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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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Two silver bonbon stem dishes both with ornate pierced decoration. Height 4 cm Birmingham 1908 and 1920.
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An Edwardian period cut crystal cream jug and matching sugar basin with silver rims, Birmingham 1902.
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A German 800 standard silver sugar box of oval section with finely engraved Art Nouveau floral design, scroll feet and handle. Length 12 cm Austro-Hungarian import marks C1910.
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A hand knotted Caucasian rug the field with three geometric medallions and stylised plant and animal motifs, three border guards, colours of blue, green, red, pink, pale yellow and ivory. Width 67 cm length 114 cm Worn.
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A small hand knotted Turkish rug, the field decorated with geometric medallions, two wide border guards, colours of wine red, blue, green, ochre and ivory. Width 78 cm length 13 cm
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A small hand knotted Afghan grain bag with kelim back, two central medallions and five border guards, colours of deep red, rich orange and shades of blue. Width 63 cm length 121 cm
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An old hand knotted Persian Sirjan rug the field with two small diamond medallions and stylised floral and boteh motifs, seven border guards with central flower and serrated leaf border, colours of rich dark red, dark blue, orange, brown and ivory. Width 160 cm length 200 cm Worn.
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An old hand knotted Persian rug the field decorated with two columns of wisdom, hanging lantern and vase of flowers, five border guards with central wide guard, colours of red, blue, brown and ivory. Width 136 cm length 208 cm Worn.
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A hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, the field with single central medallion and four repeating corner designs, geometric floral motifs, three border guards, colours of red, blue, green, brown, orange and ivory. Worn. Width 136 cm length 204 cm
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An old hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, the field with large single medallion and four corner designs, stylised plant motifs, four border guards, colours of red, blue, green, orange, pale lemon and ivory. Fault. Width 135 cm length 203 cm
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A hand knotted Turkoman rug, the field decorated with two rows of large octagonal guls with multiple narrow border guards, rich dark red, dark blue and dark ivory. Width 91 cm length 131 cm
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A small hand knotted Turkoman runner the field decorated with single row of gul motifs, three narrow border guards, colours of red, dark blue, ochre and ivory. Width 60 cm length 175 cm
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A small hand knotted Turkoman mat the field with three rows gul medallions, multiple narrow border guards colours of red, blue, green, dark orange and ivory. Width 43 cm length 88 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian Arak rug, the field with large hexagonal medallion and small boteh motifs, three wide border guards, colours mainly red, blue, rose pink and ivory. Width 140 cm length 205 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian Baluchi rug the field decorated with stylised floral medallions, five border guards, typical colours of dark red, dark blue, brown, orange and ivory. Width 86 cm length 160 cm
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A hand knotted Turkoman Bokhara rug, the field decorated with three rows of gul motifs, multiple border guards, typical colours of rich red, dark blue and ivory. Width 17 cm length 150 cm
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An unusual hand knotted Baluchi rug, the field decorated with stylised plant motifs, five border guards with central wide guard, colours of dark blue, rich dark red, green, brown and ivory. Width 131 cm length 294 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Shiraz rug of typical tribal design the field with two hexagonal medallions to the centre, three border guards, stylised floral motifs in colours of rich red, dark blue, green, orange, black and ivory. Width 128 cm length 170 cm
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An Afghan runner rug, all wool, the field with eight octagonal 'Elephants foot' gulls on plain red field, three border guards, indigo highlights. Length 3,780, width 79 cm
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Afghan wool on cotton rug, the field with two rows of five octagonal 'Elephants foot' guls on plain red field, multiple various border guards, the red ground with indigo highlights. Length 2,400, width 1,600.
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A large hand knotted Persian Afshar rug the field decorated with rows of small floral medallions, three border guards with central wide guard, colours of rich red, dark blue, ochre and brown on an ivory field. Width 170 cm length 240 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Heriz runner decorated with three large central medallions and one wide border guard, colours of red, blue, green, apricot and ivory. Width 76 cm length 250 cm
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A long narrow hand knotted Turkoman runner the field with unusual design of single central medallion and rows of diamond shaped motifs, the medallion pattern repeated at each end, colours of rich dark red, blue, green, black, orange and ivory. Width 68 cm length 290 cm
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An antique Turkish hand knotted prayer rug the field with floral mihrab with hanging lanterns and pillars of wisdom, three border guards with central wide guard of flowers and pillars, colours of red, blue, green and pale ochre on a deep blue ground. Width 140 cm. Length 208 cm See inside back cover.
