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Boxes — Writing, Sewing, etc. - Small Wooden Items - Cordy's
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
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Boxes - Writing, Sewing, etc.
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| *** | An impressive Anton Seuffert desktop writing compendium of New Zealand native timbers, including totara, rewa rewa, rimu and puriri, two folding doors open to receptacles for paper, envelopes, etc, with a section to the back that pulls up to reveal year,… | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand native timber handkerchief box by Anton Seuffert, the top finely inlaid with a central cartouche depicting amaidenhair fern, surrounded by scrolling acanthus leaves, in burr totara and rewarewa. The sides with Gothic arched panels displaying… | *** |  |
| *** | Anton Seuffert (1815 - 1887) New Zealand woods glove box, of traditional long rectangular form, the mildly domed lid inlaid with central scroll framed cartouche of maiden hair fern decoration, framed by two encircling Greek key bands. Bone inlaid keyhole… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine native timbers jewel box, by Alexander Leith (b.1880), Dunedin, winner of 1st Award, Court of Education, Home Industries Section, NZ & South Seas International Exhibition, Dunedin 1925-26. The front of the box with panel inscribed 'The Last of the… | *** |  |
| *** | A good New Zealand woods William Seuffert glove box of traditional long rectangular form, the mildly domed lid with multiple star on star central inlay framed by 12 various width bands to each side, these matching to the front and back, bone inlaid… | *** |  |
| *** | A good William Norrie New Zealand woods work box, rectangular form, the hinged lid with 16 point star within a diamond panel, the tapered border with diamond inlays to the front edge, the body with long hexagonal panels, thumb moulded border to the base,… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Jane Brenkley storage box, the exterior deeply and profusely carved with roses and leaves, painted in yellow, red and green; the interior with wallpaper and Christmas card lining also painted and with inscribed verse. Signed and dated 1958. 62 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam horn box, sarcophagus form with fluted walls and lid, raised on conforming squat bun feet, the interior with lift-out fitted tray, ivory decoration, small compartment to the lid. 30.5 x 22.5 x 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 'Terra Nova British Antarctic Expedition' carved box, the lid carved with a penguin standing upon a globe section framed by the words 'Terra Nova British Antarctic Expedition'. 15 x 15 x 6 cm. Together with a note of provenance: 'This box was given to… | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual New Zealand colonial native timbers specimen box, veneered in figured and burr timbers, inlaid with a floral cartouche, the interior fitted with glazed doors in lockable rewarewa frames enclosing a dozen display compartments to each side. 40 x… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare New Zealand colonial woods cutlery canteen box of rectangular form, the hinged lid with a burr totara central panel framed by a burr kauri band and further burr totara with other decorative timber inlays and rewarewa capping, enclosing a fitted… | *** |  |
| *** | An old small red painted wood post box of column form with a domed hexagonal top, gilt leather 'Letters' slot, hinged locking door with a window displaying 'Rates of Postage'. Diameter 30 cm, height 53 cm Reputedly used in an English hotel in the early… | *** |  |
| *** | Jane Brenkley, carved and painted wooden box, the lid with deep relief bird's nest, bird and floral designs, the sides with conforming florals, the interior hinged lid with extensive landscape scene and epithet, 'Good Luck Be Your Way', 'Health, Wealth,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Jane Brenkley carved wood 'Friendship' box, the hinged lid and walls carved with lizards on a background of Maori inspired motifs and tree boughs, the interior with epithet and inscription 'To Alan from Ma, October 7th 1964'. 48 cm x 22 cm x 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A French parquetry jewellery case by Maison Alphonse Giroux et Cie. Paris, of serpentine commode shape with four wing hinged drawers beneath a hinged lid, the ebonized surfaces embellished with applied cut brass mounts and two oval miniature oil panels of… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine quality New Zealand colonial native woods dressing table box of oblong shape with a domed lid, cross banded decoration either end with central eight pointed star inlay. Length 28 cm, depth 13 cm. Height 8 cm. Maker's label, Winks & Hall, Shortland… | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand native timbers box, oblong shape, the hinged lid inlaid with a diamond medallion on a field of burr totara framed by a border of rewarewa and with compression grain timber, the fascia and sides all with similar panels of compression grain… | *** |  |
