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A New Zealand native timber handkerchief box by Anton Seuffert,…

Anton Seuffert Handkerchief Box: Native Timber Inlay Design

A New Zealand native timber handkerchief box by Anton Seuffert, the top finely inlaid with a central cartouche depicting amaidenhair fern, surrounded by scrolling acanthus leaves, in burr totara and rewarewa. The sides with Gothic arched panels displaying…

New Zealand army swagger stick, binoculars, silver and enamel…

Assorted Decorative Items and Collectibles, Including New Zealand Army Swagger Stick

New Zealand army swagger stick, binoculars, silver and enamel atomizer, silver finished lotus bowl and dish, bronze jewellery casket, Imari porcelain vase, cloisonne dish and stone statue, mixed vintages, (7 items), the stick 67 cm long

A quality New Zealand colonial inlaid jewel box, the lid…

A quality New Zealand colonial inlaid jewel box, the lid parquetry inlaid in native timbers, burr totara sides on kauri 23 x 11.5 x 6.6 cm.

A New Zealand specimen wood box by William Norrie, late 19th…

19th Century New Zealand Specimen Wood Box by William Norrie

A New Zealand specimen wood box by William Norrie, late 19th century, rectangular, the slightly cushioned cover geometrically-veneered in various New Zealand woods including burr totara, rewa rewa, puriri, rata, and mottled kauri above the sides in…

An antique New Zealand timber deed box, totara, mottled kauri,…

Antique New Zealand Timber Deed Box: 19th Century Treasure

An antique New Zealand timber deed box, totara, mottled kauri, rimu, maire and others, 19th century, 14 cm high, 33 cm wide, 24 cm deep

William Norrie antique New Zealand timber box, totara, puriri,…

William Norrie's Antique NZ Timber Box with Original Velvet

William Norrie antique New Zealand timber box, totara, puriri, mottled kauri, kohekohe, rewarewa, maire and others, late 19th century. Fitted with two lift out trays adorned with original blue velvet lining. Norrie was one of New Zealand's most successful…

New Zealand antique kauri pine box with inlaid specimen wood…

Antique Kauri Pine Box with Inlaid Specimen Wood Top

New Zealand antique kauri pine box with inlaid specimen wood top, 19h century, 12 cm high, 27 cm wide, 18 cm deep

A circular New Zealand specimen timber box, 20th century, 10 cm…

Circular Timber Box from New Zealand

A circular New Zealand specimen timber box, 20th century, 10 cm high, 18 cm diameter

William Norrie antique specimen timber jewellery box, New…

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

Two New Zealand Colonial kauri boxes made from dressing table…

Colonial Kauri Vanity Drawer Boxes

Two New Zealand Colonial kauri boxes made from dressing table vanity drawers

William Norrie (New Zealand) jewellery box, handsomely inlaid…

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…

An antique New Zealand timber writing box with fold-out…

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

A quality New Zealand native timbers inlaid trinket box,…

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

A New Zealand burr and figured kauri small novelty box, with…

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.

Kauri and inlaid native timbers box 19th century New Zealand…

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

19th century New Zealand specimen wood work box various timber…

19th Century New Zealand Wood Inlay Box

19th century New Zealand specimen wood work box various timber inlays 33 length

A tiki wooden box with letter opener, with paua shell inlay…

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

William Norrie (New Zealand) jewellery box, handsomely inlaid…

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…

Large late 19th century New Zealand Colonial kauri & burr…

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

Late 19th century New Zealand Colonial small inlaid box by…

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

Late 19th century New Zealand Colonial mottled kauri box plain…

Mottled Kauri Colonial Box - Late 19th Century NZ

Late 19th century New Zealand Colonial mottled kauri box plain rectangular form 45 x 24 cm

Late circa 19th New Zealand Colonial specimen wood box by…

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…

An impressive Jane Brenkley carved box. The lid features an…

Jane Brenkley Carved Box with Unique Maori Design

An impressive Jane Brenkley carved box. The lid features an uncommon design of possum and tuatara forms flanked by Maori masks and organic spiral patterns. The design is carved and painted, with inset paua detailing. Pokerworked and painted cottage scene…

