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

Click here to view registration and subscription levels

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
***
A fully brass cased ship's clock, with hinged opening face, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and railtrack minutes. Diameter 20.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A small silver plated Arts & Crafts table clock, the circular dial with Arabic numerals, the base with elaborate pierced scroll designs, arched top, oblong plinth base. Some wear. Working order. Height 20 cm
***
***
***
A French Empire mantel clock, the bronze case with ormolu dial, surmounted by a figure of a winged Father Time. Striking movement. Height 39 cm
***
***
***
A brass and champleve enamel carriage clock, the rectangular case decorated with columns of turquoise, ruby, dusky rose and cobalt florals, the silvered dial with Roman numerals. Bevelled glass panels to all sides and displaying the escapement. Height 12 cm
***
***
***
A Victorian black slate architectural large mantel clock, the circular dial with porcelain chapter ring, Roman numerals, maker's details for The Ansonia Clock Co., exposed escapement, classical decoration including reeded columns, substantial plinth base. Complete with pendulum and key
***
***
***
A French slate and marble cased 19th century mantel clock, the architectural case enclosing a movement with a white enamel annular dial with Roman numerals, Brocot-type escapement, Breguet hands, striking movement, the pendulum displayed through a window to the base. Height 41.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A brass cased carriage clock, the cornice shaped case with bevelled glass panelled sides and back, an oval glass exposes the escapement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals; complete in red leather case with key. Height 10.5 cm
***
***
***
A modern Atmos 'Classique' Goldtone Jaeger-LeCoultre perpetual clock, traditional gold plated brass case with glass panels to all sides and top, spirit level to base of case, adjustable feet, the chapter ring with Roman numerals, 15 jewels, open worked gold plated mechanism. In as new condition with all original packaging, booklet and box. 18 cm x 13.5 cm x 22.5 cm
***
***
***
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
***
***
N/A
***
An impressive early 19th century French large ormolu and boulle clock by Antoine Royer of Paris, the highly decorative ormolu mounted case with figured finial of a classical woman of the sea, a crayfish held in her right hand, stylised dolphins and shell to her base above the tapered support, the semi-baluster form case with tortoise shell inlaid cut brass including coloured floral highlights in red, green and ivory, the conforming shaped glazed door enclosing the ormolu sectional dial with Roman enamelled…
***
***
N/A
***
An early 20th century ship's clock, the brass bezel with hinged front opening glass, the white enamel dial marked 'Reid & Sons, Newcastle-on-Tyne', with Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, subsidiary seconds dial, striking mechanism. Diameter 18 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Swiss Hebdomas vintage car clock, in nickel case with uncommon bezel wind action, switching with a lever to become the hand-setting mechanism, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, railtrack minutes and blued spear point hands. Diameter 10 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An ormolu cased paperweight clock, the circular case fitted with a small timepiece with white enamel dial, Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, subsidiary seconds dial at VI, the dial marked 'Stewart Dawson & Co. Additionally fitted with a wall suspension lug. Diameter 7 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An early Smith's-type airplane clock, set in a mount constructed from a wooden propeller boss, the timepiece with rim winder, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals and railtrack minutes and painted spear point hands. Height 13 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Bulova Watchmaster ultrasonic watch cleaner, Model WT Mk II, c.1950s; working and complete with operating instructions
***
***
N/A
***
A 19th century silver dog head gentleman's seal, the oval flat panel engraved with scripted initials, the handle formed as the head of a hound, suspension loop to top
***
***
N/A
