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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:690
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:172
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:506
Date:25-Jul-2017
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A Persian Afshar kilim horse cover, with tasselled border, intricate designs of birds, animals and floral motifs. 150 cm x 140 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Baluchi rug, of unusual design and decoration with blue diamond medallions. 150 cm x 73 cm
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A finely knotted Afghan Herat silk rug with stylised geometric motifs. 120 cm x 77 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Nain rug, decorated with birds, deer, leopards and floral designs on a blue ground. 140 cm x 90 cm
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A hand-woven Afghan Berjusta rug. 175 cm x 115 cm
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An Afghan Baluchi salt bag. Length 43 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Turkoman runner, decorated with two rows of gul motifs, in typical colours of dark red and dark blue. 400 cm x 80 cm
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A large antique hand-woven Bokhara carpet, the cardinal red field decorated with three rows of elephant foot gul, surrounded by multiple panels and a central gul border. 300 cm x 230 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian Saruq carpet, with central diamond medallion (the design repeated in each corner) and all-over tiny boteh motifs, multiple border guards, various colours on a rich red ground. 390 cm x 275 cm
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A vintage Shiraz all wool rug, traditional geometric designs. 278 cm x 170 cm
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A hand knotted Persian rug of gold Caucasian style, geometric floral designs with one large central medallion, vibrant colours of red, blue and green. 190 cm x 165 cm
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A hand knotted Persian carpet, decorated with bold floral patterns and a central medallion, narrow border guards and one wide guard, in colours of mainly red, blue, orange and ochre. 320 cm x 220 cm
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Two kilim cushions, decorated with traditional geometric patterns and colours with plain kilim backing. 70 cm x 45 cm and 60 cm x 43 cm
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A hand woven Turkish patchwork carpet, comprised of numerous sections of various kilim work and pattern. 271 cm x 228 cm
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A large finely knotted Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with rows of small gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards and typical colours of rich red, dark blue and ivory. 300 cm x 200 cm
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An Afghan Baluchi wool on cotton rug, the indigo field with repeating geometric motifs in ivory and red. 175 cm x 90 cm
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A hand-knotted Pakistani rug, the central field of rust brown containing alternating palmettes and cross motifs, surrounded by multiple narrow border guards and one wide outer guard of criss-crossed diagonal lines. 140 cm x 132 cm
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An impressive Pakistani hand-knotted rug, the forest green ground with repeated alternating floral and cross motifs, surrounded by multiple narrow border guards and one thicker guard of black and white amulet motifs. 156 cm x 96 cm
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A Turkish Anatolian hand-knotted runner, the field containing multiple vertical panels of repeated hyacinth motifs in alternating blue, ivory and red, two narrow border guards surround a thick hook patterned outer guard. 300 cm x 85 cm
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An impressive hand-knotted Persian Mashad rug, the burgundy field containing a large central medallion, curvilinear motifs to the background and quadrants, surrounded by multiple border guards. 295 cm x 195 cm
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A fine Persian Tabriz silk hand-knotted rug, the vibrant ivory field with central floral medallion flanked by two smaller medallions and intricate curvilinear floral and tendril motifs, surrounded by quadrants and thick border guards. 200 cm x 150 cm. Some minor discolouration.
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A fine Persian Tabrik silk hand-knotted rug, similar to above. 200 cm x 150 cm
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A traditional Meshkin Persian runner, the traditional ivory and burgundy field of geometric design with two vertical hexagonal medallions, surrounded by intricate rectilinear motifs and three border guards. 320 cm x 94 cm
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A traditional Persian rug, the open field of dark blue containing a large central vase medallion surrounded by repeating curvilinear motifs to the quadrants, narrow border guards and thicker central guard. 140 cm x 108 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian Nain rug, of traditional formal decoration in pale colours, almost square shape. 200 cm x 230 cm
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An Iranian Ferahan/Mood rug, wool on cotton, central palmette medallion on ivory field, all patterned with herati motifs, framed by a palmette and rosette border. 203 cm x 123 cm
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A large Persian Najafabad wool on cotton carpet, all-over curvilinear designs with central circular lobed medallion, tendril and floral designs, the field with cobalt blue ground. 404 cm x 306 cm
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A Georgian mahogany tilt-top wine table, raised on tripod base with turned column, repair to one foot. 57 cm x 71 cm
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A small Georgian elm storage box, plain oblong shape with black enamelled iron side handles and brass keyhole escutcheon. 90 cm x 40 cm x 43 cm
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A Victorian Baltic pine storage box, of plain design with plinth top and base, replacement brass side handles. 94 cm x 55 cm x 58 cm
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A Georgian mahogany side table, of plain oblong shape with three drawers across the top, reeded top edge, square section legs, platform base and original brass casters. 107 cm x 58 cm x 72 cm
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A good quality reproduction oak butler's tray, the folding sides with brass hinges, on traditional X-framed stand.
