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October Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:777
Sale Title:October Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:180
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:556
Date:9-Oct-2012
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An estate lady's 9ct. yellow gold half-hinged bangle, of half hoop bamboo design, push-in tongue clasp, safety chain attached. Maker's marks H & S
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A 9ct. yellow gold and opal open half hoop bangle, the two cabochon oval opal terminals in rub-over mounts with reeded supports. Total weight 6.6gms
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A multi-strand pearl and diamond bracelet, the eight rows of uniform size pearls secured with a 14ct yellow gold pierced filigree clasp grain and rub-over set with single cut diamonds, two gold spacer bars also grain set with single cut diamonds, total diamond weight .20 carats, 488 natural off-round egg shaped pearls in a high white-cream lustre
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A c.1935 African ivory, elephant hair and silver hinged bangle, the top as a half hoop ivory panel, the base with multi thick strands of elephant hair held by a silver wire and fittings, pin release
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An 18ct. gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the articulated links set with 60 small round brilliant cut diamonds, push-clasp with safety clips
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An Art Nouveau costume bracelet of elaborate design set with opal coloured glass stones, costume pearls and stones
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A retro jewellery suite, comprising a silver bracelet, pendant and ring, silver squares set with sapphires and sky blue pearls, each piece stamped 'STG SIL.' and a maker's mark, (the chain with pendant not silver)
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A silver and enamel retro bracelet, the rectangular pieces of silver set with gold enamelling to the centre linked by further rectangular shaped silver panels with stylised spirals
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A 9ct. gold rail link Albert chain with T-bar and 9ct Highland Dancing medallion. Weight 36gms
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A good lady's modern brilliant cut diamond solitaire ring in 18ct. yellow gold, approx. 0.40ct., the curved shoulders tapering to a point, claw set
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An 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the oval facet cut Ceylonese sapphire claw set and surrounded by eight round brilliant cut diamonds in a high white gold pierced mount, upright shoulders, approximate total diamond weight 0.80ct
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A pair of 1ct. diamond solitaire earrings, the modern brilliant cut of approx. 0.50ct. each, the colour estimated at H, each in an 18ct. four claw mount, for pierced ears
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A pair of Art Deco platinum set diamond 'chandelier' earrings, a screw fitting set with an old cut diamond in rub-over mount, the drop set with two smaller old mine cut diamonds, a semi-circular surround encloses an old mine cut diamond with three old cut diamonds in a row at the base, three suspended drops containing old cut diamonds in a rub-over mount. Total diamond weight 2.54cts.
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A Chinese 18ct. white gold, vibrant green jade and diamond necklace, the cut corner rectangular faceted jadeite plaque in rub-over setting with nine baguette cut and one round cut diamond totalling 0.13ct. channel, bezel and claw set to the top, suspended from a fine 18ct. white gold chain
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An 18ct. yellow gold and jade dress ring, the 'Fei Cui' jadeite oval cabochon panel of light green with bright green inclusions - type A, natural colour, claw set with sculpted leaf decorated shoulders, gemological report available
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A quality 18ct. yellow gold, jade and multi-diamond pendant on chain, the translucent bright green natural Fei Cui jadeite panel carved as the deity Guan Yin in a shaped open worked frame set with multiple baguette diamonds framing her head and multiple modern brilliant cut diamonds to the body. Engraved floral decoration to the back panel, suspended from an 18ct. fine link neck chain. Gemological report for the jade panel 'no resin is detected'
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An estate 18ct. rose gold and platinum diamond solitaire ring, the 2.28ct. old mine cut diamond claw set in a decorative platinum mount, upright platinum shoulders, plain rose gold band
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An opal brooch, the natural oval pebble with strong iridescent green and blue colourway mounted in an 18ct. white gold setting with scroll forms and leaves and flowerheads set with eight diamonds, the opal of approximately 20cts
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A modern 18ct. gold and emerald ring, the 1.30ct. emerald cut emerald claw set in diamond positioning, the wide geometric mount on a wide tapering band
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A 14ct gold and diamond dress ring, the .62 carat oval brilliant cut diamond in a rub-over mount, surrounded by a circle of channel set round brilliant cut diamonds, flanked by graduated curved channel set shoulders, round bevelled band, total diamond weight 1.38 carats
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An 18ct. solitaire diamond ring, the crown claw set modern brilliant cut diamond of approx. 1.15ct., raised tapered shoulders
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold three stone lady's diamond ring, set in a row in an illusion setting, leaf scroll, white shoulders and high crown mounts, yellow band
