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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:240
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts AuctionLots with images:238
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:141
Date:13-Jun-2023
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An Art Deco bronzed spelter figure, two seabirds above the waves, on variegated caramel and grey marble base with arching black marble embellishments to each side. 71 x 20 x 60 cm.
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A builder's rosewood plane case, five planes of varying sizes to the fitted interior, three brass and rosewood, two steel and rosewood, the brass planes made by Holtzapffel & Co. London, the unmarked steel planes with rust to one side, owner's name stamped to brass. 44.5 x 36 x 11 cm.
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A Victorian four-draw brass 'The Lord Bury' telescope, No.654, manufactured by J.H. Steward, 54 Cornhill, London. In leather clad barrel. Length 26 cm (folded), 84 cm (open).
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A N.Z.R steam locomotive headlamp, No.960 from the Ka 1930s steam locomotives that were solely based in the North Island, old black paint finish. 52 x 44 cm.
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An Edwardian ivory and silver page turner, the ivory blade with silver collar, conforming silver collar to the hoof handle, Birmingham 1910. Length 42 cm.
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A fox fur jacket, brown with white tips, fully lined and in excellent condition, size 12/14.
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A full-length fox fur coat, cream with brown tips, fully lined, some staining to the bottom of the coat, size 10/12.
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A Saga mink jacket, ivory tone with a very light mushroom effect, fully lined and in excellent condition, size 10/12.
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A vintage zebra skin rug, supple finish, includes head and tail, some old repairs. With black felt backing. 234 x 310 cm (to end of tail).
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A Victorian artillery 1.7 cm bore percussion cap rifle, walnut stock, brass trigger guard and steel ram rod, marked 1858 tower, crown and VR, two banded stock with sling hangers to each band. No license required. Length 100.3 cm.
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An early colonial photograph album, the covers in mottled kauri, Morocco leather binding, containing photos mainly of early New Zealand with a few from Sydney and Melbourne.
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A copy of 'Defenders of New Zealand and Maori history of the War', by Thomas Gudgeon, 1887, Morocco binding with gilt title and vignette.
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Crown Lynn Wharetana Maori Art Pottery wall 'Plaque', model #1021, rich deep (pounamu) green glaze, with a spiral centre framed by the outer border with taniwha manaia and masks. Impressed number to reverse, two original holes for suspension to the foot. Diameter 25.5 cm. Only marked with impressed shape number.
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A Jova Rancich pottery vase, squat form with flaring neck, deep sea green glaze, with some nibbles and glaze rubbing. Height 10 cm.
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Two Doris Dutch pottery specimen vases, the exterior with wavy 'Frayed' decoration (very delicate, some damage), caramel glaze, impressed mark to base. Height 120 and 9 cm.
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A Len Castle pottery bowl, heavy pale glaze with some decorative craquelure to the interior, chip to base, impressed mark. Diameter 26 cm.
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Len Castle large squat vase c1970, ovoid form with indented ribbed detail, the shoulder with a heavy partial pale glaze over tenmoku. Impressed potters mark. Diameter 27.5 cm. Height 24 cm.
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Peter Collis large red glaze vase, ovoid form. Height 29 cm. Small firing flare to foot. Unsigned. With potter's card to interior.
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Peter Collis large flared pottery dish, flared form, black glazed with gold leaf outline, dished well and rim highlighted with red berry dots. Signed and dated '99 NZ. Diameter 42 cm.
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A five-piece Elizabeth Lissaman tea set, comprising teapot, two jugs and two sugars (one lidded), in a blue slightly speckled glaze, fully signed to base, one jug with tiny chip and some glaze losses to spouts. Together with a copy of 'Pottery for Pleasure' by Elizabeth Lissaman.
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Janet Leach (1918-1997) St. Ives Pottery stoneware vase, tapered squared / rounded form with ash Hakeme splashed decoration. Impressed potters mark and St. Ives seal mark. Height 24.5 cm.
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An English pewter tea caddy or biscuit box designed by Archibald Knox decorated with the Honesty leaf motif, square swollen shape, the lid with double bar handle. Marked 'English pewter 0194'. Height 12 cmmm x 10.5 cm square.
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A Liberty & Co. Cymric silver small mug, the planished/hammered body with six circular relief panels. Birmingham 1907 with L & C maker's mark and shape # 2145. Height 5 cm.
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A Royal Dux nymph bowl, the water lily bowl with seated nymph to the side holding a leaf behind her head. Pink triangle mark to base. Height 22.5 cm.
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A William Moorcroft bowl, leaf and berry pattern, on round spreading foot, impressed mark and signature to base. Diameter 23 cm.
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A large William Moorcroft vase, leaf and berry pattern, ovoid form with trumpet neck, impressed marks and initials to base. Height 24.5 cm.
