| *** | A large taxidermy multiple insect framed display, the 70+ mainly insects including stag horn and other beetles, long horn beetles, stick insects, grasshoppers, crab, etc. In pine glazed display frame. 48 x 62.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Cooke, Troughton & Simms Ltd underground miner's theodolite, ebonised brass frame, white circular scale, extra fittings to the fitted mahogany case with original stitched leather outer cover. Case size 43 cm x 26 cm x 21 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | World War I officers telescope in original leather case, maker's mark engraved to slide and with plaque 'The Lordbury telescope J.H. Steward Ltd 406 & 457 London no 5782'. Five draw, length 66 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A striped hyena skin, the head laid flat complete with ears, stitched to a red fabric fringe with grey backing, original taxidermist's label for 'Tocher and Tocher' on reverse, provenance as above. 169 x 116 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A taxidermy thar head, shoulder mount. Depth from the wall 49.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Three draw brass telescope 'Brittanic' by B.C & Co, England. Leather covered tube, c.1910. 6.25 inch (16 cm) closed. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A brass telescope on wooden tripod stand, main tube L.95 cm, height 157 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Philips 12' Terrestrial globe pivoting within a gilded brass arc on ebonised column and circular spreading base, printed maker's details. Height 54 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A taxidermied springbok head, height 64 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A taxidermied badger, modelled standing upon a natural wood plinth base. Length 75 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large old polished turtle shell, 13 plates. Some damage to the marginal plates. Length 70 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A late Georgian magnetic pocket sun dial, in fruitwood case, under glass with remains of instructions to the base. Diameter 5.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Arapawa sheep ram head mount, the long knotted fleece of mid brown tonings with white highlights, mottled white and black head colouring, spiralling horns, a good example. | *** |  |
| *** | A good Arapawa sheep ram taxidermy shoulder mount, the mid-brown knotted fleece with white tinged ends, dark brown/black head toning, spiralling horns, well modelled. | *** |  |
| *** | A mid-19th century banjo barometer, break arch pediment, mahogany cased with satinwood shell inlays, the trunk with alcohol thermometer, silvered dial signed Donegan Warranted, height 99 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of 80+ PNG beetles, each encased in domed acrylic, many colourful examples including some undescribed, mainly weevils and scarabs. Collected by a N.Z. entomologist in PNG c.1970s/80s. displayed in an open wooden tray | *** |  |
| *** | A taxidermied young red fox, in sitting position on bevel-base. 55 cm x 24 cm x 43 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A small ivory world globe, the ivory ball with incised and black stained detail held in brass pinned bezel on turned hardwood stand, old repair to base. Diameter of globe 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage taxidermy turtle, the shell in good condition, unpolished, the head extended. Length 53 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A brass single draw telescope by Thomas Peacock, Auckland, with 22 inch main tube and 17 inch extension tube, 2 inch objective lens with protector slide. Fitted with a gimbal mount. Peacock, a Glaswegian optician and instrument maker emigrated to Auckland… | *** |  |
| *** | A taxidermied shoulder mount of a Thar, with a lush winter coat. Depth from wall 67 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Twenty-five taxidermy insects, all set in Perspex tablets, various species. | *** |  |
| *** | A tall late 19th century glass pharmaceutical display bottle, large faceted tapered stopper, height 58 cm, small internal crack to rim. | *** |  |
| *** | An antique tiger skin rug, with head, on a scalloped satin-type backing, glass eyes, mouth open and roaring, some wear. 2800 from tail to head, 1440 from paw to paw. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage zebra skin, some distress, mounted on black felt ground. | *** |  |
| *** | An old large whale's tooth (tabua) with a small remnant of red (turmeric) staining. Length 16.7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A, theodolite with an adjustable compass table, horizontal silver Vernier scale. Height 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A reindeer hide rug, the winter pelt of soft brown and white tones, well-tanned. | *** |  |
| *** | A taxidermy mouflon head (wild sheep), with tri-colour fur and large arched horns. | *** |  |
| *** | An Arapawa sheep ram head mount, the long knotted fleece of mid brown tonings with white highlights, mottled white and black head colouring, spiralling horns, a good example | *** |  |
