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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:681
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:176
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:429
Date:19-Sep-2017
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A British World War II paratroopers helmet and Tommy helmet, the para helmet with lining marked BMB size 7¼ and dated 1944, original webbing with leather chin piece
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A Soviet Russian army officer's peaked cap, naval officers peaked cap and East German army peaked cap
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German navy peaked cap, M3 field cap with Nazi army badge and Luftwaffe officer's overseas side cap, (Kleidekasse Bundeswehr label)
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An Australian slouch hat, RAAF peaked cap, 1960s Air N.Z. F/Eng peaked cap and early Australian airline flight crew peaked cap
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A French kepi and a Moroccan fez
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A 1937 Auckland Rugby Union cap, AGS cap, and three other sporting caps
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British turtle-back helmet, marked '7 REM III', along with US cavalry and infantry peaked caps and a Vietnam US Dental Corps badged cap
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A New Zealand lemon squeezer, a khaki peaked cap with Wellington Mounted Rifles (9th) with badge, and a khaki World War I army forage cap
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Four peaked service caps, NZ Fire, Justice, Transport and Railways
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Malaysian Air Force peaked cap and Salvation Army cap
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British Royal Engineers cap and a Liverpool Cameron Scots glengarry
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French/Belgium M51 helmet with lightweight plastic removeable liner helmet
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Flying helmet of Sqn Ldr 'Ching' Fuller, RAF, USAF (attached), RNZAF (transferred) 75 Sqn Skyhawks (Colonial Strike Force)
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Two NZ Fire Service helmets, (one lacking lining) and a Waitemata Electric Power Board helmet
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A Rhodesian Police shako and French sailor's cap
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A George III officer's flint-lock pistol by Barnett, the octagonal 8 inch barrel of 245 bore (.55cal) quality half-wooded with a German silver trim, the captured ramrod with turned brass end, the lock with maker's name. Good overall condition.No firearms licence required
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A pair of George III percussion pistols by Knubley, in later case, the octagonal 7 inch barrels of bore 28 (.50cal), the locks with maker's name, captured ramrods, complete with powder flask, bullet mould, oil bottle and cleaning rod.No firearms licence required
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An 18th century cannon barrel flintlock pistol, wooden grip, engraved detail. No firearms licence required. Length 20.5 cm
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An antique 16 bore flintlock pistol, 28 cm barrel, probably Spanish, English lock, the walnut stock with brass floral and decoratively pinned highlights showing ottoman influence. No firearms licence required
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An 18th century cannon barrel percussion cap pistol, plain wooden handle, engraved detail. Length 205.No firearms licence required
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A 19th century Belgian Colt Brevete pistol, brass fittings and square back trigger guard, six shot percussion cap, ram rod absent, engraved detail to cylinder, 1849 Wells Fargo model. No firearms licence required. Length 27 cm
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A 19th century British over and under overcoat pistol, muzzle loading, percussion cap, one hammer absent, original belt clip attached. No firearms licence required. Length 28 cm
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A set of three World War I medals, to NZEF 48652 Pte W.H. Kirkman, includes the British War Medal, the Victory Medal and 'For Long and Efficient Service' medal, with ribbons on bar. Note: Kirkham was injured in battle, receiving a 40-shilling pension for the wound to his left leg, he is noted as a painter and member of the Auckland Infantry Regiment - A Company 26th Reinforcements
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A 19th century Wilkinson fencing sword, wide ebonised steel guard, checkered wooden grip
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A quality finely carved 19th century kris handle, carved in relief with the United Kingdom Royal Coat-of-Arms to the reverse and head of the scrolling handle, all-over fine detail, good dark patina. Length 8.5 cm
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An old Omani jambiya, the 8 inch blade of traditional hooked form, central ridge, waisted carved wooden grip decorated with steel studs and brass plaques, the leather scabbard with fine silver wirework and leather lashing
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An Arabian jambiya, traditional hooked steel blade, the green velvet scabbard and handle with decorative engraved brass mounts
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An old Indian chilanum (dagger), the restrained wavy blade with steel hilt and plain guard. Blade length 9¼ inch
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An Indian kanjar (dagger), damascened 5¼ inch curved blade, decorative silver overlay to the scabbard quillions and pommel, the hilt of bone sections
