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April Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:756
Sale Title:April Antique AuctionLots with images:52
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:533
Date:27-Apr-2010
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A Victorian period orange marble clock garniture, pair twin branch three light table candelabra and central clock on four columns with enamelled dial pendulum movement striking on a bell and urn finial. Height 43 cm Working order, with key.
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A French gilt metal and marble mantle clock with ornate classical decoration, the circular white enamel dial with blue Roman numerals marked Guyard, Parie, flaming two-handled urn finial, the pendulum movement striking on a bell. Height 38 cm working order, with key. See page 29
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A French gilt metal clock garniture, pair twin light table candelabra and central clock with circular enamel dial, the pendulum movement striking on a bell. Marked Doncart a Paris. Working order, with key.
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A brass skeleton clock the silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals the fusee platform movement striking on two bells, on oval marble base beneath glass dome on wood stand. Height 46 cm working order with key. See page 29
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Large ornate 19th century French gilt sculptural mantle clock modelled with elegant woman with mandolin, the base modelled with masks, baskets, birds and classical motifs, the engine turned silvered dial with black Roman numerals the silk suspension pendulum striking on a bell. Height 48 cm Working order, with key.
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A late Victorian period silver plate cheese wedge, of rectangular form with sloped front and scroll handle, embossed scroll decoration and shaped rim to base tray. Length 26 cm width 20 cm
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A Victorian period silver plated ovoid bacon dish with beaded borders, four paw feet and finely engraved decoration. Length 33 cm inscribed and dated 1893.
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An Edwardian period silver plated ovoid two-handled bacon dish on four legs with paw feet, with internal trays and ivorene handle. Length 33 cm
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A large late Victorian period silver plated table epergne with central rose bowl and four trumpet shaped flower holders, elaborate leaf and scroll supports, the circular base with three feet, makers mark Walker and Hall. Height 42 cm
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A Victorian period silver plate spirit kettle, on stand with burner, plain baluster shape and restrained decoration to stand, handle and spout. Height 38 cm
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A good quality Continental silver plate wine coaster circular shape with pierced decoration and turned wood base. Diameter 19 cm
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An Edwardian period silver shop counter bell, Birmingham 1909. Diameter 11 cm
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A plain ivory letter opener with silver mounted magnifying glass. Length 24 cm Birmingham 1920.
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An Art Deco period silver powder bowl of plain circular shape with internal mirror. Diameter 11.5 cm Birmingham 1924.
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A late 19th century Chinese 900 standard silver lidded jar of circular section with ornate embossed decoration of figures, dragons, bamboo etc. Height 9.5 cm Shanghai marks on base.
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A late 19th century Chinese 900 standard silver trumpet shaped specimen vase ornately embossed with dragons and cloud forms. Height 20 cm Shanghai marks.
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An ornately pierced and embossed Chinese silver finger bowl with original clear glass liner. Diameter 13 cm
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Two silver golf club hatpins Birmingham 1910 together with an ivory flower head hatpin and silverplated stand. See page 29
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A heavy cut crystal spirits decanter with plain silver collar. Height 265 London 1928.
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Tiffany & Co. silver letter opener with cast handle in the stylised form of a seahorse, the curved blade with scripted initials and impressed makers marks. Length 13 cm
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A George III period Old Sheffield Plate tea urn of barrel shape with lion mask ring side handles and square base with ball feet length 30 cm See page 29
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An Arts and Crafts silver four piece teaset of compressed spherical form, embossed with sinuous tendrils and spade form leaves, including milk and cream jugs. Birmingham 1906.
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A four piece Georgian revival silver tea and coffee set on tray, can shaped teapot and baluster coffee pot both with wood handles-helmet shaped cream jug and boat shaped sugar basin both with gilded interiors and circular tray. Bright cut decoration and beaded borders, London 1967, maker C J Vander Ltd total weight approx three kilos. Sold with plated sifting spoon.
