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January Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:525
Sale Title:January Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:137
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:388
Date:21-Jan-2014
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A vintage Swiss stopwatch, circular pocket watch form, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals, the outer dial for ten seconds, the smaller inner dial for five minutes. Silver plate case, stem wind. Diameter 5.8 cm.
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A gent's Titus tank form wristwatch, gold plated case, the white dial with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, quartz movement, no strap, requiring battery.
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A Pierpont gold plated gent's wristwatch, cushion shaped case, hours indicated by Arabic numerals and gold batons, sweep second hand, date aperture at 3, Swiss made, 25 jewel automatic movement, no strap.
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A good modern gent's Cartier 'Pasha de Cartier' 2388 GMT Power Reserve gent's wristwatch, hidden butterfly clasp, all stainless steel, the crown with blue sapphire crystal, the back screw-down plate glazed and revealing the complicated automatic movement, unidirectional bezel with numeric and lined markers, the guilloche silvered dial with luminescent circular hour markers, two subsidiary dials, power reserve indicator and G.M.T. time zone. Complete in box with papers.
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A vintage 18ct yellow gold Jaeger Le Coultre wristwatch on associated integral 18ct. yellow gold bracelet, the fine checkered dial with maker's name and no other markings, fine textured simulated bamboo gold frame, the bracelet with fine wavy lineal effect, original clasp. Total weight 57.4gms.
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An 18ct gold cased Gübelin gent's wristwatch, 3 cm diameter case, 21 jewel, mechanical movement, silvered dial with Gübelin logo and name, slender gold hands and gold batons indicating hours. Black 'crocodile' leather strap with plated buckle.
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A 1940's West End Watch Co. gent's driver's wristwatch, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, maker's name and 'Secundus' to dial, stainless steel case, black leather strap. Working.
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An Art Deco gent's 9ct. yellow gold wristwatch, the square case with silver gilt dial, Arabic numerals, seconds subsidiary dial, Swiss movement. Black leather later strap.
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A French brass cased carriage clock, plain white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Key missing and some attention required. Height 10.5 cm.
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An Art Nouveau bronzed spelter figured lady mantel clock, the young woman in a long flowing dress draped upon the baluster form clock with enamel dial marked 'Ansonia Clock Co., U.S.A.', with Roman numerals, sinuous base. Working order. Height 25 cm.
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A good Art Deco chromed desk clock, the square case enclosing a silvered dial with blue, black and ivory tone enamel highlights, with Arabic numerals, on stepped long rectangular base supported by ball feet, of heavy construction, not working. The dial 11 cm x 11 cm.
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A c.1920 novelty desk clock, as a decorative leather bound book with gilt detail, 'Livre d'Heures' to spine, the front opening to reveal sprung clock with square silvered dial, Arabic numerals with maker's details 'Imhof', 8-day, Swiss, working. 11 cm x 9 cm x 3 cm.
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A 19th century French green onyx and spelter figural mantel clock, the base with a circular decorated dial and gilt scroll feet and mounts, the plinth top surmounted with figure of a standing woman, the pendulum movement striking on a bell. Height 49 cm, with key.
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A German walnut cased mantel clock, the architectural case incorporating a carved pediment with cuckoo mechanism, the square face flanked by spiral carved columns, the brass face with silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, the 8-day mechanism by Junghams, striking on a gong and with bellows operated cuckoo. Height 40.5 cm.
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A late 19th century French walnut cased wall clock, white enamel dial with Roman numerals (small chip), 8-day movement striking on a gong, glazed door with visible pendulum, the architectural details to the case highlighted with black enamel. Height 59 cm.
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A French three piece clock garniture of bell shape, the clock housed in a case cast with religious motifs and Latin inscription 'Dominus Vobiscum...', the circular dial with white enamel cartouches with Roman numerals. The 8-day mechanism by Emile Portelance, c.1870, stamped with initials and numbers, striking on a bell. With a pair of matching accompanying candelabra with conforming decoration to the bell shaped bases, each supporting three nozzles on winged serpents. Height 30 cm.
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An Edwardian period silver photo frame embossed with leaves and scrolls, shaped border. Chester 1908.
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A crystal and silver double ended scent bottle, the silver gilt ends each screw off. London 1863 by Thomas Johnson. Width 13.5 cm.
