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Precious Objects — Cordy's
Auction House:
| Cordy's | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 95 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Precious Objects
- Pocket & Pen Knives (11)
- Religious Objects (120)
- Russian works of art (18)
- Scrimshaw (45)
- Tea Caddies (108)
- Urns and Garnitures, Decorative (12)
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | A 1968 9ct gold Auckland Trotting club cup, the round spreading foot on turned wooden base, column with round knop leading to the bowl, monogrammed and presentation engraved, stamped 9ct and FM for Fred money (the renowned Auckland silversmith). 200gm,… | *** |  |
| *** | A quality George III casket form tortoiseshell tea caddy, paneled with ivory and white metal trim, gilded captured ring lion mask handles and paw feet. The fitted interior with twin compartments and cut crystal mixing bowl, red velvet lined. 31 x 13.5 x… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of large and impressive antique marble urns, of tall campana shape, on square base. 54 cm x 78 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Brass ecclesiastical seal. This seal was brought to New Zealand by Bishop Selwyn, the first Anglican Bishop of New Zealand 1841 to 1858. Even though the seal has been made to read left to right instead of the usual right to left it was used by the Bishop… | *** |  |
| *** | A 1970's 9ct. gold trophy cup on a turned wooden base, the fluted spreading foot with a round knop leading to bowl, the lower half with lobed decoration, the rim with decorative beading, large ear shaped handles to the side, stamped 9ct and FM for the New… | *** |  |
| *** | A spectacular 18ct gold and enamel embellished .800 silver box, the hinged lid with silver ribbon in a parterre pattern enhanced by parcel-gilt acanthus leaves and backed by bright blue and red enamel panels, framed by an applied .750 gold classical… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Charles I silver paten, plain circular form to a plain spreading circular foot, as used to hold Eucharistic bread in religious ceremony. London 1639 by WT under two small circles, noted in Jackson's 'English Goldsmiths and Their Marks' 1964, Pg.… | *** |  |
| *** | An Asprey's, London lidded box, with painted ivory panel to the top depicting Leda and the Swan. The sides with red tortoiseshell finish embellished with gilt brass mouldings including a laurel wreath and ribbon mount to the front, the lozenge shaped… | *** |  |
| *** | A 9ct gold trophy cup, Auckland Trotting Club, F. J. Smith Mem. H'cap., 1952, two handled circular bowl on stemmed foot, presentation engraved and monogrammed, height 12.4 cm. 115gm | *** |  |
| *** | A good pair of 18th century miniature portraits of a man and wife, on ivory, oval images together in one ebonized papier mache frame, with gilt metal leaf and chain hanger. Bequest inscription dated 1831 to reverse 12.5 x 10.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare George III quality tortoiseshell fitted sewing box, rectangular form, the mildly domed panelled lid with ivory detail, enclosing the original fitted interior including ivory, steel, cut glass and other sewing fittings, the silk lined lid with a… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century European fruit wood carved Madonna and Child, metal bracket to reverse for wall hanging. 28 cm x 84 cm. Provenance: The R.B. Williamson Estate Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of 15 miniature Georgian period classical portrait engravings, of various shapes and sizes with details on reverse, original gilt wood frames with suspension rings. Includes Medusa on Calcedon, L.d'Carlisle, Young Hercules, etc. Largest… | *** |  |
| *** | A 20th century scrimshaw sperm whale tooth, engraved one side 'Chatham Is. 1882' and with chart, the other with a whale and 'California J.A.C.1882'. Length 15.5 cm. Together with the book 'Pursuing the Whale' by John A. Cook, 1926. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century large scrimshaw whale's tooth, finely lined and dot engraved, a classical woman in formal dress with floral swags, a bird perched upon her raised left hand, a handkerchief in her right. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 970gms.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy, of sarcophagus form with radiating pattern to the lid and front, canted corners, ivory trim and handles to the two interior lids, raised on bun feet. Minor attention required. 17.5 cm x 9.6 cm x 13.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A George I Britannia standard silver tea canister, rectangular with canted corners, slide out top and lift of domed cover serving as a measure. Monogrammed MM within a finely engraved rocaille cartouche incorporating three escalops. London 1723 by John… | *** |  |
| *** | A small 18ct gold and malachite box by Faberge, of oblong shape with bevel edged panels of malachite to the hinged lid and base, a cabochon green beryl forming as the thumbpiece. Marked inside the lid with maker's mark (unknown), K.??????? and 750.… | *** |  |
