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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:708
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:54
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:596
Date:1-Dec-2015
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A Baltic amber necklace, large semi-polished graduating size nuggets
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A long Baltic amber necklace, small polished amber nuggets on hand knotted thread
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A Baltic amber necklace, the graduating polished amber nuggets mixed with some butterscotch amber nuggets, metal ring clasp
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A lapis lazuli bead necklace, the uniform size round beads with a circular cabochon lapis disc to the base, silver ring clasp
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A lapis lazuli necklace, large uniform lapis beads with magnetic lock
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An amber bead necklace, the amber beads of graduating size with amber screw clasp
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A long vintage ivory bead necklace, the uniform round ivory beads with screw ball form clasp. Length 146 cm
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An ivory bead necklace, the round graduating size beads with ivory screw clasp
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A plain old ivory bangle, D-form. Diameter 7 cm
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A large ivory bangle, naive carved decoration. Diameter 7.5 cm
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An ivory bead necklace, the uniform size beads with ivory screw clasp
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An ivory bracelet, 14 button type discs with double lines incised to the base
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An antique unset cameo, carved with an allegorical Greek scene, initials S.V.O. to the front with a signature to the reverse. 6.5 cm x 5 cm
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An antique unset cameo, carved with an allegorical Greek pastoral scene, indistinct signature to reverse. 6 cm x 4.5 cm
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A pearl necklace, of uniform semi-baroque pearls in a mix of deep cream, pink and grey tonings
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A Mikimoto pearl necklace, single graduated links, the silver clasp with maker's logo. Length 42 cm
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A Henry VII half-angel gold coin, 1505-1509, hammered detail of St. Michael spearing a dragon to the obverse, the reverse with ship and crucifix
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A 1910 gold full sovereign
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An 1892 gold full sovereign, Sydney Mint
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An 1875 gold full sovereign
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A 1910 gold full sovereign, Perth Mint
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An 1892 gold full sovereign, Melbourne Mint
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A 1905 gold full sovereign, Melbourne Mint
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A 1909 gold full sovereign, Melbourne Mint
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An 1898 gold full sovereign, Melbourne Mint
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A 1907 gold half sovereign
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A 1915 gold half sovereign, Sydney Mint
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A 1915 gold half sovereign, Sydney Mint
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A 1914 gold half sovereign
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and emerald tassel drop earrings, the top mounts as a pair of extended wings encrusted with diamonds, a conforming mount suspended below, TDW of 1.199cts., each with six long tasselled drops of spherical emerald beads, the total emerald weight of 44.589cts., fittings for pierced ears
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A pair of impressive modern 18ct. white gold, diamond and emerald hoop type earrings, the posts with an open ovoid mount, central yellow diamond framed by modern brilliant cut diamonds, a large open ovoid hoop form mount suspended below totally encrusted with modern brilliant cut diamonds, the internal base set with nine variously cut yellow diamonds, the suspended emerald cut emerald to the centre claw set and framed by small brilliant cut diamonds, the chain suspension above highlighted with claw set…
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A 20-21ct. yellow gold and diamond brooch set, the three large diamond encrusted star form brooches linked by three diamond set decorative link chains, each brooch is pave set with 55 old mine cut diamonds, chains attached by way of hook and eye and the piece can be separated and worn as individual items. TDW 25cts. 125.60gms
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A magnificent modern diamond necklace, the 53 looping sections of tapered form entirely pave set with modern brilliant cut diamonds, each individual looping section set with baguette cut diamonds, the 765 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 18.75cts, the 194 baguette diamonds totalling 12.35cts stating insurance value of $98,000
