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March Art & Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:713
Sale Title:March Art & Antique AuctionLots with images:119
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:492
Date:27-Mar-2012
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold, sapphire and diamond half hinged snap bangle, the double bar top with short angled band set with three pale blue sapphires spaced by two old cut diamonds, scroll and leaf detail, in a vintage blue velvet case with Oamaru retailer’s name to interior.
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A late Victorian 9ct gold bangle, the top decorated in snakeskin effect, side hinge and safety chain, Birmingham 1892, 5gms.
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A late Victorian silver wide half-hinged bangle, the top with leaf and scroll engraved panels in applied leaf and decorative curved bar decoration.
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A modern 18ct. gold bracelet in the form of elephants holding the tails of the preceding elephant, in yellow, white and rose gold, 11.3gms.
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A retro sterling silver bracelet, 13 square links of ovals and swirls, one extra link. London 1974.
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A 9ct. rose gold bracelet, the belcher link chain with puff heart padlock clasp, 21gms.
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A lady’s 10ct. yellow gold and multi-diamond tennis bracelet, the 60 bead set round brilliant cut diamonds in box style links with total weight of 1.50cts., push-in clasp.
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A late Victorian plaited hair Albert chain with decorative gold plated mounts, clips and T-bar and attached 9ct. gold framed compass of circular form, finely plaited in a spiral form.
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A jade bead necklace of 74 uniform circular beads, dark/mid-green with darker spotted highlights, screw barrel clasp.Length 77 cm
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An estate long cultured pearl necklace, the 98 uniform cultured pearls of approx. .7 cm. diameter and 81 cm. in length, in red velvet box named Toyomoto.
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An ethnic necklace of large Ethiopian amber coloured beads, star decorated horn beads and tiny wood and coloured glass. Length 51 cm
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A decorative ethnic necklace, Afghan silver beads and ornate tasselled pendant, interspersed with tiny red glass seed beads. Length 66 cm
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A Swarovski Crystal bead necklace in the form of a wide collar, geometric designs worked with turquoise and opaque beads. Length 68 cm
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An ornate ethnic necklace, decorative Afghan chain link beads interspersed with tiny green and clear glass seed beads. Length 48 cm
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An ethnic necklace, long and circular, silver beads, interspersed with turquoise matrix beads and supporting a silver and turquoise crescent pendant signed with the initial ‘R’. Length 70 cm
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A 9ct. fancy link chain, with push-clasp, 8.8gms.
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A single strand cultured pearl necklace, comprising deep lustrous cream uniform size pearls, knotted between each, silver clasp with pearl to the centre. Length 95 cm
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A bead necklace comprising round tiger’s eye beads, knotted between each, silver clasp in the form of a flower.
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A jade bead necklace, the two double strands of uniform light green beads, knotted between each, large silver clasp.
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A single strand of twenty-eight uniform 1.5 cm diameter jade beads, knotted between each.
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An opera length strand of cultured pearls and rose quartz beads, of uniform size, knotted between each.
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A baroque freshwater pearl necklace and bracelet set, the large pearls of a lustrous cream, knotted between each.
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A vintage ivory bead necklace, of uniform size beads, in vintage box.
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A 9ct. gold fob chain comprising a double length of belcher links joined by ornate round links, dog clip to the ends, 21.9gms.
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An Edwardian 9ct. graduated curb link Albert chain with single clip, T-bar and fob swivel with bloodstone and cornelian panels, the clip marked 10ct. Weight 43gms, total.Length 39 cm
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A modern 18ct. yellow gold neck chain of flattened oval links, parrot beak clasp, stamped ‘750 Italy’. Weight 28.5, length 60 cm with certificate of guarantee.
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An Art Deco 18ct gold and silver diamond pendant, a .37ct Old European cut diamond surrounded by 10 Old Swiss cut diamonds in the form of a flower cluster, suspended at the base of a gold and silver bar set with three Old Swiss cut diamonds and a further Old European cut diamond, total diamond weight 1.00ct., pendant comes with a platinum chain, in original fitted box from Sir John Bennett Ltd, London
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An 18ct. gold, emerald and diamond cluster ring, the 2.80ct. oval facet cut emerald claw set and surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight 1.12cts
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A contemporary 18ct. Australian sapphire and multi-diamond lady’s dress ring, the central 4ct. facet cut sapphire in a square frame with circular modern brilliant cut diamonds to each corner and pairs of baguette diamonds to each side.
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A modern 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the .80ct. modern round brilliant cut diamond claw set, heat treated to appear a dark olive green
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An estate 18ct. multi-stone ruby and diamond ring, the four rubies and round brilliant cut diamonds offset in two rows, basket type mount, plain mildly curved shoulders.
