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Furniture — Cordy's

$26,471 (NZ$29,000)
A rare set of 11 early Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs…
$25,550 (NZ$28,750)
An exceptional Queen Anne - George I period walnut double-dome…
$14,717 (NZ$16,100)
A quality 19th century French walnut and ormolu bureau plat,…
$12,984 (NZ$13,572)
A Louis XV walnut commode, two half drawers over two full width…
Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:95
Prices available:96
Category:
Furniture
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*** A good George lll period oak dresser, the five vertical plank back with two shelves below a moulded cornice, the base with three drawers above four false drawers flanked by two paneled cupboard doors, good colour and patina, height 189 cm, width 152 cm. ***
*** An early 19th century mahogany military campaign split chest, the upper section with three drawers, the lower section with two drawers, all with recessed brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, raised on squat bun feet. 98.5 cm x 47 cm x 1060. Brought to… ***
*** A rare early George III Spanish mahogany pie-crust tripod table, the one piece top with serpentine pie-crust rim, brass snap catch to the hinged top supported on a fluted turned column and tripod base with decorative leaf carved relief detail and ball and… ***
*** A 19th century French red tortoiseshell and cut brass Boulle marquetry bonheur du jour, the upper domed cabinet with two doors above two drawers; on a base with tooled leather writing surface above a baize lined slide and single frieze drawer; raised… ***
*** An impressive small proportion colonial mottled kauri wardrobe, one mirrored door opens to reveal original wooden pegs for cloths, one drawer to the base, the other door with a carved panel, opens to reveal two shelves with three drawers to the base,… ***
*** An 18th/19th century oak and mahogany five drawer chest, of two sections, striking faded flame mahogany veneered drawer fronts, brass swan neck handles and escutcheons, raised on bracket feet. 95 cm x 56 cm x 91 cm. Provenance: The R.B. Williamson Estate… ***
*** A Georgian oak mule chest, two faux drawers over one full width drawer and three small drawers, brass swan neck handles, reeded decoration to each side, raised on ogee bracket feet with shaped apron. 150 x 54 x 88 cm. ***
*** A 19th century fruitwood country kitchen dresser base, plank top, three deep drawers to the frieze, slides to each end, raised on trestle ends. 197 x 73 x 79 cm. ***
*** An 18th century Spanish table, the 4 cm thick plank one piece walnut top on bobbin turned legs and rails with traditional curved ironwork double brace. 126.5 x 69.5 x 80 cm. ***
*** A 19th century French country fruitwood refectory dining table, the six plank top with traditional overhanging ends, single short centred drawer to the stretcher, raised on square section legs with internal taper, pegged construction. Seating 10-12. 92 cm… ***
*** A c1900 Black Forest carved bear bench, each end as a standing bear holding the seat, the back carved with a bear in the forest foliage, the standing bears with glass eyes. 153 x 48 x 86 cm. ***
*** An impressive Victorian flame mahogany scotch chest, curved frieze drawer above four full width drawers, flanked by carved corbels, raised on plinth base and substantial turned feet. 139 x 59 x 161 cm. ***
*** A William IV mahogany drum table, with four drawers and four faux drawers, brass knob handles, raised on turned column base on four splay legs terminating in brass caps and casters. 71 x 72 cm. ***
*** A pair of fancy 19th century French gilt plaster girandole wall mirrors, each with a central bevelled oval mirror flanked by display sconces, another above, elaborate swags and leaf detail, an angel decorated bracket below supporting the four scrolling… ***
*** A George III mahogany bachelor's chest flat front with four full width graduating drawers, brass decorative fret cut back plate handles and escutcheons, a dressing slide to the top, raised on shaped bracket feet. Of small proportions. 76.5 x 46.5 x 82 cm. ***
*** A good New Zealand colonial burr and mottled timber scotch chest, this quality example with solid mottled kauri top, sides, base and frame, the combination of eight drawers with further burr kauri and mottled timber fasciae, original bronzed metal handles… ***
*** A Louis revival mahogany and ormolu bijouterie display table, hinged top with bevelled glass, ormolu trim, raised on elegant turned ormolu and mahogany legs, scrolling stretcher base, the centre of which set with brass 18th century style dolphins. 