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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:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Furniture
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A large ornate cast iron hall stand with green and gold patina of French style, modelled with a young slave girl in chains, the top section modelled with scrolling leaves and flowers and supporting seven lion mask coat hooks, the umbrella stand base with… ***
*** A good New Zealand colonial solid and veneered mottled kauri bookcase secretaire, the tall cabinet back of two glazed doors, each with two long Gothic arch topped detail, original glass, enclosing four original adjustable shelves, flared stepped pediment,… ***
*** An impressive French trumeau mirror, the elaborate gilded and painted frame enclosing a print of a classical Greek scene to the top of a shaped mirror. 225 x 145 cm. ***
*** A good Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal dressing table, the mirror with arched top and scrolling frieze pediment supported on two ornate scrolling supports, the two pedestals with five graduating drawers each with two bun handles, a lower single drawer… ***
*** A French country fruitwood dresser, three deep drawers with iron captured ring handles, raised on square section legs. 190 x 48 x 75 cm. ***
*** An old walnut small proportioned three drawer chest, with brushing slide above three full width drawers of graduated depths, the lower drawer with concave centre reflecting in the shaped apron raised on bracket feet, the drawers with crossbanding, brass… ***
*** A pair of good vintage French style carved giltwood wing back armchairs, the domed backs with floral detail, scroll arms and legs, the red showing through in parts, recently upholstered with under-lining of brushed cream toned cotton ***
*** A French Louis XVI style bombe commode, the fascias lined with kingwood and satinwood with a design of flowers framed by applied ormolu mounts and with conforming handles along with similar ormolu mounts on the cabriole legs and at the feet, with later… ***
*** A rare model colonial kauri gum chest of drawers, the two full width drawers with bun handles and hand form pulls, shaped panelled sides, raised on four claw feet, the top with fancy upstand back and oversized turned finials, highlights of cherub and… ***
*** A large Victorian mahogany mirror back sideboard, serpentine fronted with single frieze drawer flanked by exaggerated serpentine fronted doors, the right one enclosing a cellarette drawer. Bears maker's label 'W. Constantine of Leeds'. 221 cm x 82 cm x 94… ***
*** An old Anglo-Indian chest of drawers, four full width drawers with small turned handles, raised on small bun feet with decorative apron. The chest exterior profusely decorated with bone inlay. 102 x 51 x 96.5 cm. ***
*** A 19th century Anglo-Indian camphor wood military split chest, the top section with deep single secretaire drawer, the fall front revealing fitted interior and a leatherette writing surface above two deep full width drawers, recessed brass handles,… ***
*** A Victorian burr walnut credenza, the central vitrine door with an ormolu framed Sevres porcelain floral plaque, flanked by glazed doored cabinets, four reeded and ormolu columns to the front, some fine inlaid decoration, ormolu beading detail to the… ***
*** An early 20th century J.H. Smith of England tall narrow display cabinet, the mahogany frame with white metal trim, rectangular form, single full height door with two brass latches, raised on original gilt metal claw feet. Maker's label to interior. Three… ***
*** An early/mid-20th century French kingwood and ormolu vitrine, serpentine glazed side panels and front door, the bombe form base painted with classical figures and landscape scenes, internal mirrored back with two glass fitted shelves, decorative ormolu… ***
*** A large and impressive Sefton Powrie glazed breakfront bookcase cabinet, restrained elegant pediment over four doors, each glass panel with brass inserts, adjustable shelves, a double cupboard to the centre with a single to each side, raised on plinth… ***
*** A George II oak block moulded chest, the three full width drawers each with decorative geometric moulded fielded panels, brass flowerhead plate back drop handles, panelled sides, pegged construction, raised on fret cut bracket feet, good dark patina. 