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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:503
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:145
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:430
Date:19-Jan-2016
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A large clear amber cabochon nugget and silver ring, the oval amber piece with included insect, the wide silver flared band ring with star decoration to each shoulder.
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A 1970s large 9ct. yellow gold and citrine dress ring, the facet rectangular citrine held by four corner claws above a tapered deep pierced scrolling mount, leaf and captured ring shoulders.
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An amber and silver dress ring, the oval cabochon clear amber nugget with inset included, the rub-over mount supported by cross-over shoulders.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond Cartier 'LOVE' ring, the thick plain band with engraved word 'LOVE', the 'O' set with a single modern brilliant cut diamond in a rub-over setting, the internal band engraved and stamped with maker's name and various markings including 'N.Z. 1654'. Weight 9.1gms.
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A 9ct. white gold sapphire and diamond ring, the 0.45ct. oval mixed cut sapphire claw set with a round brilliant cut diamond to each side, rounded shank with open 'U' shaped shoulders.
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A 9ct. white gold sapphire and diamond cocktail ring, nine marquise mixed cut sapphires claw set as leaves and surrounded by curling fronds set with 31 round brilliant cut diamonds. Total sapphire weight 2.70cts. TDW 0.64cts.
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An 18ct. gold diamond and emerald ring, two round mixed cut emeralds with three old mine cut diamonds in a London Bridge mount.
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An 18ct. gold and five stone diamond ring, the five old mine cut diamonds claw set in a London Bridge mount, TDW 0.50cts.
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A 14ct. white gold, ruby and diamond ring, the 2.50 oval facet cut ruby claw set, the stepped shoulders set with small single cut diamonds. TDW 0.5cts.
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An 18ct. gold and five stone diamond ring, the five old mine cut diamonds claw set in a London Bridge mount. TDW 1.50cts.
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An Art Deco lady's yellow gold and platinum diamond cluster ring, the five larger Old European cut diamonds set as a cross, one at 0.26ct., four at 0.22ct., rub-over mounts, two further rose cut diamonds to each shoulder.
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An 18ct white and yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, the 0.92 carat emerald cut emerald in a yellow gold rub over mount, surrounded by 16 round brilliant cut diamonds bead set to the white gold mount, the natural emerald of medium colour and Type II-12 clarity, TDW 0.42.
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A 1.29ct. diamond solitaire ring, the modern round brilliant cut diamond in a six-claw rex setting held by raised shoulders, the 18ct. white gold mount in good condition, the diamond recorded on the valuation as 1.29cts., colour I, clarity Vs2 and to be of 'good make'.
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A pair of large and impressive 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond cluster earrings, the flower head form of seven main clusters within an open mount further entirely encrusted in diamonds, the 278 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 3.22ct.
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A modern 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond tennis bracelet, the three rows of diamonds with each diamond supported within a rub-over circular mount, the 192 modern brilliant cut round diamonds totalling 1.94cts, push-in clasp.
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An impressive 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond tennis bracelet, the 289 baguette cut diamonds set in a side to side row with a raised border of end to end diamonds framing. TDW 6.22cts.
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An exceptional platinum and 18ct. gold, diamond and sapphire brooch, the 23.28ct. oval cabochon Ceylonese sapphire of cornflour blue tones claw set in a platinum laurel wreath, pave set with 100 small rose cut diamonds, currently being worn as a pendant with a 9ct. fine white gold chain. Provenance: A gift from the government of Ceylon to the wife of Sir Herbert Stanley, during his tenure as Governor-General there 1928-1931; and by descent to his grand-daughter, our vendor.
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A pair of modern brilliant cut diamond solitaire earrings, 14ct. white gold four claw mounts supporting the two diamond solitaires totalling 1.40cts., colour F-G, clarity I2 and recorded upon the valuation as being of 'Good/Very Good' make.
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An 18ct. white gold, cabochon emerald and diamond lady's cluster ring, the impressive 6.53ct. pear shaped emerald cabochon of 'very good colour quality', held by three claws with a surround of modern brilliant cut diamonds, the flaring and looping shoulders further entirely set with round brilliant cut diamonds, the 82 diamonds totalling 0.87ct. and of colour GH.
