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Antiques & Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:675
Sale Title:Antiques & ArtLots with images:140
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:427
Date:6-Dec-2016
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A 9ct. gold and diamond pendant, the heart shape pendant encrusted with 78 single cut diamonds. TDW 1.00ct. Colour F-G, clarity I2-3.
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A c.1900 yellow gold rope link neck chain, highlighted with two large gold beads decorated with turquoise cabochons. Length 46 cm
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A Victorian gold muff chain, the circular links of triple wire type form, the single dog clip testing as 18ct. Length 152 cm. 24gms.
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A c.1900 Moroccan Berber jewelled and enamelled silver wide cuff, cylindrical form with geometric and circular enamel in blue, orange and green highlighted with applied turquoise and corals, applied full length hinge and pin covers with conforming decoration. Length 10.6 cm
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose and gilded gold half hinged decorative bangle, the top with seed pearl and single red stone highlights, bead and open work scroll detail. Two pearls absent.
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A Chinese 22ct. gold bracelet, of twelve miniature versions of American coins attached to double links and S-form clasp. 8.9gms.
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A 9ct. rose gold and seed pearl half-hinged bangle, the top with a good luck horseshoe set with graduating pearls flanked by graduating bars with further pearls, triple knife edge bars to the back. 9.9gms.
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A vintage ivory and silver bangle, the hinged bangle with two wide domed bands of ivory, silver caps and pin clasp.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and sapphire bracelet, five matt finish articulated gold chains attached to a free form hinge, set with small round facet cut sapphires. 39.1gms.
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A natural Fei Cui Type-A jadeite bangle, half hoop form, the white/pale green tone with orange/brown highlight inclusions. 61.62gms. With Certificate of Authenticity.
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An 18ct. gold, ruby and Australian coin bracelet, eight Australian 1995 Nugget Kangaroo coins (each 1/20th troy ounce) set into gold coin mounts, each of the 18 links have a small facet cut ruby in a rubover mount, push clasp with safety catch. Total weight 29.8gms.
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A heavy, vintage 18ct. bi-colour gold bracelet, wide form with nine alternating bands of flattened cylindrical links in rose and yellow gold, pin clasp fitting with safety chain attached, a heavy stylish example in good condition. 101gms
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An impressive, seven gold coin and 18ct. yellow gold bracelet, the modern flattened solid curb link bracelet with push-in clasp supporting an 1890 gold full sovereign, a 10 Rubles 1899 gold coin (.900, 8.6gms), an 1881 U.S.A. $5 Liberty Head gold coin (.9000, 8.36gms), a 1915 Austrian 20 Coronas gold coin (.990, 6.7751gms), A Turkish 100 Kurush gold coin, (2.2 cm diameter, .917 pure, 7.216gms), a Persian 1 Pahlavi gold coin (2.2 cm diameter), .900, 8.136gms) and an 1868 French Napoleon III 20 Francs gold…
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An impressive, estate 18ct. yellow and white gold emerald and diamond dress ring, the large claw set standard step cut natural emerald of 4.65ct., stated as slightly included and cut as very good, framed by 18 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.32ct.
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A 18ct. white gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 2.03 carat round brilliant cut diamond claw set, four small diamonds set to each shoulder, colour D, clarity SI1, together with a GIA certificate
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A platinum and diamond solitaire ring, the 2.70 carat round brilliant cut diamond claw set, five small diamonds set to each shoulder, colour G, clarity SI2,.
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An impressive 2.20ct. solitaire diamond ring, the square emerald cut diamond of 2.20ct., colour grade E, clarity VS2, polish: very good, symmetry: very good and fluorescence: none, in 18ct. yellow gold and platinum setting, the four claw pillars holding the 'Asscher' cut diamond above the plain tapered yellow gold band. GIA diamond grading report dated 2006 and
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A 14ct. white gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 2.29ct. modern round brilliant cut diamond of I colour and clarity I1, claw set with eight smaller diamonds set to each shoulder.
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An impressive 18ct. yellow and white gold emerald and diamond cluster ring, the central square emerald cut emerald of 3.23cts. held in four double claws, the white gold surround with 24 bead set round brilliant cut diamonds, decorative split shoulder design supporting the octagonal setting. TDW 0.52ct
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An impressive loose oval cabochon star sapphire, the 42.88cts. large natural sapphire with violet blue-light medium tone, clarity moderately included, semi-transparent and with moderate asterism noting 'appears to be natural untreated'. Purchased by our vendor from the Ratnapura mines, Sri Lanka, c.1960 for US$1250.
