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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:974
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:277
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:819
Date:24-May-2016
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A Doreen Blumhardt raised pot, flared top section on pedestal base, olive green variable glaze, impressed potter's mark, c.1970
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A Doreen Blumhardt square wall plaque, poured thick textural abstract glaze in deep purple, red, green and black on matte ground with dark red/brown border, four ribs to the back with pierced copper wire for hanging, impressed potters' mark and labels. 35 x 35 cm
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A Doreen Blumhardt 1970s squat circular vase, the wide tapered body with a flat shoulder to the narrow tall neck. the shoulder with brushed blue/grey glaze scroll decoration, the grey glaze with green and iron spotting, impressed potter's mark. Height 23 cm, diameter 24.5 cm
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A Kenneth Clarke MBE (NZ/UK 1923-2012) studio pottery bowl with lustre glazes, initialled and dated '98 under the base and with affixed potters label. Diameter 14.5 cm
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A Jill Totty Phoenix Pottery fish decorated plate, the leaping salmon in blue and pale glaze on chun-type ground, impressed mark and full details glazed to reverse including name, date '81 etc. Diameter 25.5 cm
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A Benge & Gane Neudorf Pottery, brightly glazed geometric flared bowl, spreading circular foot, orange ground with blue, orange and yellow geometric forms, named and dated '88 to the base. Diameter 26.5 cm. Provenance; purchased from the Neudorf Pottery 1988
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An attributed Duncan Shearer salt glazed vase, open near-cylindrical form with tapered base, evidence of shells to side, green glassy salt glaze highlights. Height 12 cm
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A Ray Rogers pit fired spherical vase, the narrow neck with fine incised radiating recessed section, traditional glaze effects from metallic black to pale tones. Incised potters' mark to base, height 14.5 cm
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A Brian Gartside shallow bowl, traditional stylised poured decoration in colours on near black ground, incised potters' mark to reverse. Diameter 27 cm
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A Wilf Wright ovoid vase, distinctive repeating cut encircling band to the ovoid body, blue glaze, incised initials to base. Height 20 cm
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Potter unknown, a plant pot, of ovoid form, short flared rim with two small lug handles, dark olive green and tenmoku glaze. Incised potters' mark to base. Diameter 22 cm
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A Melanie Cooper small metallic glazed bowl, circular form with straight side, dark glaze with unglazed band to the centre and base, labelled. Diameter 13.5 cm
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A good early Elizabeth Lissaman bird decorated vase, tall baluster form, two exotic white glazed birds with yellow highlights and black outline encircle the body on a dark blue, mid-blue and tan encircling band ground, traditional terracotta body, incised potters' full name to base and code for 1932. Height 17 cm
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A Peter Stichbury small flared bowl, banded tenmoku and grey glaze, impressed mark. Diameter 17 cm
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An Anneke Boren black glazed pedestal bowl, traditional matte glazed long ovoid panel and dot highlights, the cylindrical pedestal with incised band and flared foot. Diameter 19.5 cm, height 22 cm
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A good Jova Rancich green glazed large squat jug, the tapering circular body with open flared rim and angular spout and handle, yellow glazed interior, full incised marks to base. Diameter 18.5 cm, height 11 cm
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A Keith Blight tiled wall sculpture, 'Volcanic Landscape-Wine Dark Sea', signed and entitled on reverse. 76 x 43.5 cm
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An Erik Omundson sculpted jug, ovoid form, pronounced pouring lip, wide strap handle, dark green black variable gloss glaze. Height 15 cm. Note: made at the Driving Creek Pottery 2009
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A Barry Brickell terracotta bowl, the flared rim with repeating unfurling cruciform motifs in green glaze on red brown, conforming glaze to the exterior, pale tan to the interior, impressed potters' mark. Diameter 21 cm
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A Barry Brickell Thinso jug, tall mildly tapered form with swollen top section tapering to the stylised bird-form rim, strap handle, dark brown and olive green glaze effects to the top, speckled grey body, impressed and sculpted rivet-type decoration to the borders, impressed potters' mark. Height 49 cm
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A Barry Brickell Fatso jug, medium size, salt glazed with bottle green and various caramel and brown glaze effects, impressed potter's mark to base of strap handle, typical stylised beak form spout. Diameter 26 cm. Height 22.5 cm
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A 1960s/70s Zena Abbott hand woven woollen bag, tan/mustard colourway, cotton weft and warp and tassel fringe, original label attached. 41 x 41 cm
