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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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A Victorian 18ct. gold mourning ring, set with a carved agate shield surrounded by small seed pearls, the band engraved with details and date (1863) on the interior
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A gent's 9ct. gold and amethyst ring, the large oval amethyst with a facet cut base in a rub over mount with wide tapering shank
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A 9ct. gold opal and diamond ring, three oval cabochon opals in a London Bridge mount with four small diamonds
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A 9ct. gold garnet and diamond ring, three facet cut garnets in a London Bridge mount with four small diamonds
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An 18ct. gold emerald and diamond ring, the three emerald doublets claw set with two small diamonds
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An 18ct. gold and three stone diamond ring, a central old cut diamond claw-set with a small diamond to each side, high tapering shoulders
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A Victorian 18ct. rose gold and diamond ring, the central rose cut diamond in a twisted mount set with a further eight small rose cut diamonds
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An 18ct. gold and diamond Art Deco ring, the 0.25ct. round brilliant cut diamond claw-set with two smaller diamonds to each side, upright shoulders
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A 9ct. gold gents chrysoberyl ring, the oval cats eye gem in a rub-over mount in a wide tapering band. 6.9gms
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A lady's estate 18ct. yellow gold, diamond and sapphire cluster ring, the central oval facet cut sapphire raised above two rows of baguette and small round brilliant cut diamonds, further diamonds to the shoulders
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A large silver and opal ring, the free-form mount set with a large polished piece of dark blue opal, stamped STG and HMJ
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A silver and opal ring, the cabochon opal in rub-over mount, with red fire
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An estate 18ct. yellow gold ruby and diamond bridge ring, the three oval facet cut rubies spaced by two pairs of round brilliant cut diamonds
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Three antique pieces of jewellery, a Georgian gold mourning ring and two small Victorian compasses set in agate, one a heart pendant, the other a brooch
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A pair of 15ct. rose gold and onyx cuff links, the onyx panels with a small old cut diamond to the centre
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A Victorian 9ct. gold compass fob pendant, the compass behind glass in a square rub over mount
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An antique 15ct. rose gold and carnelian fob spinner, one side with Persian script, in a rub over mount and attached to a high sided gold frame
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An antique 15ct. gold fob seal, the ornate frame set with a blank amethyst seal
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A Georgian 15ct. rose gold and carnelian fob seal, the carnelian in a rub over mount, with intaglio of a running hound, large scrolling frame with suspension ring
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A 15ct gold and citrine fob seal, in the form of a griffin's head with a blank citrine seal
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A colonial 9ct. rose gold and goldstone pendant, the large pendant in a gold frame with engraved gold cap, some cracking to the goldstone
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An old ivory bangle, wrythen ribbon carved and with conforming following beaded detail. Diameter 8 cm
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A pair of vintage 9ct. rose gold and onyx cufflinks
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An antique 9ct. gold peridot and pearl bar brooch, the oval facet-cut peridot in a rub-over mount to the centre with five seed pearls to each side
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A 9ct. gold amethyst and seed pearl set sword brooch, the pommel in the form of a heart set with seed pearls and an oval facet-cut amethyst
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A 9ct. and chrysoprase bar brooch, the oval cabochon in a rub-over mount to the centre of a plain bar. 3.4gms
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A silver and amethyst Arts & Crafts brooch, the hand-crafted frame with scrolling and ball decoration, a large facet-cut amethyst in rub-over mount to the centre
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An antique 15ct. gold amethyst and pearl bar brooch, the round facet-cut amethyst in a rub-over mount and surrounded by ten seed pearls, conforming seed pearl set to each end
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An antique 9ct. gold and agate cameo brooch, the carved agate in the form of a classical woman, set in a rub-over mount with decorative gold frame, with safety chain
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A retro 14ct. gold and diamond brooch, the scrolling yellow and white gold frame set with two small round brilliant cut diamonds, 3.9gms
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A Victorian Scottish carnelian and gold brooch, the stylised agate bow set on a rose gold frame
