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April Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:733
Sale Title:April Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:174
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:548
Date:23-Apr-2013
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A lady's 9ct. sapphire and diamond dress ring, the Cartier style ring set with 11 rows of alternating diamonds and sapphires, 40 carre cut blue sapphires, together with 30 single cut diamonds
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond ring, the central heart frame enclosing a modern brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.20ct. framed by three further diamonds to each shoulder.
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An 18ct. yellow gold lady's dress ring, the central oval cabochon opal doublet in rub-over mount framed by two rectangular flat panels each with four recessed old mine cut diamonds, wide tapered shoulders. Weight 6.9gms.
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An early 19th century 14ct. yellow gold dress ring, the textured white flat flowerhead topped with a central simple facet cut ruby framed by 20 small pave set old mine cut diamonds, the comforming cast scrolling shank with pierced design.
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An Art Deco silver and marcasite lady's dress ring, the large cushion form domed top entirely encrusted with marcasites and pierced designs.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond ring, cross-over mount with two claw set round brilliant cut diamonds.
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An estate 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the two 0.20ct. diamonds claw set in platinum mount, upright shoulders with filigree decoration.
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An estate 18ct. gold and pearl ring, three small baroque pearls claw set on a plain band.
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An early 20th century New Zealand greenstone and 9ct. rose gold pendant, the tapered oval section pendant with applied 'KIA ORA' band and engraved mount.
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A New Zealand colonial 9ct. rose gold and shark's tooth pendant/brooch, the shield support with clip form suspension, the traditional diamond form serrated edge shark's tooth in a wide gold cap with engraved decoration, impressed maker's name 'Walsh & Co.' (Masterton). 7 cm x 2.5 cm
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A modern New Zealand Tim Daly silver sculpted pendant/brooch, fossil and moonstone design, the stylised coral/sea floor ground with three marine fossils and four various moonstone cabochons all in rub-over mounts, jeweller's name handcrafted STG to reverse, chain suspension and pin to reverse.
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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 late 19th century New Zealand made 15ct. yellow gold framed cameo brooch, the classical female portrait bust in profile with decorative scrolling hair highlighted with leaves and grapes, the plain oval frame with fine rope twist mount named 'N. Rein', Invercargill maker.
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A gent's Omega Seamaster wristwatch, automatic, gold dial with seconds hand and date aperture, gold batons, old brown leather strap.
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Three early 19th century pocket watches, all stem wound and with open faces, two silver plate with pictorial engraved backs, two short Albert chain lengths attached, one with compass fob.
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A late 19th century 14ct. yellow gold pocket watch, the open enamel face with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, not working. Total weight 70.4gms.
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A c.1900 lady's 18ct. yellow gold French fob watch, the open face with Roman numerals, partial black enamel inlay to the engraved back.
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A c.1900 lady's 9ct. rose gold fob watch, the open face with Arabic numerals, working.
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A large silver plated cased chronograph pocket watch, key wind movement, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, 'railtrack' minutes, and 300 split divisions, blued steel sweep second hand.
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A sterling silver cased chronograph pocket watch, the case hallmarked Birmingham 1882, key wind movement, cream enamel dial marked 'Patent Chronograph' and with Roman numerals, 'railtrack' minutes and 300 split divisions, gold hands and blued steel sweep second hand.
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A silver pair cased pocket watch with fusee verge movement, bullseye glazed, white enamel dial with Roman numerals (repaired). Birmingham 1867.
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A Swiss silver cased pocket watch, key wind, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the silver back profusely engraved, in working order, together with a silver fob chain in Prince of Wales link, with one dog clip and a T-bar.
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An 18ct. gold cased lady's hunter pocket watch, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the case engraved with Gothic tracery.
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An 18ct gold cased pocket watch, open face, engraved gilt dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands, the case back engraved with a floral basket within a flowerhead border. With key, working. Diameter 3.9 cm. Total weight 39gms.
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An Edwardian balloon clock with Sheraton Revival decoration to front, four glass bun feet, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, some cracking, has key, not working.