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An 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond ring, the 13 channel set baguette diamonds in a row
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A vintage 9ct. ruby and diamond lady's dress ring, channel set with four rows of four small rubies flanking three rows of four small diamonds
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An 18ct. and diamond lady's estate ring, the four modern brilliant claw set diamonds in a row, decorative shoulders, yellow gold band
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An estate 9ct. and solitaire diamond ring, the modern brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.50ct., held by four claws in a circular mount with offset fine shoulders
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A 20th century lady's 18ct. white gold and diamond bridge ring, the five old brilliant cut diamonds from approx. 0.25ct. to 0.07ct., claw set, half hoop band
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A vintage lady's large solitaire citrine ring in 18ct. yellow gold, the large circular facet cut citrine held by four claws in an open frame of repeating heart design
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold, diamond and red stone ring, the plain tapered rectangular top panel with two old cushion cut diamonds alternating with three vibrant facet cut red stones, flower head formed shoulders, tapered shank
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A vintage 9ct. amethyst and diamond lady's dress ring, the large facet cut deep toned amethyst flanked by three old facet cut diamonds to each side, tapered shoulders. Weight 2.7 grams
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An estate 9ct. yellow gold three stone diamond ring, brilliant cut stones of tapering size claw set in a row, framed by the curved extending shoulders, the shank requiring straightening
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A vintage 14ct. yellow gold and emerald ring, the emerald cut stone raised in four tall claw mounts to the tapered shank
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An estate 18ct yellow gold two diamond and three coloured stone ring, the old brilliant cut diamonds alternating with the three blue/green toned facet cut stones. Weight 3.7gms
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An 18ct. ruby and diamond ring, the tapered half hooped engraved design with a central old brilliant cut diamond flanked by two facet cut rubies, shield panelled shoulders
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A 1960s/70s gent's 9ct. yellow gold and multi-diamond set ring, with three channels each set with seven small modern brilliant facet cut diamonds. Weight 7.7gms
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An estate 14ct. yellow gold emerald and diamond dress ring, the central emerald cut emerald flanked by two modern brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 0.10ct., claw set
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold and garnet gent's/lady's dress ring, the large oval cabochon garnet in rub-over mount, gold backed, wide flat band. Hallmarked Sheffield 1912. Total weight 10.4gms
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A good Edwardian 18ct. diamond set pendant/brooch, of open scrolling form set with 16 old brilliant and mine cut diamonds framing a central oval facet cut brilliant blue stone, a single diamond above a conforming blue stone to the pendant drop
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A vintage lady's 14ct. yellow gold and diamond bar brooch, the old brilliant cut claw set diamond of approx. 0.20ct
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A contemporary New Zealand 18ct. yellow gold and diamond brooch, the angular free form ribbon linked with open 'V' bar beneath, highlighted with a random display of 11 brilliant cut diamonds in rub-over settings, engraved marks to the back 'N.Z. Aug. 87, $750, Ch.', reputedly for Christine Huntsbury. Length 6.5 cm. Weight 7.1gms
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An Edwardian 18ct. yellow gold bar brooch, the oval centre with an almandine garnet flanked by two seed pearls
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A mid-20th century 9ct. yellow gold framed black basalt Wedgwood brooch, the large oval panel relief moulded with classical cherubs, eight double claw mounts to the oval open frame
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A late 19th centuryEtruscan gilded 15ct. yellow gold pendant of raised circular form, the central cushion cut emerald framed by small old mine cut diamonds, further framed by six seed pearls each to a concave recess. Fine wire border, tapered chain drops to the base, two absent
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A Victorian 9ct. rose gold brooch of oval form, the raised central panel in a restrained flower head form with a central blue stone surrounded by seed pearls above a stepped border with five rope borders and tapered bead highlights, glazed panel to reverse
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A vintage 9ct. rose gold framed cameo brooch, depicting the Three Graces dancing with ribbons, the shaped frame with wire worked border
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold open circular brooch, the restrained floral centre with seed pearl highlights, ribbon worked border
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A vintage 9ct. rose gold carved cameo brooch, the oval cameo with classical horse, chariot and rider carved panel, the conforming shaped edged gold mount with rope work border
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A gold mounted oval portrait cameo brooch, depicting a young woman. 4.5 cm x 3.3 cm
