A greenstone and gold gate bracelet, the vintage bracelet set with five oblong nephrite jade bars in gold capped links and joined by triple bar gate links. 9ct yellow gold. Weight 15.6 grams. Length 200 mm.
A greenstone and gold neckchain, the eleven oblong nephrite set in bar links with connecting bar gate links. Length 440 mm. Weight 27 grams. Weight 27grams. Length 44 cm.
A garnet and greenstone ring, the mid-Victorian central oval rhodolite garnet shouldered by two greenstones and a circular garnet. Yellow gold. Weight 2.27 grams. Size O. Circa 1842.
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
A 20th century Maori greenstone hei tiki, classical form with head turned to right shoulder, hands clasped to thighs, matt polished finish, paua shell ring inset eyes, suspension hole to top. Good dark green tone. Height 7.8 cm
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 good early 20th century Maori greenstone hei tiki, even dark green tone, head turned to the left, hands clasped to thighs, red sealing wax to the ring eyes, countersigned suspension hole to top of head. 13 cm x 8 cm x 1.6 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 20th century Maori greenstone hei tiki, of good proportion and style, tongue extended, chin to right shoulder, hands clasped to thighs, serrated paua shell inset ring eyes, mildly counter sunk, suspension hole to top of head, good even dark green tone. 1
An unusual greenstone small boulder of natural form emulating a 'fine lady's greenstone hand', a label included referencing this to the Hokonui, The Greenstone River and 'This Nature's Miracle is Bryan's Favourite Collectable'. It was sold by accident in 1
A Fred Money silver hei matau (fish hook) with greenstone carved barb, fine rope and Maori mask detail, impressed maker's marks. Note: Ex. the family collection of Richard shields, a noted greenstone carver, the greenstone barb possibly carved by shields.
A New Zealand greenstone club, the tapering flat club of traditional design in deep green with black and white striations, and having a plaited leather cord attached to the handle. Length 30.5 cm
A Victorian 18ct. gold (tested) and greenstone heart brooch, the greenstone plaque with bevelled edge, claw set in a frame of filigree and leafy tendrils with millegrain surfaces, a glazed heart shaped panel to the reverse.
A freshwater pearl necklace and bracelet, the five strand necklace and bracelet spaced with greenstone and gold balls. Necklace length 45 cm. Bracelet length 19 cm.
Greenstone Toki & Worked Pounamu Stone (3). Two early toki pounamu and a worked pounamu stone. Length 10.6 cm. Width 2 cm; Length 7.6 cm. Width 2.7 cm; Length 8.5 cm. Width 4.6 cm. Possibly from Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private collec
A very large New Zealand colonial greenstone and gold mounted pendant, tapered spatulate form, mid/deep-green with pale banded inclusion towards the base, black speckled highlights, a wide encircling 9ct. rose gold band towards the top, scroll engraved and
A modern Maori greenstone hei tiki, head turned to the left shoulder, remains of red sealing wax to recessed ring eyes, hands clasped to thighs, dark flecked stone. Length 10.2 cm
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 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,
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
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)
Queen Elizabeth II cased set 6 sterling silver teaspoons rattail pattern with greenstone handles, together with an New Zealand silver and greenstone handled preserve spoon by Stoneham
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
Seven various Chinese jewellery items, including pr yellow gold greenstone set earrings; pr 9ct. Yellow gold earrings; yellow gold opal & greenstone set pendant; yellow gold & greenstone set horse pendant; and silver onyx set dragon pendant.
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 late Victorian silver and New Zealand greenstone handle paper knife, the plain blade tapering to a point, the engraved mount fitted with an oval section plain polished dark greenstone handle. Birmingham 1896 by W. H. Lyde. Length 18 cm
A pair of small bronze statuettes of a Maori man and Maori woman with child, each finely modelled standing wearing a cloak on square greenstone plinth bases, the man holds a greenstone mere in his right hand, both the adult's faces depicted with moko. Heig
Two various Chinese greenstone items, including dual handled censer; & funerary vessel (finial broken). Both on wooden stands. Height 14 cm (average) (total)
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
A greenstone platter/dish by Ross Johns. Ross Johns is a member of the Ngai Tahu tribe and the only artist selected by Ngai Tahu to have a piece of his artwork gifted to Te Papa. Width 38 cm. Height 5.5 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
Clarrie Grimmett, trophy 'To C.V.Grimmett, from the Cricketers of his Native city, 25-2-28'. Trophy base in greenstone, decorated with silver cricket pitch engraved 'Well Bowled', and with greenstone stumps (one broken). Still a very attractive and unusual
A good John Moore carved stag antler tuatara, naturalistically and finely detailed showing scales, ridged back, curved tail, small black bead inset eyes, etc., mounted on a polished greenstone cobble. Length 13.5 cm
A carved nephrite (greenstone) hei tiki by Scott Parker, traditional form with chin to left shoulder, paua inset ring eyes, hands to thighs, good dark green colourway. The nephrite toggle with the carver's initials. Height 9.2 cm
A cased set of six cake forks and six matching coffee spoons, all with shanks and bowls of sterling silver with New Zealand greenstone handles. Hallmarks. Birmingham 1925.