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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:755
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:716
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:549
Date:27-Feb-2018
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A large antique handmade copper pan, with two brass handles. Height 13 cm, width 31 cm
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A rare Scottish Georgian copper quart haystack measure, with brass dovetail seam and verification lead seal. Maker John McGlashan & Co., Glasgow together with a copper - gill measure with verification lead seal. Heights 18 cm, and 8 cm
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Two heavy gauge Victorian copper ring moulds, one with maker's mark: W.S. Adams, the other engraved C.S.C Jersey. Diameters 15 cm, and 13 cm
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A set of six early Victorian miniature copper dariole moulds, with brass seamed tops.
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A large and heavy antique copper oval ring mould, ornate triple level model, maker: Benham & Froud, Model No. 155, workman's star mark. Height 8 cm width 19 cm
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A large and heavy antique copper oval mould, ornate triple level model with solid top. Model No. 51C. Height 11 cm width 17 cm
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An antique tin box for spices, with distressed paint finish. Six interior compartments containing round lidded boxes with gilded labels for spices, nutmeg, etc. One box missing (lid only), together with a small antique copper haystack measure - - gill.
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Three copper St Clair kitchen pans, consisting of two graduated side bowls both with brass suspension ring and labels, together with a two-handled lidded pan, mark to base.
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Four copper St Clair kitchen pans, two graduating size skillets with long brass handles and a tarte tatin pan with two brass side handles together with an oval two-handled pan, all with the St Clair mark to base.
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Five copper St Clair cooking pots, four of graduated size with brass handles, three with lids, together with a small sloping sided pan.
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A collection of 19th century vintage butcher's steels, the nine steels with various turned wood and metal handles.
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A pewter quart tankard, converted with a spout to form a jug, owner's details engraved to side. Height 16 cm
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A collection of 16 vintage and antique corkscrews, presented in a case under glass. 50 cm x 54 cm
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A cased 19th century champagne tap and two corkscrews, the screws with turned wooden handles.
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A gentleman's small tool chest, in oak, fitted with two layers of various tools, with original paper label, brass keyhole escutcheon, side handles and presentation shield to top. 47 cm x 26 cm x 13 cm
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An antique dark stained beech walking cane of unusual tapering square section, silver mount. London 1914 engraved with armorial.
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A vintage hiking stick, the unusual willow shaft with a deer antler handle, metal spike to tip.
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A Tyrolean mountaineer's ice pick, with axe and pick head, spiked tip to end with badge, made in Austria by Aschenbrenner.
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A malacca cane and ivory handled walking stick, age crack to the handle, bone ferrule.
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A Japanese bamboo walking stick, the shaft profusely carved with geometric motifs and samurai warriors, metal ferrule.
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A vintage dog's head walking stick, glass eyes with horn ears, decorative copper collar.
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A vintage cane walking stick, carved dog's head handle, glass eyes, metal and rubber ferrule.
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A rosewood walking stick, with a curved silver handle, stamped '800'.
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A rosewood walking stick, the handle set with a silver gnarling wolf's head, with decorative silver initials to the shaft, stamped '900'.
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A vintage walking stick, plain shaft, the handle in the form of a suited gent with bowler hat, old paint finish.
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A vintage walking stick, the silver handle terminating in a horse's head, with glass eyes, stamped '835' with maker's mark.
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A vintage New Zealand walking stick, the handle in the form of various mixed New Zealand woods in a geometric pattern.
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A vintage walking cane, ebonised finish, ivory collar with horn top.
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A vintage walking cane, hazelwood shaft, the handle of a deer antler and carved in the form of a long-nose gentleman.
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A vintage walking stick, ebonised finish, with decorative silver inlay to the handle and shaft.
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A vintage black walking cane, the handle and shaft with decorative silver banding.
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A vintage walking cane, hardwood shaft with silver handle, stamped '800' with maker's marks.
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Four glazed double-sided display frames of butterflies and grasshoppers, a single and group of butterflies, and two single grasshoppers.
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An impressive large hippopotamus tusk, dramatically curved and with natural wear at the tip end, some repair to rim at opposite end. Length 36 cm weight 2.15 kilos.
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A small old hippopotamus tusk, plain natural curved form. Length 20 cm
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An old semi-polished Fijian tabua (sperm whale tooth), the fine hole to the tip end broken through, the other end solid. Length 13.4 cm
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An old sperm whale tooth, natural unpolished finish. Length 15 cm
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An old sperm whale tooth, similar to above.
