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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:690
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:172
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:506
Date:25-Jul-2017
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold handmade opal pendant, the claw set long oval cabochon cut natural type 1 opal of approx. 4.80ct.
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An 18ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond pendant, the emerald cut 19.4ct aquamarine of slightly greenish blue tone secured by four corner claws, the bale with three tapered baguette diamonds.
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An 18ct. yellow gold, citrine and diamond pendant, the reddish/orange colour with dark tone oval citrine of 8.60ct. framed by 27 round modern brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.80ct.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and garnet bug brooch, the two rhodolite garnets claw set to the body, the wings and head highlighted with three small seed pearls, upon a plain bar brooch terminating in fine castellated wirework and beads.
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An 18ct. gold Breguet watch key, plain design with suspension ring. 2gms.
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An 18ct. gold repeater pocket watch by Howell & James of London. The complication mechanism with slide activation on the case side, additionally with split second centre seconds, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, rail track minutes and 300 split divisions, subsidiary seconds dial at VI. The back cover with monogram and dragon's head crest engraved. The case back hallmarked London 1883. Total weight 142gms.
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A Rotherhams, London 18ct. gold cased chronograph pocket watch, keyless wind, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, rail track minutes and 300 split divisions, gold hands and blued steel sweep second hand actioned by a stop lever mechanism to the case side. The case hallmarked Birmingham 1900, gold dust cover numbered 27462, matching numbered movement back. Total weight 126gms. 5.1 cm diam. case.
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A 1920s 9ct. gold cased Rotherham hunter pocket watch, plain unengraved case, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, stem wind, Maker's name to the dial and movement, the case hallmarked 9ct. and London 1929. Working order.
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A c.1960 9ct. yellow gold Tissot Seastar Seven gent's wristwatch, the silvered dial with date aperture, seconds sweep hand, maker's details and baton hour markers, the mechanical movement in good working order, stitched by a leather strap. Note: this model is regarded as the finest movement Tissot ever made.
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An Omega Seamaster gent's wristwatch, stainless case, silvered dial, calibre 601 mechanical movement requires overhaul.
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A 9ct. gold cased 'Dominant' gent's wristwatch, the square case with circular champagne dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at '6', original strap, in box.
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A c.1982 Omega Speedmaster professional Moon watch, stainless steel case, bracelet and clasp, the black dial with a small seconds sub-dial, 30-minute recorder and 12-hour with centre chronograph hand, mechanical manual wind 17-jewel movement, working. Serial no. 46878113. With Omega certificate and warranty cards, paperwork, original read leather box and outer card box.
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A c.1988 Rolex Oyster Perpetual mid-size Datejust bi-metal wristwatch, stainless steel and 18ct. yellow gold case and strap, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and gold batons, maker's details to dial, date aperture, the automatic movement with 29 jewels. Working order. In original green leather box with wallet containing booklet and original outer box. Model No. 68273, Serial No. R951875.
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A 1960s Longines 18ct. yellow gold cased gent's wristwatch, the circular silver dial with gold baton markers, maker's name, subsidiary seconds dial, manual wind, working, later brown stitched leather strap
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An 18ct. gold vintage Vacheron Constantin ultra-thin gent's dress watch, 3.2 cm. diameter case with fine radial fluted bezel, champagne toned dial with Roman numerals and railtrack minutes. The back with serial number 451093, the original strap with an 18ct. gold buckle with London import marks for 1973.
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A 19th century brass carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and railtrack minutes, small repair to top right, the case with reeded columns, ogee platform base, the gong striking movement working, with key. Height 20.5 cm
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A brass cased carriage clock, the white enamel face with Roman numerals, marked 'Huber, London'. Reeded framed case with double ogee platform base and bevelled glass. Bell striking movement. Height 17 cm
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A brass cased carriage clock, with a plain white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Height 13 cm, requires attention, with key.
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A small French brass cased carriage clock, with a plain white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Height 11 cm, working order, with key.
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A c.1900 brass cased carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, traditional overhead handle, with key.
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A 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, the four pillars with wrythen fluted columns, conforming overhead swing handle, the gilt face with enamelled chapter ring, Arabic numerals, working, in original leather fitted case with key.
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A c.1800 French Empire black and white marble and ormolu portico clock, the circular ormolu cased movement with white enamel dial and Roman numerals suspended between the two tapered white marble columns on square section black marble stands, further ormolu adornments, eagle pediment to the case, the movement with silk suspension, striking to the hour and half hour upon a bell, the rectangular white marble stand with adjustable ormolu feet, c.1800.