70 x 48… ***
*** A Victorian period walnut writing table of oblong shape with rounded ends, thumbnail moulded top edge, carved, turned and fluted legs with original large white china casters, two drawers on one side the beautifully tooled green leather top. Length 175 cm.… ***
*** A 19th century French Art Nouveau walnut desk, the rectangular top with tooled leather inset, three frieze drawers to each side with original gilt metal Art Nouveau handles, tapered square section legs with fine scroll detail, C-form stretchers to the… ***
*** An 18th century oak coffer, three panels to the front decorated in Jacobean style carving, the lids also panelled, primitive hinges and lock, raised on square feet. 124 x 50 x 63 cm. ***
*** A classic Art Deco circular leadlight and walnut display cabinet, the two demi-lune leadlight doors in a restrained leaf design enclosing a mirrored back and fitted glass shelves, rounded plinth base. 102 cm x 29 cm x 131 cm ***
*** A large 19th century French giltwood cushion mirror, the central bevelled mirror surrounded by eight smaller angled bevelled mirrors, the gilt frame with foliate scrolling, the floral and scrolling top with the addition of a floral wreath. 54 cm x 120 cm ***
*** A good quality N.Z. colonial late 19th century finely inlaid wine table, the octagonal top with geometric star and fan inlays in a complex design with a central star of 16 points within an eight pointed star form framed by fine geometric and fan type… ***
*** A pair of Harrods quality reproduction mahogany Georgian commode side cabinets, square form with shaped galleried tray tops, each with a single door set with faux antique leather book spines, raised on square section legs with an internal taper. 49 cm x… ***
*** An early/mid 20th century French style Kingwood vitrine, tall narrow serpentine form with shaped glass panelled door with painted panel below depicted with courting couple, conforming side panels, the three shelf interior with plush gold velvet lining,… ***
*** The Francis Liardet military travel trunk. The mahogany trunk with inlaid name plaque 'Capt. FRANs Liardet' to the hinged lid and further brass strapping to the corners etc, brass swing side handles. Height 49 cm length 76 cm depth 50.5 cm Note: Liardet… ***
*** A quality French Louis XV style walnut veneer commode, one full length narrow drawer over three full width, wreath pattern brass handles, plain apron over bracket feet, black granite top. 132 x 58 x 95 cm ***
*** A Victorian figured walnut credenza, ebonised detail to the thumb moulded top and plinth edge, decorative ormolu mounts, satinwood scrolling inlays, central panelled door flanked by two glazed door cupboards each enclosing two shelves. 151.5 cm x 42 cm x… ***
*** A grandly proportioned, pine multi drawer housekeeper's chest of twelve drawers, of graduated depths, with turned handles, raised on squat bun feet. 44 x 165 x 97 cm. ***
*** A set of eight mahogany old Chippendale style dining chairs, with acanthus carved top rails and vase shaped splats, upholstered seats raised on cabriole legs with carved paw feet ***
*** A New Zealand timbers tilt-top circular wine table supported on four turned rewarewa legs with a circular plant stand platform base, the top with all-over geometric star shaped inlays with honey comb centre in a variety of native woods, burr totara, burr… ***
*** An antique French style small table top vitrine, burr walnut with fancy ormolu mounts, serpentine form, shaped glass panel front and sides, door to the back, raised on scrolling ormolu legs. 30 x 18 x 60.5 cm ***
*** A Louis XIV style Kingwood vitrine, with a single glazed door, the upper two-thirds glazed, the lower third with a decoratively inlaid panel, all embellished with gilt metal mounts, the sides with concave glazed panels above inlaid panels similar to the… ***
*** A 19th century Biedermeier flame mahogany settee, with mildly concave back rail, carved swan head scroll arm terminals supporting the show timber curved arms, wide plain bottom rail, supported on lion's paw feet and legs, restrained leaf carved detail,… ***
*** An impressive 19th century century Biedermeier flame mahogany semainier chest on chest, the top with pagoda top above seven graduated drawers, book matched burr veneer to the drawers, brass handles and shaped metal keyhole escutcheons, raised on plinth… ***
*** A 19th century French Empire mahogany commode, the black/dark grey marble top with pale inclusions above four full width drawers flanked by half turned and tapered column mouldings with gilt brass fittings, handles and fancy escutcheons. 