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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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A World War II brass cased ship's clock with white enamel dial, Roman numerals and red sweep seconds hand. Working order with key. Provenance: The vendor's father, a submariner acquired this from Operational Submarine No. 242. Diameter 20 cm
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A brass cased ship's clock, cylindrical case with heavy bevelled glass enclosing a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial atmm xII. Diameter 19.5 cm
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A vintage Fortin precision mercury barometer, by Darton, England. With brass scale, blackened brass square tube shaft, brass reservoir, suspended from a timber back board. Height 106 cm
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A 19th century clock garniture, the gilt clock surmounted by a Greek huntress holding bow with dog at foot, Sevres type painted panels to the front and the dial, the matching garnitures with gilt metal bases, centre and handles with Sevres type painted panels, some losses, with key. 40 cm x 4 cm x 43 cm
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An 18th century brass clock face and 30hr movement and pendulum, the square face with filigree decoration to each corner, the chapter ring with Roman numerals, engraved 'In. Spinney, Blandford'. 26 cm x 26 cm
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A 19th century walnut cased Viennese regulator wall clock, the ivory toned dial with Roman numerals and brass borders, the pediment and case with half turned column mouldings, turned finials, glazed door and side panels, large brass disc pendulum. Height 122 cm
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Five reference books on marine chronometers, clocks and watches, includes 'Mercer Chronometers' by Tony Mercer, first edition 1978, etc
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Six reference books and publications pertaining to chronometers and clocks, includes two volumes of the 'Catalogue of Watches in the British Museum VI', 'John Arnold & Son' by Vaudrey Mercer 1972, etc
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26 bound volumes of 'Antiquarian Horology', Vol. 1, 1953 to Vol. 26, June 2002 each in quarter bound red hide and red canvas boards. Originally from the library of the Canterbury horologist, George Foster, many bearing his book plate, sold in his estate auction 1988 and from the collection of the late David Brown
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'100 Years of Precision Timekeepers from John Arnold to Arnold & Frodsham', Ltd. Ed. German publication, 199.7 cm
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Four volumes on marine chronometers, and The Connoisseur Illustrated Guide to Clocks and Watches
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A Dickinson Nelson fob watch key and three others, colonial period and one named Will. E. Walliwell, Market St. Colne, two unnamed and a small shoe heel plate
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A silver and glass cube inkwell, machine engraved to the hinged lid, plain cube glass body. Birmingham 1934 by Mappin & Webb Ltd
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Two silver items, one a fancy embossed rosewater sprinkler, baluster form with tall neck, some attention required; and a small goblet with wide band of engraved floral decoration, circular spreading foot
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An early 20th century Ceylon silver trinket box of serpentine lozenge form, decoratively embossed with marks, scrolls and florals, an exotic bird to the base, stamped S.S., blue silk lined interior. 7 cm x 5.3 cm x 2.7 cm
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A pair of silver menu holders, crowned hearts with scrolling feet. Hallmarks probably Sheffield 1896. Height 5.5 cm
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A silver card case, curved rectangular form, engraved with foliate arabesques. Birmingham 189.9 cm
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A small silver photo frame. Birmingham 191.1 cm
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A Victorian crystal eau-De-toilette bottle with silver cover, the bottle's long tapering baton shaped body with cut and fluted design, the hinged lid hallmarked Birmingham 1892 by Colen Hewer, Cheshire. Length 29 cm
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A c.1900 Russian silver small cigar case, rectangular lozenge form with engraved cupid and floral swag decoration to one face, a vacant shield cartouche with floral border to the other, gilt interior, push button release. 4.4 cm x 8.5 cm Weight 68gms
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An Art Deco silver mesh purse, the silver frame decoratively scalloped, the clasp set with blue crystal, and silver chain marked with the Swedish import mark and 83 cm