98… ***
*** A 19th century mahogany campaign chest, raised on bracket feet, the lower half with two full width drawers, the top with one full width and two of half width, inset brass drawer handles and with brass handles to the sides of both portions, brass strapping… ***
*** A 19th century French fruitwood wine table, the top with decorated edge and apron, raised on an elaborately floral carved column and tripod base, some old repairs. 60 x 80 cm. ***
*** A 19th century Biedermeier mahogany centre table, the top supported on a substantial baluster hexagonal column, with tripod base and squat bun feet. 114 x 76 cm. ***
*** A Georgian oak mule chest, hinged top over two faux half drawers, two half and one full width drawer, reeded and inlaid decoration, panelled sides, raised on bracket feet. 124 x 56 x 86 cm. ***
*** A George II oak chest on stand, the flared pediment above a secret drawer hidden to the swollen cornice above two short and three long graduated drawers, planks to the panelled sides, the stand with a single full width drawer above a shaped apron on… ***
*** A Jane Brenkley folk art carved Maori design pedestal side table, the oval top with two women, a man and dog to the foreground, a lake with waka and background with whare and further figures beyond; raised on upon a figural column from a stepped base.… ***
*** A good New Zealand colonial inlaid woods sewing table attributed to William Norrie, rimu and various native woods, the complex starburst inlaid top above a rewarewa parquetry inlaid drawer and sliding well, on four column supports, conforming stretcher,… ***
*** A George II oak lowboy, three drawers, captured ring handles, shaped apron, raised on slender tapering legs, club feet. 76.5 x 47.5 x 69 cm. ***
*** A French style 'Designers Collection' three seater couch, elegant scrolling mahogany frame with three thick, soft seat cushions, upholstered in a gold self-patterned satin brocade. 214 x 97 x 84 cm. ***
*** A French style panel mirror, the ornate gilt frame of scrolling leaves and florals, the central shaped mirror with bevelled glass. 100 x 160 cm. ***
*** A Victorian mahogany extension dining table, thumbnail edge moulding, two additional leaves, raised on substantial fluted tapering legs, brass casters. 133 x 268 x 75 cm (when fully extended). ***
*** A Regency mahogany bookcase cabinet, astragal glazed doors to the top with three shelves, raised on bracket feet. 117 x 46 x 215 cm. ***
*** A Victorian oak cricket table, triangular form legs, shelf to base. 61 x 68 cm. ***
*** A Victorian mahogany banquet table with four leaves extends to seat ten to twelve, crank extension mechanism, raised on substantial tulip legs with ceramic casters. 102 x 247 cm (extended) x 73 cm. ***
*** A Queen Anne style walnut cabinet on stand, the top with two panelled doors enclosing a combination of small drawers and cupboards, all with small brass handles. The base with three drawers to the shaped apron, on knopped and turned supports with concaved… ***
*** An Edwardian mahogany Chinese Chippendale style desk, gilded leather insert to the top, two half drawers with decorative detail, unusual four pillar legs, with fretwork cross stretcher base, maker's name Edwards & Roberts stamped to one drawer. 122 x 60.5… ***
*** A Regency rosewood framed chaise longue, with Empire design influences, the single end upholstered back and foot board with gilt metal acanthus scrolls and flowerhead bosses; raised on octagonal tapering legs terminating in brass casters. Green velvet… ***
*** A 19th century Biedermeier birch two drawer commode, two full width drawers, exotic inlaid escutcheons, this diamond inlay repeating to the top, decorative brass captured ring handles, raised on internal tapered square legs, with key. 120 x 57.5 x 80.5 cm. ***
*** A late 19th century elm country dining table, plank top, drawer to one side, raised on square section tapering legs, good grain. 