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A rare Edwardian period silver matched chatelaine, the open engraved scroll work clip supporting four matched silver chains and four matching implements including circular tape measure with scroll handle, thimble holder of bucket form with unmatched silver thimble, scissors holder with silver handled scissors and pierced lidded needle case, no interior. Birmingham 1903-1904, maker Laurence Emanuel. See page 29
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A fine quality Edwardian period cut crystal claret jug with embossed silver mounts, baluster shape, post and scroll handle, pierced thumb piece. Height 26 cm London 1903, makers mark Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
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A rare Queen Anne silver mug of mildly tapered cylindrical form with wide band of repeating lobed decoration and various punched narrow bands, scroll strap handle, C1697, London, maker Robt. Timbrell, weight 5ozs troy.
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A fine quality George III period silver helmet shaped cream jug with bright cut decoration. Height 14 cm London 1813. Makers Peter & William Bateman.
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A fine quality George II period silver tripod sauceboat with shaped rim pad feet and flying handle. Length 14 cm weight approx 4 ozs. Newcastle 1759. Maker Peter James.
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George III provincial silver sauce boat of oval form with wavey edge border, flying scroll handle, raised on three shell capped hoof feet. Newcastle 1782, maker John Langlands I & John Robertson I, weight 4ozs troy.
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George III silver cream jug of baluster form with spreading pedestal foot, indented beaded top rim, double scroll handle and acanthus leaf thumb piece. Height 10.5 cm London 1767.
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A Victorian period silver cream jug of oblong shape with ornate embossed decoration, standing on four feet. Length 13 cm London 1887.
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A George III period silver vinaigrette of oblong cushion shape with finely engraved basket weave decoration, pierced grill and gilded interior. Length 27 Birmingham 1816, makers Wardell and Kempson.
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A George IV period silver vinaigrette of oblong shape with cut corners and engraved decoration, beautifully pierced grill and gilded interior. Length 3 cm Birmingham 1821 makers mark Rm. Some wear.
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A silver salver of plain Georgian style with shaped gadrooned border and four scroll feet. Diameter 21 cm Birmingham 1981, maker Walker & Hall.
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A rare pair of George II period crested silver waiters with shaped borders and pad feet. Diameters 160, London 1754, maker William Peaston. Some wear.
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A Victorian period silver plate tray, border and handles heavily embossed, the interior profusely engraved with the copper bleeding through. Width 78 cm depth 48 cm
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A silverplate on copper salver of Old Sheffield Plate style with ornate border and flat chased decoration. Diameter 38 cm Walker and Hall.
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A Continental 830 standard silver salver of plain design with shaped reeded border. Diameter 24 cm
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An Edwardian period bachelors silver teaset with half lobed decoration to the body, ebonised wood handle and knob, with monogrammed initials to front of the three pieces, Birmingham 1901.
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An Edwardian four piece silver plated tea and coffee set of French style with ornate embossed leaf flower and scroll decoration, white porcelain heat rings, flower finials scroll feet.
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A Victorian period four piece silver plated tea and coffee set with ornate embossed decoration and melon finials, on two-handled oval plated tray. Length 65 cm
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A German W.M.F. silver plated Art Nouveau cream jug, sugar basin and matching oval tray. Together with W.M.F. Art Nouveau napkin ring.
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A pair of good quality W.M.F. silverplated Art Deco salts with original glass liners and shovel shaped spoons. In box.
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A W.M.F. silverplate vase with original shaped glass liner, early 1900's and decorated to one side with a child playing a flute the other side with child standing by a fire, marks to base. Height 8 cm width 8.5 cm depth 8 cm
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A fine quality 19th century French 950 standard silver serving spoon and fork with mother-of-pearl handles and original fitted box.
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A fine quality 19th century French 950 standard silver shell shaped sifting spoon. Length 22 cm Paris hallmarks, original fitted box.
