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Jewellery, Antique, Art & Nautical Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:371
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique, Art & Nautical AuctionLots with images:368
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:273
Date:23-Feb-2021
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A hand-knotted Chobi rug, the field decorated with florals and foliage, multiple border guards with conforming patterns. 150 x 100 cm.
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An old all wool hand-knotted Turkman runner, decorated with five large octagonal gols framed by multiple borders incorporating zig-zag and boteh designs. 300 x 87 cm.
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An Iranian Siran rug, the field decorated with geometric patterns, stylised flowers and animals (including peacocks) and multiple border guards. 182 x 136 cm
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A silk hand-knotted rug, the pale toned field decorated with a central dark blue floral medallion surrounded by flowering vines with conforming patterns to the quadrants, and matching floral border guards. 198 x 133 cm.
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A fine Persian all silk hand knotted picture rug, the still life with dominant white flowers, signed lower left. 66.5 x 41.5 cm.
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A Persian large wool on cotton carpet, the four main co-joined medallions on a lozenge field, dominant blue and red tones with coloured highlights. 340 x 210 cm.
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A large Persian rug, the expanding central diamond medallion, field and border with all-over decoration in dominant indigo and red tones. 275 x 200 cm
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A Persian all wool rug, the lozenge field seven main gulls and scattered rosettes on red ground. 200 x 130 cm.
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A large Persian rug, three co-joined diamond medallions, indigo, red and white tones. 300 x 200 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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A fine hand knotted Bashiri carpet, decorated with a trellis of stylised florals framed by multiple borders. 300 x 200 cm.
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A hand-knotted Khamyab rug, the field decorated with diamond forms and florals, multiple border guards with conforming patterns, dominant red tones. 350 x 250 cm.
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A pair of 18th/19th century Italian carved and painted candlesticks, distressed painted and gilded. Height 83.5 cm
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Pair of 19th century patinated bronze metal table candelabras, mounted on a reeded column and sitting on a trefoil base. Height 60.5 cm.
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A 19th century continental (Germanic) painted metal crucifix, decorated with various figures, and an inscription under a border of fruiting vines (grapes representing blood of Christ). Dated 1844
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A good Art Deco alabaster bust of a young woman, mounted on a marble base. Signed V. Mariani to the reverse. 42 x 21 x 42 cm.
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An early 20th century Carrara marble bust of the Englishman Harry North Esq, signed J.A Raemaekers 1887. (J.A Raemaekers 1864-1893). 50 x 30 x 53 cm.
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A Napoleon III horse toy tricycle c.1870, original distressed painted carved wood with moulded cast iron fittings.
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A William IV rosewood teapoy signed 'John Barrow Nov. 13th 1841', possibly for Gillows of Lancaster. Sarcophagus form raised on a turned tulip column issuing from a gadrooned ring from a quatrefoil base raised on conforming gadrooned bun feet concealing brass castors. The hinged lid revealing two lidded canisters flanking cavities for mixing bowls (the one remaining AF). Note: John Barrow was the son of W.J Barrow, the Liverpool cabinetmaker whose name appears in the Gillow records between 1800-1840. John…
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An unusual mahogany small cupboard and side table, in the form of a Corinthian column, with ornate carved decoration to the top, the lid lifts to reveal a mirror and storage, raised on shaped plinth base (some old damage). 56 x 48 x 85 cm.
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A set of late 19th century Georgian style mahogany library steps, with gilded leather inserts, the two top steps with storage, raised on short turned legs. 42 x 70 x 68 cm.
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A marble console table, the serpentine variegated marble top raised on one central marble corbel decorated with acanthus leaves and black variegated marble to top and base. Old repairs and chips.110 x 31 x 102 cm.
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A pair of 19th century country oak hall chairs, sturdy construction with carved backs, solid wood seats, turned legs and stretcher base. 55 x 40 x 100 cm.
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A pair of George III fruitwood Jacobean style chairs, can seats and backs, old repairs and borer.
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A Georgian fruitwood country console table, plank top, two deep drawers, square section legs, pegged construction, stretcher base. 174 x 66 x 80 cm.
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A Geo. III oak linen cupboard, the two double panelled doors above two short and two full width drawers, the interior with one shelf, bracket feet, knob handles. Good patina.
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A 19th century Continental oak linen press/armoire, the panelled doors with ornate carved escutcheons, cast iron finial hinges, shaped apron to base, the interior with wooden shelving. 140 x 64 x 188 cm.
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A Georgian fruitwood linen press/cupboard, two panelled doors with two large shelves to the interior, raised on stile feet. 143 x 57 cm.
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A New Zealand colonial miniature rimu and kahikatea lined scotch chest, with thumb moulded top edge, ogee frieze drawer, central drawer with inverse fielded burr totara panel flanked by small drawers, the left with faux front, above three graduated long drawers, the drawers all flanked by dark timber (possibly rata) front corners with pendant finials. Raised on short bracket feet with a shaped apron. Original locks and key. 43.5 x 26.5 x 48.5 cm
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A colonial kauri occasional table, the mixed wood oval top with wide scalloped edge, inlaid decoration in the manner of Norrie, a shaped shelf to the base, four turned tapering legs. 96 x 64 x 70 cm.
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A colonial burr kauri wardrobe, attributed to Norrie, mirror to one door, cavity and four quarter drawers of a full width drawer, raised on bun feet, the escutcheon plates decorated with a seaside lighthouse scene. 143 x 55 x 200 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany dropside table, raised on tapering legs, club feet. 92 x 91 x 72 cm.
