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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:720
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:689
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:541
Date:12-Dec-2017
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An emerald and diamond platinum set ring, the 1.32ct emerald cut emerald claw set and surrounded by baguette cut diamonds in a ribbon mount. TDW 0.60ct.
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An 18ct. white gold and jade ring, the Fei Cui Type A oval cabachon jade claw set with a single small round brilliant cut diamond to each flared shoulder. Jade certificate available.
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A good 19th century lady's estate 18ct. rose gold and three diamond gypsy style ring, the three old mine cut diamonds recessed to the heavy wide and plain tapered shank, the 0.80ct. diamond framed by two at 0.42ct. ea. Hallmarked Chester 1890.
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A lady's modern 18ct. white gold rubellite and diamond dress ring, the striking cushion cut rubellite of 3.22ct. framed by 12 brilliant cut diamonds with TDW of 1.60ct., basket mount, forked shoulders
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An impressive Art Deco platinum 18ct. white gold and diamond brooch, the centre with a single round brilliant cut diamond of 0.48ct. framed by a combination of 10 mixed baguette and Carre diamonds totalling 0.66ct. and a combination of early round brilliant, Swiss and single cut diamonds totalling 2.40ct., TDW 3.54cts
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A 9ct. and 14ct. white gold emerald and estate diamond pendant, the oval cabochon natural emerald of 10.50ct. bar set to a tapered mount encrusted with four channel set baguette diamonds and 14 bead set senaille diamonds with a single claw set old mine cut diamond of 0.45ct. above, TDW 0.85ct
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An Art Deco inspired bespoke made emerald and diamond cluster ring, 18ct white gold set. The oval emerald of approximately 1.5ct claw set above a table of channel set baguette diamonds, further brilliant and baguette diamonds embellish the bezel, shoulders and sides of the ring. TDW approx 1.72ct
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A pair of 18ct rose gold and diamond earrings, each in the form of a leopard's head encrusted with diamonds, the back of the each head set with a tiger's eye plate, posts for pierced ears with safety clip, TDW 2.90cts., colour F-H, clarity Si-I1
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A pair of lady's large modern 18ct. rose gold rubellite diamond and sapphire earrings, the sinuous double swollen drops each with two tapered rubellites framed by open worked bands of modern brilliant cut diamonds and sapphires. The four rubellites of 7.25ct., the diamonds with TDW 3.3ct. and the sapphires totalling 2.86ct
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An impressive classical 18ct. white gold lady's modern emerald and diamond bracelet, the nine claw set emerald cut natural emeralds totalling 13.84ct., each framed by a row of round brilliant cut diamonds and with pairs of clusters diamonds linking. TDW 6.37ct, push-in clasp with safety catch to each side
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An impressive modern lady's 18ct. white gold emerald and diamond necklace, the 11 graduating emerald cut emeralds including two to the drop spaced by pairs of cluster diamonds with further conforming clusters to one side of eight of the emeralds, further pairs of cluster diamonds forming the balance of the necklace. The emeralds totalling 26.57ct. with a TDW 27.1ct
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An 18ct rose gold and diamond bracelet, the ornate looping and swirling frame set with 498 round modern birrliant cut diamonds, TDW 6.34ct. colour F - H, clarity Si- I1. TSW 2.86ct, 41.1gms total weight
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An estate 18ct white gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.2ct Old European cut diamond claw set in a decoratively pierced mount, colour J-K, clarity Vs
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A lady's modern emerald and diamond cluster ring, 18ct. yellow gold and platinum, the central oval shaped mixed cut emerald of 'very good' overall Grade And 'light natural inclusions' of 1.40ct. framed by 12 round modern brilliant cut diamonds of TDW 0.55, basket base to the mount
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold and opal dress ring, the large oval cabochon opal with good dark blue/purple tone, claw set in a coronet mount.
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A late Victorian 18ct. yellow gold sapphire and diamond bridge ring, the four circular facet cut sapphires of light blue tone spaced by two old cut diamonds and one later synthetic. Hallmarked Birmingham 1899.
