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Auction House:
Webb's
Number of lots recorded:70
Lots with images:70
Prices available:70
Category:
Boxes - Writing, Sewing, etc.
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A fine Anton Seuffert Colonial inlaid glove box, kauri with veneered indigenous burr woods and rewarewa domed lid, ivory keyhole, dimensions 29 x 10.5 x 7.5 cm ***
*** A pair of Georgian, inlaid mahogany Sheraton style knife boxes, height 41 cm ***
*** An impressive Jane Brenkley carved box. The lid features an uncommon design of possum and tuatara forms flanked by Maori masks and organic spiral patterns. The design is carved and painted, with inset paua detailing. Pokerworked and painted cottage scene… ***
*** A 19th century Anglo-Indian ebony and ivory inlay table cabinet four of the five exterior surfaces decorated with four serpents enclosed by borders of birds amongst scrolling foliage, their features in ebony and ivory inlay on a mid-brown timber, the rear… ***
*** A Jane Brenkley wood carved circular box the lid features two carved hand painted green geckos with paua inset eyes on a ground of stylised Maori motif and poker work spirals. This pattern is repeated along the flared edge of the box and a green painted… ***
*** A fine small inlaid oval William Norrie dressing table box, with indigenous and exotic woods, part paper label intact, dimensions 16.5 x 90 x 5 cm ***
*** A Georgian period slope and serpentine front knife box in walnut veneer, with brass swing side handles and pierced back plates, large brass escutcheon, brass clasp loss to the cover, the hinged cover with small brass pull handle opening to reveal a… ***
*** A Maori sewing box, the lid interior carved with rauronga pattern and compartments to take scissors, thimble, needle, whalebone cotton reel and pins all of which are present. Width 13.2 cm Diameter 5 cm Height 1.8 cm ***
*** A William Norrie New Zealand inlaid timber glove box, inlaid with New Zealand timbers including mottled kauri. Central inlaid starburst form on the hinged lid, with hexagonal decoration to the front, and exposed dovetail joins. Raised on stepped platform… ***
*** A Jane Brenkley folk art trinket box the exterior decorated with inset shells and pokerwork ferns, the hinged lid lifts to reveal a hand and poker work landscape with the message 'Haven't brought you flowers and can't give you wealth, but here's a wish… ***
*** A rare French 17th century tooled leather document box, Louis XIV C. 1680. In good condition, in oak with embossed leather covering, decorated with gilt details of repeating foliate patterns. Original cast iron fittings, with key, one hook damaged. The… ***
*** A Carved Maori Trinket Box in Kauri the lid with carved chevron and notched patterns enclosing a central diamond shape with Paua shell inlay, carved masks to each corner, the box exterior carved with faces and designs. Width 17.5 cm Diameter 15.5 cm… ***
*** A 19th century porcupine quill writing box the hardwood case with extensive ivory inlays, specimen woods, writing slope, inkwells and compartments. No key. Height 16 cm. Width 40 cm. Depth 22.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century Anglo Indian writing slope, with bone inlay. Width 31 cm ***
*** An Austrian Biedermeier Sewing Companion in satin birch. Four scroll shaped legs support a shaped platform base which holds an octagonal column which support the small pin cushion covered base with drawer pine and candle slide. Circa 1860. Height 81 cm ***
*** A 19th century birdseye maple with timber inlay sewing box the hinged lid decorated with multi-diamond veneer inlays resulting in a cubed pattern, the interior with a compartmented lift-out tray, the box supported on wood turned feet. Width 29 cm. Depth… ***
*** An early 19th century writing slope, with brass detailing. Contents include compass, matchbox holder, flask etc. Height 40 cm. Width 42.5 cm. Depth 55 cm ***
*** A late Regency figured rosewood sarcophagus tea casket with brass lion mask handles and paw feet. Complete with two tin lined boxes and the original glass blending bowl. Length 34 cm ***
*** An Ab Paris repousse high relief medieval jewellery box, C. 1880s, France. Signed. A highly detailed decoration featuring ornate vine motifs, figures, and birds. Height 9.2 cm, width 21 cm, depth 13.2 cm ***
*** A 19th century walnut and decorative pierced brass card and games box of shallow rectangular form, the hinged lid with a brass scrolling foliate and dice pierced and engraved spandrel at each corner, and a brass three playing card motif centred, the box… ***
*** A 19th century brass bound writing box in mahogany with brass carry handles to the sides, one being on a front of a side deep drawer, the interior with a slope with replaced leather inset and three frieze small drawers, compartments for pens, ink well and… ***
*** A good trinket box in kauri, the outer surfaces completely covered with a range of native timber veneers in geometric patterns with star to the centre of the top. Height 10 cm. Width 27.5 cm. Depth 18.