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January Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:558
Sale Title:January Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:133
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:380
Date:22-Jan-2013
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A Royal Worcester two-handled vase painted with roses in the manner of Millie Hunt, ovoid shape with slender trumpet neck and gilded handles issuing from the shoulder raised on a moulded gilded foot, shape H305, puce mark, c.1920s. Restoration to neck. Height 21 cm
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A Royal Worcester jardiniere painted with roses by. H. Austin, squat circular shape with gilding at the rim and foot, shape No.H32, c.1950. Diameter 17 cm
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A Royal Worcester vase with unusual Chinese Art Deco design, ovoid shape, decorated with a panel incorporating a phoenix and stag, blue mark, c.1913. Height 19 cm
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A Royal Worcester potpourri and cover, painted by Roberts with peaches and green grapes on a mossy ground, fluted baluster shape, the cover with piercing and cupola finial, shape H291, black mark, c.1965. Height 16.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester two handled vase, ovoid shape with trumpet mouth, two handles issue from the shoulder, the blush ground decorated with summer flowers highlighted with gilding, raised on a spreading circular foot. green mark, shape 2158, c.1902. Height 25 cm
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A Royal Worcester trumpet shaped vase, painted with roses and gilded at the foot and mouth, green mark shaped G923, c.1923. Height 16 cm
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A Royal Worcester ewer vase, ovoid shape, raised on a circular moulded foot, the body decorated with yellow roses on a green blush ground, the acanthus handle and foot with complimentary green enamelling, the mouth gilded. Green mark, shape H242, c.1908. Restoration at rim. Height 21 cm
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A set of six Royal Worcester cabinet plates, each painted with a central medallion by E. Barker for S. Stanley of summer flowers framed by a gilt border and broad gilt and maroon rim. Each with puce mark c.1926. Diameter 27 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby paperweight 'Contented Cat', silvered button to base. Length 11 cm, original box
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A Royal Crown Derby paperweight, 'Green Winged Teal', exclusively for the Collector's Guild, gold button to base. Height 12 cm, original box
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A Royal Crown Derby Imari dragon paperweight, silvered button to base. Height 10 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby 'Bullfinch', modelled perched upon a branch with flowers to the rocky base, printed marks and signed by the painter Lyndsey Selley. Height 13 cm
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An impressive Dennis Chinaworks vase, inverted baluster form designed by Sally Tuffin and decorated with roosters, similar to above, printed signature and number to base. 22 cm x 36 cm
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Two vintage Mintons Ltd ashtrays, one as a barrel with ashtray base, the other as a barrel top, both with printed detail including 'Guinness is Good for You'
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A Royal Worcester fruit hand painted specimen vase by E. Townsend, the compressed ovoid body with peaches and grapes on a leafy ground, signed, gilt enrichments to the flared top. Printed mark dating to 1937 and shape No. G702. Height 13.5 cm
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A Victorian George Jones English majolica hummingbird wall pocket vase, the tall back with various fern leaves, the front with long tapered curling leaves highlighted with a single hummingbird and flower, in tones of various greens, highlighted with red, blue and paler tones, some chipping, repair to the bird's wing, impressed monogram over crescent mark. Height 32 cm
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A Continental china jug and basin set, the basin of unusual lozenge shape decorated with hand painted panels of flowers reserved on a plum red ground, the ovoid jug with conforming decoration and a gilded scroll handle. Unmarked but in the manner of Limoges
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A Hutschenreuther Sylvia Magnolia pattern dinner service, part six plate setting including dinner plates, entree plates, side plates, bowls and two sets of different sized cups and saucers
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A Wade Porcelain Knight Templar figure, wearing a white robe and cloak, red detail, printed and painted 'No. 3.8 cm, limited edition of 100' to base. Height 24.2 cm
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A 19th century Bing & Grondahl Danish bisque statuette of Minerva, modelled standing wearing helmet and cuirass beneath her robes, fault to finger and helmet finial. Impressed and printed marks. Height 40.5 cm
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A Victorian Staffordshire money box cottage with twin gables and leadlight windows flanking a central door. Height 12 cm
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A contemporary clay sculpture by Jay Strommen of Chicago, a noted ceramic artist and potter, circular section with angular waisted sides with fine ridged central band, cut-away and incised sections of lunar type themes, polished and semi-polished high fired brown body, original purchase label 'Untitled (Prayer Bowl) 2005', with signed note from artist, complete with exhibition card and original drawing dated 2009. Diameter 13 cm, height 7.5 cm
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A large West German 'Bay' retro pottery vase, tapering cylindrical shape with Capstan neck, decoratively moulded in high relief with multiple flowerhead motifs and elongated diamonds to the shoulder. Height 41 cm
