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Antique & Decorative Arts; Maori & Pacific Artefacts — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:585
Sale Title:Antique & Decorative Arts; Maori & Pacific ArtefactsLots with images:352
Auction Location:WellingtonPrices available:519
Date:20-May-2020
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Large carved ivory pipe, with leaf decorated bowl and spiral shaft, together with a large alabaster opium style pipe, both in fitted cases
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Cased display of 7 various pipes, including 3 with animal form bowls
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Cased display of 14 clay pipes
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Cased display of 10 various pipes etc
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Cased display of 9 various pipes, including large Bavarian, clay, sterling silver mounted Sherlock Holmes style etc, also a pipe smokers knife
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Cased display of 8 various pipes & novelty Accesories
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Cased display of 15 various pipes, including 4 church wardens clay examples
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Cased display of 7 various pipes, including large Meerschaum example formed with a dog in a landscape, a Bavarian china and briarwood example etc
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Cased display of 6 Meerschaum pipes, each with bowls in the form of a Cossack
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Cased display of 15 wooden bowl pipes, together with another display with 2 pipes and 12 interchangeable bowls
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Cased display of 8 wooden pipes, 6 with sterling silver mounts
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Oak cased display of 6 small Bavarian pipes
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18th century or earlier toki, Relatively fine curved blade. Tapering form, length 18 cm
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18th century or earlier toki, fine curved blade. Tapering form, length 17 cm.
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18th century or earlier toki, wide blade. Tapering form, length 30 cm.
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18th century or earlier large toki, deep lashing grooves to butt, blunt blade, length 33 cm.
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An 18th century or earlier toki, one of classic tapering form, length 20 cm, 21 cm.
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Three 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form, length 20 cm, 20 cm, 21 cm.
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Three 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form, length 18 cm,15 cm,13 cm.
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Four 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form, length 14 cm,13 cm,12 cm, 12 cm.
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Four 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form, L15 cm,14 cm, 14 cm,12 cm.
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Four 18th century or earlier toki, of classic tapering form, L14 cm, 14 cm,13 cm,13 cm.
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Four 18th century or earlier toki, one with lashing tang, length 17 cm, 12 cm, 12 cm,10 cm.
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Four 18th century or earlier small toki, of classic tapering form, length 11 cm, 8 cm, 8 cm, 8 cm.
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Six 18th century or earlier small toki, of classic tapering form, length 8 cm, 9 cm, 9 cm, 7 cm, 5 cm, 5 cm.
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18th century or earlier small greenstone toki, of classic tapering form, length 7 cm.
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Three 18th century or earlier small greenstone Whao (chisel), two of classic tapering form. The third of rounded crude form. Together with a toki of white stone material, length 7 cm, 6 cm, 5 cm, 11 cm.
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18th century or earlier greenstone kuru (pendant), of flared, oval form. Hourglass form suspension hole, length 5 cm.
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18th century or earlier greenstone kuru (Pendent), of inverted flared form. Large suspension hole, length 5 cm.
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19th century or earlier bone Ngira (needle), of slightly curved form. Machine drilled suspension hole, length 20 cm.
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18th century or earlier bone Ngira (needle), of slightly curved form. Possible damage to point.
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Tuturu kete tobacco pouch made from pingao, sedge grass c. 1890 - 1910
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20th century bone hei tiki, of relatively crude form. Hands to thighs, height 5.5 cm
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An 19th century or early 20th century greenstone hei tiki, red sealing wax eyes, peaked head, one hand to neck, the other to thigh. Head tilted to left shoulder, height 9.5 cm.
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A pre 19th century carved Maori greenstone hei tiki, head tilted to left shoulder, both arms to thighs. Hourglass form suspension hole. With stand, height 10 cm.
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Rare late 19th century Maori carved TiAnea (armchair) all over carved with tiki masks, manaia and takarangi spirals with paua shell inset eyes. The seat frame with linear, geometric decoration. Leather covering requires attention. Provenance: Ex John Gow folk art collection, Dunbar Sloane 2003. Formerly purchased from auction in England.
