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September Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:814
Sale Title:September Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:149
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:543
Date:10-Sep-2013
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A pair of Victorian period spelter seated griffin candlesticks on circular bases, one with old repair. Height 31 cm
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A small bronze bust of a bearded classical man on octagonal stand. Height 16.5 cm
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A Victorian copper kettle of plain oval section with fixed handle. Height 26 cm
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A small Victorian period copper watering can with hinge of oval section, with hinged lid and fixed handle. Height 28 cm
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A Georgian copper spittoon, traditional form with hand beaten effect to exterior. Diameter 2.2 cm
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A small old copper castellated jelly mould, of oval shape, by H. Denham & Co. 1915. Length 11 cm
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A Victorian period copper lidded ice-cream mould, of circular section on short brass foot, the lid with ring handle. Height 11 cm
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A Victorian period copper jelly mould, castle shape. Impressed marks. Length 15 cm
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A Victorian dome top copper mould of plain circular section. Height 10 cm
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A c.1900 bronzed white metal grotesque inkwell, modelled as the head of a devil type creature, the hinged lid as a stylised tortoise, a frog as the finial, all supported on the looping tail, two legs and short pointed beard. 10.5 cm x 11 cm x 10 cm
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A Victorian brass and mahogany three draw telescope.
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An Edwardian period stitched leather and silver plate single draw telescope by T. Cooke & Sons Ltd, London & York.
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An Edwardian aluminium and mahogany stereoscope by Sherwood & Underwood - together with approx. 95 stereoscopic cards (scenes of Canada) contained in original box in the shape of two leather bound books.
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An old oil filled brass gimballed ship's light by Sherwoods, Birmingham. Height 300. Together with a Victorian Hills patent Hezzanith Field's Rule by Crayford, London. Length 38 cm
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A heavy bronze ship's bell of traditional shape with top suspension lug and clapper. Height 24 cm
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An old set of diver's/fireman's bellows (air supply), brass studded leather with a wooden frame, metal foot plate and 'Code of Signals on Lifeline'. Length 52 cm
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A set of Salter's Plunket scales with original willow basket. Length 56 cm
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An unusual old Scottish wooden bowl, of circular shape with silver plated mounts of stag's head and branch of oak leaves and acorns. Diameter 19 cm
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An antique Scottish wooden brose (porridge bowl). Diameter 17.5 cm
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An antique sycamore dairy bowl of shallow circular shape on short foot. Chip on rim. Diameter 36.5 cm
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A large antique sycamore dairy bowl of shallow circular section. Diameter 43 cm
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A Georgian period crossbanded satinwood two compartment tea caddy, with metal basket ring side handles, diamond shaped ivory keyhole escutcheon and diamond wood veneer design to the top, the interior with central space for glass mixing bowl. 30 cm x 15 cm x 15 cm
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A c.1900 Troughton & Simms, London, brass siting level on original tripod stand, original lens fittings, top levels and four adjustable screw fittings to the hinged tripod stand. Length 33 cm, height 66 cm
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An old violin and bow, the original 'crocodile' leather case with retailer's label, J.W. Pepper, Philadelphia.
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A c.1900 4/4 Maggini copy violin, with a typical double purfling, possibly English Craske school. In case with one bow.
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A good early 20th century European violin, labelled 'Luigi Mingazzi Raveena fece 1902', possibly Italian, damage and repairs to scroll, two piece back. In a later case with three bows.
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An old violin together with bow, in original case.
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A boxed set of Scottish bagpipes, the ebony drones with ivory mouths, the rosewood chanter with ivory mouth; along with an ebonised practice chanter with ivorine mouth.
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An old green glass fishing float bound in rope netting. Diameter 36 cm
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An old green glass fishing float bound in rope netting. Diameter 36 cm
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An old green glass fishing float bound in rope netting. Diameter 30 cm
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An old green glass fishing float bound in rope netting. Diameter 30 cm
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An old work-horse's leather collar, complete with hanes, inset with later mirror. Length 70 cm
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A large Edwardian period alabaster figural lamp modelled as a young woman seated on a rocky outcrop with a column rising at the rear to support the replacement glass shade. Supported on original alabaster column stand with plinth top and octagonal stepped base. Height overall 160 cm
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A large carved hardwood swan, a highly decorative piece of restrained form, unpolished, the long sinuous neck held high with head down. 79 cm x 30 cm x 59 cm
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An oak Arts & Crafts mirrored hat rack, the hand adzed frame with four turned pegs, a carved wooden belt form support to the top for hanging on wall. 60 cm x 740.
