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Antiques & Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:1,050
Sale Title:Antiques & ArtLots with images:143
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:713
Date:8-Nov-2016
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An early 20th century Franz R. Conrad 'Fittings for Electric Light', showing multiple images of various chandeliers and light fittings of the period including 'Bronze Pendants', 'Bronze Ceiling Lights', 'Electroliers', pp. 256, with hard outer cover.
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A vintage wooden table lamp, in the form of a lighthouse on a rocky crag, with carved steps and brass bannister and ladder to the lighthouse, the light with brass detail. 26 cm x 47 cm
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An early 1900s shop display cabinet, fully glazed with mirrored sliding doors to the back, glass shelves, the front etched with 'Fry's Choice Chocolate' and the Royal Warrant with coat-of-arms. Ex. Jackson's Museum. 67 cm x 36 cm x 69 cm
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The 'Hezzanith' Sextant, in mahogany box, English-made ebonised brass with silver scale.
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A Cook, Troughton & Simms Ltd theodolite on tripod, with rod and accessories, in original box and leather case, together with a metal measuring tape.
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A large old astronomical telescope, together with tripod and metal fittings, in original box with a spare lens, labelled to interior lid 'Newton & Co., Opticians, London'. Length of telescope 118 cm
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An old Nepalese leather tinder box, highlighted with decorative silver and brass panels, single pale red coral bead to the front.
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A game bird decoy, canvas covered kapok and wood infilled. Length 31 cm
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A carved wood duck decoy, with metal eye-fittings under the base.
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A New Zealand historical marine ivory handled 'Rt. Hon. R.J.S.' (Richard John Seddon) presentation walking stick, the concaved lobed handle with faceted and cylindrical sections fitted to the hardwood shaft, a silver presentation engraved collar attached 'RT. Hon. R.J.S. from F J.H. Russell 1904'. Length 98 cm
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A novelty handled walking stick, the handle carved as a clenched fist holding a baton and wearing a wristwatch fitted to a rewarewa shaft. Length 9.2 cm
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Two pieces of gum, in naturally formed small boulders. Weight 765gms and 155gms.
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Two pieces of kauri gum, similar to above. 480gms and 515gms.
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Two pieces of kauri gum, similar to above. 745gms and 280gms.
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A small kauri gum boulder, hand polished and with some natural rough edges. 1.1kg.
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Four pieces of kauri gum, naturally polished and some rough edges. 145gms, 325gms, 250gms, 125gms.
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Three pieces of kauri gum, all hand polished. 752gms, 145gms, 240gms.
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Two pieces of kauri gum, similar to above. 775gms and 445gms.
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A large pounamu river worn boulder, natural flattened circular form, pale rind exterior. Approx. 75kgs. 50 cm x 45 cm x 24 cm approx.
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A pounamu boulder slab with two cut faces, displaying good dark green colour with pale veining. 26.5 cm x 8 cm x 20 cm
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An ancient Lingam large fertility stone, natural form, semi-polished (river worn). Length 32.5 cm, supported upon an old Japanese stand with drawers to the base.
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Ten various sized amber glass chemist's bottles, each with contents label.
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A Negretti & Zambra 'Pocket Forecaster', of ivorine triple movable disc format revealing codes and with forecast engraved to the back. In original box.
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A mother-of-pearl cross pendant, with silver metal capped ends, along with another small mother of pearl cross with serrated edges.
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A silver metal cross pendant, with trefoil ends and engraved decoration, along with another smaller silver cross.
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A mottled red stone cross pendant with silver metal suspension, along with a banded agate cross. A.F.
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A bone Stanhope needle case, carved as a furled parasol, the Stanhope with pictures of Great Yarmouth and Wellington piers.
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A bone Stanhope needle case, modelled as a furled parasol, the Stanhope with picture of Montreal Cathedral interior.
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Three silver and mother-of-pearl folding pocket knives. Sheffield 1929, 1923 and undated Georgian period.
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A mother-of-pearl handled folding silver bladed pocket knife. Sheffield 1895.
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A mother-of-pearl handled folding clasp knife, with silver and steel blades. Sheffield 1937.
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A mother-of-pearl and sterling silver folding pocket knife. Sheffield 1929 along with a similar folding silver fork. Birmingham 1864.
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Two mother-of-pearl and silver bladed pocket knives, Sheffield 1901 and 1907.
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A Victorian silver sewing necessaire, of plum bob shape with netting covering the upper hemisphere, opening to reveal silver bobbins and miniature tape measure. London 1875 by Samuel Morden.