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A vintage rhodium-plated 4ct.-5ct. gold, silver and palladium diamond cluster dress ring, the stylish 'traditional diamond cluster' with central 0.65ct. round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by 38 smaller diamonds in geometric cluster, 1.42tdw.
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A stylish modern platinum, diamond and cats-eye chrysoberyl dress ring, the oval cabochon chrysoberyl in a rub-over mount set above the wide plain dished top panel, a single round cut grain set diamond to each wide textured shoulder.
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A c.1900 estate 15ct. gold and diamond floral brooch, the 47-bead set, old mine, old Swiss, old single and senaille cut diamonds of 2.50TDW. Displayed in old N.Z. labelled green velvet jewellery box.
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A 14ct. yellow gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 2.11ct. round modern cut brilliant diamond claw set, colour M-P, clarity I2.
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An 18ct. white gold and jade ring, the Fei Cui Type-A oval cabachon jade claw set and surrounded with small round brilliant cut diamonds. Jade certificate available
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A vintage 14ct. white gold, sapphire and diamond necklace, comprising a central beaded ribbon design with scattered claw settings, open back support, fitted to a tubular linked chain, the design incorporating 45 marquise cut sapphires totalling 16.45cts. together with 121 single cut diamonds totalling 1.2ct., one diamond missing.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond solitaire dress ring, the 1.32ct. marquise shape diamond claw set in a conforming mount, the split shoulders each set with a small round brilliant cut diamond
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 0.50ct. round modern cut diamond claw set with a further eight princess cut diamonds set to each shoulder. TDW 1.46cts, central diamond colour and clarity K-L, SI2, princess cut diamonds G-H, SI1-2.
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An 18ct. yellow gold, emerald and diamond ring, the 1.30ct. emerald cut Columbian mid-green emerald claw set, each shoulder set with seven baguette diamonds. TDW 0.20cts.
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An 18ct. yellow gold, ruby and diamond ring, the 0.37ct. round mixed cut ruby claw set with a round modern cut diamond to each side. Colour G-H, clarity SI1-2. TDW 0.40cts.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond channel set wedding/anniversary ring, the 13 baguette cut diamonds with TDW of 0.52ct.
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A 14ct. yellow gold full gold sovereign ring, the 1914 sovereign in a substantial 14ct. yellow gold mount with vertical incised ridges. Total weight 14.2gm.
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A 1915 Chester hallmarked 18ct. yellow gold wedder, wide rounded band. 8.6gm.
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A Victorian 22ct. yellow gold wedder, the half hoop band hallmarked 1852. 6.3gm.
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An 18ct. gold and three stone diamond ring, the central approx. 0.25 carat round brilliant cut diamond flanked by two approx. .20ct old brilliant cut diamonds, coronet claw set.
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A 14ct. yellow gold and diamond ring, two early European cut diamonds each set to the centre of a heart shape mount, the cross-over shank with a single diamond to each shoulder. TDW 0.36cts., colour G-H, clarity SI1-2.
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond ring, three early European cut diamonds claw set in platinum, upright shoulders. TDW 0.40cts. Colour G-I, clarity SI1-2.
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An 18ct. white gold, sapphire and diamond ring, the 0.68ct. oval mixed cut sapphire claw set with an old mine cut diamond to each side, colour K-M, clarity SI2-I2. TDW 0.40ct.
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A 9ct. yellow gold, opal and sapphire lady's dress ring, the oval cabochon claw set opal framed by a row of sapphires, raised on tapered pillars above the open scroll and saw tooth mount.
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A estate 9ct. yellow gold, opal and seed pearl cluster ring, the three oval cabochon opals with good fire surrounded by a row of seed pearls.
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A 19th century yellow gold, enamel, diamond and garnet puff heart ring, possibly constructed from a locket clasp, the raised floral design on the decorative enamel puff heart form, plain band.
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An 18ct. white gold and mixed gemstone dress ring, nine rectangular mixed cut gemstones claw set with nine small round brilliant cut diamonds in an open slightly domed mount, consists of three amethysts, four citrines and two light blue topaz. Total weight of gemstones 12.20ct.
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An 18ct. yellow gold, diamond and peridot ring, three round facet cut peridots claw set with two small diamonds to each side of the centre stone. London Bridge mount.
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A late Victorian 9ct. rose gold ring, the domed top set with four small seed pearls and two cabochon coral beads in a gypsy setting. Birmingham 188.5 cm
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A Victorian 18ct. gold emerald and diamond ring, the round facet cut emerald and two small diamonds gypsy set in the domed top.
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A 19th century gold, turquoise and seed pearl small mourning brooch, the central concave rectangular panel framed by a single row of turquoise cabochons and outer seed pearls.
