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November Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:816
Sale Title:November Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:159
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:604
Date:4-Nov-2014
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold and ruby cluster Princess type ring, the 21 facet cut claw set rubies in a dome type form above a scrolling wire outer frilled rim.
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An 18ct. Art Deco sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the rectangular form tablet top with a central oval facet cut sapphire framed by four baguette cut sapphires to the corners, 20 small facet cut bead set diamonds, white gold mount, yellow gold shank.
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A pair of 14ct. yellow gold and jade Chinese pendant drop earrings, the oval apple green jade drops in long tapered mounts, suspended above circular framed open work calligraphy, fittings for screw ears.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and garnet dress ring, French c.1870s style, the oval facet cut garnet in a rubover mount above double ribbed shoulders and shank. Total weight 7.8gms.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and ruby Art Deco style ring, the large curved tablet type top with two rows of 10 channel set rubies, banded side panels. Total weight 7.8gms.
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A 14ct. yellow gold knot ring, the raised top with a double rope knot design. Weight 2.6gms.
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An 18ct. yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring, the large dark oval facet cut sapphire of approx. 4ct. in a rub-over mount, six small modern brilliant cut diamonds channel set to each shoulder. Total weight 8.7gms.
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A vintage European 8ct. rose gold and pearl dress ring, the stylish engraved dish form top with single pearl, panelled shoulders. Total weight 4.7gms.
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A golden rutelite dress ring, the oval faceted stone in a sterling silver claw mount.
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A golden topaz dress ring, the oval faceted stone in a sterling silver claw mount.
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An amber cabochon dress ring, of oval shape, the amber displaying numerous small fractures and inclusions. In silver mount.
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A faceted cushion cut yellow topaz ring, of 'square' shape displaying an unusual vibrant yellow-green colour, in a silver claw setting with two small shoulder diamonds.
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A citrine dress ring, the oval stone with attractive faceting, in silver claw mount.
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An amethyst cabochon dress ring, the stone of oval shape mounted in a rub-over setting, the shank with 'pebbled' surfacing at the shoulders.
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An 18ct. yellow gold gem set heavy ring, the wide rectangular concave top set with six variously coloured gemstones, wide textured V-form shoulders. Weight 11.6gms.
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold and turquoise ring, the five graduated turquoise cabochons in a row above open scrolling mounts. Hallmarked Birmingham 1870.
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An antique jet bracelet, comprising graduated lozenge shaped pieces of jet, facet decorated alternating with wheel cut decoration. On elastic.
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A pair of Victorian 9ct. gilded yellow gold Etruscan style pendant earrings, the circular forms with fine frilled rims, star and ball form open centres, conforming mounts above with fittings for pierced ears. Hallmarked Birmingham 1890.
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An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold curb link bracelet, converted from an Albert chain, padlock clasp. Weight 34.5gms.
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A 9ct. yellow gold triple bangle, the plain circular flat section forms held by a moveable clasp. Weight 11gms.
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A pair of 9ct. yellow gold retro cufflinks, arched flared form. Weight 8.7gms.
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A late 19th century lady's 18ct. gilded yellow gold open face pocket watch, the back with old mine cut diamonds set to the four leaf clover, front and back covers with a border of seed pearls, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold detail, 9ct. rose gold clip and slide fitting to the long fine gold plated chain.
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A c.1940 Movado lady's silver (.935) purse watch, rounded rectangular form with slide opening to reveal a champagne dial with baton hour markers, named 'MOVADO chronometer'. Working.
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An Edwardian lady's 14ct. rose gold pocket watch, unusual heart shaped form, the spring release front cover set with old mine cut diamonds in a restrained floral design opening to reveal a white porcelain dial with black Roman numerals, no glass, stem wind, working order.
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A Massimo Dutti gent's chronograph wristwatch, quartz movement, stainless steel cased, leather strap. Requires battery.
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An early 20th century chromium plated ¼ repeater pocket watch, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, push-button repeater striking movement, working order, stem wind.
