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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:569
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:567
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:385
Date:19-May-2020
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A Persian Bijar rug, the field with a central medallion surrounded by florals, the quadrants with geometric and florals, multiple border guards. 175 x 125 cm.
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A Victorian 'Lambert & Butler's High Class Cigarettes' shop display countertop cabinet, the mirrored top panel with maker's details, the narrow glass fronted body with five side drawers, the cigarette type detailed in gilt and blue to front, 'RISING SUN' etc., the plinth base with decorative moulding. 79.5 x 55.5 x 17 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany bedside cabinet, the top with shaped gallery, tambour door and commode drawer to base, raised on square section legs. 94 x 41 x 76 cm.
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A George III mahogany corner washstand, later glass fitted circular panel. Height 94 cm.
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A George III mahogany tripod table, the circular snap top on plain cannon barrel column and tripod base, good colour and patina. Diameter 79 cm, height 68 cm.
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A quality early 20th century figured walnut lowboy, the cross banded top with feathered inlay, the front with four-drawer combination and arched knee-hole, the cabriole legs with shell carved knees and pad feet. 88 x 50.5 x 79 cm.
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An oak bookcase, two shelves, each side with matching barley twist columns, raised on plinth base. Small veneer loss. 120 x 38 x 96 cm.
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An 18th century oak country coffer, the lid with notched edges, the hinges made of hand forged iron loops, two plain panels to the front, raised on square section legs, attractive patina. 91 x 45 x 58.5 cm.
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An old mahogany corner cabinet, the door with astragal glazing, decorated pediment, the interior with three shelves. 63.5 x 37 x 113 cm.
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A Victorian walnut pier cabinet, inlaid and ormolu decoration, two interior shelves, raised on turned feet. 91 x 30 x 103 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany chiffonier, the carved back with one shelf, the base with two half drawers over two panelled doors, corbels to each side, raised on plinth base. 107 x 43 x 153 cm.
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A George III oak fall-front bureau, the fitted interior including arched sections and two drawers, the front of four graduating drawers with fret cut brass plate back swing handles, bracket feet. 91.5 x 51 x 107 cm.
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A Victorian writing desk, the leather inlaid top with adjustable writing slop, central drawer, raised on round tapering legs with upholstery nail detail. 102 x 52 x 74 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany two-stage campaign chest, two half drawers over three full width drawers, cast iron handles to each half, brass corners and recessed brass handles, raised on turned feet, makes name to brass drawer handles. 99 x 48 x 1065.
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A George III mahogany five-drawer flat-front chest, configured as two over five, with original gilded and embossed brass back plate drawer handles, Greek key and satinwood strung inlays, chamfered corners, raised on bracket feet. 118.5 x 54 x 111.5 cm. With original McKearneys Antiques purchase receipt. One swing handle absent.
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A Victorian pine kitchen dresser base, with multiple drawers and central cupboard, raised on turned feet, minor damage to top edge. 120.5 x 58.5 x 72 cm.
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A Victorian pine dresser back plate rack, three shelves, tongue and groove back with stepped pediment. 145 x 125.5 cm.
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A Victorian pine cupboard, with dentil cornice above four panelled doors, the interior with shelving, raised on plinth base with shaped apron to the front. 125.5 x 55 x 219 cm.
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An old pine standing corner cupboard, the top section with astragal glazing and three shelves, panelled door to the base with one interior shelf, raised on plinth base with shaped apron. 93 x 70 x 186 cm.
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A French parquetry lime-washed oak dining table, draw leaf extensions, raised on shaped end supports with scrolling wrought iron stretcher. 246 x 95 x 75 cm extended.
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A late 19th century elm country dining table, plank top, drawer to one side, raised on square section tapering legs, good grain. 200 x 83 x 73 cm.
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A set of six William IV mahogany dining chairs, bar back, ebony stringing, upholstered drop in seats, square section legs and stretcher base. 48 x 40 x 84 cm.
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A 19th century country oak refectory extension dining table, plank top, clenched ends with draw leaf extensions, chamfered square section legs, attractive aged patina. 341 x 90 x 76 cm.
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A set of eight oak ladder back chairs, with rush seats.
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A William IV mahogany drum table, with four drawers and four faux drawers, brass knob handles, raised on turned column base on four splay legs terminating in brass caps and casters. 71 x 72 cm.
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A George III mahogany drop-side dining table, the sides and top each of a single plank, rule joints, the tapered legs terminating with pad feet. 125 x 132 x 71.5 cm.
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A pair of William IV mahogany carver chairs, bar backs, upholstered drop in seats, square section legs, stretcher base. 56 x 46 x 82 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany scroll arm chaise longue, the shaped scrolling frame with carved leaf and fruit detail, upholstered in apple green velvet. 196 x 78 cm.
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A pair of Victorian style marble top side tables, cathedral base with octagonal grey and white marble. 50 x 70 cm.
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A Victorian cabinet on stand, open arch back, the panelled fall-front open to reveal an interior with multiple pigeonholes, raised on turned legs with shelf to base. 104 x 30 x 132 cm.
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A pair of 19th century fruit wood narrow benches, trestle type supports. 180 x 13 x 47 cm.
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A French style console table, variegated golden and caramel marble top, the decorated base with gilt finish, cross stretcher base with finial to the centre. 82 x 38 x 80 cm.
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A French style console table, black marble top, the base with carved and pierced decoration, green and gilt paint finish. 108.5 x 41 x 78 cm.