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An18ct. white gold Chinese jade and diamond lady's dress ring, the oval cabochon jade panel of good vibrant green tone framed by six round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 0.44ct. round brilliant cut diamond claw set in half round shank with forked shoulders, colour I-K, clarity VS2
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A 14ct. rose gold ring, the fine flower mount set with a seed pearls, rubies and a sapphire.
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An estate 18ct. gold diamond and ruby ring, the central facet cut ruby with a 0.20ct. old cut diamond to each side.
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A large and impressive 9ct. gold diamonds and opal gent's ring, the mount in the form of plain columns holding a large polished opal doublet of considerable fire, surrounded by sixteen small round brilliant cut diamonds, 37.8gms total.
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A dramatic 14ct. gold smoky quartz ring, the large emerald cut smoky quartz claw set in an open mount, one claw requires repair.
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A unique vintage silver and turquoise matrix dress ring, the polished turquoise with good veining set into a large silver mount in the form of tree branches with small balls to each branch.
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An 18ct. gold and carnelian gent's ring, the large polished carnelian cabochon in a rub over mount, the substantial gold setting in a rough 'bark' type finish. 23gms total.
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A vintage silver designer ring, the mount in the form of a tree knot holding a silver ball to the centre, plain shank.
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A vintage Mexican silver 'poison' ring, the ornate silver mount in the form of large leaves set with two small cabochon tiger's eye stones with the large central oval tiger's eye opening to reveal an empty cavity.
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An 18ct. white gold and black pearl ring, the 11.5 cm Tahitian type black pearl surrounded by diamond immitants of baguette and marquise shape
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A lady's vintage three-star sapphire and 14ct. yellow gold dress ring, the oval cabochon sapphires of 2.75ct., total claw set within a rectangular mount, decorated shoulders
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A lady's vintage 18ct. white gold and five stone diamond ring, the old brilliant cuts of good size, claw set, some attention required.
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A 1940s 14ct. white gold emerald and diamond dress ring, the square cut emerald corner claw set above two pairs of small round brilliant cut diamonds, scroll wire detail to the mount.
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold and agate dress ring, the oval cabochon agate in a substantial rub-over mount with textured triangular panel to each shoulder.
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A vintage 9ct. rose gold and carved jade panelled ring, the rectangular green jade panel with carved and pierced design.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and multi-diamond ring, the 12 modern brilliant cut diamonds set as six pairs in one row, plain wide band.
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A vintage 14ct. white gold jade and diamond lady's dress ring, the circular cabochon green jade panel claw set above two pairs of flanking modern brilliant cut diamonds.
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A 9ct. yellow gold wide basket weave solitaire diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamond in rub-over setting upon the woven gold wire frame. 6.6gms.
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A pair of 18ct. white gold sapphire and diamond rings, the oval facet cut sapphire of good blue tone framed by 10 round modern brilliant cut diamonds, the companion ring with five round brilliant cut diamonds set in a curve to accept the other ring.
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A 1930/40s platinum estate solitaire diamond ring, the round old brilliant cut diamond held by eight claws, pierced scrolling mount and shank.
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An estate 14ct. yellow gold and diamond ring, the central modern brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.50ct. held by four claws and in a square type setting flanked by three diamonds to each side within a recessed rounded rectangular setting, substantial plain mount and shank. 9gms.
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An estate 18ct. gold and five stone diamond ring, the five old cut diamonds claw set, TDW 0.89ct. Colour F-G, clarity SI2
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A 1981 gold proof full sovereign, in original case.
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An Art Deco 9ct. yellow gold plain cigarette case, rectangular form, hallmarked London 1921. 38.7gms.
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An Art Deco Cartier silver and 14ct/ bi-colour gold card case, rectangular form, linial machine engraved and highlighted with bands of yellow and rose gold, stamped maker's marks to the interior clip, scratch engraved date to the interior 'April 10th 1928'. 45.5gms. 7.6 x 4.8 cm
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A 1981 $50 gold coin of the Bahamas, 2.68gms of.500 fine gold, in original packaging.
