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December Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:910
Sale Title:December Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:119
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:645
Date:4-Dec-2012
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A modern 14ct. gold lady’s decorative flat link neck chain, integral sections with polished and matt sections, push-in clasp. Length 46 cm, weight 30.9gms
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A vintage 18ct. gold lady’s fine link neck chain, box link style. Length 54 cm, weight 5.6gms
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An 18ct. yellow gold lady’s neck chain, uniform box type links, parrot beak clasp. Length 60 cm, weight 16.7gms
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A 9ct. yellow gold fine link neck chain, the double links giving a rope twist effect. Length 26 cm, weight 6.4gms
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An early 20th century Gouda pottery vase of large bottle form, the wide ovoid body and tall tapered neck with traditional abstract painted designs in brown, green, blue, etc. Painted marks to base. Height 31.5 cm
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A baroque pearl necklace, the deep lustrous cream pearls knotted between each. Length 45 cm
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A vintage cultured pearl necklace, the graduated pearls individually knotted, silver and marcasite clasp. Length 40 cm
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A late Victorian fine woven hair Albert chain with decorative gold plated mounts, engraved cap ends, includes two other lengths
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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 modern lady’s plain 9ct. gold bangle with plain latch clasp
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A 9ct. yellow gold gate lady’s link bracelet, the four longer alternating bars with smaller sections, half padlock clasp. Weight 17.9gms
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A 9ct. yellow gold and nine diamond set half hinged bangle, the top with mild S curve central channel set with brilliant cut diamonds, push-in tongue clasp with safety catches either side. Total weight 8.6gms
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A 9ct. yellow gold and multi-diamond half hinged bangle, the top with five modern brilliant diamond floral clusters each in an open diamond form setting, push-in clasp with safety catches either side. Total weight 7.4gms
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A 9ct. yellow gold and multi-diamond half hinged bangle, the top with three short diagonal rows of modern brilliant cut diamonds, a total of 1.3 cm, push-in clasp with safety catches either side. Total weight 7.4gms
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A 9ct. white and yellow gold and diamond half hinged bangle, the white gold top with two tapered bars connecting with a restrained setting of seven diamonds, one missing. Total weight 11.4gms
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A 9ct. yellow gold lady’s bracelet of alternating rail and triple Belcher links, the heart padlock clasp set with a small star set diamond, safety chain attached. Weight 14.3gms
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A modern lady’s 9ct. yellow gold charm bracelet, the uniform Belcher link chain with 10 suspended charms including animals, Egyptian head, etc., pierced and engraved heart padlock clasp. Weight 14.7gms
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A lady’s modern 9ct. yellow gold neck chain, the uniform oval links with parrot beak clasp. Length 41 cm, weight 8.2gms
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A 9ct. rose gold lady’s half hinged bangle, the top with engraved decoration. Weight 13.9gms
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A 9ct. gold lady’s rope form bangle, small repair required. Weight 9gms
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A triple strand pearl bracelet, 54 baroque cream lustre cultured pearls set in three strands, secured with a 14ct. yellow gold clasp, claw set with a 4.45ct. oval mixed cut light blue topaz, knotted between each pearl
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A baroque pearl necklace, the deep lustrous cream pearls knotted between each, with 14ct. yellow gold ball clasp. Length 45 cm
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An impressive 9ct gold gate bracelet, the wide 3.3 cm band with traditional links, gold padlock clasp and safety chain, 33gms
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold, ruby and seed pearl gate link bracelet, alternating flower head applied links set with rubies and single pearl with open links, joined by multiple smaller links, push-in clasp
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold and amethyst hinged snap bangle, the oval faceted amethyst in rub-over mount framed by open scroll work and oval beaded panels, plain hoop below. Hallmarked Birmingham 1910
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A silver lady’s gate link bracelet, the longer links of mildly shaped form spaced by rows of shorter oval links, heart padlock clasp
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A good 9ct. gold lady’s gate link bracelet, the long bars of tapered form, the shorter bars are straight, engraved heart padlock clasp. Weight 39.7gms
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A vintage 9ct gold lady’s large curb link bracelet, sections of three engraved lengths alternating with plain, engraved half padlock clasp. Weight 27.3gms
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A modern plain heavy 9ct. gold lady’s bangle, wide half hoop design. Weight 57.3gms
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A vintage 9ct gold lady’s solid heavy curb link bracelet, the large links to the engraved heart padlock clasp. Weight 56.4gms
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A 10ct. yellow gold and 17 diamond set hinged bangle, the modern brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 1.5cts., channel set between the two tapered top bars with pierced frame beneath, push-in clasp with safety clasp to the side
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A modern lady’s 9ct. yellow gold uniform Belcher link neck chain, parrot beak clasp. Length 52 cm, weight 18.5gms
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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 .20ct., 488 natural off-round egg shaped pearls in a high white-cream lustre
