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Antiques & Decorative Arts — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:927
Sale Title:Antiques & Decorative ArtsLots with images:149
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:786
Date:19-Apr-2010
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Two Pumice Containers
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Maori Adze Blade. Length 12 cm.
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Model of a Maori Drill, with flax ropes, stones and triangular stone bit. Length 51.5 cm
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20th century Stone Maori Canoe Anchor. Large, heavy, hole for rope. Depth 28 cm
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Whales Tooth-style Carving. Manaia figure with 3 fingered hand clasped on serpent body and fish tail. Length 12 cm
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A Small Bronze Bust of Hobi Ngakapa Whanaunga. This Warrior Chief was one of the leaders in the attack on the British Escourt at Martins Farm Great South Road July 1863. His brave wife Hera Puna accompanied him on the warpath. Height 10 cm (see photo)
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Two 20th century Maori Flax Woven Bags
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Two 19th century Greenstone Pendants, one in the shape of an adze, the other with broken hole. Length 6 cm and 9 cm
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Five 19th century Maori Pendants, of greenstone, bone, shell and a tooth. Length 2.5 cm to 3.5 cm
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Rare 19th century Maori Necklace of Dentalium Shell, (North Auckland area). Length 208 cm
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18th/19th century Maori Bone Needles. Length 3.5 cm - 8 cm
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18th/19th century Maori Bone Needles. Length 2.5 cm - 9 cm
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Three Bird's Bone Pointed Needles/Shafts, no holes, perhaps for tattooing. Length 7.5 cm - 11 cm
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Five Bone 18th/19th century Maori Tattoo Chisels. Length 2.5 cm. - 4 cm
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Six Bone 18th/19th century Maori Needles. Length 4 cm - 7.5 cm
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Five Bone 18th/19th century Maori Tattoo Chisels. Length 2.5 cm - 4 cm
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Six Bone 18th/19th century Maori Tattoo Chisels. Length 2.5 cm - 4 cm
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Five Bone 18th/19th century Maori Tattoo Chisels. Length 2.5 cm - 6 cm
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Six 18th/19th century Maori Bone Ornaments and Toggles, with holes. Bird's beak, tooth, bone etc. Length 3 cm - 4 cm
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Nine 18th/19th century Shell Fishing Hooks. Length 2.5 cm approx
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Five 19th century Maori Chisels of Bone and Greenstone. Length 2 cm. - 4 cm
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Five 19th century Maori Ornaments. 3 x stone pendants, a bone amulet and a serrated edge scraper of shell. Length 6 cm - 9 cm
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Seven 19th century Maori Bone Bird Spear Tips. Length 2.5 cm - 5.5 cm
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19th century Maori Bone Needle with Plaited Cord. Also two amulets and a carved bone pendant. Length 5.5 cm - 11 cm
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Eight 19th century Maori Bone Bird Spear Tips. Length 2.5 cm - 4.5 cm
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Seven 19th century Maori Stone Amulets, Scrapers etc. Length 3 cm - 5 cm
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Ten 19th century Maori Chisels and Spear Tips. Length 2.5 cm - 5 cm
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Five 19th century Maori Amulets, Fish Hook and Bird Spear Tips. Length 4 cm - 7 cm
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20th century Maori Wooden Clothes Brush/Shoe Horn, finely carved. Length 31 cm
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Large Necklace of Tiny Pacific Island Shells needs attention, together with a box of unfinished flax waistbands etc. (Tilly)
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Long Melanesian Coloured Shell Necklace. Length 70 cm, requires attention. (Tilly)
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Melanesian Islands Shell Bracelet. Tapering shells on plaited cord, needs attention. Length 20 cm. (Tilly)
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Pacific Islands Club (poss. Samoan), pointed end, 16 protrusions on each side (a few damaged), grip with V shape to butt. Length 64 cm
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Two Large and Impressive Whale Bone Ribs circa 19th century Length 235 cm and 238 cm
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Pacific Island club made from a saw fish bill, some teeth missing, double sided curved handle at base. Length 75 cm
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Early New Zealand Length of Wood, could be part of a canoe seat or bird trough. Length 146 cm
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Beaded Maasai Necklace (Kenya), 3 sections, beads strung on wire, geometric pattern, with pendant section, set with cowrie shell and two suspended lines of beads with cowrie shell ends
