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May Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:645
Sale Title:May Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:149
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:468
Date:21-May-2013
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A 19th century French brass striking carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals above maker's/retailer's name, J.W. Benson Ludgate, London. Traditional swing handle to top, the key wind movement striking on a gong, not working. Height 13.5 cm
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An early 19th century American Ansonia lantern type clock the silvered metal hexagonal pagoda form lantern type case with crescent moon finial housing the movement with enamelled chapter ring bearing Roman numerals in black, maker's mark to back plate, overwound. Height 24 cm
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An unusual decorative late 19th century Continental porcelain and gilt metal table clock of circular shape, gilded decoration, mask side mounts, flaming urn finial, rococo base, the French pendulum movement with exposed escapement. Height 37.5 cm
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A highly decorative 19th century Berlin porcelain mantel clock of rococo style, ornately modelled with classical child figures, grapes and vine leaves, painted in pastel colours with gilded borders, the circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the French movement striking on a bell. Printed mark on base. Pendulum missing and some faults. Height 38 cm
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A 1940s walnut cased Art Deco mantel clock, the cylindrical clock case with cut-out silvered chapter ring with Arabic numerals on a rectangular plinth base mounted with a silvered metal seated Art Deco woman, raised on black and white bakelite feet with chrome bases. The movement with eight chimes, complete with pendulum and key
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A 30 hour movement hooded wall clock, the plain case with turned column mouldings and stepped pediment, the Georgian single weight pendulum movement with a brass dial marked 'Henry Swaine', ornate spandrels, single hand, working order
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An impressive mid-19th century French marble and bronze mantel clock, the rectangular form black marble case with restrained ormolu mount, machine engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals, surmounted by a full figure cast bronze lion with detailed scrolling mane, his left paw raised on a gilt bronze ball, silk suspension pendulum, the movement with hour and half hour bell striking. 41 cm x 16 cm x 56.5 cm
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A late 19th century Dutch silver small oval vanity box, ornately embossed, the hinged lid with cherubs and dog in formal garden setting, scrolling bands to the body. Import marks for Sheffield 1894 and importer's mark for Samuel Boyce Landeck. 5.3 cm x 4.4 cm x 2.4 cm
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A good 19th century French niello snuff box of elongated rectangular form with mildly concave centre, engraved decoration to the lid of running hounds amongst entwined leaf and floral tendrils enclosing a gilded interior, the body and base of inter-linked panel design, traditional black ground to the decoration. 9 cm x 3.7 cm x 2.3 cm
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A Victorian silver calling card case, rectangular form, finely engraved with repeating foliage, vacant circular cartouche to each side, push-button release revealing a leather lined interior with ivory card. Birmingham 1876
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A George V period silver cigar case with engraved decoration and gilded interior. Birmingham 1912 by Smith & Bartlan. Length 13 cm
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A William IV silver vinaigrette, rectangular form with wriggle work engraving, no grille, gilded interior. Birmingham 1830 by John Bettridge
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A George III gilded silver vinaigrette of fob watch case form, radiating circular covers, swing bale to the top, the gilded interior with pierced grille. Birmingham 1791 by William Pemberton
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An early 20th century silver sovereign case, scroll engraved covers, push-button release revealing fitted interior with sprung central section. Birmingham 1913 by Aaron Lufkin Dennison
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A WMF Art Nouveau small dish, flat shell shape moulded in relief with an image of cupid whispering in the air of a woman smelling the perfume of a flower. No. 225 to reverse. Width 10.5 cm
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A late 19th century French silver plate casket of rectangular form with curved corners, the fluted body with laurel leaf bands and ribbon highlights, the hinged lid with oval raised panel. 16.5 cm x 12.5 cm x 10.5 cm
