| *** | A late 19th century French gold chatelaine watch the chatelaine worked in unmarked gold, silver, coloured enamels and small diamonds with a coronet framed by heraldic ermine above the motto 'Potius Mori Quam Foedari' (its origins from the Order of the… | *** |  |
| *** | A. L. Cooke (New Plymouth c.1895-1905) sterling silver presentation trowel (to Sir Joseph Ward) with greenstone handle, from the contractors Pickett & Wilkie to the Prime Minister on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone 1905. Cooke the… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare George III sterling silver combination vinaigrette / snuffbox, rectangular form, the top and base engraved with three circular cartouches including floral sprays framed by decorative engraved borders, the vinaigrette with gilded floral pierced… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of old brass butchers scales, floor standing with weighted base supporting the graduated set of weights below the tall column surmounted with bulls head support to one side with large set of balance scales hanging from its mouth, the beam marked W &… | *** |  |
| *** | A striking French 1920s car mascot of the god Mercury, depicted kneeling wearing a winged automobilists' helmet and raised goggles. Brass with remnant traces of original nickel plating. Illustrated: 'Motoring Mascots of the World' by William C. Williams,… | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand historical silver presentation trowel, engraved 'Presented To The Rt. Hon. W.F. Massey, Prime Minister of N.Z. On The Occasion Of His Laying The Foundation Stone Of The Otahuhu Presbyterian Church 1914. Hugh C. Grierson. Architect'. Silver… | *** |  |
| *** | An 1897 US cast iron mechanical bank 'I Always Did 'Spise a Mule', by J. & E. Stevens Co. And stamped 'Pat'd April 27, 1897'. Original paint, some losses, length 26 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A L Cooke (New Plymouth) greenstone silver 1905 presentation Trowel, tapered oval section pounamu handle, the blade engraved ' Presented To Sor Joseph Ward Messrs Pikell & Wilkie Contractors On Laying The Foundation Stone of the New Plymouth Post Office… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage cast iron money bank in the form of a football player shooting a goal, by John Harper, UK. Registered No. 247326 1895. Comes with coins, length 25.5 cm, height 11 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | New Zealand 'PHK' greenstone silver presentation trowel, Takaka 1928. The substantial greenstone handle of tapered form, the blade decoratively engraved and 'Presented To Geo. Winter Esq. On The Occasion Of His Laying The Foundation Stone Of The County… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of impressive large ornamental drinking horns, the tips with traditional silver plate and ball caps, the mouths with a wide silver plate neck and conforming lid, an engraved silver plate band to the middle of each horn secures it to a reeded column… | *** |  |
| *** | A good 19th century carved whalebone handled sword stick, the handle with restrained relief floral sprig and leaf detail, push-button revealing the tapered diamond form steel blade fitting to the tapered malacca cane shaft, length 89.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian paper mache tray top table, the ebonised wood base with cross stretcher, the paper mache tray decorated with gilded flowers, moths and butterflies on a black ground. 60 x 48 x 50 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Victorian Jennens & Bettridge hand painted tabletop, finely painted with an adaption of Titian's 'Rape of Europa' circa 1560. Black lacquer back and edge with gilt scrolls. Impressed maker's mark to reverse. diameter 59 cm. Note: A similar table… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive carved kauri colonial period wall sconce, the shaped shelf top with ornate bracket including an eagle with wings outstretched, florals in full relief, leaf and scroll highlights. 43 x 30 x 530. Provenance: Ex. The estate of Bryan… | *** |  |
| *** | A c1900 Bavarian Black Forest carved bear figured postal scales, the full figure standing bear holding a sphere supporting the postal balance scales, on turned platform base, height 38 cm. In glazed mahogany case with mirrored back opening door, height 52… | *** |  |
| *** | An aluminium money box in the shape of the early pointy nosed Mickey Mouse, 1930s, France, with original paint. 15 x 9 x 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Italian pietra dura tiles, one of a musician, the other a woman dancing, both in old oak frames. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 23 cm x 11.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Vintage four tier brass postal ladder scale, made by de grave, short, Fanner & Co, They also made two and three tier scales. NZ GPO, marked on timber base letters 'NZ and Arrow.' letters 'VR and Crown' on bottom tier arm, complete with four brass block… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century black-ground papier mache tray, in exceptional condition, with a rare faux Chinese calligraphy edge to the cavetto rim, decorated overall with exotic birds amongst gilt foliage and flowers. 63 x 49.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage cast iron football player money bank, the football bank was manufactured by John Harper & Co Ltd of Willenhall England, #247 326. First issued 1895. The footballer kicks a penny coin into the small building, length 25.