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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:656
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:63
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:519
Date:16-Aug-2016
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Four old Fun-Ho toys, includes an MG blue sports car, green truck, roller and jeep.
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A 19th century bronze portrait wall bust of Selene, goddess of the moon, her hair drawn back into a chignon with oak leaves and gathered by a scarf above her forehead with a crescent moon clasp, she leans forwarded from a background of multiple flutings forming a halo behind her. Oval. 18 cm x 14.5 cm
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A modern bronze sculpture of a manta ray upon a greenstone boulder base, the ray with wing tips raised, mid-dark patina, supported upon a column to the greenstone boulder with polished top surface. Wing span 40.5 cm, height overall 30 cm
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An old Hollerith Tabulating Machine c.1850-1921. Invented by the American, Herman Hollerith, using punch cards with devices that created and electronically read the cards. Length 46 cm
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An antique Arithmometer c.1820, inscribed 'Abdom et Multon, Aouston, et Division Thomas de Colmar, A. Paris Inventeur No. 1168'. Charles Xavier Thomas de Colmar of France was the first to manufacture mechanical calculating machines as an independent industry. The Arithmometer was the first truly successful desktop calculator to be commercially sold and distributed. Length 58 cm
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Hannynton's Slide Rule c.1850, designed by Major Gen. Hannynton, made by Ashton and Mander, London. Length 66 cm
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A Victorian Fuller's Spiral Rule made by W.F. Stanley, Great Turnstile, Holborn, London. Some damage. In original wood box. Length 45 cm
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A vintage Henschel technical drawing instrument, in original fitted box.
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A Curta hand-held mechanical calculator, Type II, complete with original hard case, production packaging instruction booklet guarantee card and examplar booklet, c.197 cm
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A rare West German 'Alpina' Universal hand-held mechanical calculator, in mint condition, c.1961, from a limited production of 7000 machines. With original hard case, English instructions and factory packaging, an extremely rare find in museum condition.
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An early Troughton & Simms engineers transit with tripod, c.1880-1900, the instrument with 5 inch circles, 10 inch telescope and 3 inch diameter compass, in fitted mahogany case and outer leather travel case with padding (probably horse hair).
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An early Troughton & Simms engineer's level with tripod, c.1880-1900, with 15 inch telescope, 9 inch bubble, 3½ inch diameter compass and with four-foot screw levelling. Purchased from the estate of an Australian mining engineer. The instrument in mahogany case with outer leather travelling case.
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A Swiss Kern theodolite with unique centering tripod, Model DKM1, this 5 second of arc theodolite is the smallest of its kind, often referred to as a 'mountain or bush' theodolite because its size can be used in tight situations and easily transported in difficult terrain.
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A Swiss Kern DKM2 2 second theodolite, non operational, some internal parts absent. No tripod.
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A Swiss Kern GKOC construction level with circle, manual levelling, in bakelite case and with telescopic wooden tripod.
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An early 20th century Stanley brass surveyor's level, with 11 inch telescope, 4½ inch bubble (crack) on three- foot screw levelling, no tripod.
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A Swiss Wild M2 precision engineer's/surveyor's tilting level, of the type used for road, tunnel and bridge construction, with facsimile of instructions. In case, no tripod.
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A Japanese Sokkisha dumpy level, in case.
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A brass Abney level and a Rabone surveyor's tape, the level marked 'E. Esdile, Sydney' and held in leather scabbard case, the tape marked in feet and links.
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A Precision surveyor's aneroid barometer/altimeter and a boxed Goniasmometer, the former made by Lufft, Germany, with 3½ inch dia. silvered dial marked with three scales, in leather case; the latter with blued metal casing, 7.5 cm compass and engraved scales.
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A marine hand bearing compass and a whirling hygrometer, the former with illumination, in case with external switch and viewing port; the latter by Zeal, U.K., with wet and dry bulbs.
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A cased set of ivory and steel drawing instruments, along with a selection of rulers, French Curves, etc.
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A cased set of Kern drawing instruments in leatherette case, along with a Kern beam compass.
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A set of Kern drawing instruments in metal case, along with a pair of Kern proportional dividers in a plastic case.
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A Japanese Shimadzu stereoscopic microscope, c.1960s.
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A 19th century medical surgery vaporizer, - a Lister-type carbolic steam (phenol) spray, c.1869-1890 designed to provide an antiseptic environment. With maker's marks for D. Marr, 27 Little Queen Street, London. Height 27 cm
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An IME watchmaker's lathe, .8 cm, in box, with original book and 19 various sized claws. In original box.
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A jeweller's tool with accessories, in original fitted box, together with a watchmaker's lathe, claws and accessories.
