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July Art & Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:849
Sale Title:July Art & Antiques AuctionLots with images:199
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:695
Date:17-Jul-2012
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A collection of 13 old carpet and other balls, includes five various 19th century china carpet balls, floral and stripe decorated, four wooden, one brass, etc
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A large 19th century country fruitwood bowl of plain circular form, good colour and patina, old repair. Diameter 45.5 cm
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Two colonial New Zealand timbers decorative furniture fittings, one of deep half lozenge form with lobed and linial detail, probably from a large dresser, good colour and patina, 62 x 13 x 18 cm the other as a large wide compressed finial with a lobed band and tapered bun finial. Diameter 21.5 cm. Height 10.5 cm
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A pair of gilded moulded pottery standing lion bookends, classically modelled holding shields each on a wedged base. Height 21.5 cm
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An early 20th century Irish folk art candle box, wall mounted with shaped back panel, original red/brown paint. 15.5 x 14.5 x 36 cm
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A similar Irish candle box to above with powder blue paint
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A late 19th century Irish painted pine candle box, the back panel with a serrated border to the circular panel, the front with clover leaf type carving and notched borders, brown paint finish
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A c.1900 Irish pine candle box, the circular top back panel with central hole, the shaped front panel with cut-away flower motifs, heart detail to the sides, cream enamel paint finish
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A vintage leather airman's helmet, dark brown leather, hard rubber fittings to the ears, buckled chin strap, dome fittings, complete with vintage 'Aviation Goggle Company' polaroid goggles, kauri hat block and stand with black porcelain turned base and silvered column
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A pair of French bronze and parcel gilt candlesticks, with campana shaped nozzles raised from square pennant covered pans on tapering columns with acanthus capped sections and triform plinth bases. Height 28 cm
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A bright polished bronze statuette of a kneeling angel fixed to a slate plinth base, 19th century. Height 22 cm
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A Spelter statuette Newell post lamp, modelled as a young angel supporting the electric light fitting in his raised right hand. Height 54 cm
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Two small bronzes, one a child emblematic of the art of sculpture raised on a dark marble plinth base, the other a young Dutch girl. Heights 12.5 cm and 9.2 cm
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A good Art Deco bronzed spelter figured lamp, the young Dutch fish girl with fish laden basket to her left hand stands on a plank above a lake edge, the water as a marbleised green glass panel with blue highlights enclosing two lamps, the base of square form, original bronzed finish. 17 x 17.5 x 27.5 cm. Working
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An Italian Carara marble bust of a young woman, signed Bruni, raised on a tapering square section plinth base. Height 43.5 cm
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A Bilston type enamel patch box, modelled as a King Charles spaniel seated on a cushion, the hinged lid decorated with a flower the interior set with a mirror. Hairline cracks
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An early 19th century Bilston enamelled small box, the gilt metal frame supporting the white enamel oval lid with 'Love the Giver' within a wreath border, mirror to interior lid, powder blue toned base
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A small ivory seal in the form of a fist holding a ball, metal ends with owner's name. Length 4.5 cm
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A miniature tortoiseshell box of oblong casket shape raised on turned bone feet and with decorative studding and stringing to the hinged lid. Width 6 cm
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A horn snuff box, the hinged lid inlaid with a decorative panelled pattern incorporating bone, along with an oval papier mache snuff box
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A gold plated framed portrait miniature brooch of a young gentleman, the image behind glass (cracked )on an ivory leaf . In a blue leather fitted display case with easel back strut. Brooch 6 x 4.7 cm
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Three antique miniature portraits. An engraving of a young girl in original rosewood frame, painting on ivory of an older woman and a painting on a card of a young girl
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An early 19th century hand painted portrait miniature on ivory of a gent wearing a black cravat and jacket, oval form, finely painted, gilt frame and back. 5.1 x 4.2 cm
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A 19th century George Baxter print of the young Queen Victoria, in formal dress with crown and jewels, framed under glass. 18 x 16 cm
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A montage of 10 Baxter prints in one panel with gilt border detail, ebonised oak frame. 21.5 x 17 cm
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A miniature 19th century Baxter print of the Crystal Palace, black and gilt framed
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An early 19th century miniature Newton's 'New & Improved Terrestrial Globe', published by Newton & Son, 66 Chancery Lane, London. Supported via the poles within a brass meridian arc, on a rosewood stand with baluster turned upright, concave triangular platform base and bun feet. Height overall 16 cm. Diameter of globe 7 cm Original condition, some surface marks
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An antique treen measuring tape with original brass and horn winding handle. Diameter 2.7 cm
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A Victorian carved ivory handle walking cane, the handle as an extended dog's head with open mouth and glass eyes, collar evident, mounted to the tapered malaca shaft with a silver embossed band decorated with a tethered horse, scrolls and shield cartouche. Length 82 cm
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A 19th century whalebone and marine ivory walking stick, the mildly tapered whalebone shaft with whale's tooth ivory handle decorated with fine bands of tropical hardwood, long silver capped end to base. Length 90 cm