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An old sperm whale tooth, the rough exterior with calcification. Length 155
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An old forged iron whaling harpoon head, the arrow tip with pivoting sprung flanges, captured ring to the shaft, tapered socket end to receive the pole. Length 63.5 cm
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25 taxidermied insects, all set in perspex tablets, various species.
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An American black bear skin with head, bearing an old label under the chin: 'Joe's taxidermy, Winnipeg, Manitobu', the paws with claws.
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A boa constrictor snake skin, approximately three metres long.
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A taxidermied male peacock, standing on a substantial gnarled tree branch with its tail falling almost to the floor. Height 202 cm
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A small kauri gum boulder, hand polished with one side in a rough state, in a dark golden syrup colour. 940gms.
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Three polished pieces of kauri gum, dark brown golden colour. Total weight 960gms.
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Three hand polished pieces of kauri gum, a deep golden hue, total weight 855gms
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Two pieces of hand polished kauri gum, one opaque with clear golden swirls, the other in an opaque pebbled golden colour. Total weight 1.18kgs.
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A large and impressive part amethyst geode, the tall section with an uncommon ribbon of extra-large crystals running the length, natural exterior to the back. Height 41 cm. On fitted wood stand.
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A sculpted alabaster parrot on amethyst geode base, the long tail, comb and beak with banded dark quartz highlights, raised on fitted wood stand. Height 54 cm
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A polished natural rose quartz sculpture, pointed ovoid standing flame form. Height 26.8 cm
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A small rare and collectable ivory and ebony figure of a black child with a plate and large spider, seated on a slice of African elephant ivory. African-American memorabilia. Width 10 cm height 5.5 cm
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A Victorian tortoiseshell inlaid card case, the silver inlay with rectangular vacant cartouche and floral and leaf framing, the watered silk and sectional interior with ivory trim. 10.8 cm x 7.8 cm
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A cased set of six early 20th century banded agate individual salts, various tonings, various shapes, square, rectangular and triangular, each with canted corners, in a fitted plush and silk lined case named 'Fairfax & Roberts Ltd, Hunter Street, Sydney'.
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A Regency rosewood tea caddy, sarcophagus form, the interior with two lidded compartments and an old glass mixing bowl. A.F.
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival mahogany oval tray, shell inlay to the centre, the gallery in alternating panelled timbers, brass handles. Length 56.5 cm
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A good Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy, rectangular form with hinged panelled lid, ivory trim, two tortoiseshell covered interior lids, raised on compressed circular bone feet. 18.5 cm x 10 cm x 12 cm
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A Victorian Coromandel wood writing box, brass bound, the interior with tooled leather slope, secret drawers, compartments, etc., the lid with presentation plaque, requires some attention to interior. 50 cm x 27 cm x 18 cm
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A Victorian brass casket, the exterior with profuse embossed decoration, the domed lid lined with rouged satin, with conforming satin to cavity, on brass bun feet. 26.5 cm x 21 cm x 18 cm
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A collection of 11 pieces of treen, including, glove powderers, equestrian multi-tool, a watch holder etc.
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Four various snuff boxes, two of shoe shape, one of tortoiseshell (some faults), and one of Bakelite.
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A 19th century European jewel box, squat sarcophagus shape raised on gilt metal feet, decorated in coloured inks and pen work with Arab figures to the lid and stylised leaves and flower heads as borders patterning the cavetto and walls. 30.5 cm x 25 cm x 12 cm
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A late 19th century Black Forest type epergne stand, the quail family upon a trunk section, the original glass trumpet replaced with an irridescent green and frilled trumpet. Some damage to beaks. Height 35.5 cm
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Two Black Forest carved decanter stands, c.1900, carved as bears carrying wood baskets on their backs, each basket supports a small decanter and glasses hang from protruding branches, the larger bear with musical mechanism (decanter absent), both with some branches broken or missing. Height 25 cm, and 27 cm
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A New Zealand timber desk stand, the upper section of burr totara fitted with two large glass inkwells flanking a brass handle, and with silver presentation mount dated 1906. Width 36 cm
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An antique paperweight with silver plated kiwi standing on a greenstone slab, together with a heavy antique inkwell, lozenge shaped, star cut base, the lid surmounted by a silver plated fox.
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A Victorian gilt gesso and wood demilune wall bracket of ornate French style, decorated with bird garlands, shells, leaves and scrolls. Width 39 cm height 46 cm
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pair of Gilt Wall Brackets, A pair of gilt wood Rococo style wall brackets. Height 27.5 cm
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3 Gilt Wall Brackets, Three Italian gilt wood Rococo style wall brackets. Height 22 cm
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An 18th century map of Kent, by Robert Morden, c.1753, with hand colouring. 38 cm x 65.5 cm. Framed.