| *** | A Jane Brenkley carved and painted box, rose decorated, highlighted with shells, the interior lid with poker work rural house scene and the words 'How Often We Reach Out To The Far Horizon - And Forget the Beauty That Was At Our Feet', signed and dated… | *** |  |
| *** | A Georgian mahogany knife box, with hinged lid and serpentine front, the lid inlaid with a boxwood oval fan rondel, framed by crossbanding and chevron stringing, conforming crossbanding and stringing decorates the front fascia along with a silver shield… | *** |  |
| *** | A Crown Lynn Wharetana ware trinket box, mask decoration, brown glaze, the green/brown mottled lid panel vacant, the interior lip with original glazed over cut-away section. Original paper label to the base. 13.3 x 9 x 6 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand Jane Brenkley carved and painted rose decorated box, rectangular form, the lid and sides carved in deep relief with roses, stained and painted red and green, diamond incised edging, the interior with further poker work decoration of… | *** |  |
| *** | A colonial New Zealand wood small box, the lid inlaid with an eight pointed star in various woods within a rewarewa panel, exposed dovetail joints to the body, the tapered platform base raised on four bun feet, brass escutcheon, velvet lined interior base… | *** |  |
| *** | A Jane Brenkley New Zealand Folk Art trinket box, carved with Maori motifs. The painted interior lid with signature, length 26.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century French jewellery box, of cushion topped serpentine shape, with cut brass inlaid cartouche, stringing and clashed edges, veneered in various timbers including amboyna, kingwood and ebony. 38 cm x 28 cm x 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand burr and figured kauri small novelty box, with tambour top opening to reveal an open cavity above a single drawer. With key. 18 x 24 x 13.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A small inlaid William Norrie dressing table box, oval with indigenous and exotic woods. Part paper label intact. 16.5 cm x 9 cm x 5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A William Norrie colonial New Zealand woods inlaid box, the hinged lid with star inlay on burr totara ground, the front with five hexagonal panels of various timbers, dovetail joints, rectangular form, raised on Norrie's signature turned feet. Good colour… | *** |  |
| *** | A William IV brass inlaid rosewood jewel/work box, the decorative cut brass inlays of scrolling vines, recessed brass handles, the interior with removable tray and fitted sections, with key. 30.5 x 22.5 x 14.8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian walnut games compendium, with ornate metal corner capping and escutcheon, the top with a copper relief plaque of men playing chess, containing red and natural stained ivory chessmen, bone dominoes, boxwood and ebony draughtsmen and stained… | *** |  |
| *** | A solid burr totara presentation box, turned circular form, the pinned silver presentation plaque engraved 'P.C.C. Won By W. Williams 1st Century. 1938-39. Donated by F. Hunt', the lid of various shaped concentric bands with a recessed knob handle, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A French parquetry jewellery case by Maison Alphonse Giroux et Cie. Paris, of serpentine commode shape with four wing hinged drawers beneath a hinged lid, the ebonized surfaces embellished with applied cut brass mounts and two oval miniature oil panels of… | *** |  |
| *** | An exceptional Victorian inlaid deed box, the hinged lid parquetry inlaid with a trophy group of birds, quivers of arrows and fruiting boughs, the sides in parquetry tumbling block design, the interior fitted with a plain hinged lid revealing sectional… | *** |  |
| *** | A French amboyna games box labelled for Alphonse Giroux, Rue du Coq, Saint-Honore, Paris, the coffered lid inlaid in ivory with a cartouche flanked by griffins and scrolling tendrils on an ebony panel, the cavetto and walls inlaid with brass stringing.… | *** |  |
| *** | A good New Zealand timbers work box, kauri frame, the hinged lid with geometric various timber inlays, wide tapered border, conforming detail to the burr kauri front panel, star inlay to each side, diamond detail to the back. 40.5 x 28.5 x 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A French birds-eye maple games box labelled 'Commoy - Rue St. Dominique - Lyon', the lid inlaid with a brass shield cartouche set in kingwood and ebony encircled by a square fret line, framed by a more elaborate square fret border of brass and mother of… | *** |  |
