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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:545
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:104
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:374
Date:24-Feb-2015
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An 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond modern puff heart pendant on chain, the heart form and hinged bale entirely grain set with 211 modern brilliant round cut diamonds totalling 2.37cts., the back with multi-pierced heart decoration, on a fine 18ct. white gold link chain.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond bangle, the hinged bangle set with seven small round brilliant cut diamonds in a rub-over mount, with 16 small round brilliant cut diamonds in groups of two in between each. Side hinge with safety clips. Approx. diamond weight 0.95ct.
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A quality modern lady's clear/opaque white jade, 18ct. white gold and diamond set dress ring, the half hoop jade band with 18ct. white gold side mounts supporting the three floral clusters to the top, each of seven small brilliant cut diamonds in rub-over mount.
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An antique gold diamond and ruby ring, the flower form mount set with a small central facet cut ruby, surrounded by 20 small old cut diamonds, the underside of the mount as an impressed daisy, unmarked gold.
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A modern platinum eternity ring, set with five alternating round modern brilliant cut and princess cut diamonds, colour D-F, TDW 0.51ct.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond ring suite, the centre ring set with a nine diamond cluster in a cross-over shank, the two outer rings with a top semi-circle mount set with seven round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW for the three 1.19cts., old valuations available.
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An extremely heavy substantial handmade 9ct. gold ring, the centre set with a 19.22 ct. oval cabochon carnelian. Total weight 55gms.
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A 14ct. gold and coral ring, the square cabochon coral in a rub-over mount with split shoulders to the shank.
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A 14ct. gold and emerald ring, the approx. 2ct. oval facet cut emerald claw set, split shoulders to shank.
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A 14ct. gold and citrine ring, the approx. 5ct. oval facet cut citrine claw set, split shoulders to shank.
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An estate 18ct. gold, ruby and diamond lady's cluster ring, the circular raised coronet mount including a central facet cut circular ruby with a framing row including four small rubies and four old facet cut diamonds.
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An estate 15ct. yellow gold and sapphire lady's ring, the circular facet cut sapphires set on a slight angle, a larger stone to the centre, cross-over shoulders, some wear.
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An antique 9ct. gold and diamond cluster ring, of lozenge form, the elongated diamond set top with seven diamonds to the central row framed by 24 further diamonds, all bead set, two diamonds of early brilliant cut, the other 29 all of rose cut. TDW 0.97ct.
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A vintage lady's estate diamond solitaire ring, the 18ct. yellow gold shank cut and bent, the raised setting with four claws supporting the solitaire modern brilliant cut diamond.
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A large faceted oval blue topaz dress ring, set in high claw mount in 9ct. gold. Stone size 1.6 cm x 2 cm.
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A 14ct. gold, green sapphire and diamond retro brooch, the 1970s freeform angular frame set with eight oval facet cut green sapphires and seven small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A New Zealand colonial Walsh & Co. 9ct. rose gold and shark's tooth pendant/brooch. The engraved shield form with clip back supporting the engraved gold capped shark's tooth, maker's mark impressed, the jeweller working in Masterton c.1905.
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A 19th century New Zealand colonial 9ct. yellow gold and jewelled small boar's tusk brooch, engraved gold cap end and strap mount, applied branch and leaf form set with blue stones and seed pearls, maker's initials to the end for George E. Whitmore, Otahuhu, c.1880.
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A New Zealand Tony Buller (Patoni) large silver and paua shell brooch, shaped oval convex form, the large polished panel within a rub-over mount with rope twist band and shaped edge, the solid back with original pin and safety chain attached, marked 'STG SILVER'. 6 cm x 5.2 cm
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A New Zealand colonial 9ct. yellow gold and greenstone cricket bat brooch, with 9ct. gold wire bound handle, a later 18ct. rose gold cap to the blade end, on gold bar support.
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David Andersen Norwegian silver and enamel bracelet, the rectangular panels enamelled with polar bear, elk, etc., alternating with square panels of repeating stylised floral designs, gilded borders, link and push-in clasp, maker's details to reverse.
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A silver cased Rotherham hunter pocket watch, fusee drive, with enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds with two keys.
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A Rotherham's 18ct. gold hunter pocket watch, the cover and back engraved with a frieze of anthemion design framing a shield shaped cartouche, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, rail track minutes, blued steel hands, lever wind movement, working, the case hallmarked for 1896. Total weight 58.2gms.
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A c.1920s lady's 9ct. rose gold Rolex wristwatch, the circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals and gold dot markers, fittings for leather strap, strap absent. Working.
