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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:755
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:716
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:549
Date:27-Feb-2018
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A Leica III camera, with Summar f1.2, 5 cm lens, No.149325,black lacquer frame, c.1935.
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A Leica Standard Model E camera, with Elmar f.3.5 5 cm lens, No.214551, black lacquered frame, c.1937.
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A Leica 1 Model A camera, with Elmar 5 cm f.3.5 lens, No.38472, black lacquered frame, black lens cap, mushroom shutter release replacement, c.1926.
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A cut crystal and brass kerosene lamp, with decoratively cut foot, stem and reservoir with brass fittings and burner with chimney, shade absent. Height 65 cm
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A 19th century sextant and binoculars in case, lacquered brass frame with silver scale, with multiple lenses.
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A 19th century brass library telescope, the main tube of 37 inch raised on a tapering brass column from a cast steel folding tripod base. In case.
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A brass cased aneroid barometer, the silvered circular dial with a curved glass thermometer in the lower half. diameter 12 cm
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An unusual semi-circular section of a burr timber tree-trunk, evidently formed as a burr conforming to the tree-trunk shape.
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A fragment of ancient Egyptian cartonnage, from an Egyptian mummy case made of tightly fitting layers of linen or papyrus glued together, decorated with the god Anubis (the god of embalming and the dead), approximate date after 300 B.C., overpainted at a later date, framed and mounted under glass. Together with a stone head probably after an ancient Greek carving (on later stand).
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An authentic pre-owned Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 tote bag, in monogram canvas complete with leather strap, padlock and keys.
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An authentic pre-owned Louis Vuitton brown tote bag, in monogram canvas, complete with shoulder strap, Louis Vuitton card and original dust bag.
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An authentic pre-owned Louis Vuitton Red Epi-Leather Jasmine handbag, in soft rounded shape with double zip enclosure and leather handles.
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An authentic Louis Vuitton Multicolour Speedy 30 handbag, in black with monogram canvas and front pocket, with leather handles and straps, locks and keys, tan Alcantara fabric interior and one pocket. With original dust bag.
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An authentic Louis Vuitton multi-colour Speedy 30 handbag, in white.
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An authentic pre-owned Louis Vuitton Tassil Yellow Epi-Leather Jasmine handbag, with double top zipper and a purple Alcantra lining interior and original dust bag.
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An authentic pre-owned Louis Vuitton Saumur 43 saddlebag, with leather straps and buckles, long adjustable shoulder strap and padded strap piece. Lined with brown cotton canvas, one side of the bag has a large interior open pocket.
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An authentic pre-owned Louis Vuitton shoulder bag, in brown monogram canvas, with long leather shoulder straps, internal zipper pocket and light brown canvas lining. With original dust bag.
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A pre-owned genuine Louis Vuitton Saumur PM handbag, in monogram canvas, complete with leather strap and original monogram tote bag.
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An authentic Prada Nappa light brown handbag, in crumpled leather and double bow and tassels to opening. With original label, envelope and monogrammed dust bag.
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A Michael Kors leather 'Mercer' leather tote bag, in electric blue colourway with pebble finish. Chain and leather shoulder straps, with original price tag and case card, complete with dust cover and Michael Kors shopping bag.
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An authentic pre-owned black Chanel Caviar skin tote bag, with quilt stitching and gold metal fittings. With dust bag. As new.
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An authentic pre-owned Chanel medium tote bag in a black quilted pattern, large eyelets and woven chain strap. Original authentication card within. Some wear to exterior.
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An authentic pre-owned large Chanel handbag, in black caviar leather, black leather handles with a metal chain supported by four metal ring fittings, embossed Chanel logo to front with original authentication card and dust bag.
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Two vintage carved and painted wooden duck decoys, glass eyes, the hen and drake in naturalistic tones. Lengths approx. 41 cm, ea.
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A brass 3¼ inch plate wind reel by Turnbull, Princes St. Edinburgh, with ebonite back plate, four pillars & reel fitting with nickel silver rims & ebonite handle. c.1890.
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A 2½ inch brass crack wind reel, with curved arm and ivory handle, c.1875.
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A brass 2¼ inch plate wind reel, with nickel silver rims, ebonite back plate and horn handle, c.1895.
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A brass 2 inch winch reel, with curved crank arm and ivory handle, reel seat lined with cork, all fittings are riveted, c.1865
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A brass 2½ inch reel, with curved crank arm, reel retains most of original finish, three riveted pillars, plus screwed reel seat and crank arm, ebonite handle, original line, c.1890.
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A brass 2½ inch plate wind reel by Anderson & Son Edinburgh, reel seat and pillars are screwed either side of reel, some original finish showing on rims, horn handle, c.1895.
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3' inch 'The St.Giles' reel, made by E.J.Brown of Christchurch for W.H.Tisdalls Ltd, c.1940.