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A 19th century Indian sword, the straight blade with very mildly curved end, cruciform steel hilt, radiating mildly domed pommel. Length 90.5 cm, some rust evident
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An old Oceanic wooden dish, of flattened ovoid shape with handles at either end, an old fibre lashing secures an old split, further lashing holes pierce the rim, the exterior with light red pigment. Length 65 cm
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A 19th century Fijian tabua with cord, the sperm whale tooth showing good old patina and simple scratch engraved initial, the old plaited fibre cord attached with wire rings. Length 14 cm
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An old Solomon Islands carved hardwood walking stick, decorative mother-of-pearl serrated and disc inlays, crocodiles, turtle and snakes decorate the shaft in relief. Length 93 cm
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A Gilbert Islands shark tooth sword, various fibre lashing and binding supporting the multiple shark's teeth. Length 70 cm
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A West African carved wood Janus mask, the two visages of crescent shape forming a helmet, embellished with worked copper bands and sheathing, surmounted by a crescent comb with decorative coloured tassels and pom-pom attachments. Height 45 cm
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A West African (Benin) bronze torus device. Reputedly a ritual object to indicate potable water and avoid its pollution, being placed visibly in a water source. Circular shape with flanged slot and four affixed spheres, with various surface decorations. Provenance: Purchased at Eskenazi Ltd., London by Dr Alvin Friedman-Kien (noted collector) subsequently bought by our owner in the early 1980s. Width 17.5 cm
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An old African foot stool, with angular legs, circular dished top and circular base. Central African Republic. Diameter 18 cm
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A West African helmet mask, the realistic visage with white pigment surmounted by a crown of trident shape surmounted by a crescent and flanked by birds. Height 55 cm
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A folk-art North American Indian canoe model, from Oskenonton Island, Lake Superior region. Length 22.5 cm
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An old ambergris ball, dark tone. Provenance: 'Found on a N.Z. Beach'. 54gms. Note: Ambergris is produced in the digestive system of sperm whales and is highly prized for its use in creating perfume and fragrance much like musk
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A large dactylanthus (wood rose) specimen, the large end naturally formed as flower type heads, varnished finish, a good example
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A large piece of kauri gum, approx. 2.6kg, displaying rich golden tones, mixed transparency and opaqueness. Raised on N.Z. timber base
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A large greenstone boulder, approximately 20kg. 28 cm x 20 cm approx
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A wedge-shaped slab of high quality pounamu (nephrite), with minimal rind to the fractured surfaces and cut sides displaying deep green colour. The snapped and cut edges with slight distortion suggesting an early non-professional lapidary. Approx. 41 cm x 15 cm x 6 cm
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A large greenstone (serpentinite) river worn boulder, approximately oval form, the top with broad polished sections showing good dark green mottled tone with pale highlights. 50+ kilos.60 cm x 45 cm x 18 cm
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A carved kauri 1/3 size sculpture of a Maori warrior, signed Alex Prescott and dated '73, depicts the figure issuing a challenge with taiaha. Height 1000
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Three carved wooden Maori tiki figures, each in flexed stance, their mouths with protruding tongues of various pattern, paua inlaid eyes, two with hands to chest, the third with one hand to tongue. Height 31 cm
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An early 20th century quality Maori carved walking stick, the top third as a stylised figure with multiple angular ridged bands and scroll detail, above a further smaller figure and raised repeating zig-zag bands, plain section towards the base, good dark tone. Length 90 cm
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A 1960s burr totara and brass calendar/desk stand, the engraved plaque detailing presented 'To Sir Henry Kelliher. From The Management & Staff, Dawson Printing Co. Ltd, June 1962'
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A Maori carved tall figural post, the top stylised figure in full relief with lineal notch carved detail supported on a rectangular section tall post, recent red/brown paint finish. Height 2400
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A tall Maori carved figural post, similar to above. Height 2340
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A Maori tall carved figural post, similar to above. Height 2070
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An old Maori carved deep relief large panel, carved with a single stylised figure with lineal and notch detail, single paua inset eye, the top with original cut on an angle, raised on plain base. 39 cm x 8 cm x 91.5 cm
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A Maori carved stylised figure, pronounced flared forehead, hands to abdomen, paua inset eyes. Height 57 cm, later polished finish