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A Victorian period small cast iron printing press, hand operated with moveable plate and roller mechanism, mounted on board. Ex. private Auckland museum. Height 15 cm
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A Victorian mahogany jewellery box/writing slope, blue satin padded buttoned lid, with lift-out tray, the front drops down to reveal a pull-out writing slope with ink and pen compartments, presentation plaque to top, 'Mataura School Presented to Miss I.N. Shanks by Teacher & Pupils May 1893'.
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Three early 20th century 'Mandoline' food slicers, beech and pine bodies each with steel blades set on the diagonal, the largest 75 cm x 27.5 cm with three blades and sliding frame to top.
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A Victorian brass bound mahogany writing slope of plain design, plain oblong shape with original fitted interior. 44 cm x 25 cm x 14 cm
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An unusual vintage oak salesman's sample two bottle tantalus with silver plated mounts and two original glass decanters. With key. Height 16.5 cm
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A decorative Italian terracotta bust of a pre-Raphaelite young woman, moulded and painted decoration with original colours, red, blue and dark green, impressed marks. Honourable wear. Height 43 cm
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A Russian hand painted black lacquer lidded box with scene of troika, signed. Length 8 cm
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A Russian black lacquer box of oval shape painted with a troika. Length 13.5 cm
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A small bronze figure of a Burmese fighter, the figure with tattooed sides, dressed in a loincloth, balances with one knee raised in fighting stance. On wooden plinth base. Height 16.5 cm
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A 19th century finely carved small ivory French Dieppe School figure group, of a European man and woman in traditional formal dress, standing hand in hand, raised on a chamfered wood stand. Height of carving 6.7 cm
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An Edwardian ivory parasol handle, carved with a flower to the side. Length 11.5 cm
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A Georgian period Bilston style enamel patch box of oval shape, painted with a scene of buildings and floral sprays. Old repairs. Length 7 cm
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A Victorian period bone chess set, red and white pieces, complete, minor losses and some faults. Height of king 12.5 cm
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A pair of old carved and pierced bone opera glasses, with brass mounts.
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A pair of late Victorian period lady's black boots, black leather and buttoned fabric.
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A pair of Georgian paste set shoe buckles, each completely set with paste diamonds and gilt embellishments. Length 7.5 cm
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An old tailor's dummy on ebonised tripod stand. Height overall 165 cm
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A Pedigree hard plastic doll, with articulated body, original wig and costume, sleeping eyes, and in original box. Height 52 cm
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A c.1886 Victorian child's Pansy cast iron hand operated sewing machine with gold-painted openwork lettering by C.J. Bailey & Co., Boston, U.S.A. Height 23 cm
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A child's carved wooden horse and metal trike, the metal spoked wheels with metal clad wooden rims, decorative scrolling mount from the rear axle to the rearing horse, pedals to the front, handle bars to the top. Rust evident.
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A pair of old ebony standing elephant bookends with ivory tusks and toenails. One tusk with old repair. Length of each 20 cm, height 18 cm
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A scrimshawed whale's tooth, 'The Dispatch-Boat Acheron of the French Navy 1838' and other vessels, black stained detail, mid-20th century. Length 16.5 cm
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Three fossils and a turtle shell, includes two ammonite fossils, one of a mussel type shell, the turtle carapace includes the 'plastron' belly section. Length 7 cm, 6 cm, 5.5 cm and 13.5 cm
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A collection of three fossilised rocks, two ammonites and one of slab form. Lengths approx. 20 cm
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Three rock specimens including a quartz crystal specimen, one with fossils and the third an example of two fused geodes. Length approx. 20 cm
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Three mineral specimens, various shapes, sizes and colours, one a deep emerald green. Lengths approx. 20 cm
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Three mineral specimens, two sectional examples and another of slab form. Height approx. 15 cm
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A collection of three mineral specimens, various shapes and sizes. Lengths approx. 15 cm
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Three mineral specimens, various shapes and sizes, one an iridescent black rock. Height approx. 16 cm
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Three mineral specimens of various shapes and sizes, one a polished ammonite. Lengths approx. 15 cm
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Three mineral specimens of various shapes and sizes, one a quartz crystal example. Lengths approx. 20 cm
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An old large whalebone vertebrae, natural form with solid oval central section and three tapered fin-type protrusions, some weathering giving evidence of age. Maximum width 130 cm
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A set of deer antlers, eight points, mounted with skull on wood shield.
