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A superb historically important chiefs mere pounamu (short bladed greenstone weapon), beautifully crafted from Kawakawa variety pounamu with large thin spatulate shaped blade with translucent edge. The blade tapers to the reduced grip section with concentr

A superb historically important chiefs mere pounamu (short bladed greenstone weapon), beautifully crafted from Kawakawa variety pounamu. Conforming in form to the previous lot. With large thin spatulate shaped blade with translucent edge and grey transluce

A magnificent early 18th century greenstone tiki, of truly exceptional size and quality. Carved for a great Maori chief. Stone carved, carver unknown, tribe or iwi unknown. Red wax eyes added sometime after Captain Cook's arrival. One of the great tikis in

A superb historically important chiefs mere pounamu (short bladed greenstone weapon), beautifully crafted from Kawakawa variety pounamu. Conforming in form to the previous lot but of smaller size. With short thin spatulate shaped blade with translucent edg

A greenstone replica of the America's cup (Te Ha O Aotearoa) Te Ha o Aotearoa. Made from Kahurangi pounamu/nephrite. A 7/8th scale replica of the America's cup trophy. The original pounamu boulder was excavated from Big Bay, south Westland and blessed by t

Large and impressive 19th century mere pounamu (greenstone hand club), beautifully crafted from kahurangi nephrite. The blade tapering to the grip section with a countersunk suspension hole terminating in five deeply cut graduating grooves. Provenance: Art

New Zealand silver and greenstone presentation towel plain rectangular greenstone handle the towel blade edged in Maori motifs 'Presented to the Hon a. J. Stallworthy MP on the occasion of the 'Foundation Stone Laying of the Maniototo Hospital 28th Novembe

A rare late 18th century greestone hei tiki, a dark greenstone, with white and brown scistose flaws. The head is especially large, with no neck, with an hourglass suspension hole. The eyes and limbs are deeply carved, with light carving at the mouth and sh

Theo Schoon, greenstone carving, 11.5 cm. Note: vendor family friend of the artist

A rare 19th century greenstone hei tiki, greenstone is Kawakawa. The carving of this hei tiki is different, the neck is long and the body is a continuous smooth loop, with hourglass-shaped body holes. The oval head has shallow eye rings that are darkened,

New Zealand silver and greenstone kiwi knife rests greenstone rests with cast kiwi textured finish supports maker G & Ty, G & T young with branches in Timaru, Oamaru and Wellington, in 1875 jeweller to the Governor of New Zealand

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.

A fine 18th century greenstone mere. Dark green with a little pale mottling and some black flecks. Classic form with five ridges on handle end above hole for thong attachment. Fine edged blade has some small chips. Kawakawa variety of nephrite. Lovely broa

Rare 19th century or earlier pounamu hei tiki dark greenstone pendant, hourglass suspension, bold features with protruding stomach, head tilted left with both arms resting on thighs, height 10.3 cm

Rare early 19th century hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form (referred to as the 'Fire tiki'), three suspension holes to head (two worn through), head tilted to left, right arm to mouth, left arm to thigh, length 9 cm Provenance: Jacob Epstein

New Zealand 15ct greenstone panel bracelet, five oval greenstone panels with circle links, marker Sandstein, Sandstein & Son, Cashel St., Christchurch

A Melanesian (Cook Islands) greenstone ceremonial axe blade of trapeziod outline, bearing paper label of McAlpine Collection, pre 1880, 27 cm long, 8 cm wide. Provenance: The Collection of the Lord McAlpine of West Green (M2756), Erasmus & Co

Mere pounamu contact period, flecked greenstone with hour glass suspension hole and worn ridges to butt, length 35 cm. Provenance: John Griffin collection, purchased Dunbar Sloane 1958

A rare early 19th century greenstone hei tiki, the greenstone is a rich dark green with a shading flaw by the chin. The large hei tiki is thick, with deep carvings and a satiny smooth surface. The eyes are very large and the nose has a deep groove. There a

A large 95kg. greenstone boulder, the natural boulder with three cut faces showing good dark green colour, white rind exterior. 40 cm x 43 cm x 29 cm

Rare 1914 dome cased sterling silver New Zealand display, comprising a central tree holding a resin egg topped by a moa standing on fern leaves, a Maori in the tree trying to snare a huia, his spear leaning on a trunk, the base with a kiwi, tuatara, flax b

