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Antiques & Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:729
Sale Title:Antiques & ArtLots with images:189
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:478
Date:13-Sep-2016
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An 18ct. yellow gold fob chain, the curb link chain with T-bar and a 9ct. gold tiger's eye seal. 39gms
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A 1960s/70s 14ct. yellow gold and smoky quartz cocktail ring, the large oval facet cut smoky quartz held by four large plain curved claws above the mildly tapered wide band
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A 9ct. yellow gold and opal brooch, the 6.1ct. heart-shaped cabochon milk opal claw-set to the centre of a double gold band
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A 9ct. yellow gold and opal ring, the 2.5ct. oval cabochon milk opal in a rubover mount, pierced decoration to the shoulders, broad tapering band
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A 9ct. yellow gold and opal ring, the oval flat cabochon 2.96ct. milk opal claw-set, upright shoulders and plain band
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An antique 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 0.31 ct. old European cut diamond claw set in a domed tapered band, colour F-G. Birmingham 1885
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A 10ct. white gold and diamond cluster ring, 21 round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a circular mount, swept up shoulders
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An 18ct. yellow gold diamond and sapphire ring, the London Bridge mount set with three cushion cut sapphires and five old cut diamonds
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An 18ct. yellow gold and five stone diamond ring, the five round brilliant cut diamonds in a London Bridge mount, in original box
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond solitaire ring, the .39 round modern cut brilliant diamond in a half cup rub-over mount, round tapered shank
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An 18ct. gold and diamond band, the shank half-yellow and half rhodium plated with seven small round modern cut brilliant diamonds set to the top
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An Edwardian 9ct. gold, turquoise and pearl pendant/brooch, the star form with circular mount profusely set with small seed pearls and cabochon turquoise, conforming bale
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A 19th century 9ct. yellow gold and red Mediterranean coral portrait brooch, the oval panel carved in relief with a classical woman, the coral graduating to white towards the base, the gold frame of relief florals and scrolls. 9.7gm
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A N.Z. 14ct. yellow gold Maori 'patu' pendant, cast with a stylised Maori figure and concentric swirl decoration, possibly a New Zealand Railway Pass, as given to Members of Parliament, this example un-engraved. Weight 6.6gm
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A N.Z. greenstone and gold cricket bat form brooch, the grip of 9ct. yellow gold wire, the toe with 18ct. yellow gold cap. Length 5.3 cm
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An ivory bangle, wrythen twist carved and with fine .585K gold wire overlay. Diameter 8.5 cm
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A vintage ivory bangle, plain domed form
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An Edwardian sterling silver fob chain, the curb link chain with two dog clips, T-bar and a gold and silver medal
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A pair of modern 14ct. yellow gold woven-type earrings, of curved wide form. Weight 16.2gm
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A 1920s lady's Rolex silver cased wristwatch, circular form, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, the movement with maker's name and '15 jewels', working, with expanding stainless steel strap
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An uncommon Art Deco Lusina flipup lady's purse or pendant watch, stained pigskin outer to the silvered metal frame folding open to reveal the pop-up square watch with Arabic numerals and maker's name to the silvered dial. Suspension loop to top corner of case. Working order and with 2012 receipt stating 'Swiss Movement Fully Serviced'. Length 4.5 cm
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An unusual mid-19th century silver pocket watch, the ornate dial with gold Roman numerals and an encircling wreath, engraved floral medallion to the centre set with a tiny arched thermometer above a subsidiary seconds dial. The case marked 'Fine Silver' and engraved 'T. Cornish, Adelaide' (Aust. watchmaker c.1860). Working order with key and case
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An unusual Art Deco silver and enamel pendant watch on conforming chain, the small silvered dial with Arabic numerals within a cone form silver case with green and black enamel striped decoration, the fine curb link chain with repeating lozenge form larger links with green enamel panels, a striking set in good original condition, working
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A gent's Art Deco 9ct. yellow gold open face Vertex pocket watch, the satin silvered dial with gold Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, stepsided swing suspension loop. 45gms
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A c.1850 18ct. yellow gold gent's . repeater pocket watch by Philippe Dubois, the open face with a plain white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, maker's details to interior cover, gold curb link chain attached together with two keys. Working
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A Longines gent's gold plated wristwatch with case, manual wind, 17 jewel movement, the face with the emblem of HM King Hussein of Jordan along with Longines emblem, Arabic numerals at 12 and 6, the other hours indicated by spear-point batons, dauphine hands, sweep seconds, black leather strap
