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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 pair of 19th century Old Sheffield Plate salts, rectangular boat form with conforming spreading bases, cast gadroon and shell top rims.
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A modern silver galleried wine coaster, turned wooden base. London 1990 by C.J. Vander Ltd. Diameter 13.2 cm
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A silver 'Gin' bottle ticket, modelled with mask and scrolling leaves. Birmingham 1961.
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A Georgian silver wine funnel, with gadrooned border and shell tab. London 1824 by John Henry and Charles Lias.
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A silver sauce boat, plain fat-belly form with scalloped rim, scroll handle and hoof feet. London 1925, maker's mark rubbed. 376gms
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A Victorian silver scallop butter dish, Birmingham 1887. Length 13 cm 77.7gms.
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An Edwardian silver decorative rose bowl, the lower body with repeating shield form relief moulded acanthus leaf design, spreading circular foot, raised on ebonised turned wood stand. 533gms. Diameter 21.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver tazza, the pie-crust rim with scroll and leaf detail, the pierced bowl with star form centre, plain spreading pedestal base. Birmingham 1909 by William Aitkin. 300gms. Diameter 20.8 cm
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A pair of Edwardian elaborately silver mounted decorative glass vases, the silver stands with scrolling legs and pierced and embossed frames supporting the lobed ovoid glass bodies with moulded floral scroll decoration, the conforming silver top mounts, one with the flared top rim removed, the other with some damage, a bag of further conforming silver parts included. Heights 24.3 cm and 22.5 cm. Hallmarked London 1899 by William Comyns & Sons.
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An unusual small ecclesiastical lidded jar with gilded interior, London 1966. Height 3.5 cm
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An early 20th century Dutch silver decanter set, the stand decorated in the 19th century manner, contains three shaped and etched bottles with conforming silver collars and stoppers, date marked 1928. 14 cm x 28.5 cm
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A set of mid-Victorian silver egg cups, supported on three Georgian style dolphin feet, in original box and each with individual salt spoons. London 1871 by Frederick Elkington.
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A silver sugar bowl, set with an Edward VII Coronation commemorative medallion to the centre. Bearing two sets of hallmarks, Chester 1899 and Birmingham 1901.
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A silver lidded cut crystal pin dish, the lozenge shaped lid with neoclassical foliate decoration. Sheffield 1910. Width 15 cm
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An Egyptian silver charger, profusely decorated with Egyptian scenes, with scalloped rim, Egyptian silver marks to base. 150gms.
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A large Victorian silver plate game cover, with hanger for wall suspension. 32 cm x 47 cm
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A pair of early 20th century New Zealand themed tiki silver and greenstone knife rests, in original fitted box, each silver end with a hei tiki form within an open arched frame, a greenstone cylindrical bar to the centre. Note: the tiki form similar to that used on the New Zealand Railway passes, each end stamped 'STERLING'. Length of each 6.6 cm
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Two kilim cushions.
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Three kilim cushions.
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An old double-sided kilim saddlebag, with tassels. 46 cm x 14 cm x 140 cm
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A large single kilim saddlebag, fringed border. 88 cm x 70 cm
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An old hand-knotted Caucasian rug, the central field containing five diamond medallions surrounded by floral motifs, in traditional reds and blues. 247 cm x 120 cm. Worn.
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A large old hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, with central medallions and four corner designs, typical colours on an unusual brown ground. 290 cm x 162 cm
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An old handmade Chinese wool rug, the field with three large 'gul' medallions, unusual colours on a pale mushroom coloured field. Some wear. 230 cm x 113 cm
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A hand knotted Persian pictorial rug, the field decorated with hunting scenes of elephants, tigers, figures, deer, etc., in various colours on a rich red ground. 212 cm x 140 cm. With suspension rod.
