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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:613
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:611
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:457
Date:25-Feb-2020
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Six ventifacts wind eroded faceted stones.
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Seven ventifacts wind eroded stones, the largest of conglomerate material.
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Five ventifacts wind eroded faceted stones, one large one suggesting adze form.
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Six ventifacts wind eroded faceted stones, of various forms and type.
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A large clam shell, width 37 cm
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Two large clam shells, width 30 cm and 23 cm
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A piece of white bamboo branch coral length 27 cm
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Ten taxidermy insects all set in Perspex tablets, various species, some named.
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Three 19th century mother of pearl carved counters decorated with Chinese domestic scenes.
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A vintage Indian Vizagapatam box the exterior inlaid with tortoiseshell and bone with painted foliage and bird decoration, the interior with mirror to lid and velvet lining. 15.5 x 11.5 x 8 cm.
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'The Changing Maori' by Felix M. Keesing pub.1928; and 'The Story of Aotea' by Rev T.G. Hammond, pub. 1924.
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'Pacific' and 'New Zealand' two books by Peter McIntyre.
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Two Peter McIntyre books 'Peter McIntyre's N.Z.' by Reed, signed, 1964 and 'The Painted Years' by Reed, reprinted 1967.
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'In Pursuit. An Autobiography' by Sir William Russell Flint pub. London: The Medici Society 1970, limited edition 998/1050, signed by Flint's son Francis, folio, crimson quarter morocco in slipcase.
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A selection of New Zealand art books including 'Flowers into Landscape, Margaret Stoddart 1865-1934'
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A selection of New Zealand art books including 'Garth Tapper, New Zealand Painter'
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A selection of art books including 'The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Art Terms'
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A selection of New Zealand art books including 'Photography in New Zealand, Hardwicke Knight'
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Two Garth Tapper 'Prosecution' screenprints 22 x 15 cm.
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Two Victorian ambrotypes an LNW one-armed railway signalman at Loates Lane level crossing and a portrait of two men seated in a field.
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A pair of large Victorian engravings 'The Death of Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar' and Wellington and Blucher meeting after the Battle of Waterloo' after the original paintings by Daniel Maclise, engraved by Chas W. Sharpe, and detailed 'Art Union of London 1876'. Gilt framed and glazed. Each 30 x 114 cm (image).
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Genie Funebre - drawn by Granger engraved by Avril Fils, from 'Musee Francais; Recueil Des Plus Beaux Tableaux, Statues, et Bas-Reliefs'. 35 x 26 cm.
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E. Hesketh Hubbard woodblock print 'The Pilgrims Way also signed by Francis H Whittington, c.1930s. 14 x 23 cm
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Two children's illustrations by Nancy Eccles ink and watercolour, each signed. 19 x 63 cm and 34 x 24 cm.
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E. E Milner (after Gainsborough) two portraits of H.R.H Duke of Sussex and H.R.H Princess Sophie, coloured artist's proof mezzotints by the Fine Arts Trade Guild 1926, signed lower right. Each 37.5 x 29.5 cm.
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A framed watercolour of Charles Kingsford Smith of Southern Cross and first Pacific and Tasman crossing by air fame, watercolour, with original CK Smith signature plate. 22.5 x 17.5 cm
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Two George Baxter prints in single frame 'Prince Consort, 1858 and Queen Victoria, 1860', patent process colour print. Each 105 x 7.5 cm.
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George Ba xter 'Lord Nelson', 1854, patent process colour print, in period frame. 105 x 8 cm.
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An early 20th century Russian icon St George killing the Dragon, oil on wood panel. 25.5 x 19 cm.
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A 19th century oval portrait miniature hand painted on ivory the young red headed woman wearing a Mediterranean orange coral necklace, the velvet frame in partial leather case. 7 x 5.5 cm.
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A vintage American medical wall chart 'Skeleton and Musculature, Back View, on roller blind fixing, width 123 cm.
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A 19th century marine ivory carving of a seated hound head raised, glass bead eyes, solid section oval base, good cream tone. Possibly a walking stick handle, height 7.8 cm.
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A 19th century S & A Calderara of London ivory backed travelling thermometer the mercury filled tube in good order, the scale for Centigrade and Fahrenheit, in original Morocco leather case with top suspension hanger, length 17.8 cm.
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A 19th century carved and turned bone pedestal pin cushion combination thimble holder the thimble holder top with pierced bars, the spherical form body with worn red velvet pin cushions, height 9 cm.
