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Auction House:
Dunbar Sloane Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** A magnificent Anton Seuffert parquetry floral pattern card table. This table represents one of the more complex and free flowing of the Seuffert 'Standard patterns', the fern & Clematis design, similar to a table presented to Countess Aberdeen in 1887.… ***
*** An exquisite Anton Seuffert parquetry floral pattern card table. This table represents one of the more complex and free flowing of the Seuffert 'Standard patterns', the fern and Clematis design, similar to a table presented to Countess Aberdeen in 1887,… ***
*** Anton Seuffert card table of New Zealand timbers ***
*** An 18th century Chinoiserie red lacquered cabinet on stand with 10 drawers. (The stand may be of a later period). Brass fittings and hinges and painted scenes all over, including the top. Height 155 cm Width 87.5 cm Depth 43 cm ***
*** Card table in New Zealand timbers, by Anton Seuffert, a fine example by New Zealand's premier colonial cabinetmaker ***
*** Exceptionally rare matched pair of Howard & Sons armchairs traditional elongated form in original Howard & Sons monogrammed ticking, inside back legs stamped with design number and Howard & Sons, Berner St, London ***
*** An H. B. Dobbie New Zealand native timber fern specimen cabinet made in Whangarei. This very important historical cabinet was constructed and carved by H. B. Dobbie (b.1852 England, arrived in New Zealand after 1875 and died 1940). Herbert Dobbie was an… ***
*** Queen Anne Walnut Bureau Cabinet with 2 candle holder slides. The blind doors enclose a fully fitted interior. Behind the drop front are concave drawers and a secret sliding panel. The bureau and drawers mostly original, however, the bun feet may have… ***
*** A superb Anton Seuffert geometric pattern card table of various New Zealand inlaid timbers. The lower column carved by Anton Teutenberg in floral relief. Illustrated in Brian Peets, The Seuffert Legacy. Height 73 cm. Depth 61 cm. Provenance: Ruth Simon… ***
*** A superb 'Winks & Hall' New Zealand Native timber work table, the central silver top plaque is inscribed 'Presented to Miss Napier/by the Inhabitants of Karangahake in Recognition and Appreciation of her good work in Connection with the Sunday school Oct.… ***
*** Pair of Georgian giltwood framed wall mirrors, by Hepplewhite & Co ***
*** Arts & Crafts period card table by William Seuffert, (1858-1943). This table is a unique piece and appears to be one of William Seuffert's later creations. It incorporates patterns used in earlier work by both William and his father, Anton, the… ***
*** A rare and important New Zealand Colonial 'Moa' day bed, the 19th century bed of scrolling form. The totara frame carved with a moa bird head and feathers and with scrolling koru decoration. The legs carved in the form of the legs of a moa with the claws… ***
*** A Top Quality George I Walnut Kneehole Desk with brushing slide (dressing kneehole). An unusual and rare feature is that the centre cupboard can be pulled forward to come flush with the drawers. The top edges have no 'overhang', it has a flush or 'caddy… ***
*** A superb Anton Seuffert card table of New Zealand native timber with original label underneath and original Seuffert/Teutenberg base. Card tables were a Seuffert speciality and his 1875 raffle advertisement in the Auckland Herald valued card tables of… ***
*** 19th century fine quality figured walnut and marquetry serpentine credenza the central cupboard inlaid with a vase of flowers, flanked by shaped, glazed side cabinets with four ormolu mask terminals. ***
*** A Superb Anton Seuffert Card Table of New Zealand Native Timber with original label underneath. The base was probably added in England as most of the tops were manufactured here and sent to England without a base to save on shipping costs. Card tables… ***
*** Very Rare Pair of 19th century French Ivory Mirrors made in the town of Dieppe in the Napoleonic style, c. 1820 - 1830. (Some small pieces of ivory missing on the side). In the early 19th century much ivory was imported from the French Territories in… ***
*** 19th century French elm farmhouse table four plank top on square tapered legs, seating twelve 3m x 88 cm ***
*** Rare late 19th century Anton Seuffert New Zealand parquetry circular specimen table, the top with geometric designs and central star, and crossbanded border, on baluster column, leaf decorated panels to the circular platform base and three scroll legs,… ***
*** 18th century Walnut Chest on Stand with brass handles and key fittings. Good patina and colour. Length 111 cm Height 16 cm Width 60.5 cm ***
*** A superb Winks & Hall New Zealand timbers wine table C1880. Original Shortland St Auckland label underneath, the top is of inlaid geometric Starburst decoration, similar to Anton Seuffert's designs, indicating that both firms shared ideas and skills, the… ***
*** Regency rosewood circular tilt top breakfast table