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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:356
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:356
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:283
Date:18-Jan-2022
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Ten 19th century silver dessert spoons, 430gm., fiddle pattern, includes two London 1827 and one London 1833, all by William Chawner, two London 1833 by A.B. Savory & Sons, two London 1836 by John, Henry and Charles Lias, etc.
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Three Georgian period Old English silver tablespoons, 184gm., two London 1814, by Peter and William Bateman and one London 1809 by Sarah and John Blake.
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Six George IV silver tablespoons, London 1818 by William Bateman I. 636gm., fiddle and thread pattern, with faint remains of a winged bird armorial
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A George III silver pie spoon, by John Blake (possibly), London 1808. 111gm, Old English pattern. Length 30 cm.
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A George III Irish silver pie spoon, by Laurence Nowlan, Dublin 1806, 128gm., fiddle pattern, crested; a bear's paw erect holding a trefoil slipped (Phipps). Length 30 cm
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A George III Irish silver pie spoon, by John Pittar, Dublin 1808, 128gm., fiddle pattern, crested; a bear's paw erect holding a trefoil slipped (Phipps). Length 32 cm
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A pair of George III Scottish silver tablespoons, by Robert Gray & Sons, Edinburgh 1806. 133gm, Old English pattern, monogrammed 'P'.
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Six Victorian silver tablespoons, by Carrington & Co (John Bodman Carrington), London 1897. 466gm feather edge pattern with scroll cartouche terminal, drop heel.
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Four Victorian silver dessert spoons, by Francis Higgins, London 1847. 213gm, single struck, hourglass with acanthus terminal, drop heel, monogrammed 'S'.
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A pair of George III silver berry spoons, by William Sumner & Richard Crossley, London 1774. 133gm., Hanovarian pattern, with engraved stems and fruit embossed gilded bowls.
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A pair of Geo. III silver tablespoons, by George Wintle, London 1806. 99gm, monogrammed 'IRL'.
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A Victorian silver soup ladle by Mary Chawner, London 1839. 244gm, heavy gauge, fiddle and thread pattern, oval bowl. Length 34 cm
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A George III Irish silver soup ladle, Dublin 1793 by Law & Bayley, 163gm, bright cut Celtic point pattern with monogrammed cartouche 'GEM', circular bowl.
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A George III Scottish silver cream ladle, by James Douglas of Aberdeen, Edinburgh 1772. 35gm., fiddle pattern, monogrammed 'C'.
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A William IV Scottish silver cream ladle, by William Crouch, Edinburgh 1832. 32gm., fiddle pattern.
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A George III silver cream ladle, possibly Thomas Chawner, London 1773. 46gm., feather edge.
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A pair of William IV silver sauce ladles, by John Henry & Charles Lias, London 1830. 145gm., fiddle pattern, monogrammed.
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A good George III silver sauce boat, London 1794 by Peter & Ann Bateman. 210gm., reeded rim and looping handle with elegant taper, raised on three pad feet.
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A William IV silver fish slice, by William Eaton, London 1832. 138gm, fiddle pattern, with pierced blade, crested: a unicorn's head couped and bridled. Length 30 cm
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A William IV silver fish slice, by William Eaton, London 1834. 170gm., fiddle pattern, with pierced blade. Length 31 cm
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A set of early 20th century Portuguese silver cutlery, by Muva Moreira e Filio, Oporto 1886 - 1938. 2330gm incl. steel blades, comprising 10 knives, forks and spoons, plus ladle, pie spoon, carving knife and fork.
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A pair of George III silver salts, London 1792 by Henry Chawner, 162gm, boat shape, on pedestal foot, with later embossed decoration, one with original thick clear glass liner, the other with replacement blue liner.
