Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.

Click here to view registration and subscription levels

Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:808
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:123
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:563
Date:3-Dec-2013
***
A fine late 19th century Chinese carved ivory fan, carved in relief with figures, buildings and trees. No ribbon. Length 19.2 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian 9ct gold pendant/brooch, the frame of flowers and leaves set with seed pearls and peridots, on later fine 9ct. gold chain
***
***
N/A
***
An estate 9ct gold and opal pendant, the fine cut oval cabochon opal with a good rolling flash of colours, set within a gold backed mount with rope edge decoration, on gold bale suspension
***
***
N/A
***
A 9ct gold spider pendant, the small spider with a facet cut pink stone as the body suspended from a tapering gold bar, with gold bale and fine gold chain
***
***
N/A
***
A vintage carved ivory pendant, in the form of a heart with leaves and berries carved to the front, with an ivorine chain of delicate pierced links
***
***
N/A
***
An impressive Victorian 15ct gold and amethyst pendant, in Etruscan style, scalloped eight point star form with gold ball to each point, applied decoration to frame with an oval facet cut amethyst in the centre, a looped chain and small decorated gold pendant suspended from base, with matching suspension bale for chain
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian mourning locket, of oval form, with seed pearl and turquoise set monogram, the reverse with glazed panel. Minor attention required.
***
***
N/A
***
A 9ct. yellow gold Edwardian pendant on chain, bow form with two drops, set with seed pearls and three aquamarines, gold plated fine chain
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold pendant on chain, open leaf and floral form set with seed pearls and a central oval faceted almandine garnet, on fine link 9ct. gold chain
***
***
N/A
***
An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold mounted banded agate pendant, good striated deep red/orange and white tones
***
***
N/A
***
A good c.1900 18ct. yellow gold, amethyst and seed pearl pendant on chain, the facet cushion cut deep coloured amethyst in bead rub-over mount above a seed pearl set bow, on a fine 9ct. yellow gold chain
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian 15ct. yellow gold and enamel pendant, single stylised flower-head form with central green stone on a radiating silver enamelled ground, the applied green enamel shaped border band with gilt highlights, on conforming suspension loop
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian silver and enamel oval locket, the front with a wide band in relief of bird amongst reeds highlighted with enamels in green, yellow, amber/brown and black, engraved flanking ivy detail, loop suspension to top. Hallmarked Birmingham 1882, minor losses. Length 4.1 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A good late Victorian 15ct. yellow gold and seed pearl pendant/brooch, open circular form with central ten petal flower-head framed by nine bell form flowers all entirely set with seed pearls, one missing, conforming pendant mount to top and removable brooch mount to reverse. Weight 9.1gms. Diameter 2.7 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian 9ct yellow gold amethyst, peridot and seed pearl necklace, the open heart pendant drop supported from two chains to a small single flower-head suspension, fine link chain
***
***
N/A
***
A silver gilt and enamel lidded pendant/charm, the oval cover with enamelled image of a horse and rider, a small gilt baby to the interior. Length 2.2 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold mounted rock crystal pendant, the rock crystal heart form with gold coronet mount, the cruciform top with suspension loop attached
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian 9ct yellow gold and seed pearl starburst pendant, suspension loop to top
***
***
N/A
***
A c.1900 9ct. gold double-sided locket on 9ct. rose gold chain, the locket with all-over scrolling leaf design on a faceted Belcher link chain
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian Art Nouveau 9ct. gold pendant, the round delicate frame set with gold and pearl leaves and three aquamarine flowers, a small round facet cut aquamarine suspended from gold bar to base, with a gold chain
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian sterling silver and Ruskin ceramic brooch, the lilac pendant of heart form, in rope edge frame with a bow to the top, with silver chain
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian Art Nouveau 9ct. gold ruby and pearl pendant, the scrolling heart form frame set with seed pearls and three small facet cut rubies to the centre, seed pearl to bale, on fine gold chain
***
***
N/A
***
A 14ct gold bee pendant with a later 9ct. gold chain. This is a copy of the famous Minoan pendant found in a cemetery at the Minoan Palace of Malia on the island of Crete, the original is in the Heraklion Museum
***
***
N/A
***
An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold lady's muff chain, double ridged, repeating oval links, single 'dog-clip' clasp. Weight 1.5 cm.6gms. Length 142 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A late 19th century 15ct. engraved yellow gold Maltese Cross pendant locket, the hinged circular central cover revealing a double glazed interior, ball highlights. Suspension loop to top