brass inlaid border on hexagonal column, brass inlaid concave base on lions paw feet 121 cm diameter ***
*** George III satinwood, mahogany and marquetry secretaire bookcase lofty moulded cornice with urn finials, adjustable shelving enclosed by astragal glazed doors, fitted drawer with cupboard below on splayed bracket feet ***
*** William IV mahogany library bookcase the top with adjustable shelving enclosed by four astragal glazed doors, the base with four flame veneered panel doors all with fluted uprights 273 cm x 245 cm ***
*** A superb large mottled kauri glazed 8 door display cabinet. Height 244 cm, width 280 cm, D. 53 cm ***
*** Rare & fine 19th century French boulle sewing table the rectangular top with traditional brass inlaid in tortoiseshell depicting a central figure beneath a canopy flanked by the Aesops Fable figures of the fox and the stork, with a scrolling surround of… ***
*** A superb rimu/ totara/ New Zealand specimen wood inlay chest of 8 drawers, flanked by layered specimen wood supports. This is one of the most attractive chests to have ever come on the market. Unfortunately the maker is unknown but it originally came from… ***
*** A superb Victorian mahogany extension dining table leaf holder and twelve Chippendale style chairs 'D' end table with four additional leaves on shell top cabriole legs with rectangular leaf holder and set twelve ornate Chippendale style dining chairs… ***
*** Fine quality walnut and brass mounted cabinet on stand by Waring (Waring & Gillow Ltd) the cabinet with interior of central cupboard, three small drawers and open recesses, enclosed by cross banded and brass bound panel doors, the base with ornate pierced… ***
*** Rare pair of New Zealand Colonial plain & mottled kauri hall chairs solid burr totara panel backs with fine Maori motif carved arched top rails, the solid seats on turned supports, all lightly carved ***
*** A New Zealand timbers card table by Anton Seuffert. This example has a tripod base of bobbin form, suggesting the top was shipped overseas before adding a local base. This was typical of Anton Seuffert card tables, as most seem to have been sent overseas ***
*** New Zealand Colonial kauri pokerwork collector's cabinet, with 13 graduated drawers the fronts decorated with florals, scrolls and birds, the sides decorated with figures of Valour and Wisdom, the top with a female portrait carved by Mary White (nee… ***
*** A Queen Anne or George I Style Walnut Armchair, (maybe made late 18th C or early 19th C), supported with one back and three front legs, all carved with shell, ball and claw feet. Removable seat. Height 94 cm Width 78.5 cm ***
*** Rare Jewell & Sons New Zealand timber inlay specimen table with gallery-stretcher base and octagonal shaped apron of geometric starburst decoration. Original label underneath reads - From 'Jewell & Sons, 263 High St, Christchurch New Zealand /Cabinet and… ***
*** Anton Seuffert circular card table, the top with geometric inlays in various New Zealand native timbers on baluster shaped acanthus leaf column and downswept circular platform base with scroll feet, original paper label to the underside, 60 cm dia. ***
*** Auckland secretaire chest. In Victorian times rimu was valued highly as a decorative timber, typified by its use in this Auckland chest as the feature timber, with kauri as the secondary timber used for unseen construction elements. This tall and handsome… ***
*** A Very Rare and Beautifully Made 18th century Mahogany and Satinwood Banded Work Table, with slide under drawers. The tapered and strung legs terminate on brass castors and X frame under stretcher. Original colour (superb Collector's piece). Height 71 cm… ***
*** A Fine Quality George III Flame Mahogany Sofa Table 2 drawers, side flaps, on a 4 leg pedestal base. Brass fittings - handles, claw feet and castors. C. 1790-1820 period. Height 75 cm, length 130 cm Depth 76 cm ***
*** An Anton Seuffert card table of New Zealand native timber with original label underneath. Interesting carved and pokerwork base (English). Card tables were a Seuffert specialty and his 1875 advertisement in the Auckland Herald valued card tables of this… ***
*** A fine 18th century Flemish vargueno cabinet on stand, the central tabernacle with mirrored interior, the door with parquetry inlays to the back, the front with a gilded classical figure to the centre, numerous drawers with floral marquetry facias, the… ***
*** A unique Jane Brenkley wine table, made of kauri, the circular top supported on a bobbin turned central support framed by three turned supports on scroll feet with acanthus leaf carving. The top carved and painted with New Zealand native flowers including… ***
*** Pair George I walnut open elbow chairs pierced vase shaped splats, floral and leaf carved top rail, arms and knees on cabriole legs on claw and ball feet ***
*** Victorian walnut marquetry side cabinet central door with floral painted Sevres plaque, glazed side cabinets all with ormolu mounts ***
*** Large