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A 1908 half sovereign, Sydney mint.
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An Edwardian 15ct. yellow gold and opal Art Nouveau brooch, circle form with leaf and floral open design highlighted with three oval cabochon opals.
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A Scottish silver and jewel set brooch, square star form, the central large amber toned jewel framed by coloured stone and shell panels.
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold enamel and pearl Etruscan brooch, oval form with fine bead wirework, the central raised section with blue enamel starburst supporting a single pearl to the centre, glazed hair locket to the reverse.
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A 19th century pique gold and tortoiseshell brooch, four panelled circular form with floral and Maltese cross inlay. Diameter 3.2 cm
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A 19th century 15ct. yellow gold ruby and seed pearl crown form brooch, the curved bar with four rubies highlighted with three scrolling bands of seed pearls, five further larger pearls to the crow top. Tested as 15ct., unmarked.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold enamel and pearl photo brooch, the circular frame set with seed pearls with a pearl encrusted star in the centre of a canary yellow guilloche enamel panel, the reverse with space for a photo under glass.
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A vintage diamond brooch in the form of the Chinese surname Xi, or forming the Roman numeral XI or IX, unmarked yellow and white gold pave set with 19 diamonds.
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A Victorian 9ct. gold and citrine brooch, the cushion cut gold citrine in an engraved scalloped mount.
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A Victorian 9ct. gold and cameo brooch, the well carved cameo in the form of a classical woman with flowers and leaves woven into her hair, in a rub over mount with rope edge decoration.
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A retro German 8ct. yellow gold and pearl brooch, octagonal type form with radiating textured and polished bars, four pearls to the centre. 5.8gms.
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An early 20th century 'Mizpah' silver and gold brooch, engraved panel to the centre.
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A Scottish silver sword brooch, the top set with an oval facet cut smoky quartz, stamped 'Silver' to the reverse. Length 8 cm
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A vintage Bohemian garnet brooch, the star form pave set with facet cut deep red Bohemian garnets.
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold and Scottish coloured agate bracelet, the five various octagonal agate cylinders with gold cap mounts and oval chain links between.
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A Chinese green jade green sapphire and 14ct. yellow gold bracelet, the five curved cylindrical bars with cap mounts spaced by four oval facet cut green sapphires in rub-over mounts.
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A natural jadeite bangle, half hoop form, the white/pale green tone with very light lavender highlight inclusions. 64.74gms. With Certificate of Authenticity.
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A vintage Chinese silver and large cabochon gemstone set bracelet, the six various stones including jade, fluorite, rose quartz and amethyst, irregular polished cabochons claw set to an X-form frame with floral highlight.
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A 1920s German silver and amber bracelet, five silver panels set with round polished amber connected by five wide links, marked 'Handarbeit, 835, Oko, Drgm' (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster), together with a silver and amber set ring.
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A vintage polished amber bracelet, the rectangular cut and polished amber pieces with external fissures on double elastic thread.
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An antique 9ct gold charm bracelet, the small wide flattened links set with eleven charms (three not gold), of particular note, a pistol propelling pencil, lawn roller and rooster, 25gms.
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A substantial carved ivory bangle, plain half-hoop form. 101gms.
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A spiral carved ivory bangle with gold wire highlight, the gold wire recessed and spiralling to the narrow ridge.
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An ornate silver cuff, decorated with Celtic swirls and spirals, stamped Suarti 925 to the interior. 40gms.
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A silver Egyptian cuff bracelet, decorated with papyrus and scarab beetle, inlaid with lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and malachite. 75gms.
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A stylish Italian silver cuff bangle, in the form of three waves, stamped Italy and 92.5 cm
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A silver Navajo cuff bangle, decorated with geometric forms, the centre set with a heavily veined polished turquoise, maker's initials and Silver stamped to the reverse.
