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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:718
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:706
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:493
Date:26-Mar-2019
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A small bronze statuette of a woman representing Victory, standing holding a laurel wreath, height 19 cm
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A modern classical figure of a standing bull, his head lowered and tail raised, dark patina, length 490.
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A large gilded bronze figure of a standing elephant, his head sand trunk raised, ears back, relief decoration to the Oriental decorated mat to his back and upper head, length 66.5 cm, height 57 cm.
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A polished bronze statue of a man in balanced toe stand pose, arms widely outstretched. Raised on black cube plinth base. Width 860.
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An exuberant Louis XIV style brass stationery compendium, resembling an ormolu embellished bureau, the front falling to reveal a velvet and silk lined interior of stepped compartments. 32 cm x 17 cm x 38 cm.
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A Victorian brass standish, the elaborate stand decorated with a bearded face, scrolls and flowering tendrils, pen rest and two inkwells, raised on three scrolling feet. 43 cm x 22 cm x 14 cm.
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A French gilt metal table centrepiece, an oval two handled jardiniere on a mirrored plateau base, width 47 cm
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A Victorian brass fireside trivet, column stand with tripod bas. 20 cm x 30 cm
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A pair of Victorian brass doorstops, in the form of prancing horses on plinth bases. 27 cm x 6 cm x 26 cm.
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A Victorian brass doorstop, profile torso of the Duke of Wellington, raised on plinth base. 15 cm x 23 cm.
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A pair of Victorian brass spit jacks, both with original mechanisms.
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A copper one gallon measuring jug, 19th century, with excise seal, height 25.5 cm.
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A Victorian bronze wall candle sconce, the face of a young male fairy with vines in hair supporting two candle branches. 23 cm x 25 cm
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A bronze box modelled as a monk, his robe hinged and opening at the cowl, on green marble plinth, height 16 cm
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A rare vintage New Zealand Insurance Co. enamel sign, decorated with a portrait of Potatau Te Wherowhero Tawhiao and inscribed 'New Zealand Insurance Company Limited Fire Marine and Accident, Capital £1,500,000'. 91 cm x 60 cm
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A good vintage tin sign for D.H. Brown & Son, Brookfield Roller Mills, Christchurch, lithographically printed in colours with the business name above, an image of their five storey brick building and associated 'Grain Store', steam train with carriages and tall smoking chimney, all further above relief pressed image of two women wearing white aprons displaying a large sack of 'Peerless Flour', the base detailed with the maker's name 'Geo. Hadfield, Advertising Contractor, Wellington, N.Z.', some minor…
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A good Victorian walnut stick barometer, with milk glass panel marked 'A.Gundersen, Christchurch', and with scales in 'English inches' and 'Centimetres', further glass panels to the trunk back a mercury thermometer and a 'storm glass', height 108 cm.
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An antique instrument for comparative measurement of two liquids, with adjustable scale readout of split index lens reading, height 56 cm
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A Kellogg's Edwardian period black enamelled metal candlestick telephone, Pat'd. Nov. 1901, March 1907 and April 1908. (Pre auto exchange model), height 29 cm
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A brass three draw pocket telescope, with leather sleeved body and lens cap. Extended 50 cm
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A Swiss Mermod Freres music box, playing 12 airs, with tune indicator, change/repeat and parachute safety. 59 cm x 25 x 27 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 Victorian boxed decanter set, the mahogany Tunbridge Ware decorated box contains four gilded decanters and two small glasses. 24.5 cm x 16 cm x 20 cm.
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An Edwardian oak three-bottle tantalus, the square section crystal bottles with cushion-cut engraving, ball stoppers, some chips, held in a case with small green glasses and a concealed drawer with playing cards and cribbage board, width 34 cm
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A near pair of early 19th century mahogany tea caddies, oblong with slightly domed hinged lids, one with undivided interior, the other with three compartments and a well concealed secret drawer to the base. Slight losses. 20.5 cm x 12 cm x 12 cm
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A Regency mahogany tea caddy with satinwood stringing, oblong, the interior with two compartments flanking a well for bowl. 29 cm x 14.5 cm x 14.5 cm
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A Regency burr walnut tea caddy, of sarcophagus shape, the interior with two compartments flanking a cavity for bowl. 33 cm x 18 cm x 20 cm
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Emanuel Bowen 'An Accurate Map of Hampshire divided into its Hundreds', 18th century engraving, with hand colour in outline. 42 cm x 52 cm
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John Speed 'Hantshire described and devided (sic)' (Map of Hampshire), from Speed's Atlas, 17th century engraving by Jodocus Hondius, with outline colour. 40 cm x 53 cm.
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Les Environs de Londres...' 18th century map of the vicinity of London, with the imprint of Pierre Mortier, from an atlas, with body colour. 48 cm x 55 cm
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A pair of miniature paintings on ivory, two women painted in 18th century Gainsborough manner, indistinct signatures to each, framed in elaborate brass frames with strut back.
