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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:669
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:657
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:435
Date:12-Nov-2019
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A colonial mottled kauri apprentice chest, three small drawers over three full width, the fronts inlaid in various New Zealand timbers, small brass handles, raised on plinth base. (minor damage). 44 x 27 x 45 cm.
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A New Zealand colonial burr-totara lidded box, flat circular form, diameter 17 cm.
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An impressive Victorian walnut writing slope, brass bound with inset military style handles, the interior with leather insert, ink bottles and pen compartments, the base with drawer to one side, presentation plaque to the lid dated 1879. 50 x 28 x 21.5 cm.
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A c.1900 ivory handled walking stick, broad silver band with oak mildly tapered shaft, length 93.5 cm.
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An Edwardian riding crop, the antler handle with checker carved grip, wide silver band hallmarked London 1908, the malacca shaft with bound leather whip end, length 67.5 cm.
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A mid-19th century banjo barometer, break arch pediment, mahogany cased with satinwood shell inlays, the trunk with alcohol thermometer, silvered dial signed Donegan Warranted, height 99 cm.
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A mid-19th century stick barometer, swan neck pediment, flame mahogany cased with silvered dial signed Eger.N. Smith & Co. Liverpool, above a damp/dry dial and mercury thermometer, height 99 cm.
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An antique Gunter's 100ft surveyors' chain, made by Chesterman, Sheffield, England, complete with full set of bronze tallies every ten feet.
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An antique whaling blubber knife, No.10, made by Skelton, Sheffield, England, with long wooden handle, length 90 cm.
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A quality 20th century scrimshaw tooth, engraved one side with single humpback whale, the other with four broaching images, some natural cracking, length 14 cm
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A c.1900 Negretti & Lambra compensated pocket barometer/compass, the dark red Morocco leather fitted case enclosing the circular brass framed instrument, the case back fitted with a visible compass. Case, diameter 5.8 cm.
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A naval brass folding pocket compass, the hinged lid with 'Natural Sine' scale, working.
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An uncommon Victorian rack and pinion King's corkscrew, the turned bone handle with brush absent, the brass ringed barrel with applied Royal coat-of-arms.
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A Victorian cast iron silver roller mill, used by the renowned Auckland silversmith Fred Money, on a tripod base with reeded column supporting the various patterned rollers, height 128 cm.
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A large model paddle steamer, Maasai', with electric motor and with original fitted and padded box. 130 x 34 x 50 cm.
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Garth Tapper, Prosecution', screenprint 53/99, signed, entitled and numbered. 22 x 15 cm
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A cartoon 'McNab...Giant Highlander, 9ft in his socks', signed E. Crook, 1928.
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Raoul Guerin (French 1890-1984) cartoon, L'Intermediaire'. 25 x 19 cm.
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Four photogravures after Arnold Bocklin, (19th century Swiss Symbolist artist). Various sizes in frames 52.5 x 42 cm.
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A French railways poster, Chemins de fer d'Alsace et de Lorraine / Oderen Vallee de Wildenstein', c.1925. 99 x 69 cm.
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A vintage railway travel poster, by Clodagh Sparrow, c.1937, of Kentish oast houses. 70 x 45 cm.
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A 19th century marine painting on tin, of an American sailing ship, with mainsail and pennant marked with black disc. 20 x 28 cm
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A small Dutch 18th century oil on canvas, of a woman feeding birds at a kitchen hearth. 19 x 16 cm.
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A small replica Byzantine icon, Mother of God. 11 x 9 cm.
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A 19th century Russian orthodox brass cross, moulded with Christ crucified along with numerous religious motifs, the reverse with liturgical inscription. Remnants of blue enamel, height 16 cm
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Pair of hand coloured hunting engravings, After a Good Day' and 'A Meet at the Cross Roads', after the paintings by George Wright, published by Savory. 30 x 45 cm
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A set of six equestrian engravings, Winners of the Great St Leger Stakes at Doncaster by (after) John Frederick Herring Snr, later coloured in oils, each gilt framed. 30 x 40 cm.
