Anton Seuffert's Unique Writing Compendium
A desktop writing compendium of New Zealand native timbers by Anton Seuffert This unusual compendium (or escritoire, as it was called in colonial times) is not only a unique example of Anton Seuffert's craftsmanship, but is also historically significant.…
Native Wood Inlaid Smoker's Stand
A N.Z. wood smoker's stand, the base inlaid with various native woods, including burr totara and rewarewa, the skittle shaped column with further inlaid woods and leading to a small wooden tray, the smaller inlaid column leading to a wooden inlaid ashtray…
Anton Seuffert Inlaid Jewellery Box with Ferns and Monogram
An outstanding Anton Seuffert New Zealand inlaid jewellery box, the lid decorated with inlaid ferns, clematis and central monogram. The sides with 'Gothic' specimen wood panels. An orange Royal Appointment label underneath, illustrated page 128 'The…
Native Birds Marquetry Box
New Zealand native timbers marquetry box, oblong shape the hinged lid inlaid with native birds and chicks in a landscape
Burr Totara Parquetry Box with Starburst Design
New Zealand native timbers parquetry box square shape in burr totara, the hinged lid with geometric banding and central starburst design
Colonial Parquetry Specimen Wood Sewing Box
A New Zealand colonial parquetry specimen wood sewing box, circa 1860, of rectangular form, the hinged lid with star inlay including Puriri, Rewarewa, mottled Kauri, Maire and other New Zealand timbers, with burr totara to each corner, dovetail joints and…
NZ Specimen Wood Apprentice Chest, Circa 1870
A New Zealand specimen wood apprentice chest, circa 1870, Mottled Kauri, Totara knot and Puriri, the moulded rectangular top above two short and three long drawers on a plinth base, 36 cm wide, x 27 cm deep, 42 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection…
Colonial Inlaid Trinket Box with Geometric Design
A good New Zealand woods colonial inlaid trinket box, rectangular form, all-over geometric inlays of various woods, the lid with a star enclosed within a circle flanked by matching panels, this similar design repeated to all sides, raised on small button…
Colonial Woods Inlaid Jewel Box from New Zealand
A New Zealand colonial woods inlaid jewel box, rectangular form, the lid inlaid with central star form within a multi-banded border enclosing a green velvet lined interior, the two panelled front doors opening to reveal a false drawer above a further…
Wooden Jewellery Box with Felt Lining and Divisions
New Zealand wood jewellery box. Felt lined, with divisions for rings etc. On two levels. Length 29 cm. Diameter 19 cm. Height 11 cm
Bishop Suter's Victorian Writing Box with Personal Artifacts
Bishop Suter's original Victorian travelling writing box. Figured walnut and brass bound dome topped shape with fitted interior of stationery compartments and two inkwells, comprising a few pages of hand written verse in Suter's own hand, a small red…
New Zealand Timber Specimen Boxes, c1900
New Zealand timber specimen boxes, c1900. Totara, rewarewa, kauri, puriri & Australian cedar secondaries. 6 x 13 x 10 cm & 6 x 21 x 21 cm
Mottled Kauri Jewel Box with Blue Silk Lining
New Zealand Jewel box. Solid mottled kauri fitted with compartments & original blue silk lining. Height 13 cm, width 30 cm, depth 20 cm
Anton Seuffert Prussian-Influenced Inlaid Jewellery Box
A stunning Anton Seuffert jewellery box, inlaid with various New Zealand timbers, this early example is decorated with a unique Prussian influence to the top with various exotic birds and dragons, the central panel decorated with New Zealand ferns. All…
Norrie's Inlaid Timber Jewellery Box
A large William Norrie jewellery box, inlaid with various New Zealand timbers the central star decoration to the lid above a typical Norrie geometric front panel on turned feet. The interior with two removable felt lined trays. Contains two original…
Punga and Diamond Inlaid Book Box
A New Zealand timbers inlaid book box, the spine with a distinctive punga inlay and the front with geometric diamond inlay. Height 30 cm. Width 23 cm. Depth 7 cm
Burr Totara and Rewarewa Jewellery Casket on Legs
Burr totara and rewarewa jewellery casket, raised on turned legs united by stretchers. Width 28 cm
Marquetry Document Box by William Norrie
A New Zealand specimen wood inlaid document box and cover by William Norrie rectangular in form, diamond shaped marquetry panels inlaid to front, 16 point star inlaid to the lid, standing on four feet, 20 x 41 x 23 cm (wood panel borders to lid buckling)
Anton Seuffert Parquetry Writing Slope with Maori Motifs
A magnificent, very large Anton Seuffert parquetry writing slope made of various New Zealand inlaid timbers. The top inlaid with a large fern surrounded by Maori motifs and a geometric band. One of very few pieces known to incorporate Maori motifs which…
Inlaid New Zealand Timber Jewelry Box with Heraldic Crest
A William Seuffert inlaid New Zealand timber jewellery box central heraldic crest to top surrounded by 'Key' border. Totora sides. Fragment of yellow 'Anton Seuffert' label to underneath. Height 8.5 cm. Width 23 cm. Depth 16 cm.