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A Victorian period facet cut double ended green glass scent bottle with embossed silver plated mounts. Hinge faulty. Length 14 cm.
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A late Victorian silver covered ruby glass vanity jar, ornately pierced and floral embossed, star cut base to the small glass jar. Birmingham 1899 by Matthew John Jessop. Diameter 5 cm, height 5.2 cm.
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An Edwardian silver and cut crystal scent bottle, the spherical body cushion cut, embossed wide silver mount to the top and conforming domed cover enclosing the fitted stopper. London 1906.
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A William IV silver vinaigrette, modelled as a leather bound book, the hinged lid with engraved pattern, the spine with simulated corded binding, the walls engraved to imitate pages; the gilded interior with a foliate pierced grill. Birmingham 1936 by Taylor & Perry. Width 3.8 cm.
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A very small George III silver vinaigrette, oblong with fruiting vine embossed border and 'rope-work' walls; the gilded interior with foliate pierced grill. Birmingham 1818 by Lawrence & Co. Width 2.2 cm.
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A George IV silver vinaigrette, the oblong hinged lid engraved with foliate scrolls, the base with machine engraved pattern, the walls reeded, the interior with finely pierced grill decorated with a circular flowerhead framed by scrolling leaves, gilt washed interior and exterior. Birmingham 1828 by Nathaniel Mills. Width 3.3 cm.
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A George IV silver vinaigrette, rectangular form, floral engraved hinged covers, the hinged lid enclosing a gilded interior with original floral pierced and engraved grille, original sponge. Birmingham 1824 by Thomas and William Simpson.
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A very small George IV silver vinaigrette, of oblong shape and oval section, finely engraved, gilded interior with simple pierced grill. Birmingham 1824 by Robert Mitchell. Length 2.2 cm.
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A Victorian silver 'hunting horn' vinaigrette, the horn mouth with hinged cover, opening to reveal a gilded foliate pierced grill, the 'mouthpiece' unscrews to act as a stopper and the body can be used to hold perfume. London 1873 by Thomas Johnson. Length 10.5 cm.
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A c.1900 Austrian silver and enamel snuff box of rectangular form and elongated oval cross section, decoratively enamelled in shaped white bands with gilt highlights, restrained engraved detail, radiating designs to the ends, engraved tapered thumbpiece, gilded interior, impressed marks. 8.5 cm x 4.5 cm.
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A George IV silver snuff box, rectangular form, the machine engraved finely banded hinged lid with tapered floral decorated thumbpiece, ribbed waisted central section, the base matching the top, gilt interior. Birmingham 1823 by John Bettridge. Weight 41.5gms.
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An early Victorian silver snuff box, rectangular form, the lid with applied shield cartouche, machine engraved framing, cast applied border, fine ribbed body, the hinged lid enclosing a gilded interior. Birmingham 1837 by Edward Smith. Weight 73.2gms.
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A Victorian silver snuff box, rectangular form, engraved leafy scrolls to the lid and base, ribbed body, shaped thumb piece opening to reveal a gilded interior. Birmingham 1856 by David Pettifer. Weight 17.6gms.
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Two cranberry glass and silver small scent bottles, one with spherical body and silver screw lid, Birmingham 1901, the other cylindrical, the silver screw lid with no hallmarks evident.
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A 19th century Russian silver snuff box, machine engraved with repeating bands of circular framed motifs, rounded rectangular form, gold thumbpiece and long hinge opening to reveal a gilded interior, some wear. c.1870. Weight 37.8gms. 5.9 cm x 2.7 cm x 1.7 cm.
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A good early 20th century novelty silver vanity box formed as a raised chest of three drawers, serpentine form, the hinged lid revealing a gilded and crimson red silk lined interior. Chester 1913 by J. & R. Griffin. 8.5 cm x 6.2 cm x 7.1 cm.
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A silver travelling communion set (paten box and cup), bayonet fitting, plain cylinder shape, surmounted with a cross finial. Sold together with a small silver lidded circular box with presentation inscription. Both marked .925 STG Diameter 5.5 cm, height 12 cm.
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A Victorian silver pyx to hold the Communion wafer, square form, 'IHS' engraved to the lid within decorative engraved borders, gilded interior. London 1888 by Goldsmiths' Alliance Ltd. 5.2 cm x 5.2 cm.
