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October Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:585
Sale Title:October Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:114
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:374
Date:7-Oct-2014
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A Chinese Imari porcelain bottle vase, decorated in iron red and underglaze blue with floral designs. Height 25 cm
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A Chinese porcelain covered cup, circular shape with fluted walls, decorated with figures in landscapes, the cover forms a stem cup, bruise to the interior rim. Height 12.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain exportware plate, decorated with a fan shaped panel of birds amongst a profusion of peonies and bordered by a diaper pattern enhanced with cash coin mofifs. Diameter 24 cm
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A 19th century Chinese shallow bowl, the interior decorated with five rondels of iridescent green glazed dragons highlighted with red on gilt, gold rim, Tongzi overglaze red mark to base. Diameter 28 cm
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A good late 18th century Chinese porcelain shallow bowl, polychrome enamelled with a coastal village scene including a pagoda, two figures on a bridge and pine trees, floral decorated border, gilt and red overglaze highlights. Diameter 23.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bowl, decorated with figures standing before a tea house; square seal mark under the base. Diameter 11 cm
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A Chinese porcelain small bowl, painted to the exterior with cranes and flowers and with flowers to the interior, six character mark under the base. Diameter 12 cm
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A Chinese porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical shape, painted with a mendicant approaching a swordsman and with calligraphic inscription; six character mark under the base. Height 11 cm
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A Chinese porcelain brush pot, decorated in enamels with birds in flight and flowers, cylindrical shape; six character seal mark under the base. Height 12.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain wine cup, with finely fluted walls, the exterior entirely decorated with rows of characters; a six character seal mark under the base. Height 7.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain wine cup, decorated in underglaze blue and iron red with two dragons opposed over a mystic pearl, the interior with a Shou character surrounded by five bats; six character mark under the base. Height 7 cm
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A Chinese porcelain mallet bodies vase, with a sang de boeuf glaze with slight green mottling; six character Kangxi mark under the base. Height 17 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, ovoid shape with flaring mouth and incipient handles moulded to the sides, glazed with a rich dark tenmoku glaze. Height 14.5 cm
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A Chinese crackleware porcelain vase, ovoid shape with a tall neck. Height 24.5 cm
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A large Chinese porcelain bowl, octagonal shape with a circular well, the centre decorated with an extensive landscape; the broad rim decorated with eight Precious Objects, the back decorated with pomegranate and two other fruits, Qianlong seal mark under the base. Diameter 43 cm
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A pair of Chinese bronze vases on stands, of ovoid shape with trumpet mouth, bird handles at the shoulder and castellated collar at the neck raised on bases of three long tailed birds supported on a ring plinth. Height 41 cm
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A pair of Chinese bronze lidded censers, of urn form with covers surmounted by kylin, elephant head handles issue from the sides and similar feet support the urn; the wall decorated in low relief with long tailed birds. Height 16.5 cm
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A Chinese bronze urn and cover of archaic style, ovoid shape with flattened walls, decorated in low relief with highly stylised mythical beasts on a square scroll background, the handles issue from the shoulder with captured ring raised on a conforming flaring plinth base. Height 44 cm
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A Chinese bronze gu form vase, the archaic trumpet form decorated with stylised stiff leaves to the upper section, the swollen mid-section and flaring lower section decorated with panels carved with hieroglyphs. Height 33 cm
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A Chinese inkstone held within a purpose made dark wood box, the cover engraved with calligraphic inscriptions, the inkstone decorated with a carved design of leaves. 20.5 cm x 16.5 cm
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An old Chinese inkstone, oval shape, one side decorated in relief with dragons in a landscape, the underside decorated with a calligraphic inscription. 16 cm x 10.5 cm
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A Chinese jade pendant, the cabochon bead set within a rub-over mount decorated with a small enamelled flower
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A Chinese pale jade sinuous carved dragon pendant, pale grey/white tone with vibrant green highlights, including a phoenix and mystic pearl amongst clouds. 7 cm x 3.5 cm
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A Chinese finely carved Shoushan boulder, mountainous form, pale amber toned, the exterior rind finely cut away with pine trees, blossom and swirling cloud forms in relief. 8 cm x 3.5 cm x 6 cm