Maori Paua Shell Boxes from Rotorua, New Zealand
Two handmade Maori boxes with paua shell Rotorua 'tapu' Rotarua New Zealand, approx 4.5 cm high, 13.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep (2)
"New Zealand Ferns" Album by Eric Craig (1880)
Album, 'New Zealand Ferns,' by Eric Craig. C.1880. Eric Craig (1829-1923) was a dealer in tribal artefacts, curios & natural history specimens; he was awarded a certificate at the Sydney international Exhibition in 1879 for 'Two Albums of New Zealand…
Norrie's Inlaid Timber Box from New Zealand
William Norrie New Zealand inlaid timber box, burr totara, mottled kauri, rewa rewa, puriri and maire, c1890. 10 cm high, 30 cm wide, 19 cm deep
Inlaid Timber Glove Box from New Zealand, c1890
William Norrie New Zealand inlaid timber glove box, mottled kauri, puriri, rewa rewa, burr totara and maire, c1890. 11 cm high, 33 cm wide, 14 cm deep
Mottled Kauri Deed Box from New Zealand Colony
Mottled kauri New Zealand colonial deed box. Width 36.5 cm
New Zealand Timber Casket with Cabriole Legs
Kauri, burr totara and other New Zealand timber casket, with a hinged cover with internal pocket, raised on cabriole legs. Height 28 cm
Mahogany Apprentice Chest with Kauri Facias
Late 19th century New Zealand apprentice chest mahogany frame with two short and three long drawer with mottled kauri facias.
Maori-themed Writing Compendium by William Seuffert
William Seuffert, rare writing compendium, composed of specimen native timbers with traditional European parquetry and New Zealand marquetry flora, fauna and indigenous Maori themes, made by William Seuffert in 1905. Height 42 cm. Width 36.5 cm. Depth 23…
Inlaid Timber Box by William Norrie, circa 1890
William Norrie New Zealand inlaid timber box, pencil key inscription on base, rewa rewa, totara burr, mottled kauri, puriri, stinkwood and others, circa 1890, 8 cm high, 25 cm wide, 17 cm deep
Maori Chief Pokerwork Tray
New Zealand kauri folk art pokerwork tray., the centre with a portrait medallion depicting a Maori chief surrounded by butterflies and floral decoration. Length 54 cm
Tasmanian Timber Jewel Box with Albert Fob Chain
A Tasmanian timber jewel box, huon pine, fiddleback blackwood, beefwood, she oak and burr totara (New Zealand), circa 1900, with accompanying letter and Albert fob chain, high, 18 cm wide, 18 cm deep
Norrie Jewel Box with New Zealand Specimen Timbers
William Norrie jewel box fitted with two lift out velvet lined trays, New Zealand specimen timbers, two original maker's labels with hand written pencil key on reverse, circa 1890, 16 cm high, 34 cm wide, 20 cm deep
19th Century New Zealand Timber Box by W.H. Jewell
A New Zealand timber box, most likely the work of W.H. Jewell, late 19th century, 7 cm high, 18 cm wide, 18 cm deep
Inlaid New Zealand Timber Box, Circa 1890
William Norrie Inlaid New Zealand timber box, mottled kauri, burr totara, rewa rewa, mottled kauri and puriri circa 1890, 9 cm high, 27.5 cm wide, 19 cm deep
Norrie's Wood Jewellery Box, 1890s
Attributed to William Norrie (New Zealand ) specimen wood jewellery box, circa 1890s, approx 10 cm high, 31 cm wide, 20 cm deep
Anton Seuffert Colonial Inlaid Glove Box
A fine Anton Seuffert Colonial inlaid glove box, kauri with veneered indigenous burr woods and rewarewa domed lid, ivory keyhole, dimensions 29 x 10.5 x 7.5 cm
Kiwi Folk Art Jewellery Box with Huia and Kowhai
A New Zealand timber folk art jewellery box, carved in low relief to the lid and walls with huia birds and kowhai, named 'Valerie' to the lid, the interior with blue velvet lining and removable tray. 30 cm x 22 cm x 17 cm
Rose Carved Box with Farmhouse Scene, 1952
A New Zealand Jane Brenkley carved and painted rose decorated box, rectangular form, the lid and sides carved in deep relief with roses, stained and painted red and green, diamond incised edging, the interior with further poker work decoration of…
New Zealand Inlaid Woods Rectangular Box
