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December Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:760
Sale Title:December Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:117
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:546
Date:2-Dec-2014
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Claude Lorrain 'Landscapes with figures', four mezzotint etchings in bistre ink by Earlom, after the original, plates 94, 128, 134 and 139, from 'Liber Veritas' published by Boydell 1775. 20.5 cm x 26 cm
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Two framed French Art Deco period magazine covers, 'Mon Ouvrage' from June 1932 and 1933. Each 34 cm x 26 cm
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A folio publication by Henry Alken, 'Symptoms of being Amused', published 1822. Binding distressed.
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Whites Aviation hand coloured photograph, 'Mt Egmont', unframed. 38 cm x 68 cm
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Three mid-20th century photographs of dignitaries 'Arthur & Kay Porritt, Harold MacMillan and Anthony Eden, all signed.
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A vintage cast iron plaque featuring the profile of Adolf Hitler, with the German for 'I Believe in Germany and Fight for It, Today and Tomorrow and in the Future Until the Victory is Ours'. 21 cm x 31 cm
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An ink blotter from the 'so called' Nazi Olympics, the chromed upper surface inscribed 'II NCR Olympics May/June, 1936' along with two motifs of the Olympic rings.
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An old bronze water buffalo, in archaic style. 5 cm x 10 cm
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A collection of loose N.Z. postcards, the majority depicting subjects in the Rotorua region.
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A collection of loose N.Z. postcards, many depicting subjects from the Rotorua area but including other subjects.
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A collection of loose N.Z. postcards, mainly depicting subjects from the Rotorua area.
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A collection of loose N.Z. post cards, depicting various subjects.
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A collection of loose N.Z. postcards, depicting various subjects.
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A set of 19th century doll's house china comprising a tea set, six cups and saucers along with a quatrefoil shaped tray, housed within a walnut box with decorative satinwood inlay to the lid and fascia. The box 24.5 cm x 165 9 cm
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A Kenneth Kendall ceramic sculpture, of a young boy standing with bag over one shoulder and holding a bottle with two hands, 'The Sipper'. Height on wood stand 450, signed.
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A vintage stamp collection in album being the personal collection of the late Hudson Fysh (Qantas founder etc.), including early N.Z. and Australian airmail covers, N.Z. including Red & Blue Boys, also early Australian, Canada, USA, China etc.
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Two old N.Z. 10 pounds banknotes, Fleming, with security thread, AL 954586 and AL 669626.
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Eight old N.Z. Fleming banknotes, includes: three 5 pounds and five 1 pound bank notes.
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Three old N.Z. Lefeaux banknotes, includes onemm x 5 pounds, onemm x 1 pound and onemm x 10 shillings.
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Three albums of various stamps, the smaller including Hong Kong and China, approx. 1000 stamps, another with a collection of Canadian, the other with an Indian collection.
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An Arts & Crafts photograph frame, oblong shape, decorated with flowering and leafy branches, set on an oak back with easel stand; along with a matching circular photo frame, strut absent. 28 cm x 180; and diameter 15 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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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 large bronze statuette of a Viking archer, with bow, his foot resting upon a quiver of arrows. Height 73 cm
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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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An old Indonesian kris, the traditional layered wavy steel blade with a carved wooden handle and scabbard, good patina and polish, the scabbard end absent.
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A C.1900 Scottish Skean Dhu small knife, the shaped horn handle finely carved with entwined knot design, silver plate fittings with relief thistle design, a cairngorm facet cut amber toned stone to the grip end, single edged steel blade, black leather covered scabbard. Length 19 cm
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A c.1900 rare 2¼” brass engraved fly reel, with decorative 'fish in river' scenes to both sides, horn handle, good original condition.
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A good Malloch 2½” brass fly reel, fully embossed, maker's details to face plate, permanent check, good working order, c.1888.
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A Hardy 4” early sea fishing reel 'The Goodwin', on-off check, spool tensioner, fully embossed with maker's details, etc., including appointment seals, aluminium body with black ebonised back plate.