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A pair of Louis x V style bedside cabinets, one drawer and cupboard, ball and claw feet, old cream paint with gilt embellishments. 52 x 38 x 71 cm.
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An oversized chair by British designer Christopher Guy, dark beech frame with 'ribbon' detail to the back, upholstered in a rich gold velvet with piped detail, seat cushion and two loose cushions. 101 x 103 x 97.5 cm.
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Five 'Gazelle' chairs designed by Gordon Andrews (Aust. 1914-2001), of laminated plywood and cast aluminium, a slightly modified version of a chair Andrews designed during his time as design consultant to the Italian firm Olivetti in 1954. An example in the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.
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A pair of 20th century Oriental ornately decorated lacquered small multi-drawer chests, each with two rows of four short drawers on plinth base with bracket feet, the top with exotic birds. 51.5 x 30.5 x 76 cm.
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A mid/late 20th century Oriental zitan wood display cabinet of small proportions, fine restrained detail with panelled top and two sliding doors above opened staggered shelves with fret carved backs, two doors and single drawer to the base. In good polish. 84.5 x 27 x 98 cm.
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A vintage Chinese rosewood glazed display cabinet, the ornate pierced and scroll leaf and grape decorated frieze above the main cabinet with an internal combination of shelves, the stand with further shelves, the frame and supports carved as bamboo. 96 x 42 x 200 cm.
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A vintage Chinese rosewood dining table and eight chairs, the set including two carvers, each with a wide back splat carved with twin dragons within a cloud form cartouche, plain cylindrical legs and supports. The table 199.5 x 110 x 79 cm.
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A William IV mahogany sideboard, elaborate carved scrolling back, with three drawers over three doors, raised on plinth base, requires minor attention. 196 x 56 x 155 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany sideboard, high scrolling back with carved detail, the base with three drawers over three doors, raised on plinth base. 153 x 51 x 139 cm.
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A good George III oak dresser base, the front with combination of five drawers and two double panelled doors all with brass fittings, raised on compressed bun feet. 176 x 58 x 82 cm.
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An oak dresser base, with three drawers to the frieze above two panelled doors, with brass handles and hinges. 18th century and later. 189 x 56 x 81 cm
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A Georgian oak country sideboard, pegged construction, multi-panelled doors, the interior with one shelf, raised on bracket feet, the back with one board absent. 157 x 50 x 98 cm.
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A fruit wood sideboard, the front with two side drawers and shaped apron to the centre, scrolling legs. 172 x 69 x 74 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 378 cm, width 85 cm 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 late George III Scottish mahogany long case clock, the spandrels with paintings of churches, the dial with Roman numerals, maker's name D. Lumsden, Anstruther, seconds and calendar dials, broken swan neck pediment, with weights but no pendulum, requires attention. Height 205 cm.
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An Edwardian toilet mirror, shield form on elegant stand. 37 x 52 cm.
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A Venetian glass mirror, shield shaped with etched and cut decoration. Height 90 cm.
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An Art Nouveau style table lamp, the ethereal maiden holding a double branch light. 44 x 17 x 92 cm.
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A retro crystal and gilt brass chandelier, in the form of four concentric circles all with crystal drops, the outer circle with embossed decoration, together with two matching wall lights.
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An American Art Nouveau style table lamp, with an octagonal slag glass panelled shade in tones of onyx and jade.
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A large French style chandelier, sixteen scrolling light branches with a further eight bulbs set into the base, festooned with crystal drops and crystal swags, old paint finish. 87 x 115 cm.
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A small cast iron garden urn, traditional campana shape on square base. 27 x 19 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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A long vintage scrolling iron long deck balustrade, the plain S-scroll rails with bow-front form, narrow handrail top. Length 434 x depth approx. 85 cm, old black paint finish.
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A pair of black glazed French 'Versailles' style garden urns, pedestal base, swag and boss decoration. Height 47 cm.
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A pair of large antique French style pottery garden urns, rich tan glaze, floral swags encircle the body, each with raised cabochons in the 'Versailles' manner. Diameter 59 cm, height 66 cm.
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A pair of mottled green and black garden pots, repeating embossed Koru type decoration. Diameter 46.5 cm, height 43.5 cm.
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A pair of large mottled green glazed garden pots, ovoid form with repeating embossed Koru type decoration. Diameter 57 cm, height 51.5 cm.
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A pair of large red flambe glazed garden pots, ovoid form with mildly everted rim. Diameter 55 cm, height 535.
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A pair of large flambe red glazed urns, mildly flared rim. Diameter 45.5 cm, height 45.5 cm.
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A pair of large caramel glazed 'Sweet Clover Honey' garden pots, embossed wording and beehive decoration to the body. Diameter 36 cm, height 10 cm.
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A modern antique style large garden sculpture 'Boy with Fish' on pedestal base, rusted iron finish, the cherub with fish held under his arm, the square plinth base with classical mask to each side. Height 194 cm
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A high fired stoneware garden owl statue, dark glazed highlights to the dark terracotta body, raised on log section base. Height 53 cm.
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An old Turkish terracotta tall storage jar, the reverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, applied bands decorated to the body. Height 70 cm
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An old Turkish terracotta tall storage jar, the reverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, applied bands decorated to the body. Height 75 cm
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An old Turkish terracotta tall storage jar, the reverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, applied and incised bands decorate the body. Height 72 cm
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