A good New Zealand inlaid woods box, rectangular form with banded and panelled inlay including burr totara, rewarewa and paua, blue silk lining. In the manner of William Norrie. 26 cm x 18 cm x 9.5 cm
Paua Shell Wood Book Stand
Vintage New Zealand wood book stand, carved decoration to ends, with paua shell inserts. Length 40 cm
Anton Seuffert Inlaid Woods Glove Box
Anton Seuffert (1815 - 1887) New Zealand woods glove box, of traditional long rectangular form, the mildly domed lid inlaid with central scroll framed cartouche of maiden hair fern decoration, framed by two encircling Greek key bands. Bone inlaid keyhole…
Totara Burr Round Box with Lid and Haberdashery
A good New Zealand solid burr totara round lidded box, includes buttons and haberdashery. Diameter 21.5 cm.
Colonial Kauri Miniature Scotch Chest with Secret Drawer
Late 19th century New Zealand Colonial kauri miniature Scotch chest with long secret drawer, two deep and two short drawers, and three long drawers beneath
Anton Seuffert Colonial Glove Box with Inlay
Superb New Zealand timber Colonial glove box by Anton Seuffert. the domed lid with fern and banded box pattern inlay. Banded inlay runs continuously on front and back panels. Green Seuffert label to inside of box. W. 29 x H. 7.5 x D. 10.5 cm
Anton Seuffert Native Timber Writing Compendium
An impressive Anton Seuffert desktop writing compendium of New Zealand native timbers, including totara, rewa rewa, rimu and puriri, two folding doors open to receptacles for paper, envelopes, etc, with a section to the back that pulls up to reveal year,…
Hand-painted Maori scene jewel box from 19th century NZ
A New Zealand treen ware jewel box with hand painted Moari scene titled 'Drop Scene, Wanganui River, N.Z.', 19th century, 15 cm diameter
Colonial Burr Totara Stem Dish on Pedestal
A New Zealand colonial burr totara circular stem dish on baluster pedestal, and circular foot, diameter 25 cm, height 17.5 cm.
Colonial Inlaid Dressing Table Box with Paua Initials
A New Zealand colonial inlaid native timbers dressing table box, with paua initials 'TEH', length 26 cm.
Geometric New Zealand Wood Box with Lift-out Tray
A New Zealand woods box, the geometric patterns formed from various New Zealand timbers including rewarewa, totara and kauri, the interior with one lift-out tray, with key. 41 cm x 28 cm x 18 cm
Maori Trinket Box by Jane Brenkley
A Jane Brenkley New Zealand Folk Art trinket box, carved with Maori motifs. The painted interior lid with signature, length 26.5 cm.
New Zealand Pansy Trinket Box, 1956
A Jane Brenkley New Zealand Folk Art trinket box, carved and painted with pansies, the painted interior with inscription and signature, made in 1956, length 22 cm.
Coronation Commemorative Inlaid Jewellery Box
A New Zealand Native timbers inlaid jewellery box, C. 1902, finely inlaid marquetry in geometric patterns with lift out interior and commemorative insert celebrating the Coronation of King Edward VII. Original key, height 11 cm, width 25 cm, depth 17 cm
Kauri Dovetailed Box with Hinged Lid
A colonial New Zealand kauri hinged lid box, moulded plinth and lid edge. Dovetailed construction.
James Annear's Marquetry Glove Box from 19th Century New Zealand
James Annear glove box with marquetry New Zealand timbers, bearing original paper label 'James Annear, Maker, Sydney-Street, Wellington, New Zealand', 19th century, 28 cm across
Carved Rim Heart Rimu Bowl by Rob Waanders
Rob Waanders, New Zealand heart rimu bowl with carved rim, inscribed with mark, signature and dated 5/94 to base, 50 cm dia.,
Norrie Star Inlay Colonial Work Box
William Norrie New Zealand colonial woods small work box, the lid with star inlay comprising various woods, burr totara, mottled kauri, etc., on rewarewa ground, exposed dovetail joints, plain interior. Various woods named in pencil to the base as…
Greenstone Diamond Box with Art Deco Design
A New Zealand Art Deco burr totara and greenstone diamond form box, the fitted lid with diamond form greenstone finial, length 12.5 cm.