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An early 20th century silver jewellery box with pin cushion hinged lid, the serpentine silver frame with a band of pierced Greek-key type decoration, raised on four pad feet, the blue velvet covered box with silk lined interior fitted to the stand, some wear to velvet. Birmingham 1916. 10 cm x 6.8 cm x 7.2 cm
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An Edwardian silver fancy vanity box of serpentine oval form, ornate scroll and floral embossed detail, rope edge. Birmingham 1902 by John Rose
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A good Edwardian silver tea caddy in the Adams manner, oval form, the fitted lid with domed central section and ebony finial, all fitted to a conforming boat form tray, raised on compressed ball feet, fine reeded rims. London 1906 by Martin Hall & Co. Total weight 658gms
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A late 19th century European fancy silver tea caddy, ornately embossed with classical scenes of courting couples in a garden setting, oval form, concave lid, gilded interior. Import marks for London 1897 and importer Edwin Thompson Bryant. 8 cm x 6.5 cm x 9.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver cream jug, plain ovoid body with open short cylindrical neck with ribbed edge. Birmingham 1909 by T.H. Hazlewood & Co. Weight 101gms
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A George III silver helmet cream jug, slightly flared flat bottom, bead rim, applied crested cartouche and reeded handle. London 1897 by Charles Chesterman II
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A set of five vintage Guernsey cream cans, graduated size, traditional form, the spherical bodies with a single vertical and horizontal rib, inset domed lids, 'The Arcade' and other marks to the base, sizes from 5 cm to 19 cm. Two with cane handles
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An Edwardian flat bottomed cream jug, Sheffield 1901 by Roberts & Belk. Weight 110gms
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A pair of Georg Jensen silver sugar bowl and cream jug, mildly hand beaten finish to the ovoid bodies, the squat bowl with domed lid, the ebonised acorn form finial with bead border, the jug with conforming handle at right angle to the spout, impressed marks
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A pair of Edwardian silver sugar bowl and cream jug, circular form, half lobed body, ring handle to the jug. Sheffield 1903 by Mappin & Webb. Weight 119gms
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A Georgian period silver flat bottomed cream jug with a band of engraved decoration and a monogram. 100gms. Newcastle marks, c.1810, probably by Thomas Wheatley. Old repair
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A George III Irish silver sauce jug, the boat shaped body embossed with scrolling florals and vacant cartouche under the spout, double scroll handle, raised on three hoof feet. Dublin 1788 by Thomas Jones. Weight 190gms. Length 17.5 cm
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A mid-20th century boxed three piece set of silver sauce boats, tray and ladle, shaped rim, raised on three pad feet, the oval tray with conforming rim, the ladle in an Old English pattern, in fitted black leatherette box. Sheffield 1951 by Viner's Ltd. Total weight 256gms
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A mid-20th century silver sauce boat, serpentine rim, flying scroll handle, raised on three pad feet. Birmingham 1940 by E.W. Hayward. Weight 162gms
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A pair of George V silver tripod sauce boats, with shaped rims and flying handles. Birmingham 1913 by Adie Bros. Length 16.5 cm
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A George III silver jug converted from a mug, plain baluster form, double scroll handle with acanthus leaf thumb piece, circular spreading foot. London 1769 by John King II. Weight 292gms. Height 10.5 cm
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A silver three piece tea set, oval shape, the pot with a domed hinged cover and ebonised handle and finial. Chester 1911. Total weight 912gms
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A good silver Guernsey milk jug, the traditional spherical body with plain cross ribs, wicker basket weave covered handle, the lid with strap handle, the base stamped 1½PT. Birmingham 1963 by Kenneth Tyler Key. Weight 310gms. Height 15.7 cm
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A Victorian silver three piece tea set, plain oval half lobed bodies, the flat topped teapot with a raised central lobed section and ebonised finial and handle. London 1887 by Cornelius Joshua Vander. Total weight 629gms
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An early 20th century Georgian Revival silver four piece coffee set, in the Adams style comprising coffee pot, hot water pot, sugar and cream, each with a restrained fine panelled floral band and shield form cartouche, raised on spreading circular foot, the domed lids with turned ball and applied silver finials, the pots with carved wood handles. Sheffield 1914 by Fenton, Russell & Co. Ltd. Total weight 1560gms
