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Antique & Collectables Auction, Day 1 — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.
| Auction House: | Dunbar Sloane Ltd. | Number of lots recorded: | 364 |
| Sale Title: | Antique & Collectables Auction, Day 1 | Lots with images: | 142 |
| Auction Location: | Auckland | Prices available: | 298 |
| Date: | 9-May-2011 |
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Boxed Lot of coin albums, notes and coins, predominantly New Zealand, but some overseas, inc. 1991 uncirculated coin set, NZ.
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5 mixed bags of coins, Overseas/ Proofs, inc. U K, Western Samoa and Ireland. Original boxes, cards etc. (24 total in 5 bags).
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Mixed box of 15 items - coins, New Zealand /Proofs, all uncirculated, original boxes, and a small bag with a few stamps and one coin.
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Mixed box of 17 items - coins, New Zealand /Proofs, all uncirculated, original boxes, inc. 1996 Note/coin set.
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A History of the birds of New Zealand, Vol. 1 and 2, 2nd edition, together with a Supplement to the birds of New Zealand, Vol. L and 2, by Sir Walter Buller.
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8 books - Adam Bede, Kenilworth, Apocrypha, the Tempest, Songs before Sunrise, Shipwrecks and Tales of the Sea, the Poetical Works of John Keats, the complete Poetical Works of P.B. Shelley.
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A rare and unusual Prisoner of war Postcard. Sent home by a New Zealand er imprisoned in the infamous Stalag Luft III, scene of the great Escape, the postcard is from Pilot Officer K.A.S. Pipe to Miss Violet Cole in Wellington and dated 17 December 1943. It was received in New Zealand the day before the great Escape and refers to the bleak conditions, however, pipe also alludes to hopefully spending the next Christmas in “different surroundings”, so perhaps he believed he would be one of the lucky ones to…
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3 school Exercise books from Nelson College, c. 1870, the books belonged to Frederic A. Severne, two of them are foreign language books while the other contains numerous essays of interest on early life in Nelson and the teaching of the history of Maori.
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A World War I New Zealand mounted Rifles signal’s Troop Diary, kept by 18372 Trooper Frank Montgomery Oliver of grey Lynn who embarked with the 20th Reinforcements (mounted machine gun Brigade) 16 December 1916, the diary commences as he departs Wellington then, however, stops for essentially a year, the diary comprises an almost daily account of campaigning in Sinai and Palestine with the Auckland mounted Rifles in 1918. Engagements with the Turks are well detailed including the attacks on Jericho and…
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An interesting and rare World War I photograph showing New Zealand and Australian Prisoners from Gallipoli, there were just 70 ANZACs taken prisoner at Gallipoli and they sustained a death rate in captivity of 25%. This image clearly shows several New Zealand ers - identified by their hats and the badges being worn, which appear to be both Auckland and Wellington badges. a note to the reverse of the photo appears to state 'Kitty' or 'Kelly'.
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Two exceedingly important photographs showing men of the 1st Contingent to the Boer War, including Callaway, the first Maori to ever serve overseas, the first image shows four men of the 1st New Zealand Contingent who were also coromandel rifle Volunteers members, they are named verso and were all noted soldiers of the Boer War. 1st subject - Leonard M. Tarrant, a miner, a private in the 1st Contingent to the Boer War. He was taken prisoner by the Boers at Koornspruit on 31 March 1900 and died of enteric…
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An important archive of mainly annotated photographs taken by W.A. Bennett, an Officer of the Auckland mounted Rifles. Many images are initialled verso as well as annotations. Apart from a few recent pencil notations most are in the same old hand, presumably that of Bennett. (76 images in total), they include 1917 Palestine photographs of the New Zealand mounted Rifles, including images of the Co, Colonel Mackesy, cmG, CBE, Dso, mid, the eventual Co Lt. Colonel McCarroll and their staff, presumably…
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A small collection of 13 Unpublished and Annotated photographs taken by a New Zealand rifle Brigade man serving as part of the Occupation Force in Germany, having served through the campaigns in France and Western Europe, including the fierce fighting at Le Quesnoy, the Nzrb were told that not only would they not be going home immediately, but that they would be part of the occupation of Germany. Worse was to come as they were expected to march there. During the occupation, which largely comprised sentry…
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An interesting and Historic Maori war Officer’s Commission document to an early Settler of Auckland, the document is named to John Gordon, commissioning him Captain in the Otahuhu rifle Volunteers in May 1871. John Gordon, a direct descendant of the Gordon Highlanders was born in Edinburgh in 1829. In 1840 he came to the Bay of Islands where his father received a Government appointment. He was educated at the Bay of Islands Government school and at the end of 1840 moved to Auckland where his father, in the…
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A watercolour over pencil entitled 3 Afs and dated 4 August 1918, signed Will Longstaff, the scene shows camouflaged tents and huts with a plane in the foreground. It is presumed that, as in the rear there are large hangar type tents dwarfing figures in the foreground, that this is the 3rd Squadron, Australia flying Corps. Looking at holdings of watercolours of the period when it was known he was in France, the scene is similar to that at Glisy near Villers-Bretonneux dated 5 August 1918, the image is also…
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An interesting World War I Middle East photograph album, the owner, an Air Force Sergeant served in Iraq and Libya during World War II, the album is somewhat fragmented but remaining photos show him in the Middle East but also images of tanks seen from the air, German prisoners surrendering and battle scenes, there is also a scene of German paratroopers landing possibly at Tobruk or Crete.