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A hand knotted Tekke Turkoman tribal rug, decorated with gul motifs. 180 cm x 100 cm
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A hand knotted Baluchi tribal rug with stylised floral designs, in colours of dark blue and red. 200 cm x 130 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, with a single central medallion in rich dark colours on a red field. 110 cm x 2040
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A small modern good quality Chinese handmade all wool rug, with typical floral designs on a pale ground. 62 cm x 125 cm
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A small old handmade Chinese Art Deco all wool rug, decorated with an Ikebana vase, soft muted colours of black, brown and coral. 171 cm x 96 cm
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An old Chinese Art Deco handmade all wool rug, decorated with an Ikebana vase, rich deep colours of aubergine coral, black and brown. 170 cm x 95 cm
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A large good quality handmade Chinese all wool rug, decorated with birds and flowers on a pale duck egg blue ground. 250 cm x 167 cm
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A large old fine quality handmade Chinese all wool carpet, with restrained decoration of phoenix birds, butterflies, birds and floral sprays in shades of brown and blue on a rich cobalt blue ground. 250 cm x 300 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian Hamadan pictorial rug, decorated with buildings, birds, animals and flowers, multi-coloured. 146 cm x 800
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A hand knotted Persian Afshar rug, with three large medallions, bright vibrant colours including peacock blue and rich deep orange. 203 cm x 126 cm
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A small hand knotted Turkoman rug, with two diamond medallions.120 cm x 65 cm
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A good quality modern handmade Chinese all wool rug, decorated with birds and flowers on a pale green ground. 190 cm x 120 cm
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A hand knotted Baluchi prayer rug, decorated with three rows of gul motifs, various colours on a cerise ground. Minor faults. 170 cm x 103 cm
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A hand knotted Baluchi tribal rug, the field decorated with octagons and multiple narrow border guards in rich dark colours. 200 cm x 110 cm
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An unusual hand knotted Turkish patchwork kilim rug, of various shapes and sizes, tribal colours and patterns. 227 cm x 171 cm
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A fine quality finely knotted Persian Isfahan rug, pure wool and silk, the field decorated with a vase of flowers, birds and animals. 165 cm x 108 cm
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An Iranian Herati prayer rug, the mihrab with a vase of flowers, flanked by columns and further floral patterns, dated 1979 and signed 'Aref'. 200 cm x 120 cm
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A large good quality hand knotted Persian Hamadan carpet, with a single central medallion and four corner designs in rich colours of a red ground. 305 cm x 212 cm
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A good quality hand knotted Afghan Turkoman rug, the field decorated with small gul motifs and multiple border guards in colours of rich red, dark blue and ivory. 240 cm x 163 cm
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A large good quality hand knotted Saruqi rug, the field decorated with rows of gul motifs, multiple narrow guards, in mainly rich red and dark blue. 300 cm x 200 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian Kashan carpet, with a single central medallion and four corner designs, in rich colours on a deep red ground. 320 cm x 245 cm
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A Chinese rosewood processional screen in stand, of fan shape, finely pierced and inlaid with silver wire depictions of gods. A contemporary copy of a Qing Dynasty piece. Height 113 cm
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A vintage nest of four Chinese hardwood side tables with ornate carved decoration and stretcher bases. The largest table 46 cm x 35 cm x 65 cm. Some faults.
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An old Chinese red lacquer low table, of traditional design with short well proportioned cabriole style legs, oblong shape with figural decoration. 89 cm x 54 cm x 35 cm
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An early Georgian chinoiserie hanging corner cabinet, of small proportions, the decoration of Chinese figures in a garden in colours of golden red on a black lacquer ground, butterfly hinges and two internal shelves. 54 cm x 25 cm x 82.5 cm
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A large late 19th century Japanese ebonised two-fold screen, ornately carved and pierced, the decoration of cranes and flowering branches in bone and mother-of-pearl. Seal marks. Some losses. Width of each panel 85 cm height 185 cm
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A pair of good quality Chinese hardwood drum stools of traditional design with profuse floral mother of pearl inlay. Diameter 35 cm height 45 cm
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A Chinese rosewood yoke back two seater settle, the back with two splats carved in relief with dragon panels, the seat with upholstered squab, raised on four square legs with in-turned feet. Width 155 cm
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A Chinese rosewood coffee table, the top carved in low relief with dragons embattled over a flaming pearl, the frieze carved and pierced similarly, raised on cabriole legs with mask carved tops terminating in claw feet. Glass topped. 121 cm x 62 cm x 41 cm
