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July Antique Auction — Cordy's

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Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:678
Sale Title:July Antique AuctionLots with images:17
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:520
Date:20-Jul-2010
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A pair of brass Church candlesticks, pierced bases and wide circular drip trays. Height 43 cm
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A modern fine quality gilt bronze four light, three branch candelabra of French Empire style modelled with figures, dragon's heads, leaves and scrolls, the base with three seated sphinxes. Height overall 62 cm
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A floor standing kerosene lamp, the kerosene lamp with large white shade, the brass stand with tripod base and three paw feet. Height 178 cm
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Two vintage copper miner's lamps with brass fittings including grille to glass lamp cover, applied maker's plaque 'Ceag Ltd Barnsley'.
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A Miller bicycle carbide lamp, Monarch model with flint assembly and magnified glass, early 20th century, nickel plated finish over brass.
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A mid 20th century modernist Bauhaus design table lamp by Christian Dell, Koronda model with original black finish, the dome shade with a taller dome fitting for the lamp, the mildly curved arm supported on a spreading base, push button mechanism and some rust showing. Height 45.5 cm
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A French Art Nouveau period bronzed spelter figured lamp of a woman in flowing gown warming herself in front of a brazier fitted as a lamp, all on a long octagonal base incised with sculptor's name, T. Causse & Paris Foundry Plaque. Height 39 cm, length 29 cm
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A vintage Edison standard cylinder phonograph, mounted in original oak box with dome cover, complete with a side crank handle and large flared panelled horn, includes phonographic cylinders.
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A vintage Edison 'Gem' cylinder phonograph with original oak face plate and dome cover, complete with brown painted horn and a selection of phonographic cylinders.
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Three old pulleys, includes two single pulley blocks and a double.
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An old glass hand blown fishing float of pale green colour, with knotted rope covering and lashings.
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Three section exotic timber fine walking stick, one section fitted with pencil and hidden glass vial, silver plate fittings. Length 91 cm
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A seal skin top hat in original box, size 5.5 cm
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A seal skin top hat in original box.
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A seal skin top hat in impressive leather 'crocodile skin' case.
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A seal skin top hat in original box, some wear.
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A seal skin top hat in original box, some wear.
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A seal skin top hat, made by A.J. White, hatter to the Royal Family, Jermyn Street, St James, London.
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A seal skin top hat in original box.
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A seal skin top hat in original box .
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A fur jacket of wolf pelts, fully lined.
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A full length fur coat of wolf pelts, fully lined and in good condition.
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A fur coat, of arctic wolf pelts, fully lined and in good condition.
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A fur coat, silver and brown fox pelts in a chevron pattern, fully lined and in good condition.
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A Persian lamb jacket, with mink fur collar and an extra Persian lamb collar and muff, fully lined and in good condition.
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A fur hat in 'Anna Karenina' style comprised of wolf pelts.
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Two mink hats, one grey, one brown with a grey mink collar.
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An ocelot fur hat in 'Jackie O' style with matching ocelot fur scarf.
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An old Armadillo handbag with lined interior. Length 20 cm,
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An old trinket box with musical mechanism, the exterior lined with tortoise shell, decorated with hand painted flowers and birds. The lid panel painted with a portrait miniature of two young girls in a brass frame. The interior lined with ivorene. Height 9.5 cm width 13.5 cm, depth 9 cm
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A Victorian period tortoise shell hair comb with embossed copper frame. Length 10.5 cm, Together with a tortoise shell and ivory dance card.
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A 19th century tortoise shell Etui decorated with floral silver pique. Length 10.5 cm
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A Victorian period tortoise shell lor gnette with ring suspension. Length 10.5 cm,
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A Victorian period octagonal tortoise shell box. Length 105 and contents - pair of small jade mounted forks, silver pencil holder and silver watch case.
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A fine quality 19th century Continental tapestry purse ornately engraved and pierced gilt brass basket base set with four circular painted miniatures of classical buildings and supporting long tassel.
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A Louis Vuitton 'Address Book' leather wallet, printed emblems to the exterior, the interior with two pouches including Address Book. Length 18.3 cm, width 10 cm
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An Edwardian period purse, silver mounted green Moroccan leather with original interior. Width 11.5 cm, Birmingham 1909.
