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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:728
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:700
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:586
Date:17-Oct-2017
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Titian Studio leaping trout model similar to above, darker glazes. Height 170
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Titian Studio leaping trout model, a different model to the above. Height 12 cm
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Titian studio pottery purple lustre specimen vase, ovoid body, restrained relief decoration. Height 24.5 cm
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T. N. Lovatt brown glaze vase, stylised Maori decoration in relief. Height 10.5 cm
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Jova Rancich majolica glazed vase, ovoid form, lustrous streaks of green, brown and blue glaze, impressed potter's marks to base, restoration to rim. Height 17.5 cm
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Two Briar Gardner Maori decorated small circular dishes, both with incised repeating Maori carved type design to the inverted rims, one brown, incised signature and date 15/5/37. The other green, incised initials and date 3/4/38 to base. Diameters 100 and 6.5 cm
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A small Briar Gardner Maori decorated vase, squat baluster form, incised Maori designs to the shoulder, incised signature and date to base 30/7/36. Height 5.5 cm
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Two Briar Gardner vases, one of short trumpet form with everted rim, ribbed body, incised signature and date 25/1/44. The other squat vase with mottled dark glaze, incised signature. Diameters 125 and 11 cm
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Briar Gardner ovoid vase, inverted rim, tan and yellow mottled glaze, incised signature and date 1/1/41. Height 12 cm
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A large Briar Gardner vase, squat circular base with tall wide cylindrical neck, lustrous mottled green glaze, incised signature and date 5/6/38 to base. Height 27 cm
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Two Elizabeth Lissaman pottery pieces, the waisted vase with code dating for 1987, the preserve pot with spoon slot code dated for 1982
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Two Elizabeth Lissaman pottery pieces, the bowl with four coloured glazed stylised birds to the exterior rim, date coded for 1987. Diameter 13.3 cm. The wall plaque with large stylised bird in coloured glaze, date coded to the reverse for 1987. Diameter 24 cm
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O.C. Stephens pedestal urn vase, vertical lobed exterior in deep red glaze, bright green interior, printed mark to base. Height 13.7 cm
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O.C. Stephens large clam shell bowl, yellow glazed interior, pale green/grey exterior, printed mark to base. Length 29.5 cm, flake chip to rim
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Two O.C. Stephens green glaze bowls, one lozenge hexagonal form, the other square with angular ribbed ends, both marked. Lengths 19.5 cm and 10 cm, small glaze rubs to corner of box
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Two O.C. Stephens pottery items, a squat ovoid vase with incised decoration to the shoulder. Theother a rectangular lidded box, lustrous pale blue glaze to both, printed mark to each. The vase diameter 11.5 cm, the box length 11.5 cm
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O.C. Stephens leaf form bowl, pale green glaze, printed mark. Length 19 cm
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O.C. Stephens Art Deco bright green glaze vase, the squat body with relief scrolling leaf restrained decoration, printed mark. Diameter 16 cm
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Three O.C. Stephens items, an ovoid vase with stylised green floral designs on tan, with lustre overglaze, a small teal blue squat vase and a bright green and white bowl, each with printed mark
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Four Temuka Ware pottery pieces, includes, an Art Deco mottled blue glaze vase, a squat Art Deco lidded green glaze storage jar and two flared vases
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Three Crown Lynn trumpet form vases, brown, mint green and blue glazes. Heights 27 cm and two 16.5 cm, impressed and printed marks
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An old Dinah cast-iron mechanical bank, made by John Harper Co., England, c.1911. Missing baseplate
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An old Little Joe cast iron mechanical bank, made by John Harper Co., England, c.1910. Original baseplate in tact
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A Victorian cast iron Trick Dog bank, made by Shepard Hardware Co., Buffalo, New York, c.1888. Key lock trap missing. Ex. Bryan Jackson's Museum
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A rare 1930s Schuco #5000 Radio Maybach tinplate wind-up car in original box, in good working order, antenna to top, operational lever in front window, music box working, original deep crimson and cream colourway, rubber tyres intact, maker's lithographic details printed to base, key intact, with extra original Schuco key, complete with original box, no lid and printed pamphlet
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A 'Mamod Steam Tractor', in original box, black, green, red and cream paint finish, with spare belts. Length 26 cm
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A Mamod 'Marine Steam Engine' in original box, with box of solid fuel tablets, instruction pamphlet etc., all in good condition
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A vintage 1930s 'Electric Speedway' dynamo activated board game (roulette), by B.G.L., London, a turntable set with eight motorcycle lead models activating coloured indicator light bulbs. 50 cm x 30 cm
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A cast iron 'Punch' door stop, traditionally modell,ed seated with a tall curved hat and dog to his side. Height 30 cm, rust evident
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A c.1895 skeleton 'Deluxe Model' desktop telephone, cream painted finish, plastic fittings, converted by Ericsson to link into the 'Modern Phone System', various brass fittings, handle to top cradle, crank handle to side, dial to front
