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Antique Furniture, Silver, Porcelain, Jewellery, Oriental Rugs, Pistols

European and New Zealand Paintings

Prints and Drawings

WEDNESDAY 27TH APRIL 1983 AT 6P.M.

ESTIMATES

Peter Webb Galleries Limited publishes its estimates of the prices likely to be realized for all the lots in the catalogue.

The estimates appear following each description.

The estimates are intended as a guide for prospective purchasers. Lots may be sold below or above estimates depending on the degree of competition for them.

If instructed, the auctioneers will carry out bidding for intending purchasers. The service is free and all bids are treated in strict confidence. Lots will be bought as cheaply as the room bids allow and with regard to any reserves placed upon them by the sellers.

CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. The highest bidder to the purchaser , subject to the Auctioneers having a right to refuse the bidding of any person. Should any dispute arise as to the biddings , the lot in dispute to be immediately put up for sale again at the preceding bidding, or the Auctioneers may declare the purchaser.

2. No person shall advance less at a bid than a sum to be nominated by the Auctioneer and no bid shall be retracted.

3. All lots are sold subject to the right of the seller or his agent to bid or else to impose a reserve

4. The purchaser to give his name , address and to pay down 10 percent of the purchase money in part payment thereof. In default of any of which matters the lot or lots purchased may be immediately put up again and resold.

5. All lots are sold as shown and with all faults , imperfections , and errors to description The Auctioneers act as agents; they have full discretion to refuse any bidding or to withdraw any lot or lots from the sale without in either case giving any reason ; neither they nor the Vendor are responsible for errors of description or for genuineness or authenticity of any lot or fault or defect in it, and make no warranty whatever

6. The lots are at the buyer ' s risk from the fall of the hammer and are to be taken away at the buyer ' s expense, in default of which the Auctioneers will not hold themselves responsible; if the same are lost , stolen , damaged , or otherwise destroyed , but they will be left at the sole risk of the purchaser. If the lots are not cleared or paid for , they may then be sold immediately either publicly or by private treaty , without any notice being given to the defaulter

7. Upon failure of the purchaser to comply with any of the above conditions the money deposited in part payments shall be forfeited, and the defaulter shall make good any loss arising from the resale, together with the charges and expenses in respect of both sales.

8. No goods are to be removed while selling is in progress. Receipted invoices must be produced prior to delivery of any lot. The Auctioneers reserve the right to request identification in the case of any purchaser not known to the Auctioneer who pays by cheque. Charging to credit cards will not be accepted as means of payment.

" No person being the purchaser of any item falling within the provisions of the Antiquities Act 1975 or the Arms Act 1958 shall be entitled to take possession of such item or to demand possession thereof from the Auctioneer unless and until such person produces to the Auctioneer a licence pursuant to the appropriate one of the two Acts referred to above."

lnsurance:-

AII lots are purchased at the risk of the purchaser from the fall of the hammer. Insurance can be arranged with the Sun Alliance & London Insurance Group on an " All Risks " basis for a premium of 1%.

Instruction to Bid:-

lnstructions to bid at sale are accepted by Peter Webb Galleries Limited and carried out free of charge. Lots will be bought as favourably as is allowed by the bidding the saleroom and reserve imposed

Inspections:-

lnspections are made and advice given concerning the sale of Antiques and Works of Art free of charge in Auckland , and for a reasonable fee elsewhere.

Valuations:-

valuations for insurance , probate or family division are undertaken on either a quotation basis or a small percentage plus travelling expenses. The charge is remitted on all property valued that is sold through Peter Webb Galleries Limited within a reasonable time.

Peter Webb Galleries Limited Fine Art Auctioneers & Appraisers Corner Elliot & Wellesley Streets, Auckland P.O. Box 7008, Auckland. Telephone 734-404 After Hours 32-520, 606-361

Sale Number 47

Catalogue of

Antique Furniture, Oriental Rugs, Old Glass, Porcelain, Pottery, Copper and Brassware, Estate Jewellery, English silver including a large selection of flatware, Oriental works of art European and New Zealand Paintings Prints and Drawings

Cased paired pistols by Innes & Wallis of Edinburgh 1795 and by W. Cox of Waterford, Ireland c.1795. and miscellaneous collector's items

WEDNESDAY 27th APRIL 1983 AT 6.00PM

Note: Special viewing time for this sale as Monday 25th is a Public Holiday:Viewing Thursday and Friday 21 st and 22nd and Tuesday 26th April 9.00am-6.00pm daily. No viewing on Sunday 24th.