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An Edwardian oak cased chiming mantel clock, dome lid, the glazed door enclosing an engraved dial with Arabic numerals and Chime/Silent and Slow/Fast subsidiary dials, gilt brass grilles to the sides, the platform base raised on gilt brass spreading bracket feet, the quality German movement chiming and striking on a gong, working, complete with key. 28 x 18 x 40 cm
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A 19th century green onyx cased mantel clock, the architectural case of temple form with broken arch pediment flanking a vaulted canopy raised on Corinthian and Doric columns from a deep plinth base of conforming outline, the dial with an annular chapter ring with Arabic numerals in circular cartouches, the centre with a fine pierced plaque, the French movement marked 'A.D. Mougin' striking on a gong. Width 46.5 cm, height 36.5 cm
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A china cased mantel clock, Rococo style, decorated with Dresden type flowers, gilt embellishment. 20 cm x 46 cm
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A French gilt metal cased mantel clock, mounted with Sevres-type porcelain panels and finial, the face bleu celeste glazed and with gilding, decorated with a landscape, the dial with Roman numerals, the case embellished with a floral urn pediment, foliate swags, acanthus capped handles and a musical trophy mount, all raised on a giltwood plinth base. Bell striking movement. Height 45 cm
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A Victorian black slate mantel clock of architectural form, restrained inlay of variegated green marble panels, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the French movement with suspended pendulum.
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A Vitascope dioramic electric clock, with cream Bakelite case set with a chrome chapter ring and hands below a ship automata with a rocking motion and light simulating sunrise and sunset. Height 32 cm. Small chip left back corner
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A Victorian marble mantel clock, the plain black marble with shaped corners inlaid with variegated green, black and grey marble, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals and floral sprays, surmounted by a spelter winged male figure, in Grecian robes, painted finish, with key and pendulum and in working order. 32 cm x 16 cm x 64 cm
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An American Ansonia mantel clock, the black painted metal case set with ormolu decoration, the ivory enamel dial with Roman numerals and manufacturer's name, surmounted by a black painted metal figure of a young girl standing reading a book, mechanism requires attention. 34 cm x 15 cm x 52 cm
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A good French 19th century brass cased carriage clock, the front curved pillars with coloured enamel cloisonne type decoration, the ivory toned enamel dial with Arabic numerals and finely coloured painted floral swags, subsidiary conforming alarm dial below, traditional exposed escapement, the key wind movement striking on a bell to the base. Swing handle to the top. Height 11 cm
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A 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and retailer's name 'Stewart Dawson Ltd, London', traditional glazed sides and oval top with exposed escapement, swing handle to top, in good working order complete with key, recently overhauled.
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An Edwardian silver cased travelling clock of small carriage clock form, plain rectangular case with swing top handle, glazed white enamel dial with Roman numerals, raised on compressed bun feet, key wind movement, working. Birmingham 1903 by Henry Matthews. 5 x 4.5 x 7 cm
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A 19th century quality French table timepiece, the ball form clock of pocket watch form within a clear glass ball form case enclosing the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, stem wind eight day movement, the top loop enabling suspension from the gilt bronze winged eagle holding a branch to his mouth, all upon a square section mottled marble stand with flared base to the marble plinth. Height overall 23 cm
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A silver framed desk clock, the white dial with Roman numerals set to the plain rectangular frame with large prominent hallmarks, black velvet back and strut, quartz movement, c.1990 by Kitney & Co. 8 cm x 10.6 cm
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An American oak cased Ansonia wall clock, the painted dial with Roman numerals, in decoratively embossed octagonal frame, the drop pendulum behind a glazed door, old Auckland retailer's name, J.F. Stratz to the base of glass, with pendulum and key. 43 cm x 82 cm
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An American walnut wall clock, the painted dial with Roman numerals behind a glazed door, the lower half of the glass painted with a view of St George's, Edinburgh, crack to painted portion, original label from Jerome & Co., Newhaven. No pendulum, requires attention. 39 cm x 65.5 cm
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An American walnut wall clock, the painted dial with Roman numerals behind a glazed door, the lower portion painted with a scene of Sallston Springs, original label, W.M.L. Gilbert & Co., 30 hour movement with a pendulum and weight, requires attention. 38 cm x 64 cm
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A mid-19th century Beidermeier Vienna regulator wall clock, the walnut case with ebonised detail, broken arch pediment with urn finial, reeded restrained corner columns, the glazed door enclosing an enamel dial with Roman numerals and figured walnut back, the long pendulum with brass bob, weight-driven eight day movement. Height 119 cm.
