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March Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:806
Sale Title:March Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:214
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:660
Date:26-Mar-2013
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A Victorian brass inkwell, in the form of a grotesque devil type creature. 7 x 8 cm
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A Victorian period bronze turtle inkwell with wooden plinth base. Length 5 cm
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A vintage miniature microscope, attached to a cast iron monkey sitting down and supposedly looking through the microscope, (an allegorical comment on Darwin and evolution?). The monkey sits on a round iron base. Original paint, in mahogany box. 6.5 x 11 cm
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A Victorian medicine glass, with spoon measurements marked to exterior, in original red Morocco leather case, the top with a brass plaque depicting the Reynolds Angels
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A c.1900 Stanley mahogany cased architect's/draughtsman's drafting set, the box with brass fittings, single lift-out tray with blue velvet lining and near complete with original fittings including dividers, compass, trammels, etc., the lid with maker's name. 16.3 x 20.3 cm
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A good boxed set of late Victorian period draughtsman's instruments, two with ivory handles, the original mahogany box with key
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A c.1900 engraved brass 'Baden Powell' snuff box, oval form, the lid engraved with name above crossed flags and an anchor, the reverse engraved with a hunting dog and 'Good Luck'. 8 x 5.3 cm
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A 19th century ivory quill cutter, rectangular shaped ivory handle fitted with a quill knife, a nibber and a sliding blade for splitting the quill. Length 10.5 cm
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An ivory Stanley folding rule, the two foot, four-fold rule stamped 'Stanley Rule & Level Company'
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A Victorian cast iron string holder in the form of a bee skep, patented dates impressed to top. 20 x 16 cm
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A late 19th century small Singer sewing machine, hand operated with original advertising decals, with small table clamp, still in good working order. 18 x 16 cm
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A selection of vintage magic lantern slides, including trains, London termini, travel and scenic subjects
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A portrait miniature of an Elizabethan woman painted in oils on ivorine leaf, oval image in ebonised wood frame. Overall 15 x 13 cm
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A Georgian portrait miniature painted on ivory of a woman in blue dress, gold coloured metal framed and backed and with suspension loop. Ivory cracked. Height 6 cm
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A 19th century ivory page turner, the blade with pierced decoration, the handle with applied decorative wheels. Length 30 cm
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An ivory and 15ct. gold conductor's baton, the gold mounts by Hamilton & Co., Calcutta, Delhi and Simla, engraved with a presentation inscription to A. Hanson 'From H.', along with a coat of arms above a banderol with Hindi inscription; an accompanying note attributes the 'appreciation' to be from the Maharajah of Hyderabad. Length 27 cm, in original fitted leather case with maker's stamp
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A treen carved wood shoe snuff box decorated with small brad nailed inlay patterns and incised designs. Length 10 cm
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A silver plated brass Victorian chatelaine, the hanger decorated with an escutcheon patterned with trophy instruments, suspending a main chain with similar elements supporting a scent bottle, four other chains support scissors scabbard, pin cushion, thimble holder and rule holder, some wear to plating
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A Spanish carved wood model of the Madonna and Child, the standing Madonna draped in a swirling robe cradling her child, octagonal wood base, fine carved detail. Height 77.5 cm
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A 19th century European carved oak figure of a standing young girl, swirling hair, hands clasped to her chest, draped in a long flowing robe, Latin inscription carved to the convex base. Height 89 cm
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A c.1900 terracotta figure of Christ, modelled standing, his left hand to his chest, his right outstretched, classically represented in flowing robe, square plinth base, brown/tan glaze. Height 50 cm
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A 19th century horn beaker mounted with a silver plate bands at the rim and foot, the base inset with a clear glass panel. Height 12.5 cm
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A pair of Victorian figurines of 'Milton' and 'Shakespeare', of gilded spelter, both depicted in traditional dress, their named circular bases highlighted with books. Heights approx. 41 cm
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An 'AM' porcelain headed doll with composition and cloth limbs and body, closed mouth and sleepy eyes, clad in old gown. Height 39 cm
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A German vintage tinplate 'Jumbo' circus elephant, original paint finish with green body, blue legs, orange and mustard highlights, printed details to belly, with key. Length 11.5 cm
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A vintage Viceroy Sunruco 'Mickey's Air Mail' toy plane, blue painted hard rubber with moveable Mickey Mouse head and wheels. Length 15.5 cm
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Seven vintage boxed toy car models, includes four Matchbox 'Models Of Yesteryear' Y5, 4, 3 & 1, yellow boxed, two Corgi Classics and a Dinky Toys Volkswagen 1600 TL #163
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Six Matchbox 'Models Of Yesteryear' toy cars; Y16, 14, 13, 12, 11 & 9, yellow boxed
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Four vintage Dinky Supertoys, includes 965 Euclid Rear Dump Truck, Vega 952 Major Luxury Coach, Leyland Tipper, 955 Fire Engine and a Dinky 320 Halesowen Farm Trailer
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A vintage advertising mirror for M.B. Foster & Sons 'Bugle Brand Bottling of Bass Ale', the lettering detailed in gold and black, oak frame. 41.5 x 57 cm