| *** | A taxidermied springbok head, height 68 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large turtle shell, painted with traditional Polynesian designs, (some old damage). 60 x 78 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive amethyst geode, the large portion of crystal boulder open and showing deep purple formation of amethyst crystals. 2 cm x 23 cm x 21 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A deck cased gilt brass aneroid barometer by Edward. J. Dent, c.1826-30, the silvered dial with maker's name, Paris and numbered 7006, with centre pivoted magnifying arm, added set hand, glass cracked. Diameter 12 cm, in original glazed mahogany deck case… | *** |  |
| *** | A taxidermy head of a Cape buffalo, glass eyes, shield mounted backing board. | *** |  |
| *** | The taxidermy head of a European mouflon, attached to a carved Black Forest style shield. | *** |  |
| *** | A reindeer hide rug, the pelt of soft brown and white tones, well-tanned. 135 x 113 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old large sperm whale’s tooth with rounded end and semi-polished finish. Length 19.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A red deer antlers and skull mount on shield, eight points. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th centuryErnst Leitz monocular microscope, lacquered and ebonised brass finish, circular viewing platform, the named mahogany case fitted with sliding boxes containing various lenses etc., the microscope foot named and numbered 45139, good… | *** |  |
| *** | A taxidermy terrapin tortoise, with upper and lower hard shell carapace. Length 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century surveyor's staff, double extension, original scale. Height unextended 1605. | *** |  |
| *** | A good 19th century Carl Zeiss 'Jena' brass monocular microscope in original mahogany case, the revolving turret with apertures for three lenses. Good original lacquer to the brass and blackened surfaces, the original fitted box with matching serial… | *** |  |
| *** | A World War II naval Officer-of-the-Watch telescope, marked CKC (Canadian Kodak Co) Pattern 373, No.817, chrome brass single-draw, leather cover main tube, sun-shade. Length 41.5 cm closed. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A chital axis hide, Indian spotted deer, in good condition. 116 x 140 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 taxidermy Gharial crocodile head with distinctive long narrow snout, glass eyes, wall mounting, length 37.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A white merino sheep taxidermy head mount, long fleece, traditional spiralling horns. | *** |  |
| *** | A large old whale's tooth, semi-polished finish. Length 19.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A small huia feather, traditional black colourway with white tip. Length 9.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A taxidermy 16-pointer red deer shoulder mount, the antler spread 104 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century six-draw brass pocket telescope, with mahogany barrel, protector slide over ocular lens. Extended L.43 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century brass drum microscope, with cut away tubular body for the stage and mirror, ebonized interior and stage, bullseye magnifying glass fixed to the tube on articulated arm, height 24 cm. Provenance: The Jack Thornton estate collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A taxidermied jay, in a perching position on tree branch. | *** |  |
| *** | A scrimshawed whale's tooth, View Of Hong Kong 1860', showing boats in Hong Kong Harbour, blackened detail. Length 14.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage taxidermy turtle, the shell in good condition, unpolished, the head extended. Length 53 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two large conch shells, from the estate collection of Ian McMillan | *** |  |
| *** | Frank Barnes, 'T.S.S. Atua', the steamship painted in oils on a small giant clam shell, including 'USS Co.' flag, titled and dated 1908. Length 29 cm. Note: see similar work on shell held by the New Zealand Maritime Museum, Object No. 1994.246.1. | *** |  |
| *** | An African striped hyena pelt. Length 156 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A taxidermied badger with open mouth, glass eyes, standing on wood plinth base. 73 cm x 40 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large turtle shell, the thirteen plates depicting golden to brown butterscotch patterns, some losses to marginal shutes. Length 61 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 20th century Freiberger 'Yacht' sextant, GDR., c.1980, with cream anodized aluminium frame and bronze index arm, -3 to123 scale, permanent telescope, 3 index and 2 horizon shades. In original wood fitted box. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate… | *** |  |
| *** | A white Merino taxidermy ram, white knotted wool, white and black mottled face, spiralling horns, well modelled. | *** |  |
| *** | A well modelled South Island chamois taxidermy head mount, a good example. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian four-draw brass 'The Lord Bury' telescope, No.654, manufactured by J.H. Steward, 54 Cornhill, London. In leather clad barrel. Length 26 cm (folded), 84 cm (open). | *** |  |
| *** | A c. 1900 Broadhurst Larkson & Co. Ltd, London, four draw brass telescope with a stitched leather cover and fittings, engraved with maker's name and address | *** |  |
