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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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An Edwardian 9ct. yellow gold and amethyst pendant on a 9ct. fine yellow gold chain, open worked, claw set with two stones.
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold neck chain, the faceted belcher type links with wire detail. 13gms. Length 50 cm
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A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold, enamel and diamond pendant, spiralling knot form, the raised dome centre with blue enamel star frame and central claw set diamond, rock crystal glazed back panel.
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A 9ct. yellow gold framed garnet pendant on a 9ct. fine gold chain, the large almandine toned garnet of faceted pear shape.
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold and amethyst pendant, open scrolling form with central set and drop amethyst.
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A 19th century gold Albertina chain, the multi-twist wire chain supporting a decorative circular panel with coloured gold floral decoration in relief, two tassels and a further wire length suspend below, ball highlights. Testing as 14ct., 25.5gms. Length 50 cm
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A heavy 9ct gold fob chain, of antique style alternating fancy bar and twist links, with attached gold framed carnelian seal, T-bar, and dog clip clasp. 55gms.
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An 18ct gold chain necklace, fine lozenge form links with small circular links, bolt ring clasp. 4.6gms.
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A 14ct gold chain necklace, articulated omega links, together with matching bracelet. 5gms.
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An 18ct gold chain necklace, a single chain of decorative links splits into two chains at the base, push clasp with safety catch, 34gms.
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A multi-strand cultured pearl necklace with gem set enhancer, the 43 cm eight row uniform cultured pearl necklace secured with an 18ct. yellow gold clasp, the geometric form set with a 13.50ct. amethyst of central hexagonal step cut, surrounded by 44 round brilliant cut diamonds with seven channel set rectangular cut sapphires to the top. TDW 1.20cts, TSW 0.55cts.
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A natural Fei Cui type A jadeite pendant, Ruyi design, translucent light green colour, the 14ct. suspension mount with three small diamonds. Complete with Hong Kong jade identification certificate 'Kowloon Jade & Jewellery Laboratory Ltd'.
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A natural Fei Cui Type A jadeite pendant, carved as Buddha, translucent pale lavender tone, with 14ct. white gold mount set with three small diamonds. Hong Kong certificate as above.
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A quality natural Fei Cue Type A jadeite pendant, translucent pale green colour, carved as Kuanyin, the 14ct. white gold mount with three bead set diamonds. Height of pendant 44.5 cm. Hong Kong certificate as above.
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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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A Chinese pale green carved jade pendant, with flecks of orange and dark brown. Length 50, mmon cord.
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A 19th century rolled gold seal, the inlaid agate panel uncut.
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A 19th century 15ct. yellow gold fob spinner, floral cast decoration, bloodstone and carnelian inset panels, uncut. 7gms.
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A substantial Victorian yellow gold fob, decorative cast floral and lappet decoration, the carnelian panel cut intaglio with a crest of a raised hand holding a key. Testing as 15ct.
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A Victorian 9ct. rose gold, bloodstone and carnelian fob swivel, circular inset stone panels, fixed chain frame.
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A Victorian 9ct. bloodstone and carnelian fob spinner, recessed panels, knot form suspension mount.
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold fob spinner, recessed rounded rectangular bloodstone and carnelian panels, fixed curb link chain mount. Hallmarked Birmingham 1919. 10gms.
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A 19th century multi-amethyst and gilt metal pendant, the five oval and one circular facet cut amethyst held in rub-over gilt metal mounts, suspension loop to the top. Length 5.7 cm
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An 18ct yellow gold framed hand painted portrait locket, of a young woman with blue shawl and jewel (diamond) set necklace, the open scrolling gold frame with gold back stamped '18K' and 'Italy'. 5.8gms.
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An 18ct. yellow gold framed hand painted portrait miniature locket, similar to above, the frame with blue enamel detail.
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A 22ct gold canatile cross, with suspension ring. 3.1gms.
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A small 9ct gold seal, set with lapis lazuli in decorative frame, 5gms.
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An antique 11ct gold and turquoise cross, set with ten small cabochon turquoises in rub over mounts, additional decoration in rose and white gold to the front and scalloped ends to each bar, backed with rose gold. 12.7gms.