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3' inch trout reel, made by E.J.Brown of Christchurch for F.Steans & Co. Ltd. Christchurch, c.1940.
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3½ inch 'Stream Fly' trout reel, retains nearly all original condition, made by E.J.Brown, distributed by R.J Bain & Co. Ltd., Christchurch, c.1940.
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3 1/2 inch 'Kilwell Brownie' reel, by E.J. Brown, Christchurch, 'gun metal' finish, c.1940.
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3' inch trout reel, made by E.J.Brown for F.Steans & Co. Ltd. Christchurch, original finish in poor condition.
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A rare example 3¾ inch anodised 'Trout Reel', by E.J.Brown, Christchurch, green/blue finish in good condition, with red coral coloured handle, c.1940.
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A Hardy's 4½ inch 'Silex Major' casting reel, made for W.H Tisdalls Ltd.
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A Hardy's 3' inch 'Duplicated MkII' trout reel, made for W.H Tisdalls Ltd.
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A Hardy's 3' inch 'The Perfect' fly reel, made for W.H Tisdalls Ltd.
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A Hardy's 4 inch 'Super Silex' casting reel, made for W.H Tisdalls Ltd.
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An 8 inch walnut and brass old English sea fishing reel, used in New Zealand for big game fishing, c.1900.
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A 4½ inch wooden reel with brass fittings, made in Nottingham for H.E.Partridge & Co., Auckland, c.1900.
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A 4 inch wooden reel with brass fittings, developed by 'River Trent' Anglers with a cathedral spire - no check, reel drag controlled by hand, c.1910.
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A 3 inch wooden reel with brass cathedral spire back, no check - reel drag controlled by hand, c.1900.
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A 2' inch walnut reel with brass cathedral spire back and reel seat, no check - reel drag controlled by hand, c.1890.
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Three vintage Hardy's 'Anglers' Guides, 1931, 1934 and 1954.
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Three vintage Hardy's 'Anglers' Guides, 1925, 1926 and 1938.
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A vintage Hardy's 'Anglers' Guide' Coronation Number, 1937.
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Six vintage Hardy's 'Anglers' Handbooks, 1927-28, 1931-32, 1933-34, 1934-35, 1935-36, 1936-37.
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Box of Books On Fishing Tackle Collectables, Approximately 14 various publications on fishing tackle collectables.
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Box of Books - NZ Trout Fishing, Approximately 11 various publications on NZ trout fishing.
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Box of Books - NZ Trout Fishing, Approximately 11 various publications on NZ trout fishing.
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Box of Hardy's & Others Tackle Catalogues, A selection of Hardy Bros and others tackle catalogues.
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New Zealand Defence Service medal and others awarded to 708370 T/Sgt R.L.Horsham, includes, Air Efficiency Medal, cased miniature Nzdsm and eight silver and one gilt band medallions, each presentation engraved 'Tenor Trombone', etc., c.1950/60s.
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Two World War II war medals awarded to D. Matthews of the Northumberland Fusiliers, 7th Battalion, includes the 1939-45 Star and war medal. It is recorded that Matthews was a prisoner at P.O.W. Camp Stalag 344 at Lambinowice, Poland. Various printed records available.
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A World War I bronze memorial plaque, Dead Man's Penny', named to Edward Morris. Diameter 12 cm
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Commander Morton Henry Moyes - 1886-1981 (Antarctic Explorer and Naval Officer) military hat in box, with associated epaulets, gold wire detail. A member of Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1911 to 1914. He returned to the Antarctic on the 'Aurora' which sailed to the Ross Sea in December 1916 to rescue marooned members of Sir Ernest Shackleton's trans-Antarctic expedition. He made more voyages to the Antarctic and was awarded Polar Medals in silver and bronze.
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French pattern 1831 Châtellerault infantry 'gladius' sword, brass hilt, armoury marks at ricasso. Length 61 cm
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A German World War II M3 cap, black wool with fabric insignia.
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A collection of 41 assorted Us military badges and insignia, variously new and used.
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4 German Shoulder Boards & 2 Armbands, Four German shoulder boards and two regimental arm bands.
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A World War II German tank badge insignia, a cotton reel with Rzm and Ss marking, a silver swastika and cloth badge.
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An Edward VII Boer War period equestrian martingale, mounted to the breastplate with a brass Garter insignia with sovereign's cipher. One strap requires re-affixing.
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A gilt metal cased aneroid pocket barometer, silver dial marked 'T.A.R.S & W Ltd., No. B1545' military broad arrow mark to reverse, with original leather case.
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A pair of World War I binoculars in leather case, by Kershaw & Son Ltd, Leeds, dated 1918 and marked with broad arrow mark.