1

A 15 et gold dress ring set with a synthetic ruby. 80 - 120 2 A greenstone bar brooch. 30 - 40 3

A Victorian brooch set with a pale emerald. 60 - 70 4 A gilt Dorset regiment helmet plate. 70 - 100

5 A greenstone and silver ring together with a double pearl and silver ring 40 - 60

6

A large heavy Ethiopian ivory bangle. 115mm 70 - 90

7

A good 19th Century visiting card case in tortoise shell with silver inlaid birds in foliage. 105 x 78mm 200 - 250 8 A Chinese silver character link belt. wt. 170gm 100 - 130 9 A 9ct gold pendant set with a purple stone. 40 - 50

A 9ct gold stirrup pendant set with a blue zircon. 40 - 50 11 A large heavy silver pocket cigar case. Birmingham 7919. wt. 160gms 80 - 120 12 A silver cigarette case. wt. 116gm 50 - 60 13 14 15 16 A Chinese cinnabar lacquer circular brooch 15 - 20 A Victorian inlaid pearl and tortoise shell vesta case. 30 - 40 Two small 9ct gold lockets. 50 - 60 A double string of baroque cultured pearls. 200 - 300 17 A good five stone ring set with three diamonds and two sapphires in l 8ct gold. 500 - 650 18 A Victorian 9ct gold Albert chain with large engraved box links.

25gms 300 - 350

19 A modern design heavy l 8ct gold dress ring set with centre diamond of 70 pt and eleven small diamonds totalling 70 pts approx. 1500 - 2000

20 A long 9ct gold curb link neckchain L. 705cm 1 75 - 225 21 A Victorian 9ct gold mounted twirler fob set with bloodstone and carnelian 80 - 100

A late Victorian 9ct gold chain and pendant set with two garnets 200 - 250

23

A very fine dress ring set with five white baguette diamonds VVSI total 2cts approx and forty two small diamonds in an l 8ct white gold double bow form mounting. 5500 - 6500

24 A very high quality heavy 18ct white gold gentlemans Piaget wrist watch with engraved flexible strap and black roman numerals in bezel. total wt 84gms 2200 - 2800

25 A very fine French 14ct gold rectangular shaped cigarette case in flexible basket weave and oval section , the hinged lid with the letter D set with rubies. Maker Boucheron Paris wt. 84gms, 90 x 45mm (Illustrated on cover) 1500 - 2000

26

A very fine quality Swiss Vacheron & Constantin gentleman ' s dress wrist watch with patterned l 8ct white gold strap and case. total wt. 64gms 2200 - 2800 27 A 1_5ct gold bracelet of plain design. wt. 10gms 140 - 180

An Egyptian bracelet set with six porcelain scarabs in a gilt setting. 50 - 70

A scarab beetle in silver gilt brooch mount. 40 - 50

A Victorian l 5ct gold pendant brooch set with seed pearls and a blue stone. 220 - 280

Albert

An 18ct gold ring set with a synthetic ruby and

9ct gold crescent brooch set with rubies and pearls.

An l 8ct gold wedding band. wt. 4gm

chenille

rhinestone

42 A Georgian miniature on ivory of a young man in oval gilt frame (cracked).

43

A good Georgian miniature on ivory of a gentleman in a l 5ct gold oval frame.

44

A good 19th Century French miniature on ivory of a lady in court dress w ith tiara and ostr ich feathers.

x 70mm

45

- 450

A remarkable heavy modern Italian l 8ct gold armlet of plant root or moss form set with seven platinum mounts containing forty three modern cut white diamonds , total two carats approx. total wt. 110gms

- 4000

46

An extremely fine pa ir of officer ' s flintlock pistols 13 " overall , C.7795. The 8¼ " barrels engraved ' W. Cox , Waterford ' w ith British control numbers for Dublin stamped on top flats , probably during the Irish rebellion in 1798. Swan neck cocks and engraved border on lock plates. The stocks are of walnut with ebony forends. Sunburst end caps , pineapple trigger guards and silver escutcheons (Illustrated). 3600 - 4000

47 Another exceptional ly fine pair of officer ' s pistols 13.7/8 " overall. C. 1795-97. The octagonal steel browned barrels engraved ' Innes & Wallace , Gun Makers to His Majesty , Edinburgh ' on top flats Gold bands inlaid at muzzles and breech , gold lined vents and platinum lined pans Engraved floral designs on barrel tangs. Half stocked in walnut with silver forends and oval silver barrel attachment slots. Engraved trophy of arms on guard (Illustrated) 4000 - 4500

48

A British Military flintlock pistol C.1825 in excellent firing condition Lock superior to normal issue and probably fitted for an officer by request. Barrel engraved ' London ' with stand. 700 - 1000

49

An old Chinese carved ivory figure chess set with red stained pieces. 200 - 300

50 A pair of large wart hog tusks used as a corkscrew and bottle opener 40 - 50

51

A 19th Century Indonesian ivory tusk finely carved all over with Gods, figures , animals and demons.

L. 42cm 600 - 800

52 A rectangular Chinese rosewood box , the lid inset with an immortal in carved ivory.

9 x 15cm 40 - 60

53 A pair of Japanese silk and lacquer picture fans. 20 - 30

54

A good large heavy silver plated two handled tray with shaped scroll and shell edge and engraved centre.

L. 70cm 250 - 350

55 A good silver plated spirit kettle on stand.

H. 33cm 150 - 200

56 An oval silver plate on copper lidded food warmer with water jacket and turned wooden handle. L. 26cm

- 100

57 A Victorian silver on copper condiment set, mustard pot , pepper and open salt.

- 100 58 An Edwardian Sterling silver lidded hot water jug with scroll edge and ball feet. Bghm 1908

- 400 59 Three silver open salts with blue glass liner. Birmingham 1928 100 - 150

60 A good set of six heavy Victorian fiddle pattern table forks. London 1851. Maker Elizabeth Eaton

- 400

A Victorian silver butter spreader London 1845

- 50

A Hanoverian silver tablespoon marks rubbed. C. 7760

65

Six good Georgian Silver OE pattern table forks. Oates 1800, 1805 etc.

