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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:600
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:124
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:506
Date:3-Nov-2015
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A late Victorian silver plate table centrepiece, modelled as a tree fern, a goat stands beside, the wide circular spreading base with relief moulded foliage. Height 165 by John Dixon & Sons.
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An Edwardian silver chamberstick, rectangular form with restrained gadrooning to rim, with matching extinguisher. London 1906 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd. 352gms.
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A pair of 19th century Old Sheffield Plate bottle coasters, gadroon body, ogee and dart border, turned wooden bases.
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A late Victorian small silver table jardiniere, profusely embossed with florals and leaves. London 1890 by Susannah Brasted. 494gms. Diameter 15 cm
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A silver trophy cup with stand, presentation and recipient engraved, ovoid bowl raised on stem from circular foot and with conforming plinth base. Exeter 1877 by J. Wippell & Co. Cup weight 380gms. Height 23 cm
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A Victorian silver British Army Presentation Goblet, the bowl with floral swags, crested with an insignia of three swords with entwined snake, the spreading circular base engraved to the foot 'Bedford V.R. No. 1 Company to Capt. W.A. Crosbie'. Height 180. 302gms.
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An unusual George III silver pap boat jug, the circular body with long tapered triangular spout and plain loop handle, the handle bearing the maker's mark 'WS' possibly for William Seaman operating c.1816-182.5 cm
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A Danish silver candlestick, Art Nouveau style. 169gms.
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A silver and oak Arts & Craft desk clock, baluster form, solid oak body, the silver front with restrained embossed sinuous design, the silvered dial with Arabic numerals behind a bevelled glass panel, oak strut back. Birmingham 1910 by Charles S. Green & Co. Ltd. Height 19.5 cm
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A set of ivory handled silver plate fish knives and forks, in original velvet lined box, 12 place setting.
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A large kelim cushion, the border decorated with stylised animals, the centre with geometric motifs in tones of blue, red, orange and ivory, the backing in a floral and paisley pattern fabric. 212 cm x 60 cm
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A large kelim cushion, similar to above.
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A finely knotted Pakistan Bokhara rug, the field decorated with rows of diamond shaped motifs, multiple narrow border guards, in colours of rich red, deep ochre, olive green and ivory. 127 cm x 184 cm
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A finely knotted Pakistan rug, of Turkoman design, the field decorated with rows of gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards, in colours of rich red, dark blue, deep orange and old ivory. 185 cm x 124 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Luri Khorramabad rug, with a bold tribal geometric pattern, large central medallion and stylised motifs, three border guards, in colours of blue, green, aubergine, deep orange, black and ivory. 160 cm x 220 cm
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A hand knotted Kashmir rug, of traditional design and decoration, the field with a large central medallion (the design repeated in each corner), three border guards with central wide guard in colours of light and dark blue, green, deep ochre, rose pink and magenta. 110 cm x 195 cm
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A fine hand knotted Turkoman rug, the field with three rows of geometric medallions, the multi-border guards with conforming detail, each end with six panels of diamond form in tones of red, brown, black, maroon and ivory. 135 cm x 1630
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An Iranian Ardabil hand woven rug, with sumak extra-weft technique decoration, constructed of four lengths of ground loom woven material joined to make one large rug. Geometrically decorated in colours on a red ground. 270 cm x 109 cm
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An Iranian hand knotted Mashad wool carpet, the central panel decorated with florals on a deep rose red ground, the central medallion in conforming florals on a blue ground with matching corners, multiple floral border guards, colours of blue, green, ivory, red and brown. 387 cm x 2920
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A Turkish Kayseri hand knotted silk carpet, 100% silk, the field decorated with a vase of flowers and flowering tendrils in gold, salmon, bleu-celeste and russet on an ivory ground; framed by three borders incorporating floral panels, leafy tendrils and small cruciform rosettes. 165 cm x 100 cm