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A William Moorcroft vase, pomegranate pattern, ovoid form, impressed marks and initials to base. Height 21 cm.
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A William Moorcroft vase, pomegranate pattern, baluster form with trumpet neck, impressed marks and initials to base. Height 19 cm.
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Clarice Cliff Bizarre milk jug, in the 'Secrets' pattern, height 9 cm. Professional restoration to top and base has a crack to the underside.
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A Clarice Cliff Bizarre Coronet jug, Athens shape with geometric orange & black design. Minor chipping to glaze. Height 15 cm.
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A Clarice Cliff 'Bizarre' octagonal sandwich plate, in the double V pattern on yellow colourway. Some crazing. Length 29.6 cm
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A Poole studio pottery shallow bowl by Tony Morris, in striking abstract design. Diameter 27 cm. Note: Morris was one of the first and most important Poole studio designers, his work featured in the window display which launched the Delphis collection in 1963.
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A Poole studio pottery shallow bowl by Tony Morris, early 1960s. Diameter 27 cm. Note: in this series he was inspired by images of town planning which also evolved into images of planets and outer space. The early orange glazes incorporated depleted uranium and were slightly radioactive which also led to the slight discoloration on the back of this piece.
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A Delphis Poole stylised fish pottery 'Spear' dish by Tony Morris, in the Delphis 'New craft' range. Length 43 cm. Note: the range of glazes were inspired by Morris' visit to the Vallauris factory in France in 1966. Black wax resist technique was used and many of the designs were created by the decorators themselves.
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A Delphis Poole 'Spear' long sweet dish by Tony Morris, depicts abstract face on an orange background signed with three lines indicative of either Caroline Geraldine or Bartlett Omear. Length 43 cm. Note: the range of glazes were inspired by Morris' visit to the Vallauris factory in France in 1966. Black wax resist technique was used and many of the designs were created by the decorators themselves.
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A set of eight Waterford hock glasses, in the 'Sheila' pattern. Height 18.5 cm.
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A set of six Waterford Crystal hock glasses, in a Lismore type pattern. Star cut base. Height 18 cm.
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A set of six Waterford Crystal hock glasses, in a Lismore type pattern, five similar and one variant. Star cut base. Height 18 cm.
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A set of six Waterford champagne coupes, Lismore pattern.
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A large Lalique bowl, Marguerites daisy pattern, etched Lalique France to the base, with paper label and in original box. Diameter 34 cm.
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A Lalique trinket box, the exterior decorated with trailing wild roses, the hinged lid and base rims edged in a gold toned metal, etched Lalique France to base. 17 x 13 x 7.5 cm.
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Royal Doulton flambe potpourri for Art Union of London, baluster shape with reticulated insert and 'Art Union of London' backstamp. With original wooden stand. Height 24 cm. Note: the flambe glaze was first introduced at the St Louis exhibition in 1904. The presence of 'Art Union of London' on Doulton ware, indicates that it was produced in a series and specially selected for members of the Art Union, whose subscription brought them access to important Art wares from many sources including Doulton. Art…
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A hand-painted Royal Worcester vase by Harry Davis. The vignette of a lake with a castle in the foreground. Swollen shape with flared opening and gilt highlights. With registration number date for 1902. Height 23 cm.
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An old Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Daruma, finely carved in seated pose reading a book, his right hand raised to his cheek. Signed with two-character marks to the base. Height 4.1 cm. Note: Daruma was reputedly a 6th century Indian monk who is credited with the establishment of the Chan sect of Buddhism. He is said to have spent nine years looking at a cave wall. The accounts of his life are largely legendary. According to one such story, he cut off his eyelids in a fit of anger after falling asleep…
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A large Japanese Imari lidded urn on wooden stand, the exterior extensively decorated with chrysanthemums and other flowering plants, with two medallions, in traditional Imari tones and gilt embellishments, 2 cm chip to tip of the lid. The stand with some losses. Height (excluding base) 57 cm.
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A carved ivory tusk, deeply carved with a central vignette of a Chinese dragon and bird within foliage, surrounded by an outer band in the Greek key pattern. Height 27.5 cm.
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A Chinese emperor and Empress solid ivory carved figures, the emperor clutching a waist-mounted sword. On stands height 42 cm (emperor) 39.5 cm (Empress).
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A Chinese peach bloom brush pot, beehive shape with Kangxi six-character mark to the base. Diameter 12.5 cm.
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A Chinese peach bloom seal box, Kangxi six-character mark to the base. 8 cm.
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A large late 19th/early 20th century Chinese ancestral painting, depicting three seated couples in formal attire, watercolour on paper, faded signature appears to be between figures. In ebonised frame under glass. Some water damage. 120 x 81.5 cm.