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A 9ct. rose gold and garnet bug brooch, the body of cabochon garnet, the wings with facet cut garnets. Width 4 cm
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An Indian 18ct. gold and diamond brooch, in the form of a dragonfly, the wings and body set with old native cut diamonds.
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A large early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold framed classical cameo, the woman in profile with elaborate coiffured hair including wheat sheaths and ivy, carved in traditional helmet shell.
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold and six cameo bracelet, the various women in profile within gold backed mounts connected by double curb link chains. 13.2gms.
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A mid-20th century 10ct. yellow gold and opal doublet floral brooch, the three oval opal doublets set as a bouquet. 5.5gms.
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A Victorian pinchbeck framed memorial brooch, the oval glazed panel enclosing s decorative scroll and floral hair lock, solid back.
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold, diamond, enamelled and seed pearl Irish themed brooch, the open stylised Celtic harp form with row of seed pearls, enclosing a green enamelled four leaf clover with central diamond.
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A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold and almandine garnet target-type brooch, the concave central section with raised single cushion cut garnet in rubover mount framed by 10 petal forms each with a further oval facet cut almandine garnet, the glazed memorial rear panel with tied hair and gold filigree (damaged).
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A 9ct. gold, amethyst and pearl bracelet clasp/pendant, floral form with central seed pearl surrounded by six oval facet cut amethysts highlighted with further seed pearls, pierced open back.
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A pair of 14ct. white gold and diamond stud earrings, a 0.40 early European cut and a round modern brilliant cut claw set to posts for pierced ears. TDW 0.80cts. Colour I-K, clarity SI2-51.
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An 1813 EF George III 'Military Portrait' gold half guinea coin.
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A c.1960s lady's 14K yellow gold wristwatch, the face with maker's name and monogram, rectangular rounded case with 14K yellow gold textured bracelet strap. Working order. 16.9gms.
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An 18ct. gold cased open face lady's pocket watch, key wind movement, signed Widdowson & Veale, 73 Strand, London. Matched numbered movement and case, hallmarked London 1849. The gold dial with Roman numerals, suspended on 9ct. gold bow brooch. Movement requires attention.
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A George IV pair cased silver pocket watch by G. Robinson of London, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, engraved with maker's name, the fusee chain movement in working order both cases hallmarked London 1826 by John Williams, a noted watch case maker. With key.
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A Victorian silver pair cased pocket watch by John Gordan of Edinburgh, the fusee chain movement not working, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, the movement engraved with maker's name, both cases hallmarked Chester 1891 by Charles Harris, a noted watch case maker.
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A Moeris World War II military pocket watch, the black dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary dial, maker's name and luminescent highlights to the hands and quarter hours, the 15-jewel movement with maker's name, working. The outer back cover engraved with military markings.
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A vintage Omega gent's open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, maker's name and subsidiary dial, the nickel case and movement also with maker's name. Working order.
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A World War II military nickel cased open face gent's pocket watch, stem wind, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, the 15-jewel Swiss movement in working order.
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K. Grieshaber High Street, Christchurch, silver cased open faced gent's pocket watch, the white enamel dial and movement with maker's name, black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, that hand absent, the movement numbered 175554, not working. The case hallmarked Birmingham 189.3 cm
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A modern gent's Longines wristwatch, the circular gold plated case with white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and maker's details, black leather strap, crown absent, in original box with booklet.
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A modern gent's mid-size Omega quartz De Ville wristwatch, a rounded rectangular form, the gilt dial with baton markers, date aperture and maker's details, brown leather strap, not working.
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A 1930s gent's Audax 9ct. rose gold cased wristwatch, cushion type form, radiating dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, working order, no strap.
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A gent's vintage Omega Seamaster, traditional circular gold plated case, the champagne dial with gold baton markers, date aperture, the automatic movement in working order, black leather later strap.
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An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold Sanders & Co. gent's full hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, stem wind, with gold interior cover. 89gms, working.
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A c.1960/1970 18ct. yellow gold Omega Chronometer Constellation wristwatch, the gilt dial with baton markers and maker's details, later black leather stitched strap. Working.
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A rare and collectable 1970s Omega Ploprof automatic gent's dive watch, the stainless steel case with black bezel, the black dial with baton markers, orange luminescent detailed large hand, date aperture, the dial marked with maker's details and 'Automatic, Seamaster 600m/2000st Professional', Omega black rubber strap. Fully restored in June 2016 by an Omega trained watchmaker, details available for work done, good working order.
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A 1960s Universal Geneve Monodate gent's 18ct. gold wristwatch, circular gold case, the silvered dial with gold baton markers, date aperture, maker's details to the dial, later brown leather stitched strap. This original watch has been fully restored in October 2016 and is in perfect running order.
