| *** | A 3 1/4 inch Hardy's 'Silex' No.2 spinning reel, with pierced face plate and spool, twin ivorine handles, three screw drum release latch, red rubber casting release lever and line tension regulator on back plate rim, smooth brass foot, original silk line.… | *** |  |
| *** | A circa 1938 Leica M3 rangefinder camera, 3.5 cm., original Leica crocodile skin type case, serial No. 443191. | *** |  |
| *** | Kohn (Auckland) silver cigar case, rounded rectangular form with good deep profile, monogram to lid. The gilded interior lid with X frame support. Stamped maker's mark. 6 x 2 x 9.1 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century silver and cowrie shell snuff box, the lid with characterful shell section jewelled with a red cabochon stone (ruby) silver fitting, the silver base scroll engraved. Unmarked. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | An uncommon Victorian rack and pinion King's corkscrew, the turned bone handle with brush absent, the brass ringed barrel with applied Royal coat-of-arms. | *** |  |
| *** | Two early 19th century horn and tortoiseshell snuff boxes, rounded rectangular form, tortoiseshell lids, one with fine metal and decorative abalone inlay. Length 9 cm and 7.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Georgian Scottish horn snuff mull with silver mounts, inscribed 'John Brown to Dr Crichton' and with later inscription 'From Mrs Dr Crichton to Mr John Baird'. | *** |  |
| *** | An old 18ct. yellow gold seal ring, plain design, the oval panel with recessed griffin's head seal crest. 8.07gms. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century 15ct. gold and hardstone desk seal, the shield form amethyst seal intaglio cut with a prancing horse below initials, the tapered square section handle of milky stone. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare N.Z. colonial silver cigarette case by Joseph Swindell & Son, Christchurch, set with an oblong plain greenstone panel and finely engraved, c.1880-1905. Length 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Adolph Kohn (Auckland) 9ct gold and greenstone cigar holder, tapered form with reduction for the lips, the gold band cap mount engraved, dated 1907 and with maker's mark, length 6.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A George III moss agate and gilt snuff box, oval form, fine machine engraved encircling bands. 5.7 cm x 49. A small piece of wood enclosed together with label detailed 'Piece of wood from Pharos Tomb'. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Mont Blanc fountain pen, the Meisterstuck 149, in original box with a bottle of Mont Blanc ink, service guide book and Mont Blanc catalogue | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century horn snuff mull, with silver rim and silver thistle decoration to the hinged lid. Length 8.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian 15ct gold and bloodstone seal, armorial carved into the bloodstone. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian silver elephant pin cushion, a dark velvet pad fitted to its back. Birmingham 1906 by Cohen & Charles. Length 6 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A silver and gold Dunhill cigarette case, slim elegant form, with machined decoration, rose gold push button and banding to front and top, the interior with gilt wash, Dunhill stamp and silver marks, Birmingham 1970, with original linen cover. 9 x 7 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early period Scottish horn and silver snuff mull, the elegant scrolling horn with silver top mount engraved 'Robert Keir', the horn lid with silver hinge, encircling mount and engraved cartouche. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Length 7.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A mid-20th century Folk Art calendar, made from the 'Total Rounds Fired' counter from the H.M.N.Z.S. Royalist 1956-66, the brass counter with adjustable side knob, the calendar months held in a slide, pen receptacle to the front, mahogany mount. 23 x 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century 15ct. yellow gold heraldic fob seal, the carnelian panel intaglio cut with a coat of arms, substantial scroll wire frame. 15.2gms. | *** |  |
| *** | A George IV silver topped cut crystal ram's horn shaped snuff mull, the back with script engraved initials 'W.J.', the notched and diamond cut body with plain silver hinged lid. Length 9 cm. Newcastle maker's mark for George Samuel Lewis & John Wright, no… | *** |  |
| *** | An Archbutt four-fold architect's 24 inch scale rule, with German silver hinges and caps, original pins, marked with maker's details. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold and carnelian fob seal, the rounded rectangular panel intaglio cut with a shield form armorial, six tapered leaf form bars support to the suspension end. 13.6gm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian oak three-decanter tantalus with square section cut glass decanters, held in a locked frame with hinged lidded compartments and concealed drawer, width 35 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century silver and tortoiseshell snuff box, rounded rectangular form, the lid with gilt metal (gold) inlaid shield cartouche and decorative oval framing, the silver mounts with engraved decoration, enclosing a stone fragment and written… | *** |  |