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A pair of 20th century Chinese heavy bronze Tang style horses, the mirror pair traditionally posed with one leg raised, highlighted in refinery with decorative saddle cloth and tassels. Good green patina. Length 46 cm. Height 30 cm.
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Oval shaped sterling silver jewellery box. On four paw feet, blue lining with wear, interior of lid gilded. Length 14.7 cm total weight 283gm.
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A quality William IV Old Sheffield Plate and silver food dome, with a cast silver handle modelled as the crest of the Holloway family, an antelope's head collared and chained at its breast a crescent. Engraved to each side with the Holloway arms and motto 'A Deo lux nostra' (our light comes from God), oval, fluted, heavy gauge with shell and scroll border above a cavetto rim. The finial Sheffield 1835 by Creswick & Co (Thomas, James & Nathaniel Creswick). 30.5 x 25 cm. Some dents.
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A good George IV silver pie spoon, Old English pattern. London 1825 by Jonathan Hayne. Length 30.8 cm. 167gm.
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A pair of George IV silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, London 1803 by Samuel Godbehere, Edward Wigan & James Boult, 112gm.
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Six Victorian silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, London 1881 by Chawner & Co (George William Adams). 406gm.
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Six Victorian silver tablespoons, Old English pattern, London 1888 by John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater. 445gm.
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Eight Georgian silver dessert spoons. All fiddle, thread and shell pattern. Seven, London 1812 by William Eley I, William Fearn & William Chawner. The eighth spoon London 1822 by William Chawner II. Total 468gm.
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Twelve Victorian silver dessert spoons, Old English pattern, London 1881 by Chawner & Co (George William Adams). 457gm.
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A set of twelve Victorian silver entree forks, Hanoverian pattern, ten London 1881, two London 1877 by Chawner & Co (George William Adams). 473gm.
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Six Victorian silver dinner forks, Hanoverian pattern, London 1881 by Chawner & Co (George William Adams), 383gm.
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Six Victorian silver dinner forks, Hanoverian pattern, London 1876 by Henry Holland (of Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater), 342gm.
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Nine Victorian silver forks, fiddle pattern. London 1878 by Joseph sharp. Length 17.5 cm. 466gm
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A George III Scottish silver pie spoon, Celtic point pattern with engraved armorial and motto to the terminal, Edinburgh 1796 possibly by William Auld. 98gm.
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A late 20th century Harrods silver eight-person cutlery canteen, comprising eight: table forks, dessert spoons, dessert forks, soup spoons, fish knives, fish forks and teaspoons, together with four serving spoons. Silver weight 3.9kgs. Together with eight table knives and eight entree knives. London 1989 by Harrods Ltd. All in a fitted Harrods canteen. Essentially in as new condition.
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A vintage 'Wallace Sterling' silver 'Grande Baroque' 12-person canteen of cutlery, comprising 12; table knives, teaspoons, dessert spoons, dessert forks. Weight 2296gm. Together with 12 table knives and three serving implements all with silver handles and stainless-steel blades. In fitted canteen. Note: styled in the lavish Baroque manner, this highly collectible pattern is noted as Wallace's best seller. Introduced in 1941.
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A George IV silver sugar bowl, the exterior extensively embossed with florals, ear form handles to each side, the interior with original gilding, London 1819 by Michael Starkey, 415gm. Diameter 14.5 cm.
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A silver 19th century four-piece tea and coffee set, lobed bodies, raised on scrolling shell feet and decorated bases, the finial to tea pot and coffee pot in the form of flower and leaf. Together with teapot, sugar and milk jug, London 1841 by William hunter. Coffee pot, London 1830 by Edward, Edward Junior, John & William Barnard, 2280gm.
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Emma Camden cast glass sculpture, satin finish in an arched shape, incised signature to base and dated 2003. Height 32 cm
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Matthew von Sturmer large bronze bowl on stand, the heavy solid bronze bowl of plain flared form with undulating rim. Initialled and dated 1994 to the base.
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Ken Kendall bronze clown figure, verdigris patina, signed at base. Height 33 cm.
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A 19th century engraving 'La Felicite de la Regence' by Rubens, engraver B. Picard. 52 x 34 cm.
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J. Classons (Dutch 19th century), 'Off the Dogger Bank', oil on canvas, signed and dated. 49 x 74 cm.
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A 1930's Rolex rolled gold Art Deco pocket watch, the engraved octagonal case with machine engraved dial, Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, running, named dial and movement.
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A c.1900 18ct yellow gold ladies half hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, decoratively engraved covers. The internal cover plated. Diameter 3.4 cm. 35.4gm.
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A late Victorian 14ct yellow gold hunter gent's pocket watch, mid-size, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, engraved covers. Diameter 4.1 cm.
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A vintage Rolex 9ct gold cased half hunter pocket watch, machine engraved case, 15 jewel movement. The dial and movement with maker's name. Diameter 4.5 cm. 44.8gm.
