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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:271
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:268
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:197
Date:13-Feb-2024
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A pair of 9ct white gold and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with four bezel set small round brilliant cut diamonds, the four drops suspended from a diamond set post, with screw back butterflies.
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A pair of 14ct white gold diamond and pearl earrings, each earring with an 1.1 cm greenish grey Tahitian cultured pearl, suspended from a bezel set small round brilliant cut diamond, hooks for pierced ears.
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A pair of 14ct gold green sapphire and diamond halo earrings, each earring set with a 3.58ct oval cut bluish green sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, with further diamonds to the hooks, (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2). TDW 0.82ct.
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A pair of 18ct gold green sapphire and cubic zirconia halo stud earrings, each earring with a 1.00ct oval facet cut green sapphire (slightly included), claw set and surrounded by twelve round eight cut cubic zirconias, posts for pierced ears. TSW 2.00ct.
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A pair of 14ct white and rose gold, aquamarine and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with one pear cut and one heart cut aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (colour J-K, clarity SI2-I2), suspended from a diamond set hook for pierced ears. Taw 3.72ct. TDW 0.71ct.
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A pair 18ct yellow white and rose gold and diamond drop spiral earrings, the three various coloured gold drops fully set to one side with small modern brilliant cut diamonds. The 370 diamonds graded G/H and SI. TDW. 4.70ct, length 7 cm.
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A Persian Shiraz all wool rug, the dominant stepped central medallion on diamond form. 232 x 136 cm.
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A hand-knotted wool pile Hamadan rug, the field decorated with a central floral medallion, surrounded by geometric forms, the quadrants with conforming florals, multiple border guards. 295 x 205 cm
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A fine semi antique Persian Kayseri prayer rug, the golden olive green mihrab with pillars of wisdom and hanging lamp. Multiple floral border guards, soft tones with some fading. 170 x 134 cm. Hanging and stitched to a rod. Provenance: an old Auckland estate, synonymous with the fashion and restaurant industries.
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A quality finely knotted Persian rug, the oval lobed pendanted central medallion on a field of small repeating rosettes, various soft red dominant tones. Wool on cotton with silk highlights. 200 x 155 cm.
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A Persian Ardebil wool pile carpet, the central field decorated with a large diamond medallion, surrounded by intricate interlaced floral motifs, quadrants and multiple border guards. 200 x 280 cm.
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A hand knotted Turkman 'Elephant's foot' carpet, the central field decorated with large octagonal medallions to the field, surrounded by multiple border guards. In traditional tones of burgundy and red. 180 x 120 cm
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A hand-woven kilim carpet, wide panels of alternating pastel tones. 350 x 250 cm
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An Afghan Kazak hand knotted wool pile rug, the central field decorated with three medallions surrounded by geometric motifs on a moss green ground. 240 x 166 cm
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An Afghan Ankhoi hand-knotted carpet, decorated with a small central and four larger medallions on a rich red ground, framed by multiple border guards. 300 x 200 cm
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A fine Bashiri hand knotted carpet, decorated with small geometric motifs in rich red and dark indigo tones, surrounded by multiple border guards of floral and geometric designs. 290 x 205 cm
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An Andkhoi hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with multiple geometric floral medallions framed by multiple border guards. 390 x 297 cm.
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A very finely hand knotted silk picture rug 'The last Supper', worked in pale grey green tones with silken white highlights, the shaped panel on deep rust brown ground, signed in the weave. 93.5 x 55 cm. Framed.
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A Regency rosewood teapoy, the interior with two tea boxes and two spaces for mixing bowls, supported by a turned column, quadruped base scrolling feet and casters. (crack to top). 36 x 28 x 80 cm.
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A 19th century oak cricket table, three plank top, tripod base with shelf. (evidence of old borer). 68 x 52 cm.
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An early 18th century oak Elizabethan style sword chest, paneled top, decorative iron strapwork, restrained primitive decoration to the front, raised on shaped end planks. 104 x 40 x 63 cm.
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A Victorian burr walnut music canterbury, the five slides with gilt brass drop handles, one absent. Framed by engraved detailed side panels with small corbels above, height 91.5 cm.
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A pair of Victorian mahogany demi-lune tables, two half-round tables with a mahogany frame on tapered legs.122 x 60.8 x 72.5 cm (one table).
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A Victorian burr walnut side table, inlaid top with ornated cathedral base. 105 x 60 x 70 cm.
