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September Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:671
Sale Title:September Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:112
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:485
Date:9-Sep-2014
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A pair of Victorian brass column candlesticks, multiple knopped stems, the spreading circular base to the square bases with canted corners. Height 20 cm
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A Regency copper and brass tea urn, spherical shape raised on a short stem from a square plinth base supported on bun feet, the spout with a stained ivory handled spigot tap. Height 33 cm
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A 19th century Dutch pewter and brass coffee urn, the pear shaped body with brass tap, high domed lid with turned wood and pewter finial, the three scroll legs rest upon a conforming brass galleried tray with burner bowl between, turned legs.
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An old circular brass cased aneroid barometer with ring suspension. Diameter 13 cm
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A small three draw wood cased brass telescope by Dollond, London. In original leather case.
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An Army issue pocket compass, Verner's pattern, original leather case dated 191.5 cm
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A c.1950s green patinated brass dumpy level by Cooke, Troughton & Simms Ltd, in a fitted box together with an adjustable tripod stand.
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A German Kayserzinn pewter Art Nouveau lidded tea caddy, the circular dome lid with mild relief decoration, triangular pod finial, the three ring handles to the ovoid body with conforming decoration, maker's mark to base. Height 17 cm
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A clear glass gypsy fortune-telling ball on stand. Diameter 12 cm
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A late 19th century scrimshaw carved horn in the manner of von Tempsky, carved with a traditional Maori couple wearing cloaks, he holds a mere to his right hand, further decoration of a mother and child and a young child with an animal. Length 32 cm approx.
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A taxidermied young alligator, with open mouth and glass eyes. Length 56 cm
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An old tortoise carapace. Small chip to one plate. Length 30 cm
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A c.1948 mounted tiger's head, mounted by the firm of van Ingen & van Ingen, Mysore, India, and with their no. '35010' to reverse dating to 1948/49, the mount in poor condition with both ears frayed, damage to jaws, mouth and nose, whiskers absent, glass eyes present, the open mouth and style of the mount 'consistent with the work done by this firm'. 'Guild of Taxidermists' inspection report available.
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A vintage lion skin rug, the head with glass eyes, backed onto old canvas, paws with some claws, some distress. Width from leg to leg 197 cm and from head to tip of tail 257 cm
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An old large tiger skin rug with mounted head, probably mounted by van Ingen & van Ingen, the head glass eyes, ears back and in a classic snarling pose, showing wear and distress, some claws present.
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An old lioness skin floor rug with mounted head, glass eyes, open mouth, some claws present.
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A vintage taxidermy badger, full body mount, traditional stripy face, open mouth showing teeth, he stands turned to his left. Mounted on a pine panel. Length 90 cm
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A reindeer hide rug, the winter pelt of dark and soft brown tones, hide well tanned. 145 cm x 110 cm
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A reindeer hide rug, the white and soft brown toned pelt with quality tanning. 130 cm x 110 cm
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An early 20th century plaited leather riding crop/sword stick, tapered form, knob butt end to the handle, flat stitched leather whip panel to the narrow end, the handle removing from the stiff shaft to reveal triangular form steel blade tapering to a sharp point. Length overall 60.5 cm
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An early 20th century leather whip, tapered circular section form, dark brown tone with single stitched length. Length 56 cm
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A full length Arctic wolf fur coat, the pelts of a deep cream with chocolate brown points, shawl collar, fully lined and in good condition.
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A three-quarter length Astrakhan jacket, with cheetah fur collar; and matching hat. Minor repairs required.
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A mid-length cheetah fur coat, split back, fully lined and with matching hat.
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A mink jacket, in chocolate brown with matching lining, in good condition; together with mink hat.
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A Victorian tablecloth, red plush velvet with a woven border of flowers.
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Two late 19th century needlepoint tapestries, depicting 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf', each framed. 76 cm x 31 cm
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An old sperm whale tooth, natural polished tip end. Length 13 cm
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An old sperm whale tooth, cutting evident at widest end, old label affixed. Length 12.5 cm
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A pair of small old elephant tusks, collected by our vendor's father in Kenya in the 1950s. Exterior curvature approx. 57 cm. Total weight 2.1kgs.
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A small moulded grey clay Inca votive fragment. Moulded with a mask face. Height 8 cm
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A large scale scratch-built model of the battle cruiser 'Hood'. Timber construction with brass detailing for large guns. Mounted on a plinth base and with associated leaflet. Length overall 304 cm
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Two watercolour drawings by M.J. McLeavey, 'Bismarck' and 'H.M.S. Hood', signed and dated. Each 11 cm x 43 cm in single frame.
