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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:709
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:136
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:473
Date:4-Apr-2017
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A miniature portrait on ivory, Moritz Stiberth by C. Pienczkomska. Wood frame with oval gilt slip. Signed and dated 1820. Length 9 cm
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An early 19th century painted silhouette portrait of a baroness. Oval gilt metal frame. Pencil details. Length 11.5 cm
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A Victorian period daguerreotype, Johan Constant Willeem b.1819, d.1868. In morocco leather case.
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Two Victorian daguerreotypes and two ambrotypes, various women, different frames and mounts.
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An antique alphabet sampler, worked by Sarah Spratt. Details of family on reverse. 28 x 30 cm
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A three-section 88-page publication from a Dutch household encyclopedia, originally published in the 16thC, describing home medicines, distilling, bee-keeping, including a cookbook, advice on slaughtering and preserves. [De Medycin-Winckel / Den Naerstigen byen-houder / and Den Verstandigen Kok].
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A brass bound coopered mahogany pail, tapering oval section with swing handle. Height 33 cm
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A decorative hand beaten copper flagon with hinged cover, probably Turkish. Height 52 cm
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Two Spanish terracotta jugs, with partial glaze to the neck and shoulder. Tallest 23 cm
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Three copper measures, quart, pint and half-pint.
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A copper helmet shaped coal scuttle, with Delft handles.
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A copper watering can, of oval section with swing handle. Length 36 cm
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An Indian damascene tulwar, the curved watered blade set in a hilt with a leopard's head pommel, the hilt and sheath with niello-type silver inlay. Length 61 cm
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An old violin, single piece back, crack to front.
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A 1970s Japanese Yamaki Deluze acoustic folk guitar, 12 string, hardwood neck and fretboard, in hard carry case.
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A c.1970s Japanese Suzuki classical guitar, dark hardwood fret-board, fine inlay. In hard carry case.
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A Papua New Guinea, Southern Highlands, Huli tribe bachelor's headdress, of red ochre stained human hair, typical crescent form decorated with three feathers, this example reputedly made with hair gathered from eight young men; c.1940; displayed on associated wooden milliner's hat block. Width 40 cm
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An African Dogon tribal granary door of wooden panels, carved in high relief with figures, animals and geometric designs. 62 x 44.5 cm
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A Maori bone fish-hook repatriated from the U.K., presented to Wesleyan preacher James Everett (1784-1872,) by Samuel Leigh (1785-1852) pioneer Wesleyan missionary in Australia and New Zealand. Leigh was sent to, and became, the first Wesleyan missionary to reach Australia in 1815. Invited by Samuel Marsden he visited New Zealand in 1819, and subsequently 1822. In 1823 he was involved in an attempt to establish a mission station, but ill health saw him return to Australia then England. (Cf. An…
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A 19th century Maori trolling lure (pa kahawai), the mildly curved and domed wooden back with paua shell fitted panel, bone barb, original fine muka lashings to the barb and top end. Length 10.5 cm
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A pre-European Maori stone patu (patu onewa), traditional tapered spatulate blade with minor chipping to end, tapered grip with 'hour-glass' suspension hole, the butt with three incised ridges. Length 32.5 cm
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A large modern quality Maori greenstone mere (mere pounamu), the large spatulate blade of good proportion, narrowing to a waisted grip, tapering suspension hole, four concentric ridges to the butt, the good mid/dark tone with pale and dark included highlights. Length 41.8 cm
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An early/mid-20th century Maori finely carved wood Wahaika, fine lineal and notch detail including concentric swirl and lineal wide bands, good dark colour. Length 36.5 cm
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A nephrite adze blade (toki pounamu), quadrangular section, lapidary scarves to either side, the cutting edge partially flaked and shaped. Y13147. Length 19.5 cm
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Two Maori adze blades (toki), the larger greywacke with flaked and polished quadrangular surfaces, the other argillite hog-backed with lashing poll. Y13136 and Y13139. Length 200 and 9.5 cm
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Two Maori adzes (toki), the larger sub-triangular with flaked and polished surfaces, the other quadrangular with flaked surfaces. Y13141 and Y13138. Length 195 and 13 cm
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A full-size glass plate negative portrait of a young Maori woman, Pulman Photographic Studio (Elizabeth Pulman), c.1885, the named subject 'Te Koata' portrayed wearing a hukahuka korowai, two huia feathers in her hair and with 'enhanced' moko kauae. Studio inscriptions on the plate: (Copyright, 18, Pulman Photo, Te Koata).
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A full-size glass plate negative portrait of a young Maori woman, Pulman Photographic Studio (Elizabeth Pulman), c.1885, the named subject 'Marau Kingi' portrayed wearing a hukahuka korowai, two huia feathers in her hair and with 'enhanced' moko kauae. Studio inscriptions on the plate: (Copyright, 66, Pulman Photo, Marau Kingi).