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A modern Maori finely carved stylised figure, blue stained detail to the extensive moko and stylised scroll detail to his thighs, hands to abdomen, paua inset eyes. Height 64 cm
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A Maori carved mask panel, paua inset eyes, later red/brown paint finish. Height 31 cm
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A good Charlie (Raponi) Wilson carved inunga greenstone hei tiki, pale/mid-green colourway, finely detailed with the head turned to the left shoulder, ears evident, inlaid paua shell ring eyes, right hand to the chest, the left to the left thigh, mildly concave back. Note: Charles Raponi Wilson has been carving since the 1960s and is recognised as a leading carver of hei tiki, drawing inspiration from ancestral taonga. In 2009 he was commissioned by N.Z. Post along with other leading N.Z. artists to carve…
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Charlie Wilson carved whale bone hei tiki, finely detailed with the head turned to the right shoulder, inlaid paua shell ring eyes, left hand to the chest with index finger to the mouth, forked tongue, the right to the right thigh, mildly concave back. Length 10.3 cm
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A vintage Feltex picture rug, 'Auckland Harbour Bridge', woven in colours with image of bridge and associated landscape, Coat-of-Arms bottom left, tiki face images to the top corners. 67 cm x 130 cm
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A vintage Feltex picture rug, 'Auckland Harbour Bridge', woven in colours with image of bridge and associated landscape, Coat-of-Arms bottom left, tiki face images to the top corners. 67 cm x 130 cm
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A vintage Feltex N.Z. Series picture rug, 'Mt. Egmont, N.Z.', depicting landscape with mountain, Maori mythological figures capturing the sun to the top, entitlement to the base. 67 cm x 131 cm
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A vintage Feltex N.Z. Series picture rug, 'N.Z. Drysdale', the rug dominated with image of a large ram, various green, brown and pale tones. 68 cm x 131 cm
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George French Angas, 'E Tohi. A Young Woman of Barrier Island', lithograph in tints, hand finished in colour from 'The New Zealanders Illustrated', pl.26. London, 1867. 36.5 cm x 26.5 cm
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26 rare early 20th century New Zealand postcards by Thomas Pringle, coloured photo-lithographs showing Maori groups and portraits, including 'A Penny Haka', 'Maori Girls Playing Whai', 'Maggie the Popular Guide' ''Guide Bella', Tobacco is Good!' and Ngatihuia Cheftain'. 8.9 cm x 13.8 cm
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A collection of 30 early 20th century New Zealand postcards depicting Maori, in colour and black and white, including 'The Drawback of Civilization' by Trevor Lloyd, multiple portraits - some named: 'Tawhiao', 'Maggie Papakura', 'Rewi Maniapoto', 'Mohi', 'Patara'; early tourist images and numerous cards from the F.T. Series. 8.9 cm x 13.8 cm
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A large collection of early 20th century New Zealand postcards, depicting portraits of Maori life and customs including 'Sophia Looking In To Cauldron of Waikite Geyser', 'Kathleen in the Brain Pot', A Maori Haka' and 'Maori Beauties'. 8.9 cm x 13.8 cm
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A collection of over 30 early/mid 20th century New Zealand tourist postcards, colour and black and white, including; 'A Grip of the Hand from Auckland' novelty foldout postcard; tourist images from Auckland, Dunedin, Wairakei, etc.: plus Muir & Moodie N.Z. native birds. 8.9 cm x 13.8 cm
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George Chance, 'Otago Boys' High School' photograph, signed and entitled. 15 cm x 21 cm
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Three framed vintage photographs, 'Picnic Lake Rotoiti', Hinemoa's Steps - Okere' [Marsh] and 'Lake Rotoiti' (boat with picnickers) [Stewart & Bennett studio]
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Three framed vintage photographs, 'Guide Bella Papakura and tourists at Whaka' [Stewart], 'Hongi's Track' and horsemen outside a hotel
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Three framed vintage photographs [Marsh], of tourists (including World War I soldiers) on wagons/carriages at Tikitapu and Wairoa, all hand coloured
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Three framed vintage photographs, of tourists on wagons at Tikitapu [Marsh] and cavalcade of soldiers on wagons [E.A.Phillips]
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A Burton Bros. vintage photograph, of a Maori family at Wairoa seated before a raupo whare. 20 cm x 28.5 cm
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A large format photographic print, 'Southern Alps with Franz Josef Glacier in Centre; Viewed from Okarito Trig Station', additionally labelled 'Issued by Newmans Motors Ltd., White Star Tourist Services, Hokitika'. This c.1930s extensive view of the Main Divide from the west is attributed to Dr. Ebenezer Teichelmann, surgeon superintendent of the Westland Hospital, explorer and mountaineer. In period stained oak frame. 48 cm x 74.5 cm
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A large format photographic print, 'Mt. Elie de Beaumont and Divide from the Main Road', additionally labelled 'Newmans Motors Ltd., Hokitika'. Attributed to Dr. Ebenezer Teichelmann, c.1930s. In period oak frame. 41 cm x 55.5 cm