***
An early 20th century European silver wax seal, Art Nouveau restrained engraving, tapered handle. Height 7.1 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A small Georgian silver vinaigrette, of oblong shape with finely engraved decoration, the gilded interior with pierced grill and sponge. Birmingham 1822 by Joseph Bettridge. Length 2 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A small George III silver vinaigrette, rectangular form, the lid with fine scale type decoration framing the vacant oval cartouche, the gilded interior including a diamond pierced grill. Birmingham 1812 by John Shaw
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian silver vesta case, small rectangular form, engraved with leaves, flowers and butterfly to both sides, suspension loop to side. Birmingham 1884
***
***
***
A George III unusually small silver vinaigrette, mildly curved rectangular form with rounded ends, engraved leaf decoration to the lid framing the cartouche, the back with fine border decoration, the gilded interior with pierced grill. Birmingham 1808 by Cocks & Bettridge
***
***
***
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
***
***
N/A
***
A 19th century silver rimmed horn beaker, plain rub-over top rim, shield cartouche with script initials. Height 10.8 cm
***
***
***
A George III Scottish silver lemon strainer, the wide shallow circular bowl with fine ribbed end and circular piercings in a radiating star design, single open scroll handle with a plain clip between the arms. Edinburgh c.1800 by Robert Gray & Son. Weight 65gms. Diameter of bowl 9.1 cm
***
***
***
A George III silver brandy saucepan, the large bell form bowl on a spreading circular foot, sparrow beak spout, traditional turned wood handle, with silver mount set at a right angle. London 1775 by William Grundy. Weight 221gms. Diameter 9.8 cm
***
***
***
A composite set of 10 (6 + 4) Art Nouveau silver buttons, each with a woman's head in relief profile, six with pierced whiplash florals, the four with solid background hallmarked Birmingham 1901 by William J. Holmes, the six with registration number only impressed to reverse
***
***
N/A
***
A 1920s Britannia standard silver box, fine all-over machine engraved, military presentation inscription to the hinged lid 'To a Sportsman and a Gentleman from Major A.H. Pullman D.S.O. Xmas. 1929', bakelite internal casing. London 1929 by British Metallising Co. Ltd. 18.5 cm x 9 cm x 5.3 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A George V silver centrepiece, the central basket raised on a trumpet form pedestal and with three hanging baskets of conforming design suspended around it. The walls of each with trellis design. Birmingham 1912 by Stewart Dawson & Co. Raised on turned wooden plinth. Overall height 30 cm
***
***
***
A 1920s silver three piece tea service, oval boat form with reeded detail towards the top, gadroon rim and acanthus leaf detail to handles, each piece raised on ball feet. Birmingham 1919-1920 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. The teapot with two dents
***
***
N/A
***
A William IV Old Sheffield Plate three piece tea service, ornate floral relief borders, quality embossed decoration in the French manner, ivory heat ring to the pot, melon finial, gilded interiors
***
***
N/A
***
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
***
***
***
A pair of Edwardian silver chocolate pots, tapering cylindrical shape with flaring bases, curved spouts and with plain ebony side handles, the hinged cover with ebony finials. Birmingham 1903 by Boardman, Glossop & Co. Ltd
***
***
***
A William IV Old Sheffield Plate coffee pot of wide squat baluster form, ivory heat rings to the handles, the domed lid with flower finial, the silver handle of S-form bearing the Regent's head and lion passant, crested. Height 20 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A stylish George IV silver teapot on matching stand, squat melon form with serpentine plain lobed panels, melon finial, the conforming stand of flowerhead type form with original turned wooden insert under the base, crested, and engraved armorial to the teapot. London 1827 by John Bridge. Teapot weight 771gms
***
***
***
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 101. Minor attention required
***
***
N/A
***
A George III silver pedestal cream jug, the long tapered helmet form body with engraved repeating pattern band to the top rim with reeded edge, reeded loop handle, the pedestal base to the square foot showing some old repair. London 1793 by Peter & Ann Bateman. Weight 165gms. Height 16.3 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A George III silver pap boat, plain traditional oval form with rolled pouring lip, the rim raising to a point. London 1810, maker's mark rubbed
***
***
***
A George III silver wine funnel, flat fine ridged top rim, traditional star pierced grill, shaped tapered side clip. London 1795, maker's mark partially rubbed
