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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:642
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:72
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:491
Date:2-May-2017
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An Indian gouache painting, with various depictions of Shiva and consorts in idyllic garden scenes. 99 cm x 68 cm
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A large Tibetan thangka of White Tara, (Sitatara), painted on cotton, brocade framed. Image 54 cm x 40 cm
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A large Tibetan thangka of Mahakal, painted on cotton, brocade framed. Image 63 cm x 49.5 cm
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A Thai terracotta wall relief section, depicting dancing figures and an elephant head. Raised on display plinth. 29.5 cm x 29.5 cm
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A 19th century Burmese wooden panel, carved in high relief with two seated figures above a dog. Raised on display plinth. 68 cm x 34 cm
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A gilded cast metal Thai Buddha, seated in meditation upon a stepped plinth. Height 35 cm
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Three small thangka, of the White Green and Red Taras, painted on unframed canvas, signed in Cyrillic and Asian calligraphy, two dated 1995. Each 28 cm x 21.5 cm
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A Thai carved wood Buddhist figure of a kneeling monk, gilded and painted, his robes with mirrored jewels. Height 29.5 cm
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A marble head of the serene Buddha, wearing peaked cap, with original paint finish, repairs to nose and some faults, on stand. Height 55 cm
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A carved boxwood netsuke, of two frogs wrestling, standing upon a lily pad.
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A small bronze vase, the exterior decorated with a dragon in relief and clouds, seal mark to base. Height 15 cm
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A small Japanese bronze teapot, the sides decorated with sacred cranes, the finial in the form of a box, a stylised sea creature to one end, the spout as the head of a mythical creature, on three paw feet. Height 9 cm
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A Japanese bronze low pot, rectangular shape, cast in high relief to the walls with dragons and raised on four scroll feet. Signed under the base. 42 cm x 26.5 cm x 13 cm
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Two Japanese woodblock prints by Toyohara Kunichika (1835 - 1900) - one a woman combing a child's hair, the other a kabuki theatre actor. Each oban size 35 cm x 23 cm framed.
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A Japanese woodblock print - two portraits, oban size 34 cm x 23 cm framed.
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A Japanese Meiji period lacquer postcard album, the front cover painted and gilded with Japanese figures in a procession, their heads of carved and painted bone, the interior filled with postcards from all over the world but mainly interesting Chinese subject matter.
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A Meiji Japanese bronze vase, squat circular shape with trumpet neck, the body cast in relief with lotus leaves and flowers. Incised signature under the base. Height 21 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period baluster Arita porcelain vase, the two large fielded panels with a traditional couple within a fenced courtyard, a coastal landscape beyond, the floral ground dominated with red chrysanthemum and exotic birds, wide flared frilled rim with minor glazed chip. Height 40 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period Arita baluster vase, the large panels with traditional seated figures, polychrome florals to the field, the neck reduced and cut on an angle. Six character marks to the base. Height 40 cm
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A Japanese silver six-piece dressing table set, three brushes, lidded box, shoe horn and button hook, all embossed in high relief with irises. Impressed marks. Samurai Shokai, Yokohama. Some faults. Total weight 780gms.
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A pair of Japanese Meiji period Satsuma specimen vases, the ovoid bodies with long narrow necks, traditional panelled decoration including a samurai. Painted marks in red to the base. Height 31 cm
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An early/mid 20th century Japanese Kutani fine porcelain part tea-set, includes teapot, lidded sugar bowl, footed bowl and plate, all finely decorated egg shell porcelain with panelled coastal landscape and scenes highlighted with figures, each with six character marks in red painted to the base.
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A pair of Satsuma earthenware vases, ovoid shape, each hand painted with two panels depicting women and children in garden landscapes, on a cobalt ground decorated with blossom and fan motifs. Signed under the bases. Professional restoration to rim of one. Height 22 cm
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An amber bead bracelet, the thirteen circular pressed amber beads of varying tones, 1.5 cm.
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An amber bead bracelet, the thirteen circular pressed amber beads of a pale yellow, 1.5 cm.
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A vintage red coral bead necklace, the 73 graduating coral beads from 4 to 1 cm, with silver clasp.
