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May Antiques & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:713
Sale Title:May Antiques & Art AuctionLots with images:37
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:465
Date:20-May-2014
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A 14ct. gold cased Waltham pocket watch, the cover decoratively engraved, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at VI, lever wind movement. Total weight 46gms
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A Rotherham's 18ct. gold hunter pocket watch, the cover and back engraved with a frieze of anthemion design framing a shield shaped cartouche, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, rail track minutes, blued steel hands, lever wind movement, the case hallmarked for 1896. Total 58.2gms
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A gent's vintage 18ct. Rolex wristwatch, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals, centre sweep seconds hand, manual wind, presentation inscription to back, later strap, in good working order
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A Victorian mid-sized 18ct. gold full hunter pocket watch, floral and scroll engraved panels enclosing a decorative gilded dial with black enamel Roman numerals and maker's name 'Roland', key wound 8-jewel pin-pallet movement, suspended from an 18ct. gold engraved yellow rectangular bar, original fitted Moroccan leather case with dark blue velvet lining. Total weight of watch and bar 41.5gms
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A gent's 18ct. yellow gold Piaget wristwatch, the square face with a golden dial, white gold hands, two-tone satin and high polished 18ct. bracelet, in original box with spare bracelet links. Certificate of Authenticity available. Weight 99.9gms
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A c.1940's Cartier 18ct. yellow gold gent's wristwatch, the silvered dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, later leather strap, in modern Cartier box
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A Swiss made Breitling gent's chronograph wristwatch, matt stainless steel case, with uni-directional bezel, champagne toned dial with date aperture, three sub dials, sweep second hand, luminous hands, tachymeter outer scale. On leather strap with original clasp. Domed case back with pressure test, water resist details and numbered 81950.
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A braille wristwatch by Hy. Moser, the face covered by a hinged glass
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A Sheraton Revival mantel clock, the mahogany case of rectangular shape with canted top, variously inlaid, French movement (as is), white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Height 21 cm
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A folding travelling clock by Harrods of London, in black morocco case with initials and 1919 date, opening in easel form to display the lever wound timepiece, with white enamel dial marked 'Harrods', with Arabic numerals and luminous hands, Swiss movement
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A good Arts & Craft copper mantel clock, tapered rectangular form with architectural top, riveted detail, the textured pewter chapter ring with relief Arabic numerals, stylised relief triangular decoration below, raised on bracket feet with spreading bases, the original German movement by 'Lenzkirch', in working order complete with key. 18 cm x 12 cm x 29.5 cm
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An American oak Arts & Crafts wall clock, the case and face entirely of oak, the round dial set with brass Arabic numerals above a pendulum with a large brass bob. Working. Height 90 cm
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A George III period English mahogany repeating bracket clock, inlaid with cut brass and decorated with brass acorn and pineapple finials, column mouldings and ball feet, the arched dial with strike/silent dial, Roman numerals and maker's name John Wilson, Peterborough, the double fusee movement striking on a bell. With pendulum and key. Height 39 cm
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A fine quality French Empire period ormolu figural mantel clock, modelled with a classical seated winged female figure, cornucopia and two handled urn, the oblong plinth base with applied ornate leaf, flower and scroll decoration, standing on four feet, c.1810. The silk suspension pendulum movement striking on a bell. With pendulum and key. Height 40 cm
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A small George III silver vinaigrette, of elongated oblong form with canted corners, the hinged lid and base engraved with a Greek fret pattern framing a vacant cartouche, the interior with a gilded pierced grill. Birmingham 1811 by Samuel Pemberton. Width 3 cm
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A George IV silver vinaigrette, oblong, entirely decorated with linial engraving excepting a small cartouche to the hinged lid, the gilded interior with foliate pierced grill. Birmingham 1825 by Thomas Shaw. Width 2.4 cm
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A small George III silver vinaigrette, oblong with canted corners, the hinged lid engraved with a scale pattern framing a vacant cartouche, the interior with a simply pierced gilded grill. 'Birmingham 1818 by Samuel Pemberton. Width 2.3 cm
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A George III silver vinaigrette, rectangular form, the shield form presentation cartouche with scroll engraving, repeating diamond engraved bands to the borders, gilded interior and dot pierced grill. Only bearing the makers mark 'IS', probably to avoid the payment of duty
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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 vinaigrette, of oblong shape with serpentine outline, the hinged lid with a fine engraved pattern surrounding a belt enclosed cartouche engraved 'Amy', the walls and base with similar machine engraved pattern, the hinged lid opening to reveal a finely pierced foliate grill, gilt washed interior. Birmingham 1859 by Alfred Taylor. Width 3.1 cm
