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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:268
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts AuctionLots with images:248
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:181
Date:16-May-2023
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A pair of 14ct white gold and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with a diamond encrusted heart suspended from a bar drop, attached to a diamond set post for pierced ears, TDW 0.30ct (colour G-H, clarity Vs-Si).
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A pair of 14ct gold and diamond hoop earrings, each earring set with five brilliant cut diamonds and twelve tapered and straight baguette cut diamonds (colour I-L, clarity I1-I2), sprung wire clip for pierced ears, TDW 1.50ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond solitaire stud earrings, the modern brilliant cuts graded H/I and I1. TDW. 1.00ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings, each set with 21 modern brilliant cuts of TDW. 0.91ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold diamond and pink tourmaline drop cluster earrings, each with an oval and pear shaped pink tourmalines of 8.50ct. One set above the other. Framed by a total of 88 modern brilliant cuts of TDW. 1.50ct.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold, diamond and sapphire stud earrings, each earring set with a round brilliant cut light champagne diamond (clarity SI1-SI2), claw set and surrounded by four baguette cut deep blue sapphires (slightly included) alternating with eight small round brilliant cut diamonds, (colour I-K, clarity SI1-I2), TDW 2.18ct, TSW 0.39ct.
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A pair of 18ct yellow gold and fancy coloured diamond cluster earrings, each earring set with a 0.60ct fancy yellow diamond, framed by a double halo of 18 yellow and 24 round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW. 2.83ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with a pear form diamond cluster suspended from a diamond set hinged hook. TDW. 1.47ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond solitaire earrings, each of 0.22ct. Framed by sixteen further diamonds. TDW. 0.60ct.
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A pair of 14ct gold, diamond and mabe pearl earrings, each earring set with 2.3 x 1.5 cm teardrop shape cultured mabe pearl within a frame set with twenty-two round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears with safety clip, TDW 0.65ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond drop earrings, each earring with an elongated marquise shaped drop set with thirty-four round brilliant cut diamonds, (colour F-G, clarity Vs1-Vs2) suspended from a smaller marquise shape drop set with twelve round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears, TDW 1.00ct.
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A pair of 18ct gold and diamond drop earrings, two graduated diamond encrusted rings suspended from a diamond set huggie-style hinge, each ring with fancy light yellow-brown diamonds suspended from the centre, TDW 0.65ct (coloured diamonds), TDW 0.65ct (white diamonds).
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A pair of 14ct white gold, ruby and diamond chandelier earrings, each earring set with fourteen oval cut purplish red rubies (included) individually claw set with four rubies to each of the three drops, each drop set with a round brilliant cut diamond between each ruby, the drops suspended from a central oval cut ruby which is surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, the whole 'Chandelier' suspended from an oval cut ruby surrounded by a halo of diamonds attached to the post for pierced ears, Trw…
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A pair of 14ct white gold, sapphire and diamond halo earrings, each earring set with a 5.185ct dark Royal Blue sapphire (included), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, with further diamonds set to the hooks (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2), TSW 10.37ct, TDW 0.72ct.
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A pair of 14ct gold, heliodor and diamond halo stud earrings, each earring set with a 1.275ct square cushion cut light yellow heliodor (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set, surrounded by twenty round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2), posts for pierced ears, Thw 2.55ct, TDW 0.29ct.
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A pair of 14ct gold, aquamarine and diamond heart earrings, each earring set with a 1.38ct heart cut grey blue aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds set to the hooks, the hooks have safety closures (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2), Taw 2.76ct, TDW 0.96ct.
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A finely woven Persian kilim, the red ground with repeating geometric patterns and various multi border designs.
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A hand-knotted Turkoman runner, decorated with three rows of octagonal guls and intermediary secondary guls, framed by multiple narrow borders. 300 x 75 cm
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A tribal Kazak rug, hand knotted wool pile, decorated with three large medallions, geometric motifs on a dark red ground, framed by a Herati border. 176 x 122 cm.
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A Turkish slit weft kilim, multiple geometric forms on a multi coloured background in traditional tones. 230 x 205 cm
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A Persian Shiraz hand knotted rug, with traditional geometric designs on a brick red background. 230 x 145 cm
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A fine Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with multiple geometric circular patterns, multiple border guards in traditional tones of red, black and ivory. 300 x 200 cm.