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A rare silver pair cased pocket watch, key wind, fusee/chain, verge escapement, silver regulator disc, ring balance under finely pierced balance cock, hog's bristle arc regulated, bright gilt mechanism, overhauled and working. The case hallmarked London 1784 and with incuse mark possibly of Thomas Carpenter; the movement signed indistinctly R.P.Chamber, London, 636. White enamel dial (with slight crack) with Roman numerals and gilt hands.
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A gent's Rolex Oyster-Perpetual Datejust bimetal wristwatch, the silvered dial with gold batons, date aperture beneath magnifying bubble, the stainless steel case with gold bezel and crown, stainless and gold bracelet. Working order, complete in original packing box and outer Rolex box.
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A Chinese reproduction French brass complicated carriage clock, the brass case with turned pillars to each corner, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals above three subsidiary dials for day, date and month, the repeating movement striking on a bell, working order, with key. Crack to side glass.
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A brass cased carriage clock, the case of oval section with bevelled glass to all sides and to the top displaying the escapement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, French movement. Working. Height 11.5 cm
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A brass cased carriage clock, the case of unusual oblong shape with curved side walls, all sides with bevelled glazing and a bevelled glass panel to the top revealing the escapement, the face with gilded mat set with a cream enamel dial with Roman numerals, French movement. Height 11.5 cm
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A brass cased German Schatz brass eight-day ship's clock set within an eight spoked ship's wheel with a circular wood mount. Diameter of spokes 33 cm. With key
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A vintage aircraft clock, the circular black dial with painted Arabic numerals and sweep seconds hand, bezel winding action. Working order. Diameter 6.5 cm.
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A polished greenstone boulder desk clock, set with a German Mercedes movement. Height 15 cm
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A small late 19th century brass cased gravity clock, the ball pendulum movement with a glass dial supported on twin hexagonal columns. Height 25 cm
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A good mahogany Edwardian Sheraton Revival balloon mantel clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals held within a shield form, the waisted and flared base on a platform raised on four gilded feet, traditional satinwood Sheraton inlays to the front of fan and floral forms, gilt urn finial to the top, French movement, working order. Height 32 cm
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A 19th century French marble and figured spelter mantel clock, the black and mottled red marble dial with gilded Roman numerals held within a rectangular kennel form housing, two model spelter borzoi hounds issue, one to each side, chained to finials protruding from the front, the flat serpentine top panel with a central raised boss and three finials, the platform base with raised red marble panels, jaguar mask and scrolling pad feet to the front, the quality 8-day French movement striking on a bell.…
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A Victorian black slate architectural mantel clock, the dial with white enamelled chapter ring, Arabic numerals, exposed escapement, the case with mottled red marble highlights including full columns, engraved and gilded detail, complete with pendulum and key. Height 33.5 cm
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A 1910 French Boulle electromagnetic glass domed clock, the cream toned dial with Arabic numerals, the exposed movement behind supported on a brass column and larger cylinder, the electromagnetic pendulum below swinging around a black metal rod, turned wooden base, original clear glass dome cover
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A good French late 19th century black marble mantel clock, of unusual tall form with domed top, blackened and gilded spelter mythical beast mask and captured ring handles to the sides, gilt brass framing to the glazed dial and main body showing the pendulum, Roman numerals to the white enamel chapter ring, Brocot style escapement, mercury compensated pendulum, the movement with hour and half hour bell striking, c.1880. 26 cm x 15.5 cm x 41.5 cm, with key.
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A 19th century French bronze and marble mantel clock, the rectangular stepped plinth base with decorative bronze embellishments supporting a helmeted Greek warrior holding a baby, he stands on a rocky shoreline with his sword and shells to the base, the gilded clock face set in a rock formation, with Roman numerals and restrained decorative features. Strikes on the hour and half hour, with key and pendulum, some damage to marble base. 48.5 cm x 18 cm x 63 cm
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A French Art Deco chrome mantel clock, the rectangular cased clock with Arabic numerals, a bird in flight sits on top, two stepped columns to each side, the pyramid form feet raised on four perspex balls, the base of black marble with round chrome circular pads, with key and chrome pendulum. (glass missing) 48 cm x 12 cm x 55 cm
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A 19th century Ingraham & Co. wall clock, the circular dial with Roman numerals enclosed by a moulded framed glass door, a further smaller circular housing below for the pendulum, floral decorated glazed panel.
