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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:712
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:683
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:526
Date:27-Mar-2018
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A 19th century 9ct. yellow gold fancy framed carved cameo pendant/brooch, the classical woman in profile with fine relief carved ringleted hair, the open work frame with scroll and leaf design.
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A Victorian large oval mourning brooch, the gilt metal frame and back with restrained scroll designs, the glazed central panel including a hair locket scroll with bead and leaf designs.
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A Scottish silver and jewel set brooch, square star form, the central large amber toned jewel framed by coloured stone and shell panels.
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A 19th century pique gold and tortoiseshell brooch, four panelled circular form with floral and Maltese cross inlay. Diameter 3.2 cm
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold framed portrait brooch, the Vienna type porcelain hand painted panel of a young woman. Height 4.8 cm
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A 19th century 15ct. yellow gold mourning brooch, long narrow rectangular form with central glazed panel of plaited hair, stamped gold marks to the back and maker 'TJ'. 6.5gms. Length 4.2 cm
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A 19th century 18ct. gilded yellow gold and citrine brooch, the large oval facet cut citrine in a decorative wide C-scroll frame with textured leaf and recessed panel design. 8.59gms.
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A c.1900 9ct. rose gold framed pink and white shell portrait cameo brooch, the classical woman in profile, the plain frame with wire rope detail. Height 4.1 cm
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An 18ct. yellow and white gold diamond set military 'Shell and Flame' brooch, the insignia entirely diamond set, one missing, mounted on plain bar. Note: The 'Shell and Flame' insignia has been used by European armies for several centuries and is still used by many countries in Western Europe, i.e. The Grenadier Guards in Britain etc.
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An early 20th century 15ct. yellow gold and carved coral rose spray brooch, the rose flower of peach tone, stamped 15 to the reverse.
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A 15ct. gold seal, the white agate carved with intaglio armorial in a heavy ornate gold frame.
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A pair of 9ct. rose gold tiger's eye cufflinks, the oval cabochon tiger's eye in rub-over mount with the oval shield engraved, together with three matching shirt studs.
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A pair of 9ct. rose gold and carnelian cufflinks, the oval cabochon carnelian in a rub-over mount, plain gold shield with engraved initial.
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An 18ct. gold Italian medallion, depicting the Royal Navy vessel San Giorgio to one face, verso St George slaying the dragon and the Latin motto 'Tutor et Vltor'. 11.5gms. Diameter 3 cm.
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A pair of 9ct. rose gold and chrysoprase cufflinks, the oval cabochon chrysoprase in a rub-over mount, plain gold shield.
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A rare Dupont lighter, blue enamel banding to a silver metal, in original box.
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A pair of early 20th century 9ct. rose gold and shark's tooth earrings, fittings for pierced ears.
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A c.1900 rolled gold sovereign case, classical scroll engraved by Dennison.
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A c.1900 Chinese silver belt, the buckle and multiple uniform links of pierced and engraved design, stamped maker's calligraphic marks to reverse. Length 101 cm
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A contemporary silver and 'Marsden flower' pounamu pendant, the rectangular form silver set with a polished piece of flower pounamu, suspended on a fine silver chain. Length of pendant 2 cm
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A good New Zealand Colonial 15ct. yellow gold and gold bearing quartz fob, tapered long pentagonal form, gold cap mount with decorative bands and shield cartouche. Length 5.2 cm
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A 9ct. rose gold capped greenstone wide bar brooch, the later matt finished plain greenstone slab of rectangular form, the engraved gold cap ends stamped with maker's mark 'Walsh', (Walsh & Co., Masterton).
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A New Zealand colonial 9ct. rose gold capped gold bearing quartz pendant, the rounded tapered large pendant displaying loaded gold, plain cap mount. Length 4.9 cm
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A colonial 15ct. yellow gold mounted banded agate pendant, engraved decoration to the cap. Length 5.4 cm
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An Australian colonial 15ct. yellow gold framed moss agate brooch, large oval form with distinctive patterning, the gold frame with fine rope twist type border, stamped marks. 5.1 cm x 3.9 cm
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A pair of 9ct. gold and greenstone cufflinks, two small shields set with a polished oval cabochon greenstone in a rub-over mount.
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An unusual silver gilt patron jewel by Young & Co., Auckland, awarded to H E Lady Islington (wife of Lord Islington, Governor-General) for services rendered to the Girl Peace Scouts in 1912. The Girl Peace Scouts were an early association that preceded the Girl Guides and were created by Lady Baden-Powell. Suspended from a dark blue cotton ribbon.