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An enamelled silver circular box, the lid painted with a lake scene within a leaf patterned turquoise border, the wall decorated with guilloche enamel, the interior similarly engraved and gilt washed, probably Swiss with English import hallmark. Some faults. Diameter 6 cm
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A Victorian silver and crystal inkwell, the pineapple shaped crystal inkwell with a silver decorative lid sitting in the middle of a shell type silver dish, engraved and marked 'A Souvenir of Noel House'. London 1858 by Edward & John Barnard. 20 cm x 18 cm
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An early 19th century Austrian silver snuff box of long rectangular form, the hinged lid and base with a matching engraving of a single sunflower and large leafy scrolls issuing from a cornucopia, fine repeating panel designs, the ogee form body with half engraved repeating panels, gilded interior with Austrian hallmark and maker's initials H.V. 8.8 cm x 4.3 cm x 1.7 cm Weight 85gms
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A 1930s silver presentation cigarette box of plain rectangular form, the hinged lid with presentation engraving, cedar lined interior. Birmingham 1932 by K. & L. 16 cm x 9 cm x 5 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 cm x 5.5 cm x 9.2 cm
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A pair of modern silver wine coasters with grape vine borders in the traditional manner and with turned wood bases. Birmingham by Barker Ellis Silver Co. Diameter 15 cm
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Three silver bottle tickets on chains, Brandy, Whisky and Gin, hallmarked Stg. Sil
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A George III silver wine funnel, fine reeded borders, fluted small side clip, traditional pierced bowl complete with original gauze clip. London 1797 by Peter & Anne Bateman
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A set of six Victorian liqueur glasses in ornate silver holders, embossed with country scenes, figures, sheep, etc. Sheffield 1896 by James Dixon & Sons Ltd. Together with two replacement glasses
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A Victorian silver pear shaped tripod cream jug with shaped rim and scroll handle. Exeter 1881, by Josiah Williams & Co. Height 10.5 cm
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A George III silver helmet form cream jug, the plain tapered body with vacant shield cartouche, reeded top rim and loop handle, spreading square pedestal base. London 1790 by Frances Purton
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A George III silver flat bottomed cream jug, oval body, reeded rim and loop handle, decorative engraving around top, with initials engraved in the centre of wreath to the front. London 1801 by George Brasier
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A George III silver cream jug, the concave lobed body with ridged border, reeded angular handle, raised on ball feet. London 1809, Bateman family, marks indistinct. Weight 186gms
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An Edwardian silver Georgian style cream jug, the baluster body with fluted and floral embossed decoration, vacant cartouche, the flared pedestal base and top rim with bead borders, S-scroll handle. Chester 1906 by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes. Weight 111gms
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A late Victorian silver cream jug in the Adams manner, the oval half fluted body with swag decoration, fine lobed band and top rim, reeded oval foot. Sheffield 1898 by Robert & Belk. Weight 162gms
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A Victorian silver helmet form cream jug, half lobed body, oval foot. London 1891 by Walter & John Barnard. Weight 146gms
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An Edwardian flat bottomed cream jug, similar to above. Sheffield 1901 by Roberts & Belk. Weight 110gms
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An early 20th century silver baluster cream jug, the plain body with shaped rim raised on three pad feet, double scroll handle. London 1919 by Robert Pringle & Sons. Weight 84gms
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A Victorian silver large baluster sugar bowl, panelled form, engraved floral and scroll decoration, applied scroll top rim, the loop form handles with split terminals, spreading foot. London 1843 by the Barnards, gilded interior. Weight 429gms
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A heavy silver sugar caster of baluster form, the plain body with tall dome top, alternating pierced bands and turned finials, spreading circular foot. London 1938 by FTR & Co. Weight 229gms
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A silver baluster sugar caster, the tall domed top with restrained pierced decoration. Birmingham 1932. Weight 96.5gms. Height 16.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver sugar bowl and cream jug, rounded ribbed rectangular baluster form with plain tall loop handles, two fine rope decorated bands to the bodies, remains of gilding to interior. London 1901 by F.C. & F.W. Britten. Weight 438gms.