New Zealand silver and greenstone teaspoon oval greenstone finial applied with silver Mt Egmont reserve inscripted and dated 1901 maker a (Alex) L Cooke

Sterling silver greenstone handled trowel -Presented to Mrs James Smith by W. A. And Annie Dean Pitt on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone of St Barnabas church, Warrington Otago April 14th 1872 maker G & M Dunedin, with copy of news article s

An excellent greenstone mere, with light inclusions and some black flecks throughout. Straight suspension hole and six carved ridges to butt. Provenance: Purchased in Kapiti in 1970 and previously from Taranaki

A contemporary Inanga pounamu Maori mere by Lewis Tamihana Gardiner, the elegant wide spatulate blade narrowing to a fine edge, the reduced tapered grip with single suspension hole, five concave encircling tapered ridges to the butt, plaited muka cord. Len

Early mere pounamu - greenstone hand club, a highly valued and important cultural symbol of mana (authority and prestige) as well as an effective weapon during the pre-musket era. Mere of this form are very rare and hard to come by. Stone-tooled with no ri

Superb 18th century hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, pointed chin with hour glass suspension hole, head tilted to left, right arm to chest and left arm to thigh (legs missing), height 10 cm

A massive pounamu greenstone boulder, of flattened approximately circular shape, the upper surfaces partially polished and displaying rich deep green colour with lighter veining. Approx. 300kgs. Approx. 70 x 80 x 30 cm

A pair of Frank Hyams (Birmingham/New Zealand) silver and greenstone candlesticks, the oval detachable nozzles fitted to an oval fitting with double concave bands, the oval cylinder nephrite columns supported by the oval spreading bases. Hallmarked Birming

A 19th century pounamu kaka Paria, rare pounamu kaka paria (parrot leg ring). This fine example still has remnants of the red kaka wai pigments used to adorn the finest and most important Maori adornments. With countersunk suspension hole and fine decorati

Sterling silver and greenstone trinket box the hinged greenstone rectangular lid panel mounted with kiwi finial maker M Sandstein (Marcus Sandstein, Christchurch, Cashel Street)

An early 19th century greenstone Pekapeka, with red wax eyes. Named 'Te Waitarewa.' suspended from woven neck cord and bone toggle with serrated edge. Length 4.2 cm. Width 5.5 cm

New Zealand circa 1870 Colonial matched pair 9ct greenstone bracelets both of 15 oval greenstone panels rub-over set with chain links, marked 9ct H&N for Harrop & Neil of Dunedin 17.5 cm lengths

Reuben Watts (NZ 1869-1940) silver pendant circa 1920s, set with a carved a New Zealand greenstone pounamu tiki, paua shell. Decorated in relief with owls and a Maori mask. Marked Watts engraved 11'8'27, size 46 x 30 mm. Ref: Miller's Encyclopedia

Theo Schoon, greenstone pendant c1960/70, 3.6 x 2.5 cm maximum. Provenance: Collection of Hettie Sawyer (Dutch friend of the artist), gifted to the previous owner's father c1970, by descent & sold to current owner

New Zealand Colonial 18ct gold bearing quartz mourning brooch, oval panel of quartz diagonally banded with inset of fine greenstone within chased foliate and bird frame, reverse photo panel 5 cm long. Similar brooch in the Auckland Museum by niello Jacob R

A good pre-European Maori pounamu toki (greenstone adze), tapered rounded form with pecked tang, the polished blade of curved form with fine cutting edge. Length 20 cm. Being assessed for registration.

Massive greenstone boulder, approx 48 x 50 cm

Chinese gilded bronze sceptre. Greenstone peach form decoration. Length 30 cm

A good modern Charlie Wilson carved greenstone double sided hei tiki, traditional form with one side displaying left hand to thigh, right hand to chest, head on an angle, serrated edged paua shell inset eyes, the other side with hands clasped to thighs, he

Toki poutangata - ceremonial adze 19th century, dark flared greenstone adze bound to haft with flax cord, haft decorated with notch motif and paua shell inset, tiki figure to top of haft, length 47 cm. Provenance: John Griffin collection

A rare New Zealand sterling silver presentation trowel, inscribed 'Presented to Geo. Winter Esq. On the occasion of his laying the Foundation stone of the County Council Chambers Takaka 30-10-28' (now the Tasman District Council service centre). Maker P.K.

