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Transport, Artefacts and New Zealand Historical — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:204
Sale Title:Transport, Artefacts and New Zealand HistoricalLots with images:118
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:151
Date:6-Apr-2009
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Original Telegram Sent by Queen Victoria Depth 1897 to the Governor, Wellington 'From my heart I thank Beloved people May God Bless them, Victoria, London'. Similar telegrams were sent to all British countries by Queen Victoria for the Jubilee 1897.
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Letter from Duchess of Cornwall & York to the Countess of Ranfurly dated 16 Sept. 1902 from Abergeldie Castle, N.B. stating 'at my request Lady Landsdowne & her committee have consented to the balance of the 500 pounds being used for the 'Veteran's Home'.' and wishing it success. She also mentions seeing Mr Seddon and his family during their stay in London and 'I was sorry to see by the papers that you have had another earthquake and I trust it has not done very much damage'. 4 page letter, with the Seal…
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Letter from Viscount Crichton to Lord Ranfurly on behalf of the Duke of Cornwall & York, thanking him on behalf of His Royal Highness for 'the kind present of oranges, which we received at Adelaide from the Mildura'. 3 pages written on H.M.S. Ophir letterhead with black edging. Viscount World War I. Crichton, Equerry to the Duke, was killed during he took back to the Uk with him upon his return, and known as the 'Nz/Maori Room'.
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Letter of Thanks d 1901 from Duke of Cornwall & York (later King George V). Addressed to the Earl of Ranfurly, following the Royal visit to New Zealand and other countries of the Empire. 4 pages written on letterhead of York House, St. James's Palace S.W., white envelope and paper, edged in black, letter dated 8 Dec. 1901, London 1d stamp and black royal seal. He asks to be remembered to Mr & Mrs. Seddon and comments on the state of the government in New Zealand at that time, and that 'he (Mr Seddon) is…
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Proclamation Signed by Earl of Ranfurly, Mr Seddon (Prime Minister), J.G. Ward (Acting Premier of Nz) and members of the Executive Council of the Colony acknowledging obedience to Prince Albert Edward (George V) Depth 28 Jan 1901.
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Signed Letter from Viscount Jellicoe Depth 7.12.20 to Lord Ranfurly thanking him for his good wishes and recommending a Dr. Parker in Auckland. He also mentions 'unrest here as elsewhere and a disinclination to work which is bad for the Dominion'. Written on Government House, Wellington letterhead.
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'Christchurch Club' Memento for Lord Ranfurly for an event held 13th August 1903. Small watercolour of two cricketers, 'Floreat Etona - Stet fortuna domus Christchurch Club Jeudi, Auguste 13th, 1903'. second item is a programme for a race meeting, with pencil markings of horses backed and the results (possibly Wanganui).
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Eight photos from Lord Ranfurly's album, including photos taken during his term in New Zealand and two later photos taken in his home 'Northland house, Dungannon, Ireland' showing the Maori mementos
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Important Photograph Album of Lord & Lady Ranfurly. With 159 photos detailing their journey to New Zealand on R.M.S. Gothic in 1898. Large number of photos taken during their journey's within New Zealand (inc. Huka Falls, Hot Lake, Pink Terraces & White Terraces, Mercer Regatta etc.), including some taken in carriage of the Royal Party on their tour of New Zealand) and a few taken during the 1897 Jubilee of Queen Victoria before they left England. Leather bound covers in book form.
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Important Photograph Album of Lord Northland son of and Aide de Camp to his father, the Earl of Ranfurly GG of New Zealand. Personal information and photos about the Jubilee including entry ticket, Songs from Eton, small watercolour paintings and personal letters by family and friends. Original reports on Lord Northland's education from his Masters at Eton, and also reports written during his Army training, newspaper articles and memorabilia of his time in New Zealand. Leather bound album.
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A 19th century Mahogany & Mixed Timber Table originally situated in Government House c. 1900 and taken back to England by the 5th Earl of Ranfurly. Single drawer writing table, geometric mixed timbers with veneer inlay. Height 76.5 cm Width 66 cm Length 91 cm
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Book - The Story of the South Seas by George Cousins. With maps and many illustrations. London Missionary Society, 14, Blomfield Street, E.C. Pub. John Snow & Co., 2, Ivy Lane, Paternoster Row, E.C. 1894.