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A pair of early 20th century Chinese silver vanity brush backs, oval form, each embossed with a dragon framing the monogrammed cartouche, hammered ground, no brushes, maker's mark for Yok Sang. Weight 120gs.
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Two c.1920s Chinese silver brush backs, one with handle, both with embossed relief dragon decoration on fine hammered ground, maker's mark Nanking and other marks.
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Four early 20th century Chinese silver vanity items, includes; a handled hairbrush, brush absent, and three decorative comb backs, each piece with relief dragon decoration on fine hammered ground, the brush back with maker's mark for Yok Sang. Total weight 280gms.
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An early 20th century Chinese silver vesta, traditional rectangular form, the front with relief embossed dragon, the reverse in relief with floral and bird decoration, three engraved character marks to the shield cartouche.
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A pair of early 20th century Chinese silver condiments, salt and pepper, the spherical bodies finely hammer finished and with relief blossom decoration, two open handles to each, the pepper with fitted pierced lid and ball finial, marked Yok Sang.
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A set of early 20th century Chinese silver teaspoons, the fancy pierced and engraved handles with birds amongst blossoms, turned bamboo form stems, character mark to reverse of each.
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A 1920s Chinese silver hand mirror, the back relief embossed with a sinuous dragon, fine hammer finished ground, the bevel edged mirror showing some distress to the foil back, impressed maker's mark 'Nanking'.
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A vintage unmarked silver squirrel shaped baby's rattle, modelled seated with front paws to mouth, the attached loop supporting the blue hard plastic teething ring.
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A good Edwardian silver and mother-of-pearl baby's rattle/teething ring, the mother-of-pearl teething handle with silver mount and scrolling supports to the pierced ball supporting four original embossed bells. Birmingham 1905 by Crisford & Norris Ltd.
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An early 20th century silver and mother-of-pearl baby's whistle/rattle/teether, the mother-of-pearl handle/teether with embossed silver end including a tapered whistle, two original bells hang from the sides. Unmarked. Length 8 cm.
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A late Victorian silver top glass heart form perfume bottle, the clear glass heart form body with silver mounted top, hinged domed cover, short chain suspension. Birmingham 1900 by Levi & Salaman.
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A c.1900 American silver plate Art Nouveau naked lady dish, oval form, she emerges from crashing waves in relief. Raised on four ball feet, stamped marks to base. 21 cm x 14.5 cm.
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A good WMF Art Nouveau silver plate jewellery casket of serpentine bombe form, relief floral and tendril decoration, poppy flower applied finial to the lid enclosing a pale blue silk lined interior with buttoned base, raised on accentuated bracket feet. Impressed maker's marks. 24 cm x 12.5 cm x 15.5 cm.
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A pair of WMF Art Nouveau silver plate chamber sticks, triangular form with a stylised Celtic type decoration to each corner, high arching handle with the same design on the candle sconce.
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A good Art Nouveau silver embossed vanity tray, rectangular form, decorated with the bust of an Art Nouveau woman, long flowing hair, highlighted with mistletoe, flared gadroon border. Embossed with maker's initials. 31 cm x 22 cm.
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A large and impressive WMF Art Nouveau centrepiece vase, the base with sculptured and high relief figures of a young man offering a flower to a lightly draped woman. The base, further embossed with irises and other flowers, supports a cut and etched glass vase (a broken section re-glued). Manufacturer's mark under the foot. Height 50.5 cm.
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An Edwardian period German clear glass claret jug of pear shape, the plain 800 standard silver mounts with engraved monogram and the date 1904. Height 23 cm.
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An Edwardian period German cut glass liqueur jug, of baluster shape on octagonal foot, the plain 800 standard silver mounts with engraved monogram and the date 1904. Height 19 cm.
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A WMF Art Nouveau/classical silver plate and cut glass comport, the tapered hexagonal column to the conforming spreading rectangular base supporting the pierced and embossed bowl frame with sweeping handles, supporting the fitted conforming cut glass bowl with shaped edge and engraved decoration. Small flake chips to the bowl. 38.5 cm x 19.5 cm x 26 cm.
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A set of six Georg Jensen silver Acorn pattern coffee spoons, traditional stylised finials with open scroll detail, banded stems, mark for 1910-1925, import marks for London 1928.
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A Georg Jensen Danish silver serving spoon, pea pod pattern 21, c.1915-1930. Length 12.7 cm.