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A 10ct gold and diamond bracelet, the yellow gold bracelet set with a single row of baguette diamonds between a double row of round modern brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight 5.75ct (230 brilliant cut and 207 baguette)
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A c.1900 gilded gold and large bloodstone panelled brooch, the oval cabochon panel in a claw setting with rope twist border
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A 14k yellow gold antique style brooch, fret cut and engraved decoration with scrolling and serrated sections. Weight 3.6gms
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and seed pearl bar brooch, mounted with crescent, star and leaf forms, all set with seed pearls, finial ends. Weight 4.5gms
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An early 20th century diamond encrusted white gold dog form brooch modelled standing with open mouth, tongue exposed, ruby set eyes. Length 2.2 cm
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A lat 19th century high carat gold, diamond and ruby brooch of long rectangular form, open work scrolls and floral designs, fully set with graduating diamonds and highlighted with seven old facet cut rubies. Testing as 20ct. Length 5.5 cm
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A vintage 14ct. yellow gold and solitaire diamond paste bar brooch, coronet mount with tapered shoulder. Weight 3.9gms, unmarked, tests as 14ct./15ct
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A 9ct. gold and Satsuma jewellery suite, the gold bar brooch with chain suspension to the long Satsuma drops together with a pair of Satsuma small ball earrings, gold mounts for pierced ears
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An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold framed cameo brooch, the classic woman in profile in a wide plain mount with rope twist highlight
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold and purple stone pendant, open oval form with cross form leaf design centrally set with a single facet stone, suspension loop to top. Weight 2.8gms
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An early 20th century 14ct. yellow gold and seed pearl dragonfly brooch, the two pairs of wings entirely set with seed pearls, the sectional form body with matt textured finish, small cabochon garnets set to the eyes, the hinged wings with double curved pins underneath. Stamped 14K, in original ‘Hamilton Inches. Edinburgh’ purple velvet lined Moroccan leather box
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A ruby, sapphire and diamond brooch, the 9ct. gold brooch in the form of a leopard, the body set with 48 round mixed cut sapphires, ruby for eyes and five single cut diamonds as a collar
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An 18ct. gold mining brooch in the form of a crossed pick axe and shovel, a gold nugget to the centre with a small bucket suspended from nugget, stamped 18ct
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold, seed pearl and ruby set frog on a large 18ct. gold leaf, the frog entirely set with seed pearls, rubies to the eyes, some damage, mounted on a single large leaf with engraved vein detail, original pin to reverse. Weight 13gms. Length 7 cm
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold dragonfly brooch, textured outstretched wings, pale blue faceted stone to the body, ruby eyes, mounted on a plain bar, original pin. Length 6.5 cm
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An 18ct. yellow gold insect brooch modelled as a bee, the outstretched wings set with diamonds, the abdomen as a full pearl, ruby set eyes
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A vintage silver and moonstone scorpion brooch, naturalistically modelled, the body set with seven variously shaped cabochon moonstones, red stones set to the eyes. Length 8 cm
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A Victorian Etruscan inspired 15ct. yellow gold brooch, shaped oval form with raised central circular design highlighted with seed pearls, fine applied wirework and beads, a glass panel to the reverse. Total weight 8.4gms
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A 19th century 9ct. yellow gold heart form brooch, set with central old mine cut diamonds to the red enamel heart panel with white border, entirely framed by seed pearls, glazed back panel
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A quality early 20th century 15ct. yellow gold, diamond, ruby and pearl bar brooch, the two scrolling forms set with diamonds highlighted with four facet cut rubies and three seed pearls
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold brooch, the circular mount set with a central heart shaped amethyst, the surround set with eight small seed pearls, with safety chain
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A late Victorian 9ct. yellow gold and cut crystal seal fob, tapered form, loop suspension
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold, opal, seed pearl and ruby bug pendant on chain, the bee with opal abdomen, fine link neck chain
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A pair of 1ct. diamond solitaire earrings, the modern brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 0.50ct. each, the colour estimated at H, each in an 18ct. gold four claw mount, for pierced ears
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A pair of early 20th century 14ct yellow gold, diamond and coral lady’s drop earrings, the teardrop orange/red coral drops in tapered mounts to the single claw set brilliant cut diamonds, the mounts for pierced ears
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A pair of high carat yellow gold lady’s drop earrings, the five filigree panel star forms suspended from a fine rod to the plain half round orbs, screw-on fittings. Weight 9.3gms, testing as 18ct. gold or higher
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A pair of lady’s 18ct. yellow gold and pearl earrings, the full pearls offset within a plain solid gold ring, gold back and hinged clips. Total weight 7.8gms
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A 1908 Sydney Mint full gold sovereign 9ct. gold ring, the fine rope edge rub-over mount supported by the flared shoulders with restrained scroll pierced detail. Total weight 11.5gms
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A 1910 gold full sovereign, Melbourne Mint
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An Edwardian 1907 gold full sovereign, Melbourne Mint
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A Victorian 1890 full gold sovereign
