Late 19th century and early 20th century trays and boxes by Winks & Hall, Auckland

Winks and Hall was a prominent cabinetmaking company based in Auckland, New Zealand, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The company was founded in 1878 by William Winks and Thomas Hall, who were both skilled cabinetmakers. They established their business on Victoria Street in central Auckland and quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality furniture and fittings.

Winks and Hall's early work included fitting out the interiors of many of Auckland's grandest buildings, including the Auckland Town Hall and the Bank of New Zealand building. They also supplied furniture to some of Auckland's wealthiest families. In 1901, Winks and Hall won a prestigious commission to design and fit out the interior of Government House, the official residence of the Governor-General of New Zealand. Their work on this project was highly praised and helped to cement their reputation as one of Auckland's leading more... cabinetmaking firms.

Over the years, Winks and Hall's business grew and they expanded their operations to include a factory in the suburb of Mount Eden. The company continued to produce high-quality furniture and fittings throughout the first half of the 20th century. In the 1950s, Winks and Hall merged with another Auckland cabinetmaking firm, Brown and Campbell, to form Winks, Hall and Campbell. The new company continued to operate for several decades before eventually closing its doors in the 1980s. less...