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A white alabaster mantel clock, the base in the form of a Greek Roman temple supporting the round gilt brass clock with turned alabaster finial to the top, the alabaster body with ormolu embellishments, the pendulum in the form of a sunburst with a face to the centre, with key and in working order. 58 cm x 24.5 cm x 11.2 cm
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A small Edwardian French metal table clock of Rococo style, modelled with two cherubs, dark patina. working order. Height 20 cm
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A c.1900 American Ansonia wall clock, the circular dial with glazed and brass framed bezel within an octagonal frame, the drop pendulum housing below with 'Regulator' in gilt to the door, restored. Height 82 cm
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A late Victorian shell shaped silver caddy spoon, Birmingham 1900 by Levi & Salaman.
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A heavy Victorian silver tea caddy, of baluster shape with leaf and scroll base, flower finial and gadrooned borders, London 1884 by S. W. Smith & Co.
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A George III silver shovel shaped tea caddy spoon with ivory handle, the shovel bowl punch engraved with a Tudor style foliate design, the fine turned ivory handle with ball and knop finial. Birmingham 1811 by John Thornton.
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A rare George III silver purse form vinaigrette, woven engraved pattern, two rope twist handles opening to reveal a gilded interior with pierced leaf scroll and floral engraved grill. Birmingham 1795 by Lawrence & Co.
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An early Victorian silver vinaigrette, unusual oval form with serpentine rim, fine machine engraved detail, the gilded interior with original pierced and scroll and floral engraved grill. Birmingham 1843 by Francis Clark, a noted vinaigrette maker, suspension loop attached.
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An Edwardian silver handled boot hook. Birmingham 1901.
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A modern silver hip flask, curved body with hinged bayonet screw cover, monogram. Birmingham 1991. 238gms.
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A Victorian silver handled and long ivory bladed page turner, the ivory blade of knife blade form, the shaped handle with relief embossed scroll and leaf design. Birmingham 1885. Length 340. Provenance: The Hursthouse Collection.
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An Edwardian glass and silver match striker, in the form of an owl, glass eyes and silver rim, London 1907. 5 cm x 7 cm
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A Danish, Georg Jensen silver cigarette box, of plain oblong shape with rounded edges and corners. 355gms. Length 160. together with a Georg Jensen cigarette holder.
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A Georg Jensen, Danish silver sauce ladle, pea pod pattern 21, c.1915-1930. Length 12.7 cm
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A George Jensen silver 'Acorn' pattern serving spoon, traditional tapered ribbed handle with acorn finial, stylised florals to the oval hammered finish wide bowl mount. Length 24.2 cm, width of bowl 7.1 cm
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A Danish silver serving spoon, the terminal decorated with a bunch of hanging fruit and leaves, by Karl M. Cohr and Christian F. Heise, 1923. Length 26 cm
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A colonial Indian silver lidded tea caddy, barrel form, embossed with traditional hunting scenes including tigers, various figures and buildings. 172gms. Height 9 cm
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A colonial Indian silver lidded canister, rounded square form, ornately embossed with a profusion of floral and tendrils, the mildly domed lid surmounted with a coiled snake, the square foot set on an angle. 152gms.
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A colonial Indian silver vanity box, similar to above, long rectangular form. 82.5gms.
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A pair of late 19th century European rococo cast silver salts, the nautilus shell form surmounted with raised cherubs, relief scrolling leaf tendrils, each raised on four C-scroll feet. Import marks for London 1895 by B. Nuller & Son, noted importers of German silver. 123gms.
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An Austro-Hungarian 800 standard oblong tray, plain with decorated border. 420gms. Length 36.5 cm
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A 1930s machine engraved silver cased travelling Swiss clock, the hinged case opening to reveal the circular framed clock with luminescent Arabic numerals, stem wind. working. 9 cm x 7.5 cm
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An Austro-Hungarian 800 standard silver two-handled table dish, standing on four feet, open handles and finely engraved floral decoration. 390gms. Length 36 cm
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An Australian silver cake slice, the handle decorated with gum nuts and leaves, together with a spoon, the handle in the form of a long leaf with small open flowers, the bowl with hand beaten effect, marked 'Harris & Son, Sterling'. Lengths 18 cm and 13 cm
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A pair of Arts & Crafts silver and gem set sauce ladles, oval hammered bowls, textured handles and rectangular finial ends set with cabochon coloured stones, unmarked.