200 x 83 x 73 cm. ***
*** A 19th century. Jacobean style oak dresser, the back with shaped and panelled pediment, three shelves, a cupboard to each side over small drawers. The base with three panelled drawers, decorative brass back-plates with swan neck handles, turned legs and… ***
*** A 17th century Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn, or three part court cupboard, the open top with plate rack and bobbin turned columns. The middle section with two small cupboard doors. The base with two large, panelled doors. With facsimile copy of 1935 receipt. ***
*** A George III oak linen press chest, the top with two panelled doors enclosing three slides, the base with three full width graduated drawers, turned bun handles, bracket feet, width 121 cm, depth 53 cm, height 195 cm. The top section with working key. ***
*** A William IV flame mahogany five drawer flat-front chest, bun handles, reeded columns with scroll capital detail, the base drawer including the plinth raised on small compressed circular feet. 110 x 50 x 110 cm. ***
*** A Louis XVI style kingwood bowfront vitrine, with ormulu mounts and breakfront cabetto cornice surmounted by a ormulu crest. Height 182 cm ***
*** An impressive large colonial mottled kauri bookcase cabinet, curved pediment, carved corbels, three shelves behind glazed doors, the base with two half frieze drawers over shield paneled doors, carved corbels to each side, raised on plinth base, minor… ***
*** A Regency leather and mahogany library chair, mushroom-toned old leather on a restrained scrolling mahogany frame with upholstery nail detail, on brass and ceramic casters. Width 76 cm, depth 56 cm, height 107 cm. ***
*** An impressive quality Victorian burr walnut cellarette of sarcophagus form, the hinged lid enclosing original lead lined mahogany interior, squat turned bun feet. Length 75 cm. Depth 56 cm. Height 51.5 cm ***
*** A rare Georgian period mahogany demi-lune card table, with green baize interior and polychrome painted classical decoration of flowers, leaves and scrolls. 97 cm x 48 cm x 72 cm ***
*** A late 19th century New Zealand colonial timbers scotch chest, the rectangular kauri top with thumb moulded edge, traditional drawer configuration with four short above three full width drawers, exotic burr veneers, rewarewa detail, decorative silvered… ***
*** A good New Zealand colonial wood scotch chest, traditional configuration with the central top hat drawer including a shaped burr totara panel flanked by three drawers above three full width drawers, all with figured timber fascias and decorative silvered… ***
*** A long Regency period mahogany sideboard of oblong shape with central drawer and single deep drawer at each end, shaped central apron, boxwood stringing, tapering square section legs with spade feet. Length 187 cm. Depth 54 cm. Height 94 cm ***
*** A c.1900 bentwood coat stand, the top with eight scrolling arms raised on a four lobed cylinder column, the base with four scrolling supports and arched legs. A good example. Height 202 cm. ***
*** An oak breakfront bookcase cabinet, the top with four cathedral glazed doors, with adjustable shelves, the base with four drawers and cupboards, raised on plinth base, requires attention. 168 x 48 x 220 cm. ***
*** A Museum quality New Zealand colonial kauri table vitrine with glazed sides and top and velvet lined interior, supported on well proportioned bobbin, turned legs and stretcher base with original brass casters - the top with thumbnail moulded border and… ***
*** A large 18th century English oak mule chest, the front with four deep pointed arched panels, the base with three drawers, shaped apron and raised on stile feet, pegged joints, brass handle and key escutcheon. 143 x 50 x 104 cm ***
*** Lieutenant-colonel Robert Henry Wynyard Cb (1802 ' 1864) historical travelling chest, oak with ebonised steel binding and large locking strap. With attached brass engraved name plaque: 'Major Genl. Wynyard, C.B. No.1'. Plain interior. 73 cm x 54 cm x 54… ***
*** An impressive large gilt framed mirror, the wood and gesso frame with allegorical marine scenes, including Neptune, etc. 168 cm x 120 cm ***
*** A Regency rosewood library table, rectangular top with rounded corners, moulded edge and apron, the top supported by trestle end supports of tapering columns with brass casters. 126 x 68 x 73 cm. ***
*** An antique French style giltwood wall mirror, in neo classical style with elaborate pediment incorporating a pair of love birds. 79 x 140 cm. Minor losses. ***
*** A 19th century cushion mirror, the elaborate gilded frame decorated with florals, the pediment in the form of winged cherubs holding a shield, the large central mirror with bevelled edges. 