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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:243
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:242
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:160
Date:10-Oct-2023
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An uncommon 19th century Scottish silver and antler vinaigrette, the antler burr body of knobbly deep relief with engraved encircling band and hinged lid embossed with Scottish thistles enclosing a pierced, engraved and gilded grille. Chain attached.
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A historic Victorian Scottish silver table snuff box, lozenge form, the hinged lid with vacant shield cartouche, the interior lid engraved 'This box originally belonged to the Rev. Patrick Clason D.D. ...'. Machine engraved mildly concave sides. Edinburgh 1849 by James Nasmyth & Co. Length 9.7 cm. Note: Patrick Clason (13 October 1789 - 30 July 1867) was a Scottish minister who served as Moderator of the general assembly to the free church of Scotland in 1848/49.
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A part twelve place Arne Jacobsen stainless steel cutlery set, AJ660 model made for the Royal Copenhagen Hotel, stamped a. Michelsen Denmark with Arne Jacobsen cypher. Twelve dinner forks, eight dinner knives, four steak knives, butter or fish knives, twelve dessert forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve right handed soup spoons, four large serving spoons, sixteen sorbet spoons, eleven teaspoons and a small ladle.
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A Victorian silver Old English and thread twelve-person cutlery service: comprising twelve table forks, dessert forks and dessert spoons. Fourteen tablespoons and twelve teaspoons. 3.94kg. Plus twelve London 1993 silver handled table knives & eleven matching entree knives.
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Victorian Kings pattern silver cutlery set, double struck, comprising: six table forks London 1839, six dessert forks London 1839 and six dessert spoons London 1842. Three serving spoons, two 1838 and one 1841 plus fifteen teaspoons, three egg spoons and a butter knife. 2.273kg.
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A cased pair of Edwardian silver King Edward VII souvenir spoon and fork, Art Nouveau scrolls and King's portrait in profile. Heart-form bowl. The leather case with gilt embossed details.
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A pair of Edwardian silver Art Nouveau spoon and butter knife boxed set, strong stylised whiplash decoration, the spoon with heart form bowl. Birmingham 1903 by Levi & Salaman. In original fitted leather and green velvet lined box.
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A George III silver meat skewer, ring handle, diamond section tapered form. London 1793. Length 33 cm. 97gm.
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A Victorian silver pie spoon, Albert pattern, initials to terminal. London 1845 by Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater. Length 30.2 cm. 202gm.
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Six 19th century silver dessert spoons, Queens pattern with shell heel. Three London 1824, two London 1843 and one London 1858. 364gm.
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Four George IV Irish silver luncheon forks, Kings pattern. Dublin 1822 by James Scott. 279gm.
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A mid-Victorian silver coffee pot, the exterior profusely engraved with multiple flower forms in a diagonal grid pattern, London 1862 by Robert Hennell III. 802gm.
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An uncommon George III silver teapot with pineapple finial, the ovoid body with bands of floral swags and oval cartouche to each side, one with scripted initials. The mildly domed lid with well executed cast silver pineapple finial highlighted with five splayed leaves. Unusually with a silver handle. London 1789 by John DenziloWidth 516gm.
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A Victorian Old Sheffield Plate four-piece tea and coffee set, the exteriors extensively embossed with floral decoration, turned wood handles to coffee pot and tea pot.
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An early Victorian silver tea pot, fluted squat baluster shape, with leaf and flower decoration to the top, a majestic greyhound as finial to the lid, raised on scrolling feet. London 1840 by Joseph & Albert Savory. 846gm.
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A Victorian silver three-piece bachelor's tea set, oval form, with lobbed and engraved decoration. Sheffield 1890 (tea pot and creamer) and London 1908 (sugar). 703gm.
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A Scottish silver sugar bowl and cream jug, the exterior profusely embossed with baskets of fruit, flowers and scrolls, original gilding to interior, scrolling handles, on round spreading foot. Edinburgh 1872 by MacKay Cunningham & Co. 680gm. Height 130 & 16 cm.
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A late Victorian silver salver, rim embossed with shells and florals, the interior with engraved decoration (worn), raised on three floral and shell feet. Sheffield 1898 by William Mammatt & Son. 980gm. Diameter 33 cm.