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A very interesting and important World War I set of Diaries to an Otago Infantryman wounded in action. Frederick Harwood from Levin was working in the Mamukas when the war broke out. He enlisted in August 1915, aged 30. He embarked in November that year with the 8th Reinforcements. During the war he kept small diaries which he posted to his mother to read and for safe keeping, the first diary commences November 1916 - perhaps shortly after he was sent to the front. on 17 November 1916 he very graphically…
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A very interesting 23 Batn. Italy and Yugoslavia Diary, the author was a private, wounded, very likely at Monte Cassino, however, he made a recovery and remained with the Battalion as it made its way through Italy, the 1945 diary covers some interesting periods of the service of the Battalion and whilst the author used few words to summarise what he sees it lives little to the imagination: 'Throwing Hand Grenades in the Canals to Catch Fish But Not Much Luck to It' '2 o'clock bombers came over and gave…
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A very historical collection of Diaries and Documents to a naval man involved initially in anti U boat Patrols and then in the collection of Nazi U boats - which were taken to Scotland. It was during such encounters that the British obtained the German Enigma machine and learnt much about U boats and so these diaries are rare and important on an international level, the diaries cover from mid 1941 to the end of the war, they detail many patrols during which the author, John Sellors, served. On one he…
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An assortment of 35 World War II photos taken by an unidentified Aucklander in the New Zealand artillery at Monte Cassino and the Italian campaign. Photos show soldiers, the damage to the monastery at Cassino and also the N.Z. Artillery guns in action. Many annotated on reverse and research should attribute them.
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Calendar Diary, military Paperwork, Photos and Pay book etc. For John Grant, N.Z.E.F. This includes his non-commissioned officer’s certificate from the Wakatipu mounted Rifles and his commission as an officer in the New Zealand hand Forces 1911. John Grant was born 5 March 1883 and served in the Boer war as corporal number 4530. Back in New Zealand he became a sergeant in the Wakatipu mounted Rifles on 1 February 1908 and was commissioned as a second Lieutenant 25 March 1911. He joined the N.Z.E.F. (number…
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An interesting Medic's collection of World War II Diaries, the owner, Doug Venz, was a member of the New Zealand medical Corps serving in Fiji, New Caledonia and also in New Zealand at a number of the hospitals established in Auckland and in Hamilton (no 3 General Hospital based in the grounds of a school in Hamilton). His training started at Trentham. He seems to have then been sent to Hamilton and thence to Fiji and New Caledonia where he served with 4th New Zealand General Hospital, the owner had…
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An important and unique Account of two Escapees in Crete as told by Captain Watt of the N.Z.A.S.C. This is an original wartime closely typed manuscript with hand written notations. Believed unpublished and unknown until it surfaced recently. This document details the heroic exploits of 7542 Cpl. C.V. Christie and 1868 Pte. H.L. Stove, both of the N.Z.A.S.C. It comprises 21 pages of close typing on folio sized paper. This would convert to around 50 or more pages of normal spacing on A4 paper. It seems the…
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A World War II Diary Belonging to 42409 Sgt. Pilot M. Johnson, covering 1942, the diary relates to his enlistment and training at Trentham and then his journey into the Pacific. He ended the war serving in the UK, however the diary ends late 1942 although his list of pictures taken extends to 1943 and the UK. Of note is his account of the ceremony held when the ship crossed the Equator, (this is not often mentioned in detail), even though it was an important highlight of the journey by sea to the UK and…
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A large and important original group photograph of the Wellington Submarine miners, 1906, the Submarine miners were a naval Volunteers unit, part of the present day Royal N.Z. Navy, they were formed due to the Russian invasion scare, but the group was short lived. This is one of just a few images of the Wsmv and the only one showing detail of their embroidered jerseys and the senior Nco's uniform, the photo shows the left half Cutter Crew - Winners of the Challenge cup 1906, the image is made more rare by…
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Very rare framed Photos of the Trial games and Final selection Team of the 1924 all Blacks. 8 photos in all, including selectors. Crown Studios, Wellington.
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Framed rare photo of the 1924 all Blacks Team. Signatures on the surrounding mat. Crown Studios, Wellington. 41 x 58 cm.
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The regimental drum of the 15th north Auckland Regiment. This drum is shown in front of the 1933 dated photograph of the regimental Bank in the Regiment's official history, the Regiment would have had only one drum, much like a regimental colour - and they were highly treasured. This drum surfaced in a second hand store over 10 years ago and was sold by them by auction when it was purchased by our vendor, the drum has damage to one skin, the other in intact, the skin is easily replaced, the tear allows US…
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'Pohutu Geyser/New Zealand '. Produced by pictorial Publications, Hastings. 75 x 50 cm.