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Two early 20th century carved, turned and gilded table lamps, one with multiple bulbous stem and three scrolling feet, the other with partial crackle paint finish, each with a matching parchment type shade
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A George III silk embroidery, woman placing flowers at a monument, predominant gold thread highlighted with soft reds and greens, oval form within the original gilt frame. Minor distress
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A folder of twenty late 18th century hand coloured botanical engravings by Sowerby, removed from a book, each with the associated descriptive page giving Latin name, etc., dated c.1790s. Image size 17 x 9 cm
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A modern fine quality papier mache tray, serpentine shaped, black lacquered and polychrome painted decoration of a parrot, berries and flowers. 80 x 60 cm
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Three large old ebonised wood elephants, bone inlay, two with trunks raised, the other with trunk down. Height of each approx. 25 cm. Some faults
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An early 20th century European alabaster bust of a woman. Repairs and faults. Height 36.5 cm
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A Spanish ceramic olive jar, ovoid shape with two shoulder handles, terracotta with green glazed interior and mouth. Height 58 cm
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A late 19th century carved wood crucifix, the finely carved figure of Christ with gilt wrap to his waist, the oak cross with 'I.N.R.I.' in a ribbon to the top. Length 80 cm
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Two old large tin chemist's containers, metal handles to each side, one with original label, original old paint finish. 40 x 55 cm 32 x 56 cm
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Two old glass carboys, green tint, wide bulbous body, narrow neck. Height 53 cm
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A pair of taxidermy Princess parrots, the colourful birds with dominant vibrant green plumage highlighted with blue, purple and red mounted with wings and tails extended on curving branch sections
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A taxidermy golden pheasant, standing with head raised, a prominent golden comb and orange/yellow and black striped feathers to back of neck, long tail feathers, colourful plumage, mounted on a gnarled trunk section
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A pair of taxidermy magpies, one with wings and head raised, the other attending to its wing, both mounted on a trunk section
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Two brightly coloured taxidermy small parrots, under glass dome, both modelled perched on branches, one with wings outstretched. Height 28 cm
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A taxidermy marmoset monkey modelled climbing upon a branch issuing from an ebonised circular plinth base. Height 43 cm
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A taxidermy Mallard drake, mounted on a box base with textured Perspex top as water, plastic reeds to the back, a mahogany box base
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A taxidermy kingfisher, mounted rising from a branch with wings and head raised, mounted on a turned circular base
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A taxidermy red-legged partridge, mounted in a crouching position with dominant red legs and beak, upon a natural wood base
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A taxidermied standing fawn, head turned to the left, ears raised, mounted on a wooden base. Height 75 cm
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A taxidermied standing fawn, head lowered and turned to the right, mounted on wooden base. Height 50 cm
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A taxidermied fawn, modelled in recumbent position with head and ears raised, mounted on wooden base. Length 65 cm
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A taxidermied small freshwater crocodile head, one glass eye replaced with a marble. Length 39 cm
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A large zebra skin, in fine condition, includes mane. Length approx. 2800
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Twelve volumes from the series - 'Myths and Legends' including: 'Hindus & Buddhists'; Ancient Egypt; Norsemen'; 'North American Indians'; 'Middle Ages'; 'Japan'; 'Serbians'; 'British Race'; 'Celtic Race'; Greece and Rome'; ' Mexico and Peru' and 'Babylonia and Assyria', published London by George Harrap & Co. Ltd. 1920 5th reprint (at the Ballantyne Press) of the first edition of 1913, quarto, quarter bound leather with cloth, spines with gilt lettering, some damage to spines
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'Wilson's Tales of the Border and of Scotland', published by William Nimmo, Edinburgh, c.1860s, quarter tan leather bound with marbled boards, gilt lettered spines with raised bands, revised edition, 1.8 cm size, 12 volume set lacking Vol. II (24 volumes bound as 12), previous owner's stamp to end papers and title
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A 17th century small parchment bound book Meditations sur les Mysteres de la Passion', published in Paris by Sebastian Hure in 1642
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A 17th century ink written assizes document signed by Oliver Cromwell and dated 1657
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An album of older Chinese stamps, mainly used
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An album of British stamps, mainly used, includes penny reds through to late 20th century
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A contemporary N.Z. stamp collection, includes 12 N.Z. stamp packs, '150 Years of N.Z. Stamps', 2010 Year of the Tiger, Scott Base, etc
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An early 20th century photograph album containing five large format images of tea picking and transportation, etc. 'Ceylon Tea Plantations, The Scrubs', etc
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A collection of old copper coinage and N.Z. tokens, the approx. 30 tokens mainly N.Z., some with wear and alteration, the coinage mainly 19th century
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A Victorian silver groat along with other coins and a coin brooch
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A bronze 'Gardening Illustrated' medal, 1926, in original presentation case
