Mike Higgs greenstone carved manaia form pekapeka pendant, red sealing wax inset to the eye, length 8.8 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist]
A Mike Higgs carved greenstone pekapeka, the two carved back-to-back heads with paua inlaid eye, length 7 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, [Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist]
A set of five N.Z. silver and greenstone coffee spoons, the tapered semi-translucent greenstone handles with plain silver socket fittings and spoons, stamped mark for Joseph Swindell & Sons.
A ceremonial Massim finely engraved greenstone axe, Louisiade Archipelego, Papua New Guinea, one side only. Provenance: Ex-David Baker collection, Sydney, 74 x 44 cm
A vintage New Zealand silver and greenstone brooch, the lozenge form nephrite cabochon claw set to the conforming shaped panel, scroll pierced back, length 6.5 cm.
A c.1900 gilded 9ct. rose gold and nephrite Mizpah brooch, the greenstone cornucopia form with fancy gold mounts including suspended bell, the reverse marked 'AB9ct.'.
An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold greenstone and seed pearl arrow brooch, the tapered triangular section greenstone bar with gold mounts and safety chain attached, in vintage box.
An early 20th century New Zealand colonial greenstone and gilded 9ct. gold 'Kia Ora' heart pendant, applied mount with words and fern leaf design, pinned suspension loop.
Framed diorama of the Chinese Zodiac animals, small pieces made of greenstone or similar and with attached probably silver plated animals (year of the rat, monkey, dragon etc), size: 38 cm x 88 cm
A good pair of New Zealand colonial silver and greenstone boxed knife rests, the maker 'A.M.' unidentified, the two tusk form greenstone bars from an engraved textured central collar on a knopped stem and spreading circular base, impressed marks, in a fitt
A c.1900 greenstone (nephrite) and gilded 9ct. rose gold mounted heart pendant, the curving fern leaf mount applied with 'NZ' gold suspension bale pinned to the top, length 5 cm.
A c.1900 large greenstone and 9ct. rose gold mounted bar brooch, the D-form bar with gold New Zealand mounted fern leaf and engraved cap ends, length 8.8 cm.
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
A c.1900 9ct. rose gold and New Zealand greenstone fob chain, the seven nephrite vase with engraved cap ends and chain links between, gold T-bar and New Zealand shield mounted octagonal fob medallion, the 'dog-clip' gold plated
Hand made Canadian Inuit Walrus figure greenstone carving, marked to base with Certificate of Authenticity dated February 1997, attributing work to J. Pallister, of Cape Dorset Community in Canada, length 32 cm, height 19 cm
Oriental greenstone string of tortoise figures eight carved greenstone tortoise figures, strung together on a fabric connection, length 4 cm, each tortoise.
Good Chinese carved jade grape vine centrepiece extensive carved jade, grapes and leaves centrepiece, on greenstone base, with carved wood stand below, height 48 cm, width 36 cm
A 19th century or earlier toki pounamu, the greenstone adze of mildly tapered form, mildly curved angled bevel, evidence of stone tooled cut to one margin, a shallow cut to the centre of one face, length 16 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection
A quality late 19th century New Zealand colonial greenstone and 15ct. yellow gold mounted pendant, the tapered long rounded pendant with engraved leafy scrolls and repeat bead border.
An early 20th century 'New Zealand ' 9ct. gilded rose gold and greenstone heart pendant, the applied 'New Zealand ' upon three engraved gold leaves, swing suspension to the top, height 4.2 cm.
A New Zealand made Harrop & Neill 9ct. rose gold and double greenstone bar brooch, Kia Ora' mounted, highlighted with fern leaf and scroll ends. Stamped 'H.& N.' and with gold marks, length 5.4 cm. Note: Harrop & Neill operated in Dunedin c.1870-75.
An impressive 9ct gold and greenstone bead muff chain, a fine rope twist chain with eleven greenstone beads, and with a gold capped greenstone pendant suspended from a large rose gold spring clasp, 21.9gm
An Edwardian greenstone bar and gold mounted bracelet, the oval section rectangular bars with engraved cap mount and chain links attached, gilt catch and suspension ring.
A good early 20th century greenstone heart and gold mounted pendant, good dark green tone with applied engraved fern leaf with 'NZ' to the centre, gold pinned suspension loop to the top, length 6.3 cm.
A pair of early 20th century greenstone and gold mounted earrings, the cylinder drops with tapered ends, engraved gold tapered caps, no hooks, length approx. 3.8 cm ea.
A Crown Lynn Wharetana wall plate (plaque) 'Puhi Urutapu Tamahine', brown glaze with mild relief Maori portrait framed by a stylised Maori carving. Impressed number to the reverse '1023', diameter 25.5 cm. Note: The original catalogue refers to this plaque
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
A good vintage 9ct. rose gold and pounamu bracelet, the seven rectangular sections each with an oval greenstone cabochon framed by fine engraved sculpted leaves, push in clasp.
Three vintage N.Z. greenstone and gold mounted items, includes a heart pendant highlighted with four seed pearls, a small tapered pendant and bar brooch.
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
Three various Chinese greenstone fruit ornaments including 2 carved bunches of grapes with carved vine leaves, together withy a carved greenstone apple piece, with carved leaves.
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
Antique New Zealand Greenstone and gold bracelet alternate con vexed Nephrite and gold chain links. Greenstone is set with seed in a raised star setting, marked 9ct to links and 9ct 375 to clasp, approx 23 cm length
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
An old Maori pounamu manaia koropepe, traditional spiralling form with stylised head, hourglass suspension hole, the pale toned greenstone with darker inclusions. Being assessed for registration. 4.8 cm x 4 cm
A N.Z. greenstone 20th century Maori carved mere, traditional spatulate form, wide drilled suspension hole, two ridges to the butt end. Not registered. Length 27.8 cm
An old Maori pounamu matau (greenstone fish hook), the top broken and absent at the suspension hole, semi translucent pale/mid green tone, appears to be stone tooled. Height 4.7 cm
An early/mid 20th century Maori greenstone double sided hei tiki, smooth and rounded features, dark tone with pale inclusions, slight variations to each side. Height 12.4 cm
A 9ct. rose gold capped greenstone wide bar brooch, the later matt finished plain greenstone slab of rectangular form, the engraved gold cap ends stamped with maker's mark 'Walsh', (Walsh & Co., Masterton).
A pair of early 20th century New Zealand themed tiki silver and greenstone knife rests, in original fitted box, each silver end with a hei tiki form within an open arched frame, a greenstone cylindrical bar to the centre. Note: the tiki form similar to tha
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