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A vintage red coral bead necklace, the 39 uniform round coral beads on pink thread, hand knotted between each bead, .9 cm, with silver and enamel clasp.
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Two old hinged ivory bangles, with plated mounts. Diameters 7 cm
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A coral section necklace, the 36 dyed red coral sections on hand knotted thread with large parrot clasp.
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A vintage strand of 44 natural light reddish pink toned coral beads, the chunky solid rounded cylinders with variegated colour, mildly graduated. Diameter 17 to 2.3 cm.
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A vintage red branch coral necklace, the short lengths of graduating sizes. Length 60 cm
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A 9ct gold and cameo suite, comprising pendant, earrings and bracelet, the bracelet with three gold framed cameos and seven decorative gold panels, the pendant with highly decorative frame, the earrings with screw backs for non-pierced ears, valuation available.
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An 18ct gold hinged bangle, Victorian style, the top in the form of daisies set with eight small facet cut cornflower blue sapphires and a pearl to the centre, 23.3gms.
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A fine 18ct gold and emerald bracelet, a decorative central panel set with a small emerald cut emerald, with eight diamond form yellow gold links between eight white and rose gold flowers, conforming flowers to the central panel, with 10ct bolt ring clasp, 5.3gms.
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A Chinese silver and amethyst bracelet, the five heavily embossed silver panels, each set with a large oval cabochon amethyst in a rub over mount, push clasp.
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A 9ct. gold and opal bracelet, the seven graduating size rectangular shaped panels each with pierced scrolling decoration, the central panel set with an oval cabochon opal doublet, push clasp with safety chain. 16.6gms.
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A Georg Jensen silver cuff bangle, raised stylised design, rolled edge, stamped maker's marks and London 1960 import mark.
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A mid-20th century Hans Hansen Danish silver sectional bracelet, the wide plain concave panels with single circular links hidden behind, screw-down fitting, vintage embossed full signature mark. Width 4.2 cm
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A 9ct. gold half-hinged bangle, one section worked as a foliate engraved belt. 16.8gms.
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A Chinese green jade, green sapphire and 14ct. yellow gold bracelet, the five curved cylindrical bars with cap mounts spaced by four oval facet cut green sapphires in rub-over mounts.
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An 18ct gold bracelet, comprising two rows of gold balls within multi-strand curb links, push clasp and safety catches. 54.6gms. Width 2 cm.
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A lady's modern 18ct. white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the 37 round modern brilliant cut diamonds claw set in individual link settings. TDW 4.48ct.
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An impressive 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond set wide hinged bangle, the top entirely pave set with multiple rows of bead set diamonds, decorative basket work mount to the sides and internal band. The 896 modern brilliant cut diamonds with TDW of 12.64ct.
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An impressive 18ct. white gold large single amethyst and diamond pendant, the triangular mixed cut amethyst weighing 59.5ct., the 128 highlighting diamonds with TDW of 0.90ct., cord necklace attached.
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A pair of 18ct. ruby and diamond drop earrings, oval drop form with central cabochon pear ruby claw set on a mount fully encrusted with round modern brilliant cut diamonds. The 74 diamonds with a TDW 1.69ct., the ruby total weight of 7.37ct., fittings for pierced ears.
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A 18ct. white gold and diamond handmade designer dress ring, in the form of a diamond set open rose, surrounded by a ring of nine brilliant cut diamonds, the split shoulders each set with another six brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 3.57ct., valuation available.
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An 18ct. white and yellow gold handmade designer pendant, in the form of a rose in bloom set with five round brilliant cut diamonds, the gold stem with two leaves and thorns, one leaf set with 13 conforming diamonds, the other set with 14, TDW 1.42ct.
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An 18ct white gold and jade ring, the Fei Cui Type A oval cabachon jade claw set with a single small round brilliant cut diamond to each flared shoulder. Jade certificate available
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A natural Fei Cui type A jadeite pendant, mildly tapered rectangular form, displaying vibrant green inclusions and pale tones, the 14ct. white gold mount with three small diamonds. Jade certificate available.