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A good Georg Jensen silver Blossom pattern cream ladle, model 84, the full relief patterned handle finial as a blossom, the mildly hammered finished bowl with double pouring spouts, impressed marks to back. Length 18 cm.
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A c.1900 Art Nouveau silver and Maori portrait enamel teaspoon, the decorated handle to the oval bowl with central cartouche enamel with the portrait of a Maori gent., two Huia feathers to his hair, cloak around his shoulders. The back stamped 'SILVER'.
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A George III Scottish silver pie spoon, pointed Old English pattern. Edinburgh 1801 by Francis Howden. Weight 86gms. Length 32.5 cm.
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An extra large c.1900 Austro-Hungarian silver serving spoon, ovoid body, reeded lozenge form handle tapering to a point, stamped marks including crossed swords and 'Oertelt'. Weight 215gms. Length 41.8 cm.
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A George IV Scottish silver sauce ladle, King's pattern, circular bowl. Glasgow 1824 by William Hannay. Length 16 cm.
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An early Victorian silver sifter ladle, the elongated shield handle with shell detail, repeating angular decoration to handle, the pierced bowl with remains of gilt wash. Glasgow 1888 by James Reid & Co.
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A Georgian period crested Old English silver soup ladle. London 1800 by Thomas Wallis. Length 33.5 cm.
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A Georgian period silver sauce ladle, with shell shaped bowl and leaf and scroll decorated handle. Marks rubbed. Length 17 cm.
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A pair of silver plated pie spoons, with fancy decorated handles. Maker's mark S. & S. Length 33 cm.
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A rare late 17th century English silver Trefid spoon, the handle end of three-lobed form suggestive of a cleft hind's hoof, the oval bowl with traditional rat-tail support, the prominent maker's mark for Thomas Allen, a noted spoon maker c.1678-1692, the other marks showing some wear. Length 19 cm. Weight 46gms.
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A rare 17th century William III silver dog-nose spoon, the handle end with traditional pointed section, the oval bowl showing some wear to end, with traditional rat-tail support to the back, the contemporary crest as a boar's head, the prominent hallmarks for London 1698 by William Brett. Weight 60gms. Length 19.6 cm.
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A George I silver spoon, tapered round ended handle, the oval bowl with a beaded rat-tail back support. Exeter c. 1722, inscribed initials 'S.H.M.C. 1722'. Weight 30gms. Length 17.1 cm.
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A George III silver caddy spoon, fiddle pattern, the lobed shell form bowl with smaller central embossed shell form. London 1818, probably by William Weston.
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A George III silver caddy spoon, the rectangular form shaped bowl with leaf and vine engraved decoration, engraved puff fiddle pattern handle. Birmingham 1819 by John Bettridge, a noted caddy spoon maker.
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A George IV silver caddy spoon, fiddle and shell pattern, oval bowl. London 1828, probably by William M. Traies.
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A George III silver caddy spoon, engraved leaf form with scroll tendril handle. London 1797.
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A George II silver marrow scoop spoon, the shell back spoon with narrow long marrow scoop handle end, bottom marked, London 1750 by R.H. Weight 47gms. Length 21 cm.
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A George III silver caddy spoon, fiddle pattern, shell bowl. London 1807 by Elizabeth Morley.
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A George II silver mote spoon, the bowl with restrained pierced scrolls and bar forms, the tapered handle with traditional pronged end, bottom marked, worn, c.1745. Length 14.2 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 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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A set of four stylish 1930s silver menu holders, flattened cut-out form of various birds and animals; rooster, pheasant, rabbit, etc., each on an oval base. Birmingham 1938 by C. & C. Hodgetts, a speciality menu holder maker.
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A well modelled silver boar menu holder, finely detailed in striding pose, mounted on an oval hardwood stand, the tree trunk form behind with slit opening for the menu, maker's mark to base of figure and applied disc to base marked P.M.
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An Edwardian silver menu holder, lyre form with clip support to the back, raised on circular spreading foot. Birmingham 1901 by William Devenport.
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A set of mother-of-pearl mid-Victorian dessert knives and forks, the knives with silver blades. London 1859 and 1860, worn monogram to handles.
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A George II silver marrow scoop, traditional double ended with long narrow scoop to one end, wider shorter scoop the other. Maker Thomas Devonshire & William Watkins, c.1756-1759, the date mark obscured, London. Length 21.2 cm.
