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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:643
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:59
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:490
Date:16-Feb-2016
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A George III silver serving spoon, Old English pattern. London 1800 by William Sumner. 101gms. Length 29.5 cm
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A pair of small Georgian silver toddy ladles, the oval bowls socket fitted to baleen handles. London 1820 by George Knight
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A small French silver sifter ladle, the deep bucket bowl with fine piercing to the base, the handle and stem moulded with floral patterns to the cartouche finial
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A pair of Victorian Scottish silver sugar tongs, bright cut decoration, circular bowls. Sheffield 1875 by Fenton Bros
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An uncommon William IV silver two-pronged fork, fiddle pattern, crested, the two fine tines of long length. London 1833 by William Eaton. Length 20.7 cm
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A George IV Irish silver meat skewer, King's pattern, ring handle end, tapered diamond cross section spike end. Dublin 1820 by James England. 110gms. Length 29.9 cm
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A George I silver spoon, tapered round ended handle, the oval bowl with a beaded rat-tail back support. Exeter c. 1722, inscribed initials 'S.H.M.C. 1722'. 30gms. Length 17.1 cm
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A Georgian period fiddle and thread pattern silver caddy spoon. London 1805 by Stephen Adams
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12 silver handled table knives and 12 luncheon knives, along with matching fish servers and carving knife and fork, King's pattern handles, knives with 'rustless' blades, the serving utensils with stainless steel blades. The knives Sheffield 1951 by George Howson, the serving utensils of various dates and makers
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A Georgian silver mote spoon, with pierced bowl and tapering stem. London 1793, maker's mark indistinct
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A George III silver double-ended marrow scoop, the broader bowl with engraved script initials to the underside. London 1790 by Charles Hougham. Length 22 cm
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A cased set of antler handled carving utensils, comprising: two pairs carving knives and forks along with a steel; in fitted oak box with red velvet and satin lining
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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 Victorian period silver can shape christening mug with engraved decoration and later spout. Birmingham 1875. Height 7 cm
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An Edwardian helmet shaped cream jug, with scroll handle. Birmingham 1902. Height 15 cm
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A pair of Edwardian hexagonal silver salts on short stems and hexagonal feet. Original blue liners. Sheffield 1907. Width 6 cm
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A modern six-piece silver cruet set of Regency style, with lion mask and paw feet; a pair of pepper pots, a pair of open salts and a pair of mustard pots with blue glass liners. London 1961 and 1972
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A pair of impressive Victorian silver tea and coffee pots, faceted baluster form, profusely scroll engraved and with figured cast finials, the teapot finial as a seated Chinaman with long pipe, a similar finial to the coffee pot, ivory heat rings, spreading shaped hexagonal bases. London 1850 and 1851 by George John Richards, minor attention required. Total 1720gms
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A rare Victorian Scottish silver castle-top card case, depicting Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland, the finely detailed engraved island vignette with a background of billowing clouds and radial turned sky, framed by an attractive scroll engraved background with castle turrets to the corners. The reverse engraved with acanthus scrolls on a radial ground framing a cartouche shield crested with a gorged hound's head erased. Edinburgh 1842 by James Nasmyth & Co. A similar example sold at Christies in 2013 topped…
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A museum quality early 19th century French mahogany travelling case, the rectangular form with hinged lid inlaid with brass shield, the interior fitted with mirror, three silver jars, a pair of silver lidded scent bottles, a silver inkwell, pounce jar and two ivory pieces. The second level fitted with ivory and gilt mounted pen set, ruler, swivelling to reveal bottom layer housing tortoise shell comb, multiple watch key etc. 800 standard French silver mark. 11 cm x 25 cm x 9 cm
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A pair of Georgian Revival silver candlesticks. London 1979. With glass drip trays. Height 20 cm
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A pair of Victorian silver plated sword hilt candlesticks, with shagreen grips raised on square marble plinth bases. Height 28 cm
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A pair of William IV Old Sheffield Plate wine coasters with decorated borders and turned wood bases. Diameter 15 cm
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A silver on copper Regency style tea caddy, small sarcophagus shape with lion mask handles; along with a silver on copper decanter coaster
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A 20th century silver small salver, pie-crust rimmed. Birmingham 1965. 243gms. Diameter 20.5 cm
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Two Victorian silver plated meat dish covers of plain dome shape, with detachable ring handles. Length 30 cm and 35 cm
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A modern Harrods quality silver corkscrew, the cylindrical rod form handle supporting the traditional steel screw end, in fitted blue Morocco leather box. London 1994, Harrods maker's mark
