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Important nguru flute. This artefact is a marine ivory nguru given to Commander James Wood RN on one of his journeys to New Zealand between 1837 and 1843 the artefact comes to auction from the present owner who is a direct descendent of Commander Wood. Mas

A rare and unusual carved whalebone and caned armchair, probably American, circa 1830, the shaped top rail surmounted by four whale teeth above a plain cross splat and five hand carved spindles, the arms with curved rests and spindle supports (four replace

A tall Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin on a Buddhist lion, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The rounded face crowned with a high floriate headdress, seated with one leg raised up in 'Rajalilasana' (Royal posture) pose, the right hand held under the chin i

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 large antique Italian marble sculptural lamp, the sculpture by Ettore Zocchi, Florence, late 19th century, the light within a bowl and domed cover raised on a slender Corinthian column on a rocky base on which also rests a female figure wearing classical

Mario Bellini two piece Camaleonda setting for B& B Italia, original blue stripe cotton/wool upholstery. Two piece modular with one spare back rest, Italy, c 1970s, seat sections: 33 cm high, 96 cm wide, 96 cm deep, back rests: 35 cm high, 97 cm wide, 33 c

A pair of carved ivory wrist rests, 19th/20th century each of tapering rectangular form, the curved exterior carved in low relief with a fisherman walking along the shore, the underside intricately carved and pierced with sages and attendants variously occ

Vico Magistretti 'Maralunga' three seater sofa for Cassina, beige fabric, adjustable head rests, Italy, designed 1973, 70 cm high, 270 cm wide, 80 cm deep,

Antique Iranian Kashan Palace size carpet all wool pile in natural dyes on a cotton foundation using the Persian (Senha) knot. The overall classic floral design is commensurate with the age and size of the carpet. The seven principal colours have oxidized

Audoux & Frida Minet lounge chair for Vibo; curved bentwood frame, braided rope seats and back rests. Stamped to base. France; c 1940s; 67 cm high, 64 cm wide, 64 cm deep

A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, the gilt-bronze figure rests on a double lotus base, with very finely modelled hands and facial features, and very fine incised details in the robe, 11 cm high, 8 cm wid

A late 18th century Mechanical Architects desk, the front legs pull forward to reveal green felt writing surface, which when lifted reveals a sectional compartment below. Flanked by two slide out candlestick rests. 80 x 87 x 58 cm.

A pair of Ming style Chinese zitan horseshoe-back armchairs and a centre table, late Qing, on each chair the sweeping crest rail terminates in outswept hooks above a shaped spandrels, the curved back splat decorated with an openwork cartouche. The rear pos

A complete Austro-Hungarian canteen, 800 silver, ribbon border pattern, most pieces initialled Ks, circa 1867-1872, assay marks Vienna, all set in a Henger Antal Budapest wooden box. The set is comprising of 12 knife rests, a pair of sugar tongs, 12 coffee

Victorian Coalbrookdale cast iron garden set, 19th century, serpent and Grape' pattern, painted black, comprising a table and two benches, the benches with wooden slatted seats and backs, the end supports with dog head terminals on the arm rests, above scr

A pair of Chinese carved rhino horn brush rests a matching pair of brush rests decorated with lightly carved images of branches carrying blossoms. Height 1.6 cm; width 7.4 cm; Depth 2.8 cm. Note: See report: carved objects examination certificate, Macquari

A West Australian Colonial jarrah settle, c.1870-1880. The settle is all jarrah construction, with double end arm rests, with three turned spindles, swan neck and sabre style legs, and serpentine style back board, with later upholstered cushion. Height 90

A silver canteen. Maker Harrison & Howson, Sheffield 1951. Jacobean silver table. 11dinner forks and 12 entree forks, 12 entree knives, 12 dinner knives, 8 jam spoons, 12 teaspoons, carving set, 2 sugar tongs, 2 gravy spoons, soup ladle, sauce ladle, 12 so

A large pair of Chinese ivory wrist rests, late Qing dynasty,19th to early 20th century, one carved with a scene of figures in a mountainous retreat, the other with figures under a large tree beside rocks alongside a stream and a figure in a boat, fitted s

Finely carved ivory figure of a seated Samurai warrior, patterned costume with short sword tucked into belt, removable hat complete with long sword & bamboo side table, 13.5 cm height. Provenance: The carving is from the Hodgson collection and is numbered

Audoux & Frida Minet lounge chair for Vibo, curved bentwood frame, braided rope seats and back rests. Stamped to base. France, c 1950s, 67 cm high, 64 cm wide, 64 cm deep

An 'Originals' studio daybed by Ercol, designed by Lucien Ercolani in 1958, this iconic design functions as a sofa and occasional bed for guests. It's attractive steam bent frame consists of tapered spindles and arched arm rests, raised on cigar form legs,