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A large hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug of typical design and decoration the field with large central medallion (the design repeated in each corner) stylised floral decoration, four border guards, colours of rich red, dark blue, green, brown, ochre and ivory. Width 156 cm length 122 cm
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A hand knotted Louri rug the field with large single central medallion and decorated with geometric motifs, three border guards with central serrated leaf guard colours of rich red, dark blue, green, brown, ochre and ivory. Width 146 cm length 225 cm
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A large hand knotted Pakistan rug of Turkoman style the field decorated with seven rows of geometric medallions, multiple narrow border guards shades of blue, ochre, aubergine, rose pink and ivory on a rich red ground. Width 224 cm length 300 cm
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An Afghan Andkoh runner rug, the field with repeating star form medallions highlighted with rosettes, each framed by scattered rosettes, three border guards, the main guard with cruciform and tree of life motifs, red ground with indigo highlights, all wool. Length 380 cm width 82.5 cm
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A large good quality hand knotted Afghan carpet of traditional design, the field decorated with three rows of large gul motifs, multiple border guards, typical decoration in colours of rich dark red and dark blue. Width 256 cm length 350 cm
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Afghan Khalmohamadi long runner rug, the field with repeating indigo ground medallions on a red field with indigo, ivory and burnt orange highlights, the main border band with repeating lozenge form medallions. Length 1 cm000, width 82 cm
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A large hand knotted Afghan carpet of traditional design, the field decorated with three rows of large gul motifs, multiple border guards, typical colours of rich dark red and dark blue. Width 304 cm length 402 cm
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An Afghan Andkoh large carpet, the field with three rows of six repeating square star form medallions, each framed by scattered rosettes in a square pattern, multiple border guards, red ground with indigo, brown and ivory highlights, all wool. Length 300 cm 2030.
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Afghan Andkoh large rug, the field with three rows of four repeating square star form medallions, each with a loose square form frame of scattered rosettes, tones of strong brick red, indigo, burnt orange and ivory, multiple border guards, all wool. Length 300 cm width 200 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany revolving bookcase of typical square section with slatted sides - together with hinged book shelf. Width 53 cm depth 51 cm height 14 cm
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A decorative modern Italian tangerine and olive paint finish side table with ornate shaped top and elaborate base, floral decoration and gilded borders. Width 107 cm depth 53 cm height 76 cm
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An Edwardian mahogany coal scuttle cabinet with carved decoration, gilt metal side handles and tin lined interior. Width 37 cm depth 35 cm height 78 cm
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A Vintage oak cutlery cabinet with single drawer and fitted interior on slender barley twist column supports and stretcher base. Width 54 cm depth 41 cm height 78 cm Walker and Hall Sheffield.
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A pair of child's Thonet hoop back bentwood counter chairs.
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A late Victorian Japanned black lacquer five stage bowfront corner whatnot with restrained silvered decoration of birds and flowers. Height overall 1600.
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A modern oblong footstool with old kelim cover. Length 40 cm
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A 19th century embroidered topped occasional pedestal table, the embroidery of young girl with parrot and dog amongst florals in rectangular rosewood frame under glass raised on William IV pedestal with turned and lobed column scrolling three way base. Length 70 cm width 61 cm height 59 cm
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A 17th/18th century English oak coffer with panelled front, back and sides, plain twoplank top, carved front, pegged joints. Width 130 cm depth 54 cm height 52 cm Feet have long been reduced.
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A pair of 19th century French brass and white painted iron king-size bed ends. Width 170 cm
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A pair of 19th century French wrought iron bed ends with ornate scrolling decoration. Width of base 900, height of headboard 1260.
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A Victorian walnut spinning chair ornately carved with trailing leaf and flower design, heart shaped pierced back and four carved legs.
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A good Victorian period walnut footstool of French style with cabriole legs and floral tapestry seat. Length 36 cm
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A Victorian period black papier mache tilt-top wine table with shaped moulded border top, on column stand and platform base, painted and decorated with shell inlay. Diameter 52 cm height 70 cm
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An early 19th century Spanish oak and pine country side table with plain oblong three plank top, single deep drawer with old brass handle, bobbin turned legs with stretcher base. Width 1,160, depth 66.5 cm height 68 cm
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A Victorian period mahogany D - end crank action dining table with two leaves, thumbnail moulded edge, turned and fluted legs with original brass castors, width 170 cm length extended 1770, height 72 cm
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A Victorian pine kitchen table, the waxed plank top with rounded corners above single frieze drawer and turned legs with grey distressed painted finish. Length 129 cm width 88 cm height 73.5 cm
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A Victorian mahogany ten drawer twin pedestal desk with tooled green leather top, panelled sides and brass bale handles. Length 120 cm width 59 cm height 77 cm Minor attention.