***
***
***
A small George III silver tankard, barrel form with alternating bands of fine ribbed and repeating engraved decoration. London 1804 by John Eames. Weight 76gms. Height 6.2 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of George III heavy fancy silver salt dishes, rounded rectangular boat form, the broad rims with gadroon and shell relief decoration, gilded, each raised on four substantial lion's paw feet with double scroll mounts. Sheffield 1817 by F.C. Young & Co. Weight 261gms. 10.7 cm x 8.5 cm x 5 cm
***
***
***
A George III silver salt, oval boat form with shaped gadroon rim, raised on four pad feet with shell decorated knees. Newcastle 1780 by William Stalker & John Mitchison
***
***
N/A
***
A George III silver and blue glass salt, oval form, the frame with engraved banded detail and vacant cartouche, reeded top rim, tapered splayed feet, the original blue glass liner with star cut base. Maker's mark rubbed. London 1804
***
***
***
A George III silver cream jug, oval form, the fluted body with fine engraved detail, a band of repeating leaf scrolls encircles under the top lip, fine ribbed border and handle. Newcastle c.1800 by Thomas Watson. Weight 121gms
***
***
***
An early George III silver mug, plain baluster form, the double scroll handle with acanthus leaf thumbpiece, spreading foot, engraved script initials. London 1763 by Jacob Marsh or John Moore. Height 124. Weight 342gms
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of Victorian silver squat circular salts, fine bead rims, each raised on three pad feet, original clear glass liners. London 1858 by Walter Morrisse. Diameter 6 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of George III silver salts, squat circular form, bead rims, each raised on three pad feet, fitted clear glass liners. London 1775 by Thomas Daniell. Diameter 6 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Art Deco period silver mug, plain baluster form, wide flat topped plain scroll handle. Birmingham 1924 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. Weight 270gms. Height 11.3 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A 1940 silver baluster mug, plain form, double scroll handle, spreading foot. Sheffield 1940 by Viner's Ltd. Weight 375gms. Height 12.3 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A George III silver sugar basin, pedestal boat form with reeded edges, swing handle. London 1791 by Henry Chawner. Some old repairs
***
***
***
A George III heavy silver plate, the mildly serpentine rim with gadroon border, engraved armorial to border, London 1765 by Thomas Heming. Weight 551gms
***
***
N/A
***
An American Gorham 'Strasbourg' 31 piece Sterling silver luncheon service, comprising seven table knives, seven table forks, eight fish/cake forks, eight teaspoons and one serving spoon. As new condition. Weight excluding knives 1045gms
***
***
N/A
***
Nine Gorham 'Strasbourg' sterling silver cutlery serving implements, includes: a large pasta serving spoon, a wide bowled casserole spoon, one ladle, one pierced and pronged bowl serving spoon, one cold meat fork and one cheese knife, all in original packing sleeves in as new condition
***
***
N/A
***
Four George III period Irish bright cut silver tablespoons with shell shaped bowls and cast handles. Dublin 1783(3) and 1784(3) by John Pittar and Michael Keating. Length 21.5 cm
***
***
***
A good set of six George III silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, matching script initials to each. London 1906 by Peter & William Bateman. Weight 373gms
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of George III silver Old English tablespoons, fancy scripted initial 'T' to each. London 1792 by Peter and Ann Bateman
***
***
N/A
***
Two George III silver tablespoons, both Old English, one bright cut 1791, the other London 1806 by George Wintle
***
***
N/A
***
Three 19th century Irish silver fiddle pattern rat-tail dessert spoons. The pair Dublin 1830 and 1831 by William Cummins and James Le Bas and the single Dublin 1859 by J.S
***
***
N/A
***
Two early 19th century silver tablespoons, both Old English pattern. One is 1789 by George Smith (III) & William Fearn, the other London 1832 by Richard Britton
***
***
N/A
***
A selection of ten Old English silver teaspoons, includes four Edinburgh c.1800 by James Orr, three London 1791 by George Gray, two Edinburgh c.1800 T. & E. and one London 1812
***
***
N/A
***
A set of three George III silver teaspoons, Old English pattern. Newcastle c.1780 by John Langlands & John Robertson I
***
***
N/A
***
A set of four George III silver teaspoons, Old English pattern. London 1807 by Mary Sumner
***
***
N/A