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Miss H. Joyce Pocock, A.R.M.S. (Mrs John Stewart), 'The Pink Balloon', miniature painting, initialled, named, detailed, entitled and price on reverse £7-7-0. 4.1 cm x 4.1 cm, gilt framed under glass.
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A pair of Indian miniature paintings on ivory leaf, each depicting Shah Jahan and consort. Each 11 cm x 9 cm
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A framed set of nine small 19th century Baxter type prints, featuring gilt edged 19th century scenes.
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An uncommon hand coloured lithograph of Napoleon, on board the Northumberland on his voyage to incarceration on St Helena. After a sketch by Daniel Ibbetson, 1815.
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An embossed leather cased daguerreotype photograph, of Victorian gentleman, framed by a gilt metal slip. 9.5 cm x 8 cm.
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An embossed leather cased daguerreotype photograph, of two Victorian women, framed by a gilt metal slip. 9.5 cm x 8 cm.
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Three large format glass plate negatives, advertising Hawaiian Print shirts and Highland Tartan slippers. 43 cm x 35 cm.
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A fine Berlin beadwork evening purse, floral decoration with bead fringe, Dutch silver heavily embossed frame.
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A Berlin beadwork evening purse, flowers on a blue ground, silver plate frame.
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A Victorian beaded portrait 'Girl with Umbrella', with conservation report to reverse, in oval frame. 39 cm x 39 cm (including frame).
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Notable New Zealand Thoroughbreds, ATP 1980, No.1203/2000 and 'Notable English and Irish Thoroughbreds', ATP 1983, No.1203/2500.
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Tapestry of Turf A History of New Zealand Racing, Moa pub ed. 271/1200, and 'Notable New Zealand Thoroughbreds', ATP 1980, No.220/2000
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Three Raymond Ching books, The Bird Paintings' (Collins 1978) ed. 96/360 signed, leather in slip case, 'Studies & Sketches of a Bird Painter' Lansdowne 1981 and 'The Bird Paintings' (Collins 1978)
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Raymond Ching, The Bird Paintings' (Collins 1978) ed. 97/360 signed, leather in slip case, and 'The Art of Rei Hamon (Collins 1980) ed. 567/600 signed.
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A C.F. Goldie book, Prints, Drawings & Criticism', in original Solander case, pub Alister Taylor 1979. No.1314/1600
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John Kinder Paintings & Photographs' Dunn, SeTo pub 259/750 and 'The Life & Art of William Strutt' Curnow, pub ATP 1980, 1350/1500.
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G.F. von Tempsky Artist & Adventurer, ATP 1981, ed. 210/1250 in Solander case, and 'Captain Cook's Artists in the Pacific 1769-1779' Avon 1969.
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Erua, pub Blackwood 1966, spiral bound folio of 48 drawings by Toss Woollaston, 770/100.
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Men in White, The History of New Zealand International Cricket 1894 - 1985', ed. 339/1200, Moa Publications 1986.
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Centenary, 100 Years of All Black Rugby', Moa Publications, 1984, ed.1117/1200
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A screenplay script copy of Goodbye Pork Pie (1981) for the co-producer Nigel Hutchinson (1931-2017), 103 pages A4 duplicated typescript, annotated front cover 'Nigel Hutchinson', back cover '1 Nigel
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An 18th/19th century painted and carved wood figure of a saint, the removable head, no hair present, glass eyes, fine detailed features, wearing a traditional robe with pleated detail, its length held under the figure's left arm, original paint showing craquelure of age in tones of soft red, mustard and darker tones. Provenance: The Douglas Wright estate, height 92 cm.
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A c.1900 painted plaster crucifix, mounted on an ebonised back board, showing some distress. 62.5 cm x 44.5 cm x 11 cm. Provenance: Douglas Wright Estate.
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A large antique wooden statue of St. James The Greater, painted in muted polychrome, some faults, height 86 cm
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A vintage chalkware (plaster) religious statue of St Anthony of Padua, he stands accompanied by the Infant Jesus, some faults. Provenance: The Herzog Nightclub (K-Road) Collection, height 92 cm
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A vintage painted wood statue of Jesus, with hand raised in blessing, height 62 cm.
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A naive carved wooden statue of St John the Baptist, painted in muted tone, modelled standing wearing an animal skin robe, accompanied by a lamb, height 44 cm
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A vintage German clockwork tin toy, a bellhop pushing a suitcase, by Gescha, with key.
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Three Schuco clockwork toys, a dancing mouse with partner, a violinist pig and an acrobatic tumbling mouse.
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A 19th century/20th century Prisoner-of-War carved bone domino set in wood box, the inlaid box with sliding lid containing a domino set with black stained highlights. Box width 18 cm, depth 4.2 cm, height 4.5 cm.
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A Myanmar/Burma articulated wood puppet of a monk, with painted face with glass eyes. Approx, height 65 cm
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A Greedy Boy money box, cast aluminium by H.C.U. Ltd, Ch-Ch, height 16 cm
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A vintage standing taxidermy tortoise, head raised, length 34 cm.
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A Burchell's zebra skin, Length excluding tail 2300. Maximum width 1780.