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An Edwardian silver paper knife with mother-of-pearl blade, the silver handle inlaid with green agate clover patterns. Birmingham 1902. Length 20.5 cm
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An old Chinese silver embossed bolster/pillow end, rectangular form, central diamond panel, decoration of curved linear floral and leaf design, the border finely pierced for stitching to the bolster. 15 cm x 30 cm
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A Nepalese silver offering bowl, circular raised on small foot, the exterior chased and engraved with multiple medallions of Buddhist figures. Diameter 10.5 cm
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A small hand knotted Turkish Kazak rug, the field with three octagonal medallions and hooked running dog motifs, three border guards, in shades of green, blue, mustard, pale apricot and ivory. 103 cm x 150 cm
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A hand knotted Turkish Basmakgi rug, with one large central medallion and four corner designs, three border guards with central wide guard, stylised floral motifs in colours of blue/green, pale pink, pale terracotta and shades of brown. Faded. 150 cm x 160 cm
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A hand knotted Turkish Basmakgi runner, the field decorated with a single row of gul motifs, three border guards with central wide guard in colours of terracotta, lemon, blue, green and black. Faded. 79 cm x 313 cm
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A hand knotted Turkish Basmakgi rug, the field with one large central medallion and four corner designs, three border guards with central wide guard, stylised floral motifs in colours of pale terracotta, blue, green, aubergine, grey and ivory. Faded. 150 cm x 157 cm
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A small hand knotted Turkish Basmakgi runner, the field decorated with three large medallions, one border guard, in colours of terracotta, green, blue, brown and lemon. 55 cm x 175 cm
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A hand knotted Turkish Basmakgi runner, the field decorated with a single row of geometric medallions, three borders, in colours of terracotta, blue, green, lemon and ivory. Some fading. 65 cm x 287 cm
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An old hand knotted Persian Saruq rug with an unusual central lobed medallion and four corner designs, all-over floral decoration with three border guards in colours of red, blue, green, orange and ivory. 107 cm x 150 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Turkoman rug, the field decorated with three rows of bold gul motifs, multiple border guards in colours of rich dark red and green. 120 cm x 210 cm
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An old hand woven Kilim double saddle bag, decorated with stripes of various colours and geometric designs. Some wear. 140 cm x 50 cm
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A hand woven Persian Kilim rug, the field with bold geometric floral designs in strips with a gold zig zag border in colours of dark blue, red, brown, green and terracotta. 166 cm x 255 cm
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A hand knotted Turkish Basmakgi rug, the field decorated with floral medallions and trailing geometric motifs, five border guards with central wide guard in colours of pale terracotta, blue lemon, green and ivory. Faded. 170 cm x 200 cm
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A good quality finely knotted Pakistan Turkoman rug, the field decorated with rows of bold gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards, in colours of dark blue, orange, pale apricot and ivory. 190 cm x 270 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Turkoman rug, the field decorated with rows of gul motifs, three border guards, in typical colours of rich red, dark blue, orange and ivory, rectangular shape 11 cm x 255 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, the field with three diamond medallion and an all-over floral border design, three border guards with central wide guard in colours of rich red, blue, green, yellow and ivory. 115 cm x 165 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, the field with three bold diamond medallions and a shaped border with intricate floral designs, three border guards with central wide guard in colours of rich red, shades of blue, yellow, green, brown and ivory. 112 cm x 157 cm
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A hand knotted Persian rug, the field with elongated medallion, (the design repeated in each corner), five narrow border guards with trailing floral motifs in colours of red, green, black, pale apricot, lime green and old ivory. 110 cm x 240 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug of rectangular shape, the field with a central row of single diamond medallions and stylised bird, plant and animal motifs, three border guards, in colours of dark blue, rich red, green, pale apricot and ivory. 102 cm x 250 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Afshar rug, the field with one large hexagonal medallion with intricate detailed floral designs and boteh motifs, three border guards in colours of dark terracotta, blue, green, rich ochre and old ivory. 116 cm x 173 cm
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A hand knotted Baluchi tribal rug, the field decorated with panels of stylised plant forms, five border guards with central wide guard in colours of rich red, deep green, blue, brown and ivory. 124 cm x 190 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Seraband runner, the field decorated with rows of small boteh motifs, five border guards with central wide guard in shades of red, green and old ivory on a blue ground. 73 cm x 308 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian Sirjan rug with a bold central medallion, geometric floral motifs and multiple border guards in colours of blue, green, brown, ochre, turquoise and old ivory on an inky blue ground. 187 cm x 285 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Tabriz rug, the field with a large central medallion and four corner designs, all-over floral motifs, three border guards with central wide Herati border, pale colours of blue, green, orange, aubergine and ivory. 140 cm x 195 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Chinar Gul tribal rug, the field decorated with rows of diamond medallions with hooked running dog borders, multiple narrow border guards, in shades of red with black and ivory. 170 cm x 230 cm