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A pair of George II sauce boats, fat bellied form, shaped rims, raised on three cast pad feet, the double scroll handles with acanthus capped handles. London 1746, probably by John Sanders. Weight 434gms. Length 18 cm, width 10.1 cm. Minor attention required.
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A good double-struck early 19th century 74 piece silver King's Husk pattern cutlery service plus knives, mixed dates including William IV and early Victorian, the well matched set includes 18 table forks, 18 dessert forks, 15 dessert spoons, 14 teaspoons, four tablespoons, one large serving spoon, two sauce ladles, one salt spoon, one mustard spoon, 12 King's pattern silver plate handled table knives with Sheffield steel blades and 12 matching entree knives. Total silver weight 5235gms.
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A large fine quality George IV period Irish silver charger, the border beautifully embossed with leaves, flowers and scrolls, the interior with fine quality flat chased decoration of masks, eagles, leaves, flowers and scrolls, the centre with finely engraved armorial 'Nec Timide (sic) Nec Timiee'. Dublin 1824 by Stephen Bergin. Weight approx. 1 kilo. Diameter 39 cm.
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A Victorian silver coffee pot, tall baluster form, the panelled sides with engraved scroll and floral decoration, raised on four scroll feet, the high domed lid with hexagonal urn finial, ivory heat rings. London 1853 by William Hunter. Weight 942gms.
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An Art Deco period three piece silver tea and coffee set, an elegant coffee pot with a long pouring spout, generous ebonised handle and matching finial, together with a teapot and sugar basin, all of plain faceted design, each standing on four pad feet. Total weight approx. 1.15kgs. Birmingham 1928 by Joseph Gloster Ltd.
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A heavy silver three piece 1920s tea set, the bowl form bodies with triangular panels, plain shaped rims, pedestal base to each piece. Birmingham 1925 by William Greenwood & Sons. Weight 1260gms.
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A good silver 12 person cased fish service, includes knives, forks and a pair of servers all with plain silver shaped rib handles, engraved outline to the blades. Sheffield 1890 by John Dixon & Sons Ltd, housed in a fitted oak canteen with blue velvet lining. Total 1650gms.
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A late Victorian silver porringer of classical form, embossed lobe and rope twist bands, scroll and other small indented repeating motifs, S-scroll handles, an oval vacant cartouche to the front. London 1899 by Maurice Freeman. Weight 180gms. Diameter 9.8 cm.
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A George II silver sugar caster, baluster form, pierced panelled high domed top with baluster form finial, spreading foot to base. London 1747 by Samuel Wood. Weight 91gms. Height 12.5 cm.
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A George II silver baluster pepperette, the tall domed top with alternating pierced panels, acorn finial, spreading circular foot. London 1737, maker's mark obscured. Weight 93gms. Height 13 cm.
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A George III circular salt, gadroon shaped edge, raised on three pad feet. London 1772, maker possibly David Mowden. Later blue plastic liner.
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A pair of Edwardian silver table salts, rounded rectangular baluster form, half lobed bodies, gadroon and shell rims, raised on ball feet. Sheffield 1909 by Joseph Rodgers & Sons.
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An early Victorian silver salt, compressed circular form with embossed floral decoration, plain ribbed rim, raised on three pad feet, original gilding to interior. London 1843 by William Maulson. Weight 107gms.
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A mid 19th century Anglo-Indian silver inkstand, twin handled rectangular form with ornate applied cast leaf, flower and scroll border in the French manner, with two crystal cube shaped inkwells and central finial (thread damaged), with presentation inscription, 'FROM Mrs P.F. Isacke TO Major & Mrs Hayne...'. Stamped markers mark ORR for Peter Nicholas Orr, Madras c1851-1860. Weight of silver base only 410 grams. Length 30 cm.
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A Sheffield Plate inkstand, lozenge shaped with tray with galleried rim raised on four claw feet and supporting two blue glass inkwells, areas of copper bleeding. Width 19 cm.
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A Regency Old Sheffield Plate card tray of faceted lozenge form, fine pierced band to the border, the oval cartouche with scroll initials.
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A modern silver baluster christening mug, plain form, spreading foot, double scroll handle, unengraved. London 1993 by C.J. Vander Ltd. Weight 137gms. Height 8.6 cm.
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