***
A George III silver fiddle pattern sugar scoop, rounded rectangular bowl, crested. London 1817 by William Knight II
***
***
N/A
***
An early 19th century Scottish provincial sauce ladle, fiddle pattern, oval bowl, the marks unknown include a running fox
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of Victorian period silver plated wine coasters, with ornate leaf, flower and scroll borders and turned wood bases. Diameter 18 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large 19th century oval silver plated banquet tray, with raised reeded border, cast foliate handles and engraved decoration standing on four foliate feet, engraved with a crest of a lion's crowned head in centre with the motto of the Macgregor clan: E'en Do Bait Spair Nocht, (In what you do, spare nothing). Ex. Webb's Ashhurst auction, Waikato, 1993. 73.7 cm x 49 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of silver candlesticks, of slender inverse baluster form with plain nozzles, issuing from spreading circular bases. Birmingham 1911 by Deakin & Francis. Height 17.5 cm
***
***
***
A quality Regency style silver plate candelabra, four scrolling branches with decorative nozzles and wax pans, the central nozzle holding a removable finial
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian silver two handled circular bowl, with deep walls, two loop handles issue from the sides, raised on four bun feet. London 1904 by C.S. Harris & Sons Ltd. Weight 206gms. Diameter 14.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A George V silver fruit bowl, oblong quatrefoil shape with reeded rim, raised on four ball feet. Chester 1911 by Fattorini & Sons Ltd. Weight 465gms. Width 28.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
Two Art Deco period European silver and enamel items; a rectangular pendant with three green and white enamelled dice to the hinged lid enclosing three silver dice with black enamelled spots, and a blue guilloche enamelled small circular dish
***
***
N/A
***
A George III silver salt spoon, Old English pattern, remains of gilt to the bowl. London 1818 by William Eley and William Fearn
***
***
N/A
***
An Edwardian silver wishbone form menu holder, angle bracket support. Birmingham 1905 by Marks & Cohen
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of George II silver salts, squat circular bowl form with rolled rim, each raised on three pad feet. London 1757 by John Munns
***
***
N/A
***
An N.Z. Frank Grady silver napkin ring, plain circular design, engraved scrolling initials, impressed maker's marks, c.1880
***
***
N/A
***
Five silver and greenstone handled coffee spoons. Birmingham 1924
***
***
N/A
***
Two Edwardian silver R.N.Z.Y.S. (Royal N.Z. Yacht Squadron) trophies, awarded to the 'Moana Owner, A. Seccombe, 1906-1907', includes a small hot water jug and an icing sugar sifter, both with rounded rectangular section baluster bodies with fancy embossed scrolls, beads and florals, raised on claw feet, both with presentation inscription. Birmingham 1909 by Jones & Crompton
***
***
N/A
***
A Christofle vinegar and oil bottle set, each bottle of plain mallet form held within a ring form either side of a conforming ring carry handle
***
***
N/A
***
An Iranian Hamadan hand knotted rug, the faded plum red field decorated with three geometric medallions surrounded by bands of stylised florals and three borders, one decorated with a floral meander, the others with boteh motifs. 196 cm x 120 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A hand knotted Serapi runner, the field decorated with five conjoined diamond shaped medallions with hook outlines surrounded by other diamond motifs and borders by two narrow guards, in old ivory tones on a rich red ground. 302 cm x 82 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Persian Gabbeh all wool tribal rug, the central rectangular panel with variable blue ground decorated with traditional stylised children and animals, the variable red ground striped field sparsely decorated to three corners with multiple figures and animals in blue tones. 234 cm x 166 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A hand knotted Baluchi rug, decorated with two medallions on a step sided field framed by a hook latch border, all in rich plum and other tones. 145 cm x 90 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Indian Kashmir hand knotted wool rug, the field decorated with a floral medallion with pendants and floral tendrils in pale colours on an ivory ground framed by a broad floral meander border. 193 cm x 124 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An old Turkoman rug, the dark field decorated with three rows of seven gul motifs and with secondary guls in between in red and ivory tones framed by multiple borders, the widest one decorated with rosette motifs. 