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July Art and Antiques Auction, including the Doug & Joy Redmond Collection Part 2 — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:797
Sale Title:July Art and Antiques Auction, including the Doug & Joy Redmond Collection Part 2Lots with images:237
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:585
Date:16-Jul-2013
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A large amethyst crystal geode, three cut faces revealing the centre entirely encrusted with amethyst crystals, natural curved form to the back. 23 x 12 x 26 cm
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Three vintage instruments; two scales and a military sight, the scales each with a circular brass top above a curved scale with weighted frame on tripod base; the military marked sighting instrument with silvered scale, brass fittings and blackened brass base, maker's and other marks including dates 1940 and 1943
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A pair of Victorian chemist's balance scales, the rectangular red/brown mottled marble tray with two brass pans each with a centring arrow suspended above the box base enclosing the mechanism, hinged, ebonised and glazed cover above. 33.5 x 15 x 17 cm
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A large late 19th century German blackened steel and brass quadrant postal scale, the engraved brass arc scale weighing to 350gms, tripod base, suspension fitting missing from top. Height 56 cm
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A set of Baird & Tatlock balance scales, in original oak and glass box, maker's label to base. 40 x 21 x 38 cm
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Three large, early 20th century European decorative tobacco tins, one with sloping lid to top 'Verkade' Beschuit', another of small trunk form lithographically printed and with 'TABA' and another lithographically printed 'Koffie van Nelle' thee'
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A c.1900 Kelvin Hughes '402' English brass telescope, single drawer, engraved with maker's name and details, black leather stitched cover to the body, original brass cap end. Length extended 78 cm
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A Victorian 'Ed. Burton Optician.... London' brass telescope, single drawer, mahogany cover to body. Length extended 90 cm
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An old Japanese Saura brass ship's binnacle compass, the domed handled top with hinged viewing lid, the glass topped enclosed compass in binnacle frame held within a cylindrical case with various adjustments and fitted lugs to the base. Diameter 28 cm, height overall 39 cm
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A ship's binnacle compass, set into brass mount, maker's name to face. Diameter 21 cm
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A hand held silver plated cased aneroid barometer and a brass cased compass
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An old brass Ernst Leitz microscope, the maker's name and Wetzlar inscribed to horseshoe base; together with two boxes of glass specimen slides
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A brass and black metal Ernst Leitz microscope, in its original box with additional lenses; together with another box of accessories
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A good quality Ernst Leitz binocular microscope, in original case, together with numerous lenses and power adopter. Height 40 cm
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Three vintage wood and cork duck decoys, the shaped cork bodies with conforming wooden base, the carved wood heads with glass eyes and painted detail, original cord to base of each. Length 33 cm
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Three vintage duck decoys as above
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Two pairs of Old European ice skates, with steel blades, wooden fittings and leather strapping
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An 1860s 4½ inch extra large brass salmon reel, made by J. Enright & Son, Castle Cone, Ireland, embossed maker's details and original owner's name 'R.B. West', all brass with ebony handle
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Three early 20th century mandolin food slicers, beech and pine bodies each with steel blades set on the diagonal, the largest 75 x 275 with three blades and sliding frame to top
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A large Victorian copper oval steamer-bucket and a jug, the steamer with riveted upstanding handles, 37 x 28.5 x 245; the tapered cylindrical jug with catcher rim to spout, restrained ribbed detail, original brass maker's label from 'Swansea'. Height 25.5 cm
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A large Victorian copper kettle, of traditional form. Diameter 20 cm
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An old heavy copper fish kettle, with a substantial brass handle to each side and lid, brass tap to one end. 41 x 24 cm
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A 19th century brass spit jack, maker's mark to top and with key
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A 19th century pewter ale jug, mallet bodied with hinged cover, double acorn thumbpiece, collected in the Channel Islands. Height 26.5 cm
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A late Georgian mahogany small tea caddy, oblong shape with satinwood clashed corners and inlay, the interior with a single lidded compartment. 15.5 x 10 x 11 cm
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A Victorian earthenware 'P. BRANDY' barrel, flattened form, fitting for tap to base, rich purple/red glaze with gilt highlights, complete with original brass tap and circular flat lid. Height 32 cm
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A characterful taxidermy hare, he sits with head and ears raised, glass eyes. Height 42 cm
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A 'Desert Tarantula', encased in resin sphere on wooden plinth. Height 17.5 cm
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A taxidermy morepork owl, mounted with wings raised perched upon a branch focussing on the model mouse, wooden base mounted with rocks and stylised grass
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A taxidermy kingfisher, modelled with fish to its open mouth, perched upon a branch, the wooden box base including rocks and synthetic grass
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A taxidermy badger, he stands head forward, slightly turned to the left, tail lowered. Length 50 cm
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A taxidermy group of a white ferret with quail, the ferret with head raised and mouth open, the quail with one wing raised, both on a branch section