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A good Edwardian silver fancy large dish, circular serpentine form with embossed scroll and floral panels to the pierced body. Sheffield 1903 by James Dixon & Sons Ltd. Diameter 260. Weight 285gms
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A pair of Edwardian silver bonbon dishes each of scalloped shape with ornately pierced and embossed broad borders. Birmingham 1901 by William Devenport. Length 12 cm
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An American silver oval fruit dish, with serpentine rim, ring handles at either end, pierced walls and raised on a spreading conforming foot with reeded edge. Weight 333gms, width 30 cm
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An Edwardian silver bonbon dish moulded with leaves and angels, Birmingham 1903; along with a pair of small Victorian silver spoons, the stems moulded with cherubs. London 188.8 cm
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A Victorian silver bonbon basket in the Adams style, the pierced and engraved bowl on a pedestal foot, bead rim. London 1883 by Walter & John Barnard. Weight 127gms. Height 8.8 cm
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A mid-20th century silver bonbon dish, the flared bowl with shaped rim, pedestal base with spreading foot. Birmingham 1949 by Marson & Jones. Diameter 13.3 cm
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An Edwardian silver and mother-of-pearl bonbon basket, the oval shell basket with silver rope and ball swing handle, strap mount and pedestal base. Birmingham 190.6 cm
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A 1920s silver basket, oval form with eight convex panels with pierced decoration, the lobed flat rim with fine scroll border. Birmingham 1930 by S. Blanckensee & Sons Ltd. Weight 179gms. 20.7 cm x 17.5 cm x 5 cm
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A Victorian silver tea caddy, the ovoid body with wrythen lobed decoration, the cover with conforming decoration. London 1891 by Josiah Williams & Co. Weight 106gms, height 9.5 cm
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A good modern Australian art silver bread knife, the carved handle modelled as gum nuts and leaves with scroll end, stamped marks, and stainless steel blade. Length 29 cm
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A Victorian rat-tail sauce ladle with dog nose handle. Length 185. London 1897 by Francis Higgins
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A pair of Victorian silver fish servers, with engraved blades, and ornate handles. Sheffield 1852 by Aaron Hadfield
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A set of 12 Victorian fruit knives and forks, engraved silver plated blades with mother-of-pearl handles in original walnut case
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A boxed set of six Jubilee silver rat-tail Hanoverian coffee spoons, 1935. London, Sheffield, Birmingham, Chester, Edinburgh and Glasgow
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A six person silver plate and ivory fish service, the ivory handles with lobed and banded carved ends, engraved scroll blades, in case with red velvet lining
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A George III silver berry spoon, Old English Pattern, the gilded bowl embossed with fruit and leaves, restrained engraved decoration to the handle. London 179.9 cm
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A pair of George II tablespoons, Hanoverian pattern, bottom marked. London 1741 by George Wickes
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A George III silver tablespoon, Old English pattern, bottom marked. London 1774 by William Fearn
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A set of six George III dessert spoons, King's pattern, single struck. Edinburgh 1817 by J. McKay
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A pair of Scottish silver tablespoons, King's pattern, single struck, Glasgow 1825, each crested with an egret holding a snake in its beak
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A set of six Victorian King's pattern table forks, double struck. London 1852 by J. A. Savory. Weight 619gms
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Three William IV fiddle pattern tablespoons, London 1835 along with four Old English pattern table forks, London 1799. Total weight 465gms
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A set of sterling silver table cutlery in the Westminster pattern, three tablespoons, six soup spoons, eight teaspoons. six coffee spoons, six dessert spoons, one butter knife, six table forks, six dessert forks, six large knives and six small knives, Sheffield 1931 by Walker & Hall. Total weight approx. 2.5 kilos, all in excellent condition
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A rare and early English provincial Apostle spoon made in Exeter, c.1685, the apostle finial with discoid nimbus, traditionally depicted with flowing robe and traces of original gilding. 17th century pricked initials 'S.E.' and date '1695' to back of bowl and 18th century scroll engraved presentation initials to back of stem. The ovoid bowl with hallmark found on Exeter plate between 1575 and 1640. Length 182. Weight 43gms
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A George II silver coffee pot, the plain baluster body with spreading circular foot, the dome lid with urn form finial, the spout with relief moulded restrained scroll and leaf decoration, the shaped carved wooden handle with scroll terminal and fitting. London 1759 by John Bayley. Height 300. Weight 33 ozs
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A George II small heavy silver salver, the plain tray with pie crust rim, raised on three pad feet. London 1749 by John Robinson II. Diameter 165. Weight 184gms
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A good 1930s Georgian Revival small silver salver, of square form with concave corners, plain pie crust rim, raised on four pad feet. Birmingham 1933 by Asprey & Co. Ltd. 16.5 cm x 165. Weight 203gms
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A set of silver plate double struck King's pattern cutlery, nine table forks, seven dessert forks, six dessertspoons, six soup spoons, six fish knives and forks, six large knives, six small knives, three tablespoons and a three piece carving set, Sheffield maker. Three knives are replacements
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A George II silver double ended silver marrow scoop, London 1740, probably by Jas. Wilks. Length 21 cm
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A pair of George III silver caddy spoons, the shaped bowls embossed with florals, engraved decoration to the handles. London 1811 by John Lias II