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A uncommon 1960s Omega Chronostop Seamaster driver's wristwatch, steel case, the dark matt toned dial with steel baton markers, luminescent hands including a red stopwatch hand, stopwatch button and winder to the right, dial orientated horizontally. Working.
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A modern fine and rare Patek Philippe 5085/1 gent's 18K gold wristwatch, self-winding, water-resistant, with date, phases of the moon, 48-hour power reserve indication and an 18K yellow gold integral link bracelet with concealed double deployant clasp. Two-body, polished and brushed, wide rounded bezel, screwed- down transparent case back, correctors on the band, protected screwed-down winding crown, sapphire crystals. Subsidiary dials for the seconds at 4, the days of the month at 7, sector for the…
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A Victorian mahogany Post Office wall clock, with fusee pendulum movement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and E.R. crayon mark. Diameter 39 cm
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A spelter figured Mystery clock, modelled as an Art Nouveau maiden supporting the clock and pendulum from her raised right hand. Height 29.5 cm
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A rosewood cased bracket clock, the arched face with silvered chaptered ring with Roman numerals, Strike-Silent dial above XII, framed by gilt spandrels, the case with ormolu figured mounts and finials and raised on conforming claw feet. The movement striking on a gong. Height 43 cm
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A quality 19th century French boulle and ebonised mantle clock, the tortoiseshell ground with fine inlaid pewter and brass, ormolu capped columns, finials, adjustable feet and spindle rail, the silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals above a cherub, mask and floral swag repousse panel all enclosed by the arched glazed door. The quality French movement striking on a gong. 30.5 cm x 15 cm x 54 cm
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A Victorian black slate cased mantel clock, the architectural case with an arcade of Corinthian columns flanking the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, gong striking mechanism. Width 43 cm
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A c.1900 silver articulated fish form snuff box, the head hinging to reveal open cavity, engraved detail. Length 11 cm
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A 19th century silver hair comb, flared form with eight prongs from the plain curved band with rope border detail.
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A 19th century French silver and enamel watch chatelaine, the clip with oval cherub plaque surmounted by griffins flanking a vacant shield, fancy chain links support the watch cover with conforming circular enamel plaque, glazed back section.
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An Edwardian silver mesh lady's purse, the chain mail type body with plain angular silver frame, machine engraved bands to one side, double ball clasp, chain handle. London import marks for 191 cm
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An Edwardian silver novelty elephant form pin cushion, well modelled, dark toned velvet pin cushion back. Birmingham 1906 by Sydney & Co.
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A Victorian cut glass heart shaped inkwell, with ornate embossed silver top. London 189.9 cm
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An Edwardian silver photo frame, with Art Nouveau decoration and circular centre. Birmingham 1903. Strut missing. Height 6.5 cm
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A silver photo frame, rectangular with milled decoration to the front, Birmingham 1958. 14 cm x 9 cm
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An Art Nouveau silver photo frame, rectangular glass within a shaped easel frame, Birmingham 1819. Height 25 cm
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A pair of uncommon, early 20th century, large silver pheasants, handmade with embossed and engraved fine natural detail, hinged wings, the movable heads with glass eyes, each stamped under the tail 'Sterling' (possibly American). Length 35 cm, height 13 cm
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A late Victorian silver sugar basket, boat shaped, raised on a conforming oval foot and swing handle, heavily embossed scrolling and floral decoration, small cartouche to the front with engraved armorial, 210gms, Sheffield 1892 by Atkin Brothers.
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Five various greenstone handled utensils, including pickle fork, butter and cheese knives along with a greenstone rod.
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A set of six dark greenstone handled silver small forks, with three stamped 'Silver'.
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Six greenstone handled silver spoons, including a coffee spoon with Maori chief moulded to the bowl, jam spoons and others.
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Two sets of greenstone handled silver coffee spoons, six with light green handles marked 'Stg Sil' to the bowls; and four with darker handles with Birmingham hallmarks.
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Three greenstone handled silver coffee spoons, with Birmingham hallmarks; together with four greenstone handled silver bladed butter knives.
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A silver handled greenstone bladed paper knife and a greenstone handled silver bread fork.
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An early 19th century Dutch silver fish slice, the wide oval blade engraved and pierced with three fish, the long tapered handle with shell terminal. Hallmarked 1830. 184gms.
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A set of six 19th century German 800 standard silver fiddle pattern teaspoons.
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A set of six Georgian fiddle pattern silver teaspoons. London c.1796, makers include Peter and Ann Bateman.
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