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An early 20th century Elgin 14ct yellow gold hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and fine hairline cracks. Engraved covers, 14ct dust cover, the 17-jewel movement working. 68.5gm.
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A Victorian 18ct gold open face gents pocket watch by W. Clarke & Sons, London. Key wind, the gilt dial with Roman numerals and floral engraved center. The 3.9 cm gold case with radiating machine engraved decoration. The movement marked marked W. Clarke & Sons 173 Goswell Rd. London, serial number 87959 and engraved with New Zealand retailers name 'Denton, Wellington, NZ. London 1871 by Henry Charles Dewar. 55gm.
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A Victorian 18ct yellow gold gent's pocket watch, by Wm Penlington of Liverpool, the open face with decorative scroll engraved dial and subsidiary seconds, radiating back cover with floral and leaf engraved frame. The movement with makers name and # 9354. Apparently running. 97.7gm.
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A vintage Vacheron Constantin 18ct white gold ladies cocktail wristwatch, the cushion shaped case with diamonds set to the bezel and lugs, fine integral 18ct white gold mesh strap. Ref. 13004. 17 jewel manual wide movement. In original box with valuation.
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A vintage Eterna 18ct gold bracelet watch, oval minimalist black dial, textured case and integral 18ct bracelet with latch clasp. Running. 50.6gm.
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A c1970's Le Coultre lady's 14ct gold and diamond cocktail watch, the oval white gold bezel set with 24 modern round brilliant diamonds, TDW. 0.90ct. The textured dial with maker's name. Swiss 17 jewel manual wind movement. Apparently working. With 14ct gold woven mesh bracelet. 26.9gm. Valuation available.
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A Baume & Mercier 18ct yellow gold gent's wristwatch, the oblong tank case with gold tone dial, baton hour markers, the quartz movement with new battery, stitched leather strap. Case weight 9.5gm.
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A c1960's 14ct gold Accutron gents wristwatch, with 14ct gold mesh strap. Day date model, the case back with gold marks, makers name, 'Waterproof' and 'M8'. The Accutron buckle with makers insignia, serial # 099421 and 14ct gold mark. 82gm total. Not running.
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An Omega 14ct rose gold cased gent's Art Deco wristwatch, the large oblong rectangular dial with silver milgrain ground, raised 'Exploding' (exaggerated) numerals and small subs seconds. Hinged hallmarked case opens to reveal a circular 15 jewel manual wind movement, No.7464653. Case 3.1 x 5.2 cm (including lugs).
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A good French Louis XV mantel clock the gilt metal architectural case with twinned, square fluted pilasters supporting the movement with a white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, marked Houlet a Paris and intricate pierced gilt hands. The face surmounted by a trophy finial of torch, laurel wreath, bow and quiver of arrows. The whole raised on a conforming lozenge shaped white alabaster plinth base. The French cylinder movement striking on a bell. Height 40 x 34 cm.
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A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, with plated brass case, reeded columns to each corner, gadrooned top and base, embellished with green enamel, glass panels, spirit level to the base, raised on adjustable feet and green variegated marble base, the white chapter ring with Arabic numerals. 21 x 16 x 23.5 cm. With instruction book plus two other Jaeger books and the original Jaeger packing carton.
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A Victorian silver card case, the exterior extensively engraved with trailing grape vines with blank cartouche for initials, Birmingham 1859, maker's marks rubbed. 61gm.
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A George III silver table snuff box, finely reeded all over, gilded interior. London 1801 by William Parker. Length 7.3 cm.
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A Victorian silver pin cushion, in the form of a horse hoof, armorial of bearded gent to the front. London 1873 by Edward H Stockwell. 64gm.
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A Georgian horn snuff mull, hinged horn lid, the end carved into a dog's head. Length 8 cm.
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A Georgian treen snuff box, in the form of a shoe, the lid with carved bone portrait of a Scottish gent. Length 14.5 cm.
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A silver double sovereign case, kidney bean shape, the exterior with engraved decoration and suspension ring. Birmingham 1911 by E J Houlston. 26gm.
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A silver sovereign case, puffed squared form, suspension ring, engraved initials. Chester 1913 by Samuel M Levi. 18gm.
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A Continental silver object du vertu scent box or vinaigrette, heart shape, the exterior decorated with scrolling leaves and winged cherub heads, the hinged lid surmounted by a crown finial, (small dent to one side). 19gm.
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A late Victorian sovereign, 1901, English mint.
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A Victorian 1891 full gold sovereign, Melbourne mint, in 22ct gold claw mount with suspension loop. 10.37gm.
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A1907 French gold rooster coin, in fitted green box. 6.45gm.
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Tony Buller silver brooch, a phoenix in full flight, stamped silver to the back. Height 11.5 cm.
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