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Three African Spears. Longest spear with metal tips at each end, wooden shaft and rope bound in centre. Length 182 cm. Metal shaft, twisted pattern and tip, the other end with sharpened wooden point (patina). Length 102 cm. Metal end of a spear, some decoration, no shaft. Length 66 cm
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Nigerian Seated Fertility Symbol, dark stained terracotta. Height 12 cm
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African Club, knob end surrounded by patterned wire mesh. Length 59 cm
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Melanesian Islands Comb, fine plaited decoration, 22 tines. (Tilly)
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Melanesian Is. Club. Double head, tapered shaft, widened butt. Length 94 cm
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Trobriand Islands Comb, set with mother of pearl decoration, 16 tines, one broken. Length 20 cm. (Tilly)
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Pacific Islands Paddle/Club, wide blade. Length 121 cm
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Pacific Islands Paddle, tapered blade. Length 139 cm
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Pacific Islands Digging Stick (hoe), tapered blade. Split to handle on reverse. Length 60 cm
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Dark Stained Australian Boomerang. Length 68 cm
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Australian Boomerang, hardwood, polished patina. Length 61 cm
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Papua New Guinea Carved Figure Set with cowrie shell eyes. Height 121 cm
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Australia/Png? Glass Tool/Knife, geometric pattern decorated handle (no filling), duller blade. Length 29 cm
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Australia/Png? Glass Tool/Knife, geometric pattern decorated handle (lime inset), duller blade, tip of handle damaged. L.26 cm
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Australia/Png Curved Glass Tool/Knife, geometric pattern decorated handle (lime inset), polished blade. Length 29 cm
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Pacific Islands Club with Bulbous Head. Length 53 cm
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Australia/Png? Curved Glass Knife, geometric pattern decorated handle of wood (inset with lime)
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Very Large Saw Fish Bill. Length 142 cm
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Indonesian Tribal Cloth Bag with 7 square bone pieces as top closing flap
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Aboriginal Bark Painting from Yirrkala, Arnhem Land up in the gulf of Carpenteria Northern Territory, Australia. Height 83 cm, width 34 cm
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Small Aboriginal Bark Painting from Yirrkala, Arnhem Land. Length 49 cm, width 19 cm
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Very Large and Beautiful Ivory Whales Tooth, c. 1900's with suspension hole through the tip. Island chiefs could wore these around their necks. Length 22 cm
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A Very Rare 1936 4.5 litre 'Straight Eight' Lanchester Drophead Coupe Sports. Ordered by the Maharajah Digvijaysinhji from Lanchester, the body styled and built by Vanden Plas Coach Builders, Chassis No. 41296. (Daimler had stopped manufacturing Lanchester's however they built six more for the Duke of York and the Maharajah as they were staunch Lanchester enthusiasts). This particular one for auction is the only one of its kind in the world. In 2000 it won 2nd prize at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.…
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Pair Crystal and sterling silver Topped Inkwells, square shaped and heavy, two minor chips and lid to be adhered. Birmingham 1916.
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A cased silver plated travelling inkwell set of pale green colour (celluloid), including seal
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Eclipse Fountain Pen and Propelling Pencil Set, 14ct. Gold filled and bakelite, filigree, marked and dated: 9.18.28
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Two Small Silver Plated Travelling Inkwell Sets in tiffin style containers, each with two lidded bottles and dish for ink, the slightly larger container with small pullout drawer
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Pair Chinese pottery Plant Stands, polychrome stoneware of bamboo pattern with blue ribbons (a/f). Height 47 cm. Depth 34.5 cm
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Pair of English Brass Box Spurs, stamped Made in England, round rowels with a star pattern
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Brass Indian Betel Nut Cracker/Katar (multi purpose tool), with peacock decoration on handles and steel blade
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Crocodile skin table lift arm cigarette lighter (remains of gold plate). Marked underneath '. Brevete S.G.D.G. Etc'
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Silver Plate Lidded Cigar Humidor on Stand, marked underneath 'H and H 6453'
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Brass French Carriage Clock with cloisonne edges and handle and travelling case. Marked France and S.R.F.A. Height 18 cm
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Brass Carriage Clock. Stamped on reverse 'H.J.' with parrot in centre and 'Made in France' (no key). Height 13 cm
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Gold Plated Presentation Curved Khanda, single edged, with velvet covered scabbard and gold plated filigree to top and bottom of scabbard. Length 63 cm
