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May Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:580
Sale Title:May Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:59
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:465
Date:24-May-2011
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Three 19th century copper kitchen moulds. The largest a tapering castellated cylindrical shape. Height 10 cm
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Three Victorian copper miniature dome top moulds. Height 4.5 cm
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A plain copper ring mould with brass dovetailed seams, c.1860. Together with a plain round, early 20th century copper mould of heavy gauge. Diameter 16.5 cm and 9.5 cm
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A large heavy Victorian copper ring mould, ornate three tiered shape with a wide plain bottom rim and rollover edge. Model No. 3. Diameter 23 cm
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An ornate Victorian copper mould, oval shape, three tier pattern, topped with a star. Impressed with letter F. Height 13 cm
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Three ornate Victorian miniature copper moulds, one acanthus, one oval domed topped with fluted sides and one canele (English made mould of a traditional French pudding shape). Tallest 4 cm
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A Victorian copper pudding mould with tiers of acanthus leaves, solid top and a wide plain bottom layer. Height 10 cm
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A large early Victorian copper ring mould, with wrythen swirl form. Model No. 22.6 cm original hanging ring on the side. Diameter 19.5 cm
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An unusual late Victorian copper square shaped pipe mould. Model No. 84. Tapered sides, ornate castellated pattern, heavy gauge. Height 11 cm
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A Victorian copper pipe mould, shaped with a dozen lady’s fingers (type of sponge cake) above a deep plain skirt. Diameter 13.5 cm
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A rare pair of Victorian copper pipe moulds of ornate castellated form, each castellation surmounted by a cruciform top. In fine condition excluding a few solder repairs. Diameter 14 cm
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Four copper cylindrical measures with brass angular handles along with another copper and brass swing handled measure
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A Victorian copper two gallon harvest measure of traditional tapered form with a flared base and a rivet applied loop handle, original impressed lead seal, seam evident to back. Height 30 cm
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A graduated set of six Victorian copper measures. Each conical body with a scroll handle, tinned interior and applied stamped mark. Tallest 22 cm smallest 8 cm
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An oval copper kitchen pan with brass handles to either side of the deep walls. 32 x 26 x 13.5 cm
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Two Victorian stoneware pudding moulds, one rose pattern, the other a wrythen swirl pattern
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An antique wood nutcracker carved in the form of a rabbit’s head with upright ears and glass eyes. Length 21 cm
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A 19th century carved coquilla nutmeg box/grater ornately carved with chequering and wrythen fluting and turning. Grater missing. Height 8 cm
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A mid 19th century turned and pierced coquilla nut box, probably a cricket cage of two sections adjoined by a threaded union. In fine condition, colour and patina. Height 5.3 cm
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A magnifying glass with a long curved horn handle
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A Regency mahogany sarcophagus shaped tea caddy with scalloped walls, raised on small bun feet, the hinged lid opening to reveal an interior fitted with two covered canisters flanking an aperture for a mixing bowl. Key hole escutcheon absent. Width 37 cm
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A Victorian walnut work box, the lid with various inlaid exotic timbers in a starburst pattern. 25.5 x 11 x 18.5 cm
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A Victorian walnut tea caddy of rectangular form, the hinged lid with diamond form and Tunbridge inlay enclosing two fitted lids and a shaped brass escutcheon. Length 2.1 cm. Height 11 cm. Depth 14.5 cm
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A large brass and copper Dutch kettle with swing handle, the copper spout with a hinged cover. Height 33 cm
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A 19th century walnut writing slope with brass recessed edges (one section absent), the interior with gilt tooled lining. 35 x 23 x 16 cm
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Two cut glass inkwells on brass bases, both of cube form with deeply cut V-channels and with faceted hinged covers. One on a base cast with masks and foliate scrolls, the other on a simpler base with channels conforming to the well
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Three Victorian pewter tankards, two stamped for James Yates. Tallest 16 cm
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A George III copper oval fish pot, high sided, with a wrought iron single handle and tinned interior. 34 x 19 cm. Height 15.5 cm
