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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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A colonial New Zealand, G. Munro, 9ct. gold and large jewel snap bangle, the large circular facet cut citrine coloured stone claw set with tapered knife edge scrolling shoulders and double knife edge bar lower half, stamped with maker’s name ‘G. Munro’, ‘9ct’ and crown, in original fitted box, the red velvet lining with original maker’s label.
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Two early 20th century gold sport medallions awarded to R.V. Liddicoat, one 9ct. weighing 7.2gms., the other engraved ‘Murchison’ made by the New Zealand goldsmith Louis Kerr and stamped 15ct. weighing 7.6gms.
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A c.1900 fancy 9ct. yellow gold rail and spring type link Albert chain, the five main links spaced by smaller circular and fancy oval links, fancy T-bar, the single clasp is gold plated. Length 32 cm
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A vintage silver marcasite brooch in the form of a bow, set with cabochon black and green glass beads.
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A lady’s Art Deco platinum and diamond Suppa cocktail wristwatch, the engraved long rectangular case with four round brilliant cut diamonds, the bracelet mounts each with a further three diamonds, black cord strap, working order.
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A Cartier Art Deco enamel and silver purse watch of rectangular form, the black enamel push bar sides opening the double front doors to reveal the square silvered dial with Arabic numerals, the internal back with silver and other marks, cream enamel finish to the body, some chipping, working. 4.6 x 3.4 cm
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A vintage 1950s gent’s Longines 9ct. gold cased wristwatch, the circular silvered dial with subsidiary seconds dial and maker’s name, the interior case with hallmarks for London 1957, later dark brown leather strap.
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A c.1900 fancy Waltham gold plated cased open face pocket watch, the back engraved with a horse and rider jumping a fence, scroll framed detail, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, working for a short time only. Diameter 5.5 cm
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A mid 20th century lady’s silver gilt fob watch, the open face with gilded dial and blue enamelled Roman numerals. Engraved back, working.
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A 9ct. gold lady’s wrist watch, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals, new leather strap, in working order.
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An Edwardian gent’s silver chronograph key wind pocket watch, the open enamel face with Roman numerals and outer dial scaled to 300 seconds, the case hallmarked Chester 1901.
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A Victorian 18ct. engraved gold mid-size gent’s full hunter pocket watch, Roman numerals framing the engraved panel, fusee movement, engraved outer case, not working, complete with key. Chester 1860. Total weight approx. 60gms.
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A 19th century 18ct. key wind open face gent’s pocket watch, the back cover and dial engraved with dogs and swan, applied Roman numerals to the silvered dial, the interior back plate engraved ‘Cylinder 4 Holes Jewelled Hands M.T. Tobias, Liverpool’, attention required.
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A Georgian brass long case clock face, the chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals named Mat. Hedge, Colchester, engraved centre, applied decorative moulded spandrels. 25.5 x 25.5 cm
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A 19th century mahogany cased wall clock, the square painted dial with Roman numerals, the 30 hour movement striking on a bell, as is, minus pendulum and weights, housed in a plain mahogany case with glazed door fitted to a bracket, attention required.
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A 19th century Dutch Stuhl clock with alarm, the painted wooden case mounted with half filigree metal mounts framing the painted dial. Height 17 cm
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A 1920s quality cased Swiss made desk clock, the machine engraved radiating blue enamelled dial with gilded chapter ring bearing Arabic numerals on a plain square ivory panel with gilded brass frame, back and hinged strut, wind-up eight day movement, in original fitted blue tooled Morocco leather case with cream velvet and satin lined interior with retailer’s detail, ‘Skinner & Co., London’. The clock dial 6.9 x 6.9 cm
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A good 19th century French Boulle and ormolu mantel clock, the arched top and bombe form body in red tortoiseshell with decorative fine diamond form cut brass inlays and ormolu mounts, handle to the top, the gilt brass dial with blue and white enamelled Roman numerals, the French movement striking on a gong. 14 x 9.5 x 27 cm
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A small old drum cased time recording clock made by The Llewellin’s Machine Co. Ltd, Bristol, England. No. 10196. Diameter 12 cm working order. With original leather case.
