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Jewellery, Fine & Applied Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:340
Sale Title:Jewellery, Fine & Applied ArtLots with images:332
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:255
Date:21-Jun-2022
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A Vertex 'Revue' 9ct gold cased wristwatch retailed by Garrard's curved square 2.9 cm case by Dennison, Birmingham 1955. Manual movement, champagne dial with Roman numerals for even hours and batons indicating odd hours, subs seconds dial at 6. Plated expanding strap.
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A Rolex stainless steel Explorer gent's wristwatch full set, the black dial detailed 'Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified', automatic movement, size 3.6 cm. Rolex ref. 114270 with a stainless-steel case and 78690 Oyster bracelet, smooth bezel, black 3, 6 & 9 dial with luminescence, sapphire crystal. 'V' serial, circa 2009. With box, papers and two swing tags. Purchased Mansor's Jewellers, Queen Street, Auckland 6-10-09. Apparently working.
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An Omega Vintage Seamaster Auto Cosmic 2000 gold plated case, automatic, day date, gold dial with baton indicating hours, centre seconds. presentation engraved back. Works but crown loose. Velvet bison strap.
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An Omega Seamaster Electronic f300Hz wristwatch 4.1 cm stainless steel case, silver dial with baton indicators, centre seconds, day/date. Works. Leather strap
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An Omega Seamaster Electronic f300Hz wristwatch 4.1 cm stainless steel case, silver dial with baton indicators, centre seconds, date. Works. Stainless bracelet.
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A vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch 3.9 cm gold plated case (worn), champagne dial, baton indicators, centre seconds, automatic movement. Runs. Leather strap, Perspex scratched.
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Omega Geneve wristwatch, circa 1972 3.6 cm steel case with silver dial, Arabic numerals, centre seconds, date aperture at 3, cal 1030 manual movement, ref. 136.0102. With stainless steel Omega bracelet.
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A vintage Omega Quartz wristwatch. 3.7 cm gold plated case, day date, centre seconds. Presentation engraved. Leather strap. Requires battery
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A vintage Omega Seamaster wristwatch 3.9 cm stainless steel case, automatic movement, silver dial with Arabic numerals at quarters. Runs, crown loose
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Seiko 'Darth Vader Helmet' chronograph wristwatch, black dial. Ref 6139-7100 automatic, steel case on steel bracelet circa 1977, case 4 x 4.7 cm. Running but requires service
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A Seiko SKX Diver's watch with Pepsi bezel, circa 1960s, 4.2 cm stainless case, fade bezel, black dial, centre seconds, day/date Spanish/Eng. black rubber strap. Runs.
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A Zenith Surf wristwatch 3.9 cm stainless case, silver dial with baton indicators, centre seconds, manual wind. Leather strap. Runs
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A Swiss Cimier chronograph wristwatch, tonneau case 3.7 x 4.4 cm, black dial with horizontal sub dials, blue highlighted batons and hands, fluro sweep seconds, 2 cm black leather strap. Runs, chrono needs attention
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A Breitling Avenger M1 chronograph watch, 4.4 cm titanium case, Ref. E73360, quartz movement, black dial. Requires service.
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Elgin National Watch Co. deck watch, 7.1 cm, gimbal mounted in 13 cm square teak two-part case, the fully jewelled movement marked B.W. Raymond, Elgin, Ill. numbered 4280408, dial with Roman numerals, Arabic minutes at 5-minute intervals, subs seconds at VI.
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An early 20th century brass cased carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Apparently working, with key, height 11 cm.
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A Victorian embossed silver miniature clock for Asprey of London, the white enamel with Roman numerals, quality brass French movement, the domed case ornately embossed with florals and scrolls, raised on four compressed ball feet. London 1890 by Charles & George Asprey and stamped with other Asprey mark, height 7 cm.
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A circa 1900 Swiss Zenith champleve enamel cased miniature clock, in travelling brown leather case with crocodile skin pattern. The gilt brass champleve enamel case presentation engraved to the reverse, the movement with alarm function. The white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, height 6 cm.