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A Victorian silver cruet stand without bottles, by A. B. Savory & Sons, London 1857. 799gm., gadrooned rimmed, scroll footed, crested: a demi-lion issuant holding a roundel. 23 x 16.5 x 26.5 cm
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A good William IV silver fruit dish, by Robinson, Edkins & Aston, Birmingham 1833. 565gm., the scalloped well framed by an ornate backed repousse and pierced border with husk pattern handles. Raised on four acanthus scroll feet. 31.5 x 23 x 5.5 cm.
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A Georgian Revival silver fruit dish, by Harrison Brothers & Howson (George Howson), Sheffield 1925. 425gm., Oval boat shape with dentil rim terminating in acanthus capped handles, raised on conforming oval foot. 29 x 15.5 x 8.5 cm.
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A Victorian silver sweet meats basket, by Thomas Henry Francis & Frederick Francis, London 1853, with blue glass liner, open wire frame on circular foot with bead edge, swing handle, diameter 12.5 cm
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A Victorian silver tyg, by Charles Edwards, London 1895. 217gm., the sides repousse with foliate scrolls and diagonal flutes, diameter 9.5 cm, height 8 cm
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A late Victorian silver small rose bowl, London 1900 by Charles Stuart Harris. 265gm, hemispherical shape, embossed with acanthus scrolls and shell framed cartouches between floral swags, raised on a circular domed spreading foot with gadrooned edge, diameter 13 cm.
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A 17th century style silver porringer of Edwardian period, of conventional swollen circular shape with two cast handles issuing from the sides, the swollen body chased and engraved with lappet panels decorated with Tudor roses, one panel with vacant cartouche. Under the base decorated with punch work foliate design, the handles decorated with small portrait knobs and acanthus capping. Sheffield 1910. Weight 265gm, diameter 11 cm
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An Edwardian silver salver, Sheffield 1914 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. 900gm., with serpentine edged pie crust rim, presentation engraved to Lieutenant Commander E.C. Morris from fellow officers on 'H.M.S. Duke of Edinburgh' and engraved with their facsimile signatures, diameter 30.5 cm.
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A Victorian silver salver, London 1874 by Martin, Hall & Co. 830gm., the decorative shaped rim with leaf, scroll and bead detail, the flat surface with an unengraved centre framed by six circular cartouches engraved with flowers and fruit within joined scrolling borders, raised on three ball and claw feet, diameter 32 cm.
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A Victorian silver baluster mug, Sheffield 1875 by Jehoiada Alsop Rhodes. 257gm., the body with scroll, floral and diamond trellis decoration, the plain cartouche with scrolling monogram, the double scroll handle with acanthus leaf thumb piece. Height 43 cm.
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A Victorian silver plate candelabra, the base with three hippocampus supporting a reeded tapering column, three light branches with removable sconces. 26 x 52 cm.
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A 19th century 18ct gold cased open face pocket watch, hallmarked London 1876, gold internal dust cover, 4.1 cm case, key wind, Roman numerals, (glass cracked), 64.88gm including movement.
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A 9ct. yellow gold Baume Longines hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, stem wind, maker's name to the dial and movement, the dust cover gold plated. Total weight including movement 82.24gm.
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A Cartier Tank Francaise Bi-Metal wristwatch, Ref. 2302, 2.8 cm stainless steel and 18ct yellow gold case and bracelet, white dial featuring Roman numeral hour markers and blue hands, automatic movement. Working. Purchased new by our vendor from Watches of Switzerland, Auckland 2003. Complete with certificate, booklet, three spare links and invoice for service completed by Nairns Swiss Watch Service dated 2009.
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A lady's 18ct gold and diamond Jaegar LeCoultre wristwatch, eighteen small diamonds surrounding the face with a further six diamonds set to the top of each 18ct gold bracelet, concealed back winding wheel, TDW 0.60ct, 22.50gm including movement.
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A German Sinn 'U1' diver's watch, 4.4 cm submarine Tegiment steel case, with unidirectional bezel, on black rubber strap with original red rubber strap with deployant buckle. Black dial, red/white signal hands, sweep seconds, date. Automatic movement, 1000m / 100bar. Original presentation box and outer card box. Working.