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A vintage 14ct. yellow gold Rolex Oyster gent's wristwatch, the gilt dial with baton markers and marked: 'Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer', original screw-down crown, striped banded canvas strap, presentation inscribed to the reverse.
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An early 20th century Couaillet Freres cased brass carriage clock, traditional swing handle, ball finials and feet, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and retailer's details below, a classic French movement with the trademark Couaillett Freres arrow engraved to the back plate, original cylinder escapement, in original leather travelling case and complete with two keys, good working order, recently overhauled.
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A brass cased carriage clock, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, bevelled glass panels to all sides and an oval glazed panel to the top, leather case and key, not in working order, the glass door to rear cracked.
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A small brass mantel clock, the case in carriage clock style with four bevelled glass panels, the front and back panels hinged, the decorative enamel dial with Arabic numerals and floral decoration. With key and pendulum, not in working order. 11 cm x 20 cm
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A high quality 19th century mahogany dial clock by Brockbank & Atkins. High grade twin chain fusee movement with bell strike, enamelled dial, circular mahogany case.
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Four vintage brass carriage clock keys, includes two at 3.5 cm.mm x 1.7.5 cm.
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A George III silver vinaigrette, with engraved seaweed decoration and gilded interior with ornately pierced grill. Birmingham 1804 by John Shaw. Length 3.2 cm
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A small George III silver vinaigrette, of elongated oblong form with canted corners, the hinged lid and base engraved with a Greek fret pattern framing a vacant cartouche, the interior with a gilded pierced grill. Birmingham 1811 by Samuel Pemberton. Width 3 cm
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A European .800 silver cigarette box, of rectangular form, with tapered thumbpiece.
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A silver square form cigarette box, traditional wood lining, plain form. Birmingham 1924.
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An Edwardian silver purse, the exterior profusely engraved, the interior lined with green silk with three compartments, copper chain for carrying. Birmingham 1905. 5 cm x 5 cm
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A Russian silver Torah pointer, 84 zolotnik mark to handle, the finial surmounted by a figure of a violinist. Length 29 cm
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A 1920s silver travelling watch case, rectangular form, machine engraved, the push-release revealing a fold-out interior with circular panels to house a watch/clock. Birmingham 1921 by Horace Woodward & Co. Weight 218gms.
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A George III silver double ended marrow scoop, the wider scoop of traditional shorter length. London 1780, the maker's mark compressed and unidentifiable. Length 23.6 cm
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A George III silver double-ended marrow scoop, the wider end of traditional shorter length, good gauge. Well struck hallmarks for London 1799 and maker's mark for Peter, Ann & William Bateman. Length 22.8 cm
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A George II silver double ended marrow scoop, traditional form and of good gauge and condition. Newcastle c.1750 by William Partis.
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A George III silver toddy ladle, the boat form bowl with plain everted rim and pouring spout, the tapered fitting to the long twisted baleen handle. Length 35 cm
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A George III silver toddy ladle, the oval boat form bowl with fine saw-tooth border, the long tapered flat fitting to the twisted baleen handle with engraved silver cap end with captured ring hanger. Length 30 cm
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A rare George III Scottish Provincial silver soup ladle, plain circular bowl, Old English pattern. Dundee c.1776 by William Scott. Weight 17.8 cm
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An unusual Victorian silver and ivory sugar spade, with a mildly concave rectangular blade, pin fitted to an ivory handle. London 1877 by Chawner & Co. Length 15.6 cm
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A George III fancy silver caddy spoon and two small Chinese silver and jade spoons; the caddy spoon with a fancy relief moulded floral and trellis decorated scoop, King's pattern handle. Birmingham 1797 by John Turner; the other two spoons with small bowls, long plain stems and circular carved jade finials.
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A pair of George II quality engraved and cast silver sugar nips, shell form bowls, ring handles and a rosette decorated pivot section. Dublin c.1755 by Michael Horner.
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A pair of George III silver sugar nips, ring handles, scroll supports with spur detail, shell form bowls, lion passant and maker's mark for Stephen Adams II only.
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A rare pair of George III bright cut silver sugar tongs, shell shape bowls, tapering flattened section arms. Dublin c.1790 by Benjamin Tait.
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A pair of Victorian silver and ivory fish servers (knife and fork), pierced and engraved decorated blades, the shaped handles with relief carved stiff leaf design at either end. Birmingham 1881 by Hilliard & Thomason, in fitted original Morocco leather case.
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A George III silver fish slice, tapered faceted ivory handle, the blade with pierced and engraved band, engraved with classic scripted single initial 'R'. London 1799 by Abstinando King.