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A quality 19th century French ormolu and marble 'Amor Caught' mantel clock, the case design attributed to Vion, Paris, the circular enamel dial with Arabic numerals and convex glazed door cover in an ormolu mount, surmounted by a woman with long scarf and Cupid along with with rose garland, quivers, etc., the marble stand and shaped base with further ormolu panels of leaf and cherub decoration, raised on five compressed feet. The movement with hour and half hour bell striking, c.1840. Height 33.5 cm, width…
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A fine and large French ormolu mantel clock, signed on the enamel dial 'Bourdon & Dalbergue, Paris', the ornate ormolu case surmounted by a classical flaming urn finial, festooned with floral garlands and framed by classical urns with goat mask mount, all on the shaped base with further conforming decoration, raised on five flared circular feet. Hour and half hour bell striking movement, c.1860
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An Edwardian period silver vesta case, circular form, profusely engraved to both sides with blank cartouche. Chester 1905
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An early 20th century silver vesta box, plain rectangular form with circular cartouche to the front with standing maiden and engraved 'For Services Rendered in The Great War 1914-1918', requires some attention. Birmingham 1918
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A Victorian silver vesta case, rectangular form with the front enamelled to represent a visiting card, with suspension ring. Minor damage to enamel. Birmingham 1891
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A silver and emamel vesta case, cobalt blue enamel to both sides, unmarked, possibly 1920's, with suspension ring
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Two early 20th century Dutch silver chain-mail purses, both with solid frames supporting the mesh bodies, the larger with a zig-zag fringe base and chain handle, the smaller coin purse with a bead fringe.
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An Edwardian silver evening purse, chain link mesh bag with silver frame and chain. London 1905. 10 cm x 10 cm
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A Victorian silver vinaigrette, serpentine rectangular form, machine engraved covers, the gilded interior with floral and scroll engraved pierced grille, original sponge. Birmingham 1863 by Hilliard and Thomason
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A leather and silver Edwardian stamp and card wallet, brown leather with silver edging. Birmingham 1902. 10 cm x 7 cm
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An Art Nouveau style silver photo frame decorated with scrolling florals and leaf tendrils, Sheffield 1997. 21 cm x 14 cm
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An early 20th century stamp holder formed as an envelope, oak leaf engraved and plain cartouche decoration. Chester 1912 by A.E. Jones.
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An Edwardian silver cased perfume bottle, the small flask form bottle encased in decoratively pierced silver, with original glass stopper, engraved inscription to front with date 28.1.08, unmarked. 8.5 x 10 cm
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An Edwardian silver and crystal perfume bottle, the slender tapering bottle with cut decoration, engraved lid, marked 'Sterling', together with a miniature silver hand mirror. Birmingham 1922.
