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August Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:756
Sale Title:August Antique AuctionLots with images:27
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:548
Date:17-Aug-2010
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A New Zealand mechanical negro money box, red jacket, pink collar turquoise bow tie. Height 15.5 cm
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An old iron Dinah mechanical money box, yellow dress, gold necklace. Height 17.5 cm
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An old iron mechanical negro money bank, red jacket, white bow tie. Height 18 cm
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An old iron negro money bank, red jacket, white bow tie, top hat. Height 23.5 cm
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An iron mechanical negro money box with top hat, blue collar and white bow tie. Height 20 cm
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A Victorian period copper bed warming pan, the circular lid with engraved decoration of an exotic bird, turned dark wood handle with good old Patina. Length 96 cm
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A Victorian copper saucepan with long iron handle. Diameter 22 cm Together with a more recent lidded copper saucepan. Diameter 20 cm
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A pair of large old jardiniers of plain cauldron shape with iron birds head ring side handles and decorated rims. Diameters 460, height 54 cm
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An old heavy brass jam pan, small but deep with iron swing handle. Height 60, diameter 28.5 cm
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A small vintage navigational instrument in circular ebonised brass case and original leather outer case. Diameter 8 cm Maker F. Barker & Son Ltd, London
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A large old convex magnifying lens. Diameter 24 cm
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An early 20th century National fancy large cash register, raised classical decoration with silvered finish, the base with two drawers, oak plinth and marble top, good original condition. Width 68 cm depth 40 cm. Height 46 cm complete with keys
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A set of Victorian gold scales, the upright metal stand on tripod base with pushed lever for lifting the hanging copper dishes. Height 44 cm width 27 cm
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A vintage cased set of laboratory scales, the glazed mahogany framed case with sliding front and side doors enclosing a set of W. & J. George Ltd, Birmingham and F.E. Becker & Co., London, brass and steel balanced scales, the black glass base panel with a crack. Height 51, width 43, depth 29
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A William IV mahogany banjo barometer with thermometer, bone adjuster, scroll decoration and flame veneers. Height 93 cm Some faults
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A Regency period flame mahogany banjo barometer, one dial with maker's name L. Stopani Aberdeen, includes barometer, thermometer and convex mirror, satinwood strung, minor attention required. Length 96 cm
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An early 20th century oak carved banjo barometer with circular porcelain dial for the barometer above the thermometer. Length 83 cm
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A circular oak framed barometer, with decorative rope edging, the milk glass dial in good condition, original bevelled glass. Diameter 23 cm
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An Art Deco period perspex and gilt metal circular desk barometer with matching thermometer and hygrometer. Height 18 cm
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A Stanley No. 55 vintage plane with two removeable guides and various blades, rosewood handles, the silvered finish with some surface rusting
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A vintage Ericsson wall phone, the 'Commonwealth' with silvered bells, writing slope and wood grained metal door battery cover, bakelite handset
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A vintage red plastic desk telephone with dial. Original cord
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An old violin with bow, in original ebonised wood case
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A Victorian period brass bound mahogany writing box of oblong shape, the fitted interior complete with two inkwells and secret compartment. Width 35 cm depth 24 cm height 15 cm With key
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A Victorian period brass bound walnut writing box of plain oblong shape, the fitted interior with single inkwell and secret compartment. Width 45 cm depth 26 cm height 17.5 cm
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A Regency period mahogany two compartment tea caddy of plain sarcophagus shape standing on four bun feet. Width 30 cm depth 16.5 cm height 15 cm
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A Victorian period paper mache tea caddy, decorated with painted wood veneer effect, decorative brass straps on top and front, the interior with two lidded compartments, original key. Height 11 cm width 16 cm depth 11 cm
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A Victorian period rosewood tea caddy, sarcophagus shape with three compartments to the interior, two with original lids. Mixing bowl missing. Height 13 cm width 28 cm diameter 15 cm
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A Victorian period walnut tea caddy, of treasure chest shape with two rows of Tunbridge ware decoration, interior divided into two compartments with original lids, with key. Height 17.5 cm width 23 cm depth 18 cm
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A Victorian period padded tea cosy, the exterior profusely embroidered with gold and silver metal threads on a purple velvet ground, the interior of padded red silk. Height 24 cm width 40 cm
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A vintage black leather crocodile skin effect handbag with plated catch
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A vintage lucite opaque handbag with clear decorated lid and handle. Height 11 cm length 19 cm depth 90