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An Edwardian ladies cylinder writing desk, the exterior with painted floral decoration and cherubs to the cylinder, the top with pigeon holes, sliding writing slope, over two full width drawers, raised on tapering square section legs and brass casters. 'Secret drawer' to one side. 64 x 58 x 100 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany silver table the rectangular top with short wavy gallery, single frieze drawer with elegant brass scrolling back plate swing handles, raised on slender cabriole legs. 73 x 45.5 x 74.5 cm.
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A George II country oak side table, one drawer with brass drop handles and keyhole escutcheon, raised on turned legs with stretcher base. 71.5 x 49 x 67 cm.
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A small proportion George III mahogany drop front bureau, cross banded and inlaid decoration, the interior with traditional pigeon holes and small drawers together with sliding storage well, the base with two half drawers over two full width drawers, brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, raised on bracket feet. 48.5 x 49 x 94 cm.
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A late Georgian bookcase secretaire, the top with astragal glazed doors, plain pediment, three shelves, the base with secretaire drawer over three full width drawers, raised on bracket feet. 127 x 55 x 225 cm.
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An impressive Georgian oak corner cupboard, dentil trim to the pediment with decorative inlay, the paneled doors with ebonised detail, the three interior shelves with scalloped edging, one plain shelf to the two door base, raised on square feet with shaped apron. Good patina. (original keyhole escutcheons with modern replacements). 100 x 45 x 214 cm.
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A Georgian oak housekeeper's cupboard, paneled door, sides and front, wrought iron hinges, pegged construction, raised on square feet, good patina. (modern shelving to the interior). 99 x 49 x 151 cm.
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A George III oak dresser, the back with three open plate racks and cup hooks, the base with three drawers and two small faux drawers, brass handles and back plates, raised in square section legs. 136 x 43 x 200 cm.
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A 19th century French oak armoire, paneled doors and sides, large iron hinges, long decorative cut brass keyhole escutcheons, raised on square feet. (with modern dehumidifier fitted to interior base). 140 x 67 x 210 cm.
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An early 19th century French armoire, plain pediment, paneled doors and sides, restrained decoration, shaped apron, square feet.
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An 18thC. French provincial fruitwood high back dresser, the base with two drawers and two panelled cupboard doors, the top section with three shelves with reeded plate rack fronts, the flat pediment with shaped apron and turned acorn finials, raised on bracket feet. 135 x 62 x 218 cm.
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An impressive 18th century French walnut bookcase, architectural style with three columns, on substantial panelled plinth base, the interior painted blue with four shelves to each side. Sourced from a pharmacist's shop in Alsace. 200 x 50 x 235 cm.
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A c.1900 French three door breakfront glazed display bookcase, kingwood angled and panelled veneers, striped banded inlays. The doors 3/4 glazed. 142 x 40 x 177 cm.
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A Continental oak cabinet, small drawer, relief moulded sides to the front, paneled door, carved apron to base and substantial feet. 84 x 36 x 96 cm.
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A Louis XVI style bureau plat, tooled green leather insert to serpentine shaped top, mixed wood veneer decoration to drawer fronts, ebonized finish with ormolu mounts to the cabriole legs, three faux drawers to the back. 157 x 83 x 78 cm.
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A pair of vintage French leather club chairs, light caramel leather with chocolate brown piping, separate seat cushions. Require minor attention. 80 x 75 x 79 cm.
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A French provincial style fruitwood dining table, drawer to one end, raised on square section tapering legs. 180 x 74 x 80 cm
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A 19th century French fruitwood table, plank top, with trestle and stretcher base. (old repairs and old borer). 156 x 80 x 77 cm
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A set of six early 1900s French style mahogany high back chairs, the back with fine Wickham cane, shaped top, curving sides culminating in a stylised bird head, the scalloped seat upholstered in an old tapestry-type fabric, carved legs and crinoline stretcher base, includes two carvers. 60 x 53 x 114 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany extension dining table, with two leaves, raised on substantial piano style legs and china casters. 130 x 230 x 76 cm. (when extended).
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A set of six Victorian oak and elm country wheel back Windsor chairs, shaped seats and turned legs.
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Four Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs, carved decoration to the backs, upholstered in a red tufted cord fabric, raised on cabriole legs.
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A large Georgian oak gate leg table, scalloped apron with drawer to one end. 154 x 1140/64 x 74 cm.
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A Georgian oak drop leaf table, raised on round tapering legs and club feet. 135 x 155 x 70 cm.