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An old silk on cotton Persian silk prayer rug, the red/brown field with a central row of joined floral medallions, multiple banded boarders with further repeating floral medallions, in soft green, tan and blue dominant lustrous tones. 135 cm x 86 cm
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A very large hand knotted Turkoman carpet, decorated with three rows of eight octagonal guls framed by multiple geometric borders, in vermilion, indigo and brick red. Some wear. 415 cm x 270 cm
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A fine hand knotted Persian Tabriz rug, the design of the central medallion repeated in each corner of the field, four border guards with one large central guard, in colours of rich red, dark and light blue, rose pink, pale ochre and green on an ivory field. 122 cm x 190 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi runner, decorated with stylised floral medallions and palmettes in red and blue tones on a light caramel ground, framed by multiple borders. 400 cm x 80 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi hand knotted runner, decorated with geometric medallions incorporating small rosettes, in traditional tones of red and blue, framed by a castellated border with alternating cruciform motifs and flowering shrubs. 190 cm x 10 cm
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A hand knotted Caucasian Kazak rug, the russet field decorated with three geometric medallions in blue, ivory and green tones; framed by a stylised floral border between narrower guards. 150 cm x 100 cm
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A hand knotted Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with three rows of six octagonal guls, framed by multiple narrow borders with various stylised floral and geometric patterns. 300 cm x 200 cm
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A Persian tribal Qashqai rug, all wool construction, central diamond medallion on red ground field with scattered rosettes, diamond medallions to the spandrels, red and blue dominant with ivory and green highlights. 160 cm x 120 cm
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival games table, the top with inlaid decoration, green baize, each corner with a silver plate shallow dish, the four shaped legs fold into the top for ease of storage, 104 cm square.
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A 19th century elm child's hoop back chair, four plain rails support the back, shaped seat, plain turned legs and stretchers.
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A good George III mahogany tripod side table, the circular top of one piece of solid mahogany, snap fitting to the restrained turned column and tripod base with pad feet, good colour and patina. Diameter 72 cm, height 73 cm
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A Victorian inlaid burr walnut octagonal pedestal sewing table, the floral marquetry inlaid hinged lid with ebony ground, the interior with original multiple fitted sections and lids housing a variety of buttons, thimbles, an enamelled silver small mirror, etc., the octagonal flared well on a short turned and carved column and tripod base with scrolling feet and floral carved knees. diameter 48 cm, height 75 cm
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A good George III flame mahogany Sheraton fold-over top card table, cross banded and with satinwood inlays, the front rounded corners with inset legs to the front, square tapered section, baize lined interior.
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A Regency rosewood and mahogany flat-top tea table, with panelled inlays, oblong shape with rounded front corners, standing on four elegant turned and fluted legs with a single gate action. Attention required. 91 cm x 45 cm x 72 cm
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A George III mahogany tilt-top wine table, raised on tripod base with plain baluster column, remains of impressed floral pattern to the top. Diameter 5 cm
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A George III flame mahogany Chippendale wine table, the circular top with pie crust rim, the restrained turned column with leaf carved detail, tripod base, snap top. Diameter 47.7 cm, height 70 cm, some old repair. Pleasantly faded.
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A George III tilt-top wine table, tripod base, plain column with wrythen twist decoration to base, split to top. 59 cm x 71 cm
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A George III mahogany tilt-top wine table, turned column with wrythen decoration to centre, raised on tripod base, the top has been re-polished. Diameter 11.5 cm
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A Georgian mahogany birdcage wine table, the plain circular top on turned pedestal supports with carved tripod base and elegant oval ball and claw feet. Restored, tilt mechanism not working. Diameter 70 cm, height 66 cm
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A Georgian oak tripod base wine table, with circular tilt top raised on a slender baluster column from three cabriole legs with pad feet. Diameter 55 cm, height 71 cm
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A pair of teak plank stools, jointed construction, good dark tone, pegged stretcher to the base to each. Original label, 'David Smith & Co. Hand Crafted Furniture, Washington, U.S.A.'.