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A vintage Omega Automatic Dynamic wristwatch, elliptical stainless-steel case, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, apparently working. Black leather strap.
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A gent's Omega 18ct yellow gold and stainless-steel Constellation 95 Chronometer auto wristwatch, model 1202.10.00, c.1999, champagne index dial. Not working.
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A 19th century French brass repeating carriage clock, of large size, with blue convex enamelled chapter ring with Arabic numerals, the quality movement striking on a gong. Height 13.2 cm to top of case. With key. Apparently working.
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Fred Money, historical 1938 Goldsmiths', Silversmiths & Jewellers' Art Council apprenticeship piece., The silver octagonal hinged lidded box with cedar lining, fine step ridged borders, raised conforming panelled lid. Hallmarked London 1938 by 'GSAC' Height 8.8 cm, diameter 8 cm. With associated certificate from the Council awarding him '2nd Prize in Small Work Apprentice Section' signed and dated 1938. 305gm. Height 9 cm. Provenance: From the Fred Money, estate family collection.
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Fred Money, silver and turquoise hinged bangle, the top with seven geometric cut raised turquoise panels set to an engraved ground, Fred Money, and Walker & Hall hallmarks, dated 1991. Provenance: From the Fred Money, estate family collection.
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Fred Money, 9ct rose gold hinged bangle, fine leafy scroll and floral engraved, Fred Money, and Walker & Hall hallmarks to interior. 35.6gm. Provenance: From the Fred Money, estate family collection.
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Fred Money, silver Celtic cross on chain, set with 15 turquoise cabochon beads. Height 4.8 cm. Unmarked. On silver chain. Provenance: From the Fred Money, estate family collection.
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Fred Money, 9ct rose gold ingot pendant on 9ct gold chain, the tablet form ingot with Fred Money, and Walker & Hall hallmarks. 3.2 x 1.4 cm. On fine gold chain. 12.88gm. Provenance: From the Fred Money, estate family collection.
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Fred Money, pair of 1979 silver coasters in original box, circular radiated form with beaded rim, In original Walker & Hall box. Fred Money, and Walker & Hall hallmarks, diameter 85ea. 77.6gm. Provenance: From the Fred Money, estate family collection.
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Fred Money, historical photograph collection, includes13 large format black and white photographs of some of his major commissions along with a small old photograph of his original workshop at 73 Symonds Street, operated by him from 1956 - 1971. Provenance: From the Fred Money, estate family collection.
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An uncommon c.1900 9ct yellow gold and nephrite muff chain with nephrite and gold heart pendant, the chain with eight lozenge beads. Length 144 cm. With carved nephrite heart with gold kiwi and fern pinned to the centre.
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A vintage 9ct and pounamu kiwi pendant, 5.2gm. Width 3 cm
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A c.1900 9ct rose gold muff chain with pounamu heart pendant, the fine link chain with single dog-clip clasp, the dark nephrite heart with pinned 'Kia Ora' mount. Chain length 140 cm, 9.8gm. Pendant width 4.6 cm.
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A vintage 9ct yellow gold neck chain with two intaglio cut Maori themed pendants, one pendant of a standing man the other a portrait in profile, gold mounts. Chain 4.8gm
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A late 19th century, 9ct rose gold mounted large shark's tooth pendant, the substantial plain mount with suspension loops. Length 5.2 cm.
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A natural ruby of 10.12cts, octagon cut, with AIG gem report.
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An unset 6.09ct.kunzite gemstone, octagon cut, of violet pink hue. With AIG gem report.
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An unset 6.99ct.aquamarine gemstone, pear faceted cut, with AIG gem report.
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0.57ct heart shaped diamond, Colour I, Clarity SI1.
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A 1925 full sovereign.
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An Edwardian gold-plated sovereign case, by Dennison Watch Case Co.
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A 1982 half sovereign, set in a 9ct gold ring, the mount and shank with 'bark' finish.