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Book - New Zealand Painted by F. & Width Wright, Described by W.P. Reeves. (Hon. William Pember Reeves, High Commissioner for New Zealand). Published London Adam and Charles Black 1908.
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Book, the Maori His Customs & Folk-Lore by Lieut. Col. W.E. Gudgeon, C.M.G. Bound by Abel. Dykes Ltd., Auckland N.Z, signed copy 'To Lord Ranfurly with the author's compliments W.E. Gudgeon'. Also hand written note by the author 'Since writing these sketches of Maori origin etc. I have proved (?) beyond all reasonable doubt that the people of New Zealand did undoubtedly colonise or re-colonise the Pacific Islands. Mauhiki, Rakahauga & Penrhyn (?) all Claim a N.Z. Origin. - Claim the N.Z. Ancestor Te Ariki…
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Book - The Web of Empire by Sir Donald McKenzie Wallace - A Diary of the Imperial Tour of their Royal Highnesses The Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York in 1901. Illustrations by The Chevalier De Martino, M.V.O., etc. marine painter in ordinary to H.M. The King, and Sydney P. Hall, M.V.O. London, Macmillan & Company, Limited, New York, The Macmillan Company M cmii.
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Book - Royalty in New Zealand Visit of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, 1901. A descriptive narrative by R.A. Loughnan, Official History of the Tour; Author of 'Notes on New Zealand.'. Printed by authority: John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand 1902. Red leather and gold tooled cover, and handwritten inside 'Ranfurly Family'.
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Booklet - Royal Visit New Zealand 1901 Arranged and compiled by Dudley Alexander 1901 New Zealand and inscribed 'This book represents two months work and about 3000 miles of Railway - Steamer - and Coach travelling. A copy of this book was furnished to all the Royal Party. D.A.' 'To Alice from Dudley June 1901'. Small and bound in red leather cover with gold tooling. Day to day details of accommodation, number of rooms, where meals will be taken both by the Royal Party and their retinue.
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William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931) British Home Again Oil on canvas Signed 27 x 74 cm
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A Signed Photo of The Beatles and other memorabilia including a ticket to The Beatles Show, Saturday 7th December 1961at the Odeon, Liverpool, the programme produced for the show, 3 pictures of the Beatles (the largest one signed on reverse) and one photo of a member of The Vernon Girls, a supporting group on the evening. Book entitled 'John Lennon, In His Own Write' published in 1964. Provenance: Given by Tom Grenfell, who was the Manager of The Vernon Girls, supporting act at the Beatles Show to our…
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Nz Made 9ct. Mounted Kea Beak Brooch with safety chain, but missing pin.
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A gold mounted greenstone boar's tusk- form brooch.
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9ct. Gold Double Bar Brooch with Nz Coat of Arms and 'Advance New Zealand' below shield. English maker.
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Greenstone letter opener with a sterling silver mount engraved with a Maori warrior in a landscape
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A 9ct. Gold Mounted Riding Crop inscribed to top 'Presented by Gisborne Racing Club to Winning Jockey Season 1927-28'. Length 65 cm
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A sterling silver Mounted Agate Bracelet
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Highly detailed carved marine ivory bust of a Maori warrior
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A Large Assortment of Silver Gelatin Photographic Prints C1810-1910, mostly of New Zealand scenes. Some studio marked. Most appear appear to be either of Auckland or New Plymouth taken by Kate A Burgess. Also numerous postcards.
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A sterling silver Mounted Boar's Tusk Bangle inscribed on mount 'Helen/Stanley'.
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A 15ct gold mounted greenstone pendant inscribed 'Nov 14 1848/Nov 14 1898'. Made by S. H. Drew, Wanganui, marked (Drew)
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A Silver Gelatin Photographic Print depicting 'Princes St., Auckland West Side 1855'. 9.5 x 15 cm Ex Wynyard Estate.
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A Silver Gelatin Photographic Print depicting 'Princes St. East Side looking north to St. Paul's 1855'. Ex Wynyard Estate. 9 x 13.5 cm
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A Silver Gelatin Photographic Print depicting 'Auckland from Albert Park, showing line of Queen St. in middle distance'. Ex Wynyard Estate. 10 x 14 cm
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A Silver Gelatin Photographic Print depicting 'Princes St., (East Side), Auckland 1855'. Ex Wynyard Estate. 7 x 14 cm
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A New Zealand Specimen Fern Album compiled by William Colenso (signed on first page), for 'F. Spence, Fern Collector, Levuka, Fiji'. 23 pages.
