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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:604
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:599
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:470
Date:4-Aug-2020
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A vintage Vietnamese silver miniature tea-set, comprising tray, teapot and four cups, repousse embossed with dragons and floral panels, stamped marks. Tray length 16 cm.
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A large N.Z. colonial greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted bar brooch, the curved fronted flat bar with broad engraved gold cap mounts with scroll ends, centrally mounted with an engraved fern leaf and 'NZ', length 11.6 cm.
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A c.1900 gilded rose gold and greenstone enhancer, the flat oval cabochon nephrite panel held by four claws in a scissor action frame with loop supports to the reverse, possibly fitting to a ribbon, safety chain attached. 3.5 x 2.7 cm.
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A bowenite pendant, with 9ct gold cap and small chain, suspension hole at top worn through, length 11.5 cm.
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A pair of Japanese Meiji carved ivory Hannya noh mask cufflinks, chains and toggles attached, one signed to the reverse. The Hannya mask portrays the souls of women who have become demons due to obsession or jealousy
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A Van Cleef & Arpels 1960's 18ct gold perfume bottle case, cylinder form of double ribbed woven straps, push on lid with long sleeve, engraved makers name to base and '_B_1737_©65', height 8 cm, 32.3gm. Together with a glass perfume bottle, cork stopper.
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An unmarked gold framed seal spinner fob, obv. a bloodstone intaglio crested: a leopard's head erased 'Semper Vigilans' (Always Vigilant); rev. a glass cameo monogrammed 'CW'. Along with an unmarked silver and gold medallion associated with the city of Halifax.
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A 1.20ct trillion cut tanzanite, unset, violet blue.
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A 1.40ct rectangular cut aquamarine, unset.
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A 2.08ct oval facet cut Madagascar sapphire, Gemologist report and AIG certificate available.
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A 1.64ct oval facet cut sapphire, purple toned. Gemologist report and AIG certificate available.
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A 0.38ct round brilliant cut diamond, unset, Colour F, Clarity VVS2. Diamond Grading Certificate available.
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A 0.32ct round brilliant cut diamond, unset, Colour G, Clarity SI2. Diamond Grading Certificate available.
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A 0.32ct round brilliant cut diamond, unset, Colour F, Clarity VS1. Diamond Grading Certificate available.
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A vintage gilded silver and carved ivory jewellery suite, comprising a wide four carved ivory panelled bracelet, each similarly panelled with women in a tree landscape, together with a conforming brooch and pair of earrings, fine filigree ground with scrolling floral wirework.
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A vintage carved jade and silver two piece suspending brooch, the pale green leaf form jade panels with bright green jade centres, scrolling silver wire supports with chain suspensions terminating in diamond form pendants, one absent.
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A Victorian 15ct gold and seed pearl starburst brooch, encrusted with small seed pearls.
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A c.1900 faceted garnet double strand necklace, alternating smaller and larger beads cut to give good shine, the original silver push-in clasp with larger cabochon garnet framed by smaller faceted garnets, length 39 cm.
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A stylish modern 14ct. yellow and white gold necklace and matching bracelet, the 13 fine yellow gold cable wires held by five square white gold buckle type links. Total 34.1gm.
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An outstanding necklace of fancy yellow and white diamonds, the pendant of butterfly shape mounted with variously cut diamonds including large pear shape and heart shape stones, the chain necklace entirely set with alternating fancy yellow and white diamonds. Fancy yellows totalling 17.89ct, the white diamonds totalling 6.65ct, set in 18ct yellow and white gold. TDW 24.54ct.
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An impressive platinum ruby and diamond necklace, twenty-seven oval cut pinkish/red rubies claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp with safety catch, TRW 52.23ct, TDW 13.05ct.
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A modern 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond set pendant necklace, the heart form pendant drop below four pairs of smaller drops, the 428 modern brilliant cut diamonds of TDW 3.58ct.
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A South Sea pearl necklace, a single strand of thirty-three 12-1.5 cm golden South Sea pearls, the 14ct white gold ball clasp set with eighteen small diamonds, TDW 0.09ct.
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A cultured pearl necklace, a single strand of fifty-one uniform round deep cream pearls, 9ct white gold clasp set with an old mine cut diamond, together with a pair of 9ct yellow gold and pearl earrings, screw fittings. In a Mikimoto box.
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A cultured pearl necklace, a single strand of sixty-three uniform round cream pearls, 14ct gold and pearl clasp.
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A 14ct white gold diamond and pearl pendant, a 1.4 cm cultured pearl, with silver/purple overtones, suspended from a diamond encrusted mount, TDW 0.25ct.