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A Middle Eastern inlaid smoker’s compendium cabinet (possibly Syrian), of cedar and ebony, the upper section with two doors inlaid with bone foliate tendrils and applied ebony lanceolate motifs between split baluster columns opening to reveal an interior fitted with cavities, shelves and drawers. The lower section with a deep single drawer, raised on squat circular feet. 42 x 38 x 19 cm
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A collection of eight various tobacco pipes including briars and German porcelain bowled example
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An ornate Meerschaum bowled tobacco pipe, with a cherrywood stem and amber mouthpiece. in original case, the bowl intricately carved with an equestrian huntsman between ornate borders incorporating game trophy heads. Some slight faults. in original case
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An Edwardian writing compendium, of brass bound oak, comprising a box with a hinged lid opening to reveal a slotted interior, raised on a plinth inset with a pair of cut glass ink wells and brass brackets to support a writing stylus. 31 x 24 cm Some borer
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Eight wooden shoe snuff boxes, various shapes and sizes. Length approx. 10 cm
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A New Zealand timbers glove box attributed to the makers Winks & Hall. The slightly domed hinged lid inlaid with an eight pointed star and with parquetry banding which continues down the walls of the box. 28 x 13 x 8 cm A similar box illustrated on page 491 of ‘Furniture of the New Zealand Colonial Era’ by William Cottrell
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A 20th century New Zealand timbers inlaid glove box, rectangular shape, the hinged lid inlaid with a panel of chevron bands. 30.5 x 16 x 8.5 cm
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A Georgian period Cuban mahogany tea caddy, decorative brass escutcheon to front and glass handle to top, the interior with three compartments for tea. Height 15 cm. Width 24 cm. Depth 12 cm
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A Victorian string box, carved in the form of a bee skep. Of lignum vitae with Irish bog oak base. Height 10 cm
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A vintage National Cash Register Co. cash register, mid size with chromed finish to the decorative scroll and floral mouldings, the push button arms from 1/2d to 1 pound, white vitrolite glass panel above the single drawer. Width 46.5 cm. Depth 40 cm. Height 42 cm
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A pair of classical Victorian spelter statues of armoured warriors on horseback, blackened finish, one with drawn bow, the other with mace, both on wooden bases, some attention required. Height 44 cm
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An Art Deco spelter figurine of a woman bare back riding a galloping horse, her hair and cloak flying behind her, the cloak decorated with gilded shooting stars, the marble base of sloping architectural form in a mustard marble with black and green marble fronts. Height 42 cm. Width 72 cm. Depth 15 cm
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An ornate brass three branch candelabra with crystal drops from each tray and a spelter figurine of a sleeping gardener leaning against his shovel to the front. Height 33 cm. Width 27 cm. Depth 9 cm
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A pair of Regency period bronze and parcel gilt candelabra with three nozzles issuing from a platform with a central figured finial, raised on tall slender tapering fluted columns from a base of triform claw foot monopodia and on conforming slate plinth bases. Height 43 cm
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A pair of Arts & Crafts brass candlesticks, the domed bases set with three cabochon agates, the slender knopped stem supporting nozzles with drip trays. Side ring absent from one. Height 18 cm
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A large impressive set of Victorian period brass and steel floor mounted balance scales to weigh to 56lbs, the central steel support with a heavy brass balance arm and two circular brass pans on chain supports, supported on a deep oak plinth base, maker’s mark D.E. Grave & Co. Ltd, London. Together with a graduated set of ten brass weights from 28lbs to 1oz. Height overall 150 cm. Width of base 106 cm
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A 1930’s spelter bronze figure of a footballer. The athlete stands poised to throw the ball in. Raised on a black variegated marble plinth. Indistinct signature to base. Height 66 cm
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A Continental brass and copper Arts and Crafts spirit kettle, the dome shaped kettle with a cane handle, raised on a bead decorated stand with a copper burner. Finial replaced. Height 33 cm
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A 19th century bronze figure of winged Victory, the figure with one foot balanced on a mottled black sphere raised on a sandstone cube and one arm reaching forward holding a wreath of laurel leaves. Height 75 cm
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A bronze statue of a gentleman, possibly Spanish, signed Beneder at the base, raised on a circular granite plinth. The figure stands holding a walking cane, a heavy cloak wrapped around his shoulders. Height 40 cm
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A large old Chinese carved wood figure of a standing bearded warrior with inlaid eyes and silvered lacquer finish - sword attached on one side, holding cutlass in clenched hand on the other side and four raised standards behind. Height overall 105 cm Handle of cutlass missing