| *** | Late 19th century American silver and enamel vesta case shaped as a rolled copy of the Scientific American magazine, produced by the Enos Richardson & Co, New York. Held in an envelope wrapper, stamped and addressed ready for posting, with an engraved… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century 15ct. yellow gold seal ring, the oval black onyx plaque intaglio cut with a crowned shield, flared shoulders. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian Art Nouveau silver photo frame, decorated with poppy buds and leaves on a subtle hammered finish, Chester 1903 by James Deakin & Sons. 14 x 18 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Thornton Pickard c.1900 mahogany glass plate land camera, large extension black bellows, brass fittings, complete in original tan canvas carry case with further mahogany plate backs and tripod | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian Sheraton revival mahogany games tantalus, three decanters with hobnail cut decoration, the interior with compartments for cards, etc., a button releases a full width drawer to the base containing chess pieces, crib board, etc., two handles to… | *** |  |
| *** | B Petersen & Co (Christchurch) silver vesta case, the snap fitting hinged lid with recessed hinge, striker plate to the base. Stamped maker's mark 2.4 x 1.5 x 4.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century French porcelain and silver snuff box, polychrome enamelled and highlighted with applied repousse gold foils of classical figures and scrolls laid over painted landscapes and floral swags. The silver rimmed lid and base with traces… | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian Sheraton Revival oak inlaid tantalus/games box, the upstand back supporting the three half cushion cut square section decanters with knopped ball stoppers, the lower front section with a key lock releasing the double flap concealing four… | *** |  |
| *** | A framed Kilwell fly display board, off the wall' from Bob Sullivan's Taupo Sports Depot, c.1950 | *** |  |
| *** | A rare George III whale's tooth and silver mounted snuff mull, the small natural curving tooth with semi-polish, the plain hinged lid with scalloped thumb piece. Edinburgh 1810. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Length 10 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century or earlier Japanese steel and decorative gold applied sword fitting snuff box, the fuchi and kashira Japanese katana sword fittings converted to a silver lined snuff box, engraved plant (orchid) and blossom highlights applied with gold.… | *** |  |
| *** | Waterman Edson Ruby Red fountain pen, with original box, papers, converter and cartridges. Medium 18ct. nib. Near mint, presentation box deteriorating. c.2001. | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual silver Art Deco cigarette case by Asprey & Co, London, the lid engraved with a map of Western Europe and the Mediterranean, with the capital cities named. The cartography detailed with various plain and machine engraved grounds. Black onyx… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of burr totara photo frames, one of diamond shape with small oval opening for photo, the other square with small oval opening. Height 375 and 27.5 cm. Width 370 and 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian white metal and hardwood octagonal Scottish snuff box, the swivelling lid engraved 'Isaac Bissell 1865' upon an octagonal plate engraved with Roman numerals and crossed flags, the reverse engraved 'Let Glasgow Flourish' within a ribbon above a… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century macassar ebony work box - writing slope, with brass and shell inlay, opening to reveal a gilt tooled red leather writing surface, ivory and shell bobbins, silver thimbles, etc. 26.5 cm x 23 cm x 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian silver photo frame, embossed with flowers and fruit, Birmingham 1902. 15 cm x 21 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver engraved large cigar case, London 1858 by George Unite, the ornate shaped panels with machine engraved ground and floral sprays. Push button release., height 12.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early/mid-19th century Chinese silver snuff box in the English manner, heavy gauge, rectangular form, fine banded rope type decoration, plain interior, the interior lid with 'hallmarks' being those for the noted Chinese maker Yatshing of Canton,… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 18th/early 19th century pocket case of architect's drawing instruments, fish skin covered case fitted and holing brass protractor, ebony parallel rule, sector and folding scales, dividers, pen points, crayon holder, etc. Marked with previous owners… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th/early 20th century desk standish, the two curling ram's horns with silver plate engraved ends, the central silver plate ink wells with matching engraving, the central stand in the form of a stag, with presentation engraving, requires some… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thornton Pickard 'Imperial' Triple Extension glass plate camera, with two tripod bases, a Dallmeyer lens, and a satchel containing numerous plates and plate backs. Old repairs to bellows. | *** |  |
