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The Peter Downey Collection Part II — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:248
Sale Title:The Peter Downey Collection Part IILots with images:248
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:157
Date:22-Jul-2023
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An ornate French Christofle silver Casting ladle, c1880, a fiddle pattern with thread border. Ladle flower shaped. Pierced bowl marked Christofle. With balance scale. .925
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A pair of 19th century Dutch silver fiddle and thread pattern table spoons, and a pair of matching table forks, all hallmarked Kempen & Zonen 1858 - 1924. .925
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A pair of Japanese metalwork Meiji period cockerel and hen okimono, c1910, silver plated metal with all details and feathers modelled in relief. Red lacqured comb and cheeks. Heights 11 cm and 21 cm
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A fine quality Victorian sterling silver cased set of four ornate serving spoons, each spoon gilded with scallop shaped larged bowl, egg, and shield motif. Figural knop with helmet. Hallmarked London 1884, maker Joseph Angell. Sold by Carrington and Co., 130 regent Street, London.
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A silver cigar lighter Aladdin's table lamp, engraved serpent handle. Engraved ensigned flag with star. String wicks need replacing and makers & Hallmarks rubbed and indistinct. Possibly from the captain's table of a shipping line, length 14.5 cm
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An Art Nouveau silver and enamel pendant, made in Chester England by Charles Horner in 1910. Hallmarks and makers punch. Punch length 36 cm.
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A large oval black opal pendant of 35+ carats, mounted in an 18ct gold rub over setting. Colours green and blue with red and orange flashes. Gemologists report available, length 4.1 cm. 11.4g
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Three rare antique French Limoge enamel roundel jewellery panels, Usually mounted by craftsmen as links in bracelets or pendants. Each of miniature portrait quality with coloured foils and enamel. Diameter 2.8 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period fine quality Zodiac animal Kagamibuta lid, this is a masterpiece of the metal workers Art. Each animal portrayed in gold, silver, shakudo & shibuichi. This piece was adapted to be worn as a pendant (never worn) and can be returned to netsuke with a suitable bowl. Signed Koryu. 4 cm
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A French silver and gold Parker ball point pen, c1960, Sold with its original display box. Traditional engraved chequer pattern with gold arrow clip and point ferrule, length 13.3 cm
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An antique Victorian 18ct gold old cut diamond ring, the diamond is bezel set with engraved scroll shoulders. Est .75ct. Valuation available.
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A good large Qianlong Shou Shan Steatite seal, carved from a river worn pebble, incorporating an incised mountain landscape with ravines, trails, and overhanging trees. Including a poem. The top with carved dragons amongst cloud scrolls. Collected in China by an associate of Rewi Alley during 1950s/60s, height 13 cm, width 9 cm
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An olive green and brown hard stone Cong of Neolithic origin, of tapering square form with three divisions around a hollow centre. Each side profusely notated with archaic script characters in relief. Representing gods in heaven with earth and seasons, height 19 cm
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A Qianlong Shou Shan mountain scene seal, c1800, carved in a river worn natural steatite pebble. Butterscotch colours with skillful use of the shape. Pine trees, pagoda, cranes. Nice patina. Collected with Rewi Alley, height 6.7 cm
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A pair of large Meiji period Satsuma Pottery vases, c1890, fat baluster, painted and decorated with bronzed and gilt lacquer coins and panels. Some with raised characters. Signed around base Kinkozan Zo Satsuma Nihon, height 44 cm
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A large 19th century Chinese porcelain jardinere, well painted famille verte enamel with a continuous procession court scene in mountains with trees. Complex borders with vignette scenes. Hole in base restored, height 400, width 54 cm
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A good pair of Meiji period Satsuna vases, c1880, of tall necked bottle shape and painted with floral symbols and mon decoration. Signed on the base Kinkozan with Kaikihan, height 41 cm