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A platinum and diamond dress ring, the two round brilliant cut diamonds 0.82ct. and 0.85ct., claw set in a flowing curved mount, colours H-I, together with a narrow matching platinum band. TDW 1.77cts
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A platinum ruby and diamond cluster ring, the 1.10ct. oval mixed cut Madagascar ruby in a rub-over mount and surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds with a further four set to the shoulders and two under the central mount, the ruby a pigeon blood red, the diamond F-G. TDW 0.89cts
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A platinum diamond cluster ring, the 0.60ct. round brilliant cut diamond in a rub-over mount and surrounded by 12 round brilliant cut diamonds with a further five set at each shoulder. Colours D-G. TDW 1.20cts
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold diamond solitaire ring, the 0.55ct. round brilliant cut diamond in a white gold Rex mount to the centre of a woven split shank set with 38 small round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.14cts., colour D-H
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An 18ct. white gold and solitaire diamond ring, the 0.93ct. early European brilliant cut diamond in a six claw scalloped Rex mount, each upright shoulder bead set with three smaller old cut diamonds. TDW 1.09cts
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An 18ct. yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, the 3.83ct. emerald cut Columbian emerald in a four claw mount, surrounded by 130 small round brilliant cut diamonds in a pave setting, the split shoulders also set with small round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW 0.65ct. GIA report and valuation ($10,600) available
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond cluster ring, the 0.60ct. oval facet cut diamond claw set to the centre, a further 14 brilliant cut diamonds channel set to the front and back of a cross-over mount, colour of main diamond F-G. TDW 0.85ct
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A 14ct. white gold diamond solitaire lady's ring, the approx. 0.50ct. modern brilliant cut diamond claw set in a coronet mount, tapered shoulders
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A 14ct. yellow gold, ruby and diamond dress ring, the large oval cabochon ruby in a rub-over plain mount, two small brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder within a white gold setting
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A 14ct. white gold and diamond solitaire ring, the approx. 0.50ct. modern brilliant cut solitaire diamond in a coronet claw set mount
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold diamond cluster ring, eight round brilliant cut diamonds surrounding a central round brilliant cut diamond, colour F-G, TDW 0.49cts
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold estate diamond ring, five old European cut diamonds set to the white gold mount, wire scroll gallery sides. TDW 1.03cts
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A 9ct. yellow gold, diamond and aquamarine ring, the oval mixed cut aquamarine claw set and surrounded by small brilliant cut diamonds
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold and three diamond ring, the 0.25ct. brilliant cut diamond claw set with a smaller diamond to each side. Approximate TDW 0.45cts
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A 14ct. white gold, emerald and diamond cluster ring, the 0.70ct. marquis emerald claw set and surrounded by 28 single cut diamonds, each shoulder set with eight conforming diamonds. TDW 0.25cts
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A 14ct. white gold, emerald and diamond ring, the 0.65ct. oval mixed cut emerald claw set to the centre of a round tapered rolled mount set with 24 single cut diamonds, the shank split to the shoulders with a further 14 diamonds to each shoulder. TDW 0.35cts
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A 14ct. white gold, triplet ruby and diamond cluster ring, the 2.25ct. composite triplet ruby claw set and surrounded by a diamond set scrolling leaf cluster. TDW 0.36cts
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A 14ct. yellow gold amethyst and diamond dress ring, the 0.80 marquise cut amethyst in V-end claws, the fluted V-mount set with five single cut diamonds to each shoulder
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An 18ct. gold and platinum opal and diamond ring, the oval cabochon opal claw set with a small round modern brilliant cut diamond to each side
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An 18ct. yellow gold, pink sapphire and diamond dress ring, three oval facet cut pink sapphires claw set and each surrounded by a circle of single cut diamonds. TDW 0.25ct, total sapphire weight 0.70ct
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An 18ct. yellow gold, sapphire and diamond dress ring, the three oval facet cut sapphires claw set and each surrounded by a circle of single cut diamonds. TDW 0.25ct., total sapphire weight 0.64ct
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A 9ct. white gold, diamond and onyx Art Deco style ring, the circular mount with a central 0.40ct. round brilliant cut diamond in a rub-over mount with four small onyx bands and four smaller diamonds in a cross setting, a small diamond to each upright shoulder