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A large French plaster bust of a woman, her hair tied up and ribbon draped over one shoulder. Brown tonings, c.1900. Height 600 x 31 cm, Together with a purpose made oak stand and tapered plinth. Height 930 x 32.5 cm, See illustration page 2.1 cm
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A bronzed metal guirdon of French Empire style, the circular bowl on X-shaped supports with three lion's paw feet. Diameter 34 cm, height 102 cm
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A small Victorian period white alabaster bust of Dante. Height 16 cm
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A parian ware plaque decorated with classical figures, horses and angels. Length 24 cm, height 15 cm
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A late Victorian period white alabaster column stand with octagonal base and plinth top. Height 104 cm Small fault.
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A modern sculpture of a classical head with green verdigris finish and ebonised circular plinth base. Height 45 cm
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A large modern bronze figure of a standing cavalier with halberd. Height on circular marble plinth base 98 cm,
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A large modern bronze figure of a young fisher boy with basket, bamboo 'rod' and duck at foot. Height on circular plinth base 124 cm
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A pr of large concrete garden planters of classical low wide circular form with band of repeating circle motifs to the top rims, raised on circular plinths. Diameter 85 cm, height 35 cm, one with crack.
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An early 20th century Short & Mason London thermograph, the brass case with dark patina with window to the front enclosing the drum cylinder and graph, the mechanism exposed to the right side, makers details to the front. Height 18 cm
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A 1920's oak wall mounted barometer, with temperature gauge and floral carved decoration to top and base. Height 81 cm
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A small fine quality Victorian period telescope, gilt brass eight drawer type with fine engine turned decoration and original case.
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A World War I brass cased compass, army issue prismatic type, in leather case.
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A quality vintage engineer's level, silver plate on ebonised steel base. Length 30.5 cm, Maker J. Rabone & Sons, England. Original box.
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A mahogany boxed set of gold scales, blue velvet lining, consisting of six brass weights and two others, c.1820's.
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A pair of 19th century tall French balance scales 'Testut, Paris', two brass trays supported from the balance arm, decorated with red enamel finish with gilt highlights.
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A Victorian cast iron door stop as a figure of a Queen's guard on horseback attached to a wooden base. Registration mark to back. Height 31 cm, width 24.5 cm
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A Victorian period stoneware water filter, moulded decoration of Prince of Wales feathers and maker's name and address to front, chocolate brown glaze, original lid. Height 53 cm, diameter 23 cm
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A pair of old brass fire dogs in Adams style with decorative urns to top. Height 34 cm, depth 20 cm
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A vintage oak fire fender of Jacobean style with barley twist columns and plinth base. Width 147 cm, depth 43 cm, height 35 cm
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A pair of Victorian period miniature brass games tables, tilt-tops. Height 18.5 cm
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An old rough hewn wooden bowl of tapering circular section with flat rim. Diameter 38 cm, height 24.5 cm, Some distress.
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A Victorian pewter pint mug with glass base a.f and another pint mug with spout.
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Three antique English pewter plates with touch marks. Diameter 24.5 cm
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A large Georgian period pewter plate with broad flat rim. Diameter 30 cm
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A set of six graduated 19th century English pewter tankards, of baluster form with various touch and maker's marks including James Yates. Heights from 155 to 5 cm
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A set of three Georgian pewter graduated tankards of tapered form, each with a glass bottom, double scroll handles, each with matching script initials 'Law', punched touch marks. Heights from 155 to 9 cm
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A pair of 19th century James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, pewter goblets with bell form bowls and knopped spreading pedestal bases, maker's mark to base. Height 18.5 cm
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A pair of 19th century Yates & Birch pewter pint tankards with fine ridged bands to the mildly tapered bodies, double scroll handle, spreading foot. Height 12.5 cm
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A 19th century Philip Ashberry & Sons, Sheffield, pewter jug of baluster form, maker's marks to base. Height 21.5 cm
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Two early pewter coffee pots, tapered cylindrical bodies, scroll handles, the domed lids with knob finials. Heights 255 & 24 cm
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Twelve various pewter items, includes six tankards, one jug etc., some items with damage.
