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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:564
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:554
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:383
Date:26-Feb-2019
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A carved Chinese ivory figure of a young woman, standing holding branches of flowers, height on carved and pierced wood stand 27.5 cm.
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A Chinese cricket cage, of a gourd with ivory ringed mouth and cover pierced with butterflies and flowers, height 12 cm (excluding associated stand)
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An ivory paper knife, with dragon carved handle, length 26 cm
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A Chinese carved opal boulder, relief forms including dragon, bird and fish, striking green and blue dominant tone, raised on hardwood base, length 6.3 cm.
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An old Chinese green stone lidded tea caddy, rectangular form with double section interior, shaped plinth base with bracket feet, good dark green tone. Some old repair. 17 cm x 12 cm x 10.5 cm.
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A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape, with gilded bats and auspicious symbols to the sides, four-character mark under the base, diameter 14 cm
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An old Chinese bronze lidded spherical vessel, the body with fine cast repeating decoration highlighted with various dragons, supported upon four S-form dragon feet, the mountainous lid surmounted with a standing child supporting an orb with precious objects in relief. Good old dark brown patina, height 30 cm.
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A Ming style Chinese bronze of a seated serene goddess, raised on a base modelled as crashing waves, traces of gilt remain. Impressed character marks to the reverse of base, height 23.5 cm.
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A vintage Chinese gilt bronze figure of a seated monk, his right hand raised, in lotus position upon a two-section base, embossed mark to the base, height 24.5 cm.
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A pair of Chinese richly gilded carved and pierced wood panels, depicting scenes of figures and buildings. 15.5 cm x 59 cm ea.
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A pair of Chinese richly gilded carved and pierced wood panels, depicting scenes of warriors with weapons. 15.5 cm x 59 cm ea.
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An antique Chinese Peking ruby glass vase, reputedly 18/19th century with four-character Qianlong mark to base, octagonal mallet form, height 24 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain figure group, of an elderly man preparing calligraphic tattoos to the back of a younger kneeling man, Both wear variously blue patterned robes with red and green borders. Illegible impressed seal under the base, height 30.5 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain vase, baluster shape, landscape decorated, four character seal marked, height 255
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A blue and white porcelain plate, decorated with a scene of fishermen within diaper patterned borders. Chenghua six character mark to base, diameter 245. Two small rim repairs.
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain circular lidded box, the lid broken and repaired with staples decorated with a walled garden including multiple figures framed by dragons, further dragons and repeating decoration to the base, under glazed blue Ming mark, but later, diameter 23.5 cm.
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An old Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded jar, with four lug side handles, decorated with a K'ang Hsi design and with kylin finial. Some internal star cracks, height 24 cm, diameter21 cm.
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A pair of vintage Chinese lidded blue and white jars, the lobed panelled bodies decorated with florals and single figure panels, height 18 cm.
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A Chinese celadon twin fish plate, circular with restrained decoration of the two mildly in relief fish, the glaze thinning to the high point of the flat rim, diameter 32 cm.
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A Chinese fine eggshell porcelain polychrome decorated bowl, the exterior with a pair of exotic birds amongst blossoms and florals, repeating blue fine panelled borders, blue overglaze mark to base, diameter 16 cm, in original box with ink characters possibly for the artist Mr Dai.
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A Chinese fine porcelain 'dragons in flight' decorated bowl, the red glaze with gilt highlights including three dragons in flight amongst flames and other motifs, six-character mark in underglaze blue to the base, shaped rim, diameter 173.
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A 20th century Chinese famille rose lobed vase, Haitangzun shape, each side with a large cartouche of multiple figures within a walled courtyard setting, height 26.5 cm.
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A pair of fine quality Chinese famille rose egg-shell porcelain circular bowls on short feet painted with scenes of young boys playing in a garden, the interiors decorated with butterflies. Seal marks and standing on quality carved and pierced wood stands, diameter 12 cm.
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A Chinese Canton enamel porcelain bowl, painted in famille rose with floral sprigs and bouquets, a gilt hop border at the rim, monogrammed in script 'MT' to the side within a gilt ribbon swagged cartouche. Circa 1775, diameter 29 cm, height 12.5 cm.
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A large Imperial yellow glazed bottle form vase, the striking glaze in mustard/yellow all-over tone, blue under glazed Yongzheng mark to base, but of later date, height 32.5 cm.