| *** | A mid 20th century silver cigarette box, rectangular raised on angular casket feet, the hinged lid and walls with herringbone engraved pattern, the lid set with an applied monogram S inlaid with cut garnets. Mahogany lined. Presentation engraved inside… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 19th century tapered small animal horn and silver mounted snuff receptacles, the silver cap mounts with engraved detail and attached spoons. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Length 9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A heavy Georgian Revival silver inkstand, of oblong shape with gadrooned borders, the pair of fixed inkwells with original glass liners. London 1919 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. 660gms (minus glass liners). Length 23 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Hardy's 3' inch 'The Perfect' fly reel, made for W.H Tisdalls Ltd. | *** |  |
| *** | A 3 5/8 inch 'Streamfly' trout reel made by E.J.Brown, Christchurch, distributed by R.J Bain & Co. Ltd., Christchurch, a copy of the Hardy 'Perfect', retains nearly all original blue/green anodized finish, with spare spool and in original box with label,… | *** |  |
| *** | A large vintage 'Ocean City' big game fishing reel and matching rod, maker's plaque inset to the reel side, star drag, lever wind. Length 208 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare c1830 pressed horn Napoleon's hat snuff box, the hinged lid with the column of the grande Armee and the words 'Napoleon Le grand. Cheri de La Victoire.'. Width 8.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century horn snuff mull, the terminal in the form of a dog's head, silver hinged lid and rim, the lid set with a large facet cut citrine and name in script, chip to citrine. Length 9 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Waterford Crystal decanters, 'Sheila' pattern. Height 33 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare E.J.Brown 4' inch salmon reel, copper anodised finish, the face with 18 drainage holes and two large ebonite handles, other construction of brass, c.1960. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian Coromandel wood combination tantalus, the three crystal cushion cut bottles with some rim chipping housed within a mirror-back upstand before a hinged lidded fitted compartment above secret base drawer, silver plate fret cut fittings and side… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Victorian tall green glass and silver mounted decanters, the tapered cylindrical bodies with facet cut bases and necks, the silver mounts with double pouring spouts and grape leaf embossed border. London 1839 by Charles Reily & George Storer;… | *** |  |
| *** | A silver cigarette box, of oblong shape, London 1929 by Ramsden & Roed, the walls and lid with fine machine engraved checker finish and fan pattern to each corner, light wood lined interior. 14 x 9 x 5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage American Hammond 2 Universal typewriter, in oak case, the oak plinth with medallions of the manufacturer and one engraved McKay Bros., sole representatives for N.Z. Serial No. 78664, c.1905. | *** |  |
| *** | A good Victorian horn and silver Scottish snuff mull, the silver fitted lid with applied cast thistle and clover highlights below an armorial engraved shield. Height 7 cm. Provenance: Private Auckland Collection. See lot 181. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver inkwell desk stand, the scrolling oval tray with facetted glass inkwell, baluster taper stick and lid only for ponce pot, glass body absent. Sheffield 1856 by Henry Wilkinson & Co, noted inkstand makers. Silver weight 333gm. | *** |  |
| *** | Four lenses, comprising, Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:3/150 #2819783 on Linhof shutter and board, Nikkor-M450 mm 1:9 #760493 on Nikon shutter and board, S-K Telex-Xenar 1:5.5 360 mm, #7639709 with Compound shutter on Technika Linhof board and S-K Technkia… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century rare carved Chinese tortoiseshell snuff box made in Canton for export to the west. Deeply carved to the lid and sides with Mandarin courtiers at leisure amongst houses and trees, the base with conforming decoration and shaped for the hip,… | *** |  |
| *** | A 3 7/8 inch trout reel made by E.J.Brown, Christchurch, distributed by F.Steans & Co. Ltd., Christchurch, a copy of the Hardy 'Perfect', retains nearly all original bronze anodized finish, with spare spool and in original box with label, c.1945. | *** |  |