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A N.Z. colonial native timbers wine table, with circular burr totara top and kauri base, three turned pedestals with clover leaf platform and three splay feet. Diameter 45 cm, height 67 cm
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A N.Z. colonial native timbers inlaid chess top table, of octagonal shape on dark stained turned pedestal support with tripod base. The intricate inlaid top with a tumbling block border design and thumbnail moulded edge. Ex. the estate of Ruth Simon, Sydney, Australia. Width 70 cm, height 73 cm
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A good N.Z. colonial tripod wine table, the top inlaid with various New Zealand native timbers, the central panel with scene of sail boats in a coastal landscape, framed by multiple lobed forms, kauri pedestal base.
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A N.Z. rimu and exotic timber scotch chest, the top section of three hat type drawers, two as pairs of false drawers, each with silver plate decorative mask handles (Teutenberg), overhanging the three graduated full width drawers to the base, each panelled and with turned bun handles flanked by decorative columns, the sides unusually panelled with tongue-in-groove in the Gothic style, the platform base with front section absent.
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A N.Z. colonial kauri scotch chest, four small drawers and one hat box drawer over three full width, mottled kauri drawer fronts, ornate metal handles with matching escutcheon plates, raised on plinth base. 106 cm x 55 cm x 123 cm
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A N.Z. colonial kauri scotch chest, four small drawers and a hat box drawer over three full width drawers, decorative metal handles and keyhole escutcheons, mottled kauri drawer fronts, raised on bun feet. 119 cm x 50 cm x 126 cm
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A turned rimu newel post, with restrained decoration to column. Minor damage. Height 110.3 cm
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A c.1910 oak Arts & Craft oak side table, the plain rectangular top above the lower shelf with extending curved ends, side slats, the rectangular section legs with bracket feet. 76 cm x 48 cm x 70 cm
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A good 19th century camphorwood travel trunk, the one piece top with rounded edge, hinged opening to reveal a plain sectional interior, dove-tailed construction, plinth base, the rope handles supported by angular form blocks, good old character. 107 cm x 48.5 cm x 455.
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A Victorian pine storage chest, two half and two full width false drawers to the front with glass handles, two compartments to the interior, on bun feet. 102 cm x 48.5 cm x 77 cm
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A small Victorian mahogany chest, with domed top, brass side handles, old heavy lock. 74 cm x 35 cm x 37 cm
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A22 decorative good quality late 19th century walnut parquetry specimen cabinet on stand of 17th century Italian style, six small drawers with brass ring handles raised on a stand with panelled front, tapering square section legs and concave stretcher base, original iron side handles. 51 cm x 30 cm x 92 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut work table, the top with one drawer and storage well raised on decoratively pierced supports with turned stretcher base, scrolling feet with porcelain casters. 59 cm x 41 cm x 71 cm
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A four-fold painted screen, decorated with a still life in the manner of the Dutch Masters with crackle glaze finish, the edges with gilded metal button detail. 172 cm x 183 cm
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An elm cricket table, tapering legs of triangular section, the base of three planks, requires re-polishing. Diameter 72 cm
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A small French foot stool, with moulded fruiting vine to the frieze, raised on small splay legs, later tapestry upholstered.
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A pair of small French foot stools, oval with gros point tapestry upholstery, the walnut frames raised on small cabriole legs.
