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July Art and Antiques Auction, including the Doug & Joy Redmond Collection Part 2 — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:797
Sale Title:July Art and Antiques Auction, including the Doug & Joy Redmond Collection Part 2Lots with images:237
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:585
Date:16-Jul-2013
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A late 19th century Kutani circular porcelain dish decorated with figures, birds and flowers. Diameter 20 cm, character marks on reverse
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A pair of Japanese Kutani vases in the form of eggs, hand painted decoration of florals and birds on a white ground, gilt embellishment, on four small feet. Height 10 cm
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A Japanese Meiji Satsuma koro, with finely painted and gilded panels of figures and landscapes, raised on three feet, two character signature under base, height 120; along with a small dish with scalloped rim, painted with a scene of Mt Fujiyama, reeds, storks, etc., signature to the base, diameter 14.5 cm
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A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, ovoid shape, each decorated with two panels depicting samurai in a landscape before Mt Fuji, and figures including geisha in a garden scene, both panels on a blue background decorated with scattered gilt mons and tendrils, gilt signature under base. Each on wooden stand. Height 15 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, the ovoid body painted with two rope and tassel framed panels of multiple figures within a coastal landscape, on a diaper pattern ground. Signed under the base Hodada Zo. Height 17.7 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, the ovoid body finely painted with numerous women in traditional robes, one panel as a market type scene, the reverse with figures in boats, traditional tones, richly gilded, cobalt ground, elephant mask handles, gilded character marks on black to base. Height 25 cm
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A vintage Japanese crackle glaze pottery vase, the celadon glaze with polychrome relief enamel decoration of two demon figures highlighted with ribbon clouds and falling objects. Height 30.5 cm
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A pair of Japanese vases, tapering cylindrical shape with trumpet necks, each decorated in underglaze blue with ancient pine boughs and in raised enamels highlighted with gilt with two eagles which sit upon the boughs, depicted in mirrored stance. Late Meiji period. Height 34 cm
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A set of five old Japanese Imari plates, faceted circular form, traditional panelled decoration in cobalt blue and red with gilt highlights, includes one pair, one with chip. Diameter approx. ea
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A pair of Meiji period brass stamp boxes, decorated in relief with birds, baskets of fruit and flowers, 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm
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A box of Japanese pipes and pouches, together with various pipe holders, leather, wood, etc
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A Japanese bronze singing bowl, on cushion stand and original red lacquer stand. Diameter 17.5 cm
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A Japanese bronze elephant with trunk raised. Length 18.5 cm, c.1900. Tusks missing
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A Japanese Meiji period bronze elephant, finely detailed with naturalistic skin effects and smooth ears, trunk raised, replacement tusks, two character signature to base of one foot, raised on carved hardwood stand. Length 35 cm, height 24 cm
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A late 19th century Japanese hand coloured black and white photo of a famous tea house, situated on an island, figures to the foreground and in boats. 37.5 x 47 cm, framed under glass
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A Japanese porcelain model of a pagoda, of five graduated hexagonal rooves, surmounted by a removable finial, and standing upon a conforming plinth base, all decorated realistically in underglaze blue. Minor faults. Height 52 cm
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An old Indo-Tibetan bronze of the Green Tara, traditionally modelled with her right hand touching her right knee, her right foot touching a branch coming from the base, finely detailed and with old patina. Height 13.3 cm
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An old Chinese bronze large censor, rectangular form, the mildly flared sides with an encircling band of scrolling clouds, raised on four scrolling legs with further scrolling brackets, showing patina of age. 45 x 30.5 x 12.5 cm
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An old Japanese naginata (long pole arm), the 11.5 inch blade on 74 inch black lacquer pole with metal fittings and gilded rope binding, the conforming saya (cover) with two gold mons, the traditional curved blade tapering to a point, single hole to the tang
