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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 European silver cased pocket watch, with verge escapement, the movement signed 'J. Ferrier & Fils', c.1800.
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A late 18th century silver pocket watch, outer case absent, verge movement, dial marked 'Herbrig a Taubenheim'.
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An uncommon agate cased Zenith pocket watch, champagne toned dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, fine hairline crack to case.
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A French silver cased pocket watch, verge movement, c.1780. The movement signed 'Romilly à Paris'.
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A French pocket watch by Breguet & Fils, à Paris, verge movement, repair to face.
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A European silver cased pocket watch, verge movement signed 'Wenzel Berger, Vienna', c.1800.
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A late 19th century 18ct. yellow gold and enamelled lady's pocket watch, the outer case engraved and guilloche enamelled in green and black, highlighted with 10 small old mine cut diamonds, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, working, with key.
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A c.1960 9ct. yellow gold Tissot Seastar Seven gent's wristwatch, the silvered dial with date aperture, sweep seconds hand, maker's details and baton hour markers, the mechanical movement in good working order, with stitched leather strap. Note: this model is regarded as the finest movement Tissot ever made.
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A Rolex 1920's lady's 18ct. gold wristwatch of rounded rectangular form, the case with engraved chevron bands, radiating in machine engraved style, 15ct rose gold expanding strap. 15 jewel movement in working order. The case and movement with maker's name
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An 18ct. gold and stainless steel lady's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date-just wristwatch, the gold dial with gold batons and hands, magnified date at three, automatic movement, in working order. The 18ct yellow gold bracelet of Rolex Jubilee links. In original box with manual and book.
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A modern gent's Breitling Chronomat 44 Raven wristwatch, the 4.4 cm diameter black steel case with cambered sapphire glare proofed glass, unidirectional ratcheted rotating bezel with orange Arabic, the case back marked 'Edition Speciale. 200m 3150829 MB011', wide black rubber strap with black steel deployant clasp. In original stitched leather case with booklets and outer Breitling casing. Purchased new by our Auckland vendor in Vienna, 12 September 2016.
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A c.1969 Omega Seamaster 300 gent's wristwatch, original black dial and movement, in good working order. Complete with Omega box.
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A Victorian period black slate mantel clock of architectural style with coloured marble column mouldings, the circular dial with Arabic numerals marked 'Stewart Dawson & Co., London and Auckland', the French pendulum movement striking on a gong.
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A small 19th century mother-of-pearl carriage clock, overhead swing handle, raised on compressed ball feet.
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An early 20th century amboyna burl wood cased mantel clock, Sheraton type form with concave side panels, the gilded radiating engraved dial with Roman numerals, quality French movement, working, raised on compressed silver plate feet, ebonised trim. 23 x 7.5 x 14 cm
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A late 19th century large carved oak castle cased mantel clock, the castellated top with four spires, dragon gargoyles to the corners, the front with classical gents flanking the arched top glazed door enclosing the gilded dial, all surfaces carved, the quality German movement stamped 'DRGM', secret hidden drawer to the base. 37 x 37 x 66 cm
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A silver and greenstone small squat circular box, the hinged lid with greenstone inset panel and mirror to the interior. Birmingham 1921, diameter 7.5 cm
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A Continental silver framed snuff box with tortoiseshell panels. 7.5 x 4.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver cigarette case. Birmingham 1906.
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An Edwardian smelling salts bottle, with silver cap. Birmingham 1904.
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An Edwardian embossed silver lidded vanity container, cylindrical form, all-over floral embossing including to the domed lid with shield form cartouche. Diameter 6.5 cm. Chester 1901 by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes.
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An Edwardian portrait embossed lidded silver vanity box, boteh type form, the lid in the French manner with an embossed portrait of a young lady wearing a bonnet, scroll and floral framing. Birmingham 1901 by William Comyns & Sons. Length 9.4 cm
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An Edwardian silver casket form lidded vanity box, the plain rectangular form body with serpentine shaped hinged lid with reeded and ribbon raised border, raised on four shaped legs. Birmingham 1906 by T.H. Hazlewood & Co. Length 7.8 cm
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An Art Deco silver and enamelled vanity pot, circular squat form, the mildly domed lid with blue guilloche enamel, the outer border absent. Birmingham 1919 by Lawrence Emanuel. Diameter 5 cm
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An early 20th century eastern embossed silver circular vanity box, compressed spherical form, panelled floral designs embossed.
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A Victorian gilded silver plate and ruby glass double-ended scent bottle, faceted cylindrical form, embossed decoration, some attention required.
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A 19th century silver gilt and clear glass double ended scent bottle, faceted cylindrical form, the screw mount with engraved armorial, the hinged lid with engraved monogram. Length 10.6 cm
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An Edwardian silver and cut crystal spherical scent bottle, the cushion cut body with half silver cover, leaf scroll and floral embossed, the spherical screw lid with conforming decoration and original internal cork. Birmingham 1906 by J.H. Worrall, Son & Co. Ltd, a specialty perfume bottle maker. Height 11 cm
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A Victorian period engine turned silver vesta box. Birmingham 1893.