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A quality Persian Nain fine wool on silk rug, with central medallion and four corner designs, trailing leaf, flower and bird all-over decoration, three border guards with central wide guard in colours of blue, turquoise, red, brown and old ivory. Signed in the border 'Habiban'. 127 cm x 197 cm
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A hand knotted Iranian fine wool on silk Nain rug, decorated with a central floral medallion, the design repeated in the quadrants, the field with islimi tendrils, framed by Kufic script borders flanking a Herati pattern border, in tones of blue, brown, green, pale aubergine, cerise and old ivory. 167 cm x 105 cm
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A fine hand knotted Iranian Tabriz rug, wool pile on cotton weft and warp, decorated with a central medallion with pendants surrounded by a field of small geometric patterning, framed by narrow borders flanking a broader Herati patterned border; in tones of olive, pale brown, russet and old ivory. 134 cm x 104 cm
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A fine hand knotted Isfahan wool pile on silk rug, the field decorated with a complex design of a central floral medallion and leafy tendrils framed by a broad Herati border flanked by narrower guards, in tones of pale olive green, pale blue, aubergine and old ivory. 172 cm x 108 cm
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A semi-antique Baluchi all wool rug, the field with three rows of repeating octagonal guls, multiple banded borders, traditional tones of deep red and indigo. Approx. 3m x 2m
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A fine hand knotted Persia Tabriz rug, the field decorated with one large diamond medallion, five border guards with central wide guard, small intricate floral designs in colours of red, blue, green, brown and terracotta. 164 cm x 255 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi runner, the field with formal stylised floral designs, three border guards with central wide guard, in colours of deep red, dark blue, dark orange and old ivory. 80 cm x 400 cm
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A 100% silk Qum hand knotted rug, decorated with a central floral medallion in terracotta red on a silver/blue ground patterned with foliate tendrils and birds, vases of flowers decorate the corners, framed by a meander border incorporating lotus flowerheads, vases and birds outlined by narrow floral guards. Fine intricate detail, in excellent condition. 150 cm x 100 cm
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A very fine hand knotted Turkoman carpet, the entire field decorated with multiple small octagonal guls and geometric secondary motifs, framed by multiple narrow borders decorated with rosettes in colours of bright red and dark blue. 300 cm x 200 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi rug, the field with formal stylised floral designs with multiple border guards in typical colours of rich dark red, dark blue, deep ochre and ivory. 250 cm x 350 cm
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A large and exceptional Tabriz hand knotted Persian carpet, strong curvilinear design, the central dark ground lozenge form medallion on an ivory field with striking dark toned spiralling vine design highlighted with flowers and birds, silk detail to the all wool pile, red, soft and dark blue, olive and multiple other tones, the fine knot density of approximately 400 knots per square inch giving high definition to the decoration. 420 cm x 305 cm
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A Georgian mahogany three-tier dumb waiter, the drop-side circular trays with rule joints and turned vase shaped pedestal supports, the tripod base with pad feet. Height 117 cm
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A vintage oak four stage revolving book case, of plain design with slatted sides and plain top. 52 cm x 52 cm x 126 cm
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A small 19th century English rosewood Wellington chest, six graduated drawers, plain design with carved corbels and small turned wood handles. Minor faults and lock and key missing. 58 cm x 36 cm x 180 cm
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A small Edwardian mahogany sofa/coffee table of Regency style, plain with boxwood stringing, rule joints, two small drawers, lyre shaped supports and sabre legs with brass paw terminals. Width 45.5 cm, length extended 84 cm, height 53 cm
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A circular wine table, the plain cedar top with thumbnail moulded edge on an ornately carved and turned beech and walnut tripod base. Diameter 60 cm, height 62 cm
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A George III tilt-top mahogany flat-top wine table, the plain oblong top with square cut corners on turned column with tripod base. 50 cm x 37 cm x 67 cm
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An Edwardian English mahogany music cabinet with mirrored back, open shelf, glazed compartment and fitted swivelling music compartment and base, carved decoration, ogee bracket feet. Retailer's label 'Denby & Spinks, Leeds'. 46 cm x 40 cm x 126 cm
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A Georgian pine cricket table, the plain circular top standing on three tapering triangular section legs with shaped aprons beneath the top edge. Diameter 85 cm, height 70 cm
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A Georgian flat-top supper table, with a single small drawer, the plain oblong top with moulded edge supported on four elegant tapering square section legs. Some surface marks. 90 cm x 43 cm x 73 cm
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A small Regency rosewood side table, of plain oblong shape with single drawer, the gun barrel column support with acanthus leaf carving, the platform base with four scroll feet. 61 cm x 39 cm x 75 cm