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An 18th century English oak bureau, the stepped interior fitted with pigeon-holes, small drawers and a writing well, the three graduated full width drawers with panelled fronts and brass teardrop handles, standing on bun feet. 92 cm x 55 cm x 107 cm
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An 18th century Queen Anne small proportion drop front bureau, the top opens to reveal seven small drawers and stationery compartment, old red velvet lining, the base of two half and one full width drawer raised on four barley twist legs, shaped stretcher base and four bun feet, decorative brass drop handles and keyhole escutcheons, walnut veneer requires some attention. 56 cm x 46 cm x 93 cm
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A Regency mahogany banquet extension dining table, the oval top with thumb moulded edge, with three leaves, raised on six turned and lobed legs terminating in brass and porcelain casters. 233 cm x 135 cm x 74.5 cm
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A Victorian period mahogany extension dining table, with one extension leaf, plain oblong shape with rounded corners and double thumbnail moulded edge, supported on elegant turned legs with original metal casters. Width 112 cm, length extended 182 cm, height 75 cm. Sold together with six reproduction Regency mahogany dining chairs with bar backs, drop-in seats and turned front legs, four singles and a pair of carvers.
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A Sefton Powrie round ash table and four matching chairs, the plank top table on a cricket type base of three triangular section legs, mildly splayed, plain stretchers, the chairs each with three plain slats and square section stretched legs in the Georgian style, good pale tone, drop-in seats. Table diameter 120 cm
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A 19th century English mahogany dropside gate leg dining table, of plain oblong shape with square cut corners, rule joints and square section legs. To seat eight. 102 cm x 162 cm x 71 cm
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A 19th century country oak gate leg table, the plank top oval when extended, rule joints, restrained turned legs and supports, stretcher base. 120 cm x 1270 extendedmm x 74 cm
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A set of six country oak ladderback chairs, each with five shaped back bars, drop-in rush seats, turned and plain stretchers.
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A set of eight Sefton Powrie high back dining chairs, the camel backs and seats fully upholstered in a fine pale check, some marks to upholstery raised on oak square section legs.
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A William IV flame mahogany flap-top tea table, raised on octagonal column, the quatrefoil base with paw feet. 91 cm x 90 cm x 76 cm
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A Regency mahogany drop leaf table, turned legs on brass casters, requires attention. 120 cm x 99 cm x 71 cm
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A George III mahogany flat front chest of drawers, two half width drawers over three full width, cockbeaded decoration to drawers, oval back plates and handles, raised on bracket feet, requires minor attention. 100 cm x 48 cm x 99 cm
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A Victorian period mahogany child's bowfront dressing table, with four small drawers, the arched mirror on carved and pierced supports, platform base with two ornately carved front cabriole legs. 104 cm x 50 cm x 14 cm
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A William IV mahogany bookcase, the four long shelves of step-down type each with a plain tapered column to the front, the upstand back with restrained scroll and ring form disc highlights, bracket feet. 129.5 cm x 26 cm x 104 cm
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A Victorian mahogany side table, the rectangular top with small upstand back, two concealed drawers to the frieze, raised on tapering and turned legs. 122 cm x 51 cm x 82 cm
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An early Georgian oak side table, the rectangular top with notched front corners, raised on turned tapering legs with pad feet, the single drawer to the frieze. 77 cm x 51 cm x 70 cm
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A William IV mahogany pedestal sideboard, the top with three drawers, over two curved side pivots, one with tin lined wine cooler, the other with three trays, the low back with restrained acanthus decoration to each side. Requires some attention. 176.5 cm x 59 cm x 120 cm
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A Victorian walnut davenport, the top lifts to reveal four small drawers, the gallery back also opens to reveal ink, pen and stationery compartments, four small drawers to one side with conforming false drawers to the other, raised on scrolling and decorated uprights and four bun feet. 57 cm x 61 cm x 87 cm
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A Victorian mahogany bookcase, three shelves behind two glass doors, raised on plinth base. 106 cm x 26.5 cm x 105 cm
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A 19th century mahogany two stage standing corner cabinet, Georgian style, the top section with an astragal glazed door and two internal shelves, the base with a single panelled door and a single internal shelf, brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, green painted interior. 92 cm x 46 cm x 196 cm
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A pair of military field mapping tables, of cedar, the square tops with zinc bound corners raised on extending tripod legs with black lacquered brass fittings; one stamped with maker's marks E.R. Watts & Son, London and dated 1919. Each 455 square, height adjustable.
