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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:649
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:124
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:540
Date:19-May-2015
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A pair of 9ct. gold and mabe pearls earrings, the plum coloured Mabe pearls set in a gold frame with a small round brilliant cut diamond to the base, hinged clip and pin for pierced ears
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A pair of coral earrings, small coral beads forming a bunch of grapes, with gold hooks for pierced ears
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A pair of 18ct. gold and platinum cufflinks, made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd, in original box, the rounded square form shield with a centre square of machine decorated yellow gold with an outer border of platinum, yellow gold chain link joining each shield. Weight 8gms
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold, ruby, diamond and sapphire brooch, the entwined swirling form highlighted with a single sapphire, diamond and ruby to the centre, a further ruby to each end, in vintage box
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A 'Roman Glass Bracelet' of turquoise tone, 'D' cross section form, with certificate of authentication from A.D. Phipps of County Coins, Wellington, N.Z. dated 1986 stating 'Roman Glass Bracelet 1st/2nd Century A.D. From Leptis Magna'
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A Victorian engraved silver wide half-hinged bangle of belt and buckle form, the engraved top with belt and buckle attachment. Birmingham 1884 by R.W. Hewett & Co
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A modern 9ct. yellow gold and 20 diamond hinged snap bangle, the top with 20 modern round brilliant cut diamonds set to the central channel, estimated TDW 0.50ct., total weight 13.8gms.
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A lady's modern 9ct. yellow gold and diamond tennis bracelet, comprised of 50 circular double bezel links, each set with a single round modern brilliant cut diamond of 0.015ct. to 0.02ct. with TDW approx. 1.00ct
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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and greenstone multi-link bracelet, the small sturdy oval links mounted with five greenstone cabochon hearts in rub-over mounts, later 9ct. yellow gold padlock clasp
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A c.1920s-1940s Chinese filigree silver and turquoise cabochon fancy bracelet, the seven rectangular panels with raised fine geometric decoration, each highlighted with two turquoise cabochon beads in rub-over mounts. The push-in tongue clasp stamped 'silver'
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An early 20th century European 18ct. yellow gold fancy hinged snap bangle, wide form with central band of classical confronting dragons and leaf scrolls framed by plain banded borders, the push-in clasp with embossed marks. Weight 25gms
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A vintage silver charm bracelet, the curb links entirely covered in approximately 30 charms including a caravan, cased One Pound note, etc., some enamelled
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A similar vintage silver charm bracelet to above
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A mid-century Danish type design heavy silver bracelet, the repeating stylish shield form links with lobed sections. Weight 65gms
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A 14ct. gold bracelet, the fancy link bracelet with push clasp, stamped '14kt'. Weight 19gms
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold, turquoise and diamond lady's bracelet, the 9ct. yellow gold knot form links spaced by seven flowerhead forms, each of four turquoise cabochons framing a small old mine cut central diamond to each, push-in clasp, testing as 9ct. or higher
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An 18ct. yellow gold and star sapphire set lady's bracelet, the chain links with oval four claw mounts supporting 11 alternating circular dark toned star sapphires and larger oval grey toned sapphires, push-in clasp. Total weight 15.6gms
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A red coral branch section bracelet, natural forms, good polish
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A stylish silver and onyx lady's sectional bracelet, the oval onyx cabochons in rub-over mounts spaced by stylised X-form sections
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A modern lady's silver wide sectional bracelet, the oval links in five offset rows
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A 1920s lady's 9ct. yellow gold Pinnacle wristwatch, the machine engraved circular dial with Arabic numerals, working, with complimentary modern leather strap
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A Cartier 18ct. gold plated lady's wristwatch, rectangular form, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, blue stone set to the winder, brown stitched leather strap
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A Swiss Rado 'Purple Horse' lady's wristwatch, stainless steel strap and circular case, the blue dial with baton markers for the hours, working
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold lady's wristwatch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and gold dot markings, in 9ct. circular gold case with expanding gold bracelet. Working order
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A lady's 14ct. yellow gold and diamond Bulova wristwatch, the brown enamel face with gold batons, marked 'Bulova' and 'Dior', two sides each set with 11 small round brilliant cut diamonds, the 14ct. gold strap with matt finish, requires attention
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A 14ct. yellow gold lady's cocktail watch, the oval enamel dial with gold batons, the straps of articulated links with matt finish, a hinged gold rose with a centrally set round brilliant cut diamond covers the face
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An 18ct. gold cased lady's hunter pocket watch, the front and back with decorative foliate engraving, the white enamel face with Arabic numerals, railtrack minutes, subsidiary seconds dial, blued steel hands; marked 'Elgin', the movement behind an 18ct. gold dust cover marked 'Elgin National Watch Co.'
