating worn. H.210mm.
Estimate: $260 - $400

Rex Homan (1940-) carved wooden modernist sculpture. L.380mm, two circular (owls eyes) piercings, raised on two stainless rods (legs) on carved base. Note: Homan was the recipient of the Supreme Award from TE WAKA TOI in 2019 for leadership, excellence of work and outstanding contribution to NGA TOI MAORI globally. Affiliated to three IWI Rex describes his style as Pacific with a contemporary edge. Committed to the power of minimalism he strives for a hint of realism.

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Rex Homan (1940-) carved wooden modernist sculpture. L.380mm, two circular (owls eyes) piercings, raised on two stainless rods (legs) on carved base. Note: Homan was the recipient of the Supreme Award from TE WAKA TOI in 2019 for leadership, excellence of work and outstanding contribution to NGA TOI MAORI globally. Affiliated to three IWI Rex describes his style as Pacific with a contemporary edge. Committed to the power of minimalism he strives for a hint of realism.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Pauline Yearbury (Ngāpuhi 1926–1977) and James Yearbury (1921-2008) 'MARAKI-HAU' - incised and coloured wood panel, signed with incised cipher lower left. Labelled and entitled verso 'A Sea Monster of Māori mythology, with a long tubular tongue used for sucking up men and canoes'. Another label detailed 'Designed and Executed by Pauline and James Yearbury, Colonial Gallery, Russell, Bay of Islands, N.Z'. 405 x 165mm,

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Pauline Yearbury (Ngāpuhi 1926–1977) and James Yearbury (1921-2008) 'MARAKI-HAU' - incised and coloured wood panel, signed with incised cipher lower left. Labelled and entitled verso 'A Sea Monster of Māori mythology, with a long tubular tongue used for sucking up men and canoes'. Another label detailed 'Designed and Executed by Pauline and James Yearbury, Colonial Gallery, Russell, Bay of Islands, N.Z'. 405 x 165mm,
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Guy Ngan (1926-2017) '95' (Habitation) - unique bronze sculpture, signed, numbered 95 and dated 1978. Raised on white alabaster base. 143 x 143 x 111mm. Provenance: Private estate Auckland, purchased Wellington c.1980.

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Guy Ngan (1926-2017) '95' (Habitation) - unique bronze sculpture, signed, numbered 95 and dated 1978. Raised on white alabaster base. 143 x 143 x 111mm. Provenance: Private estate Auckland, purchased Wellington c.1980.
Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000

Sally Tagg 'Wreath with Star' - photograph with archival inks on rag paper, signed and entitled 1/3. 980 x 980mm.

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Sally Tagg 'Wreath with Star' - photograph with archival inks on rag paper, signed and entitled 1/3. 980 x 980mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,500

C. Gould 'Sweetpeas' - photographic print - signed and dated 2013 verso. 795 x 535mm.

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C. Gould 'Sweetpeas' - photographic print - signed and dated 2013 verso. 795 x 535mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800

Emma Bass (NZ 1967-) 'Berries and Swan' - photograph, signed and entitled, 5.10pm 2012, 3/13. 820 x 1245mm.

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Emma Bass (NZ 1967-) 'Berries and Swan' - photograph, signed and entitled, 5.10pm 2012, 3/13. 820 x 1245mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,500

Emma Bass (NZ 1967-) 'Wisteria - Cherry Blossom - Iris & Peonies 8.11am' - limited edition Giclee print,  signed, entitled and numbered 1/20. 470 x 470mm. Frame with minor chips.

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Emma Bass (NZ 1967-) 'Wisteria - Cherry Blossom - Iris & Peonies 8.11am' - limited edition Giclee print, signed, entitled and numbered 1/20. 470 x 470mm. Frame with minor chips.
Estimate: $400 - $800

Emma Bass (NZ 1967-) 'Peonies 6.38pm' - limited edition Giclee print. Signed, entitled and numbered 8/8. 820 x 780mm. Frame with minor chips.