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After Demetre Chiparus, 'The girls: a Chorus Line' Art Deco sculpture, this figure was likely assembled after World War two, 1950 ' 1970, using a genuine base, or parts from a genuine base, from the original 1930?s production. The ivory presents with correct detailing, meaning it is either period correct, or created by skilled artists in Europe or the East working from an original. The bodies likely cast and then decorated in a separate location with no foundry marks. A high quality work. Variegated marble…
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After Demetre Chiparus, 'The Dolly Sisters' Art Deco sculpture, bronze and ivory, large figure group of these famous girls. Marble base signed D.H Chiparus. This figure was likely assembled after World War two, 1950 ' 1970, using a genuine base from the original 1930?s production. The ivory presents with correct detailing, meaning it is either period correct, or created by skilled artists in Europe or the East working from an original. The bodies likely cast and then decorated in a separate location with…
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After Demetre Chiparus, 'Tanara' Art Deco sculpture, this figure was likely assembled after World War two, 1950 ' 1970, using a genuine base, or parts from a genuine base, from the original 1930?s production. The ivory presents with correct detailing, meaning it is either period correct, or created by skilled artists in Europe or the East working from an original. The bodies likely cast and then decorated in a separate location with no foundry marks. A high quality work. Marble base signed D.H. Chiparus,…
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A good Muromachi period Yoroi Doshi Tanto, c1400, Edo koshirae - tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira. All matching with dragons. Kozuka and menuki with seashell motif. Red lacquer saya. Signed Norimitsu Bizen, length 50 cm
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A Koto Aikuchi Tanto, c1500, Shobukuri blade with midare hamon and itame jihada. Silver habaki Itame grip. Awabi shell on black lacquer saya, length 36 cm
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An Edo period Tanto, possibly cut down Wakizashi blade, c1820, silver fittings Fuchi. Signed Shunmei Hogen (school) silver habaki. Suguha hamon kozuka. Silver with a relief cherry blossom. Black lacquer saya, length 42 cm
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A fine quality Wakizashi with Goto style fittings by Sagami no Maki, 1658, maker Soshu Ju Ise Daijo Tsunahiro. Working manji 1658. Silver Hibaki. Kagatana: signed Sagami no Kami. Tsuba: Matsuoka Motosugu. Gold Shakudo, Fuchi, Kashira, Menuki. Ex Robert Benson, length 72 cm
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A very fine Osoraku Tanto, Edo period, signed Yamato Daijo Fugiwara Masanori, 2nd Gen, 1660 - 1688, blade Zukari with classical long and character Horimono Kassaki. Karaki wood saya, mixed metal fuchi, kashira, tsuba. Kozuka gold birds on nanako shakudo old silk bag, length 41 cm
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A fine Edo period Aikuchi Tanto, 17th century, blade: older Hirazukuri with defined hamon and showing hada. Two mekugi ana in nakago. Koshirae: matching Kojiri, Koiguchi, Fuchi. Kashira kozuka iron with silver star dots and gold rims. Bronze habaki with catscratch. Old silk bag, length 46 cm
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An Edo period Ko Wakizashi, 17th century, possibly made by Chikuzen Nobuyoshi. Blade - suguha hamon, Itame Hada, gnome in Nioi. Koshirae fittings. Fuchi, kashira, koiguchi kojiri, kurigata iron with silver nets. Kozuka with line of horses. Old silk bag, length 57 cm
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A fine and rare Shin-Tanto, Edo period Aikuchi, of high status. Blade signed 'Kinmichi'. Shinogi-Zukuri with Mokume hada and Notare hamon, .2 cm x Mekugiana. Koshirae: tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira, Kurikata all matching gold. Hibaki gold with engraved snake and centipede. Silk bag and wooden box. Saya - tubular with gilt Kanji characters, length 34 cm
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A very fine Yoroi Doshi Tanto, Muromachi period c1362, Hanadashi style koshirae blade signed 'Kanesane'. Omori school silver Fuchi, kashira, and tsuba with wave cutting and dragon edge. Kozuka with silver gilt dragon. Old silk bag, length 39 cm
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A Koto unsigned Tanto with blade in Shirasaya, c1550, Koshirae with wooden blade (Shinogi). Polished giant rayskin covered saya, matching Fuchi Kashira, Menuki bronze tsuba. Yanagawa naomasa kozuka. Hamano Nara. Blade - Hamon suguha with Noi Deki Itane hada. Silver Habaki, length 46 cm
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A large no Tachi Samurai sword, by Sadakazu, large iron Tembo school tsuba. Matching copper, Menuki, Fuchi and Kashira. Silver Habaki with cat scratch. Black lacquer saya with awabi shell dust decoration. Sadakazu was made artisan to the Royal Family in 1906. Ex Pat Booth collection, length 119 cm
