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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:599
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:581
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:452
Date:23-Jul-2019
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A Victorian brass samovar, lobed body, raised on square base, turned wood handles. 39 cm x 41 cm.
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Pair of Abraham Lincoln bronzed metal bookends, made by Jennings Brothers Mfg. Co., designed by Daniel C. French, circa 1920's-30's, each with a gilded seated Lincoln in presidential seat. Maker's marks cast to the reverse, height 18 cm
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A 19th century ormolu bronze statue of Esmeralda with her goat Djali, dancing with a tambourine, height 25 cm
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A set of six graduated pewter mugs, from 1 quart to a quarter gill.
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A 19th century fancy gold plated handled ebonised walking stick, the floral relief knob handle presentation inscribed, length 90 cm.
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An as new Cartier gold plated Panthere ball-point pen, with twist operation, black enamelled rhombus highlights, in original fitted box with certificate, etc.
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A Louis Vuitton 'Monogram' canvas handbag, the flap with metal clasp fitting, side pouch, stitched shoulder strap, the internal pouch showing some delamination, fixed handle. 28 cm x 22 cm. Provenance: Purchased new in Auckland c.1990s.
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A rare late 19th century French Bontems singing bird tortoiseshell box, the case of rectangular form, slide bar switch to the front releasing the hinged lid and exposing the iridescent feathered singing bird, with articulated wings and accompanying synchronised bird song, standing above a grilled and engraved oval panel. Key wind, working order, hinges to the back flap faulted. 10.3 cm x 6.5 cm x 3.5 cm. In red leather outer box.
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A 19th century French eight airs music box, the floral marquetry inlay lid with banded borders, the eight tunes listed on the original card to the interior lid - 'Romeo et Juliette, etc., the mechanism with seven graduating bells struck by bird form hammers, the comb complete with only one short tooth, working, ornate gilt metal side handles, complete with key. 57.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 23 cm.
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An early Edison 'Standard' phonograph, sound reproducer and horn absent. Together with a large collection of Edison Amberola cylinders. 20 cm x 25 cm.
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A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, Countess Harcourt, signed, in brass and ebonised frame.
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Two 19th century miniatures, one of a gentleman in formal dress, the back of frame with radiating green foil, together with a small miniature of a woman's profile (worn).
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A hand painted miniature on ivory, a woman with flowing hair and plain day dress, the gilt frame set with pearls and faux emeralds, the back with blue foil and frame for hair or photo. 7 cm x 9.5 cm.
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A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a young woman in formal dress, framed under glass with gold slip and birds-eye maple frame. 10 cm x 8 cm.
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Two large 18th century architectural copper plate engravings, by Andrea Palladio. 48 cm x 68 cm ea.
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A vintage 1960s advertising poster for the aperitif pastis Anisette 51, featuring a dynamic illustration of a rugby player. 60 cm x 40 cm
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A Gall & Inglis map of China, published Edinburgh 1850. Double-page engraved map with hand-colouring. Some browning. 43 cm x 56.5 cm
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Picturesque Australasia, four volume set pub. Cassell & Co., London 1887-1889, red and gilt cloth covers and edges, the interiors with black and white engraved plates and in-text illustrations, approximately 300pp each.
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A good 19th century New Zealand Ferns album, the cover with impressed gilt lettering, containing various dried specimens and annotated in manuscript with their botanical names. Approximately 50 pages.
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An ivory bilboquet (ball and catch) game, height 14.5 cm
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A piece of natural botryoidal chalcedony (grape agate), from Sulawesi. 923gm on stand.
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Three vintage meerschaum carved pipes, each in a fitted shaped case, includes a hand holding the bowl, an eagle's claw and grape decorated.
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Three vintage meerschaum carved pipes, includes a full figure woman astride the bowl, one carved as the bust of a characterful gent, the other as eagle's claw.
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An old crocodile skull, no lower jaw, length 60 cm.