- 400

66 A Vi_ctorian silver fiddle pattern serving spoon. London 1847. (Illustrated) 150-200

67

A pair of Georgian style open salts on three hoofed legs. Sterling 925

68

A pair of matching Victorian fiddle pattern gravy ladles. London 1847 Maker S.H & O.C. (Illustrated) 180 - 250 69

Four matching Georgian OE pattern teaspoons. London c. 1790

-100

~o

Five matching Victorian fiddle I ' pattern desertspoons.

London 1851.

- 80 63 A Georgian O E Pattern bright cut tablespoon London 1794.

64

A good set of Victorian silver fiddle pattern table spoons

- 80

London 1851 , Griffin Crest Maker Elizabeth Eaton. Matches lot 60 (Illustrated)

- 400

Maker Elizabeth Eaton. Matches lots 60 & 64 200 - 250

71

Four Georgian OE pattern tablespoons. London 1781-1810 160 - 200

72 A pair of Georgian OE pattern tablespoons. London 1788 80 - 100

73

A single heavy Victorian silver kings pattern tablespoon.

London 1828.

Maker W. Trayes 50 - 60

74 Three matching silver kings pattern teaspoons.

London 1828.

Maker W. Trayes 60 - 80

75 Three William IV fiddle pattern table forks.

London 1832-1835.

Maker W. Chawner 100 - 125

76

Four odd Georgian Silver OE pattern tablespoons. dates c.1805 120 - 180

77 A Victorian silver lidded mustard pot of cylindrical form with blue liner and spoon.

London 1859. Spoon 1843

Maker R. D. (Illustrated) 275 - 350

78 A good circular Victorian silver salver with scroll and shell edge engraved centre and three scroll feet.

London 7857. Maker William Stevenson. Dia. 30cm. Wt 25oz (Illustrated) 1250 - 1500

79 A pair of Georgian fiddle pattern teaspoons.

London 1824. Maker R. Peppin BO - 100

80 A good heavy Georgian style silver teapot oval shape on four scroll feet.

Sheffield 1923. Makers Petersons Ltd. wt. 23oz 600 - 800

81

Four various Victorian and Georgian fiddle pattern dessertspoons. 120 - 150

82 1781 A pair of Georgian OE pattern tablespoons. 100 - 120

83 A good pair of Edwardian Silver vases with pierced reeded Art Nouveau body and orig in al blue glass liners.

London 1906. 150 - 200

84

85 edge. A pair of silver glove stretchers. Chester 1909. L. 22cm BO - 100

A good set of six Georgian OE pattern tablespoons with beaded

London 1780. Maker T.N. 350 - 450

86 Two silver fiddle pattern tablespoons.

London 1824-1848. BO - 100

87 Two heavy Georgian silver Kings pattern table forks.

London 7827. Maker N. Trayes 100 - 125 Lot 47

88 A Georgian OE bright cut tablespoon.

London 1782. 50 - 65

89 A pair of Georgian OE pattern dessertspoons.

London 1780.

Maker Pratt & Humphreys. BO - 100

90

Four Victorian OE pattern teaspoons.

Edinburgh 1837. BO - 120

91 An angel pattern silver handled button hook.

Birmingham 1910 20 - 25

92 A heavy Georgian fiddle shell and thread dessertspoon, two teaspoons and a mustard spoon. 90 - 120

93 A silver pepper pot and a small silver dish. C. 1910 50 - 70

94 A heavy Victorian silver pair of fish servers in fiddle pattern.

London 1886 200 - 250

95 A good set of eight Georgian OE pattern table forks

London 1798. Maker John Wren. (Illustrated) 400 - 500

Lgt 46

96

Five Georgian OE pattern dessertspoons. 1805 and 1813. 150 - 200

97

Two Georgian fiddle pattern dessertspoons, Victorian dessert fork and table fork. (4) 100 - 120

98

Two Georgian OE pattern dessert forks and a table fork (3).

99

Four various OE pattern dessertspoons. 60 - 80

C. 1830 100 - 150

100

Six Georgian fiddle pattern teaspoons. 1820-1828 100 - 120

101

A pair of Georgian bright cut sugar tongs. C.1800 40 - 50

102

Six Victorian silver fiddle pattern teaspoons. Four matching C. 1840 70 - 100

103

Nine various Georgian OE pattern teaspoons. C.1800 90 - 100

104

Two Georgian OE pattern tablespoons. 1810 and another European. 70 - 90

105

Six various Georgian and Victorian fiddle pattern teaspoons London 1821. 60 - 80

106

Two Georgian fiddle pattern dessertspoons. London 1821

107 A Queen Anne silver coffee pot of tapered cy lin drical form with domed lid , birds neck spout and scroll handle. Later raised decoration C. 1710.