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An Art Nouveau period French beaded purse, finely decorated with radiating central panel, tones of red, blue, black, green etc, the moulded plastic arched frame with stylised birds and overall Egyptian influence. Minor attention required. Height 24 cm
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Two old collapsible silk top hats
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An old silk collapsible top hat in original box
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An old silk collapsible top hat in original box
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An old silk collapsible top hat, in original box
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A fur hat, Anna Karenina style
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An ocelot hat, wide brim with suede trim
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An ocelot fur hat, wide brim with felt trim
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An ocelot three-quarter length coat, with possum collar, fully lined, slightly worn condition
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A fox fur jacket, brown with silver chevron pattern, fully lined and in excellent condition
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A full length chocolate brown mink coat, fully lined and in excellent condition
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A Chinese silk embroidered shawl, in deep ivory cream, decorated with peony roses, with wide full fringe and tasselling
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Two Victorian period mother of pearl card cases, both with silver decoration to front
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A collection of lodge memorabilia, embroidered aprons, sashes, gilt medallions, books and a silver bracelet hallmarked Birmingham 1917. In modern black satchel
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A Georgian period needlework sewing case with gilt catch and original interior, distressed. Width 11.5 cm with letter of provenance reputing the case to have belonged to King George IV's governess
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A Victorian period tortoise shell card case of rectangular form, the lid inset with filigree cut and engraved silver of floral and leaf form and stringing, push button release to reveal section fan form interior with ivory border. Length 11 cm width 75
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A Victorian period boot hook/pull with wide turned bone handle and steel hook. Length 17.5 cm
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An early 19th century horn snuff mull, the tapered horn body with riveted brass fittings, the horn lid with internal cork panel. Length 10 cm
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An early 19th century hoof and pewter snuff box, with pewter mount and fitted lid named to the interior 'Durie'. Length 80
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A decorative 1920's glass hanging lamp painted with geometric designs and Japanese figures, with suspension chains, separate glass conical top and ceiling hook. Height overall 840
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A Victorian period cranberry glass kerosene lamp, a ceramic black base with spreading brass column, has recently been wired for electricity. Height 57 cm
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A Victorian period banquet lamp, the stepped black china base with brass column leading to a pink vaseline glass oil reservoir with patterned plain glass with cranberry frill shade, with chimney. Height 67 cm
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A Victorian period cut crystal kerosene lamp, the spreading base with baluster shaped column leading to clear glass oil reservoir, with wheel cut decoration to base and reservoir, chimney and shade missing. Height 46 cm
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A miller's lamp, the small brass base leading to a large heavily embossed brass oil reservoir, with chimney. Height 56 cm
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A good quality porcelain table lamp in the form of a Greek woman, her classical gown and cloak heavily gilded on a round step base with some gilded decoration, the gilt metal upright with a modern ivory brocade tasselled shade. Height 77 cm
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A bronze patinated spelter bust of Nell Gynn, height on square marble plinth base 500
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An impressive 19th century bronze 'Le Tresor', by T.Curts (Austrian 1895-1929), as a miner with a shovel digging a rocky out crop surmounting and hiding the parcel gilt naked woman lying within. Inscribed signature and foundry mark 'Copyright, Thenn, Vienna' to base. Height 18.5 cm width 14 cm
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A modern bronze figurine of a woman in classical dress holding a baby to her shoulders, on round marble base, signed C Lumberworth. Height 48 cm
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Three Pratt Ware paste pots, two Victorian with colour transfer decoration to lids, one a war scene drawn and signed by Jesse Austin (one of the pre-eminant artists for Pratt) and the Albert Memorial, the third a reproduction, minor faults
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A Victorian period police truncheon with original coloured and gilded decoration. Length 40 cm
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A vintage cinema advertising poster 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', 750 x 345
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Two old toy racing cars, includes tin plate racer with spring loaded mechanism and Tri-Ang Minic Toys speedway racer, plastic and tin plate
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A vintage Tri-Ang 'Gyro-Cycle', the plastic and celluloid boy figure on tin plate bicycle with front wheel drive and 'Precision Gears', in good original condition complete with instruction manual and in original red finished box with lithograph top panel. Length of bike 205
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An old child's sled, red painted steel base with slatted wood top. Length 80 cm width 45 cm
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A Shakespeare Marhoff casting reel, model # 64, level wind, c.1960
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A Hardy Marquis 8/9 multiplier fly fishing reel, rare, high speed retrieve gearing, aluminium construction, complete with line and in as new Hardy zip case, c.1960's