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver castle top vinaigrette, serpentine bordered rectangular form, the lid finely engraved with a lakeside castle scene, highlighted with three row boats and rising sun, the sides with fine diamond engraved shaped panels, the base with leaf… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of antique style figurative wall brackets, a blackamoor in front of a draping curtain supporting a gilded shelf. 42 x 24 x 44 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An American 1833 J. & E. Steven's Co. 'Eagle & Eaglets' cast iron mechanical money bank, in original paint, the snake handle operates the mechanism tipping the mother bird forward and releasing the coin as the original internal bellows create a chirping… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory auctioneer's gavel, with silver band with engraved inscription 'Ram Fair H.B (Hawkes Bay) 1891....', and with presentation details. Length 15.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An uncommon colonial 9ct yellow and pounamu paper knife semi translucent, double ended, the plain gold mounts with shaped V-form borders, length 26 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century pounamu tiki paper knife, the semi translucent blade with black spotted highlights, the handle as a tiki, two wide gold bands, one engraved 'To My Dear Friend Edwin E. Hooke In Grateful And Loving Remembrance E.C. Smyth Wellington N… | *** |  |
| *** | An old hardwood Chinese carved gong stand, on bulbous scrolling feet, the frame elaborately carved with florals and bat, with original bronze gong with old patina; with wooden handled padded mallet. 45 x 105 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A silver and hippopotamus tusk gong set the two tusks joined by a silver presentation plate engraved Angola 1898 from J.J.W. to J.G.S. 10-1-12, a large silver plate gong hangs from the silver tipped tusks, on a rectangular shaped oak base with silver… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of early Robert Thompson 'Mouseman' carved oak bookends plain arching form with a mouse carved in relief to each. Early period c.1930, height 15 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 18ct rose gold stamp holder, formed as an envelope. 12.6gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1895 skeleton 'Deluxe Model' desktop telephone, cream painted finish, plastic fittings, converted by Ericsson to link into the 'Modern Phone System', various brass fittings, handle to top cradle, crank handle to side, dial to front. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century 'John Richardson 1804' Pratware moneybox, rounded form, named and dated, with vignette of cottage and figure on horseback beside tracks. Surmounted with a bust of a gent, his hat rim chipped, height 12.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare 15ct. yellow gold vinaigrette, c.1820, engraved rectangular form, traditional pierced and floral decorated grill, suspension loop to top. 10.8gms. Unmarked. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century gold and hardstone vinaigrette, probably Scottish, the rectangular domed bloodstone panelled top in plain hinged mount, pierced and engraved traditional interior grill. Testing as 12ct. gold. | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Abraham Lincoln bronzed metal bookends, made by Jennings Brothers Mfg. Co., designed by Daniel C. French, circa 1920's-30's, each with a gilded seated Lincoln in presidential seat. Maker's marks cast to the reverse, height 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Ericsson skeleton desk telephone, the open cast iron base supports the bells beneath and cradles the Bakelite handled handset with brass mouthpiece and earpiece connected with original plaited cord, with brass side-winding handle | *** |  |
| *** | Silver presentation trowel Christchurch Hospital 1915, a large example with tapered cylindrical handle, the blade engraved 'Presented To F. Horrell Esq. Chairman NC Hospital and CA Board By The Contractor On The Occasion Of The Laying Of The Foundation… | *** |  |
| *** | A 1880's vintage black boy money box, made in the U.S. by Shepard Hardware, with rare blue jacket with original base plate. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1895 skeleton 'Deluxe Model' desktop telephone, cream painted finish, plastic fittings, converted by Ericsson to link into the 'Modern Phone System', various brass fittings, handle to top cradle, crank handle to side, dial to front | *** |  |
| *** | A colonial silver and pounamu paper knife, double ended with scrolling and engraved silver collar to the centre, length 19 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Early 20th century German.800 silver single slot stamp coil dispenser, modelled on a dog kennel, complete with fine dog on guard duty. German post 1886 assay mark and maker's mark for Martin Mayer, Mainz, Germany Provenance: John Murr collection. 5 x 4 x… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare c.1912 John Hassall British 'Robert' policeman car mascot, nickel plated brass with moveable helmet and dark red/brown ceramic head, signed Hassall. Height 11.3 cm. Stamped to the base 'Rd. 611941'. Note: John Hassall named this model 'Robert'.… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Candlestick telephone, brass handset and fittings, chromed front dial, mounted on later circular wood stand. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Art Deco bronzed white metal bookends, 'Meditation', each with a seated woman with book and pen before a distant landscape, detailed to the back '1925 Pompeian Bronze Co.' | *** |  |
