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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:450
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:440
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:320
Date:1-Dec-2020
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A hand knotted Persian rug, a central diamond medallion and field containing floral and geometric herati motifs, in traditional colours with a pale blue wide border. 130 x 200 cm.
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A small Isphahan hand knotted silk rug, a scalloped shape central medallion surrounded by flowering tendrils and three borders with conforming flowers, in pastel tones on a grey blue ground. 124 x 80 cm.
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A pair of small hand knotted silk wall rugs, the field decorated with the tree of life and with multiple borders. Both 63 cmmm x 102 cm.
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A large Persian carpet in traditional tones, large geometric medallion to the centre on a herati field with conforming geometric motifs to the quadrants and with multiple borders. 159 cmmm x 317 cm.
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An extra weft handwoven Sumak rug, the field is decorated with three geometric medallions surrounded by stylised birds and animals. Multiple borders. 102 x 142 cm.
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An Iranian hand knotted rug, the field decorated in panels of lotus and palm motifs and framed by multiple borders. 94 x 144 cm.
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An Iranian Baluchi prayer rug, all wool, Tree-of life design, 195 x 108 cm
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An Iranian Afshar / Sirjan hand knotted carpet, all wool, the step-sided field decorated with three medallions surrounded by scattered animal motifs, rosettes and boteh. 249 x 165 cm
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A Persian Shiraz hand knotted carpet, predominantly soft brick red, decorated with three conjoined medallions, scattered bird motifs and rosettes. 250 x 165 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi runner, the field decorated with geometric motifs, multiple border guards, unusual width. 400 x 140 cm.
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An Afghan Turkman carpet, wool pile hand knotted on wool warp and cotton weft, decorated with five rows of lozenge shaped guls united by lineal bands, framed by multiple narrow borders. 305 x 207 cm
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A Regency rosewood teapoy, the interior with four tea compartments and apertures for two mixing bowls, raised on tapering octagonal column and quadrapod base. 43 x 35 x 75 cm.
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A Regency period mahogany teapoy, with casket top with half lobed and acanthus cornered carved detail, the interior with two caddies flanking two original cut glass mixing bowls. Raised on a tulip column from a fluted circular platform on three scroll feet. Provenance: bequeathed by our vendor's great-uncle, from Ballytrim house, Killyleagh, Co. Down, N. Ireland. Original maker's label underneath for Freeman manufacturers Bridewell Alley, Norwich. 47 x 35.5 x 77 cm
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A Victorian walnut canterbury, the ornate base with three compartments and a drawer, one shelf to the top, raised on bun feet and casters. 64 x 42 x 97 cm.
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An Edwardian butler's tray table on folding base, oval with sprung hinged sides. 89 x 65 cm open.
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A George III mahogany wine table, solid one piece top with birdcage mount, raised on a wrythen fluted baluster column and tripod base with teardrop detail at the knees. Dia850, height 75 cm
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A George III country oak tripod side table, the three plank top showing good graining and with some marking, on plain baluster column and tripod base. Diameter 79.5 cm.
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A Victorian walnut secretaire, with traditional pigeon holes, drawers, secret compartments and leather insert, over three full width drawers, ornate brass handles, shaped apron to base, requires minor attention. 115 x 57 x 108 cm.
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A George III oak fall front bureau, cross banded fall front above two short and three long drawers, swing handles, bun feet. 110 x 54.5 x 107 cm.
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A Victorian oak twin pedestal desk, the rectangular top with inset green tooled leather, three frieze drawers, raised on twin pedestals each with three graduated drawers, one false drawer and panelled sides, plinth base, brass swing handles, one absent. 137 x 75 x 78 cm.
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A 1920s oak framed and glazed shop display counter, two sliding mirror doors, two adjustable glass shelves, raised on plinth base. 133 x 57 x 100 cm.
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An early 1900s Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, in rare yellow Vuittonite, some old travel labels to exterior, G.W. Bins stencilled to the top, initials to each side, one replacement side handle and central strap, the interior with quilted lid, original tape and label, inner tray absent, trunk has had some professional restoration. 102 x 55 x 60 cm.