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century brass bound writing box with fitted interior, secret compartment and lower central drawer. Height 20 cm. Width 55 cm. Depth 28 cm ***
*** A Victorian mahogany travelling writing desk used by Bishop Selwyn Archdecan Benjamin Thorton was his secretary and retained the writing desk when Bishop Selwyn died in 1878. Passed by descent to the present owner and in original unrestored condition. The… ***
*** A 19th century mahogany stationary box with letter shelves, ribbon dispensers, calendar, clock missing, original key. J. Waller, Fleet St. London. Height 35.5 cm. Width 43.5 cm. Depth 28 cm ***
*** A Victorian mahogany writing slope, with brass details and a fully fitted interior including leather writing slope and inkwells, height 16 cm, width 40 cm, depth 230 ***
*** Carved box lid finely carved box lid representing two figures. Haehae and dog-tooth notching decorate the bodies and surface of the box. Inlaid shell eyes, one missing. Old label attached to back: 'A.Kohn Jeweller 178 Queen Street Auckland'. Length 17 cm.… ***
*** A jewellery casket ornately constructed and veneered in a range of New Zealand timbers, the cushion top with complicated profile above the four panel veneered sides. Splay feet, the interior with original pale blue velvet lining. Height 19 cm. Width 33 cm… ***
*** A 18th century Chinoserie box, C.1780-90, France, a rare 18th century French wig or glove box, 135 x 335 x 24.5 cm ***
*** An early 19th century writing box, fully decorated with an intricate pattern of rolled paper scrolls and whirls, the interior with two ink containers. Faults. Length 27 cm ***
*** A rectangular Asian jewellery box (repousse and dore), height 16 cm, 21.5 cm x 16 cm ***
*** A Victorian rosewood and brass bound writing slope the writing slope surface with inlay replacement, inset brass carry handles to the sides, shaped brass escutcheon. Length 45.5 cm. Width 25.5 cm. Height 16 cm ***
*** An Islamic Micro-Mosaic inlaid wooden jewellery box, rectangular form with lid secured on underside by two metal hinges, the exterior and the interior inlaid with micro-mosaic panels featuring interlacing star motifs and geometric patterns, height 7.5 cm,… ***
*** A Victorian rosewood and ebony writing slope finely inlaid with brass floral scroll cartouche panels and foliate borders. Fitted interior. Width 33 cm ***
*** A 19th century brass bound and walnut veneer writing box the interior fitted with a sloping writing surface (replaced tooled leather inset), lifting to reveal a large compartment concealing three hidden small drawers below two ink bottle and pen… ***
*** A 19th century dome topped Workbox in rosewood with mahogany interior. Height 23 cm. Width 39 cm. Depth 27 cm ***
*** A Victorian walnut dome lidded stationery casket with ornate brass stud and strap bindings. Blue satin & velvet interior. Height 16 cm. Length 22.5 cm ***
*** An Anglo-Indian writing slope, the tambour top opening to reveal pop-up pigeon holes, the sandalwood case with brass edging, circa 1900. Width 46 cm. Diameter 37.5 cm ***
*** A Georgian candle box, length 32.5 cm, width 19.5 cm, depth 10 cm ***
*** A 19th century porcupine quill jewellery box with ivory inlays and twelve lidded interior compartments. Some losses. Height 10.8 cm. Width 28.5 cm. Depth 20 cm ***
*** An ornate wooden writing box with overlaid latticed resin, sectioned interior with two lift out rectangular lids. Intricate resin detailing with all-over studding. Height 15 cm, width 21 cm, depth 12 cm ***
*** A Tumbridge Ware Work Box with original tray to interior circa 1890. Height 16 cm. Width 27 cm. Depth 20 cm ***
*** A mid Victorian Traveller's rosewood writing box, with flush handles, inlaid brass edges, and ornate scroll borders, the interior