A superb 20th century greenstone mere, with hourglass hole and three grooves. The greenstone quality is A1 (the best). Length 42 cm.

Large greenstone club, carved natural stone club with polished finish, hand woven wrist tie and simple three line decoration to handles end. Length 36.5 cm width at widest point 11 cm

New Zealand 9ct greenstone rail Albert chain ten matching gold capped greenstone rails with mixed trace links 54 cm length (clip plated)

A large modern quality Maori greenstone mere (mere pounamu), the large spatulate blade of good proportion, narrowing to a waisted grip, tapering suspension hole, four concentric ridges to the butt, the good mid/dark tone with pale and dark included highlig

A good old (early 20th century) Maori greenstone mere (hand club), good dark green tone with paler inclusions, traditional wide spatulate blade, reduced grip with rounded butt end, no drill hole, good overall polish. With numerous old newspaper cuttings pe

A pair of Crown Lynn Wharetana ware 'Moko' bookends, recorded in the promotional pamphlet as 'Ceremonial Life-Sized wooden masks... The face moko (tattoo) is typical of a Maori chief or tohunga...', striking dark green glaze, impressed model 1019 to base o

New Zealand Colonial 9ct greenstone bracelet four circular greenstone disc's interspaced with four shields and clasp with applied 'New Zealand' emblems 19.5 cm length marked 'Jones' for Jones & Son, Christchurch, noted for their medal winning 1901 and 1906

An antique Australian 15ct gold curb link fob chain with gold mounted New Zealand greenstone fob, 19th century, stamped '15ct' on the bar and the clips, 42 grams not including greenstone fob

9ct rail link Albert chain with greenstone pendant fob attached, 49 cm length

A whale bone Maori kotiate, New Zealand, this kotiate has inscribed on it: 'Mere, Maori chief Te Heu Heu of Kaiapoi, N.Z.'. Te Heuheu may refer to several people from the Te Heuheu family which has been the family of chiefs of the Maori ngati Tuwharetoa iw

New Zealand 9ct greenstone Albert chain ('T'bar and clasp plated) four greenstone gold mounted rails with extra loose bar (only one ring mount) with 9ct masonic medallion attached and 9ct signet ring with swivel head of masonic emblem and initials

New Zealand sterling silver kiwi and greenstone desk ornament the kiwi hallmarked Fh for Frank Hyams, 1899, atop a polished and raw pounamu base. 81 x 70 x 71 mm

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.

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 succes

New Zealand 9ct trace link charm bracelet mounted with 25 greenstone charms, greenstone panel mounted shield padlock clasp

New Zealand Colonial 9ct greenstone Albert chain, six greenstone rails on rope trace link chain 43 cm length

A late 18th century greenstone tiki, of lovely proportion and even colour. Two wear holes on back, bridge broken. height 7.5 cm. Width 4.5 cm

NZ silver Edith E Morris Wellington (1894-1965) greenstone brooch, lozenge diamond panel with scrolling frame, marked Stg Sil and feathered arrow emblem

Greenstone boulder, river washed greenstone boulder, 32 kgs. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

Early hei tiki pounamu greenstone pendant in human form, head tilting to right with arms on thighs and rounded chest, hourglass suspension hole, height 8.5 cm

An old Maori Ngira pounamu (greenstone needle), of exceptional length, mid-green tone with semi-translucence, rounded probably three European drill hole to end, evidence of early lapidary, tapering to a point. 23 cm. Provenance: As recorded on Y certificat

9ct greenstone bracelet, seven 2pce lozenge beads with fancy rope links

New Zealand Colonial 9ct and greenstone Albert chain, six fine greenstone rails with engraved mounts and double elongated rail links, added gold plated tassel fob 45 cm long

9ct greenstone necklace, trace link chain supporting two greenstone rails and pendant drop with matching greenstone rail earrings, pierced together with greenstone bar brooch. 50 cm chain length

Greenstone & diamond set ring. Oval greenstone, 6 baguette shoulder diamonds. Shank cut through. Wt. 8.4g

Jenny Patrick, 'City & Suburb' bracelet & ring set, joined by chain, sterling silver with greenstone inserts & gold highlights, impressed mark

Mid 20th century New Zealand Jeweller sterling silver and greenstone necklet

Maori greenstone hei-tiki. Height 8 cm

A rare late 18th century greenstone pendant (koropepe). Tangowai transparent greenstone, two hourglass holes at top poll. Repair to head, comes with red case. Width 4.5 cm