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A Peter Raos paperweight, decorated with flowers, signed and dated 1994
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A Peter Raos, 1987 art glass scent bottle ' Lilies', four arum lilies in white with green and red encased highlights to the clear glass body, engraved marks and date, the original ball finial stopper with long dipper. Height 13.5 cm
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A large Garry Nash shallow glass bowl, with amber centre and lilac tinted rim. Signed and dated '90. Diameter 46 cm
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A Liz Sharek cast glass sculpture, Bio Series, clear frosted and coloured glass. Height 19.5 cm
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Two World War I Auckland Infantry Coast Defence Detc. Annual Camp medallions by Anton Teutenberg together with three other items, both 'Annual Camp' silver medals detailed 'Takapuna' and engraved 'Water Polo Champ Pte. G.W. Lepine. 1913', the other 'Cock Fighting Corp. G.W. Lepine B. Coy., 1915', both with hangers, together with '3rd (AUCK) Regiment New Zealand Infantry' gilt collar badge and cap badge and other button
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An early 20th century English 20 bore shotgun walking stick, the cylindrical steel shaft wider at the top, original dark brown paint finish, swivelling bayonet release to receive the cartridge, exposed small trigger, sliding side button, the mahogany handle with steel centre, wooden plug to tip end. Firearms licence required. Length 91.5 cm
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Two German World War II black wound badges, along with a gilt metal Nazi cap badge, two fabric allied forces embroidered badges and a small German/Turkish gilt lapel pin
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A Continental cave à liqueur, the fruitwood framed case with bevelled glazed panels and hinged lid enclosing a set of four decanters and sixteen liqueur glasses, the glasses stand on a tray fitted above the shoulders of the decanters. 42 x 32 x 24 cm
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A Waterford Crystal ship's decanter, with all-over cut design, faceted neck and spherical faceted stopper. Height 25 cm
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A set of four Waterford 'Lismore' pattern wine glasses, raised on faceted stems
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A German late 19th century Masonic toasting glass, of hexagonal shape engraved and cut with Masonic motifs and inscription. Height 14 cm
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A set of nine Cranberry port glasses, with bell bowls on clear stems
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A Continental covered cup, conical shape raised on inverse baluster stem, decorated with figures of dice players. Height 37.5 cm
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A pair of 19th century milk glass 'hand' vases, each hand holds a frilled rim cornucopia. One rim chip. Height 26.5 cm
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A collection of 16 19th century stemmed cordial glasses of various patterns
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Two George III glass pieces, includes a rummer with tapered bowl and flared knopped stem together with a Bristol blue glass finger bowl
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A Murano glass figurine, two birds perched on a branch with original paper label. 4 x 29 cm
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A pair of cut crystal lamps, round shades. Height 25 cm
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A pair of cut crystal lamps, mushroom form shades. Height 28 cm
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A cut crystal glass lamp, ginger jar form shade. Height 36 cm
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Shona Firman variable blue/purple cast glass limpet, natural radiating ribs, helmet type form, engraved signature and date 2002 New Zealand Length 43.5 cm
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A Chuck Simpson green ovoid art glass vase, frosted finish, chamfered narrow top opening, engraved signature and date 1989. Height 24 cm
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A collection of 36 pieces of Riedel stem ware, including champagne, wine, port and liqueur glasses
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Vincenc Macovsky (Czech 1900-1966) 'Hlavou ženy' (Head of a Woman) terracotta bust, signed, c.1930. Height 33 cm
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A Barolac 1930s frosted glass vase, decorated in relief with The Armada, c.1930s. Height 21 cm
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A Sigurd Persson (Swedish 1914-2003) for Kosta glass vase, thick walled, oval section, with purple/green leafy tendrils. Signed and numbered. Height 18 cm
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A Scottish Caithness 'Summer Meadow' glass vase, bowled shape raised on three ring feet, green-blue with flowers and insects. Height 18 cm
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A Lalique 'Colmar' cendrier, c.1940s, square shape patterned with frosted leaves, signed 'Lalique France'
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A good Thomas Webb cameo glass vase, the squat ovoid body with encircling band of traditional cut, floral vine decoration, the tall baluster neck with single leaf spray and insect in relief, linial encircling bands to the foot and top rim, double overlay, white on red on golden yellow toned layers, wide ground pontil mark to the base, chip to the top rim, c.1890. Height 17 cm