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New Zealand proof HEITIKI $1 proof silver coin, in limited edition carved rimu case, this special edition of 200 only including the First Day Cover, this coin with heitiki based on the carving by Charles (Raponi) Wilson, including three signatures to the cover, etc. Note: 130 of this 200 edition is held in tribal ownership
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A 1935 New Zealand 3d. coin
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A 1935 New Zealand 3d. coin
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Four volumes, Alpine Plants Painted from Nature by A.W. Bennett', published London c.1885
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A 1960s 'Air France' promotion travel poster, Grand Bretagne', lithograph in colours, linen backed. 86 cm x 58 cm
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Hardcover copy of Picasso 347, volumes I and II, with slipcase, the books with gilt page edges, published by Random House / Maecenas Press, 1970. The two volumes in very good condition, the slipcase with some wear
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A book 'French Scenery from Drawings Made in 1819 by Captain Batty of the Grenadier Guards', first edition 1822, containing 64 fine engraved plates by Heath and Wallis, along with 'Select Views of some of the Principal Cities of Europe' by the same
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A set of four coloured illustrations from childrens books, published 1887, framed and glazed
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Two 19th century French steel engravings, Accompagnement du Luth' and 'La Leçon de Musique'. Each 32 cm x 23.5 cm
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Two lithographs - 'Napoleon III' and 'Lord Raglan, the former without colour, 69 cm x 45 cm, the latter hand coloured, 31 cm x 25.5 cm
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A Victorian full length silhouette of a woman, painted in black and gilt, fruitwood frame. Overall 38 cm x 26 cm
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Three double page maps of Oceania: L'Oceanie (Andriveau-Goujon Paris 1832), Oceania (A.K.Johnston London c.1861) and Islands in the Pacific Ocean (A.K.Johnston London c.1844)
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Eight various 20th century New Zealand maps, mounted and unmounted
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A set of four Indian Mughul paintings, depicting various flowers and butterflies, each leaf with Hindi surtitle and subtitles. Random glazed. Each 21 cm x 12 cm
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A 19th century Indian miniature painting, depicting Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, the emperor and consort on horseback caught in a thunderstorm returning from a hunt. In inks, watercolours and gilding. The framed work glazed verso displaying a biographical manuscript note in English. 20 cm x 14 cm
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An Indian miniature painting, a portrait of Pratap Singh depicted standing holding a tulwar. In inks, watercolours and gilding, the frame indistinctly inscribed. 23.5 cm x 16.5 cm
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Five Indian miniature paintings, depicting allegorical scenes, painted in watercolours and inks, some with subtitles and surtitles. Each approximately 22.5 cm x 14.5 cm
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A Georgian period needlework sewing case, with gilt catch and original interior, distressed. Width 11.5 cm, with letter of provenance reputing the case to have belonged to King George IV's governess
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A Victorian mother-of-pearl card case, Length 10 cm
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Three old paper knives, one Japanese with shibiyama handle, one brass with a pierrot handle, the other Mauchline Ware
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A 19th century mahogany jewellery casket, with satinwood clashed edges, ring handles, a tray-fitted interior. 23.5 cm x 20.5 cm x 11 cm
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A fine small Oriental and lacquer and brass box to hold playing cards, the hinged lid opening to reveal compartments for four packs of cards. 14 cm x 10 cm x 12 cm
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A Bilston-style enamel patch box, with a pair of Georgian paste and gold wire monogrammed plaited hair back cuff-links, or breeches buttons. The patch box inscribed 'A Mother's Gift to a Deserving Child'. Some faults. Along with a gilt metal and enamel box
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A Victorian walnut jewellery box, the top and front inlaid with a square scroll border pattern, mother-of-pearl shield to the lid and keyhole escutcheon. 30 cm x 22 cm x 13 cm
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Three miniature carved wood standing bears
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A Black Forest carved decanter stand, c.1900, carved as a bear carrying a tree-trunk section on his back, the tree supports a small decanter and six glasses hang from protruding branches. Height 41 cm
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A bronze statuette, in the antique manner, of a cherub seated holding a scarf, raised on a porphyry marble plinth. Height 41 cm
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An old church hand bell, the bronze bell cast and pierced in relief with biblical figures and names of the first four books of the New Testament. On wooden handle. Height 27 cm
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An Edwardian oak-cased perpetual calendar, height 17 cm
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A vintage leather photo frame holding a signed photograph of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II, the royal monogram to top of frame. 7 cm x 26 cm
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An early 1900s Rimmel perfume bottle, in original Art Nouveau box, the bottle still sealed and with original contents
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A pair of vintage French altar candlesticks, on round turned base with black and gold paint finish. Height 94 cm
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A Victorian copper kettle, fixed handle. 20 cm x 13 cm
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A Victorian copper coal scuttle, swing handle and studded detail. 44 cm x 24 cm