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A Victorian period walnut D-end Sutherland table with rule joints, plain top with thumbnail moulded edge and twin turned and spiral fluted column supports. Width 92 cm length extended 1900, height 73 cm
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A good quality Victorian period mahogany D-end crank action extension dining table with two leaves, the plain top with deep thumbnail moulded edge supported on four turned fluted and carved legs with original white china casters. Width 120 cm length extended 2380, height 74 cm
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A small Victorian period mahogany writing table of plain oblong shape with two drawers and four turned legs, thumb nail moulded top edge, turned wood handles. Width 91 cm depth 48 cm height 75 cm
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A Victorian period mahogany extension dining table with single leaf, rounded corners, double thumbnail moulded edge, turned and lobed legs with white china casters. Length extended 1760.
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A Victorian walnut upholstered lady's side chair with shaped back and turned front legs, deep buttoned cream brocade covers and original porcelain castors.
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A set of four Edwardian mahogany 'Chippendale' side chairs with ornate carved and pierced splats, shaped top rails, tapering square section front legs and upholstered seats. Covers worn.
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A 19th century English dark stained pine highback pub settle with boarded sides, twin flap top seats and panelled back. Width 153 cm depth 47 cm height 170 cm
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A good quality Victorian period rosewood grandfather chair with serpentine front, carved decoration and deep buttoned, lattice pattern velvet covers.
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A Victorian period walnut grandmother chair with serpentine front, omega back, carved decoration, cabriole front legs and lattice pattern sculptured green velvet covers.
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A pair of good quality Victorian period rosewood bar back single chairs with well carved leaf and scroll back rails, serpentine fronts, turned and fluted front legs and striped fabric covers.
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A Victorian period walnut grandfather chair with shaped back, serpentine front, restrained carved decoration and deep buttoned green velvet covers. Some wear.
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A Victorian period open elbow grandfather chair with carved decoration, serpentine front, cameo back and buttoned green velvet covers.
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A Victorian period mahogany crank action extension dining table with three extension leaves, the plain oblong top with thumbnail moulded edge and cut corners supported on four turned legs with large brown china casters. Width 117 cm length extended 2400, height 76 cm
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A good quality Victorian period mahogany D-end banquet table the plain top with double thumbnail edge and two extension leaves on ornate leaf and scroll carved supports with acanthus leaf and scroll feet. Length extended 2620, width 140 cm height 73 cm
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A Georgian mahogany Hepplewhite single chair with wheat sheath back splat reeded front legs with stretcher base and shaped machine tapestry seat.
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A pair of Regency period mahogany bar back single chairs with cane filled seats, sabre front legs and loose cushions.
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A pair of old mahogany reproduction Sheraton side chairs with reeded splats, tapering square section front legs and drop-in fabric seats.
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A Georgian mahogany Pembroke table, the plain oblong top with rounded corners, reeded edge and rule joints on tapering square section legs with original brass casters, drawer one end, dummy drawer the other. Width 86 cm length extended 970, height 70 cm
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A small Georgian period oak country side table of plain oblong shape with single drawer, on four square section legs. Width 63 cm depth 40 cm height 68 cm Handle missing.
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A Georgian mahogany flat-top washstand on plain oblong shape with two small drawers, square section legs and platform base. The fitted interior with lidded compartments and original adjustable mirror. Width 88 cm depth 41 cm height 90 cm
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A Georgian period mahogany fall front bureau decorated with flame veneers, four graduated full width drawers with oval brass handles and fitted interior on splay feet with shaped apron between. Width, depth 48 cm height 103 cm
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A quality George III mahogany tilt top wine table, the circular solid flame mahogany large top on turned pedestal and three way base, good colour and patina. Diameter 79.5 cm height 70 cm See inside back cover.
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A Victorian period serpentine walnut credenza mirror backed sideboard, the base with central glazed door and two side cabinets the back with ornate grapevine carved decoration. Length 168 cm depth 53 cm height overall 1750.
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A William IV period flame mahogany twin pedestal sideboard, the short angular upstand with scroll ends and plain long rectangular top above three frieze drawers and twin pedestals with panelled doors. Length 198 cm depth 58 cm height 110 cm
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A good quality William IV period rosewood flap-top card table with carved decoration tapering octagonal support and platform base, three well carved lions paw feet, the interior with original circular green baize. Width 91 cm depth 45 cm height 73 cm.
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A Georgian period oak country chest on chest, the top section with three small drawers across the top, another row of two small drawers with three graduated drawers below, the base with two drawers above two graduated full width drawers, replacement birds head handles and keyhole escutcheons, bracket feet. Width 10 cm depth 52 cm height 182 cm Some faults.