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A WMF silver plated Art Nouveau vase stand, of tri-form section modelled in high relief with a maiden, designed to support a glass vase, absent. Height 10.5 cm
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An Archibald Knox Tudric pewter biscuit box, traditional decoration with 'Honesty' decoration with enamelled highlights, some missing, square form, the conforming lid with a circular panel and two raised ridges, impressed marks including shape #0194. 12.5 x 12.5 x 11 cm
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A Tudric pewter Archibald Knox design large jug, the hinged lid with flaring thumbpiece, the tapered body with traditional restrained design at the base with enamelled cabochons, some missing, woven cane handle, minor loss. Impressed marks including model no. 0307. Height 21 cm
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A Tudric hammered pewter lidded muffin dish, the dome lid with enamel decorated finial, two plain side handles, impressed marks to base including model #0910. Diameter 19 cm
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A Tudric pewter rectangular hinge lidded box, cedar lined, the lid with repeating motif to the mildly domed edge, plain design, stamp marks to base including model #0124. 16.5 x 10 x 6 cm
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A c.1930 Italian Richard Ginori terracotta and silver overlay glazed dish, the dark brick red-brown glazed ground with stylish silver overlay of octopus and tropical fish with small florals and fern sprays, printed mark to reverse. Diameter 29 5
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A Maling Art Deco lustre vase, decorated in the daisy pattern (6156) lustre finish with gilding on a black and orange ground, height 21 cm
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A Shelley Art Deco mode cup and saucer, stepped restrained geometric decoration to the rims in mid-blue, silver gilt and black, solid triangular handle
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An early 1900s Moorcroft MacIntyre Florian Ware bowl, the tube lined decoration in the Poppy pattern, blue and white tones, silver plate rim, initials and mark to base, minor chipping to base and some rubbing to the tube lining, diameter 25 cm
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A Keith Murray large green glazed shoulder vase, tapered cylindrical form with conforming mildly tapered shoulder, lathe banded decoration, full signature maker's mark printed to the base, minor chip and glaze rubbing. Height 28 cm
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A Lladro 'Herons' sculptural porcelain figure group, sculpted by Salvador Debon, issued 1976. Height 55 cm
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A Royal Doulton white porcelain sculpture 'Images' series, entitled 'Courtship' depicting two terns. Height 39 cm
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A large Royal Doulton exhibition vase, decorated in blue and white with three galleons, shouldered shape with turned ebonised cover replacing the neck. Height 58 cm
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An early 20th century Royal Doulton Union Jack bulldog, traditional seated pose with flag to back. Height 10.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton Gallant Fisher's vase, cylindrical form, three figures encircle the body. Height 12 cm
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A Royal Worcester potpourri jar, hand painted with peaches and grapes on mossy ground, signed J. Skerret, height 13 cm
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A Royal Worcester potpourri vase and cover painted by Skerrett, Shape H162, painted with peaches and blackberries on a mossy ground, signed. Height 12 cm
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A Royal Worcester two-handled vase painted with carnations by Roberts, ovoid shape with Grecian style handles, mouth and spreading foot painted in bright green enamels, highlighted with gilt, the entire body decorated with vibrantly coloured carnations to the front and rear with conforming cover, the cover with professional restoration. Puce factory mark, shape 2421, dated 1906. Height 25.5 cm
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An early 20th century Royal Worcester cabinet vase, tear drop shape with two gilded handles in the Greek manner low on the body, raised on a circular spreading foot with gilt highlighted moulded decoration, the body hand painted with thistles and wild flowers on a blush ivory ground. Grey mark, shape 2151, dated 1903. Height 28.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester ewer, the body in basket weave pattern in relief with a lizard climbing, handle, neck, interior of spouts lizard with gilt embellishments. 15 x 17 cm
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A Royal Worcester milk jug painted with a goldfinch by William Powell, barrel shape, signed, green mark, c.1929. Height 9.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester Art Deco hand painted stylish demitasse coffee service, the lidded pot and six cups and saucers each fully painted with an extensive sunset lake and mountain landscape, classical pillars to the foreground covered in flowering vines, further floral and poplar tree highlights, gilt enrichments, signed by the artist Sedgley, printed marks and date code for 1929. Note: Sedgley was held in high esteem by the artists of the Worcester Royal Porcelain Works, retiring as supervisor of the painting…