| *** | A Vizagapatam box, the octagonal form box profusely decorated with carved bone and ivory over tortoiseshell on eight paw feet, the lid opens to reveal a baize lined interior and a mirror to the lid. Diameter 21 cm. Height 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early Jane Brenkley carved wood box, the lid hinged with copper wire; carved with Maori motifs, the walls carved with leaves; the lid interior with a tui perched on a kowhai branch finished with coloured paint. 18 cm x 14.5 cm x 7.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian burr walnut desk top escritoire, the sloping front opening to reveal a perpetual calendar and numerous divisions for stationery, pens and ink bottles, complete with key. 33 x 25 x 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century games box with lift-up lid and fold-out front, contains chess set, draughts, cribbage, bezique, lead horse racing figures, dice and turned wooden shakers, two lift-out compartments, with key, marked 'Frank Hall, London 1925'. 24 x 23… | *** |  |
| *** | A quality New Zealand colonial inlaid jewel box, the lid parquetry inlaid in native timbers, burr totara sides on kauri 23 x 11.5 x 6.6 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A quality fine inlaid New Zealand woods work box of colonial style, rectangular form with mildly domed lid, fine all-over various geometric banded inlay, plain interior. 31 x 21 x 17.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand timber folk art jewellery box, carved in low relief to the lid and walls with huia birds and kowhai, named 'Valerie' to the lid, the interior with blue velvet lining and removable tray. 30 cm x 22 cm x 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A box of New Zealand native timbers, fashioned to appear as a book, the rimu spine sliding to allow the lid to slide open, the lid, frame, walls and back of various patterned timbers including mottled and figured kauri, burr totara and rewarewa, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand woods small box, rectangular form, the mildly domed hinged lid with eight pointed stars in various timbers on a panelled rewarewa ground, mottled kauri body with exposed dovetail joints, kauri platform base, plain interior. 26.5 x 18 x 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century French amboyna escritoire, with cut brass inlaid strapping and cartouche to the lids, opening to reveal a palisander interior with gilt tooled leather writing surface and compartments with two inkwells. 33 cm x 26 cm x 10 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian mahogany lady's compendium, the lid lifts to reveal various compartments, some padded, two small doors to the front reveal three drawers, the bottom drawer pulls out to reveal a small writing slope, with tooled leather decoration to the… | *** |  |
| *** | An uncommon George III red Morocco leather bound despatch box, with impressed decoration and gold embossed double Royal Coat of Arms to the front, 'WO' for War Office to the hinged lid and with sturdy brass swing handle. The interior retains its original… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century ebonised walnut and marble inlaid hinged lidded box, the black marble lid panel finely inlaid with orange blush toned rose sprig, finely carved band to the body. 20 x 15 x 7 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A native timbers deeds box, the hinged lid inlaid with a star within diamond field in rewarewa, burr totara and puriri, the walls with further geometric inlays. 36 x 24 x 15.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage mahogany games box, includes chess (one pawn absent), draughts, dominos, cribbage etc. Box requires minor attention. 33 x 21 x 17 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian lacquer sewing box, the exterior decorated in the chinoiserie manner with Chinese court scenes, swing handles to each side, the interior with lift out compartments with some remaining bone sewing accessories, the drawer to the base with… | *** |  |
| *** | A figured and decorative timber parquetry veneered box, oblong with slightly domed top, with a complex parquet pattern to sides and hinged lid. 31 cm x 21 cm x 18 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good George III oak bible box, plain hinged lid, carved front and side panels. 64 x 39 x 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good c.1900 New Zealand woods inlaid presentation box of casket form, all-over geometric inlays of triangular, diamond and block form, long rectangular shape with stepped ends, stepped horizontal form, the hinged lid revealing further conforming inlay… | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency period chinoiserie work box, gilded decoration on black ground of landscape with figures and pavilions, oblong cushion shape, the interior with some ivory implements in compartments. 38 x 28 x 16 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good quality 19th century rosewood writing slope, the borders beautifully inlaid with cut brass, the fitted interior with tooled green leather, inkwells etc. 50 cm x 26 cm x 17 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good 19th century N.Z. colonial woods work box, mottled kauri with dark hardwood edging, the lid with six pointed star-on-star inlay in various timbers, the interior lid with an inlaid cross on a stepped base. Some design elements similar to the… | *** |  |
