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Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** pair of Gilt Wall Brackets, A pair of gilt wood Rococo style wall brackets. Height 27.5 cm ***
*** A Rolls Royce 'Spirit of Ecstasy' car mascot, gold tone on marble base. Height (incl. stand) 20 cm ***
*** A set of Edwardian chemical scales, in a wooden case with a glass door. Height 43 cm ***
*** An Edwardian silver letter opener with stamp compartment handle, tapered blade, engraved 'Happy Christmas'. Birmingham 1902 by Albert Cohen and Charles Solomon. Provenance: Phillips Auction 1997, length 14 cm. ***
*** An old cast iron mechanical 'Trick Dog' money bank, with polychrome enamelled decoration. Length 22 cm. ***
*** An Edwardian silver money box, casket form, embossed with 'Gainsborough' angels. Birmingham 1903 by Henry Matthews, width 10 cm, 180gm. ***
*** A vintage European spelter money bank, in the form of a standing stag, opens at the chest to release money, original paint finish ***
*** A set of old brass and wood postal scales, the serpentine wood base with small brass scales and four matching weights. 18 x 10 cm ***
*** A vintage cast iron money box, a smiley face on legs, 'Save and Smile Money Box'. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 11 cm x 12 cm ***
*** 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 ***
*** Juliet Peter and Roy Cowan, a salt glazed pig money box, all legs repaired, and two plates incised mark JRC. ***
*** A Greedy Boy money box, cast aluminium, UK manufacture, height 16 cm. ***
*** Owen Mapp letter opener, fossil bone from the Atlas Mountains. Mid 1980s. 18.5 x 3.3 cm. ***
*** A pair of bronzed spelter heavy fishing themed bookends, each with a panel in relief of a fisherman landing a fish. Height 14 cm ***
*** A set of brass Salter scales similar to above, weighing up to 20lbs. Length 31 cm ***
*** A vintage cast aluminium 'Greedy Boy' money box made in Christchurch, black head, green jacket and red detail. working ***
*** A chromium plated 1934 Chevrolet car mascot of a winged bird, on stepped wood base. Length 18 cm ***
*** A Recruit cast iron money bank, made in England by William H.H. James & Co. 1918. Reg. 670140, height 16 cm. ***
*** A filigree worked ivory paper knife, both the blade and handle intricately worked. Length 26.5 cm Some chips to blade edge. ***
*** A 19th century ivory page turner, the blade with pierced decoration, the handle with applied decorative wheels. Length 30 cm ***
*** A Greedy Boy money box, green jacket with cream collar, cast aluminium by H.C.U. Ltd, Ch-Ch, height 16 cm ***
*** Cast iron American novelty money box, punch & Judy, in fully working order, money feed, punch and Judy all move, paintwork in good condition. Provenance: Mowbray Collectables. 16 x 9 x 17 cm high ***
*** New Zealand post office Savings bank metal money box, coin slot (no bank notes) 'Fiscus' number 32797 ***
*** A 1909 English brass 'Alice in Wonderland' moneybox, Pat. #18808-07, missing bottom base-plate, height 10 cm ***
*** A c.1910 English cast-iron standing Golliwog moneybox, by John Harper. Back head panel separate from body, height 15 cm ***
*** A mahogany cased set of chemical scales, with Vitrolite base on adjustable legs. 40 x 30 x 52 cm. ***
*** A pair of vintage French money boxes, beehive shape, brown and gold paint finish, with names to the front. Height 10.5 cm ***
*** A greedy boy money box, red jacket, manufactured in cast aluminium by H.C. Urlwin, Christchurch. ***
*** A Greedy Boy money box, cast aluminium, UK manufacture, height 16 cm. ***
*** A golliwog standing money box, manufactured by John Harper Ltd, U.K. ***
*** A set of old brass and wood postal scales, with postal rates to the brass plate, with three weights ***
*** An Edwardian silver card and stamp case, rectangular shape with hinged cover, foliate engraved and with monogrammed shield cartouche, opening to reveal a gilt washed interior with two stamp pockets. Birmingham 1901 by William Thorneywork. 