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A set of Elk antlers, a skull trophy mount on wood shield.
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A taxidermied full body mount standing ram with full fleece and curling horns. Length 110 cm, height 95 cm
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A taxidermy standing Japanese tanuki (raccoon dog) full body mount, his mouth open showing teeth, arms to his sides, mounted on a polished timber slab base. Height 56 cm
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A zebra trophy head and shoulder taxidermy mount, in fine condition. 100 cm by 78 cm
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A framed taxidermy 'Hairless Bat', displayed with wings spread, glass eyes, in gilt frame with red silk mount under glass.
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A pair of tall old African oryx skull mounted horns, on wood shield. Length overall 103 cm
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A taxidermy Alexandrine parakeet, distinctive bright green colouring to its head and body, red highlights to the wings and neck, the long tail feathers with dominant yellow colouring, red beak. Mounted on branched section on oval black lacquered base. Length of bird 370. Named after Alexander the Great who is credited with exporting numerous specimens from the Punjab into various European and Mediterranean countries where they were considered prized possessions of the nobles and royalty.
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A taxidermy Red-billed Hornbill, white under parts, black wings with white mottling and distinctive curved large red bill, mounted on a branch section on a black lacquered oval stand. Length of bird 37 cm
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A taxidermy female Paradise duck mounted on a log section, her head lowered and extended in aggressive pose with her folded wings raised, with brackets for wall mounting.
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Three vintage duck decoys, with cork bodies, wooden heads.
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An old decoy duck, the body of waterproof cotton, with original paint effect, glass eyes and metal and string floats. Length 36 cm
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An old duck decoy, similar to above. Length 36 cm
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An old duck decoy, similar to above. Length 36 cm
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An old duck decoy, similar to above. Length 36 cm
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An old large well modelled brass ram's head, with curled horns and Roman nose. Height 16 cm
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A small bronze sculpture of a dancing couple, on circular base, signed.
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A well modelled brass World War II Spitfire aeroplane, on sickle shaped stand with swivel. Length 13.5 cm
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A chromium plated 1934 Chevrolet car mascot of a winged bird, on stepped wood base. Length 18 cm
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A brass mounted magnifying glass, with bronze patina and long curved antelope horn-type handle. Length 47 cm
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A small well modelled 19th century Continental bronze figure of a wild boar. Length 8.5 cm
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A small Victorian treen shoe, length 13 cm, together with an old treen castle shaped pot (some faults), height 8 cm
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A 19th century treen snuff box, in the shape of a boot with Cuban heel, the sliding lid with mother-of-pearl inlay. Length 9 cm
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An unusual 19th century coquilla nut snuff box, of long oval section, beautifully carved with birds, flowers, leaves and scrolls. The hinge with old repair. Length 9 cm
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A small 19th century coquilla nut snuff box, of oval section, beautifully carved with a quiver of arrows, vase of flowers, etc. Length 5 cm
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A pair of oval painted portrait miniatures, an elegant gentleman and woman, matching ivory veneer and mother-of-pearl frames with suspension rings. Height 10.5 cm
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Two unframed samplers, one with alphabet worked by Christian Clark in 1837, 51 cm x 310. The other a scene of a country house worked by Janet Burnett in 1844, 50 cm x 50 cm (this one distressed).
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An old Russian icon of the Mother of God and Child, painted in rich red, blue and gold on a curved wooden panel. Some distress. 30 cm x 25 cm
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A rare New Zealand wool-work picture of the fully rigged ship 'Rangitata', c.1900. Original oak frame with wide gilt slip. Some minor faults and glass cracked. 30 cm x 43 cm
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A mid-19th century leather bound book, 'The New & Complete History of the Life of our Blessed Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ', printed in London for Alex Hogg & Co. at the King's Arms.... Complete with numerous engravings, embossed gilt detail to title on spine, original restored boards. 37.3 cm x 25.5 cm
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Artist unknown. An oval portrait miniature of an elegant gentleman with sideburns, signed. 8 cm x 6 cm
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Artist unknown, Portrait of a Countryman with Bagpipes, antique oil on panel, unsigned, original birds-eye maple frame. 11 cm x 10 cm
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