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A 9ct yellow gold, ruby and diamond Art Deco style ring, the marquis shape mount with a central square cut ruby and two small round ones, encrusted with small round brilliant cut diamonds with a further three to each shoulder
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A 8ct. yellow gold and aquamarine dress ring, the approximately 27cts. emerald cut aquamarine claw set in a high pierced mount, upright shoulders
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A 10ct. yellow gold and smoky quartz dress ring, the 17ct oval facet cut smoky quartz claw set in a high pierced mount, upright shoulders
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold diamond dress ring, formed of small and large circles set with small round brilliant cut diamonds
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A pair of 18ct. white gold and diamond hoop earrings, the hinged front encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds, secured by locking posts for pierced ears. TDW 1.50cts
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A pair of 14ct. yellow gold and red coral earrings, fittings for pierced ears, each of teardrop form with plain conforming gold frame
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A 9ct. yellow gold chain necklace, the Belcher link chain with dog clip clasp, tested as 9ct. gold. 55gms
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An 18ct. yellow gold chain bracelet, the flat curb link chain with push clasp and safety catches. 62.5gms
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A 9ct. rose gold fob chain, the paper clip link chain with two dog clips and T-bar. 26.3gms
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A 9ct. gold chain bracelet, the large curb links with padlock clasp. 39.5gms
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A 14ct. yellow gold chain link bracelet, curb links with hidden push clasp and safety catches. 41gms
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A 15ct. yellow gold chain link bracelet, the double chain of flat curb links with jump ring and safety chain, testing as 15ct. gold. 9.9gms
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A 9ct. rose gold chain link bracelet, the curb links with jump ring and three small links for hanging of charms. 6gms
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A 20ct. gold locket and chain, the round delicate filigree locket with a very fine matching chain, tests as 20ct. 8.9gms
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A 9ct. rose gold curb link charm bracelet, each solid link stamped, padlock clasp with safety chain. 36.4gms
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A 15ct. yellow gold and gem set diamond bracelet, the small fancy knot links set with a small seed pearl, alternating with a larger oval cross-section link set with a sapphire then a diamond, six seed pearls, three sapphires and two diamonds, push clasp with safety chain
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A 9ct. rose gold and silver sapphire necklace and earring suite, the necklace comprising of three cushion shaped silver clusters with a dark facet cut sapphire to the centre and white sapphires surrounding, three conforming drops suspended from each, a silver and gold bale to each end with a further three white sapphires in each, attached to an unmarked gold chain, the matching earrings with hooks for non-pierced ears
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A 14ct. white gold diamond pendant, a teardrop mount set with 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, two smaller white gold teardrops to the centre, one set with a smaller round brilliant cut diamond, colour F-I, TDW 1.60cts. with a 14ct. white gold box link chain
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A 20ct. yellow gold, silver, diamond and emerald cross, with gold scalloped motifs to each end, set with 13 senaille cut diamonds with a 0.35ct. round mixed cut emerald to the centre, silver and gold bale to the top, with Portuguese hallmarks
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A gold nugget and moonstone pendant, the oval cabochon moonstone in a rub-over mount set to the centre of a gold nugget, 9ct. rose gold bale and ring together with a fine 9ct. gold cable link chain. 7.1gms
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A 9ct. yellow gold and jade pendant, the small disc form pendant in apple green jade, gold bale
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A 10ct. yellow gold and diamond heart form pendant, the open swirling heart design channel set with 20 modern brilliant cut diamonds
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond stick pin, the 0.20ct. early modern brilliant cut diamond claw set in circular mount to the top of a wrythen twist pin, colour G-H
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A 14ct yellow gold pearl and diamond tie pin, the plain gold pin set with a small pink pearl and two diamonds
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A vintage Indian gold brooch, high relief embossed decoration of a deity upon the back of a bird, diamond form. 18gms. Testing as 13K
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A Victorian gilt and enamel brooch, oval form, raised domed central panel with single seed pearl, framed by grape leaves, glazed hair locket back panel
