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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:690
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:172
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:506
Date:25-Jul-2017
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A vintage walking stick, the plain tapered wood shaft with a carved duck head handle, glass eyes with an articulated feather beneath the chin which causes the duck's beak to open, metal ferrule.
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A Victorian walking cane, the tapering ebony shaft with plain silver handle, stamped 'KCK 925'.
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A Victorian walking cane, the ebony shaft with a cast bronze dog head handle (possibly a Schnauzer).
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A Victorian hiking cane, the briar shaft with a carved dog's head handle and metal hiking ferrule, the dog with glass eyes.
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A Victorian riding crop, the shaft bound with plaited rawhide mounted with a silver plated greyhound dog's head finial and collar, an encircling metal ferrule engraved with a monogram and a ducal coronet.
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A Victorian walking cane, the tapering ebony shaft with silver plate handle, the base with restrained decoration, stamped 'Alpaca', brass ferrule.
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A Victorian cast iron umbrella stand, ornate decoration with original shaped iron drip tray. Width 54 cm, height 82 cm
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An old ivory walking stick handle, carved in the form of an African woman, her hair in tribal braids. Height 10 cm
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Three vintage hickory shafted golf clubs, with leather bound handles, includes: a Wm Gibson & Co. Ltd 3 iron and two putters by J.A. Clements.
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Three vintage hickory shafted golf clubs, with leather bound handles, the three iron headed clubs including one R. Forgan & Son putter, a J.P. Cochrane & Co. 'Jigger' and an H. Logan 'Mashie Niblick'.
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Three vintage hickory shafted golfing irons, includes a Kinghorn 'Deep Face Mashie', a Cann & Taylor 'Mid-Iron' and a Callen 'Niblick'.
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A Victorian walking cane, the slim tapering wood shaft with a silver plate elephant head handle, brass ferrule.
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A Victorian walking cane, the palm wood shaft with an embossed and wrythen twist silver handle, rubber ferrule.
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A set of antique French brass weights, ranging from 50gms-1kg and in wooden holder.
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A Stanley marching compass, World War I, in original leather case.
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An Ernst Leitz Wetzlar binocular microscope, four revolving interchangeable lenses, electric illuminated platform, in original fitted mahogany box.
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A vintage Busch Rathenow monocular microscope, ebonised steel body, the revolving platform with fittings for four lenses, three attached, in original mahogany case with some fittings.
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A vintage Ernst Leitz binocular microscope, with lenses and accessories, in original fitted box.
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A Victorian mahogany cased set of drawing instruments, the case lid with inset plaque dated 1889.
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A set of 1940s Eskilstuna antique Swedish chisels, in later fitted box.
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A set of six ivory handled table knives with decorative silver metal ferrules and steel blades.
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A set of eight French horn handled table knives, with steel blades and decorative silver metal ferrules.
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A vintage Edison 'Gem' cylinder phonograph, with oak dome cover, complete with a black painted horn and two phonographic cylinders.
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An incomplete (30 piece) ivory chess set, red stained and natural.
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A pair of sperm whale tooth bar implements, the natural polished teeth mounted with stainless steel fittings, one as a bottle opener, the other with corkscrew.
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Seven long deep sea giant tube worm bodies, made of chitin, these tubes offer protection to the worms against predators, they are found on the floor of the Pacific Ocean near 'black smokers' (hydro-thermal vents) reaching lengths of 2.4m. Lengths 770-440, maximum dia. 6 cm
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A large turtle shell, the thirteen plates depicting gold to rich butterscotch tones, small loss at neck. Length 44 cm
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A large turtle shell, the thirteen plates depicting rich butterscotch to black mottling, small loss to one plate. Length 43 cm
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A large section of exotic stone boulder, polished on both sides, variegated pinkish/red colourations, irregular shape on 'zebra' wood stand. Height on stand 60 cm
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A vintage carved solid wood American Goldeneye 14 inch duck decoy, with glass eyes and some original paint finish remaining.
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A vintage carved 18 inch duck decoy, of balsam wood with painted face and tack eyes, made by John Doyle, Long Island, New York.
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A small taxidermy toad, modelled standing with a walking cane, on wooden base. Height 150. Some losses.
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A taxidermy trophy mount ram's head.
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A chamois taxidermy trophy head mount, by O'Rouke's Taxidermy Services.
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A New Zealand sika stag taxidermy trophy head mount.
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A New Zealand red stag taxidermy trophy head mount.
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A taxidermy shoulder mount of a Grant's gazelle, the horns spiking forward, glass eyes, the shield backing board with engraved animal's name.
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An African antelope taxidermy head, shoulder mount, the short curving horns with natural ribbed effect, glass eyes.
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A taxidermy head of a Cape buffalo, glass eyes, shield mounted backing board.
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A full leopard skin pelt, the head including nose, whiskers and ears, the paws with most claws intact, unbacked. Length approx. 1960.
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A large full male lion-skin pelt/rug, including head, mane and paws, unbacked. Length 288 cm
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Four vintage fishing reels, including a 'Nordic Spinmaster' and a 'Pflueger Akron'.
