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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:743
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:642
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:507
Date:11-Sep-2018
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A Pelikan silver plate fountain pen, with fluted body, 14K white gold nib. In case.
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Sheaffer 'Imperial' 12K gold filled fountain pen, Lineal patterned, with inlaid 14ct gold medium nib (needs cartridge). Boxed, near mint. c.1975.
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Paul Wirt slip cap eyedropper fountain pen, in machine engraved ebonite with two repousse gold plated bands, with 14ct. overfeed Wirt nib, c.1890.
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A Parker 'Insignia' fountain pen, with 'Athens' 23ct. gold plated cap, black lacquered brass barrel with 14ct. medium gold nib, blue resin body. Near mint with Parker plastic case. c.1997
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A brass Eagle Pencil Co cartridge filler fountain pen, clear imprint on barrel and nib. With glass cartridge. c.1885.
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A chess themed desk set, on wooden checkered base with rook and castle pen holder and pawn stack nib wipe flanked by two cut crystal ink bottles, c.1880, includes J.S. Staedtler 5948 clip pen with gold nib.
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An Edwardian square oak desk tidy, with centrally mounted cut crystal ink bottle. Width 20 cm. c.1900.
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A WMF silver plated Art Nouveau inkwell, with hinged lidded well and original glass bottle, themed with fir cones and fronds. Width 19.5 cm. c.1925.
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A Parker 51 double pen stand, with working Swiza date/alarm clock on gold veined marble base with two black Parker 51 Aerometric desk pens. Made in England. c.1960.
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A New Zealand themed silver plated desk set, the tray with centrally mounted cast kiwi flanked by two star cut crystal inkwells with silver plated tops. By James Dixon & Sons. c.1900.
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A brass ten place dip pen stand, c.1900.
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A brass six place dip pen stand, c.1900
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A Hotchkiss No.1 stapler, made for the National Cash Register Co. Dayton Ohio. c.1910.
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An Egyptian themed small inkwell, in etched and lacquered brass with images of Anubis et al and with a milk glass liner. c.1925.
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An Art Deco performing seal themed desk set, in lacquered and chromium plated metals on black cut glass base. Width 180. c.1925.
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A boxed dip pen and pencil c.1890, with long agate shafts, engraved silver metal bodies, complete with nib and lead, in burgundy vellum box
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Boxed Greishaber (Chicago) dip pen, with 14ct Greishaber #3 nib with m-o-p shaft, in original velvet box.
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Sterling silver telescoping pencil by S. Mordan & Co., London, c.1860, with unengraved bloodstone seal end.
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Silver combination sliding dip pen and pencil, c.1880, foliate engraved, with cameo shield end for seal (unengraved). Has nib and pencil lead marked E.B.925
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Sterling dip pen with tapering dimpled shaft, with ball end hallmarked William Vale & Sons, Birmingham 1911.
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A telescoping fob dip pen and propelling pencil by Fairchild, gold plated chequered body, 14ct nib marked 'Leroy Width Fairchild New York #4' c. 1890
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Silver plated telescoping pencil, with repousse barrel and banded agate seal end (un-engraved)
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Silver dip pen with m-o-p shaft, the pen holder is hexagonal with foliate engraving, with period nib, c.1880.
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An Edwardian papier mache pencil case, with silhouettes of children and a dog in relief to the lid. c.1900.
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Boxed 'Souvenir of Egypt' writing tools, includes paper knife, gilt quill cutter, dip with nib, propelling pencil and seal. c.1915.
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Sealed box of Brandauer & Co. Circular Pointed Pens, (nibs), 144 in box. c.1880.
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Sealed box of Myers & Sons Ltd. Post Office Pens, 144 in box. c.1880.
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Sealed box of William Mitchell Pedigree Pens no. 0505. 144, in box. c.1880.
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Sealed box of Joseph Gillotts Stainless Steel Pens (nibs), New Zealand Govt. Issue. 36 in box. c.1890.
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A Parker Duofold ball pen, in lapis acrylic with gold trim. Boxed, near mint. c.1989.
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Parker Duofold International 'Nacre' (black veined pearl) fountain pen, with gold trim, 18ct. bi-colour medium nib, piston filler. Box and packaging, near mint. c.1985.
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A Sheaffer 'Nostalgia' sterling overlay fountain pen, with 14ct gold nib, in original velvet box - mint condition. c.1980.
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A Parker 'Insignia' fountain pen and pencil, in 23ct. gold plated 'grain d'orange' patterned barrels. Pen with 18ct. medium nib in mint condition. Boxed, c. 2000.
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Sheaffer 'Imperial Brass' Targa lacquered fountain pen, with 14ct. inlaid gold nib medium. Complete in inscribed brass case with brass cartridge box. c.1995.
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A Mont Blanc 210 fountain pen in black resin with gold trim, 14ct. gold nib, with converter, case, packaging and guarantee certificate. Near mint. c.1985.