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A small old circular wood cased Nzg wall clock with brass bezel and Roman numerals. Working order, with key. Diameter 28 cm
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A large ornate 19th century French gilt metal mantel clock of Louis XV style surmounted with lidded urn, lion mask ring side handles, leaf and scroll decorated base with red fabric behind mesh grill, the circular dial with Roman numerals, the pendulum movement striking on a bell. Height 56 cm with key.
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An Art Deco silver plate and marcasite lorgnette, the handle set with a square cut sapphire and marcasites, traditional folding form with spring loaded catch.
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A cased silver Art Deco lady’s brush, comb and mirror set comprising hand mirror and brush, clothes brush and comb, all with silver backs, finely machine engraved in a diamond trellis pattern, black leather clad fitted box and fitted interior. Birmingham 1936 by Charles S.Green and Absan Co. Ltd.
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A silver Art Deco lady’s compact of octagonal form, the hinged lid with skyscraper type design on fine diaper engraved ground, in original case and box named John Elkan Ltd, London.
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Two small antique silver items, includes a small scent bottle, the shaped rectangular body with defined and angular ribs and ribbed ball stopper. Birmingham 1888, by John Millward Banks and a silver pocket knife, engraved handle, hallmarks to blade, Birmingham 1893 by Hilliard & Thomason.
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An impressive Art Nouveau maiden embossed silver backed hairbrush, the maiden floating with her long swirled hair behind, a harp under her left arm, draped in swirling cloth, framed by sinuous florals, the shaped conforming handle with old repair. Birmingham 1905 by Clark & Sewell. Length 25 cm
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An Edwardian silver baby's rattle, orange branch form coral teething bar to the embossed baluster form body with scroll and floral decoration, whistle end, two original bells to the sides. Birmingham 1906 by Adie andLovekin Ltd. Length 6.5 cm
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An early 20th century octagonal silver picture frame with leather strut and back, the plain front with circular reeded central border, glazed with original silk lining. Birmingham 1911 by R.U. & Co. 14.3 x 14.3 cm
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Two small circular silver photo frames, one with internal bead edge, both with blue velvet strut backs. One Birmingham 1987, the other unmarked.
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A silver photo frame with blue velvet easel back. Birmingham 1997. 18 x 14 cm
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A silver photograph frame, with red leather easel back. Birmingham 1900. Height 16 cm
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A silver photograph frame with blue velvet easel back. Birmingham 1997. 23 x 18.5 cm
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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, London import marks for 1925. 8.2 x 5.3 x 1.1 cm
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A silver lidded glass honeypot. Birmingham 1899. Height 11 cm
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A Victorian silver plain cylindrical scent bottle, the hinged lid enclosing a fitted cut glass stopper, gilded interior, bottom marked, London 1886 by Samuel Morden. Height 5.5 cm diameter 2.2 cm
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A William IV silver and cut crystal large vanity jar of rectangular form, the lid pierced and engraved with scrolls, central armorial of a winged crown, the cut body with fine hobnail decoration, some chipping at rim. 10.5 x 8 x 135. London 1836.
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A Victorian silver Reynolds Angel’s dressing table tray, rectangular form, the cloud decorated surface with nine angels, gadroon form border. Chester 1899 by William Neale & Sons. 30 x 21 cm
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A cased set of six Art Nouveau silver buttons, each of shaped circular form with relief and pierced single daffodil and sinuous border. Birmingham 1901 by Levi &Salaman, original fitted ivory velvet lined Moroccan leather case
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A matching set of six silver Art Nouveau buttons to above, uncased.
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A cased set of six Art Nouveau silver maiden head buttons, shaped circular form, cast in relief with a floral and sinuous border. London 1905, import marks by Robert Freiderich, tan velvet lined fitted case.
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Four continental silver Art Nouveau buttons matching above, cast maiden head design.
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A set of four (three plus one silver Art Nouveau maiden head buttons) similar to above, circular, fine and flower border..3 x Birmingham 1902 by Able &Charnell, .1 x Birmingham 1903 by William Henry Sparrow.