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A Chinese rock crystal geode with carved and polished decoration of birds and prunus blossom. On wood stand. Length 17 cm
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An old Chinese silver coin
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A Chinese red lacquer bowl, decorated with calligraphy and florals to the exterior, containing nine horn chops
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A bronze statuette of Shiva, portrayed as a multi-armed figure standing upon one foot upon the head of a cobra, and raised on a double lotus plinth from a square base. Height 64 cm
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A bronze statuette of Ganesh, the deity portrayed with multiple arms bearing attributes whilst he plays a flute and stands on one foot upon a double lotus base raised from a square plinth. Height 57 cm
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A pair of Khmyer gilt metal lion dogs, each stands attentively with highly decorated mane and ruff framing their grotesque visage. Height 43 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white garden seat, of hexagonal barrel form, with all-over decoration of peonies and leafy tendrils, two sides and the top with pierced rondels. Height 48 cm
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A Chinese porcelain famille rose garden seat, of barrel form, the sides decorated with birds and flowers in an encircling panel between a frieze of stylised floral patterns and panels, similar studies decorate the top, pierced at the sides and top. Height 37 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period nine person Satsuma tea service, comprising nine cups, saucers & plates, teapot sugar & cream, decorated with women in an outdoor setting, painted marks to base, minor damage
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A Han Dynasty style burial figure, of a seated man holding a bird. Repaired. Height 29 cm
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A Japanese four panel screen, (byobu/'wind wall), decorated in polychrome with scenes from The Tale of Genji, the renowned Japanese literary epic, viewed as vignettes through golden clouds. Each panel 60 cm x 91.5 cm
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A good Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold, seed pearl and spinel pendant, open scrolling shield type form, leaf and flower designs set with multiple seed pearls, a central pink facet cut spinel and green teardrop spinel suspended below
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An Edwardian 9ct. Art Nouveau pendant, the wreath form frame set with small seed pearls with an oval facet cut amethyst to the centre, with conforming bale, together with a 9ct. gold chain
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold Art Nouveau pendant/brooch, the scrolling leafy frame set with small seed pearls with a round facet cut peridot to the centre
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An Edwardian 15ct. gold Art Nouveau pendant/brooch, the ornate scrolling frame profusely set with seed pearls, three stones possibly aquamarine to the top with a smaller teardrop shaped stone suspended from base, conforming bale
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold and moonstone necklace, five graduated round cabochon moonstones set to the base of necklace with two gold rods suspended from the central moonstone holding a small round and oval moonstone, on fine chain
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A gold nugget pendant, a small natural form gold nugget with some quartz remaining with gold ring to wear as a pendant, together with a 9ct. rose gold catch and chain
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A cultured pearl necklace, the double strand of uniform size pearls of a deep cream lustre, the 9ct. gold clasp in the form of a flower set with seven small pearls
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A collection of low grade silver and turquoise jewellery, highly decorative, includes bracelet, necklace and long necklace, floral designs, each piece with multiple bells
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A c1900 15ct yellow gold fancy link Albert chain, formed as wire worked linked balls with matching T-bar, one clip 9ct, the other marked 14.G.F. and with gold framed 19th century seal attached. Weight 49.6gms
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An Italian 14k yellow gold rope twist necklace, good length and dimension. Length 800. Weight 21.1gms
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A Victorian quality gold framed cameo pendant/brooch, the beautifully carved cameo depicting the Night and Day goddesses, Eos and Selene, day is symbolised by the sun and fresh flowers in Eos' hair, Night is symbolised by an owl, the moon and stars and opium flowers in Selene's hair, in unmarked gold mount. Height 5 cm
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A 15ct. yellow gold Mizpah brooch, of long rectangular form with fine applied rope-work repeating panels to the two section opening front revealing a glazed panel and personal presentation inscriptions
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A 14ct. gold, green sapphire and diamond retro brooch, the 1970s freeform angular frame set with eight oval facet cut green sapphires and seven small round brilliant cut diamonds
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A 9ct. white gold, turquoise and diamond bar brooch, the large turquoise pebble centrally mounted with small diamonds set in shoulders to either side
