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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:667
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:651
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:493
Date:22-May-2018
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A 1960s Omega automatic Seamaster Calendar gent's wristwatch, circular steel case, date window, working, leather strap
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A 1950/60s Rolex 'Precision' manual wind gent's wristwatch, stainless steel case and expanding bracelet, white dial with silvered baton markers, date aperture below the bubbled glass, screw-down crown. With extra original links, in leather Rolex box and outer Rolex card box. Working
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A French brass cased carriage clock by Richard & Cie. Paris, with white enamel dial with Roman numerals, bevelled glass bowed side panels, conforming lozenge shaped escapement window. Height 11.5 cm
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A decorative brass cased carriage clock, with cream enamel dial with blue Arabic numerals, flanked by wrythen fluted pilasters, conforming wrythen handle, bevelled glass panels. With leather case and key. Height 11 cm
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A decorative brass cased carriage clock retailed by Grant & Son, South Shields, with cream enamel dial with Arabic numerals, flanked by fluted pilasters, Gothic tracery to the cornice and frieze, bevelled glass panels. With leather case and key. Height 12.5 cm
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A French brass serpentine corniche cased carriage clock, with white enamel dial with Roman numerals (small chip), bevelled glass. With key. Height 12 cm
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A French brass corniche cased carriage clock, with white enamel dial with Roman numerals, Breguet style hands, bevelled glass, bell striking movement. Height 12 cm
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A French brass corniche cased carriage clock by Richard & Cie. Paris, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and retailers details 'J. MacMichael 42 South Audley St. (Mayfair, London)', bevelled glass sides, gong striking mechanism. Height 11 cm
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A Victorian spelter mantel timepiece, the clock surmounted by a figure of a fireman and rescued child. Height 44 cm
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A late 19th/early 20th century brass lantern clock, the bell form top with engraved and pierced pediment plate, the large chapter ring engraved with Roman numerals, French key wind movement, not working. Height 24.5 cm
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A William IV mahogany cased bracket clock, the circular enamelled dial with Roman numerals and named indistinctly Lantz' Limehouse, the flame mahogany case with restrained carved detail. 18.5 cm x 12 cm x 29 cm
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A French brass corniche cased carriage clock by E.G. Lamaille. Paris, with white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, bevelled glass, oval glass escapement window. Height 13 cm
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A French brass cased carriage clock by Duverdrey & Bloquel, with baluster turned and fluted columns, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, bevelled glass. Height 10.5 cm
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A large 19th century French wood cased oval wall clock, with profuse carved leaf and flower decoration, the dial with enamelled cartouche Roman numerals marked 'Sylvestre à Paris', the pendulum movement striking on a gong. Some faults. Height overall 76 cm
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A French 19th century ormolu and polished bronze cased mantel clock, with Limoges style porcelain dial and panels, the architectural case surmounted by a figure of Cupid holding a victor's wreath, a trophy group of arms overlaid by hearts at the plinth base. The dial painted to the centre with a romantic couple, the side panels with garden landscapes. The bell striking movement behind a domed exhibition glass door. Height 27.5 cm
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A 19th century French gilt metal and spelter mantel clock, the gothic base with porcelain panels to the arcaded fascia flanking a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and Breguet type hands, surmounted by a bronzed spelter ecclesiastical figure group. Japy Freres bell striking movement. Height 46 cm
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An oak Gothic cased mantel clock, with silvered dial with Arabic numerals, Jungham's movement striking on gongs. Height 36 cm
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A Seth Thomas four-glass mantel clock with a white enamel dial, gong striking mechanism with mercury pendulum. Height 25 cm
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A French ormolu rococo cased mantel clock, with a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, Arabic minutes, bell striking mechanism. Height 37 cm
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A French ormolu cased cartel clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, bell striking Japy Freres movement, the case modelled with military trophy elements including a quiver of arrows, flaming torches, ram's head, etc. Height 51 cm
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A late 19th century substantial American black slate/marble mantel clock, architectural form with brass highlights, the chapter ring with Arabic numerals. the key wind movement striking on a gong. 48 cm x 17 cm x 46 cm