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A Georgian period oak country highback dresser, the base with three panelled cupboard doors and two drawers, the top with three open shelves and six small compartments, wood handles, shaped apron beneath the pediment, panelled sides, and bracket feet. Width 140 cm depth 53 cm height 203 cm Minor distress.
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A quality William IV mahogany fold over topped tea table of rectangular form with curved front corners, on lyre form support with lobed pedestal column and four way sabre leg base with acanthus leaf detail. Width 92 cm. Depth 46 cm. Height 75 cm See inside back cover.
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A 19th century English mahogany low chest of four drawers, two across the top with two full width drawers below, oval brass handles thumbnail moulded top edge, bracket feet. Width 108 cm depth 55 cm height 87 cm
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A Georgian period oak bowfront hanging corner cabinet, the two doors with decorated brass 'H' hinges, the interior with three shelves. Width 64 cm depth 45 cm height 11 cm
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A Georgian mahogany dropside dining table, the plain oblong top with rounded corners and rule joints on four square section legs, reeded on the outside edge and chamfered on the inside. Width 120 cm length extended 1500, height 71 cm
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A Georgian period oak storage box of plain oblong shape, the two plank top with clenched ends, metal side handles, original strap hinges. Width 83 cm depth 54 cm height 52 cm
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An oak cupboard in 18th C English style, panelled door and sides, stile feet. Height 107 cm width 78 cm depth 61 cm
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A small Georgian period walnut chest of four graduated full width drawers, the cross banded top with ebony stringing, ogee bracket feet and replacement brass handles and keyhole escutcheons. Width 69 cm depth 40 cm height 74 cm Restored.
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A small Colonial cedar chiffoniere base of plain design with thumbnail moulded top edge, twin panelled doors, two internal shelves and short turned feet. Width 97 cm depth 44 cm height 98 cm
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An Arts and Crafts period mahogany large armchair with leather studded sling to the back and seat, the front base rail with heart and shaped cutouts, plain arms with scrolling ends, square section legs and stretchers, original old patina.
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A New Zealand colonial desk, the upstand back with spindle rail above open single shelf section, flanked by two pairs of short drawers, the pedestal base with central flap top above three false drawers and three pairs of drawers, burr timber facias, carved detail, original silver metal handles, original colour and patina. Length 122 cm depth 69 cm height 113 cm
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A pair of New Zealand colonial kauri balloon back single chairs with incised decoration, turned front legs and green velvet seats.
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A set of six Edwardian period N.Z colonial kauri dining chairs with leaf and scroll carved top rails, turned front legs, brown china casters and quality studded upholstered seats and backs.
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A New Zealand colonial kauri grandmother chair with carved decoration, short turned legs and quality machine tapestried covers with classical designs.
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A New Zealand colonial chest, solid mottle top, sides and front, tophat drawer with pair small drawers either side and three graduated full width drawers below, rounded front corners, deep thumbnail top edge, original metal handles and plinth base. Width 120 cm. Depth 53 cm. Height 133 cm a rare New Zealand mottled kauri chest in excellent original condition.
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A late 18th early 19th cent. Spanish chestnut and pine upright dresser of rustic design with four pegged shelves, carved decoration, architectural pediment and sleigh feet. Width 100 cm depth 31 cm height 194 cm
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A late 19th century Continental marble topped mirror-backed sideboard, the top section with two deep bevelled mirrors and two deep open shelves, the base with grey marble top, two drawers and two panelled cupboard doors. Arched eagle pediment, spindle decoration and fluted column mouldings. Width 142 cm depth 63 cm height 218 cm
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A pair of fine quality 19th century French giltwood single chairs of Louis XV style with decorated borders, oval backs, serpentine fronts, cabriole front legs and ivory damask covers.
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A set of four 19th century French beech ladder back country dining chairs with cabriole front legs and original rush seats.
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A large old French canape with rounded arms and shaped back, ivory paint finish, six turned and fluted legs, studded green velvet covers with single over stuffed feather filled cushion minus cover. Length 193 cm
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A French three piece suite of Louis XVI style, green and ivory paint finish, carved with wreaths, ribbons, leaves and flowers, turned and fluted front legs, pale apricot floral brocade covers. Pair low wingback arm chairs and matching two-seater settee. See inside back cover.
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An old French chest of four full width drawers, Empire style with ivory paint finish, turned column mouldings on either side, metal handles and keyhole escutcheons, panelled sides, stile feet. Width 114 cm depth 58 cm height 150 cm
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A 19th century French Louis Phillipe period chest of four drawers in the Biedermeier style with top bomb drawer and three full width drawers below, finely figured veneers with shaped apron between the pad feet. Width 125 cm depth 62 cm height 121 cm
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