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Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** A scrimshawed whale's tooth, detailed with nine various whaling harpoons and harpoon heads, black detailed, smooth overall finish. Length 15.5 cm ***
*** 19th century oil on board, After Carlo Maratti, 'Escape Into Egypt', depicting Joseph, Mary, Jesus and James, detailed and labelled on reverse. 31 cm x 23.5 cm, oval, original decorative gilt plaster frame ***
*** A quality European silver and enamelled RAF card case of rectangular form, fine zig-zag machine engraving under the sky blue enamel, the hinged lid with RAF wings insignia painted under the enamel and with sapphire mounted thumb piece, gilded interior,… ***
*** A good c.1900 European silver enamelled hinged lidded box, rectangular form with chamfered corners, the lid with enamelled scene of a gentleman and three ladies in formal attire, signed, floral engraved framed decoration, blue machine engraved enamel to… ***
*** A 19th century French boulle desk set, with a well for pens, two lidded inkwells and lidded stamp box, in traditional tortoiseshell and inlaid brass decoration. 30 cm x 21 cm ***
*** A vintage wood and gesso religious statue, depicting a female saint kneeling in prayer, with original paint finish, some losses, height 90 cm ***
*** A 20th century scrimshaw whales tooth signed 'C.S. Raleigh', finely incised decoration of a whale destroying a longboat. Inscribed with date 1877, length 13 cm ***
*** An Inuit scrimshaw walrus tusk, one side engraved with walrus, seals, polar bears and gulls, the other side with Inuit, reindeer, dogs, sleds and tupiq tent, length 45 cm. ***
*** A Russian icon - The Mandylion (the image of Christ 'made without hands'), oil and gilt on wooden panel. 35 x 31 cm ***
*** A Victorian mother-of-pearl and silver card case, diamond form panels, concertina sectional interior. 10.8 cm x 7.8 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** A pair of scrimshaw bullock horns, decoratively worked with Maori portraits, weapons, native birds and landscapes, fitted to a wooden mount. Width 56 cm ***
*** A pair of framed 19th century miniature portraits, one inscribed verso 'Mr Bicknell, who was I believe, the originator of the Volunteer Movement in England', the other of a woman. Each 12.5 x 9.5 cm. ***
*** An attractively weathered carved wood statuette of a saint, probably 19th century Hispanic Filipino, with losses and insect damage. Height 66.5 cm on ebonized wooden plinth ***
*** A vintage south American religious painting, oil on canvas, the Madonna and Child, in the manner of the old masters. 30 x 23 cm unframed. ***
*** A classical scrimshawed large whale's tooth, 'Auckland 1844', showing Auckland harbour and town as it was in 1844, black highlights, smooth finish. Length 18.5 cm ***
*** A George III gold framed portrait miniature of a woman, wearing a lace bonnet and black lace shawl. Memorial plaited hair panel to the reverse, both panels glazed. 6.5 cm x 5.3 cm. Suspension loop to the top. In original fitted red leather case. ***
*** A fine Victorian papier mache Victorian jewel box, of cube shape with hinged lid and hinged front, both painted with bouquets of roses and summer flowers framed by decorative gilt pen work, the black japanned sides with further floral painting framed by… ***
*** A small Hodegetria icon, in enamels with simulated oklad painted in gilt with sgraffito detail on pine panel. 13 cm x 10.5 cm. ***
*** A pair of portrait miniatures of Napoleon and Josephine, 19th century each oval image on ivory, he in a military uniform, she wears a veil and a gemstone and pearl set parure, signed Gerard and Dubois, in matching black papier mache frames with gilt slips… ***
*** A fancy silver plate jewellery casket, serpentine rectangular form, relief scroll and acanthus leaf decoration on a textured ground, domed lid hinging to reveal blue flock lined interior with removable fitted tray, large latch fitting, raised on four… ***
*** A vintage wooden crucifix, rosewood and ebony with brass edging, the figure of Christ carved in ivory. 14 x 24.5 cm. ***
*** A naive Hodegetria icon, of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus, Russian 18th-19th century, oil on fruitwood recessed centre panel from a triptych, remnant simple hinges to the sides. Overall 29 x 18.5 cm ***
*** A small Russian 19th century icon of Sergei of Radonezh and other Saints, in oil and gilt on pearwood panel. 