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A Colonial 15ct. gold and moonstone bar brooch, the plain wide bar set with a cabochon moonstone to the centre, by G & T Young, Dunedin
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A black enamel and gold metal Dunhill lighter, in fitted box
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A rare Dupont lighter, blue enamel banding to a silver metal, in original box
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A Dupont lighter, matt silver metal with gold tones, in original box with Dupont guarantee card
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A Dupont lighter, black enamel and silver metal, the front decorated with a dragon, together with instruction book, guarantee card and brochure. In original sealed wrapping
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A Victorian silver hunter pocket watch and fob chain, by F. Bramel, the case hallmarked London 1864, the chain of wrythen links with Albertina type tassel attached
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A 9ct. gold hunter pocket watch, the exterior case profusely engraved, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, Rotherhams stem wind, in working order. 50.4gms
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An unusual 18ct. gold cased chronograph by J.J. Badollet & Cie, Geneve, the hunter case with radial machine engraved pattern and engraved crest to the cover (an eagle displayed), inside back cover with coat-of-arms of Mosley (sable, a chevron between three mill-picks argent), the white enamel dial with sweep seconds hand, two subsidiary hour dials flanking a subs-seconds dial. Glass absent. Dust cover engraved: 'Examined by E.J. Dent, 82 Strand' above four winding/adjustment holes. Overall diameter 5 cm
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A 14ct. gold Dugena lady's wrist watch, the matt gold dial with gold batons, stretch 14ct. gold bracelet, in working order, 26.1gms
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A vintage Rolex lady's wristwatch, the gold plated tank case with stepped Art Deco style decoration to each side, Arabic numerals and seconds dial to champagne toned dial, marked Rolex, working order with manual wind, later brown crocodile pattern strap, engraved to back and dated 1943
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A vintage 14ct. gold Baume & Mercier lady's wristwatch, the round gold toned dial with gold batons, marked Baume & Mercier Geneve, with two tone 14ct. gold mesh strap, 39.7gms (excluding movement), stamped 14k to back and clasp, not in working order
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A vintage 9ct rose gold lady's Rolex wristwatch, the gold toned dial with Arabic numerals within silvered circles, 9ct. gold strap, in working order, 19.6gms (including movement)
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A vintage Rolex gent's wristwatch, the 1960's Oyster Precision gold plated watch, the champagne coloured enamel dial, with seconds hand and gold toned batons, marked Rolex Oyster Precision, later black leather strap, working order with manual wind movement
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A vintage Rolex gent's wristwatch, the 1950's Oyster Precision stainless steel watch with seconds hand and gold toned batons to black enamel dial, Rolex crown instead of the number 12, marked Rolex Oyster Precision, later black leather strap, in working order with manual wind movement
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A brass cased carriage clock, with white enamel dial with Roman numerals and minute scale. Engraved with presentation inscription. With Morocco travelling case and key, working. Height 10.5 cm
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An Edwardian brass drum cased mantel clock, with white enamel dial with Roman numerals, alarm dial at VI, hands absent, the escapement visible through glass panel to the top, French movement, requires attention. Diameter 10 cm
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A rare silver plated ticket clock, of cylinder shape, c.1930. Height 13 cm
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A 19th century walnut Vienna regulator wall clock, with fluted column mouldings and decorated pediment, the circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the pendulum movement with twin weights. With key. Height overall 12 cm
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An Edwardian Georgian Revival bracket clock, walnut cased, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, striking movement. Marked 'Charles Desprez, Bristol'). Height 28 cm
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A Waltham deck watch, brass cased in gimbal mount, mounted in triple layer deck case, silvered dial with Roman numerals, minute indicators, subsidiary eight-day reserve power dial along with a subs-seconds dial. The case contained in an outer deck box with latched hinged cover and securing leather strap, the case engraved 'U.S. Navy, No. 537'. Watch diameter 7.5 cm
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A 19th century French ormolu and cloisonne highly decorative mantel clock, the front with two hand painted classical porcelain panels of a gent and his companion, cloisonne inlay to the frame, finials and large urn form pediment, the conforming circular framed porcelain dial suspended within the glazed case, the French movement striking on a gong with suspended mercury filled pendulum. 27 cm x 16.5 cm x 42 cm
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A brass skeleton clock, with black and white cartouche Roman numerals and red painted hands, the anchor escapement with fusee and passing strike, under glass dome. With key. Height overall 50 cm
