Ancient Swamp Kauri Sample Blanks & Offcuts

Ideal for Woodturning, Carving, Resin Art & Small Craft Work (Kiln-Dried, Ready to Use)

Milling Statement: #7-01-02416

A mixed lot of 24 kiln-dried Ancient Swamp Kauri sample blanks and offcuts, perfect for makers and artists working with rare and historic timbers. Ideal for woodturning, carving, resin work, pen blanks, jewellery pieces, small art projects, and more.

Included * 24 pieces total * Mixed sizes including approx. 200×50 mm, 150×50 mm, 100×50 mm, 150×25 mm, plus various smaller craft-friendly cuts * Total Weight: ~24 kg

Timber Details * Drying: Air-dried 10+ years, then kiln-dried (approx. 12–14% MC) * Finish: Rough-sawn, fully workable * Origin: Legally sourced & milled under MPI-approved management * Species: Genuine Ancient Swamp Kauri — up to 45,000 years old

Freight Guide (Estimate Only) * Nationwide: $50–$100 * Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (within 7 days of auction close)

Important Notice for Buyers

Please bid only if you understand the natural characteristics of Ancient Swamp Kauri.

This is a prehistoric timber, preserved in Northland peat swamps for tens of thousands of years. While fully usable, it behaves differently from modern timbers.

Expect: * Natural cracks, checks, and movement * Unique grain patterns and prehistoric features * Variations in colour, figure, and shape * Some pieces with natural bends or irregular edges

Each piece is one-of-a-kind, valued for its ancient character rather than modern uniformity.

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Thank You

Good luck with the auction, and thank you for appreciating this rare piece of New Zealand’s natural heritage.