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A Victorian silver double sovereign case, the hinged lid reveals sprung holders for sovereigns and half sovereigns. Birmingham 1892 by Minshull & Latimer
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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
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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 mid-19th century Dutch silver circular snuff box, engraved and embossed, hinged form, plain interior. Diameter 5.5 cm
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A good early 19th century Continental silver table snuff box, of long curved rectangular form, restrained engraved decoration to the borders, the panels with oval panelled floral engraved decoration, gilded interior, impressed hallmark and maker's mark 'IM'. 9.3 cm x 3.8 cm x 3 cm
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A George III silver miniature snuff box, of lozenge shape, the hinged lid engraved with a shield shaped cartouche, a suspension ring to one of the narrow walls, gilt washed interior. Birmingham 1798 by Samuel Pemberton. Width 3.5 cm
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An early 20th century Russian silver and gold table snuff box, rectangular form, the hinged lid with applied gold name and date 1902, the lid with internal engraved panel, plain overall form, impressed marks including those for possibly Ivan Sergeyevich Levedkin, Moscow 1898-1914. Weight 178gms. 9.8 cm x 7 cm
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A Victorian silver cigar case, with beautifully engraved decoration, shaped for the hip. Birmingham 1895. Maker's mark E.J.C. Length 12 cm
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An Edwardian silver tobacco box, of plain oval shape, the lid engraved with initials 'J.M.W.' Birmingham 1908. Width 8.5 cm
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A Continental silver bookmark, the blade surmounted by a shield embossed with a ship framed by a laurel wreath crested by a castellated coronet. Length 10.5 cm
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A George III silver etui, engraved with shield shaped cartouches and floral sprigs, push-button release to the hinged lid, plain interior. Birmingham 1794, probably by Thomas Willmore
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A silver trinket box of plain oval shape, stranding on four legs, original lined interior. Birmingham 1919. Length 12 cm
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A good early 20th century silver chest form vanity box, 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 Yao peoples (Laos/Burma) silver 'celestial-crown' hairpin, with punchwork starburst and floral decoration, twin border of overlapping 'pins', two large fixing spikes to the fabric back. Diameter 17 cm
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A silver cigarette box, of oblong shape, the walls and lid with fine machine engraved checker finish and fan pattern to each corner, light-wood lined interior. London 1929 by Ramsden & Roed. 14 cm x 9 cm x 5 cm
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A Victorian silver snuff box, rectangular form, checkered engraved ground to the lid and back, the rectangular cartouche named and dated 1848, reeded sides, cast thumbpiece revealing a gilded interior. Birmingham 1843 by Nathaniel Mills. 7.5 cm x 4.5 cm
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A modern silver circular box with a Nanking Chinese porcelain panel set to the lid, traditional blue and white glaze, impressed silver marks to base. Diameter 5.3 cm
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An early 19th century Continental silver snuff box of oblong shape, with reeded sides and base. With a flat chased leaf, flower and scroll border and traces of the original niello enamel. Probably French. Some distress. Length 8.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver cigar case, oblong shape, curved to fit the breast pocket, decorated with flutings and bands of foliate design. Birmingham 1907 by Deakin & Francis Ltd. 1.3 cm x 8.5 cm
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A late Victorian gimballed silver and horn handled table top cigar lighter, the circular ball body with domed hinged cover to the wick in a double gimballed frame supported to a mount with splayed stand below, fixed to an antelope horn handle. London 1896 by Wright & Davies. Length 40 cm
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A good Edwardian period Arts & Crafts silver photo frame, embossed with woman and child in a garden with pigeons and pear tree, with oak back and strut. Birmingham 1908 by Stewart Dawson & Co. Height 24 cm
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A silver freestanding photo frame, of plain oblong shape with oak back and strut. Birmingham 1934 by William Adams Ltd. Height 24 cm
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A small good quality sterling silver free standing photo frame, of oblong shape and bamboo design by Tiffany & Co. 75 cm x 95 cm
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Two small modern sterling silver freestanding photo frames, one with decorated borders and circular interior, height 7 cm. The other oblong, with reeded rim made for Fortnum Mason. London. Both with London hallmarks. Height 10 cm
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A pair of late 19th century Russian fiddle pattern silver dessert spoons. Hallmarked and dated 1892. Length 18 cm
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A set of twelve 19th century Finnish 800 standard fiddle and shell pattern teaspoons. Hallmarked and dated 1870. The original fitted box with retailer's label 'E. Nevanranta, Helsinki'
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Two large Finnish 800 standard silver ladles, one with an oval bowl and fiddle pattern handle, hallmarked and dated 1893. Length 29 cm. The other with a gilded oval bowl with wide pouring spout and Old English style handle, hallmarked and dated 1926. Length 34 cm
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A 19th century Dutch silver birth spoon, the finial as a mother with two children, similar to above. Hallmarked 186.2 cm