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A decorative painted and gilded gesso carved wood figure of an Egyptian woman standing arms folded, with ornate head dress. Early 19th century. Considerably distressed. Height 65.5 cm
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A steam powered model Clinker built launch with a removable top deck to reveal the water tank and engine mechanisms. With display stand. Length 84 cm
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An old scratch-built pond yacht ‘Ss Susan’. The hull of laminated timbers, fitted with a galvanised steel keel with lead weight complete with an original cotton sail. Stem to stern 75 cm. Height 110 cm with a wooden display stand
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A 19th century oak revolver case with baize lined and fitted interior, ‘Cogswell & Harrison’ label inside the lid, along with a selection of odd gun parts. 34 x 18.5 x 7 cm
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A Marklin tinplate model of a Junkers single-engined aeroplane. Marked 1151 to the wings, the wind-up clockwork mechanism absent and with only one pilot. Wing span 56 cm
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An old copper diver’s helmet with green verdigris patina, brass mounts with circular screw on face plate, glazed side panels with grill covers and wing nuts to the shaped base rim. Height 36 cm Honourable wear
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Richard H. Schmidt, large old impressive taxidermy diorama of a hawk attacking a pair of pheasants, the painted background of wooded landscape with a lake, 103 x 153 cm signed, framed behind glass. Note: Richard Schmidt, a world renowned taxidermist began his career in 1925 culminating with his retirement as a taxidermist with Emporia State University where their Museum of Natural History is dedicated to him. His career has included the publication of many books
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A taxidermied head of an African Cape Buffalo on an old wood shield. Width across horns 80 cm With wear commensurate with age
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An African carved hardwood figure of a standing hippopotamus. Length 50 cm. Height 27.5 cm
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A 19th century German naval cutlass with a straight blade with partial back edge, marked at the ricasso ‘Hebbert und Hum’ brass hilt with a wooden grip. With original scabbard, distressed. Overall length 74 cm Along with a later leather frog, 20th century
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A naive hand built model of a twin funnelled passenger steamship, ‘The Empress of Ireland’, finished in green and white livery with red funnels. Length 116 cm
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An old hardwood eight spoke ship’s wheel, turned decoration, steel plaques to either side. Diameter 102 cm
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Five various old fire marks (safe name badges) including ‘Royal’, ‘Atlas’, ‘Bath-Son-Fire’, etc
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A pair of World War I service medals awarded to Capt. K.H. Gill complete with original ribbons and in original packing sleeves and named card box
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A 19th century black powder rifle, captured ram rod, later fitted percussion hammer, various marks to barrel and lock plate including ‘1810’, other brass fittings, mahogany body. Length overall 138 cm No firearms licence required
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An early American negro money box, c. 1880's by Shepard hardware Co., buffalo, New York. Retaining much original finish including a red jacket. in good working order. Height 17.5 cm
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A rare (one of three known) original alloy factory pattern for the Fun Ho Policeman Moneybox, c.1940’s. Height 14.5 cm
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Two miniature replicas of Georgian ship cannons, after originals from Hms Euryalus, c.1800’s. The miniatures made from parts from the second vessel to bear the Euryalus name (commissioned 1941, decommissioned 1958). Length 17 cm
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A cased sextant, by. H. Hughes & Son Ltd, 59 Fenchurch St., London. Japanned frame with brass, silver inlaid scale. A certificate of examination inside the lid.
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A Troughton & Simms, London, brass cased pocket sextant, No. 2662, dated 1916 and with military markings. Diameter 7 cm
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A vintage cased Negretti & Zambra anemometer certified 1928, japanned steel and brass fittings, the dial marked ‘Velocity in Feet’, stitched leather case
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Four various cased tools including Stanley wooden sighting distance gauge, Burge 1910 slide rule, Fowler & Co. calculator and ‘universal map measurer’
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An early 20th century hand held marine compass, the brass bezel engraved ‘Type 06.A’, enclosing the oil filled body with internal dial, original stained wood case
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A vintage stationery model steam engine with a large fly wheel and a single piston, steel body with brass fittings, in an old hinged lid box. Length 20 cm
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An early 20th century Lee & Son oak cased barograph, the hinged cover with glass panelled sides enclosing the brass drum and various fittings, thermometer and arm, etc., the base with a narrow drawer enclosing paper scales, complete with a Provenance: 'Owned by a Ship’s Captain.....’