| *** | A French marquetry jewellery box, oblong with canted corners, the lid inlaid with a cut brass cartouche on a field of burr maple, framed by shell and brass borders inlaid in ebony and palisander. Conforming decoration to the fascia with similar to the… | *** |  |
| *** | A Georgian oak mule chest, the interior with candle box and two small drawers, the front with four panels and two half drawers, raised on stile feet. Good patina. 144 x 52 x 88 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand colonial woods inlaid jewel box, rectangular form, the lid inlaid with central star form within a multi-banded border enclosing a green velvet lined interior, the two panelled front doors opening to reveal a false drawer above a further… | *** |  |
| *** | A good New Zealand inlaid woods box, rectangular form with banded and panelled inlay including burr totara, rewarewa and paua, blue silk lining. In the manner of William Norrie. 26 cm x 18 cm x 9.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A quality New Zealand native timbers inlaid trinket box, stepped form with marquetry inlays in panelled designs. 22 x 14.5 x 11 cm. Maker unknown | *** |  |
| *** | A good New Zealand woods colonial inlaid trinket box, rectangular form, all-over geometric inlays of various woods, the lid with a star enclosed within a circle flanked by matching panels, this similar design repeated to all sides, raised on small button… | *** |  |
| *** | A French marquetry jewellery box, with shaped walls and canted corners, the lid inlaid with a cut brass framed shell cartouche set on a field of burr maple, satinwood and kingwood within a clashed brass edge, the interior with turquoise moire satin lining… | *** |  |
| *** | A quality Victorian mahogany brass bound travelling vanity box, recessed brass strapping, corners and handles, enclosing an interior fitted with various bottles, boxes and trays, a mirror enclosed to the hinged lid. 31 cm x 22.5 cm x 13.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A colonial New Zealand woods glove box of long rectangular form, the mildly domed hinged lid with various banding and triangular detail inlay, the vertical bands repeating to the front and back, plain kauri lined interior. 29.2 x 12.3 x 9.7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century walnut writing slope, with enhanced figured graining, brass mounts and jasperware cartouche to the opening to reveal a coromandel wood interior with gilt tooled leather writing surface and compartments with inkwell, wax seal and key. 31 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian walnut writing compendium, the hinged lid and fall front revealing a satinwood fitted interior with two inkwells. 29 cm x 23 cm x 33 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good quality early 19th century English rosewood writing box, with plain mother-of-pearl escutcheons, gadrooned borders and fitted interior complete with two inkwells. Width 41 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian Tunbridge ware box, rectangular with domed hinged lid inlaid with tumbling cube pattern in decoratively grained veneers. Blue velvet and satin lined. 24 x 10 x 8.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century coromandel wood jewellery/work box, sarcophagus shape, raised on fluted capped bun feet and with turned ring handles to the sides, the interior fitted with a cerise silk detailed compartmentalised removable tray. 31 cm x 24 cm x 16.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Jane Brenkley carved box, the exterior carved with Maori motifs, the interior with paint and wallpaper lining, the lid painted with a lake scene, signed and dated 1944, some fading to exterior. 28 cm x 15 cm x 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian rosewood and mother-of-pearl inlaid jewel casket, fancy floral fret-cut panelled inlays, captured ring handles, compressed lobed feet. The sky-blue paper and silk lined fitted interior showing some distress, removeable tray, maker's label for… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive Victorian walnut writing slope, brass bound with inset military style handles, the interior with leather insert, ink bottles and pen compartments, the base with drawer to one side, presentation plaque to the lid dated 1879. 50 x 28 x 21.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand colonial Jane Brenkley carved and painted rose decorated box, rectangular form, stained and painted red, cream and green roses, the interior lid with poker work decoration of farmhouse scene together with verse, wallpaper and portrait… | *** |  |