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A 12ct gold locket, the exterior profusely engraved, opens to reveal a lock of hair under glass, with suspension ring.
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An 18 carat white gold and tanzanite jewellery suite, the pendant and stud earrings each set with square cut light blue tanzanite.
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A gold NZR Free Pass for Eden electorate Member of Parliament, c.1884, circular, stamped S.Kohn. 8.9gms, dia. 23.7 cm, testing as 15ct yellow gold.
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A mid-20th century N.Z. Railway Interest Presentation medallion, 'Amalgamated Society Railway Servants. N.Z.', the reverse presentation engraved 'To Mr A. McLean. (Chairman Oamaru Branch - 1948-1949)'. Stamped maker's mark for Mayer & Kean. 6.7gms.
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A 9ct rose gold and greenstone bracelet, the six scrolling lozenge form panels set with a polish oval greenstone cabochon, push clasp with safety chain.
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A greenstone and gold pendant, in the form of a wahaika, with 9ct gold cap and suspension ring.
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A colonial 9ct gold and greenstone cross, the cross with N.Z. engraved to the front, with decorative 9ct gold cap and suspension ring.
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A Georg Jensen silver cuff bangle, raised stylised design, rolled edge, stamped maker's marks.
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A c.1960 Theodore Farhner silver and jewelled ring, Art Deco style with the wide tapered raised top with central band of five square cut faux rubies flanked by tapered marcasite panels.
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A Bvlgari B.zero1 hinged bangle, the central plain flat internal 18ct. yellow gold band flanked by flat steel panels cast with maker's details. Outer circumference 19 cm
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A mid-20th century Hans Hansen Danish silver stylish sectional bracelet, the wide plain concave panels with single circular links hidden behind, screw-down fitting, vintage embossed full signature mark. Width 4.2 cm
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An 18ct. white gold eternity band type ring, the five recessed square settings with a combination of baguette and princess cut diamonds totalling 0.80ct.
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A lady's modern 18ct. white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, comprising linked peaked box channel settings with polished sides, with 42 round brilliant cut diamonds with TDW of 1.68ct., secured with a push-in concealed clasp and two safety clips.
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An impressive 18ct. white gold, emerald and diamond bracelet; the eight emerald-cut natural emeralds totalling 12.95ct., claw-set and each framed by a row of round brilliant cut diamonds, linked with paired clusters of diamonds in-between. TDW 5.98ct. Push-in clasp with safety catch to each side.
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An impressive 18ct. yellow gold and multi-diamond floral designer necklace, the tapered open worked front piece comprising a butterfly design with bead and triple claw settings highlighted with hanging drops and small clusters, a wire under-frame support, each side supported by lengths of linked claw settings with a double row near the front, all entirely set with yellow and white diamonds including 18 pear shaped diamonds totalling 8.69ct. and of fancy yellow colour, 24 cushion and radiant cut diamonds…
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A modern 18ct. white gold fancy yellow diamond cluster ring, the central fancy yellow radiant cut diamond of 1.031ct. framed by two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds, further diamonds to the forked shoulders, the 74 diamonds with TDW of 0.41ct.
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A modern 18ct. white gold and diamond cluster ring, overall flowerhead form, the central round brilliant cut diamond of 0.22ct. framed by 48 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.78ct., TDW of 1.00ct.
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A quality c.1900 European gilded yellow gold lorgnette, finely engraved with scrolls and florals, push-button release revealing the hinged spectacles with rectangular lenses, ring suspension. Possibly Swiss. Testing as 14ct. gold. Total weight 33.7gms.
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An 1841 one Mohur gold East India Company coin, the obverse with head of Queen Victoria facing left, the reverse with lion advancing to left in front of a palm tree; around above 'East India Company'; in exergue 'One Mohur' and a line in Persian script 'Yek Ashrafi'. 11.69gms. Provenance: The estate of a Hamilton gentleman. Purchased from Randy Weir, Numismatics Ltd, Canada, 1986, copy of receipt of purchase available noting this coin as 'Rare, EF+'.
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1911 Ottawa Mint gold full sovereign. Provenance: Purchased from Empire Industries, Canada 1984.
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1908 Perth Mint gold full sovereign. Provenance: Purchased Leslie's Coins & Stamps, Ontario Canada, 1980's.
