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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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A silver sleeved ruby glass scent bottle, with ornate embossed and pierced decoration and hinged lid. Birmingham 1909 by G.E. Walton & Co Ltd. Length 7 cm
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An Edwardian silver topped glass perfume bottle, with faceted glass and embossed lid. Birmingham 1905 by Charles May & Sons. Length 9 cm
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A rare silver top and speckled glass scent bottle, black and silver with embossed hinged lid. Birmingham 1898 by Charles May & Sons. Length 8.5 cm
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A late Victorian silver top basket weave scent bottle, London 1897 by 'Cjp'. Length 8 cm
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A Victorian silver and ruby glass binocular smelling salts/scent bottle, in original fitted morocco case. London 1870 by Samson Mordan & Co. Length 12 cm
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Two small silver pin trays, both decorated with angels, together a pair of manicure scissors the silver handles with angels, Sheffield 1898, Birmingham 1902 and Birmingham 1906.
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An Edwardian fancy crystal oblong dressing table jar, with embossed silver top. Birmingham 1906. Length 10 cm
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An unusual late 19th century Indian silver dressing table hand mirror, embossed with village scenes. Length 26 cm
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A three-piece silver dressing table set, two brushes and a hand mirror with guilloche enamelled floral decoration, by Henry Clifford Davis. In box.
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Two silver photo frames, one oblong, Chester 1909, height 18 cm, the other oval, Birmingham 1915, height 23 cm. Some faults.
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A silver lidded trinket box, the oval box of four feet, the lid set with a Royal Worcester panel of a pheasant signed Jas. Stinton (crack to panel), Birmingham 1938 12 x 3 cm
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A collection of five silver thimbles and two plated thimbles, various hallmarks, one with an orange glass top.
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An uncommon late 18th century Scandinavian silver Hovedvandsaeg (vinaigrette) of pedestal urn form, hinged pierced domed cover, restrained engraved decoration, the square base with hinged lid opening to reveal a gilded interior, stamped with maker's initials 'Cib'. 45gms. Height 70., It is recorded that these love token boxes, called 'Hovedvandsaeg' by the Danish and 'Luktevannshus' by the Swedish were often given by a suitor to his beloved as a betrothal or engagement gift, further details available.
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An Edwardian silver vesta box, profusely engraved with suspension ring. Chester 1903.
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A Victorian silver vinaigrette, machine engraved, the interior with scroll pierced grill and gilded. Birmingham 1846 by Edward Smith, a noted vinaigrette maker.
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A Georgian Scottish horn snuff mull with silver mounts, inscribed 'John Brown to Dr Crichton' and with later inscription 'From Mrs Dr Crichton to Mr John Baird'.
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An Art Deco silver cigarette box, with sandalwood interior and engine turned decoration. Birmingham 1920. 420gms. Length 16 cm
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An.800 standard silver trinket box, oblong with ornate embossed decoration. Length 8.5 cm
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A small silver and enamel travelling set, consisting of a thimble together with thread-holder, lipstick case, scent wand and a tube containing four small manicure implements, the exterior in a pale lemon enamel decorated with roses.
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Three silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives, mother-of-pearl handles with silver blades, Sheffield 1902 and 1922.
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Three silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives, mother-of-pearl handles with silver blades, Sheffield 1860, 1861 and 1891.
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Three silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives, mother-of-pearl handles with silver blades, Sheffield 1894, 1898 and Birmingham 1862.
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Three silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives, two in their original boxes, Birmingham 1858, Sheffield 1824 and 1908.
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Two silver folding fruit knives, engraved handles, Sheffield 1902 and Birmingham 1893.
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An Irish silver pie spoon, Celtic point pattern, crested with a sphynx passant above a monogram. Dublin 1796 by James Keating. 103gms. Length 31 cm
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A pair of George IV Scottish silver pie spoons, fiddle pattern, Glasgow 1828 by David McDonald. Weight 115gms.
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A Victorian silver pie spoon, fiddle pattern, Exeter 1849 by John Stone. 110gms. Length 32 cm
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A William IV Irish fiddle pattern silver tablespoon, Dublin 1833 by James Brady.
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Two boxed double struck King's pattern silver spoons with shell heels, London 1822 and 1830.
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A set of six Victorian Scottish single-struck King's pattern silver teaspoons, Glasgow 1870 by Andrew Alison.
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A pair of heavy William IV fiddle pattern silver sauce ladles, London 1835 by William Eaton. 124gms.
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A pair of Georgian fiddle and thread silver sauce ladles. London 1799 by William Eley and William Fearn, 105gms.
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An Edwardian fiddle pattern silver flat border flat bottom sauce ladle, Sheffield 1903.