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A blue and white relief cameo (wedgwood) plaque, white on rich blue, ebonised frame, chip to edge
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A Victorian walking cane, the ebonised stick with a carved decorative top and a silver plate greyhound head
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A Victorian marine ivory handled walking stick, the handle in the form of a greyhound head, glass eye, one missing, ebonised stick with silver band beneath dog's head. London 1840
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A Victorian riding crop of plaited waxed twine over horse hair, the handle a silver plate dog's head. Length 13 cm some damage
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A rare c.1900 Bentwood folding seat/walking cane, the plain form cane with two shaped supports to the small circular can filled seat, ebonised finish
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A Victorian cast iron umbrella stand in the form of a dog sitting in front of a tree, with diamond registration marks, with original drip tray. 41 x 15 cm
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A bone and cane riding crop handle, the top in the form of a dog's head
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A vintage stereoscopic card viewer and three large bundles of cards, the viewer all wood including slide and adjustable handle, the cards including New Zealand and world, 'New Zealand Graphic Series', etc
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A vintage stereoscopic viewer and three large bundles of cards, the viewer with decorative aluminium and mahogany slide and handle, the cards including New Zealand and world, 'New Zealand Graphic Series', etc
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A late Victorian period mahogany cased Sike's hydrometer with an ivory thermometer and a brass mounted wood rule
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An old French violin by D. Nicholas Aine. The violin has a one piece back of very nicely flamed maple, the front is one piece tyne, the varnish is in good condition and with only minor wear consistent with age and is of a rich orange-brown colour. Marked on the inner back 'A la ville de Cremone, D. Nicholas Aine'. Length of back 36.3 cm. In later case, with old distressed bow
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A vintage cased Mah Jong set, the bone and bamboo tiles complete with counters, boards and instruction manual, in old leather carrying case
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A good Edwardian Sheraton Revival pocket watch stand as a long case clock, hinged lid revealing velvet lined holder with open face, fan inlays, satinwood and ebony stringing, the back in same polish. 11 x 6.2 x 34.3 cm
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An exotic woods marquetry inlaid work box, the hinged pictorial lid with a New Zealand Takahe within a landscape, the various dark and pale timbers used to best effect, the panelled sides with repeating scroll inlaid borders. 28 x 15 x 10 cm
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Two old jailer's type keys and two can openers, one formed as a stylised bull
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A set of old balance scales in original glass and wood case, the glass back lifts up to allow access to the scales, with original labels. 45.5 x 30 x 44 cm
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A Victorian work basket, the woven willow and wicker sides open to reveal a red satin buttoned interior, wooden base with metal latches and handles. 28 x 26 x 20 cm
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An early 19th century mahogany tea caddy of sarcophagus form, the lid opens to reveal two lidded compartments, ivory escutcheon, four disc feet with wooden side handles, side rings missing. 25 x 16 x 18 cm Some damage
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A 19th century rosewood sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, the hinged lid with vaulted top opening to reveal two lidded canisters flanking a well to hold a mixing bowl (with later glass tumbler). 30 x 15 x 17.5 cm
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A 19th century sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, the lid with vaulted top, raised on turned spherical feet, interior with two compartments flanking a cavity to hold a mixing bowl. 29.5 x 15.5 x 17.5 cm
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A late 19th century rosewood work box, the top and fascia inlaid with satinwood panels with an exuberant outline, the interior with turquoise fabric and paper covered removable tray. 25 x 17.5 x 10 cm
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A 19th century rosewood and burr satinwood tea caddy, sarcophagus shape, the hinged lid surmounted by a moulded edged oblong panel, the top and fascia inlaid with highly decorative panels of the lighter timber incorporating floral designs. 23 x 13 x 14 cm
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A lozenge shaped octagonal tea caddy of quarter cut red elm veneer framed by tropical dark wood clashings and satinwood stringing, the top inlaid with an oval cartouche, poker worked with acorns and oak leaves, the interior with two compartments. 18 x 10 x 12 cm
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A Georgian mahogany tea caddy of oval section, the hinged lid and body veneered with flame mahogany, the lid etched with satinwood patterned with a black dot border, old repair to the escutcheon surround. 20 x 11.5 x 13 cm
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A 19th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatanam work box, oblong sarcophagus shape, the hinged lid with overlaid sections of ivory, horn and mahogany, the edges bound with cappings engraved with foliate and arabesque meander borders, the base with similar edge capping, the interior with a segmented removable tray, some losses. 33.5 x 24.5 x 21 cm
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A Georgian period rosewood two compartment tea caddy of plain octagonal shape with boxwood stringing, the internal lids with original turned bone handles. minor distress. Length 20.5 cm
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An Edison 'Standard' phonograph in oak case with cover, with large associated metal horn, sound reproducer absent, together with a large box of Edison Amberola cylinders
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An early 1900's portable organ, for the travelling evangelist, folds up into a wooden carrying case with brass side handles. 75 x 7 x 450 when folded
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A cast bronze group of ducklings with hand painted detailing on their feet
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A circular portrait miniature on ivory of an elegant woman in 18th century costume. Diameter 6 cm