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A 19th century Dutch silver birth spoon, the cast handle with finial of a standing figure with anchor, tapering wishbone stem to the mask supporting the bowl with engraved windmill decoration, presentation inscription to the exterior rim. Hallmarked. Length 18.5 cm
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A 19th century Dutch silver birth spoon, the finial as a mother with two children, the entwined stem with stylised scroll and mask decoration, presentation inscribed to the outer bowl rim. Hallmarked. Length 19 cm
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Three Victorian silver plated ship's wall mounted wine coasters with pierced galleries. Diameter of two 12 cm and 8 cm for the other
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A pair of Victorian silver plate on copper wine coasters with foliate rims, the wood bases with central crested medallions. Diameters 16.5 cm
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A silver plated two-handled champagne bucket of campana shape, on a square section lacquer base. With presentation inscription. Height 35 cm
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A collection of nine silver folding fruit knives and a fork, all with mother-of-pearl handles, various dates and makers
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A collection of nine silver folding fruit knives and a fork, all with mother-of-pearl handles, various dates and makers
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A late Victorian silver christening spoon, profusely engraved in handle and underside of bowl, in original presentation box. London 189.6 cm
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A Victorian silver plated lady's coin purse, with silver mounted mother-of-pearl cover. Length 6.5 cm. Together with two Victorian period silver and mother-of-pearl folding fruit knives
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A boxed set of six fruit knives, with silver handles and stainless blades. Sheffield 192.7 cm
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A boxed set of six Edwardian period silver anointing spoons. Birmingham 1901 by Britton, Gould & Co. Length 99.5 cm
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A boxed pair of silver anointing spoons. Birmingham 1910 by Henry Hobson & Sons. Length 9.5 cm
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A heavy 19th century Russian silver cream jug, of plain baluster shape with broad spout, gilded interior, scroll handle and short foot. Hallmarked and dated 1896. Weight 290gms. Height 10.5 cm
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A Victorian silver beaker, of plain circular section with reeded rim. With presentation inscription, 'Alexandra Lodge, India, 1871-72'. London 1866. Weight 120gms. Height 9 cm
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A silver salver, of plain Georgian style with pie crust rim and four ball and claw feet. Birmingham 1973 by Bishton's Ltd. Weight 445gms. Diameter 25.5 cm
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A George III silver waiter, plain circular form with finely ribbed border, the unengraved oval central cartouche with a floral diamond frame, raised on three leaf ribbed and restrained scroll feet. London 1803 by Peter, Ann & William Bateman. Weight 155gms. Diameter 15.2 cm
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An elegant Victorian three-piece silver tea and coffee set, baluster shape with fine quality Etruscan engraved decoration and Greek key pattern borders. Teapot and coffee pot with ivory heat ring and matching two-handled sugar basins with gilded interior. Sheffield 1880 by J. Dixon & Sons. Dent in coffee pot. Total weight 2475gms
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A good heavy silver pedestal compote, applied gadroon border to the flat rim, fretwork pierced rim, bowl and foot with diamond trellis and scrolling decoration, single knop to the pedestal stem, conforming spreading circular foot. Diameter 255 mm, height 18 cm. Sheffield 1905 by James Dixon & Sons Ltd. Weight 943gms
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A 19th century Indian Hamilton & Co. silver brandy saucepan, squat baluster body, the well fitted lid with domed central section, turned wood finials and handle mounted at a 90°angle to the spout with hinged lid, plain Georgian style, impressed marks to base. Weight 49.5 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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A good quality Edwardian silver tea kettle on matching stand, plain oblong design with shaped rims, ebonised handle and finial, standing on four feet, the stand with burner. Sheffield 1919 by Walker & Hall. Total weight 1.24kgs
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A George III silver teapot, square form with ebonised wood handle, pressed to both sides, on four ball feet. London 1806 by William Barrett. Length 26 cm., height 15 cm
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A small late Victorian period silver teapot and matching hot water jug, plain baluster shape with ebonised handles and finials, standing on short shell and pad feet. Chester 1900 by Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co. Heights 15 cm and 16 cm
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A good early 20th century heavy silver swing handled basket, oval form with applied rim and pierced sides with repeating cross-form diamond panels framed by scrolling decoration, raised on four cast rococo type feet. Sheffield 1910 by James Dixon & Sons Ltd. Weight 1054. 33.3 cm x 29 cm x 25 cm
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A set of American sterling silver table cutlery, in the 'American Victorian' pattern consisting of eight knives with stainless steel blades, pair of butter knives, a single fish knife with stainless blade, seven teaspoons, six sweet spoons, seven luncheon forks, eight salad forks, jam spoon, serving fork and four tablespoons, marked 'Sterling Hunt' - total weight approx. 2.1 kilos. Hunt Silversmiths were founded in 1902 in the United States and after 1950 was chosen as the silver to be used at all U.S.…