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A late Victorian silver plate and horse hoof inkwell holder, engraved 'Judy, died 1891', glass inkwell absent. 12 cm x 15 cm x 8 cm.
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A pair of fallow deer antlers with skull mount, noted to the back of the skull '231', believed to be the Douglas score. Width of span 74 cm.
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An old large tiger skin with head, length 250 cm. Some distress.
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A vintage polar bear rug, good healthy plush coat, with head in open snarling position and claws to feet, linen and felt backed, by Ward of London, width 228 cm, length 262 cm.
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A vintage taxidermy turtle, the shell of thirteen main plates showing golden to brown butterscotch patterns, in good condition, the head extended, length 63 cm
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A good quality reindeer skin rug, original Scandinavian label on reverse, length 120 cm.
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A good quality reindeer skin rug, original Scandinavian label on reverse, length 120 cm.
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A Mongolian goat hide, with long lustrous blonde fur, length 100 cm.
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A large old cast iron whaling pot (try pot), traditional bell form, old black paint finish over other colours, old repair. On later circular ring stand with three feet, diameter 102.5 cm, height 80 cm approx.
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An old cast iron whaling pot (try pot), similar smaller form to above. Old repair to base, diameter 74.5 cm.
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A selection of gemstone and synthetic examples, some in original wrappings, the rest set out in a sample box.
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A selection of gemstones and synthetic examples, in 29 small labelled bottles in a fitted box.
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A miniature colonial cedar chest of five drawers, two breakfront drawers across the top with three graduated full width drawers below, bobbin turned mouldings, kauri linings and short turned feet. 40 cm x 31 cm x 43 cm.
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A 19th century French Boulle tortoiseshell and brass inlaid inkstand, of box form with two pen troughs and carrying handle flanked by cut glass inkwells, a single drawer to the frieze, width 28.5 cm.
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A Victorian walnut writing compendium, the hinged lid and fall front revealing a satinwood fitted interior with two inkwells. 29 cm x 23 cm x 33 cm.
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A Victorian rosewood writing slope, with brass capped corners, escutcheon and cartouche. 35 cm x 23 cm x 13.5 cm.
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A small wooden box, made from oak that survived the burning of the House of Commons (UK), 1834, silver plaque to lid. 11 cm x 6 cm x 4 cm.
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A Victorian walnut dome top tea caddy, with marquetry inlay, the interior with two compartments, width 25 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut tea caddy, oblong, the interior with two curved lidded removable caddies. 25 cm x 15 cm x 16.5 cm.
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A pink toned shagreen card box, the wood lined interior with two compartments for playing cards. 17 cm x 11 cm x 6 cm.
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A vintage Plume Motor Spirit enamel and metal sign, single sided on circular stand, with 'Property of Vacuum Oil Ltd Australasia' to underside of base, width 43 cm, height 19 cm.
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An impressive Edwardian oak tantalus, with two decanters and eight glasses, with a central two-drawer compartment, silver plate plaques, dated 1903, no key. 47 cm x 31 cm x 31 cm.
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An early Victorian mahogany banjo barometer of impressive size, c.1845, with broken arch pediment, damp/dry dial, mercury thermometer and convex mirror to the trunk above a large silvered 10.5 inches (25 cm) main register signed Emery Churcher, the spirit level signed M.Fatorini, Chichester, height 117 cm. Provenance: Captain Clayton Matthew Thomas (1831-1922) by descent to our vendor. Clayton is renowned for his maritime paintings. After a distinguished career serving in a number of ships, including…
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A Victorian Sikes hydrometer in original fitted mahogany case, brass construction with various weights and thermometer.
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A large antique set of laboratory balance scales, by Baird & Tatlock, London, c.1894, with brass beam and column, glazed cased, Model No. 0164. 39 cm x 22 cm x 45 cm. Provenance: ex-Avondale College.
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A vintage large brass National cash register, elaborately decorated and raised on an oak base with cash drawer. 51 cm x 42 cm x 58 cm.
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Three British silver crowns, one George III and two Victorian.