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An Edwardian silver vesta box, plain with initials. Birmingham 1901.
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An Edwardian silver vesta box, with profusely engraved decoration and suspension ring. Birmingham 1905.
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A Victorian silver vesta box, in the form of a small belted case. Birmingham 1884.
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An Edwardian silver vesta box, with profusely engraved decoration and suspension ring. Birmingham 1902.
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An Edwardian fancy silver hinged-lid snuff box, long rectangular form, the lid with landscape scene including dancing figures, the sides scroll and floral embossed. Chester 1905 by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes. Length 8.9 cm
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A George IV silver heavy snuff box, rectangular form, cast floral border, fine machine engraving showing some wear, most gilt interior remains. Birmingham 1827 by Nathaniel Mills. 98gms. Length 7 cm
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A Victorian silver gilt and milk glass perfume bottle, the thick walled, flattened ovoid milk glass body with fine engraved top, push button release for the hinged lid, the interior marked 'Diller'. London 1874 by Brownett & Rose. Height 8.5 cm
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A modern silver photo frame of plain oblong shape. London 2008. Height 21 cm
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A modern silver photo frame of plain oblong shape. London 2003. Height 21 cm
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A three-piece silver dressing table set, two brushes and hand mirror, embossed angel's head decoration, in fitted box. Birmingham 1998.
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An Edwardian silver chatelaine, the ornately decorated clip has five accessories suspended by silver chains, includes an ivory and silver bound notebook, scissors in holder, pin cushion, thimble holder and perfume bottle, all various dates, cities and makers, the clip Birmingham 1902 by Male and Jones. Together with the reference book 'Antique Needlework Tools and Accessories', this chatelaine is featured on page 201.
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A pair of Edwardian silver chick pincushions, modelled sitting within an egg-shell section, green and purple velvet pin cushion open backs. Chester 1908 and 1909 by Sampson Mordan & Co. Ltd. Weighted bases.
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A late Victorian period embossed silver string holder, standing on four ball feet. London 1900. Diameter 7.5 cm
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A 19th century Russian silver niello snuff box, the lid and base finely engraved with city scenes, repeating diamond patterned side decoration. Stamped marks for Moscow, maker Andrey Antonovich Kovalsky, date 1859 and other marks. Remains of gilded interior. 76gms. 7.6 x 4.5 x 1.7 cm
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A 19th century Russian silver niello salt box, rectangular form with mildly sloping lid, raised back panel with serrated top edge, rooster and geometric engraved decoration, Cyrillic lettering to the front. Impressed marks. 34.5gms. 4.2 x 3.8 x 5.3 cm
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A Chinese all silver shoe horn/button hook, chased and engraved with dragons.
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A Chinese silver 'steamboat' hot pot, with detachable foot, circular body with two-handled lid, engraved with a frieze of foliate scrolls. Weight 940gms. Diameter 19 cm
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An American Greylock Sterling sugar bowl and milk jug, circular with decorative echinus band. 235gms.
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An American Tiffany & Co. Sterling dish, circular with two flat handles at the rim. 160gms.
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An American Theodore B. Starr Sterling dish, circular with serpentine rim with scroll edge, diameter 17.5 cm. 190gms.
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An American Gorham Sterling plate, plain circular with rolled rim, diameter 25 cm. 280gm.
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Two Tiffany & Co silver plated second course dishes, circular with serpentine rims and gadrooned borders, diameter 35 cm and 31 cm
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An American Rogers Sterling hors d'oeuvres plate, oval with small handles. Width 25.5 cm. 160gms.
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An American Sterling hors d'oeuvres dish, oval with gadroon rim. Width 30.5 cm. 215gms.
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An American Reed & Barton Sterling hors d'oeuvres dish, oval boat shape. Width 30 cm. 210gms.
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An American 'International Silver Co.' Sterling handled carving knife and fork, 'Royal Danish' pattern, with stainless blade and tines.
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Two American 'International Silver Co.' Sterling handled cake slices, 'Royal Danish' pattern, with stainless blades.
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An American 'International Silver Co.' Sterling handled carving knife and fork, 'Royal Danish' pattern, with stainless blade and tines.
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An American sterling silver footed shallow dish with shaped rim, inscribed 'Staten Island Championship, Fox Hills Golf Club 1914'. Impressed marks c.1912. 435gms. Diameter 25.5 cm
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An American Danbury Mint sterling silver plate, etched and inlaid with 24ct. gold and burnished copper. Diameter 20 cm. Weight 232gms.
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An American Alvin Sterling set of six liqueur glasses on tray.
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An Oriental.800 silver serving dish, oval boat shape with serpentine rim, repousse with lotus and other flowers. Marked: HSN 800. Width 27 cm. 440gms.
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A 19th century Kashmiri silver kashkul bowl, distinctive vessel form showing Indo-Iranian influence to the fine embossed all-over leaf and floral scrolls, tapered pierced and engraved top border, the top rims terminating in stylised snake's heads of prow form. Length 17.5 cm. Note: Kashkuls were the begging bowls carried by travelling ascetic mendicants or dervishes.