129.5 x 56 x 91.5… ***
*** A superior quality New Zealand native woods tilt-top wine table by James Penman (1882-1952). a rare example of this cabinetmaker's little known production, three tables only being recorded, the hexagonal top is decorated with complex inlaid geometric… ***
*** A colonial burr kauri display cabinet, mirror back, glazed sides and doors, the interior with elaborate metal and glass shelving, raised on plinth base. 164 cm x 50 cm x 227 cm. ***
*** A colonial kauri bookcase chiffonier, the tall top with two arched glazed doors, stepped ogee pediment, carved corbel supports, four adjustable shelves with tooled leather aprons, the base with two shaped frieze drawers above two panelled doors,… ***
*** A plank top fruitwood and pine farmhouse dining table, with clenched ends raised on four legs with internal taper and with two small drawers to the ends. 204 x 99 x 75.5 cm. ***
*** An impressive 19th century French marquetry card table, the top finely inlaid and decorated with playing cards, flowering trailing vines, geometric motifs and stringing, the lid opens to reveal green baize framed by finely inlaid decoration of flowers and… ***
*** A good late-18th century Pyrenean pine armoire, restrained carved fielded panel and scrolling decoration, stepped pediment above the decorated frieze, the two full length doors with three panels including the arched top with fine mesh, remains of original… ***
*** A well-proportioned Georgian oak dresser, with original plate rack back and pot board base, c.1740, the open plate rack with three shelves, broad panelled back, the base with two frieze drawers with original brass drop handles above a shaped apron and… ***
*** A good Georgian oak mule chest, the upper section with a hinged lid above a fascia of three fielded panels, the centre one inlaid with initials and dated 1749, flanked by canted corners finished as pilasters, raised above three deep drawers with brass… ***
*** Jane Brenkley Maori carved design side table, the oval top with river landscape design including four figures seated in front of a whare, a figure in canoe, the three figures to the front in traditional dress accompanied by a dog, original paint finish,… ***
*** A small proportioned walnut Queen Anne style doubled domed bookcase bureau, with arched glazed doors, enclosing adjustable shelves, the fall front with baize insert, pigeonholes and drawers, over four full width drawers, raised on bracket feet. 61 x 40 x… ***
*** A George III flame mahogany linen press, the upper section surmounted by a dentil moulded pediment, above two panelled doors opening to reveal three original sliding shelves, the lower section with four drawers configured as two of half width above two of… *** N/A
*** A Victorian mahogany campaign chest, of five flat front drawers with recessed brass fittings and brass bound corners, raised on bun feet, the brass side handles absent, good patina. 910 cm x 45 cm x 104 cm. ***
*** An impressive Victorian burr walnut bookcase cabinet, plain pediment over two panelled glazed doors, the interior with four shelves, egg and dart moulding to the base, two panelled doors and raised on plinth base. 151 x 46 x 240 cm. (a very similar… ***
*** A Regency mahogany coat and hat stand, multiple branches issuing from a central column, tripod base with wooden tray. 57 x 178 cm. ***
*** An impressive colonial mottled kauri scotch chest, a full width drawer to the serpentine shaped top with a hat box drawer to the centre and two half drawers to each side, three full width drawers to the base. Ornately carved and scrolling corbels and half… ***
*** A good George III mahogany bachelor's chest, the flat front with narrow slide above four full width graduating drawers, shaped brass back plate swing handles, thumb moulded edges, the top with indented front corners, attractive small size and colour. 77 x… ***
*** A 19th century mahogany campaign chest, of five flat front drawers with recessed brass fittings, raised on bun feet, the brass side handles possibly later. 98 x 47 x 102 cm. ***
*** A good large Victorian carved gilt wood framed wall mirror, decorative repeating floral band. 120 x 146 cm. ***
*** A Georgian mahogany country dining table, six plank top, drawer to one end, raised on square section legs, good age patina. 