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An 1890 French gold 5 Franc coin, with scrolling pendant mount
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A 1902 gold half sovereign, Sydney Mint
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A 1914 gold half sovereign, Sydney Mint
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A proof 1980 full gold sovereign in original clear plastic case within the green plush lined outer case
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A 1925 full gold sovereign, Sydney Mint
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A 1925 full gold sovereign, Sydney Mint
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A heavy wide 9ct. gold ring, wide mildly tapered cross section. eight 11.5gms
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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 estate 9ct. gold 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 9ct. gold modern design opal and diamond dress ring, the cabochon oval opal in part rub-over mount with three small modern brilliant cut diamonds to the split shoulder design. Weight 6.2gms
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A 9ct. gold and tiger’s eye modern design dress ring, the pointed cabochon tiger’s eye in a plain rub-over design with flared shoulders
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A wide 9ct. yellow gold and three stone sapphire band, the sapphires in a recessed engraved star design. Weight 6.2gms
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A vintage 9ct. yellow gold and tiger’s eye dress ring, the cabochon stone in a plain oval rub-over mount with attached tapered shoulders. Weight 4.2gms
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A 9ct. gold topaz and diamond lady’s dress ring, the large facet cut dark amber brown toned stone set above five small diamonds in an illusion setting to each shoulder
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A 9ct. gold amethyst and diamond lady’s dress ring, the five graduated oval facet cut amethysts highlighted with eight small diamonds
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A modern silver and semi-precious stone gypsy type ring, the five various cabochon stones in rub-over mounts spaced around the entire ring, modern Birmingham hallmark by R.M.J
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A 1970s retro 9ct. lady’s dress ring, the amber toned facet cut oval stone in a large raised setting with bead headed multiple stork design. Weight 6.8gms
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A modern lady’s 18ct. yellow gold, blue stone (sapphire) and diamond ring, the faceted pear form blue stone in rub-over mount, the plain tapered shoulders each set with three small modern brilliant cut diamonds. Weight 6.2gms
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An 18ct. yellow gold and amethyst lady’s retro dress ring, the large oval facet cut amethyst held in four double claws tapering to a central point on the wide plain shank. Weight 7.3gms
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An 18ct. yellow gold gent’s wedding band of plain design. Weight 6gms
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An 18ct. gold plain half hoop wedding ring. Weight 3.6gms
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An 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond dress ring, the oval facet cut sapphire, cornflower blue, claw set and surrounded by eight small old brilliant cut diamonds, upright white gold shoulders
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An 18ct. yellow gold Georgian mourning ring, the hair panel framed by seed pearls together with an 18ct. gold eternity band fully set with seed pearls
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A vintage lady’s 15ct. yellow gold, opal and red stone ring, the three oval cabochon opals spaced by two red stones of similar size, claw set, banded shoulders
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A vintage lady’s 18ct. sapphire and diamond ring, the bridge ring with three sapphires spaced by two diamonds, claw set
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A platinum and diamond eternity ring, the flat profile shank containing 15 brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight .52cts., 1985
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An estate 18ct. white gold sapphire and diamond dress ring, the .50 emerald cut sapphire claw set with three single cut diamonds set to each side, high upright shoulders, tapering flat shank, 1985
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An 18ct white gold and diamond ring, the central .42ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set, with a further 6 small diamonds set to each shoulder, total diamond weight 0.62ct
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold amethyst and seed pearl lady’s ring, the flower head central design with three facet cut amethysts highlighted with four seed pearls, decorative lobed shoulders
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An Art Deco period lady’s 18ct. yellow gold, diamond and red stone ring, the central rectangular red stone with a concaved centre set with a single diamond flanked by a single illusion set diamond to each shoulder, tapered shoulders
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A Victorian 18ct gold and diamond ring, the twisted rope style mount with three gold diamond forms to top, each set with a small old mine cut diamond, hallmarked for London 1852, 8gms
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An estate platinum, diamond and emerald ring, the baguette diamond in a rub over mount with two small emerald cut emeralds to each side, with a further small round diamond set to each shoulder, decoratively pierced mount and engraved shank
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A 14ct. white gold and five stone diamond ring, the round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a pierced coronet mount, total diamond weight .85ct
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An estate 18ct. white gold and diamond ring, the four round modern brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a ‘U’ mount, flat shank, total diamond weight .64cts, 1985
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A lady’s 14ct. white gold and diamond solitaire ring, the modern brilliant cut diamond of 0.90ct. held high in four bar form claws above three smaller diamonds to each shoulder
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An 18ct. gold five stone diamond ring, the five old mine cut diamonds claw set in a platinum mount. Total diamond weight 1ct
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