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Miniature Micro Mosaic Frame Item number: 9179 Date: late 20th century Price: NZ$35.00 Oblong little photo frame with micro mosaic surround. Plated rear with easel stand foot. Measures 37 mm high and 42 mm wide (just under 1.1/2 inches by just under 1.3/4 inches). Some minor unevenness to canes of glass tiles, but the tiles are all there. |
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Vintage Brass Binnacle Item number: 9227 Date: circa early to mid 20th century Price: NZ$125.00 Small vintage ship’s binnacle in gimbal frame. As well as N,W, E and S, it has Japanese or Chinese figured equivalents. Brass body and frame, oil filled. Works well, but has bubbles in the oil so needs a top–up. Screw heads in top surface are probably the way in. Measures 92 mm diameter and 32.5 mm deep. No maker’s names. Looks about WWII period. |
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Sturdy Vintage Walking Stick Item number: 8897 Date: early to mid 20th century Price: NZ$68.00 Old tree–style walking stick. It has deep grain, and three knots, the topmost one forming the handle. It has been carefully squared off and is very solid and heavy. Measures 81.25 cm long and 3.4 cm diameter (32 inches by 1.5/16 inch). Missing it’s rubber tip (these are replaceable anyway). Very good vintage condition. |
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French Rosary Beads, Blue Glass Item number: 9180 Date: mid 20th century Price: NZ$58.00 Vintage rosary beads, pretty cornflower–blue glass beads with metal cross, medallion and chain. All decades present and correct. Rosary is 54 cm long (10.1/4 inches). Very good condition. Stamped “France” to rear of crucifix. |
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Eight Paper Nautilus or Argonauta Nodosa Shells Item number: C12026 Date: circa 1970s Price: NZ$160.00 for eight We have eight of these beautiful fragile paper–thin shells. Average size about 9.5 cm by 6.8 cm (3.3/4 inches by 2.3/4 inches). One small one is chipped, otherwise all intact, no wings though. The paper nautilus shell is the egg case of a pelagic octopus. These were collected in the 1970s here in the Pacific. |
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Bakelite Vintage Fishing Reel, Steelite Surf Casting Item number: 8976 Date: circa mid 20th century Price: NZ$35.00 for eight Old fishing reel, made in brown mottled bakelite by Steelite, S & A, Sydney, Australia. For surf casting? Large reel, measuring 12 cm diameter and 6 cm wide not including the two knobs (4.3/4 inches by 2.3/8 inches). Some surface green corrosion to the plating over the heel, otherwise seems to be very good and sound. |
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Advertising Dewars Whisky – Bowls Measure Item number: 9053 Date: early to mid 20th century Price: NZ$22.00 Vintage measure – for measuring distance of two bowling balls to the jack. Printed with Dewar’s Whisky sign. Made in celluloid or early plastic. Excellent condition. Circa 1930s to 50s. |
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Vintage Pea Whistle, The Acme Thunderer Item number: 9047 Date: circa mid 20th century Price: NZ$20.00 Plated vintage metal pea whistle, “The Acme Thunderer, Made in England”. Measures about 48 mm by 20 mm. Excellent condition – still blows well, nice loud sound. Typical referee’s whistle. |
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Large Caviar Spoon, Mother of Pearl and Inlay Item number: 9043 Date: early 20th century Price: NZ$46.00 Large spoon, made with mother of pearl complete shell bowl, and wooden handle (possibly ebony) inlaid with mother of pearl shell decoration. Spoon measures total 19.5 cm long, with the bowl being 4.5 cm wide and 7 cm long. Very good original condition. Very decorative. |
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Eye Wash Cup, Green Glass Item number: C12200 Date: early to mid 20th century Price: NZ$40.00 Vintage green glass eyewash glass. Stamped Made in England. W. on the base. (Wood Brothers). Measures 64 mm high with a base 40 mm diameter. Excellent condition. |
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Eye Wash Cup, Green Glass Item number: C12059 Date: early to mid 20th century Price: NZ$42.00 Vintage green glass eyewash glass. Stamped Made in England. W. on the base. (Wood Brothers). Measures 64 mm high with a base 42 mm diameter. Very good condition, nice little bubble to the glass. |
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Blue Glass Eyewash Cup Item number: C12055 Date: early to mid 20th century Price: NZ$38.00 Vintage blue glass stemmed eyewash glass. Stamped Made in England. W. on the base. (Wood Brothers ). Measures 63 mm high with a base 42 mm diameter (2.1/2 inches and 1.5/8 inches). Excellent condition. |