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A billy goat skull section with large curved horns
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A good taxidermy model of a mallard duck, he stands on his right leg preening his extended left wing, mounted on a driftwood piece on an octagonal ebonised base. Height 40 cm
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A billy goat skull complete with spiralling horns, the points at furthest extension measuring 55 cm
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A taxidermy barn owl, perched upon a branch section with head raised, glass eyes, brown mottled colouring with pale highlights
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A pair of taxidermy Paradise ducks, one standing cleaning the white head of the other seated with bill tucked under one wing, both mounted on a driftwood section
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A taxidermy golden pheasant mounted on a driftwood section, standing with wings and tail extended, beak open, yellow glass eyes
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A taxidermy English grey squirrel, standing alert, on a tree knot, attached to a turned oak base.`
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A pair of large old oxen horns, natural restrained spiralling form, some distress to widest ends, both mounted in a blackened iron stand with coil supports
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A vintage turtle shell, with wire hanger. 45 x 36 cm
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A vintage turtle shell, polished. 45 x 37 cm
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A vintage turtle shell. 39 x 38 cm
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A large old turtle shell, semi-polished finish. 90 x 69 cm
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A deer skull and antlers, 19 points to the antlers. Width 60 cm
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A large taxidermy Cape Barren goose, mounted upon a weathered post section, standing with head raised turned to the left, prominent green colouring to its beak. Height 65 cm, length 60 cm
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A small antelope skull and horn mount, the distinctively ribbed spiral horns loose upon the skull section, complete with teeth. Length 48 cm
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A taxidermy female Paradise duck mounted on a log section, her head lowered and extended in aggressive pose with her folded wings raised, with brackets for wall mounting
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A taxidermy woodland jay (bird), dominant mushroom tone plumage, its wings with blue and black finely striped highlights, mounted on a weathered branch section. Height of bird only 300 approx
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A taxidermy woodland jay, similar to above
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A taxidermy bird group, the hawk with outstretched wings attacking a pukeko below, also with wings outstretched, glass eyes, mounted on driftwood piece and lower shelf with wall mounting brackets
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A taxidermy hawk, perched on a driftwood piece with wings semi-extended, its head lowered towards the chick held in its talon, all mounted to a wooden shelf with metal brackets
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A good Blue Wildebeest taxidermy head mount, natural striped colouring to his neck, pronounced nose, original short curved horns, typical beard present
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A taxidermy keruru (wood pigeon), modelled on a gnarled branch, its head raised feeding on berries. The natural plumage holding good iridescent green tones
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A taxidermy ruru (morepork owl), modelled on a gnarly branch. Height 30.5 cm
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A good taxidermy golden pheasant, modelled on a cut gnarly branch, its wings in a semi-outstretched pose, beak slightly open, traditional deep rich red dominant plumage, long tail
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A Coyote skin, complete with head, pale tone with longer dark tinged fur to the neck and upper back area, complete with tail and head, on black felt backing. Length 155 cm
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A taxidermy Canadian goose, traditional black neck and head with a white band, modelled standing with head raised on a simulated sandy mound. Height 58 cm
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An old finely carved Indian ivory figure of Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune, traditionally represented in a long flowing robe with four arms, supporting two lotus flowers and upon a lotus throne, raised on wooden base. Height 14 cm
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An early 20th century Chinese finely carved lidded vanity jar, cylindrical form, entirely carved with florals, the mildly domed lid with mirrored interior. Diameter 8 cm,mm height 5.8 cm
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A Victorian marine ivory handled bread knife, in the form of a hoof issuing from a Georgian fan, blade broken. Length of handle 13.5 cm
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A Rabone's folding ivory rule, four-fold, opening to two feet with caliper slide, marked 'J. Rabone & Sons, Birmingham'
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An old ivory walking stick handle, in the form of three branches of bamboo, with one round end profusely decorated with old nails. Length 13 cm
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A c.1900 carved ivory crucifix, mounted with a figure of Christ, raised on an ebonised pedestal stand. (repaired). Height overall 18.5 cm
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An early 20th century carved ivory letter knife/page turner, plain spatulate blade, the handle carved in relief with Scottish thistle design. Length 22.5 cm
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An old carved ivory panel depicting a historical scene of a man (Cernunnos) wearing a deer mask and antlers and with long staff and hounds being adored by four naked woman. 6.5 x 11.7 cm
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Three finely carved mother-of-pearl items, includes a caddy type spoon with ornate double griffin and feather detailed handle and two rectangular plaques with star and berry design
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A c.1900 carved ivory parasol handle, the end of hooked bird head form, the short sharp section with various restrained designs. Length 17.5 cm
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A c.1900 Japanese carved ivory letter knife, the handle with floral and leaf decoration in the Japanese Art Nouveau manner, straight sided spatulate blade. Length 22.5 cm