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18th century Puta muka, of the rounded form with distinct tang, length 24 cm.
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18th century or earlier patu muka (stone pounder), of tapering cylindrical form, flared butt, length 31 cm.
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18th century or earlier patu muka (stone pounder), of rounded form, worn butt, length 30 cm.
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18th century or earlier patu muka (stone pounder), of bulbous form with fine ridges to butt, length 23 cm.
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18th century or earlier greenstone toki (adze), broken with indications of further working, together with stone toki (adze) of classic tapering form. Repair to middle, length 12 cm, 17 cm
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Six 18th century or earlier toki, all of the classic tapering form. The smallest one greenstone. Some with various locations inscribed to surface. Together with neolithic type triangular form flint, length 9 cm, 17 cm, 13 cm, 14 cm, 9 cm, 5 cm.
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18th century or earlier small patu onewa (stone club), two ridges to butt. Large hourglass suspension hole. Chips to blade, length 26 cm
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18th century or earlier Puta onewa (stone club), unusual reduced butt with flared ends. Two ridges to top. Hourglass form susperison hole. Small chip to blades, length 37 cm
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Late 19th century/early 20th century carved patu paraoa (whalebone club), of relatively crude form with three large ridges to butt. Large thin blade, length 40 cm.
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Late 18th century/early 19th century carved patu paraoa (whalebone club), nine fine ridges to butt, rectangular suspension hole, relatively thin blade, L 34.5 cm.
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Late 19th century/early 20th century greenstone mere, of relatively crude form. Five ridges to butt off centre suspension hole. Fine blade, length 34 cm.
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Carved 19th century wooden waka huia, all over geometric pAkati decoration supported by two figures with protruding tongues either end
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Late 19th century carved wooden taiaha. Dog fur collar with flax lashing, tongue carved with geometric spirals and notches over tiki mask. Length 155 cm. Y-Number Pending
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19th century or early 20th century Unfinished wooden taiaha, crudely shaped tongue and mask, length 145 cm
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A late 19th century/early 20th century carved wooden tokotoko (walking stick), the top carved figure with one hand to the chest, the other to groin, over tiki mask and three further manaia masks, intricate all over notch, spiral and chevron decoration, paua shell inset eyes, length 95 cm
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A early 20th century toki Poutangata (ceremonial adze), full figure to outside, mask to one side above geometric notch and chevron decoration. Square suspension hole. Small greenstone toki with muka and dog fur lashing, length 30 cm.
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Greenstone boulder, with one surface cut, 23 x 17 x 15 cm. Approx. 7.5kg
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Two small greenstone Boulders, one cut surface together with greenstone boulder with two cut surfaces, length 15.5 cm, 14 cm, W. 1.3kg, 2kg.
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Assorted greenstone Flakes/Boulders
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Kauri gum nugget, length 16 cm, W. 500g
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Two small huia feathers, both approx. Length 11 cm.