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A 19th century French ormolu and marble portico clock, the cylindrical gilt metal movement housing with glazed door before the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and floral swags, all supported with finials above the four pale salmon pink plain columns and platform base. Height 39.5 cm. With key and pendulum
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A late 19th century French ormolu and marble nymph-figured mantel clock, the gilded bronze winged nymph leaning upon the tall arched mottled marble case housing the dial, conforming marble plinth base, classical ormolu mounts, the quality French silk suspension movement striking on a bell, with pendulum and key. Height 56 cm
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A George IV silver vinaigrette, rectangular form, finely ribbed, the gilt interior including engraved and pierced scrolling grill. Birmingham 1825 possibly by Thomas Simpson Jr
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A George III silver vinaigrette, rectangular form with chamfered corners, scale type wriggle work to the lid, the gilt interior with lozenge pierced grill. Birmingham 1818 by Samuel Pemberton, a noted vinaigrette maker
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A good Victorian silver vinaigrette, rectangular serpentine form, elegantly machine engraved in banded designs, the lid with circular belt framed cartouche engraved 'Amy', the gilded interior with leaf scroll engraved and pierced grill. Birmingham 1859 by Alfred Taylor, a noted vinaigrette maker
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A William IV silver vinaigrette, the interior with original grill and gilt wash, the exterior with floral decoration, Birmingham 1831 by Edward Smith
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A George III silver snuff box, elongated octagonal form, the lid with fine angular engravings and vacant shield cartouche, suspension loop to top, gilded interior. Birmingham 1798 by Samuel Pemberton
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A 19th century French silver snuff box, oval form with lid and base embossed with a trophy group, gilt wash to interior, c.1800
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A large Edwardian cut crystal and silver scent bottle, the hobnail cut spherical body mounted with a domed hinged cover, embossed with foliate scrolls, opening to reveal a small stopper. Sheffield 1902 by Lee & Wigfull. Height 14 cm
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An early 20th century silver embossed tall cylindrical scent bottle, hinged lid, profuse leaf scroll embossing. Length 12.2 cm
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An early 1900s silver framed perfume atomiser, the exterior profusely decorated, Birmingham 1912, together with a Mexican silver framed perfume bottle
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Three Victorian coloured glass scent bottles, with cut decoration and silver tops, various shapes, red, blue and green. Height approx. 10 cm
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A rouge pot and smelling salts jar, both with silver and enamel tops. Some rim distress
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A Victorian silver baby's rattle, with mother-of-pearl handle, modelled with a seated bear. Length 14 cm. Birmingham 1898
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A George V silver posy holder, in the form of a golf bag and club. Birmingham 1910. Length 10 cm
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A pair of Australian silver napkin rings, marked with maker's cypher. Oblong shape
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A Georgian style silver decanter ticket, Whisky'. London 1965
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Three silver decanter tickets, Whisky', 'Sherry' and 'Port'. London 1977
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A Victorian silver seven bar toast rack, London 1891. 165gms. Length 14 cm
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A pair of small silver toast racks, of four divisions raised on an open frame with ball feet. Birmingham 1925
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A Russian silver and cloisonne cream jug, baluster shape with scroll handle, raised on three ball feet, the walls and handle decorated with polychrome enamel cloisonne. 84 Zolotnik mark and makers' mark under the base. Height 7 cm
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An old Russian silver and enamel chakra cup, baluster form with stylised rooster handle, elaborately enamelled in various blue, red and white dominant tones, Russian Cyrillic script to the neck. Stamped marks including 'A.C' above 1895, possibly for Aleksandr Alaekseyevich Smirnov. 139gms. Height 10 cm
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A Russian silver cream jug, of rococo style with scroll handle and three shell feet, 84 zolotnik mark. 70gms. Height 7.5 cm
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A large harlequin set of German.800 silver cutlery, mainly two patterns and including 12 of the following, dessert spoons, dessert forks, cake spoons, fish knives, fish forks, teaspoons, coffee spoons, fruit knives and forks, dinner knives, luncheon knives, 11 cake spoons && table forks, butter knives and rests (6), cake forks (5), pairs: salad server, pickle forks, fish servers with gilded blades, serving utensils (4), serving spoon, butter knife, cheese knife, baby pusher and odd dessert fork. Total…