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A pair of Art Nouveau silver buttons, each cast of circular open form with double flower and tendril design. Chester import marks.
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A Victorian fancy silver perfume bottle of long tapered oval form entirely embossed with florals and scrolls, the domed hinged conforming lid enclosing a glass stopper and interior glass lining. Birmingham 1986 by Horton &Allday, in original fitted Mappin& Webb cream velvet and silk lined Moroccan red leather shaped case. Length of bottle 16 cm
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An early 20th century silver mesh lady’s purse, the cast frame with ball clasp and chain handle. Birmingham import marks.
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A Victorian silver and glass vanity jar, cylindrical form, the large plain screw lid revealing the original fitted stopper with knop finial, gilt lined. London 1898 by John Grinsell& Sons. Height 8.2 cm diameter 4 cm
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An all silver early 20th century mesh purse, tassel fringe to base, the engraved cast frame with import marks for London 1907, ball clasp, chain handle.
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Four New Zealand silver napkin rings as two pairs.
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A New Zealand silver Frank Grady sifting spoon, the circular bowl with circular piercings, Old English pattern handle rising vertically and curving from the bowl, stamped marks.
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A pair of New Zealand silver napkin rings, plain cylindrical form, marked ‘C.E.Stg Silver’ for C. Easterbrook, Princess Street, Dunedin, 1896-1907. Weight 107gms.
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Two c.1900 New Zealand silver napkin rings by W. Good, Gisborne, 1880-1907, one cylindrical, the other oval, both with similar fancy engraved monograms and stamped with the same maker’s mark ‘W. Good Stg Silver’. Weight 122.5gms.
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A boxed set of six New Zealand themed silver teaspoons, stylised Maori figure finial, three bowls with portrait of a ‘Maori WahineRiihi’, the other three with various New Zealand ferns, various markings including Birmingham 1903, 1906 and 1911 by Levi &Salaman and others, in period fitted box.
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A New Zealand silver lidded box, oblong shape, the lid decorated with swags to the edges, maker’s mark ‘Ck’ and fern leaf motif. 4.5 x 5 x 3 cm
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A rare New Zealand silver Scottish buckle brooch by Young & Co., Auckland, of wide circular form, the interior belt and buckle band cast with ‘Vincere Vel Mori’, (To Conquer or Die), the open central section with applied flaming form, stamped maker’s mark to the reverse ‘Young & Co., Silver’. Diameter 9 cm weight 67.5gms. The motto relates to either the McDowell, Maclain or the Lochbuie clan.
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A quality Peter Woods silver lidded bowl, circular form with the circular lid tapering to the greenstone tapered finial, the plain form bowl supported by three short tapered legs with nephrite feet matching the finial, all gilded interior with faint hammer marks evident, the interior lid and base impressed with maker’s monogram and .925 silver mark. Height 12 cm diameter 108. Provenance: Purchased from a Wellington Art Gallery c.1980, possibly N.Z. Academy of Fine Arts.
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A quality Stewart Devlin silver salver, the circular gilded shaped border with applied repeating lineal design, fine hammer marks tp the center. London 1978 by Stewart Devlin. Diameter 360. Note: Devlin is recorded as a significant contemporary silver and gold smith. Australian born, London based important designer of gold and silver collector’s items from the 1970’s and ‘80’s.
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A rare Victorian horse racing engraved silver cigar box, the lid with four racing horses in front of a terraced grandstand with a myriad of top hat wearing gentlemen, parading horses, riders and figures to each side. London 1885 by William Thomas Wright & Frederick Davis, teak lined. 22.8 x 13.5 x 5.7 cm
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An early 20th century large silver presentation cigar box of rectangular form, the mildly domed lid with an applied crest for ‘Royal Engineers Territorial Army’ and a presentation inscription below ‘Lieut.-Colonel A.J. Kinghorn, T.D. Commanding Royal Engineer 51st (Highland) Division Presented By His Brother Officers On The Occasion Of His Vacating Command, after 38 Years Service, Aberdeen, 14th April, 1923’, plain form with a sectional cedar lined interior, marks worn. 30.8 x 18 x 11.5 cm
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A William IV silver four piece tea and coffee service, the panelled baluster form bodies with scrolling and floral embossed decoration, the tea and coffee pots with conforming domed lids and exotic long tail bird finials, scrolling handles, ivory heat rings. By William Hewitt, London 1832, the sugar bowl nearly matching by the same maker, London 1836, old repairs to one handle. Weight 2470gms.