Maker Edmond Pearce. (Illustrated) 2200 - 2600

108

Six various Georgian OE pattern dessertspoons. 1799-1828 140 - 180

109

Four heavy Victorian and Georgian tablespoons. 1809-1840 160 - 200

110

Six similar Georgian OE pattern dessertspoons. All C.1810 200 - 300

111

Six similar Georgian OE pattern dessertspoons

All C.1810 200 - 300

A Collection of 19th Century Cranberry and Ruby Glass

112

A large water jug with shaped rim and clear handle and cut fern motif.

Height 18 5cm

113

100 - 150

A similar jug of plain design. Height 17cm 100 - 130 114 A small open salt with silver rim. 30 - 40 115 A German sugar bowl with glass liner and silver plated W M.F. body. 11 x 16cm 60 - 80

116 A bon bon dish with shaped edge and clear glass edging and feet. dia. 15cm

- 80 117

A water carafe of baluster form Height 16cm

- 80 118

A fat body decanter jug with clear stopper and handle. Height 20cm 150 - 180

Three small punch cups. 60 - 80

A tapered tumbler with silver holder and another tumbler. 60 - 80

A small bon bon dish on stem foot. 30 - 40

A squat ovoid vase with gilt metal base 40 - 50

Rugs,

Porcelain &

123 A good Victorian cut crystal watequg

21 cm

- 65

A fine pair of Georgian triple ring neck crystal decanters with facet cutting and hexagonal mushroom stoppers. c. 1800. Height 29cm

- 350 125 A fine _Geor!5ian cut crystal water Jug with saw tooth edging.

An 18th Century Worcester cup and saucer with underglaze blue bird decoration and crescent mark.

135 A pair of 19th Century Meissen chocolate cups and saucers with painted bird and butterfly decoration (one leg damaged)

- 150

136 A square shagreen cigarette box with ivory edging made by Asprey, London

- 100

137 A pair of opalescent glass coquilles pattern bowls signed R La/ique

- 150

138 A Tutankahmen death mask painted pottery decanter.

- 60

139 A set of six Royal Worcester coffee cups and saucers , Woodland pattern , in original box.

- 160

140 A good Art Deco figure of a dancer in painted metal with ivorine head and hands signed F. Preiss. (Illustrated) 800 - 1000

141 A fine pair of late Regency crystal decanters with faceted neck , diamond cut body and mushroom stoppers. 200 - 300

142 A good large early 19th Century Spode porcelain tureen decorated in the Japanese manner. No lid. c. 7815. Length 37cm

143 A good 19th Century German painted porcelain figure group of a young man and woman with animals. (Illustrated).

Height 27cm 400 - 500

144 Three Regency diamond cut crystal open salts with matching pepper shaker (6). 140 - 200

145 Four Regency facet and olive cut crystal open salts, together with two pepper shakers (some faults). (6) 50 - 75

146 A large 19th Century Italian porcelain dish with raised and painted flowers and gold scroll edgings.

dia. 34cm 150 - 200

147 A pair of Victorian green Mary Gregory glass jugs.

Height 21 cm 200 - 300

148 A pair of yellow satin glass vases with painted bird and floral design.

Height 13cm 40 - 50

149 An Edwardian bottle decanter and stopper.

Height 28cm 40 - 60

150 A Victorian facet and olive ·cut decanter Jug.

Height 24cm 40 - 60

151 A Victorian carved marble bust of a young boy on wooden stand. 80 - 120

152 A mid Victorian porcelain jug with pewter lid and relief classical figure decoration.

Height 23cm 75 - 100

153 A mid 19th Century mantel clock with original bright gilt ormolu case of column form with lion mask , ring handle, relief shell, and scroll edging, the top surmounted by a pegasus. (Illustrated). 700 - 900

154 Birchnell Delph Park and Stream watercolour, signed 18 x 27cm so - 60

155 An early 19th Century framed sampler by Margaret Findlay ,65 x 55cm 80 - 100

156 W.F. Mitchell The "Great Harry " coloured lithograph 18.5 x 23.5cm

157

W.F. Mitchell

H.M.S. -Hero coloured lithograph 18.5 x 23.5cm 60 - 80 60 - 80

158 Two 19th Century coloured engravings of floral subjects. 80 - 100

159 A 16th Century woodcut of plant subjects. 40 - 50

160 Gary Tricker

Arawata Bill colour etching, artist's proof signed and dated in pencil 110 x 78mm

161 Gary Tricker

The Scene 80 - 100 colour etching, artist's proof, signed and dated in pencil 130 x 98mm 80 - 100

162 Gary Tricker

The End colour etching, artist's proof signed and dated in pencil 103 x 100mm 80 - 100

163

Capt. Thomas Williamson Death of the Bear soft ground etching and aquatint 1806, with Chase after a Wolf (2) 43. 7 x 53.4cm 150 - 200

164 Capt. Thomas Williamson Five framed aquatints from the same series as previous lot. 250 - 350

165

F.C. Turner

A good framed set of the six etchings and aquatints, 'Bachelor's Hall ' each 38 x 46cm 400 - 500

166 George Morland , (after)

A set of four framed 19th Century colour lithographs. each 34 x 44cm 300 - 400

167 Sam Howitt

Four framed sporting prints colour engravings , 24 x 31cm

- 100

173 An old Chinese rug with centre medallion and floral sprays on a beige field with floral and scroll borders.

275 x 188cm (worn) 250 - 350

174 A Beluchi Prayer ru~ with main field of floral sprays on a blue ground.

145 x 93cm

400 - 500

175 A smaller Beluchi rug with double prayer arch in blue and pale red.

135 x 78cm 250 - 350

176 A Hamadan Lillihan Rug of floral design on a pale red field

150 x 110cm 500 - 700

177 An early 20th Century Chinese red silk wall hanging embroidered with three Gods of Happiness , Buddhist symbols trees and figures.