13 x 11 cm. ***
*** A concrete statue of Mary with polychrome painted decoration, blue robe, white dress, standing on a base modelled with a serpent, a red apple and a starfish. height 125 cm. ***
*** A 19th century Russian icon, the traditional hand painted mother and child panel with an ornate embossed silver oklad with a sunburst section surrounding the heads, all within an embossed gilt floral and reeded frame within a further ebonised frame with… ***
*** A solid silver ingot. 0.999kg, assay 999 silver. Length 11 cm ***
*** A c1900 carved amber cross, swollen lobed ends, displaying good dark swirling inclusions to the fairly clear ground. 9ct gold bail suspension, height 7.5 cm. ***
*** A vintage chalkware (plaster) religious statue of St Anthony of Padua, he stands accompanied by the Infant Jesus, some faults. Provenance: The Herzog Nightclub (K-Road) Collection, height 92 cm ***
*** An Edwardian mother-of-pearl and silver jewel casket, panelled body, the silver lid embossed with a Reynolds angel. Silk and velvet lined two ring interior. Compressed ball feet. Chester 1905. 7.3 x 4.6 x 4 cm. ***
*** A Victorian flip-top card case, similar to above. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** Sterling silver tea caddy, lid decorated with a fairy playing a violin. Base with bacchanalian type procession in a classical setting. Chester 1904 by George Nathan and Ridley Hayes. 7 x 7 cm 123g ***
*** An old folk art wood articulated figure of Jesus, painted in naturalistic colours with original wig and glass eyes, holding star shaped implement, standing on original carved and painted wood cloud form base. Height overall 80 cm. ***
*** A 19th century Russian icon of the Virgin Mary and Child, hand painted on board with fine detail under the old varnish finish. 30 x 24.5 cm. ***
*** A 19th century 9ct gold framed painted portrait miniature of a young woman, the oval ivory panel finally painted with a woman wearing a lace trimmed dress. The reverse with a hair locket. Large suspension loop fixed to the top, height 8.5 cm. ***
*** A 19th century (French) silver plate, brass and pietra dura sewing casket, long octagonal form, the domed lid with oval coloured marble finely inlaid floral pietra dura panel set to an engraved scrolling frame, rope edge detail, the interior with blue… ***
*** A N.Z. colonial kauri church pulpit, rectangular form, the front with four ecclesiastical arched panels, two conforming panels to each side, raised border to the top edges and partial front section. Note: Recently converted to a counter unit. 175 cm x 78… ***
*** A late Georgian miniature watercolour portrait painting, of a young girl in black dress. In burr timber frame. Image 13 x 10 cm ***
*** A large 19th century wood crucifix, the figure of Christ with gilt embellishments, some old cracks. 60 x 100 cm. ***
*** An early 20th century finely carved ivory card case, all-over profuse carving of figures on verandas amongst foliage, rectangular form, slot on lid. 10.8 cm x 6.8 cm ***
*** An early 19th century gold and enamelled framed portrait miniature of a young boy, hand painted, with red checks, the oval frame with blue enamel ribbons, the reverse with wedged fittings and central plaited hair locket, height 4.8 cm. ***
*** A 19th century decorative tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl card case, ribbed panel and banded form, floral engraved panels. 10.4 cm x 7.8 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** A pair of 19th century Roman style bronze urns on marble bases, the 'volute-krater' neo-classical urns with swan neck terminating handles and encircling band of classical figures, stepped bases, height 225. Note: The Greek 'volute-krater' is essentially… ***
*** An early 1700s Italian embroidered silk panel, the centre with the Madonna surrounded by flowering leaves and vines, in gilt and silk thread, framed under glass. ***
*** A miniature watercolour portrait painting by (Samuel) Henry Betts (c.1825-1892), of a young girl in tartan dress, signed H Betts, Artist. In mahogany frame. 15.5 x 10 cm ***
*** A 19th century Russian etui of tapering casket form, constructed of rose tinted and veined agate with gilt metal frame, opening to reveal an interior fitted to hold eight miniature utensils; including scissors, a folding set square, a pair of dividers,… ***
*** An antique portrait miniature of a British naval gent, signed 'Abel' Diameter 6 cm. In square bird's eye maple frame. 12.8 x 12.8 cm. ***
*** A good Edwardian silver tea caddy in the Adams manner, oval form, the fitted lid with domed central section and ebony finial, all fitted to a conforming boat form tray, raised on compressed ball feet, fine reeded rims. London 1906 by Martin Hall & Co.