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An Edwardian silver lidded hot chocolate pot of plain baluster form, shaped top rims, the bulbous base raised on three pad feet. London 1906 by Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd. Weight 265gms
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A Victorian silver three piece coffee service, elegant baluster form, embossed with scrolls and florals, vacant cartouche to each, leaf decorated scroll handles, each piece raised on an open scroll and bead apron and four conforming legs, the coffee pot with applied floral finial, the spout with bird head end and characterful mask to the base. Sheffield 1864 by Martin, Hall & Co. (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall). Total weight 2090gms
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A quality Peter Woods silver lidded bowl, circular form with the lid tapering to the greenstone tapered finial, the plain form bowl supported by three short tapered legs with nephrite feet matching the finial, all gilded interior with faint hammer marks evident, the interior lid and base impressed with maker's monogram and .925 silver mark. Height 12 cm, diameter 10.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased from a Wellington Art Gallery c.1980, possibly N.Z. Academy of Fine Arts
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A George II style silver teapot, spherical 'bullet' shape with tapering hexagonal spout, lid with integral flat hinge, boxwood handle and finial, London 1928 by Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd. Weight 580gm
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An Art Deco period silver three piece tea set, circular section with raised geometric decoration, teapot with ebonised angular handle and finial. Sheffield 1934 by Walker & Hall. Total weight approx. 900gms
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An American 'International' sterling silver cutlery set in canteen, similar to above. The part 12 place set of 63 pieces includes nine dinner knives, 12 dinner forks, six dessert spoons, 12 dessert forks, etc. Total weight of silver excluding knives 1790 gms. In fitted canteen
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An American 'International' sterling silver 105 piece cutlery set in canteen, Joan of Arc pattern, includes dinner knives and forks, dessert spoons and forks, teaspoons, serving implements, carving set etc. Total weight, not including knives, approx. 2500gms. In fitted quality mahogany canteen
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A rare and early English provincial sterling silver apostle spoon made in Exeter, c.1685, the apostle finial with discoid nimbus, traditionally depicted with a flowing robe and traces of original gilding. 17th century pricked initials 'S.E.' and date '1695' to back of bowl and 18th century scroll engraved presentation initials to back of stem. The ovoid bowl with hallmark found on Exeter plate between 1575 and 1640. Weight 43gms. Length 18.2 cm
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A Victorian 12 place silver Old English pattern cutlery service, includes 12 dessert spoons, 6 tablespoons, 12 dinner forks and 12 dessert forks, each with an 'M' monogram and housed in two mahogany canteen cases with blue baize lined fitted interior. Sheffield 1898 by Walker & Hall. Total weight 2400gms
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A set of 12 American sterling teaspoons by Wood & Hughes in the Angelo pattern. Weight 369gms
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Eleven American sterling dessert spoons by Gorham, a Queen's pattern variant. Weight 235gms
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A set of 11 American sterling coffee spoons by Tiffany & Co., the handles ornately decorated with 'Bacchantes Amusing the Infant' from the 'Olympian' series designed by Edward C. Moore, c.1878. Each with gilt washed bowls and engraved monograms. Weight 253gms
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A George III silver soup ladle, shell form bowl, Old English pattern with feathered decoration to edges, bottom marked. London 1766 by John Lampert. Length 32.5 cm
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A George III silver tablespoon, Hanoverian pattern pictureback of a basket of flowers, crest to reverse. London 1760 by James Tookey. Length 20.5 cm
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A George II silver marrow scoop, traditional double end with crest of wolf's head armorial, bottom marked. London 1758, maker's mark R: T. Length 22.5 cm
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A George III silver pie spoon, fiddle pattern, Edinburgh 1810 by John Ziegler. Length 33 cm
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A George III silver Stilton scoop, this rare scoop with pusher and fluted mother-of-pearl handle. Birmingham 1809 by Samuel Pemberton. Length 17.5 cm
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A pair of George III silver tablespoons, Hanoverian pattern, bottom marked. London 1767 by William Turner. Length 21 cm
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A George II silver tablespoon, Hanoverian pattern, bottom marked. London 1728 by Richard Scarlett. Length 19 cm