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A full-size glass plate negative portrait of a Maori woman, Pulman Photographic Studio (Elizabeth Pulman), c.1885, the unnamed subject sits holding a carved wahaika that appears in a Pulman photograph of Rewi Maniapoto.
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A full-size glass plate negative portrait of a Maori woman, attributed to the Pulman Studio, c.1885, the un-named subject stands holding a carved paddle (hoe).
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Two half-plate glass negatives, c.1905, one labelled Maggie (Guide Maggie Papakura) and Harata (Charlotte); the other a view of Tamatekapua (meeting house at Ohinemutu).
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Two half-plate glass negatives, c.1905, one labelled Maggie (Guide Maggie Papakura) and Harata (Charlotte); the other of two girls uncovering a hangi. (possibly Ohinemutu).
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Two half-plate glass negatives, c.1905, one a view of the Prince of Wales Feathers Geyser, Whakarewarewa, the other of children in a waka on the shore of Lake Rotorua.
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A box of vintage glass plate photographic negatives, 5½ inch x 3½ inch, includes; military figures with Guide Bella and others at Whakarewarewa, New Zealand landscapes including Tarawera eruption, approx. 1.9 cm.
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Three boxes of vintage glass plate photographic negatives, N.Z. themes; Maori carvings, landscape and coastal scenes, shells, fossils and illustrations from geological text book, etc.
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Four boxes of New Zealand vintage glass plate photographic negatives, 3½ inch x 3½ inch, similar themes to above.
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Four boxes of vintage glass plate photographic negatives, similar to above.
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Four boxes of vintage glass plate photographic negatives, similar to above.
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A good late 19th century N.Z. and Pacific Islands large format photograph collection in original album, over 100 images including 46 of geothermal activity including Pink and White Terraces prior to and after the eruption, multiple Maori figure and other studies, N.Z. towns and landscapes, Pacific Island images include Samoa, Tonga and Fiji; many images entitled and with photographer's details including Burton Brothers; Wheeler & Son, Christchurch; Charles Spencer; H. King (Sydney). Many images approx. 5½…
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A 19th century Rotorua E.L. Grice triptych photograph, the three hand coloured black and white photographs individually entitled, '. geysers.'; 'Band Rotunda and Rachel Spring Sanatorium Grounds, Rotorua'; and 'Whakarewarewa', each with photographer's name, in decorative original oak frame. 85 x 31 cm
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George Baxter (1804-67) 'The Rev. J. Waterhouse Superintending the Landing of The Missionaries at Taranaki, New Zealand', oil print, coloured in the Baxter patented method. 26 x 40 cm
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Three early French charts of parts of New Zealand, printed as a single leaf, from the Atlas published Paris 1827 following Duperrey's voyage in La Coquille (1822-1825), including the lower part of the South Island and Stewart Is., Chalky Inlet and the North Island (this chart is the earliest work to portray 'Taranaki Bay' a mythical feature that appeared in many maps between 1826 and 1840). 51 x 36 cm
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A map of N.Z., c.1870, published by Blackie & Son, Glasgow, chromolithograph, including a vignette 'Environs of Auckland'. 50 x 3.4 cm
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George French Angas, 'Rangitakina, A Chief of the Bay of Plenty.', lithograph in tints, hand finished in colour from the publication 'The New Zealanders Illustrated', published London, 1867. 24 x 36.5 cm
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George French Angas, 'Paratene Maioha', lithograph in tints, hand finished in colour from 'The New Zealanders Illustrated', pl.35. London, 1867. 56 x 38 cm
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George French Angas, 'A Feast at Mata-ta' and 'Throwing the Spear', lithograph in tints, hand finished in colour from 'The New Zealanders Illustrated', pl.36. London, 1867. 46 x 34 cm
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George French Angas, 'E Tohi. A Young Woman of Barrier Island', lithograph in tints, hand finished in colour from 'The New Zealanders Illustrated', pl.26. London, 1867. 36.5 x 26.5 cm
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After Wilhelm Dittmer (1866-1909) 'Mana', (a portrait of Chief, Te Heuheu V), chromolithograph, pub. Christchurch, 1905. 54 x 36 cm
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A 19th century New Zealand historical land grant, to Edmond Lysaght, labourer of Auckland, 1869, signed by Sir George Bowen as Governor. Framed. 34 x 37 cm
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A mid-20th century large Maori carved poutokomanawa type figure, the stylised standing male figure with small 'kumete' supported to his front, an open top with cavity, black stained moko detail, paua inserts. Height 49 cm. Vendor's Provenance: Ex. a Rotorua church c.1960.