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A good early George II silver salver, square shaped with concave corners and thumb moulded upturned border. The scripted initialled cartouche with leafy scroll frame. Raised on four pad feet. London 1732 by George Hindmarsh. 440gm.
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George II silver mug, baluster form, round spreading foot, plain scroll handle, original gilded interior and with later Victorian floral and C-scroll embossed decoration. Newcastle 1749 by John Langlands. 407gm
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An 18ct gold Cartier Paris 'Ceinture' Jumbo wrist watch, manual, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, marked Cartier, Paris, Cartier leather strap. Case with stepped sides and inset crown. With box, carry bag and all original papers including guarantee. Purchase date 1982. (crazing to dial and scratches to glass).
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Cartier Santos Galbee ladies wristwatch, stainless and 18ct yellow gold, automatic movement, working. With original case, box, booklet and guarantee card.
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A Victorian style brass skeleton clock, the silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, serpent hands with jewelled eyes, fusee movement, in glass dome. Height 54 cm.
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A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, in plated rose brass case with glass panels, spirit level to the base, raised on adjustable feet, the white chapter ring with Arabic numerals. 21 x 16 x 23.5 cm
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A 19th century rosewood cased mantle clock, glass panels all round, quality brass fusee movement. With case key and winding keys. Height 25 cm.
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An Elizabeth II 1980 gold sovereign, British mint.
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An Elizabeth II 1980 gold half sovereign, British mint.
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An Elizabeth II 1979 gold sovereign, British mint.
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Jens Hansen (Nelson) vintage 9ct yellow gold stylish wide band ring, the tapered top with undulating plain wave design. Stamped with maker's signature and shield mark. 8.68gm.
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A large lozenge form banded agate and gold mounted brooch, by John Hislop of Dunedin, (active 1868-1906), the gold frame with eight hand form claws, stamped with maker's mark. Length 6.5 cm.
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A vintage silver and onyx parure, the bracelet, brooch and earrings with large oval onyx cabochons set in silver and decorated in the manner of Edith Morris and Elsie Reeve, the earrings with screw fittings.
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A 14ct yellow gold, rose gold and synthetic corundum parure, the bracelet, earrings and ring in a rococo style and set with square step cut stones. Earrings have screw backs. One stone in the bracelet is a natural amethyst. 58.17gm. Valuations available.
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A Bvlgari buffalo leather and palladium plated bracelet, black leather over a palladium plated band, pression closure with S. Bulgari engraved to the top of closure, made in Italy etched to inside of band. Was released to celebrate the 125th Anniversary (1884-2009), with gift box, carry bag, 125th anniversary card and celebration ribbon. Purchased by our vendor at Bvlgari, Sydney July 2010, with original receipt.
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A 9ct gold chain bracelet, the fancy link chain bracelet with padlock heart clasp and safety chain. 42.37gm.
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A modern 9ct yellow gold and diamond set bangle, twelve modern round brilliant cuts diamonds, secured in recessed bead settings. The solid gold bangle with flat sides. TDW 0.75ct. 26.8gm. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, sixty-three round brilliant cut diamonds claw set, push clasp with safety catch. TDW 2.86ct. Length 17.5 cm.
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An 18ct white gold diamond and pink sapphire tennis bracelet, thirty-two articulated square links each set with two baguette cut deep reddish pink rubies and six round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp with two safety catches. Trw 10.98ct. TDW 2.18ct. Length 18.5 cm. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, twenty-eight rectangular articulated links each set with an emerald cut diamond and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp with two safety catches. TDW 12.08ct. Length 18.5 cm.
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A 14ct white tanzanite and diamond halo bracelet, fifteen cushion cut purplish-blue tanzanites (moderate eye visible inclusions), claw set, each tanzanite surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2), micro claw set, push clasp with safety catch. Ttw 25.33ct. TDW 3.77ct. Length 17.8 cm.
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A 14ct gold sapphire and diamond vintage style bracelet, nineteen oval cut medium-dark blue sapphires (moderate eye visible inclusions), bezel set, each surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2), bead set in white gold, push clasp with safety catch. TSW 16.17ct. TDW 2.99ct. Length 18.4 cm.
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A 14ct white gold Ceylon sapphire and diamond halo bracelet, twenty oval cut purplish-blue Ceylonese sapphires (moderate eye visible inclusions), bezel set, each surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2), bead set, push clasp with safety catch. TSW 19.52ct. TDW 3.44ct. Length 17.5 cm.