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A reindeer hide rug, the winter pelt of soft brown and white tones, well-tanned.
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A pair of Elk antlers, mounted on a white painted board, length 100 cm.
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An old Meerschaum and amber pipe, in the form of a winged cupid leaning on a large arrow, small bowl to head. In fitted box. Old repair to one wing, length 13 cm.
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An older 'Australasia' stamp collection in album, includes Australia, New Zealand including Second side faces, Health etc. Together with other island groups.
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A vintage album of a Chinese stamp collection, the album 25.5 cm x 21 cm.
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An old world stamp collection, in a 'Pacific Stamp Album'.
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A collection of South African stamps, mainly decimal, housed in a Lighthouse album.
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A George VI M.B.E., in original box, presented to Chas F. Bennett.
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Three Roman coins, in an old vesta box.
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Government of Fiji' £5 bank note, in near unused condition, serial # C2 24413.
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A N.Z. £10 Fleming 1945-1967 N.Z. banknote, with Security Thread, numbered AE 120127, in good condition.
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A vintage Siebe Gorman & Co. diver's knife, in original bar scabbard, length 350 (overall).
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A sturdy turned mahogany walking stick, ebonised handle, an earlier presentation plaque attached detailing 'Presented to A. Henderson on his Enlisting for Active Service..... 15.2.18'.
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A walking stick of horn discs, of various tones mounted on a steel shaft. Some losses, length 86 cm
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Three primitive country wooden spoons, one with a decoratively pierced bowl, length 60 cm.
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A Peter 'Rabbitman' Heap oak cheeseboard, (an apprentice of Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson), length 34 cm
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A c.1980s Louis Vuitton briefcase, gold monogrammed exterior with gilt brass studded fittings, push-button release catch revealing suede interior with captured flap compartment to lid, interior maker's label, stitched leather handle. 40.5 cm x 32.5 cm x 16.5 cm.
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A piece of natural botryoidal chalcedony (grape agate), from Sulawesi. 2525gm on stand.
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Two Art Deco chrome and risque printed panel cigarette cases, each with a large photographic print of a woman in a revealing costume.
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A large album of Auckland postcards, approximately 200 cards, mainly photographic type, many with tinted colour.
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A collection of New Zealand postcards, approximately 60, mainly photographic type.
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A collection of New Zealand postcards, approximately 60, mainly photographic type.
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A collection of New Zealand postcards, approximately 25, mainly photographic type.
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A collection of New Zealand postcards, approximately 25, mainly photographic type.
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Nazi Ordnungspolezei shoulder patch, Nazi Kriegsmarine bullion cap badges (2), RNZAF cloth cap badge, Rhodesia Staff Corps collar badges (2), circular cloth services insignia, Nazi and Soviet cloth cap badges (2), World War II service ribbon bars (2).
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John Chrisp, U-boat Killer', watercolour, signed by the artist and Wing Commander Mick Ensor DSO, DFC, AFC, a depiction of Ensor's direct depth-charge hit on U-259 and resulting damage to his Hudson aircraft 1942. 36 cm x 47 cm
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A Moroccan Jambiya Koummya dagger, curved brass and silver metal embellished handle, wide pommel and hook ended sheath, the curved part of the blade double edged. 41 cm (incl. sheath).
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An Indian Dahl, the circular hand shield with domed steel, brass edge ring and four bosses. The face engraved with lions and tigers hunting goats and deer, the central panel decorated with the face of the sun god for strength. Cloth lined interior with hand hold, diameter 30 cm.
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A late 18th century Indian tulwar, hand forged, curved, laminated, fullered, single edged with last section forming a double edge spear point kilij style blade. The one piece steel hilt decorated with all-over silver koftgarli of small crosses, saucer shaped disc pommel, dome ended cross guard with knuckle bow. No scabbard, length 89 cm.
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An East Indies Golok, with heavy 26 cm blade, fitted to a teak hilt, with teak scabbard with metal bindings.
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A set of three Indian knives of graduated sizes, with T back blades, set in ebony hilts with gilt damascene ferrules. Longest 35 cm
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An East Indies small parang, with 21.5 cm long blade fitted to a horn hilt and with horn scabbard.
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A late 1800s Afghan Khyber sword, Regulation 1893 - 1903 pattern, arsenal of Maiga-i-Sharif usually with his mark stamped to forte, the blade slightly curved, bi fullered, single edge, spear point, with short sharpened back edge. The hilt all steel with wooden grip scales and 3 bar knuckle bow, the wood scabbard with leather cover, with steel chape, locket and suspension ring, length 80 cm.
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A scimitar, with horn hilt and aluminium guard, leather scabbard, length 60 cm
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A 19th century Indo-Persian Bazu-band (forearm armour), with tapered curve shaped steel, cloth lined interior, engraved outer face with sun-god face within a circle of radiating lines over a panel of man surrounded by animals, script to the perimeter. Some rings from the chain-mail gauntlet remain along with strap buckles. 38 cm x 11.5 cm.
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