95 x 234cm (water stained)

- 150

178 A collection of various 19th Century Chinese embroidered collars, cuffs and panels together with a sheath. (9) 50 - 70

179 A late 19th Century Indian Table Cover in blue velvet with circular medallion in four lobed field, embroidered with gold and silver thread. 120 x 118cm

-

180

A pair of 19th Century French Silk tapestries with figures in pastoral settings.

142 x 62 each

- 200

180A A 19th Century French brass cased carriage clock in original leather case. 350 - 450

168 A large old Shirvan Carpet with centre field of connecting leaves and rosettes on a blue ground. 420 x 330cm (worn condition)

400 - 600

169 A semi-antique Persian rug with main field of yellow boteh leaves on a red _ground.

125 x 167cm (patched) 250 - 350

170 A Turkeman rug with main field of thirty blue and yellow guls on a red and brown field Main border of rosettes.

184 x 107cm 500 - 700

171 A Tekke Hatchli rug in brown , and red tonings.

109 x 160cm (evenly worn) 400 - 600

172 A Beluchi rug with four blue guls on a red field with eight guard borders.

177 x 95cm

500 - 700

1808 A 19th Century French mantel clock with tortoiseshell case inlaid with pearl shell flowers and leaves on four ivory bun feet platform escapement.

300 - 400

181 A French style armchair with carved back frame , shaped front and cabriole legs , upholstered in brown hide with brass studding.

500 - 700

182 A pair of Regency mahogany sabre legged dining chairs with figured veneer splat and reeded decoration.

500 - 600

183 A Georgian mahogany decanter box with four beige lined compartments and brass side handles

100 -15 0

184 A rare miniature grandfather clock in finely inlaid rosewood case, having French movement with platform escapement. height 46cm (Illustrated) 500 - 600

185 A 19th Century Japanese Satsuma pottery vase with geisha painted panel and blossom decoration. 100 - 150

186 A 19th Century mahogany · military chest with five drawers and flush brass straps and handles. 1200 - 1500

187 An 18th Century copper engraving of a Greek vase 40 - so

188 William Turner of Oxford 1789-1862

The river Windrush pencil, signed and dated 1821

18.5 x 31cm 350 - 400

189 Rev. Frances Nixon , (first Bishop of Tasmania) 1803-1879 Posolippo wash drawing

76 x 24cm 150 - 180

190 Rev. Frances Nixon Fortress Rock with fishing boats sepia drawing

12.5 x 22cm 120 - 150

191 Rev. James Bourne 1773- 1854 2 wash drawings of Ravensbrook House each 17.5 x 26cm 250 - 300

192 W.F Barraud

The Nelson at her last resting place , Sydney. etching, signed in pencil 13.5 x 18.5cm 75 - 100

193 John Laporte R.A. 1 761-1839

Landscape with deer Pencil, bears a collector ' s seal ' Bath ' 19.5 x 18cm 250 - 350

194

A document being a grant of a licence , signed by King George IV and Sir Robert Peel , 1826 , bearing the Royal Seal. 160 - 200

195 G. Houblin

Vogelrang by Haarlem with the chimes oil on board, signed and dated 1947 56 x 76cm 400 - 600

196

A good Georgian mahogany writing bureau with folding drum top, ebony stringing and brass gallery the interior with fitted satin-wood fronted drawer and pull out leather inlaid writing slide on a double cupboard base with reeded side columns. C. 1810 1200 - 1500

197 A Georgian mahogany pembroke table with double end drawers on a turned pedestal base with four legs and brass castors. 650 - 800

198 A good grandmother clock in walnut burl veneer case with crossbanding , the eight day movement with silver chapter ring and spandrels by Markwick Markham London C. 1790 1500 - 2000

199 A good late 19th Century mahogany games table with double folding top to reveal card table and roulette complete with wheel, chips and rake. 1500 - 2000

200 A long Georgian mahogany stool with four cabriole ball and claw legs and woven cane seat together with red velvet squab. 200 - 300

201 A handsome Georgian mahogany chest on stand with seven graduated drawers fluted side pillars and brass pierced plate handles the stand with shaped skirt and cabriole legs. 1100 - 1400

202

A very good large 19th Century French ormulu mantel clock surmounted by a well cast bronze Arabian warrior figure seated on a stallion with gilt saddle, sword and embellishments.