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A pair of French provincial fruitwood sofa benches, the rectangular tops with thumb moulded edges, baluster turned legs joined by slender stretchers. 160 cm x 48 cm x 57 cm
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A nest of four Chinese dark rosewood occasional tables, each with a carved and pierced apron of a fruiting vine pattern, raised on slender legs joined by delicate stretchers.
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A French Art Deco style ottoman, with incorporated bolster ends raised upon a sweeping frame elevated on sabre legs, grey paint finish and upholstered in self-patterned silver brocade. Width 148 cm
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An American Massachusetts adjustable piano stool.
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An early 20th century Japanese red lacquered paulownia kimono chest, the four full width drawers with copper swing handles, circular escutcheons with sliding decorative plates and strapping, ebonised iron side handles. 89.5 cm x 41 cm x 102 cm
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A good 19th century French fruitwood dresser base, the plank top with clenched ends, the two frieze drawers with incised banded detail, the two cupboard doors with shaped panels, original decorative iron hinge detail and escutcheons, carved fan detail to the shaped plinth base.
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A pair of 19th century mahogany framed single bed ends, of plain form with robust fluted and arched top and side rails, the feet carved with acanthus and scroll detail. Width 111 cm
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An early 1900s French child's Bateau Lit (child's bed), the head and foot board upholstered in a striped paisley fabric, with side columns and carved detail to the centre. Cream and wax paint finish. Width 98 cm
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A Continental walnut mirror-back sideboard, the super-structure with a pierced cornice and mirror-back shelves, the base with two frieze drawers above two doors all with decorative mouldings, raised above an apron and legs with conforming decoration. 128 cm x 52 cm x 175 cm
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A good quality Victorian figured walnut oval loo table, the quarter matched 'oyster shell' veneers with restrained classical inlay, raised on turned baluster column support with carved quadruped base and original white porcelain casters, 140 cm x 110 cm x 74 cm
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A set of six Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs, of French style, with carved backs, cabriole front legs, the seats upholstered with striped gold and ivory brocade.
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A Victorian burr walnut credenza sideboard, with gilt metal mounts, the large central door with restrained classical inlay and green velvet lined interior, the two side cupboards with shaped glazed doors and velvet lined shelves. 138 cm x 41 cm x 105 cm.
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A Regency mahogany Pembroke table, the thumb moulded edge with rounded corners, single frieze drawer, lobed and turned legs with brass cut casters. Good dark colour. 87.5 cm x 106 cm x 71 cm
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A fine and rare Chinese striped ebony display cabinet, the multiple tiered and shaped shelves with decorative carved and pierced gallery backs and side panels, along with a combination of small sliding and hinged doors and two small drawers in the base. Decorated with restrained carved prunus and bamboo relief decoration. 180 cm x 36 cm x 110 cm.