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A Chinese silver small dish of gourd shape, the gallery walls pierced with floral design, raised on bud feet, the well engraved with a fruiting vine. Marked underneath Chong Woo, Hong Kong, 90 and with character marks. 12 x 9.5 cm
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A Victorian silver large table snuff box by Nathaniel Mills of shaped rectangular form with curved ends, fine machine engraved banded decoration, the scrolling cartouche to the lid presentation engraved ‘Presented by Mr Wm. Walker as a mark of Esteem and Respect from the Tenants on the Estate of Inchmarlo and other friends in Banchory on the Occasion of his leaving Deeside for Castle Newe, Nov. 1857’, with large cast decorated thumbpiece, remains of gilding to interior. Birmingham 1857. Weight 145gms. 10.1…
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A Chinese silver cylindrical container and cover, embossed to the lid and to the wall with a sinuous dragon, marked underneath ‘Kms’ and character mark. Along with a small Chinese silver baluster shaped vase, similarly decorated and marked. Container diameter 8 cm vase height 9.5 cm
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A Victorian silver sugar basket of urn shape with a blue glass liner, the body and stem with fluted detail, the rim with pierced gallery and festoon swags, raised on a square plinth base. London 1880 by Charles Boyton II. Height 12.5 cm
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A Victorian milk jug, baluster shape engraved with foliate decoration and with a seated lioness crest, scroll handles, raised on four foliate feet. London 1837 by Edward, James & William Barnard. Height 15.5 cm
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A George II silver marrow scoop, traditional double ended form, engraved wolf head armorial. London 1758, maker’s mark R:P unidentified. Length 22.5 cm
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A George III silver wine funnel, the traditional ovoid bowl with plain reeded rim and curved tapered funnel end, the insert with conforming rim and single flower pierced grill, original shaped clip. London 1810. Length 14.5 cm
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A George III silver salver with beaded rim and three scroll feet, decorated with wiggle-work and punched borders framing a crest of a horseshoe between wings (Farrer of London). London 1779, probably by John Crouch and Thomas Hannam. Diameter 21 cm
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A 1970s ‘Royal Danish U.S.A. ‘Sterling’, silver candelabra with two scrolling branches and three nozzles on a single decorated baluster column in the Georg Jensen Acorn type design, circular spreading base. Stamped marks to base. Height 39.3 cm width 31 cm
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A good early 19th century continental silver table snuff box of long curved rectangular form, restrained engraved decoration to the borders, the panels with oval panelled floral engraved decoration, gilded interior, impressed hallmark and maker’s mark ‘Im’. 9.3 x 3.8 x 3 cm
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A William IV silver vinaigrette of rectangular form, the cover with a fine engraved wavy band design, fine ribbed edge and gilded interior with original floral scroll engraved hinged grille. Birmingham 1833 by John Bettridge. 3.4 x 2.4 cm
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A George III silver boat shaped sugar basket, fine reeded swing handle, shaped top rim and spreading oval foot, plain oval cartouche to each side. London 1786 by William How. Length 15 cm weight 265gms.
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A Victorian silver combination vesta/sovereign case, lozenge form with spring loaded lid for sovereign case, engraved armorial of a bearded gent in profile with Jester's type hat, monogrammed and dated 1891. Chester 1890 by B.H. Joseph & Co. Length 7.5 cm
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A sterling silver kettle with half lobed body, side hinged lid and ebony handle. Presentation engraved. Sheffield 1888.
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An Edwardian sterling silver sovereign case, the front and back profusely engraved. Birmingham 1907.