| *** | An elm footlocker, rectangular shape with cast steel bale handles to either side, dovetail corner construction, hinged lid opening to reveal a candle box. 96 cm x 50 cm x 48 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Jane Brenkley carved wood trinket box, the hinged lid and walls carved with roses with colour staining and paint, the interior with pokerwork landscape and epithet, signed and dated 1951'. 22 cm x 17.5 cm x 8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Jane Brenkley Maori carved wood trinket box, the hinged lid and walls carved with tiki, manaia and tiki masks with inlaid paua eyes, the interior lid painted with fantails, signed and dated 1943. 19 cm x 12.5 cm x 10.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Jane Brenkley Maori carved wood trinket box, the hinged lid carved with tiki with inlaid paua eyes, the sides with notch and lineal designs, the interior lid with painted and pokerwork landscape, signed and dated 1944. 17.5 cm x 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian burr maple sewing box, sarcophagus form with turned wood captured ring handle to each side, the interior with lift out compartment, raised on squat bun feet. 40 x 24 x 23 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand woods colonial box of long narrow rectangular form for the housing of a baton or similar, the lid panel with burr totara panel centrally set with a star within a circle, fan forms to each end of that panel, tapered border, the red velvet… | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand woods box, the geometric patterns formed from various New Zealand timbers including rewarewa, totara and kauri, the interior with one lift-out tray, with key. 41 cm x 28 cm x 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian brass bound rosewood writing slope, the lid lifts to reveal traditional interior, with secret drawers. 40 x 24 x 15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Georgian mahogany knife box, serpentine front, the top with cross band decoration, decorative stringing to front, requires some attention. Height 37 cm. Width 21 cm. Depth 290 | *** |  |
| *** | An exotic woods marquetry inlaid work box, the hinged pictorial lid with a New Zealand Takahe within a landscape, the various dark and pale timbers used to best effect, the panelled sides with repeating scroll inlaid borders. 28 x 15 x 10 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian writing slope, the walnut box with an inlaid border of parquetry dentil work, lid opens to reveal ink and pen compartments and the secret drawer, further mother-of-pearl and inlay work to top and keyhole escutcheon. 50 x 25.5 x 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A quality Victorian period mahogany writing slope, brass bound with tambour to the top, the tambour rolls back to reveal pen and ink compartments and also releases the mechanism for the drawer to open, original velvet to slope and a recessed brass handle… | *** |  |
| *** | Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam sandalwood trinket/glove box, with fine fretwork cut and craved ivory mounts, domed hinged lid. Some loses to ivory. 26 x 12 x 8.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand woods jewellery box made by an internee on Somes Island 1916, the front, rear and sides inlaid with flowers, shamrocks and horseshoe motifs, the top of lid with 'hands across the sea' symbol in front of a heart and an anchor inlaid with paua… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century European jewel box, squat sarcophagus shape raised on gilt metal feet, decorated in coloured inks and pen work with Arab figures to the lid and stylised leaves and flower heads as borders patterning the cavetto and walls. 30.5 cm x 25 cm x… | *** |  |
| *** | William Norrie New Zealand colonial woods small work box, the lid with star inlay comprising various woods, burr totara, mottled kauri, etc., on rewarewa ground, exposed dovetail joints, plain interior. Various woods named in pencil to the base as… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century William & Mary-style lace box, the hinged lid veneered with a parquetry of grained 'shells', crossbanded with thumb moulded edge. Similarly veneered sides with ogee foot moulding. 33 x 34 x 11.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian walnut writing slope, the interior with traditional configuration including secret drawers, the exterior brass bound and with presentation plate from the Outram Lodge. 50 x 26 x 20 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian burr walnut stationery box, with sloping front, single drawer in base and fitted interior with perpetual calendar. | *** |  |
| *** | A good colonial mottled kauri writing box, plain design with fitted interior. Some surface marks. 38 cm x 25 cm x 14 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A wood carved trinket box, pyramid form with flat top, a lizard crouching to the lid, the exterior with Aboriginal influenced poker work decoration. 20.5 x 11 x 13 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts… | *** |  |