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A George II silver tablespoon, Old English pattern. London 1784 by Hester Bateman. Length 22 cm
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A George II silver tablespoon, Old English pattern. London 1807 by Peter & William Bateman. Length 22 cm
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A pair of American silver short candlesticks, with urn shaped nozzles raised on a circular domed spreading foot decorated with an encircling band of foliate moulded decoration. Height 9 cm
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A mid/late 20th century Gorham American sterling silver table candelabra, the baluster column with single nozzle supporting four scrolling branches and five nozzles, relief scroll borders, spreading circular base. Total weight including 'weighted base' 1108gms
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A mid-20th century Dutch silver small table candelabra, the faceted baluster column with two restrained scrolling branches, the three nozzles of conforming octagonal form, spreading conforming base. Height 17.5 cm
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A Danish silver plated three light, twin branch table candelabra, octagonal section column with stepped base. Height 26.5 cm
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A Victorian silver plated palm tree and figure candlestick. Height 23 cm. Some faults. Together with a small old Japanese silver plated fan shaped photo frame
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A pair of WMF Art Nouveau silver plated candlesticks, with urn shaped nozzles and circular pans raised on square tapering stems with pierced iris motifs at the capitals and 'whiplash' pierced panels at the square spreading bases. Stamped marks. Height 28 cm
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A pair of National Silver Co. American silver candlesticks, with plain urn shaped nozzles raised on tapering faceted stems from circular domed feet. Height 25 cm. Some faults
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A pair of Mueck-Cary American silver candlesticks with urn shaped nozzles raised from circular spreading bases with gadroon moulding to the edge. Height 7.5 cm
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A pair of Victorian silver pepperettes, baluster form embossed with heart and leaf forms, wrythen finials. London 1888 by Charles Edwards
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A pair of American silver urn shaped pepperettes, by Fisher Silversmiths Inc. Height 11 cm
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A good 1920s silver sugar caster, baluster form, broad wrythen panelled body, the tall domed lid with engraved and pierced trailing leaf decoration, spreading foot. Sheffield 1926 by Harrison Bros. & Howson. Weight 189gms. Height 18.5 cm
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A Victorian cased matching silver sugar bowl and cream jug, flat bottomed and in Georgian style with lobed bands, fine embossed repeating decoration and fluted rim. London 1890 by Charles Boyton (II), with a pair of silver sugar tongs, Birmingham 1889, all in deep purple velvet and silk lined shaped Moroccan leather case
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A cased set of silver and enamel coffee spoons, each with coffee bean finial, the bowl backs variously coloured. Birmingham 1954 by Walker & Hall. Boxed
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A c.1900 Sheffield silver plate decorative tea caddy, rectangular form with chamfered corners, the lockable hinged lid enclosing a two section hinged lidded interior, diamond, scroll and decorative panels to all surfaces, with key. 15 cm x 10.5 cm x 10 cm
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A late Victorian silver three piece cruet set comprising a pair of ovoid bodied pepperettes and a boat form hinged lidded mustard pot, all pieces raised on pad feet, turned finials and shaped rims, in fitted black leatherette box with purple velvet and cream silk interior. Sheffield 1898 by John Round & Son Ltd
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A pair of Heather Mathews American silver candlesticks, urn shaped nozzles raised on circular spreading bases, both decorated with a gadroon pattern. Some faults. Height 9 cm
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A George III silver sugar basket, of boat shape with fine reeded swing handle and rim with two pierced and engraved bands to top and centre, spreading oval foot with fine reeded decoration and wiggle work engraving, rectangular shaped blank cartouche to each side, with glass blue liner. London 1792 by Joseph Scammell. 13 x 10 cm
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An impressive WMF silver plated epergne centrepiece, with a cut and etched shallow crystal bowl raised on an asymmetric serpentine foot which rises as a curving stem from which issues a maiden who leans forward, her hands resting on a serpentine branch which supports an epergne holder fitted with a plain glass trumpet vase. Stamped marks. Height 50 cm