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An 18ct and brown diamond solitaire ring, the circular modern brilliant cut diamond of 0.47ct. setin a wide rub-over mount with channel set small diamonds encircling the edge and channel set to each shoulder.
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An estate 18ct. gold diamond and opal cluster ring, the central round cabochon opal surrounded by eight old cut diamonds.
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An estate 18ct. gold and diamond band, the top of the gold band set with six small round brilliant cut diamonds in white gold, approx. diamond weight .50cts.
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An antique 18ct. gold ruby and diamond ring, three oval facet cut rubies with four brilliant cut diamonds. Birmingham 1911.
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An 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond ring, three small round brilliant cut sapphires, medium blue with two small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond dress ring, the .95ct. oval facet cut sapphire claw set with three small round brilliant cut diamonds to each side.
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An estate 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond ring, the oval facet cut sapphire, cornflower blue, claw set with a round brilliant cut diamond to each side, upright white gold shoulders, total diamond weight approx. .50cts.
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An estate 18ct. ruby and diamond ring, three round facet cut rubies with four small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the oval facet cut sapphire claw set and surrounded by 12 small round brilliant cut diamonds, upright white gold shoulders.
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An 18ct. gold, emerald and diamond cluster ring, the oval facet cut emerald claw set and surrounded by 12 small brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond dress ring, three oval facet cut sapphires claw set with six small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct gold and diamond band, the top of band set with six round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An estate 18ct. gold and diamond ring, five round brilliant cut diamonds claw set with white gold, approx. diamond weight .50cts.
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An 18ct. gold opal and diamond estate ring, the oval cabochon solid opal claw set with a round brilliant cut diamond to each side, upright white gold shoulders.
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An 18ct. gold opal and diamond dress ring, the heart shape cabochon opal claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, two further rows of diamonds to each shoulder, total diamond weight .30 carats
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An 18ct white gold and sapphire gent’s ring, the oval facet cut 1ct. sapphire in square mount with a wide tapering shank, 8gms.
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An estate 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the five old cut diamonds claw set in a London Bridge style mount, approx. diamond weight 1ct.
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An estate 18ct. gold diamond cluster ring, the .25ct. central diamond in rub-over mount and surrounded by ten smaller diamonds, approx. diamond weight .75cts.
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A Victorian sapphire and diamond ring,the 1ct. round facet cut sapphire claw set and flanked by arabesques set with four old cut diamonds. Birmingham 1082.
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An 18ct. white gold sapphire and diamond ring, the .50ct. round facet cut sapphire claw set and surrounded by eight marquise cut diamonds in a flowerhead setting. Approx. total diamond weight .80ct.
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An 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, 1ct. oval facet cut sapphire claw set and surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds. Approx. diamond weight .70cts.
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An 18ct. gold diamond and pearl estate ring, small cabochon opal with a pearl claw mounted in a ‘twisted’ setting.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold turquoise ring, the natural form heart shaped turquoise claw set in a twisted mount.
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An estate 9ct. gold pearl and diamond ring, the centrally set pearl surrounded by ten small old cut diamonds.
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An estate lady’s 18ct. emerald and diamond ring, bridge design with three emerald cut emeralds spaced by two modern brilliant cut diamonds, all claw set, scroll design to the shoulders.
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A lady’s estate 18ct. two stone diamond ring, each brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.25 ct., restrained decorated platinum tapered shoulders.
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A lady’s 9ct. ruby and diamond ring, the two circular facet cut rubies set on an angle highlighted with three small diamonds.
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A lady’s estate 18ct. five stone diamond bridge ring, the graduated old brilliant cut diamonds set in a row.
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A Victorian lady’s 18ct. sapphire and diamond dress ring, the three circular facet cut sapphires framed by two pairs of old cut diamonds, claw set. Hallmarks for London 1896.
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A 9ct. gemstone set ring, the first letter of each of the five various stones spelling ‘Adore’, amethyst, diamond, opal, etc.
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A 9ct. gold hardstone shield shaped signet ring, plain design, hallmarked Chester 1906.
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An antique 9ct. rose gold double snake ring, the two heads of the snakes set with small facet cut cornflower blue sapphires.
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An antique 18ct. ruby and diamond ring, the small oval facet cut ruby in a rub-over setting with four old mine cut diamonds in a ‘cross’ form with decorative engraved shoulders.
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A modern 9ct. gold amethyst dress ring, the round cabochon amethyst in a rub-over set with split shoulder mount, London 1978.
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An Edwardian 18ct. gold, ruby and diamond set gypsy ring, three small rubies with two small diamonds, Chester 1903.