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A 15ct. gold bar brooch, centrally set with a claw mounted oval faceted cranberry coloured stone
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold mounted painted ivory miniature of the Brighton Pavilion, circular form, glazed, fine rope border, small hair crack. Diameter 2.5 cm
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A 19th century banded and moss agate gold fitted bracelet, the six alternating panels each held in a gold frame, push-in clasp
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An estate 9ct. gold pearl and turquoise bracelet, the double belcher link chain set with alternating cabochon turquoise beads and freshwater pearls, a small enamelled and pearl set heart suspended from chain. One pearl broken
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An early 1900s 9ct. rose gold hinged bangle, the top engraved with floral decoration, safety chain. Birmingham 1911
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A Victorian 9ct. gold bracelet, the double row of fancy star and circle links pinned in the centre, puff heart, with safety chain. Weight 15gms
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An 18ct. white gold and five diamond lady's bracelet, the modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.45ct., each held in a retro type square and bar setting, offset to each other in link form, plain links connect to the push-in clasp
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A 14ct gold and diamond dress ring, the 0.62 ct. oval brilliant cut diamond in a rub-over mount, surrounded by a circle of channel set round brilliant cut diamonds, flanked by graduated curved channel set shoulders, round bevelled band, TDW 1.38 cts
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond stud earrings, the modern brilliant cut central diamond to each of approx. 0.30ct., each framed by 12 smaller modern brilliant cut diamonds
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A pair of quality 18ct. white gold, pink tourmaline and diamond drop earrings, each with a floral cluster above a double S-scroll supporting a pendant drop. The 14 tourmalines totalling 4.57cts, the 188 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.27ct
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An 18ct. gold seven stone diamond ring, in a graduated bridge setting, the mount pierced and engraved with scrolling designs. TDW 2.09cts
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An impressive large emerald and diamond cluster ring, the central pear cut emerald of 4.88ct. framed by 30 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.57ct. and 10 baguette diamonds channel set totalling 1.23ct
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An 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond set pendant on chain, the oval form open pendant with a central suspended emerald cut diamond of 1.01ct., colour S, clarity VS2 (with GIA Certificate), within an open work looping frame and bale all entirely set with 153 diamonds totalling 1.33ct., on a fine 18ct. white gold link neck chain
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An impressive 18ct. white gold and 1.51ct. heart cut diamond cluster ring, the central 1.51ct. Heart Brilliant cut diamond of G colour and clarity, (with GIA certificate) held in five claws and framed by a conforming row of small modern brilliant cut diamonds, the split shoulders all set with rows of 52 small brilliant cut diamonds, total 1.03ct
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A pair of 18ct. white gold, diamond and ruby circular cluster earrings, each with a modern brilliant cut claw set central diamond totalling 0.57ct., each surrounded by eight rubies totalling 0.17ct. and an outer row of 29 small modern brilliant cut diamonds to each totalling 0.57cts
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An estate 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond ring, the S-form mount set with a central cornflower blue sapphire with a round brilliant cut diamond to each side. Approximate TDW .45ct
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An early 1900s 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond ring, an oval facet cut green/blue sapphire with two small round brilliant cut diamonds to each side and a further cornflour blue facet cut sapphire to the outer edge. Birmingham 1910
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An estate 18ct. gold solitaire diamond ring, the 0.50ct. brilliant cut diamond claw set on a plain tapering shank
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Two 18ct. gold estate wedding bands, one plain, the other with an inner ring of platinum. Weight 7gms
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An 18ct. gold estate diamond and garnet ring, the London Bridge mount set with three oval facet cut garnets and two round brilliant cut diamonds
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An estate 18ct. gold diamond and sapphire ring, the London Bridge mount set with a central oval facet cut cornflower blue sapphire with two small round brilliant cut diamonds and a smaller cornflower blue sapphire to each side
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold mourning ring, channel set with an encircling band of plaited hair, impressed gold and other marks, vacant shield cartouche to the front
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An 18ct. gold and ruby ring, the wide domed shank with ridged detail and set with seven small facet cut rubies on the diagonal. Weight 8.4gms
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A green, amber and silver dress ring, natural oval pebble shape with inclusions, coloured to the reverse to enhance the golden-green tone, set in a ring mount upon split shoulders