| *** | A George III silver plain tea caddy, oval form with seated griffin crest on oval cartouche, the flat lid with oval urn form finial, hidden hinge. London 1784 by Charles Aldridge & Henry Green, width 13 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A portable reliquary, a brass frame enclosing braided gilt sections each containing particular saints' minute body remains, under glass. 11.5 x 14 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual scrimshaw whale's tooth, engraved with a skull, dissected organs, (lungs and heart), along with skeletal sections. Length 150. Provenance: bequeathed to the owner from his Scottish family in 1962 | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of substantial granite and brass urns, the inverse baluster bodies of solid green mottled granite mounted with cast brass bases and necks surmounted by fruit finials, the handles with entwined snakes. H68 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Des Baker scrimshaw whale's tooth with whaling scene and portrait, black stained highlights, the whaling scene entitled 'The Final Flurry' 1845 The West coast of New Zealand, the reverse with portrait bust of 'Hapoona Jim Pollock'. Length 14 cm, on… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Austrian gilt metal and enamel windmill jewellery music box, hand painted enamel panels of romantic courting couples in a medieval pastoral landscapes. The windmill blades with conforming decoration. The working music box to the gilt… | *** |  |
| *** | A good George III tortoiseshell bowfront tea caddy, the flared pagoda form top with a small silver name plate engraved 'Sanderson', the front finely inlaid with mother-of-pearl chinoiserie decoration of florals and stylised building, plain three-quarter… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine quality 19th century French gilt bronze two-handled tazza by Henri Picard, modelled in the manner of a Grecian kylix (wine cup) relief decorated with flowers and leaves. Diameter 15 cm. Impressed maker's marks to base of foot. Picard, a Parisian… | *** |  |
| *** | A George II silver tea caddy, vase shape, raised on floral cast and pierced spreading circular foot, the body part wrythen lobed and embossed with panels of flowers, engraved with monogram beneath a crest (a demi-eagle displayed), the lid surmounted by a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Des Baker scrimshaw whale's tooth decorated with Maori chief and White Terraces, the chief finely depicted with entitlement 'Wi Kepa Te Rangipuawne', the reverse with figure seated upon a white terrace entitled 'White Terrace Rotomahana 1885', coloured… | *** |  |
| *** | A Des Baker finely scrimshawed whale's tooth decorated with a Maori chief and arrival scene, the chief depicted with moko, huia feathers and cloak with wide tuniko border, stained colour highlights, entitled 'Te Hau Takiri Wharepapa', the reverse with… | *** |  |
| *** | A good early Victorian tortoiseshell casket form tea caddy, serpentine front, the hinged lid with single interior lid covering the double compartments, ivory trim and finial, the conforming flared apron base supported on four tortoiseshell compressed bun… | *** |  |
| *** | A quality 17th century Flemish carved ivory Christ figure, depicted crucified, exceptional detail and old patina. Minor losses. With Dutch purchase receipt dated 1976. Length 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Louis XVI-style marble garniture urns, late 19th-early 20th century, ormolu-mounted black mottled marble urns, each on a tripod base with three ram's head supports, height 32.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 1oz. fine gold nuggets, the parcel detailed '24ct. oz Waihi'. The parcel weight 32.89gms. | *** |  |
| *** | 1oz. fine gold nuggets, the tissue outer marked '1oz 24ct. Waihi'. Parcel weight 32.90gms. | *** |  |
| *** | 1oz. fine gold nuggets, in small envelope, detail to the exterior '1oz. fine gold'. Parcel weight 32.92gms. | *** |  |
| *** | 1oz. of Waihi gold nuggets, the nuggets contained within a paper parcel detailed to the exterior '1oz. 24ct. Waihi'. Total weight of parcel 32.72gms. | *** |  |
| *** | 1oz. fine gold nuggets, similar to above. 32.19gms. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Victorian silver double-sided castle-top card case, depicting Windsor Castle on one side, and Warwick Castle on the other. Both views have very fine detail, and are set on an attractive floral chased and engraved background. The Windsor view is of… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century large fine scrimshaw, the polished tooth with classic engraved scrimshaw decoration of an elegant young woman in long dress. Length 16.5 cm. The tooth cut flat at the base, one section broken away at the back. Provenance: The Flower Family… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century New Zealand made 9ct. rose gold presentation card tray by Kohn, circular form with serpentine border, presentation engraved 'Dr. Geo. de Clive Lowe 1920', stamped gold and maker's marks. Note: Gifted by Lowe to his close friends, Dr… | *** |  |
| *** | A natural form gold and quartz crystal nugget, 18.5gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency portrait miniature of a naval officer, painted on ivory panel, the young man wearing a dress blue jacket with epaulettes and gold braid trimming. Oval image with gilt mounting in ebonised square frame with oak leaf and acorn hanger. 7 x 5.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 16th/17th century period oak carved boss or post capital, compact squat circular shape carved with a snake biting the wing of a griffin that is devouring an eagle. Diameter 12 cm, height 5.5 cm. Scratch inscribed underneath Haughtan (tower?) 1781… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare George III silver tea caddy of plain oval form, the flat oval lid with concealed hinge and oval urn form finial, crested with a griffin within an oval leaf decorated framed cartouche. Original lock, no key. London 1784 by Charles Aldridge & Henry… | *** | N/A |
| *** | A miniature painting of Clio the Muse of History, after the painting by Johann Heinrich Tischbein - The Nine Muses - Clio (History), 1780, hand painted on ivorine and signed Dupre, gilt and ebonised frame. In Greek mythology the muses were the daughters… | *** |  |