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A 14ct gold and diamond tennis bracelet, forty-nine round brilliant cut diamonds (colour L-M, clarity Vs-Si), four claw set, push clasp with safety catch. TDW 5.35ct. Length 17 cm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond hinged bangle, the top set with a combination of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, concealed push clasp. TDW 1.76ct.
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A contemporary 10ct gold gate bracelet, decorated Edwardian style links, with large spring clasp. 28.6gm. With certificate of authenticity.
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A 9ct gold gate bracelet, with padlock clasp and safety chain. 17.1gm.
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An Edwardian 9ct rose gold diamond and sapphire hinged bangle, the top gypsy set with three sapphires and two diamonds, with safety chain, Chester 1901.
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A pair of 14ct yellow gold aquamarine and diamond halo stud earrings, each earring set with a pear cut, pale blue aquamarine (eye clean), claw set, and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears. Taw 5.11ct. TDW 0.51ct.
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A pair of 14ct white gold and diamond stud earrings, one earring set with a 1.23ct round brilliant cut diamond (colour G, clarity I3 fracture filled), the other with a 0.91ct round brilliant cut diamond (colour G, clarity I1), posts for pierced ears. TDW 2.14ct. Valuation available.
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A pair of 18ct white gold diamond and rubellite earrings, each earring set with a 1.86ct pear cut rubellite claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, and two baguette cut diamonds. The rubellite and diamond mount suspended from a diamond set huggie style hook with posts for pierced ears. Trw 3.72ct. TDW 0.74ct.
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A pair of 18ct yellow and white gold diamond earrings, each earring set with 0.46ct pear cut yellow diamond claw set in yellow gold and surrounded by fifteen small yellow round brilliant cut diamonds also set in yellow gold, and white gold outer ring of sixteen white round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from a diamond set huggie style hook, with posts for pierced ears. TDW 2.22ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings, each earring in the form of a diamond set articulated triangular drop with an upswept looping diamond set scroll, forty-six marquise cut and fifty-two tapered baguette cut diamonds, posts for pierced ears with hinged lever back. TDW 4.95ct. Valuation available.
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A pair of 14ct white and yellow gold aquamarine and diamond halo triple drop earrings, each earring set with one cushion cut, one heart shape and one pear cut aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set with each aquamarine surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds micro claw set in yellow gold, with a further halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2) micro claw set in white gold. Taw 5.00ct. TDW 1.86ct. Posts for pierced ears with 14ct white gold butterfly clasps.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 1.01ct round brilliant cut diamond (colour I-J, clarity SI1-SI2), four claw set, threaded posts for pierced ears. TDW 2.02ct.
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A pair of 14ct yellow and white gold morganite and diamond double halo drop earrings, each earring set with an oval cut pinkish-orange morganite (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2), micro claw set and suspended in the centre of a round diamond set frame, suspended from a diamond set drop, attached to the earring post set with an oval cut morganite claw set and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut…
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A pair of 14ct white and rose gold, aquamarine, pink sapphire and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with a heart shaped aquamarine, (minor eye visible inclusions), surrounded by small brilliant cut diamonds, suspended in the centre of a rose gold heart shaped frame set with round cut fancy pink sapphires, (minor eye visible inclusions), suspended from a diamond set drop, attached to the earring post set with a heart shaped aquamarine, surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, (colour J-K, clarity…
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A pair of 14ct yellow and white gold aquamarine and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with a pear cut aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2), claw set in white gold, suspended from a heart shaped aquamarine, surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds in yellow gold attached to the earring post. Taw 3.71ct. TDW 0.49ct. Posts have 14ct yellow gold butterfly clasps.
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A pair of 14ct white gold and diamond halo stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.26ct marquise cut diamond (colour I-J, clarity SI1-SI2), claw set and surrounded by a halo of eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds (colour H-J, clarity I1+), bead set, posts for pierced ears. TDW 0.79ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond set pendant, a 2.48ct lemon/lime toned round brilliant cut diamond, claw set and surround by small white brilliant cut diamonds, with a fine 18ct gold chain. TDW 2.65. Length 40 cm.