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An early 20th century multi-page leather fly wallet, the strap and buckle holder over the pig skin outer opening to reveal multiple parchment and felt pages containing a large quantity of various small and large flies. 14.5 cm x 10 cm x 50 approx.
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A rare vintage kauri shop display cabinet of freshwater flies, ex. Housby Bros., Cnr Beach & Anzac Rds, Auckland, the kauri framed low rectangular glass panelled display cabinet with hinged back enclosing two banks of four half width drawers supporting numerous tins of labelled flies including wets, dry's, nymphs. 93.5 cm x 63.5 cm x 21 cm. Together with three individually named display cards containing some 190 various flies supported within a folding large purple leather wallet held within an oak box,…
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A vintage split cane smuggler type six piece fly rod, includes spare tip, housed in a cloth bag, extending to eight feet.
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A 'Scottie' two piece trout rod, by Sharps of Aberdeen, c.1965, in Hardy's bag.
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A c.1920s carved wooden and painted duck decoy, lead weighted keel, applied red and black glass eyes, embossed details to base, later fitted display peg for standing. Length 38 cm
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Arapawa ram horns and skull mount.
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A fallow deer antlers on shield mount.
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Red deer antlers on shield mount.
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A Texas Longhorn bull horns and skull mount.
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A ring neck taxidermy pheasant, the rooster in bright colours standing upon a board.
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A ring neck taxidermy pheasant, the rooster mounted upon a knotted wood section with plant type highlights on circular board base.
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A black feral goat taxidermy shoulder mount, impressive large spiralling horns, dark colouring with pronounced beard.
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An Arapawa sheep ram head mount, the long knotted fleece of mid brown tonings with white highlights, mottled white and black head colouring, spiralling horns, a good example.
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A white merino sheep taxidermy head mount, long fleece, traditional spiralling horns.
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A good black fallow deer buck trophy mount, 24 points.
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A large and impressive red deer stag taxidermy shoulder mount, 18 points, well modelled.
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A good red deer stag shoulder mount, 22 points, removable antlers, an impressive mount.
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A good taxidermy red deer stag, shoulder mount, 19 points, removable antlers.
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An Arapawa sheep ram, tightly knotted dark brown wool, black head and spiralling horns.
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A white Merino taxidermy ram, white knotted wool, white and black mottled face, spiralling horns, well modelled.
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A good taxidermy warthog head mount, pronounced large curved tusks, a fine example
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A North American pronghorn antelope taxidermy shoulder mount, head turned to the right, short curved horns, banded colouring to the neck.
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An Arapawa ram horns mounted on Euro shield.
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An Arapawa ram horns mounted on Euro shield.
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A well modelled South Island chamois taxidermy head mount, a good example.
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A feral goat taxidermy head mount, dark brown/black tonings, head turned to the left.
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A feral goat skull and horns with Euro shield, metal wall bracket mount.
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An impressive large black wild pig head mount, open mouth displaying teeth and tusk, a fine example.
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A wild boar taxidermy head mount, mouth open displaying tusks, ears back, black and dark brown toning.
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An Arapawa sheep ram taxidermy head mount, mid-brown fleece with pale highlights, black head toning, spiralling horns.
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A good red deer stag taxidermy shoulder mount, 20 points.
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An impressive red deer trophy taxidermy shoulder mount, 26 points.
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A large and impressive trophy red deer stag taxidermy shoulder mount, 29 points, removable antlers
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A good Arapawa sheep ram taxidermy shoulder mount, the mid-brown knotted fleece with white tinged ends, dark brown/black head toning, spiralling horns, well modelled.
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An impressive large taxidermy kudu shoulder mount, well modelled with head turned to the right, long spiralling horns
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A good trophy example white fallow deer buck, shoulder mount, 25 points, removable antlers, well modelled.
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A good taxidermy gemsbok shoulder mount, head turned to the left, striped highlights to the face, the antlers of impressive length.
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A large menil fallow deer buck shoulder taxidermy mount, 18pts, head turned to the left. A good example.
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A gemsbok horn and skull mount on shield.