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An Edwardian silver and crystal scent bottle set, the three small fitted bottles encased in a silver frame, decorated with wreaths and ribbons, facet cut stoppers and silver collars. Birmingham 1905. 5.5 cm x 7 cm
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An Edwardian silver cased lavender salts bottle, the round flask bottle sits inside a hinged and lidded silver case, the exterior embossed with a flower girl in the field surrounded by floral embellishments. London 1902. 5.5 cm x 8 cm
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An Edwardian silver cased green glass perfume bottle, the heart form bottle with a silver collar enclosed in a conforming hinged and lidded silver case, the front embossed with a troubadour serenading two woman within a garden, Birmingham 1904. (small crack to bottle). 5 cm x 8 cm
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A small Victorian cameo glass silver topped scent bottle, the cranberry glass body with white carved overlay of trailing ivy leaves, silver embossed screw top. 3 x 4.5 cm. Birmingham 1888 by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd
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Two Edwardian green glass silver topped perfume bottles, one of slender tapering form with facet cut decoration, the other of square Eiffel Tower form, both with decoratively embossed tops, one marked Birmingham 1907. Height 95 and 9 cm
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Two Edwardian silver topped perfume bottles, one facet cut cobalt blue glass, the other a small china cobalt blue flask, the front decorated with silver flowers. Birmingham 1904 and 1911. Height 8 cm and 5.5 cm
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An Edwardian Art Nouveau silver covered scent bottle, the embossed and pierced cover in sinuous floral designs, hinged top and removable neck section, all over the green glass bottle of long ovoid form, some attention required to the shoulder fittings. London 1903 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. Length 16 cm
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An early 20th century large silver Winged Victory angel finial, she stands in traditional pose with wings outstretched and right arm raised, her head turned to the right, the dome base with screw thread. Sheffield hallmarks by Martin Hall & Co. Ltd. Weight 192gms, height 9.5 cm
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A pair of Sheffield plate wine coasters, pierced gallery, the silver plate centre to the wooden base engraved with crest of a wild cat, some copper bleeding through. Diameter 13 cm
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A George V silver two-handled tall bottle coaster, plain cylindrical shape with shaped rim. Sheffield 1910 by Martin, Hall & Co. Height 17.5 cm
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Four Sheffield plate glass coasters, wooden bases, plain design, some copper bleeding through. 8 cm x 6 cm
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A pair of Sheffield plate glass coasters, wood base, plain design with slight decoration to rim, together with one other of different design. Diameter 9 cm
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A Danish silver W.& S. Sorrensen three piece christening set, comprising knife, fork and spoon, the handle of each with relief Art Nouveau style decoration of a young girl on a lily pad with dragonflies etc., impressed marks.
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A George IV silver three piece christening set, Queen's pattern, includes spoon, knife and fork, all silver ends and handles. All pieces hallmarked 1824, the spoon London by Alexander Hewat, the knife and fork Sheffield by Aaron Hatfield & Sons.
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A 19th century Dutch silver birth spoon, the ornate cast handle with gent milking a cow finial, entwined snake stem and dolphin highlights, the large oval bowl engraved and dated 1863 to the reverse, hallmarks for 1863. Length 20 cm
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A 19th century Dutch silver birth spoon, the finial as a mother with two children, the entwined stem with stylised scroll and mask decoration, presentation inscribed to the outer bowl rim. Hallmarked. Length 19 cm
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A 19th century Dutch silver birth spoon, similar to above, hallmarked 1898
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A 19th century Dutch silver birth spoon, similar to above. Hallmarked 1862
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A 19th century Dutch silver birth spoon, the finial as a figure with shoulder yoke supporting two buckets, the entwined stem with stylised figure and scroll cast decoration, hallmarked, presentation inscribed and dated 1896
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A 19th century Dutch silver birth spoon, the cast handle with finial of a standing figure with anchor, tapered wishbone stem to the mask supporting the bowl with engraved windmill decoration, presentation inscription to the exterior rim. Hallmarked. Length 18.5 cm
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Three antique Dutch silver pieces, includes a small bread basket with swing handle and pierced sides, engraved caddy spoon and sauce ladle with engraved handle and oval bowl, embossed hallmarks to each.
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A 19th century Dutch silver small box, tall rectangular form, engraved floral and scroll decoration, the lid with further embossed scrolls. Hallmarked 1865.
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A 19th century Dutch silver small box, flattened oval form, engraved scroll and floral decoration to the lid, hallmarked, engraved 1881.
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A set of 12 late 19th century Dutch silver coffee spoons and a matching pair of sugar shovels, the twisted stems with finial form ends, the sugar spoons with engraved detail to the outer frame.
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Three 19th century Dutch silver sewing items, includes two needle cases, one of cylindrical banded form with removable lid, the other tapered cylindrical with opening at one end and a pair of scissors held within an engraved scabbard.