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Two vintage needle cases one a Mauchlin ware barrel and a plated cylinder.
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A sterling silver pill box and a 1920s silver plated baby's rattle in the shape of a doll.
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Two vintage ivory hair combs one carved with roses, the other a Chinese garden scene, height 16 cm and 12 cm.
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A Victorian mother-of-pearl and silver card case diamond panelled, the silver inlaid panel with vacant shield cartouche framed by florals.
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A 19th century European (French) enamel and ormolu box circular, the body and flat hinged lid with yellow toned angel mark panelled decoration on blue ground. Diameter 9.5 cm.
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A Victorian ivory and abalone panelled card case engraved inlaid silver cartouche to the front, original blue sectional interior. 11 x 8 cm.
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A 19th century coromandel wood faced desk folder and matching circular stand both embellished with decorative brass and malachite set bosses.
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A 19th century European country fruitwood turned wooden bowl fine ribbed bands, age evident. Diameter 36 cm.
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A Victorian quartered oak decanter case oblong with brass strapped corners and bale handle to the lid, the front opening to reveal an interior fitted to hold three decanters and glasses, replaced with three later claret jugs. 37 x 22 x 27 cm.
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An Edwardian rimu smoker's cabinet with mirror door opening to reveal two drawers.
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An Edwardian oak three-decanter tantalus with square section cut glass decanters, held in a locked frame with hinged lidded compartments and concealed drawer, width 35 cm.
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A Continental wood glove box the exterior carved with florals, oak leaves and belt strapping. 32 x 10 x 70 cm.
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Attributed Mary Baker Mother and Child bronze monogramed and with foundry mark/date 85, height 25.5 cm.
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A 19th century small bronze of Narcissus he wears a goat skin slung over his shoulder, his hair is gathered in a grape vine band. He is captured glimpsing his reflection in a pool. After the original from Pompeii, now in the Musee Nationale, Naples, height 30.5 cm (marble plinth faulted)
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An early 20th century Besson & Co. 'Class A' 'Zephy' slide trombone in original leather case, engraved details to trumpet, silver plate brass construction, no mouthpiece.
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An old pingao kete irregular rectangular shape with two handles, width 43 cm.
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A rare George III painted police truncheon with coat-of-arms and royal cypher on a black ground, ribbed handle, length 33 cm.
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A Coptic Christian tapestry fragment c.5-8th century AD, framed with descriptive manuscript from the Auckland Museum verso. Overall 37 x 27 cm.
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A 19th century Wool work picture of the sailing ship 'H.M.S. Orpheus' displayed under sale and worked in ivory, red, brown and blue dominant wool tones, an embroidered label to the base, some damage. 73 x 54 cm.
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A George III embroidered sampler featuring biblical verses, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden surrounded by various animals, etc, embroidered by Martha Smallwood, aged 12 years in 1812, under glass and in mahogany frame, some old staining. 53 x 41 cm.
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A small Tibetan thangka framed. 25 x 19.5 cm.
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An Australian made brass menorah candelabra marked Dwyer, Melbourne, c.1920s, height 68 cm
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A cased Stanley (Great Turnstile Holborn London) Amsler type planimeter for measuring irregular 2D area, serial number 22289, c.1895, in German silver, calibrated for measuring in square inches.
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A Malloch & Sons plough plane screw stemmed.
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An Edwardian Ericsson Commonwealth wall phone the walnut frame with twin bells, early type handset, ebonised battery door.
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A Western Electric Co candlestick telephone with ringer box, patent 1913, height 30 cm.
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A Thornton-Pickard Imperial Triple Extension half plate mahogany field camera with Thornton-Pickard shutter with cord release, Meyer & Co. Aristotigmat 18 cm brass lens, damage to ground glass back.
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A W. Rouch Patent portable half plate mahogany field camera 1880 -1885 with Dallmeyer Rapid Rectilinear 6 x 5 brass lens lacking stop. Labelled: 'Rouch's Patent Camera, Manufactured by W. Rouch & Co, 180 Strand, London'.
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A Dr. Gerald Macaura's patent 'Pulsocon' self-help blood circulator/massager c.1900, functional mechanical vibrating instrument in original box with booklets.
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A Victorian period medical 'Magneto-Electric Machine manufactured by S Maw Son & Thompson London, housed in mahogany box and with original manufacturers label and instructions, length 26 cm
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A tin plate advertising desk top perpetual calendar for Kepler Cod Liver. A.F, height 19 cm
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A Worthington's Pale Ale pub mirror 70 x 96 cm overall.