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A rare 18th century Swiss 18ct. yellow gold pocket watch by J. Flournoy, the decorative tri-colour gold back with classical cartouche incorporating love birds, cornucopia, quiver and leaf forms, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and retailer's details 'Fres Bordier a Geneve', the movement engraved with maker's name, verge escapement, fusee chain drive. The bezel with an encircling ring of white sapphires
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An 18th century Swiss 18ct. yellow gold pocket watch, held in outer gilded frame, the watch back in tri-colour gold incorporating classical elements of birds, hunting dog and quiver, representing 'Offerings to Love,' the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the working movement with verge escapement and fusee chain drive
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A c.1900 18ct. yellow gold, openfaced pocket watch, on rose gold chain, the yellow gold cased gentleman's pocket watch by J. Hargreaves & Co., Liverpool, the white enamel dial with black roman numerals, stopwatch complication, the dial and movement with makers' details, the 9ct. rose gold fob chain of double graduating curb link, T-bar attached, 52gm, together with an attached full gold sovereign dated 1914, with soldered scrolling mounts. Total 195gm
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An early 20th century European silver full hunter pocket watch, radiating machine engraved colours, white enamel dial, working, no glass
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An early 20th century lady's European silver full hunter pocket watch, half floral engraved covers, the white enamel dial with gold detail, along silver belcher chain attached
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A Victorian 18ct. gent's open faced pocket watch, engraved case, the gilt face with Roman numerals, both back covers hallmarked 18ct. yellow gold. With key. London 1872. 57gm. Diameter 4.2 cm
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A 1960s lady's 18ct. yellow gold Omega wristwatch, the square silvered dial with baton markers and maker's details, gold case and mesh strap, 17 jewel movement in working order. Total 28.3gm
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A vintage Rolex Prince 'Elegant' tank watch, stainless steel, the face with seconds dial, Arabic numerals, outer railway minute division, the face also marked 'Bucherer's, in working order but one side bar missing, non-Rolex stainless steel strap
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A 9ct. rose gold full hunter pocket watch, stem wind, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, not in working order. Birmingham 1932. Total 95gm
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An 18ct. gold half-hunter pocket watch, the back profusely engraved, the gold dial with floral decoration to the centre and Roman numerals to the chapter ring, key wind, in working order. Total 36gm
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A lady's 18ct. gold converted wristwatch, the back profusely engraved, the enamel dial with Roman numerals, pink chapter ring, together with a 9ct. fine belcher link chain
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A Victorian black slate mantel clock, the circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, plinth base, the quality movement striking on a bell. 28 cm x 14.5 cm x 34.5 cm
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A French brass cased carriage clock, corniche case, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, rail-track minutes, Breguet-type hands, oval glass to top; movement stamped 'Pons Medaille d'Or, 1827'. Height 13 cm
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A German DRGM400 day clock, under glass dome. Height 29 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany Georgian Revival bracket clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, Breguet style hands, inscribed 'Sharman O'Neill Ltd, Belfast', French movement with gong strike. The arched case surmounted by a brass handle and raised on brass splay bracket feet. Height 31 cm
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A 19th century French and ormolu and white alabaster mantel clock, surmounted with a full figure recumbent lion above the architectural alabaster case housing the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, ormolu bead highlights and feet. The movement striking on a bell, with key and pendulum. 22.5 cm x 15 cm x 30.5 cm
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A French bronze and porphyry mantel clock, the red marble oval plinth base with ormolu mounts supporting a figure of a putti bearing a marching drum, the drum forming the case of a clock mechanism. Height 22 cm
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An elephant 'mystery clock', the bronzed spelter elephant on oak plinth base supports the clock mechanism from its raised trunk, slight faults to enamel dial
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An Imhoff Swiss combination desk clock and instrument weather-station, comprising clock, thermometer, barometer and hygrometer set to four sides of a rotating case mounted with pyramidal onyx top and raised on conforming pedestal base. Height 15 cm
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A mahogany and glass antique ship's clock, the enamel dial with Roman numerals and seconds dial
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A German walnut cased wall clock, HAC movement, enamel dial with Roman numerals, gong striking. Height 88 cm
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A 19th century mahogany circular wall clock, the pendulum movement with fusee, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Diameter 44 cm
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A vintage French sunburst wall clock, the frame of gilded and silvered carved wood, the clock with silvered dial, Arabic numerals, rail track minutes, French mechanism, replaced hands. Diameter 66 cm