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An unusual George III period small portable alarum clock, by R. Fletcher, Chester, with white enamel 4 cm dial, Roman numerals, gold hands, fronting a chain-driven fusee verge watch style movement linked to a spring-driven alarm mechanism, the brass rectangular case with sliding shutters to sides and base protecting the movement, the back with alarum dial, wind and maker's signature, (two Robert Fletchers listed in Britten's with dates between 1784-1834), surmounted by a steel bell, height 13 cm
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A large 19th century Lithgoe & Bentley of Stafford 'Act of Parliament' type wall clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals in circular case with long drop pendulum and two large suspended weights, eight-day movement, height 1460
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A 19th century French decorative gilt metal mantel clock, the four (Sevres) porcelain panels hand painted with florals and cherubs, surmounted by cupid, height 35 cm.
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A fancy 19th century European bronzed spelter bracket clock, the face with white enamelled Roman numeral hour plaques framed by scrolls and griffins, cherub figures to the corners, surmounted by lions and a domed central top section. Mask highlights. 21.5 x 21.5 x 47 cm.
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A quality Regency mahogany cased bracket clock by John Pace of Bury St. Edmunds, of architectural form with gilt brass highlights and side grill panels, the cream painted 8-inch dial with makers details, the quality brass twin drive train movement striking a silvered bell, height 43 cm. Note: By the 1850s Pace's reputation was well established, and as such exhibited three examples of his work at the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations held at the Crystal Palace in 1851. He is referred…
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A late 17th century brass lantern clock by Jos Townsend, Helmdon, (Northamptonshire. England), with strapped bell over three pierced frets and four urn finials, tapering Doric corner columns on turned feet, oversailing silvered Roman chapter ring enclosing engraved acanthus engraved decoration, single hour hand, hinged side panels, converted verge pendulum movement, with chain and lead weight, height 39 cm (15½'). Provenance: Purchased at auction from the estate collection of William Angus, former honorary…
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A Victorian silver and coral baby rattle, traditional form, whistle to the top, four small rumble bells and coral to the base, unmarked and some old repairs, length 13 cm
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A silver and mother of pearl baby rattle, the double-sided owl with two small rumble bells, mother-of-pearl handle and plastic teething ring, Birmingham 1972.
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A silver baby rattle, the diamond form rattle with embossed decoration of Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf to both sides, suspended from a plastic teething ring, unmarked, length 11 cm.
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A silver and mother of pearl baby rattle, in the form of a seated koala bear with a small rumble bell on each foot, suspended from a M.O.P. teething ring, unmarked, length 9 cm.
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An early Victorian silver snuff box, the exterior with embossed and machine engraved decoration and presentation inscription, the interior with original gilding, Birmingham 1838 by Francis Clark. 147gm.
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An Edwardian silver pin cushion, in the form of a pig, with original cushion, Birmingham 1910, 26gm, length 7.5 cm.
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A Victorian vulcanite snuff box, in the form of a woman's boot with mother of pearl buttons, length 10.5 cm.
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A Victorian brass pin cushion and tape measure, in the form of a lady's shoe, the pin cushion cover worn away showing the metal grill, length 9 cm.
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A vintage silver plate pepperette, in the form of a standing owl, glass eyes, crack to one leg, height 7.5 cm.
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A silver napkin ring and place name holder, in the form of a wishbone with a small swan to the centre, the name card goes between the swan's open wings, biblical reference engraved to the front of the wishbone, Birmingham 1913 by C. & C. Hodgetts, length 6.5 cm.
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A George III porcelain and enamel cherub snuff box, the two cherubs, one covered in grapes to the top, the enamel base with some damage, ormolu mounts.
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A vintage 9ct rose gold and amethyst scorpion brooch, facet cut amethysts set to the body and top of the two pincers, small diamonds for eyes.