80 x 200 x 75 cm. ***
*** A Georgian country oak cupboard on stand, two panelled doors to the front, the interior with handmade wooden hooks to the top, cast iron hinges, and hollow base. Aged patina 123 cm x 49 cm x 165.5 cm ***
*** A George III mahogany chest on chest, the upper section with square fret pediment, blind fret cornice, five cock-bead edged drawers with attractive cast brass bale handles and Rococo escutcheons, flanked by fluted canted corners, the lower section with a… ***
*** A George III mahogany Chippendale style chest on chest, the top with two half drawers over three full width, reeded column mouldings, stepped pediment, the base with three full width drawers, the side mouldings carved with flowers, pierced brass handles,… ***
*** An uncommon early 19th century French country chest, the fruit wood marquetry inlaid trunk form top with half hinged lid above the oak base with blind fret work carved bowed frieze and three long drawers, captured ring iron handles and platform base.… ***
*** A Victorian burr walnut vitrine display cabinet, with a glazed single door, highly figured veneered surfaces with satinwood foliate inlays. 80 cm x 36 cm x 101 cm. ***
*** An 18th century oak settle, four panel back with rope strung seat, raised on square section legs with stretcher base, upholstered squab cushion. 184 x 56 x 103 cm. ***
*** A fine quality William IV rosewood breakfront sideboard, the shaped, carved back with single shelf, the base with three central open shelves, two cupboard doors with unusual painted and gilded decoration and four hexagonal section full column mouldings.… ***
*** An 18th century Queen Anne small proportion drop front bureau, the top opens to reveal seven small drawers and stationery compartment, old red velvet lining, the base of two half and one full width drawer raised on four barley twist legs, shaped stretcher… ***
*** A fine quality 19th century French ebonised display cabinet with gilt metal mounts and classical cut brass inlay in the style of Charles Andre boulle, twin glazed doors and white watered silk lined interior with three adjustable shelves. Width 90 cm,… ***
*** A George III green painted country pine fall front bureau, the distressed crackled finish green paint with waxed patina, the fall front enclosing a fitted interior with four drawers, a combination of two short above three full width drawers to the base,… ***
*** A good 19th century French fruitwood refectory dining table, the three-plank top with a single drawer leaf serving extension, raised on tapered square section legs. Pegged construction. Good colour and patina. 200 x 87.5 x 75.5 cm. The legs with… ***
*** A good 19th century French elm and fruitwood dresser base, the long rectangular top above three frieze drawers to one side with brass shaped and pierced back plate swing handles, chamfered rectangular section legs, pegged detail, good patina. 226 cm x 51… ***
*** A Georgian mahogany small proportion military campaign chest of four drawers in two sections, each drawer with oak lining, the fronts with beaded edging and inlaid recessed handles (some parts absent), wrought iron carry handles fixed to either side, the… ***
*** An impressive Art Deco walnut dining suite, the table with scalloped ends with restrained floral decoration, one extension, raised on two stepped square pillars with conforming decoration, together with eight dining chairs, curving back, upholstered in… ***
*** A 19th century oak split chest of drawers in William and Mary style of four drawers with faux small drawer fronts to the two large drawers, brass acorn drop handles, cut brass keyhole escutcheons, raised on stile feet, the chests splits into two pieces to… ***
*** An impressive colonial kauri scotch chest, four quarter drawers and a hatbox drawer with burr totara veneer, over three full width drawers with mottled kauri veneer, mottled veneer to the sides with carved corbels, raised on plinth base. 123 x 56 x 137 cm. ***
*** A set of six French 1930's Art Deco dining chairs, The pale exotic wood frames with black upholstered leather seats. Good vintage condition ***
*** A good George III oak housekeeper's cupboard, the top with two double panelled doors flanking a fixed conforming section, opening to reveal three shelves, the base with a combination of four short drawers and a small single panelled door cupboard, raised… ***
*** A large French fruitwood dining table, the inlaid parquetry rectangular top raised on baroque style trestles and wrought iron stretcher. 288 x 123 x 75 cm. ***
*** A quality Victorian burr walnut credenza, fine banded inlay and ormolu mounts, ebonised detail, the two bow glazed doors flanking the central panelled door. 183 x 45 x 108 cm. ***
*** An early 18th century Georgian walnut chest on later stand, six drawers on a three-drawer stand, oak lined, cross banded top with four panel quartered veneer, each drawer feather banded, fine brass handles with engraved backplates and matching escutcheons… ***
*** A French three-drawer bombe commode of rare cocobolo wood, variegated caramel and cream marble top, serpentine shape front, with ormolu embellishment. 