… ***
*** A good 19th century tortoise-shell and mother of pearl vanity box, of rectangular form with serpentine front, the hinged lid with parquetry mother of pearl panel framed with a narrow band of abalone and tortoiseshell, conforming front, raised on… ***
*** A Russian icon, in enamels on gesso surface and wooden panel, depicting biblical scenes. 53.5 cm x 44 cm. ***
*** A Hodegetria icon, of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus, Russian 19th century, enamel on distressed pine panel. 23.5 cm x 17 cm. ***
*** A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a young woman in formal dress, framed under glass with gold slip and birds-eye maple frame. 10 cm x 8 cm. ***
*** A small silver tea caddy, cube form, decorated in relief with European peasants in a landscape. Chester 1903. Height 8.5 cm ***
*** A Hodegetria icon, of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus, Russian 19th century, oil on slightly irregular pine panel. Approximately 28 x 21 cm. ***
*** A parquetry and Tunbridge inlay tea caddy, opening to reveal two compartments with lids. 21.5 cm x 11.5 cm x 12 cm. ***
*** A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth of a British naval ship's officer, good old variable colourway of brown, tan and paler tones, remnants of black ink highlights. Length 13 cm. ***
*** A white marble urn on stand, classical squat campana form. 60 x 43 x 50 cm. ***
*** A classical scrimshawed whale's tooth 'Victory' showing the sailing ship with flags beneath two winged angels holding a ribbon with the vessel's name below sea horses and a radiating sun, highlighted with black, matt smooth overall finish. Length 16 cm ***
*** A pair of George III portrait miniatures, the gent and lady finely painted in formal attire, oval form, painted on ivory, the ebonised frames with gilt metal fittings. 7.8 cm x 6.5 cm painting size. ***
*** A Royal Worcester lidded urn vase, Hadley's shape, green mark, c.1907, fluted ovoid body raised on quatrefoil base, with two shoulder handles, trumpet mouth, lid with gilded finial. Painted with yellow and pink rose blossoms and buds. Height 23.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century banded agate and gilt metal (silver) oval box, the base, sides and lid in dark and white striated agate panels, raised on four conforming agate ball feet, ribbed gilt mounts. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 7.2 cm x 6 cm x 5.3 cm ***
*** A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth, the large tooth with fine scrimshaw detail of a lady riding side saddle in a long skirt, on a horse with one front leg raised, good old patina. Length 18 cm ***
*** A late 19th century quality ivory crucifix, the cross formed as plain ivory rods mounted with a finely carved full relief cherub's head and wings, the ball finial top with ivory ring suspension. 17.3 cm x 8.4 cm ***
*** A Georgian hand painted portrait miniature, of Lt.-Col. John Williams (from oral family history), in unmarked gold frame with enamel and woven hair to the reverse, some cracks to the glass at back, suspension ring. 6 x 7.5 cm. ***
*** An uncommon early 20th century silver butterfly form trinket / potpourri box, the hinged lid embossed and pierced with florals, raised on four compressed ball feet. Edinburgh 1910 by Hamilton & Inches. 13 x 7.5 x 4.8 cm. ***
*** A decorative metal lined dome top casket shaped storage box, with ornate embossed all-over floral decoration and stylised dragon head ring handles. 60 cm x 42 cm x 55 cm ***
*** A Sheraton cube-form tea caddy, oval radiating inlays, cross-banded detail, chamfered corners, bone inlaid teardrop form escutcheon, a brass captured handle to the top. 12.5 cm x 10 cm x 12 cm ***
*** A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth of a British military ship's officer, good old variable colourway of brown, tan and paler tones, remnants of black ink highlights. Length 13 cm ***
*** An antique wooden icon, the Madonna and Child in gilded frame, overpainted at a later date. 16 x 20 cm. ***
*** A decorative East European icon, depicting two female saints, painted in oils and gilt on canvas laid on panel. 21.5 x 16.5 cm ***
*** A late Victorian silver tea caddy, the shaped square section body with large flat bulbous top lid, raised on four tapered fin decorated feet. Vacant shield cartouche. Birmingham 1898 by Hilliard & Thomason. 