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A box set of twelve fine quality French 950 standard silver gilt fiddle, thread and shell pattern teaspoons in original box.
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A fine quality late 19th century French 950 standard silver serving slice with matching large shell shaped spoon, both with floral decorated handles. Length 265 and 220, original fitted box.
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An Edwardian period silver punch bowl with ornate embossed decoration of leaves, flowers and scrolls in the French manner. Diameter 21 cm height on ebonised circular plinth base 190. Birmingham 1905. The engraved inscription to C C Howard from The Holy Trinity Choir Picton 1907.
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George III quality bright cut marrow scoop of traditional double ended form with bright cut decoration between the scoops. London 1790 maker Geo. Smith & Wm. Fearn. Length 21.6 cm
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A heavy William IV period double struck Kings pattern silver soup ladle with shell back, London 1831, makers John Henry & Charles Lias. Weight approx 280grms.
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George II quality Irish silver basting spoon with crisp bright cut decoration to stem, vacant cartouche, bottom marked Dublin 1758, maker Alex. Richards, 4.2ozs. Troy. Length 31 cm
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A George III silver toddy ladle, the embossed oval lobed bowl with side pouring lip and turned silver fitting to the turned wooden handle. London 1781.
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A George III silver toddy ladle, the embossed oval lobed bowl with side pouring lip and turned silver fitting to the repaired turned wooden handle. London 1781.
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A 19th century silver punch ladle with plain oval bowl and tapered fitting to the repaired turned wooden handle, unascribed maker, possibly American.
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A set of six Georgian period crested Old English silver sauce ladles London 1818, makers Josiah & George Piercy (5) and London 1829 William Eley, Fearne & Chawner.
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A George III period Scottish silver soup ladle of Old English design with shell back. Length 35 cm Edinburgh 1789, makers mark D E. Weight approx 185grms.
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An extremely large and rare George II period Scottish Hanoverian silver pie basting spoon. Length 38 cm Edinburgh 1747 Assay Master's name Hugh Gordon. Weight approx 190grms.
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A pair of rare Scottish provincial Fiddle pattern silver pie spoons. Length 29 cm Dumfries c.1810-41 marker David Gray.
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Six Victorian period Old English silver dessert spoons, London 1888 (two), 1889 (two) and 1890 (two) - together with six matching dessert forks, 1886 (one), 1890 (two) and 1895 (three).
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A pair of George IV Irish silver oyster forks, fiddle pattern, maker Sam. Neville.
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A set of three good quality William IV period silver crested Fiddle pattern tablespoons. Length 24 cm Dublin 1833, marker probably J Salter.
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Three silver sifting spoons London 1753, London 1817 and Sheffield 1946. Markers include William Bateman.
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18 silver teaspoons from various countries.
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A George III period crested Old English silver sifting ladle. Length 16 cm London 1800, maker William Eley.
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A setting for eight Hanoverian pattern Rat Tail silver plated table cutlery complete with pistol grip knives, 76 pieces in all, makers mark George Butler, Sheffield, England. Excellent condition in fitted box.
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A pair of 19th century American Stirling Silver butter knives with finely engraved decoration, makers marks H and S. In original box with retailers label Js Conklin Jeweller, Detroit. Length 19 cm
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A setting for six good quality English silver plate table cutlery together with knives, fish set etc., Sheffield maker, Windsor style, in box.
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A setting for six, Mappin and Webb Windsor pattern silverplated table cutlery, in original box.
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Four Georgian and Victorian period silver dessert spoons, bright cut, Fiddle pattern etc - together with an unascribed Fiddle pattern silver salt spoon.
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Four Georgian period Old English silver tablespoons. Length 22 cm unascribed marks.
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A small pair of Continental 800 standard silver grape scissors together with pair silver scissored tongs.
