Traditional Design

THU 23 OCT 2008 - 6:00PM
Webb's regular antique auctions showcase the highest-quality offerings in all areas of the Decorative Arts.

Particular highlights included in this sale are an interesting selection of Taxidermy animals, a Dutch 'Clinker' sailing dingy, marble and parian busts, a rare Lehmann 'Ajax' tin toy as well as a select mix of silver, glass, porcelain and Victoriana which will appeal to anybody looking for unique and special items to enhance their home interior or private collection.

James Hogan
PH +64 9 524 6804 MB +64 21 510 477
Steve Galpin
PH +64 9 524 6804

Lot 300

A Selection of Kauri Gum Pieces
mostly in an unpolished state.
$100 - 150

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Lot 301

A Cased Cricket Memorabilia Display
including a wicket and a stump, a bat and a ball, a pad, a shoe and a glove, a trophy cup, various packaging and ephemera. Box framed, under glass. H.1045mm. W.648mm. D.105mm.
$300 - 500

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Lot 302

A Cased Hunting Memorabilia Display
including cartridge boxes, a gun barrel cleaning rod, spent shotgun cartridges and various paper advertisements and images, boxed framed, under glass. H.492mm. W328mm. D.58mm.
$300 - 450

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Lot 303

Erin, A Dutch Sailing Dinghy
Built in oak and mahogany in the Netherlands by de Breedendam Boat Builders in 1983. Replica of a traditional 19th Century design, standard lug rigging. L. 2600 mm.
$10000 - 15000

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Lot 304

A Naïve Maritime Diorama
the three masted vessel in wood, plaster and tin, constructed in the first half of the 20th century. Distressed condition. Frame H.410mm. W.590mm. D.80mm.
$300 - 500

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Lot 305

A Naïve Maritime Diorama
the four masted vessel in wood, plaster and tin, constructed in the first half of the 20th century. Distressed condition. Frame H.470mm. W.710mm. D.95mm.
$300 - 500

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Lot 306

A Cigarette Advertising Mirror
the painted and gilded decoration for Clarence Virginia Cigarettes. Depicting a stylish gentleman in evening dress, by Johnson & Co. Framed. Circa 1920. H. 1835 mm. W. 830 mm.
$5000 - 7000

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Lot 307

A Marke Lehmann 'AJAX' Acrobatic Clockwork Tin Toy in Original Box
EPL # 659, first patented 1903, USA PATD 1908, the coil wind up in working order, the black and white patterned tunic with minor age-related wear, the yellow trousers with rust spots, the paint work generally in very good original condtion. H.250mm.With original box (Some distress), the cover's graphics label with some loss to the white border.
$2000 - 3500

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Lot 308

A Late 20th Century English Classic Children's Sports Car “The Dewlin"
a kitset plywood and batton working model assembled to be driven by children between four and eleven years old. Battery powered electric motor, forward/reverse controls, steering and brakes, headlamps and an adjustable seat. The body finished in forest green. Circa 1994. L.1720mm. W.640mm.
$900 - 1000

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Lot 309

An Ivory Carved Lion Walking Cane Handle
carved in the round, the finely detailed lion surmounting a shield. L.164mm.
$300 - 450

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Lot 310

A Pair of Bronze Marley Horses with Grooms, 19th Century Restrikes
marked Coustou. Note; some minor losses. The originals made by Guillaume I, Coustou (1677-1746) as commissioned by Louis XV to replace a pair removed from Marley. H.370mm.
$1600 - 2500

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Lot 311

A Gilt Bronze Figure of a Youth with a Trophy, A Gaudez
cast signature A Gaudez, the pedestal with a cartouche engraved 'Vainqueur par A Gaudez Hors - Concours'. Note; damage to bow and arrow. H.630mm.
$500 - 600

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Lot 312

A French Violin and Case by Chardon Pere & Fils
Lathiers, Paris, 1928 as on the internal paper label. The upper body with two wood splits. Sold with a bow. The Chardon family were regarded as one the important makers and dealers in Paris. Prior to opening his own shop in 1872, Father Georges studied with George Chanot. L.590mm.
$800 - 1000

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Lot 313

A Violin Bow By Hoffman Plus One Other
L.675mm. The other, maker unknown. L.730mm.
$30 - 60

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Lot 314

A Small Specimen Case
containing shells Ex. Wagener Museum. 235 x 300 mm.
$80 - 120

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Lot 315

A Small Specimen Case
containing shells Ex. Wagener Museum. 235 x 300 mm.
$80 - 120

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Lot 316

A Small Specimen Case
containing shells Ex. Wagener Museum. 475 x 375 mm.
$100 - 200

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Lot 317

A Small Specimen Case
containing shells Ex. Wagener Museum. 480 x 480 mm.
$100 - 200

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Lot 318

A Mounted Adult Pukeko
H. 430 mm.
Realised: $230

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Lot 319

A Mounted Adult Shag
H. 540 mm.
Realised: $210

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Lot 320

A Mounted Chipmunk
displayed with tree trunk stand. H. 150 mm.
$80 - 120

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Lot 321

A Small African Antelope Head
wall mounted. H. 460 mm.
$100 - 200

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Lot 322

A Small Full Mounted Turtle
L. 480 mm.
Realised: $270

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Lot 323

Two Cased Pheasants Posed in Bracken
H. 590 mm. W. 650 mm. D. 230 mm.
Realised: $450

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THU 16.10-FRI 17.109:00AM-5:30PM
SAT 18.10-SUN 19.1011:00AM-3:00PM
MON 20.10-WED 22.109:00AM-5:30PM
THU 23.109:00AM-12:00AM