132gm, height 12 cm. ***
*** A 19th century 9ct gold framed painted portrait miniature of a young gent, the oval ivory panel finally painted with gent wearing an indigo blue jacket. The glazed reverse with a hair locket on opalescent guilloche panel framed by radiating dark blue… ***
*** A pair of French 19th century bronze covered urns, with goat handles modelled in high relief to the shoulder, and moulded with cherubs cavorting around the body, raised on white marble bases, one repaired. Height 36 cm ***
*** An early 18th century large Dutch decorative leather bound Lutheran Bible, by 'Jacob Lindenberg, Boekverkoper Op 't Rokin, Anno 1702', with various engraved plates and maps, embossed covers and with applied decorative brass corners and strapped hinges. 26… ***
*** A Victorian silver tea caddy, bombe shape, the exterior profusely embossed, the lid with a pagoda knop, raised on four scrolling feet, Birmingham 1851 by Elkington & Co Ltd. 391gm. ***
*** Four late 18th / early 19th century silhouettes reverse painted on convex glass, in ebonized frames. Each 13 x 11.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century Russian Orthodox icon of our lady of Kazan, painted in tempera with gilt brass oklad with parcel silvering to Christ's robe. 22 x 17.5 cm ***
*** A Victorian flip-top card case, similar to above. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** A Georgian portrait miniature on ivory, of a gent, wearing a black jacket and white cravat, the back with glazed panelled back with elaborate mourning mount of locks of hair and gilt bullion along with a fine blue enamel cartouche framed by seed pearls… ***
*** An Indian Vizagapatam ivory work/sewing box, the interior with multiple compartments and various bobbins, etc. Some repairs. 23 cm x 32.5 cm x 11.5 cm. ***
*** A 20th century scrimshaw whale's tooth, finely engraved and stained in black with a scene of a whaling long boat being broken in two by a whale, figures falling, etc., signed 'C.S. Raleigh, 1877'. Length 13.5 cm. ***
*** A pair of 19th century French fancy bronze urns, the raised handles with double portrait busts and boar's head mounts, encircling bands incorporating shells, Greek key, acorns and leaves. The square bases on conforming ebonised plinths. ***
*** A small icon of the Theotokos (God-Bearer), Greek 20th century, enamel and gilt on hardwood panel. 17.5 cm x 13 cm ***
*** A Greek orthodox Russian icon, painted with Christ (Pantokrator), 'The Almighty' with halo to his head, his right hand raised with finger and thumb touching, gilt enrichments. 19.5 x 14.5 cm, later gilt frame ***
*** A vintage European bronze crucifix, attached to a wood cross with burr walnut veneer, the base with a bronze holy water stoup. 26 x 43 cm. ***
*** A small 19th century Russian icon of the Mother of God with the Christ Child, in tempera on fruitwood panel, with brass oklad. 13.5 x 11 cm. ***
*** An Edwardian tortoiseshell and silver trinket box, the box inlaid with silver wreaths and bows, serpentine form and raised on four paw feet, London 1904. 16 x 10 x 6 cm. ***
*** A good WMF Art Nouveau silver plate jewellery casket of serpentine bombe form, relief floral and tendril decoration, poppy flower applied finial to the lid enclosing a pale blue silk lined interior with buttoned base, raised on accentuated bracket feet.… ***
*** A 19th century tortoiseshell ornately inlaid card case, both sides with fine abalone and mother-of-pearl inlays. 10.7 cm x 8.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** A Regency tortoiseshell sarcophagus sewing box, fine ivory edging, the fitted interior with multiple compartments, lids and two bone reels to the top tier. Hinges faulted. 28 x 19 x 15.5 cm. ***
*** A Victorian portrait miniature of a girl with dog, hand painted in ink and watercolour, signed and detailed verso R.W. Barnes 1842. Birds-eye maple frame. 23 x 17.5 cm. ***
*** A small Russian icon Christ as Salvator Mundi, tempera on pine. 23 x 17 cm. ***
*** An early 1900s silver tea caddy, oval form with engraved wreaths and swags to exterior, beaded rims, Chester 1912. 99.97gm. ***
*** A 19th century Russian icon Christ Pantocrator, tempera and gilt on wooden panel. 30.5 x 26.5 cm. ***
*** An old Berlin hand-painted porcelain tea caddy, the front and back panels painted with classical figured scenes, jewelled gilt borders on cobalt ground, the sides, top and lid with further conforming detail, underglaze blue mark, signed J. Koller, the… ***
*** A pair of 19th century bronze two-handled urns of classical Etruscan style, modelled with boar's heads and classical masks. Height 22 cm ***
*** An early 20th century ornate German silver embossed tea caddy, rectangular baluster form, profusely embossed with Harbour scenes including buildings, figures and boats, the conforming lid surmounted with a full figure lion. German silver marks for B.… ***