William and Mary burr walnut oblong chest with wide crossbanded top two short and one long drawer on eight tapering octagonal legs joined by shaped stretchers on bun feet ***
*** A superb New Zealand timber inlay display cabinet, formerly from Governor Grey's residence 'Mansion House' on Kawau Island where it housed stuffed birds and animals. Timbers featured include totara, rewa rewa, puriri, kauri and miro. Height 152 cm. Width… ***
*** Late 19th century New Zealand Colonial Native timbers wine table, circular top with star burst parquetry design on a spiral turned kauri base with tripod legs ***
*** Large decorative wall mirror the bevelled frame with giltwood cherubs, floral mounts and scroll base 168 x 75 cm ***
*** A Very Pleasant George III Solid Mahogany Kneehole Desk or Writing Table with brushing slide and cock beaded drawers, also semi secret drawer in the front and central cupboard. Original brass handles. Height 81 cm Width 84 cm Depth 49 cm ***
*** 19th century New Zealand Colonial Scotch chest by J. Tonson Garlick of Auckland, pattern G856. In kauri, mottled kauri and puriri, eight drawer combination on small turned feet. Reference: William Cottrell, furniture of the New Zealand Colonial Era, an… ***
*** An attractive Victorian rosewood bookcase with moulded cornice, central glazed door flanked by fretwork and floral damask backed doors, the uprights with floral and scroll moulded decoration to top and bottom, on box base, 170 cm width ***
*** A rare 17th century Genoese walnut Renaissance 'Bambocci' secretaire cabinet, traditional carved surround with pairs and single figures symbolic of Adam and eve, cherubs, etc, the top with fall front revealing an interior with central tabernacle and other… ***
*** 19th century mahogany two stage campaign chest traditional design with two short, three long drawers, brass handles and corners ***
*** Early 19th century French mahogany and fruitwood campaign chest of serpentine shape, with two short and three long ebony strung drawers, within fluted uprights with heavy brass carrying handles on bun feet ***
*** Early 18th century oak oval gateleg dining table, on tapering baluster turned legs and stretchers seating eight ***
*** New Zealand Colonial burr kauri and native timber bookcase chiffonier two glazed doors, scroll framed, opening to reveal adjustable shelves on two door base with turned column supports ***
*** A pair of French 19th century boulle cabinets, each with a black marble top above a gilt bronze foliate frieze, the cut brass inlaid doors embellished with gilt ormolu mounts, the sides with foliate ormolu mounts and classical figures emblematic of the… ***
*** 18th century Dutch mahogany and marquetry cabinet on chest, the arched top centred by a floral scrolling mount, shelving enclosed by single glazed door, the bombe chest with four graduated drawers on claw and ball feet ***
*** An exceptional 19th century sea captain's bureau-cabinet of Danish or Swedish origin, constructed of various hardwoods including Honduras and Cuban mahogany and teak which would have been acquired during voyages in the Caribbean and the Pacific.… ***
*** 19th century mahogany two stage campaign chest traditional form with two short, one deep and two long drawers with brass corners and folding handles and Barmah locks on turned feet ***
*** Victorian mahogany cabinet bookcase moulded cornice glazed astragal doors, base with two drawers cupboards below on box base 228 cm high x 14 cm wide x 52 cm deep ***
*** 19th century satinwood and painted bombe commode with two short and one long drawer on cabriole legs, the whole painted with romantic landscapes in the manner of Watteau. ***
*** Edwardian walnut triple chair back settee of Chippendale design with acanthus leaf top rail and arm terminals, on acanthus topped cabriole legs with lion paw feet ***
*** 19th century Biedermeier pine chest of drawers with six drawers within brass topped columns on block feet 96 W x 151 H x 55 D ***
*** Victorian mahogany flat front chest two short and three long cock-beaded drawers on box base ***
*** French Art Nouveau walnut sideboard, in the style of Louis Majorelle, glazed upper cabinet centred by embossed brass panel, matching outset corners, base with green marble top further brass panels, two drawers and cupboards enclosed by four panel doors… ***
*** Winks & Hall card table c.1885 This exceptional card or games table is attributed to the substantial cabinetmaking firm Winks & Hall who commenced trade c.1863 and continued through to the 1930's in their Shortland Street premises. Extensive use is made… ***
*** Clarke chest c.1890 made by J Clarke in Ponsonby this useful and attractive chest is clearly labeled with its maker and location of manufacture. An original label on a piece of New Zealand furniture is very rare, adding to the historical importance of the… ***
*** Victorian oak dwarf bookcase with scroll and fruit moulded capitals, the central cupboard applied with full leather book spines on box base (in two parts) ***
*** A 18th century early George II walnut chest on chest with banded drawers and top, the bottom chest is on cabriole legs. Length 146 cm. Width 109 cm. Depth 64 cm ***
*** A fine George III mahogany twin pillar D end dining table with one additional leaf on fluted sabre legs with brass lions paw feet and castors, seating 6-8 ***
*** Early 19th century mahogany split military chest two short and three long drawers on turned feet Ex Captain Tilly ***
*** A rare set of mottled kauri double bed ends with rails and slats. Width 137 cm ***
*** American Arts & Crafts oak bookcase, with low gallery back, three glass shelves enclosed by two astragal doors ***
*** A George III period oak and elm Welsh dresser, the upper section with two shelves flanked by paneled cupboards above a large shelf beneath a stepped cornice. The lower section with three frieze drawers with ring handles above a serpentine shaped apron.… ***
*** Regency satinwood oblong library table inset with green leather top on twin fretwork scroll supports terminating in original brass caps and castors, the whole with chevron banding ***
*** A New Zealand timbers side table, from the Waikato region, inlaid with a Maori village scene amongst a cabbage tree landscape. The timbers were salvaged from the so-called 'Burned Forest' at Arapanui c. 1920s when the forest was discovered. A note… ***
*** Fine 19th century side table of Louis XV form all marquetry inlaid with surface of fruit bowl, floral frieze panels on kingwood base all ormolu mounted, probated in England as Holland & Sons, English furniture makers 1803 - 1942 ***
*** 19th century French provincial oak farmhouse dining table of generous size with traditional plank top two freize drawers on plain squared tapering legs, 249 x 91 x 76 cm ***
*** William Norrie Specimen Table Cabinet constructed in New Zealand native timbers with two inlaid doors opening to reveal five graduating drawers each drawer labelled in pencil with wood type: Kohe Kohe, Curly Kauri, Totara Burr, Rewa Rewa and Puriri Height… ***
*** George III oak Welsh dresser, with three tier plate rack top, the base with three frieze drawers, three central drawers and two cupboards on bracket feet, 170 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 207 cm high ***
*** George III oak Welsh dresser, of neat proportions, the top with three open shelves, the base with three frieze drawers, three central drawers flanked by two cupboards on bracket feet, 150 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 202 cm high ***
*** Pair of marble top painted demi lune side cabinets the marble tops decorated with a border of laurel leaves centred by an urn, three drawers painted with musical trophies and playful cherubs, cupboard doors with floral sprays on square tapered legs with… ***
*** George III mahogany chest on chest with moulded dentille cornice, two short and three long graduated cockbeaded drawers, base with three graduated cockbeaded drawers on bracket feet ***
*** George III mahogany flat front chest cross-banded top surface, two short and three long graduated cock-beaded drawers on ogee bracket feet ***
*** Late 19th century French provincial fruitwood farm house table, rectangular plank top and squared tapering legs, 210 x 80 x 73 cm ***
*** Regency mahogany chest on chest, with dentil moulded cornice, two short and three long satinwood crossbanded drawers, three further drawers to the base within quarter round fluted uprights on splayed feet ***
*** 19th century Biedermeier style mahogany display cabinet glazed doors with scroll moulding, drawer below on turned feet ***
*** William IV mahogany extension dining table & eight chairs table on reeded tapering legs with two additional leaves seating 8/10, the chairs with curved top rails, horizontal splats, drop in Trafalgar seats on roundel topped reeded tapering legs ***
*** Regency mahogany library chair the frame all carved with scrolls on turned front supports with aged green leather studded upholstery ***
*** 19th century figured walnut & marquetry breakfront four door sideboard the whole with scrolling foliate inlays, the outer doors with lattice and coronet designs, stepped base and bun feet ***
*** 19th century French mahogany Haberdashery work table, oblong three tier form with brass column supports ***
*** Set of twelve Regency mahogany dining chairs, the 'X' form splats with central rosette on fluted top, tapering legs together with a twin pillar D end twin pillar dining table ***
*** Late 19th century Grand Tour pietra dura circular tile set in table rose spray inlaid with various hardstones, 48 cm circular ***
*** 19th century two stage campaign chest by Ross & Co. Dublin, of traditional design with brass corners folding handles, Brahmah locks, the top left drawer with manufacturers label ***
*** George III mahogany chest on chest moulded cornice two short and three long graduated drawers, base with brushing slide three long drawer base 185 cm high x 11 cm wide x 55 cm deep ***