150 cm x 104 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A fine hand knotted Persian Nain rug, the ivory field decorated with fine Islimi lotus tendrils on an ivory ground, framed by a dark cobalt border and with a curvilinear floral meander. 190 cm x 129 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large hand knotted Persian Hamadan runner/rug with a central medallion and bold geometric floral motifs, two border guards, in colours of rich red, dark blue, pale rose pink and old ivory. 314 cm x 146 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Persian Kerman hand knotted carpet, of unusual pistachio green tone decorated with a floral medallion and sprigs framed by a bright colourful floral border. 243 cm x 153 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Persian Kashan carpet, hand knotted wool pile, decorated with a central medallion with pendants on a bright red field, further decorated with floral sprigs in blues, ivory and olive green framed by a broad border decorated with palmettes with an indigo ground. 30 cm x 200 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Baluchi hand knotted rug, the field decorated with four medallions in madder red and blue on a soft red ground, further decorated with stylised plants framed by a broad rosette border between two narrower guards. 312 cm x 162 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Persian Mehmeh (Isfahan Province) hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with a step sided diamond shaped medallion framed by numerous floral motifs, the corners of the field decorated with similar elements to the medallion, all framed by a broad stylised border within narrower guards; in colours of indigo, ivory, green and rich red. 315 cm x 220 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Persian Hamadan carpet, the field decorated with a large hexagonal medallion enclosing geometric motifs, on a dark field, further decorated with scattered geometric motifs, framed by three borders, the largest decorated with a highly stylised meander and rosette design. 275 cm x 160 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An Afghan Andkhoi carpet, the field decorated with floral motifs in blue tones on a dark red ground framed by multiple borders, the largest incorporating leaf designs. 300 cm x 200 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large hand knotted Persian Bakhtiari carpet, the field divided into rows of traditional squares decorated with flowers, leaves and Cypress trees, with seven border guards with a wide central herati guard, in colours of brick red, dark and light blue, green, brown, mustard, rose pink and old ivory. 400 cm x 300 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large hand knotted Persian Tabriz carpet, c.1920-30, decorated with a large central floral medallion and floral Islimi tendrils on a rich red ground framed by floral guards and a broad floral palmette meander border, in tones of salmon pink, indigo and bleu-celeste, along with various green and ivory highlights and a rich plum red ground. 460 cm x 300 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian mahogany tripod based piano stool, with circular adjustable height tapestry top
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian period mahogany bowfront commode, plain design with panelled front and plinth base, the interior with folding arms and original ceramic liner. 52 cm x 48 cm x 48 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian pole screen, mahogany tripod base with carved elaborate feet, turned column, the adjustable screen with carved frame enclosing an embroidered floral panel. Height 42 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian mahogany coal scuttle of pyramid shape with brass top handle and brass stud decoration, complete with a metal liner and a brass shovel. Height 37 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A good Edwardian fully decoupage three-fold screen, the black leatherette covers highly decorated with various Victorian lithographs including young women and animals, decoratively framed by florals, birds, animals and various figures, gilt studded edged detail, peaked top to each panel. Height 172.5 cm, width 200 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian waxed pine side table, shaped upstand frieze to the rectangular top, single frieze drawer, raised on turned legs with lower shaped shelf. 97 cm x 48.5 cm x 95 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Victorian pine blanket box, moulded edge detail to the hinged lid, the plinth base with thumb moulded edge, iron side handles
***
***
N/A