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A quality rare A.M. Irvine, Auckland, New Zealand, four glass bracket clock, the plain brass case with stepped pediment and base, overhead swing handle, the brass face back plate with silvered chapter ring and subsidiary dials for day of the week and day of the month, moon phased and month and window indicators, fusee chain drive, complete with key. 20.3 cm x 16 cm x 34 cm
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A fine 19th century French bronze, ormolu and marble portico mantle clock, the 4.' white enamel dial with Roman hours, Arabic quarters and makers name 'Grebert a Paris', the white and black marble columns, top and D-form base with quality ormolu mounts including Capricornus as a sea-goat, snake entwined pillars and classical drapery. The fine French movement striking on a bell. 29 cm x 10 cm x 37 cm
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A c.1800 French Empire black and white marble and ormolu portico clock, the circular ormolu cased movement with white enamel dial and Roman numerals suspended between the two tapered white marble columns on square section black marble stands, further ormolu adornments, eagle pediment to the case, the movement with silk suspension, striking to the hour and half hour upon a bell, the rectangular white marble stand with adjustable ormolu feet, c.1800
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A brass framed skeleton clock, with pierced dial with Roman numerals, bell striking mechanism. Under glass dome. Height 48.5 cm
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A 19th century French Empire period sculptural ormolu bronze mantel clock, modelled as a cherub riding upon a mer-lion (a morse); its uplifted tail enfolds a drum shaped case with eight day striking movement, the dial with Roman numerals. The mechanism with silk suspended pendulum, the spring dated 'April 1826'. Raised on an oval plinth base with an applied trophy group, a border of conch shells and with squat bun feet. Height 43 cm
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Five mainly N.Z. silver napkin rings, one marked for Young & Co., two stamped H.J.B., etc
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A cased set of six Victorian silver napkin rings. London 1879 by William Evans
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A large Victorian silver sugar caster, vase shape, wrythen fluted, the tall cover with flame finial. Sheffield 1897 by Henry Wigfull.185gms. Height 22.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver sugar caster, urn form, engraved with hop swags and ribbons, the tapering conical cover with decorative piercing. Chester 1911 by Nathan & Hayes. 150gms. Height 17.5 cm
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A Japanese silver sand shaker, in the form of a tora gateway and a small squat circular Japanese silver box
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A Chinese silver pepperette, in the shape of a garden watering can, with applied calligraphy to the sides
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A pair of Victorian sterling silver pepperettes, of octagonal vase shape with conforming covers. Birmingham 1897 by Joseph Harris. 135gms. Height 12.5 cm
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A George III silver pepperette, of cylindrical shape raised on a circular spreading foot, leaves and shells, gilded interior. Marked indistinctly to the rim. Height 7.5 cm
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A pair of European cast silver fancy long salt spoons, the rococo handles with cherubs, scrolls and shield finials, the oval bowls with gilding. Length 14.3 cm
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A cased set of four silver plate and cut crystal table salts and salt spoons, Regency boat shape with square scroll handles, the spoons with figured finials, in original fitted presentation case
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Six 19th century silver teaspoons, single struck, feather edge with cartouche finials engraved with initials
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Two George III silver tablespoons, Old English pattern. London 1804 by Edward, Ann & William Bateman, and 1806 by Soloman Hougham. 115gms
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Two George III tablespoons, Old English pattern. London 1807, one with maker's marks for Peter and William Bateman. 110gms
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Five 19th century silver dessert spoons, fiddle pattern. London 1839, 1885 and 1834. 230gms
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A cased set of six 20th century silver and greenstone cake knives, the tines socket fitted to plain greenstone handles. Birmingham 1924 by James Swann & Son
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A Scottish silver dessert spoon and a teaspoon, both fiddle pattern, dessert spoon Edinburgh 1823, teaspoon London 182.2 cm
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A set of Georg Jensen 'Acorn Pattern' coffee spoons, in original case
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A cased set of Danish silver gilt and enamel coffee spoons, variously coloured, in original case
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A set of six silver gilt and enamel coffee spoons, enamelled in black and white. Birmingham 1956 by Turner & Simpson, in original box
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Four fiddle pattern teaspoons, crested with a demi-horse between raised wings, various dates and makers
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Two George III Hanoverian pattern tablespoons, bottom marked, one London 1766, crested with the Robertson Clan crest
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A pair of Edwardian silver sugar bowl and cream jug, both of George III pedestal style, the basin with swing handle, reeded detail to borders, oval spreading foot, the jug of tall helmet style with loop handle and square foot. Chester 1907 by George Edward & Son