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A set of double struck Kings pattern silverplated table cutlery, 14 table forks, 18 dessert forks, 7 tablespoons, 18 dessert spoons, 7 soup spoons, 8 teaspoons, 10 sweet spoons, 6 fruit knives, 6 cake forks, 5 coffee spoons, 15 large knives, 12 small knives and a serving fork. Sheffield maker, good condition.
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A George IV period Fiddle pattern silver caddy spoon with finely engraved decoration. Length 10 cm London 1829 maker James Beebe.
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Two William IV period Fiddle pattern silver mustard spoons, London 1830 and 1831. Together with a silver 'Sherry' bottle ticket, London 1973.
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A pair of Victorian period Fiddle pattern silver sugar tongs. Length 14.5 cm London 1865.
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A pair of heavy Victorian period Kings pattern silver sugar tongs. Length 15 cm London 1879.
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12 silver teaspoons and tongs with note that they were made from a solid silver ladle by Ashton Jewellers Invercargill in an old box, tongs do not match, spoons marked Stg. silver, one damaged.
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A George III period crested Fiddle pattern silver fish slice with pierced blade. Length 30 cm London 1816, maker William Knight.
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A Victorian silver plain tumbler cup, circular form, double crested, London 1868, maker Hyam Hyams.
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George IV travelling silver shaving brush of cylindrical form, the lid releasing the pigs bristle brush with thread screw fitting, Latin enscribed crest 'Where there is love, there is faith'. London 1828.
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John Money silver sculpture of a Tuatara, naturalistically modelled and mounted onto greenstone rectangular slab, impressed marks. Length overall 114. See page 29
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A large heavy Greek 925 standard silver egg decorated in deep relief with religious figures, impressed marks. Height on tripod stand 170.
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An Edwardian period silver and glass hipflask, the top portion with snakeskin cover, removable cup, London 1901. Height 15 cm width 9.5 cm
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A silver hip flask of plain design with removable cup, shaped for the hip, Sheffield 1918, top requires repair. Height 16 cm width 9 cm
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A silver mid. Victorian period silver hip flask, shaped for the hip and profusely embossed on all sides, removable cup at base, Birmingham 1862 makers initials At. Height 12 cm width 7.5 cm See page 29
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An Edwardian period silver dressing table tray with shaped border and ornate embossed floral decoration. Length 30 cm Birmingham 1906. See page 29
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A Georgian period Old Sheffield Plate can shaped tea caddy bright cut borders, domed cover and bone finial. Height 17 cm
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A Georgian period Irish crested silver salt cellar, pierced decoration, four ball and claw feet, original blue glass liner, Dublin hallmarks. Faults.
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A silver rose bowl with grill, plain Georgian style. Diameter 18 cm Birmingham 1923, small dents. On ebonised wood stand.
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A George IV silver christening mug of baluster form, embossed with leaf decoration. Height 9 cm London 1828, makers George Burrows & Richard Pearce.
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A silver plate wine tasting cup, embossed circular bowl, ring handle with embossed grape decorated cover.
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A silver mustard pot of plain Regency style with gadrooned border and three bun feet, London 1921.
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An Edwardian period silverplated tennis trophy ash holder, ball receptacle with tripod racquet base. Height 14.5 cm
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A Victorian period silver goblet with embossed and engraved decoration. Height 15 cm Birmingham 1882, makers Walker & Hall.
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A silver and enamel powder compact, the top decorated with light blue enamel the back with machine engraving, Birmingham 1953, 1 small chip to enamel.
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A three piece silver dressing table set, mirror and two brushes, ornate embossed decoration in the Victorian style, Birmingham 1989.
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An Edwardian period ten piece boxed manicure set with crystal rouge pots, scissors, nail buffer etc. Birmingham C1908. Some faults.
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A Victorian period silver card case with shaped border and profuse floral engraved decoration. Length 100 Birmingham 1890.
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An Edwardian period Continental 800 standard silver basket dish of circular shape with ornate pierced decoration. Diameter 21 cm
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