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A vintage gilt and malachite pendant, the large oval polished malachite in a rubover mount with rope edge decoration, a small gilt fly set to the centre of the malachite, suspension ring (one leg missing on fly), height 3.5 cm.
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A vintage silver, enamel and marcasite butterfly brooch, the butterfly in profile with enamel decoration to wings, also set with small marcasites, stamped STERLING, height 4 cm.
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A vintage 9ct gold, pearl and aquamarine bug brooch, the plain bar set with a flying bug to the centre, the body a small facet cut aquamarine and the wings set with seed pearls, length 5.5 cm.
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A vintage 14ct gold scarab beetle brooch, the large scarab beetle in a gilt frame with stylised wings to the top, ruby eyes. (unmarked but tests as 14ct), length 4 cm.
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A vintage 15ct gold and seed pearl lizard brooch, the body and legs profusely inlaid with seed pearls, ruby eyes, with safety chain, stamped 15 W.S.C, length 6 cm.
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A vintage 18ct gold and emerald butterfly brooch, the four filigree wings each set with a small facet cut emerald with an emerald to each antenna, 7gm. (unmarked but tests as 18ct).
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A vintage 9ct gold, amethyst and pearl spider and web pendant, the fine web with a spider to the centre, amethyst body, pearl head, together with a fine 18ct gold chain.
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vintage 9ct gold and garnet spider and fly pendant, a garnet set spider suspended from a garnet set fly caught in the web, attached to a fine 9ct gold chain.
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An Edwardian 9ct gold gem set insect brooch, the bar brooch with a pearl set leaf to each end, the centre with a flying insect, the body set with emeralds, the four wings with rubies and pearls, with safety chain, length 4.5 cm.
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Three vintage base metal and enamel butterfly brooches, one large, two slightly smaller, length 6 cm (largest).
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Two vintage silver and enamel butterfly brooches, one Birmingham 1918, the other stamped Sterling Silver, length 4 cm.
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A vintage silver and mother of pearl butterfly brooch, silver body, mother-of-pearl wings, Birmingham 1913, length 5.5 cm.
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Edwardian 9ct rose gold, turquoise and pearl Art Nouveau pendant, an oval turquoise cabochon in an Art Nouveau frame with seed pearls, in a semi-stylised scarab beetle form, height 3 cm.
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Two vintage silver and moonstone scorpion brooches, the bodies and pincers set with moonstone cabochons, the larger one with small sapphire cabochons for eyes, length 7 cm (largest).
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A small vintage silver and amethyst spider pendant, the body and head set with a facet cut amethyst, Chester 1921.
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A circa 1950 9ct gold Masonic jewel, suspended from a blue ribbon with three gold bars. Engraved Ohura Lodge with presentation details verso. Stamped makers mark for Mayer & Kean Limited. Total weight 35.8gms.
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A circa 1898 15ct gold Masonic jewel, suspended from a blue ribbon with three gold bars, engraved Coromandel Lodge with presentation details on reverse and date 1898. Total weight 18.6gms. In Morocco leather box.
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A heavy 18ct gold Masonic jewel, suspended from a blue ribbon with two bars and pinned gold castle emblem. Detailed 'Citadel No.1897', presentation engraved and dated 1958-59 verso. London made. Total weight 36.2gms.
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A vintage 9ct gold Masonic fob spinner, Engraved square and caliper motif. 5.8gms.
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A circa 1900 9ct and pounamu circular Masonic fob pendant, the pounamu ring with gold fittings and central square and caliper tools. Diameter 2.8 cm.
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A late 19th century 9ct gold expanding fob pendant, the arch form with hinged fronted locket revealing folding engraved tablets, height 3 cm. 7.95gms.
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An early 20th century 9ct rose gold and enamel masonic fob pendant, the square with suspended blue enamelled disc. 3.1gms.
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A circa 1900 Masonic 9ct rose gold, half orb fob pendant, applied with various tools, the end set with engraved chalcedony panel. Total weight 5.4gms.