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A large impressive 19th century English walnut bracket clock, the silvered dial with subsidiary dials above four chime/silent regulation and Westminster chimes or 8 bells, twin chain fusee movement, the case with Gothic arches, barley twist column mouldings and carved finials. Working order, with key. Together with original walnut shelf bracket. Height 76 cm
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An early 19th century impressive French ormolu figured mantel clock, surmounted with a classical draped woman beside a draped sphere with box below, all upon and framing the rectangular cased movement with circular dial, Roman numerals to the chapter ring, the hands issue from the central raised star, the platform c.1820. 39.5 cm x 15 cm x 53 cm
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A good early 19th century French Empire period bronze ormolu mantel clock, figured with a half lion, half cornucopia, a cherub playing a lyre sits upon his back, the cased movement held within the stylised tail, Roman numerals frame the decorative stiff leaf and floral relief decorated face, the eight day striking movement with silk suspension, the spring dated 'April 1826'; the lozenge form base with applied classical decoration, rope bound shell forms in relief repeat in an encircling band, raised on…
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A fine 19th century French bronze and ormolu cartel wall clock, 8-day striking movement, the face with enamelled central section detailing 'J. Delaye & Cie. A Grenoble', framed by eight black and white enamelled Arabic numeral hour plaques, surmounted with a fancy urn finial, the tapered case with floral swags, grilled sections, scrolls, the base terminating with a classical mask, c.1860. Height 74 cm, width 34 cm
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A Black Forest wall clock, the faux tortoiseshell frame set with a reverse painted glass dial, with gong striking mechanism.
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A German striking wall clock, walnut cased, the movement by Junghams, cream enamel dial with Roman numerals. Height 84 cm
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A collection of approx. 12 various pocket watch keys, includes: one with N.Z. maker 'S. Smith, Tauranga, N.Z.' and an old jeweller's loop.
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Seven various books on clocks and watches.
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A late 19th century silver buckle, elaborate decoration of cherubs, cornucopia, swags, etc. No marks but possibly French.
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An early 20th century European silver and enamel lady's powder compact, circular form with radiating guilloche enamelled panels, the front with rose swags and blue ribbons, the captured ring handle with push-button release revealing an internal mirror and a further hinged lidded powder compact compartment, all gilded interior. Diameter 4.8 cm.
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A 1960s Stuart Devlin silver 'Surprise Egg', heavily textured exterior, the removable cover revealing a gilded interior with flared leaf base supporting three sprung enamelled flowers. London 1968 by Stuart Devlin, numbered 210, believed to be from an edition of 300. Total weight 157gms. Height 7 cm.
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A George III silver vinaigrette, machine engraved diaper pattern with vacant square form cartouche to the hinged lid opening to reveal a gilded interior and pierced hinged grille. London 1792 by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson. 3.8 cm x 2.6 cm x 1 cm.
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An uncommon early 20th century greenstone and silver gilt vesta case, rounded rectangular form, fine ribbed detail to the silver gilt mount and hinge. 5 cm x 3.6 cm x 1 cm.
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Two colonial silver and greenstone handled cutlery items, includes: a jam spoon and a butter knife, both with black speckled tapering dark greenstone handles.
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A six person 12 piece silver and greenstone fruit set, the knives with engraved blades and embossed ferrules, the three pronged forks with conforming collars, all with dark tapered greenstone handles. Sheffield 1913 by C.W. Fletcher & Son Ltd.
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A N.Z. silver colonial period napkin ring, plain circular form, script engraved initials, stamped with maker's mark 'R.S.' and with lion passant as used by other N.Z. makers in the late 19th century, good weight.