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A Ko Wakizashi, 17th century, with Koshirae & Shirasaya, unsigned Mumei blade, Hirazukuri and Korimono. Hamon is suguha. Koshirae. Fuchi, kashira, menuki. School Edo with wooden blade. Keeper Nbthk papers. Nidai shigekuni c.1655. Jo Saku rating. Kozuka sentoku with silver and shakudo birds, length 55 cm
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A 17th century Shinto period Wakizashi / Katana, in original old polish with faint straight hamon visible. Koshirae matching fuchi, kashira and menuki with gold dragon on shakudo, iron tsuba, copper habaki, lacquer saya, length 89.5 cm
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An Edo period Tanto in original condition, unsigned hira-zukuri blade. Fuchi, Kashira, Kojiri are all matching iron with inlaid silver splash dots and stars. Dragon Menuki, iron tsuba, copper Habaki with cat scratch. Ribbed wooden grip. Kozuka etched bronze, length 40.3 cm
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A good late Shinto period Tanto by Masahiro, c1764, signed, from Musashi. All fittings, tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira and Menuki matching. Kirimon on nanako ground indicating Toyotomi clan. Crayfish kozuka copper habaki. Distinctive wave hamon, length 40.5 cm
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A rare Edo period Japanese Police Jitte c1750, solid reverse tapered steel rod blade with double hook quillion guards. Blade inlaid with silver swirling dragon. Bronze ferrules and fittings. Giant sting ray skin grip with concealed triangular spike blade, length 44.5 cm
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A high status Japanese lady's Aikuchi Tanto by Masanaga, c1650, small size. With gunome hamon. Sentoku saya with engraved decoration, leather tsuka, length 30 cm
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An Edo period Tanto Tsuka handle, matching Fuchi and Kashira with gold details of cranes above plum blossom and paulowina leaves on nanako ground. Pair of menuki traditional bound grip over rayskin, length 16.5 cm
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An Edo period Fuchi and Kashira sword sitting set, c1800, both mounted with gold round sagar wisteria mons on a stippled ground, length 4 cm
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A large Edo period Museum quality Menuki by Haruoki, in the form of Namazu, the earthquake fish. Silver patinated body with gold fins. Shakudo head. Signed, length 5.3 cm
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Two Edo period sword fittings, Fuchi and Kashira, Fuchi with fine Nanako. Silver rosettes and gold hat, length 3.7 cm. Kashira gold mons on a Nanako copper ground, length 3.5 cm.
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An Edo period Wakizashi Fuchi, c1750, of fine quality depicting an eagle in silver and gold on a shakudo animal. Plus two plain horn kashira, length 3.7 cm
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An Edo period Ichinomiya school jewel Kashira of a Robed man, 18th century, in Shibuichi and gold, the fine quality workmanship is very evident in this piece, length 3.4 cm
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A Soten school pair of Japanese Edo period Fuchi and Kashira, c1800, Samurai warriors on horseback in the battle of Ishibashiyama. Gold, silver and shakudo details on nanako ground, length 3.8 cm
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Two Edo period Menuki, 18th century, one Goto style depicting two playing lion dogs in gold and silver, length 2.8 cm. The other a bunch of wild flowers with gilt details, length 4.2 cm
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A Japanese sword fitting Fuchi and Kashira, by Kiyoshuku, Shakudo and bronze. Relief dragon amongst breaking waves. Gold whisker detail. Edo period. Signed, length 3.7 cm
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A pair of Edo period Menuki in gold, silver, Shakudo, 18th century, depicting two men riding lashed together logs or bamboo down a river, length 4 cm
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Five original antique Edo period Samurai sword fittings 18th - 19th century, four Fuchi and one Kashira in mixed metals, gold, silver, bronze. Shakudo various motifs.
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An Edo period jewel Menuki depicting a man riding a tiger, 18th century, the details in fine quality work. Gold, silver with Shakudo, length 3.7 cm
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Four original Edo period Fuchi, c1750 - 1850, mixed metal, gold and bronze. Shakudo for Katana and Wakizashi.
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A collection of 14 original Japanese Seppa, all oval in bronze, brass and copper. Some with gilding. To fit tanto, Wakizashi and Katana sword handles. Edo - Meiji periods. Approx. 30-4 cm
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Two iron Amourer tsuba for Wakizashi, c1620, one oval with petal form 6.7 cm x 6.2 cm. The other Mokko Gata with edge ridge 6.7 cm x 61 mm.