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Two Puigdemont Spanish art pottery bowls, decorated in majolica glazes and sponge work with individual fish, incised marks to back. Largest diameter 31.5 cm
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A European Art Deco silver overlaid porcelain cup and saucer, the cutaway panelled design of strongly 16 influenced Art Deco floral form with red highlight panels. Painted number to base
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Four Delft tin glazed tiles decorated in blue and white with various flowers. Each 12.5 cm x 12.5 cm
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Four blue and white Delft tiles, tin glazed decorated with foliate arabesques, each 14.5 cm x 14.5 cm
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A French porcelain desk stand, the circular bowl flanked by two wells and with styli holders mounted to the rear beside the handle. Possibly Sampson, additionally marked 'C Plateau'. Slight chips. Width 17 cm
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An Edwardian period Royal Worcester specimen vase, hand painted with roses in red and yellow to the swollen body, the trumpet neck and decorative base with gilt enrichments, unsigned. Printed marks for 1910 and 'F111/H'. Height 15 cm
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A Sevres style urn decorated with a romantic scene, embellished with gilt on a sky blue ground, traditional decorative metal handles and base. Height 49 cm
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A Royal Doulton Kingsware 'Memories' jug, decorated with a gentleman drinking and remembering times and friends past, 9 cm x 13.5 cm
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A Bursley Crown Pottery vase, seed poppy design, of compressed baluster form, in tones of red, mauve and green on dark mottled blue ground, probably a Frederick Rhead design. Height 20 cm
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A set of four R & L Parian ware busts of generals of the Boer War, sculpted by W.C. Lawton. Lord Roberts, General Buller, Lord Kitchener and Baden Powell. Each impressed with manufacturer's cipher, sculptor's name and copyright details c.1899-1900. Tallest 21 cm
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A pair of c.1900 fine porcelain putti figures, standing with bocage backs, floral head wreath and basket to the front of each, gold anchor mark to base. Minor losses, gilt enrichments. Height 11 cm
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A 9ct. yellow gold Edwardian pendant/ brooch, open shield form with central and base turquoise drop
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A 9ct. yellow gold Edwardian pendant, open scrolling heart form, bead drop, seed pearl highlight
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold open form pendant, scrolling lozenge shape with seed pearls set to the leaves, central facet cut red stone and conforming drop
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A 9ct. rose gold Edwardian pendant, sinuous open form highlighted with seed pearls and almandine garnets
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A 9ct. yellow gold large synthetic Alexandrite pendant, the large rectangular facet cut stone held by corner claws to the decorative frame suspended from a plain domed lozenge mount
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold Art Nouveau pendant, the scrolling form set with a central facet cut pink tourmaline, a smaller stone suspended from base, small seed pearls also set to frame
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A heavy 18ct. yellow gold lady's neck chain with a stylish repeating flattened textured link. Weight 8.5 cm.8gms. Length 58 cm
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A late Victorian 9ct. yellow gold large oval locket, the plain front panel set with central pearls, decorative fine detailed border, conforming border to the back, lined interior. 4.3 cm x 3.5 cm. Weight 21gms
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A c.1900 .800 silver Albertina, the three fine rope work chains with two lozenge form slides set with oval gold stone panels, a conforming drop to one end, clip to the other
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A gold and lapis lazuli suite, comprising a necklace, ring and earrings, the 18ct. yellow gold ring with an oval cabochon lapis stone set horizontally with four small brilliant cut diamonds to each side, the shank and mount comprising five gold wires, stamped 18K Tiffany & Co., the necklace comprising 40 round lapis beads with nine 14ct. yellow gold hollow bead spacers, the earrings with two gold beads and one lapis bead to the drop with a further lapis bead set to the screw hook, one diamond missing from…
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A retro 14ct. gold and lapis lazuli bracelet, 24 lapis beads set within twisted borders, a gold spacer bead set between two alternating beads, push-clasp with safety clip. Total weight of bracelet 2.8 cm. 4gms
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A vintage 9ct. curb link charm bracelet, mounted with 7ct., 9ct. and 18ct. yellow gold charms, including a Victorian seal, crescent moon, key, etc., heart padlock clasp. Total weight 2.6 cm
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A late Victorian 9ct. yellow gold charm bracelet, the decorative engraved curb links supporting the four various fob spinners, one as a key, all with various stone panels, bloodstone, etc. and a shield form fob seal, heart padlock clasp. Total weight 43gms
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A good vintage carved Chinese jade, diamond and white gold brooch, the oval vibrant green jade panel carved and pierced with floral design, the Art Deco design stepped ends each set with three brilliant cut diamonds, captured pin to reverse, tests as 15ct. gold or higher. Length 4.8 cm
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold Etruscan brooch, the circular form with a recessed floral design set with seven emeralds and 12 seed pearls framed by restrained floral designs, four beads to the border, chain and drop suspension highlights. Weight 14gms total