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Waterman Edson Ruby Red fountain pen, with original box, papers, converter and cartridges. Medium 18ct. nib. Near mint, presentation box deteriorating. c.2001.
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Parker Duofold 'Mosaic' special edition Intentional fountain pen, red/black/pearl resin with 18ct. gold, platinum plated nib and fittings, with all original packaging. Mint condition. c.2002.
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Diamond Point eye dropper fountain pen, in black ebonite with octagonal mother-of pearl body and repousse gold filled bands, with 14ct. Diamond Point nib. Excellent condition. c.1900.
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Morrison's overlay fountain pen, in black ebonite with 14ct. rolled gold filigree flower petal overlay to cap and barrel, 14ct. Morrison nib, lever fill. Good condition. c.1925.
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OMAS 1997 limited edition sterling silver overlay fountain pen 'Return to the Motherland', Number 549 of an edition of 1997, with original box and papers and bottle of commemorative ink.
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A Waterman Man 100 Fontainebleau green wood fountain pen, 18K nib with matching green stained wood 'cigar' case, original box and card slip case outer, guarantee card, cartridges and converter. Produced 1983 for the centenary of the marque.
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A Mont Blanc Meisterstuck 144 fountain pen, black resin with 14K two-tone nib. In box.
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Moores non-leaking slide filler fountain pen, in red mottled ebonite with correct American 14kt. nib. Clear imprints. c.1905.
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American slip cap eyedropper fountain pen, in black ebonite with floral Art Nouveau sterling silver overlay to cap and barrel. With warranted 14K #2 nib. c.1900.
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Swan Pen (M.T. & Co. New York) slip cap eyedropper fountain pen, in black ebonite with gold filled foliate filigree overlay to cap and barrel and correct Swan #1 nib and feed. c.1910.
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Waterman slip cap eyedropper fountain pen, in brown ebonite with rare taper cap. Waterman Ideal #2 14kt. nib. Clear imprints. c.1905.
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A quality silver plated desk standish, the serpentine plateau with a central hinged lidded box with three compartments for stamps and ink with cut crystal inkwell. The whole decorated in the French manner with cherubs, lions and foliage. Impressed marks. Width 27.5 cm, c.1890
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An Egyptian Revival gilt brass inkwell in the French manner, with trefoil hand-painted tile plateau supporting an inkwell above. Decorated with a scene of riverside mosque and minaret. Diameter 17 cm. c.1915.
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An early 19th century European desk stand of carved mahogany, as a plateau carved in high relief with a profusion of flowers at the base of a tree trunk surmounted by an eagle displayed, the foreground carved with a scalloped pen dish flanked by glass inkwells and set before a thermometer mounted glass obelisk, a concealed drawer in the base. Width 39 cm.
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A Victorian bronze inkwell, of quatrefoil shape with a central milk glass globe well the cover with registration mark dated 1850. Width 16.5 cm.
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A boxed collection of miniature pipes, three examples from around the world.
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A cased vintage pipe, amber style mouthpiece with sterling silver collar, the bowl in the form of a large budding flower with a bug crawling up the side.
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A cased set of collector's pipes, includes Meerschaum, wood, etc.
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A cased set of English pipes, all six with silver collars.
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A cased collection of clay pipes, the six pipes with varying decorations.
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Four boxed German pipes, varying styles and materials.
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A boxed collection of pipes, nine from various countries and ornate decoration.
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A boxed collection of pipes, from various countries and various materials, wood, china, cloisonne, etc.
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A boxed collection of pipes, the six pipes from various countries.
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A vintage turned wood pipe stand, together with three early 1900s pipes, one with very large meerschaum and silver metal bowl. Height 60 cm
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Six vintage pipes, includes meerschaum, Black Forest etc, in old oak box.
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A carved meerschaum pipe, the bowl as an African American man smoking a cheroot, with amber-type mouthpiece. In fitted case.
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Five boxed collectors' pipes, varying materials and patterns but one mouthpiece unusually of mother of pearl.
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Five boxed collectors' pipes, one a miniature English pipe the others of Asian influence.
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Two cased meerschaum pipes, together with a cigarette holder.
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A collection of tobacciana, includes three German porcelain pipes, a snuff box and barrel form match holder.
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An antique meerschaum pipe, the bowl with elaborately carved decoration, silver plate collar and amber mouthpiece.
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A cased meerschaum pipe, the bowl with mandala style decoration, amber type mouthpiece.
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An Edwardian meerschaum pipe, the bowl carved as a dragon's clawed foot, with silver collar (Chester 1902) and amber mouthpiece, in original holder.
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A cased meerschaum pipe, the bowl carved in the form of a dragon's claw, the mouthpiece of amber.
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Five various Masonic medals, one silver and enamel in the form of a Maltese cross (with ribbon and bars) made by Mayer & Kean, Wellington.