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A rare 19th century ivory miniature travelling trunk thimble holder, gold detail including fine studded border, side handles, etc., old pale velvet lining. 3.3 cm x 3.3 cm x 3.1 cm
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An H. Milward & Sons, 'Needle, Fish Hook & Sewing Machine Needle' salesman sample book, the red exterior with gilt detail to the cover, opening to reveal five pages with various needles of different types and sizes, many labels included. 17 cm x 12 cm
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An early Victorian engraved silver needle case, flattened rectangular form and of lozenge section, scroll engraved, two section interior. Birmingham 1841 by Joseph Wilmore.
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An uncommon late 10th century Morocco leather covered chalet fitted sewing box, gilt metal studded decoration and fittings, the roof lid opening to reveal a fitted interior complete with many original fittings, mirror, scissors, thimble, etc. 10.3 cm x 7 cm x 8 cm
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A silver novelty pin cushion, modelled as 'Humpty Dumpty'. Birmingham 1910 by Levi & Salaman.
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A silver novelty pin cushion modelled as the English Coronation throne. Birmingham 1901 by Levi & Salaman.
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An Edwardian silver novelty pin cushion, modelled as a chick. Birmingham 1906 by Levi & Salaman.
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An Edwardian silver novelty Indian canoe pin cushion, the blue velvet overstuffed to the interior, plain canoe form. Hallmarked Birmingham 1904 by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd. Length 8.5 cm
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A Victorian silvered metal hemming clamp pin cushion, the bird form with spring clamp mechanism, the pin cushion to its back, the relief decorated clamp below.
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A c.1900 New Zealand seashell decorated red velvet pin cushion, verse and Maori portrait image to one side '.... we may meet again some day'.
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Two early 20th century New Zealand themed sewing items, a pin wheel decorated and with inscription 'Made out of a bit of the Old Spire of All Saints Church, Auckland....' and a tape measure with photolithographic images 'Waimangu Geyser...'.
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Two c.1920 plastic turtle pin cushions, one with removable head tape measure, the other with red velvet cushion to its sides.
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A gold thimble (tests 18cts.), with checkered finish and scale patterned border. 4gms.
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A gold and enamel thimble, (tests as 18ct.), checkered finish with linked ring border with turquoise enamel detailing. 6.9gms.
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A gold thimble (tests as 20ct.), fine dotted surface, with rose and gilded gold border with applied floral tendril detailed with inlaid turquoises. 5.4gms.
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Five various thimbles, two hallmarked silver, one gilt metal with fine enamel decoration. One with agate inset top.
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Two .800 silver thimbles with filigree silver gilt borders, one set with coral, the other with turquoises.
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A 14ct. yellow gold and carnelian thimble, early 20th century, engraved, the cabochon carnelian set to the top.
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A small box modelled an antiquarian book, with mother-of-pearl covers and silver metal frame. Some faults. Height 6 cm
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A 19th century French gilt metal decorative watch chatelaine, the main hook support with oval panel, relief urn and crossed horn relief detail, conforming quiver highlighted detail to the three main smaller panels below, two pairs of clips flanking.
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A c.1900 cold painted spelter ornament of a standing owl under an umbrella, original paint finish including red umbrella. Height 11 cm
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Five c.1940 Bimini classically decorated glass buttons, various. Note: Bimini was formed by Fritz Lampl, an Austrian 'poet, artist and dreamer, a man of ideas but with a streak of practicality'.
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A set of six c.1900 Essex crystal dog portrait buttons, domed form with gilt mounts, coloured detail.
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A French parasol with gold handle, the wrythen swollen handle stamped and engraved 'Suzanne' fitted to an ebonised shaft and with cream silk parasol.
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A Victorian embroidered panel, wild flowers in a vase with a butterfly to the corner, in pastel hues, framed under glass with details to the reverse. 42 cm x 46 cm
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Five 19th century lace bobbins, includes four turned and coloured bone, one with spiralling names, glass beads attached.
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Five similar lace bobbins to above, one named Rachel.
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A 19th century turned and pierced bone and nut Stanhope measuring tape, the turned and pierced handle unscrewing as a needle case, the extendable tape retracted by turning the top finial, with Stanhope image of Rotorua. Length 11 cm
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A late Victorian set of three steel convent scissors, in original case, red Morocco leather case named Abram. Brooksbank, Sheffield, the scissors with gilt highlights, when closed a cut-out religious cross form is evident.
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A c.1900 pair of folding steel and ivory handled scissors, pinned ivory face plates to the handles. Length extended 10 cm
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A faux-tortoise shell pique à jour pair of lorgnettes, the lenses folding into the long handle.
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A Victorian inlaid faux-tortoise shell coin purse, oblong shape with rounded corners, fitted interior.