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An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold bar brooch, the oval centre set with an oval facet cut pale blue sapphire framed by two good sized old brilliant cut diamonds
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An Edwardian 9ct gold bangle, the half hinged bangle set with two cornflower blue Ceylonese sapphires and two old cut diamonds in a twisted rope band winding around a plain band, in original box, weight 14gms
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An 18ct. estate lady's ruby and diamond ring, the three small rubies spaced by two diamonds in an elongated lozenge mount with scroll engraved detail
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An estate lady's 18ct. multi-stone ruby and diamond ring, the five graduated circular facet cut rubies spaced by ten old cut diamonds, pierced and deeply scroll engraved mount
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An estate lady's 18ct five stone ruby and diamond ring, the three graduated rubies spaced by two old cut diamonds, claw set, plain tapered shoulders
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An Edwardian 22ct yellow gold wedding ring, plain half hoop design, hallmarked Birmingham 1903. Weight 5.7gms
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An estate lady's 18ct. yellow gold and diamond dress ring, five graduated old cushion cut diamonds claw set in a row, tapered shoulders
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold and turquoise lady's dress ring, the five bead small turquoises set in an Xform, wide scroll engraved shoulders. Weight 2.9gms
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A vintage lady's 18ct. yellow gold and solitaire diamond ring, the old brilliant cut diamond recessed in a circular star cut mount, fine tapered shoulders. Weight 2.5gms
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A 9ct emerald and diamond ring, the emerald cut emerald claw set with two small round brilliant cut diamonds set to each shoulder, reeded tapering shank. Some scratches
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A 9ct. gold aquamarine, ruby and diamond ring, contemporary design with a wide curved tapered band set with a central aquamarine framed by five rubies and four diamonds in an abstract design. Weight 9.8gms
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A diamond and pearl dress ring, the three large natural baroque pearls claw set in a flower form with four round brilliant cut diamonds mounted amongst the pearls, the shoulders in the form of four leafy tendrils with a bark finish. Total diamond weight .61ct., 11ct. yellow gold
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An Art Deco platinum, diamond and ruby ring, the 1.10ct emerald cut ruby claw set with a square step cut diamond in a rub over mount on each side, a further early modern brilliant cut diamond grain set to each corner, two smaller square step cut diamonds above and below ruby with an early modern cut brilliant to each shoulder, total diamond weight 1.64cts, colour E - G
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A 15ct. yellow gold Georgian fob seal, the oval agate panel with script initials, supported by four tapered curved bars to the ring suspension. Weight 4.2gms
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A Georgian silver seal, engraved script initials to the oval panel, open cast mount
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Two c.1900 silver and coloured stone fob spinners, curb link wire frames, gold stone, bloodstone and agate panels
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold fob spinner, rail and oval link frame support, rectangular bloodstone and agate panels. Chester 1906 by Alfred Wigley
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A c.1900 18ct. yellow gold fob seal spinner, the oval red agate panel intaglio cut with a standing lion and scroll initials, the oval panel revolving within the plain curved frame, Sheffield hallmarks
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A 19th century 9ct. yellow gold fob seal, the multiple looped frame to the engraved domed mount, the seal panel with later infill
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A c.1900 9ct. fob seal, the suspension loop to the double 'V' support and engraved rectangular frame with oval plain agate panel
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An old gold 'Founder Queen's Lodge. No. 2681 medal with 'Founder' enamelled bar (18ct.) above square and compass symbols enamelled 1897 (9ct.) above a British Coat of Arms with enamelled detail (9ct.), all on a silk ribbon, in original Morocco leather case with embossed detail and personal card for S. Richard Ansdell
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Two pairs of vintage silver cufflinks, one pair with oval machine engraved panels, the other as kidney beans and baton forms
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A pair of 15ct. rose gold earrings, the filigree design earrings in the form of a diamond with 'wave' bar to the centre, 12 small gold leaf beads suspended from the base, chain attached to a fish hook for pierced ears. 1.1 cm.2gms
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A pair of lady's gold, diamond and sapphire earrings, each as a cluster of four sapphires and three modern brilliant cut diamonds, mounted for pierced ears
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A pair of vintage 9ct. rose gold and greenstone lady's earrings, oval form, screw-on mounts
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A pair of Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold engraved cufflinks, oval form, chain links
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold and greenstone Masonic locket of keystone form, greenstone panel to the back and front set with emblem, hinged opening to reveal glazed photo panels