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian 18ct. gold tassel on a fine 9ct. yellow gold chain, the tassel with five fine link drops terminating with ball ends issuing from a fancy mount
***
***
N/A
***
An 18ct. yellow gold mounted cabochon emerald and seed pearl necklace, four oval emerald cabochons, one suspended from the central stone separated by three rows of seed pearls, two further rows connect towards the gold clasp
***
***
N/A
***
A large black pearl pendant, a gold ring set to the base of the pearl, the top with 9ct gold bale, together with a fine 9ct. gold chain
***
***
N/A
***
An opera length pearl necklace, the single strand of 94 semi-baroque .7 cm. cultured pearls with a 9ct. gold, pearl and garnet clasp. Length 75 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian 9ct. rose gold muff chain, the plain links interspersed with six decorative twisted knots set with small cabochon turquoise beads. Weight 19.46gms. Length 145 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of single strand freshwater pearl necklaces, the round 1 cm pearls of varying pink, deep cream and lavender tones, knotted between each, with silver ball and push clasp. Length 46 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A lapis lazuli and pearl necklace, the large rondel shaped lapis beads of uniform size with a large cultured pearl at the base, silver jump ring clasp
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian 9ct. rose gold locket, set with oval double target forms with blue and white enamel, a seed pearl to the centre opening to reveal a photo and lock of hair; together with a pair of Victorian silver gilt earrings, each with a cabochon glass bead and a tiny opal to the centre
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold fancy neck chain, plain beads decorate the circular links, push-in clasp. Weight 5.9gms. Length 44 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian 15ct. gilded yellow gold fancy 'gloved hand' muff chain clasp, the glove with applied leaf and floral forms, the red stone ring to the hand, a small suspension ring held between the fingers. Weight 2.8gms
***
***
N/A
***
A good long clear Baltic amber necklace, the graduated rounded oval beads with screw in clasp. Length 77.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A strand of graduated jade beads, of dark colour, spherical form, gold ring catch. Length 46 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold pendant on chain, open three circle scrolling form including an oval panel set with blue stone and single ivy leaf, on fine gold chain
***
***
N/A
***
A c.1925 European .800 silver and enamel Egyptian Revival propelling pencil/pendant on chain, formed as a mummy on fine link chain
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold aquamarine and seed pearl necklace, the central oval facet cut aquamarine framed by six seed pearls and an open six loop curved frame, suspended from a fine link neck chain
***
***
N/A
***
A 9ct. and diamond lady's bracelet, the serpentine branch and leaf shaped links each set with five small diamonds (totalling 65), push-in tongue clasp
***
***
N/A
***
A 9ct. yellow gold late Victorian fancy bracelet, the scrolling wire links spaced by five circular facet cut smoky quartz stones, each set with a central gold mounted seed pearl, original push-in clasp with safety chain
***
***
N/A
***
A heavy early 1900s 15ct. rose gold bangle, in the form of a twining snake, the eyes set with tiny rubies, engraved Auckland, New Zealand and stamped 15ct. at the head and tail. The snake symbolised eternal undying love. Weight 71gms
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian 9ct rose gold bracelet, the top set with nine oval facet cut pale garnets with small seed pearls to each corner, hinged with push clasp and safety chain
***
***
N/A
***
A 9ct gold and amethyst bracelet, the seven oval facet cut amethysts claw set between 'bow' style links, push clasp with safety catch and chain
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian silver engraved hinged bangle, wide flat form, half engraved with a repeating fine leaf pattern, push-in clasp. Hallmarked Chester 1885. Width 2.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold and multi-moonstone bracelet, the eleven graduated oval cabochon moonstones each in a hinged rub-over mount, eight rectangular bars connect to the push-in clasp
***
***
N/A
***
A mid-20th century wide silver half engraved hinged bangle, scrolling leaf and floral design, push-in tongue clasp, with safety chain. Birmingham 1953, the Coronation year and mark, by Smith & Pepper Ltd, specialist bangle makers
***
***
N/A
***
An opal and 18ct. gold brooch, the large polished black opal with good flashes of gold, blue and green fire, in an 18ct. yellow gold rub-over mount. Length 3 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An early 1900s hand painted portrait miniature brooch, the miniature of a French lady in court dress, hand painted on ivory or ivorine, in silver gilt frame, with suspension bale for wearing as a pendant
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian 9ct. yellow gold and turquoise brooch, of circular form with geometric scroll decoration to the four triangular form panels, a central domed cluster of small turquoise beads sits above a fine wire and bead border. Weight 9.7gms