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An 18ct. white gold, jade and white stone pendant necklace, the long lozenge form cabochon jade panel of bright tone in an open framing panel set with round brilliant and baguette cut white stones, 18ct. white gold chain link necklace.
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A quality vintage Cartier heavy 18ct. yellow gold 'Golden Fleece' pendant, the ram being 'lifted' by the large oval bale, the 'fleece' open woven design, a modern brilliant cut diamond to each eye. Weight 17.2gms, the bale stamped '560951 Cartier'. Note: the fleece symbol is used by a number of countries and cultures including N.Z. where it is represented on our coat of arms representing the farming industry, in France representing the monarchy, in Greek mythology representing authority and kinship, etc.
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A 9ct. white gold bracelet, the oval double links joined by small round grooved links, with large parrot clasp, with a 9ct. white gold miniature milk can and a small brilliant cut diamond to the side to represent a milk droplet. 52gms.
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A good 19th century carved red coral cameo brooch, deep relief bust of an angel framed by 17 red coral cabochon beads, gilt wire framing to the reverse. 4.5 cm x 4.2 cm
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A 9ct. gold mounted tusk brooch, with gold (tested) cap end, shield and strap mount.
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold, amethyst and seed pearl circlet brooch, set with an amethyst to the centre, framed by four seed pearls on a grill and encircled by a rope twist border set with four further seed pearls.
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An 11ct. gold framed cameo brooch, the gold (tested) frame of oval shape with scalloped edge and rope twist border holds the cameo shell portrait of a Grecian man with laurel wreath upon his head.
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A Victorian 15ct. gold (tested) and amethyst set brooch, of circular fluted cushion shape with scalloped edge, the centre with a circular well, an amethyst in rub-over mount pinned to the centre and framed by a circle of 10 further faceted amethysts in rub-over mounts; the reverse with a glazed panel with a lock of hair.
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A pair of 20ct. gold (tested) chandelier drop earrings, possibly Chinese, formed of graduating tiers of filigree rosettes suspended from 10ct. gold (tested) screw fittings. Total 3.6gms.
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An Edwardian 15ct. gold half-hinged bangle, with a panel set with five alternating diamonds and sapphires. Presentation engraved and dated 1913. Hallmarked Chester 1911. Total weight 10.2gms.
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A 15ct. gold and greenstone fob chain, the links formed as six nephrite batons of rectangular shape with gold capped ends, linked by double rope twist chain links, and with a fob suspended on a conforming baton, the nephrite fob in the form of a shark's tooth with 10ct. gold capped end; along with an attached 15ct. gold T-bar and with two 9ct. gold dog clips. Length 41.5 cm
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A delicate 9ct. gold and greenstone button hook, the handle formed as a baton of nephrite capped with gold and with a slender wire button hook; in original Morocco case. Length 9.5 cm
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A Victorian 18ct. gold (tested) and greenstone heart brooch, the greenstone plaque with bevelled edge, claw set in a frame of filigree and leafy tendrils with millegrain surfaces, a glazed heart shaped panel to the reverse.
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A c.1920s 9ct. gold lady's Rolex wristwatch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and gilt pointed highlights, the movement with maker's name 'Rolex', in working order, 9ct. original expanding strap.
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A c.1920s Rolex 9ct. rose gold gentleman's wristwatch, small/mid-size circular case, the silvered radiating machine engraved dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, including printed maker's name, the movement and internal back cover also with maker's name, working order. Vintage leather strap.
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An 18ct. gold and stainless steel dress watch by Alexis Barthelay (Paris), 3 cm diameter, plain white face with gold slender baton hands, date aperture, framed by a gold bezel set with small diamonds indicating the hours; on a gold and steel link bracelet with butterfly deployant clasp. Quartz movement. Working.