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A Georgian brass trivet the top decorated with mermen creatures around a large vase, a wire grill to the base. 38 x 28 x 26.5 cm.
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A vintage cameo shell lamp carved with the image of a winged woman playing the harp, on traditional tripod winged beast base, height 22.5 cm.
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A c.1930 Meccano constructed model of Sir Malcolm Campbell's 'Blue Bird' hatch blue and nickel printed panels, length 56.5 cm. Note: This 1933 'Blue Bird' was sleeker and more aerodynamically superior to the earlier prototype. In 1935 it reached 301.337 miles per hour breaking the 300 mph barrier for the first time, crowning Sir Malcolm Campbell's record-breaking career.
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A cast iron money bank 'Every Copper Helps' in the shape of a police officer, Sydenham McOustra, 1910 England, height 15.5 cm.
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A Greedy Boy money box green jacket with white collar and yellow tie, cast aluminium by H.C.U. Ltd, Ch-Ch. Original base, height 16 cm.
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A vintage cast iron money bank in the form of a football player shooting a goal, by John Harper, UK. Registered No. 247326 1895. Comes with coins, length 25.5 cm, height 11 cm.
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A large Georgian mahogany writing slope decorated with cut brass borders on black lacquer ground, brass clashed edges and handles. Fitted interior. Some losses. 50.5 x 27 x 20 cm.
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An olive wood souvenir album from Jerusalem containing scenic prints and pressed flowers from 'The Holy Land'. 29 x 22 cm.
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A Bellestone crocodile skin handbag
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A pair of vintage English hand-made riding boots in brown leather and with wooden trees. British mens' size 8 (sole length 30.5 cm, boot, height 48 cm).
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A large Louis Vuitton vintage 100% silk scarf in original box, c.1980s. 140 x 140 cm.
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A Victorian Paisley shawl Jacquard loomed decorated with large paisley designs and small floral details. 160 x 3240 approx.
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A Victorian Paisley shawl Jacquard loomed decorated with large paisley designs and serpentine panels. Central velvet circular patch. 160 x 286 cm approx
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A large Senufo korhogo cloth panel northern Cote d'Ivoire, mid-20th century (c.1945), decorated with animals and figures.
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A large woven Akan Kente cloth Ghana, mid-20th century (c.1945), in predominant maroon, green and gold colours, cotton and silk cloth strips hand stitched together.
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An African (Niger) large ground loom woven textile geometric wool weft patterned on cotton warps, c.1960.
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A Mongolian goat hide with long lustrous blonde fur, length 100 cm.
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Four vintage pocketknives and one mini greenstone axe one pocketknife with greenstone panels, the other three of mainly bone construction.
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A selection of USSCo brass buttons
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An old split willow fishing creel c.1920s/30s, bound in leather and with pigskin lure pouch and leather harness, width 38 cm.
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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 late 19th century carved wooden duck decoy 14 ½ inch solid wood body with keel, remnants of original paint and glass eyes. Noted as a beach find.
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A large 14 inch x 7 inch wide body wooden duck decoy flat underside and hollow body, fitted with large wooden keel and original glass eyes. c.1940's.
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A good 15 inch hand carved wooden display duck decoy dark stained, attractive form with glass eyes.
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A pair of wooden teal duck decoys displayable modern style and with '1st edition, A.P. Sutch/C. A. Benfield, Boyds Collection 1980-85' to underside.
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An early vintage fine weave canvas duck decoy c.1920 kapok stuffed and shaped, with glass eyes.
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An early vintage wooden teal duck decoy c.1920-30s, handmade, with flat underbelly, swivel head, tack eyes, in original order.
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An old 15 inch wooden two-piece duck decoy c. 1940s.
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A vintage brass two-draw lady's gaff stamped 'Made in Great Britain' and with remnants of logo to base, length 34.5 cm (90 cm extended)
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A Hardy St. George 3 ¾ inch fly reel c.1940-50s, with glass agate guide, good line and blue Hardy zip case, in near mint condition.
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An old 7 inch Oakwood Ruben Heaton's Scarborough-style sea reel aged oak, ventilated spool with David Slater quick release spool, 'RH' stamped inside brass upright.
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A rare large Allcock Smith fly box top quality English with leatherette finish, detail to inside. With contents.
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Three N.Z. vintage banknotes includes two 5 pound by Fleming and one 10 pound by Hanna with faults.
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13 vintage N.Z. '1 banknotes includes six Fleming, six Hanna and one Wilson.
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