Lot 32
A late 19th century New Zealand totrara and specimen wood parquetry box made by William Norrie
25 June 2010, 10:30 AEST
SydneySold for AU$7,200 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA late 19th century New Zealand totrara and specimen wood parquetry box
made by William Norrie
the top and front inlaid with various native timbers including rewa rewa, maire, pukatea, rata and kauri, enclosing a void interior on bun feet, together with three original cabinet makers cards for W Norrie of Shortland Street, two listing on the reverse in pencil, all the timbers used with a diagram of the veneers, the other a list in pencil of timbers used, 43cm wide, 24cm deep, 21cm high (16.5in wide, 9in deep, 8in high).
the top and front inlaid with various native timbers including rewa rewa, maire, pukatea, rata and kauri, enclosing a void interior on bun feet, together with three original cabinet makers cards for W Norrie of Shortland Street, two listing on the reverse in pencil, all the timbers used with a diagram of the veneers, the other a list in pencil of timbers used, 43cm wide, 24cm deep, 21cm high (16.5in wide, 9in deep, 8in high).
Footnotes
W Norrie, Shortland Street, Auckland, New Zealand was awarded a medal for excellence at the Sydney International Exhibition 1879.