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A late 19th century 18ct. yellow gold framed Pietra Dura brooch, the oval black marble panel inlaid with coloured inlays in a floral design, rub-over mount with applied shaped decorative border
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A retro silver and amber brooch, the two silver brooches decorated with stylised ships and waves have a fine silver chain attached to each bottom corner, the chain set with polished amber pebbles, stamped 875 and maker's marks
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A silver and gold retro brooch in the form of a yacht on stylised waves in front of a castle on a cliff top, the hinge stamped 92.5 cm
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A 9ct. gold bar brooch, set with a spider with two pink tourmalines forming the body. Chester hallmark, 1921 by Ward Bros
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An unmarked gold bar brooch set with an oval cut garnet surrounded by 12 seed pearls
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A 14ct. gold aquamarine and diamond suite, the pendant and earrings claw set with an emerald cut aquamarine with three small round brilliant cut diamonds set to top, earrings for pierced ears
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A pair of 18ct. ruby and diamond lady's drop earrings, the faceted teardrop form rubies in a rub-over mount suspended from a single diamond, for pierced ears
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A pair of 9ct. gold opal triplex mounted cufflinks, the large oval stones in rub-over mounts within a conforming frame on sprung bar backs
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A pair of early 20th century 9ct. rose gold and banded agate gentleman's cufflinks, brown and white banded cabochon panels in rub-over mounts
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A colonial gold bearing quartz pendant mounted with gold mounts on a 9ct. suspension bar
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An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold ball form pendant on bar brooch, the swivelling pendant with demi-lune plain mount and loop supports to the plain bar. Weight 8.5gms
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A 14ct. yellow gold and three panelled opal ring, with mildly tapered recessed rectangular panels to the top. Total weight 3.8gms
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A pair of 9ct. rose gold mounted tiger's claw cuff links, the two claws with chain supports to the rectangular canted corner panels, unengraved. Total weight 6.4gms
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold and gilded silver Masonic ball fob, opening to form a hinged six section pyramid cross with various engraved motifs
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A 19th century carved ivory and gilt desk seal, the finial formed as a hand holding a baton, turned stem with fancy gilt metal mount to the pale agate panel with engraved initials. Length 5.7 cm
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An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold thimble, traditional dimpled end with wide faceted border with alternating plain and engraved panels. Weight 4gms
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A vintage 14ct. yellow gold toothpick, the cylindrical reeded body with swivelling mechanism extending the flat tapered toothpick on ring suspension. Weight 4.9gms
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Two ornate gilt metal seals, one carnelian, the other white agate
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A New Zealand colonial 15ct. yellow gold and gold bearing quartz/brooch, the long rectangular gold loaded quartz bar with engraved and shaped capped ends. Length 6.2 cm
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A c.1900 greenstone gold capped pendant on gold chain, the elongated oval pendant of uniform mid-dark green tone with engraved tapered cap, suspended from a decorative fine linked neck chain
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A c.1900 greenstone Maltese Cross, with a 9ct. small strap mount
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A mid 20th century lady's Bulova 14ct. white gold and diamond set cocktail watch, the square face with Arabic numerals, the sinuous floral strap and case mounts set with six diamonds, white metal expanding strap, working
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An Eitel 18ct gold date chronograph wristwatch with tachymeter scale to the bezel, Swiss Landeron caliber 187 movement, dial marked Incabloc Antimagnetic. Sweep movement at fault
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A Swiss Duward 18ct gold cased 'Diplomatic' gent's dress wristwatch, 17 rubies Landeron caliber 230 movement, silvered dial with quartered face, gold batons at 3, 6, 9 and 12, slender gold hands, black leather strap
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A 9ct gold Garrard gent's dress wristwatch, 17 jewel Swiss ETA movement, c.1963, silvered dial with sub seconds at 6, gold Arabic numerals, fine Dauphine hands, leather strap
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A vintage 9ct gold cased gent's Bernex wristwatch, cushion cased, silvered dial with sub seconds, Arabic numerals, railtrack minutes, blued steel hands, with leather strap
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A vintage 9ct gold cased gent's Rotary tank cased wristwatch, silvered dial with sub seconds, Arabic numerals, railtrack minutes, gilt hands, no strap
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A 9ct. gold cased converted pocket to wristwatch, enamel dial with hairlines, Arabic numerals, railtrack minutes
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A 9ct. gold cased wristwatch, enamel dial with sub seconds, Arabic numerals, no strap
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An 18ct. gold cased lady's hunter pocket watch, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the case engraved with Gothic tracery