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Emma Bass (NZ 1967-) 'Peonies 6.38pm' - limited edition Giclee print. Signed, entitled and numbered 8/8. 820 x 780mm. Frame with minor chips.
Estimate: $800 - $1,500

Emma Bass (NZ 1967-) 'Wisteria – Blossom - Magnolia and Dandielion 3.29pm' - limited edition Giclee print. Signed, entitled and numbered 1/1. 820 x 820mm. Frame with minor chips.

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Emma Bass (NZ 1967-) 'Wisteria – Blossom - Magnolia and Dandielion 3.29pm' - limited edition Giclee print. Signed, entitled and numbered 1/1. 820 x 820mm. Frame with minor chips.
Estimate: $800 - $1,500

John Hall Thorpe (AUS/UK 1874-1947) 'A Wildflower Bunch' - c.1920s, woodblock on paper, signed and titled lower margin and marked Copyright USA 1922 . 515 x 380mm.

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John Hall Thorpe (AUS/UK 1874-1947) 'A Wildflower Bunch' - c.1920s, woodblock on paper, signed and titled lower margin and marked Copyright USA 1922 . 515 x 380mm.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000

William Jones (UK/NZ 1900-88) 'Still Life' - oil on canvas on board c.1960s, signed. 580 x 760mm. Exhib. Webb's, 1992. John Leech Gallery exhibition label verso; typescript: Purchased from one man exhibition 1963. Note: Jones lived and painted for a time in Auckland in the 1950s. He was included in exhibitions at the Auckland City Art Gallery along with McCahon, Henderson, Mrkusich and others

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William Jones (UK/NZ 1900-88) 'Still Life' - oil on canvas on board c.1960s, signed. 580 x 760mm. Exhib. Webb's, 1992. John Leech Gallery exhibition label verso; typescript: Purchased from one man exhibition 1963. Note: Jones lived and painted for a time in Auckland in the 1950s. He was included in exhibitions at the Auckland City Art Gallery along with McCahon, Henderson, Mrkusich and others
Estimate: $300 - $500

Russell Hollings (NZ 1948-) 'Studio Begonia IV' - oil on board, signed. Entitled and dated 2008 on reverse. 480 x 540mm.

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Russell Hollings (NZ 1948-) 'Studio Begonia IV' - oil on board, signed. Entitled and dated 2008 on reverse. 480 x 540mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800

Russel Hollings 'Medieval Landscape' - mixed media, signed lower left; additional signed, titled and dated 2003 verso. 580 x 770mm. Antiqued gold acanthus ogee moulded frame, (small chip top right edge) overall 800 x 980mm,

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Russel Hollings 'Medieval Landscape' - mixed media, signed lower left; additional signed, titled and dated 2003 verso. 580 x 770mm. Antiqued gold acanthus ogee moulded frame, (small chip top right edge) overall 800 x 980mm,
Estimate: $600 - $1,000

Russell Hollings (NZ 1948-) 'Cave of Dreams' - oil on board, signed, entitled and dated 1979 verso. 490 x 695mm. Provenance: From the artist's archive.

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Russell Hollings (NZ 1948-) 'Cave of Dreams' - oil on board, signed, entitled and dated 1979 verso. 490 x 695mm. Provenance: From the artist's archive.
Estimate: $360 - $600

John Weeks (1888-1965) Boats in Moonlight -  pastel on paper. 505 x 550mm. Provenance: with Webb's, The Peter O'Connor Collection of Works by John Weeks, 2005.

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John Weeks (1888-1965) Boats in Moonlight - pastel on paper. 505 x 550mm. Provenance: with Webb's, The Peter O'Connor Collection of Works by John Weeks, 2005.
Estimate: $800 - $1,600

Margaret Olrog Stoddart (1865-1934) 'Two Figures in Hilly Landscape' - watercolour on paper, signed. 240 x 350mm.