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1878 Sydney Mint gold full sovereign. Provenance: Purchased House Of Coins Montreal, 1984.
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A rare 1855 Sydney Mint gold full sovereign. Provenance: Purchased from Pacific Commemoratives Ltd. 17/12/85, graded as 'gVF', receipt available.
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1898 1 Pond gold coin. Provenance: Purchased from Randy Weir, Ontario, Canada 1986, graded as 'Choice AU-UNC'.
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1892 ½ Pond gold coin. Provenance: Purchased Randy Weir, Ontario, 1986, graded as 'Frosty'.
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1881 $2 Newfoundland gold coin. Provenance: Purchased from Empire Industries Inc. 1980's, graded as '60/63 lustrous surfaces'.
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1888 $2 Newfoundland gold coin. Provenance: Purchased Empire Industries Inc. 1984, paid $900, graded as 'Ch. Uncirculated Ms63'.
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1870 $2 Newfoundland gold coin. Provenance: Purchased Encans Trans-Quebec 1980's.
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19 various world coins; silver, copper etc.
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1866 Sydney Mint gold 1/2 sovereign. Provenance: Purchased Randy Weir, Ontario, Canada, 1986.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond ear studs, each a solitaire round brilliant cut diamond claw set on stems for pierced ears, 0.44ct and 0.42ct, colour J, clarity VS2, one stud with 9ct yellow gold fastener.
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An 18ct yellow, white gold and gem set bird-of-paradise brooch, the body set with small facet cut rubies, the wings with cabochon turquoises, the tail feathers set with sapphires and faux diamonds, the head with conforming faux diamonds.
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An estate 18ct gold and platinum solitaire diamond ring, 0.50ct. round brilliant cut diamond, claw set with three small diamonds to each shoulder.
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold and solitaire diamond ring, the 'Rex' setting supporting the 0.40ct. brilliant cut diamond, graded as VS1, and J-L colour, four small single cut diamonds to the shoulders.
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold, ruby and diamond ring, the curved rectangular top with five recessed square settings supporting the three round facet cut natural rubies and two brilliant cut diamonds.
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An estate lady's 18ct. yellow gold ruby and diamond ring, the ridge type ring with 'Rex' settings, the central natural ruby oval facet cut, two pairs of old cut diamonds flanking.
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold and two-diamond ring, the two claw set diamonds of approx. 0.28ct. each, VS1 and colour I-K, the shoulders with four smaller diamonds.
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold and six almandine garnet bar brooch, the two bars supporting the garnets in a row, the central of larger oval facet cut.
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold, sapphire and diamond bridge ring, the three graduating sapphires framed by two pairs of diamonds.
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An early 20th century 18ct. gold, opal and diamond dress ring, the lozenge form top with three graduating opals framed by six small mine cut diamonds. Hallmarked Chester 1910.
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A c.1970s 14ct. yellow gold and smoky quartz ring, the large oval facet cut smoky quartz held by four long curving claws above the medium width band. 11.9gms.
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold and coral set gypsy ring, the heavy tapered band with three recessed pale pink toned coral cabochons. London hallmarks. 5gms.
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A vintage 14ct. yellow and white gold emerald and diamond cocktail ring, with a combination of nine circular facet cut emeralds and five modern brilliant cut diamonds in an overall elaborate floral type setting with curved white gold elements.
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A vintage 14ct. yellow and white gold, ruby and diamond dress ring, the cocktail type ring with a combination of six oval facet cut rubies and seven round brilliant cut diamonds set to the leaf forms.
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A vintage 18ct. white gold and diamond ring set, the solitaire diamond ring with a round brilliant cut diamond of 0.22ct. flanked by two single cut small diamonds; the other band ring with five small single cut diamonds.
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A vintage 10ct. yellow gold band ring, the raised central textured band with white gold overlay. 6gms.
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An 18ct. gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 0.18ct. round modern cut brilliant diamond claw set to a rolled tapering shank, colour I-K, clarity SI 1-2.
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18ct gold, emerald and diamond ring, the 0.60ct emerald-cut emerald, claw set and surrounded by twelve small round brilliant cut diamonds, triple ring pattern to shank.