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A cultured pearl necklace, a single strand of one hundred and forty-six 5.4.6 cm light cream pearls, 9ct yellow gold clasp, together with a matching pearl double strand bracelet, thirty light cream pearls with a 9ct yellow gold clasp.
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An Edwardian 15ct gold pendant and chain, the circular frame set with seed pearls and a facet cut amethyst to the centre, with a pearl set 15ct gold chain. 12.29gm.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond set star pendant on chain, the 0.19ct. solitaire modern brilliant cut diamond set to the centre of star on a fine link 18ct. white gold neck chain.
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An 18ct. white gold and diamond set lion mask pendant on chain, the classical mask set with 125 diamonds totalling 0.33ct, suspended on a fine 18ct. white gold chain.
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An impressive 18ct white gold large oval facet cut amethyst and diamond pendant, the 28.05ct. amethyst claw set above an open scrolling frame highlighted with multiple small diamonds, TDW 0.80ct. Length of pendant 4.5 cm.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold pendant, the frame with pearl and pink garnet set flowers to the centre, with matching garnet and pearl drop suspended from the base, together with a 9ct rose gold chain, 6.03gm.
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A platinum emerald and diamond bracelet, sixteen emerald cut dark green emeralds claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp with safety catch, TEW 18.48ct, TDW 3.51ct.
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An 18ct. white gold opal and diamond bracelet, the central section of four opal and diamond clusters, each with four cabochon oval opals connected by circular bands with a single circle of small diamonds, ten uniform circular links to each side, parrot beak clasp.
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An Edwardian 9ct rose gold and almandine garnet hinged bangle, seven facet cut almandine garnets claw set to the top, push clasp with safety chain.
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An impressive Edwardian Belle Epoque period platinum sapphire and diamond ring, the round mixed cut quality 3.50ct violet blue tone sapphire framed by eight old brilliant cut bead set diamonds, in a pierced broad curving oval mount with fine bead borders. Claws rebuilt. TDW 0.72ct.
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A 1970s impressive 18ct star sapphire and multi diamond 'Ballerina' ring, the 11.07ct oval cabochon Myanmar star sapphire (untreated) in four claw setting framed by a combination of 40 diamonds including 12 baguettes and 28 modern brilliant cuts, further diamonds set to the shoulders. TDW 3.20ct.
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A 14ct rose gold and 6.25ct diamond dress ring, the 6.25ct round brilliant cut champagne diamond claw set and surrounded by twenty round brilliant cut diamonds with a further four set to each shoulder, TDW 6.78ct.
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An impressive 18ct white gold emerald and diamond ring, the striking green emerald cut emerald of 3.50ct held by four yellow gold claws above three multi diamond set bands, further bands of diamonds set the forked shoulders, TDW 1.60ct., scroll work side mounts.
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An 18ct rose gold and 3ct diamond solitaire ring, 3.06ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set in a Tiffany design mount.
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A 14ct gold and 2.05ct diamond solitaire ring, the 2.05ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set with a further eight small diamonds set to the shoulders, TDW 2.14ct.
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A 14ct gold and 2.51ct diamond solitaire ring, the 2.51ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set.
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An 18ct white gold jade and diamond ring and earring set, matched mid/dark jadeite (untreated) cabochon panels in rub over settings, the ring framed by 12 modern brilliant cut diamonds, each earring with 16 conforming diamonds. Total jadeite weight 7.58ct, TDW 1.16ct..
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An 18ct white gold pink sapphire and diamond ring, the oval mixed cut pink sapphire of 1.65ct, held by four yellow gold claws flanked by pairs of curved bands of channel set baguette diamonds and two modern brilliant cuts. TDW 0.63ct.
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An 18ct. white gold sapphire and diamond ring, the 2.35ct. round facet cut sapphire in a rubover mount and surrounded by a halo of grain set small round brilliant cut diamonds, the triple split shoulders set with conforming diamonds, with the addition of two further diamonds to each side of the halo mount, the sapphire in a good cornflour blue tone. TDW 1.29cts.
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A 14ct gold pearl and diamond dress ring, a 10.1.1 cm pink cultured pearl (purple/green overtones) flanked by thirty round single cut diamonds to each shoulder, TDW 0.60ct.
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A 14ct gold emerald and diamond ring, the 2.38ct emerald cut medium green emerald claw set and surrounded by twenty round brilliant cut diamonds, filigree mount and triple split shoulders, TDW 0.35ct.
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A 14ct gold aquamarine and diamond ring, the 6.37ct oval cut aquamarine, claw set and surrounded by twenty-four round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.64ct.
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A 14ct white gold tanzanite and diamond trilogy ring, three oval cut vivid violet blue tanzanites claw set, each surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds, TTW 10.09ct, TDW 0.52ct.
