Collections Disposals at Highwic, Auckland and Pompallier
Mission, Russell
The objects listed below have been selected for disposal from the collections of Highwic and
Pompallier Mission (cared for by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust).
These objects have been formally de-accessioned through the NZHPT Board. NZHPT
endeavours to ensure that de-accessioned collection items remain, where possible, in the public
domain, and therefore they are offered free of charge (with the exception of transport costs) to
the museum community.
These objects have been de-accessioned because:
 They were acquired some time ago without reference to collecting policy and have no
direct connection to the properties;
 They were acquired primarily for the purposes of room-dressing and should have not
been accessioned into the permanent collection;
 They are not and are unlikely ever to be on public display.
First preference will be given to institutions who wish to acquire these objects for permanent
collections, however in the absence of any such interest consideration will be given to
institutions who wish to acquire these items for supporting collections or exhibition prop
purposes.
Please note:
 The costs of transport must be borne by the new owner. These objects are currently
located in Kerikeri and in Auckland.
 Whilst these items are believed to be in robust condition, the properties do not have
climate-controlled facilities and will not accept liability for pest infestation.
 Whilst all known avenues have been utilised to research the provenance of these items,
in some cases the original source is unknown. Details of this research are available on
request.
Items are therefore acquired at the new owner’s risk.
Inspection is welcomed, and expressions of interest will be accepted until the end of February
2014.
For further information, please contact Rebecca Apperley (Heritage Advisor Collections,
National Office) at 04 494 8039 extension 4194, or email rapperley@historic.org.nz
XHH.388
Wheelchair; a painted black, iron framed
wheelchair with wooden push wheels, a woven
seat and back, and rubber wheels. There are two
brakes. Purchased at an Auckland antique store in
1980 for $75.00, for prop use.
XHH.2934
Cupboard; a mahogany cupboard with a single
door. The cupboard sits on squat, carved legs and
there are four removable shelves inside. There is a
key hole in the door. Stamped on the back of the
cupboard is: '171'. No known provenance.
XHH.2948
Mounted stag head; with five points, on a
mahogany shield-shaped backing board. Believed
to have been purchased for room-dressing
purposes.
XHH.3193.1-2
Settles; each consisting of a wooden frame with
carved detail on top of backs and front bottom
strut. Padded seats and back, in cream brocade
with pink and green floral design. Covered with
Taylors Linen. A purchase from the Regent’s
Theatre auction (closed in 1974, demolished late
1970s).
XHH.155
XP.657.1-3
Wardrobe; a travelling wardrobe made of
mahogany. It has labelled drawers, built-in shirt
rails, trouser rails, sock compartments and an
opera hat shelf. Donated to Highwic, further
provenance details available on request.
A set of three mahogany dining chairs, covered
with oil-cloth Rexine. These items were
purchased for display purposes at Pompallier
Mission in the 1960s. Currently stored at Highwic,
Auckland.
XP.659
Triangular corner cabinet, wall hung with glass
door, a purchase for display purposes at
Pompallier Mission in the 1960s. Currently stored
at Highwic, Auckland
XP.673
Series
A set of four small wooden nesting tables with
decorative Chinese lacquer decoration. A
purchase for room-dressing purposes at
Pompallier Mission in the 1960s. Currently stored
at Highwic in Auckland. The leg of one table is
damaged.
Photograph available on request.
XP.652
Clothes wringer or mangle. This item was donated
by a private individual in the 1960s to Pompallier
Mission and has no known connection to the site.
Currently in rented offsite storage unit, Kerikeri.
XP.1948
Table; this has a circular top, possibly of
mahogany. Stored separately is the three legged
base with an octagonal faceted central plinth
finishing in a flat square platform to fit the table
top. The feet are carved in the shape of lion’s feet
with castors beneath. Currently in storage in
Kerikeri.
The original source for this item is unknown. It
appears in inventory photographs for Pompallier
Mission taken in the 1970s without provenance
details. It is believed to have been a purchase for
room-dressing purposes only.
XP.1949
Series
Dining chair set (4); possibly made of mahogany
with a mustard coloured corded upholstered seat.
It has a curved back with a vertical back rail,
turned front legs and sabered rear legs. Currently
in storage in Kerikeri.
The original source for these items is unknown.
They appear in inventory photographs for
Pompallier Mission taken in the 1970s without
provenance details. They are believed to have
been a purchase for room-dressing purposes only.
NB. Provenance research and known documentation sources for all items is available on
request.