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A Georgian mahogany demilune flat-top crossbanded card table, the interior lined with green baize, central single drawer and two dummy side drawers, restrained boxwood stringing and four elegant tapering square section legs with original brass roller casters. Some old surface marks. 95 cm x 47 cm x 74 cm
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A Regency mahogany flat-top supper table, with rounded front corners, restrained inlay and elegant tapering turned and fluted legs. 92 cm x 45 cm x 73 cm. Some surface marks
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A rare Regency mahogany standing whatnot cabinet, of plain square section with three tiered drawers, two open shelves, turned spindle supports, short turned legs with original brass casters. The ring handles have been replaced and there are some surface marks. 53 cm x 44 cm x 137 cm
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A Georgian oak gate leg table, the plain circular four plank top supported on traditional turned leg stretcher base. Good colour and patina. The single drawer at one end has been replaced. Diameter 95 cm, height 68 cm
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A Victorian mahogany side table, the shaped top with conforming scalloped apron, raised on four thick but sinuous legs, with brass casters. Requires some attention. 123 cm x 72 cm x 75 cm
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A William IV rosewood card table, the top opens to reveal green baize-raised on a turned column with acanthus leaf decoration, quatrefoil base with lion paw feet. 91 cm x 45 cm x 75 cm
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A 19th century Biedermeier mahogany flat top tea table, raised on two scrolling central uprights on conforming base, small metal casters. Requires some attention. 85 cm x 85 cm x 74 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut music cabinet, one panelled door cupboard to the base with a galleried shelf to the top. Turned decorative uprights, with porcelain casters. Requires some attention. 57 cm x 40 cm x 6 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany Sheraton Revival bedside table, the inlaid top with two small side drawers, shaped apron to centre, small shelf to base and tapering slender legs. 50 cm x 32 cm x 73.5 cm
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A French style crossbanded walnut kidney shaped occasional table, with a small drawer to the frieze, raised on slender tapering legs. 52 cm x 27.5 cm x 71 cm
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A small mahogany Georgian style candle stand, turned supports with scalloped gallery to the two trays, slender tapering legs. 34 cm x 26 cm x 71 cm
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A small Georgian mahogany flat front chest of drawers, two half drawers above two full width drawers, decorative brass back plates, raised on bracket feet, requires some attention. 105 cm x 50 cm x 102 cm
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A Regency mahogany chest of five drawers, two across the top with three graduated full width drawers below, oak lining, oval brass handles and shaped aprons between the splay feet. 106 cm x 52 cm x 91 cm
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A Victorian period mahogany chest of five drawers, two across the top with three graduated full width drawers below, rounded edges, turned wood handles, plinth base. 120 cm x 52 cm x 120 cm
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A Victorian mahogany bow front chest of five drawers, two across the top with three graduated full width drawers below, thumbnail moulded edge, wood handles, turned feet. 107 cm x 54 cm x 104 cm
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An early Victorian mahogany bow front chest of drawers, two half drawers above three full width drawers all with flame mahogany veneer, turned bun handles, on splayed bracket feet. Requires some attention. 102 cm x 51 cm x 104 cm
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A 19th century mahogany four drawer flat front chest, the graduating drawers with some repair, the body of two sections, shaped brass plate back swing handles, compressed spherical feet. Some parts 18th century 94 cm x 54 cm x 96 cm
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A George III flame mahogany bow front chest of five drawers, two short over three full width drawers, turned bun handles, splayed bracket feet. 105.5 cm x 54 cm x 105 cm
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A Georgian country oak Jacobean style chest of drawers, two large full width drawers with two half drawers between, decorated with traditional panelling, brass drop handles and elaborate keyhole escutcheons, panelled sides, on bun feet, body in two sections. Requires some attention. 105 cm x 61 cm x 99 cm
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A pair of good quality Victorian walnut balloon back chairs of French style, with ornate carved and pierced backs, cabriole front legs, shaped fronts and blue and ivory striped fabric covers
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A pair of good quality Victorian period walnut balloon back chairs, with carved and pierced back rails, shaped fronts, cabriole front legs and quality pale lemon fabric seats
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A pair of elegant Victorian walnut balloon back single chairs with serpentine fronts, carved and pierced backs and striped brocade covers (some wear)
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A pair of Victorian walnut balloon back single chairs, with turned and fluted front legs, carved backs and striped brocade covers (some wear)
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A Regency period mahogany open elbow chair, the bar back with brass stringing, reeded arms, turned front legs and floral tapestry seat
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Four Victorian mahogany dining chairs, upholstered in a self-patterned apple green brocade, carved detail to the front legs. Height 88 cm
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A set of four Regency period mahogany bar back dining chairs, the curved top rails with carved Egyptian motifs, turned front legs and good quality floral linen covered seats
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