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Margaret Olrog Stoddart (1865-1934) 'Two Figures in Hilly Landscape' - watercolour on paper, signed. 240 x 350mm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Laurence William Wilson (1850-1912) 'Lake Hayes' - oil on canvas, signed and titled. 450 x 650mm,

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Laurence William Wilson (1850-1912) 'Lake Hayes' - oil on canvas, signed and titled. 450 x 650mm,
Estimate: $1,400 - $2,500

A.H.T. (Tim) Wilson (1954-2020) Untitled (bush landscape with snowy peak through mists) - oil on Berge linen, signed and dated '87. 635 x 520mm,

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A.H.T. (Tim) Wilson (1954-2020) Untitled (bush landscape with snowy peak through mists) - oil on Berge linen, signed and dated '87. 635 x 520mm,
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000

A.H.T. (Tim) Wilson (1954-2020) 'Bushscape' - oil on Berge linen, titled lower left, signed and dated '87. 480 x 635mm.

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A.H.T. (Tim) Wilson (1954-2020) 'Bushscape' - oil on Berge linen, titled lower left, signed and dated '87. 480 x 635mm.
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000

A.H.T. (Tim) Wilson (1954-2020) 'Impressions of Fiordland' - oil on Berge linen, titled lower left, signed and dated '83. 600 x 890mm,

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A.H.T. (Tim) Wilson (1954-2020) 'Impressions of Fiordland' - oil on Berge linen, titled lower left, signed and dated '83. 600 x 890mm,
Estimate: $5,000 - $6,000

John Kinder (UK/NZ 1819-1903) St. Mark's Old Church Remuera c.1857 - watercolour and pencil, unsigned. Another work verso, entitled 'Paihia Bay of Island's', signed. 195 x 350mm. Note: Rangitoto Island is visible in the distance.

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John Kinder (UK/NZ 1819-1903) St. Mark's Old Church Remuera c.1857 - watercolour and pencil, unsigned. Another work verso, entitled 'Paihia Bay of Island's', signed. 195 x 350mm. Note: Rangitoto Island is visible in the distance.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Catherine Manchester (1957-) 'I go go Jason' 1998 - oil on canvas, signed and dated '98 lower left and inscribed: ‘I go go Jason waterfalls listening to the rivers and the way they used 2 flow. I know you're gonna have it your way or’. 1015 x 1015mm.

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Catherine Manchester (1957-) 'I go go Jason' 1998 - oil on canvas, signed and dated '98 lower left and inscribed: ‘I go go Jason waterfalls listening to the rivers and the way they used 2 flow. I know you're gonna have it your way or’. 1015 x 1015mm.
Estimate: $900 - $1,500

Nick Fedaeff 'Reflections' - acrylic on board, unsigned. 750 x 750mm.

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Nick Fedaeff 'Reflections' - acrylic on board, unsigned. 750 x 750mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800

Ruth Browne (1905-2002) 'Togetherness' - acrylic and mixed media on board, signed and dated '68. Entitled and detailed verso. 620 x 1240mm. Note: In the 1920's Browne graduated as a top student at the Canterbury College School of Art, she later attended the Slade School in London. She was a contemporary of Rita Angus and Olivia Spencer Bower. She moved to a more abstract style in the 1960's.

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Ruth Browne (1905-2002) 'Togetherness' - acrylic and mixed media on board, signed and dated '68. Entitled and detailed verso. 620 x 1240mm. Note: In the 1920's Browne graduated as a top student at the Canterbury College School of Art, she later attended the Slade School in London. She was a contemporary of Rita Angus and Olivia Spencer Bower. She moved to a more abstract style in the 1960's.
Estimate: $400 - $800

Alan Taylor (NZ 1933-2016) 'Early Morning Call' - acrylic on board, signed. 390 x 495mm.