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Two small silver spoons, a Victorian fiddle pattern caddy spoon with fluted bowl, London 1878 and an 18th century/19th century feather edged salt spoon with fluted bowl
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A George IV silver knife rest, turnedmm x form ends and main support. London 183 cm
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A good pair of New Zealand colonial silver and greenstone boxed knife rests, the maker 'A.M.' unidentified, the two tusk form greenstone bars from an engraved textured central collar on a knopped stem and spreading circular base, impressed marks, in a fitted leatherette box stamped in gilt 'New Zealand Greenstone' and with retailer's label 'G. & T. Young Ltd'
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A Victorian silver mustard pot, oval form, the hinged lid with shell thumb piece enclosing original blue glass liner, engraved and diamond pierced banded decoration. London 1872 by Charles Boyton II
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A Regency Old Sheffield Plate entree dish with original two-handled warmer, ornate grape and vine leaf borders, scrolling leaf detachable handle and decorated bun feet. c.1820. Excellent original condition. Length 36 cm
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A pair of early 20th century Continental silver salts in the Adams manner, oval form, the pierced and relief moulded frames with classical urns and floral swags, raised on tapered feet, original blue glass liners
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A pair of George II silver salts, cauldron form. London 1754/55, maker's initials I.W. (noted in Grimwades as an unregistered mark)
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An Edwardian silver toast rack, the six slice rack with ecclesiastical arches, heart form handle to the top centre, rectangular frame with ball feet. Sheffield 1906 by Atkin Bros. Weight 129gms
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A 1930s heavy silver small tazza, the plain disc form bowl on tapered stem, spreading circular foot. London 1934 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. Weight 223gms, height 15 cm
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A good silver Guernsey milk jug, the traditional spherical body with plain cross ribs, wicker basket weave covered handle, the lid with strap handle, the based stamped 1½PT. Birmingham 1963 by Kenneth Tyler Key. Weight 310gms. Height 15.7 cm
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An Art Deco three piece silver tea set of plain circular section with ebonised handle and finial. Birmingham 1936 by Elkington & Co. Weight 660gms
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An Edwardian period Arts & Crafts silver cruet set, mustard pot with blue glass liner, pepper pot, two salt cellars and three matching spoons. Birmingham 1905 and 1906, by James Fenton & Co. in fitted case
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A pair of Victorian silver plated candlesticks of Old Sheffield Plate style with foliate borders. Height 28.5 cm
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A pair of Italian cast silver taper sticks of Georgian style in the manner of William Cafe, each stick decoratively cast with anthemion motifs and rope edged knops. Stamped marks, probably Milan, Italy, c.1950 with import hallmarks for Birmingham 1975 by J.B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd. Weight 419gms, height 15 cm
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A pair of Victorian silver Corinthian column candlesticks, the concave square removable drip trays with bead rims, the stepped square bases with further bead decoration. London 1890. Height 16 cm
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A small Irish Arts & Crafts silver vase, with shaped rim and four lug side handles/feet. Dublin 1913, maker's mark H. & H. Height 7 cm
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An unusual heavy Victorian silver baluster vase of plain circular section with ring side handles, engraved with a monogram and dated 1900. London 1898, by Mappin Bros. Small dent. Weight approx. 430gms
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A small Edwardian two handled baluster vase. Height 11 cm Sheffield 190.7 cm
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A pair of 1930s silver trumpet vases, the faceted bodies with shaped rims and applied band, spreading faceted foot to each. Birmingham 1932 by Deakin & Francis Ltd. Height 23 cm
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A pair of 1920s silver specimen vases, the tapered square section stems with wide rounded square form flared tops with shaped rims, spreading circular foot to each. Birmingham by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd. Height 18 cm
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A late Victorian silver trumpet vase, the tapered body with pierced and embossed floral and scroll decoration, vacant cartouche, fluted flared top rim, plain circular foot, original cobalt blue liner. Chester 1900 by Henry Matthews. Height 19.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver pedestal dish, circular form with repeating pierced and embossed fruiting panels, shaped rim, the spreading base with scroll and leaf shaped border. Birmingham 1903 by William Aitken. Weight 120gms. Diameter 15 cm
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A George III silver pap boat, by Francis Spilsbury, London 174 cm
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A pair of Victorian silver dishes, circular flared form with wrythen sides and leaf shaped and embossed rims. Chester 1895 by William Aitken. Weight 108gms. Diameter 12 cm
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A 1920s silver boxed christening set of three pieces, of spoon, knife and fork, decorative oval faceted handled ends. In velvet lined Morocco leather case. Sheffield 1927 by Lee & Wigfull
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A silver faced pocket watch stand, morocco leather covered body, the hinged cover with window for viewing the enclosed Goliath silver plate open face pocket watch, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, lever wind, in need of attention, the cover Birmingham 1910. 11.5 cm x 10 cm
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An Art Nouveau silver double sovereign case, the hinged covers with relief leaf and berry design enclosing the two sprung compartments, push button release, stamped 80 cm
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