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An old Indonesian carved wood shadow puppet, as a classical stylised formal figure, painted and gilded detail, heavy card decorated arms. Length 53 cm
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Six framed 19th century New Zealand fern specimen cards; dried, pressed, mounted and identified in copperplate script; including asplenium, polypodium and lycopodium; the framing and glazing of a later period. Each card 34 cm x 24 cm
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A N.Z. colonial kauri chip carved box, original finish, rectangular form with various traditional panelled designs, fan forms, radiating stars, etc., the hinge broken and repaired. 30.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 13 cm
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A vintage Louis Vuitton travel trunk, plain canvas cover with leather edging and corners, the lid lifts to reveal a lift-out tray, the interior lined with leatherette, original gilt label at base of lid, the brass buttons and lock all marked with the Louis Vuitton name and initials, the main lock with the serial number and name of the London retailer, one leather side handle remaining, original casters, some straps missing and some distress. 85 cm x 55 cm x 27 cm
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A German M1884/98 third pattern knife bayonet, for the Mauser K98, with manufacturer's name at ricasso 'F. Herdera, Solingen'; with diagonal grooved Bakelite grips, with scabbard and leather frog stamped with maker's marks and the date 1940. Length 38.5 cm
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An early 19th century walnut tea caddy, with satinwood stringing, rectangular shape with lion mask handles to either side, the hinged lid opening to reveal two lidded canisters flanking a glass mixing bowl. 31 cm x 17 cm x 17 cm
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A Victorian walnut writing slope, oblong shape with brass capping and binding, escutcheon and inlaid plaque to the lid, opening to reveal a gilt tooled leather writing surface and various compartments. 40 cm x 24 cm x 16.5 cm
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A contemporary bronze statuette of a Native American Scout, the figure kneels upon a rocky plinth, raised on a circular stone plinth base. With 'European Bronze Finery' foundry logo affixed and signed Nick. Overall height 34.5 cm
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A 19th century French spelter figure of Victory, she holds aloft a lamp, a flagged spear to her right hand, above an eagle with open wings on a rocky outcrop, turned ebonised wood base. Old gilded finish and repairs. Height 66 cm
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A vintage 'Tip-Top Ice Cream' coloured tin advertising sign, by A. Harvey & Sons Ltd. 60 cm x 25.5 cm
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An old leather hat box, containing a vintage bowler hat.
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A selection of 19th century bone lace-maker's implements, including bobbins, a clamp and a bodkin.
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An old Japanese calligrapher's box, a full width narrow drawer with ink block, dip pens, etc., above a deeper drawer with original lock and swing handle, with key, swing handle to the top, remains of old dark red/brown varnish to exterior. 22 cm x 28.5 cm x 21 cm
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An old fruitwood European country food preparation bowl, oval form with flat lug type handles, adzed evidence mostly showing to the exterior. 65 cm x 48 cm x 16 cm
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A good late 19th century N.Z. made model of a cutter sailboat, dark hardwood decking, twin masts, fully rigged, the hull with cream and green paint, drop-in brass, steel and lead keel. Length 1200 approx. overall. Provenance: Reputedly from a family member of the original boatmaker, this being a boatmaker's model.
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A large old European bronze of the Greek god 'Poseidon', a cluster of acanthus leaves forming a torchere to his side, he wears a long flowing robe, his right foot raised upon a large fish, the square form base with canted corners. Impressed numbers to base. Height 52.5 cm
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An alabaster carved statuette 'Lady Bathing', the lightly draped figure stands upon a rock, raised on a short socle, from a slender column stand, with break to top. Overall height 150 cm
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Artist unknown, bronze portrait bust of a man, life size, raised on a granite square section plinth base. Height overall 42 cm
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A quality modern bronze of an American Indian, the native American Sioux Indian 'Crazy Horse' astride his rearing horse, the warrior traditionally represented with painted details, shield to his left side, rifle raised in his right hand, his horse with white painted zig-zag detail, mounted on a small rocky outcrop base on a further oval dark marble plinth in fitted metal stand, impressed maker's plaque, 'The Franklin Mint. Bronze'. Label to base 'Warrior of Destiny' by R.F. & Murphy'. Height 32.5 cm
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An old fruitwood pitch fork, with three prongs and twine and metal binding.
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An early 19th century Dutch reverse painted silhouette of Petrus Haack (1747-1824), the Predikant of Amsterdam, in gold leaf and black paint, in gilt frame, overall 24.5 cm x 19 cm
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A Dutch miniature portrait watercolour of Konig Willem I, painted on card, in gilt frame. Overall 18 cm x 16 cm
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An early 19th century map game, Wallis's Tour through England and Wales, a sectioned map laid on original linen.
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Five 19th century Baxter prints, includes: The Great Exhibition, Craig Crooke Castle...., View from a Quarry, etc.
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A 17th century leather bound book, by Willem Hessels van Est, the famous commentator on the Pauline epistles; 'Absolutissima in omnes beati Pauli...', published 163.1 cm
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A 17th century vellum bound book by Cornelius Jansen, the 16th century Bishop of Ghent, ' Episcopi Gandavensis Commentariorum...', published 162.4 cm
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An Armand Marseille 390 (A1½M) porcelain head doll, with sleepy eyes, open mouth, composite body and articulated limbs; in vintage dress. Length 45 cm
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An old porcelain headed baby boy doll, the head marked 'IV 154/6', with painted hair, sleepy eyes, composite body with moveable limbs. Length 38 cm
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Eight engravings 'The Bottle' by George Cruickshank, c.1847, a cautionary cartoon on temperance. Unframed.