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58 Videos Babylon Five, 1990s TV Series, Complete Series Item number: C11909 Date: 1990s Price: NZ$60.00 Whole series of the 1990s iconic TV series, 58 videos in all. To quote Wikipedia: “Babylon 5 is an American science fiction television series created, produced and largely written by J. Michael Straczynski. The show centers on the Babylon 5 space station: a focal point for politics, diplomacy, and conflict during the years 2257–2262.” |
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Amber Tips Tea Caddy Spoon, Kiwiana Item number: C11395 Date: 1920s to 30s Price: NZ$25.00 Vintage caddy spoon with “Use Amber Tips Tea” on the finial. Also maker and registration number on rear. Silver plate, evenly worn to a mellow very slightly brassy colour. Very good condition. A little bit of Kiwi yesteryear. Measures 96 mm long. Maker is H. Dunsheath. |
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Coin Pendant, Lady Liberty Half Dollar 1944, Cut Work Item number: C11422 Date: 1944 Price: NZ$65.00 A pendant, made from a 1944 silver half dollar – the walking Lady Liberty coin with the reverse being an eagle on a rock with wings outspread. This coin has been cut out, so that the face of the pendant is the Lady Liberty with her bouquet of laurel and oak branches walking towards the sunrise. These coins were 90% silver, and this one weighs 8.78 grams or .3095 oz. (I have removed the little base–metal clasp that is in the photo). Measures 30 mm diameter (about 1.1/4 inches). |
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Tortoiseshell and Silver Regimental Sweetheart Brooch Item number: 8819 Date: 1916 Price: NZ$105.00 WWI regimental sweetheart brooch, made in tortoiseshell with sterling silver crest and surround, hallmarked for London 1916. Measures 27.5 mm diameter. Maker’s mark is rubbed, but appears to be C Bros. “Patent” stamped on silver also. The crest could be the regimental guidon of 1st Dragoon Guards containing the cipher of George III – it has the crown surmounting the garter, and the British motto “Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense” on the garter, and the king’s cipher in the centre. This was used on the first early guidons of the regiment, and I can’t find any other regiment this would apply to - although various new regiments were formed for the war, and disbanded afterwards. (We have another of these tortoiseshell and silver regimental brooches in stock, but it has the crest of the 16th County of London Regiment). Very good condition. Sweetheart brooches were given to the wives or sweethearts of a soldier – especially when he was going off to war – in this case WWI. |
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AAA Car Badge, Triple A with Bracket Item number: C11692 Date: early half of 20th century Price: NZ$250.00 Old Royal Automobile Club Associate car badge complete with iron bracket and bolt. It is the triple A insignia, and is badge number N5 754. Auckland on centre round badge. Metal looks bronze – once was chromed, but mostly now worn away. Very good original condition. Badge measures 92 mm diameter and with bracket is is 215 mm high. |
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AA Car Badge, Royal Automobile Club, NZ Item number: C11693 Date: early half of 20th century Price: NZ$180.00 Old AA badge, Auckland, New Zealand. (Auckland is on the round central badge). Badge number N9 007. Badge measures 92 mm diameter and with the bracket – complete with bolt – it is 190 mm high. Very good original condition. Chrome worn to uniform metal finish on face. |
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Vintage Pair Horn Servers Item number: 8451 Date: circa 1930s Price: NZ$38.00 Spoon and fork salad servers – could also use for other items. Made in horn. They each measure 33 cm long (13 inches). Very good condition. |
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Victorian Carved Bone Fork Item number: 8646 Date: mid to late 19th century Price: NZ$22.00 Condiment fork – for pickles or gherkins or slices of something. Turned and carved bone, with remains of old red, green and gold stain. Fork measures 12.5 cm long (5 inches). Very good condition. 19th century. |
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Vintage Fog Lamp for Car Item number: C11673 Date: mid 20th century Price: NZ$50.00 Large yellow–lensed fog vehicle fog lamp. “Sealed Fog Lamp 5.3/4” in the glass of the lamp. Made in USA. Part number 2002 E, Guide 5.3/4 fog lamp. Measures about 15.5 cm diameter. Chrome finish – some greening and pitting, but I think it would clean up quite well. Interior reflector appears to have some silvering missing. Comes on an iron L bracket. |
