Mixed Offcuts & Bark-Edge Boards – Ancient Swamp Kauri Timber Lot (Kiln-Dried)

Mixed Offcuts & Bark-Edge Boards – Ancient Swamp Kauri Timber Lot (Kiln-Dried) Some good solid pieces — perfect for your artworks, small furniture, or DIY projects. A genuine collection of Ancient Swamp Kauri timbers, including mixed sizes (approx. 150×50 mm, 100×50 mm, and others), featuring both straight-cut and natural bark-edge boards. These timbers were sawn over 10 years ago from a single prehistoric log, air-dried for more than a decade, then kiln-finished for stability. Each piece shows the rich golden tones and shimmering grain that make Ancient Swamp Kauri one of the world’s most extraordinary and collectible woods. Milling Statement: #7-01-02416 Timber Details • Drying: Air-dried 10 + years, then kiln-dried (~12 – 14 % MC) • Finish: Rough-sawn – ready for machining or finishing • Origin: Legally sourced and milled under MPI management Freight Guide (Estimate Only) • North Island: $100 – $200 • South Island: $150 – $300 • Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (within 7 days of auction close) Important Notice for Buyers Please bid only if you are familiar with Swamp Kauri or have experience working with heritage timbers. Swamp Kauri is a prehistoric wood, preserved in Northland’s peat swamps for up to 45,000 years. It is stable and workable but behaves differently from modern timbers. • Expect some natural cracks, movement, and grain variation. • Every board is unique — its beauty lies in its ancient character, not in perfection. Good luck, and thank you for valuing a rare piece of New Zealand’s natural heritage.