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A Chinese four panel elm pierced screen, the upper section with a pierced trellis pattern above a lower panelled section. Each panel 225 cm x 41 cm
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A Chinese four panel elm screen, the upper section with a pierced panelled design incorporating small carved elements of prunus, chrysanthemum and bamboo, above lower solid panelled sections. Each panel 46 cm x 235 cm
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A Chinese six-panel screen, each panel with a pierced upper section incorporating small carved decorative motifs of flowers and bamboo, the lower section with solid panels. Each panel 50 cm x 213 cm
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A William IV library table, the rectangular top with green tooled leather insert and thumb moulded edge, two frieze drawers to each side, restrained turned legs terminating in brass cup casters. 135 cm x 92 cm x 74 cm
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A Victorian mahogany large flat top twin pedestal desk, red inset top, three frieze drawers raised on twin pedestals each with three graduated drawers, shaped brass back plate swing handles, bracket base to each. 152.5 cm x 107 cm x 78 cm
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A N.Z. colonial kauri church pulpit, rectangular form, the front with four ecclesiastical arched panels, two conforming panels to each side, raised border to the top edges and partial front section. Note: Recently converted to a counter unit. 175 cm x 78.5 cm x 96 cm
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A William IV twin pedestal mahogany sideboard, the top with angular upstand back, raised on two pedestals with panelled doors, some faults. 190 cm x 64 cm x 94 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany Sheraton Revival elbow chair with tapestry seat.
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A set of six Edwardian walnut balloon back dining chairs, with cabriole front legs, shaped fronts with carved detail and pale green brocade fabric covers.
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A 19th century French chestnut country kitchen dresser, the base with two drawers and two panelled cupboard doors, the high back with three open shelves, the plain pediment with shaped apron beneath, the front legs also with a deep shaped apron between. With keys. 128 cm x 59 cm x 194 cm
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A French beech and pine dresser base, with three frieze drawers above a carved apron raised on cabriole legs. 150 cm x 42 cm x 78 cm
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A good N.Z. colonial woods inlaid side table, the serpentine square form top with complex starburst pattern, the centre with rewarewa parquetry, the restrained serpentine legs with conforming lower shelf. 52.5 cm x 47.5 cm x 72 cm
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A good quality Regency period Honduras mahogany drop-side dining table, the plain top with rounded corners, reeded edge and rule joints, supported on four turned and fluted gate legs with original brass casters. Width 1105, length extended 153 cm, height 72 cm
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An Edwardian period mahogany Sheraton Revival mirror-back sideboard, decorated with classical inlays and blind fretwork, the top section with seven bevelled mirrors, two open shelves, turned spindle supports and a broken arch pediment, the base with a single drawer, two panelled cupboard doors with arched mirrors and two central open shelves. Requires re-polishing. 124 cm x 41 cm x 210 cm
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A late 19th century oak over-mantel mirror with painted panel, the large oak frame inset with a shaped mirror surmounted by a panel painted with a still life, both outlined with raised mouldings and carving, flanked by recessed panels. 134 cm x 160 cm
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A William IV rosewood flap-top card table, with bobbin turned borders, turned and fluted vase shaped pedestal support with platform base and four fluted cupped casters, the interior with blue baize. Minor losses. 90 cm x 45 cm x 75 cm
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A Georgian oak housekeeper's cupboard, the upper section with two doors, opening to reveal access to both upper and lower sections, the lower section with three panelled fascia, the top rail engraved with owner's initials and the date 1704. 120 cm x 58 cm x 180 cm
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A pair of modern good quality Chinese rosewood cabinets, of plain design, each with a pair of doors and an internal shelf, panelled top, sides and front. Each 91 cm x 51 cm x 76 cm
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A George III mahogany corner cabinet with astragal glazed door, the cornice with flamed veneer beneath a shaped pediment.
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A George II burr walnut chest of six drawers, configured as three drawers across the top above three full width drawers of graduated depths, with brass rondel escutcheons and drop handles, raised on later bracket feet. Considerable attention required. 96 cm x 55 cm x 93 cm
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A George III mahogany bow front chest of five drawers, configured as two of half width above three full width and graduating depth, each with cock-beaded edges and circular brass plate back handles, raised on splay feet. 104 cm x 52 cm x 102 cm
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A pair of Chippendale style armchairs, pierced and shaped vase splat backs, scrolling open arms, square section legs.
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A French salon chair, giltwood with lyre back splat surmounted by a carved cresting rail with pineapple finials, the upholstered seat raised on fluted tapering legs, together with a French giltwood stool, with cabriole legs united by an X-stretcher, upholstered in the same fabric.
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A pair of original vintage Barcelona chairs, with buttoned black leather seat and back cushions.