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A Chinese rosewood 'pagoda' display cabinet, of hexagonal section with two sides as opening doors beneath an architectural top, the lower section with panels carved with dragons, two panels formed as doors, fitted with three adjustable glass shelves and illuminated. Height 220 cm diameter 69 cm
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A Chinese carved wood life-size figure of Kuanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, modelled seated upon a plinth base, she holds a mystic pearl in her elevated left hand, her right foot rests upon a lotus flower. Some portions of her robes coloured with remnants of pigment. Height 150 cm
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A Victorian duet stool, the top upholstered with gros point trellis patterned tapestry, raised on X-frame legs joined by turned stretchers. Old repairs. 82 cm x 56 cm x 51 cm
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A Georgian mahogany tilt-top tripod wine table, the plain circular top comprising one single piece of mahogany and on pad feet. Some surface marks. Turned column support and pad feet. Diameter 80 cm
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A rare William IV rosewood circular teapoy with decorated borders, tapering octagonal pedestal and a tripod platform base. The top lifting to reveal two tea caddies and two spaces for glass mixing bowls. Diameter 44 cm height 77 cm
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A small old walnut writing table of William and Mary style, decorated with oyster veneers and inlaid decoration, on tapering legs with X-stretcher base, the top lifting to reveal the original fitted interior. Some distress. 52 cm x 40 cm x 64 cm
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A vintage oak stool with turned and fluted legs, needlework tapestry top and turned X-stretcher. Length 58 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany Sheraton Revival table vitrine of plain oval shape decorated with boxwood stringing on four elegant tapering square section legs with platform base. 68 cm x 44 cm x 74 cm
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A decorative metal lined dome top casket shaped storage box, with ornate embossed all-over floral decoration and stylised dragon head ring handles. 60 cm x 42 cm x 55 cm
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A mahogany Chippendale Revival tray top serpentine side table, with ornate pierced gallery and ornate pierced X-stretcher base. Some surface marks. 86 cm x 48 cm x 72 cm
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A Regency mahogany library chair, scrolling decoration to arms, tulip decoration to front legs, brass casters, upholstered in a black, grey and cream geometric fabric. 60 cm x 70 cm x 100 cm
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A Victorian framed salon chair, with rose coloured brocade covers to back and seat. Some wear.
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A large, deep burgundy, leather wing back armchair, deep buttoned and studded, short cabriole front legs. The loose cushion with signs of wear.
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A pair of large gilt wing back armchairs of French style with leaf, flower and scroll decoration, short cabriole front legs and studded upholstery. Both require re-covering.
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A good early 20th century French carved beech framed, caned and upholstered duchesse brisee (bergere chair and matching ottoman), the wing back chair with restrained floral and scroll carved detail, caned panels to the sides and back, contemporary upholstery to the interior arms, rests, loose back cushioned seat and ottoman in a fine banded silver metallic foil and dark taupe slubby linen. Total length 183 cm
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A 19th century French walnut open elbow chair of Louis XV style with cartouche back, serpentine front, cabriole front legs and floral needlework covers.
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A large French style armchair and matching ottoman stool, cabriole legs, sculptured green velvet covers with two loose fitted cushions and a small single cushion.
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A French style canape, the decorative gilt frame upholstered in a self-patterned deep ivory brocade. 123 cm x 63 cm x 95 cm
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An American oak Globe-Wernicke sectional bookcase, three glass fronted shelves, drawer to the base, with original labels. 76 cm x 31 cm x 134 cm
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A Georgian mahogany hanging corner cabinet with a single glazed door, the pale green painted interior with two shelves, single drawer in base. 82 cm x 48 cm x 103 cm
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A Georgian mahogany fall-front bureau, with four graduated full width drawers, brass bale handles, keyhole escutcheons, fitted interior and bracket feet. 84 cm x 48 cm x 103 cm
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A Queen Anne double-dome bureau bookcase, the double-domed top above cross-banded glazed doors, the base section with the fall-front opening to reveal a fitted interior above five small drawers. Raised on baluster form legs joined by a serpentine flat shaped stretcher base with bun feet, c.1705. Some distress. 10 cm x 5 cm x 22.2 cm
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An elegant Edwardian mahogany display cabinet, of restrained Art Nouveau style with two bevelled glazed doors and glazed sides, the top with open shelf, twin mirrors, restrained inlay and a simple arched pediment, two internal glass shelves and pad feet. 90 cm x 38 cm x 189 cm