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A large Chinese flambe vase, of rectangular section and baluster form, square cylinder handles, the striking red glaze with chun type highlights, incised marks to base, height 28.5 cm.
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A Chinese turquoise-ground porcelain wine cup, finely decorated with peaches and bats. Guangxu mark to the base and possibly of the period, height 5.6 cm
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An old blanc-de-chine figure of an ox and boy, the standing ox with a small boy seated upon its back playing a flute, some old repair, length 21.5 cm.
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An old Sui/Tang dynasty horse, classically modelled with partial lustrous dark tan glaze, raised on a velvet stand, height 32.5 cm, length 32 cm.
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A pair of impressive hardwood carved Chinese foo dogs, in traditional crouching stance. 67 cm x 96 cm x 105 cm.
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A finely carved and stained ivory Japanese set of the seven gods of Luck and Good Fortune, Shichi Fukujin', each symbolising a virtue, Honesty, Fortune, Dignity, Amiability, Longevity, Happiness and Wisdom. Each of approx, height 10 cm and raised on a stepped and polished hardwood stand, length 41 cm.
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A Japanese ivory box, the lid carved with chrysanthemums and other flowers., small chips to lid, diameter 6 cm
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A fine Japanese Meiji period bronze of a tigress, standing alert naturalistically modelled, seal mark under her belly, c1890, length 37 cm
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A good Japanese Meiji period bronze of a lion, standing roaring naturalistically modelled, seal mark under his belly, c1890, length 41.5 cm
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A collection of Japanese reprint woodblock prints, includes one by Kitagawa Utamaro, 'Arakura Temple in Snow from 100 Views of Edo by Hiroshige' together with five others, etc.
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A large Imari porcelain vase, ovoid with trumpet mouth, profusely decorated with panels of blossom and birds on a brocade ground in traditional colours and gilt. Mark under the base, height 55 cm.
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An old Tibetan desk ornament, the curved small horn tip section mounted to a copper collar with brass bead trim, all to a roughly cast bronze base, height 9 cm.
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A large clear polished amber pendant, flattened ovoid form, good pale tone with few inclusions. 40gm, length 8 cm.
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A various amber bead bracelet, the 13 spherical amber beads of various tone and clarity, diameter 1.6 cm
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A vintage butterscotch amber graduated bead necklace, the rounded cylinder form beads graduating in length from 2.3 cm to 1.2 cm, length 58 cm.
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A vintage coral necklace, graduating red twig coral pieces, with yellow metal bolt ring clasp.
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A vintage ivory bangle, plain domed form, 6.4 cm.
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A vintage ivory bead necklace, the 69 graduating round beads, .6 cm to 2.3 cm, on a single strand with an ivory screw clasp.
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A vintage amber nugget necklace, a single strand of graduating polished amber nuggets.
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A Belle Epoque-style pendant, in the form of a floral wall sconce, the silver pendant backed in gold set with old mine-cut diamonds and a small ruby, emerald and sapphire, with conforming diamond set bale.
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A14ct gold tanzanite and diamond pendant, the 2.51ct square cushion cut tanzanite claw set and surrounded by 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.24ct.
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An 18th century 15ct gold and silver diamond set pendant/brooch, the chandelier style mount set with old mine cut diamonds, semi baroque pearls and low grade emeralds, some losses.
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A Tahitian pearl necklace, the single strand of 37 1.1 cm dark silver bronze Tahitian pearls, the 14ct yellow gold clasp set with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A 14ct yellow gold and South Sea pearl pendant, the 1.1 cm near round gold cultured South Sea Pearl suspended from a gold bale set with 13 round brilliant single cut diamonds. TDW 0.19ct.
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A 14ct white gold pearl and diamond ring, the 1 cm white cultured South Sea pearl in a basket mount and surrounded by 25 brilliant cut diamonds with a further five to each upright shoulder.
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A 9ct. gold mounted boar's tusk pendant, with gold shield to the tusk and decorative cap with suspension ring. Maker Alexander Petrie Buick, Dunedin and Westport.
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A 9ct gold and greenstone dress ring, the large marquis shaped greenstone claw set in a solid wide mount, tapering shank.
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A greenstone heart pendant, decorative 9ct. gold bale.
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A greenstone pendant, with a 9ct. suspension ring.
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An early 20th century greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted book form pendant, good dark green tone, a strap band to the middle with two suspension loops attached, in 9ct. rose gold.