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An 18ct. yellow gold, jade, diamond and ruby brooch, in the form of a flower, the gold stalk supporting a crystal flower with ruby and diamond stamens, carved jade as leaves
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A quality early/mid 19th century Chinese carved peach pip and gold framed brooch, the large half oval peach pip finely carved in relief with Chinese figures, buildings and trees, in rub-over frame with open worked grape bunch and leaf frame, testing as 18ct. or higher, the reverse with tortoiseshell panel. 8gms. 4.6 cm x 3.8 cm
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A George III gold and pearl mourning brooch, mildly domed oval form, the central hair plait with glazed cover, framed by a row of 16 natural pearls, memorial engraving to the reverse dated 1819. Testing as 9ct. gold
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A c.1970 heavy 14ct. yellow gold and smoky quartz dress ring, the rectangular large facet cut topaz held by four large corner claws to a deep plain gold mount. 12.3gms
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A 19th century 9ct. cameo and seed pearl dress ring, the white on black cameo portrait framed an oval ring of recessed seed pearls, multiple forked shoulders
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A retro N.Z. silver brooch, four pyramid forms on a wire circle, by Rainer Beneke, with silver stamp and mark to reverse
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A retro N.Z. greenstone and silver pendant, the trapezoid frame with a conforming greenstone piece to the centre. Length 6½
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Two pieces of N.Z. silver jewellery, a pendant set with the tip of an ivory elephant tusk, engraving to the back and dated N.Z. 1976 with a chain of seed pod type links, together with a silver and polished stone brooch, with engraving to reverse
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A c.1950s lady's Tudor (Rolex) Oyster gold plated wristwatch, the circular champagne dial with Arabic numerals and baton markers for the hours, traditional screw-down Oyster crown with Rolex emblem to end, the back detailed 'Original Oyster Case by Rolex, Geneva'. Working order, no strap
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An early 20th century lady's 9ct. yellow gold open face pocket watch, the back cover floral engraved with vacant shield cartouche, the gilded dial with Roman numerals, stem wind. 26.2gms
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An Art Deco 9ct. white gold and diamond lady's cocktail watch, the rectangular case with stepped lug ends, pave set with 20 brilliant cut diamonds, black enamel triangular highlights, the silvered dial with Arabic numerals, the crown with sapphire cabochon, the Swiss movement of 15 jewels, in working order. Double cord and leather strap
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A Bulova lady's 14ct. white gold and diamond cocktail watch, two small round brilliant cut diamonds to the top and base of the case, leather strap
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An early 20th century lady's 15ct. yellow gold and diamond set wristwatch, circular form, the bezel entirely set with old brilliant cut diamonds, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and gold detail, the Swiss movement in working order, black ribbon strap, in vintage watch box with retailer's name 'Petersens Ltd, Christchurch, N.Z.'
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A c.1940s lady's Rolex wristwatch, the stainless steel case of square form, mildly flared lugs, bow front to the glass enclosing a silver dial with baton markers, maker's name to face and emblem to back of case, working, leather strap
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An Omega Speedmaster Professional chronograph wristwatch, 1967, ref. 145.012 - 67 with 17 jewel caliber 321 movement, serial 20078755 (1963), on a #1039 opening clasp band. The black dial with raised logo, tachymetre bezel with some small chips. Movement requires servicing
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An Omega Seamaster 300 stainless steel wristwatch, ref 155.024, with 24 jewel caliber 552 auto winding movement, serial 24224381 (1966), on a #1506 opening clasp band. The black dial with printed logo, framed by a unidirectional bezel. Working
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An 18ct gold cased Vacheron Constantin gent's ultra-slim wristwatch, 3.1 cm diameter case, 17 jewel caliber 1003 mechanical movement, the case back engraved 18K and with manufacturer's marks and serial no.6396 370322. Champagne tint face with slight staining, gold batons indicate hours. Replaced 'lizard' strap
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An early 20th century gent's silver cased half hunter pocket watch, the front cover with engraved Roman numerals to the chapter ring enclosing the white enamel dial with further Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, stem wind, working order
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An early 20th century American Waltham hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary dial, stem wind, working
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