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French Tile, Late 19th Century Item number: C11616 Date: late 19th century Price: NZ$45.00 Bucolic scene to this late 19th century French tile. Measures 15 cm square (6 inches). Very good condition. A few minimal faint crazing marks, and a few small old chips around edge. All very minor. |
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Antique Bronze Religious Medal, 1855 Item number: C11425 Date: 1855 Price: NZ$55.00 Bronze religious medal with lovely unpolished patina. On one side is a Madonna and child, with the inscription around the edges: “Mater Cra (or Gar?) Patrona Perrariae. MDCCCLV” (The Roman numerals equate to 1855). On the reverse side is an angel with small figure and serpent in the background. Around the edges is: “Sancte Raphael Esto Memor Nostri.” and “A.R.” Medal measures 35 mm by 25 mm. Excellent condition. |
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Pair Alabaster and Spelter Dog Book Ends Item number: C11620 Date:early 20th century Price: NZ$165.00 Quirky pair of alabaster book ends, mounted with painted spelter dogs – terriers with upturned faces. Often with these bookends, the spelter ornament is screwed on, but these have always been just glued, and possibly reglued a long time ago, as the old animal glue has turned a bit orange. One alabaster upright has been reglued at sometime. They measure 15.5 cm high, 14 cm long and 12.5 cm wide. Very good sound condition – not immaculate, but very original, and very much of their period (early 20th century). |
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WWI Army Field Compass and Case Item number: C11379 Date: circa 1914 Price: NZ$440.00 Army field compass in leather case with long strap. Gun metal finish over brass, with green compass rose. Has foldaway sighting implements. The rear of the case is engraved “L.W. Ludwig. Wellington, New Zealand”. Ludwig was either the manufacturer or retailer of this instrument. Compass is in excellent condition. The compass comes in a leather pouch – this has the name “Captain W.G. Wray , G.6. NZMR” written in ink by hand one one side, and on the other is “Major Wray, G6 NZMR. SMR 7/1315.” (promoted!). William George Wray (serial number 7/1315) fought in WWI, and came from possibly Blenheim – enlisted in the Canterbury Mounted Rifles, 6th Reinforcements, and was sent to Suez. Compass measures 72 mm diameter, and 102 mm wide at the point where the sighting implements are. 17 mm thick. |
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Victorian Wire Letter Rack Item number: C11457 Date: late 19th century Price: NZ$45.00 Unusual late Victorian letter rack – metal ends with wire spiral (like a spring) between them – this is what holds the letters or cards. Stamped in the metal: K. Diamond. Stamped inside the feet: Pat. App. and 201886. Measures 7.5 cm high by 9.5 cm long (3 inches by 3.3/4 inches). Good sound original condition – there is some surface rust colour, but no real corrosion, so with an application of oil or wax, it would come up well. |
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Chimney Glass for Small Spirit Lamp Item number: c11451 Date: later 20th century Price: NZ$30.00 Glass chimney for small spirit lamp. Fireproof, made in France. Measures 122 mm high and has a base with kicked out rim 52.5 mm diameter (4.3/4 inches by 2.1/16 inch). Excellent unused condition. |
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Four Victorian Ceramic Tiles, Pansies Item number: C10939 Date: late 19th century Price: NZ$169.00 Pretty green and pink Victorian fireplace tiles – the pattern is pansy heads, and these would have once been on the sides of a Victorian cast iron fireplace surround – you can still see the black soot on the rear. They each measure 15.2 cm square (6 inches) and are 1.4 cm thick (9/16 inch). Very good condition. They have “The Broughton” impressed to the rear. |
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Resin Scrimshaw Paper Knife Item number: c10842 Date: latter half of 20th century Price: NZ$270.00 Vintage paperknife with resin made whale’s tooth–shaped handle, scrimshaw decorated with a German Pointer dog on one side, and a stoat on the other. Brass plated blade. Whole measures 28.5 cm long. Some wear or scuffs to the blade, otherwise excellent condition. Circa 1970s–80s. |