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A 14ct white gold aquamarine and diamond ring, the 3.09ct oval facet cut aquamarine bezel set and surrounded by thirty round brilliant cut diamonds, with a further diamond to each shoulder, TDW 0.32ct.
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A 14ct gold and diamond trilogy ring, three round brilliant cut champagne diamonds claw set, each surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 3.14ct.
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A 14ct rose gold sapphire and diamond trilogy ring, three oval facet cut sapphires claw set, each surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds, TSW 3.32ct, TDW 0.14ct.
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A 14ct gold emerald and diamond ring, the 7.11ct oval fact cut dark green emerald claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with a further three diamonds set to each shoulder, TDW 0.44ct.
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An 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond ring, the 15.39ct cushion cut medium blue sapphire claw set and surrounded by twenty round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.92ct.
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A 14ct white gold emerald and diamond ring, the 3.24 emerald cut dark green Brazilian emerald claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with a further four diamond set to each shoulder, TDW 0.19ct.
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An 18ct. white gold diamond and kyanite ring, the oval facet cut striking blue kyanite of over 1ct. claw set and framed by 10 modern brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.64ct.
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A 14ct yellow gold aquamarine and diamond ring, the 11.26ct rectangular cushion cut aquamarine claw set with a 0.35ct round brilliant cut diamond set to each shoulder, TDW 0.70ct.
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A 14ct white gold and diamond halo ring, the 1.27ct cushion cut champagne diamond claw set and surrounded by a double halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds with a further seven diamonds set to each shoulder, TDW 1.52ct.
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A 14ct gold aquamarine and diamond ring, the 7.64ct cushion cut aquamarine claw set and surrounded by thirty-four round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.36ct.
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A modern 18ct. rose gold rock opal and diamond dress ring, the large oval cabochon rock opal with good dark tone, framed by an encircling band of small modern brilliant cut diamonds, the geometric shoulders and claws set with further conforming diamonds. The opal approximately 15.4 x 1.2 cm.
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A lady's modern 18ct. white gold amethyst and diamond dress ring, the large curved rectangular facet cut amethyst of 1.4 x 1 cm held by four corner claws above a wide shoulder mount with square scroll design set with rows of small brilliant cut diamonds.
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An 18ct. white gold amethyst and diamond large modern dress ring, the emerald cut amethyst secured by four double corner claws above a broad mount with rows of small bead set brilliant cut diamonds in an encircling and triangular stylish scroll design. The amethyst measuring 1.2 x 1 cm and of slightly blue-purplish tone.
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A modern 18ct. white gold and jadeite dress ring, the long curving rectangular jadeite panel of pale tone with vibrant green inclusions in a rub-over mount with plain scalloped outer frame, the jadeite panel approx. 21.2 x 13.6 cm.
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An 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond Art Deco style ring, the round facet cut sapphire bezel set and surrounded by twenty four small round brilliant cut diamonds in an octagonal shaped mount.
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An 18ct gold and five stone diamond ring, the brilliant cut diamonds set in a London Bridge mount, TDW 0.52ct.
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A vintage 9ct. yellow gold opal and ruby ring, the central oval cabochon milky opal flanked by three facet cut rubies to each shoulder.
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An 18ct yellow and white gold opal and diamond ring, the oval cabochon opal in a rub over mount and surrounded by twenty-two single cut diamonds, the opal with a good play of fire, small chip to one side.
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A 9ct gold sovereign ring, 1910. 20.42gm.
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A 9ct gold and diamond ring, a bright cut diamond surrounded by nine smaller diamonds.
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An 14ct white gold and diamond ring, a 0.46ct princess cut diamond, (colour E, clarity I1), claw set and surrounded by small brilliant cut diamonds with a further ten diamonds set to each shoulder, TDW 0.70ct. GSI report available.
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An 18ct rose gold and diamond eternity band, the wrythen twist band set with small round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.42ct.
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A 9ct gold and diamond ring, the diamond form mount pave set with multiple small round brilliant cut diamonds.
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A 14ct gold tanzanite and diamond ring, the 1.33ct pear cut violet blue tanzanite claw set with three diamonds set to each shoulder, TDW 0.06ct.
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A 14ct white gold ruby and diamond ring, four round facet cut rubies bezel set and surrounded by a scalloped halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, TRW 0.38ct, TDW 0.12ct.
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A 14ct rose gold sapphire and diamond ring, the 1.32ct Ceylonese sapphire bezel set and surrounded by eighteen small round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.18ct.
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An estate 18ct gold diamond and turquoise ring, three oval turquoise cabochons claw set with four old cut diamonds.
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A pair of modern 18ct. white gold and multi-diamond set 'sail' earrings, the triangular mesh panels each set with 100 modern brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 7.30ct, fittings for pierced ears. Length of 'sail' 6.5 cm.