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A large passenger ship flag from the Cunard Line featuring a yellow lion holding the globe on a red ground. 250 x 3950, some damage
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A brass ship's Stern lamp. Height 41 cm
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A World War II Merlin sub-miniature spy camera, cast metal with mat
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A fan's scrapbook of newspaper and magazine clippings along with promotional photographs of the New Zealand band, 'The Pleasers', c.1964-65. Quarto size
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Two small leather bound volumes. 'Paradise Lost' and 'Paradise Regained' by John Milton published 1829 and 1823
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An album of approximately 200 real photographic postcards, the majority of the Auckland region
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A foolscap album of postcards including real photographs and others
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Two Australian antique reference books, includes 'Australian Jewellers, Gold & Silversmiths, Makers & Marks' by Cavill, Cocks & Grace, 1992 and 'First Fleet to Federation, Australian Antiques', Golden Press reprinted 1983
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A large 18th century double folio hand coloured engraved map of South America by Herman Moll. Dedicated to the Rt. Hon. Carles, Earl of Sunderland and Baron Spencer of Wormleighton. 60 x 960
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An old tapestry with flowers, berries and branches in green, blues, pinks and browns, on linen, framed under glass. 4 x 41 cm
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An ornate gilt frame, currently framing a faux oil painting. 41 x 35 cm
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Two old Indian paintings of turbaned men with swords, shields and in court dress, both with large Jaipur Government stamps, framed under glass
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A Victorian papier mache corner wall bracket, decorated with Japanese figures and exterior scenes in reds, gilts and greens. Height 27 cm
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A c.1953 presentation half bottle of Veuve Clicquot, presented to the captain of the Auckland Grammar School Old Boys Rugby team when they won the Gallagher Shield in 1953, unopened, together with a book '100 Years Auckland Rugby', First Ed. 1983
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A 1937 panoramic photograph, Springboks V All Blacks, Eden Park along with 'Complete Story of the Historic 1937 Tour' by John E. Sacks
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Two early 19th century English Shire maps 'Montgomery Shire' by Morden and 'Berkshire' by Kitchin. Largest 16.5 x 21 cm both framed and glazed
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Two 18th century English County maps by Robert Moredon, 'Suffolk' and 'Monmouth', each double page folio hand coloured engravings, framed and glazed. 35.5 x 415 ea
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A 19th century pewter hot water jacketed circular plate. Diameter 24 cm
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Three 19th century pewter tankards, one quart and two pint mugs
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Three 19th century pewter graduated measures, ¼, ½ and 1 gill, along with a small pewter beaker and a hinged lidded miniature steel container
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An English Pewter (Tudric) lidded jug decorated with Art Nouveau motifs and with caned handle, shape 0280
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A 19th century pewter plate, mildly flared rim, plain form, three repeating touch marks to the base 'Heinrich Fries' and figure. Diameter 25.5 cm
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A pewter desk set with two lidded inkwells and a ponce pot, a depression for pens, wooden base and four bun feet together with a large pewter ink and pen stand. 6 x 14 x 19.5 cm
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A George II pewter plate, made by Richard Gowing, full maker's marks and touch marks to base. Diameter 23.5 cm
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Two Victorian pewter tankards, one with good touch marks, etc
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Two old pewter ink and pen stands, lidded and one with ceramic liner. 7 x 5 cm
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A George II pewter plate made by John Tidmarsh, maker's mark to base together with one other pewter plate with touch marks to base. Diameter 4.5 cm
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An old pewter charger, double serpentine rim, no maker's or touch marks. Diameter 35.5 cm
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Two Victorian pewter mugs, touch marks indistinct to both
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A pair of antique pewter candlesticks, unmarked. Height 25 cm
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A George II pewter plate by Burford & Green, together with an unmarked pewter plate
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Two marine ivory trolling lure shanks, one of triangular section and long tapered form with notched groove and pierced end, the other end pointed and a similar smaller shank. Length 36 cm and 17.5 cm
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An Indonesian Kris with wooden scabbard and handle, the blade of wavy, watered steel. Overall length 49 cm
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A Georgian cross stitched sampler, including alphabet and epithet, dated 1770. 25.5 x 24 cm
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A 1930's hand-made lace and floral painted fan on silvered wood sticks and supporting a dance card pencil, framed behind glass. 46 x 70 cm
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A collection of 110 small World War II photographs of warships mounted on card, British, French, German, American, Russian and Japanese, including the Leander, Leipzig, Dunkerque, Kongo, Tirpitz, De Grasse and Leander, all signed J.W. Barber
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A collection of nine Dinky Toys military vehicles including a rare blue DUKW amphibian. Play worn, one refurbished
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Three boxed Dinky Supertoy military vehicles, No. 65.1 cm Centurion Tank, No. 66.1 cm recovery tractor and No. 68.9 cm Medium Artillery tractor
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A collection of eight play worn boxed Dinky Toys military vehicles
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A collection of 10 play-worn Dinky military toys without boxes
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