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B. Petersen & Co., N.Z. colonial silver hat pin, the silver head as a 'J' in script with engraved detail, long steel pin, stamped with maker's name to reverse.
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A rare N.Z. Young & Co. colonial silver Scottish buckle brooch, circular form, the belt design with raised lettering 'Vincere Vel Mori' (To Conquer or Die), traditional motif to the centre, the reverse stamped with maker's mark 'Young & Co. Silver', operating c.1906-07 Auckland. Diameter 8.6 cm, original brass pin to reverse. Weight 70gms.
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A good and unusual George III silver double compartment snuff box, rounded and curved rectangular form, all-over ribbed decoration, the top lid opening to reveal a shallow compartment with lavish gilded interior, this entire compartment then opening on a hinge to reveal a further larger gilded compartment beneath. 7.6 cm x 4.6 cm x 2 cm. Birmingham 1810 by Samuel Pemberton.
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An Edwardian silver and ivory handled fancy serving slice, the blade of engraved heart form, the large turned ivory handle with carved ribbed, bead and stiff leaf design to its terminal. Birmingham 1901 by Hilliard & Thomason. Length 28.8 cm
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A pair of George III silver sugar tongs, bright cut patterned. London 1800 by Peter, William and Ann Bateman.
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A pair of George III silver sugar tongs, bright cut patterned. London 1802 by Peter, William and Ann Bateman.
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A pair of Victorian Scottish silver sugar tongs, fiddle pattern with anthemion moulded bowls. Glasgow 1894.
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A pair of George III silver sugar tongs, the stems of open twig design and the bowls moulded as acorns. London 1798 by William Harrison.
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A pair of George III silver sugar tongs, fiddle pattern. London 1819.
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A pair of George IV sugar tongs, plain shape. London 1825 by William Bateman.
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A pair of George III silver sugar tongs, plain design. London 1807.
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A pair of George III silver sugar tongs, plain design. London 1808 by Peter and William Bateman.
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A pair of George III silver sugar tongs, plain form. London 1814.
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A pair of George III silver sugar scissors, the handles and stems of typical scroll form, the tips moulded as shells. London c.1764 by James Stamp and John Baker.
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A large Edwardian silver sugar caster, urn shaped with tall domed cover with attractive piercing surmounted by a vase finial. Sheffield 1909 by Henry Atkin. Height 19.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver sugar box, of boat form on four feet, restrained embossed decoration to the top, the hinged lid opens to reveal original gilding to interior. London 1901 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Ltd. 10 cm x 10 cm
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A pair of George IV silver sugar tongs, King's pattern with shell bowls. Glasgow 1824.
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A mid-18th century English pair of sugar nips, scissor action, oval bowls with long turned form arms, ring handles, no date mark, maker IB.
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An uncommon George III Scottish Provincial silver sugar tongs, fiddle pattern with shell bowls; Inverness 1816 by Jamieson & Naughton. The marks as commonly found lacking the duty stamp as can be the case in Provincial Scottish silver prior to 1860.
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A good 1920s Arts & Crafts Norwegian silver rose bowl, compressed circular baluster form, bead top rim, the body embossed with three panels of stylised rose, tall spreading shaped foot, overall hammered finish, presentation engraved dated to 1925, impressed silver marks to base. Weight 735gms. Diameter 24 cm, height 15 cm
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An early 20th century Dutch silver small bonbon dish, oval flared form, the rim with pierced sides, short ring foot, impressed marks to base. 15 cm x 10 cm x 5 cm.