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A French brass four glass two train mantel clock, the Vincenti movement stamped S.F. Paris and striking on a gong, the silvered concave dial with gilded centre, over a twin barrel mercury pendulum (one cracked), within a bevelled glazed pillared stepped case surmounted by an ormolu classical flat urn. Height 31 cm. (with key)
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A French red tortoiseshell Boulle cased mantel clock, with bell striking movement by Samuel Marti et Cie, c.1860, the Louis XV style case with ormolu mounts, the dial with enamel cartouches with Roman numerals. Height 36 cm
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A decorative French mantel clock with blue and white porcelain panelled brass case, the bell striking movement by Pierre Le Masson, Paris, the architectural case surmounted by an urn finial on a coffered pediment, satyr mask mounts issue from the sides, the base with a flared frieze set with a lion mask and raised on acanthus capped lion's paw feet. Height 43.5 cm
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A 18th century French Boulle large bracket clock, the domed top with figured finial of a Neptune seated upon globe, the arch top door enclosing the gilded dial with white enamel hour panels with cobalt blue Roman numerals, the pendulum suspends in front of an ormolu back panel, traditional tortoiseshell and cut brass inlay to most panels, classical masks to the scrolling feet, together with the original conforming bracket of tapered form. Height overall 135 cm
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An Edwardian silver embossed quality card case in original Morocco leather box, floral and scroll decoration. Chester 1903 by William Neale
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An Edwardian silver card and stamp case, rectangular shape with hinged cover, foliate engraved and with monogrammed shield cartouche, opening to reveal a gilt washed interior with two stamp pockets. Birmingham 1901 by William Thorneywork. 8 cm x 4.7 cm x 1 cm
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A tiny Victorian engraved silver vinaigrette, Birmingham 1861 by George and Mary Wheeler. Length 3 cm
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A Victorian silver snuff box, oblong shape with serpentine outline, foliate engraved to top and bottom, the lid with vacant shield cartouche. Birmingham 1898 by J.H. Hillcox. 5 cm x 3.5 cm
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An impressive Edwardian large silver mesh lady's purse, chain mail type body and silver frame machine engraved scroll and shield, double ball clasp and chain handle. Birmingham 1891. 490gm, width 21.8 cm
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A Victorian silver topped green flashed cut glass scent bottle, the silver push-button hinged lid with engraved decoration, geometric cut body. Height 9.5 cm
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A Victorian silver and tortoise shell oval vanity box, the domed lid with applied French style embossed cartouche, the fine silver gadroon frame with repeating fine lobed supports. London 1889 by William Comyns & Sons
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A silver sovereign case, the exterior profusely engraved. Birmingham 1913
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A 1920s silver twin ink pot desk stand, tapered rectangular form, hinged lid revealing the twin pots. Birmingham 1922 by Adie Brothers Ltd. Length 14 cm
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A pair of 1920s silver column candlesticks, plain nozzles and spreading bases, hexagonal tapered stems. Birmingham 1926. Height 23 cm
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A George II silver taperstick by John Cafe, the knopped stem with shell shoulders, on a shaped square base with shell corners, the removable drip pan with conforming decoration. London 1752. Height 130 (5' inches), 170gm (6oz)
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A pair of Edwardian silver Corinthian column candlesticks, raised on square plinth bases. Sheffield 1901 by J. Dixon & Sons. Height 22 cm
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An American Gorham silver five light candelabra, the central stem with four nozzles supported on sinuous fluted arms. Height 39 cm
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A large sterling silver framed integral mesh handbag, the bag with a lower fringe of chain tassels. 312gms
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An antique silver ciborium, plain compressed spherical body with ornate embossed domed lid and foot, cross form finial, baluster knop stem. Impressed mark including those of the maker 'F.P.' Gilded interior. 380gms. Height 23.5 cm
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A silver anointing spoon, engraved decoration to bowl and handle. London 1936 by Wakely & Wheeler
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A stylish 1920s silver and glass claret jug, the plain collared spout hallmarked Chester 1920, faceted tall stopper, plain tapered body with star cut base. Height 24 cm
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A silver 'Gin' bottle ticket, modelled with mask and scrolling leaves. Birmingham 1961
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Tiffany & Co. late 19th century American heavy sterling silver vase, baluster pedestal form with long tapering cylindrical curved handles, maker's marks to the base. 876gms. Height 21 cm
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An American sterling silver oval table dish with a beautifully pierced border, engraved with monogram by Black Starr & Frost, New York. 248gms. Length 30 cm