with various fitted compartments, and bottles with silver plated tops. 1878. Note: some faults. Height 14 cm. Width 22 cm D30… ***
*** A New Zealand trinket box of Native timbers, of rectangular form, the hinged lid mounted with four paua shell bird shapes and a central NZ, the box base mounted with four tiki figures in paua shell. Width 27 cm diameter 19 cm. Height 9 cm ***
*** A Spanish marquetry inlaid jewellery box, with star motif, geometric patterns and borders, height 5 cm length 20 cm, width 14 cm ***
*** A New Zealand timbers deep small box, of kauri with kauri figured veneers to the box and sides of the hinged lid, brass escutcheon, the lid surface inlaid with various timbers in a geometric inlay ***
*** A New Zealand Native timbers inlaid jewellery box, C. 1902, finely inlaid marquetry in geometric patterns with lift out interior and commemorative insert celebrating the Coronation of King Edward VII. Original key, height 11 cm, width 25 cm, depth 17 cm ***
*** A small Victorian mahogany writing slope, with brass details and a leather writing slope, height 14.5 cm, width 26.5 cm, depth 22.5 cm ***
*** A Disabled Mans product wood carved trinket box the hinged lid carved with a Wheku head, double tongue (Areroa Rua), paua shell eyes inlay. Original workshop sticker to the inside. Height 5.5 cm. Width 14 cm ***
*** A New Zealand woods inlaid small rectangular box, the hinged cover with a central kahikatea diamond inlaid with rewarewa squares and surrounded by kohekohe, mahoe, totara burr, puriri and wha rangipiro. Length 24.5 cm. Width 14.2 cm. Height 6.5 cm ***
*** A circular kauri trinket box, early 20th century, the lid is handpainted with a Wanganui river scene. Diameter 12.6 cm ***
*** A Victorian burr wood trinket box. Width 90. Diameter 9.5 cm ***
*** A porcupine quill jewellery casket with hardwood frame and ivory inlays. No key. Height 8.5 cm. Width 21 cm. Depth 16.5 cm ***
*** A Victorian Winsor & Newton mahogany paint box the fitted interior with original watercolour blocks. No key. Height 7.5 cm. Width 22.5 cm. Depth 20 cm ***
*** A folk Art Hand-Painted box, Ecuador, a small wood box featuring designs of people, animals, and mountain ranges. Height 6.2 cm, width 13.8 cm, depth 9.5 cm ***
*** An oak carved spice or knife wall hanging box, constructed from old timbers, the hinged carved top above a frieze small drawer. Height 43.5 cm. Width 26 cm. Depth 17 cm ***
*** A folk art box by M. Osborne, a wood box with painted designs of a marae over a landscape. Signed to the underside of the lid. A missing screw to one of the inner hinges, height 7 cm, width 19 cm, depth 19.2 cm ***
*** A porcupine quill jewellery casket with hardwood frame and ivory inlays. Some losses. No key. Height 8.5 cm. Width 21 cm. Depth 16.5 cm ***
*** A Victorian mahogany writing slope with brass mounts and interior brass inkwells. Height 18 cm. Width 50.5 cm. Depth 26.5 cm ***
*** A decorative presentation jewellery box of various timbers with metal, bone and mother of pearl inlays, dated 1889. Height 14 cm. Width 28 cm. Depth 20 cm ***
*** A 19th century African ebony and porcupine quill box. Length 17 cm ***
*** A 19th century writing slope engraved brass plaque and escution. Width 34.5 cm. D22 cm. Height 14.5 cm ***
*** A Victorian lacquered papier mache glove box, the lid decorated with, Japanese figures in kimono dress. Length 30 cm ***
*** A mid Victorian rosewood writing slope with inlaid pearl shell floral scroll decoration. Fitted slides with red velvet panel. Length 35 cm ***
*** A tiki wooden box with letter opener, with paua shell inlay eyes and hand carved designs.. The letter opener has been marked 'Carved in Rotorua New Zealand'. Height 6 cm, width 21.1 cm, depth 13.1 cm ***
*** An antique jewellery box, made from wood with a quilted fabric lining. The exterior has a hand painted rose motif, height 9.8 cm, width 30.2 cm, depth 21 cm ***
*** A 19th century African ebony and porcupine quill box. Length 17 cm ***
*** A New Zealand folk art Poker work and Fantail painted trinket box, the bird depicted on flowering Rata. Diam.14 cm. Height 6 cm ***
*** A folk Art Hand-Painted box, Ecuador, a small wood box featuring designs of people, animals, and mountain ranges. Height 6.3 cm, width 13.7 cm, depth 9.4 cm ***
*** A folk Art Hand-Painted box, Ecuador, a small wood box featuring designs of people, animals, and mountain ranges. Height 6.2 cm, width 13.8 cm, diameter 9.5 cm ***