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Three silver Masonic badges, with ribbons, two with enamelling.
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A Victorian gold plated and agate snuff box, decorative engraving to frame, some cracks to the agate.
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Four displays of wax seal impressions, mainly Georgian, under glass and gilt frames.
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A Victorian tortoiseshell and silver card case, the front decorated with a silver frame with blank cartouche to the centre, the interior with traditional compartments for visiting cards. 8 cm x 10 cm.
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A Regency rosewood standish, two ink bottles, pounce pot and drawer to the front, two depressions for pens. Width 28 cm, depth 21.5 cm, height 5 cm.
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A 19th century brass bound rosewood writing box, the interior divided into various compartments with one lidded lift out section, the lid slides open to reveal various old Chinese inkstones, a full width drawer to the front also contains compartments. Width 38 cm, depth 32.5 cm, height 14.5 cm.
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A Georgian walnut and mahogany miniature chest of drawers, three full width drawers and raised on bracket feet with shaped apron (some old repairs). Width 33 cm, depth 16 cm, height 31.5 cm.
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A rare William IV mahogany miniature chiffonier tea caddy, upstand back, single drawer above two arched panelled doors enclosing two tea caddy drawers with lids above two smaller drawers, original linings and turned bone handles, all raised on turned feet. Good colour and patina. Width 23 cm, depth 16.5 cm, height 31.5 cm.
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An Edwardian oak Sheraton Revival smoker's cabinet, two glazed doors to the front, three drawers to the interior with section for pipe storage, inlaid decoration to top. Width 34.5 cm, depth 19 cm, height 34.5 cm.
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A Victorian chinoiserie tea caddy, the interior with tin liner, the lid decorated with conforming chinoiserie designs, ivory button, width 16.5 cm, depth 11.5 cm, height 9.5 cm.
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A vintage carved oak donation box, the top decorated with acanthus leaves. Width 19.5 cm, depth 13 cm, height 14 cm.
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An inlaid timbers box, the hinged lid with fret and herring bone borders framing a cartouche depicting a military fort, the fascia inlaid with a bullock drawn sled. Width 28 cm, depth 12.5 cm, height 8.5 cm.
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A cast metal box in the form of a wooden iron bound chest, the exterior with planks and woodgrain effect, the number '54' and a triangle to the lid which opens to reveal a cache of gold toned coins, this lifts to reveal a hiding space for treasure.15 cm x 10 cm x 10.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
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An early 20th century novelty owl gong, the wall mounted plastic owl head with glass eyes supporting the hammer, string suspension to the brass gong. Note the wood knocker 'is from Holly Tree'. Diameter of owl section 12.5 cm.
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A large old polished turtle shell, 13 plates. Some damage to the marginal plates. Length 70 cm.
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A large turtle shell, the thirteen main plates displaying rich butterscotch to dark brown mottling. Length 59 cm.
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Three old sailor's marlin spikes, one with wooden head, one brass head, the other with 'Turk's head' whipping. Longest 42 cm.
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A good quality reindeer skin rug, original Scandinavian label on reverse. Length 120 cm.
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A 19th century Anglo-Indian quality ebony writing slope, the fitted interior with dark velvet inlaid writing surfaces and various compartments including three secret drawers. 43 cm x 25 cm x 15.5 cm.
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A 1920s gent's ivory brush set, consisting of two clothes brushes, two hair brushes and a shoe horn, carved monogrammed initials.
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A George III mahogany banjo barometer, engraved silvered dials to barometer and thermometer, requires attention. Length 91.5 cm.
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An American miniature painting on ivory of a clipper ship, on oval panel, monogrammed, in oak frame with gilt slip. Overall 24.5 cm x 27 cm
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A pair of decorative bone candlesticks, carved as mastiff standard bearers holding tall staffs terminating in nozzles, raised on cavetto socle bases engraved with the British royal coat-of-arms. Height 19.5 cm.
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A 19th century scrimshaw powder horn, formed from an oxen horn, engraved with a portrait of a sailor and a woman, base and stopper fittings absent. Length 34 cm.
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Sixteen ancient Roman bronze coins, roughly circular. Approx. diameter 2 cm.
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A late 19th century French electrotherapy machine, in two compartment mahogany box, lead acid cells in one and various electrical contacts in the other by Adolphe Gaiffe, Paris.
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A game bird (duck) decoy, canvas covered kapok and wood infill. Length 31 cm. Provenance: Charlie Watkinson (born c.1860) owner of a double ended hunting punt on the Waikato mounted with a swivel black powder gun.
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A game bird (duck) decoy, canvas covered kapok and wood infill. Length 31 cm. Provenance: as above.
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A carved antler cabinet piece angler's 'priest' by Taupo master carver Des Baker, carved as a dragonfly nymph, c.2004. Height 2.6 cm
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