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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:375
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts AuctionLots with images:375
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:296
Date:20-Apr-2021
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An 18ct gold watch key, engraved decoration with a citrine seal to the end, suspension ring. 5 cm.
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A lady's1950's white gold and diamond Rolex wristwatch, the 18ct case with 16 diamonds to the stepped lugs, the 9ct woven wire bracelet with latch clasp marked R.W. Co. Ld. Apparently working.
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An as new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M 'Captains Watch', with box and papers, silver dial decorated with 'teak concept' pattern, date window at 3, stainless steel 41.5 cm case and bracelet, calibre 4564 movement. With warranty dated 10/1/16.
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A Vitascope dioramic electric clock, c.1930s, with a brown Bakelite case set with a chrome chapter ring below a ship automata with a rocking machine and light simulating sunrise and sunset. Height 32.5 cm.
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A 19th century French white alabaster mantel clock, the architectural case with restrained ormolu stars and female side masks. The Japy Freres & Co. movement striking on a bell. Height 36.8 cm. With pendulum and key. Note: Japy Freres was founded in 1806. Frederic Japy (1749-1812) was a pioneer in the 'art' of industrialisation and manufacturing. The reverse with old NZ antique dealer's label for Robin & Co. Wellington.
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An old brass skeleton clock, fusee chain movement with vertically stacked gears and bob pendulum, fretwork cut brass frame with vine detail and chapter ring with Arabic numerals. Clock height 38.5 cm. On oval white marble stand. Provenance: Private Auckland Collection. See lot 181.
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An early/mid 19th century French portico clock, the ebonised framed with ormolu mounts, the four columns supporting the dial with repeating rams head cornucopia, marked 'Ville a Paris', the wire swing suspended cherub as the pendulum. Some attention required. Height 48 cm. Provenance: Private Auckland Collection. See lot 181.
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A fine early19th century French bronze ormolu and marble portico mantel clock, the 4½' white enamel dial with Roman hours, Arabic quarters and maker's name 'Grebert a Paris', the white and black marble columns, top and D-form base with quality ormolu mounts including Capricornus as a sea-goat, snake entwined pillars and classical drapery. French movement striking on a bell. 29 x 10 x 37 cm.
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A hand knotted Kazak small runner, 190 x 60 cm
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A Turkish hand knotted rug, decorated with large geometric medallions. 106 x 130 cm
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An all-silk hand knotted Qum rug, decorated with scalloped outlined dark teal field patterned with flowers, framed by floral quadrants and borders in olive and rose tones. 184 x 125 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi carpet, rich red ground decorated with geometric motifs, 240 x 175 cm.
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A large Afghan Turkman carpet, wool hand knotted pile, octagonal gol motif decorated. 300 x 200 cm
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A long Persian Kashan runner, of uncommon width, 500 x 115 cm
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An Afghan Chobi carpet, hand knotted wool pile, blue and ivory tones, 300 x 200 cm.
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A 19th century burr walnut side table, two tiers, pull-out slide to the top, shelf and drawer to the base, raised on turned legs and brass casters. 46 x 46 x 64 cm.
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A rare telescopic lidded William IV rosewood circular teapoy, with gadrooned borders, tapering octagonal pedestal and a tripod platform base. The top lifting to reveal two tea caddies and two cavities for glass mixing bowls. Diameter 44 cm, height 77 cm.
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An eight-fold lacquer Oriental screen, decorated on both sides with colourful birds, trees and flowers on a black ground. Each panel 40.5 x 216 cm.
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A Regency mahogany bookcase cabinet, astragal glazed doors to the top with three shelves, raised on bracket feet. 117 x 46 x 215 cm.
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A George III mahogany drop leaf table, drawer to each end with brass swan neck handle, raised on section legs. 90 x 140 x 75 cm.
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A vintage oak Elizabethan style stool, turned legs, stretcher base, restrained decoration. 46 x 30 x 46 cm.
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A small oak Elizabethan style coffer, the front with carved and inlaid decoration, panelled sides and back, hinges require attention. 62 x 40 x 46 cm.
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A Victorian oak cricket table, triangular form legs, shelf to base. 61 x 68 cm.