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An early 20th century set of silver plate cutlery in an oak canteen, with hinged lid revealing a top compartment above two full width drawers, enclosing a mainly fiddle pattern cutlery service.
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A German silver four piece coffee and tea set, of fluted baluster form, stylised flower bud finials. Weight 2.25kgs, stamped 800 to base.
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An early Georgian style three piece tea set, baluster shape with serpentine rims, the pot with a stained boxwood handle and finial, the sugar and milk jug with acanthus capped handles, each piece raised on four pad feet. Sheffield 1911 by Mappin & Webb. Weight 778gms.
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An elegant Victorian three piece tea service, circular lobed panel form with restrained vine and floral decoration, the S-scroll form handles with acanthus thumb pieces, each raised on a decorative base with four scrolling feet, gilded interiors, applied floral finial to the teapot, also with ivory heat rings. London 1844 by Francis David Dexter. Total weight 1473gms.
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A George II silver salver, with pie crust rim framing a wide band of engraved floral and scale decorated cartouche decoration, crested with a sword bearing armoured arm; raised on three pad feet. London 1751 by James Morison. Weight 388gms. Diameter 22.5 cm
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A pair of early 20th century boxed silver salts with spoons, embossed and gilded decoration. Birmingham 1913 by Walker & Hall.
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Three George III silver berry teaspoons, includes: two with similar decorated handles, both with embossed fruit bowls, London 1815 and London 1808; the other fiddle pattern, Dublin c.1807.
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A William IV gilded silver dessert spoon, double struck in the Queen's type pattern. London 1832 by the noted spoon maker, William Chawner II.
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A pair of uncommon George IV silver Provincial York dessert spoons, fiddle pattern. York 1825 by Barber, Cattle & North.
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An early 20th century Indian Calcutta silver dessert spoon, double struck fiddle, thread and shell pattern. Hallmarks for Calcutta by Hamilton & Co. Weight 72gms.
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A George II silver apostle spoon, the apostle finial with circular nimbus chamfered corners to the shaft, traditional fig shaped bowl. Probably London 1736 by Thomas Cooke. Weight 44gms.
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A pair of Irish George III silver serving spoons, bright cut decoration, engraved crest of a standing goat within an oval cartouche. Dublin 1765 by Jonathan Pasley, a noted spoon maker.
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Three 18th/19th century silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, includes: a George III Irish spoon, Dublin 1782 by Michael Keating, a noted flatware maker; another with bright cut decoration, Exeter, 1807 by William Welch II, again a noted flatware maker; and a crested example only bearing a maker's mark 'IS'. Total weight 157gms.
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A set of six Victorian King's pattern teaspoons, single struck. Glasgow 1841 by Lawrence Aitcheson.
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Two George III silver Old English tablespoons, one with script initials. London 1806 by Solomon Hougham, the other London 1816 by George Day. Weight 13.2 cm
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Three Victorian silver fiddle pattern tablespoons, two crested with a demi-swan. Exeter 1849 by Robert Williams & Sons, London 1841 by Robert Williams and Exeter 1871 by Thomas Hart Stone. Weight 217gms.
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A set of six William IV silver fiddle pattern dessert forks. London 1833 by William Johnson. Weight 299gms.
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A boxed set of six fruit knives with shell decorated silver handles in original fitted case. Sheffield 1908.
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Sixteen various silver spoons and sugar tongs, the tongs London 1856 by Chawner & Co. eight teaspoons including William IV and Victorian examples and seven various salt spoons. Total weight 278gms.
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An Edwardian silver small helmet form cream jug, the tall body with pronounced hand beaten effect, long loop handle, raised on a pedestal base with square foot. Birmingham 1902 by Saunders & Shepherd.
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A pair of unusual 19th century French silver fancy shoe flower troughs, each as a woman's shoe with relief embossed decoration of classical figures in formal garden landscapes, applied bows to the fronts, with original green painted tin liners. Import hallmarks for London 1896 by Edwin Thompson Bryant. Length 170, weight of silver only 350gms.
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A pair of Victorian crested silver plate on copper two-handled entree dishes with internal warmer trays and detachable handles by A.B. Savory & Sons, London. One cover distressed. Length of each 33 cm
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A George IV embossed silver baluster pepper pot, the pierced and engraved dome top with ball finial, the body with encircling floral, scroll and leaf design, spreading circular foot. London 1828 by Rebecca Eames and Edward Barnard.
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A pair of contemporary Pampaloni silver beakers, with original gilding to the interior and in original wooden box. (Pampaloni is a Florentine silversmith that has been in business for over 100 years).
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An early 20th century heavy .800 silver gravy boat, rope twist edge, large loop handle, raised on three ball and claw feet, impressed mark to base. Weight 322gms.