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A c.1900 mother-of-pearl coloured small lady's purse, of D-form, the front with fine notch and carved panel design, opening to reveal watered silk fitted interior with silver plate mounts. 6.2 x 5.3 cm
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An unusual carved horn handle, possibly for parasol or fan, the terminal knob carved as an African-American whose hairstyle would indicate manufacture in the early 19th century; along with a turned treen barrel shaped box and a small boxed 'Game of Spellicans' with bone gaming pieces
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A vintage bone chess set, natural and red stained, in original two section box with a double-sided board
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A World War II leather flying helmet complete with oxygen mask, communications connection and plug
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Two old ccetylene bike lamps
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A Swiss World War II hide and leather backpack, the animal hide showing some wear, old leather strapping. 31 x 28 cm
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A c.1900 English top hat, maker's details to the Royal Coat of Arms inside lid, original leather trim canvas case
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Two pairs of Victorian brass column candlesticks, baluster form, one pair with spreading circular bases, the other square. Height 18 cm
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A 19th century French cloisonne chamber stick in the rococo manner, decorated with bright enamel floral sprays. Width 20 cm
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A vintage French wall candelabra modelled as a sheath of wheat ears mounted with four candelabra branches. Height 61 cm
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An 18th/19th century European pewter lidded jar, mildly tapered conical form, two open handles, landscape engraved including knights on horseback, castle, etc., the shaped lid with knop finial, Masonic type engraved cartouche to the reverse. Height 17 cm
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A collection of c.1900 turned ebony dressing table pieces and a wooden tray; the tray with flared sides, each with a single cut-out handle, remains of wood grain paint finish, the 18 ebony small items including candlesticks, glove powder container, glove stretchers, etc
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A vintage rag rug, decorated with a crowing rooster at dawn in bright tones on a muted beige ground. 177 x 90 cm
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An early 20th century hand-painted portrait miniature of a 19th century woman with ruffles, lace bonnet and collar, finely painted, signed 'Tetshfcher', in decorative gilt frame, rectangular form. 9.5 x 7.5 cm
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A 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman in old court costume, gilt and ebonised wood frame with acorn finial and suspension rings. 6.5 x 5.5 cm
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Two hand-painted portrait miniatures, one of a woman in Georgian dress, the other of a Georgian mother with three children, in the manner of Reynolds, both signed and set in gilt surrounds, red velvet mounts and gold and cream frames
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A frame in the form of an artist's easel with central round frame set with printed picture of a 19th century naval officer. 16 x 8 cm
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A 19th century gold framed fine portrait miniature of a young gent in formal dress with black jacket, the oval gold frame with solid back and rope twist border, original fitted case
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A church hall 'Sunday School' banner, 'Hands For Jesus', applique and embroidery in various materials on red cotton banner with wool tasselled fringe. 51 x 88 cm
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An old carved wood figure of St. Anthony, depicted wearing a robe, raised on a sphere above a spreading base. Remnants of old paint finish, hands absent, some damage to base. Height 31 cm
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A good c.1900 carved wood and gesso figure of a Saint with the young Jesus, the Saint's long gold robe with a fancy gilded and painted border, he holds Jesus in his left arm, the child's hand raised in benediction; supported on a tapered plinth base with chamfered corners. Height 76 cm
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A Stanley Gibbons Australian Stamp Album, including a near complete collection, many higher values absent
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A Premier N.Z. Stamp Album including a fairly complete collection, some older issues absent, mainly used
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A book 'The Postage Stamps of New Zealand' edited by Collins & Fathers, Ltd. Ed. 228/1000, published by The Philatelic Society of N.Z., c.1938
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A folder of 20 late 18th century hand coloured botanical engravings by Sowerby, removed from a book, each with the associated descriptive page giving Latin name, etc., dated c.1790s. Image size 17 x 9 cm
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A 19th century peat spade, the flat spade shaped blade with angled socket fitting to the wooden shaft terminating in a T-bar handle. Length 140 cm
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A cold painted spelter figure of a Red Indian attributed to Bergman, Vienna, c.1900, he stands with his right hand raised shading his eyes as he looks forward, bare chested, long feathered headdress, a rifle to his left hand, naturalistically painted, on turned conforming base. Height 21.5 cm
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A Victorian period bronze inkwell, the lid modelled as a turtle with wooden plinth base. Length 5 cm
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A good Art Deco bronzed spelter figured lamp, the young Dutch fish girl with fish laden basket to her left hand stands on a plank above a lake edge, the water as a marbleised green glass panel with blue highlights enclosing two lamps, the base of square form, original bronzed finish. 17 x 17.5 x 27.5 cm, working
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A Victorian period treen string holder in the shape of a small barrel with finely beaded band around the middle and ivory aperture. Length 9 cm
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A selection of eight desk top seals, various handles including banded agate, turned wood and bone, in a mahogany box
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