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A collection of twenty six photographs of the 1924 Invincibles individually signed by the members, including George Nepia
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A Superb Greenstone & 18ct Gold Bracelet made by Augustus William Jones of Christchurch, c. 1880. The gold panels with 'Nz' in relief. A.W. Jones (b, 1845) completed a 7 year apprenticeship at Garrard's (the Queen's jewellers) in London, for which his father had to pay 50 pounds Sterling. In 1874 he came to New Zealand in the ship 'Rakaia', settled in Christchurch and initially set up a workshop at the back of the business of Alexander Urquhart, later forming his own manufacturing jewellers in Christchurch…
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A sterling silver Headpiece made by August William Jones (Christchurch) for his wife - see previous lot.
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A Canterbury Primary Schools Assn. Shield for the Junior Cricket Competition with sterling silver mounts variously dated from 1928-1941. Length 44 cm
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A Small sterling silver Hip Flask marked [Tljs], maker unknown.
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A 9ct Gold Mounted Small Greenstone Bar Brooch maker unknown.
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A sterling silver Mounted Floral Bar Brooch made by John Hislop, Dunedin, marked [Hislop].
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An 18ct. Gold Mounted Emerald & Diamond Ring made by A. Kohn, Auckland, marked [A. Kohn].
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A Pair of sterling silver & Greenstone Knife Rests with floral decoration engraving to end. Maker unknown.
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A Large Bar of 'Taniwha' Soap c. 1920 in original packaging. Discovered in the old Esplanade Hotel, Devonport around 1987.
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A Chart of Auckland Harbour c. 1868 64 x 93 cm
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A New Zealand Timber Glove Box with geometric inlay. Maker unknown. 26 x 10 x 7.5 cm
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A New Zealand Native Timbers Inlay Picture Frame 57 x 77 cm
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A Coloured Set of Reference Plans for the Kaihu Valley Railway Alignment (starting on the Wairoa River, Dargaville), five plans altogether c.1900. 63 x 98 cm
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Fanny Osborne Rata Flowers Watercolour, Signed & dated 1920, 23 x 17 cm
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Fanny Osborne, Kowhai flowers, watercolour, initialled
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A medal group including Distinguished Conduct medal awarded to Sergeant Samuel Hartley, 2nd Battalion, New Zealand rifle Brigade (b. 1894, Marton, New Zealand). Includes field correspondence book of Lt. H.B. Patrick in which the recommendation for Hartley's Dcm is detailed. 'On the night of 28/29 October (1918) This NCO volunteered to conduct a raid on an enemy position which had been observed late on the afternoon of the 28th October. At very short notice he collected his raiding party from men who had…
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The 1915 Diary of James temple Fisher plus numerous postcards, photos and prints. James (b. 1890) arrived in New Zealand from Queensland in 1894. He served in Gallipoli and France until he was wounded by a gas bomb. He was returned to the Uk where he underwent skin grafts and convalesced for about eight months. While convalescing he studied journalism and was awarded a Diploma from London University. He joined the New Zealand Railways upon his return where he worked until retiring in 1949.
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The Letter Book of Pvte Edward Herbert Fisher (b. 1982), killed in action 29th April 1915 at the Dardanelles. He sailed on the Ss Arawa (with the first letter dated 23 October 1914) and was transferred to the Ss Limerick as Radio Operator in November 1914. (He was formerly a member of the telegraph staff at the General Post Office). He was on duty during the Sydney-Emden engagement and had a rare 'coding' duel with a German operator who was trying to jamb signals between the Cocos Islands and the escort to…
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Historic naval Documents and photographs - Ebrey Family with photos of World War II New Zealand naval service. John Alfred Ebrey - born Kent, UK, 1890. Enlisted in the Royal Navy in June 1910 and saw service during World War I, including Gallipoli where he was decorated for bravery. He was subsequently further decorated through the war and later settled in New Zealand. 1. Original parchment service certificate. 2. Original Stoker Rating parchment. 3. Men of the 5th Destroyer flotilla mid for Gallipoli…
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Unique autograph book of a New Zealand guard at Featherston Prisoner of war Camp during World War II. This POW camp was for captured Japanese soldiers. It had been established during World War I as the largest military training camp in New Zealand. At the request of the USA, in September 1942 it was re-established as a POW Camp. About 800 prisoners from the Battle of Guadalcanal were housed there. The camp's most famous event was on 25 February 1943 during a sit in by 240 prisoners who refused to work. The…
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A World War I photograph album of H.P. Stewart presumed to be Harry Parkes Stewart (11/2653 Cpl. Wellington mounted Rifles). Notably this album contains an exceptional assortment of important images of New Zealand soldiers in the trenches at Armentieres. Other images show Egypt, Suez and shipboard life. An interesting original album of over 100 images
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The World War II photos of Sgt. Jams Vernon General Lord Freyberg's driver for 4 years. James 'Jim' Alfred Darcy Vernon, born 24 January 1922. He enlisted in the New Zealand army service Corps in Wellington in 1940 and was given the rank of driver. He served as the personal driver to General Freyberg for 4 years and returned to New Zealand in January 1945, the images are contained in a modern album and are largely annotated. They include portraits, scenery and photos of Freyberg.