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An Edwardian silver tobacco box of flattened ovoid shape with integral hinged cover, engraved ‘Royd’ to the lid. Birmingham 1905. Width 8 cm
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An Edwardian silver cylindrical tea caddy of oval section, the body with a relief band of cavorting cherubs, punched flattened rims to the body and cap lid. Birmingham 1902 by Thomas Ducrow. 8 x 5.5 x 9.2 cm
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A pair of heavy Edwardian silver salad servers, double struck in the Queen’s pattern, oval bowls, one with pronged end. Sheffield 1903 by John Round & Son Ltd. Weight 245gms.
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A quality late Victorian silver plate three piece tea and coffee set, the shaped octagonal bodies and panels with scroll, leaf and other engraving, raised scrolling pediment framing to the high domed lids, comprising teapot, coffee pot with finial absent and lidded sugar bowl.
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A 19th century English bottom marked Hanoverian silver tablespoon. London 1776, maker Hester Bateman. Length 22 cm
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A set of eight Victorian Irish silver teaspoons, fiddle pattern with rat tail backs, Dublin 1850 by John Smythe. Along with another teaspoon Dublin, 1813.
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Three silver small spoons, includes a crested Old English mustard spoon with long oval angular bowl, marks rubbed and two teaspoons, one bright cut by Hester Bateman, London 1782, the other with rubbed marks.
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A set of early Victorian period Irish fiddle pattern silver sugar tongs. Dublin 1841, maker J. Moore.
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A matching pair of early Victorian period Irish crested fiddle pattern silver butter knives. Dublin 1842, maker’s mark C. Cummins, retailer’s mark James R. Neill. Length 20 cm
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An early Victorian period Irish crested fiddle pattern, rat-tail silver pie spoon. Length 33 cm Dublin 1842, maker C. Cummins, retailer James R. Neill. Small dent.
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A matching pair of George III period Irish crested fiddle pattern silver tablespoons. Dublin 1807, maker Samuel Neville, length 230. Together with a pair of early Victorian period Irish crested rat-tailed fiddle pattern silver teaspoons. Dublin 1842, maker C. Cummins. Faults.
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A set of ten Irish silver teaspoons, fiddle pattern, rat-tail back. Dublin 1825 by Thomas Farnett, some bowls faulted.
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A pair of Georgian Irish silver sugar tongs with shell shaped bowls and bright cut decoration to the arms, Dublin c.1790 by William Law.
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A George III silver fiddle and thread pattern salt spoon, remains of gilding to the bowl. London 1803.
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A pair of George III silver sugar tongs, bright cut decoration, probably by George Smith (II).
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A William IV pattern silver butter knife. Length 210. London 1830, maker Robert Hennell.
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A pair of Georgian fiddle pattern sauce ladles. London 1825.
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A sterling silver fiddle pattern sifter spoon. London 1832 by William Eley along with a Georgian silver dessert spoon. London 1810.
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A silver sauce ladle, feather edged Old English pattern, round bowled, London 1909 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
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A set of four early 19th century Dutch silver, bottom marked dessert spoons in the Hanoverian pattern, a combination of six hallmarks. Weight 240gms.
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A set of 12 Mappin & Webb King’s pattern knives, six dinner and six luncheon knives with plated handles and stainless steel blades, complete in original M. & W. card box printed with maker’s details.
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A Georgian mustard pot, circular shape raised on bun feet, with gadrooned rim and hinged lid, London 1781. Liner absent.
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A Victorian silver mustard pot of plain cylindrical form, the handle with flat top, the crested lid with shell thumb piece, enclosing original blue glass liner. With fiddle pattern silver spoon with matching crest. London 1851 by Joseph and Albert Savory, the spoon London 1855 by A.B. Savory& Sons.
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A Victorian urn form silver pepperette, short turned finial to the domed top, the ovoid body with lobed, scrolled and rope decoration, square foot. Chester 1896 by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes. Height 8.5 cm
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A Victorian small travelling silver top and cut glass inkwell, the square top with reeded edge and a screw-down shaped hinged lid, star cut base. London 1837 by George Reid.
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A silver pepperette of faceted cylindrical shape spreading to a floret base and with a conforming cover. Sheffield 1923 by Thomas Levesley.
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