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A brass and steel cased naval ship's clock, the white dial marked 'Smith', 8-day, with Roman numerals and rail track minutes. The brass back flange marked with military broad arrow and No. 239. Diameter 22 cm
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A mid-20th century German military barograph, in mahogany case with three glazed panels, the hinged top with brass handle and plaque engraved with a swastika above 'M' above '2745', the front with applied plaque 'Presented by Lieut. Comdr S.C. Bradley Rnr. 3½ inch scale. 28.5 cm x 14 cm x 16.5 cm
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A Fijian throwing club (ula), of unusual form with a turned head and shaft with zig-zag decoration to the handle. Length 38 cm
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A Fijian throwing club (ula), with bulbous head leading to a cylindrical shaft with carved end. Length 39 cm
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A Fijian throwing club (ula), with large round head leading to a plain cylindrical shaft. Rich brown patina. Length 39 cm
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A Vanuatuan long club, with domed top and long cylindrical shaft leading to a flared end. Length 96 cm
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A Fijian war club (vunikau), rootstock club with carved protuberances to the top leading to a plain shaft. Length 105 cm
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A Fijian cannibal fork (Ai cula ni bokola), an early example with deep carved star form decoration to the handle and a bulbous head leading to four prongs. Length 29 cm
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A Solomon Islands club, of classic form with raised medial rib to the flattened flared head. Length 119 cm
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A Solomon Islands club, of classic form with raised medial rib to the flattened flared head. Length 119 cm
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A Vanuatuan club, flared top and handle with a long cylindrical shaft. Rich brown patina. Length 114 cm
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A Fijian throwing club (ula), with bulbous head leading to a cylindrical shaft with carved wend. Length 42 cm
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A Fijian club, with bulbous head leading to a cylindrical shaft. Length 83 cm
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A Fijian war club (vunikau), rootstock club with carved protuberances to the top leading to a cylindrical shaft with carved decoration to the end. Length 103 cm
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A Fijian war club (gata), with carved top leading to a cylindrical shaft with domed end. Length 103 cm
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A Vanuatuan club, with flared top with long cylindrical shaft and domed end. Rich brown patina. Length 80 cm
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A Fijian war club (culacula), with broad blade with notching to the middle edge tapering to a cylindrical shaft. Rich brown patina. Length 110 cm
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A Fijian war club (vunikau), rootstock club with carved protuberances to the top leading to a plain shaft. Length 113 cm
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A New Britain stone headed club, a fine club with stone head set on a wooden tapering shaft with raised end. Length 77 cm
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A Fijian pole club, cylindrical club of traditional form. Rich brown patina. Length 117 cm
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A Fijian pole club, of traditional cylindrical form with carved decoration to the handle and mid-section. Rich brown patina. Length 112 cm
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A tapa pounder, with deeply carved grooves to the beating surface face leading to a cylindrical handle. Length 38 cm
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A tapa pounder, with deeply carved grooves to the beating surface face leading to a cylindrical handle. Rich brown patina. Length 38 cm
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A tapa pounder, with deeply carved grooves to the beating surface face leading to a cylindrical flared handle. Mid-brown patina. Length 35 cm
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An old Solomon Islands carved and inlaid walking stick, hexagonal top, a carved pair of crocodiles above snakes and a turtle, serrated and disc mother-of-pearl inlays, good old dark patina. Length 93 cm
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An old aboriginal Wunda carved wood shield, traditional elongated lozenge form, the front with a wide band of swirling incised ridges, dot-type border, the back with raised integral handle, linial incised banding. Chipping to one corner. Length 74 cm
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An early 19th century Sandwich Islands (Hawaiian) canoe model, the wooden single hull with small adze/chisel markings and remnants of decorative painted designs. The terracotta brown, white and blue painted design to the prow and stern includes a spiralling serpent type form. An old paper label affixed to the base, handwritten in ink: 'Model of Canoe - Sandwich Isla. .'. Length 75.5 cm
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An archaic style black stone carved crouching beast, an owl perched to its head, turquoise painted highlights. Height 22.5 cm
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A vintage Pitcairn Island book form box, the front detailed with an outline of the island and 'This book box was made as a souvenir from Pitcairn Island, home of the mutineers of the Bounty, made by Ben Christian'. Old wallpaper lining to the interior. 19 cm x 13 cm x 6 cm
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A Pacific Island hardwood food hook, in the form of a stylised male figure, with sennit cord for hanging. Height 44 cm
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A large old Rarotongan figure carving, Te Rongo and his three sons, the three sons to his abdomen, oval ring eyes, most remains of old brown paint finish intact. Note: An earlier version is held in the British Museum. Height 95 cm
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A small Fijian kava bowl, circular/almond shape, raised on four short legs and with lug under the rim. Width 29.5 cm
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Obsidion Knife, A Png obsidian bladed knife. Length 25 cm
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An African Songe tribal carved wood figure, modelled standing with hands clasped to swollen belly, a fetish tied to its left arm, the grotesquely distorted head surmounted by a hide and horn crown. Height 90 cm
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African Carved Heavy large Figure Group, A vintage African carved heavy ebony sculpture as a column of 18 figures. Height 96 cm
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