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An important World War II album, New Zealand army 1st field Regiment, the images range from pre-war 1939 training at Waiouru and follow through to the Pacific campaign, including the landings at New Hebrides and Fiji, as well as photographs of Guadalcanal and green Island, signed bank notes are also present in the album, as is a rare New Zealand 'Kiwi Concert party' programme. Group photos are largely annotated.
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An Interesting New Zealand World War II Album in Egyptian Souvenir binding. The album was that of D.E. Godenough, 6th Field Regt. 2nd Nzef. It contains a large number of scenic photos of Egypt and surrounds during World War II.
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Complete New Zealand World War II period photograph collection of images and documents related to Des McGovern of the 27th New Zealand machine gun Battalion. He embarked New Zealand as a private with the 4th Reinforcements in 1940. His service took him to north Africa and Italy as documented by his hundreds of photographs. He was commissioned during his service and returned to New Zealand in 1945 as a 2nd Lieutenant. The 27th New Zealand MG Ban. Was one of the most elite New Zealand Regiments during World…
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Colin McCahon Waterfall Mixed media on board Signed & dated 1966 63 x 57 cm Provenance: Acquired by the present Auckland vendor from John Monteith, ex Auckland Antique Dealer and McCahon collector from Parnell Road, Auckland c.1985.
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Johannes Keulemans Nz River Stilt in Habitat Watercolour - heightened with Chinese White Signed 56 x 45 cm. Note: Keulemans was an ornithological artist of world renown, his work was illustrated in 'Buller's Birds of Nz'. Many of his works are in the Natural History Museum, London.
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Kauri Gum Bust of an Unknown Maori Chief with moko, painted eyes. Height 24 cm.
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A Pair of Kauri Gum Busts depicting a Maori Chief and Wahine. Height 16 cm.
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A Painted Wood Turned Bowl depicting a Maori village scene. Painted by M. Sassoni. Height 21 cm.
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A 9ct. Gold Pendant of 'The United Commercial Travellers & Warehousemen Assn. of Nz'. Inscribed M. Ross on reverse, together with a paua shell and sterling silver swordfish brooch.
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Important & Unique Late Georgian Snuff Box of a pewter type material. The lid features the image of a man leading a horse. There is some loss of surface and detail from this item. The base of the box has an old paper label which states 'Box taken from dead soldier killed during first Maori War'. The sides of the box are etched in missionary font with various letters including the name Wahenare. Similar styles of naming have been seen on other objects of the period - and it is known that mission schools,…
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A large cased model diorama of Nzsc's 'Hurunui' and pilot boat. The Hurunui was built in 1875 and was the first ship to enter the new graving dock of Lyttelton in 1883. 71 x 107 x 45 cm.
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Greer Twiss. Mother and Child Bronze sculpture Height 26 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Sybil Alice Ferguson. Sybil was one of the first silkscreen artists in New Zealand. She went to Elam and helped form the Rutland Group. Sybil spent her life working on her Art. She was friends with Pat Hanly, Robert Ellis, Greer Twiss and other well known New Zealand artists. She always supported local artists, but was never recognized as an artist as she had an issue with her self confidence.