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A mystic topaz and silver dress ring, the large facet cut oval stone set in claw mount from a supporting ring, the shoulders set with small white stones
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A large amethyst and silver dress ring, the oval facet cut amethyst claw set above a ring mount from a split shoulder support
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A silver and amber dress ring, the large oval amber cabochon with natural inclusions in a rub-over mount with 'knotted' shoulders
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A silver and laboradite dress ring, the cabochon stone set in a rub-over mount on a high split shoulder support
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A silver and green amethyst dress ring, the large facet cut teardrop amethyst claw set upon a high split shoulder mount
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A 1960's 18ct yellow gold and emerald lady's cocktail ring, open lozenge scrolling form, six round cut emeralds held in claw settings, one absent
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A pair of 14ct. gold diamond ear studs, claw set TDW 0.70cts
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An 18ct. gold diamond solitaire ring, modified gypsy set, hallmarked for Birmingham 1905. The diamond 0.33ct
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An 18ct. gold nine stone diamond ring, fleurette setting, the central claw set diamond surrounded by eight further claw set diamonds raised in a coronet. TDW 0.83cts
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A pair of 9ct. gold and greenstone earrings, a wrythen twisted rod with a greenstone ball suspended from base, screws for non pierced ears
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An early 20th century N.Z. 18ct. yellow gold and cat's eye ring by James Pascoe, rub-over mount, the back fully enclosed. Total weight 6.8gms
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A double row cultured pearl and 9ct yellow gold necklace, the large central mabe pearl panel in gold mount with two tolite cabachons set to the bar ends, eighty silver lustre pearls and four white
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A c.1940 silver and paua inlaid large butterfly brooch, each wing with three recessed panels, long scrolling antennae. Import marks for London 1942
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An N.Z. greenstone crescent brooch with 9ct. gold mounts, the central mount as a fernleaf
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An Art Deco 'Cartier' purse watch of small travelling clock type form, enamelled in pale lemon and black, the side buttons pushing to open the two front covers revealing the square watch face with Arabic numerals and maker's name. Working
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An Art Deco 14ct. white gold lady's wristwatch, the case set with sapphires and diamonds, Swiss movement, the crown set with a cabochon sapphire, on a satin ribbon strap
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A 9ct. gold, ruby and pearl set brooch with a suspended Hefik watch, the brooch modelled as four skeletonised leaves
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A c.1950's lady's Omega 9ct yellow gold wrist watch, the silvered dial with baton hour markers and makers name, stylish 9ct mesh strap. Working
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A boxed sterling silver Art Deco lady's wristwatch, import marks for Birmingham 1922
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A 9ct. gold cased Rotherham pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at the VI, blued steel hands, the 17 jewel 3/4 plate stem wind movement in working order
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An 18ct. gold case open face pocket watch, the engraved gold dial with Roman numerals framing a finely engraved floral wreath, blued steel hands, the case finely engraved with foliate designs, the fusee full plate movement by P. Martin & Sons, Glasgow, 1876
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An 18ct. gold cased Hunter pocket watch, the gold face with Roman numerals, fine engraved foliate detail to the centre, subsidiary dial at VI, blued steel hands; key wind full plate fusee movement
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A Swiss Eitel 18ct. gold gent's chronometer wristwatch, with silvered dial, Arabic numerals indicate even hours, batons indicate others, sub-dials at 3 and 9, dauphine hands and sweep seconds, date aperture at 6, tachymeter outer scale
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A Swiss Garrard gent's 9ct. gold wristwatch. 3.4 cm. diameter case, silvered dial, batons indicate hours, sweep seconds, date aperture at 6, with green leather strap
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A Swiss Garrard 9ct. gold gent's wristwatch, 3.4 cm diameter circular case, champagne dial, Arabic numerals, black hands and gold sweep seconds, date aperture at 3, with black leather strap
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A good George IV 18ct. yellow gold open faced gentleman's pocket watch, finely engraved, relief leaf scroll border, fusee movement, the gilt dial with applied tri-colour gold highlights in scrolling leaf, berry and floral forms, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, working, with a 9ct. rose and yellow gold Albertina attached, with key
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A table clock modelled as a lantern clock, brass cased enclosing a Smith's 8-day movement. Height 18 cm
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