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A Lorch watchmaker's lathe, with accessories including claws, compound slide and other accessories.
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A boxed .8 cm Boley and Leinen watchmaker's lathe with some accessories and claws, in original fitted box.
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A watchmaker's lathe, .8 cm, with compound slide, box, lathe parts and accessories.
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A Victorian gold sovereign, 1887, with attached scrolling mount for pendant.
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A Victorian sovereign, 1887, Melbourne Mint, in 9ct. gold pendant mount with a 9ct. gold fob chain.
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A proof 900 fine yellow gold Cleopatra coin pendant, weighing 17.15gms, set within a 14K yellow gold rope framed border, suspended on a 14K yellow gold chain. In original box with documentation. Total weight 21gms.
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A 1901 English proof Maundy coin set, the four coins in original blue velvet lined Morocco leather box, gilt detail to the lid.
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A 1979 FM gold Cook Islands $200 proof coin, The Legacy of Captain James Cook, 16.6gms of 900/1000 fine gold.
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A 1978 FM gold Cook Islands $200 proof coin, Capt. James Cook, 16.63gms of 900/1000 fine gold.
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A 1976 FM gold Cook Islands $100 proof coin, United States Bicentennial, 9.60gms of 900/1000 fine gold.
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A 1976 FM gold Cook Islands $100 proof coin, as above.
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A 1979 FM gold Cook Islands $100 proof coin, The Mask of Tangaroa, 9.76gms of 900/1000 fine gold.
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A 1977 FM gold Cook Islands $100 proof coin, The Queen Elizabeth II, 9.6gms of 900/1000 fine gold.
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A 1977 FM goldPapua New Guinea 100-kina proof coin, 9.57gms of 900/1000 fine gold.
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A 1978 FM goldPapua New Guinea 100-kina proof coin, 9.57gms of 900/1000 fine gold.
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A 1976 FM goldPapua New Guinea 100-kina proof coin, 9.57gms of 900/1000 fine gold.
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A 1981 FM Cook Islands $50 proof coin, 3.94gms of 500/1000 fine gold.
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A 1981 FM gold Cook Islands $50 proof coin, as above.
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A 1978 FM gold Cook Islands $250 proof coin, Capt. James Cook 250th Anniversary of Birth, 17.6gms of 900/1000 fine gold.
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A 1976 FM goldPapua New Guinea 100-kina proof coin, 9.57gms of 900/1000 fine gold.
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A 1975 FM goldPapua New Guinea 100-kina proof coin, 9.57gms of 900/1000 fine gold.
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A 1975 FM goldPapua New Guinea 100-kina proof coin, as above.
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A 1975 FM Cook Islands $100 proof coin, Bicentenary ............. 9.60gms of 900/1000 fine gold.
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A 1981 proof full gold sovereign.
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A 1989 proof full gold sovereign, 500th anniversary of the first gold sovereign, with certificate.
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A 1989 proof half gold sovereign, 500th anniversary of the first gold sovereign, with certificate, sealed in original packaging.
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A 1975 FM gold Cook Islands $100 proof coin, 'Bicentenary...', 9.6gms of 900/1000 fine gold.
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A 1978 Canadian Mint $100 gold coin, 16.965gms of 22ct. gold, ½ Troy oz. fine gold.
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A rare 1902 English proof coin set, the 13 coins including four in gold: £5, £2, sovereign and half-sovereign; together with the half crown, florin, shilling, sixpence and Maundy set of four, in original fitted box, the red leather exterior with gilt stamped detail 'Specimen Coins' above crown, above '1902'. Provenance: as below.
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A 1935 N.Z. Waitangi Proof coin set in original box, the six coins in good original condition and patina, fitted dark Royal blue lined interior with ivory toned silk to the lid, the exterior in red Morocco leather with gilt trim. Provenance: 'The coins are part of a substantial coin collection that my grandfather V.B. (Bruce) Short of Fielding had. We believe that the coins have been in the family for 50 years'. 'My mother inherited the coins and have been in a safe ever since and very rarely see the light…
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A large Borneo head hunter's wooden shield, curved long rectangular form, all-over repeating scroll decoration with stylised figure highlight, raised mask detail, integral candle to the centre of the reverse, old weathered finish, contemporary metal stand mount. Length 188 cm
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A good old South African Zulu knobkerrie, with dome shaped head, the shaft finely bound with brass and copper wire. Length 77 cm
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A Nigerian bronze Benin African head, with tall criss-cross coiffure. Height 36 cm
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Two framed prints from 'Maori Patterns: Painted & Carved' by J.H. Menzies, pages 1 and 10, both under glass with brick red mounting boards. Image size 26 cm x 42 cm
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Two Maori design prints from the publication as above, includes the cover page detailed 'Maori Patterns, Painted and Carved' and page 10. Lime green mat boards.