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Chinese Gordon of Khartoum Ink Well Item number: 8241 Date: late 19th century Price: NZ$125.00 Large black glass inkwell, with “Chinese Gordon Ink Bottle” around the neck, and around the body crossed swords, a portrait of “Chinese” Gordon himself (General Charles George Gordon) with laurel leaves, and “Born 23rd Jan. 1833” and “Died at Khartoum 26th Jan. 1885”. General Gordon was famously killed during the defense of Khartoum. Ink well measures 71 mm high and 117 mm diameter, so quite large. It has a screw thread around the top of the well, so must have once had a lid. Shallow well, definitely not a bottle per se. It is in excellent condition – there is one very shallow sliver of glass off the underneath of the well. Not seen unless you turn it upside down. Most unusual item. |
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Wooden Spigot Item number: C10667 Date: mid to late 20th century Price: NZ$25.00 Wooden spigot, measures 20 cm long. External diameter of tapered end is 2.1 cm. Very good condition. |
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Large Piece Of Kauri Gum, New Zealand Amber Item number: c10731 Date: probably dug up late 19th or early 20th century Price: NZ$235.00 Large chunk of New Zealand kauri gum – ancient fossilised resin from the kauri tree. Used to be dug from coastal swamps in the 19th and early 20th centuries for the jewellery and industrial trades. This is basically like amber, but most of it is not quite as old. This is a beautiful golden piece. Measures 13.5 cm long by 11 cm wide and about 7 cm high. |
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Vintage Kauri Gum Bracelet Item number: 8008 Date: see description Price: NZ$140.00 Old kauri gum – panels of it strung together in an elasticised bracelet. New Zealand kauri gum is the fossilised resin of the ancient native New Zealand kauri trees. This is the New Zealand version of amber, but most of it is not as old as genuine European amber. This bracelet would have been made early 20th century – the gum is hundreds of thousands of years old. It measures 40 mm high and the panels are approx. 7.5 mm thick. Very good condition – very natural crackled finish. The elastic is old, but although parts of it are worn, it is still doing its job well. If it broke, it is an easy restring with new hat elastic. If you wanted a higher shine to the amber (it’s currently matt), a jeweller could probably buff it up. Quaint piece of NZ history. |
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Wedgwood Masonic Plate, Greensboro, NC, 1946 Item number: c11033 Date: 1946 Price: NZ$165.00 Wedgwood commemorative plate, 1946. Commemorates the First Seal, Greensboro Lodge. Christopher Moring, First Master. “To Commemorate the 125th Anniversary of Greensboro Lodge, No. 76 A.F & A.M., Greensboro, North Carolina, March 1, 1946. Chartered March 1, 1821. Known as “Old 76” „.. Plate measures 26.5 cm diameter. Excellent condition. |
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Tortoiseshell Mosaic Platter Item number: C10544 Date: mid 20th century? Price: NZ$235.00 Little rectangles of all different shades of tortoiseshell mounted onto a natural shaped wooden platter. Measurements: 30.5 cm by 32 cm. Excellent condition. Date unknown, but looks like mid 20th century to 1960s. |
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Large Brass Radiator Cap for Vintage Vehicle Item number: C10875 Date: early 20th century Price: NZ$45.00 Solid brass heavy radiator cap for vintage or post–vintage vehicle, or possibly motor cycle? Measures 9.5 cm diameter external and 7.4 cm diameter internal (3.3/4 inches external and a whisker over 2.7/8 inch internal). Internal screw thread. Excellent condition. |
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Vintage Wooden Block Pulley Item number: C10865 Date: mid 20th century Price: NZ$65.00 Vintage wooden block with brass pulley wheel. Stamped “G.1. T 12 cwt. 29-3-55” – so can take a strain of 12 hundredweight, and was made in March, 1955. Measures 62 mm thick, and 90 mm by 65 mm. Excellent condition. |
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P & O Ashtray, Royal Doulton Item number: C10074 Date: mid 20th century Price: NZ$85.00 Vintage shipping ashtray with the P & O name inside. Made by Royal Doulton, bearing the Doulton, Lambeth, England impressed mark. This mark was used from the 1890s to 1956, so would guess the age at early to mid 20th century. Measures 2.8 cm high and 6.9 cm square. Very good condition. Glazed stoneware. |
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Large Powder Horn, 19th Century Item number: 7213 Date: mid 19th century Price: NZ$325.00 19th century powder horn, made from a horn. (For carrying gunpowder to load a shotgun or rifle). Has pull out plug in tip end to pour out the powder, and both the tip and the other end have attachment for a cord or similar which would have enabled the user to carry this over his shoulder. The plug is a nicely carved piece of horn also. The far end has a wood end piece covered with red felt (worn) and a brass or copper plate with O ring. Horn is a large one, at about 35 cm wide. Very good original condition – red felt is worn through, there are a few age scuffs on the horn itself, and a small split in the horn on the plug end – nothing serious, and doesn’t effect the use. Excellent piece of old history. |