***
***
N/A
***
A vintage silver and marcasite rickshaw brooch, the attendant in running pose, the passenger with umbrella, the pin with keeper and safety chain
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian 15ct gold Etruscan style brooch, the ornate frame set with a central oval jet panel and white hard-stone cameo
***
***
N/A
***
An estate 9ct gold cameo suite, the brooch with carved cameo shell depicting the Three Graces, in scrolling gold frame, with matching screw on earrings
***
***
N/A
***
An estate 9ct. gold, pearl and amethyst brooch / pendant, the large oval facet cut amethyst surrounded by two rows of seed pearls, in a 9ct. rose gold frame
***
***
N/A
***
An impressive Victorian 9ct gold cameo brooch, the shell cameo carved with two Greek or Roman girls under a crescent moon and stars, an eagle with outspread wings to the base, ornate scrolling 9ct rose gold frame with rope edge decoration
***
***
N/A
***
An 18ct. yellow gold and jade dress ring, the vibrant green oval jade cabochon held in four claws, bow and leaf decorated shoulders
***
***
N/A
***
A late Victorian gold small brooch set with a central faceted pale stone framed by seed pearls, testing as 9ct. gold or higher
***
***
N/A
***
An Art Deco 15ct. yellow gold, opal and diamond bar brooch, the central circular cabochon opal framed by two small diamonds in rub-over mounts, white gold front to the yellow gold bar
***
***
N/A
***
A good c.1900 gold framed cameo brooch, the classical profile of a woman carved in a pinkish toned shell, rope edge decoration to gold mount
***
***
N/A
***
A 9ct. rose gold mounted tiger's claw brooch, the top strap mount connects to the tip
***
***
N/A
***
A 9ct. rose gold Art Nouveau brooch, open stylised shield form with floral decoration framing the triple central bars set with single almandine garnet
***
***
N/A
***
A good Edwardian 9ct. gold, seed pearl and amethyst stick pin/brooch, the stylised floral form head with central facet cut amethyst above the long narrow tapered body
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold, aquamarine and seed pearl brooch and earring set; the brooch with open central oval panel enclosing the claw set large oval facet cut aquamarine highlighted with six seed pearls; the earrings with conforming circular drops from long straight bars, fittings for pierced ears
***
***
N/A
***
An estate 18ct. gold diamond set ring, the three round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a platinum Rex style mount with applied chenier supported engraved shoulders, the central stone of 0.25 carat with a small diamond on each side
***
***
N/A
***
An early 1900s 14ct. gold and silver necklace, the highly ornate scrolling frame set with 22 rose cut diamonds and 20 uncut diamond chips, the centre of the frame with four oval facet cut pyrandine garnets in engraved gold rub-over mounts, a further pear shaped garnet suspended from the base. The frame itself comprises silver to the front, the base in 14ct. gold, two swivelling S-form diamond set links to each side, with a modern silver snake link chain. Length of diamond and garnet set frame 120 mm.,…
***
***
N/A
***
An impressive Art Deco platinum and diamond ring, in the form of a five row diamond set head with peaks to the centre, the central row containing four Old European cut diamonds of good colour, the other four rows containing 26 bead set Old European cut diamonds, with tapered flat shank with high-walled sides that flow up to the head. T.D.W. 2.30 cts
***
***
***
An 18ct. gold lady's estate sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the large oval facet cut pale blue sapphire in a rub-over mount framed by 14 old cut diamonds in a basket mount
***
***
N/A
***
An estate 18ct. gold and 9ct. gold wedding ring set, the central ring with an oval facet cut sapphire surrounded by 10 small round brilliant cut diamonds, the two outer 18ct gold bands each set with six small round brilliant cut diamonds, with raised shoulders, to form an outer ring of diamonds
***
***
N/A
***
An estate 18ct. gold and diamond ring, of five graduated size old cut diamonds claw set in a decorative scrolling mount flanked by small diamond chips, some absent. Total diamond weight 1.50cts
***
***
N/A
***
An estate 18ct. gold and diamond ring, the central 0.45ct. old brilliant cut diamond claw set with two smaller diamonds to either side, decorative scrolling mount with engraved shoulders. Hallmarked for Chester 1904
***
***
N/A
***
An estate 18ct. gold, diamond and sapphire ring, of three old round brilliant cut diamonds claw set with two facet cut cornflower blue sapphires
***
***
N/A
***
An estate 18ct gold opal and diamond ring, the 2.78cts natural oval cabochon opal displays an impressive amount of blue, green, turquoise and red flags in a rolling flash play of colour, surrounded by 21 old single cut diamonds, T.D.W. 0.47carats, shank with split shoulders
***
***
N/A
***
An estate 14ct gold and opal ring, the oval cabochon natural opal of predominantly green flash with slight red and blue colours, claw set in an open ring mount, the split shoulders with added decoration; together with a pair of cabochon opal earrings with screw fittings
***
***
N/A