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Two Maori pattern design prints as above, pages 2 and 3, sky blue matt boards.
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Two Maori pattern prints from the publication as above, pages 8 and 9, dark blue grey mounting boards.
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Two Maori design prints from the publication as above, pages 5 and 6, dark blue mounting boards.
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The book 'Moko or Maori Tattooing' by Major-General Robley, a 1969 reprint in slip cover.
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An attributed Frank Barnes ship painting on a large bird's feather. Length 29.5 cm
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A Burton Bros. albumen photographic print, inscribed '24-Pink Terrace'. 15.5 cm x 23.5 cm
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A 19th century photograph album containing 83 albumen photographic views of N.Z. towns and landscapes, many by Burton Brothers.
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A set of three early 20th century Tourist Department photographs on textured paper, 'Lake Kanieri', 'Lake Manapouri' and 'Lake Fergus'. Each 15 cm x 19.5 cm
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A pair of photos by E. Le Grice, hand coloured, 'Views of the Blue Lakes, Rotorua'. Each 14 cm x 20 cm
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A George Chance, 'The Resting Team - South Otago', Camera Study, signed and entitled. Frame damaged. 20.5 cm x 25.5 cm
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An Iles hand coloured vintage photograph, 'Lake Tikitapu', c.1903. 14 cm x 19 cm
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George Chance, 'Queenstown & The Remarkables', Camera Study, signed and entitled. 20.5 cm x 25.5 cm
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George Chance, 'Trees and Clouds near Wellington', Camera Study, signed and entitled. 26 cm x 20.5 cm
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George Chance, 'A Wayside Chat - Central Otago', Camera Study, signed and entitled. 21 cm x 26 cm
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H.E. Gaze, 'My Lady Willow', photographic print, signed and entitled. 28 cm x 21.5 cm
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A Bromoil photographic print of Partingon's Mill by J.C. Holland, c.1925. 36.5 cm x 18 cm
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A map - 'The World on Mercator's Projection, showing the Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World', from Tallis & Co's Atlas, published c.1851, with finely engraved border and vignettes of the Endeavour, etc. 22.5 cm x 33 cm
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Thelma Moxin, 'Tree Fern, Rotorua', etching, c.1930. 22 cm x 17.5 cm
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A topographical map - 'New Zealand', by A. Petermann, pub. Justus Perthes, Germany 1867, with inset of Auckland Isthmus at 1:500,000, coloured in outline. 33 cm x 21.5 cm
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An Auckland Weekly News Xmas Supplement chromolithograph, 'Arrival of Capt. Cook ...', 1890. 36 cm x 24 cm
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'Map of the West Coast of New Zealand. Wanganui and Taranaki' from Gudgeon's 'Reminiscences of The War in New Zealand' pub. London 187.9 cm
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An uncommon survey map - of the area of the current town of Waitara, Taranaki, showing Pukekohatu (pa?), Camp Pukekohe, pub. Auckland by J. Varty, c.1863. 32 cm x 22 cm
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Karl Sim (C.F. Goldie), 'Portrait of Ina te Papatahi', conte drawing, signed and dated '02. 49.5 cm x 56.5 cm
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Two vintage silver plate 'HMS Achilles' name place holders, disc form with applied gilded plaques.
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A N.Z. Manatunga pure virgin wool blanket, made in Dunedin, N.Z. by U.E.B. Textiles Ltd.
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A Te Ariki travel rug, pure virgin wool, made at the Onehunga Woollen Mills.
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A large pounamu (serpentinite) boulder, flattened rounded form, the top polished revealing good variegated dark green tone. 23kgs. 46 cm x 34 cm x 9 cm
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A large pounamu (serpentinite) boulder, flattened irregular shape, all natural surfaces, unpolished, good dark rich green tone evident, ex. Douglas River. approx. 120kgs.
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A kauri gum carved kiwi, with glass eyes, and scratched feather detail. 9 cm x 9 cm
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Two pieces of polished kauri gum, both hand polished. 435gms and 300gms.
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Five pieces of kauri gum, all hand polished, translucent. Total weight 810gms.
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Two pieces of kauri gum, hand polished. 765gms and 335gms.
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Two pieces of kauri gum, both hand polished. 420gms and 455gms.
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A piece of polished kauri gum, one side in natural state, the other hand polished. 495gms.
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Seven pieces of kauri gum, all hand polished, varying shapes and weights.
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A large kauri gum boulder, one side polished, the other in rough natural form. 4.2 kilos.
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A small kauri gum boulder, in unpolished natural form. 1.1 kilo.
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