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An 18ct. gold cased Swiss chronometer hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer scale, subsidiary seconds and elapsed minutes dials and two centre seconds hands, the movement with temperature compensated coil hairspring; late 19th century, the case with later presentation inscription. See front cover
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A Victorian silver half-hunter gentleman's pocket watch, the outer cover with blue Roman numerals framing the small domed glazed centre, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and subsidiary dial, stem wind, the movement engraved 'T.W. Gaydon, High Street, Swansea', working order.
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A late Victorian silver cased open face gentleman's pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial including maker's name J.W. Benson, London, the movement in working order and with maker's name and other details to internal back plate. With key. London 1896.
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A 12ct. gold lady's open face fob watch on 9ct. gold bow brooch; the watch with Roman numerals, white enamel face with gilt filigree border, the reverse with an enamel poppy centred by a claw set green paste stone, the case with import hallmarks for 1907. Total weight 23gms.
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An Omega gold plated cased, open face pocket watch, stem wind, white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds dial and Roman numerals, minutes indicated by 'rail track'. Small fault to enamel.
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A quality 18ct. fine gold Audemars Piguet American Twenty Dollar 1891 gold coin gentleman's wristwatch, the split coin encasing the hinged thin circular watch case, black baton markers for the hours, 17 jewel mechanical manual wind Esta Watch Co. movement, 18ct. rose gold after market bracelet. Total weight 60.6gms.
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An Omega Speedmaster (Reduced) automatic wristwatch, with gold bezel with black tachymetre, champagne dial with gold batons indicating hours. Calibre 1140 self winding movement, stainless steel case, brown leather strap. Diameter 3.9 cm.
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A 20th century European malachite and ormolu cased mantel clock in Louis XV manner, the square case surmounted by a statuette of Diana, the Huntress, the face of white hour cartouches with Roman numerals framed by a filigree gilt metal border and raised on short gilt metal columns from a malachite plinth base. Swiss battery movement. Height 28.5 cm
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An Edwardian chinoiserie cased mantel clock, with arched black lacquered case, French movement with white enamel dial marked 'Walker & Hall', with Arabic numerals and rail-track minutes. Height 13.5 cm
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A black slate architecturally cased mantel clock, 19th century, the tall rectangular case surmounted by a mansard style roof with a brass dormer window to the front flanked by brass brick castellation, the case with further decorative brass work, the dial with enamel hour cartouches (some faulted); the movement by Japy Freres. Height 48 cm
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A French brass cased carriage clock, the traditional corniche case with swing handle and platform base, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, working and complete with key.
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A brass cased carriage clock, the case with decorative dentil cornice and lower frieze; white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Working and with key but spring requires attention. Height 11.5 cm
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A brass cased carriage clock, corniche shaped case with white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Working, requires key. Height 10.5 cm
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A vintage 'Smith's' 1920s/30s car clock, mounted on aluminium fin, suggesting an aviation workshop conversion. Height 18 cm.
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival mantel clock, the pivoting inlaid central section with a white enamelled dial, Arabic numerals in a conforming shaped curved frame with side supports and turned brass knobs, the French brass movement in working order.
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A French gilt metal and Sevres panelled clock garniture, the clock case of ornate architectural form embellished with floral swags and acanthus leaves. Clock height 40 cm
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A Chinese rosewood cased mantel clock, with fusee chain drive, bell striking mechanism; the white enamel dial with Roman numerals set in an embossed copper face, the case with slide-up doors to front and back raised on a stand carved and pierced with Oriental designs. Height 50 cm
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A 19th century French Comptoise wall clock with ornate brass face and typical large pendulum, the enamel dial with Roman numerals marked Louis Jaquine, St. Etienne. The twin weight movement in working order.