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A pair of late Georgian portrait miniature etchings, a man and woman, hand coloured, in oval cavetto and leaf moulded gilt frames. 20 x 18 cm.
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A hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a 'Gainsborough' lady, framed in piano key ivory.
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A pair of Aesthetic Movement artworks, reverse printed photographs of cameo angels, in ebonized frames with gilt highlights. Overall 54.5 x 54.5 cm. Faults.
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An early 20th century stereoscopic viewer and cards, the viewer labelled 'The Fine-Art Photographer's Publishing Co. London' on tripod stand with approx. 30 cards, each detailed in print, buildings, alpine scenes, etc.
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A late 19th century Persian Qajar tile, painted with a man on horseback feeding a large bird flying overhead. 15.5 x 21 cm.
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An Edwardian terracotta tile, decorated in relief with a gentleman holding a parasol over a bustling and bustled woman, original paint finish. 11 x 16 cm.
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A vintage French earthenware tin glazed wall cistern, from the La Rochelle factory, decorated with their traditional bird and flowering basket pattern, complete with brass tap, bowl and lid, with shaped board to attach to wall, makers mark to reverse, height 75 cm.
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An old carved ivory standing figure of the Madonna and Child, she wears traditional draped robes, supporting the child by her right arm, height 18 cm.
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A substantial African old carved ivory tusk section, the traditional bust of a woman with multiple figured 'story-board' above, height 43 cm.
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An African large old carved ivory tusk section, similar to above, height 43 cm.
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An African old carved ivory tusk section, smaller and similar to above, height 28.5 cm.
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A pair of old African carved ivory tusks, the naked woman with traditional headrest, and encircling figured story board below, length 78 cm approx. ea.
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Two kauri gum polished boulders, 920 and 590gms each.
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A piece of brain coral, width 28 cm
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A small taxidermied heron, on black stand under a glass dome, height 45 cm.
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A large mid/late 20th century bronze statue of a rhinoceros, length 70 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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A late Victorian alabaster figure group, two young children reading a book. 23 x 23 x 41 cm.
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A framed group of 63 Georgian plaster cameos, including Lord Nelson, The Prince Regent, Lady Hamilton, Capt. Cook, various monarchs, poets, artists, et al.
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An uncommon 1828 hand-engraved 1797 'cartwheel' penny, attributed to convicts who had been transported for a variety of crimes, many minor in nature. Often dubbed 'leaden hearts' they were produced as a keepsake for friends and relatives. Engraved ' Dear Father Mother A gift to you from me a friend Whose love Shall never End 1828 When this you see Remember me in a foreign Country'. The greatest period for transportation of convicts was from 1788-1868 when an estimated 165,000 individuals were transported,…
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A pair of 19th century French bronze urns, raised on square black marble and variegated red and white marble bases, the urns decorated with the god Pan dancing with three naked women, olive branches as handles, height 36.5 cm.
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A 19th century European fruitwood wall sconce, carved with an eagle, height 33 cm
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A copper coaching horn, brass mouth piece, British Coat-of-Arms and stamped Royal Mail, length 119 cm.
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A collection of four old Egyptian artefacts, includes: two Ushabti bronze figures, a necklace of turquoise and other glazed ceramic beads, length 86 cm, and a pottery scarab beetle seal.
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A folding landing net, with brass and timber frame, turned wood handle with brass cap.
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A carved antler cabinet piece angler's 'priest' by Taupo master carver Des Baker, carved as a dragonfly nymph alighted on a stick, c.2004, length 26 cm.
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A fine quality Ogden Smith Ltd. landing net, maker's details stamped to aluminium head, with tapering bobbin turned wooden handle, c.1935, length 103 cm approx.
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A fine wicker fishing creel, attributed to Ogden Smith, the copper clasp with attractive rich patina, width 33 cm
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A late 19th century 2¼ inch brass reel, with curved winding arm and bone handle. Good patination.