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An American gold plated cased half-hunter pocket watch, stem wind, white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds dial and Roman numerals
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An Omega gold plated cased, open face pocket watch, stem wind, white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds dial and Arabic numerals
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An unusual mid-19th century silver pocket watch, the ornate dial with gold Roman numerals and an encircling wreath, engraved floral medallion to the centre set with a tiny arched thermometer above a subsidiary seconds dial. The case marked 'Fine Silver' and engraved 'T. Cornish, Adelaide' (Aust. watchmaker c.1860)
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A Victorian period silver pair cased pocket watch, key wind verge fusee movement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and central polychrome painting of a horse drawn plough and windmill. London 186.8 cm
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An .935 Swiss silver cased pocket chronograph, key wind movement, c.1880, cream enamel dial with centre seconds, Roman numerals, railtrack seconds and 300 outer scale. Working
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A silver pair cased pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham 1814, the verge fusee movement engraved “Burtonwood, London”
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An 18ct. gold cased pocket chronograph, key wind movement by T.Butterfield, Liverpool, hallmarked Chester 1881, cream enamel dial with centre seconds, Roman numerals, railtrack seconds and 300 outer scale. Movement at fault. Total weight 138gm
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An 18ct. gold cased, open face pocket watch, key wind, the two colour gold face with Roman numerals, the movement engraved Willm. Jackson, Liverpool. On ornate plaited link chain with dog head winding key. Chain tests as 14ct. Total weight 92gms
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A late 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, decorative swing overhead handle, glazed top and sides, raised on bracket base, complete with key
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A 19th century French brass cased repeater carriage clock, the corniche case with bevelled glass panels to the side and oval bevel glass panel to the top, French twin barrel repeater movement striking on a gong, the circular white enamel dial, set in a bright brass face with Roman numerals and blued steel hands. Complete with leather carrying case
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A 20th century French style brass carriage clock, with white enamel dial with Roman numerals, glass sides, exposed escapement. Working, complete with key
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A Victorian Ansonia slate mantel clock of architectural form with enamelled chapter ring with Roman numerals, exposed escapement, flanked by pillars, striking on a gong, with key. 34 cm x 13.5 cm x 36.5 cm
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A Victorian Ansonia slate mantel clock, of architectural form, the domed top with gilt metal finial, the gilded dial with Roman numerals and exposed escapement, flanked by double reeded pillars and classical Roman figured panels, striking on a gong, complete with key. 38.5 cm x 15 cm x 41.5 cm
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An Edwardian oak Sheraton Revival lancet mantel clock with inlaid decoration and French movement, working order. Height 23 cm
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A 19th century black and red marble balloon cased mantel clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and brass bezel, the French key wind pendulum movement striking on a bell (Japy Freres, Paris). Length 35 cm height 245. With key
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A Sessions oak cased mantel clock, with gong striking movement
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A French spelter bronze figured mystery clock modelled as an Art Nouveau woman standing lightly clad, the time piece mechanism supported from a rod held in her elevated right hand. Height 35 cm
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A Louismm xVI style gilt metal mantel clock, the ornate case surmounted by a seated female figure, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals marked 'Gillion à Orleans, flanked by panels of alabaster, the whole case embellished with foliate swags and hop festoons, the movement striking on a bell, some faults. Width 45 cm
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A Victorian black slate mantel clock, the rectangular architectural case faced with corners detailed with black marble, the striking movement with a white enamel dial with Brocot escapement, Roman numerals and with Breguet style hands. Height 32.5 cm
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An American Ansonia drop dial wall clock, glass missing from round wooden frame, painted dial with Roman numerals, with key and pendulum. Diameter 40 cm height 62 cm
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A 19th century German walnut cased wall clock, the striking movement with a bi-metallic suspended pendulum with brass bob moulded with a portrait medallion, the dial with cream enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals. Height 73 cm
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A late 19th century French porcelain 'Artist's Palette' table clock, painted in polychrome with a country scene of a man and woman picking apples, the dial with Roman numerals, the French movement marked 'Ie & G. & Co., Paris', supported on a brass easel. working order with key
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