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An old Maori carved stylised mask, notch, lineal and scrolling detail, the open mouth with white painted teeth to the top, open section below, the mouth reputedly as a geothermal water spout cover, old red paint, crack evident. 28 x 6.5 x 37 cm
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A c.1920 Rotorua School Maori carved side table, the rectangular top with a plain central panel framed by a wide border, finely detailed with stylised figures, masks and spiralling forms, fine notch and lineal highlights, the thick plank top with further conforming carved edge, frieze and square section legs, paua shell inserts, original dark patina. Provenance: An inherited Rotorua family item, previously owned by Buster Williams of the Williams multi-store. Family provenance has that this and the…
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A c.1920 Rotorua School figural Maori carved stand, tapered square section, each side with two stylised standing figures upon a mask, the flared base with curved, lineal and notch detail, conforming top with circular recess, paua shell disc insert eyes, two absent, original dark patina. 16.5 x 16.5 x 67 cm. Provenance: As above.
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A Maori pounamu pendant, long tapered form, rectangular cross section. Length 12.2 cm.
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A good 19th century N.Z. colonial woods work box, mottled kauri with dark hardwood edging, the lid with six pointed star-on-star inlay in various timbers, the interior lid with an inlaid cross on a stepped base. Some design elements similar to the Seuffert family cabinetmakers. 32.5 x 22.4 x 11 cm
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A good 19th century N.Z. colonial inlaid work box, the parquetry designs in various timbers including burr totara, mottled kauri and rewarewa with diamond and square scroll detail to the lid, the front with five lozenge form panels in the style of William Norrie, dark velvet lined interior. 24.6 x 17.6 x 10 cm
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A native timber work box, of hexagonal section, the walls carved with panels of twin fish motifs flanked by an arcade of columns rising from a conforming hexagonal base, the hinged lid carved with panels of various flowers. Width 35 cm
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A c.1940 N.Z. pokerwork 'Otago Regiment ' tray, decoration includes a standing Maori warrior with ribbons below and 'Kia Mate Toa', framed by pungas, oak border.
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A pair of World War I paintings on velvet of N.Z. Hospital ships 'Marama' and 'Mahena', reputedly by the artist W. Cockell, painted under steam and moonlight, white crosses detailed to their hulls. Green lacquered and gilt decorated frames, under glass. 53.5 x 44.5 cm
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A brass standing fire iron set, with hei tiki and Maori head finials; shovel, brush, poker and chestnut roaster. Height 63 cm
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A World War I presentation lidded silver plate tureen, 'To Major D.A. Hickey D.S.O. G.S.O. & A.Q.M.G. Otago. With Grateful Thanks for Services During The War From Colonel J. Cowie Nichols Commanding Otago Military District 1914-1919'. The inscription engraved to the lid of the circular tureen. Diameter 23 cm. Note: Major D.A. Hickey was already held in high regard for his exploits in the Boer War earning the honour of D.S.O. prior to leaving for the First World War. Further details available.
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A collection of military badges including N.Z. Pioneers, N.Z.R.A.F., REME, and others, along with brass buttons.
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A World War II Type-B flying helmet, along with other uniform accessories.
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A collection of military equipment and uniform. Including a N.Z.E.F. canvas duffle bag, a belt of.50 calibre ammo cases, a 1942 British helmet, a post-war army peaked cap, a sheath knife and a photograph of a military camp.