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Shipping Bookmark, Australian Trader Item number: 6018 Date: mid 20th century Price: NZ$22.00 A silver plated vintage book mark, with an enamel disc at the top portraying the “Australian Trader” ship. Bookmark measures 7.5 cm long. Excellent condition. Made by Peninsula Plate. |
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Vintage Wooden Rudder for Boat Item number: C9383 Date: early to mid 20th century Price: NZ$120.00 Use this for real or as a decorative item on a wall. Old wooden rudder, measuring about 53 cm by 58.5 cm. Very good original condition, but if you want to fully restore it, it would take a sanding and re–varnishing very well. |
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Brass Steam Guage Valve, Vintage Item number: C5944 Date: late 19th century plus Price: NZ$80.00 A steam gauge, brass cased with a thermometer (reads in Fahrenheit) and steel core from screw fitting to base. Measures 16.5cm long, and around 2.5cm diameter, with larger hexagonal nut base. Very good condition. |
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Sports Series Phone Cards, New Zealand Item number: C9845-1 Date: 1990s? Price: NZ$15.00 Book of 5 collectable phone cards, the Shell Phone Cards Sports Series. $5 New Zealand cards. Very good condition. 1990s? |
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Vintage Light Bulb, Streetlamp Shape, 1930s Item number: C9943 Date: 1930s Price: NZ$35.00 Lovely old light bulb from the 1930s. Frosted glass with dark red pattern. Moulded shape. Screw fitting. Written around the screw base is: 110V 16 CP M50K. Came from the USA, but possibly made in Europe. Measures 13.3 cm long by 6.3 cm diameter. Some minor loss of paint to the red, one small scratch in the frosting. Otherwise, in very good condition. Can’t tell if it works or not. Great for a collector’s display. |
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Vintage Light Bulb, Patterned Yellow Item number: C9942 Date: early half 20th century Price: NZ$18.00 Old light bulb with very round bulb area with patterned design on the glass. Three prong filament, non-working. Around the base of the screw area is: 25w 120-125V Jewel. (From USA). Bulb measures 11 cm high and 8 cm diameter. Great for a display of vintage coloured bulbs. |
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Large Horn Beaker Item number: C10055 Date: late 19th to early 20th century Price: NZ$45.00 Beaker made from horn – these were used for drinking when out shooting on one’s estate – to keep the weather at bay. This one is large, at 10.65 cm high and 6.2 cm diameter at the top. It has a few surface marks, but in very good condition. Circa late 19th century to early 20th century. |
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Horn Beaker with Killarney Crest Item number: C10056 Date: late 19th to early 20th century Price: NZ$55.00 Horn beaker, circa late 19th to early 20th century. It has a gold crest and “Present from Killarney” on it. Small size, measures 6.4 cm high by 4.5 cm diameter at the top. A little wear to the gilded print, otherwise excellent. |
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Horn Beaker, Japan Lacquer Decorated Item number: 4546 Date: late 19th to early 20th century Price: NZ$39.00 A little genuine horn beaker, with Japanese red and gold lacquer decoration of a bird, bamboo and foliage. Beaker measures 6.2cm high and 4.5cm diameter at the top. Some wear to the decoration, but beaker is in excellent condition. Late 19th to early 20th century. |
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1986 North Carolina License Plate for Commercial Vehicle Item number: C8576-1 Date: 1986 Price: NZ$20.00 North Carolina single plate, 1986. AE 4922. Commercial plate. Measures 30 cm by 15.5 cm. Some marks to top corners (see photo), otherwise very good. USA issued. |
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Very Early Marcel Iron Curling Tongs Item number: C8563 Date: late 19th to early 20th century Price: NZ$42.00 Curling tongs – made in iron and stamped Marcel 10. Perfect for the 19th century lady to curl her hair – or singe it if they were too hot. They are quite large, measuring 17 cm long. Excellent original condition. |