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A Portage Sentrie small vintage fishing reel by Pflueger, 2 inch casting reel, nickel silver over brass construction, c.1920
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An Allcocks 4 inch easicast vintage fly reel, multiple control, Japanned finish, brass foot, c.1937
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A quality 4 inch wood and brass fishing reel with wooden handles in good condition
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An English wood and brass 3 inch fly reel, permanent check, embossed 'Made in England', c.1910
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A Scarborough 4 3/4 inch mahogany and brass sea fishing reel, ventilated spool, large turned wood handles, c.1920
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A large Scarborough 6 inch wood and brass sea fishing reel, large turned wooden handles, c.1920
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A Scarborough 4 1/2 inch mahogany and brass fishing reel, ventilated spool, bulbous handles, c.1920
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A vintage wood and brass 3 1/2 inch fishing reel with on/off check, in cherrywood with old line, c.1910
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A small vintage Allcocks 2 1/4 inch wood and brass fishing reel, the smallest size, embossed with Allcocks oval logo to foot, c.1900
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A Trudex 4 inch salmon trolling reel by J.W. Young with reversible nickel line guide, smooth check, in old card box, c.1950. $70 79 A vintage Union Hardware skeleton type fly reel in gun metal, made in Torrington, U.S.A, c.1910
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A vintage Pflueger Rocket casting reel, model # 1375 with level wind free spool, tensioner and nickel silver over brass finish, c.1940. $90 81 A Penn 'Peer' small game fishing reel, hard red plastic panel ends, fully locked anti-reverse, in mint condition, c.1960
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A vintage south bend 2 1/4 inch Perfectore casting reel (U.S.A,), anodised end plates, c.1950
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A Hardy Elarex casting fishing reel, chrome plated finish with Hardy's crests to side plate, good working order, c.1937
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A Victorian 3 inch Irish Braddel (Belfast) brass fly reel with permanent check, horn handle, good patina and with full size foot, c.1890
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A vintage Hardy 6 x 4 inch alloy fly box with black finish, applied Hardy's plaque to lid, includes over 70 hand tied Hardy's flies
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A Malloch's 5 inch black metal fly box with Japanned finish, complete with flies, c.1895
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A Victorian extendable small poacher's type gaff, brass with Japanned finish, stainless hook, heavy butt priest, belt clip and with hook keeper, c.1900
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A heavy gaff, brass with steel hook, finely turned hickory wood handle, complete with hook keeper and brass butt, extends to 37 inch, c.1880's
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A vintage telescopic landing net, fold-up arms, original netting, brass and alloy construction, 'Made in Great Britain'
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A Jackson's Ajax cast case complete with flies to casts, c.1955
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A large wide display fly box complete with over 250 hand tied English flies and 24 large salmon 'tube flies'
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A c.1930 Pownalls of Yarmouth sea reel, 5 inch, machined ebonite body, brass David Slater quick release spool, oil filled lubrication
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A c.1950's Allcock's Commodore big game fishing reel, 6 inch, stainless steel with chromed brass foot and handle, nickel line guard, on-off check with additional break lever, as new condition
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A mounted large vintage Black Marlin head with silver plate oval plaque engraved 'Black Marlin 539 Lbs, caught by V.I. Cooper, launch Sarita, Time 2 Hours, Date 20-2-66 inch, the paint finish with some distress, mounted to a large rectangular backing board. Length overall 155 cm height 11 cm
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An old brass diver's helmet of classical form, the front with circular removable screw thread viewing glass flanked by oval glazed panels with grill covers, various valves and ports, the curved frame with multiple wing nut clamping mechanism to edge. Height 41 cm maximum. Width 43 cm note the locking mechanism for helmet to base not aligning correctly
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Base of an elephant's foot complete with four toe nails standing proud. Length 49 cm
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An old brown bear skin with fully mounted head, complete with claws, original cotton backing with red fringe. Length 16 cm
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A mounted deer's head, the ears requiring attention. Height 55 cm
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A pair of leadlight panels decorated with herons amongst flowering bushes, in colours of white, blue, pink, red, green and yellow, framed in modern gilt frames. Height 116 cm width 56 cm $700 100 A good quality leadlight glass panel of oblong shape with painted decoration of central classical figure, lidded urn, ribbons and garlands in various colours. Height 154 cm width 60.5 cm
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An old Anglo-Indian brass spice box of octagonal form, the lid with a brass swing handle enclosing a fitted tray above five various lidded compartments, raised on bracket feet. Length 19 cm width 14 cm
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A framed religious diorama, with figure of Jesus behind two giltwood columns and silver metal sacred hearts and halo, in painted gilt frame. Height 44 cm width 34 cm depth 15 cm
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A 19th century terracotta plaque, impressed relief decoration of a hunting party, in heavily embossed circular brass frame. Diameter 38 cm
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