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A Regency oak nightstand, gallery to the top, cupboard with small brass handle, raised on slender taper legs, old repairs. 36.5 x 36 x 83 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany washstand, square form, the lid lifts to reveal three spaces for a bowl and two glasses, shelf to the base, cross stretcher, turned tapering legs. 38 x 38 x 86 cm.
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A Georgian oak washstand, square form with space to the top for a bowl and glass, shelf with drawer below, brass handle, cross stretcher base, raised on square section legs. 35 x 35 x 81 cm.
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An unusual Victorian oak stool, shaped seat, scalloped front apron, X-stretcher base, club feet. 40 x 37 x 63 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany drop leaf table, shaped ends, raised on tapering legs, club feet. 110 x 144 x 73 cm.
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A Victorian oak desk, green and gold leather insert, two drawers, tapering fluted legs on brass casters. 107 x 52 x 78 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany desk, two drawers to the front, tapering fluted legs, ceramic casters. 107 x 53 x 74 cm.
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A George III oak fall front bureau, the interior with pigeonholes, small drawers and a secret compartment with further drawers, the base with four full width drawers, elaborate brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, raised on bracket feet. 100 x 52 x 100.8 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany banquet table with four leaves extends to seat ten to twelve, crank extension mechanism, raised on substantial tulip legs with ceramic casters. 102 x 247 cm (extended) x 73 cm.
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A set of six Victorian mahogany Admiralty dining chairs, brown leather seats with upholstery nail detail, turned front legs with brown porcelain casters.
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A Georgian oak bureau bookcase, two panelled doors to the top with three interior shelves, the drop front bureau opening to reveal small drawers and pigeonholes above full width drawers, raised on bracket feet. 93 x 51 x 192 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany five drawer chest, turned bun handles, chamfered corners, raised on bun feet, one absent. 105 x 51 x 106 cm.
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A Queen Anne style walnut cabinet on stand, the top with two panelled doors enclosing a combination of small drawers and cupboards, all with small brass handles. The base with three drawers to the shaped apron, on knopped and turned supports with concaved stretchers. 19th century. 101 x 41 x 155 cm.
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A George III mahogany chest on chest, the top with ornate pediment over two half drawers and three full width drawers, the base with three full width drawers, brass swan neck handles with elaborate keyhole escutcheons, raised on bracket feet. 124 x 55 x 195 cm.
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An impressive Victorian walnut display vitrine, three glazed doors, marble tops to each side, carved corbels, raised on carved feet, this deep vitrine would be suitable for wine storage. (Attributed to Gillows of London). 180 x 50 x 162 cm.
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A William IV mahogany twin pedestal sideboard, the breakfront top with carved back and three frieze drawers, raised on quadrangular cupboards with scroll feet. 192 x 55 x 130 cm.
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A primitive 18th century oak coffer, the front carved in low relief with trailing vines, shaped apron and sides, an old repair to the lock area. 116 x 50 x 60 cm.
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A pair of good quality reproduction Gainsborough open elbow chairs of generous proportions, restrained carved decoration, square section legs with turned stretcher bases, cream linen covers. 72 x 69 x 96 cm.
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A colonial kauri dressing table, with two jewellery drawers, carved mirror supports, turned finials, two frieze drawers, carved and turned detail, a shelf to the base, the drawer fronts with mottled kauri veneer. 108 x 55 x 176 cm.
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A French oak buffet, the top with clenched ends, over two panelled doors, with substantial brass hinges. 142 x 55 x 94 cm.
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A French country oak buffet, three plank top, three drawers over two cupboard doors with elaborate brass keyhole escutcheons and long brass hinges with urn shaped finials. 135 x 56 x 109 cm.
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A pair of French style bedside tables, extensive inlaid decoration and ormolu embellishments, the single drawer with captured ring handles. 43.5 x 41 x 78 cm.
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An American oak 1920s Hoosier kitchen cabinet, the top cupboards with original fittings, cookbook holder, shopping list clock, etc, the tambour to the middle opens to reveal the tin flour and sugar dispensers, revolving spice rack with original bottles, the base has the sliding enamel worktable, four drawers and another storage cupboard, original Hoosier label to top. 103 x 67 x 185 cm.