Patricia Urquiola Shanghai tip four piece sofa setting for Moroso, comprising of a two seat sofa section, a chaise, a square ottoman and a rectangular ottoman. Can be pushed together. Loose down-filled cushions & pillows with adjustable back rests. Chromed

An oak cased canteen of sterling silver cutlery, consisting of twelve table forks, dessert forks, dessert spoons, tablespoons and teaspoons, six egg spoons, two sauce ladles, one large soup ladle and a pair of knife rests. Old English pattern, various date

A large Chinese ancestor group portrait, late 19th century/ early 20th century Chinese ink and colour on paper 143 x 91 cm depicting a main patriarchal figure, possibly the father's elder brother, seated proudly at the head of the family group. He wears hi

Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), chess table solid teak and New Zealand kauri, with elbow rests and trays for the chess men, the shaped ends of the frame serve as carrying handles, supported on four splayed legs. Height 75 cm. Width 92.5 cm. Depth 67.5 cm

Pair 19th century Chinese yellow glazed wrist rests the drum form porcelain with incised design and four mask heads to sides measure 18 cm high, 21 cm wide

A quality c.1830s French Empire style ormolu cased mantel clock, surmounted with a classical female seated figure, an open book to her left hand, her right elbow rests upon the square section clock case surmounted by a classical oil lamp, the white enamel

A large harlequin set of German .800 silver cutlery, mainly two patterns and including 12 of the following; dessert spoons, dessert forks, cake spoons, fish knives, fish forks, teaspoons, coffee spoons, fruit knives and forks, dinner knives, luncheon knive

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgarrd-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, a pair of 'Ax' lounge chairs, in varnished birchwood and upholstered in original padded leather. These examples with the high-back and arm rests.

A French Louis XVI period silver sugar bowl by Louis de Roussy Paris 1781 a covered sugar bowl (sucrier) in 950 silver. Neo classical openwork decorated with garlands, roses, laurels, and pearls. It rests on baluster feet with acanthus leaves. The cover is

A pair of Chinese carved ivory wrist rests, late Ching dynasty, on carved wooden stands, each wrist rest 22 cm high

Otto Wagner four number 714 armchairs for Jacob & Josef Kohn, bentwood beech and ply with arched cut out back rests and saddle seats. Paper label and impressed makers mark to undersides, Austria, c 1906, 81 cm high, 65 cm wide, 45 cm deep

A French musical automaton of a girl at her dressing table, 20th century, the figure in eighteenth century dress and holding a hand mirror and powder puff seated at her dressing table on which rests a mirror and other objects, mounted on a gilt plinth with

A Jimmy Possum chair, Tasmania, circa 1895, of typical construction from Australian Eucalypt, with a spindle back and slab seat, the legs jointed through to form the arm rests, 62 cm wide, x 45 cm deep, 112 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection Melbourne

Chinese opium pipes, silver finished ornaments, amber bead and silver finish necklace, bamboo document holder, silver finished scholar's rests, boat ornament, 19th and 20th century, the bamboo and silver pipe 50 cm long

Sigurd Resell (Norway, 1920 - 2010), a pair of rare 'Falcon' chairs, manufactured by Vatne Mobler of Norway, circa 1970. Featuring unusual rolled arm rests, in deep green leather

A superior Japanese 'Mount Fuji' Kumiko cabinet, of rectangular form, with altar style top, above a wonderful series of shelves, drawers and sliding doors, all decorated with figures, birds and landscape scenes in pierced fretwork and carved panels, depict

Henrik Pedersen Hampton sofa setting for Boconcept, powder coated steel leg frame with grey corduroy velvet fabric upholstery. Adjustable back rests with tags present. Consists of four pieces. Denmark, c 2020s, 58 cm high, 190 cm wide, 107 cm deep(two seat

Set of six post modern dining chairs; black metal and plastic with Op Art pattern. Adjustable back rests. Italy; c 1980s; 89 cm high, 43 cm wide, 52 cm deep

Pair New Zealand sterling silver & boar tusk knife rests by W J Sandford Blenheim, c1901-02, both stamped Stg Sil Sandford, 9.5 cm wide

A substantial three door oak bookcase, by Maple & Co. The Company becoming one of the most fashionable brands in Victorian and Edwardian Britain, supplying furniture and interior decoration to a number of high-status individuals, including the Royal Family

Pair of Danish armchairs c. 1970 manufactured by Skippers Mobler, birch, brown leather seats and backs, with leather strap arm rests, one retains manufacturer's label (2)

John Castle Harris (1893-1967). A basket, hand-modelled earthenware low sided basket, branched handle upon which a lizard in high relief rests, multi-coloured glaze, inscribed Castle Harris, Sydney to base, 10 cm high, 28 cm long

Ingmar Relling (Norway, 1920-2002) for Westnofa of Norway, a pair of 'Siesta' chairs, These are the deluxe models with high backs and leather arm rests. In tan leather and curved plywood construction.

