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February Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:671
Sale Title:February Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:164
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:446
Date:26-Feb-2013
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A Royal Worcester ovoid vase painted by P. English with grapes and peaches on a mossy ground, a bunch of cherries to the back, black mark, post 1965, shape 2227. Height 18.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester inverse baluster shaped vase, painted by Roberts with green grapes and peaches on a mossy ground, black marks, post 1965, shape 2491/4. Height 10 cm
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A Royal Worcester tall ovoid vase, painted by Freeman with summer flowers on a mossy ground, daffodil blossom and bud to the reverse, black mark, c.1965, shape 2491. Height 14.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester vase, ovoid shape, painted with rose flowers and buds, raised on a gilt burnished circular foot and gilded at the mouth. Puce mark, shape 2260, c.1919. Height 10.5 cm
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A pair of 18th century Worcester style small lidded jars, hexagonal ovoid shape decorated with panels of insects and birds reserved on a scale blue ground, with conforming covers with bud finials, slight restoration to the leaves, blue square fret mark under the base of each. Height 11.5 cm
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A Grainger's Worcester covered vase, the top pierced with multiple apertures, the body moulded as flowers and leaves, raised from a leafy moulded base. Height 11.5 cm
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A set of four Royal Worcester cabinet plates, each decorated with various ferns framed by a turquoise 'Jewelled' border and gilt gadroon rim. Puce mark, c.1880. Diameter 23.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate painted by H. Clare, with racemes of wisteria flowers on a lemon yellow ground. Puce mark, c.1938. Diameter 23 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 small fine quality Royal Doulton white bone china ovoid vase decorated with floral designs and richly gilded. Height 11 cm
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A Royal Doulton cabinet plate, painted by F. Hodkinson with a rural English village scene 'Amberley, Sussex'.
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A rare Royal Doulton Huntley & Palmers nursery rhymes biscuit casket 'Old Mother Hubbard' - in the shape of a bombe commode. Date mark c.1906. Length 190, height 13 cm
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Four Royal Doulton nursery rhyme bowls, includes 'Simple Simon' and 'Old Mother Hubbard', this series designed by William Savage Cooper and ordered by Queen Alexander for use by her grandchildren. Introduced 1903 and withdrawn by 1939.
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A pair of Royal Doulton nursery rhyme tumblers together with a small mug, varying nursery rhymes, similar to above.
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A Royal Doulton nursery rhyme jug as above. 1.7 cm x 11 cm
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Five Royal Doulton nursery rhyme side plates, varying nusery rhymes as above with one from a different series.
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Four Royal Doulton nursery rhyme luncheon plates, as above. Diameter 20 cm
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Three Royal Doulton nursery rhyme cups and saucers, as above.
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Two Royal Doulton nursery rhyme plates, as above, featuring 'Mother Goose' and 'Simple Simon'. Diameter 22 cm
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Two Royal Doulton nursery rhyme mugs, a tumbler and a cup, various nursery rhyme scenes, as above.
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A Royal Doulton coaching scene teapot.
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A Royal Doulton stoneware 'Kia Ora' jardiniere, baluster form with a wide band of traditional relief hei tiki, Maori mask, various carving and 'Kia Ora' decoration, mid-blue and dark blue wide bands with decoration in brown with green and blue highlights. Impressed marks to base, tiny flake chip to rim. Diameter 240, height 19 cm
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An Edwardian gold and seed pearl pendant of star form; along with a sword brooch, both in 9ct. gold.
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A 9ct. gold and amethyst Art Nouveau pendant on a fine chain, the oval amethyst in rub-over mount set on a ribbon 'knot' design.
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A c.1900 Dennison gold plated sovereign case, engraved scroll decoration, push-button release, original interior.
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A Chinese black coral open bangle, the silver fittings including cap ends and a central raised scrolling mount highlighted with central shark's tooth flanked by orange coral cabochons, the fitting marked 'Sterling 925'.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold, sapphire and diamond half hinged snap bangle, the double bar top with short angled band set with three pale blue sapphires spaced by two old cut diamonds, scroll and leaf detail, in a vintage blue velvet case with Oamaru retailer's name to interior.