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A Victorian silver snuff box, of oblong shape with serpentine walls, engraved to all sides with foliate scroll decoration, monogrammed to the hinged lid and engraved to the interior: 'Mr W. Douglas to William Graham 1846'. Birmingham 1842 by Nathaniel Mills. 53gms. Length 6.5 cm
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A George V silver cigarette box, with machine engraved hinged lid, mahogany lined. Birmingham 1924 by Harman Bros. Width 15 cm
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An early Victorian silver Nathaniel Mills card case, fine machine engraved, rectangular form, gilded interior, the shield form cartouche presentation engraved 'Jane'. Birmingham 1839 by Nathaniel Mills. 9.2 cm x 6.7 cm
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An early Victorian silver snuff box, rectangular form, the lid with leaf scroll engraving and vacant shield cartouche, machine engraved base, gilded interior. London 1840 by Thomas Edwards.
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A Victorian silver snuff box, rectangular form, all-over C-scroll and floral engraving, elaborate scrolling relief cast thumb piece, the plain interior with remains of gilt. Birmingham 1862 by George Unite & Sons.
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An early 20th century silver heart form vesta, ivy leaf all-over engraving, shield cartouche, suspension ring attached. Birmingham 1910 by Smith & Bartlan.
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A small William IV silver vinaigrette, rectangular form, engraved wriggle and prick design, the gilded interior with pierced and engraved grill. Birmingham 1834 by Edward Smith.
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A George III silver snuff box, rectangular shape, curved for the hip, the integral hinged lid with monogram, the angled walls with fluted decoration. Birmingham 1816 by William Pugh. Width 6 cm
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An Edwardian silver purse, decorated with 'Gainsborough' angels to one of the hinged faces, with chain link suspension handle. Birmingham 1907, maker's mark indistinct. Total 70gms. Width 8 cm
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A late 19th century Russian silver lady's purse, rounded rectangular form, Art Nouveau floral engraving to the back, applied gold name and monograms to the front, the sectional interior with watered silk lining, some distress, chain handle attached. Hallmarks including those for the maker Andrey Shikhin.
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A silver cased small desk clock, the Swiss movement with cream dial with Arabic numerals framed by brass bezel set in an octagonal frame raised on a swivel mount from a rectangular pedestal plinth base with conforming wavy engraving. Birmingham 1929 by Aaron Lufkin Dennison. Height 11 cm
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A modern silver photo frame, rectangular shape with bound reed edge, blue velvet easel strut back. London 1995. 15.5 cm x 12 cm.
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A modern silver photo frame, rectangular shape with blue velvet easel strut back. Sheffield 2001. 16 cm x 12 cm
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An ivory bladed silver handled paper knife, the 19.5 cm single edged blade set on a Victorian silver handle, of hourglass shape, heavily embossed with foliate scrolls and husk framed vacant cartouches. Birmingham 1895 by Henry Matthews. Length 33 cm
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A George III silver muffineer, of vase shape, with tall domed cover decoratively pierced and engraved and surmounted by an acorn finial, the body engraved with a semi-griffin crest. Edinburgh 1763. 119gms. Height 14.5 cm
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A George III silver muffineer, vase shaped with tall pierced and engraved domed cover with flame finial, rope edge detail to the cover rim, body belly and circular spreading foot. London 1781 by Hester Bateman (marks indistinct). 85gms. Height 15 cm
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A George III silver pepperette, vase shaped, with a tall domed and pierced and engraved top with acorn finial, the body engraved with a crest and motto. London 1772 by Thomas and Jabez Daniell. 71gms. Height 12.5 cm
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A George III silver pepperette, vase shaped with pierced squat domed cover. London 1759 by John Delmester. 62gms. Height 9.5 cm
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A George I silver muffineer, vase shaped with decoratively pierced domed cover surmounted by a squat circular finial, the body chased and engraved with floral decorations and husk framed cartouche engraved with monograms. London c.1723 by Meshach Godwin. 79gms. Height 10.5 cm
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A pair of large Edwardian silver sugar casters, octagonal vase shape with tall domed covers, pierced with 'comma' designs and surmounted by baluster finials. Birmingham 1908 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. Total 413gms. Height 21.5 cm
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A George II silver muffineer, vase shaped with tall and ornately pierced domed cover with baluster finial, engraved with crest and motto. London 1754, maker's mark indistinct. Cover with inserted liner. 118gms. Height 13.5 cm
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A silver sugar caster, of vase shape with tall pierced cover. Sheffield 1935 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. 105gms.