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A 19th century mahogany cased campaign decanter set, the hinged lidded case with recessed brass handles to the side, opening to reveal two fitted decanters of square section with faceted shoulders and conforming faceted mushroom stoppers. 21 cm x 11.5 cm x 23 cm
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An Indian bronze bell, conical with flanged and domed upper section, decorated with hand-worked hammered bands. Height 25 cm
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An elephant foot and leg occasional table, including the four toes, circular mounted perspex top. Height 65.5 cm, diameter 40 cm
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Two pairs of Victorian silhouette portrait miniatures, showing a gent and lady with ruffled collars, details to reverse show them to be of the Clifford family. Both pairs in ebonised rectangular frames under glass. Together with a single silhouette of a boy, in rectangular wooden frame.
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A pair of Georgian period watercolour portrait miniatures, both showing military gents and ladies with floral nets in their hair. In square wooden frames.
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A fine late 19th century portrait miniature on milk glass panel, showing a military gent with high collar and cravat, palm trees and tents in the background. 'Lt. James Nesbitt, died 1834-5' written on reverse of glass panel. In circular frame with gilt mount.
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A fine Victorian portrait miniature on milk glass panel, showing a young woman with ringleted hair, blue lace dress and muff chain. Note to reverse 'Mother of Lt. Nesbitt... painted by Lucy Clifford 1910'. 7 cm x 95. In black wooden frame. Together with another miniature painting of a small girl in lace bonnet, in ornate rectangular frame.
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A 19th century miniature portrait of a bearded gentleman, with wide brimmed hat, painted on wood panel. 10 cm x 8 cm, ornate gilt metal frame with suspension ring.
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A 19th century carved ivory and silver snuff box, the ivory tusk section body carved with two portraits, ringleted hair framing, the silver mounts including the wooden lid with incised 'STAR n LOVE & KINDNESS' surrounding the inset ivory clasped hands, coronet type silver pinned hinge. Old crack. Height 7.2 cm.
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An early 20th century Black Forest carved bear's head match box holder, dark stained and painted highlights, glass eyes, the open receptacle behind the head, wall mounting. Depth 15 cm
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A Japanese lacquer box containing mother-of-pearl games counters, approximately 64 counters of circular, square and rectangular shapes, each finely engraved with various patterns.
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A collection of 128 mother-of-pearl games counters, of various shapes including square, oval, round and fish shape, in Victorian lacquer glove box.
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A Victorian shell inlaid papier mache jewellery cabinet, with hinged lid revealing a fitted compartment and two doors to the front revealing drawers and an open cavity.
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An uncommon early American pewter flagon, flaring cylindrical shape and hinged cover, with dramatically elevated thumb piece, plain scroll handle and sharp beaked spout. Height 27 cm
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A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory, the woman with lace bonnet and shawl, wide tapered ebonised frame.
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Two pre-World War II Nora Wellings 'Jollyboy Sailor' dolls, #139, with blue velvet sailor suits, white hats with 'Iberia' to front (one faded), black shoe feet, light blue collars with ribbon and string across neck. Cloth face and hands in pale pink hues with painted eyes, nose and mouth.
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Two pre-World War II Nora Wellings 'Jollyboy Sailor' dolls, #139, with blue velvet sailor suits, white hats with 'Taiyuan' and 'SS Cathay' to front, black shoe feet, light blue collars. Ribbon and string across neck of one. Cloth face and hands in pale pink hues with painted eyes, nose and mouth.
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A vintage 1980/90s Sir Robert Muldoon cardboard cut-out advertising sign, for 'Wonderwool Underblanket' and featuring the former Prime Minister, dressed in judge's attire holding gavel and sign; 'Sir Robert Muldoon delivers The Verdict...'. Height 141 cm. Some staining and wear.
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A c.1950 Black & White Scotch Whisky bottle form cigarette dispenser, the black plastic body with white printed labels and top, opening with expanding gilt cigarette holders, the removable top with cigarette lighter revealed, the musical mechanism working. Height 28.2 cm
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An early 20th century 'Uncle Sam's 3 Coin Register Bank', black finished tin with gilt lithography including 'Amount Deposited', the back with various details including 'Durable Toy & Novelty Corporation, H.H. Payson'. 11.5 cm x 13.5 cm x 15.5 cm
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An early 20th century 'Commonwealth Bank 3 Coin Register Bank', green finished tin with lithography, the back with 'Directions' and various details including 'Chas. W. Shonk Co., Chicago, U.S.A. 1905'. 10 cm x 13 cm x 13 cm
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A large vintage printed tin Justerini & Brooks Ltd Scotch Whisky sign, Royal Crest to the top above the maker's details and promotional material, printed in colours, red and black dominant on olive green. 106.5 cm x 120 cm
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An Irish whisky bar-top advertising dispenser flask, engraved 'McConnell's Special Irish', raised on oak base, cover and tap absent. Height 45 cm
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Two bottles of Stephens' writing fluid, bright red. One large, the other small.
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Seven various old banknotes of the world; German, Dutch, Russian etc.
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Three Roman coins, two bronze and one silver, each with full details including printed to the card 'The Roman Baths of Bath, England', 'a valuable silver Denarius', etc. Provenance: The Hursthouse Collection.