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A large George II silver porringer, the two handled bowl with curved lobes and flutes to the lower body, the foliate framed cartouche unengraved. London 1736 by Samuel Wood. 18 x 11.5 cm
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A set of three bright cut heavy silver tablespoons, Hanoverian pattern. London 1781 by Hester Bateman. Total weight 227gms
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A pair of George II silver bright cut dessert spoons, a thistle engraved to the shield cartouche, bottom marked. London 1739, maker's mark indistinct
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A Victorian silver mustard pot, the squat circular body raised on four compressed feet, gadroon top border, shell thumbpiece to the hinged lid with urn finial, no liner. Birmingham 1894 by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes. Weight 14.6 cm
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Three 19th century Dutch silver items, includes a pair of sifter spoons, the circular bowls with shaped rim and X-form piercings, shaped and engraved handles together with a flat bottomed boat form bowl in the Adams manner with vertical piercings and floral swags. Total weight 105gms
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A set of six mid-20th century Danish silver coffee spoons, each with a different finial of a famous Danish emblem, in original fitted box
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A boxed set of six Scottish silver whelk forks, each with three small tines and with faceted glass 'thistle' finial. Chester 1912
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A pair of Danish silver coffee spoons similar to above both with Crown finial
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A pair of early Victorian silver Queen's pattern sugar tongs, scrolling shell form decoration to the oval bowl backs. London 1841. Weight 78gms
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A pair of George IV silver sugar tongs, the arms of open pierced and cast form with entwined tendril type bars, shaped shell form cast bowls. London c.1830 by William Hewitt
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A pair of early 20th century Dutch silver salad servers, the fancy cast handles similar to those of Dutch birth spoons, decorated with figures, cherubs and an entwined section, the bowl of each with deep relief classical cavalier type figures. Embossed hallmarks for 1910. Weight 165gms
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An Edwardian cased silver plate six person fish service, engraved blades, casein handles, the mahogany case with blue velvet lining
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A pair of silver plated serving spoons, fiddle pattern, each crested with a griffin's head, the bowl of one spoon cut with six tines. Stamped with simulated hallmarks
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A pair of Dutch silver serving spoons, bead edged handles stamped for Van Kempen & Son, c.1908. 160gms
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A Dutch silver serving fork, c.1921, thread edged handle, with two large tines. 90gms
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Two Dutch silver spoons both with stamped marks and engraved initials
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An American silver pair of asparagus tongs, by Black, Starr & Frost, with ornately pierced blades and monogrammed to the handle. Weight 232gms
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An American sterling serving plate, circular, raised on low foot with borders of radiating pierced bands, monogrammed to the centre, by Black, Starr & Frost. Weight 225gms
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Eight various American sterling and coin silver utensils, including a Gorham cheese scoop, sugar nips and various spoons. Weight 208gms
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A George III silver caddy spoon, crescent form handle, traditional oval bowl. London 1812 by John Sanders
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An early Victorian fancy silver decanter label 'Madeira', the name pierced to the scroll centre, framed by embossed grape bunches, leaves and florals, complete with attached chain. London 1842
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The strainer section of a Georgian silver wine funnel, circular with bead rim and with tab hanger from the side. London 1796
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Two silver and mother-of-pearl pocket knives, one Sheffield 1828, the other Birmingham 1912 by George Unite
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A 20th century silver sauce boat, ovoid with 'Celtic' decorated rim, the flying scroll handle with dragon-head finial, raised on three pad feet cast with beast heads. Birmingham 1951 by Atkin Bros. Weight 163gms
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A Victorian silver embossed rose bowl, the body with wrythen lobed, bead, scroll and fruit embossed decoration, vacant cartouche, raised on circular spreading pedestal base. Chester 1895 by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes. Weight 694gms
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