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A George III silver sifter ladle, Old English pattern, the circular bowl pierced with masons' mallet shape holes. London 1792 by Peter & Ann Bateman. 40gms. Length 16 cm
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A George III silver sifter ladle, the fluted circular bowl chased and engraved with fruit, lightly gilded, the stem and finial with foliate engraving. London 1795 by George Smith and William Fearn. 42gms. Length 17 cm
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A George III silver sifter ladle, with gilt washed shell-shaped bowl, 'ribbon-wrapped' stem and acanthus engraved finial. London 1791 by Richard Crossley. 73gms. Length 18.5 cm
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A Queen Anne period silver marrow scoop, double ended with conventional large scoop to one end and slender tapering scoop incorporated into the stem at the other end. London 1713, maker's mark indecipherable, crest to the back of the larger bowl. 39gms. Length 21.5 cm
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A George III silver double ended shell back marrow scoop, traditional finely tapered narrow and wider end scoops, the larger with shell detail to the bowl back, crested with a circular garter. London 1815 by William Eley & William Earn.
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An early George III silver marrow scoop, traditional double ended, most marks illegible. London by John Lampfert, c.1770.
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A George III silver and ivory Stilton cheese scoop, the silver spade form blade and baluster short shaft fitted to the tapered and ribbed square section ivory handle. Birmingham 1802 by Samuel Pemberton, a noted cheese scoop maker.
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A pair of George III Old English silver tablespoons. London 1807 by Richard Crossley & George Smith IV. Weight 145gms.
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Four (3+1) George III Irish Dublin silver tablespoons, fiddle rat-tail pattern. All Dublin 1828, three by William Commins, one by Edward Power and with retailer's mark for Edward Twycross, all Britannia standard. Total weight 330gms.
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Two George III silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, one bright cut, London, Peter & Ann Bateman, the other Edinburgh 1804 by Walter & Patrick Cunningham. Weight 124gms.
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Three George III silver tablespoons by Hester Bateman, all Old English. London 1784, 1789 and 1790. 193gms.
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Four George III silver tablespoons, two by Peter, Ann & William Bateman, London 1799 and 1804, and two by Peter and William Bateman, London 1805 and 1809. 233gms.
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A set of three George III silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, London 1794 by Peter & Ann Bateman. 212gms.
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Four George III silver tablespoons, includes: three Old English pattern and one fiddle pattern, all with matching dates and makers. London 1808 by Peter & William Bateman. 240gms.
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A pair of George III berry spoons, with feather edged handles, later engraved decoration and embossed flowering tendrils to the bowls. London 1776 by Robert Ross. 120gms. Length 22 cm
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A pair of George III silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, monogrammed. London 1801 by Thomas Wallis. Total 130gms. Length 12.5 cm
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A George III silver tablespoon, Hanoverian pattern with shell heel and engraved betrothal initials to the finial back. London 1762 by Thomas Rowe. 52gms. Length 20.5 cm
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A George III silver tablespoon, Old English pattern, bottom marked, drop heel. London 1763 by James Jones. 64gms. Length 21 cm
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A George III silver tablespoon, Old English pattern, with drop heel. London 1809 by Thomas North century ote. 42gms. Length 20 cm
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A pair of William IV silver tablespoons, Old English pattern. London 1830, probably by William Easterbrook. Total 125gms.
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A pair of George III silver tablespoons, fiddle pattern. London 1811 by Thomas James. The finials crested with a demi-lion. 135gms.
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A pair of George IV Irish silver bright cut dessert spoons. Dublin 1828 by James Salter. Total 56gms.
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A pair of George III silver tablespoons, Old English pattern. Newcastle 1809 by George Murray and 1815 by David Darling. 131gms.
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Four Georgian silver spoons, two Hanoverian bottom marked and two fiddle pattern, various dates and makers. Total 188gms.
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A pair of William IV silver tablespoons, fiddle pattern. London 1834 by Phillip Phillips. 127gms.
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