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Alan Taylor (NZ 1933-2016) 'Early Morning Call' - acrylic on board, signed. 390 x 495mm.
Estimate: $440 - $800

Florence M Luxford (member NZAFA 1947-79), two works: ‘Colour Sequence' acrylic and oil on board, signed. 570 x 720mm unframed. Along with another unframed and untitled work 610 x 510mm,

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Florence M Luxford (member NZAFA 1947-79), two works: ‘Colour Sequence' acrylic and oil on board, signed. 570 x 720mm unframed. Along with another unframed and untitled work 610 x 510mm,
Estimate: $140 - $280

Patterson Parkin (1948) Untitled (Abstract violinist) - acrylic on board, signed and dated 2009. 290 x 240mm,

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Patterson Parkin (1948) Untitled (Abstract violinist) - acrylic on board, signed and dated 2009. 290 x 240mm,
Estimate: $400 - $600

Patterson Parkin (1948) Untitled (Abstract saxophonist) - acrylic on board, signed and dated 2009. 270 x 230mm,

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Patterson Parkin (1948) Untitled (Abstract saxophonist) - acrylic on board, signed and dated 2009. 270 x 230mm,
Estimate: $400 - $600

Patterson Parkin (1948) Untitled (Abstract violinist) - acrylic on board, signed and dated 2009. 290 x 240mm,

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Patterson Parkin (1948) Untitled (Abstract violinist) - acrylic on board, signed and dated 2009. 290 x 240mm,
Estimate: $400 - $600

Cynthia Taylor (NZ 1947-) 'Snake River II' - acrylic on paper, signed and dated '89, details verso. 760 x 580mm.

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Cynthia Taylor (NZ 1947-) 'Snake River II' - acrylic on paper, signed and dated '89, details verso. 760 x 580mm.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Des Robertshaw (1955-), 'From the Blue Land' - acrylic on card, 730 x 960mm. Provenance: Ex: International Art Centre Gallery exhibition.

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Des Robertshaw (1955-), 'From the Blue Land' - acrylic on card, 730 x 960mm. Provenance: Ex: International Art Centre Gallery exhibition.
Estimate: $400 - $800

Frances Irwin Hunt (1890-1981) 'Leaves and Driftwood' - oil on board - signed and dated '52. John Leech exhibition label verso. 550 x 440mm,

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Frances Irwin Hunt (1890-1981) 'Leaves and Driftwood' - oil on board - signed and dated '52. John Leech exhibition label verso. 550 x 440mm,
Estimate: $200 - $300

John Mandel (US 1941-) 'Squat Icon 5 - Portrait of Robert Alexander - Religious Painting II 1969' - acrylic on canvas.1830 x 1830mm - Whitney Museum label to reverse shows this artwork was exhibited as part of the 1969 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting. Also exhibited at the Max Hutchinson Galley, New York.

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John Mandel (US 1941-) 'Squat Icon 5 - Portrait of Robert Alexander - Religious Painting II 1969' - acrylic on canvas.1830 x 1830mm - Whitney Museum label to reverse shows this artwork was exhibited as part of the 1969 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting. Also exhibited at the Max Hutchinson Galley, New York.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000

After Chen Yifei 'The Banquet' - oil on canvas - unsigned. 900 x 1200mm.

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After Chen Yifei 'The Banquet' - oil on canvas - unsigned. 900 x 1200mm.
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,200

A Victorian 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch - enamel chapter ring to the front, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and seconds dial, recently serviced, with key and in maker's original box, 55gms. Dia. 42mm.

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A Victorian 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch - enamel chapter ring to the front, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and seconds dial, recently serviced, with key and in maker's original box, 55gms. Dia. 42mm.
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

A Bvlgari platinum gent's chronograph wristwatch - automatic, silvered dial with three sub dials, date aperture, 22/99, rubber strap and bezel, Bvlgari mark to strap, bezel and back of case, the rubber strap has snapped, with Bvlgari bag. Purchased new by our vendor for HK$200,000 in 2003.

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A Bvlgari platinum gent's chronograph wristwatch - automatic, silvered dial with three sub dials, date aperture, 22/99, rubber strap and bezel, Bvlgari mark to strap, bezel and back of case, the rubber strap has snapped, with Bvlgari bag. Purchased new by our vendor for HK$200,000 in 2003.
Estimate: $6,200 - $10,000

An early 20thC 800 silver Utmost Swiss repeater pocket watch - open face with white enamel dial and Arabic numerals. Internal inscription 1905 Liège International Exposition.