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A vintage Foster of Ashbourne 3 inch brass and alloy fly reel, c.1920's.
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A 3 inch brass 'plate wind' reel, with ebonite back plate, nickel silver rims and ivory handle. Engraved 'J. Gillett, Maker, 40 Fetter Lane, London'.
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A copper one gallon measuring jug, 19th century, with excise seal, height 25.5 cm.
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A collection of Australian States stamps, c.1860-1900, includes New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, etc.
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An uncommon c.1920 Lehmann #755 tinplate yellow cab taxi, complete with driver, side meter and original clockwork spring in working order, lithographically printed and in good condition, the hood flag support present, flag absent, length 17.8 cm.
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Marx USA c1933 'Tidy Tim' tinplate wind-up toy, lithographically printed, 'Keep Your City Spic and Span Says Tidy Tim the Clean Up Man'. Tim holding his wheelbarrow in front.
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A 1930s Meccano 'hatch blue' and nickel constructed toy submarine, with two deck guns, length 55 cm.
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Two c.1930 Meccano constructed toys, a bi-plane with hatch blue and nickel printed panels, and a roller with constructed cylinder to its centre, length 350 and 23 cm.
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A vintage Britain's toy lead garden set, c.1930 from the Miniature Gardening series, includes garden bench, sun dial, paving and floral border, most original paint remains, together with a few other pieces.
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A Staunton pattern chess set, variously in bone and simulated tortoiseshell. Tallest 13 cm.
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'The Beatles Collection' boxed album set of vinyl record, 1978 British release containing the official catalogue of the Beatles in stereo, and a new compilation called Rarities. The set missing 'Please Please Me' record and cover and the record from 'Abbey Road'.
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A small collection of World War I commemorative china, trios and a pin dish.
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A small collection of World War I commemorative china, beakers, a plate and cup and saucer.
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An uncommon New Zealand military dressed German porcelain doll, wearing a traditional World War I New Zealand campaign hat (lemon squeezer) with hat band and 'N.Z. Onward' badge, the jacket with 'N.Z. Volunteers' brass buttons, blue sleeping eyes to the porcelain head, composition body, height 70 cm approx.
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A Northland Regiment presentation wall mirror to Brigadier R.W. Harding, etched with the military crest for '15 Northland' and with silver presentation engraved plaque 'Presented to Brigadier R.W. Harding D.S.O., M.M., E.D. Colonel of The Regiment 1951-61 From the Commanding Officer and All Other Ranks of The Northland Regiment 20.1.62'. 91.5 x 61 cm.
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A World War I watch fob, the enamelled first lieutenant's dress uniform shoulder 'pip', hanging from a black ribbon with 9ct rose gold mounts. The pip reverse engraved '10/1149 Lieut. R. J. Kemp Promoted on the field 1st. January 1917 Fleurbaix. France Major. Saxby'. Note: Richard John Kemp (1889-1964) left New Zealand in 1914, serving with the Engineers at Gallipoli. He was then posted to the Maori Pioneers Battalion and was badly wounded in 1917. Conrad Gordon Saxby (DSO, MiD) fought in the Anglo-Boer…
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Dr Christopher Dresser design for Benham and Froud pair of Arts and Crafts copper and brass candlesticks, with petal shaped dish sconce and loaded domed foot, cylinder form wood handles. Stamped registration number 53791, height 15.5 cm.
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Two World War I worked brass shell cases, both as vases/holders, one with handles, diameter 10 cm.
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A large French military etching by Achille Jacquet, after Meissonier. 55 x 45 cm.
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A large French military etching by Achille Jacquet, after Meissonier. 39 x 48.5 cm
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A World War II military issue brass range finding telescope, arrow marked, length 51 cm.