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A cased Art Nouveau cased silver christening set of a spoon and fork by Daniel George Collins, Birmingham 1905. Both with enamelled foliate finials, the spoon with a heart shaped bowl decorated with a stylised fish, the fork with trident tines. In original velvet lined leather case.
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A cased set of six cast silver buttons, circular form, a mother with children in relief, in original deep indigo blue velvet and silk fitted box. Birmingham 1902 by William J. Holmes.
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A pair of mid-20th century American 'Wild Rose' sterling candlesticks, the short stick with decorative spreading bases and removeable wide walled nozzles, stamped marks.
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A large silver plate Nautilus shell vase, ribbed form, raised on three ball feet. Height 23 cm
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A set of good quality six place American Gorham sterling silver cutlery, 'Chantilly' pattern, comprising table forks, cake forks, dessert spoons, soup spoons, teaspoons, large and small knives, all with stainless steel blades. Total weight (including knives) 2230gms.
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A set of American six place Gorham sterling silver cutlery with scroll handles, comprising dessert forks, dessert spoons, table forks, teaspoons and large knives with stainless steel blades, plus serving fork and tablespoon. Total weight (including knives) 1510gms. Together with canteen box and eight silver plated sweet spoons.
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A set of five late Victorian picture back teaspoons with shell handles. London 1898 and 1899.
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A six-place fish set, with plain silver blades and African ivory handles. Sheffield 1935 by Viner's Ltd. In original box.
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Three Georgian Old English silver tablespoons, one bottom marked, London 1760 and a pair London 1788 by Thomas Northcote.
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A George III silver basting spoon, Old English pattern, of good gauge. London 1817 by Thomas Purver, a specialist spoon maker. 123gms. Length 30.4 cm
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A George II silver Apostle spoon. Old repair to stem. London 1735. Length 18 cm
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A George III silver baluster mug, C-scroll framed relief floral embossed panels, quartered shield engraved armorial crest, acanthus leaf thumbpiece to the double-scroll handle. London 1797 by George Gray. 336gms. Provenance: The Hursthouse collection.
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A Victorian antler-handled steel carving set, by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, in original velvet lined fitted box.
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A George III silver helmet shaped cream jug, with reeded handle and rim, raised on a circular spreading stem on a square plinth base. London 1795 by Henry Chawner. 130gms.
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A George III silver sugar basin, oblong with lobed body, gadrooned rim and reeded squared scroll handles. London 1814. 295gms.
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A Victorian Gothic style silver plate coffee pot, ovoid body raised on circular foot, acanthus capped scroll handle and hinged lid surmounted by lion finial, the body engraved with quatrefoil panels. Height 30 cm
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A George III silver coffee pot, baluster form, relief embossed scroll and floral design, the two cartouches each with matching engraved plant form armorial, leaf and scale detail to the spout, the domed lid with pineapple finial. London 1773 by Walter Brind, a noted holloware maker. Height 24.5 cm, 884gms. Provenance: The Hursthouse collection.
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A small George III tripod silver sauceboat with shaped rim, flying handle and embossed floral decoration. London 1761 by Richard Mills. Length 13 cm
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A silver coffee or chocolate pot, baluster shape, octagonal section with wood handle, early Georgian style. Sheffield 1938. with monogram. Weight 400gms. Height 20 cm
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A silver Georgian Revival pie-crust waiter, standing on four pad feet. London 1930 by Page, Keen & Page. Weight 410gms. Diameter 20 cm
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A decorative late Victorian silver three-piece tea set, ornate embossed decoration, ball feet, ivory finial and heat rings and double scroll handles. Chester 1900. Total weight 800gms.
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An Edwardian silver three-piece tea set, oval bodies raised on scroll legs, the sugar and milk jug with acanthus capped handles, the pot with ebony handle and finial. Birmingham 1901. Total weight 860gms.
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A rare and early George II silver coffee pot, the tapered cylindrical body with engraved cartouche designs bordered by fine trellis to the top, the dome lid with baluster finial, elegant carved wooden scroll handle, spreading circular foot, the engraved armorial with a quarter panelled shield below a knight's helmet below a demi-lion. London 1735 by Edward Pocock. 730gms. Height 21.5 cm
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An early George III silver pepperette, baluster form, the tall domed top with engraved and pierced detail, riven finial. London 1765 by I.D., an unidentified maker. Height 14.3 cm, some old repairs.