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A large vintage 'Ocean City' big game fishing reel and matching rod, maker's plaque inset to the reel side, star drag, lever wind. Length 208 cm
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A c.1955 big game fishing rod and reel, the rod custom made by Williamson S. Sports, Whangarei, the reel with star drag and original braid. Length 210 cm
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A 1939 'The Weekly News' issue No. 3817, featuring 'Deep-Sea Fishing'
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Four c.1960 vintage black and white photos taken by Tudor Collins Studio, Warkworth, big game fishing subjects, large format. 30 cm x 37.5 cm
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Various vintage printed big game fishing material, includes: The Auckland Weekly News, March 26, 1925, featuring big game fishing, eight full page copies of the weekly news game fishing articles and a press story about Francis Arlidge, owner of the Alma G. and his association with Zane Grey
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Four vintage big game fishing photos, including Lord and Lady Louise Mountbatten 1957, each photo detailed by hand on reverse in ink and with photographer's stamp for T.W. Collins of Warkworth, includes 'Lady Louise Washes Down', Fishing Cape Brett, Easter 1956, etc
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A c.1955 leather big game fishing harness
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A Hardy's leather trimmed fishing bag, c.1990
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G. Little & Co. 4 inch reel, engraved:' Makers to H.R.H Prince of Wales', ebonite rims and back plate, brass face plate with horn handle, c.1870
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Eatons 'Sun' patent Nottingham reel, with brass starback and twin horn handles, made for Wisemans, Queen St, Auckland. (sticker to reel back), c.1910. With original line
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A wicker fishing creel, in good condition, c.1940
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A retail display of wet flies, made for Kilwell, Rotorua, c.1970
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A presentation antique salmon fly box, with Hawkes Bay presentation label to the interior dated 1904, restored by Les Matheson, holding approximately 61 good salmon flies
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An uncommon copy of the Hardy's Anglers Guide, 54th edition, 1934, good used condition
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A rare copy of a W.H.Tisdalls Fishing Catalogue, c.1937
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Three trout fishing catalogues, for Tisdalls, c.1955, McCarthys, c.1940 and R. Sanderson, c.1950
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A Dept. of Internal Affairs booklet - New Zealand, the Angler's Paradise', signed inside by Keith Draper, Taupo', c.1950
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A Dept. of Internal Affairs booklet - Official Handbook of Trout Fishing in New Zealand Thermal Area, signed inside by Keith Draper, Taupo, c.1935
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Guide to New Zealand. The most wonderful Scenic Paradise in the World. The Home of the Maori., compiled by C.N. Baeyertz, published Dunedin 1903. Spine repaired
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The New Zealand Fishing & Shooting Gazette, first issue, Vol. 1, No.1, November 1927
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An E.J. Brown 3 5/8 inch trout reel, a copy of the Hardy 'Perfect', in unused excellent condition, c.1950
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A Hardy 'Silex' 4½ inch No.2 reel, ivorine handle, brass rim regulator screw, smooth alloy foot. The rim cut out with ivorine brake on rim, one handle on face removed repaired. Tisdalls nickel silver name-plate on back. c.1922
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Olman's 'Guide to Golf Antiques, along with Sotheby's Christie's and Phillips golfing catalogues
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Four vintage hickory shafted golf clubs, right-handed, includes R. Forgan & Co., Scotia, Cochrane & Co., Mashe Niblick, etc
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An old leather golf bag with six hickory shafted clubs, includes a brass headed putter, two woods, two Royal Crown brand irons, etc
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An old canvas and leather stitched trim golf bag with a collection of six hickory shafted clubs, includes two woods, two putters and two irons, all with detailed labels attached
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An old ship's binnacle compass, the gimbal mounted compass housed beneath a domed brass housing with glazed viewing portal, raised on a teak cylindrical support cabinet from a timber plinth base, complete with steel navigation balls mounted to either side. Height 157 cm
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An early 20th century amber and silver cigarette holder, original leather case. Birmingham 1911
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A good taxidermied Sambar deer head, the antlers of 6 points, the pelt in excellent condition
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A quality taxidermy deer head, the antlers of 13 points
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A graduated set of four clam shells, the largest 45 cm wide
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A graduated set of six Continental pewter measures, cylindrical with square handles. Tallest 18 cm
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A cast iron model of a recumbent bull, with bronze patination. Length 60 cm
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A cast steel statuette of a galloping horse, with bronze patination. Length 63 cm
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An Afghanistan ritual bronze dagger, the blade with decorative silver and copper inlay, the handle with double lion's head and double goat's head highlights to the pommel and blade mount. Length 56 cm
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A Javanese kris with straight blade, palm-wood scabbard, simple pommel with metal banding and cord binding to the hilt. Overall length 18 cm
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