Lot 300
The rectangular case with engraved decoration in a Maori inspired design, inscribed 'HURUNUI 14th August 1879', and 'E. W. RALP' to the reverse. The lid marked A. F. & Co., possibly Adolph Frankan & Co.
Estimate $600 - $800
The Ruth Simon Collection
acquired privately from the above in 2005
The ship called Hurunui ran between New Zealand and London, date of departure at one stage from London to New Zealand 14th August 1879. One of five ships built in 1875 by Palmer & Co. for the New Zealand Shipping Company's flag, after sailing the seas for forty years, the Hurunui was sunk on 4th May 1915 off St Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight, by a German Submarine.
The Private Collection of Trevor Kennedy AM
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8382
10:00am - 1 November 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney:
Wednesday 28 October, by appointment only
Thursday 29 - Saturday 31 October, 10am-4pm
Rawson Hall, 24 - 26 Kent Street, Sydney
CONTACT
Hamish Clark
sydney.manager@leonardjoel.com.au
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