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A pair of early 20th century ivory and Bakelite column candlesticks, the amber toned, turned Bakelite nozzles on plain tapered long columns with single knop to the stepped rectangular spreading bases. Height 23 cm
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Three early Dinky die-cast commercial vehicles, an Esso Motor Oil Petrol tanker, fire engine and taxi, play-worn condition.
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A vintage artist's paint box together with paints, brushes, palette, etc.
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A pair of iron table lamps, the angled branches on adjustable supports with circular shell shaped bases. Height 70 cm
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A pair of fancy 19th century brass column candlesticks, three section column on square base and with fluted drip trays. Height 270. Repair to base of one.
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A long Victorian brass and copper coaching horn.
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A decorative 19th century Russian red and black 'tole ware' circular tray, with hand painted floral Folk Art designs in various colours. Painted mark on reverse. Made in Russia, 2669. Diameter 68 cm
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An early Victorian pewter straight sided quart mug, with inscription. Height 15 cm
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A Victorian figured walnut jewellery box, the casket form lid with fancy swing silvered metal handle enclosing an interior with mirror to interior lid, the removable tray requiring some attention. 25 cm x 17.5 cm x 14.5 cm
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An 18th century alphabet and pictorial sampler by Sarah Eastward dated 1797, worked in coloured thread with two alphabets, numerals, maker's details and saying above tree, bird and other repeating motifs. 32.5 cm x 34 cm
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A William IV sampler, verse and flowers with strawberry vine border, worked by Rebekah Briggs, Newport, 1830 aged nine. 52 cm x 42 cm
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An 18th century hand coloured map of Lincolnshire by Robert Morden. 36 cm x 40 cm
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A wolf fur jacket, shawl collar, fully lined and in excellent condition.
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A pair of 19th century Indian ivory rosewater sprinklers, the bases modelled after opium poppy pods and with tall ring-turned necks and domed pierced tops. Height 16.5 cm
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A pair of rare late 19th century Indian Mughal ivory carved Paduka slippers, traditional scrolling form with fine carved border bands of rosettes and tendril design, five repeating leaf design outer border, the raised rims carved with various animals including elephants and rhinoceros, a turned finial to the front of each, some damage. Length 265. Note: traditionally worn in wealthy households or by royalty within an area of worship. Provenance: Ex. an artist's estate who was resident in India c.1950-1970.
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An old gilt metal three-light two-branch table lamp of French Rococo style. Wired for electricity. Height 36 cm
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A pair of old gilt metal and white porcelain five-light, four-branch table candelabra, ornate leaf and scroll decoration. some damage to the bases. Height 50 cm
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Four early Karl Baedeker's 'Handbook for Travellers' guides; Switzerland (1907), Italy; First Part (1879 & 1906) and second Part (1877). In red cloth, gilt binding and with fold out maps and plans. Binding of both Italy: First Part editions damaged but other two editions in good condition.
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A set of 1943-44 Penguin 'Modern Painters' series, featuring Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, John Piper and Paul Nash. Original wrappers and numerous colour plates. Together with five original 1940s Penguin Music Magazines, Vols 1-5.
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A rare Victorian hand operated motion picture device, 'The Kinora' by Bond's, New Bond Street, London. With two flip books.
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An old gent's leather satchel, brass fittings and two buckles, stitched heavy duty handle.
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A decorative painted metal leaf swag, the individual sculpted leaves on a wire backing with pale sponge paint finish over dark, a single flowerhead to top of each end. Width 120 cm, height 56 cm
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A pair of grey paint finished metal wall sconces, of scrolling form decorated with applied acanthus leaves supporting large nozzles to accommodate 9 cm diameter candles.
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A Tunbridge ware glove box, by Edmund Pye, 1860, the hinged lid inlaid with tumbling cube pattern. Some losses.
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A 'D & Y Strings Violin Strad Model of Italy' violin, figured one piece back.
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An American 1980s Washburn WT-4V Telecaster electric guitar, black ebonised body and front, hardwood neck, with whammy bar. In vinyl case.
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A collection of early/mid 20th century New Zealand railway photographs, showing Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on the Royal Train during the 1953 Royal Visit and waiting crowds along the route.
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A collection of early 20th century New Zealand postcards, including Auckland suburbs, New Zealand locations, Christmas Greetings and the New Zealand Football Team 1905.
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A collection of early 20th century New Zealand postcards, including 'Kingsland Volunteer Fire Brigade 1920-1925', New Zealand locations; primarily Wellington, Christmas Greetings and others.
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A collection of early 20th century New Zealand postcards, including Remuera Children's Home, Auckland suburbs and Christmas Greetings together with a Leighton Driving School card.
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A collection of early 20th century New Zealand postcards, 'Maoriland Postcards', 'Scenes from Maoriland', New Zealand locations and others.
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An album of early 20th century New Zealand postcards, including 'Auckland: The Girls Grammar School, Ponsonby', 'Public Library Auckland', 'Everybody's Doing it at Rotorua' pocket novelty card as well as novelty and embroidered cards.
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