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A pair of 14ct white gold and diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 1.11ct round brilliant cut diamond, posts for pierced ears, TDW 2.23ct.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 1.84ct round brilliant cut diamond claw set and surrounded by fourteen smaller round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 4.52ct.
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A pair of 14ct gold aquamarine and diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 4.22ct emerald cut aquamarine and surrounded by thirty-two round brilliant cut diamonds, TAW 8.55ct, TDW 0.45ct, posts for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold pink sapphires and diamond earrings, each earring set with a 0.97ct oval facet cut purple/pink sapphire, surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds and suspended from a diamond encrusted rod, posts for pierced ears, TSW 1.94ct, TDW 0.35ct.
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A pair of 18ct two tone gold diamond earrings, the double circle design set with white round single cut diamonds and pink Argyle round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.16ct, posts for pierced ears.
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An 18ct two-tone gold diamond ring, matching above earrings, with fine tapering band, TDW 0.12ct.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold pearl and diamond earrings, each earring set with a 1 cm pink cultured pearl suspended from a diamond encrusted rod, posts for pierced ears, TDW 0.52ct.
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An 'Oris' Watches tin shop sign, lithographically printed with clock and two watches, c.1940s, details to base 'Made in Switzerland' and Gebr. Hoffmann Thun'. 37 x 25.5 cm.
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Six Rolex and Jaeger-LeCoultre wristwatch display shop stands, the three Rolex stands of graduating heights with emblem to base. The tallest 15.8 cm.
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A rare Rolex 'Perpetually Yours' perfume bottle, C1970's, the gilt brass heavy case with green enamelled framing to the Rolex logo window, glass lined, with original stopper, height 5.8 cm.
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A c.1960s Omega 'World Service Organisation' gilt badge/plaque shop sign, circular with raised lettering, the centre with topographical map, diameter 10.5 cm.
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An as new Breitling 'Fine Crystal Mirror Stand', in original box and packaging, the block form base with etched maker's details and logo, the box with maker's details.
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A c.1940s/1950s Rolex hanging glass shop sign, the bevelled rectangular panel with gold lettering 'Rolex Buy/Sell', trimmed with green and black, original suspension chain attached. 59.5 x 33 cm.
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A c.1900 enamelled large sign 'LONGINES', depicting a Longines pocket watch and with other French wording, rectangular convex form, white, black and yellow detail on red ground, some losses. 99.5 x 49 cm. Provenance: Ex. The estate of David Brown, proprietor of Lord Ponsonby Antiques, sold by Cordy's March 2012.
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A modern vintage Breitling shop sign, polished aluminium company logo above their name and fleet of 19 aeroplanes in sweeping formation on soft bright yellow leather panelled ground, the base stand for countertop display. 48.5 x 8 x 62.5 cm.
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A modern vintage Breitling countertop shop sign, in polished aluminium with the company name and fleet of eight cast aeroplanes in formation. 48.5 x 8.8 x 17.5 cm.
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A Patek Philippe lady's vintage platinum wristwatch, the cream dial with baton indexes and maker's name, maker's logo to the crown, manual wind movement, the leather rope strap with white metal fittings. With maker's named display pad and pouch. Minor damage to side of case from penknife. Diameter of case 1.8 cm.
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A 19th century French ormolu mantel clock, painted cherub and floral porcelain panels and urn section, fancy scrolling and acanthus leaf mounts, the quality movement named Howell James & Co. 'To the Queen' and numbered 3250, striking on a bell; pendulum absent, height 29.5 cm.
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A Mont Blanc travel alarm clock watch, stitched red leather folding frame. quartz movement, battery required, diameter of case 4.5 cm. Model 35775.
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A 19th century . marine chronometer by Barraud & Lunds, Cornhill, London, No.5382. Gimballed in a double layer mahogany box, silver dial with gold spade hands, subsidiary seconds at VI and 56 hour up and down dial at XII. Earnshaw type spring detent escapement with two arm compensated balance and chain fusee. Some faults.
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An Arts and Crafts oak and copper Liberty style mantel clock, the copper clock face with Tempus Omnia Revelat (Time Reveals all Things) to the top, stylised tulips to each side with Ruskin type inlay, with pendulum with conforming decoration. Provenance: The Bruce Allpress Estate Collection. 64 x 60 cm.
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A Viennese mid 19th century mantel clock, silvered case with classical decoration, surmounted by a seated figure of Eve with the serpent. Requires attention, height 40 cm.
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A Victorian bronzed spelter figured mystery clock, the young boy holding aloft a ball from which the clock suspends, a bat to his right hand, the clock in the French manner with gilt scrolls and adjustable weight below. The supporting bar requiring refixing. Height overall assembled 44 cm.
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