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A Beijing red sandalwood pair of chairs and conforming table set, made by Mr Wu Bingliang, a famous teacher in Guangdong. This set is the masterpiece of the heydays of the 1980s. Of exquisite craftsmanship and style, it inherits the beauty of Ming and Qing period furniture.
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A 19th century Meiji Japanese small tansu collector's cabinet, with a combination of six drawers and one door, original metal fittings. 56 x 30 x 60 cm.
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A late 19th century Meiji Japanese small tansu collector's cabinet, with a combination of six drawers, hinged door and pair of sliding doors, original iron swing handles and fittings. 67 x 32 x 76 cm.
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A 19th century Meiji Japanese tansu collector's cabinet, two banks of six graduating drawers, original iron swing handles and fittings. 61.5 x 39 x 59 cm.
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A late 19th century Japanese tansu collector's cabinet, similar to above.
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A pair of Korean chairs, slightly curved back with solid splat-back, apron to the front, square section legs, old red lacquer finish. 46 x 41 x 90 cm.
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A pair of brass and marble table lamps, brass base with black marble and brass column, cream linen shades. Height 79 cm.
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A pair of gilt brass three-light wall sconces, with acanthus capping and ribbon surmounts. Height 46 cm.
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A pair of 19th century highly decorative candle sconces, 17th century style, the shaped back panels with cherubs flanking a coronet, the central vacant cartouches framed by fruiting leafy swags, each with twin scrolling arm sconces. Height 38 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany and oak longcase clock, the hood with turned columns and brass finials, the dial with Arabic numerals, date and seconds dials, painted decoration of country scenes and birds, marked C. Gowland, Sunderland. Apparently working. Height 212 cm.
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A French gilt framed mirror, ornate pediment with beaded decoration to the plain frame. 70 x 114 cm.
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A French style gilt framed mirror, elaborate curling scrolling frame with flower urn pediment, old repairs. 85 x 132 cm.
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A pair of church stone greyhounds, in seated position, on small plinth base, good, weathered patina. Height 75 cm.
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A pair of church stone greyhounds, in crouching position, on small plinth base, good, weathered patina. Length 70 cm.
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A c.1900 Herbert Hill salt glazed pottery chimney pot, octagonal tapered form with Chinese hat type top, four faceted side vents, kiln drips to the top; and with impressed maker's mark. Height 94 cm.
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A c.1900 Herbert Hill (Wellington) salt glazed chimney pot, octagonal tapered form with flared and ribbed highlights, lustrous salt glaze with kiln drips. Height 84 cm.
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A rare pair of Peter Hutson (Wellington) terracotta chimney pots, Oriental lantern form with six arched top vents above an impressed basket weave type band, impressed potter's mark. Height 62 cm.
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A c.1900 William Murphy T-form chimney pot; salt glazed with kiln drips to top, two sided vents, impressed maker's mark. Height 88 cm.
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A rare N.Z. colonial G. Norbury (Wellington) salt glazed drain trap, square form with circular iron grill, impressed mark, chip to corner. 39 x 39 x 13 cm.
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An early 20th century Amalgamated Brick & Pipe Ltd Taranaki Works Pottery chimney pot, salt glazed with three bands of six angled vents. Impressed mark, salt glazed. Height 75 cm.
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A vintage concrete garden statue, the young boy playing a pan flute, the squared base with stump to the back. Height 70 cm.
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A vintage concrete garden statue, the young woman holding a wheat sheaf symbolising harvest and fertility, on square base. Height 78.5 cm.
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An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot. Height 73 cm. Flake chip to side.
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An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 61 cm
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An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 73.5 cm
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An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 74.5 cm. Small chip to rim.
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An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 61.5 cm. Old restoration to base.
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A pair of large terracotta 'amphora' urns, wide baluster bodies, strap form handles, one repaired. Height 88 cm
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A pair of large terracotta citrus planters, cylindrical form with citrus swags, pale unglazed finish. Diameter 500, height 38.5 cm.
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