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A good Victorian silver octagonal mustard pot, with ornate pierced decoration, scroll handle and original blue glass liner. London 1850 by Charles Thomas Fox and George Fox. Width 8 cm
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A Victorian silver four-piece tea and coffee service, the coffee pot with plain baluster body, the teapot of bullet shape, conforming sugar basin and milk jug, all with engraved vacant cartouches. Sheffield 1868 by Martin Hall Ltd. Total weight 2228gm
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A European silver coffee pot, urn shaped with beast head spout and engraved with encircling bands of floral design, ebonised handle. Hallmarks and date 1839 to foot. Height 25 cm, 838gm
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An Edwardian silver mounted glass annular ring decanter, the body with star cutting under the foot, mounted with a twin spouted collar and simple stopper. London 1902 by Hukin & Heath. Height 26.5 cm
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Three early silver serving spoons, two early Victorian shell and fiddle pattern, Edinburgh 1837 by William Peak Scott. Together with a George III fiddle pattern. Edinburgh 1814 by John Heron. Total weight 182gm
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An Edwardian silver and ivory six person fish service, engraved blades, ribbed collars, in original purple velvet and silk lined oak canteen
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A pair of Georgian silver bottom marked berry spoons, c.1803
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A cased set of 13 silver Apostle spoons, modelled after the antique by the Birmingham Mint. Birmingham 1977. No. 425 of 1000 sets. In mahogany case. 445gm
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A Georgian silver toddy ladle, the circular bowl inset with an 1820 coin, the stem socket fitted to a twist baleen handle
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A George III silver vase shaped caster, with cupola cover with acorn finial. London 1781 by Thomas Daniell and John Wall. Height 15 cm, 105gm
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An Edwardian silver bonbon dish, octagonal with pierced walls and with pierced flat handles issuing from the rim, raised on four scroll feet. Sheffield 1912 by Martin Hall & Co. 280gms
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S/S SUGAR BOWL, A silver two-handled sugar basin. Birmingham 1912
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A small George III tripod silver sauce boat, shaped rim, flying handle and embossed floral decoration. London 1761 by Richard Mills. Height 13 cm
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A 1970s Victoria Palace 'Carry on London' commemorative silver goblet, presentation engraved and dated 4th October 1973, the start date of the musical 'Carry on London' produced by Peter Rogers. 212.8gm. Height 14 cm
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An early 19th century Old Sheffield Plate swing handled basket, engraved crest of a beehive under a rainbow form. The base labelled 'J. Watson & Son'. Width 31.5 cm
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A rare George III silver pomander ball, in two screw apart sections, pierced with multiple holes and engraved with wiggle-work seaweed patterns, London 1777 by Thomas Wallis I. Diameter 2.4 cm
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A finely hand knotted all silk rug, the central medallion surrounded by lotus flowers and tendrils in russet and ivory on a celadon green ground, framed by a lotus meander border. 180 cm x 110 cm
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A fine Baluchi rug, the field decorated with eight conjoined step-sided medallions flanking three cruciform motifs framed by three narrow borders. 140 cm x 90 cm
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A fine Bukhara rug, the field decorated with two rows of small guls and a central row of cruciform medallions on ivory ground, multiple borders. 185 cm x 80 cm
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An Iranian Kashan rug, decorated with a central floral medallion with pendant ends surrounded by a field of floral tendrils on a cobalt ground, framed by a broad floral meander border with ivory background. 220 cm x 140 cm
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A Persian hand knotted rug, decorated with multiple lozenge shaped fields and geometric floral patterns, framed by a geometric meander border. 203 cm x 116 cm
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An Iranian Herati prayer rug, the mihrab with a vase of flowers, flanked by columns and further floral patterns, dated 1979 and signed 'Aref'. 200 cm x 120 cm
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A hand knotted Persian pictorial rug, the field decorated with hunting scenes of elephants, tigers, figures, deer, etc., in various colours on a rich red ground. 212 cm x 140 cm. With suspension rod
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An unusual hand knotted Nepalese Gabbeh rug, black with a flash of yellow. 215 cm x 155 cm
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A Persian hand knotted wool on cotton rug, the natural dark toned field showing abrash colouration, three stepped cruciform medallions, scattered rosettes, soft red and green other dominant tones. 250 cm x 170 cm
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A Persian hand knotted runner, decorated with four conjoined medallions and scattered rosette motifs in blue and red tones. 284 cm x 102 cm
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A handwoven Iranian Turkoman jalar, traditional patterns in red, dark blue and green. 97 cm x 700 (including fringe)