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Velvet and satin lined steel jewellery box for travelling, the property of His Highness the Maharajah Ranjitsinhji, the Jamsaheb of Nawahgar, maker S. Tajbhai & Sons, Rajkot (Kathiawar) with 4 lever lock marked R. Couper & Sons (two keys). Interior of purple velvet and satin, fitted lift out drawer, lift out tray and fitted base, mirror under lid. Handles on either side for lifting, decorated with gold coloured lines, motifs and Indian lettering. Length 46 cm. Width 34.5 cm. Height 18 cm
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A velvet and satin lined steel jewellery box for travelling, the property of her Highness the Maharani of Nawanagar, maker S. Tajbhai & Sons, Rajkot (Kathiawar) with 4 lever lock (two keys). Interior of maroon velvet and pleated gold satin, 4 concertina trays, two shaped for necklaces, drop down front, two pull out drawers (one with shapes for bracelets), mirror under lid. Handles on either side for lifting, decorated with gold coloured lines, motifs and marked 'M.K.M. Dhrangadra'. Length 34.5 cm. Width 24…
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1920s crocodile skin cosmetics travelling case with sterling silver and blue enamelled brushes, bottles, powder containers, manicure set, pop out mirror and small crocodile skin container for pins etc, maker A.C, Birmingham 1925
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Hand Embroidered Pink Silk Throw with adornment of flowers, Peacock and Bird of Paradise
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Unlabelled 18th century French Violoncello Attributed to Claude Pierray. Originally purchased in London in 1934 (authentication letter by Beare, London), with condition report November 2009, includes 2 bows, accessories and private correspondence
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A Violoncello Bow by W.E. Hill and Sons of London, stamped W.E.H. and S., in good structural condition with no cracks or damage and little playing wear
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A Carved Wooden Mechanical Wine Stopper depicting a boy and girl kissing. Made by Polish POWs World War II
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A Mixed Collection of Coins including 'The Last Sterling Issues of Great Britain' boxed set, 1972 Silver Wedding Crown and some commemorative coins
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A Bronze Nra Rifles Club Badge Depth 1860 together with a Queen Victoria Commemorative Medal Depth 1897
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A 19th century Pewter Pint Mug inscribed 'Royal Pavilion Hotel/North Woolwich', together with a pewter teapot, both with maker's stamp
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A Weathered Stone Bust of a Cherub supposedly from the exterior of Westminster Abbey. Height 19 cm
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Carlton Ware fruit bowl on 3-leg stand, pagoda and floral pattern. Depth 25.5 cm
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A Stunning Showpiece of Old Capo di Monte Porcelain of figures having afternoon tea. Some flowers missing and hairline fracture. Height 35 cm. Width 36 cm
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19th century Bone or Ivory Eagle's Talon Form Pipe Bowl
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A cased 19th century cigar holder together with a wood and bone elephant head pipe bowl with glass eyes
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Rare 2 Gal. Stoneware Whisky Barrel c. 1840, probably English, (no maker's mark), original wooden stopper in the top. 3 bands of decoration and the incised number '2'
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Large hand-painted China Cheese Dish and Cover
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Three Old Victorian China Plates, one Spode Copelands, Reynolds
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Two Royal Albert Trios and a part Old Royal China Teaset (a/f)
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Three Royal Doulton Toby Jugs, 'The Lawyer' Height 10 cm, and 'Fat Boy' Height 6 cm, one a/f
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Two Large Royal Doulton Toby Jugs, 'Old Charley' and 'Simon the Cellarer', Height 15 cm
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Three Items: Royal Worcester hand painted Rose Vase (E.M. Fildes), Royal Bayreuth Sugar Bowl, and small lidded inlaid container
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Doulton Lambeth Teapot, Egyptian Motifs. (a/f). Height 16 cm
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Royal Doulton Musical Toby Jug, 'Auld Mac Bang went Saxpence', in working order. Height 16 cm
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Crown Devon Musical Jug, 'The Irish Jaunting Car', in working order. Height 15.5 cm
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Pair of Doulton 'Slaters pattern' stoneware vases, textured body, wide base and narrow neck. Height 26 cm
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Three China Figurines, Sandizell (Capo di Monte stamp, but also stamped 'Germany', Height 13 cm. (tiny faults), Coalport 'Annette', Height 14 cm and Royal Doulton 'Marie', Height 12 cm
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Six Pieces of Royal Bayreuth China, incl. a Goat's head vase, Height 11 cm. and a small lidded container stamped 'Auckland Exhibition 1913- 1914', two pieces (a/f) and a small Cloisonne Vase (a/f)
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