Kauri Pokerwork Coffer with Foliage Decoration
New Zealand Colonial kauri pokerwork coffer, the hinged lid and front decorated with foliage
Colonial Inlaid Native Timbers Glove Box by Winks & Hall
New Zealand Colonial inlaid Native timbers glove box, domed cover, probably Winks & Hall
Inlaid Timber Glove Box with Starburst Design
A William Norrie New Zealand inlaid timber glove box, inlaid with New Zealand timbers including mottled kauri. Central inlaid starburst form on the hinged lid, with hexagonal decoration to the front, and exposed dovetail joins. Raised on stepped platform…
Maori Carved Treasure Box with Stylized Mask and Initials
A 1930/40s New Zealand Maori carved treasure box of rectangular form, all-over decoration, the lid with central stylised mask flanked by radiating panels and script initials 'A F.'. Reputedly the work of an Elam student pre-World War II. 33 cm x 17 cm x…
Colonial Kauri Inlaid Chest with Brass Handles
A colonial mottled kauri apprentice chest, three small drawers over three full width, the fronts inlaid in various New Zealand timbers, small brass handles, raised on plinth base. (minor damage). 44 x 27 x 45 cm.
Colonial NZ Parquetry Trinket Box with Rewarewa Panel
A colonial N.Z. woods inlaid trinket box, the top with a parquetry rewarewa panel framed by burr totara and other banded woods, kauri lined. 19.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 6.8 cm.
Native Timber Writing Slope with Inlaid Rondel and Star
A New Zealand native timbers writing slope the hinged lid inlaid with a rondel and star on a field of rewarewa, puriri, kauri and maire, etc. The interior with baize lined writing surface. 48 x 27 x 18 cm.
Jane Brenkley's Maori Diorama - Folk Art Masterpiece
Not bad eh! The work of Jane Brenkley. Jane Brenkley folk art diorama Maori p., My first ever contact with the work of Jane Brenkley was a visit to the Gunson Street studio Tony Fomison in the mid-1970s. There, right next to the main studio easel was a…
Maori-Inspired Box and Desk Calendar Set
A Jane Brenkley New Zealand Exhibition 1940 box and Maori themed desk calendar, the small box with poker work and painted lake side whare, the calendar with busts of Maori women, length 11 cm and 29.5 cm
Native Timbers Deeds Box with Inlaid Star and Geometric Patterns
A native timbers deeds box, the hinged lid inlaid with a star within diamond field in rewarewa, burr totara and puriri, the walls with further geometric inlays. 36 x 24 x 15.5 cm.
NZ Timber Box & Spice Drawers, 20th Century
Spice drawers and New Zealand sample timber box, early and mid 20th century, (2 items), spice drawers 17 cm high
Paua Inlaid Burr Totara Cigarette Box
New Zealand burr totara cigarette box the slightly domed lid inlaid with paua shell in a foliate scrolling design, 18 cm width
4-Tier Burr Totara Demi Lune Stand or Wall Bracket
New Zealand burr totara demi lune stand or wall bracket, with 4 graduated tiers, 26 cm width
William Norrie's Specimen Wood Box with Makers Card
New Zealand specimen wood box with makers card, William Norrie, card with all timbers listed in office, 10 cm high, 30 cm wide, 19 cm deep,
Colonial Native Timbers Specimen Box with Floral Cartouche Inlay
An unusual New Zealand colonial native timbers specimen box, veneered in figured and burr timbers, inlaid with a floral cartouche, the interior fitted with glazed doors in lockable rewarewa frames enclosing a dozen display compartments to each side. 40 x…
Colonial Miniature Rimu and Kahikatea Scotch Chest
A NZ colonial miniature rimu and kahikatea lined scotch chest, with thumb moulded top edge, ogee frieze drawer, central drawer with inverse fielded burr totara panel flanked by small drawers, the left with faux front, above three graduated long drawers,…
Rose Carved Colonial Box with Farmhouse Decor, 1955
A New Zealand colonial Jane Brenkley carved and painted rose decorated box, rectangular form, stained and painted red, cream and green roses, the interior lid with poker work decoration of farmhouse scene together with verse, wallpaper and portrait…
1870 New Zealand Native Timber Chest of Drawers
A stunning New Zealand apprentice chest of drawers, burl totara, rimu, kahikate and other native timbers, circa 1870, 46 cm high, 42 cm wide, 23 cm deep