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A 14ct. gold cased lady's open faced pocket watch, the back cover with engraved foliate decoration, the bevelled grass front revealing a gold dial with Roman numerals, minute hand absent, lever wind movement requires attention
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A 9ct. gold Rolex lady's wristwatch, circular cased with conforming dial, with subtle radiating pattern, Arabic numerals, small dots indicate minutes, blued steel hands; 15 jewelled movement, black leather strap with gold plated copy Rolex clasp
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A 9ct. gold cased Roamer lady's wristwatch, the lozenge shaped case with circular dial, Arabic numerals, railtrack minutes. On plaited silk and leather strap with plated buckle
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A 9ct. gold cased Record lady's wristwatch, circular cased with conforming dial of champagne colour, Arabic numerals indicate the even hours, subsidiary seconds dial at 6; on plated expanding bracelet
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A lady's vintage 14ct. gold wristwatch, the circular dial with Arabic numerals with original 14ct. gold expanding bracelet. Not working. Total weight 30gms
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An Art Deco lady's Bulova engraved silver and sapphire set cocktail watch, the silvered circular dial framed by a geometric engraved patterned top highlighted with six triangular blue sapphires, a further cabochon sapphire to the winder, mechanical 15 jewel movement, black cord strap
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An early 20th century Omega gent's open faced pocket watch, converted to a wristwatch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, gun-metal case, later attachments for the modern black stitched leather strap. Working order
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A gold plated Omega 'De Ville' gent's slimline wristwatch, gold plated, the circular gilt dial with baton markers, original Omega bracelet strap, requiring one pin
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A 1970s Rolex 'Oyster Perpetual' Date/Just gent's wristwatch, 18ct. yellow gold and steel, the gold toned dial with baton markers, with original bracelet, working, complete with original purchase receipt dated 1973, certificate, booklet and green leather box
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A George III silver pair case pocket watch by William Pridgin of Hull, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals, the movement with maker's name and no. 619, the case hallmarked London 1776, the movement requiring attention, with key
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A George III silver pair cased pocket watch by J. Tarts of London (active 1755-90), the outer case profusely repousse worked with classical figures and scrolls, some distress, the fret cut fancy dial with engraved maker's name, gilded date aperture, Roman numerals for the hours and an outer ring of Arabic numerals for the minutes, fusee chain drive, the movement with maker's name and no. 8515, working. The case hallmarked London 1776. Note; We have been informed that there are three similar watches in the…
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold gent's hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, fusee chain movement, not working, the glass cover absent, the case hallmarked London 1867. Total weight 107gms
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A 19th century gent's 18ct. yellow gold pocket watch, the open face with decorative engraved centre, Roman numerals, engraved back cover, the fusee chain movement with maker's name: Dunbarton and numbered 11745, further engraved with retailer's name: George Young. Not working, otherwise an attractive watch in good order. Total weight 69gms
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A 19th century 18ct. yellow gold gent's pocket watch, open face, engraved dial and back plate. Fusee chain movement, not working. Total weight 55.8gms
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold gent's open face pocket watch by James McAllister of Glasgow, the gilded and engraved dial with gold Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, the fusee chain movement engraved with maker's name to the reverse and no. 9544, working, the back cover with engraved floral and leaf scroll decoration. Hallmarked London 1848. An attractive watch in good condition. Total weight 105.5gms
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold open face pocket watch by Nugent Wells of Newport, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, fusee chain drive movement engraved with maker's name and no. 7729. Total weight 105.1gms
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A 10ct. rose gold Waltham gent's open face pocket watch, stem wind movement, the movement engraved with maker's name and model 'Traveller'. Working. Total weight 87gms
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold Rotherham's open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the movement with maker's name and no. 293671, stem wind, working both back hinged plates stamped with 9ct. gold markings. Total weight 65gms