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'British field-guns smash a German tank attack at point-blank range in Libya/back them up!' printed for H.M. Stationery Office by James Haworth and Brother Ltd., London. 75 x 50 cm.
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3rd New Zealand international Grand Prix. Auckland 7th Jan 1956'. Rare, highly-collectable poster, authentically signed by winner, Stirling Moss. Artist unknown. 74 x 49 cm.
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'Awatea/New Zealand to Australia in 2 1/2 days/ Union line'. Exceptionally rare, 1938 vintage poster promoting historic Trans- Tasman Ocean Liner, the Awatea. Excellent condition. 101 x 63 cm.
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A kauri and Totara veneer Scotch 9 drawer chest, turned column supports, concealed drawer under top. Height 146 cm. Width 120 cm.
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A W.H. Jewell New Zealand timber wine table, octagonal top with starburst inlay on tripod base. Interesting label attached underneath, listing 'Jewell's offerings in Hereford St., Christchurch.' items are listed under the categories of NZ Woods, NZ Fern tree, NZ paua shell and NZ Birdskins. Diameter 46 cm.
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A very rare 'Sketch map of the North Island of New Zealand Showing Native tribal Boundaries, Topographical features, Confiscated lands, military and Police Stations etc. 1869. Note -, the armed Constabulary Stations are shown on the map for Dec 11th 1869.' Drawn by T.W. Palin, Defence Office Wellington and on stone by D. Henderson. Lithographers Mills, Dick, Lister & Co., Dunedin. 80 x 52 cm.
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A 19th century.silk Embroidery of a Ship with Merchant Navy and Royal Navy Insignia. Possibly dating from the china opium Wars of 1857, where the Royal Navy was engaged. Worked in gold thread, vibrant floss silks and raised in some areas. 52 x 70 cm.
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A carved kauri and burr Totara mirrored back sideboard, three drawers over carved and pokerwork door, alongside open compartment. Height 150 cm. Width 146 cm.
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A pair of wooden skis with leather bindings belonging to James Robert Dennistoun (each ski monogrammed). Dennistoun was a member of Scott's 1910-11 Antarctic Expedition and was awarded the Kings Antarctic medal. James died of wounds during World War I when his bi-plane caught fire and he landed in enemy lines, becoming a prisoner of war in central Germany. Length 213 cm. Note - Family connection to miniatures paintings and silver.
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Herbert Ponting - ice Cliffs with Mt. Erebus in background. Photo lithograph, blind stamp to front, Simpson's signature to reverse. 43 x 59 cm.
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Herbert Ponting - Crew of the Terra Nova. Silver gelatin print No. 3. Blind stamp to front, label and Simpson's signature on reverse. 34 x 46 cm.
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Herbert Ponting - officers of the Terra Nova. Silver gelatin print No. 1, blind stamp to front, label and Simpson's signature to reverse. 33 x 46 cm.
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Herbert Ponting - Hauling up the fish trap. Silver gelatin print No. 60, blind stamp to front, signed by Simpson on reverse. 44 x 61 cm.
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Herbert Ponting - Sunset in the south Pacific Ocean. Photo lithograph, blind stamp to front, No. 2, label to reverse. 59 x 44 cm.
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Herbert Ponting - Forestalled! Amundsen's Tent at the south pole. Silver gelatin print 'B'. Blind stamp to front, label and Simpson's signature to reverse. 30 x 38 cm.
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Herbert Ponting -, the Approaching Blizzard. Photo lithograph, no. 104, label and Simpson's signature to reverse. 43 x 59 cm.
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Herbert Ponting - face of the great ice Barrier and mount Terror. Silver gelatin print No. 20, blind stamp to front, labelled on reverse and signed by Simpson. 44 x 61 cm.
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Herbert Ponting - Breaking Waves on cape Evans. Silver gelatin print, No. 99. Blind stamp to front, label and Simpson's signature on reverse. 58 x 75 cm.
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Herbert Ponting - Cumulus Clouds rolling up over Barne Glacier. Silver gelatin print No. 105, blind stamp to front, signed by Simpson on reverse. 43 x 61 cm.
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Dr. Simpson's travelling photograph box, the lid opens to reveal a fitted enamelled metal photograph container, the lid inscribed 'Dr. G.C. Simpson (Air Ministry), c/- Messrs. H.S. King & Co./ London'. Also attached various labels mentioning 'Simla' and a box maker in India. Width 105 cm. Height 19 cm. Diameter 79 cm.
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A late 18th century.mahogany chest of five drawers, satinwood cross banding, splay legs, top needs attention. Height 112 cm. Width 114 cm.
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An oak longcase clock by William Snow, 1760, the brass dial with silvered chapter ring and date aperture, the hood with turned columns and swag frieze. Height 201 cm.
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