Height 63cm 2500 - 3000

203

A good 19th Century French boulle style writing table with inlaid brass work on all ebonised surfaces, brass edging, ormolu mounts and shaped skirts the back fitted with two shelves on brass columns with gallery border. 1500 - 2000

204

A fine heavy 17th Century oak coffer with panelled top and sides having iron strap hinges and lockplate. 700 - 900

205 An antique Turkoman rug in rust brown and red tonings. 130 x 181cm 500 - 700

206 A good Turkish rug of bright colours with a floral medallion on a red field and rosette and leaf borders. 1000 - 1300

207 A large champleve enamel led 19th Century Chinese bronze vase with floral. medallions and birds in foliage decoration.

Height 30cm 200 - 250

208 Another 19th Centu ry Chinese champleve fat bodied enamelled vase with raised scroll leaf design.

Height 17cm 100 - 120

209 Another simil ar vase w ith bands of enamel in tooth and scroll shape.

Height 18cm 80 - 100

210 A large 19th Century Ch in ese brown silk wall hanging delicately embroidered with chrysanthemums and other wild flowers. 122 x 277cm 150 - 200

211 A 19th Century Chinese embro idered silk panel with bird branch and blossom motif 131 x 55cm (average condition) 40 - 60

212 A Chinese clo isonne vase with coloured dragons and pearls above waves on a green grou nd (dent).

H. 23cm 60 - 80

213 A Victorian spatter and white overlay g lass basket with plain glass branch handle.

Height 18cm 60 - 80

214 An unmarked Doulton Titanian-ware bowl and a chameleon lustreware vase (2) 40 - 60

216

217

A Victorian pink overlay satin g lass baluster vase. 30 - 50

A French porcelain fruit stand with painted flor a l decor at ion 40 - 50

218

An Edwardi a n c rysta l decanter with diamond facets and pointed stoppe r 40 - 50

219 A.F.

220

A pair of Reg e ncy cut c ryst a l boat shaped salt ce ll a rs 30 - 40

A pair of Edwardi a n wheel c ut glass finger bowls. 30 - 40

221 A good 19th Century Spanish fa n with painted cou rt scene panel and painted a nd gi lt bone sti c ks

222 boys).

234

An int e res ting co llection of 10 burr totara smoking pipes and 3 additional pipe ste ms , of various sizes and mounted with silver or gold plate. Two having amber stems. Made by Louis Christeson in Wellington, C. 7910. 400 - 500

235 Henry Pe rl ee Parker Landscap e watercolour 18 x 25cm with Tom Rowden Beach Scene wa

236 C. Re mond

Landscape with figures gouache sign ed and dated 1780

237 George Bax ter

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215 A Victorian pink glass flower form vase with applied decoration (slight damage). 30 - 40

A Japanese Oki mono of two juxtaposed Karako (Chi nes e 120 - 160

A large Spani sh fan with floral painted cream silk and bone 50 - 70

223 st icks. 100 - 140

224

A pair of Victorian brass column ca ndlesti cks on sq uare bases. Height 25cm 60 - 80

225

226 (cracks).

227

A nother pair as above 60 - 80

A Victorian circ ul ar sa uce tureen wit h cover a nd dish 40 - 60

A French 19th Century mantl e clock with chinoiserie painted decoration and platform mo ve ment. 100 - 150

228 A Royal Crown D e rby porcelain honey pot with lid a nd dish painted in the lm a ri style. Height 74cm 100 - 150

229 A Victorian copper coal helmet. 100 - 150

230 A Victorian tinned coppe r measure. 30 - 50

231 A 19th Century Dutch pewter baluster shaped coffee pot with wooden handle and knob. 70 - 90

232 handle.

233

A heavy Georgian copper boiling pan with iron swing 180 - 250

A Georgian copper lidded pail with iron swing handle. 80 - 100

The Reverend Waterhou se landing missionari es at Taranaki , NZ rare co l ou r lithograph 1846 o ri ginal 79th Century gilt gesso frame

-

238 C.B. Newhouse

One mile from Cretna , and False Alarm (2)

Two hand coloured engravings with aquatint, 1838 (sta in ed). 27.5x41cm 200-250

239 C. Loraine Smith

A set of e ig ht spo rting prints , etching and aquatint 1790 each 28 x 36cm, framed

-

240 Tom Peerless Roc ky Mountain Land scape

signed

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241 Blythe Flet c her Mediterranean harbour sce

and dated 191

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242 H.T. Garrett River and mountain landscape oil o n ca n vas, signed

x 55cm

- 500

243 J. Collier Bush scene watercolour, signed and dated 1905 46 x 28cm 150 - 200

244 Artist Unknown Landscape watercolour, inscribed Walter Wright o n mount 25 x 35cm

- 150

245 Jos Kivits

Otira Gorge watercolour, signed

246 W. Hounsom Byles Fountain a nd cyprus trees

signed

-

-

)

247 Petrus Van der Velden

Pencil study of an old man w ith c igarette

signed 38 x 27cm 350 - 450

248 Petru s Van der Velden Pencil study of a woman with two boys signed 26 x 35cm 350 - 450

249 Petrus Van der Velden Two pencil studies; a woman and a fisherman signed 27 x 36cm 350 - 450

250 Tom Peerless Mountain scene , So uth Isla nd waterco lour, signed 56 x 37cm 400 - 500

251 Marcus King Seatown , Wellington oil on board , signed

22 x 24cm 150 - 200

252

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases with pa int ed figures in la nd scape panels signed Hozan Height 21 cm 150 - 250