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An 18ct white, yellow and rose gold diamond pendant, three articulated pear shaped clusters each set with a pear cut diamond, a 0.42ct fancy dark yellow pear cut diamond, claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut white diamonds, a 0.53ct fancy light pink pear cut diamond, claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut pink diamonds set in rose gold, a 0.72ct fancy yellow pear cut diamond, claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut white diamonds set in yellow gold, the clusters…
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A 14ct gold Omega chain necklet, push clasp with safety catch, 26gm.
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A 14ct gold and diamond cross pendant, the cross set with twenty-six round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J, clarity I1), tapering bale, suspended from a 10ct white and yellow gold chain with small lobster clasp. TDW 0.66ct. Valuation available. Length 30 cm.
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An 18ct yellow gold handmade diamond set ball on chain, the ball gypsy set with twenty modern brilliant cut diamonds, threaded through on 18ct gold Italian snake link chain. TDW 0.26ct. As new old Jewellers stock
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A late Victorian silver fob chain, fancy links with Tee-bar and dog clip. Birmingham 1900, 54gm.
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An estate 18ct gold pearl and diamond ring, bridge type with three claw set cultured pearls highlighted by two pairs of old cut diamonds, set in a roWidth 4.8gm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 0.32ct round brilliant cut diamond in rub-over mount graded G and SI2. Flanked by six small diamonds. 3.5gm. As new old Jewellers stock.
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An 18ct white gold and 14 diamond band ring, the fourteen modern round brilliant cut diamonds, bead set in a roWidth TDW 0.70ct.
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An 18ct yellow gold and multi diamond set band ring, the 11 modern round brilliant cut diamonds set in a row in recessed bead mounts.
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An impressive silver gilt diamond and sapphire ring, a large open back three tier oval cluster encrusted with old rose cut diamonds, the centre set with a 10.70ct oval cabochon sapphire (heavily included and fracture filled), further diamonds set to the shoulders. TDW 0.90ct. Ring size T.
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An 18ct rose gold diamond and pink tourmaline ring, a 0.71ct oval cut pink tourmaline claw set and surrounded by ten round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.59ct.
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An 18ct white and rose gold diamond ring, a 1.01ct cushion cut pink/brown diamond claw set in rose gold and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, an outer ring of sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds set in white gold with six diamonds set to each shoulder. TDW 1.65ct. Ring size N. Valuation available.
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Platinum and diamond solitaire ring, a 0.95ct round brilliant cut diamond (colour D, clarity flawless), claw set with six further diamonds set to each shoulder. TDW 1.24ct. Ring size N½. Valuation and GIA report available.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond dress ring, fifteen clusters in three horizontal graduating rows, each set with eleven round brilliant cut diamonds, twelve smaller round brilliant cut diamonds set between the rows, round cut-out detail to the shoulders. TDW 3.06ct. Ring size P. Valuation available.
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14ct gold aquamarine and diamond ring, a 2.85ct oval mixed cut aquamarine bezel-set, ten small round brilliant cut diamonds set to each decorative shoulder. TDW 0.11ct. Ring size P. Valuation available.
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An estate 14ct gold and diamond cluster ring, seven modern round brilliant cut diamonds (colour K-M, clarity SI2) claw set in a cluster, plain shank. TDW 1.90ct. Ring size Q. Valuation available.
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14ct gold emerald and diamond vintage style ring, a 2.56ct oval facet cut medium-deep green emerald (included), bezel set with ten round brilliant cut diamonds bead set to each decorative shoulder (colour I-J, clarity SI2-I2). TDW 0.09ct. Ring size O.
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14ct gold white opal and diamond cocktail ring, a 7.17ct natural white opal (orange/green/yellow/blue play of fire), four claw set, each claw set with five round brilliant cut diamonds, with further brilliant cut diamonds set to the shoulders, (colour I-K, clarity I1-I2), below the shoulder diamonds are four baguette cut diamonds (colour H-I, clarity SI1-SI2), channel set. TDW 0.37ct. Ring size P.
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A 14ct gold and diamond antique style ring, three European cut diamonds, (colour J-K, clarity SI1-SI2), bezel set vertically, surrounded by eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds, (colour H-K, clarity I2+) and three brilliant cut diamonds set to each shoulder. TDW 1.01ct. Ring size M.