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A natural form gold and quartz crystal nugget, Total 47.20gm.
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A natural form gold and quartz crystal nugget, 18.5gm.
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A natural form gold nugget, with suspension ring and bale to wear as a pendant, 25.8gm.
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An early 20th century, 9ct yellow gold muff chain, solid rail and uniform oval links, circular sprung clasp. Length 148 cm. 27.7gm.
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A c.1900, 9ct yellow gold muff chain, uniform flat-sided circular links. Length 152 cm. 23gm.
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A vintage 18ct yellow gold and seed pearl muff chain, with 22 small seed pearls to the uniform fine link chain. 9ct sprung circular clasp. Length 137 cm. 18gm.
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A 22ct yellow gold neck chain with cross pendant, the cross engraved one side, uniform square type links to the chain. Length 57 cm. 17gm.
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An Edwardian 9ct rose gold fob chain, curb links with two dog clips, T-bar and a small 9ct gold locket. 34.64gm.
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A 22ct yellow gold floral locket on 22/24ct gold chain, the pansy flower hinged opening locket engraved in the interior 1871 weighing 15.8 gm. The modern rope twist chain weighing 25.9gm. Total 41.7gm.
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A 19th century 22ct gold cross pendant brooch, set with small turquoise cabochons and pearls, filigree and bead highlights, (some old repairs to reverse testing as 14ct). Length 4.6 cm. 13.4gm.
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An 18ct gold, platinum and diamond set buckle, bead set with forty-six old single cut diamonds, on a black velvet ribbon. 1985.
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A 14ct rose gold cultured pearl and diamond Chanel inspired necklace, seventy-two semi-round purplish pink with silver, copper and green overtones, cultured pearls (9.5 cm to 1.2 cm, slightly to medium pitted), set with two Chanel inspired charms, each charm set with diamonds, eighty round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity SI1-I2) and twenty-nine round brilliant cut black diamonds, TDW 1.07ct. Length 92 cm.
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A 14ct rose gold, aquamarine and diamond drop style necklace, the drop with one oval cut and two pear cut aquamarines (slightly included), suspended from a chain set with six round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-L, Clarity SI1-I2), TAW 6.31ct, TDW 0.25ct. Length 55 cm.
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A 14ct rose gold, tanzanite and diamond halo heart shape pendant, a 16.00ct heart cut violet tanzanite (moderately included), claw set and surrounded by a halo of forty-five round brilliant cut diamonds in an open filigree mount, (Colour J-L, Clarity SI1-I2), with a further six diamonds set to the chain, TDW 0.50ct. Length 45 cm.
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A 14ct gold, tanzanite and diamond double halo heart necklace, a 3.53ct purplish-blue tanzanite (eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of forty-six round brilliant cut diamonds, with a further six diamonds set to the chain, (Colour H-J, Clarity SI1-I1), TDW 1.05ct. Length 56 cm.
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A 14ct gold, aquamarine and diamond halo necklace, a 4.22ct emerald cut greyish blue aquamarine (eye clean) bezel set and surrounded by a halo of thirty-four round brilliant cut diamonds, with a further four diamonds set to the chain, (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-I2), TDW 0.42ct. Length 50 cm.
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A 14ct rose gold, aquamarine and diamond pendant, a 1.63ct pear cut greyish blue aquamarine (eye visible inclusions) claw set and suspended to the centre of a tear drop diamond set halo, diamond set bale, (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), TDW 0.39ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond figured pendant, the straight edged figure with round head set with 46 micro-bead set brilliant cut diamonds of TDW 0.31ct. Suspended on a silver chain.
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An impressive18ct white gold and diamond large heart pendant, encrusted with 424 micro-bead set round brilliant cut diamonds of TDW 5.59ct. Multi heart back supports. Suspended on a cord necklace.
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A 9ct yellow gold rubellite and yellow sapphire fish brooch, the angel type fish encrusted with 77 rubellites of 1.46ct and 101 yellow sapphires of 3.03ct. With pendant and brooch mounts. Length 3.5 cm.