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An early/mid-20th century Indian 'Hamilton & Co. Calcutta' swing handled comport, pierced decorative edge, spreading circular foot. 278gms.
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An Indian silver christening set of egg cup, napkin ring and spoon, in case marked as above, each piece engraved and dated 1943.
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A Dutch silver bonbon basket, oval with pierced walls and swing handle. Width 12.5 cm. 110gms.
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A Georg Jensen 'Acorn' pattern bottle opener with silver handle. Length 12 cm
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A silver plate and three-bottle decanter stand, the tall glass decanters of amethyst, blue and green colour, with grape and vine overlay decoration, the silver plate stand with conforming decoration of fruiting vines decoration. Provenance: Brought to New Zealand in 1875 by Colin Cook. Height 45 cm
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A large 1920s silver A&P rose-bowl trophy cup, engraved 'Southland Agricultural & Pastoral Association Reginald McKinnon Memorial Cup to Promote Agricultural & Pastoral Pursuits, Presented on the 14th July 1925 as a Prize to be Given for Most Points in Pure Bred Sheep', two wide angular handles, pedestal base. London 1924 by Charles Boyton & Son Ltd. 1215gms. Diameter 25.5 cm
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A set of six silver teaspoons decorated with Maori motifs and greenstone handles, the bowls decorated in relief with an image resemblant of Pukaki, the figure from the Pa Gateway at Te Ngae, Rotorua. Birmingham 1923 by Levi & Salaman.
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An early 20th century quality silver three-piece tea service, compressed baluster form, gadroon top rim, reeded mid-section. Sheffield 1915 by William Hutton & Sons. Weight 1174gms
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An Edwardian silver three-piece tea set. oval bodies raised on scroll legs, the sugar and milk jug with acanthus capped handles, the pot with ebony handle and finial. Birmingham 1901. Total weight 860gms.
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A 20th century silver three-piece tea set, Birmingham 1940 by Deakin & Francis Ltd. Along with a tea strainer. Total 530gms.
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A Victorian silver cream jug, engraved decoration. Birmingham 1884.
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A George III silver sugar basin, oblong with lobed body, gadrooned rim and reeded squared scroll handles. London 1814. 295gms.
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A George III silver teapot stand, oval, bead edged, raised on four ball and claw feet. London 1782 by John Crouch and Thomas Hannam. Width 17.5 cm. 145gms.
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A pair of early George III silver sugar scissors, scroll supports, oval bowls, ring form handles. Maker probably Henry Brind.
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A silver caster shaker, of plain Georgian style, baluster shape. Birmingham 1914. Height 16 cm
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A George III silver meat skewer, with ring finial. London 1804 by George Gray. Length 29.5 cm
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A George III silver small sifter spoon, fiddle pattern. Birmingham 1795.
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A George III silver caddy shovel, Queen's pattern. London 1818 by William Bateman.
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A pair of George III silver tablespoons, Old English pattern. London 1798 by William Sumner.
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A pair of 18th century silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, crested. London, c.1768 maker's mark TE over GS.
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A pair of George IV silver tablespoons, Old English pattern. London 1820 by Thomas Dicks.
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A pair of George III silver tablespoons, Old English pattern. Newcastle 1815 by George Murray.
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A Victorian silver tablespoon, fiddle, thread and shell pattern, double struck with Union heel. London 1842 by William Theobalds.
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A George III silver tablespoon, Celtic Point pattern, Dublin 1810 by Thomas Townsend.
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A George III silver tablespoon, feather edged, bottom marked.
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A George III silver tablespoon, fiddle pattern. Dublin 1808.
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A William IV silver tablespoon, fiddle pattern. Dublin 1831.
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A George III silver tablespoon, fiddle pattern. Dublin 1813.
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Three silver tablespoons, two fiddle pattern, London 1825, one Old English pattern, London 1758. 130gms.
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A commemorative Edward VII silver teaspoon with lion and crown finial, the stem as the monarch's name and with portrait to the bowl, in case.
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Two George III Hanoverian silver berry spoons, the gilt wash bowls deeply embossed with fruits and leaves, diamond trellis and vacant shield cartouche decoration to the handles, both displayed in a c.1900 fitted box. London 1744 and 1807.
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A Georgian style silver wine funnel, with scallop shell thumbpiece. London 1998 by L J Millington.
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A pair of Victorian silver cauldron salts, squat circular raised on three pad feet, blue glass liners. London 1858 by A. Savory.
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A pair of c.1920 silver cauldron salts, raised on angled legs with pad feet, original blue glass liners together with silver spoons and in fitted box. Birmingham 1919.
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A Georgian revival silver salver with shaped shell and scroll border, standing on four scroll feet. 540gms. Diameter 26 cm
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A Victorian silver tray, circular with scalloped rim with furled scroll border, decoratively engraved to the centre, raised on three scroll feet. London 1876 by Barnard & Sons Ltd. Diameter 32 cm. 850gms.
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A pair of late Victorian silver scallop-form butter dishes, together with matching knives and in original red leather morocco fitted box. Sheffield 1898.
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An Afghan Turkoman cushion. Length 45 cm
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