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An 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond ring, the 0.35 carat round brilliant cut sapphire of cornflower blue, with a 0.25 carat brilliant cut diamond set to each side, upright shoulders.
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An 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the 0.45ct. oval-cut sapphire of cornflower blue, surrounded by ten small round brilliant cut diamonds, upright shoulders.
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An 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond ring, the oval facet cut sapphire of a cornflower blue hue, claw set and surrounded by eight small diamonds with one set high to each upright shoulder.
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An 18ct. yellow gold, diamond solitaire ring, the 0.40 carat round brilliant cut diamond claw set, high set shoulders and tapering shank.
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A 9ct gold, diamond and sapphire ring, the centre set with a baguette cut sapphire, three small round brilliant cut diamonds set vertically to either side with two oval cut sapphires.
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A Victorian 15ct gold and turquoise ring, the wide domed top set with 15 small cabochon turquoises, 3.4gms.
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An 18ct gold snake ring, engraved decoration, with small cabochon turquoise to the top of head.
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A pair of 14ct. white gold and diamond stud earrings, each round brilliant cut diamond claw set to posts for pierced ears, TDW 0.71ct, colour L-, clarity I1
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A Victorian gilded 18ct. yellow gold and turquoise fern leaf brooch, circular form, the concave centre mounted in relief with three fern leaves each detailed with small turquoise cabochon beads. A glazed portrait panel to the reverse. 10.4gms. Diameter 3.5 cm
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Two Victorian jewellery items; a hexagonal glass seal, intaglio cut with a bust of the young Queen Victoria and the initials 'VR', gilt metal frame, together with an oval jet brooch.
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A c.1900 gold framed, cameo portrait brooch, the woman with numerous flowers to her hair carved in high relief in orange/tan tones, the oval gold frame with rope edge, safety chain attached. Length 5 cm
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A gold framed 19th century Swiss enamelled portrait brooch, the elegant young woman with flowers to her hair, a wheat sheath over her shoulder, her blue blouse with red detail, an extensive landscape behind, oval form, the reverse hand inscribed 'L'Ete, P. Reynaud, Geneve'. 5 x 4 cm
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A Victorian gold, enamelled and gem set Etruscan brooch, oval form with cobalt blue and white decorative recessed enamelling, four outer floral forms each supporting a seed pearl, the large raised central lozenge form cabochon of deep red tone, glazed back panel. Testing as 18ct. gold or higher, in original fitted morocco leather case,.
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An early 20th century Scottish agate and pebble brooch, circular pieced disc form with radiating alternating panels, the white metal frame with rope edge.
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An 18ct. gold, diamond and labradorite 'Man in the Moon' brooch, this handmade and bespoke brooch features a yellow gold crescent moon set with a carved labradorite face mounted in a rub over setting to the centre of crescent, a circular outer frame of white gold has a 0.25 carat round brilliant cut diamond set above the brooch pin, in original velvet and leather box.
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A 19th century Shagreen cased lady's travelling perfume bottle and note pad set, the narrow dome topped case with green stained shagreen cover, enclosing a fitted interior with two facet cut glass scent bottles, silver gilt screw lids, the ivory notebook with three interior pages, ivory needle holder included.
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A 19th century European yellow gold and cut crystal scent bottle, tall tapered hexagonal form, the engraved gold mount including hinged lid enclosing original stopper. Testing as 14ct. gold. Height 11.3 cm
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A 19th century clear glass scent bottle, of oval shape with decorated gold top and original ground-glass stopper. Original morocco leather case. Length 9 cm
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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold half-hinged snap bangle, the top with leaf and floral scroll engraving. Birmingham 1901. In original morocco leather case. 9.4gms.
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An 18ct gold bracelet, looping, flat, decorated links, with large bolt ring clasp, 7.4gms.
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An 18ct gold bracelet, fine mariner links, parrot beak clasp. 3.8gms.
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An 18ct gold bracelet, the decorated double ring links with bolt ring clasp. 7.4gms.
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A heavy 9ct. rose gold bracelet, the curb links with large bolt ring, 30.8gms.
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A heavy 9ct rose gold bracelet, similar to above, and with two extra links, 40.4gms.
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