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A vintage 9ct. rose gold plain lady's hinged bangle, square section, hallmarked Birmingham 1910, push-in clasp, some denting. Weight 16gms.
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A 19th century gilded 18ct. yellow gold hinged bangle, formed as two snakes, the top as an entwined knot, some damage and old repair. Weight 18gms, tests as 18ct. or higher.
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An antique 9ct. gold diamond and sapphire bangle, the flat top of the hinged bangle set with four cornflower blue sapphires and three old cut diamonds, the sides with decorative engraving, push clasp and safety chain.
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An antique 9ct. gold sapphire and pearl bangle, the top of the hinged bangle decorated with flowers and leaves set with small seed pearls and three facet cut green sapphires, push clasp and safety chain.
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A high carat lady's gold and rose cut diamond bracelet, the 10 raised flowerhead designs each set with nine diamonds, bead edge and fine link chains, S-form clasp. Testing as 20ct. or higher. Weight 13.7gms.
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A pair of 22ct. yellow gold bangles, circular flat form, finely machine engraved in a diamond pattern, stamped 22ct. Weight 30.2gms. Diameter 60.
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold, seed and pearl and coloured stone bracelet, the faceted alternating cushion form peridot and almandine garnet pastes separated by cross-over flower and leaf links set with seed pearls, original fitted blue velvet box printed with 'Jas. Pascoe', N.Z. retailer's details.
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A 15ct. gold curb link bracelet with padlock clasp, each link with one face with grained finish, in original velvet lined box. Weight 15.8gms.
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A 9ct. gold curb link bracelet with a padlock clasp. Weight 12.8gms.
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A Victorian Vulcanite and glass cameo brooch, the moulded cameo portrait of a woman in renaissance style mounted in a silver plated serpentine outlined frame.
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A good c.1900 carved portrait cameo, the bust of the woman in profile with leaves and grapes to her hair, oval form, tapered engraved 9ct. rose gold frame.
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A 9ct. gold and cameo brooch, the large carved oval cameo of a woman's head and torso in profile, her dress decorated with flowers, ringleted hair, set in a 9ct gold mount with rope edge decoration. Length 55 cm
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold circlet brooch, the frame set with eight small florets each with a seed pearl surrounding a central heart shaped amethyst.
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A 9ct. gold framed oval carved ivory brooch, the central panel carved with a scene of Chinese figures in a pavilion garden framed by trees and flowers. Slight faults. 5.4 cm x 45.
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold and diamond leaf form brooch, the multiple modern brilliant cut diamonds set to the white gold leaves with yellow gold looped leaf highlights. Weight 13gms.
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A 9ct. gold framed shell cameo brooch, cut with a portrait of a woman.
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A 9ct. gold bar brooch set with a rondel of garnets and seed pearls centering on an almandine garnet. Total weight 6.6gms.
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A good c.1900 silver and 9ct. yellow gold multi-gem set dragonfly brooch, with 15 bead set cut natural rubies 'of very good colour quality', total weight 1.40ct., five bead set cut natural blue sapphires, 'of very good colour quality', total weight 0.65ct., one oval cabochon natural opal of 0.37ct. and ten senaille cut diamonds of approx. 0.30ct., the legs and arms in yellow gold. Length 45.2, width 42.6.
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A 1981 Cook Islands $50 proof gold coin, commemorating the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spender, 'contains 3.94gms of 500/1000 fine gold'.
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A Cook Islands 1981 $50 uncirculated gold coin, 'contains 3.9gms of 500/1000 fine gold'.
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A 1908 gold full sovereign, Sydney Mint.
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A 1925 gold full sovereign, Sydney Mint.
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold gent's fob chain, plain rail and smaller oval links, complete with T-bar, the two clips gold plated. Total weight 34.3gms.
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A 15ct. gold Edwardian thimble, Chester 1907, maker's initials E.H. Weight 6gms.
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A modern 22ct. yellow gold neck chain in a stylish box type link, S-form catch. Weight 21.5gms. Length 52 cm
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A modern 22ct. yellow gold heavy neck chain in a stylish box type link with double S-form clasp, with a small circular St Christopher 18ct. yellow gold medallion. Total weight 78.3gms.