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold Rotherham's pocket watch, the open face with white enamel dial and Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, the movement named and numbered 293525, not working, both the hinged back plates with 9ct. gold markings. Total 62.4gms
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A German 14ct. gold cased gent's hunter pocket watch, the front and back covers with radial machine engraving, a vacant cartouche to the front, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, minutes indicated by batons, 24 hour divisions indicated to the centre in red, subsidiary seconds dial at VI; with filigree gilt hands; the movement behind a 14ct. dust cover engraved 'Systeme Glashütte No. 90359', the mechanism back plate with conforming number
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An early Victorian silver gent's open face pocket watch, the fine checker engraved dial with applied Roman numerals and applied coloured gold scroll detail to the border, subsidiary seconds, fusee movement, in working order. Birmingham 1837, the case marked for Benjamin Kirby, a noted case maker
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A late 19th century European gent's silver cased open faced 'Centre Seconds Chronograph' Swiss Made, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, seconds noted to the outer dial, working, small crack to dial
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A George III silver pair cased pocket watch by B. Murray of Edinburgh, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, fusee movement, the back decoratively engraved and named by the maker and numbered 102, the watch case and outer case both with matching hallmarks for London 1809, maker J.F. In good condition and working order
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A Victorian silver pair cased pocket watch by D.D. Clark of Montrose, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, the fusee movement named by the maker to the back plate, both cases with matching hallmarks for Chester 1880 by Charles Harris, a noted maker. Working order, with key
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A Victorian silver pair cased pocket watch by Greenbank of Sedbergh, the cream enamel dial with subsidiary seconds, the fusee movement with maker's name to the back plate and No. 5039, the main case hallmarked Birmingham 1849 by Rotherham & Son (probably), the outer case hallmarked Birmingham 1803. Working order, with key
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A George III silver cased pocket watch by Robert Davy of Norwich, the white enamel dial unusually plain with single small dial at the top with Roman numerals, the fusee movement with maker's name and number 17879, the case hallmarked London 1809 by Thomas Gooch, a noted watch case maker. No associated pair outer case
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A 19th century Swiss made silver cased two time zone pocket watch, the open face with two small 12 hour dials, one with Roman numerals, the other ottoman, a subsidiary seconds dial towards the base. Hallmarks to back cover. Middle Eastern engraved and printed marks to dial movement and internal back cover. Key wind, working order, c.1840
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An 18ct. yellow gold Swiss made pocket/stopwatch, the open face with white enamel dial with centre sweep seconds stopwatch movement, a subsidiary dial to the top; with Roman numerals giving hours and minutes, a second subsidiary dial to the base giving date, stem wind with two function buttons to the shoulder, working. Total weight 96.8gms
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A silver freestanding silver pocket watch case with leather back. Birmingham 1910. A.F. Height 9 cm
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A 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, traditional swing handle to top, bracket platform base. Not working
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A brass cased carriage clock, in red Morocco case (distressed), Corniche case with a white enamel dial, Roman numerals, blued steel hands. Height 11 cm
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A fine 19th century French bronze, ormolu and marble portico mantle clock, the 4 1/2 inch white enamel dial with Roman hours, Arabic quarters and makers name 'Grebert a Paris', the white and black marble columns, top and D-form base with quality ormolu mounts including Capricornus as a sea-goat, snake entwined pillars and classical drapery. The fine French movement striking on a bell. 29 cm x 10 cm x 37 cm
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival mantel clock, the mahogany case inlaid with satinwood stringing and an oval fan panel, the white enamel dial (fine hairline cracks) with Roman numerals, striking movement. Height 35.5 cm
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A late 19th century spelter figured mystery clock, as a young boy with his trousers rolled up, a bat to his right hand, his left arm raised supporting the gilt brass German 'mystery' clock, the circular enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, a bow to the top, an adjustable drop pendulum below with fancy scroll mounts. Working, old repair to figure. Height 44.5 cm