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An 18th century English baluster bun-top silver caster, pierced and engraved top, spreading pedestal foot, by I.S. Some old repair. Height 10.5 cm
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A Victorian silver wine funnel, engraved with Scottish crest, the thistle within a medallic star frame. London 1863. 116gms.
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A George III silver flat bottomed helmet cream jug, plain form, angular handle, no date mark, maker BF.
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A George IV silver teapot, the large compressed baluster body with half vertical ribbed detail, the top rim with gadroon and shell detail. London 1821 by Edward Barton. Weight 945gms.
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A Victorian silver capstan form pepper grinder, tapered with raised encircling bands. Birmingham 1882 by John Grimsell & Sons. Height 8.6 cm
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A pair of modern silver candlesticks, with urn-shaped nozzles raised on knops from tapering stems and circular spreading bases. Birmingham 1978. Height 23 cm
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A silver two-handled presentation cup. Birmingham 1934. The Lady Marling Cup, British Red Cross Society, Gloucestershire branch, 1935. Height on ebonised wood stand 21 cm
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A good Edwardian period Georgian Revival silver mustard pot, oblong shape with rounded corners, ball feet, blue glass liner. London 1904.
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An American sterling silver teapot of Adam style, oval with fluted designs, wood handle and finial, oval foot, engraved with the letter 'G'. 450gms. Height 16 cm
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A late Victorian fancy silver vanity box, long rectangular form, the swollen sides and lid with profuse embossed scroll, leaf and trellis designs. Birmingham 1897 by William Neale & Son. Length 11.5 cm
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A good Victorian silver christening mug, of octagonal section with finely engraved decoration and scroll handle. London 1857 by William Smiley. Height 7 cm
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A heavy silver cream jug of Regency style, oblong shape with serpent handle and four ball and claw feet. London 1911. 230gms. Length 15 cm
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A small decorative Victorian silver baluster teapot, with ornate embossed decoration and wood handle. Height 135. London 1876 by Frederick Brasted.
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A Sterling Art Nouveau Revival naked maiden oval plaque, the maiden in relief amongst swirling clouds/waves, stamped marks to the rim. Length 13.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver Art Nouveau pin dish, serpentine rectangular form, modelled as a lily pond. Birmingham 1904 by Levi & Salaman. Length 13.5 cm
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Three late Victorian silver covered glass perfume bottles, the covers pierced and embossed in the French manner with ornate scrolls. Hallmarked Birmingham 1899 and 1900.
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A late Victorian silver large sugar sifter, in the Adams style with repeating panels and swags on a reeded ground, pedestal base to a square foot. London 1899. 204gms. Height 20 cm
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A silver salver to commemorate the wedding anniversary of The Queen and Prince Philip, designed by Pietro Annigoni, 1972. Diameter 225. Weight approx. 340gms. In octagonal display case.
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A silver salver commemorating New Zealand Day 1974, designed by Sir William Dargie, from a limited edition of 300. London 1974, diameter 22.5 cm, weight approx. 300gms. In octagonal display case.
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An Edwardian silver tazza, with a small hammer finished bowl raised on three supports from a domed circular foot. Sheffield 1912 by Walker & Hall. 150gms.
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A Sheffield Plate claret jug and oval tray, the jug of ovoid shape raised on a circular spreading foot and with cane bound scroll handle, the hinged lid with acorn finial, the tray crested and monogrammed, raised on four reeded feet.
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A hand knotted Persian Baluchi rug, the field with three gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards. 153 cm x 90 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Shahr Babak rug, with two large medallions to the centre. 140 cm x 100 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Shahr Babak rug, the field with two large diamond medallions, intricate detail. 178 cm x 134 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Bijar rug, with single central medallion, intricate floral designs in vibrant colours. 153 cm x 115 cm
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A finely knotted Afghan Baluchi rug, the field decorated with bold stylised floral medallions, multiple border guards, rich dark colours and ivory. 200 cm x 120 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Shahr Babak rug, with two large diamond medallions, bold designs and boteh motifs. 147 cm x 111 cm
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An Iranian Bidjar rug, wool pile on cotton foundation, lozenge shaped medallion set within a conforming field and ground entirely patterned with small herati motifs framed by a meander border. 164 cm x 110 cm
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An Iranian Nain rug, wool pile on cotton, typical blue and ivory tones, decorated with a central medallion, flowering tendrils and birds. 151 cm x 88 cm
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