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Anton Seuffert card table of New Zealand timbers
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A New Zealand timbers card table by Anton Seuffert. This example has a tripod base of bobbin form, suggesting the top was shipped overseas before adding a local base. This was typical of Anton Seuffert card tables, as most seem to have been sent overseas
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Bill Hammond Untitled, Birds, Buildings & Music Acrylic on board. Signed and dated 1992. 121 x 163 cm
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Fortescue F.C. Huddleston, Major Kemp's Meeting house, Ranana Pa, Wanganui, oil on board, signed and dated 1895
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Fortescue F.C. Huddleston Clark Valley Watercolour Signed, entitled & dated 1894 29 x 45 cm
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Eric Spencer Macky High Born Maori Lady Kiri Matao of the Ngati Whakaue. Oil on fabric Signed Csm & dated 1937 28 x 24 cm Born in Auckland, Eric Spencer Macky enrolled at Elam School of Art, but soon left to study under C.F. Goldie between 1899 and 1902. During this time he won several prizes including a Gold Medal at the Auckland Society of Art. In 1900 he travelled to Melbourne studying under B. Hall at the Painting School of the National Gallery. Macky returned to Nz in 1906, working as a cartoonist on…
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Important 'Terra Nova 1913' Autograph Album signed and variously inscribed by most of the crew. Includes some illustrations and poems. Provenance: The vendor's grandmother was the barmaid at Nancy's Hotel, Riccarton Road, Christchurch. This is where some of the crew on the Terra Nova relaxed before or after their trips to Antarctica.
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A Large Piece of Kauri Gum
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An Arts and Crafts Period Carved Rimu Hallstand with hanging central mirror. Floral relief decoration and pierced sides. Height 203 x W 168 x D 42 cm
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Signed Dinner Menu - 36 Btn. Hq Norfolk Island to commemorate 'The above named (signatures) landed the first plane to land on Norfolk Island at 0857 hours Christmas Day, 25th December 1942'. Airstrip was built by members of 36 Btn.
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A rare New Zealand Emigration poster published 1848 by A. Eccles, London on behalf of the New Zealand Company. 78 x 55 cm
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A Rare Maori Race Meeting Programme Karoi, January 1st, 1870. Run under the patronage of the 'King of Maori People'. Publisher unknown. 66 x 53 cm
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Tasman Empire Airways Ltd. C. 1930 Designer unknown. 98 x 62 cm
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Maori Chief / New Zealand, Designer unknown
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New Zealand /Skiing from June to September, Designer unknown, 101 x 63 cm
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Poster, 'Coronet Peak / Queenstown / New Zealand ', initialled 'H.M.' (possibly Howard Mitchell). 101 x 63 cm
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Sport/sword fishing in New Zealand /Ask for free Booklet. poster, George Bridgman (Designer). 52 x 35 cm
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Mitre Peak / Milford Sound / New Zealand, Designer unknown 101 x 64 cm
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Poster, 'Well Away from Worry..../Wonderful Wairakei....', published by Railway Studios. 88 x 57 cm
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Poster, 'Adelaide calling/holiday Attractions all the year round,' published by Govt. Publicity and tourist bureau South Australia. 101 x 63 cm
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Go by Tasman Road.../Tasman Empire Airways Ltd... Offset by C.M. Barker Ltd. Wellington. 75 x 50 cm
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Back Them Up! Designer unknown. 76 x 50 cm
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Give Him a Flying Start/Shop Early/Post Early Designed by Coronet Displays Ltd. Printed by Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd. 58 x 45 cm
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12 Days Conducted Tour/North Island.... Published by Govt. Tourist bureau. 76 x 51 cm
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Back Them Up! Printed for H.M. Stationery Office by Fosh & Cross Ltd. 76 x 51 cm
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Poster, 'Koala (Native bear)/Australia,' designed and produced by Northfield Studios, Melbourne, published by Australian National travel Association. 101 x 64 cm
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Poster, 'New Zealand/South Island/Wonderful Westland', Railway Studios, printed by Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd. 102 x 63 cm
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Fly with the stars to South America and the West Indies by star Liners of British South American Airways. Published by Industrial Publicity service Ltd., London. Printed in England. 102 x 63 cm
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Poster, 'Follow the Sun to Queensland/Teal / New Zealand 's international Airline', designed by Morgan. 98 x 62 cm
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Salute the Sailor/'Action Stations' Everybody/ Victory Loan. Printed by Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd. 76 x 51 cm
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See the Wonderful Caves/Waitomo Designed by Marcus King. 60 x 94 cm
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