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Three Victorian iron circular plaques, ornately pierced and decorated in relief with classical figures, leaves, flowers and scrolls. Diameter 22 cm
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A pair of 19th century copper cooking pots of plain cylindrical form, the fitted lids with brass finials, copper riveted iron handles, shaped seams.
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A taxidermied hawk with outstretched wings, alighting on branch. Height 76 cm
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A large old enamelled Milkmaid advertising sign. Height 122 cm, width 80 cm
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A vintage mahjong set, bone and bamboo tiles, with instruction book and in old leather case.
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An old Chinese bone and bamboo Mahjong set incase, with wood racks.
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A large old sperm whale's tooth with original patina - hole drilled at tip end for use possibly as a tabua. Length 18 cm
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A Kelly Tarlton photographic slide archive, housed in wooden box within drop folders housing numerous photographic slides with labels marked; Elingamite, Wrecks, Birds, Plant Life, Scenic, Topside, etc., approx. 2,500 slides.
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John Buckland Wright wood block print 'Best Wishes for Christmas & the Coming Year, From Mary & John Buckland Wright' with scene of woman with fruit and deer dated 1933. Height 10.5 cm, width 6.5 cm framed under glass.
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An album of old American First Day Covers, mostly c.1930's.
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Three vintage stamp albums including older stamps of the world.
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An amboyna wood box of casket shape, oblong with domed lid and ebonised borders. Width 15 cm, height 14.5 cm, With key.
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A fine quality Victorian rosewood decanter box with recessed brass side handles and binding, blue velvet fitted interior. Width 21 cm, depth 21 cm, height 22 cm
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An Edwardian period oak smoker's cabinet in the form of a double door safe, three drawers and pipe fitting to the interior, the two doors with miniature safe handles, crowns and shields, original brass fittings. Height 31.5 cm, width 30 cm, depth 21 cm
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A Victorian figured walnut writing slope with mother-of-pearl inlay in the vase and flower form, fold-out front, most interior missing. Width 32 cm, height 15.5 cm, depth 22.5 cm
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A Regency mahogany two compartment sarcophagus tea caddy with geometric inlay and bun feet. Length 27 cm, Hinge faulty.
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An old violin with Stradivarius paper label to interior, complete with bow and case. Some distress.
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A Victorian period sampler, detailed with alphabet, trees, flowers, lions etc, dated 1857, worked in wool in tones of green, red and blue. Height 420 x 40 cm. Provenance: on reverse.
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Two Maundy money sets, includes Victorian four coin set from 1d to 4d in modern fitted box and 1907 four coin set as above in original fitted box.
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An early 20th century English ceremonial sword with cruciform hilt, wire bound handle, the decorative etched blade named Kenning, red leather bound scabbard, frog and belt with brass fittings.
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Two old books pertaining to Maori, 'The Maori as He Was' by Elsdon Best 1924 and 'Where The White Man Treads', revised second edition by William Baucke, signed.
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A New Zealand colonial rimu cabinet with burr totara castellated pediment, the single door with arched burr totara applied panel. Height 46 cm, width 32.5 cm, depth 22 cm
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An Iranian silver and mosaic box, the silver panel to lid embossed with figures, birds and flowers, the mosaic decoration of various coloured woods. Red velvet lining. Lock missing. Height 102 x 300 x 19.5 cm
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A good quality scratch built model of a gaff rigged yacht with fine detail and rigging, green hull with white topsides. Length 84 cm, height on wood stand 84 cm
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A Meccano #8 construction set, boxed, complete with pamphlets etc.
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A Meccano #6 construction set, boxed, complete with pamphlets etc.
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A Meccano #6 construction set, boxed, complete with pamphlets etc.
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A large selection of Meccano housed in a wooden home built cabinet of five drawers, includes wheels, cogs, pulleys, numerous lengths, various sizes and fittings, mostly vintage and in good condition.
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A selection of vintage Meccano, includes part boxed sets #6 etc. and an old tin of parts 'Weird Partz'.
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Assorted Meccano, includes boxed 'Conversion set', boxed 'Gears Outfit B', Meccano magazines etc.
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A selection of vintage Meccano pieces, some as new, includes wheels, tins of connectors, washers, screws, etc.
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