***
A vintage 9ct gold cameo suite, the brooch with carved cameo shell depicting the Three Graces, in a gold mount with rope edge decoration, with screw on drop cameo earrings and a 9ct gold ring set with classical woman's head in profile
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian 18ct. yellow gold and opal bridge ring, set with five graduated cabochon opals in a row spaced by four pairs of small old mine cut diamonds. Hallmarked Birmingham 1907
***
***
N/A
***
A modern 14ct. yellow gold baroque and diamond cluster ring, the three irregular shaped pearls with good nacre, framed by 20 small facet cut diamonds, the sculpted shoulders with bark like effect
***
***
N/A
***
An early 20th century 18ct yellow gold and black opal ring, the large oval flat top black opal in claw setting, narrow shank
***
***
N/A
***
An Art Deco 18ct. yellow gold, diamond and sapphire panelled ring, the square panel with five old brilliant cut diamonds set in a cross with four square cut sapphires at the corners
***
***
N/A
***
A 19th century 9ct. rose gold and multi-cameo lava carved ring, the nine small portrait relief cameos in various coloured lava, each in an oval rub-over mount
***
***
N/A
***
A 9ct. yellow gold and opal Arts & Crafts ring, the central oval cabochon opal in rub-over mount framed by relief sculpted leaf design
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian gold plated sovereign case, traditional form with profuse engraved decoration to front and back, push button release and suspension ring
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian 9ct gold and carnelian seal, the unmarked gold frame in the form of a fish swallowing its tail, suspension loop, the seal not engraved
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian gold plated carnelian seal, the ornate frame set with a carnelian carved with initials surrounded by hop swags
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of 14ct. yellow gold cufflinks, of oblong form, with machine decoration matching the base piece, stamped 58.5 cm, in original box. Weight 8gms
***
***
N/A
***
A 1940's Pierpont lady's 18ct. yellow gold wristwatch, circular mother-of-pearl dial with Arabic numerals, working. Weight 2.4 cm.2gms
***
***
N/A
***
A 1920s 14ct. yellow gold, emerald and diamond Waltham lapel watch, circular form, the gilded dial with Arabic numerals framed by eight small diamonds and four small diamond cut emeralds, stem wind, the movement marked 'Waltham Bracelet'. Weight 1.4 cm.8gms
***
***
N/A
***
A lady's Rolex 'Oyster Perpetual' 18K gold and stainless steel wristwatch, the gold dial set with a diamond to each hour, original Rolex Jubilee link bracelet, good working order, with original box and outer packing box
***
***
N/A
***
A vintage Cyma 'Cymaflex' braille wristwatch, plain chrome case, the push-button release cover revealing the face with raised beads to identify the hours, also with Arabic numerals, manual wind, leather strap. Working
***
***
N/A
***
A vintage Omega 600 'Seamaster' gent's wristwatch, the circular stainless steel case with champagne coloured dial, batons to the hours, named and model details to face, seconds sweep hand, leather strap, manual wind. Working
***
***
N/A
***
A Jean Perret, Geneve gent's gold plated wristwatch, quartz movement, tinted dial with slender gold hands and gold batons, date aperture, alligator leather strap
***
***
N/A
***
A Baume & Mercier, Geneve gent's automatic wristwatch, steel 3.5 cm diameter case, silvered dial with trellis chapter ring, Arabic numerals at quarters and batons indicating other hours, Dauphine luminous hands and sweep seconds. 17 jewel Bidynator calibre 690 movement. Black leather strap
***
***
N/A
***
An Omega 'Seamaster' gent's wristwatch, stainless steel 3.5 cm diameter case, with original bracelet. 17 jewel, caliber 285 manual chronograph movement, silvered dial with Dauphine hands and sweep second hand
***
***
N/A
***
A Universal, Geneve 'Uni-Compax' chronograph wristwatch, steel 3.5 cm diameter case, champagne tinted dial with Arabic numerals, sweep seconds and tachymeter; along with two subsidiary dials. Leather strap
***
***
N/A
***
A gent's gold and steel Rolex 'Oyster' Chronometer wristwatch, original bracelet, the blue dial marked: 'Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified', 14K yellow gold and stainless steel Jubilee band and 14K bezel, good original working condition with original box, pamphlets and outer packing box
***
***
N/A
***
A 1970s Vacheron & Constantin 18ct. yellow gold watch and bracelet, the named rectangular silvered dial with batons to the hours, on fine mesh 18ct. yellow gold original bracelet. Manual wind, working. Total weight 7.2 cm.7gms
***
***
N/A
***
A late Georgian silver pair cased pocket watch, Birmingham 1822 by Robert Wiggan, white enamel face (faulted), with Roman numerals. gold hands, subsidiary seconds dial at VI, fusee movement, working
***
***
N/A
***
A silver hunter cased pocket watch, verge movement, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and gold hands. London 1824 by Samuel Fuller
***
***
N/A
***
A silver cased centre second chronograph pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, 300 division, blued steel centre second hand and gold hands. Birmingham 1892
***
***
N/A
***
An eight day Goliath centre seconds pocket watch by the Octidi Watch Co., c.1910, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued hands including centre seconds, railtrack minutes
***
***
N/A