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A hand-knotted wool pile Persian Hamadan carpet the central medallion within a patterned field surrounded by multiple border guards, in colours of vibrant red, deep blue, ivory and black. 295 x 210 cm
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A fine Bashiri hand knotted carpet, decorated with small geometric motifs in rich red and dark indigo tones, outlined by reciprocal castellated borders. 290 x 200 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoy hand knotted carpet, decorated with large medallions and secondary medallions on a rich red ground, framed by multiple borders. 360 x 250 cm.
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A pair of impressive Victorian large brass and iron andirons/fire dogs, of Charles II style with foliate brass discs and detail on substantial iron frames, height 68 cm.
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A Hollywood Regency style occasional table, the glass top set into a gilded wood frame, supported by an ornate gilded carved column. 67 x 61 cm.
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A Victorian walnut carved table, the serpentine top with green baise and tooled leather trim, supported by an ornate carved column on quadruped base. 97 x 43 x 74 cm
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A Regency mahogany writing table, full width drawer to the front, brass handles and backplates, raised on turned tapering legs, the front legs with carved leaf detail to the top, china casters. 107 x 52 x 79 cm.
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A Regency mahogany sofa table, drawer to one end, faux drawer to other, raised on turned column with four splayed legs, brass caps and casters. 76 x 107 x 71.5 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany corner cupboard, brass H hinges and decorative keyhole escutcheons, three scalloped shelves to the interior. 74 x 50 x 110 cm.
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A pair of rimu Roy Lippincott lecture chairs, designed for the old Arts/Clock tower building (1926) at 22 Princes St Auckland which Lippincott also designed.
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A George III mahogany flat front five drawer chest, of two short over three long drawers, octagonal brass plate and swing handles, raised on ogee feet. 111 x 55 x 117 cm.
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A good George III mahogany flat front chest, of two short over three full width drawers, canted corners, ebony strung inlay, raised upon splayed bracket feet. W.107 cm.
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A George III mahogany chest, of three full width drawers, brass ring handles, slayed bracket feet.
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A vintage Anglo-Indian rosewood military style chest, traditional configuration with two short over three full width drawers, brass fittings, height 95 cm.
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A George III oak coffer, with three panel top and front. 125 x 61 x 68 cm.
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A small 18th century country oak mule chest, the top with three panels, the front with Jacobean style decoration and two drawers, brass handles and back plates and scalloped apron to base. Requires minor attention. 130 x 51 x 71 cm.
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A Victorian burr walnut loo table, the top with book match veneer, supported by an ornate cathedral base, china casters. 144 x 108 x 73 cm.
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A Regency mahogany D-end dining table, one leaf, each end with hidden drawer under the table for extra support to central leaf and for storage of bolts when not in use, raised on reeded tapering legs, brass casters. (veneer crack to one end). 144 x 179 x 73 cm.
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A set of six Regency rosewood dining chairs, the back with inlaid brass decoration, carved and scrolling detail, conforming brass decoration to the front, the drop-in upholstered seats over a cane base, raised on reeded tapering legs. One chair needs the scroll ends refixed.
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A 19th century fruitwood Chippendale style armchair, vase form splat back, scrolling arms, the drop in seat upholstered in a cream self-patterned brocade, raised on square section legs with stretcher base. 65 x 50 x 110 cm
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A 19th century elm country table, three plank top, two deep drawers to the front with brass handles and back plates, raised on substantial square section legs, good patina and colour. (one plank partially detached). 158 x 69 x 78 cm.
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A 19th century Spanish rustic country fruit wood/elm side table, two plank top, two front drawers, raised on substantial chamfered legs, with stretcher base, evidence of old worm. 107 x 57 x 71 cm.
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A substantial country oak gateleg table, drawer to one end, with old repairs and evidence of old worm. 135 x 158 x 74 cm.
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A George III oak gate leg table, oval extended top on cabriole type legs. Good dark colour and patina. 120 x 108 x 70 cm.
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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs, the back with floral and leaf carved detail and upholstered central splat, the seats and backs upholstered in a self-patterned satin brocade with gimp embellishment, raised on cabriole legs. 47 x 43 x 88 cm.
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A Regency mahogany carver armchair, the reeded frame with turned supports, the top back rail satinwood strung above a pierced splat with stylised lyres. The seat with Gros point tapestry of flowers and dated 1932.