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An early 20thC 800 silver Utmost Swiss repeater pocket watch - open face with white enamel dial and Arabic numerals. Internal inscription 1905 Liège International Exposition.
Estimate: $300 - $600

A 19thC brass cased alarm striking lantern clock - the over-head bell supported by four brass cross-over straps secured by the corner finials, convex white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Running, alarm requiring attention. H.150mm.

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A 19thC brass cased alarm striking lantern clock - the over-head bell supported by four brass cross-over straps secured by the corner finials, convex white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Running, alarm requiring attention. H.150mm.
Estimate: $300 - $600

A Louis Phillipe period French marble and ormolu cased three-piece clock garniture - the clock with bell striking movement in a cream marble drum case supported by ormolu putto and surmounted by a military trophy; raised on a plateau with further gilt bronze embellishment. With a pair of associated urn-candlesticks with ram's head handles and with reversible candlestick nozzles/knopped finials. Clock H.350mm,

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A Louis Phillipe period French marble and ormolu cased three-piece clock garniture - the clock with bell striking movement in a cream marble drum case supported by ormolu putto and surmounted by a military trophy; raised on a plateau with further gilt bronze embellishment. With a pair of associated urn-candlesticks with ram's head handles and with reversible candlestick nozzles/knopped finials. Clock H.350mm,
Estimate: $700 - $1,000

A Victorian black slate mantel clock - platform and scrolled base, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and open ascapment. W.560mm.

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A Victorian black slate mantel clock - platform and scrolled base, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and open ascapment. W.560mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800

A late 18th century mahogany bracket clock by George Mackie & Son, City Road, London - with 8-day twin-fusee, engraved movement, striking the hours on a bell, pendulum lock screw absent, with winding and door keys. The case of break arch form with carry handle, with circular convex repainted dial, with Arabic numerals, original brass scale fretwork to lower quarters and the sides, arched glazed door to rear, standing on brass ogee bracket feet. H.395mm,

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A late 18th century mahogany bracket clock by George Mackie & Son, City Road, London - with 8-day twin-fusee, engraved movement, striking the hours on a bell, pendulum lock screw absent, with winding and door keys. The case of break arch form with carry handle, with circular convex repainted dial, with Arabic numerals, original brass scale fretwork to lower quarters and the sides, arched glazed door to rear, standing on brass ogee bracket feet. H.395mm,
Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000

An early 1900s 9ct gold sovereign case - By Dennison Co., engraved initials to front. Birmingham 1911. 17gms.

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An early 1900s 9ct gold sovereign case - By Dennison Co., engraved initials to front. Birmingham 1911. 17gms.
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

A 1792 gold spade guinea - 22ct gold, 8.4gms. Dia.24 mm. The reverse with crowned quartered shield of arms in the shape of a spade, legend around, date 1792 below. A good example.

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A 1792 gold spade guinea - 22ct gold, 8.4gms. Dia.24 mm. The reverse with crowned quartered shield of arms in the shape of a spade, legend around, date 1792 below. A good example.
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,200

1911 1 ducat Austrian Empire Francis Joseph I gold (.986) coin - 3.49gms. Dia.20mm.

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1911 1 ducat Austrian Empire Francis Joseph I gold (.986) coin - 3.49gms. Dia.20mm.
Estimate: $380 - $600

Peter Minturn (1937-2022) designer silver and citrine ring - a brutalist design as stacked rods supporting a solitaire circular facet cut citrine. Note: Peter Minturn is recognised as one of New Zealand's founding pioneer studio jewellers.

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Peter Minturn (1937-2022) designer silver and citrine ring - a brutalist design as stacked rods supporting a solitaire circular facet cut citrine. Note: Peter Minturn is recognised as one of New Zealand's founding pioneer studio jewellers.
Estimate: $220 - $440

Kobi Bosshard (1939-) modernist silver and amethyst ring - c.1980's, the wide plain band with tall raised top set with an oval facet cut amethyst. Marker's mark to inside band. Note: Kobi Bosshard is recognised as one of New Zealand's founding pioneer studio jewellers.