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A European silver Art Deco bell pull, tapered trumpet form with green guilloche enamel, scroll and white enamel highlights, cabochon jade toned bead to the base. Length 7.8 cm
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An Edwardian silver and glass desk set, the bevelled glass tray with silver galleries, two silver pen holders, two crystal and silver lidded inkwells, a blank silver plate set to the front for engraving, on four silver bun feet. London 1904 by John Grinsell & Sons. 25.5 cm x 16 cm
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A c.1900 European silver patch box, circular form, the leaf engraved hinged lid revealing an internal mirror, stamped 900. Diameter 4 cm
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An Edwardian silver fancy embossed vanity box, long oblong form, French type relief decoration of a courting couple within an extensive formal landscape with peacocks, entwined foliate bands to the body. Birmingham 1901 by Henry Matthews. Weight 185gms. 18.3 cm x 5 cm x 3.2 cm
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An Edwardian silver small Art Nouveau vanity box, stylised lobed form, the hinged lid with embossed woman and cherub decoration, scroll frame. London 1901 by Thomas Levesley. 5.5 cm x 4.5 cm x 1.5 cm
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A Swedish silver cigarette case, once the property of the big game hunter and Kenyan safari guide Krister Aschan. The front engraved with his name, above an enamel oval portrait plaque of a young beauty (Irene) after an original painting by Angelo Asti. The gold plated interior with numerous facsimile signatures of friends, many women. Aschan was a contemporary of the Swedish Baron Bror von Blixen-Finecke and his wife Karen Blixen, the author of 'Out of Africa'. Aschan's son Ulf was Blixen-Finecke's godson…
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A George III silver sifting spoon, Hanoverian pattern, circular pierced bowl, bottom marked 'London 1780'.
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A pair of early George III silver scissor action sugar nips, ring handles, scroll and tapered supports. Maker John Arnell, c.1766.
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An Edwardian silver presentation trowel, with a marine ivory handle, the blade engraved with an inscription commemorating The Bolton Infirmary Extension and the Coronation of Edward VII 1902. Hallmarks for Birmingham 1878 by Thomas White. Length 32 cm
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A rare Irish George IV silver straining spoon, fiddle pattern, crest of a unicorn over a coronet, by Samuel Neville, Dublin 1824. Weight 154gms. Length 35 cm
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A Queen Anne silver brandy pan, Britannia standard, turned wooden handle, plain design with flared rim, hallmarks to pan and handle by William Fleming. London 1711. Weight 162gms. Length including handle 20 cm
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A George III silver wine funnel, ribbed decoration to the funnel, gadrooned decoration to rim of strainer, hallmarks to body and strainer by Robert and Samuel Hennell. London 1804. Weight 198gms. 9.5 x 19.5 cm
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A George II silver tablespoon, Hanoverian pattern, bottom marked by John Wren. London 1737. Weight 61gms. Length 21.5 cm
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A pair of George III silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, bottom marked, maker's marks rubbed. London 1763. Weight 136gms. Length 21 cm
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A George II silver tablespoon, Hanoverian pattern, bottom marked crest to base of terminal of clenched fists holding an anchor, by Elias Cachart. London 1750. Weight 74gms. Length 21.5 cm
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A George III silver tablespoon, Old English pattern, bead edge, bottom marked, by William Turton. London 1777. Weight 59gms. Length 22 cm
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A George III silver basting spoon, Old English pattern by Peter & William Bateman. London 1800. Weight 105gms. Length 32 cm
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A pair of Reuben Watts N.Z. Arts & Crafts silver knife rests, each end of open entwined Art Nouveau form with hand beaten effect and central raised heart form blue enamel plaque with green speckled highlights, rub-over mounts, the connecting bars of wrythen form. Embossed maker's signature mark and 'STERLING'. Length 9 cm
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A Victorian silver trophy cup, 'North Otago Agricultural & Pastoral Association' presented for the 'Largest Prize Taker in Grain, 1883'. Birmingham 1877. Weight 662gms.
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