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An estate 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the centrally set emerald cut green stone with three small old cut diamonds to either side.
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A 19th century 9ct. gold and pearl ring, the five pearls in a decorative scrolling mount.
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An estate 18ct. gold wedding band, 4.9gms.
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An estate 18ct. gold wedding band, 10gms.
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A George III gold mourning band, engraved with date of deceased, etc., (R. Goggs 25 Nov. 1783), probably 18ct. but could be 22ct. gold.
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An 18ct. gold wedding band, the ring decorated with a central band of white gold, 5gms.
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A cased set of 1920’s 9ct. gold, enamel and mother-of-pearl buttons, the six circular buttons with central red stone within a concave mother-of-pearl disc framed by a band of red enamel, gold convex backs, original sliding keepers, original fitted silk and velvet lined case.
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A pair of 14ct. gold and opal earrings, the large oval cabochon opals claw set in a basket mount, with posts and butterflies for pierced ears.
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A c.1880 gold brooch and earring suite in fancy scrolling design with blue, green and white enamel highlights, the brooch with a faceted cushion cut central garnet flanked by seed pearls, one absent, the earrings of pendant form.
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A gold Saudi Arabian guinea coin, minted c.1952, fineness 0.917. Weight 8gms.
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A 1968 full gold sovereign, British Mint.
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A 1901 full gold sovereign, Melbourne Mint.
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A 9ct. yellow gold thimble, with a fine engraved band of engraved bridge and building design.
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A 1911 gold full sovereign, Perth Mint.
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A modern 14ct. gold brooch in the form of a lion, the nose in onyx, the eye in sapphire and surrounded by five round brilliant cut diamonds. Small chip to nose.
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A Victorian heavy gold plated mourning brooch, the glazed oval panel with hair scrolls to front and hand coloured photo portrait to rear, open fancy scroll work frame.
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A late 19th century heavy gold plated mourning brooch similar and smaller to above, hair scrolls to front, hand coloured, photo portrait to rear, open scrolling frame.
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An estate 9ct. gold and cameo lady’s brooch, the classic woman in profile with long hair and flower to her shoulder, shaped oval frame. Total weight 23.6gms.
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A 9ct. gold hardstone cameo brooch, the finely carved woman in profile in white on pale lilac ground on deep amber/red backing, the wide shaped frame with rope twist detail.
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A good c.1900 gold framed cameo brooch, the classical woman in profile with a band to her ringletted hair, the 9ct. oval deep mount with wire twist applied band. 5.5 x 4.3 cm
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A good gold framed c.1900 lady’s cameo brooch, the woman in profile with fancy high hair highlighted with flowers, the natural shell colour used to effect. 5.7 x 4.5 cm
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A 19th century French portrait brooch, the hand painted miniature portrait of a young girl on ivory, in ornate gold mount with gold backing, tested as 9ct. Width 20. See page 24
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An unusual Victorian fox’s foot brooch, the large circular section tapered silver plate end with angular panel engraved ‘Pelhams Pillar Jan 1.1897’, engraved decoration and with other shield mount engraved with initials, long hinged pin and bar to the back. Length 110. Note: Pelham’s Pillar is a landmark on the Brocklesby Park Estate.
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An early 20th century silver gilt Egyptian inspired butterfly brooch with yellow/green and mauve enamelled wing panels, highlighted with facet cut aqua blue pastes.
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A double marine ivory claw type brooch with engraved gilded gold mounts.
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A Victorian silver Aesthetic movement brooch, lozenge form, engraved and applied panel and bead decoration.
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An 18ct. large pearl set bar brooch, the central flowerhead form set with nine pearls flanked by two larger pearls and a pair of conforming flowerheads. Solid gold back to all.
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A 19th century fancy silver on gold multi-diamond brooch, the central open scrolling diamond form with three tapered long pointed bars to each side, all entirely set with multiple old cut diamonds.
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A Victorian 9ct. gold stick pin in the form of a sword, the hilt and fitted holder set with small seed pearls, safety chain attaches holder to hilt.
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A 14ct yellow and white gold tie pin, the top of pin set with an aquamarine and diamond.
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An English c.1900 silver crown, showing some wear.
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A New Zealand native 15ct. yellow gold and gold bearing quartz panel bar/brooch, the faceted diamond form panel claw set to the double bars with applied leaves and N.Z., stamped 15ct.
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A good New Zealand greenstone heart pendant, deep green colourway with small flecked orange/brown inclusion, the drilled suspension hole with 9ct rose gold ring. 5 x 6 cm
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold and greenstone Masonic locket of tapered form with rounded top, greenstone panel to the back and front set with emblem, hinged opening to reveal glazed photo panels.
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