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A Georgian oak dresser base, three deep drawers with brass handles and back plates, raised on cabriole legs with pad feet. 171 x 47 x 79 cm.
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A Georgian oak dresser base, three central drawers, each side with one small drawer over a small cupboard, brass handles and backplates, raised on substantial square legs. Some old damage. 152 x 54 x 75 cm.
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A Georgian oak dresser, the top section with plate racks flanked by cupboards, the base with three drawers with brass handles. 196 x 52 x 197 cm.
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A Georgian oak dresser, the back with three open plate racks and cup hooks, the base with three drawers and two small faux drawers, brass handles and back plates, raised in square section legs. Old damage commensurate with age. 136 x 43 x 200 cm.
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Attributed Gustav Stickley oak glazed Arts & Crafts 'Mission' bookcase, the single twelve panel glazed door with brass latch, glazed sides and multi panelled back, height 162 cm. W.92 cm. Unmarked. Provenance: purchased by our vendors parents in America, they were Collectors of antique and period furniture.
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A rare 16th century carved oak dressoir, of small proportions. The apexed back with moulded canopy rails surmounted by a turned finial above a canted cupboard, on chamfered supports leading down to a pot shelf base. 62 x 36 x 188 cm. Provenance: purchased by our private Auckland vendor from Wilkinson's Auctioneers, UK. 01-03-15.
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Pair of Norwegian teak & leather lounge chairs by Rastad & Relling, #56/2 from the Bambi collection, designed by Rastad & Relling in 1955 and manufactured by Gustav Bahus & Eft, Norway. One strap split on back and some losses of stitching. Stamped 'Made in Norway' to front bar.
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A French leather armchair, upholstered in caramel leather with seat cushion, button back and upholstery nail detail. 73 x 73 x 94 cm.
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A quality c.1900 French kingwood and ormolu bureau plat, of good proportions, the serpentine rectangular top with tan pigskin leather, tooled and gilt border, crossbanded in striking kingwood, the top edges entirely finished with shaped ormolu, decorative cast corners, the encircling frieze of panelled design with parquetry detail, three drawers to the front, the back conforming as false drawers, the curving legs with stylised caryatid (female figured) ormolu mounts. (some marks to the leather top). W.172…
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A French style gilt console table, the beveled mirror top in gilded wood frame, supported by an ornate gilded base incorporating swans, swags and elaborate carved detail. 160 x 53 x 80 cm.
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A good 19th century French chestnut dresser base, with three drawers over a pair of panelled cupboard doors.
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A Lalique 'Seville' clear and frosted art glass wall console, last quarter of the 20th century, the twisting clear and frosted glass base supporting a clear demilune glass shelf. Signed to bottom edge 'Lalique France'. Designed 1947 by Marc Lalique.
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A Lalique 'Seville' clear and frosted art glass wall console, last quarter of the 20th century, the twisting clear and frosted glass base supporting a clear demilune glass shelf. Signed to bottom edge 'Lalique France'. Designed 1947 by Marc Lalique.
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A 19th century alabaster bust, 'Girl with laurel Wreath', after Giuseppe Bessi, height 60 cm (including stand).
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A vintage blackamoor floor lamp, in traditional dress holding a cornucopia which is supporting a ten-branch brass electric candelabra, multi-coloured paint finish and on plinth base. Some old damage, height 205 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany toilet mirror, the mirror, with original glass, supported by tapering squared section columns with brass finials, the base with three curved drawers, raised on bracket feet. 44.5 x 24 x 64 cm.
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Small 19th century pier mirror, a naive watercolour of a young girl above the mirror, gilded and ebonised frame with carved flower to each corner. 34 x 71 cm.
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A 19th century pair of Oriental bronze temple lanterns, floor stand with baluster base supporting a scroll panelled lamp housing with flared dome hat form top with bells to the rim, each surmounted with a flaming pearl finial, height 120 cm. Some bells absent and minor faults.
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A large and impressive Oriental bronze recumbent bull sculpture, finely modelled with head raised. Lost wax cast technique. Signed with character marks to the base. Good dark patina, length 77 cm.
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A 20th century Chinese Buried army terracotta warrior, standing in military armoured uniform. Note: the original army was made 210-209 Bce for the tomb of the first emperor of China with the purpose of protecting the emperor in his afterlife, height 98 cm.
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