| *** | W. Littlejohn & Son (Wellington) greenstone and silver trinket box, the dark pounamu top, plain rectangular silver box raised on stylish bracket feet. Stamped maker's marks. 100 x 83 x 55 mm | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive 19th century scrimshaw sperm whale's tooth, one side decorated with a pirate holding the skull and crossbones flag. Length 18 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Queen Anne Britannia standard silver tea caddy, hexagonal form, the cap form lid with bead finial, spreading base. London 1709 by William Francis. 136.5gms. Height 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive 19th century French crucifix, the painted porcelain figure of Christ on an elaborate inlaid wood cross, with shelf for a votive candle, (from a private chapel in Normandy). 48 x 100 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency hand painted portrait miniature, the elegant young woman possibly on ivory, framed under bevelled glass, brass slip and ebony frame. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century large religious figure group of Christ and child, wood frame with plaster and composition construction, painted tones of purple and tan robe, the child with flaming heart raised in relief, all on a base with canted corners, glass… | *** |  |
| *** | A good large 18th century Russian silver beaker, of the period of Empress Anna Ioanovna, tapering cylindrical with domed circular foot, decorated repousse with canopied and acanthus framed cartouches. Hallmarked: Mockba 1740, assay master AS, maker's mark… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage silver over copper crucifix, highly detailed with various scenes before, during and after the crucifixion, mounted to a velvet lined and wood shaped frame. 32 x 47 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An attributed Clichy glass paperweight, milk glass carpet set with a border of Millefiore framing five arches of Millefiore canes, c.1850. Diameter 8.7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive 19th century scrimshaw sperm whale's tooth, one side decorated with a sperm whale with open mouth, the other with a woman holding a child. Length 18 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good early Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy, rectangular form, the mildly domed lid of hexagonal section, plain un-engraved rectangular top plaque and escutcheon, opening to reveal an ivory lined edge interior and two tortoiseshell covered compartments… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy of sarcophagus form, the stepped lid with ivory and metal stringing the body with chamfered corners, ring side handles, flower form metal feet, the interior with two tortoiseshell lidded compartments, space… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of hand painted enamel portrait miniatures, one of Juliette Recamier an early 19th century French socialite, the other of Napoleon II after the portrait by Leopold Bucher, both with gilt slips and frames. | *** |  |
| *** | A mid-20th century quality Italian carved and painted wood nativity set, 15-piece, including traditional animals and figures. | *** |  |
| *** | A George III flame mahogany inlaid tea caddy, rectangular form, satinwood and ebony strung, shell and floral inlays, a two-compartment interior. Compressed bun feet. 20.3 cm x 13 cm x 13.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good early 20th century European silver and enamel card case, the front enamelled with sprays of violets on a pale green guilloche enamelled ground. Leather fitted interior. 10.8 x 8 cm. 194gms. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Russian icon, 'The Last Supper', oil on board, in gilt frame, one chip in paint to the top of icon. Provenance: Frederick John Wood Esq. LLD, a member of Committee of the British and Foreign Bible Society who travelled to Russia in 1883. 41… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of early/mid 20th century hand painted portrait miniatures of Napoleon and Josephine, finely painted on mildly convex panels, in decorative gilt metal frames. Both signed with the initials 'Eb. Gb.' 17 x 14 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy, rectangular form with hinged panelled lid, ivory trim, two tortoiseshell covered interior lids, raised on compressed circular bone feet. 18.5 cm x 10 cm x 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century continental (Germanic) painted metal crucifix, decorated with various figures, and an inscription under a border of fruiting vines (grapes representing blood of Christ). Dated 1844 | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century European quality enamel jewelled ruby red glass casket in gilt brass frame with wirework handles and highlights, the domed lid and all sides exquisitely enamelled with exotic birds amongst foliage with jewel like and gilt swirling highlight… | *** |  |
| *** | A very large walrus tusk, scrimshaw engraved, attributed to Ellen Evak Paneok (Alaskan 1959 - 2008), depicting native Alaskan hunting scenes, signed 'Paneok'. Length 69 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A decorative Russian icon with repousse silver plate oklad, the halos with gilding framing the apertures revealing painted faces. 29 x 24.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare pair of 18th century German Nuremberg silver lidded tea caddies, baluster urn form with pedestal bases, the domed lids with oval finials, embossed and engraved leaf, ribbed and swag forms, height 20 cm. 528gm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 19th century 'Old Russian Silver' sauce boats, lobed shell form, fancy leaf scroll handles, each raised on a pedestal base with four scroll feet, fine engraved detail, the base of each engraved 'Old Russian Silver'. 633gms. 16 cm x 11 cm x 165. | *** |  |