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An impressive large wood fishing reel, the oak reel for sea fishing with brass fittings. Diameter 30 cm
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An Alex Martin leather fly wallet, containing 14 pages of flies, lines, etc., maker's name and address in gilt to front of wallet.
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Two English fly wallets, one brown leather, the other vinyl, containing various flies, etc.
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An Ogden Smith vintage landing net, collapsible with wooden handle.
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An Allcock alloy dry fly box, with 16 clear glass flip lids and some flies, c.1940.
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An alloy fly box, 12 clear glass flip lids, containing some flies.
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A Hardy's alloy fly box, the interior with a hinged compartment, containing at least 150 flies. Maker's label to the front.
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A vintage salmon gaff, on turned wood handle.
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A vintage wooden sea fishing reel, 6 inch oak Scarborough, wooden handles, brass fittings and with line, c1930s.
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A 19th century large American spear point Bowie knife, the blade tapering to a double edged point, the dark hardwood grips with copper pinned detail. Length 46 cm
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A quality DGW (Dixie Gun Works) Searle type Bowie knife and sheath named to the flat back of the blade, the handle of swollen dark hardwood with chromed fittings, white detail to the stitched leather sheath. Length of knife 36.5 cm
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A modern Paul Chen quality Hanwei Bowie knife, the wooden pinned hardwood grips with cast horse/alligator panels to the butt, quality steel blade, with stitched leather sheath with chromed tip end.
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A German vintage Fire Brigade leather belt, with frog and implement hook, along with an associated short hafted axe.
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A quantity of Hokkaido glass fishing floats, all small hand blown with fine netting.
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A Squier SQ Stratocaster electric guitar, with red lacquered body, rosewood fret board. c.1984-1987. In good used condition.
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An Epiphone 'Texan' acoustic/electric guitar, with Advanced Jumbo (AJ) body inspired by the 1964 model, in spruce and mahogany with rosewood finger board and sound-hole mounted electronic system controls; with soft carry case.
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A scarce 1979 Yamaha SG800 electric guitar, with red maple body, rosewood finger board, cream pick-guard, pick-up frames and matching detail to the body edge.
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A vintage print, 'Native Flowers of N.Z.', from the supplement 'N.Z. Farmer' 1923, the lithograph by the Brett Printing Co. Ltd, Auckland. Gilt framed.
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A 1913 lithograph, 'Native Berries of N.Z.', after the painting by S. Osborne, from the 'Supplement to Brett's Xmas Annual 1913'. Framed under glass, some damage to top margin.
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An Art Deco postcard album containing approx. 190 mainly N.Z. vintage postcards, includes: towns, landscape, Amy Bock 'The Female Bridegroom', 'Rotorua Takes the Biscuit', mainly black and white and hand coloured.
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A selection of vintage postcards, nearly 200 old postcards from the Rotorua region.
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A selection of vintage N.Z. postcards, approximately 90 cards of Maori subjects.
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A selection of vintage N.Z. postcards, the nearly 200 postcards of scenes from various N.Z. locations.
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A selection of vintage N.Z. postcards, as above.
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A selection of vintage N.Z. postcards, approx. 150 cards with scenes from the Waikato, Auckland and Northland.
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A selection of vintage N.Z. postcards, nearly 200 postcards with scenes from various locations in N.Z.
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A vintage world stamp album with stamp collection and assorted early English Penny Reds on covers, etc., the three covers each with a perforated Penny Red and original letters.
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An album of older N.Z. First Day Covers, includes 1967 Decimal Pictorials full set, Airmail covers, On Active Service, Health, etc.
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An album of mainly early Decimal N.Z. First Day Covers, includes 1968 $ multi-colour, a 1969 Cook mini-sheet covers, etc.
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A large quantity of N.Z. Decimal Mint stamp blocks, mainly as Value and Plate blocks, with high face value can still be used as legal postage.
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A collection of Hong Kong stamps, includes older issues, held in a modern album.
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A Tasman stamp album with a near complete used collection of N.Z. stamps from 1882 to 1996, some higher values absent.
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An album of approx. 1150 Indian stamps, includes early various States through to contemporary.
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A Georgian rummer, the bowl decorated with spherical decoration together with another large bowled drinking glass.
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An early 19th century hand blown wine glass, the half fluted tapered bowl with engraved rim, the square foot with ground pontil.
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A late 18C/early 19th century Bohemian glass spirits bottle, the chamfered corner rectangular section bottle enamel painted with a dandy to the front, verse to the rear, red, green, white and yellow tones. Height 14 cm
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Two old European hock glasses, pale yellow/green tone, the plain bell form bowl on a floral highlighted knopped stem, the tall wide spreading pedestal foot finely ribbed. Height 20.4 cm
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A pair of Victorian glass vases, tapering cylindrical form on a round spreading foot with trumpet neck, decorated with raised gilded swags, flowers and bows. Height 36 cm
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