Rare pair New Zealand & sterling silver greenstone knife rests by Frank Grady, with floral and leaf decorated N and Z ends and square shaped greenstone bars, stamped StSILVER F.G

NZ silver Horace Alfred Halling (1891-1975) greenstone brooch oval panel with twisted silver frame marked Stg Sil Halling Auck, work shop in Durham Lane, died working and engraving for Walker & Hall

A large Maori pre-European pounamu toki (greenstone adze), quadrangular cross section, the slightly convex bevel with reduction to one side this area showing finely pecked finish conforming to side and tapered tang otherwise in polish. Dark green metasomis

Sterling silver and greenstone triangular form napkin ring maker W L & S (possible William Littlejohn & Son, Wellington)

A late 19th century greenstone and 9ct yellow gold mounted fob chain, the oval section nephrite bar links with engraved cap mounts the conforming suspended bar with Maltese cross greenstone drop. Length 42 cm.

A late 18th century greenstone pendant, with excellent hourglass hole. Good heavy weight. Length 14.5 cm

A good Charlie (Raponi) Wilson carved inunga greenstone hei tiki, pale/mid-green colourway, finely detailed with the head turned to the left shoulder, ears evident, inlaid paua shell ring eyes, right hand to the chest, the left to the left thigh, mildly co

William Paterson (Dunedin) greenstone and silver knife rests, the silver ends as crossed fern leaves connected by nephrite pounamu square section bars, length 8.5 cm. Stamped maker's marks.

New Zealand silver Eleanor Mary Copeland Adkins (1882-1968) paua and greenstone lapel brooch, large panel of paua with greenstone bead on plain bar 9 cm long, applied E Adkins label stamped Stg silver, Adkins immigrated to New Zealand from the UK in 1921 i

A carved greenstone pendant on gold chain. 18ct yellow and white gold. Weight of chain 65.23 grams. Length of chain 44 cm. Length of pendant 8 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 No

A 19th century decorated whalebone walking stick with later sculpted greenstone handle, the tapered shaft with bands of wrythen and geometric incised detail together with an octagonal band inlaid with inlaid baleen discs, the carved dark greenstone handle

A pre European Maori toki pounamu (greenstone adze), a Duff type 2B, the poll is partly ground and of irregular shape, the length of one side with evidence of groove and snap division method, flake scar to the other side, curved bevel edge in good conditio

Rare New Zealand greenstone & gold mounted paper fold with carved hei-tiki top, double gold bands, the lower engraved, 'To My Dear friend Edwin B Hooke in Grateful and loving Remembrance E. C. Smyth Wellington N.Z.', makers impressed mark (unknown) 20.5 cm

W. Littlejohn & Son (Wellington) triangular greenstone and silver napkin ring, silver corner fittings, stamped maker's mark.

Kuru pounamu 19th century, translucent greenstone of flat elongated torpedo shape, length 16 cm

A Crown Lynn Wharetana wall plate (plaque) 'Puhi Urutapu Tamahine', green glaze with mild relief Maori portrait framed by a stylised Maori carving. Diameter 25.5 cm impressed number to the reverse '1023'. The original catalogue refers to this plaque as 'Re

Early 20th century 9ct greenstone bead bracelet with kidney bead charm

An Edwardian greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted vesta, plain rounded rectangular form, the top body and hinged lid rim mounted with engraved 9ct. rose gold, a concave striking bar carved to the base. Hallmarked Chester 1905 by Smith & Bartlan. 6 cm x 4.5 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 Cou

Pair 15ct tiki and greenstone cuff-links oval greenstone panel chain linked maker D. Ltd

An Aurei whalebone cloak pin, Aotearoa, chiefly Aurei (marine ivory cloak pin). Aurei were fashioned from whalebone, whale teeth, greenstone and shell; whale teeth were the most prised. The term Au stems from the old Polynesian for needle and Rei refers to

A gold and New Zealand greenstone watch chain, circa 1880, marked 15ct, length 38 cm. (Reference p.134 Australian Jewellery, 19th & 20th century, Anne Schofield, Kevin Fahy)

A 20th century greenstone mere, a quality stone, with waves of white washed through the greenstone. Length 38 cm.

New Zealand 15ct greenstone bar brooch, fancy caps with 'NZ' pave set with seed pearls