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An old Japanese wakizashi, good polish and visible temper line, the blade held in a shira saya, silver foil habaki. Blade length 57 cm
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An old Japanese wakizashi, in red lacquered scabbard, the blade shortened with the tip at a more acute angle, iron tsuba with landscape design. Length overall 45.5 cm
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A Victorian 9ct. rose gold and citrine coloured fob spinner, the spinner of faceted triangular section, the frame of fancy scroll form
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A late Victorian 9ct. yellow gold large oval locket, the plain front panel set with central pearls, decorative fine detailed border, conforming border to the back, lined interior. 4.3 x 3.5 cm Weight 21gms
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and seed pearl pendant/brooch of open scrolling flowerhead form, the central flowerhead set with seven seed pearls framed by six further smaller scrolling forms
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An early 20th century 14ct. gold, red stone (ruby) and seed pearl small pendant on chain, the open work shield form pendant with scroll wire detail, small blister pearl pendant drop, the fine neck chain marked '14K'
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A George III 15ct. gold and ivory mourning pendant, oval form, the panel finely painted with a woman standing before a monumental urn, the base engraved 'Follow Virtue And Smile On Death', all within a landscape, original glazed panel, the enclosed gold back with script initials and suspension loop
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A 14ct. gold lapis and diamond pendant, carved piece of lapis set in a free form gold frame with seven small round brilliant cut diamonds to one side, bale with safety catch
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A 15ct. gold photo locket, hand painted miniature of a young boy behind rock crystal, the frame set with small seed pearls, with rose gold chain, the reverse of locket engraved R.J.S.H. August 10th 1899, August 28th 1915
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold pendant, the round frame set with six marquee shape opals with a small ruby coloured stone to the centre, seed pearls set in the bale and outer ring of pendant
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A c.1900 9ct. rose gold curb link neck chain, single 'dog' clip clasp. Weight 27.3gms. Length 44 cm
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A Victorian gold framed swivelling fob watch key with bloodstone and intaglio cut panels together with a 9ct. rose gold T-bar
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A 19th century silver fancy double Albertina necklace, the three chain and two chain Albertinas with decorative section, one enamelled, two tassels attached
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An early 19th century large gilt metal fob watch key, the large oval central panel with a pale agate panel, serpentine mounts
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A Victorian silver graduated curb link Albert chain, complete with T-bar, single clip and shield form silver medallion with gold mounts. London 1867. Length 38 cm
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A 19th century 18ct. yellow gold fob seal, fancy leaf scroll and lobed support to the green toned shield panel engraved with script initials. Weight 8.1gms
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Three 18ct. yellow gold and steel watch keys, one mounted with a dog, small repair required, one of Breguet form, the other with ribbed ball end
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A c.1900 10ct. yellow gold fob seal, the long rectangular panel engraved with script initials on an open tapered frame with restrained scroll and leaf decoration, large suspension loop to the top, marked '10k'. Weight 6gms
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Two silk fob ribbons, one with engraved shield and four 9ct. rose gold mounts, the other with a 9ct. rose gold engraved shield and two small gold mounts
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An Edwardian dip pen/propelling pencil, the case profusely engraved with push-button release to either side, engraved bloodstone seal to the base
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold dip pen/propelling pencil, the case profusely engraved, push button release to either side, gold suspension ring to base. Birmingham 1904
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A 9ct. gold propelling pencil, profusely engraved, with carnelian shield seal to base
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An Edwardian 15ct. gold hinged bangle, the top set with four facet cut rubies and three small round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp, safety chain, marked '15ct.'