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A William IV fiddle pattern silver flat bottom sauce ladle, London 1837.
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A set of six 'Queen's Heads' silver teaspoons, Sheffield 1977.
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A Canadian fiddle pattern silver sauce ladle, date letter not identified. Length 16 cm
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An 18th century silver toddy ladle, the oval bowl with coin in base dated 1711, long twisted baleen handle. Length 38 cm
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An 18th century embossed silver toddy ladle, with coin in base dated 1707 and long twisted wood handle. Length 35 cm
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A silver anointing spoon, engraved decoration to bowl and handle. London 1936 by Wakely & Wheeler.
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A George IV silver caddy spoon with shell bowl and beaded handle, London 1828. Length 8.5 cm
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A George IV silver caddy spoon with shell bowl and a broad engraved handle, London 1827 by Samuel Godbehere and Edward Wigan. Length 6.3 cm
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A set of six Victorian silver dessert forks, fiddle pattern. Exeter 1850 by Josiah Gregory. 265gms.
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A pair of George III fiddle pattern silver fish serving tongs, the mildly curved blades with conforming lineal piercing. London 1806 by William Eley & William Fearn. 233gms. With old New York retailer's cover.
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Pr Silver Tongs, A set of Victorian Scottish King's pattern silver sugar tongs with shell shaped bowls. Glasgow 1869. Length 15 cm
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A pair of Victorian silver plated fish servers, beautifully pierced and engraved decoration and plain ivory handles, in fitted box.
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An early Victorian fiddle pattern silver sugar sifting ladle, London 1857 by George Angel. Length 16.5 cm
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A set of six Victorian fruit knives and forks, finely engraved blades, plain mother-of-pearl handles - together with a set of six silver plated fish knives and forks. In original walnut box.
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Six Russian table utensils, all with decorated silver handles and gilded plated blades, fish knife and fork, butter knife, pair of serving spoons and a cake slice. All with hallmarks.
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A 19th century lidded chalice, the body, base and lid decorated with a frieze of neoclassical mythical beasts, four panels to the centre with initials engraved, ornate crown-style finial to lid, with Russian import marks predating 1898. 11 x 32 cm
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A Georg Jensen 1922 silver coffee pot and lidded sugar bowl, ovoid form, mildly hammered finish, plain turned and ebonised acorn type finials and handle, various stamped marks to the base including date of 1922 'Georg Jensen', monogram for the maker Cort Hannibal and Danish silver marks, London import marks stamped to the side for 1921-1922. Heights 150 and 13.5 cm
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A c.1780 Swedish silver beaker by Nils Grubb, Hudiksuvall, fine floral wriggle work embossing, gilded bands highlighting the base and under the top rim, stamped marks including the maker's monogram. 65gms. Height 9.5 cm
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Two Danish silver 'Nursery Rhymes' spoons, London 1977. Diameter 11 cm, length 14.5 cm
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A good quality Edwardian period Dutch.800 standard silver oval circular bowl, with ornate pierced decoration and shaped rim. 295gms. Width 30 cm
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A c.1890 Tiffany & Co. of New York silver spirit kettle, Aesthetic movement engraved floral panels, cherub finial, crested with a raised arm holding a sprig, the band with relief ivy decoration and ball and claw feet, with burner. The base stamped with maker's mark and 'English Sterling 925-1000' and with London import marks for 1936. 1957gms. Height 35.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver four-piece tea and coffee service, octagonal panelled shaped raised on pad feet, the pots with ebonite handles. London 1906 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. Total weight 1595gms.
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A William IV circular silver teapot and matching cream jug, reeded borders, flower finial and ivory heat rings. London 1831, by Barnard Brothers. Total weight 835gms. Some small dents.
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A small decorative Victorian silver teapot, with ornate embossed decoration, ebonised wood handle and finial. Sheffield 1898. 350gms. Diameter 13 cm
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A late Victorian bachelor's teapot, spherical form on four feet, profusely embossed with flowers and foliage, ebonised handle and finial to lid. Sheffield 1900 by Henry Atkin.
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An Edwardian silver bowl, the ornate openwork sides decorated with flying birds, vines, leaves and flower with a plain base, London 1908 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, 342gms, diameter 24 cm
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A late Victorian silver mounted dimpled glass decanter, the silver mount with decorative embossed scrolling shoulder and four spout top. London 1898 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. Height 28.5 cm
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A late Victorian silver mounted glass claret jug, the plain silver mount, hinged lid and handle hallmarked London 1896 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., the ovoid glass body with star cut base. Height 22.5 cm
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An 18th century Irish provincial silver sugar bowl, circular with serpentine rim (some tears), wrythen fluted and punch scroll decorated body with rondel centre, raised on three legs with lion mask knuckles and paw feet. Marked 'Sterling', probably Cork or Limerick. Gilt washed interior. Diameter 14 cm, height 7 cm. 196gms.