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A c.1900 Mystery clock movement, case and pendulum, no supporting stand, the enamel dial with hair crack and Arabic numerals of circular form with bow and ribbon top, the fancy base with adjustable slide and ball pendulum. Working. Length 24.5 cm
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A 19th century French alabaster cased mantel clock, the circular enamel dial with Roman numerals and small old repair, the French cylinder movement striking on a bell, surmounted with a shallow pedestal dish, the base with flaring scrolls and rectangular platform with shaped apron, painted panels and restrained ormolu mounts to all, with key and pendulum
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A 19th century French gilt ormolu mantel clock, with matching garniture, the clock in the form of a lidded urn on stand, two captured ring handles to the side in the form of goat's heads, with Gothic trefoil decoration to the body, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, glass missing to cover, the matching garnitures with five candle sconces. Height 56 cm
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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
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An early 20th century silver capstan inkwell, the hinged lid enclosing the original clear glass liner. Birmingham 1920 by William Aitken
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An Edwardian silver map or chart reader's tool, one end with dials to either side for 'Nautical Miles 1 inch to 1 mile', and 'Inches to Miles', the other end with removable magnifying glass, the handle as a propelling pencil. Some faults
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An Edwardian silver and leather long lozenge form five ring box, the lid with pinned silver panel with open scrolling and engraved cut decoration, red Morocco leather cover, the push-button revealing the supports for six rings. Length 11 cm
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A late Victorian quality engraved silver cigarette case, shaped for the hip, all-over repeating fine scroll engraving of Persian inspired form, gilded interior. Birmingham 1889 by Howard James, a noted case maker
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An Edwardian silver curved oval table snuff box, boat form, the engraved hinged lid with presentation inscription 'Wm. Johnston Esq. From Nelson Law Society 13.6.16'. Birmingham 1903 by John Edward Wilmot. Length 8.5 cm
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A silver and cut crystal inkwell, the cut crystal circular base surmounted by a shoulder heavily chased and engraved with floral designs and with a short neck and hinged cover similarly repousse. Birmingham 1896 by T.H. Hazlewood & Co. Diameter 8.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver pin cushion, in the form of a crouching cat, Birmingham 1908, length 9 cm
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A Victorian silver card case, rectangular shape with hinged lid, decorated all-over with foliate scrolls framing circular cartouches to either side, one with monogram. Birmingham 1894
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An Edwardian silver plated belt, made of 13 plaques decorated with 'Gainsborough Angels' joined by chain links and with conforming buckle, marked for Henry Williamson Ltd. Length 67 cm
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An Egyptian silver circular box and cover, the press fit lid engraved with a central script motif surrounded by foliate tendrils. Diameter 8.5 cm
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A small Egyptian silver Niello circular box, decorated to the pressed lid and walls with Nile scenes. Diameter 4.7 cm
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An Edwardian silver stamp box locket, of hinged book shape with suspension ring. Birmingham 1900 by Lawrence Emanuel
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An Edwardian silver pill box, rectangular form. Chester 1900
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A George V silver trinket box, oval shape with machine engraved hinged lid, blue velvet lined interior. Birmingham 1910 by Hardy Bros. Width 11 cm
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Two silver mounted scent bottles, one of bulbous shape with pink enamel top. Chester 1913; the other of oblong shape with silver top and pierced silver stand. Birmingham 1914
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An Edwardian small lidded silver box, with heavily embossed lid, plain body. Length 9 cm
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A Regency silver snuff box, embossed decoration to rim and base, the machine decoration at top and bottom worn, initials engraved to a square cartouche to the lid, some gilt remains to exterior and interior. London 1821, maker's initials 'T.T,'. 7 cm x 4.5 cm
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A silver Soviet Union compact, the top decorated with modernist motifs, push-button to reveal a gilded interior, stamped with hammer and sickle and '875' to the base. Diameter 90 cm