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A George II silver tablespoon, Hanoverian pattern, bottom marked, initialled I.S, I.W. London 1748 by Marmaduke Daintry
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A George III silver tablespoon, Old English, initialled L.C., London 1781 by Hester Bateman
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A George III silver sifting ladle, Old English pattern, decorative engraving to handle, armorial to terminal. London 1809 by William Eley, William Fearn, William Chawner
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A George III silver caddy spoon, the bowl embossed with a bunch of flowers, with further engraving to the handle. London 1802 by Elizabeth Morley
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A George III silver soup ladle, Old English pattern, armorial to terminal. London 1800 by William Eley and William Fearn
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A George III Scottish silver tablespoon, Hanoverian pattern, bottom marked, armorial and initials to the terminal. Edinburgh 1770 by James Hewitt
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A Scottish provincial silver dessert spoon, fiddle pattern. Dundee 1820-1840 by Alexander Cameron
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Six Georgian Old English silver tablespoons, two bottom marked London c.1769 by Thomas and William Chawner. Also London 1796 by George Smith and William Fearn, London 1802 by Peter, Ann & William Bateman, London 1824 by William Chawner and an Exeter spoon with bright cut decoration, 1805 by Richard Ferris
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Three Georgian fiddle pattern silver tablespoons, two London 1780 and one Edinburgh 181.7 cm
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A 17th/18th century silver tablespoon, Hanoverian pattern, rat-tail, bottom marked, maker George Cox, first registered 1698, (Grimwades 371), date mark indistinct but possibly 1698-1714. Initialled W.R
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A William IV silver fish slice, King's pattern, the blade with decorative piercing and fish to the centre. Newcastle 1836 by John Walton
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A six piece silver cruet set, of Regency style with foliate and gadroon borders and lion's paw feet, pair of salts with original blue glass liners, pair of mustard pots with original blue glass liners and pair of pepper pots, together with a pair of salt spoons and a pair of mustard spoons. Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. London 192.9 cm
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A set of six Georgian picture-back Hanoverian silver teaspoons, hallmarked with the lion passant and maker's initials D.D
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Two silver and ivory handled fruit knife and fork part sets, includes one set of two knives and six forks, Sheffield 1837 by George Hardisty, three knives and three forks, London 1806 by Moses Brent and another fork and knife
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A pair of early George III silver sugar nips, scrolling arms, ring form handles, shell bowls, 18th century
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A George III silver cream jug, flat bottom, plain ovoid body with initials to front, reeded handle. London 1806 by William Bennett. 13.5 cm x 11.5 cm
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A George III silver cream jug, of plain flat bottomed helmet shape with reeded edge and handle. London 1800 by John Emes. Weight 167gms. Height 11 cm
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An elegant George III boat shaped silver sugar basin, with engraved decoration, reeded swing handle, short stem and oval foot. Newcastle 1802 by Christopher Dinsdale. Weight 194gms. Length 14 cm
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A silver bonbon dish, with swing handle, elaborate pierced decoration, oval shape. Birmingham 1914 by Walker & Hall. Length 13 cm
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A heavy plain two-handled silver porringer, of circular section with reeded rim, short stem and circular foot. Engraved with monogram. Chester 1911 by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes. Weight 222gms. Diameter 10 cm
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A George III plain flat bottomed silver cream jug, with reeded rim and handle, beautifully engraved with escutcheon and monogram. Minor dents. London 1806. Height 9 cm
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A George III silver cream jug, on an oval section on short foot, reeded rim and handle, lobed oval body. London 1805. Height 8.5 cm
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A late Edwardian silver cream and sugar, the stylised diamond form jug and bowl on spreading foot, high square top handles, restrained decoration to rims. Chester 191 cm
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A Victorian silver inkstand, the plateau of oblong shape with gadrooned rim and husk mouldings at each corner supporting a single cut crystal inkwell with a hinged silver cover and with a trough to hold a pen, raised on four splay legs. Birmingham 1899 by Hunt & Roskill Ltd. Width 22.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver inkstand of Georgian style, the oblong tray with shaped border standing on four pad feet and supporting a silver mounted crystal inkwell. Width overall 16 cm. Together with a silver mounted mother-of-pearl dip pen. London 1902 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd
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An Edwardian period silver child's rattle, double sided teddy bear standing on circular ball with ivorine ring handle. Birmingham 190.9 cm
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An Edwardian silver child's rattle, in the shape of a cow bell, the front engraved, decorated with blue enamel and marked 'Baby' with ivory ring handle. Birmingham 1905 by Crisford & Norris Ltd
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