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A pair of unusual 19th century French heavy metal pantries (or wine storage), the two doors with part mesh front, cast decoration to the solid base of the doors, the interior with three shelves. Ex a Parisian restaurant. 103 x 40 x 210 cm.
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A magnificent and impressive large display case of taxidermy birds, presenting approximately 80 assembled specimens perched upon or below a branching tree. A plaque to the front inscribed: 'Presented by W. J. Potter Esq. 1918'. Walter John potter (1869-1928) was the Son of Walter potter (1805-1918) the renowned anthropomorphic tableaux taxidermist. The ebonized case measuring 214 x 58 x 192 cm.
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Marilyn Sainty set of three 1990 New Zealand design bar stools, the steel frames with curved kauri seats, made in a limited edition. Height 97.5 cm.
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A vintage French style demi lune console table, ornate gilded base, the shaped marble top of variegated brown, white and grey marble, some old damage. 85 x 43 x 90 cm.
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A large Victorian flame mahogany scotch chest, two frieze drawers over three flat full width drawers, carved corbels to each side, raised on plinth base. 125 x 60 x 131 cm.
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An unusually small-proportioned chest of four drawers, the drawers of graduating depth with veneered oyster-shell walnut fascia and with original single brass bale handles and rondel keyhole escutcheons, flanked by canted corners with carved rose corbels and conforming feet. On an oak carcase with thumb moulded top edge. 92.5 x 47 x 92 cm
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Regency mahogany tilt-top breakfast table, one-piece top; reeded sabre tripod legs and original castors. 118 x 83 x 69 cm. C1830.
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A 19th century country oak kitchen table, the rectangular three-plank top with clenched border, two panelled frieze drawers, restrained turned legs, an old example showing good character. 160 x 69.5 x 74 cm.
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An oak French provincial style dining table, plank top, two drawers to each side, raised on tapering square section legs. 300 x 120 x 77 cm.
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A Victorian oak library table, green leather with gilt embellishment to the top, three drawers to each side, raised on substantial tapering turned legs, brass caster cups. 178 x 100 x 79 cm.
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A pair of vintage leather wingback armchairs, caramel toned leather with upholstery nail detail, square section legs, require minor attention. 80 x 67 x 94 cm.
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A French rosewood canape, the frame carved with fruit and flowers, upholstered in a mushroom tone linen. 150 x 63 x 95 cm.
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A Beijing red sandalwood pair of chairs and conforming table set, made by Mr Wu Bingliang, a famous teacher in Guangdong. This set is the masterpiece of the heydays of the 1980s. Of exquisite craftsmanship and style it inherits the beauty of Ming and Qing period furniture.
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An oak 19th century long case clock, the hood with plain pediment, fretwork decoration and two columns, the cream enamel dial with Roman numerals, seconds dial and date aperture, requires minor attention. 48 x 27 x 160 cm.
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An impressive vintage Empire style convex mirror, with traditional eagle pediment and decorative base. 64 x 110 cm.
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A vintage French style full length mirror, ornate gilded frame with scrolling shell pediment, some old damage. 75 x 180 cm.
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A pair of early Georgian lead garden statuettes, of putti with amphorae raised on their shoulders. Height 450 and 47 cm.
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A cast iron garden urn, campana form on square base, weathered rusty patina. 49 x 64 cm.
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A pair of vintage white painted terracotta garden/gateway finials, baluster form, rope border. Square base, acanthus finial pods. Height 74 cm.
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A pair of vintage large terracotta garden pots, tapered cylindrical form with relief encircling bands of florals. Height 51 cm. Diameter 62 cm. Minor chipping.
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A large Tuscan style decorative garden planter, cast cement with terra cotta finish, the bowl moulded with acanthus raised on a square pedestal base. Diameter 70 cm, height 85 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 78 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 80 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 73.5 cm
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A pair French style terracotta citrus planters, cylindrical form with citrus swags, pale unglazed finish. Diameter 40.5 cm. Height 30 cm.
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A set of three characterful pottery monkeys, 'Hear no, Speak no, see no Evil', seated pose.
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A pair of large ovoid garden pots, fine textured unglazed 'Scratch' finish 52 x .54.5 cm.
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A pair of large terracotta tapered French style pots, decorated with encircling bands of leaf and floral swags. 62 x 51.5 cm.
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