Maori-carved 30-bore carbine + 2 clubs at Wallis & Wallis May 5th

   Wallis and Wallis Auctions in Lewes, Sussex, England will be offering to the highest bidders 3 Maori-related items in its Conoisseur Collectors sale on May 5th.

   First up is Lot 158: A rare and most unusual Maori-carved 30-bore Calisher & Terry breech loading rifled percussion carbine, 38" overall, barrel 21" engraved on the breech “Terry’s patent 30 Bore” and along the barrel “Calisher & Terry, Makers to HM War Department”, and with folding ladder rearsight; the lock engraved “Calisher & Terry, London”; the walnut fullstock profusely carved overall with intricate Maori decoration; steel mounts, the trigger guard numbered 6334; with front sight swivel only and original steel cleaning rod. Good Working Order and Condition, the metalwork with dark patina overall (butt trap lid missing).

Note: The British and Colonial troops fought the Maoris in 1846-47 with further service in 1860-66. The official weapon used was the Calisher & Terry carbine. This carbine was probably captured and decorated by a Maori. Estimate: £3000.

    Lot 159: A 19th century Maori greenstone club patu, or mere pounamu, of paddle form, radial grooved grip with hole for suspension cord, 12" overall, with photostat details and information from the Museum of New Zealand, Wellington. Estimate: £3000.

 

   Lot 160: A Maori hardwood paddle club wahaika, carved overall with traditional banded pattern, a Tiki with paua shell eyes, on the inner edge, stylized head with paua shell eyes to grip, 15½" overall. Good Condition. Estimate: £3000.

 

   The details of the auction can be found here.