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A Persian Dahl, the circular solid brass domed shield with turned up edge, the exterior face with geometrical shapes and designs in silver and brass, four raised brass bosses to centre. c.1890, diameter 37 cm
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An early 19th century Indian Talwar, all steel sword with hand forged curved single edge steel blade. Three small areas of dot punched decoration to blade. Cast steel hilt with integral knuckle bow, saucer shaped disc and sunburst dome pommel. Inlaid silver koftgarlie of plants and flowers to hilt, length 83 cm.
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A Prussian Falchion infantry sidearm, c.1839, with bright, downward curved, hatchet point single edged blade, solid brass hilt with ribbed grip and down swept cross guard and finial. Chain guard as replacement for knuckle bow, length 71 cm.
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An Austrian pioneer falchion, c.1853-1889, with wide single edge, hatchet point blade, single shallow full length fuller to right hand face. Hilt with timber scales to each side of shaped blade tang, rounded pommel. Straight steel bar cross guard with rounded edges. Leather covered wood scabbard with brass chape and locket, length 62 cm.
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A Japanese wakizashi, the mumei (nameless sword) with c.1935 Shin-Gunto pattern Army leather covered timber scabbard and hilt, Shin-Gunto leather cavalry trooper and NCO sword knot. Older hand forged blade shortened at tang end. Two peg holes to tang, length 68 cm.
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A display collection of fifteen Eastern and South East Asian bladed weapons, including a small Japanese wakizashi, an early Persian relic yataghan, together with knives, daggers and swords from the East Indies, Bali, Borneo and Malaysia. Attached to an ornamental two diamond brass rack, width 70 cm, height 70 cm.
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An unusual Pacific sculptural timber piece, of two coir lashed blades, resembling tweezers, on palmwood base, height 86 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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A New Zealand folk art carved bust, flattened three dimensional form, possibly Elvis Presley, height 45 cm on stand. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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A metal etched printers block portrait of a Maori chief, with moko, height 33.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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A Maori folk art carved frame, with koruru and profile wheku heads flanking a small cavity, width 46 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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A Maori folk art carved frame for a mantel clock, with a koruru head flanked by fish, above linked pairs of dolphin tails, width 47 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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An African Luba-Shankadi (Congo DRC) headrest, in the manner of the Master of the Cascade Coiffure, with two facing figures clasping arms, each with left leg crooked, width 19 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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An African acacia wood carved headrest, Pokot/Turkana ethnic group, mid 20th century, with incised decoration and brass carrying handle, width 25 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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A Fijian pit fired pot, squat baluster shape with raised decoration, height 28 cm Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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A large sago storage pot, red terracotta with applied clay strips forming a stylised face, Aibom Village - Chambri Lakes area, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, height 38 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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A Papua New Guinea Sepik Region sago storage pot, red terracotta with raised decoration and another circular with studded decoration, diameter 19 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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A Papua New Guinea wooden club/baton, a hardwood bowl and a Solomon Island ladle. Longest length 56 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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An African knobkerrie club, the spherical end bound in tightly woven copper wire, length 58 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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A Vanuatuan penis shaped club and a Tongan seven-sided club, length 55.5 cm and 50.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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A late 19th century Fijian totokia (beaked battle-hammer), the long cylindrical handle with swollen multi-spiked 'pineapple' head with long tapered protruding beak, good old patina, the butt with short flared mildly domed end, length 84 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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A Pitcairn Island carved wood folk art flying fish, with open mouth, the wings stamped 'From Pitcairn Island / Made by Radley Christian, length 37 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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A standing bronze figure of a woman, possibly S.E. Asian (Cambodian), wearing two tiered coronet and patterned apron, height 52.5 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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Two African ibeji figures, (Yoruba, Nigeria), male and female. Tallest height 28 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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Portrait oil on board of Te Hau Takiri Wharepapa, after Gottfried Lindauer. 59.5 x 46 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Michael Higgs, (Tribal Artefacts, Polynesian Arts & Crafts, Private & Museum Supplies Specialist)
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