19th Century Colonial Wood Box by William Norrie
Late circa 19th New Zealand Colonial specimen wood box by William Norrie rectangular shape, the hinged burr totara lid with large inlaid central diamond, smaller diamond inlays to the front edge, front panel with lozenge shaped panels, interior with 2…
Mottled Kauri Colonial Box - Late 19th Century NZ
Late 19th century New Zealand Colonial mottled kauri box plain rectangular form 45 x 24 cm
19th Century Inlaid Box by William Norrie
Late 19th century New Zealand Colonial small inlaid box by William Norrie traditional inlaid star burst decoration to the lid, 24 cm width
19th C. Colonial Writing Slope with Pigeon Holes & Drawers
Large late 19th century New Zealand Colonial kauri & burr totara clerks writing slope hinged lid revealing an interior with pigeon holes and two small drawers, 78 cm width
Colonial Kauri Apprentice Chest with Mixed Woods
A colonial kauri apprentice chest, configured with four drawers and slots for paperwork at the base, mixed woods of kauri, totara and rewarewa, raised on plinth base. 44 x 27 x 50 cm.
Inlaid Native New Zealand Timber Jewellery Box
William Norrie (New Zealand) jewellery box, handsomely inlaid with native New Zealand timbers including, totara, puriri, mottled kauri, kohekohe, pukatea, rewarewa, white maire and others. Interior fitted with two lift out trays with original red cloth…
Paua Tiki Letter Opener Box
A tiki wooden box with letter opener, with paua shell inlay eyes and hand carved designs.. The letter opener has been marked 'Carved in Rotorua New Zealand'. Height 6 cm, width 21.1 cm, depth 13.1 cm
19th Century New Zealand Wood Inlay Box
19th century New Zealand specimen wood work box various timber inlays 33 length
19th Century Inlaid Native Timbers Box
Kauri and inlaid native timbers box 19th century New Zealand native timbers inlaid box, the hinged lid with parquetry binding and burr totara border, the front with inlaid initials Jaf and dated 1891, 46.5 cm width
Kauri Poker Work Glove Box with Floral Decorations
New Zealand kauri poker work folk art glove box decorated with roses and leaves in the style of Jane Brenkley, the base signed J Vickery, Sunshine Studio, N.P. (new Plymouth?) c1950-60, 30.5 cm width
Burr Kauri Tambour Box with Drawer and Key
A New Zealand burr and figured kauri small novelty box, with tambour top opening to reveal an open cavity above a single drawer. With key. 18 x 24 x 13.5 cm.
Native Timber Marquetry Trinket Box
A quality New Zealand native timbers inlaid trinket box, stepped form with marquetry inlays in panelled designs. 22 x 14.5 x 11 cm. Maker unknown
19th Century Writing Box with Tamanu Wood Label
An antique New Zealand timber writing box with fold-out interior, 19th century. Note: Paper label under lid 'South Sea Islands Tamanu Wood'. 12 cm high, 40.5 cm wide, 24.5 cm deep
Inlaid New Zealand Jewelry Box by William Norrie
William Norrie (New Zealand) jewellery box, handsomely inlaid with native New Zealand timbers including, totara, puriri, mottled kauri, kohekohe, pukatea, rewarewa, white maire and others. Interior fitted with two lift out trays with original blue cloth…
Colonial Kauri Vanity Drawer Boxes
Two New Zealand Colonial kauri boxes made from dressing table vanity drawers
Maori Chief Portrait Tile circa 1900
A circa 1900 Sherwin & Cotton Maori portrait tile of the chief 'Matene Te Nga', depicted with full moko and in a korowai (cloak), the chief of Ngati Maru iwi, entitled top left, the artist George Cartlidge's monogram bottom right, maker's marks to reverse…
Antique New Zealand Jewelry Box by William Norrie
William Norrie antique specimen timber jewellery box, New Zealand origin, late 19th century, 10 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, 19 cm deep
Circular Timber Box from New Zealand
A circular New Zealand specimen timber box, 20th century, 10 cm high, 18 cm diameter
Densely Carved Dogtooth Frame from New Zealand Folk Art
A New Zealand folk art hand-carved frame, carved from wood with densely decorated dogtooth patterned designs. 73 cm x 118 cm
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