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A Royal Worcester tea set with two cups and saucers, all pieces designed by James Hadley, each painted with rose blossoms and buds, the teapot with restored spout. Date code c.1907
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate painted by H.H. Price, serpentine edge with gadroon rim, fully painted with peaches and grapes on a mossy ground. Black mark, c.1949. Diameter 22.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester small jug, painted with roses, gilt handle, shape 1094. Height 13 cm
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A Royal Worcester ewer, decorated with flowers on an ivory ground, shape 1040. Height 34.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester vase, tall ovoid shape with gilded trumpet mouth and spreading foot, hand painted with roses, shape 2640. Height 16.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester small specimen vase, ovoid shape with tall neck with two handles, hand painted with flowers on an ivory ground. Shape 94.2 cm. Height 17.5 cm
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An unusual Moorcroft art pottery vase, pale celadon crackle glaze, baluster shape, impressed marks, c.1950s. Height 16 cm
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A Moorcroft Mamoura plate, designed by Sally Tuffin, with original box. Diameter 26 cm
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A Continental porcelain figural table candelabra, in white hard paste porcelain decorated with swags and garlands of blue flowers. Minor losses. Height 34 cm
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A pair of Continental figures, one a performer with a pet monkey (hand restored), the other a woman standing with a pet parrot. Height 29.5 cm
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A pair of Dutch Delft underglaze blue chinoiserie shallow bowls decorated with the 'peacock' or 'fan' pattern, the design of flowers and fruit arranged to look like a peacock's tail, the border with alternating panels and with yellow rim, some rim frits. Diameter 31 cm
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A pair of 19th century French porcelain campana vases, painted with scenes of sailing ships and lavishly gilded on square bases. Old repairs. Height 24.5 cm
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An ornate china and ormolu urn, the burgundy body decorated with a panel of wild flowers to the front, with gilt embellishment, conforming stand and lid with brass ormolu handles, base and finial. 40 x 34 cm
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An antique British delft tin-glazed plate, decorated with fruit and flowers. Restored. Diameter 34 cm
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An Isnik large pottery shallow dish decorated with a panel of Arabic script reserved on a field of flowers in cobalt and white on a turquoise ground. Diameter 260; along with a smaller Isnik plate, diameter 26 cm
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An Isnik slab sided bottle vase, decorated with floral sprigs in polychrome. Height 15.5 cm
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A pottery vase decorated with black pen work on a turquoise ground, ovoid shape. Some faults. Height 26 cm
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A Crown Lynn McAlpine jug, white with pale blue lettering. Height 22 cm
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A Clarice Cliff Bizarre 'Red Roofs' patterned bread and butter plate, green, red, yellow and brown colourway on plain cream ground, black highlights, printed mark to reverse. Note: a clean example with no paint loss or scratching. Diameter 16.5 cm
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A Thai silver champagne bucket, of scalloped tapering cylindrical shape, each of the eight panels repousse with dancer figures on ornate foliate scroll backgrounds. Two hinged handles affixed to the rim. 940gms. Diameter 23 cm
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A Thai silver lidded serving dish and spoon, the dish of squat circular shape, heavily embossed and engraved with animals and birds, the spoon finial with a Buddha figure. Total weight 1075gms; along with a squat circular Thai silver dish with heavily embossed walls. 500gms
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Two Thai silver boxes, squat circular shape, each decorated in repousse with foliate scrolls. Larger diameter 14 cm. Total weight 320gms
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Two Thai silver bowls, deep circular shape, the larger decorated with dancers and leafy scrolls, the smaller with panels of animals and birds. Total weight 555gms. Larger diameter 20 cm
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A Thai silver bowl, squat circular shape, decorated in high relief with figures from Thai mythology. 735gms. Diameter 25 cm
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A Thai filigree silver box and two small dishes, the box of rectangular shape with hinged lid, the dishes circular with scalloped rim. Total weight 605gms
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A Thai silver cigarette box, along with two basket shaped salts and a small drum shaped stand. The box oblong and heavily embossed, the basket Chinese and replicating Rattan work, the stand of unknown origin. Total weight 285gms
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A Thai silver teapot and three silver cups, the pot of squat circular shape decorated with figures from mythology, the cup circular and embossed with various designs. Total weight 470gms
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