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An early 1900s silver and crystal claret jug, fluted ovoid form, the silver collar and spout with embossed decoration, replacement stopper. London 1911, and retailer's mark: 'Littlejohn & Son, Wellington'. Height 19 cm
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A William IV silver mounted crystal oil jug, round spreading foot, the body with faceted panels, the silver collar, handle and spout silver with restrained reeded decoration, stopper absent. London 1830 by William Brown. Height 10 cm
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A silver plated Victorian centrepiece, modelled as two whippets or greyhounds, seated beneath two slender palm trees with a canopy of arching fronds.
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An Afghan hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with two rows of five medallions along with secondary medallions on a rich red field, framed by multiple borders, the principal one with rosette motifs. 190 cm x 127 cm
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An old hand knotted Persian Hamadan runner, the field with a large central diamond shaped medallion and stylised flowering branches, three border guards with a central wide guard in colours of dark blue, red, deep turquoise, emerald green and old ivory. 285 cm x 93 cm
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A vintage rag rug, decorated with a crowing rooster at dawn in bright tones on a muted beige ground. 177 cm x 90 cm
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A hand knotted Baluchi rug, decorated with two medallions on a step sided field framed by a hook latch border, all in rich plum and other tones. 145 cm x 90 cm
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An old hand knotted Caucasian rug, with bold geometric designs and three border guards in colours of red, blue, pale lemon, reddish brown and old ivory. 255 cm x 114 cm. Worn.
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A hand woven Afghan kilim, all-over stylised floral designs, four wide border guards, in colours of red, orange, black, dark blue and old ivory. 234 cm x 155 cm
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A small hand knotted Shiraz tribal rug, the field decorated with a large central hexagon and four hooked corner designs, three border guards, stylised flowers and birds in colours of rich red, dark blue, orange, green and ivory. Some wear. 129 cm x 154 cm
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An Iranian Hamadan Mazlaghan hand knotted rug, decorated with a geometric medallion on a red field framed by a serrated edged outline and with rosettes in the corners. 200 cm x 125 cm
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A Baluchi hand knotted rug, all wool, the field decorated with thee medallions framed by harshang motifs and multiple borders. 235 cm x 123 cm
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A small hand knotted runner, the field decorated with multiple lozenge shaped medallions, framed by multiple borders. 260 cm x 62 cm
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An Iranian hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with multiple step sided geometric medallions on a charcoal and indigo field framed by three borders. 210 cm x 94 cm
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An old and considerably worn Persian rug. 184 cm x 144 cm
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A hand woven extra-weft kilim, decorated with geometric patterned bands in orange and white between bands of plain red. 286 cm x 166 cm
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A small Baluchi rug, the field decorated with three rows of geometric medallions in small oblong frames, framed by a hook-latch repeat motif border. 160 cm x 86 cm
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A hand knotted Caucasian carpet, the ivory field decorated with multiple palmette motifs framed by a stylised meander border. 197 cm x 153 cm
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A Persian Qum hand knotted rug, the field decorated with a curvilinear medallion on a field of curvilinear florals; the quadrants reflect the medallion, the whole framed by a stylised palmette border between narrower guards patterned with rosettes. Silk and wool pile. In tones of burnt umber, blue celeste, indigo and ivory. 198 cm x 119 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Meshkin runner, the field decorated with three large hexagons with geometric motifs and hooked running dog borders, three narrow guards, in colours of rich red, green, orange and old ivory on a rich dark mushroom coloured ground. 330 cm x 110 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Lilihan runner, the field decorated with a large central medallion and stylised floral motifs, three narrow border guards, in red, blue, green, rose pink, brown and ivory. 300 cm x 106 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Hamadan runner, the field decorated with three diamond shaped medallions, geometric floral motifs and three narrow guards, in colours of red, blue, green, rose pink, pale apricot and dark brown. 285 cm x 98 cm
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An old hand knotted Persian Hamadan runner, with a single central diamond shaped medallion (the design repeated in each corner), two narrow border guards, all-over geometric floral motifs in colours of dark red, dark and light blue, pale apricot and rose pink. 310 cm x 98 cm
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A Hamadan hand knotted carpet, the entire field decorated with a large geometric medallion flanked by small leaf motifs and bordered by a principal design of conjoined geometric rosettes; in tones of ivory, soft red and deep indigo. 19.5 cm x 15.7 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Semnan rug, the field with central medallion (the design repeated in each corner), all-over trailing floral motifs with multiple narrow border guards in colours of mainly red, blue, green, pale apricot, black and lime. 240 cm x 110 cm
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