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A vintage beaded purse, with floral designs in colours of dark red, blue and green, the beautifully pierced metal frame with chain suspension. Minor losses. Length 19 cm
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A c.1920 silver framed embroidered lady's handbag, sapphire cabochons to the ball clasps, panelled scenes of castle and deer framed by florals.
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Three vintage purses, includes one leather with gilt trim, another beaded with peacock design, the other smaller embroidered with silver plate frame.
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A 19th century carved fruitwood Goose-wing knitting needle sheath, traditional curved form with notch and floral spray carved detail, turned sheath end. Length 24 cm
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An early 1900s hand embroidered bed cover, florals and bows in pink, green and gold. 265 cm x 223 cm
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An Edwardian silver plate and horn posy holder, the horn body with silver plate mouth and terminal cap jointed by a fine chain. Length 13.5 cm
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Two Victorian mother-of-pearl hinged lidded vanity boxes, the square box enclosing a fitted perfume bottle, the rectangular box silk lined.
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10 small 'Eugene Rimmel's (Perfumer) Almanacs', 1872-1881.
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A 19th century black lacquer and gilt fitted sewing box, severely distressed, image of two dogs to the lid, the fitted interior including mother-of-pearl ended cotton reels, silver thimbles, complete with assorted vintage linen and lace.
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A Victorian birdseye maple inlaid work box, rectangular form, inlaid cut white metal and abalone inlays.
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A Victorian burr walnut rectangular domed work box, two bands of Tunbridge inlay. Length 22 cm
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A c.1910 Japanese exotic wood sewing box, mulberry burr to the six drawer fronts and top lidded compartment.
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An early 20th century hardwood step stool box, the twin steps supported by a small open fronted box, stylised cat cut-out sides. Height 50.5 cm
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A 19th century Japanese seven drawer collector's chest, tall form with five drawers above two short drawers, original blackened iron handles and strap mounting and finish. 33.5 cm x 31 cm x 67 cm
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A Solomon Islands large carved hardwood mask standing sculpture, finely inlaid with mother-of-pearl, serrated edged sections inlaid in bands highlight the eyes and encircle the face. Height 36 cm
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A fine old woven Samoan fibre mat, a long tassel type fringe, coloured feather highlights.
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An African ivory bust, collected Zimbabwe 1978, of a Shona tribesman. 918gms. Height 15 cm
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An old Solomon Islands hardwood standing crucifix, fine traditional cut mother-of-pearl shell inlay to both sides and the stepped and circular base. Height 27.5 cm
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An old Indonesian large kris, all over fine carved detail including demon figure to the hilt, the scabbard with further demon and bird masks, traditional wavy damascene blade. Length overall 69 cm
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An old Indonesian kris, finely carved scrolling handle, plain flaring burl wood wrangka, the brass scabbard embossed with scrolling florals, tapered damascene steel blade. Length overall 48.5 cm
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An old Island food bowl, oval shape with angular terminals and four short truncated legs. Length 92 cm
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An African Masai tribal bronze bracelet.
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A c.1950 Solomon Islands (Rennell Island) mace hardwood club, the knob form head with eight short tapered flanges, the plain cylindrical handle three-quarters covered with fine woven and dyed pandanus fibre cover, good dark finish. Length 53 cm
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Two vintage Solomon Islands carved hardwood walking sticks, one with boot form handle and fine incised carved banded section to the plain shaft, the other with stylised figural handle and wrythen twist.
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Two vintage Solomon Islands carved walking sticks, both with entwined snake design, one with stylised head supporting the plain handle.
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Two vintage Solomon Islands carved hardwood walking sticks, one with monkey handle, the other carved with multiple figures.
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Two Solomon Islands carved paddles, the scrolling circular handles on a plain shaft, the blades come to a slight point. Length 128 cm
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A Solomon Islands carved wooden stool, the rectangular curved top with notch and wavy line banded carving, the four short truncated legs with rectangular platform supports. 48 cm x 25 cm x 15.5 cm
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A Tokelauan wooden fishing box, oval shape with cover secured by plaited sennit cord. Width 28 cm
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An African ivory bracelet, carved with a portrait bust with elongated coiffure.
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An early 20th century Maori carved hardwood kotiate, the blades with all over curved lineal and notched detail, a paua insert the middle of each face, plain reduced grip, good old dark patina and weight. Length 36.5 cm
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A pair of early/mid-20th century finely carved Maori decorated bookends, each with a stylised figure raised upon a field of multiple scrolls, paua inset eyes, various banded and notched decoration to the sides and top, paua inserts. Height 20 cm
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A vintage Maori woven kete, geometric panel designs.
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A Maori carved whalebone carver's mallet, the dense bone with mildly tapered mallet form end, tapered handle to the carved stylised head butt, some dark discolouration. Length 27.5 cm
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