Martine Bedin 'Cucumber' vase for Memphis Milano, round shape rests on a black cylindrical base and is cut diagonally at the top, marked with a bright yellow ring. Blue curved motifs enliven its white surface, adding further dynamism to the piece. Italy, d

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

Two Victorian Coalbrookdale cast iron garden chairs, 19th century, serpent and Grape' pattern, painted red and dark green, with wooden slatted seats and backs, the end supports with dog head terminals on the arm rests, above scrolling snakes, stamped (2) p

A George lV mahogany bergere, circa 1825, having a reeded rectangular frame to the caned back, from which emanates forward scrolling arms, surmounted by upholstered arm rests, caned to seat, supported on tapering reeded legs terminating in castors to the f

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.

A Chinese gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel figure of an elephant, on a turquoise background, the elephant stands erect on four legs, on a double detachable based tray, upon his saddle, rests a detachable gourd-shaped enamelled vase, with scroll handles, 58

A Burmese temple Buddha image Shan Dynasty, c.18th century, of wood with gilt and black lacquer finish, seated in Dhyanasana above a double platform, the right hand is lowered to his knee in bhumisparsa mudra and his left hand rests in his lap in dhyana mu

After Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (German, 1886-1969), pair of flat bar Brno chairs, designed c. 1930, cream leather upholstery with padded arm rests, chromed steel (2), height 77 cm

Berndt Peterson pair of easy chairs for Shiang; cream with Burgundy head rests, oak frame. Denmark; c 1960s; 90 cm high, 65 cm wide, 98 cm deep

A pair of Reuben Watts N.Z. Arts & Crafts silver knife rests, each end of open entwined Art Nouveau form with hand beaten effect and central raised heart form blue enamel plaque with green speckled highlights, rub-over mounts, the connecting bars of wrythe

Ex mark Foys Department Store Island display cabinet. Two level black enamelled timber construction (separable levels) glazed all around plus pitched glazed roof. Single opening to each level; open door allows adjacent door to slide across. Iron shelf rest

A set of seven Georgian Hepplewhite mahogany dining chairs, with finely carved reeded decoration, Roman style 'X' back rests, sabre form near legs and fluted front legs. English circa 1800. 87 x 53 x 45 cm

A late 18th/ early 19th century Mechanical Architects desk, the front legs pull forward to reveal a cream felt writing surface, with a compartment below, with two slide out candelstick rests

A set of eight mahogany campaign chairs, with leather seats and backs, strap leather arm rests and simulated bamboo folding frame.

A pair of Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm chairs, 1968, for Kill international, Germany. Polished chrome frames, black leather upholstery and arm rests. One labelled to the underside. Height 86 cm

A Nepalese repousse copper linga cover, circa 17th century, the slightly domed cylinder is mounted with four faces of Shiva showing considerable traces of gilding, the front a fierce, bearded and mustachioed visage, the flared base of the cover rests on th

A Brno chair by Knoll, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe, tan leather seat back and arm rests on flat bar, Knoll fabric to underside of seat, 59 width x 60 depth x 78 cm height

William IV sterling silver three piece tea set and matching coffee pot, hallmarked, London, 1835, Edward Barton, and Glasgow, 1897, Thomas Ross & Sons, all with floral finials, above lobed bodies with loop handle, accented with acanthus rests, raised on th

A Japanese Rimpa Kakejiku scroll by Takaya Koho (1870-), Taisho period (1912-1926), painted in colours, gofun and ink on silk, a lone heron rests with one leg on a willow branch, trails of leaves hanging from above. Mounted on sumptuous brocade decorated w

Brown Westhead Moore Majolica garden seat of Oriental influence, decorated with elephant head rests, stamped to the base. Condition, good, minor wear to the base. Height 47 cm

A set of six limed mahogany dining chairs by John Keal for brown Saltman, 1950s, USA. Two carvers with low arms. Each chair with cream upholstery to the seat and back rests. Height 76 cm, width 54 cm, depth 57 cm

Regency armchair, rosewood neoclassical, reeded arm rests with carved rosette, decoration and reeded legs on brass castors, height 85 cm, width 53 cm, depth 64 cm

A pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese ivory scholar's arm rests. 10 cm x 5 cm.