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Taxidermy Swamp hen, on wooden stand. Height 27 cm
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Fijian Kiakaro club, orthodox incurve to top, two shells lashed to shaft, length 90 cm
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Fijian Rootstock club, the rootstock of the tree forming the club. Simple geometric design to the handle, length 113 cm
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Fijian Rootstock club the rootstock of the tree forming the club. Remnants of lashing to handle. Length 106 cm
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Fijian Rootstock club the rootstock of the tree forming the club. Length 109 cm
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Samoan(?) pole club the handle with rectangular geometric decoration. Length 88 cm
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Solomon Island club ridges to opposing sides of diamond form blade, mother of pearl 'eye' to top, flared handle. Length 93 cm
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George IV sterling silver sugar basket, neo-classical footed boat shape with pierced border and swing handle, London 1823, maker Hester Bateman
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George IV sterling silver pepperette, vase shape with engraved crest, London 1822, together with a small George III sterling silver sugar caster
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George III sterling silver wine funnel, plain with fluted spout and rim, engraved crest, London 1800
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George III sterling silver mustard pot, footed part fluted form, with plain thumbpiece and gadrooned rim, London 1814, together with a fiddle pattern spoon
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Two pairs of Hester Bateman sterling silver sugar tongs, with bright cut engraving
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Victorian Scottish sterling silver hot water jug, baluster shape, part fluted with embossed foliate and scroll decoration, Glasgow 1897
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19th century Sheffield Plate coffee pot, Queen Anne design, plain baluster shape with fluted bird form spout
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Pair silverplated table candlesticks, tapering columns on shaped square loaded bases
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Cased set 6 sterling silver handled fruit knives & forks, together with a pair of ceramic handled salad servers
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Large sterling silver gilt Coronation fork & spoon, together with a set of 12 matching teaspoons, of traditional design
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Cased set of sterling silver gilt & enamel teaspoons, with floral decorated handles, together with a cased set of Art Deco sterling silver spoons
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.800 European silver salt, oval shape with twin dragon handles and embossed foliate and cartouche decoration
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Victorian sterling silver bon bon bowl, with floral and scroll rim, and pierced lattice panels, Sheffield 1893
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Victorian 65 piece sterling silver oak cased canteen of cutlery, fancy scroll pattern comprising, 12 tableforks, 12 tablespoons, 12 dessert forks, 12 dessert spoons, 12 teaspoons, soup ladle, pair of basting spoons and pair of sauce ladles, some different makers and dates.
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Boxed set of 6 New Zealand sterling silver coffee spoons, with teardrop shaped greenstone tops
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George VI sterling silver gravy boat, with scroll cast rim on shell top scroll legs with hoof feet, Birmingham 1948
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Set of 3 Indian silver bowls, traditional elaborate embossed design with figures in relief, comprising a smaller pair and other larger bowl
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Pair of Victorian Sheffield Plate wine coasters, gadrooned rims and bodies, together with a sterling silver dwarf candlestick
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Sterling silver mustard pot, oblong shape with hinged lid, together with spiral fluted pepperette and a small circular Eastern silver dish
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George III sterling silver soup ladle, fiddle and thread pattern, London 1800, makers William Ely & William Fearn
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Two silverplated soup ladles, one fiddle pattern, the other Kings pattern
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Pair Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver salts, two handled lozenge shape, with scrolling floral decoration, and blue glass liners, Birmingham 1903.
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Pair European silver pepperettes, plain octagonal form, together with a pair of silverplated oval salts with pierced floral, cherub and cartouche bodies and blue glass liners
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.800 silver sugar & cream on stand, ornately cast with panels of figures, florals and scrolls, with 2 spoons
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Pair Siam sterling silver tankards, each with an applied roundel depicting a buddha in a surround of scrolls
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Four small circular sterling silver photo frames, comprising a set of 3 Eastern silver frames, and a sterling silver example
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Victorian sterling silver card tray, shaped circular with shell and scroll cast rim and engraved central crest on 3 hoof feet, London 1843
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Cased set of Danish sterling silver & enamel coffee spoons
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Cased set of 6 Victorian sterling silver teaspoons & tongs, with scroll decorated handles, together with a small sterling silver Capstan inkwell
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5 Chinese silver teaspoons
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George III sterling silver cream jug, footed baluster shape with embossed florals, swags and rosettes, London 1774
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Victorian sterling silver cream jug, plain baluster shape on scroll legs, London 1895
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Pair 19th century European silver candlesticks, tulip shape sconces, fluted baluster columns on shaped square bases (loaded) with embossed acanthus, lattice, scrolling foliate and cherub decoration, export marks for London 1881, 20 cm height.
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Victorian sterling silver bon bon basket, oval shape with swing handle, pierced floral, shell and cartouche decorated body on ball feet, Sheffield 1897
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Small Victorian sterling silver Christening mug, footed cylindrical with embossed decoration, Chester 1899, together with a sterling silver cream jug
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Pair Edwardian VII sterling silver elliptical salts, neo-classical design with bright cut engraving, Birmingham 1902, with 2 pairs Old English salt spoons, other spoon and pair of baluster pepperettes
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