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A George III oak drop leaf table, in Queen Ann style, quarter-sawn top. Raised on tapering legs with pad feet, c1780. 104 x 150 x 72 cm. (when open). Very good condition.
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A set of six Charles II style oak dining chairs, scroll carved front stretchers and turned legs with suede upholstered seats and back panels, one panel with repair.
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A Victorian leather high back chair, shaped button back, upholstery nail detail, seat cushion, carved decoration to frame and front legs, some distress to leather.70 x 77 x 110 cm.
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A good George III yew and burr timber Windsor armchair shaped and pierced splat, shaped seat, the bow stretcher with two supports. Good patina.
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A Georgian country oak armchair, bar and barley twist back, curved arms, solid wood seat, turned legs, stretcher base. 68 x 45 x 87 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany conversation sofa, the frame with carved decoration, turned legs on casters, upholstered in mustard velvet with button back detail. 130 x 60 x 82 cm.
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A pair of American oak armchairs, the elegant golden oak frame newly upholstered in a caramel linen, with separate seat cushion, raised on square tapering legs. 72 x 70 x 74 cm.
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A Ralph Lauren Jamaica sectional sofa, upholstered in a charcoal fabric with upholstery nail detail and seat cushions. (Retail $45,000) . Length of the three sections. 170 cm. 236 cm. 110 cm.
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Four rimu Roy Lippincott lecture chairs, designed for the old Arts/Clock tower building (1926) at 22 Princes St Auckland which Lippincott also designed.
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A pair of rimu Roy Lippincott chairs, designed for the old Arts/Clock tower building (1926) at 22 Princes St Auckland which Lippincott also designed. The backs and seats upholstered in a caramel velvet fabric.
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A George III mahogany chest, of five flat front drawers, the faceted brass swing handles with octagonal fittings, each drawer with a fitted lock, no key. Raised on bracket feet. 114.5 x 51 x 97.5 cm.
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An old Anglo-Indian chest of drawers, four full width drawers with small turned handles, raised on small bun feet with decorative apron. The chest exterior profusely decorated with bone inlay. 102 x 51 x 96.5 cm.
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A Biedermeier four drawer chest, the top drawer incorporating an internal slide and writing accessories, slight breakfront, chamfered sides, brass captured ring handles, raised on diamond form feet. 87 x 58 x 85 cm.
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A pair of Chinese Chippendale style upholstered stools, raised on square section legs with Chinese style fretwork decoration to the top corners, stretcher base, upholstered in a self-patterned teal fabric. 49 x 49 x 54 cm.
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A 19th century Japanese Yonezawa Isho-tansu chest, the chestnut front with combination of six drawers and one door enclosing three small safe drawers. Decorative metal fittings and lock plates. Cedar frame. 118.5 x 56 x 87.5 cm.
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A quality mid 20th century Chinese rosewood display cabinet, with a combination of open shelves and doors, the top pair with reversible panels, four drawers to the base. 117 x 36 x 124.5 cm.
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A pair of 19th century Chinese throne chairs, the blackwood (Hongmu) chairs with carved sacred bat and fruit detail, the back splat set with a central white marble panel, raised on square section legs and stretcher base. 63 x 46 x 98 cm.
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A near pair of Korean wedding chests, in black and maroon lacquer, oblong, with later glass tops to serve as occasional tables, largest 66 x 34 x 37 cm.
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A 19th century gilt framed large over mantle mirror, acanthus and bead relief decorated frame, scroll supports at the base. 198 x 153 cm. Some distress.
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An impressive large vintage mirror, the frame decorated with acanthus leaves, shells, scrolls, flowers and cherubs holding floral swags. A small shelf to each side of the oval bevelled mirror. Painted in a Parisian linen tone with gilt embellishment. Old cracks and chips. 170 x 142 cm.
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A large contemporary cushion mirror, gilt frame and bevelled glass. 92 x 152 cm.
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A pair of very large old concrete planters, round with rope edge decoration and stylised faces on the exterior. Faces with drain holes from each mouth. Some old chipping. 70 x 36 cm.
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A pair of tall antique style cast iron lamp standards, the substantial base decorated with stylised lion masks, supporting a column featuring scrolls, leaves, and mythical beasts, the four scrolling light branches with cast iron glass paneled lanterns with one conforming lantern to the centre. Some lanterns need new glass. 115 x 305 cm.
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