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A large format photographic panorama, 'Titiokura Hill, Napier to Taupo Road, N.Z.', by Robert Percy Moore, 1923, labelled on mount 'View on Napier-Taupo Road' and ' H.B. Motors Ltd, Head Office, Napier'. In period oak frame. 17.5 cm x 94 cm
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A good N.Z. colonial Maori subject photo album, with many images by Josiah Martin, mainly larger vintage black and white photographs within a vintage album, each inscribed by hand in black ink beneath the image including 'Tangi-Over the Dead, Rotoiti', 'Deserted by all his Like - Left Alone to Die', 'Mohi-Heroic Chief', 'Maori Village - Maketu Pah', 'Rangitatoa. Tohunga - Performing Incantations - Opening of Carved House', 'Mat Weaving', 'Interior of Carved House - Whakarewarewa' etc.; also including…
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R.P. Moore, 'New Plymouth Gardens 1923 - No. 2', vintage black and white panoramic photograph, signed and entitled in the plate, original oak frame. 104.5 cm x 21.5 cm
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R.P. Moore, 'New Plymouth Garden 1923 - No. 1', vintage panoramic black and white photograph, signed, entitled and detailed in the plate, original oak frame. 97 cm x 21.7 cm
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Two framed Winkelmann photographs of small racing yachts on Auckland Harbour, mounted in oak frame. 20 cm x 15 cm each
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J.H. Kinnear, vintage hand-coloured black and white photograph 'Golden Gate' sailing ship, in original oak frame under glass, image size 28.5 cm x 23.5 cm, signed, entitled on the oak mount
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The Islands of New Zealand, pub. London S.D.U.K. 1865, uncoloured. 39 cm x 31.5 cm
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The Islands of New Zealand, pub. London S.D.U.K. 1865, original outline colour. 39.5 cm x 32 cm
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Three naive watercolour sketches by Nina Chalmers, c.1890, painted whilst emigrating via Australia to N.Z. Each work depicts coastal scenes with sailing vessels. 17 cm x 25 cm each
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A pair of N.Z. silver cufflinks, tattooed Maori heads and tiki figures, with chain links, marked 'Stg'
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A N.Z. silver napkin ring, engraved with fern leaves, maker's mark 'B. Petersen & Company'
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Two N.Z.R. large logo (South Island) cups and saucers, one in black, the other with no logo to cup and dark green logo to saucer, minor damage
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Four old 'Refreshment Room' saucers, various printed logos including large N.Z.R. in black, etc
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A Grimwades 'Maori Ware' lustre teapot, hand coloured transfer decoration of a woman before multiple buildings entitled: 'Maori Mother & Child'
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A Royal Doulton stoneware 'Kia Ora' decanter with original compressed stopper, the cylindrical body with swollen shoulder, the mottled brown glaze with raised blue glazed highlights of stylised Maori masks and carving. Height 24 cm
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A Royal Doulton 'Kia Ora' vase and tankard, the vase decorated with tiki masks in blue/green tones on a brown ground with a cobalt blue base, the 'Kia Ora' in lozenge shape cartouches, restoration to rim, together with a tankard also decorated with tiki forms, Maori motifs and 'Kia Ora' panels. Crack to rim. Heights 15.5 cm and 8 cm
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A pair of Royal Doulton 'Maori Arts' porcelain coffee cans and saucers, wide form, decorated with a kowhaiwhai design adapted by Augustus Hamilton for Doulton
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A Briar Gardner large baluster vase, mottled teal toned glaze with dark and volcanic type highlights, wide long tapered neck, incised signature and date 16/11/36. Height 20 cm
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An Olive Jones pottery vase, of squat baluster shape in a blue glaze. Impressed mark. Height 9 cm
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Jack Hutchison (N.Z., Christchurch 1910-1987), sculpted pottery figure, of a stylised standing woman with bouquet, pale tan gloss glaze, initialled and dated 1937 to base, 'JH CH-CH-37'. Height 14 cm
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Four Patricia Perrin pottery items, includes: two smaller storage vessels with shaped cork stoppers and wooden spoons held by a lug to the side, glazed highlights, together with a pair of salt and pepper shakers
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Two Anneke Borren pottery items, includes: an orb with raised pointed top, painted dark concentric circle decoration on green ground; the other a stylised frog piece in similar glaze, both with potter's marks. Orb height 15 cm
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A 1970s Len Castle studio pottery bowl, decorated to the interior with stuttered pattern and olive-green glaze, the exterior with feldspar glaze. Impressed cipher to foot ring. Diameter 27.5 cm
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A vintage Len Castle cylinder vase, the wide encircling band of rough incised fine bands, variable brown and ochre glaze, umber to the base, impressed potter's mark. Height 20 cm
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Len Castle avian bowl, medium/small size, the grey green interior with dark speckled highlights, unglazed rim and exterior, early form impressed potter's mark. Diameter 21.5 cm
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