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A Continental bombe drop front bureau, the interior with small fitted drawers, sliding well and open stationery compartments, the base with three full width drawers and large ball and claw feet, ornate brass back plates to handles, walnut veneer requires attention, 109 cm x 51 cm x 105 cm
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An 19th century French country style oak and elm refectory dining table, the elm three plank top with clenched ends, raised on oak legs with an internal chamfer, pegged construction. Approx. 220 cm x 90 cm
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A quality modern Gascoigne deep buttoned leather executive office chair, arched camel back, roll arms, upholstered in dark red/brown toned leather with brass studded detail, gas adjustable, raised on a five star leg base, contemporary casters, maker's label to base.
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A leather wingback armchair, light chocolate brown with metal buttoned detail, square section legs. 80 cm x 74 cm x 109 cm
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A generously proportioned George III mahogany elbow chair, open fretwork back, square legs with striped linen seat. Minor attention required.
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A Chinese dark red lacquer side table, with two drawers, the plain plank top with clenched ends supported on four square section legs, intricate carved decoration of prunus blossom, leaves and flowers, the reverse side with birds, animals, flowers and leaves and gilded highlights. Length 172 cm, width 69 cm, height 90 cm
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A pair of 19th century Chinese dark stained pine side tables, each with a single drawer, the square moulded panelled tops on square section legs with carved and pierced aprons. 40 cm x 40 cm x 76 cm
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A Chinese yoke back open elbow chair, with curved splat, panelled seat, square section legs and stretcher base.
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A modern Chinese dark rosewood altar table, long rectangular form with flared ends, the apron and upper legs in scroll design incorporating bats and dragons, raised on restrained decorated square section legs, stretched and open panelled ends. 154 cm x 42 cm x 92 cm
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A Chinese decorative screen, of four panels, each carved in low relief with song birds perched and in flight amongst flowering boughs on a gilt ground, framed by a black lacquered border decorated with a dragon. Each panel 183 cm x 40.5 cm
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A small chinoiserie decorated occasional table, the oblong top decorated with a pavilion on a rocky island in gilt on a black ground, above a single slender frieze drawer and raised on slender legs united by similar stretchers. 35 cm x 30.5 cm x 58 cm
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A Victorian mahogany framed toilet swing mirror, the arched glass raised on carved scroll supports from a serpentine base with two hinged lidded wells. Height 82.5 cm, width 80 cm
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A pair of large scale and impressive architectural lamp sconces, wall mounted with stepped square bracket and tapered square section column supporting the tall tapered lamps with circular stepped tops supporting the large flaming glass shade. Ex. The Empire Insurance Building, London. Height 120 cm
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A pair of Waterford Crystal wall sconces, two branch chandelier style.
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A pair of Waterford Crystal wall lights, similar to above.
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A French style chandelier, the central basket of blue, green, white and green glass balls, attached to a decorative metal frame with six small light branches in the form of a bunch of grapes with conforming glass balls, metal column and ceiling rose to the top. Diameter 54 cm, height 58 cm
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A classical reconstituted large marble figurine of a Greco-Roman woman, in diaphenous dress, a large grape and leaf bowl above her head. Height 112 cm
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A c.1900 classical marble column, of turned sections with Greek key central band and wide spreading base sections and top. Height 107.5 cm
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A cast iron French style garden urn, elaborate scrolling handle to each side, the body with floral decoration. 46 cm x 30 cm
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A nautical themed concrete bird bath, the wide flared scallop shell top on a classical dolphin fish base, cream paint finish.
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A pair of large terracotta pedestal garden urns, the wide bowl tops with stiff leaf moulded design in relief, the flared pedestals with conforming decoration, square plinth base, each of two sections. Diameter 80 cm, height 69 cm
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