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An 18ct. gold topaz and diamond ring, the round topaz in a rub-over mount and decorated with a male Greek bust in relief, two small diamonds set to each decorative shoulder. 20gm.
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A 9ct gold snake bracelet, seven facet cut sapphires set to top with sapphires set for the eyes, the tail with engraving.
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A 15ct gold locket, rectangular form with the front decorated with a shield engraved with a heraldic crest.
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A 9ct. gold chain necklace, belcher links with a large spring clasp. 30gm.
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A 9ct. gold chain necklace, large belcher links with spring clasp. 28.6gm.
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A 9ct. gold necklace, fine decorative links, parrot beak clasp, 13.8gm.
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A 9ct. gold chain necklace, flat decorative links, parrot clasp. 12.7gm.
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A 9ct. gold chain necklace, fine belcher links with parrot clasp and a safety chain. 15.7gm.
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An 18ct. gold chain necklace, capstan links with parrot-beak clasp. 18.3gm.
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A circa 1900 9ct. rose gold Albert chain, long curved type links with T-bar and double 'dog-clips' attached, length 35 cm. 25.5gm.
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A 9ct. gold bracelet, belcher links, alternating plain with engraved, dog clip clasp. 19.7gm.
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A 9ct. gold bangle, narrow semi-domed form with engraved decoration. 10.3gm.
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A 9ct. gold bangle, semi-domed form. 25.5gm.
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A pair of circa 1920 9ct. yellow gold and onyx gent's cufflinks, the oval black onyx panels in 9ct. gold fittings. In a vintage box.
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A pair of early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold gent's cufflinks, machine engraved. In Goldsmith's box. 7.7gm.
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A pair of vintage heavy 9ct. rose gold gent's cufflinks, plain oval form with connecting chain links. 14.2gm.
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A circa 1900 rolled gold sovereign case, finely machine engraved with shield type vacant cartouche.
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A 1911 gold sovereign, Melbourne Mint.
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A 1906 gold sovereign, Melbourne Mint.
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A 1907 gold sovereign, Melbourne Mint.
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An 1891 gold sovereign, Melbourne Mint.
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A 1909 gold sovereign, Perth Mint.
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A 1908 gold sovereign, Sydney Mint.
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A 1905 gold sovereign, Sydney Mint.
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A 1903 gold sovereign, Sydney Mint.
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GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN 1893, An 1893 gold sovereign.
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A 1914 gold half-sovereign, Sydney Mint.
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A 1915 half-sovereign, Sydney Mint.
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A 1910 gold half-sovereign, Sydney Mint.
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A 1912 gold half-sovereign, Sydney Mint.
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A 1914 gold half-sovereign, Sydney Mint.
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USA 1900 $5 GOLD COIN, A U.S.A.1900 $5 gold coin.
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A half-sovereign ring, 1911 with 9ct. gold ribbed mount.
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A full sovereign ring, 1976, with 9ct. basket work mount.
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A pair of 9ct yellow gold and ruby earrings, a 1 cm round ruby bead suspended from fish hooks for pierced ears.
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A 9ct. gold ruby and diamond ring, three oval facet cut rubies claw set with three vertical rows of small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. gold ruby and diamond ring, three facet cut rubies claw set with four small diamonds.
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A 14ct. gold amethyst and pearl dress ring, the oval cabochon amethyst in a rub over mount and surrounded by small cultured pearls in a basket mount, tapering shaft, one pearl requires attention.
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A 14ct white gold, diamond and sapphire dress ring, six emerald cut mixed colour sapphires claw set to a diamond encrusted mount, TSW 1.80ct, TDW 0.18ct.
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A heavy lady's 18ct. five stone diamond ring, the five modern brilliant cut diamonds channel set in a row. 6.75gm.
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A lady's modern 18ct. yellow gold three-stone diamond ring, the central princess cut diamond in square rub-over mount raised above the two flanking modern brilliant cut diamonds. TDW of 0.50ct.
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An early 20th century English 18ct. yellow gold and diamond ring, the pierced scrolling mount set with five old cut diamonds in a central lozenge setting. Hallmarked Birmingham 191.5 cm.
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An 18ct. yellow gold clasped hands 'Friendship' ring, fine triple section band.
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold faux ruby and diamond ring, the wide mildly tapered band of gypsy style with three faux rubies spaced by two pairs of small old cut diamonds.
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An 18ct gold ruby and diamond ring, the wide band gypsy set with three rubies and two diamonds, 11gm.
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