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A vintage brass Pfluegar 'Progress' fly reel, skeleton, with old line, in old draw string bag.
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A vintage black tin fly box, Farlow style, with multiple lidded compartments with flies.
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A black lacquer tin fly box, Army & Navy type, contains flies.
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A cardboard Hardy Bros. fly box, contains a selection of flies.
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A F. Steans & Co. 3.5 inch trout reel, with brass foot and logo stamp to face plate, original finish polished off.
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A 4 inch walnut star back reel made for McCarthy's Dunedin c.1910, with Bickerdyke line guide and large bulbous handles.
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A rare Hardy's 4.5 inch 'Perfect' wide drum brass-faced reel, c.1906, with smooth brass foot, ivory handle, strapped brass 'line tension' screw and check mechanism, brass face plate stamped with 'straight-line' and 'rod-in-hand' trademark and logo.
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A vintage Hardy's landing net, with original netting, stamp to brass handle, length 153 cm
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A Hardy's salmon tailer, c.1950, alloy with bamboo handle, belt clip to shaft, remnant of logo to base, L. 160 cm extended.
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A vintage brass two-draw lady's gaff, stamped 'Made in Great Britain' and with remnants of logo to base, length 34.5 cm (90 cm extended)
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An excellent 1920s miniature wicker fishing creel, with leather and canvas straps and wooden tie. 17 cm x 29 cm x 15 cm.
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An Australian tin plate toy 'siege gun', c.1940s, model H83, with wooden projectiles, length 34 cm
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A Greedy Boy money box, red jacket with pink collar, cast aluminium by H.C.U. Ltd, Ch-Ch, height 16 cm
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A Greedy Boy money box, green jacket with white collar, cast aluminium by H.C.U. Ltd, Ch-Ch, height 16 cm
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A Greedy Boy money box, green jacket with cream collar, cast aluminium by H.C.U. Ltd, Ch-Ch, height 16 cm
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A Greedy Boy money box, green jacket with red collar, cast aluminium by H.C.U. Ltd, Ch-Ch, height 16 cm
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A large scale pond yacht 'Thelma', in display case, made by Alexander Stewart on his return from Gallipoli. The large glass and stained timber case with brackets to hang from the wall, recently removed from an old Mt Eden villa. Case dimensions 153 cm x 32 cm x 167.5 cm.
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A brass ship's light, in the manner of Holder Stroud of Sydney, with later electric fitting, height 42 cm.
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A vintage ship's beacon lamp, red glass and black paint finish, with large handle. 24 cm x 40 cm.
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A vintage ship's beacon lamp, red glass, old paint finish, brass label, with large handle. 24 cm x 40 cm.
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A vintage ship's light, red glass, old paint finish, with handle. 32 cm x 43 cm.
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A vintage bronze ship's bell, 'Kestrel' painted in red enamel to the side. 27 cm x 37 cm.
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A Victorian copper helmet coal scuttle, with swing handle and riveted detail, width 27 cm, height 44 cm (incl. handle)
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A wrought iron menorah candle stand, along with a selection of copper kitchen pans, braziers and coffee pot, height 94 cm
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A Victorian decorative cast iron kerosene room heater, elaborately cast and pierced with masks and scrolls, four red glazed panels to the square section body, removable lid, fitted with a period kerosene lamp, side handles, height 81 cm
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A late 19th century four burner gas room heater, green enamelled top and base with scroll and leaf decoration, gas side valve, the four sections each with glass viewing panel, height 85 cm.
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A circa 1900 Godin enamel and steel coal burning heater, cylindrical form with decorative scroll and green enamelled highlights, height 76 cm.
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A framed World War II propaganda poster, Into Action', depicting a large convoy of ships passing the Rock of Gibraltar, with a 4-engined amphibious plane flying overhead. 72 cm x 47 cm.
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A framed World War II propaganda lithograph, Back Them Up', designed by Frank Wootton, depicting two Hawker Hurricane fighters flying over a British aircraft carrier, in the background a Junkers Ju-88 nose-dives towards the sea. 72 cm x 47 cm.