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A good Victorian 18ct. and cabochon garnet necklace, the main shield and ribbon form pendant/brooch with a central garnet supported on a fine snake-type link chain threading through the pendant with two conforming scroll decorated ball drops, each with a claw set garnet, the cast gloved hand clasp mounted with a further garnet, c.1870. Total 19.6gms.
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A 1.22 ct. emerald, diamond and silver pendant necklace, the pear facet cut emerald, claw set, framed by a row of brilliant cut diamonds, fine link neck chain.
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A 14ct. gold diamond and jade necklace, the fine link gold chain with small round brilliant cut diamonds and cabochon apple green jade stones set to the base in a floral design. Weight 10gms.
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A 14ct. gold and diamond cross, the cross set with 18 small round brilliant cut diamonds with a 14ct. box link chain, 8gms.
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An Edwardian 14ct. yellow gold and seed pearl necklace, the shaped leaf and floral bar and sunburst pendant drop set with multiple seed pearls, all suspended from a fine link gold chain.
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A gold coin pendant, the 22ct. Iranian coin set in an 18ct. gold mount with rope edge decoration, together with a 9ct. gold chain. Weight of chain 10gms, weight of coin and mount 3.5gms.
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An estate synthetic ruby and multi-diamond cluster ring, the central red oval facet cut stone framed by 16 small old mine cut diamonds, basket mount.
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A three stone natural and synthetic ruby and diamond ring, bridge form with a synthetic oval central ruby framed by two pairs of old brilliant cut diamonds and two natural oval facet cut rubies, claw set.
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An 18ct. yellow gold three stone synthetic ruby and diamond ring, the three circular facet cut red stones separated by two pairs of small old cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. yellow gold, synthetic ruby and diamond ring, the three circular facet cut red stones spaced by four old brilliant cut diamonds.
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An Edwardian 18ct. gold diamond and opal ring, the three cabochon opals with four single cut diamonds in between, set in a bridge style mount.
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A vintage 18ct. gold and opal ring, the oval cabochon opal claw set in a Crown style mount, split shoulders on plain rounded shanks.
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An 18ct. white gold sapphire and diamond dress ring, the .50ct emerald cut sapphire claw set flanked by three diamonds to either side, 1985 valuation available.
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An 18ct. yellow gold lady's sapphire and diamond ring, a modern design with a cabochon sapphire and two small diamonds. Weight 4gms.
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An 18ct. white gold and four diamond ring, the modern brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a contemporary bridge setting, total diamond weight .64cts, total weight 4.69gms. 1985 valuation available.
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An 18ct. gold diamond and ruby dress ring, the geometric form twisted mount set with rows of 12 small carre cut diamonds and 40 step cut rubies, total diamond weight .31ct, total ruby weight 1.60ct. Weight 9gms.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond dress ring, the 0.45 round brilliant cut diamond claw set with a 0.20 round brilliant cut diamond set to each side, plain domed shank. Approximate diamond weight 0.85ct.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond gent's ring, the 0.47ct. round brilliant cut diamond in a rub-over mount in a geometric white gold setting, the wide band of yellow gold. Weight 10gms, diamond H-I, clarity SI1.
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An estate 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the 0.45 round brilliant cut diamond claw set and surrounded by 12 small round brilliant cut diamonds in a square mount, upright shoulders, approximate total diamond weight 1ct.
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A pair of 18ct. yellow and white gold and diamond wedding and engagement rings, the wedding ring with central 0.21ct. modern brilliant cut diamond flanked by six smaller to each side, the conforming shaped engagement ring with a single diamond.
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An estate 18ct. yellow and white gold diamond solitaire ring, the central raised princess cut diamond of 0.68ct., G/H, SI2 framed by four channel set princess cut smaller diamonds to each side totalling 0.32ct., G/H, SI2, giving a total diamond weight of 1.00ct..
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A 14ct. white gold, diamond and pearl dress ring, the large white pink Okoya cultured pearl set in the centre of 11 baguette and 11 round brilliant cut diamonds in a marquise style cluster, high basket mount and upright split shoulders. Total diamond weight 1.62ct.