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Arthur David McCormick (U.K 1860-1943), Portrait of Major (Beford?) with QSA ribbon, oil on canvas, signed, entitled indistinctly. 60 x 50 cm
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Jova Rancich green glazed pottery jug, finely ribbed, sturdy strap handle, the glaze with blue splashed strained highlights, the base fully inscribed with maker's details 'Made in New Lynn, Titirangi Rd., JR & Co., N.Z.'. Height 13.5 cm
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Mirek Smisek wax resist decorated plate, plant forms in blue/grey glaze, impressed mark to base. Diameter 25.5 cm
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Olive Jones, ovoid green glazed pot, the open neck with defined short rim, incised signature and date '64. Height 11.8 cm
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A large Peter Collis platter, circular shape, decorated in black with gestural designs to the centre within a broad gold border. Diameter 49 cm
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Peter Stichbury large circular wall flask, the front with a central circular glazed area framed by a wide band of finely impressed repeating zig-zag decoration. Impressed potter's mark. Diameter 35.5 cm
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A vintage Barry Brickell studio pottery tall salt glazed jug, the spout with 'eyes' flanking, pale green blue glaze, speckled brown to the body, impressed potter's mark, c.1970. Height 23 cm
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Barry Brickell bird form bowl, a rimmed section as a stylised bird head with narrow pouring 'spout', the other side pinched and pierced with a hole, dark tenmoku glaze to the exterior, impressed potter's mark. Approx. diameter 22 cm, height 14 cm
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Two Barry Brickell dishes, one with blue/green glaze and impressed repeating X-type decoration to the rim. Diameters 22.5 cm and 26 cm
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Barry Brickell bowl, blue glazed, circular form with six faint ridges, blue glaze with rust brown tone glaze to the upstanding flared rim, impressed potter's mark. Diameter 25 cm
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Len Castle Crater bowl/alkaline pool, the interior with mildly incised repeating swirls glazed with copper blue glaze pooling to the well, the sculpted rim with 'alkaline deposits', matt grey rim, dark glazed exterior, incised potter's initials. Diameter 33 cm
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An impressive Len Castle large Sulphur bowl, hemispherical form, the matt crackle sulphur glaze with relief texture including veining to the well, the exterior with darker shadowing towards the foot. Impressed potter's mark and date 2009. Diameter 41.2 cm, height 18 cm
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Len Castle Lava bowl, the flared bowl tapering to a narrow foot, with striking red lustrous glaze. Impressed potter's mark to base. Diameter 32.8 cm
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Len Castle Avian bowl, the interior with grey/green glaze, umber rubbed exterior including stylised Avian form to the rim, incised potter's mark to base. Diameter 29 cm
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Len Castle 'Sea Secret', oval form as a fanning coral, cut and textured wide flat rim, pale red highlights to the interior. Incised initials to reverse. 24 x 18.5 cm
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Two Len Castle 'Sea Secret' pieces, one as a solid coral pod with pale red highlights, the other a cone form coral, faint red highlights, impressed potter's mark to each. Length approx. 100 ea. Diameter approx. 90 ea.
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Campbell Maud copper stylised deep sea fish lamp, (Denizen of The Deep), the angler fish with illuminated green glass eyes and long spike teeth. Length 85 cm
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A Peter Raos glass Lily vase, ovoid shape with flaring mouth, decorated with white lilies with green foliage on a cranberry background, signed and dated 1989. Height 14 cm
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Eight Waterford 'Lismore' white wine glasses.
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Six Waterford 'Lismore' whisky glasses.
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Six Waterford 'Lismore' brandy balloons.
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Twelve Waterford 'Carina' red wine glasses, together with eight 'Carina' liqueur glasses.
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A Waterford Crystal celery vase, the beaker form bowl raised on a short stem from a circular foot, the rim with castellations, the body with various cutting. Height 25 cm
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A Waterford Crystal tall beaker form vase, in the Killeen pattern. Height 25.5 cm
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A Bristol blue glass rinser and carafe, the rinser with ground pontil, the carafe of mallet shape.
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A stylish Stuart Crystal footed bowl with stylised prism ellipse leaf and stem cut decoration. Etched mark on base and original Luxton Collection label. Diameter 25 cm
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A large Bohemian crystal vase, tall beaker form profusely decorated with star cutting. Height 30 cm
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A Lalique glass 'Pigeon Gand', in clear and frosted glass, signed 'Lalique France'. Width 25.5 cm
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A Ruskin lustre glazed tall vase, 'petrol' type glaze effects in lustrous blue and purple tones, the squat spherical body with long tapered neck, impressed marks and date 1919. Height 26.2 cm
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A large Clarice Cliff 'Fantasque' Lotus vase, single handle, painted in the 'Orange Lily' pattern with encircling orange, green and blue bands, hair crack. Height 29 cm
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A WMF silver-plate Secession-style spirit kettle, the stylised rectangular domed stand supporting the burner, two supporting arms to the ovoid body teapot with swing handle, cane wrapping absent from handle.
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A good Arts & Crafts copper, brass and enamelled box, the rectangular lid with a pierced motif of a tree branch backed by a polychrome enamelled panel outlined by embossed slender whiplash stems. Riveted brass clashed edging and four splayed feet. The interior with sectional concave compartments. 21 x 11 x 6 cm
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A Shelley china demitasse coffee set 'Archway of Roses', Pattern No. 11606, in the Queen Anne shape, comprising: six cups and saucers, coffee pot, milk jug and sugar bowl.
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A pair of late 19th century majolica vases by Wilhelm Schiller & Sons, squat baluster shape on a circular spreading foot, the tall trumpet necks with griffin handles, profusely decorated in relief with flowers, shells, fruit in brown, pink, yellow tones on a light turquoise ground, some old faults. Initialled cartouche and number to base. Height 45 cm
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A Royal Doulton flambe elephant, modelled with trunk raised, traditional striking red glaze. Length 17.5 cm, height 14 cm
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A Royal Doulton flambe crab, c.1918, modelled with claws and legs tucked under its body. 7.5 x 6 x 3 cm
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