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A Georgian mourning bracelet, the black velvet ribbon sewn to the gilt hinge comprising an oval ivory panel carved with a woman standing on a cliff leaning on an anchor with snake entwining itself around flukes, she gazes out to sea at a galleon, rock crystal cover to the ivory panel. Length of panel 3.5 cm
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A late Victorian 9ct. yellow gold charm bracelet, the decorative engraved curb links supporting the four various fob spinners, one as a key, all with various stone panels, bloodstone, etc. and a shield form fob seal, heart padlock clasp. Total weight 43gms
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A vintage 9ct. curb link charm bracelet, mounted with 9 and 18ct. yellow gold charms, including a Victorian seal, crescent moon, key, etc., heart padlock clasp. Total weight 2.6 cm
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A 14ct. gold Art Deco bracelet, the industrial inspired bracelet with simulated facet cut sapphires set in a buckle link, joined by exaggerated gate link sections. Weight including stones 74.6gms
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An Edwardian 9ct. rolled rose gold bangle, plain circular section
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A suite of 9ct. rose gold and cameo jewellery including an oval brooch with a classical woman in profile, a conforming dress ring and a pair of circular earrings with rope border
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A pair of vintage shark's tooth and 9ct. yellow gold earrings, the plain caps with loop supports, together with a small boar's tusk with similar gold mount
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Two vintage agate necklaces, both of facet cut graduated size beads, together with a pair of banded agate drop earrings and a pair of Art Deco cut glass pendant drops ready for earring hooks
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A silver Arts & Craft style necklace and earrings suite, in the form of a bunch of arum lilies
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A 19th century 18ct. yellow gold and painted ivory panelled brooch, circular form, painted with a view of the Brighton Pavilion, glass cover, rope edge, enclosed gold back, c.1860, hairline crack
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold framed cameo brooch / pendant, finely detailed with a classical woman seated within a landscape, the plain oval frame with a fine rope twist band
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A 19th century 9ct.gold and carved lava cameo brooch, the classical woman in profile in rub-over mount with engraved frame
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A vintage silver, marcasite and cameo brooch, the small cameo with a woman in profile framed by two florets each set with seven marcasites
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A 15ct. yellow gold, opal and seed pearl brooch / pendant, open scrolling and tapered form with pendant drop, set with 11 opal cabochons and 14 seed pearls, suspension loop and captured bar to back
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold knot and tassel brooch, in original fitted box, the brooch of double rope edge entwined knotted form with two suspended tassel drops, bar to back and suspension loop to top, the Moroccan leather box with blue velvet lined fitted interior
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An Edwardian porcelain brooch, the round porcelain plaque painted with a scene of snow and moonlight in plain 9ct. gold frame with rope edge decoration
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An old brass chatelaine clip, the centre decorated with a gilded butterfly on enamel, three attached chains also decorated with an enamel plaque with one dog clip to base
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A long strand of vintage graduated ivory beads, circular ball form, the largest diameter 1.9 cm. Length 73 cm
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A 1970's Norwegian silver and enamelled stylish necklace, the pendant of cubist form with blue enamelled panels connected to the bar form neck chain, various marks to back
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A polished amber bead necklace, a single row of 69 graduated oval form beads, dark brown/red in tone
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A cultured pearl necklace, the graduating sized pearls of deep lustrous cream knotted between, 9ct. white gold clasp with small diamonds
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An Edwardian silver double sovereign case, traditional form, suspension ring. Birmingham 1907
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A 1970s 14ct. white gold and ruby lady's dress ring, the stylish setting with six oval facet cut rubies set amongst stylised 'bark' panels
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An 18ct gold, 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 estate 18ct. gold and five diamond bridge ring, the diamonds in coronet mount set in a row
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A 9ct gold, aquamarine, ruby and diamond ring, contemporary design with a wide curved tapered band set with a central aquamarine framed by five rubies and four diamonds in an abstract design. Weight 9.8gms
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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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A vintage lady's 18ct. gold, sapphire and diamond ring, the three sapphires and three diamonds ultimately paired in short bands to the split bar support
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A 9ct gold, emerald and diamond lady's bridge ring, the four emeralds and three diamonds alternatively spaced in claw settings
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A 9ct gold and moonstone ring, the oval cabochon moonstone in a plain domed mount, tapering shank
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An early 20th century 18ct yellow gold and cabochon garnet snake dress ring, the large oval cabochon in rub-over mount framed by an entwined snake, its head protruding to one end, the double bar shank with plain bound and split shoulders. Weight 13gms
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An estate lady's sapphire and diamond dress ring, the large oval facet cut sapphire framed by 16 brilliant cut diamonds, three larger to the sides, basket mount below, tapered shoulder supports and an 18ct. yellow gold shank
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An estate 18ct white gold and diamond solitaire ring, the .81ct. early modern brilliant cut diamond claw set in a coronet mount, plain rounded shank
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A small carved jade walrus, in the Faberge manner, realistically carved with diamond set eyes mounted on a polished rock crystal base. The base has a Cordys label c.1975, inscribed 'Faberge '. Length 8 cm
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An George IV 18ct gold rectangular box, hallmarked London 1822, probably by Charles Rawlings, oblong shape, detailed all over with a guilloche engraved pattern, the hinged lid set with a section of agate(?); along with an unmarked 18ct. gold (tested) toothpick. Total weight 21.5gms
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A George III period ivory and gold toothpick box, long rectangular form, the lid with a central circular gold glazed panel and with a further gold band to its border, opening to reveal interior mirrored lid and red velvet lined section, push-button release
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A late 19th century 14ct. yellow gold thimble, engraved 'Mother' and with engraved and relief detail. Weight 6ms
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Two 1970s New Zealand silver and greenstone jewellery items, the necklace with six plain curved bars to the large oval cabochon pendant in a silver frame with conforming support and a similar bracelet with a single large oval greenstone cabochon, 'silver' mark and maker's initials M.P.H.?