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A natural Fei Cui type A jadeite pendant of a round pi disc within a conforming hoop, pale green with 18ct. rose gold decorative mount. Hong Kong Kowloon jade certificate available.
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An estate platinum and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.38ct early modern round brilliant cut diamond claw set in a filigree engraved mount, colour N-P, clarity SI1
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A platinum and diamond Art Deco style clip, the draped and scrolling design profusely set with baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, the double clip held together by an 18ct white gold pin and hook arrangement so it can be worn as a brooch or two scarf/collar clips, TDW 4.17ct, colour D-G
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A estate 18ct. yellow gold and platinum emerald and diamond three stone ring, the central oval facet cut emerald of approx. 2.34ct. in rub-over setting, flanked by two early brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 0.50ct. each, insurance valuation available stating 'Made c.1930s'.
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A Victorian 15ct. gilded yellow gold Etruscan original boxed pendant necklace, the pendant of shaped oval form, the central raised almandine garnet cabochon set with single seed pearls in gold, above an enamelled band, upon a bead and bar decorated body, single tapered drop, the snake type link chain of 44 cm length. The original domed oval Morocco leather box with fitted blue velvet lined interior.
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A retro 15ct gold and black star sapphire ring, the oval cabochon black star sapphire claw set in an elevated radiating mount.
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A retro 18ct gold and green sapphire ring, the oval facet cut sapphire claw set in a spiralling knot mount, upright shoulders.
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A 14ct gold and jade ring, the oval cabochon jade in apple green tone claw set in a marquis form mount, plain shank.
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An estate 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the three Old European cut diamonds claw set, TDW 0.63ct.
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A Chinese silver gilt and turquoise ring, the large polished asymmetric turquoise in a rub over mount, 'mesh' shoulders with trailing decoration.
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A pair of 18ct gold and diamond rings, a plain band set with five round brilliant cut diamonds in a London Bridge type mount, together with ring set with a small princess cut diamond in a rub over mount, five small round brilliant cut diamonds channel set to each shoulder.
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A gent's 18ct gold and lapis lazuli ring, the oval polished lapis stone in a rub over mount, domed tapering shank.
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An Art Deco lady's 18ct. emerald and diamond cluster ring, the circular form cluster with three emerald cut emeralds in a row surrounded by eight old brilliant cut diamonds, open work mount below.
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An 18ct. yellow gold, emerald and diamond cluster ring, the large domed oval top with central small emerald cut emerald in rub-over mount above a pave set dome of 18 old cut diamonds, decorative mount and cross-over shoulders.
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A 14ct gold star sapphire and diamond ring, the cornflower blue star sapphire claw set with a 0.25ct round brilliant cut diamond to either side.
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An 18ct. gold and faux ruby ring, the ornate rope and floral mount set with a pair of teardrop shape facet cut faux rubies, fine tapering shank.
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A 9ct. gold and amethyst ring, three small facet cut amethysts in a rub-over mount, domed tapering band.
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A 9ct gold and amethyst ring, the oval facet cut amethyst in a pink hue claw set, split shoulders and wide domed band, 3.7gms.
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A 9ct gold and amethyst ring, the oval facet cut amethyst claw set, upright shoulders, tapering band, 3.18gms.
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An Art Deco Theodore Farhner silver and jewelled ring, the wide tapered raised top with central band of five square cut faux rubies flanked by tapered marcasite panels.
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An estate 18ct gold and diamond ring, the marquis form mount set with six small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A late 19th century 9ct. yellow gold and purple stone large brooch, the oval faceted stone in a lozenge frame of open worked florals in the Arts & Crafts manner. 14gms.
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold bee brooch, the wings and body set with coloured stones, mounted on a bar section. Hallmarked Birmingham 1900.
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A c.1900 large 9ct. rose gold framed cameo brooch, carved in high relief with an uncommon pose of a young woman with long ringleted hair looking over her left shoulder, the rub-over frame with twisted wire outer band. 6 cm x 4.8 cm
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A vintage large silver and coloured stone beetle brooch, sculpted legs and silver backed supporting the deep amber red and mauve toned segmented stone body. Length 4.5 cm
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An 18ct gold, pearl and ruby brooch, this delightful brooch in the form of three birds sitting on a branch, lustrous smoky grey baroque pearls form the bodies with the head and wings in gold, small rubies for the eyes, the gold branch has small rubies forming flower clusters, 17.1gms.