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A 17th/18th century oak side table, the two plank top above two frieze drawers, on turned bobbin type legs with stretchered base. Pegged construction. 97 x 44.5 x 83.5 cm.
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A Regency rosewood table, decorative apron with two half drawers, raised on substantial turned and carved supports, reconfigured from a larger table. 137.5 x 70 x 54 cm.
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A Regency mahogany Pembroke table, drawer to one end, raised on quadrupod pedestal base. 100 x 104 x 70 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany extension dining table, thumbnail edge moulding, two additional leaves, raised on substantial fluted tapering legs, brass casters. 133 x 268 x 75 cm (when fully extended).
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A Victorian flame mahogany seven drawer tallboy, 100 x 52 x 164 cm.
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A Victorian oak twin pedestal desk, the top with leather and gilded insert and three drawers, each pedestal with three drawers. 122 x 65 x 76 cm.
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A set of six original black Philippe Starck 'Louis Ghost' chairs for Kartell, impressed marks to the back.
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A pair of French style bergere wingback chairs, carved wood frame, upholstered in a cream Regency stripe fabric with piped embellishment. 80 x 65 x 110 cm.
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A pair of French style bergere chairs, restrained wood frame, upholstered in a lemon and caramel Regency stripe, with additional seat cushion. 70 x 50 x 90 cm.
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A pair of Baronial open elbow armchairs, the scrolling mahogany frame carved with acanthus leaf decoration, stretcher base, upholstered in a chocolate brown velvet. 62.5 x 78 x 102 cm.
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A Regency mahogany small chiffonier, carved back with one shelf and turned uprights, frieze drawer to the top with later cutlery insert, the doors to the base with flame mahogany arched panels. 91 x 43 x 127 cm.
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A Regency mahogany secretaire chest of drawers, gilded leather insert, small drawers and pigeon holds to the secretaire with inlaid floral decoration and a semi-Royal cypher, the front in the form of two false drawers, with three full width drawers, brass swan neck handles, flanked by canted corners and raised on bracket feet. 125 x 54 x 118 cm.
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A late 1800s burr walnut bookcase, adjustable shelves, raised on plinth base. 154 x 33 x 108 cm.
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A pair of Victorian mahogany bookcases, two drawers to base, adjustable shelves, raised on plinth base. 125 x 31 x 127 cm.
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A Regency mahogany bookcase cabinet, astragal glazed doors to the top with three shelves, raised on bracket feet. 117 x 46 x 215 cm.
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A Victorian pine bookcase chiffonier, the two glazed door top enclosing three shelves, above a two drawer and two door base with flanking half turned columns and shaped base frieze. 131 x 45 x 212 cm.
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A 19th century pine tall bookcase, flared moulded pediment, six shelves, raised on bracket feet. 96.5 x 32 x 217 cm.
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A Georgian oak corner cupboard, two panelled doors to the front, brass H hinges, the interior with three serpentine shaped shelves. 76 x 44 x 100 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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A Chinese lacquer and cloisonne four-fold screen, the front of each panel set with two cloisonne discs decorated with sacred objects, painted and gilded decoration of bats and flowers, the back of each panel with restrained gilded decoration. Requires rehinging. 44 x 183 cm (each panel).
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A Georgian mahogany longcase clock, the hood with turned columns and broken pediment, the dial decorated with medieval scenes, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date dial, maker's name Rutherford, Hawick in script. Height 240 cm.
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A Victorian walnut framed mirror, the plain curving frame with gilded egg and dart style moulding, original glass. 68 x 10 x 101 cm.
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A French style over mantel mirror, the silvered frame with floral engraving. 87 x 132 cm.
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An antique exceptionally large gilt brass decorative hanging light fitting, the flared and tapered section body with three winged angels supporting chains to the top section with large decorative embossed brass disc fittings, a silvered metal lamp body to the centre, tapered tassel below.
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A pair of Italian Sil Lux Kingston wall lights, handmade glass shade in 'antique white' on antiqued copper stand, designed by R Caddeo and Cierrestudio. Height 68 cm.
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A vintage lead birdbath, the scallop shell bowl top supported by a cherub.
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Late Victorian buff terracotta column base bronze sundial, the dial plate named Doulton, the square section plinth with egg and dart moulding. Some chips and wear commensurate with age. 35 x 35 x 70 cm.
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A pair of large and impressive green salt glazed garden pot, squat baluster form highlighted with a band of encircling classical ancient 'Olympian' athletes. Height 735m.
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A large modern 'Val d'Osne grapes' classical urn on tall plinth, the 'Pietro Stoneware' urn & plinth with grape bunch handles and square section plain column, of composite material constructed from fibre-reinforced Portland cement with burnt umber finish. Height 158 cm
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A pair of classical terracotta garden urns, unglazed, on square pedestal bases.H.80 cm.
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A large old terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body with banded decoration to the and old residue turquoise glaze to the patina. Height 75 cm
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A large terracotta tall amphora jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot with banded decoration to the body. Height 120 cm
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An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 82 cm
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An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 84 cm
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An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 70 cm
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An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 72 cm
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An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 61 cm
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An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 71 cm
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A pair of stoneware sculpted owl garden ornaments, concentric ring eyes and naturalistic detail, the dark brown firing tones. Height 55 cm.
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