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A c.1900 lady's 'American Waltham' gold plate full hunter pocket watch, the engraved covers enclosing a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, stem wind
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A 9ct gold lady's wristwatch, oblong case with canted corners, patterned dial with Arabic numerals and railtrack minutes, minute hand absent
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A 9ct gold lady's wristwatch, circular case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and gilt 'jewelled; minutes. Plated expanding bracelet
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A 9ct gold lady's wristwatch, circular case, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and gilt 'jewelled; minutes marked Stewart Dawson & Co, Swiss Talis movement. Plated expanding bracelet
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A 9ct gold lady's wristwatch, circular case, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and gilt 'jewelled; minutes. Black leather strap
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A silver cased lady's hunter fob watch, engraved case, lever wind, suspended on silver bow brooch
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An early 20th century lady's silver and enamel fob watch, Roman numerals to the silvered and gilded dial, guilloche blue outer enamelled band, the entire enamel back with gilded highlights, stem wind, working, suspended from a gold plated bow brooch
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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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A 14ct gold cased lady's pocket watch, the case with engraved back, the open face with gold dial with foliate engraved decorative motif to the centre, Roman numerals, key wind movement
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An 18ct gold cased lady's pocket watch, the back with foliate engraved decoration, the open face with white enamel dial, Roman numerals and gilt decoration, lever wind movement, with gold plated chain
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A Swiss red enamel and gold plated silver lady's small fob watch, the case decoratively worked with lily-of-the-valley design to the back, lever wind movement, white enamel face with Roman numerals
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A Hafis gold plated gent's wristwatch, Felsa caliber 692 25 jewel 'Bidynator' (Glycine-Airman) self winding movement, c.1950s, 3.3 cm diameter case, stainless backed, gold toned dial with matt chapter with gilt hour batons, Arabic 6 and 1.2 cm, date aperture at 3. Brown leather strap
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A Movado gold plated gent's wristwatch, Swiss caliber C.261 17 jewel manual wind movement, 42 hour power reserve, c.1950, 2.9 cm diameter case, stainless back, gold toned dial, Arabic numerals with railtrack minutes, gold Dauphine hands, sweep seconds with red arrowhead. Brown leather strap
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An Omega 'Seamaster' gent's stainless steel wristwatch, caliber 1.563, 17 jewels automatic movement, 3.6 cm diameter case, silvered dial with hour batons, date aperture at 3, crown adjustment requires attention. Black leather strap
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An Omega 'Constellation' gent's stainless steel wristwatch, 25 jewel self-winding mechanical movement, case back with 'Observatory' medallion, 3.4 cm diameter case, silvered dial with bevelled faceted chapter, hour batons, date aperture at 3, Dauphine hands, sweep second hand (loose). Black leather strap
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A Longines 'Conquest' L1.611.4 gent's stainless steel wristwatch, with 25 jewel L633.5 (ETA base caliber 2824-2) self winding mechanical movement, 3.5 cm diameter waterproof case, 38 hour power reserve, silver dial with fluted gold baton hour markers, date aperture at 1.2 cm, gold Dauphine hands, sweep second hand. Black leather strap (worn) with Longines buckle
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A Rotary 18ct. gold cased gent's wristwatch, with cushion shaped case and conforming dial, AS caliber 1716/17 Incabloc 25 jewel automatic movement, silver face with gold hour batons, baton hands, sweep seconds, date aperture between 4 and 5. Width 3.1 cm
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An Avia 9ct gold gent's wristwatch, Swiss 17 jewel Incabloc manual wind movement, 3.3 cm diameter case, silvered dial with gold hour batons, Arabic 1.2 cm. Gold plated expanding bracelet
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An Omega 'Geneve' gent's stainless steel wristwatch, automatic movement, 3.5 cm diameter case, silvered dial with hour batons, sweep seconds, day and date apertures at 3, crown adjustments require attention, resin strap
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Russian gent's 'Time Chain' chronograph wristwatch, Poljot 3133 hand wound movement (at fault)
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An Edwardian 9ct gold cased gent's wristwatch, Swiss manual movement, square silver dial with gold Arabic numerals, sub seconds at 6. Leather 'snakeskin' strap
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A Waltham 14ct gold cased hunter pocket watch, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, sub seconds at 6, Breguet type blued steel hands, lever wind movement. 105gms total weight, 4.9 cm diameter
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A mid 20th century Swiss 18ct. gold cased gent's chronograph wristwatch, the circular dial with two subsidiary dials, Arabic numerals, two push buttons to the right side, working, some attention required, no strap. Total weight 3.9 cm.6gms
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A Junghans gold plated gent's wristwatch, German caliber 93S10, 17 jewel manual wind movement, c.1960s, 3.2 cm diameter case, stainless back, white toned dial, gold Arabic numerals and Dauphine hands, sweep seconds, original leather strap
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