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A Victorian 9ct. gold framed cameo brooch, the cameo depicting a winged Aphrodite and Cupid under a crescent moon, plain gold mount, with safety chain.
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A colonial 15ct. gold Australian bar brooch, a kangaroo to the centre, 3gms.
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A George III ivory and gold necessaire, of slightly tapering oval section; the hinged lid inset with a miniature pâte-sur-pâte Grecian maiden under domed glass within a gold frame. The interior with a miniature glass ink bottle and two-section gold dip pen. Under the base set with an intaglio agate seal of the muse Urania within a gold frame conforming to the lid. Minor attention required. Height 5.5 cm
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A 22ct gold coin pendant, the commemorative Thai coin in a 22nd gold mount, with suspension ring.
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A 1986 U.S.A. $5 gold eagle coin, 1/10th oz. fine gold.
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A 9ct. gold cigarette case, the exterior with machine decoration, Greek key to the edge. Birmingham 1925. 98.87gms.
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A 9ct. gold pencil holder, the exterior with machine engraving. Birmingham 1900. 4.94gms.
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An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold and opal pendant, attributed to Rhoda Wager, the tear-drop form opal in rub-over mount, sculpted leaves and flowers frame. Length 3.3 cm
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An early 20th century 9ct. gold and opal pendant/brooch, attributed to Rhoda Wager, the large oval opal doublet in rub-over mount, in a diamond form frame set with leaves and flowers, suspended from a small conforming bar brooch, 5.5gms.
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An early 20th century dark greenstone kapeu pendant, with gold mounts, traditional curved end, the top cap mount with engraved detail and suspension ring. Length 11.5 cm
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An 18ct. yellow gold, dyed blue quartz and diamond set pendant, heart form, polished finish quartz panel of 17.40ct., the frame set with 18 bead set round brilliant cut diamonds. Tapered bale hanger.
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A 9ct gold chain necklace, the fine articulated herringbone link chain with parrot clasp, 6.3gms.
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A colonial 9ct. rose gold and gold quartz pendant, the oval polished quartz in a gold frame, with decoratively engraved cap and suspension ring.
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A 9ct. gold spinner seal fob, one side set with bloodstone, the other with carnelians, spins to reveal a watch key.
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold pendant, the scrolling frame set with small seed pearls and a round facet cut aquamarine to the centre, a small conforming aquamarine suspended from base.
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A 9ct. gold Edwardian pendant, the scrolling frame set with an amethyst and small diamonds, together with a gold-plated chain.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and aquamarine pendant, the large teardrop facet cut aquamarine in a rub-over mount, with suspension loop.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond pendant, the teardrop frame encrusted with small round brilliant cut diamonds, a diamond set cluster suspended to the centre, white gold bale.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold locket, square form with scalloped base, the exterior profusely engraved, the front with gold buckle and strap, suspension ring. 5.66gms.
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A jade lozenge bead and 14ct. yellow gold necklace, the 14 long tapered cylinders with cap and link sections between. Length 40 cm
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A jade bead and 14ct. yellow gold necklace, the six bell form cylinders with fine belcher links between.
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An 18ct. white gold and pink tourmaline bead necklace, the 48 tourmalines of oval polished form linked by fine looping rods. Total weight of tourmaline 27.15ct.
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A pair of Victorian 9ct gold and garnet drop earrings, a decorative double bar with a gold ball at the base suspended from a small garnet set mount, non pierced screw on backs, in original box.
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A pair of Edwardian 9ct. gold and opal earrings, a round cabochon opal, claw set and suspended from a gold bar, screw fittings for non-pierced ears, in original box.
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A modern 18ct. gold lady's hunter pocket watch, floral decoration to the front, blank cartouche to the back, with 18ct. gold T-bar on small chain, the gold face with white chapter ring, black batons and hands, the T-bar with brooch pin, 21.9gms (including movement)
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