106 cm x 41 cm x 81 cm. ***
*** A good Victorian oval mahogany banquet extension dining table, crank extending to accept two leaves, raised on a pair of carved and scroll columns with scroll legs, acanthus leaf detail. Good condition and polish. 256 x 138 x 73.5 cm. ***
*** An early 1900s N.Z. folk art carved cupboard, the small kauri cupboard with the door heavily carved in an Australian theme featuring a kangaroo, kookaburra, an aboriginal figure, lizard, emu etc. and a shield quoting “The Black Forest Australia”. Three… ***
*** A William Norrie colonial New Zealand kauri and burr kauri, rewarewa scotch chest of small proportions, the central drawer flanked by two pairs of short drawers above three full width drawers, all with bun handles and original escutcheons and locks,… ***
*** A good quality 19th century French walnut commode, with variegated grey marble top, a slender bombe full width frieze drawer above three same sized drawers with ornate double swan handles and a slender plinth drawer in base. 130 x 59 x 100 cm. With key. ***
*** A George II / George III Welsh walnut coffor bach (small mule chest), the top with thumbnail moulded edge, double panelled front, full width drawer with brass handles and backplates, raised on bracket feet. 65 x 31 x 42 cm. ***
*** A 19th century French provincial fruitwood dining table, plank top, raised on substantial square section tapering legs. 88 x 182 x 74 cm. ***
*** A 19th century French walnut secretaire a abattant, one drawer above the fall front enclosing a fitted interior, small cupboard to the base, brass fittings, reeded half columns to each side, variegated grey and white marble top. 90 x 35 x 140 cm. ***
*** A decorative 19th century Venetian pier glass, the mirror of tall rectangular shape surmounted by an ornate pediment decorated with a mask and a corona flanked by ho-o birds and gargoyle visages. 204 cm x 105 cm ***
*** A rare New Zealand colonial figured kauri military type chest of two sections with two drawers above a single drawer on a base section of two full. Width drawers, all solid figured kauri with brass recessed handles, corners and fittings. Height 95 cm.… ***
*** A good colonial kauri carved mirror back sideboard, the broken arch scrolling pediment with grape bunch, fruit and floral carved detail, the back with a combination of six variously shaped bevelled mirrors, the three shelves with turned column supports,… ***
*** A 19th century quality N.Z. colonial inlaid marquetry specimen table, circular form, the top with radiating triangular and starburst patterns in various native timbers with a wider burr kauri outer border and thumb moulded edge, serpentine panelled frieze… ***
*** A Georgian mahogany bow front batchelor's chest of three drawers, with pull-out slide above full width drawers, raised on bracket feet, with a glass top. 98 x 57 x 87 cm. ***
*** A Regency flame mahogany small sideboard/chiffonier, scrolling back, frieze drawer to the top with full Corinthian columns to each side of two panelled doors, raised on plinth base with squat bun feet. (Sun fading to one side) 123 x 57.5 x 152 cm. ***
*** Lieutenant-colonel Robert Henry Wynyard Cb (1802?1864) historical Australian cedar campaign chest, two-section with two short over three full width drawers, recessed knob handles, each drawer with a brass lock and escutcheon plates, two absent, compressed… ***
*** An impressive Victorian burr walnut bookcase cabinet, plain pediment over two panelled glazed doors, the interior with four shelves, egg and dart moulding to the base, two panelled doors and raised on plinth base. 151 x 46 x 240 cm. ***
*** A pair of oak Jacobean style joint stools, decorated aprons, stretcher base. 45.5 x 27 x 46 cm. ***
*** A Georgian mahogany serpentine five drawer chest, two half drawers of three full width drawers, octagonal brass handles and back plates, raised on ogee bracket feet. 112 x 60 x 110 cm. ***
*** A good late 19th century New Zealand colonial timbers scotch chest, the kauri top with curved corners, stripe banded exotic timber capping to the top edge and front corners, the traditional drawer configuration with four short drawers above three full… ***
*** An early Victorian mahogany framed button back leather settee, the scrolling arms and camel back with deep buttoned dark brown/black leather, the turned legs with lobed detail, some losses, brass casters, with five cushions. 200 x 80 x 110 cm. ***