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14ct yellow and white gold diamond double halo ring, a 1.50ct oval cut diamond (colour K, clarity SI2), claw set and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds (colour H-J, clarity I1+), claw set in white gold, a further halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in yellow gold, the shoulders set with an inner halo of brilliant cut diamonds set in white gold and an outer halo of brilliant cut diamonds claw set in yellow gold, the shank of yellow gold. TDW 2.34ct. Ring size M.
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14ct gold and fancy yellow diamond trilogy ring, a 1.02ct pear cut light fancy yellow diamond (clarity SI1), claw set with a round brilliant cut light fancy yellow diamond to each side. TDW 1.29ct. Ring size J.
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Platinum diamond and amethyst Art Deco ring, a 1.5ct oval mixed cut amethyst claw set to the centre of a domed and pierced diamond shaped mount, the mount set with thirty old European, Swiss brilliant and single cut diamonds (colour F-G, clarity Vs-I2) grain set. TDW 0.75ct.
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Three scatter cushions with various old kilim faces, zippered backs. 30 x 30 cm.
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A hand-knotted wool pile Bakhtiar rug, the field decorated with a repeated diamond motif within a lattice design framework, in vibrant traditional colours. 195 x 163 cm.
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A hand-knotted wool pile Ardebil rug, the field with central medallion surrounded by numerous smaller medallions, the quadrants with multiple small patterns, the border guards also patterned with various formations. 290 x 195 cm.
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An antique Afghan carpet, decorated with five rows of three guls, surrounded by multiple border guards. In traditional tones and motifs. 320 x 230 cm. Wear commensurate with age.
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A quality finely knotted Persian rug, the oval lobed pendanted central medallion on a field of small repeating rosettes, various soft red dominant tones. Wool on cotton with silk highlights. 200 x 155 cm.
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A Persian Ardebil rug, wool on cotton, the central Royal Blue field decorated with an eight-point geometric medallion, surrounded by a border of salmon pink filled with geometric and floral motifs. 165 x 145 cm.
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A finely knotted Iranian Bijaar rug wool on cotton, the field with a central hexagonal medallion within larger medallion, intricate stylised floral designs and three border guards. In traditional colours. 100 x 140 cm.
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A Shiraz tribal rug all wool, the central field with a central repeating diamond pattern filled with multi-coloured repeating motifs, in vibrant tones of blue, red and green. 100 x 150 cm
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A lustrous wool Shiraz tribal rug the field with three joined diamond shaped medallions and repeating geometric motifs, surrounded by edging bands of diagonal stripes and three border guards. 100 x 150 cm
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A semi antique tekke Bokhara carpet, the field with five rows of 16 guls, pleasantly faded. 300 x 200 cm.
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A fine Bashiri hand-knotted runner the central field of multiple repeating floral motifs on a deep red and dark indigo tones, outlined by reciprocal castellated borders. 385 x 80 cm.
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A Turkish patchwork carpet comprising old kilims of various colours and patterns. 238 x 180 cm.
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A hand knotted Persian Kashan carpet, the field decorated with large central medallion surrounded by floral and leaf designs and quadrants of conforming decoration. In traditional colours. 280 x 200 cm.
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A fine Bashiri runner, the field decorated with diamonds containing with repeating motifs, surrounded by multiple border guards. 390 x 88 cm.
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A large Chobi carpet, decorated with a field of palmettes and leafy tendrils on a deep red ground, framed by a soft camel coloured meander border. 300 x 210 cm.
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A hand-knotted wool pile Hamadan rug, the field decorated with a central floral medallion, surrounded by geometric forms, the quadrants with conforming florals, multiple border guards. 295 x 205 cm
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A large Golypayegan Isfahan carpet, the central field decorated with a large floral medallion surrounded by multiple floral basket motifs to the field and quadrants, framed by traditional border guards. 300 x 200 cm.
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A Persian Ardebil wool pile carpet, the central field decorated with a large diamond medallion, surrounded by intricate interlaced floral motifs, quadrants and multiple border guards. 200 x 280 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal sewing table, octagonal form with hinged lid enclosing a fitting compartment interior. Tripod base.
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A Georgian mahogany lowboy, crossbanded detail, two drawers, raised on cabriole legs with club feet. 101 x 55 x 75 cm.
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