253

A small Japanese late 19th Century lacquer cabi n et w ith relief bird and landscape panels. 150 - 180

254 A pair of 19th Century Chinese oak armcha ir s with straig ht legs a nd st retc h ers (d istressed). 350 - 500

255

A Chinese square topped table on four legs (lacquer stripped). 150 - 200

256

A matching table of smaller size (stripped). 70 - 90

257 A good Queen Anne oak fal l front bureau with well draw and stepped interior , the draw fronts with moulded pane ls, having brass escutcheons and pear drop handles. C. 1710 2000 - 3000

258 A small Georg ian circular mahogany pedestal wine table on three scroll legs. 60 - 80

259 A Georgian wa lnu t framed armchair w ith carved cab ri o le legs , shaped front and sk i rt , upholstered back , seat and arms. 400 - 500

260 A late Victorian ova l mahogany exte n sio n dining table on four cab ri o le legs (o n e leaf, seats ten) 800 - 1000

261 Five Art Nouveau sty le dining c h ai rs with sl at back a nd tapered legs, h av in g push o ut seats (two ca rv er and three side c h a ir s) 500 - 650

262

An old Chinese oak sto rage c hest , double openi n g top and cupboard beneath , having brass lock plates and fittings (red lacquer in worn co ndition). 300 - 400

263 A Chinese camphor wood trunk with ca rv ed panels in top a nd sid es. 150 - 200

264 A smal l ea rl y Victorian mahogany pot chest with hinged top and two dummy drawers. 80 - 100

265 A Victorian mahogany rectangular stool on four turned legs. 60 - 80

266 panel. A Victorian mahogany fire sc reen with wool tapestry 80 - 100

281

Lot 284

Lot 140

267

An Edwardian mahogany three tier occasional table with single drawer. 80 - 120

268

A small Edwardian circular mahogany wine table with inlaid detail. 60 - 80

269

A pair of 19th Century bronzed metal stands, each depicting two putti supporting a bowl with relief goat head masks. The square bases have four lion masks and paw feet. Height 30cm 300 - 500

2-,0

A fine Victorian Colonial Kauri f ' framed cabriole legged grandfather chair, upholstered in green hide. 800 - 1000

271

A good mid 19th Century four drawer military chest with full width top drawer secretaire, brass flush handles and straps 1700 - 1900

272 A Victorian brass jardiniere with raised ch ild figures and mask ring handles. 100 - 150

273 A Venetian mirror with domed bevelled glass and red glass edging.

AF 50 - 65

274 A Georgian mahogany commode seat with cut out handles and shaped scroll skirt (seat converted for cutlery storage). 150 - 200

275 handle.

276 base.

An early Victorian brass trivot stand with turned ebony 60 - 80

A pair of Victorian brass co lumn candlesticks on squa re 60 - 80

277 A Northern Chinese brass food stove with internal charcoal grill and brass handles. 60 - 80

278 sheath. A Chinese ceremonial double sword in brass mounted 80 - 100

279 A Chinese ceremonial sword with sharkskin scabbard and brass straps. 100 - 150

280 A large Chinese vase with underglaze blue floral and bird decoration and brown glaze scroll and wave bands. 200 - 300

281 A good 19th Century Japanese Satsuma figure of Jurogin and staff with gilt and painted robes.

Height 26cm. signed. (Illustrated) 600 - 750

282 A boldly carved Chinese serpentine figure of Kylin on an inlaid wooden stand

Height 11 cm 450 - 550

283 A heavy pair of Chinese deep red glass flower form bowls with four character Chia Ching mark. 1796-1820 both AF dia. 17.5cm

70 - 100

284 A very good Chinese green monochrome glaze porcelain bowl with raised underglaze pattern of chrysanthemums and leaves. Six character mark Chia Ching 1522-1566 dia 29cm (Illustrated)