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A handwoven Iranian Turkoman jalar, traditional patterns in red, dark blue and green. 700 (incl. fringe)mm x 97 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Gabbeh tribal rug, with plant and animal motifs on a zig-zag orange and blue ground. 156 cm x 210 cm
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A large wide kilim rug, decorated with bold geometric tribal designs in various colours. 170 cm x 400 cm x 170 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, with central diamond medallion, typical colours and stylised floral designs. 230 cm x 140 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Andkhoy rug, with large central medallion and floral designs on a rich red ground. 200 cm x 130 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, with central diamond medallion. 154 cm x 107 cm
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A small hand knotted Turkoman prayer rug, decorated with tribal motifs on a red ground. 140 cm x 90 cm
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A hand knotted Turkish Kazak rug, with two central medallions, various bright bold colours on a rich red ground. 195 cm x 112 cm
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A fine quality finely knotted Persian Isfahan rug, pure wool and silk, the field decorated with a vase of flowers, birds and animals. 165 cm x 108 cm
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Three Kilim cushions, each 380 by 38 cm
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A large Chinese handmade wool carpet decorated in the French manner with leaves, flowers, scrolls and lover's knots in shades of green, brown, rose pink, aubergine, pale lemon and ivory. 375 cm x 275 cm. Good condition
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A large hand knotted Persian Kashan carpet, with a single central medallion and four corner designs, in rich colours on a deep red ground. 320 cm x 245 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi rug, formal floral designs with three border guards in colours of rich dark red, dark blue and old ivory. 240 cm x 180 cm
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An Afghan Turkoman runner, the field decorated with rows of octagonal guls and central cruciform medallions, framed by geometric borders, in rich red and dark tones. 500 cm x 78 cm
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A hand knotted Turkish Heriz carpet, the central medallion on a faded rose madder ground, with quadrants and multiple border guards. 250 cm x 157 cm
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A large good quality hand knotted Indo-Persian carpet, with formal trailing floral designs, in green and brown tones on a black field. 300 cm x 250 cm
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A Persian patchwork rug, the burgundy field containing rectilinear motifs including Tree of Life and crosses with bound carpet edges. 209 cm x 149 cm
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A large good quality hand knotted Saruqi rug, the field decorated with rows of gul motifs, multiple narrow guards, in mainly rich red and dark blue. 300 cm x 200 cm
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A large old hand knotted Persian Heriz hunting carpet, the field with a large central medallion and four corner designs - decorated with birds, animals and trailing leaves and flowers, seven border guards, the central wide guard decorated with exotic birds, flowers and leaves in multiple colours including red, blue and green on an old ivory ground. Width 350 cm, length 450 cm x 350 cm
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A Victorian mahogany music canterbury, the three section bower form top with a single frieze drawer. 52 cm x 40 cm x 52 cm
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A William IV flame mahogany pedestal base sewing table, the drop-flap top with two frieze drawers and suspended velvet upholstered well oil supported by a curved wishbone bracket on lobed short pedestal and four-way concave base. 72.5 cm x 43.5 cm x 71 cm
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A good Victorian burr walnut demi-lune card table, green baize lined interior, the carved column on a conforming four-way base, raised on white porcelain casters. 93 cm x 46 cm x 73.5 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany envelope card table, raised on curving legs with acanthus leaf decoration to top and base, one drawer to the front. 55 cm x 55 cm x 70 cm
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A Victorian mahogany flap-top card table, raised on an ornate quatrefoil base with acanthus leaf decoration and brass paw feet and casters, inlaid satinwood decoration and ebony stringing. 91.5 cm x 46 cm x 80 cm
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A George III demi-lune fold-over supper table, the solid mahogany top raised on an apron inlaid with decorative satinwood urn and fan motifs raised on tapering square section legs. Closed 88 cm x 42 cm x 75 cm
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A Black Forest carved bear stick stand, modelled standing on its hind feet, its forepaws grasping a stick which forms the support for the walking sticks. Detailed with glass eyes and painted detail to the mouth. Height 108 cm
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A Victorian cast iron hallstand in gothic style, the back of three tiers of arches with multiple hooks (one absent), raised from a stick/umbrella stand with two wells. Height 180 cm, width 76 cm
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A Georgian oak circular tilt-top wine table, raised on a vase shaped column from a tripod base. Diameter 74 cm, height 71 cm
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