A New Zealand colonial Jane Brenkley carved and painted rose…

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…

Attrib. William Norrie, specimen timber box with hinged lid.…

NZ Timber Specimen Box

Attrib. William Norrie, specimen timber box with hinged lid. The base with pencil inscription detailing the various NZ timbers used. Height 11 cm, length 29 cm, W145 cm

A fine native timbers jewel box, by Alexander Leith (b.1880),…

"The Last of the Waikare" Inlaid Jewel Box

A fine native timbers jewel box, by Alexander Leith (b.1880), Dunedin, winner of 1st Award, Court of Education, Home Industries Section, NZ & South Seas International Exhibition, Dunedin 1925-26. The front of the box with panel inscribed 'The Last of the…

An unusual New Zealand colonial native timbers specimen box,…

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…

New Zealand specimen wood box with makers card, William Norrie,…

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,

New Zealand burr totara cigarette box the slightly domed lid…

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

Spice drawers and New Zealand sample timber box, early and mid…

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

A native timbers deeds box, the hinged lid inlaid with a star…

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.

An early Jane Brenkley carved wood box, the lid hinged with…

Maori-inspired Carved Wood Box by Jane Brenkley

An early Jane Brenkley carved wood box, the lid hinged with copper wire; carved with Maori motifs, the walls carved with leaves; the lid interior with a tui perched on a kowhai branch finished with coloured paint. 18 cm x 14.5 cm x 7.5 cm.

A Jane Brenkley Maori carved wood trinket box, the hinged lid…

Maori Tiki Trinket Box with Inlaid Paua Eyes (9 words)

A Jane Brenkley Maori carved wood trinket box, the hinged lid carved with tiki with inlaid paua eyes, the sides with notch and lineal designs, the interior lid with painted and pokerwork landscape, signed and dated 1944. 17.5 cm x 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm.

A Jane Brenkley Maori carved wood trinket box, the hinged lid…

Maori Carved Wood Trinket Box with Inlaid Paua Eyes

A Jane Brenkley Maori carved wood trinket box, the hinged lid and walls carved with tiki, manaia and tiki masks with inlaid paua eyes, the interior lid painted with fantails, signed and dated 1943. 19 cm x 12.5 cm x 10.5 cm.

A New Zealand native timbers writing slope the hinged lid…

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.

A colonial N.Z. woods inlaid trinket box, the top with a…

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.

A 1930/40s New Zealand Maori carved treasure box of rectangular…

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…

A William Norrie New Zealand inlaid timber glove box, inlaid…

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…

New Zealand Colonial inlaid Native timbers glove box, domed…

Colonial Inlaid Native Timbers Glove Box by Winks & Hall

New Zealand Colonial inlaid Native timbers glove box, domed cover, probably Winks & Hall

A New Zealand Art Deco burr totara and greenstone diamond form…

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.

William Norrie New Zealand colonial woods small work box, the…

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…

James Annear glove box with marquetry New Zealand timbers,…

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

A colonial New Zealand kauri hinged lid box, moulded plinth and…

Kauri Dovetailed Box with Hinged Lid

A colonial New Zealand kauri hinged lid box, moulded plinth and lid edge. Dovetailed construction.

A New Zealand Native timbers inlaid jewellery box, C. 1902,…

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

A Jane Brenkley New Zealand Folk Art trinket box, carved with…

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.

A New Zealand woods box, the geometric patterns formed from…

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

A New Zealand colonial inlaid native timbers dressing table box,…

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.

A New Zealand treen ware jewel box with hand painted Moari…

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

An impressive Anton Seuffert desktop writing compendium of New…

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,…

Superb New Zealand timber Colonial glove box by Anton Seuffert.…

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

A good New Zealand solid burr totara round lidded box, includes…

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.