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A pair of reproduction Le Corbusier 'Basculant' sling chairs, chrome tubular steel frame and black leather seat and back. Height 65 cm
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A set of six Swedish paint finished side chairs, with restrained carved cresting rails, trellis pierced backs, linen upholstered seats, raised on tapering fluted legs.
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A c.1900 Art Nouveau stained glass door from the Auckland Technical School (renamed in 1913 to Seddon Memorial Technical College), the full-length panel with Pillars of Wisdom, one wrapped with named panels 'Chemistry, Mining, Agriculture, Engineering, Electricity', with floral highlights and textured and coloured panels and original rimu frame. Two panels with some cracking. 216 cm x 81 cm
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A French style country chandelier, the painted wrought iron branches decorated with leaves and facet cut glass drops, ten light branches with conforming leaf and crystal decorated branches leading to chain and rose. Diameter 76 cm
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An impressive large 19th century French wall hanging, hand painted with a troubadour serenading a group of women in a panelled and painted room, the border painted with scrolls and leaves, with wooden rings for hanging sewn to the top together with a long brass pole. Note: The costuming suggesting this to be painted c.1820-1835. 315 cm x 198 cm.
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A pair of large Taisho-period bronze heron garden statues, modelled standing on both feet and with beaks pointed forward, on base and with good patina. Heights 90 cm and 92 cm
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A massive vintage Satsuma lidded urn on stand, entirely decorated with figured panels with borders of fans, flowers and exotic birds, lavishly gilded, the domed cover with kylin finial, Height 190 cm. Repair to base.
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A good quality Victorian oak stick barometer. by Greenhow, Chelmsford, intricate carved decoration, with thermometer. Height 110 cm.
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A Chippendale chinoiserie silvered framed mirror, the carved wood frame incorporating a 'pagoda' capital flanked by ho-o birds perched upon the acanthus scroll carved frame. 142 cm x 85 cm
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A neo-classical style gilt framed mirror, with open scroll and shell moulded frame and bevelled mirror. 93 cm x 56 cm
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An antique carved and silvered Venetian mirror, carved scrolling vines, leaf and floral detail, shell and acanthus leaf pediment. 72 cm x 42.5 cm
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A European 19th century toilet mirror, the oval glass with figured rosewood frame supported within a swan necked cradle, raised from a green marble plinth base with gilt metal paw feet. Width 92 cm
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A decorative modern panther table lamp, the cat form of small welded metal sections with gold finish raised on a black base and with conforming black shade. Height 94 cm
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A pair of steel framed cylindrical glass Portico lamps, each mounted with four candle holders, one foot absent.
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A pair of large old concrete garden plinths, decorated with classical flower, leaf and scroll designs, lyre shape. 43 cm x 28 cm x 76 cm
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A pair of cast stone garden urns, conical shape with everted egg and dart border, the walls decorated with floral and ribbon swags. Diameter 56 cm
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A cast stone garden figurine on pedestal base, of a woman carrying an urn with flaming contents. Overall height 150 cm. Repair to hand.
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A cast stone garden statuette of a cherub carrying a basket of flowers. Height 90 cm
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A c.2010 custom made black bicycle, the modified standard frame with front guard from an early 1950s German Puch auto-cycle mounted with a Mk II Jaguar car mascot, the dummy gas tank from a c.1960 Jawa 350 motorcycle, extensively modified, the rear guard enclosing nearly half the wheel, long looping rod to the rear of the seat, the licence plate 'GT' modified from an original. Ape-Hanger handle bars. Note our vendor had this bike custom made by a gentleman from Massey, Auckland, on seeing other bikes from…
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A c.2004 long low custom-built blue bicycle by Bob Pipe, the long teardrop form 'tank' enclosing the battery for the electric lights, eight-hanger handle bars, the white stitched seat with blue piping, parcel tray to the rear, blue and white dice valve covers. Note: the maker Bob Pipe a Whangamata Intermediate School teacher built this to inspire his pupils to build their own bicycles. Purchased Kumeu Swap Meet c.2004, this bicycle has featured in issues of 'N.Z. Petrolhead' motoring magazine.
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