100 cm x 170 cm. ***
*** A George III pine standing corner cabinet, the top section with two original astragal glazed doors enclosing three fitted shelves, the base with two panelled doors enclosing one shelf, brass fittings, the working lock with key, raised on bracket feet. 101… ***
*** A pair of Biedermeier side chairs, curved back rails with pierced vase splats, sabre legged, upholstered in a floral and stripe fabric. 48 x 49 x 79 cm. ***
*** A good French Louis XVI style giltwood framed mirror of oblong shape, scalloped at the corners and with an arching top, the deep ogee and beaded edged frame embellished with finely carved and gilded foliate scrolls at each corner surmounted by an acanthus… ***
*** A 19th century large country pine kitchen preparation table, the plank top above two frieze drawers, the double stretcher base, the square section legs with later extensions. 211 x 79 x 86 cm. ***
*** A Victorian 'Falkirk' cast iron hall stand, Arts & Crafts design in the manner of Christopher Dresser, the main ecclesiastical arch incorporating various scroll, lily and repeating decoration, with original removeable drip tray to the base. Cast maker's,… ***
*** A French canape and pair of matching bergeres, parcel gilt wood frame, upholstered in cream linen with loose down filled cushions. ***
*** An early George III oak lowboy, the top with elm crossbanding, the moulded edge with notched corners, three drawers in the frieze with cockbeaded edges, brass handles, raised on cabriole legs. 91 cm x 58 cm x 69 cm ***
*** A George II oak dresser base, the front with three short drawers each with two heavy block moulded panels and oval knob handles, the open base with turned supports and plain stretchers. 182.5 x 56 x 81 cm ***
*** A pair of contemporary designer ebonised wood and mustard leather Gainsborough chairs, open arms, brass studded detail to the base edge, the back with Chippendale type irregular trellis design. ***
*** A Victorian banquet dining table, with three extension leaves, tulip legs with original castors. 298 x 135 x 72.5 cm ***
*** A c.1900 Japanese carved hardwood and marble jardiniere stand, baluster form, all-over carved and pierced design, the serpentine shaped top with inset red/tan variegated marble top, dragon's heads adorn the four shaped legs, grape carved frieze, pierced… ***
*** A George III oak and mahogany standing corner cabinet, the upper section with cavetto cornice above a glazed single door with arcaded glazing panels opening to reveal three shaped shelves in a deep green painted interior, the base with two doors panelled… ***
*** A New Zealand colonial mottled kauri scotch chest, the five top short drawers with crossbanded detail above three full width drawers, all with fancy silvered drop handles, rounded corners to the top, sides and platform base. 120 cm x 50.5 cm x 128 cm ***
*** A 19th century oak French Louis Phillippe bibliotheque cabinet, the upper section with two wire grilled doors, on a base with smaller cupboards and one full width drawer flanked by reeded decoration, decorative brass handles and locks. 143 x 50 x 225 cm. ***
*** A teak military secretaire chest, the upper section with a full width drawer, the front opening to reveal pigeon holes and small drawers, above two drawers of half width, the lower section with two drawers of full width, all with recessed brass handles,… ***
*** A colonial mottled kauri scotch chest, one frieze drawer, one hatbox drawer and four small drawers above three full width drawers, raised on plinth base. 118.5 x 55 x 138 cm. ***
*** A Regency period mahogany teapoy, with casket top with half lobed and acanthus cornered carved detail, the interior with two caddies flanking two original cut glass mixing bowls. Raised on a tulip column from a fluted circular platform on three scroll… ***
*** A Victorian walnut pier cabinet, curved sides, inlaid decoration and ormolu embellishments, two velvet lined shelves to the interior, slightly curved glass to the door, raised on plinth base. 113 x 45 x 117 cm. ***
*** An Edwardian mahogany two tier bijouterie display table, hinged top with bevelled glass, hinged side opening to lower shelf, fretwork decoration to the top of legs and supports, raised on square section legs with carved feet. 42 x 42 x 86 cm. ***
*** A good quality George III period cross banded oak and mahogany chest of drawers, two across the top with three graduated full width drawers below, raised boxwood diamond inlays, original brass bale handles and bracket feet. 115 cm x 51 cm x 100.5 cm ***
*** A quality large mahogany brass bound hinge lidded trunk, heavy gauge brass cap corners to the hinged lid, name plaque and latch fittings and lock to the front, brass strap bound corners and side handles, raised on turned legs. 113 cm x 60.5 cm x 71.5 cm ***
*** A Victorian walnut flap top card table, the shaped top with bookmatch veneer, red baize, supported by an extremely ornate quadruped cathedral base, china casters. 