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An American silver cutlery set, by Rogers, Lunt & Bowen, 'Mount Vernon' pattern. Comprising: table knives (12), table forks (18), dessert spoons (12), dessert forks (13), teaspoons (9), coffee spoons (12), butter knives (12), fruit forks (13), serving utensils (4). Total (including knives with plated blades) 3500gms
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An American silver 51-piece cutlery set, consisting of eight each dinner knives and forks, dessert spoons and forks, teaspoons, coffee spoons, along with a jam spoon, butter knife and cake slice, in the Damask Rose pattern, 2400gms including knife blades
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A George III silver claret jug, vase shaped with gadrooned rim and border, domed hinged lid with acorn finial, cane bound handle (distressed). London 1775 by Louisa Cortauld and George Cowles. 630gms. Height 30 cm
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A George II silver coffee pot, of mildly tapering form on circular spreading and domed foot and with high domed hinged cover with knopped finial, anthemion decoration to spout, double scroll boxwood handle. Engraved underneath with a betrothal triangle 'M over T*E'. London 1739, attributed to Francis Spilsbury I (marks rubbed). Weight 735gms. Height 24.5 cm
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A George III silver oval teapot on four ball feet, fluted decoration, ivory handle and finial. London 1813 by Thomas Radcliffe. Weight 295gms
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A George III silver teaset, swollen square section bodies raised on four feet, each piece decorated with a square scroll border, the teapot presentation engraved, some repairs. London 1802 by Robert & Samuel Hennell. Total weight 1035gms
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A Victorian large silver plate table centrepiece on tray, by H.D. Wilkinson of Sheffield, England the mirrored tray with decorative relief border and four protruding scrolling feet, the large baluster stand with conforming base and four removable arms each supporting a cut glass dish, a matching larger dish to the raised central section, one small dish with crack and minor chipping. Provenance: Ex. a private Auckland family, accompanied by a 1970 George Walker Ltd receipt
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A George V silver sauce boat, oval raised on conforming spreading foot with flying scroll handle. Birmingham 1935 by Charles Packer & Co. Ltd. (Jubilee mark)
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A silver sauce boat, oval with vertical ribs raised on a reeded foot. London 1936 by Josiah Williams & Co
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A cased pair of silver sauce boats, Sheffield 1932 by Viners Ltd
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An 18th century Irish provincial silver sugar bowl, circular with serpentine rim (some tears), wrythen fluted and punch scroll decorated body with rondel centre, raised on three legs with lion mask knuckles and paw feet. Marked 'STERLING', probably Cork or Limerick. Gilt washed interior. Diameter 14 cm, height 7 cm. 196gms
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A rare Charles II trefid silver child's spoon, plain oval bowl with flame back and rat's tail, the handle engraved with flowering tendril. London 1679 by Laurence Jones. Length 14 cm
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A set of six cased Liberty & Co. silver and gemstone finial coffee spoons, the original fitted box with Liberty mark to interior, each spoon with Liberty & Co. maker's mark and hallmark for Birmingham 1925, each with a different gem stone cabochon finial
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A George III sugar sifter ladle, the circular gilt washed bowl with scalloped edge, pierced and embossed with fruit, leaves and berries, the stem with engraved chevron pattern, dog nose finial with engraved decoration. London 1789 by Thomas Wallis II
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A Victorian cast silver apostle caddy spoon, wrythen twist stem, other stylised figure at the junction with the oval gilt bowl. London 1871 by Henry Holland
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A 19th century Dutch fancy cast silver caddy spoon, fancy scrolling stylised dragon form handle, the oval bowl with embossed panels and designs. Dutch hallmarks and London import marks for 1888
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Two antique Dutch silver caddy spoons, both with cast figural relief
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A 19th century Dutch silver caddy spoon, the finial sculpted as a sailing ship, its captain with telescope, the scoop form bowl with cast relief of a windmill scene, import marks for Sheffield 1898
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A boxed set of six Old English Jubilee silver teaspoons, London 1935
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A Georgian silver salt spoon, three Victorian silver salt spoons, a silver mustard spoon 1930 and two small EP spoons
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Eight Georgian and Victorian fiddle pattern silver sweetmeat spoons, various dates and makers. Weight 340gms
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Two Victorian silver table spoons, fiddle and shell pattern. London 1841
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A cased pair of silver bottom marked berry spoons, c.1770, probably by Philip Roker III. In case
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