Anton Seuffert (1815 - 1887) New Zealand woods glove box, of…

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…

A Jane Brenkley carved box, the exterior carved with Maori…

Maori-Carved Box with Lake Scene Lid (1944)

A Jane Brenkley carved box, the exterior carved with Maori motifs, the interior with paint and wallpaper lining, the lid painted with a lake scene, signed and dated 1944, some fading to exterior. 28 cm x 15 cm x 11 cm

A good New Zealand inlaid woods box, rectangular form with…

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

A New Zealand Jane Brenkley carved and painted rose decorated…

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…

A New Zealand timber folk art jewellery box, carved in low…

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

A fine Anton Seuffert Colonial inlaid glove box, kauri with…

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

Attributed to William Norrie (New Zealand ) specimen wood…

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

A good 19th century N.Z. colonial woods work box, mottled kauri…

19th Century Inlaid Colonial Work Box

A good 19th century N.Z. colonial woods work box, mottled kauri with dark hardwood edging, the lid with six pointed star-on-star inlay in various timbers, the interior lid with an inlaid cross on a stepped base. Some design elements similar to the…

William Norrie Inlaid New Zealand timber box, mottled kauri,…

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

A New Zealand timber box, most likely the work of W.H. Jewell,…

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

William Norrie jewel box fitted with two lift out velvet lined…

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

A Tasmanian timber jewel box, huon pine, fiddleback blackwood,…

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

A New Zealand box shaped as a book, with kiwi bird raised…

Kiwi Book Box

A New Zealand box shaped as a book, with kiwi bird raised carving. 5 x 17 cm

William Norrie New Zealand inlaid timber box, pencil key…

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

William Seuffert, rare writing compendium, composed of specimen…

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…

Kauri, burr totara and other New Zealand timber casket, with a…

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

Mottled kauri New Zealand colonial deed box. Width 36.5 cm

Mottled Kauri Deed Box from New Zealand Colony

Mottled kauri New Zealand colonial deed box. Width 36.5 cm

William Norrie New Zealand inlaid timber glove box, mottled…

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

William Norrie New Zealand inlaid timber box, burr totara,…

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

New Zealand colonial deeds box in rewarewa reserved on kauri

Colonial Deeds Box on Kauri Reserve

New Zealand colonial deeds box in rewarewa reserved on kauri

Album, 'New Zealand Ferns,' by Eric Craig. C.1880. Eric Craig…

"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…

Two handmade Maori boxes with paua shell Rotorua 'tapu' Rotarua…

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)

A William Seuffert inlaid New Zealand timber jewellery box…

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.

A magnificent, very large Anton Seuffert parquetry writing…

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…

A New Zealand specimen wood inlaid document box and cover by…

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)

Burr totara and rewarewa jewellery casket, raised on turned…

Burr Totara and Rewarewa Jewellery Casket on Legs

Burr totara and rewarewa jewellery casket, raised on turned legs united by stretchers. Width 28 cm

A New Zealand timbers inlaid book box, the spine with a…

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

A large William Norrie jewellery box, inlaid with various New…

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…

A stunning Anton Seuffert jewellery box, inlaid with various…

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…

New Zealand Jewel box. Solid mottled kauri fitted with…

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

New Zealand timber specimen boxes, c1900. Totara, rewarewa,…

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

Bishop Suter's original Victorian travelling writing box.…

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 wood jewellery box. Felt lined, with divisions for…

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

A Jane Brenkley carved wood 'Friendship' box, the hinged lid…

Carved Wood 'Friendship' Box with Maori Inspired Motifs

A Jane Brenkley carved wood 'Friendship' box, the hinged lid and walls carved with lizards on a background of Maori inspired motifs and tree boughs, the interior with epithet and inscription 'To Alan from Ma, October 7th 1964'. 48 cm x 22 cm x 17 cm

A New Zealand colonial woods inlaid jewel box, rectangular form,…

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…

A good New Zealand woods colonial inlaid trinket box,…

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…

A New Zealand colonial parquetry specimen wood sewing box,…

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…

New Zealand native timbers parquetry box square shape in burr…

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

New Zealand native timbers marquetry box, oblong shape 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

An outstanding Anton Seuffert New Zealand inlaid jewellery box,…

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…

A desktop writing compendium of New Zealand native timbers by…

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.…