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A 9ct. gold running medal by Anton Teutenberg (Auckland), for an Auckland Grammar School Old Boys' Invitation Race, 1906. Medal awarded to F H Bedford (Frank Hardy Bedford). Bedford served at Gallipoli with the engineers and lived in Bellevue Road, Mt. Eden.
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A 1929 New Zealand 9ct. yellow gold shooting medallion, large size, the front with angular shield form engraved with a shooting scene, outer engraved wreath frame, the reverse with presentation engraving 'Waipu Championship. Presented by H.F. Forster Esq. Won by T. Wilson 1929'. Embossed with maker's mark for Stoneham. Length 4 cm. 15.2gms.
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An 18ct. gold open face pocket watch, Swiss movement, some case faults and movement requires attention.
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A lady's Zenith 9ct. gold wristwatch, with integral mesh strap, white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Total weight 20.6gm.
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A lady's 18ct. white gold and diamond Longines wristwatch, the silvered face surrounded by 28 round brilliant cut diamonds, the mesh strap stamped '750 Longines', TDW 0.90cts, valuation available.
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An 18ct. gold cased pocket watch, open face with a white enamel dial, Roman numerals, railtrack minutes and subsidiary seconds, the lever wind movement signed Wm. Hall, 60 Albion St., Birmingham, gold dust cover, hallmarked back cover with engraved initials, with gold plated chain. Case weight including movement 6.5gms.
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A Baume et Mercier 'Capeland' chronograph gent's wristwatch, c.1999, automatic movement, silver dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary hour, minute and seconds dials, date aperture at 3, silver luminescent hands, stainless steel 3.8 cm diameter case, link bracelet, butterfly deployant clasp.
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A 19th century French brass striking carriage clock, working, the bell strike at fault.
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A small French brass cased carriage clock, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals marked 'B. Petersen & Co., Christchurch, New Zealand' Working order, with key. Height 9 cm
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An Edwardian table clock, set in a silver plate minaret, the enamel dial with Roman numerals. 11 cm x 27 cm
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An Edwardian brass desk clock and barometer, set in a bicycle, the clock and barometer as each wheel on a decorative conforming stand. 18 cm x 8 cm
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A 19th century figured mystery clock, the bronzed young boy fruit seller modelled with open mouth as if calling attention to his fruit, his clothes ripped and torn, his right hand supporting the traditional gilt framed clock, the ebonised base with silver presentation plaque. Height overall 40 cm
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A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, with plated brass case with glass panels to all sides and top, spirit level to the base, raised on adjustable feet. The gilt chapter ring with Arabic numerals to the quarters. 21 cm x 16 cm x 23.3 cm. In original fitted and named box.
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A rare late 19th century ruby glass and gilt metal Art Nouveau Gilbert Clock Co. mantel clock, the unusual ball ruby glass body with gilt metal mounts highlighted with Art Nouveau scrolls and forms, the enamelled chapter ring with Arabic numerals enclosing the exposed escapement above the maker's symbol of a 'G' within a diamond, the movement engraved with maker's name and patent dates for 1896 and 1902, gong striking, mercury filled pendulum. 16.5 cm x 12.5 cm x 28 cm the circular rear hinged cover…
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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 rosewood drop dial wall clock, the octagonal face with cut brass inlay, the circular dial with Roman numerals, the pendulum movement striking on a gong. Height 46 cm
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A 19th century mahogany small cased wall timepiece, in the manner of Thomas Cole, the rectangular rosewood case with glazed front giving way to a silvered dial with Roman numerals, finely cut 'blued' steel hands, the gilt surround finely engraved with leaf and floral scrolls, eight-day movement. Working, with keys. 19.8 cm x 14 cm x 4.8 cm
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A good quality 19th century weight driven Vienna regulator wall clock, the circular dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the pendulum movement striking on a gong, turned column mouldings and turned finials. With keys. Height overall 126 cm
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A large 19th century French wood cased oval wall clock, with profuse carved leaf and flower decoration, the dial with enamelled cartouche Roman numerals marked 'Sylvestre à Paris', the pendulum movement striking on a gong. Some faults. Height overall 76 cm
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A Victorian spelter figural clock garniture set, the clock with a sailor with whale harpoon, with the garniture of a sailor and accompanying fisherwoman, on turned wood bases. Height 72 cm and 54 cm
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A silver mounted photo frame, circular, the pierced and embossed entwined ivy frame on red velvet backing. London 1900 by G.H., possibly Harrison Brothers & Howson. Diameter 15.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver photo frame, serpentine square outer, circular inner, struck back. Birmingham 1904. 15 cm x 14 cm
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A silver photo frame, profusely engraved with floral decoration, wooden back and strut, stamped 'Sterling 950'. 23.5 cm x 285
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An Edwardian Art Nouveau silver photo frame, sinuous poppy design embossed. Birmingham 1901 by Horton & Allday. 21.2 cm x 16.8 cm. The walnut back missing the strut.