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Art Deco Delft Commemorative Plaque Tile Item number: C8556 Date: circa 1920s Price: NZ$85.00 Three persons holding aloft a large flaming torch – the podium they stand on has the (Dutch) words “Hoogwordt de Levensvlam Geheven Metkrachten Ons Door Ugegeven”. The potter’s mark on the reverse side is “Delft” with symbol. Tile measures 19.75 cm by 14.25 cm. Excellent condition. |
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Manchester Unity Oddfellows Lodge Collar or Sash Item number: C10174 Date: mid 20th century Price: NZ$135.00 Vintage Lodge collar from the order of Oddfellows including two medals. Bears the label for Henry Slingsby Ltd, Regalia and Masonic Clothing Manufacturers, Nuneaton. Sash is embroidered in gold thread “Past Grand M U” and “Auckland District O. F.” Purple velvet with purple silk lining, and ornate gold tasselling to the edges. It has a wonderful gold covered ball at the front centre. Has two medals attached: One is for Manchester Unity Friendly Society (base metal with ribbons and brooch top) and the other is much older,made in silver, with enamelled front “Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity”. Hanging from base metal brooch attachment. Collar/sash measures about 70 cm long or diameter front to back. Inside is glued label for ““Sis. K. Crapp”. (Sister – so this was a woman’s collar). Some rubbing to a bit of the silk lining, but in very good condition overall. |
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Onyx Marble Book Paperweight Item number: C10045 Date: early to mid 20th century Price: NZ$55.00 Vintage paperweight, made in onyx marble in the shape of a small book – it has realistically gilded page edges and gilded detailing to spine. Measures 1.5 cm high, and 9 cm by 6.3 cm. Some wear to the gilding on page edges at top and bottom, otherwise excellent condition. |
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Vintage Round Card Pill Box Item number: C9563 Date: early 20th century Price: NZ$8.00 Little circular pill box, made of card with doctor’s directions on front. Beck’s Pharmacy, Wairoa. Hand written: Take 3 times a day after meals. Mrs Cone. Measures 1.75 cm high and 4.5 cm diameter. Very good condition. |
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Alaskan Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw Pendant Item number: C9734 Date: 1970s to 80s Price: NZ$250.00 Cross section of walrus tusk, from Alaska. It has a signed modern scrimshaw decoration of an Eskimo. Signature is F.Miller. Pendant measures 5.3 cm by 3.7 cm. Excellent condition. |
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Set of Snooker Balls, Aramith Item number: C9288 Date: mid 20th century Price: NZ$50.00 Boxed set of 17 pool balls, made by Aramith Balls, Belgium. Size 1.7/8 inches (4.7 cm). 10 reds, 1 pink, 1 orange, 1 blue, 1 green, 1 black, 1 brown and 1 ivory. Very good condition. Box is a little scuffed. I think they’re made in Phenolic resin. |
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Edwardian Decorated Ceramic Bell Push Item number: C8199 Date: circa 1901–1910 Price: NZ$95.00 If you don’t need a bell push, this would make an interesting paperweight. Heavy porcelain, with lovely cobalt blue and gilded decoration with green and red flowers and leaves. Wooden panel at rear with holes for wire. Item measures 7.75 cm diameter and 3.5 cm thick. Excellent condition. |
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Edwardian Bell Push — use as a paperweight Item number: C8198 Date: circa 1901–1910 Price: NZ$95.00 An Edwardian-period ceramic bell push, with brown leaves and flowers pattern. Rear has wooden back with holes for the wires. This item would make an interesting paperweight! Or front door bell push. Measures 7.6 cm diameter and 3.25 cm high. Excellent condition. |
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Advertising Ashtray, Broadway Pies and Crumpets Item number: 5645 Date: early to mid 20th century Price: NZ$45.00 Advertising ashtray — thick glass with yellow and red lettering “Broadway Pies and Crumpets”. Mid 20th century. Measures 13.6 cm diameter and is 3.2 cm thick. Very good condition. |
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Pair Victorian Dumbbells Item number: C7360 Date: late 19th century Price: NZ$150.00 Pair of Victorian-period dumbbells, made in wood, with lead weights inserted. Dumbbells are each 18.5 cm long. They each weigh approx 780 grams. Condition is good — a few splits, etc, in the turned ends, but very good for their age! Very decorative. |