| *** | G & T Young Ltd. (Dunedin) silver and ivory presentation trowel, engraved 'To T.D. Bennett Esq. M.P On His Laying Foundation Stone Town Hall Pleasant Point 16.8.28'. Ivory handle. Stamped makers mark, length 19 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An 1876 album of 'LCC(100) New Zealand Ferns', the boards of mottled kauri, the front carved with fern detail, entitled and dated 1876, banded but totara detail, decorative tooled green leather spine, enclosing marbled papers and label 'Prepared and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian papier mache jewellery box, gilt and floral painted decoration, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, the lid opens to reveal jewellery compartments, three drawers behind the two doors to the front. 26 x 24 x 30 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian silver and ivory presentation trowel, 'Presented by the Trustees to John Jackson Esq. J.P. on the Occasion of his Laying the Foundation Stone of the Jackson Memorial Methodist Sunday School, Timaru 14th March 1907', engraved, carved plain… | *** |  |
| *** | A dinner gong supported from ivory tusks, each tusk carved with animals and snakes, raised on an oak plinth base. Height 52 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An uncommon 19th century Scottish silver and antler vinaigrette, the antler burr body of knobbly deep relief with engraved encircling band and hinged lid embossed with Scottish thistles enclosing a pierced, engraved and gilded grille. Chain attached. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Georgian period horn beakers with Old Sheffield plate linings. Height 11.5 cm the rims engraved with mono grams A.P. Alexander Pearson was presented by King George III with the these beakers for services during the American war of Independence.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver 'hunting horn' vinaigrette, the horn mouth with hinged cover, opening to reveal a gilded foliate pierced grill, the 'mouthpiece' unscrews to act as a stopper and the body can be used to hold perfume. London 1873 by Thomas Johnson.… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century (Ericsson) skeleton telephone, the shaped steel base enclosing two bells, side handle, the decorative cradle with original hand piece complete with cords | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 18ct gold framed cameo, finely hand carved with an ascending chariot, angels and cherub. 4.8 x 3.7 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An ornate 19th century 'drinking horn' on stand, a marble and ornate silver plate base with winged boy holding aloft the large curving horn, the horn with conforming silver plate decoration to the tip and centre, the open end with an ornate silver plate… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 20th century Ericsson Skeleton desktop phone, the original hand-piece set to the scrolling cradle above the black painted iron base, crank handle to the side, two bells to the base. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Punch and Judy tin plate, mechanical money bank by Burnett Limited, London, of tent shape, printed with Punch in the arch beside a window that displays four different characters (Judy, dog, clown and skeleton) as each coin is deposited. Bung absent… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver vinaigrette, serpentine rectangular form with all-over engraved decoration, cast thumbpiece, gilded interior with engraved and fret cut grill. Birmingham 1850 by Nathaniel Mills. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Art Deco bookends, a pair of dancing girls in the manner of Lorenzl, a stepped square form white onyx base supporting a dancing girl in metal with gilt finish. Height 24.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Ericsson 'Skeleton' phone, with original fabric cord. 26 cm x 14 cm x 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Oriental carved framed standing brass gong, the circular gong with radiating engraved design, the frame detailed with bat, florals and scrolls, the base with conforming frieze and substantial scrolling feet. Height 104 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old good quality Chinese dark hardwood gong stand, ornately carved and pierced with scrolling leaf and flower designs, with original gong and striker. Height 87 cm, width 55 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A cameo shell carved with classical goddesses | *** |  |
| *** | A heavy silver novelty vesta case, as Mr Punch's dog 'Toby', modelled wearing hat and ruffled collar. London 1979. 45gm, H.6.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand fern album, large folio size, green cloth binding with tooled decoration enclosing 21 leaves mounted with approximately 50 specimens, many named with Latin taxon | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian papier-mache tilt top table, the top decorated in the traditional Jennings & Betteridge gilt and inlaid mother-of-pearl, raised on baluster column, round base with three feet. 71 cm x 59 cm x 75 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | African Benin large bronze mask, finely cast from the lost-wax process. An ornate example with surmounting full relief figure flanked by horns. Note: Benin Art is noted for its influence on 20th century surrealistic Art. | *** |  |