| *** | A George III tortoiseshell and white metal snuff box, curved rectangular form, white metal hinged thumb piece and cartouche with engraved initials. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 6.2 cm x 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large vintage Magic Lantern, with electric fitting and wire, in original metal carrying case. 41 x 15 x 40 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Mont Blanc Meisterstuck 146 fountain pen, black resin case with gold mounts, (W. Germany mark, ser. No.BD212348) ink cartridges (3 extra), 14K gold M nib, in black plastic presentation box | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century 15ct yellow gold decorative fob seal, the pale chalcedony panel unengraved. 10gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver plated triple decanter stand, with original cut crystal decanters, each with silver decanter tickets 'Port', 'Sherry' and 'Gin', height 38 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A set of six Waterford large red wine glasses, tall tapered stems with broad diamond cut bowls, etched mark to base of each, height 22.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A silver plate and glass bodied wine decanter, stylised bird form. Height 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver and agate snuff box, oval banded agate panels with ivy leaf engraved silver mounts. Exeter 1846 by John Osment. 4.5 cm x 4 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A George III 15ct yellow gold snake entwined fob seal, the rectangular bloodstone panel intaglio cut with a recumbent deer. The frame as an entwined snake. | *** |  |
| *** | A decorative late 19th century brass inkwell modelled as a seated baby bear, with glass eyes, the hinged head opening to reveal a deep well. Forepaws outstretched to hold a nib wipe, now absent. Height 12 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 9ct gold pencil holder, machined decoration, suspension ring, Birmingham 1924, 11.6gm. | *** |  |
| *** | Parker Duofold 'Mosaic' special edition Intentional fountain pen, red/black/pearl resin with 18ct. gold, platinum plated nib and fittings, with all original packaging. Mint condition. c.2002. | *** |  |
| *** | A quality 19th century mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell snuff box, finely engraved hinged lid, tortoiseshell side panels, length 7.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th Century Napoleonic prisoner-of-war hand carved set of dominos, in a sliding lidded box, red and black stained highlights, length 12 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A scarce Hardy Perfect 4 1/2 inch wide body salmon reel, with ridged brass foot, nickel silver line guide. Replaced centre-screw | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century silver inkwell desk stand, the twin pots with silver tops, engraved cupid crest. 22 x 15.5 cm. London 1917 by C S Harris & Sons Ltd. 360gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver inkstand, the plateau of oblong shape with gadrooned rim and husk mouldings at each corner supporting a single cut crystal inkwell with a hinged silver cover and with a trough to hold a pen, raised on four splay legs. Birmingham 1899 by… | *** |  |
| *** | A Parker 'Insignia' fountain pen and pencil, in 23ct. gold plated 'grain d'orange' patterned barrels. Pen with 18ct. medium nib in mint condition. Boxed, c. 2000. | *** |  |
| *** | An E.J. Brown 3 5/8 inch trout reel, a copy of the Hardy 'Perfect', in unused excellent condition, c.1950 | *** |  |
| *** | A 15ct rose gold mourning seal, the carnelian engraved intaglio with armorial, the top with plaited hair. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver desk standish, by Henry Wilkinson & Co., Sheffield 1856. 333gm, the scrolling oval tray with facetted glass inkwell, baluster taper stick and lidded ponce pot., a noted | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century mauve agate etui, the tapered case with red veined highlights, gilt metal framed case, fully fitted with rule, scissors, wax collector, spoon etc. Push button release, height 8.6 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A heavy silver table snuff box in William IV style, casket shape with swollen walls chased with florals, the hinged lid with conforming border and machine engraving framing a crest of the London Hospital Clubs Union, gilt washed interior with presentation… | *** |  |
| *** | London 1900 hallmarked silver miniature playing cards box, by James Deakin & Sons (John & William F Deakin), London, complete with two packs of gold edged 52 playing cards packs. Provenance: private Estate sale 2015. 3.7 x 3.5 x 5.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Carl Zeiss Distagon lens for Hasselblad, 1:40 mm F/4=40 mm, No. 4971093 with Synchro-Compur shutter. In leather Hasselblad lens case, diameter 124 mm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good William IV silver table snuff, straight-side lozenge form, banded machine engraving, elaborate long cast floral and scroll thumb-piece, gilded interior. Birmingham 1833 by Nathaniel Mills. 140gm, length 10 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 9ct gold and citrine fob spinner, the ornated frame with facet cut citrine. | *** |  |
| *** | A George III agate and silver snuff box, bow front, striated and mottled red dominant tone, the lid with ribbed silver mounts and central domed panel. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 7.1 cm x 5.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century silver and ivory mounted snuff box, the lid set with a carved ivory panel in high relief as the bust of a young woman, the body engraved with scrolls and florals, stamped 'SILVER'. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Length 6.1 cm,… | *** |  |
| *** | A large c.1900 Walter Tyler of London Magic Lantern, the mahogany case with multiple brass fittings including a triple section large lens, rectangular platform base with thumb moulded stepped edge. Maker's plaque to reverse, later electrification. 30 cm x… | *** |  |