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A gazelle horn mount on shield, traditional pronounced ribs to the horns.
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A taxidermy red deer stag, shoulder mount, 24 points, removable antlers, a fine example.
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An impressive large red deer stag trophy shoulder mount, 24 points, removable antlers.
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Five tanned animal skin mats, deer, jackal, etc., all good examples in good condition.
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Four tanned deer skin floor mats, good condition.
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Four tanned deer skin floor mats, well tanned and in good condition.
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A red deer antlers and skull mount on shield, eight points.
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A Sika deer antlers and skull top mount on rimu shield board, eight points.
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A warthog skull and tusk mounted on rimu shield, large size.
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An Arapawa ram horns and skull mount, some distress, on metal Euro blackened metal shield wall mount.
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Two speckled ring neck pheasant taxidermy mounts on single board, good examples.
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An African Springbok gazelle taxidermy shoulder mount, head turned to the right, well modelled.
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A trophy red deer stag taxidermy shoulder mount, the removal antlers of 29 points, well modelled.
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A large trophy fallow deer buck taxidermy shoulder mount, an impressive 24 points.
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A Southern African Red Hartebeest trophy head mount, displaying the classic 'Z'-shaped horn; shoulder mount.
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A giraffe taxidermy head and neck, an imposing site with ears to attention, head held high, mounted to fix from a wall. Total height approx. 280 cm.
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A reindeer hide rug, the winter pelt of soft brown and white cones, well tanned. 145 cm x 110 cm.
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A reindeer hide rug, of slightly darker tones along with white. 145 cm x 110 cm.
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A vintage taxidermied brown trout, displayed in a wooden and glass fronted case with a naturalistic river bed. 95 cm x 15 cm x 41.5 cm
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A vintage taxidermied river fish, displayed in a wood and glass fronted case, with naturalistic base. 71 cm x 26 cm x 7 cm
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Two 19th century glass bodied, silver and ivory scent bottles; one with blue glass flat ovoid body finely bound with a woven cane cover and an ivory screw lid, the other with flattened cut amber glass ovoid body and silver screw top.
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An Edwardian uranium cut glass and silver scent bottle, the body with four concave diamond form cut panels, square section base and top, faceted conforming stopper, the silver collar to the neck hallmarked London 1909.
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A Rene Lalique 'Enfants' glass lidded trinket box, circular shape, decorated with 16 putti in high relief, the slightly domed lid decorated with five bands, frosted and light brown stained. Acid etch mark under the base. Diameter 11 cm
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A good Galle c.1900 Cameo glass atomiser scent bottle, the tall tapered ovoid body with single purple overlay on a frosted clear ground, finely carved with floral and leaf designs, cameo cut signature, the gilt metal fitted top mount stamped 'Made in France' and with original internal long glass tube, woven gold fabric cover to the external atomiser connection, tassel fringe. Height 16.2 cm
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A good WMF Ikora Kristall mottled green glass lamp base, the ovoid body with veined red, dark green and gold flecked inclusions, original WMF stamped chrome mount and light fittings to the top. Height of glass base only 23.5 cm
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A 'Monart' glass bowl, circular with everted rim by Moncrieff Glassworks, decorated with a web of sky blue to teal enhanced with adventurine at the rim, original paper label under the base. Diameter 21.5 cm
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A modern Daum heavy glass vase, diamond form, mildly tapered, the rounded rim with stylised knot forms as handles, engraved maker's details. 22 cm x 14 cm x 15 cm
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A mid-20th century Kosta Boda freeform Graal vessel designed by Vike Lindstrand, c.1955, the flared bowl and tapered tall pedestal in clear glass with dark vertical banded interior decoration, the ground pontil with incised 'LH 1210' and acid etched factory mark. Height 20 cm
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A set of six Lalique cocktail glasses, with conical clear bowls raised on frosted figurative moulded stems standing on circular bases. Height 19 cm
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A Waterford 'Lismore' crystal decanter, ovoid mallet bodied with a spherical stopper. Height 27 cm
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