A George II oak settle c.1740 - 1750 and later, having four panel back with arm rests and cabriole front legs height 108 cm, length 181 cm, depth 60 cm

Sergio Brazzoli &, Ermanno Lampa Albal floor lamp for Guzzini, white plastic hood that rests on heavy cast iron base with black trim., Italy, designed 1972, 160 cm high, 59 cm wide, 44 cm deep

Christofle silver plated setting for twelve and other cutlery consisting of salt and pappers, two pairs of knife rests, twelve entree knives and fork, twelve dinner knives and forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve table spoons and twelve cake forks, dated 1

A set of four Kai Kristiansen chairs, in rosewood with padded green leather seat. The elegant curved backrest and elbow rests raised by cigar form legs. Some faults, height 75 cm, width 55 cm, depth 50 cm

An Art Deco cane chair with swan arm rests, a curved full cane back and sides with elegant wooden armrests depicting a swan arching down moulded in relief. Accents of gold to the armrest height 86 cm, width 64 cm, depth 65 cm

Pair of barstools teak with a frame legs and swivel seats with back rests, adjustable height, height 100 cm

A colonial cedar reclining chair, circa 1840s, the tall reclining back with concave cedar top rail, upholstered in black horsehair and hinged to the similarly upholstered seat, the arms have horsehair rests and scrolling ends, turned front legs, the back l

An Anglo-Indian carved teak armchair, late 19th century, an intricately pierced and carved with scrolling foliage to the back and sides, surmounted by two opposing peacocks. The arm rests in the form of lions holding grapevines in their mouths. The cabriol

An Italian carved alabaster sculptural lamp, early 20th century, the light within a sphere raised on a slender column on pedestal base on which also rests a dancer in oriental dress, all on a square stepped base, with label to the back. Height 90 cm

George III carved oak settle with likely late 19th century carving, having five carved back panels depicting medieval themes with grotesque mask arm rests and cabriole front legs height 102 cm, length 190 cm, depth 70 cm

Hall seat: English oak with handsomely carved panels & recumbent lion arm rests, late 19th or early 20th century. W 122 cm deep48 cm, height 110 cm

A pair of Reuben Watts N.Z. Arts & Crafts silver knife rests, each end of open entwined Art Nouveau form with hand beaten effect and central raised heart form blue enamel plaque with green speckled highlights, rub-over mounts, the connecting bars of wrythe

A good early 20th century French carved beech framed, caned and upholstered duchesse brisee (bergere chair and matching ottoman), the wing back chair with restrained floral and scroll carved detail, caned panels to the sides and back, contemporary upholste

Pair Victorian sterling silver & greenstone tiki end knife rests Chester 1895

Late Victorian stained beech cue stand, with urn shaped finials, bobbin turned uprights containing numerous cues and rests

A good early 20th century French Duchesse Brisee (bergere chair and matching ottoman), carved beech framed, caned and upholstered, the wing back chair with restrained floral and scroll carved detail, caned panels to the sides and back; contemporary upholst

Antique French tub armchair with swan neck hand rests, upholstered in beige fabric

Pounamu hei tiki by Scott Parker (ngati Tama), a rarer type II style hei tiki carved in inanga variety stone. The head shows a rightward orientation with chin and ear projections and the eyes are inlaid with serrated paua shell. The right-hand displays thr

William Morris & Co. Arts & Crafts ebonised Sussex armchair, c. 1880, with spindle turned back, conforming arm rests, above a later rush seat, height 85 cm. Provenance: The collection of Tony White, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney

A pair of antique French gilt bronze sculptural chenets, second half 19th century, each with a figure of a putto seated amidst acanthus, (lacking log rests), 38 cm high, 36 cm wide, 20 cm deep

A Victorian silver plate ink stand for the Australian market, shaped oval with flower cast border, scroll feet and pen rests, surmounted by an emu flanked by a pair of cut glass inkwells with covers, maker James Dixon & Co, width 21 cm, height 13 cm, depth

Two wrist rests, 19th/20th century, comprising one of dark hardwood probably zitan, carved in relief with flowering prunus branches over the arched surface, the other of bamboo incised with bamboo and rockwork, 27.5 cm and 25.5 cm long

An impressive Italian Empire giltwood throne chair, 19th century, finely carved with leopard mask arm rests, fluted and beaded mouldings, on castors, later upholstered with contemporary upholstery, 132.5 x 69 x 75 cm. Provenance: A private collection, Sydn

A pair of Frank Grady (Wellington) greenstone and silver knife rests, 'NZ' form ends with square section nephrite connecting bars, length 7.5 cm. Stamped maker's marks.

Pair of Chinese bamboo wrist rests, one carved with a figure of an immortal the other carved with scholars rock, both signed, length 25,5 cm, 23 cm (2)

Antonio Citterio (Italian, b. 1950). Round leather armchair, designed 1987 manufactured by B&B, Italia, with original cushion, top of the arm rests are impressed 'B&B Italia'

A pair of colonial New Zealand silver and pounamu knife rests, of polished pounamu rods with Gothic design silver ends, made by Geo. White, Lambton Quay, Wellington and Colombo St, Christchurch, stamped STG SLR G.T. WHITE.

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