A large old dinner gong, hung on two tusks on a substantial mahogany base, with plaque inscribed 'Grand Hotel Auckland'. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.
A silver and hippopotamus tusk gong set the two tusks joined by a silver presentation plate engraved Angola 1898 from J.J.W. to J.G.S. 10-1-12, a large silver plate gong hangs from the silver tipped tusks, on a rectangular shaped oak base with silver…
Japanese wood and gesso Nio guardian, of handsome proportions, depicted with fierce expression to face, holding a series of graduated bells and gong strike in the other hand, on a naturalistic base, in a red and black finish, height 76 cm
A Victorian silverplated dinner gong for the Australian market, the circular gong and striker supported by a signpost on a circular rockwork base with a kangaroo and an aborigine with a boomerang, stamped to underside, maker Walker & Hall, Sheffield,…
Burmese ivory tusk table gong circa 1930 comprising of a bronze gong supported on chains by 2 carved ivory tusks mounted on an ebonised wooden stand. The tusks with carved tips depicting Buddhist standing Nat spirit figures, loss to top of one. Each tusk…
An Anglo-Indian rosewood elephant dinner gong, circa 1920s, a pair of chain clad elephants, their trunks entwined around a pair of trees, suspending the brass gong, raised on a gadroon carved rectangular base, height 46 cm, width 86 cm, depth 25 cm
An early 20th century novelty owl gong, the wall mounted plastic owl head with glass eyes supporting the hammer, string suspension to the brass gong. Note the wood knocker 'is from Holly Tree'. Diameter of owl section 12.5 cm.
An old Oriental carved framed standing brass gong, the circular gong with radiating engraved design, the frame detailed with bat, florals and scrolls, the base with conforming frieze and substantial scrolling feet. Height 104 cm
A large Chinese bell metal gong, hanging from a dragon shaped yoke within a frame, the beaten metal with a raised central boss, a wood and fabric mallet, height 100 cm, width 75, D 30 cm
Anglo-Indian dinner gong with mounted pair of ivory tusks on carved ebony stand with silver collars, ex Anglo-Indian Army Regiment, 90 cm high, 145 cm wide
An old good quality Chinese dark hardwood gong stand, ornately carved and pierced with scrolling leaf and flower designs, with original gong and striker. Height 87 cm, width 55 cm
An old hardwood Chinese carved gong stand, on bulbous scrolling feet, the frame elaborately carved with florals and bat, with original bronze gong with old patina; with wooden handled padded mallet. 45 x 105 cm
A Chinese hanging scroll, Republic period onwards, in the manner of Qi gong (1912-2005), clligraphy in ink on paper mounted on white and beige patterned silk, with seals lower left. Height 55 cm. Width 28.5 cm
A silver plated brass framed dinner gong commemorating the hallmarked sterling Wahine 1915-1919. Despatch vessel and mine layer to Gallipoli forces in World War I. The gong fashioned from a large shell case. Mahogany stand. Height 37 cm