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A rare boxed Edo period pair of tsuba Daisho bronze and enamel, the round tsuba for katana and wakizashi are both decorated with butterflies and autumn flowers. Shippo work. Diameter 1: 7 cm; 2: 7.9 cm
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An oval iron Wakizashi tsuba, incised tiger motif, c1650, inlaid one edge with silver gilt tiger stripes. Centre thickness .4 cm. Edge .2 cm. 5.8 cm x 6 cm
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An oval iron tsuba for Wakizashi, early 17th century, of plain design. Thickness at the middle 3.8 cm. Edge 2.5 cm. Unusual Shakudo plugged one Hitsana. 6.8 cm x 7 cm
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An oval Wakizashi iron Nara school tsuba, c1760, both sides with birds flying above a rocky shoreline. .3 cm x gold inlay, .1 cm x Shakudo and .1 cm x copper bird. Other gold and silver details. 6.2 cm x 6.8 cm
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A Mokko Gata iron tsuba, Edo period, 18th century, inlaid brass and copper zogan with hare amid wild flowers while two geese fly above. 6.8 cm x 6.2 cm
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A Mokko Gata iron tsuba for Wakizashi, probably made by an armorer (signed), raised rim. Simple pierced sun and moon motif. 7 cm x 6.4 cm
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A good early Edo period iron tsuba, Tembo school, c1650, of four lobed circular form. Hammered surface with pierced cloud patterns. 7.4 cm
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An oval iron Tanto tsuba, c1580, decorated with a four panel petal punch when hot. 5.8 cm x 4.8 cm
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A Meiji period four lobed bronze patina Wakizashi tsuba, satin finished with gilded internal pierced edges. 6.6 cm x 5.6 cm
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An early Edo period iron Tanto tsuba, c1650, of oval shape with some inlaid silver scrollwork still remaining. 5.4 cm x 3.8 cm
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An Edo period Naginata, c1800, unsigned blade of medium length. Black lacquer saya and shaft with bronze metal fittings and forged iron end piece, length 2300m
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An Edo period Yari pole arm, c1800, black lacquered bamboo shaft, sharp three sided leaf shaped forged blade (unsigned). Forged iron Ishizuki. Replica blade saga cover, length 240 cm
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An Edo period Naginata Koshirae with Awabi shell, c1800, black lacquer pole arm with leaf spray decoration on shaft. Crushed awabi shell decorated saga. Wooden tsunagi blade, bronze fittings, length 245 cm
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A Japanese Edo period pole arm Sodegarami, c1800, used by government peace officers in riot and crowd control. Forged iron pronged head with spikes and barbs to enable a firm grip on clothing. Long wooden shaft, length 245 cm
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An Edo period Sodegarami, c1800, iron end cap. One prong deficient, length 215 cm
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A rare pair of Indian Naga people spears with dyed hair decoration, c1900, distinctive traditional leaf shaped blade. Dyed goats hair ornamentation forged end spike, length 184 cm
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An 18th century Indian Katar with gold Koftgari decoration, classic form diamond tip blade. Elaborate floral gold Koftgari embellishment to arms and triple middle bar. Wooden scabbard. Likely Wootz steel blade, length 43 cm
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An 18th century Birkaner Chilanum dagger, of classic design. Polished recurved steel blade with turned grip and pommel. Forged knuckle bow, length 35 cm
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A 19th century Indian forged hand axe, the head is crescent shaped with decoration and threaded screw for attachment to a wooden shaft. Replacement replica shaft, length 46 cm
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An Omani Jambiya, c1930, of traditional design with all over silver filagree decoration of scrolls and rings. Small back knife leather backing, length 28 cm
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An Islamic Omani Jambiya, c1890, of traditional design with ornate silver filagree. Scabbard / belt with rings and chains. Horn handle with silver studs, length 33 cm
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An old Burmese Dha with embossed ornate silver sheath, completely covering the whole piece and decorated with floral bands and chevron border. Round pommel. Traditional blade inlaid with silver scrolls, length 37.5 cm
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An old Burmese Dha, Plaited cane bound wooden scabbard and hilt. Sennet rope belt. Single sided curved forged blade, length 84 cm
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A mid 19th century Turkish ottoman Bichaq, c1850, slightly curved blade. Ornate embossed silver sheath with dragon head chappe. Eared horn grip scales with studs, length 37 cm
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A 19th century Indo-Persian Kard with original leather sheath, strong T section tapering blade with riveted ivory scale handles. Engraved nickel ferule decoration, length 36.5 cm
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An Antqiue Indo Persian Kyber dagger Peshkabz, c1790, strong classic T-section blade with etched bone scale grips, length 44 cm