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A 14ct gold and diamond ring, the 1.12ct. round brilliant cut diamond in a four posted mount, with three small round brilliant cut diamonds set to each split shoulder. Total diamond weight 1.22ct. rhodium plated finish.
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A 14ct. gold and diamond ring, the central 1.29ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set and surrounded by a collar of 14 baguette diamonds, a further eight round brilliant cut diamonds set to each shoulder. Total diamond weight 2.31ct
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An estate diamond solitaire ring, the 1.32ct. old European cut diamond claw set in a white gold tulip mount in a wide domed 22ct. gold band, the band with a subtle hand beaten effect. Hallmarked London 1953.
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A 22ct. gold plain wedding band. Weight 5.9gms.
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An 18ct. gold band entirely decorated with alternating flowerhead and cruciform foliate motifs. Weight 3.6gms.
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An 18ct. gold and five diamond ring, the modern brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a contemporary bridge setting. Total weight 3.3gms.
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A Regency period mourning ring, with an amethyst coloured paste of lozenge shape set with three seed pearls, in a rub-over mount with a husk border, fixed to the shank with shoulder plaques highlighted with black enamel detailing. Untested gold.
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A 9ct. gold ring, the shank flaring to form a broad section of 'plaited' and beaded design. Weight 6.8gms.
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A 9ct. gold lion mask ring, the cast head detailed with inlaid faceted amber stones as eyes. Weight 5.8gms.
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold Tiffany circle brooch, bamboo type form, engraved marks including Italy. Weight 6.1gms.
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A 1915 gold half sovereign, Sydney Mint.
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An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold Albert chain, rail and oval links, complete with T-bar, the clips gold plated. Total weight 40.8gms.
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A New Zealand 15ct. gold, greenstone and seed pearl pendant, of scrolling open form, a greenstone cabochon to the pendant and drop, highlighted with seed pearls.
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A c.1900 greenstone and gilded 9ct. yellow gold scent bottle, the greenstone body of horn form with hinged cap mount embossed with scroll decoration, stamped 'T & S 9ct.'. Length 60.
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An Edwardian greenstone and 15ct. yellow gold Scottish dirk brooch, gilded and engraved gold mounts, traditional form, greenstone panels and handle ends. Length 32.
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A c.1900 15ct. gilded yellow gold capped greenstone long pendant, mildly tapered form terminating with a pointed end, the cap mount with scroll engraved decoration and castellated border. Length 92.
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A Bowenite tiki suspended from a 9ct. gold bow brooch. Height 57.
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A N.Z. colonial gilded 9ct. yellow gold mounted kiwi beak brooch, the large cap and strap mounts with scroll engraved decoration and shaped borders, original steel pin to the reverse, fine gold chain links hang below connecting to each mount. Length 13 cm Together with a print of a double portrait photo, c.1900, the woman is wearing this kiwi beak brooch, in a kauri chip carved frame
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An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold lady's Rolex wristwatch, the circular enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and gold pointed detail, original 9ct. rose gold expanding strap, working order, original blue velvet fitted box.
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A c.1900 lady's 14K yellow gold open face pocket watch, floral and scroll engraved back cover and frame, stem wind, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals named 'Thomas Russell & Son, Liverpool, Swiss made, not working. Total weight 40gms.
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A late 19th century lady's 18ct. yellow gold French fob watch, the open face with white enamel dial, Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, with maker's name 'Montre Lit', stem wind, working.
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A vintage gent's Omega Seamaster wristwatch, automatic, gold plated case, stainless steel back, the champagne dial with gold markers and seconds hand, date aperture, wide gold plated stretch band, working order
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A mid-20th century Swiss Orator rolled gold gent's chronograph wrist watch, the circular dial with two subsidiary dials, sweep hand for stopwatch function, Arabic numerals, named to the dial and with '17 Rubis', 'Steel Back', leather strap. Working.
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A 9ct gold cased gent's Hefik wristwatch, square case, silvered dial with subsidiary seconds dial, 17 jewel Incabloc Swiss Made movement, manual wind, with black leather strap.
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A silver cased gent's wristwatch, the cushion shaped case with a circular dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds at 6, hallmarked London 1917, with brown leather strap.
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