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Victorian Novelty Salt Bottle with Scraps Item number: C9060 Date: mid to late 19th century Price: NZ$95.00 Victorian bottle, filled with salt with decoration of swap scraps applied to the inside of the bottle. Very quaint! Bottle is hand blown, and measures 20 cm high and 6.4 cm diameter. The top is sealed by what may be parchment. Excellent condition. |
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Pair of Tortoiseshell Napkin Rings Item number: C8543 Date: mid to late 19th century Price: NZ$95.00 Pair of late 19th century tortoiseshell napkin rings — oval profile, with shield fronts (unengraved). These lovely napkin rings measure 4.5 cm high at the tallest point of the shield, 7 cm wide and 3 cm deep. Both in excellent condition, with just one scratch. |
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Antique Whist Counter or Marker Item number: C8557 Date: late 19th century Price: NZ$55.00 Made in rosewood and satinwood, this Victorian whist counter measures 9.1 cm by 5.8 cm. The rosewood stops hinge up to mark the counting. Underneath is an old label reading “The Camden Whist Marker. Goodall & Son, London.” In very good working condition. A few scuffs and scratches, but a lovely piece of woodwork. |
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Ball Made of Kauri Gum Amber Item number: C8859 Date: late 19th century Price: NZ$335.00 An 8.2 cm diameter ball made of New Zealand kauri gum (type of amber, from the fossilised resin of the sap of ancient kauri trees). Usual marks and crystalline areas. Ball is very slightly irregular. A great curiosity! |
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Dynacraft 4 Golf Club Head Item number: C7038 Date: mid to late 20th century Price: NZ$22.00 Metal golf club head, stamped Dynacraft Plus on one side, and Dynacraft 4 on the edge. Measures about 9.2 cm by 4.8 cm. Excellent condition. I don’t know anything about golf, so leave it up to description and photos. |
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Box of Old Auto Electrical Car Dash or Boat Fittings Item number: C8965 Date: mid 20th century Price: NZ$29.00 Actually I don’t really know what these are for — they look like warning lights for car or boat, all vintage, all in very good condition. Automotive electrical goods. 8 x metal lights with white glass tops 1 x more modern fuse like thing with red clear plastic top 1 x similar, but says “Fuse” on top 3 x metal things with green wires and red clear plastic lights on top (lights). A few other small bits and pieces. |
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Victorian Child’s Remembrance Notice, Framed Item number: C9066 Date: 1856 Price: NZ$125.00 Charming little remembrance notice, framed in rosewood. It is an embossed cut-out with trees in background, and angel leaning on urn on the notice top. “In Affectionate Remembrance of John Barnes, Who Departed This Life October 12, 1856, aged 3½ years. Suffer little children, etc …” Original Victorian frame with brass loop top. Measures 13.5 cm by 18 cm. There is an ex-insect inside the frame, and a little age dirt, otherwise very good condition. |
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Vintage Promotional Carved Cowrie Shell Item number: 3410 Date: 1950s Price: NZ$46.00 A vintage promotional item from an Indian travel agent — a hump-backed cowrie shell, carved with a four-engine (well, you can actually only see three) propellor-driven aircraft, and the name of the travel agent “Janardan Bhatt, Travel Agent, Navsari”. Shell is approx 8 cm by 5.75 cm by 4.25 cm high. Excellent condition. |
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Victorian Wool Work Tapestry, Framed Item number: 4305 Date: mid to late 19th century Price: NZ$345.00 A Victorian period tapestry — late 19th century. The subject is large roses, surrounded by a border of leaves. Possibly made to be a stool seat or table screen panel. The roses are given texture by using finer and coarser stitches and wool. Generally, the pattern is worked in thicker wool, and the background in fine. There is a part of the black border where for some reason brown has been used. Oval panel measures 42 cm by 32 cm. The whole measures 66 cm by 52 cm. Very good condition overall — possibly some fading to roses’ colour. Beige mount, gold frame. |
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Roman Gold Earring Item number: 7469 Date: 1st century AD Price: NZ$295.00 First century AD Roman gold earring — this dainty little hoop would have been worn through the ear, but now there is a tiny ring around the back hoop which is suspended from a stud and butterfly fitting so you can wear it. The item is made in yellow gold, very thin on the face area, with shaped sides. It measures about 1.2 cm diameter. The face area has two little tears and some loss on one side edge. But look at the age! Found in England. |