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A 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition bronze medal, in original case
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A South African medal with bars, the bars for 1901 and 1902, ribbon absent, named to Pte. A.J. McKay, Leicester Regt
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A group of World War II Service Medals including the Africa Service Medal, Africa Star and 1939-45 Star
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A World War I bronze Memoriam Plaque, depicting Britannia and awarded on the death of Charles Irving. Diameter 12 cm
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Four World War I service medals to Pte. A. Albert, second High L.I., G.V. Military Medal, 1914 Star, 1914-1918 War Medal and Victory Medal with oak leaf bar. Along with World War II Defence Medal and War Medal in official postal box addressed to a recipient of the same surname
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A French Model 1831 Foot Artillery sword, brass hilt, the cross guard stamped 1299, the steel blade stamped 'Jean', along with a brass mounted leather scabbard. Length 66 cm
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An old 'Black Watch', Highland Regimental hat badge, A.F
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A Masonic lodge apron, neck chain and epaulets, elaborately decorated with gold thread and gilt metal fittings to the fine blue ribbed fabric backing and with leather panelled detail, all enclosed within the original leather carry case
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A collection of nine vintage A.A. membership badges, silver plate, brass and enamel
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A collection of assorted lodge medals, mainly gilded, some silver, and most with ribbons
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An 1820s Marshfield, Missouri, U.S.A. slave collar, the steel curb links supporting the central curved rectangular plaque with decorative serrated edge and inset brass panel, engraved 'N. Isaac, Marshfield, 1820', curved two section lock and plate mechanism to the ends. Maximum length when locked 36 cm
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An old sperm whale tooth, semi-polished finish with natural grooves evident. Length 14.5 cm
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A late 19th century cast white metal figure of a Tyrolean huntsman with a chamois slung across his shoulders, descending with the aid of an alpenstock, a striated rock forms a plinth for the statuette. Height 14 cm
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An old violin in as found condition, some borer, with an internal label 'Guarnerius. . .'. Length 60 cm, with bow
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An 1807 Matthew Hardie violin, in rough condition, with original label to the interior and 1897 certificate, detailing the one piece wood back of small curl, etc. Now with some losses and deterioration. In old leather case with two later bows
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A Victorian violin, labelled 'Mr Jaipur London 1890'?, in rough condition, with fitted case and two bows
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A Victorian period mahogany jewellery cabinet, shaped as a four drawer chest, decorated with flame veneers, standing on four bun feet. Width 24.5 cm, height 30 cm
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An early 19th century sarcophagus tea caddy in mahogany with satinwood stringing and inlaid escutcheon, raised on gilt metal claw feet; the interior divided into three compartments, lids absent, some faults. 28 x 14 x 16 cm
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A small Regency rosewood tea caddy, square form, ivory keyhole escutcheon, interior lining and lid absent. 12 x 10 x 11 cm
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A 12 inch painted wooden black teal duck decoy, hand carved, tack eyes, details to base
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A quality 15 inch Henry Perdew duck decoy, carved wood, finely hand painted, head turned towards back, maker's details to the lead keel, raised on display stand
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A good old vintage black duck decoy with attractive worn paint finish, the lead weighted base with fixing clip. Length 39 cm
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A fine old wooden duck decoy, the squat body with painted surfaces weighted with an old iron staple beneath and later brackets to display. Length 35.5 cm
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An old carved and painted wood Mallard drake duck decoy, head re-stuck. Length 40 cm
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An old carved and painted wooden Widgeon hen duck decoy. Length 34 cm
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A large 17½ inch 'Wildfowler' duck decoy, an older type with glass eyes, hand carved, remnants of stained finish, c.1940s
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A 14 inch Henry Joe Jobs wooden carved Red Head duck decoy, head turned in preening position to back, painted detail, complete on display stand
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A 15 inch Tom Taber Mallard drake decoy, well detailed and finely painted, some pallet marks to top, glass eyes
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An early 20th century Wicker fishing creel, leather stitched and bound trim and front pouch, leather shoulder straps
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An early 20th century 3½ inch Allcock wood and brass fishing reel, wooden handles, named to foot, c.1910
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An early 20th century 4½ inch David Slater's fly fishing reel, wood and bras, quick release latch, ivorine handles
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A 1920s 5 inch Scarborough walnut and brass sea fishing reel, bulbous ebonised handles, four holes to the spool
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A 1920s 6 inch Scarborough Eaton Sun fishing reel, large ebonised handles, polished finish
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A 1920s 7 inch Scarborough large wood and brass sea fishing reel, good original condition, turned walnut body, ebonised handles
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A late 19th century 3½ inch Jeffrey & Son wall brass salmon fishing reel, permanent check, horn handle, maker's name embossed to face plate
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A c.1870 4½ inch (Army Navy Co) all brass salmon reel, strong permanent check, early model, engraved maker's details to face plate
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