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A silver stem dish, oval with shaped rim, plain design. Weight 535gms. Sheffield 1928 by Henry Alken. Length 29 cm
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Two silver bonbon dishes on short stems and circular feet, one with a shaped rim, Birmingham 1932. Diameter 11 cm. The other with a pierced rim. Birmingham 1930. Diameter 10 cm
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An Edwardian silver bonbon dish, oval boat shape with a broad flaring rim with pierced decoration, raised upon a conforming oval foot. Birmingham 1908 by D. & M. Davis. Width 17.5 cm
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A heavy Edwardian silver salver, the deep pie crust edge with shell detail, engraved monogram to the centre, raised on three boss feet. Sheffield 1901 by James Deakin & Sons. Weight 870gms. Diameter 32 cm
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A rare heavy and impressive George IV silver dinner plate, leaf flanked shell mouldings interrupting the gadroon border, the beautifully engraved armorial with Latin motto 'Probitas Verus Honos'. Weight approx. 1 kilo. London 1820 by Paul Storr.
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A rare George IV silver second course dish, large circular form with gadroon and shell rim, engraved with the British Royal coat-of-arms, another armorial badge to the opposite side, plain centre. London 1822 by Philip Rundell. Weight 1860gms. Diameter 37.5 cm. Note the maker Philip Rundell took Paul Storr into working partnership in 1807, an arrangement which lasted until 1819.
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A George III silver coffee pot, embossed and engraved floral design to the baluster form, spreading circular foot, the domed lid with cast bird finial. London 1766, probably by Stephen Adams. Weight 886gms. Height 26 cm
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A late George III silver quality hot water pot, the ovoid half lobed body raised on a flared circular pedestal foot, shell, scroll and gadroon rim, fluted scroll neck, radiating lobed panelled lid with conforming ball finial, the carved twin bar handle with double forked snake's heads and tails. Fine scales evident, the fancy cartouche with scroll framing. London 1817 by William Burwash. Weight 975gms. Height 23.5 cm
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A rare George III silver double wine coaster/wagon on wheels, the two circular mahogany turned wooden bases with cylindrical geometric pierced galleries highlighted with classical urns connected by a wide serpentine bar and bead bars conforming to each rim, two cast open handles, raised on four wagon type wheels. London 1779 by Robert Hennell. Length 35 cm
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A George II silver porringer, reeded strap handles, characteristic fluted decoration with oval scroll framed vacant cartouche, spreading ring foot. London 1749 by Richard Bayley. Weight 310gms. Height 10 cm
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A small fine quality William IV silver muffin dish and cover, circular lobed form, embossed with leaves and florals, pumpkin and leaf finial. London 1835 by Edward, Edward Jnr. and John & William Barnard, the lid and base marks matching. Diameter 21.2 cm
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A pair of Adam's style silver candlesticks, the nozzles modelled as vase shaped urns decorated with hop swags raised upon tapering square section columns decorated with restrained florals and ribbons supported on stepped square plinth bases, with bands of conforming decoration. Slight attention required to one nozzle. Sheffield 1888 by Hawkesworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd. Height 29.5 cm
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A Georgian silver candlestick in the Adams manner, with an urn shaped nozzle raised upon a tapering square section column supported on a stepped and spreading square plinth base; all decorated with floral swags, ram's head and ribbon mouldings. Marks indistinct. Some repairs. Height 32 cm
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A pair of American 'Empire' silver candlesticks, with urn shaped nozzles raised on short columns from domed circular bases. Height 15 cm
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A Regency style silver plate candelabra, the boat form base with tapering column, two sinuous branches with conforming candle holders and drip trays, single to the centre, top lifts out to form one candlestick. 46 cm x 42 cm
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A pair of uncommon George III silver handled candle scissors, the handles cast with shell patterns, the hinge engraved with a crest; the blades and mechanically articulated wick trimming box of bright polished steel. London 1811 by Wilkes and John Booth. Length 18.5 cm
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A George IV Scottish silver sauce ladle, fiddle pattern; Glasgow 1827. .
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An Edwardian silver sifting ladle, double struck King's pattern with shell form bowl. London 1904 by Robert Stebbings.
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An early Victorian Irish silver ladle, double struck King's pattern, union shell heel, crest engraved to the terminal. Dublin 1839 by William Cummins.
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A George III silver sauce ladle, Old English pattern, plain oval bowl. London 1801 by William Eaton. Weight 187gms.
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