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Eight military books, - 'The Mounted Riflemen in Sinai and Palestine', A. Briscoe Moore, very rare, 1920, 'The Great World War, A History', 5 vols, editor Frank A. Mumby, 1916/17, 'Official History New Zealand World War II Italy Vol I' 1957 and '21 Battalion' 1953.
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A pair of World War I NZEF service medals, awarded to '30252 PTE. C.W.Montgomery', ribbons attached.
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Three World War I issue NZEF war medals, two British war medals to 4/67A SPR. C.P.Fair and 75674 Pte. H.W.Goodin no hanger and a Victory medal to 10/1756 SJT. F.S.Broughton.
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A group of World War I and World War II medals, comprising British War Medal and Victory Medal, New Zealand War Service Medal, Defence Medal and War Medal, with a collection of RNZAF buttons, badges and pins.
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Three folders of R.A.F. First Day Covers, from the R.A.F. Museum.
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Two folders of R.A.F. First Day Covers, from the R.A.F. Museum, together with three explanatory catalogues.
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An R.A.F Flight Lieutenant Navigator uniform, the owner flew with both 101 Squadron and 27 Squadron from June 1952 until December 1962.
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A George V military parade sword, the gilt metal pierced guard showing some rust, the leather scabbard with metal fittings.
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An early 190thc Frachetti flintlock blunderbuss, the lock with maker's name 'F*Frachetti', the octagonal barrel extending to the round and oval, gilt tendril and floral highlights, the walnut folding stock with scrolling metal wire inserts, belt clip attached to the side, no ramrod, some losses and attention required, length 90 cm. No licence required.
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A small Lefaucheux type pinfire revolver, octagonal barrel 6 shot cylinder, action with folding trigger, chromed metalwork, walnut checkered grips. No licence required.
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A scarce 2nd Model Tranter's Patent self-cocking percussion revolver with New Zealand history, c.1854-55, Serial no. 2371T,.54 Bore, 6.5 inch octagonal proof marked barrel, rammer loose, finely chequered walnut grip. Complete with green baize-lined mahogany case. Accessories include Tranter-marked bullet mould, tin for W. Tranter's Lubricating Bullets containing 9 projectiles, nipple wrench, powder flask, oil bottle, ebony cleaning rod and cap tin. Top strap marked 'W. T. Bassett' for William Thomas…
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A Cook Islands tivaevae, the floral design in green and white with yellow highlights on maroon ground, chain and other coloured stitching. 160 cm x 83 cm.
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A 19th century Fijian tabua necklace, the whale's tooth with traditional turmeric rubbed finish, suspended on a woven coconut fibre cord necklace. Tooth length 12.3 cm.
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An Indonesian singing bird cage, from Lombok, with painted wooden frame and fine wire wall. On stand
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An African wooden stool, with circular concave top raised on an angular pierced support from a circular base, diameter 29.5 cm
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An African tribal Punu mask, the spirit mask from the Gabon with pronounced facial features, scarification to forehead, high headdress, with white pigment to face. 17 cm x 33 cm.
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A 19th century Maori hoe (canoe paddle), long steering type, the lanceolate blade with adzed finish (reglued cracks), the tapering shaft terminating in a simple terminal knob, length 158 cm. Provenance: Private Waikato estate collection.
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A pre-European Maori pounamu hei tiki, of small rounded rectangular form, the suspension hole with heavy countersinking to the reverse flanked by the eyes, flat topped head, hands to thighs, mid green tone, height 5.2 cm. Registered Y20956
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A large Maori pre-European pounamu toki (greenstone adze), quadrangular cross section, the slightly convex bevel with reduction to one side this area showing finely pecked finish conforming to side and tapered tang otherwise in polish. Dark green metasomised pounamu, length 24 cm.
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An early Maori nephrite toki (greenstone adze), evidence of early lapidary scarf and snap technique, tapered bevel, length 4.4 cm.
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