100 x 48 x 75 cm. ***
*** A quality 19th century colonial mottled kauri credenza, classical serpentine form, the mirrored central door flanked by near full turned and stiff leaf carved columns, flanked by further conforming end columns with three shaped solid corner shelves… ***
*** A large early 20th century European walnut display bombe cabinet, the scroll carved pediment top above two shaped glazed panelled doors, enclosing fitted shelves, the bombe base with two short above two full width drawers, shaped pediment, lions' paw… ***
*** A French fruitwood country dining table, plank top with clenched ends, on tapering legs with stretchers to each side, pegged construction. 170 cm x 75 cm x 76 cm ***
*** A pair of Victorian walnut two-door pier cabinets, white marble tops with gilt embellishments, shelf to interior, require minor attention. 115 cm x 40 cm x 90 cm. ***
*** A Georgian flat-front mahogany chest of six drawers, configured as three small drawers above three full-width drawers, oak lined, each drawer with oval brass plate back handles and with cockbeaded edges. Raised on bracket feet. 102 cm x 52 cm x 102 cm ***
*** A late 19th century flame mahogany French Empire style Secretaire a Abattant, frieze drawer over the bureau, the interior with traditional drawers and pigeon holes above three full width drawers, the two half columns with brass detail, raised on plinth… ***
*** An impressive Victorian oak mirror back sideboard, the ornately carved base with multiple drawers, a kneehole cavity to the centre of two cupboards, the high back with shelves, supporting columns and bevelled mirror. 230 x 61 x 210 cm. ***
*** A pair of American wingback armchairs of Georgian style with cabriole front legs, shell motifs with ball and claw feet - self patterned red brocade covers and loose feather filled cushions, Brewster & Stroud, Ohio. One chair with slight discolouration ***
*** An 18th Century mahogany silver table, plain veneered top, acanthus decoration to legs and drawer front with remains of original gilding. 134 cm x 76 cm x 79 cm. ***
*** A Victorian oak hall seat, carved gothic decoration, lift-up seat for storage, requires minor attention. 127 x 50 x 108 cm. ***
*** A 19th century Biedermeier walnut chest of four drawers, a slender bombe top drawer with three full width drawers below, variegated charcoal grey marble top, ornate handles and keyhole escutcheons, deep plinth base with short bracket feet. With key. Old… ***
*** A Victorian walnut centre table, the scalloped top raised on a highly ornate cathedral base, china casters. 147 x 116 x 73 cm. ***
*** An early Victorian mahogany bookcase cabinet, the tall upper section with two glazed doors each divided with six panes, surmounted by a simple cornice with carved foliate detail, the base with thumb-moulded edge above two plain panelled doors, raised on… ***
*** A Victorian burr walnut lady's writing desk, kidney shape, leather inserts, inlaid decoration, the writing slope to the top with interior compartments, ornate carved decoration to the legs with stretcher base, on ceramic casters. 113 cm x 55 cm x 83 cm. ***
*** A rare model colonial kauri gum chest of drawers, the two drawers with bun handles and hand form pulls, shaped panelled sides, raised on four claw feet, the top with fancy upstand back and oversized turned finials, highlights of cherub and florals encased… ***
*** An antique country oak refectory dining table, the two plank top with clenched ends, substantial side supports and single stretcher base. 260 x 94 x 76 cm. ***
*** A George II/III country oak drop-side gate leg table, rule joints, oval when extended, plank pegged construction, matching turned supports, good old wear to the base rails, turned turnip type feet. Original drawer to one end. 31 x 147 x 75 cm ***