| *** | A basket made from a coco de mer, the rim with notched and lineal decoration. Width 26 cm, depth 25 cm, height 14 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Two brightly coloured taxidermy small parrots, under glass dome, both modelled perched on branches, one with wings outstretched. Height 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large trophy hippopotamus lower curved canine tusk, with enamel surface still remaining, large grinding facet near the tip. Outer curvature size 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive collection of Pacific seashells, including a large baler shell, a nautilus shell, conch shells, etc. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of taxidermy Princess parrots, the colourful birds with dominant vibrant green plumage highlighted with blue, purple and red mounted with wings and tails extended on curving branch sections | *** |  |
| *** | A good quality reindeer skin rug, length 120 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A feral goat taxidermy head mount, dark brown/black tonings, head turned to the left. | *** |  |
| *** | A late 18th century brass three draw telescope engraved 'Ramsden, London Day or Night', with red painted mahogany barrel, and protective lens covers at each end and extendable sunshade. Extended L.82 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A French 'Richard Freres' barograph, mid 20thC, in mahogany case with front glazed panel, stamped with maker's cipher to the brass plateau, numbered 1327. 28 x 13 x 15 cm Provenance: The Jack Thornton estate collection. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century taxidermy serow head, a Japanese animal of goat/antelope like appearance, mounted with horns, ears to attention, glass eyes, etc | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century French thermometer, in finely detailed gilt bronze, decorated with several putti, Father Time mask to the base and framed by garlands of flowers, hook for hanging. In the manner of Ferdinand Barbedienne, height 40 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Three late 19th century milk glass pharmacist drug jars with gilded labels along with a large porcelain pharmacy drug jar with a cupola lid. A.F. Tallest 31 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large turtle shell, the thirteen main plates displaying rich butterscotch to dark brown mottling, in good polish, length 63 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A taxidermied European grey heron, in standing position on a tree, height 90 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A mid-20th century German military barograph, in mahogany case with three glazed panels, the hinged top with brass handle and plaque engraved with a swastika above 'M' above '2745', the front with applied plaque 'Presented by Lieut. Comdr S.C. Bradley Rnr… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of sperm whale teeth, semi-polished finish. Length 13.5 cmand 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large turtle shell, the thirteen main plates displaying rich butterscotch to dark brown mottling. Small loss, length 59 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large sawfish bill (rostrum), [Pristis] outlined with 29 transverse teeth. Length 68.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A small tooth, with polished tip. Length 12 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A taxidermy head and shoulder mount of a fox, oak wall mounting shield back, ears raised, glass eyes, mouth open showing sharp teeth. | *** |  |
| *** | Two quality pairs of vintage shark jaws, wired together for display. Widths 23 cm and 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of eight moa vertebrae bones, good condition with minimal erosion. | *** |  |
| *** | A French easel mounted desk barometer with ormolu swags and mounts on a satinwood veneered plaque, height 15.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large whale's tooth, natural curved form tapering to a point and with semi-polished finish. Length 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 small gimballed compass and finely carved ivory pig, the compass in mahogany box by F. Barker & Son, the finely carved sow with head slightly raised. | *** |  |
| *** | An Arapawa sheep ram, tightly knotted dark brown wool, black head and spiralling horns. | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century lacquered brass five-draw telescope by Broadhurst. Clarkson & Co., 2?' objective lens, overall 41¾' (106 cm) excluding extendable objective shade, leather bound. Second tube with maker's details. | *** |  |
| *** | A large sperm whale tooth, good patina of age. Length 16.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A small taxidermy turtle, modelled as if swimming, the shell displaying good variegated colour. Length 48 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 1900s Bellieni barometer, round base with the column set with a thermometer, ebonised frame. Height 45 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 lithographically printed inebriation barometer, the humorous panel gauging from 'Sober' to 'Mortally Drunk', hand coloured, under glass within a mahogany Arts & Craft frame of ecclesiastical style printed to the back 'G. Lipscomb Maker, Lambeth… | *** |  |