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A George III silver eight-slice toast rack, the crescent panelled ring handle crested with a raised arm holding a cross. London 1803 by 'I.T.', various makers noted with these initials.
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A George III silver helmet shaped cream jug, with reeded handle and rim, raised on a circular spreading stem on a square plinth base. London 1795 by Henry Chawner. 130gms.
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Five silver napkin rings, various shapes and decoration, four are Victorian, one Edwardian.
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A pair of Edwardian silver napkin rings, with decorated borders. Birmingham 1905.
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A good silver bun top baluster caster shaker, of Georgian style, London 1909. Height 13 cm
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A pair of George V silver boat shaped comports, on elaborate tendril stems and oval bases. London 1910. Lengths 14.5 cm. Total weight 300gms.
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A good quality William IV silver goblet of campana shape, ornately embossed with grape vine, leaves and scrolls. London 1830 by William Eaton. Inscribed 'To Mr John Salter, Shepherd's Bush, 1833', 'Dahlia Prize'. 323gms. Height 16 cm
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A Georgian silver wine funnel, with gadrooned border and shell tab. London 1824 by John Henry and Charles Lias.
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A heavy Georgian Revival silver cake basket, of oval shape with beautifully pierced decoration, oval foot and swing handle. Chester 1908. 770gms. Length 32.5 cm
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A small George III silver tray, the interior liberally embossed with a tavern scene, with raised reeded edge. London 1802 by Thomas Hannam and John Crouch II. 23 x 14 cm
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A Victorian period oval silver bonbon dish, pierced and embossed. Birmingham 1894. Length 17 cm
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A Victorian silver scallop butter dish, Birmingham 1887. Length 13 cm
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Silver Comport - 140gms, A small two-handled silver stem dish of plain design. Birmingham 1911. Diameter 12.5 cm
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A.925 standard silver miniature America's Cup, N.Z.L. 32 1995. Height on wood stand 8 cm
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An unusual small ecclesiastical lidded jar with gilded interior, London 1966. Height 3.5 cm
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A silver 'Gin' bottle ticket, modelled with mask and scrolling leaves. Birmingham 1961.
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An Edwardian miniature silver mustard pot, pierced decoration, blue glass liner. Birmingham 1902. Diameter 4 cm
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A magnifying glass, with an ornate silver handle. Length 17 cm
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A small late Victorian silver card case, shaped for the hip. Chester 1900. Length 8 cm
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A pair of small Victorian silver plate on copper column candlesticks, with square drip trays and matching bases. Height 13 cm. Copper showing.
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A Persian rug, in brown/beige tones, the central field with six rows of compressed guls surrounded by multiple border guards. 183 x 130 cm
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A small hand knotted Afghan Turkoman runner, 150 x 50 cm
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A fine Hamadan Lilian Persian wool on cotton rug, with a floral field on a pink ground and multiple border guards in traditional colours. 145 x 70 cm
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A fine old Persian silk prayer rug, the mihrab in earth tones, decorated with floral motifs and surrounded with multiple panels. Some wear. 85 x 14 cm
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A finely knotted Persian runner, with three central medallions and trailing floral designs in lustrous colours of mainly rose pink and light green. 275 x 75 cm
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A small hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi rug, of typical design and colours. 125 x 80 cm
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A good quality flat extra weft Sumak Caucasian rug, with intricate geometric designs, various colours. 203 x 118 cm
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#134(a) Three Kilim Cushions, Three kilim cushions.
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#134(b) Three Kilim Cushions, Three kilim cushions.
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#134(c) Three Kilim Cushions, Three kilim cushions.
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A hand knotted Baluchi rug, decorated with rosettes on a burgundy ground framed by a geometric floral border. 145 x 97 cm
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A hand knotted all wool Baluchi rug, decorated with eight panels of geometric design. 245 x 140 cm
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An Afghan all wool rug, the field unusually decorated with six lozenge medallions, soft red/brown and indigo tones. 200 x 127 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian Nain rug, of traditional formal decoration in pale colours, almost square shape. 230 x 2000
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A large hand knotted Hamadan carpet, the field decorated in a herati pattern of predominantly crimson and Prussian blue tones, and framed by a broad floral meandering border. 380 x 268 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Shiraz tribal rug, with three central diamond medallions and intricate boteh motifs, typical dark colours on a rich red ground. 180 x 250 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Shiraz tribal rug, with three central diamond medallions and intricate tiny stylised boteh motifs in colours of red, blue and green. 228 x 180 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Turkoman runner, the field decorated with a row of large gul motifs, in typical colours of rich dark red and dark blue. 400 x 80 cm
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