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An 18th century strip map, The Road from Cambridge to Coventry', by John Ogilvy c.1675, published in Ogilvy's Britannia'. Hand coloured. 35 cm x 42.5 cm
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An 18th century English map, The North Riding of Yorkshire', by Robert Morden, hand coloured outline. 35.5 cm x 42 cm
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Four old silhouettes, three painted, one cut, all of women.
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A pair of Georgian painted silhouettes, the husband and wife in classic profile, in black ebonised frames, together with a traditional silhouette of a young girl, framed under glass and in a mahogany frame with gold slip.
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Three Victorian silhouettes, two young boys in sailor suits and a young girl, framed under glass. 12 cm x 13 cm
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Two 19th century portrait miniatures, hand painted on ivory of two Regency period ladies, one signed in verso 'J.H. Jones', both in ebonised frames with gilt metal mounts.
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Two portrait miniatures, hand painted on ivory of Robert and Ann Alexander, inscribed verso, ebonised frames with gilt mounts.
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Two hand painted miniatures on ivory, a portrait of Mrs Loscoe Bradley, signed with artist's initials and in round metal frame, together with a framed miniature of a young Edwardian girl, artist's signature to the side, in oval metal frame.
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Two hand painted miniatures, both on ivory, one of a young angel, the other a pensive young woman, both signed and unframed.
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An early 19th century 14ct gold framed portrait miniature, a distinguished gentleman, by Edward Robertson a noted portrait miniaturist, named and dated verso, under glass and in original velvet lined leather case.
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A Victorian 1847 sampler entitled 'Sympathy', and with verse, flowering forms, birds and buildings and detailed to the base 'Hannah Smith's Work 1847'. 49.5 cm x 39.5 cm framed under glass.
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A 19th century sampler, depicting Adam and Eve surrounded by geometric motifs and surmounted by an epithet, named 'Clegg Elizabeth' and dated 1823. 40 cm x 40 cm
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Three botanical prints from 'The Garden of Pleasant Flowers', by John Parkinson (1567-1650). Each 29 cm x 19 cm, (image), framed.
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Two aquatint engravings, published 1809, 'Eruption of Mt. Etna in 1669' and 'Eruption of Vesuvius in 1769'. Each 62 cm x 46 cm, (page size).
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4 18th century Botanical Copper Plate Engravings, Four 18th century botanical copper plate engravings. Each 37.5 cm x 23 cm
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A collection of over 100 vintage New Zealand and other postcards, includes humorous, etc.
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A collection of signed celebrity photographs and sketch, includes John Travolta and an ink sketch by him of a jet plane, Michael Jonesmm x 2 and others. Provenance: Given to our vendor, a charitable organisation to raise funds.
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A c.1940s Auckland resident's autograph album, including the signatures of Yehudi Menuhin, dated July 1951, the famous violinist and his sister Hephzibah Menuhin, a renowned pianist. Our vendor was an aspiring young musician when he met and secured these signatures.
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Hokkaido Glass Float, A large green glass fishing float encased in blue netting. Diameter 40 cm
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A large green glass fishing float, encased in green netting. Diameter 38 cm
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A c.1900 German violin and bow, two-piece back, with certificate of purchase from Edward Withers Ltd of London, 6 November 1957, in later case.
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A 19th century European small horn powder flask, curved form, the panelled top with interior cork fitting and chain suspension, includes dispensing spoon. Length 13 cm
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A late 19th century powder horn, the polished tapered horn body with wood plugged end and brass fittings. Length 16.5 cm
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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany banjo barometer, the large aneroid barometer with exposed mechanism, plain and stained inlaid scrolling highlights, a crack to corner face plate of thermometer. Length 81.5 cm
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A bundle of vintage keys, ten large gate and house keys.
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Two Jaguar car mascots, one small one large, 1960 and 1970, attached to wooden plinth base.
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A Rolls Royce 'Spirit of Ecstasy' car mascot, gold tone on marble base. Height (incl. stand) 20 cm
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A boxed collection of various vintage teddy bear and other glass eyes, a range of sizes and colours.
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A vintage brass door stop, in the form of the British Coat-of-Arms. 29 cm x 8 cm x 25.5 cm
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A United Fire Brigade's Assn. long service medal, on ribbon with three bars.
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