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A Navajo silver and turquoise ring, the oval polished turquoise set in a traditional feather and flower mount, stamped 925 to shank.
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A silver brooch in the form of a jaguar, length 6 cm
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A heavy silver hinged bracelet, with the two ends running parallel to each other, stamped to the interior. 72gms.
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A silver gate bracelet, unusual marquis shape links, padlock clasp.
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An antique gold plated bangle, the silver hinged slave bangle gold plated in 9ct. rose gold.
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A vintage ivory bangle, plain domed form.
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A vintage ivory bangle, with wrythen twist carving, terminating in a pair of dragon heads.
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A stylish silver hinged bangle, the top in the form of a sleek leaping jaguar.
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A pair of antique 15ct. yellow gold earrings, the drops as a single layered flowerhead. 2.24gms.
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A pair of vintage 15ct. gold cuff links, the oval panel decorated with an elephant in relief with an elephant hair set to the edge, joined by a small chain to gold flower bud, 8.4gms.
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Two attractive Art Nouveau pocket watch keys, one heart shaped with an embossed lady's face to both sides and the other of long tapered form. Old steel winding square (sizes approx. 7-8). Together with a third modern key.
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Two antique pocket watches, one brass, the decorative dial with Roman numerals and seconds dial, together with a silver 800 standard pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, gold and painted decoration. Both in working order.
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A silver keyless wind pocket watch, white enamel dial marked 'J.W. Benson', Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, subs seconds dial at VI. Hallmarked London 1928. In original case.
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An 18ct. gent's yellow gold fob watch, mid-size, working, requires attention. 43gms.
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A silver pendant watch, the watch as an oval pod with three leaf form covers similar to a c.1600s design, one opening to reveal the gilded face, hallmarked London 1982, suspended on a silver uniform link long chain.
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An early 20th century lady's 14ct. yellow gold open face pocket watch, scroll engraved detail, gilded face, stem wind, working. Diameter 4.4 cm
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A 1930/40s Helvetia 9ct. rose gold gent's wristwatch, rounded rectangular form, Arabic numerals with subsidiary seconds dial, working, later black leather strap. The 15 jewel movement in working order.
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A 18ct. white gold and diamond Girard Perregaux lady's watch, 1960's vintage, square white face with silver hands and markers surrounded by 21 round brilliant cut diamonds, the 18ct. gold strap of knitted mesh 30.36gms.
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A 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, fixed overhead handle, the gilt cut-away dial with Arabic numerals, gong striking movement, not working. 10 x 9.5 x 19 cm
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A small French brass cased carriage clock, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals marked 'B. Petersen & Co., Christchurch, N.Z.' Working order, with key. Height 9 cm
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An Edwardian spelter mystery clock, in the form of a Greek maiden, her hand holding the clock (requires minor attention for the clock to hang). Height 30 cm
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A Victorian black slate cased mantel clock, white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Width 24 cm
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A Victorian black marble cased mantel clock, the case surmounted by a pair of spelter bronze figures of children, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, bell striking mechanism. Width 40 cm
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A Victorian silver scent bottle, tapered fluted form, leaf scroll embossed shoulder and spherical screw top. London 1891.
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A Victorian silver tall green glass double ended scent bottle, with embossed decoration and hinged lid. Birmingham 1887 by Charles May & Sons. Length 11 cm
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A small late Victorian silver ruby glass tear drop scent bottle, London 1893 by Sampson Mordan & Co. Length 4.5 cm
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A Victorian silver gilt double ended ruby tear drop scent bottle, faceted glass and ornate embossed silver hinged lids. London c. 1860. Length 8 cm
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A Victorian silver ruby glass perfume bottle, with vertical ruby and gilt panels. London 1885 by Sampson Mordan & Co. Length 8 cm
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A Victorian silver top blue glass scent bottle, with horizontal ridges and embossed lid. Birmingham 1893 by G E Walton & Co Ltd. Length 8 cm
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An antique French silver and blue glass perfume bottle, cut glass and embossed hinged top. Length 9 cm
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