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An Edwardian silver purse, rectangular form with relief embossed floral swag and wreath design, silver handle with ring suspension. Birmingham 1906 by Samuel M. Levi.
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A 1920s lady's silver purse, swollen narrow handbag form in plain design, ring suspension to the chain support. Birmingham 1920 by W.H. Haseler Ltd.
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A silver and mother of pearl Punch teething ring and two other items, Punch minus his bells, the silver wrythen handled paper knife with broken blade and the silver plate parasol handle terminating in a horse's head, no shaft.
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A late Victorian silver and crystal perfume bottle, Eiffel Tower form with an elaborately embossed silver collar. Chester 1901. Height 22 cm
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A small silver cigarette or card box, plain design with presentation inscription to lid. Sheffield 1928. 11 cm x 9 cm x 5 cm
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A 1920s large silver Art Deco capstan inkwell, circular, mildly domed hinged lid above the octagonal plain flared base, no liner. Birmingham 1829 by Henry Matthews. Diameter 15.3 cm
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Three 1890s/1900s Russian silver tablespoons, fiddle pattern, stamped with the Kokoshnik assay mark, 239gms.
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A Russian silver cigarette case, the top profusely engraved with floral decoration and a gold monogram, inscription to the reverse, '800' stamp to the interior. 6 cm x 7.5 cm
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Two silver 'Armada' dishes, graduated smaller size, based on the 16th century silver dishes seized from the Spanish/Portuguese Armada treasure Ships. London 1964 and 1959 by Payne & Son and William Comyns & Sons Ltd. total weight 182gms. Both in original boxes. Diameters 83 and 12 cm
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Two silver Armada dishes, slightly larger and similar to above. London 1972 and 1976. Diameter 17.1 cm. 540gms.
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A large silver Armada dish, London 1976. 458gms. Diameter 22.3 cm
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Two silver Armada dishes, London 1957 and 1972, in single box with original pamphlet 'The Story of the Armada Dish'. 348gms.
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An all silver early 20th century hip flask, the plain silver body with a removable silver cup, the dome topped bayonet fitted hinged lid requiring attention, shaped for the hip. Birmingham 1915 by Mayes Mills & Co. 286gms. Length 15 cm
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A mid-Victorian silver hip flask, the top with a very fine woven wicker cover, the lower half removable as a cup, with machine decoration, the screw top with conforming decoration and the word 'brandy', monogram to front. London 1864 by Thomas Johnson I.
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A small silver tea caddy, cylindrical, decorated in relief with chinoiseries. Birmingham 1899. Height 6.5 cm
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A small silver tea caddy, cube form, decorated in relief with European peasants in a landscape. Chester 1903. Height 8.5 cm
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A George III Irish silver sugar basin, lobed body section, scroll handles, fine repeating panel top border, raised on four lion's paw feet. Crested. Dublin 1812 by Richard Sawyer. 316gms. Length 22 cm
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A Victorian embossed silver sugar caster, ornate wrythen embossed and fluted panels, tall pierced conforming domed cover. London 1889 by Charles Stuart Harris. 176gms. Height 17.8 cm
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A George III silver caster, baluster form, relief wrythen fluted detail, pierced cover. London 1764 by I.D. (unidentified). 129gms. Height 15.5 cm
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A George III silver caster, plain elegant baluster form, diamond repeat engraved pierced lid, the spreading circular base to a square foot. London 1799 by Crispin Fuller, a noted caster maker. 101gms. Height 15.2 cm
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A Victorian silver sugar bowl, finely embossed and engraved with floral swags and ribbon bands, the top rim and spreading foot with fine bead detail. Sheffield 1869 by Martin, Hall & Co. Diameter 11.3 cm. 149gms.
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A George III Irish silver teapot, engraved banded decoration including leafy swags, engraved armorial of a dragon's head above a castle, raised on ball feet. Dublin 1815 by Richard Sawyer, a noted teapot maker. 649gms.
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A George III silver cream jug, squat baluster form embossed and engraved with floral designs, vacant cartouche to each side, raised on four cast scrolling legs. London 1804 by Robert Hennell I & Samuel Hennell, David Cooke label to base, gilded interior. 245gms.
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An impressive Edwardian silver banquet tray, rectangular form with elaborate leafy scroll framed vacant cartouche, the gadroon border with shell detail to the corners, conforming handles. Birmingham 1907 by J. Sherwood & Sons. Approx. 2.85kgs. 63 cm x 37 cm
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A late Victorian silver four-piece tea service, the ovoid bodies with fine scale engraved lobed lower body panels with shell highlights, conforming decoration to the tops and domed lids, in the Chippendale manner, raised on three pad feet. London 1897, 1898, 1911 and 1915 by Child & Child. Total weight 1455gms.