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A 9ct gold, pearl, tourmaline and diamond antique style necklace, a 0.25ct round cut green tourmaline, a 0.45ct oval cut pink tourmaline, a 4.0 cm natural pearl, a 0.06ct old cut diamond and a 6.5 cm natural pearl, suspended in a vertical row from a gold belcher link chain. Length 19.5 cm.
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A silver and amethyst large pendant on chain, the 12.28ct. octagon cut amethyst secured by four corner claws and suspended from a fine link silver chain. With AIG gem report
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An Edwardian 9ct yellow gold insect brooch, the body set with a cabochon opal, the blue stone with chip, seed pearls to the wings.
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An 18ct white gold diamond and sapphire brooch, twelve marquise cut sapphires claw set with twenty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds set in a spray design, TSW 7.20ct, TDW 0.50ct.
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An Art Deco 15ct diamond and synthetic emerald bracelet, set with seven graduating emerald cut synthetic emeralds spaced by single cut diamonds. Plain graduating bars to the sides.
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A 9ct yellow gold curb link bracelet, the large cast links with padlock clasp. 36.20gm.
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A platinum, Ceylonese sapphire and diamond Art Deco style bracelet, eighteen oval cut Ceylonese sapphires (eye clean-slightly included), claw set, and each surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity SI1-I2), push clasp with safety catch, TSW 16.79ct, TDW 3.09ct. Length 17.5 cm.
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A 9ct gold and topaz bracelet, twenty round facet cut blue topaz stones claw set in square links, links have loops at sides and are engraved with faceting and ridges, push clasp with safety catch, length 18 cm.
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A 14ct gold, orange sapphire and diamond tennis bracelet, twenty oval cut yellowish orange sapphires (eye clean), claw set with each linked by three round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI1-I2), push clasp with safety catch, TSW 15.54ct, TDW 0.88ct. Length 18 cm.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, The 80 modern round brilliant cuts each secured by 4-pillars in a row. TDW 2.11cts, graded G-H and VS-Si.
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A modern 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the 73 round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a row, TDW 3.32ct. Suspended on a silver chain.
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An impressive 18ct white gold and diamond bracelet, the 25 linked clusters set with 300 micro-claw and grain set round brilliant cut diamonds and 100 princess cuts. TDW 5.05ct.
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An early 20th century, 9ct rose gold and large citrine hinged bangle, the oval facet cut citrine secured by six claws, flanked by open flared shoulders with scroll and diamond highlights. The citrine 2.4 x 1.9 cm.
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An 18ct white gold, diamond and coloured sapphire wide bracelet, the nineteen flower head forms each formed by five pink sapphires spaced by 19 oval blue sapphires. highlighted with 22 diamonds. The 114 sapphires of 42.76ct, TDW 0.29ct.
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A modern 9ct white gold and diamond hinged bangle, the top encrusted with 150 channel/invisible set princess cut diamonds of 3.43ct., with decorative oval lattice internal frame.
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An 18ct yellow gold hinged bangle, bamboo type form, with hidden clasp. 16.9gm.
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An early 20th century 9ct yellow gold and diamond snap bangle., the top set with four old mine cut diamonds in star settings, bead, leaf and wire twist detail. Chester 1914. In purple velvet box.
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A 14ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond ring, A 4.07ct oval cut purplish-blue tanzanite (eye visible inclusions), claw set with three round brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-I2) TDW 0.18ct, ring size L.
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A 9ct gold and diamond Angela Daniel dress ring, the wide tapering band set with fifty-two round brilliant cut diamonds channel set in four rows, TDW 0.45ct.
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A 14ct white gold morganite and diamond vintage style halo ring, a 1.74ct oval cut light purplish pink morganite (eye clean clarity), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds set to the split shoulders, (G-H colour, SI2-I2 clarity), TDW 0.34ct, ring size M.
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