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A 15ct gold late 19th century Masonic signet ring, engraved with square and caliper tools. 7.5gms.
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A pair of vintage 9ct rose gold Masonic engraved cufflinks, hexagonal form. 6.75gms.
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Two vintage 9ct gold Masonic jewels, an engraved fob pendant and small pin brooch. 4.98gms.
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A colonial 9ct gold and boar's tusk hinged bangle, four tusks linked by 9ct gold caps, two decorated with a fern leaf, with safety chain.
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A pair of 9ct rose gold and nephrite cufflinks, the oval cabochon panels of good tone.
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New Zealand 1990 ¼oz .9999 pure gold coin, a kiwi to one side and the New Zealand flag to the other, in an 18ct gold and diamond set mount to wear as a pendant, 10.7gm.
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A 20.00ct amethyst unset gemstone, emerald cut.
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A 14.35ct citrine unset gemstone, oval facet cut.
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A 42.89ct smoky quartz unset gemstone, emerald cut.
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A 37.81ct pale citrine unset gemstone, cut by Munsteiner, a gemstone cutter renowned for his fantasy cuts. https://munsteiner-cut.de/blog/atelier-munsteiner-startseite-en/#skulpturen.
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A 44.27ct tourmaline unset gemstone, cut by Munsteiner, a gemstone cutter renowned for his fantasy cuts. https://munsteiner-cut.de/blog/atelier-munsteiner-startseite-en/#skulpturen.
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A loose ruby gemstone, octagon cut, 10.35ct. With AIG report stating 'vivid red' colour and origin as 'Africa'.
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A loose aquamarine gemstone, octagon cut, 5.36ct. With AIG report stating 'Blue' colour.
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An outstanding Georgian memorial bracelet set with a gold locket portrait miniature the woven hair bracelet with plain bar ends fitting to an oval locket enclosing a portrait miniature of a young man (3.3 x 4.8 cm), in oils on ivory leaf. The locket cover (separated) with repousse acanthus scrolls and small branches bearing berries, centred on a cruciform flowerhead, applied to a matted ground, length 16.9 cm. Unmarked gold, tests as 14ct or higher. One small leaf absent and hinge barrel opened. In…
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An impressive 18ct. white gold and diamond encrusted multi-link bracelet, the fourteen round clusters each with a central domed cluster of round brilliant cuts framed by radiating tapered baguette cuts with an outer framing of further round brilliant cut diamonds, the brilliant cut diamonds of 5.59ct, the tapered baguette diamonds of 4.41ct. TDW 10.00ct. Valuation available.
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A 14ct white gold, ruby and diamond bracelet, forty-four round cut medium-dark red rubies (eye clean) claw set in clusters of four, each linked by two round brilliant cut diamonds, (Colour G-H, Clarity SI-I1), push clasp with safety catch, TRW 6.33ct, TDW 2.04ct, length 18 cm.
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A 14ct white gold, sapphire and diamond floral design bracelet, seven sets of round cut sapphires (eye clean) claw set as a flower, alternating with further sapphires and round brilliant cut diamonds, (Colour G-H, Clarity SI2-I2), push clasp with safety catch, TSW 7.09ct, TDW 0.94ct, length 17.8 cm.
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A 14ct rose gold, sapphire and diamond line bracelet, twenty-three oval cut medium dark blue sapphires (moderate inclusions) claw set and alternating with round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-J, Clarity SI-I1), push clasp with safety catch, TSW 11.08ct, TDW 0.69ct, length 17 cm.
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A 14ct white gold, ruby and diamond tennis bracelet, nineteen oval cut purplish red rubies (slightly included-included) claw set with thirty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-I, Clarity SI2-I2), push clasp with two safety catches, TRW 17.25ct, TDW 0.91ct, length 17.5 cm.