| *** | A Hodegetria icon, of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus, Russian 19th century, enamel and gilt over gesso on beech panel. Distressed. 31 x 26.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 decorative Vizagapatam ivory octagonal lidded box, fully engraved and stained in red, green and blue with tendril and floral decoration, dark royal blue velvet lined interior, raised on paw feet to each corner. 20 cm x 20 cm x 7.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Russian icon, hand painted on board with 'Our Lady of Kazan & Child', traditional silvered and enamelled oklads with repousse work, the halos with enamelled detail on gilt metal, two enamelled plaques to the top. 31 cm x 25.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large vintage floor standing elaborate Russian style architectural bird cage, with five turret top, on table base. 70 cm x 70 cm x 180 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large ivory scrimshaw tooth, engraved with a whaling scene and with banderole named 'U.S. Raven'. Length 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An icon of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus, late 19th century / early 20th century, enamel on panel. 24.5 cm x 19 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An exceptional Regency rosewood sarcophagus tea caddy, the exterior with gilt cut brass, mop and abalone decorative inlays, enclosing two original conforming compartments flanking the cut crystal footed mixing bowl, captured ring side handles and… | *** |  |
| *** | A good large and fine carving of The Last Supper, the figures within an architectural setting, as traditionally portraying the reaction given by each of the 12 apostles when Jesus said one of them would betray him. After the painting by Leonardo da Vinci… | *** |  |
| *** | A good c.1900 carved wood religious figure of the standing Christ with a baby, his long gold robe with a fancy gilded and painted border, the baby wrapped in a cloth held in his left hand, tapered plinth base with chamfered corners. Height 76 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large antique wooden statue of St. James The Greater, painted in muted polychrome, some faults, height 86 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver plain canister form tea caddy, most gilt remains to exterior and interior, plain cylinder form, recessed lid, a fine engraved elaborate crest and arms for Spencer-Bulkeley [Wynn], 3rd Baron Newborough (1803-1888) [Sable three… | *** |  |
| *** | An old French cast iron crucifix, old silver paint finish, attached to tall stone plinth, height 183 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A hand painted Islamic scene on ivory, framed in ivory with old cloth backing, length 19.5 cm x, width 12 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of wooden antique Spanish religious figures, Joseph and Mary, old paint finish and with wall mounted stands, height 62 cm (without stands). | *** |  |
| *** | A rare William IV mahogany miniature chiffonier tea caddy, upstand back, single drawer above two arched panelled doors enclosing two tea caddy drawers with lids above two smaller drawers, original linings and turned bone handles, all raised on turned feet… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 18th century miniature portrait of George III (King of Great Britain), coloured engraving backed onto glass with gold foil, original wood frame with suspension ring. 15 cm x 12 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A circa 1900 large ivory and gilt metal card case, rectangular form, with ivory covers, the front with a deep relief carved shaped panel incorporating a horse and dog with a rock wall and landscape behind, the reverse with scrolling monogram detailed in… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Renaissance Revival casket, by Edward & Sons, Glasgow & London, the cruciform vaulted upper section with relief celluloid panels depicting classical allegories, raised on a lower section of square section overlaid in finely patterned… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Russian silver and enamel chakra cup, baluster form with stylised rooster handle, elaborately enamelled in various blue, red and white dominant tones, Russian Cyrillic script to the neck. Stamped marks including 'A.C' above 1895, possibly for… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Victorian Scottish shield form card case, the front with an applied high relief Knight's armorial, the sectional shield with knight's helmet above and crested with the Catholic sacramental as a paschal lamb. Finely scroll engraved borders, the… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Russian icon, with the figures of St. Nicholas, Jesus and Mary under a silver oklad with engraved decoration, in gilt frame under glass. 10 x 13 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage south American religious painting, oil on canvas, the holy family and John the Baptist as a child, in the manner of the old masters. 30 x 23 cm unframed. | *** |  |
| *** | An anti-slavery oval miniature on ivory, the portrait of a kneeling black man in chains inscribed 'Am I Not a Man and a Brother', in ebonised oval frame with convex glass. 10.5 x 9.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A small Hodegetria icon, enamel on panel, fabric covered back. 11 cm x 18.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A small 19th century Russian icon of Christ as Salvator Mundi, in tempera and gilt on panel, in box frame (glazed door absent) set with a gilt slip. 20.5 cm x 18.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A scrimshawed whale's tooth, detailed with nine various whaling harpoons and harpoon heads, black detailed, smooth overall finish. Length 15.5 cm | *** |  |