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A large early 20th century European walnut display bombe cabinet, the scroll carved pediment top above two shaped glazed panelled doors, enclosing fitted shelves, the bombe base with two short above two full width drawers, shaped pediment, lions' paw front feet. Pleasantly faded. 200 cm x 55 cm x 235 cm
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An early 20th century European figured walnut bookcase bureau, similar to above, the back with two panelled doors enclosing a fitted interior, the forefront above a three-drawer configuration. 124 cm x 70 cm x 220 cm
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A modern chinoiserie bureau bookcase, the top with two shaped doors opening to reveal shelves, with broken arched pediment and central finial, the base with drop front bureau containing pigeon holes and drawers over two half and two full width drawers. 96 cm x 44 cm x 233 cm
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A French fruitwood country dining table, plank top with clenched ends, on tapering legs with stretchers to each side, pegged construction. 170 cm x 75 cm x 76 cm
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A French fruitwood hall table, two drawers to the front, chamfered solid legs with stretcher to each side, pegged construction. 140 cm x 50 cm x 76 cm
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A vintage mahogany kidney shaped pedestal desk with French style gilt metal mounts and two blue and white jasperware plaques. With keys. Some surface marks. 115 cm x 65 cm x 76 cm
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A large European walnut desk, the leather inset top surmounted by a superstructure of divided shelves in a tiered configuration, the top raised on two banks of deep drawers, a full width cupboard sited to the back. 157 cm x 93 cm x 180
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A late 19th century small old oak chest of four drawers, with full column mouldings, concaved top drawer, pierced gallery, short tapering square section legs and ornate brass handles and keyhole escutcheons. 84 cm x 43 cm x 96 cm
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A 19th century teak two-stage military chest, the five drawers with recessed brass handles, each section with iron side handles, raised on short turned legs. Some surface marks and top drawer locks have been replaced. 107 cm x 44 cm x 107 cm
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An early 20th century German walnut bombe commode, matching above. 114 cm x 60 cm x 80 cm. Some marks to cross-banded top.
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A colonial kauri scotch chest, with a traditional hat box drawer to the centre and two half drawers either side, over three full width drawers, plinth base with half columns with decorative feature to each side. Unusual panelled sides. 111 cm x 40 cm x 127 cm
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A late 19th century French mahogany etagere, of three oblong tiered shelves raised on turned supports, the top tier with cut brass inlay and stringing and frieze drawer. 48 cm x 38 cm x 92.5 cm
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A European pine bookcase chiffonier, the upper section with two glazed doors, the lower section with two drawers above two cupboards. 116 cm x 48 cm x 245 cm
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An antique French three-fold glass and velvet screen, shaped top with bevelled glass, on small casters, the base with embroidered gilt decoration, some distress. 161 cm x 145 cm
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A modern kingwood commode of French style, with three drawers and a shaped variegated white and red marble top, banded and inlay decoration, gilt metal mounts and classical ring handles, raised on four tapering square section legs. 106 cm x 46 cm x 92 cm
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A contemporary display cabinet, the highly grained timber frame with glass doors and sides, mirror back and internal lighting, cream zebra strip and conforming wood pediment, with internal glass shelving. 92 cm x 43 cm x 190 cm
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A stylish modern silver finish two door cabinet, with panelled designs to the front, back and sides, on four short feet, a single internal shelf and two angular handles. 93 cm x 46 cm x 100 cm
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A stylish modern black 'crocodile skin' two door cabinet raised on two angular metal frames (one at each end) and a silvered metal crocodile handle, single internal shelf. 120 cm x 48 cm x 10.3 cm
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A modern decorative Egyptian Revival stool with scroll ends, swan neck style legs and sculptured black velvet covers.
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A contemporary chaise longue, the padded frame upholstered in crimson silk, the seat and cushion in a gold and black Versace fabric. With matching crimson bolster cushion. 176 cm x 79 cm x 80 cm
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A fine quality modern Italian 'Flexform - Happy' three-seater sofa and a pair of matching side chairs, designed by Antonio Citterio, basket weave backs, polished stainless steel flat bar frames and the highest quality leather mocha brown loose cushions and bolsters.
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A contemporary two-piece ebony coffee table, the two separate tables form one. Each 93 cm x 50 cm x 36 cm
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A European walnut coffee table, the lozenge shape top raised on four ram's head carved legs terminating in hoofed feet, a lower conforming lozenge shaped tear inset with Wycombe cane panel. Pleasantly faded. 80 cm x 55 cm x 59 cm
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