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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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An Edwardian greenstone and 15ct. yellow gold Scottish dirk brooch, gilded and engraved gold mounts, traditional form, greenstone panels and handle ends. Length 3.2 cm
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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.', possibly for Thompson & Smith, Christchurch. Length 6 cm
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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, working
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An early 20th century lady's silver and enamel fob watch, Roman numerals to the silvered and gilded dial, guilloche blue outer enamelled band, the entire enamel back with gilded highlights, stem wind, working, suspended from a gold plated bow brooch
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An Omega 'Geneve' gent's stainless steel wristwatch, automatic movement, 3.5 cm diameter case, silvered dial with hour batons, sweep seconds, day and date apertures at 3, crown adjustments require attention, resin strap
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A Rolex Tudor 'Oyster' gent's wristwatch, 3.4 cm. diameter stainless steel case, manual 'shock resisting' movement, screw down crown, silver dial with batons indicating hours, luminous hands, sweep second hand. Black leather strap
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A 1920s 18ct. yellow gold Rolex gent's wristwatch, 15-jewel manual wind movement, silvered dial with painted luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, cushion shaped case with screw down Oyster crown requiring attention and screw-on back, fitted leather strap, the dial, movement and interior back signed. Note: a rare find in 18ct. gold
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A 19th century Swiss made silver pocket watch, key wind, the enamel dial with Roman numerals and seconds dial, (not in working order), together with two rolled gold fob watch keys and a Victorian gilt fancy seal, one key with hardstone heart form panels, the other of ratchet type, the seal with amber toned glass inset, propelling pencil included
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An Edwardian period silver gent's pocket watch made by the Lancashire Watch Co. Ltd, key wind with enamel face, Roman numerals and seconds dial, with silver plate chain and key, in working order, glass missing. Chester 1901
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An early 20th century Omega gent's, open face pocket watch, stem wind, the enamel dial with subsidiary seconds dial and Arabic numerals, nickel plated case, working
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A brass Corniche cased carriage clock, with white enamel dial, Roman numerals, blued steel hands, working. Height 11 cm
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An early 20th century French brass cased carriage clock, the rectangular case with a conforming rectangular white enamel dial with Roman numerals sized to fill the face, small fault to enamel and to glass, with original Morocco leather case and with key, working order. Height 11 cm
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An electro-magnetic clock made in the U.S. by the Barr Company, the matt steel dial with Arabic numerals and seconds dial, brass fittings with pendulum, on round turned base and under a dome, in working order. Height including base and dome 29 cm
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A good Art Deco Swiss silver and enamelled travelling clock, the square cushion form case with striped metallic black enamel, the push button release revealing the circular dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the case marked 'Didisheim - Goldschmidt Fils et Cie. Swiss'. Working
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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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A French Louis Philippe mantel clock, maple veneered case with ebonised detailing, turned ebony finials flank the white circular enamel dial, with Roman numerals, Breguet-type hands, striking movement. Width 27.5 cm
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A 19th century marble mantel clock, of architectural form, the side panels in red marble, the top set with a bronzed sphinx, French movement, the enamel dial with Roman numerals and name of retailer Kohn Bros., Wanganui. Silver presentation plaque to the front, presented to Corp. Cummings of the Wanganui Rifle Volunteers 1880. 5 x 18 x 38 cm
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A 19th century walnut cased Viennese regulator wall clock, the ivory toned dial with Roman numerals and brass borders, the pediment and case with half turned column mouldings, turned finials, glazed door and side panels, large brass disc pendulum. Height 122 cm
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A French Belle Epoque mantel clock, square form case of caramel toned marble, on four bun feet, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals, brass ormolu decoration to front in the form of a man and woman holding the clock face and surrounded by free form Art Nouveau florals and leaves. With key and pendulum, in working order, (small chip to front). 24 x 9 x 20 cm
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