285 A 19th Century Japanese lmari octagonal sided bowl slight crack. dia. 22cm 60 - 80

286 An Indian copper jug with beaten floral decoration. Height 24cm 50 - 65

287 A pair of Victorian brass column candlesticks. Height 25cm 60 - 80

288 A Victorian brass two handled pan with lid. dia. 29cm

- 70

289 A Victorian copper washing bowl. dia. 39cm

- 50

290 A Victorian brass Aladdins style lamp. 30 - 40

291 A 19th Century Dutch lidded pewter jug with acorn thumb knob. Height 18cm

292 Raymond Ching Charley Barley colour litho reproduction 468/500, signed in pencil 65 x 53cm

293 W. Basil Honour Lake Wanaka oil on board, signed 32 X 42

294 W. Tofts Simpson 's Hotel and a digger's hut two watercolour sketches

295 F. Sykes Landscape

296 19th Century Italian School Street Urchin oil on panel

299 Nugent Welch Landscape

300 Charles Frederick Goldie , attributed Maori woman at

301 Cecil Kelly Bridge across the Avon, Christchurch

302 Cecil Kelly Blossoms on the bank

303 John Weeks Nudes and black

304 Colin Wheeler Autumn Landscap e v.ti

305 Charles Blomfield 'W here the Kauri loves to Grow' Bush Scene, Whangarei signed and dated 1923

306 A good pair of mahogany hall

307 A

inlaid

308 A pair of Regency sabre leg side chairs in simulated rosewood with cane seats and carved splats, rope twist

309 An Edwardian occasional table with finely carved cab riole legs and shaped connecting stretcher.

- 300

310 A Chinese camphor wood trunk with brass lock and carrying handles.

- 150

297 Roy Dickison

298 F.H. Arden

311 A pair of Empire style mahogany occasional tables with cross banded tops , ebony stringing and tapered fluted legs.

-

312

313

A Victorian walnut pedestal wine table with carved scallop scroll edge and tripod base on lions paw feet. 130 - 180

314

A Georgian bow fronted corner cupboard in walnut with mahogany crossband ing and brass hinges.

315 A good early 19th Century e lm and yew wood Windsor chair with carved back splat and turned legs. 350 - 450

316 Norbeto Pouzzini

The School of Athens, after Raphael, 1889 gouache, signed and inscribed 77 x 116cm 700 - 900

317

H enry Charles Fox Windsor from Virginia Water watercolour, signed 63 x 105cm 1200 - 1500

318

Claude H ayes R.I. , R.O.1.

A Yorkshire Pastoral watercolour, signed 61 x 93.5cm 700 - 900

319 18th Century French School follower of Jean Antoine Watteau ( 1684-1721 )

A scene from the Commedia Dell Arte with Columbine , the Doctor and Pantaloon oil on canvas

50 x 60cm 1300 - 1600

320 Peter Bonsfield

Rangitoto and the North Shore from Old St Mary' s Bay watercolour, signed and dated 1937 35 x 29cm 150 - 200

321 W.A. (Bill) Sutton Stone Church, Christchurch watercolour, signed and dated 1939 in brushpoint 38 x 53cm 500 - 700

322 W.A. Sutton Landscape, Canterbury watercolour, signed and dated 1944 in brush point

45 x 53cm 800 - 1000

323 Thomas Selby Cousins

The Southern Alps from near Christchurch watercolour, signed and dated 1875 in brushpoint

17 x 32cm 500 - 700

324

W.J. Gomm

A Full rigged Sailing Ship off the coast watercolour, signed and dated 1924 in ink

27 x 45cm 250 - 350

325 George William Carrington Landscape at sunset , Akatore River , Otago oil on canvas , signed in ink on reverse 33 x 48cm

700 - 900

326

An Eastern cast brass lidded rice bowl with raised ro sette and reeded borders.

Height 20cm

327

A large Thai cast bronze

A 19th Century Chinese porcelain cyli ndri cal vase with e nam el figure decoration.

27.5cm

60 - 80

A pair of Eastern brass bowls with incised floral and leaf decoration.

40 - 60

328

An Eastern brass vase with incised pattern of dogs and birds in foliage 30 - 50

329 An ol? Chin_ese_ oval brass ink container with 1nc1sed characters in lid.

7 x 5cm

330

- 125

341 A small Georgian mahogany bedside table on four legs with shaped gallery top , and pull out candle slide.

- 150

342 A small mahogany pedestal wine table on three legs. 60 - 80

343 A Victorian beech and elm wheel chair with cane

20 - 30

An old Chinese ink stone with relief floral carved decoration and silver spoon.

16 x 78cm

331

80 - 100

A Chinese lacquer wall plaque inlaid with a soapstone pearl shell and bone picture of a sage and stork, beneath a pine tree.

31 x 25cm

332

100 - 150

A 19th Century Chinese butterfly shaped two handled serving platter with nine fitted dishes painted with orange bats on a yellow ground , co ntained in a blue enamel frame.

50 x 2 7cm

333

150 - 200

A 19th Century Chinese porcelain lidded jar with painted enamel decoration (crack) Height 14cm 40 - 50 334

A Chinese silver whisk with jade medallion and silk tassel. 30 - 40

A French lace fan with gold inlaid pearl shell sticks. 100 - 125

336 A pair of early 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases with panels of painted birds and flowers on a pink ground.

Height 31 cm

350 - 500

337 A large Chines~ late_ Ming period storage Jar with underglaze blue floral decoration a nd four neck lugs.

400 - 600

An old Chinese terracotta storage pot with half ochre glazed body.

- 150

346 A good Ridgeway ' s Chelsea Pattern dinner service 1875 comprising 6 assorted meat dishes, 4 covered vegetab le dishes , 3 covered sauce tureens , 2 gravy boats , 7 soup plates , 6 dinner plates and 4 odd plates. 31 pieces.

- 250

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351 Four souvenir items in china. A candlestick , Bath and Sanatorium - Rotorua; a cream jug , Christchurch Exhibition 1906; a cream jug , Waikato River; and a sugar bowl , Hamner Springs. (4) 60' - 80

352 A souvenir cand lest ick with floral decoration, The Town Hall , Auckland.

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