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A 14ct white gold, diamond, sapphire and blue topaz bracelet, five circular mounts set with diamonds, blue topaz and sapphires to replicate the evil eye, linked by multiple round brilliant cut diamonds, lobster clasp, TDW 2.00ct, TSW 0.25ct. https://evileyecollective.com/pages/evil-eye-meaning.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, sixty-three round brilliant cut diamonds claw set, push clasp with two safety catches, TDW 2.86ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond tennis bracelet, ninety-seven princess cut diamonds channel set (Colour F-L, Clarity VS-I2), TDW 2.51ct, push clasp with two safety catches. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the single row of seventy-one round modern brilliant cut diamonds of 2.80cts. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, sixty-three round brilliant cut diamonds claw set, push clasp with two safety catches, TDW 1.00ct.
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An Edwardian 9ct gilded rose gold snap bangle, set with large heart shaped facet cut amethyst framed by scrolls highlighted with seed pearls. 10.7gms.
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A vintage silver bracelet, five rows of articulated links within patterned link borders, push clasp with safety chain, 42gm.
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A Victorian 15ct gold demi-parure set, comprising a brooch and pair of earrings in the Etruscan Revival manner, applied decoration, set with seed pearls and small step cut green garnets, articulated tassels suspended from each piece, earrings have hooks for pierced ears, in original fitted box, (one earring has a paste stone, not marked but tests as 15ct).
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A good circa 1900 gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stone set butterfly brooch, the wings and body set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and other coloured stones, width 4 cm.
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Victorian 20ct gold and amethyst brooch, a 36.87ct oval mixed cut deep purple amethyst claw set in an ornate floral and filigree frame, with a 10ct gold safety chain, in original fitted case, some old repairs.
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A vintage style gold, silver and diamond frog brooch, the back entirely set with brilliant cut diamonds, one absent, ruby set eyes, length 2.3 cm.
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A Scottish silver enamel and diamond set butterfly brooch, the wings with pink enamel, pink gemstones and diamonds, two facet cut light lavender gemstones suspended by chains from the body, stamped 925.
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A 19th century 9ct gold and turquoise memorial brooch, oval form, the glazed panel framed by bright blue graduating turquoise cabochons, width 2.7 cm
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A 1902 full sovereign, set in a mount to wear as a brooch, 6.50gm.
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An uncommon circa 1900 9ct gold cricketer tie pin, the batsman with bat raised on his back foot before the stumps. With note detailing 'Presented to Tom Willits. Surrey County Cricketer. Eldest brother of John Frederick Willits.'
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A Victorian rose gold gent's seal ring, the top with a bezel set polished agate panel, the shoulders and shank in stylised ionic column design. Mount tests as 14ct and the shank tests as 10ct.
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An 18ct yellow gold turquoise and diamond ring, the three cabochon turquoises spaced by two pairs of brilliant cut diamonds.
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9ct white gold pink tourmaline and diamond ring, a 1.48ct princess cut pink tourmaline claw set, with eight round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-J, Clarity SI1-I1) set to each shoulder, TDW 0.16ct. Ring size M½.
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14ct gold, emerald and diamond ring, a 1.90ct octagonal mixed step cut bluish green emerald (slight natural inclusions) claw set and with a round brilliant cut diamond to each side (Colour O-P, Clarity I2), TDW 1.25ct.
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A 14ct white gold, sapphire and diamond flower design ring, six round cut medium-dark blue sapphires (eye clean) claw set in a flower design with twenty-one diamonds set to each split shoulder (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-I2), TSW 0.61ct, TDW 0.12ct. Ring size M.
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A 14ct gold ruby and diamond set eternity ring, five oval cut pinkish red rubies (slightly included) claw set with eight round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity I1-I2), TRW 1.33ct, TDW 0.08ct. Ring size M.
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A 14ct gold, emerald and diamond trilogy ring, three oval cut bluish green emeralds (moderate eye visible inclusions) bezel set and surrounded by eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-K, Clarity SI2-I2) bead set in white gold, TEW 1.90ct, TDW 1.07ct. Ring size M.
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