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An Edwardian silver spirit kettle on stand, the hemispherical kettle with ebonite bar handle supported on a vertical strut, the stand of elegantly simple curved and straight rods with four squat bun feet supporting a spirit burner with cover to the centre. Sheffield 1904 by Mappin & Webb. Total weight 1100gms
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An Edwardian silver spirit kettle on stand, the kettle of swollen square section with hinged ebonite handle, fitted by locking keys to the four legged stand, each leg of cast scroll design supporting a conforming square spirit burner to the centre. London 1906 by Percy Edwards Ltd, Piccadilly. Total weight 1235gms
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A 19th century Dutch silver coffee-pot on stand with brazier, the pot of swollen square vase form with fluted corners repousse shoulder, ebony scroll handle (repaired), quatrefoil lobed cover with serpent handle, the pot's base of square section with canted corners matched to fit the base decorated with fluted corners, repousse shoulder design conforming to the pot, raised on four scrolling legs terminating in claw feet supporting a central urn brazier; all raised on an ebony plinth base with squat bun…
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A William IV silver compressed melon form teapot, the wide lobed body raised on four scrolling legs with conforming frieze, the domed lid with applied melon and leaf finial, S-scroll handle, the decorative spout with shell scroll detail. London 1833 by Edward, Edward Jnr, John & William Barnard. Weight 762gms
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A Georgian Revival three piece silver tea set, each of oval section with faceted walls, the pot with conforming domed hinged lid with ivory pineapple finial and with ivory scroll handle, each piece with an engraved border at the shoulder of classical scrolls, saltire and repeat lozenge motifs. London 1907 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., Regent Street, London. Total weight 910gms
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An elegant silver coffee pot, of octagonal section vase shape raised on conforming short stem and plinth base, ebony square scroll handle. Sheffield 1926 by Mappin & Webb. Weight 610gms. Height 25.5 cm
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A late George III silver teapot, the large oval form with half lobed body, slight gadrooning to centre, on four ball feet with ivory heat rings to handle. London 1813 by William Bennett. Weight 763gms
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An Edwardian silver bachelor's teapot, plain oval form on four bun feet, rope edge decoration to rim, ebonite handle and knop to lid. Weight 264gms. Birmingham 1909
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A silver tea and coffee service, Regency style, plain design with ebonised handle and knop to coffee and teapot, with cream and sugar. Sheffield 1921 by Walker & Hall. Weight 1940gms
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A Victorian silver salver, with pie crust edge with a floral festooned rim, the centre engraved with acanthus scrolls framing an heraldic crest: a lion rampant supporting the Roman Fasces proper; raised on three acanthus scroll feet. London 1856 by Edward and John Barnard. Weight 1045gms. Diameter 35 cm
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A 1920s silver salver, circular form with scalloped pie crust rim, gadrooned border, raised on four ball and claw feet, presentation inscribed to the base. London 1927 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. Weight 376gms. Diameter 21 cm
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A Victorian silver salver, with filigree pierced rim and beaded edge, the centre engraved with a stylised frieze encircling a crest of a demi-lion; raised on three scroll feet. Birmingham 1858 by Elkington & Co. Ltd. Weight 475gms. Diameter 27 cm
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A George II silver muffineer, of vase shape with tall domed cover decoratively pierced and surmounted by a baluster finial, the body engraved with demi-lion rampant crest and foliate decoration. London 1738 by William Shaw I. Some faults to cover. Weight 212gms. Height 16 cm
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A Victorian silver mustard pot, of octagonal section with conforming domed hinged cover, red glass liner with small rim chips. Birmingham 1897 by Yapp & Woodward. Finial bent
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A boxed set of four Victorian period shell shaped silver salts with gilded interiors. Birmingham 1891. Length of each 5.5 cm. Together with four original spoons
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A pair of elegant Georgian Revival silver two-handled Adam style oval salts, on short stems and oblong bases, the interiors gilded. Sheffield 1912 by Atkin Bros. Length of each 13 cm
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A late George III silver cream jug, rectangular form on four ball feet, plain design with reeded decoration to the centre and gadrooning to the rim. London 1817, maker's initials rubbed. Weight 223gms
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