8 cm x 4.7 cm x… ***
*** A Chinese grey rock crystal carved figure of Shao Xing, modelled standing before a massive peach, accompanied by a young child. On stand. Height 16 cm ***
*** A large late 19th century German blackened steel and brass quadrant postal scale, the engraved brass arc scale weighing to 350gms, tripod base, suspension fitting missing from top. Height 56 cm ***
*** A Victorian ivory letter knife, the handle beautifully carved with flowers. Length 26 cm ***
*** A New Zealand cast glass sculpture, short obelisk form, deep intaglio cast with architectural forms, frosted and polished surfaces. Maker's mark 'V' and dated 200 cm, height 16 cm. ***
*** An ivory paper knife, with dragon carved handle, length 26 cm ***
*** A large set of brass banker's pan scales, the pans supported on a beam with elevating action from lever to the front of the tripod base. Height 78 cm ***
*** An early black metal bodied phone of tall rectangular section with side winding handle, the decorative chromed cradle to the top supporting the original wooden handled handset, single button to top of body, original cord. ***
*** Two small Edwardian silver pieces, a napkin clip and baby's whistle. Birmingham 1909, some parts absent. ***
*** A Victorian silver vinaigrette, the exterior machined in tartan, the interior with original gilt and grill, marks indistinct but possibly by Francis Clark. ***
*** A vintage cast iron Speaking Dog money bank, by Shepard Hardware, N.Y., original finish, coin trap and girl's arm absent, mechanism requires some attention. 20 cm x 8.5 cm x 20 cm. ***
*** An old green plastic Diakon 332 dial telephone with index drawer and base, minor damage to handset ***
*** A Victorian paper mache standish, two inkwells, stamp holder and stationery compartment, hand painted with flowers and gilt embellishments. 22.5 x 21 x 17 cm. ***
*** A Greedy Boy money box, green jacket with white collar, cast aluminium by H.C.U. Ltd, Ch-Ch, height 16 cm. ***
*** A Georg Jensen silver paper knife, with engraved inscriptions to the handle ***
*** A 19th century European fruitwood wall sconce, carved with an eagle, height 33 cm ***
*** A George V silver posy holder, in the form of a golf bag and club. Birmingham 1910. Length 10 cm ***
*** An old whalebone vertebrae, deep disc form with no protusions, some cut marks evident. Diameter approx. 26 cm depth 16 cm ***
*** Three vintage African carved ivory letter openers, each with a variously carved finial. ***
*** A 'Trick Dog' mechanical money bank, paint finish, operating order, length 22 cm. ***
*** U.S.A. Replica mail bag, late 20th century, pressed silver metal plate with stamp case built in, hinged top. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 3 x 4 x 8 cm ***
*** A pair of old African ebony bookends, the busts of tribal women. Height 18 cm ***
*** A vintage rotary phone, white Bakelite, with tray for phone numbers, with original wiring. ***
*** A pair of Art Deco cubist pink elephant Bookends, trunks raised, on angular stands, some chipping, height 12.5 cm. ***
*** A 20th century brass post horn of circular coiled form with gold and black cord binding ***
*** A 1920s shagreen cigarette case, with gilded interior. Length 10 cm ***
*** Two moss agate letter openers, one in red and grey tones, the other green. Length 11.5 cm and 16 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** A Greedy Boy money box, cast aluminium by H.C.U. Ltd, Ch-Ch, height 16 cm ***
*** A Victorian papier mache box, of rectangular shape, the hinged lid with serpentine outline, inset with pearl shell decoration, the front with similar decoration and painted with flowers. 17 cm x 11 cm x 12 cm ***
*** A vintage cast iron Humpty Dumpty money bank, produced by Shepard Hardware, N.Y. 1884, base plate missing and has been repainted.16 cm x 19 cm ***
*** Two Victorian coquilla nut pomanders, ovoid form with decorative carving. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** A 19th century horn cup, unmarked silver rimmed and a fixed shield shaped cartouche with engraved initials. Height 11 cm ***
*** An unusual large Victorian pottery lion money bank, slip moulded, dark treacle glazed. Faults and repair, length 45 cm ***
*** A cast iron standing bear money box, manufactured by John Harper & Co., UK c.1911, overall original lacquer finish and paint highlight, height 15.5 cm. ***
*** A Greedy Boy money box, cast iron, manufactured in the USA. ***
*** A Greedy Boy money box, red jacket with brown collar and green tie (unusual combination), cast aluminium by H.C.U. Ltd, Ch-Ch, height 16 cm ***
*** A sterling silver Mark Twain bookmark by Toye Kenning and Spencer Ltd, length 7.5 cm. ***
*** An early 1900s silver bookmark, the terminal in the form of a kiwi. Birmingham 1916. ***
*** A William IV silver vinaigrette, the interior with original grill and gilt wash, the exterior with floral decoration, Birmingham 1831 by Edward Smith ***
*** A silver Gorham corner bookmark, floral engraved. ***
*** Three Burmese bronze 'opium' weights, moulded as mythical beasts. Tallest height 13 cm ***
*** A Greedy Boy money box, blue jacket with red spotted collar, white tie (rare combination), cast aluminium by H.C.U. Ltd, Ch-Ch, height 16 cm ***
*** A pair of Empire Ware bookends two mirror image terrier dogs sitting in front of a wall with pillars at each end. Glazed blue-green above blending into mottled caramel below. Each has paper sticker on front of base. Filled with cement, height 13.5 cm ***
*** A Salter's scale, similar to above, weighing up to 150lbs. Diameter of brass dial 14.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century silver rimmed horn beaker, plain rub-over top rim, shield cartouche with script initials. Height 10.8 cm ***
*** Southern cross Permanent building Society money box, patent June 11 1921. In original box with receipt, length 9.5 cm height 6 cm ***
*** Large cast iron money box, Jonah and the whale, length 24 cm, the money sits on Jonah's hand and is swallowed by the whale ***
*** An Anneke Borren seahorse money box, 1987. Height 36 cm ***
*** A cut steel chatelaine, the decoratively pierced hook with three chains holding a thimble holder in the form of a bucket, a pair of scissors and a note cube. ***
*** An ivory letter knife, beautifully carved and pierced, the handle with a seated Buddha. Length 23.5 cm ***
*** NZ post office Savings bank, chrome and brass money box, length 10 cm, height 6.5 cm ***
*** Cast iron American novelty money box in the shape of a U.S. Mail post box, 6.5 x 6.5 x 13.5 cm high ***
*** An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell paper knife, the silver handle with embossed decoration, Birmingham 1902. ***
*** Paul Rayner Jesus Saves money box, glazed ceramic, 2010 ***
*** An antique set of balance scales, on brass feet with a drawer to the front, with trays. 29 cm x 14 cm x 30 cm ***
*** An Edwardian silver double stamp holder, trough shape with double glazed hinged lid, raised on ball feet. Birmingham 1905 by Arthur & John Zimmerman. ***
*** New Zealand post office Savings bank metal money box, chrome plated, some rust on the top, coin and bank note slots. 'Fiscus' Richardson McCree & Co. Ltd. Wellington Sole Agents for NZ. Number 49315. 10 x 5 x 6 cm high ***
*** 2 old money boxes; 1 tin Commonwealth Saving bank 8 cm x 5.5 cm x 9 cm some rust and cast iron 1953 Coronation throne ***
*** Pr cast iron bank Buildings one height 15 cm one 10 cm ***
*** A vintage 'Uncle Sam's Cash Store Register, tin plate money bank, black painted finish with lithographic highlights. ***
*** Two early 1900s New Zealand Post money boxes, one in the form of a suitcase, the other with rounded ends, no keys. ***
*** Four Georgian period plain horn beakers. Height approx. 10 cm, one with initialled cartouche. Two with rim damage ***
*** Tellus Vacuum Cleaner money box, aluminium. Comes with key. Height 11.5 cm ***
*** NZ advertising aluminium stamp case, with the outer embossed with the firm's details, 'Stamps/Hugh Neill/Optician/249 George /St/Dunedin N. Z./Phone 3156 c1918 note: subsequently Neill went into a partnership in 1920 with his Son or brother. 3.5 x 3 x 6 cm ***
*** An old die cast bronze figural money bank of the characterful 'Golly', wide-eyed, laughing with hands to his rotund belly. Height 15.8 cm ***