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A pair of late Victorian silver Chippendale style sugar and cream, matching above. London 1897 by Child & Child. 250gms.
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A 1920s silver teapot and hot water pot in Arts & Crafts plain design, the handle fittings of stylised scroll and organic form, plain bodies. London 1926 and 1929 by 'C.E.', possibly Charles Edwards, a noted Arts & Crafts maker. 1160gms.
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A George III Old Sheffield Plate coffee pot, plain classical urn form body, the long looping handle with leaf detail, fine ribbing to the spreading foot and lid rim. Height 27 cm
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A 1920 Art Deco silver three piece tea service, stepped flared circular bodies and feet, angular handles. Birmingham 1920 by Joseph Gloster Ltd. 623gms.
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A large Victorian silver plated butler's tray, oblong shape with canted corners, pierced gallery, engraved decoration. Ebony handles with scroll supports issue from the sides. Width 79 cm
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A George III silver double ended marrow scoop, London 1775 by George Smith III. 50gms. Length 22.2 cm
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A William IV silver fish slice, fiddle pattern, the blade with pierced decoration. London 1831 by William Chawner II. 166gms. Length 31 cm
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A pair of mid-Victorian silver and ivory fish servers, the ivory handles decorated in a beaded wrythen twist, the silver knife and fork with leaf and scroll decoration. Sheffield 1861 by Henry Wilkinson & Co.
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A George III silver fish slice, the lozenge form tapered blade with pierced and engraved decoration including two cornucopia, the handle with fine bead ribbing. Crested. London 1782 by Robert Hennell I. Length 29.8 cm
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A pair of Victorian silver plated fish servers, beautifully pierced and engraved decoration and plain ivory handles, in fitted box.
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An early 20th century German silver bonbon dish, oval form, beaten in relief with fruit and leaf designs, stamped marks.800 Posen for Lazarus Posen, working c.1870-1933. 119gms.
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An Edwardian miniature silver mustard pot, pierced decoration, blue glass liner. Birmingham 1902. Diameter 4 cm
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A late Victorian miniature silver pepper pot, in the form of a flour sifter, Chester 1894 by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd. Height 3 cm
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An early George III Onslow pattern soup ladle, shell form bowl, engraved armorial to the reverse of the finial of a boar's head upon a sword held by a clasped hand. Old repair to bowl fitting. London 1765 by George Baskerville, a noted ladle maker. 161gms. Length 32.5 cm
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A set of four George IV silver sauce ladles, fiddle pattern, matching crest to each of a seated hound supporting a single arrow, fiddle pattern, the three larger hallmarked London 1827, the smaller 1831, all by William Chawner II, a noted spoon maker. 247gms.
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A boxed pair of heavy silver napkin rings, engraved vacant wreath cartouche, original box. Birmingham 1910.
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A silver replica of the 'Earliest Christening Spoon', tapered hammered handle and ovoid bowl engraved with the Christogram (PX), in original blue Morocco leather box, complete with details of the spoon history. Length 16 cm
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A Victorian silver picture engraved christening mug, the scene including milk maids, a young gent and farm animals. London 1885 by George John Richards & Edwin Charles Brown. The foot with old repair. 150gms.
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A rare Australian Arts and Crafts silver spoon, hand beaten bowl, the terminal of holly leaves and berries, by Harris & Son.
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A set of four Australian Arts and Crafts silver demitasse coffee spoons, each with various hand-made wildflower finials of stylish design, hammer finished bowls. Stamped with silver and gum-nut mark. Length 11.3.
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A pair of late Victorian fancy silver serving spoons in original case, fluted oval bodies, the decorative handles in the French manner cast with cherubs and scrolls, most gilt remains. London 1896 by Sibray, Hall & Co Ltd.
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A pair of Edwardian silver Corinthian column candlesticks, detachable bead edge nozzles, traditional stepped bases. London 1904 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. Height 15 cm
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A pair of early 20th century tall silver tall column candlesticks with N.Z Military history, fluted baluster form, detachable nozzles, the base of each presentation engraved'... From Father Leo Daly Chaplain To The Forces New ZealandE.F. 1916'. Height 29.2 cm. Sheffield 1914 by Walker & Hall.
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A modern limited edition silver medallion and military badge set 'Great British Regiments', the lid to the plaque detailed 'The Birmingham Mint's Tribute to the 52 time-honoured regiments of the line that have passed into legend. Henry Bedford, Set No. 0345. One set of a limited edition of solid silver medallions with insignia', mahogany boxed including three layers.
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