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Two Walker’s ship’s logs, includes a chromed brass ‘Harpoon’ log with propeller type end, the enamelled face with three small dials and a ‘Cherub’ Mark II log, the circular brass case enclosing enamelled dial scaled to 100 and including subsidiary dial measuring to nine miles
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A vintage Schaffer & Budenberg meter, steel and brass with two circular dials measuring in feet and miles and with a vintage brass telescopic site in need of repair
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Two vintage Stanley planes, a No. 2 and a No. 92 in a box
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A Scottish moulding plough plane by A. Mathieson & Son, (No. 7b)
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An ivory carpenter’s rule, 12' fourfold Stanley 92½
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A carpenter’s ivory 6' slide caliper rule, two fold, Stanley No. 38
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A rare carpenter’s slide caliper, 24' rule, four-fold, Rabone
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A Marples ultimatum brace, ebony and brass. Length 33.5 cm
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A Sheaffer sterling silver fountain pen, the body and cap engraved with a trellis pattern, with gold plated pocket clip and 14K nib
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A 19th century French porcelain etui. Of tapering hexagonal shape, painted with polychrome panels of classical figures and richly gilded on a cobalt blue ground. Fitted with five utensils. Lid with professional restoration. Height 10 cm
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A claret jug, the pewter frame attributed to Kayserzinn with a green glass liner. Jugendstil style with foliate decoration of Honesty and vine leaves. Slight damage at foot ring and handle. Height 28.5 cm
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A pair of Georgian period portrait miniatures, each oval watercolour portrait in ebonised black mounts. The gentleman’s portrait inscribed verso Edward Hopewood, 182.4 cm The woman unnamed. 14.5 x 12 cm
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A collection of alphabetical characters cut from bone. Stained green, red, or natural. Times Roman capital font, height of each 1 cm
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An ancient Indian Gupta terracotta head, showing traces of fire burning, 4th-5th century. Affixed Japanese collection label inside the hollowed visage. Height 11 cm
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A Victorian silver ‘Punch’ pin tray of shaped rectangular form, embossed decoration of the seated Punch and dog, scroll, etc. Birmingham 1899, maker Deakin & Francis Ltd. Length 10.3 cm. Width 8 cm
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A vintage Punch & Judy brass nutcracker, figural form. Length 12.7 cm
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Two vintage Punch items, a novelty soap, box ‘Punch & Judy’ with figural soaps displayed in card box as a puppet show with musical movement, Selco Products Ltd and a vintage ‘baby’s plate’ with transfer decoration of puppet show ‘Please Don’t Hang Me’, circular form, Empire Ware. Diameter 16.5 cm
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A vintage white metal Punch button hook, the finial as a bust of Punch. Length 14.5 cm
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A large leather bound postcard album, folio size of 64 leaves containing approximately 425 postcards. Some damage to spine
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Nine old various books, all school prizes in fine full leather bindings, with gilt tooling. History, Poetry, Architecture and Science
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A box of loose postage stamps and three stamp albums
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A collection of 33 New Zealand threepences from 1933 to 1965 including one 1935
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A string of approximately 200 Japanese bronze coins, each circular coin pierced with a square hole
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A 1940’s New Zealand vintage Health Department Poster depicting fish around a toothbrush and ‘Remember-Use Your Toothbrush Immediately After Every Meal’, printer’s details at base, good original condition and tones. 50.5 x 38 cm Noted by Hamish Thompson in ‘Paste Up’ 2003, page 7.4 cm ‘Children Worthy Target Audience for the Health Department Poster Campaigns to Combat Tooth Decay’. Displayed in school clinics, the poster designers had a difficult job distracting girls and boys waiting in the ‘Murder…
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A 1940’s New Zealand Health Department poster depicting a train with carriages of fruit, vegetables, meat, etc., and the words ‘The Dental Health Train, Railways Studios’, and other printed details to base. 51 x 38 cm Good original condition
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A 1940’s New Zealand Health Department poster, depicting a calf drinking from a milk pale and the words ‘Be Like Me Drink Milk......It Builds Strong Teeth’, printer’s details to base, background panelled tones of pink and green, illustrated ‘Paste Up’, a century of New Zealand poster art by Hamish Thompson 2003. 53.5 x 40 cm Good original condition
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