| *** | A late Victorian skeleton phone, with handset and wires. Unbranded but probably Ericsson, height 30 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine quality 19th century French Dieppe carved ivory page turner, the handle exquisitely carved in deep relief with floral, leaf and fruiting forms, plain spatulate blade, length 28 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Ericsson 'Commonwealth' wall phone, the back with two brass bells above the hinged body enclosing the battery box, sloping writing surface to the top, fitted dial, crank handle, original hand piece with cord as well as mouth piece.… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Ericsson 'Commonwealth' wall phone, similar to above but lacking mouth piece. Height 71.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage cast iron Greedy Boy money box, red jacket, made in England. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | Silver plate double compartment stamp box, lid pivots (top left corner) turns to open. Top decorated with a model of a bearded gnome and replica envelope. Fine condition and embellishment first class modelling. Provenance: John Murr collection valuation.… | *** |  |
| *** | Rare 1895 Birmingham sterling silver hallmarked combination cigarette, stamp and sovereign case, gilt washed interior including a double stamp case, sovereign sprung silo and cigarettes space. Silver case chased and engraved with ivy and blossom framing… | *** |  |
| *** | A 9ct gold 'Envelope' postage stamp case, Chester 1913, marked Manufacturer 'A.E.J.' Albert Ernest Jenkins (Registered 1902). Provenance: Argyll Etkin, London, July 1996. 2.7 x 2.3 x .4 cm. 3.8gm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Australian aluminium and steel William Tell money bank, the aluminium archer with bow shoots a coin knocking an apple from the young aluminium child's head, all painted in gold, the coin deposits in the tin tower, all on a steel base with most… | *** |  |
| *** | An uncommon c1880 William Good (Gisborne) silver shepherds whistle, plain folded half round form. Stamped maker's mark, length 4 cm. A similar example held in the Te Papa collection #GH010846. | *** |  |
| *** | A Dinah cast iron money box, 14 x 14 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An American Art Nouveau silver letter opener, the handle relief cast in naturalistic style with a dragonfly hovering above bulrushes and lotus flower, parcel gilt and slightly iridescent background patina. Marked Stg Sil RJK, length 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Art Deco female nude bookends, the two different women in seated pose, cream glaze, impressed marks to the base, small plate chip. Height 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A carved whale jawbone pendant, carved and incised in traditional patterns. In fitted box 5.5 x 6.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory bladed silver handled paper knife, the 19.5 cm single edged blade set on a Victorian silver handle, of hourglass shape, heavily embossed with foliate scrolls and husk framed vacant cartouches. Birmingham 1895 by Henry Matthews. Length 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early Victorian silver hunting horn, traditional flared form, engraved to the mouthpiece end 'Personal St James's Street, London'. London 1847, maker's mark rubbed. 108gm, length 25.4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Us. c.1880 mechanical 'Bull Dog Bank' money bank, by J & E Stevens Co., with original paint. Missing glass eyes and coin trap, but in working order. Height 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A French brass letter knife, to commemorate the discovery of the antibiotic tricalcine oxymenthol, a Japanese shakudo-gilt kogai, and a Georgian gilt tooled leather box to hold a knife. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century silver and shell vinaigrette, the ribbed conch shell with silver mount base, the hinged lid enclosing a simple pierced grille, suspension finger ring and chain attached. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Length 4.4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Art Deco CarIton ware bookends, fan shaped with triangle buttress. Matt finish pale blue and deep blue. Height 13.5 cm, width 15.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A colonial silver and pounamu paper knife double ended, the engraved silver mounts with various designs and heart and club cut-outs, length 21.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A late Victorian skeleton phone, with handset but lacking wires. Unbranded but probably Ericsson. Height 29.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique cast iron clown money box, marked under the base 'Buffalo, N.Y. - U.S.A', along with patent details for Canada and England, original paint finish. Height 19 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early Victorian fine quality silver vinaigrette, rectangular form with canted corners, leaf and scroll engraved, elegant cast floral and shaped thumbpiece, the gilded interior with conforming floral and leaf scroll engraved and pierced grille. London… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage cast iron money bank, in the form of William Tell shooting the apple, by J & E Stevens, USA 1896 Patent, length 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Tunbridge ware single compartment postage stamp box, with Queen Victoria's head (penny black) in mosaic, by Henry Hollamby who produced the majority of the boxes with the Queen's head in mosaic. The lid and base complete with mosaic design. One of the few… | *** |  |
| *** | Cast iron (very heavy) USA vintage novelty money box, Dinah, in fully working order, money feed, eyes and tongue all move, paintwork in better order than most and in generally good condition rare. 15 x 14 x 15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A clear glass car radiator cap mascot 'Cockatoo' by Maurice. Moulded mark 'M Model' to the side of the base (minute frits to base and small impact mark to back). France c.1930. Ref: Michel Legrand, 'Mascots Passion' pg187, plate 515, height 13 cm | *** |  |