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A Victorian three-piece tea and coffee service, comprising teapot, coffee pot and cream jug, of octagonal baluster form raised on scroll feet, and with scroll and leaf borders. Sheffield 1855 by James and Nathaniel Creswick. 1885gms
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An Edwardian silver teapot frame, squat circular shape with pierced lattice decoration. London 1909 by Ernest Lloyd Lawrence
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A George III silver waiter, of heavy gauge, circular with shell and floral cast rim. Engraved with the arms of Col. Stephen Peacocke, 3rd Foot Guards, d.1830: Quarterly or and azure, four lozenges in cross between four annulets [counterchanged] (Peacocke of London, Hampshire & Co. Clare), impaling: three bars dancetty. Crest: A cockatrice [vert]. London 1818 by Joseph Wilson. 300gm. Diameter 16.5 cm
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An Art Deco silver tea set, four pieces comprising teapot, hot water jug, milk and sugar, of swollen cube shape raised on conforming spreading foot, the pots with composite handles. Sheffield 1942 by Frank Cobb & Co. Ltd. Total 1705gm
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An Art Nouveau influence silver threepiece tea set, the pot of hemispherical shape raised on circular spreading foot and with undulating rim decorated with stylised trefoil and acanthus border, complex scroll ebony handle; the sugar basin and milk jug of conforming form. Sheffield 1914 by Walker & Hall. 1195gm
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A Victorian silver cruet stand, of oval dish form repousse with cruciform flower-head motifs on a diamond tile ground, raised on four spreading feet; mounted with a frame to hold seven bottles (two absent), of the remaining, three with silver tops by another maker. Sheffield 1869 by Martin Hall Ltd
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A c.1900 large silver plate pedestal floor standing champagne bucket, swing handle, ovoid body, metal liner, raised on tall spreading circular pedestal, reed and ribbon detail. Height 62 cm
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A Wiliam IV Scottish King's pattern silver soup ladle. Edinburgh 1836 by James McKay
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A George III silver pint mug, plain baluster shape, engraved with armorial, acanthus capped double scroll handle. London 1775 by William Grundy. Some faults. 236gm. Height 13 cm
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A William IV small silver mug, cylindrical with ribbed walls. London 1826 by John James Keith. Height 7 cm
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A 20th century silver trophy cup, 'New Zealand Waterloo Cup' for greyhound racing, the deep bell bowl with acanthus capped scroll handles, raised on a wooden plinth base. Presentation engraved. London 1924 by Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd. Height 23 cm
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A pair of early 20th century silver candlesticks, with gun barrel columns with ribbon swags and bows, bead edged removable nozzles, raised on spreading square plinth bases with conforming swags and bead edges. Sheffield 1920 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd. Height 14.5 cm
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An uncommon Edwardian gold, amber and silver gentlemen's smoking set, comprising two 9ct. rose gold mounted cigar holders, hallmarked Birmingham 1903 together with a silver scroll engraved vesta box of oval form, Birmingham 1902, all in original fitted Morocco leather case with gold velvet lining
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A 19th century Russian silver and niello box, circular form, the sides and mildly domed lid finely worked with repeating foliate tendril scrolls. Moscow 1889, maker's marks 'G.K.'. Diameter 6 cm
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A European Art Deco silver cup and saucer, satin finish, stylish circular form vacant polished cartouches to each. Engraved to base of each 'T.K.'. 195gms
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An Edwardian pique work vanity jar, the glass base of faceted oval section, the silver lid inset with a tortoiseshell panel to the top, decorated with floral swags, scrolls and a bird. Width 9.7 cm. Birmingham 1913 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd
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An early 20th century pique work pin box with cut crystal elongated oval base, the silver lid inset with a tortoiseshell panel inlaid with floral swags and ribbon. London 1917 by Charles & Richard Comyns. Width 13.5 cm
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A silver and tortoiseshell lidded crystal pin box, the cut crystal base of oval section with a silver inlaid with a tortoiseshell panel. Birmingham 1899 by Percy James Finch. Width 10.5 cm
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A set of pique brushes, hand mirror and comb, five pieces. Birmingham 1941 by Adie Bros
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Five silver manicure items, a silver backed hair brush and hand mirror. The mirror Birmingham 1910, the similarly backed hairbrush Birmingham 1906, the manicure items including two silver lidded crystal powder pots by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 190.4 cm
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A .925 silver stamp case, in the form of an envelope with scroll engraving, opening to reveal two compartments for stamps, a suspension ring affixed to one narrow edge
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An Edwardian silver vesta, bean shape, decorated with engraved clover. Chester 190.7 cm
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A miniature silver perfume bottle, of flattened oblong form, with machine engraving to one side. Marked indistinctly 'Sterling Sil.'
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An Edwardian small silver purse, swollen shape with lineal engraving, monogrammed. Birmingham c.1910 by Samuel Levi
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