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A 19th century Indo-Persian ornate curved blade sword, Sind culture maroon leather completely covering hilt and scabbard. Pressed and geometric motif panels. Blade pointed and with circular motifs (plus accessory dagger), length 77 cm
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An Indonesian Aceh Rencong with embossed nickel silver Covering, c1920, used in Silat martial arts. Traditional curved iron blade with inlaid Islamic text, length 37 cm
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A 19th century Indonesian Rencong knife, c1880, from Aceh province. The sraight wedge form blade with distinctive shape horn handle. Wooden sheath, length 32 cm
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An Indonesian Aceh Rencong, c1880, of traditional curved shape, hardwood sheath and handle with gilt metal bindings. Bone chappe and neck. Iron blade with inlaid gold Islamic text, length 35.5 cm
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A good 19th century Indonesian Rencong knife, of classical design with curved blade, polished wooden sheath, carved buffalo horn handle, neck and chappe, length 28 cm
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A small 19th century Indonesian Aceh ceremonial Rencong, of traditional curved shape with horn handle and matching sheath, length 20 cm
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A fine quality Indonesian Rencong, c1900, from Aceh, traditionally used in Silat martial arts. Curved blade with carved ivory sheath, silver mounts, and typical form handle, length 27 cm
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A 19th century Sumatran Bade-Bade ornate dagger, c1890, intricately embossed silver sheath with carved and pierced horn mouth. Polished hardwood handle, length 36 cm
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A good Scottish dress officers pattern highland Regiment Broadsword, basket hilt, brass proved mark inset, plated blade with etched thistle pattern and double fullers. Metal scabbard with rings. Made by E. Thurkle, Soho, London c1890, length 103 cm
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A World War I Scottish dirk, Scottish coast Defence Brigade 1914 - 1918. Made by Rg. Laurie Glasgow / Edinborough, length 48 cm
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A rare 17th century English or German hunting hanger sword, c1680, tapered steel blade, stag antler grip with cast bass hilt and crown quillon. Knuckle guard with relief of hunter with dogs and deer, length 73 cm
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A German hunting hanger sword, c1690, wide tapered steel blade with 'Runn wolf Solingen' monogram. Stag antler grip. Cast / gilt brass hilt and knuckle bow, length 67 cm
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A British heavy cavalry officers sword, 1769 pattern, brass hilt, knuckle guard with rounded pommel. Boat shell sprung and folding curved guards. Double quillons. Brass wire twisted grip. Hollow ground diamond section blade with steel scabbard. Excellent condition, length 105 cm
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An English light cavalry officers sabre, Initialled 1796, curved wide blade with brass stirup hilt and knuckle bow with scroll end quillon. Leather covered wooden grip with twisted brass wire, length 81 cm
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A Chatellerault Briquet Infantry sabre, c1830, all brass hilt with D shape knuckle guard. Blade mint, not sharpened. Stamped Ca. Leather and brass scabbard, length 75 cm
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An early 20th century English child's sword, etched narrow blade with George V cypher. Ornate hilt with cast brass horse head pommel dogs head quillon and ivorine grip. Possibly made by H. Kettle London, length 67 cm
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An 1822 pattern Infantry officers sword, 1835, blade engraved with floral scrolls and stands of arms. Gilt brass hilt with VR cypher. Painted steel scabbard. Pipeback blade made by J.R Mole, length 97 cm
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A 19th century snake hunting walking stick, with hook handle, tasselled neck and stitched leather cover. Decorated with three geometric natural fibre panels. The center shaft reveals a forged metal spike with decoration and 6 kill notches, length 82.5 cm
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A rare hand forged Chamba ritual dance axe, c1895, Artistically designed with a large sythe shaped blade and iron shaft handle. Incised decoration and black palm burnt oil coating, length 43 cm
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A 19th century East African Masai long Seme sword, forged double sided heavy tapering narrow leaf shaped blade. Stitched buffalo hide handle grip and stitched leather scabbard, length 91 cm
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A Democratic Republic of Congo Multi-Blade throwing knife, c1920, design of classic Ngbaka form with three hand forged and sharp blades juxtaposed at different levels. Black palm oil patina. Old Belgian collection.
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An early 20th century Democratic Republic of Congo Kuba ceremonial sword, of high status. Classic broad leaf shape. Hand forged iron blade with ironwood handle. Inlaid zinc wire geometric design. Belgian collection, length 36 cm
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