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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:658
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:651
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:465
Date:15-Oct-2019
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A large hand knotted Indo-Persian rug, the field decorated with florals and leaves, the large border guard with conforming floral motifs, in red, blue, ivory tones on a gold ground. Some old fading. 380 cm x 280 cm.
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A large hand knotted Persian rug, the field decorated with a central geometric medallion and surrounded by flowering branches and motifs, with further floral and geometric decoration to the quadrants, the large border guard with conforming motifs, dominant tones of terracotta with blue, black and ivory. 264 cm x 363 cm.
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A large hand knotted Indo-Persian rug, the field decorated with flowering leafy tendrils and palmettes, the large border guard with conforming patterns, tones on burgundy and pinks of a gold ground. 301 cm x 428 cm.
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A hand knotted Iranian Mashad carpet, unusual almost square shape, decorated with a single floral medallion framed by islimi tendrils and framed by a floral meander border. 297 cm x 290 cm.
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A large hand knotted Iranian Tabriz carpet, decorated with a large floral medallion, islimi tendrils on a blue ground. 360 cm x 240 cm.
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A large and impressive fine hand knotted Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with hundreds of small gul motifs and medallions, framed by multiple narrow guards. As new condition. 350 cm x 250 cm.
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A pair of gilded wall sconces, stylised wheat sheath form. 29 cm x 31 cm.
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A miniature marble topped pine washstand, small drawer, cupboard and side towel rails, the marble top with back and sides. 62 cm x 36 cm x 60 cm.
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A pair of 19th century elm children's chairs, shaped seats, slat back, square section legs and stretcher base. 34 cm x 31 cm x 71.5 cm.
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An uncommon Regency mahogany wine cellarette, of sarcophagus shape, the pyramidal hinged lid with a gadroon carved border and conforming finial, opening to reveal a later baize lined fitted interior. Raised on low feet with casters. 87 cm x 57 cm x 63 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote CBE, FRSNZ (1929 - 2019)
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A Regency mahogany sofa table, two drawers to front with two faux drawers to the back, brass captured ring handles, raised on quadrapod pedestal base, brass paw feet and casters. 91 cm x 68 cm x 73 cm.
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An 18th Century mahogany silver table, plain veneered top, acanthus decoration to legs and drawer front with remains of original gilding. 134 cm x 76 cm x 79 cm.
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A Victorian oval walnut side table, raised on an ornately carved quadruped base. 87 cm x 58 cm x 72 cm.
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A Victorian walnut card table, the top with restrained inlaid decoration, green baize liner, raised on ornate cathedral base. 87 cm x 70 cm.
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A Victorian walnut card table, carved edge, raised on turned column and carved quadrapod base, with small china casters. 92 cm x 45 cm x 73 cm.
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A late Georgian oak drop leaf table, turned legs, stretcher base, good old patina. 117 cm x 147 cm x 72 cm.
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A George III mahogany tilt-top breakfast table, the rectangular top with rounded corners and reeded edge, the turned column on four-way sabre leg base with reeded detail terminating in conforming brass caps raised on brass casters. 126.5 cm x 90 cm x 72.5 cm.
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A Victorian walnut canterbury whatnot, with turned uprights and inlaid decoration, drawer to the base, with later restoration. 67 cm x 40 cm x 132 cm.
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A small vintage mahogany display cabinet, glass front and sides, rear mirrored door, four glass shelves with original metal fittings. 74 cm x 23 cm x 93 cm.
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A metal and glass surgical instrument cabinet, glass shelves and sides, with original surgical instrument holders (used by the vendor to hold wine glasses) on large casters, ex the cardiac theatre, St Thomas's Hospital, London. 97 cmmm x 42 cm x 160 cm.
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A George III mahogany bowfront sideboard, two central drawers with a deep drawer to one side and small cupboard to the other, brass rail back, restrained inlay to drawer and door fronts, raised on tapering reeded legs. 183 cm x 75 cm x 144 cm.
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A Georgian walnut drop front bureau, the interior with fitted pigeonholes and drawers, four full width drawers, raised on bracket feet. 101 cm x 50 cm x 106 cm.
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A Georgian oak five drawer chest, cock beading, brass swan neck handles, raised on bracket feet, the sides split across to enable the chest to be taken in two halves up cramped 19th century cottage stairs, requires some attention. 92 cm x 47 cm x 106 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany five drawer chest, brass swan neck handles, ivory keyhole escutcheons, reeded quarter columns to each side, raised on bracket feet. 135 cm x 54 cm x 118 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany scotch chest, one central hatbox drawer with two half drawers to either side, over three full width drawers, decorative stringing detail, reeded quarter columns to each side, raised on bracket feet. 121 cm x 52.5 cm x 118 cm.
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A rustic pine console table, raised on single trestle legs. 156 cm x 52 cm x 72 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany sofa, the ornate carved frame upholstered with a corded velvet in green, gold and red, raised on four carved feet with large china and brass casters, with two matching bolster cushions. 232 cm x 71 cm x 113 cm.
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A scrub top kitchen table, the base with white painted finish and one drawer to the side, the plank top made from parts of the old Waiheke Wharf. 180 cm x 90 cm x 78 cm.