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Kobi Bosshard (1939-) modernist silver and amethyst ring - c.1980's, the wide plain band with tall raised top set with an oval facet cut amethyst. Marker's mark to inside band. Note: Kobi Bosshard is recognised as one of New Zealand's founding pioneer studio jewellers.
Estimate: $220 - $440

Kobi Bosshard (1939-) modernist 18ct yellow and citrine ring - c.1980's/90's, the wide plain mildly tapered band with tall raised top set with an oval facet cut citrine. Marker's mark to inside band. 11.35gms. Note: Kobi Bosshard is recognised as one of New Zealand's founding pioneer studio jewellers.

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Kobi Bosshard (1939-) modernist 18ct yellow and citrine ring - c.1980's/90's, the wide plain mildly tapered band with tall raised top set with an oval facet cut citrine. Marker's mark to inside band. 11.35gms. Note: Kobi Bosshard is recognised as one of New Zealand's founding pioneer studio jewellers.
Estimate: $1,400 - $2,400

An impressive 18ct gold antique lapis lazuli scarab beetle ring and brooch - both multi claw set in ornate decorative frames. The ring on a later 15ct gold shank. The brooch's fitting absent.

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An impressive 18ct gold antique lapis lazuli scarab beetle ring and brooch - both multi claw set in ornate decorative frames. The ring on a later 15ct gold shank. The brooch's fitting absent.
Estimate: $850 - $1,250

A good suite of late 19thC gold and enamel jewellery - comprising brooch and earrings. each with a pearl set tapered baton upon two layered geometric panels, with pendant drops. White and black enamelled highlights. Hooks for pierced ears. Testing as 14ct gold. 17.68gms.

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A good suite of late 19thC gold and enamel jewellery - comprising brooch and earrings. each with a pearl set tapered baton upon two layered geometric panels, with pendant drops. White and black enamelled highlights. Hooks for pierced ears. Testing as 14ct gold. 17.68gms.
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,200

A 14ct yellow gold and blue topaz modern design pendant and ring set - the pendant with three large oval facet cut blue topaz each with rub-over mount set in a vertical row with tubular suspension above. The ring of conforming plain design with single emerald cut blue topaz in rub-over mount. 8.93gms and 5.83gms. 14.76gms total.

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A 14ct yellow gold and blue topaz modern design pendant and ring set - the pendant with three large oval facet cut blue topaz each with rub-over mount set in a vertical row with tubular suspension above. The ring of conforming plain design with single emerald cut blue topaz in rub-over mount. 8.93gms and 5.83gms. 14.76gms total.
Estimate: $800 - $1,400

An Edwardian 15ct rose gold hinged bangle - the centre top with three circles multi claw set with gemstones, the bangle formed by two hollow bands, one wide with engraved decoration. Push clasp with safety chain. 9.6gms.

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An Edwardian 15ct rose gold hinged bangle - the centre top with three circles multi claw set with gemstones, the bangle formed by two hollow bands, one wide with engraved decoration. Push clasp with safety chain. 9.6gms.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000

A 14ct gold and spiderweb variscite bracelet - a large oval variscite cabochon bezel set, with three gold chain and variscite bead strands connected to a push clasp set with a smaller oval variscite cabochon. Not marked but tests as 14ct.

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A 14ct gold and spiderweb variscite bracelet - a large oval variscite cabochon bezel set, with three gold chain and variscite bead strands connected to a push clasp set with a smaller oval variscite cabochon. Not marked but tests as 14ct.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000

A good Art Deco Aztec enamelled silver scenic bracelet - the five shaped panels each of a various multicoloured scene including applied figures adoring the sun and other historic narratives. 60gms.

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A good Art Deco Aztec enamelled silver scenic bracelet - the five shaped panels each of a various multicoloured scene including applied figures adoring the sun and other historic narratives. 60gms.
Estimate: $300 - $600