28 LM Whitebait / Mega Curl Swamp Kauri Timber Lot – 70×45 mm (4 Sides Planed)

Happy to consider offers if you don’t want to wait for the auction to end.

Rare mixed lot of whitebait grain and mega curl figure Swamp Kauri timber. This is the only lot in this size and grade.

Originally separated over 10 years ago for our own heritage projects. Now released to market from our reserved collection.

Lot Details:

• 15 pieces total
• Size: 70 × 45 mm (planed all sides)
• Lengths: approx. 1.8 – 2.0 m
• Total length: ~28 LM
• Condition: Air-dried & kiln-dried, planed to reveal grain & figure

About Ancient Swamp Kauri:

• From Northland buried forests, with logs from same sites carbon-dated to 45,000+ years old
• Among the rarest and oldest usable timbers in the world

About Whitebait & Mega Curl: Pieces were sawn from two identified logs showing whitebait grain and mega curl figure. While results vary, these timbers are prized for fine boxes, jewellery, and high-value craftwork.

Pickup & Freight:

• Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (within 7 days of auction close)
• North Island: $100–$200
• South Island: $200–$400 (Final cost depends on location & access)

Legal Guarantee: All Swamp Kauri supplied under valid MPI milling statements or licensed recovery permits.