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A good New Zealand colonial inlaid woods sewing table attributed to William Norrie, rimu and various native woods, the complex starburst inlaid top above a rewarewa parquetry inlaid drawer and sliding well, on four column supports, conforming stretcher, four plain scroll legs. later glass to top. 61 cm x 40 cm x 71 cm.
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A long table-top size slab of timborana wood, the hardwood flitch/slab with polished top and natural shaped sides displaying dark reddish-brown tone and strong grain, unpolished saw marks evident to underside, length 3780, width 850 approx., thickness 5.5 cm. It is noted that 'Timborana's fine grain makes it highly desirable for furniture designers. Timborana is also a hard and durable wood with a Janka hardness rating of 1570'.
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A reproduction French oak marquetry extension dining table, drawer leaf to each end, carved cabriole legs and apron. 272 cm x 100 cm x 74.5 cm (when extended).
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Seven Victorian baronial oak dining chairs, includes two carvers, heavily carved and featuring lions and snarling beasts, upholstered in leatherette with button back detail. (Purchased by our vendors from an antique shop in Sydney in the 1970s told the chairs had belonged to Lord Hopeton,who was the first Australian Governor General).
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A mahogany Regency style double pedestal extension dining table, with two leaves, brass casters and cups, together with eight dining chairs, upholstered in a striped floral fabric in salmon, green and ivory tones. 264 cm x 126 cm x 71 cm (when extended).
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A Victorian mahogany secretaire bookcase, the glazed top with carved corbels and conforming decoration to the doors, raised on plinth base. 115 cm x 54.5 cm x 232 cm.
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Four mahogany open elbow armchairs, with the Egyptian influence, upholstered in striped salmon, green and ivory fabric, embellished with upholstery nails.
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A French mahogany buffet sideboard, two half drawers over two panelled cupboard doors, raised on plinth base. 101 cm x 50 cm x 95 cm.
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A small Japanese cabinet, with substantial iron bands and hinges to the two doors, raised on plinth base. 32 cm x 43 cm x 82 cm
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A Chinese wedding cabinet, tapering form, black lacquer finish, three drawers top and bottom with a cupboard to the centre, large brass lock. 116 cm x 59 cm x 182 cm.
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A Chinese sideboard, black lacquer finish, four drawers over two cupboards, brass locks, hinges and handles. 205 cm x 62 cm x 95.6 cm.
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A Chinese rosewood dining table and chairs, the oval table with decorated apron and two extra leaves, six chairs and two carvers, the chairs with Chinese dragon decoration to splat back, one carver has a broken leg. 240 cm x 116 cm x 79 cm when fully extended.
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A Chinese rosewood sideboard, matching above, three drawers over two cupboards, Chinese motifs to the doors, one end requires repair. 190 cm x 51 cm x 87 cm.
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A French gilt framed overmantel mirror, the frame with fine carved floral decoration, the red undercoat bleeding through the gilt, replacement glass. 91 cm x 143 cm.
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An impressive overmantel mirror, the wood frame with winged angels, flowers and acanthus leaves with bevelled glass. 126 cm x 185 cm.
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An old European dog cart, four spoked wheels, flared railed sides, long front drawbar, length 116 cm, width 68 cm.
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Three vintage decorative large iron panels, rectangular bars with C-scroll highlights and top rail of repeating spear points. Each panel of L.197 cm, height 151 cm, width 3.2 cm.
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A vintage iron narrow classical balustrade, S-scrolls, grey paint finish, brass handrail top, length 2180, H.1025, width of handrail 18 cm.
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A vintage iron narrow balustrade, oval, circular and scrolling sections, the handrail top missing one end, grey paint finish, length 211.5 cm, height 92 cm, width of handrail 12 cm.
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A long vintage scrolling iron long deck balustrade, the plain S-scroll rails with bow-front form, narrow handrail top, length 434 cm x depth approx. 85 cm, old black paint finish.
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A pair of vintage classical large and impressive driveway gates, the top section with S-scroll bars above square bar panels with C-section highlights, the solid panelled bases with applied diamond forms centred with single rosettes, height 296 cm and 286 cm, with cylinder ring fittings for pin suspension, old grey paint finish.
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A pair of classical Haddonstone recumbent hound dogs, lying upon a rectangular plinth base with thumb moulded edge, length 70 cm.
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A pair of high fired stoneware garden owl statues, dark glazed highlights to the dark terracotta body, raised on log section base, height 46 cm.
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A pair of high fired stoneware garden owl statues, dark glazed highlights to the dark terracotta body, raised on log section base, height 53 cm.
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A tall standing stone statue of the Indian goddess Shiva, featured in traditional robes, height 99 cm.
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A classical Haddonstone birdbath, the circular bowl top on shaped square section column and plinth base, height 90 cm
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An old Haddonstone curved bench seat on triple dolphin fish base, the top with shaped edge supported on the tails of the three dolphin supports, length 116 cm x 48 cm.
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A large olive oil pot, ovoid form with four lug handles to the top, encircling banded decoration, old paint finish pleasingly worn, height 124 cm.
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A pair of white glazed pottery garden urns, angular fluted ribbing, pedestal foot, the high ridges unglazed, showing dark brown tone, height 41 cm.
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A classical brass Southern hemisphere sundial on Haddonstone column, the dial on baluster column with square plinth base, height 96 cm
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