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November Art & Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:659
Sale Title:November Art & Antique AuctionLots with images:19
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:460
Date:9-Nov-2010
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Two pairs of 9ct. gold cufflinks, one set engine turned, the other engraved
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A gold and enamel medal ‘Rose Croix’ attached to a maroon ribbon with a gold top and steel pin, the medal in the form of a belt with a crown to the top, a red enamel cross to the centre decorated with Hebrew lettering, white enamelling in gaps, hallmarked 9ct. gold. Birmingham 1904. Maker’s initials E.S. & S
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A 9ct. yellow gold multi-stone ‘Dearest’ ring with the various stones in a row including a diamond, emerald, amethyst, ........ the first letter of each spelling ‘Dearest’
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A modern gold bracelet, two curb link chains between decorative links, parrot beak clasp, 9ct. yellow gold
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An impressive pair of Victorian gilded gold earrings, the oval forms with a moveable mount and central section with fine wire and bead decoration, suspended beads for pierced ears
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A 9ct. gold necklace and earring set, the pendant of ‘V’ form set with three rubies and four diamonds, the fine tapered earrings each with two rubies and one diamond, the chain of fine flattened links
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A facet cut citrine fob spinner with 9ct. gold mount supported on gilt bow brooch
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A vintage 9ct. gold framed fob spinner with faceted triangular amber toned spinner in scrolling and leaf form frame
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A gilt lorgnette decorated with blue enamel and supported on a gilt muff chain of plain curb link design. Length 14.6 cm
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A vintage ivory carved oval panel, the centre pierced with a stag, bead border
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A necklace of carved ivory beads and an ivory pendant flower head
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A gold mounted shark’s tooth pendant, with a gold tiki pinned to the front of the tooth, later gold chain, 9ct. rose gold with the crown mark for Frank Grady & Sons, Wellington
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A New Zealand greenstone bar brooch decorative 9ct. rose gold caps to each end
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A colonial greenstone and gold bar brooch, the greenstone set with 15ct. yellow gold engraved caps at each end with N.Z. and leaves to the middle, in original blue velvet box
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A stylish gold and greenstone retro ring, the oval cabochon greenstone claw set in a high open basket mount, the band widening towards the base with two squared off corners, 9ct. yellow gold
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A colonial greenstone heart, the centre set with a gold heart with floral decoration and the words ‘Ake Ake’, the decorative gold cap with a scrolling suspension ring marked ‘Slaney’ for Walter Slaney, Queen Street, Auckland, 1880’s. Height 50, width 4 cm
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A vintage New Zealand silver and paua gent’s ring, the rectangular paua panel mounted with a tiki in relief, flared shoulders
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A pair of colonial New Zealand 15ct. gold cuff links of oval mildly domed form entirely engraved in a floral and leaf design, stamped maker’s initials and gold marks
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An Edwardian period 9ct. gold Masonic Lodge pendant of circular ring form with Masonic emblems to the centre, engraved decoration and the reverse with a presentation engraving from the ‘Oak Masonic Lodge’, ‘No. 326 Jan. 1910’
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A colonial pendant of gold bearing quartz, the gold capped to the tip extending to all sides of pendant, decorated with a Masonic set square, a further gold band around the lower portion of the pendant decorated with a Masonic star. Length 50
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An antique gold and gold bearing quartz brooch, the oval panel claw set on double bar mount with bead edge and spaced with four small flower head designs. Length 40, unmarked, gilded gold
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A rare colonial period kea beak pendant, the engraved gold cap mount with suspension loop. Length 41
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A 14ct. yellow gold Maori hand club pendant (Wahaika) with fine scroll detail to one side and a figure in full relief, similar to the gold ‘Patu’ N.Z. Railway pass. Length 3.6 cm
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A contemporary New Zealand lady’s 9ct. gold and diamond necklace, each graduated link of open scrolling Kowhaiwhai design, the largest central link set with 14 round modern brilliant cut diamonds, overall plain polished finish. Length 50, Hawkes Bay Jeweller unknown
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A vintage Ernest Borel 1960’s kaleidoscope cocktail watch, gold plated case and strap lugs, glass back cover, 17 jewel movement and gilt mesh strap, original box
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A vintage Ernest Borel lady’s 18ct. white gold diamond set cocktail watch, c.1940’s, circular case with a diamond set to each pierced triangular form lug, three strand mesh strap
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A lady’s Art Deco period platinum and diamond cocktail watch, the rectangular case top and tapered lug strap supports fully set with diamonds, 17 jewel movement and vintage leather strap. Recently overhauled with receipt available, good working order
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A gent’s 1960’s multi-dial chronograph wrist stopwatch, the silver face with Arabic numerals, working order, new black leather strap
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A good 19th century circular mahogany framed wall clock with carved rope edge, the dial with Roman numerals and Gr cypher under-glass door with brass bezel. Diameter 28 cm
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A Victorian walnut regulator type wall clock with ebonised column holdings and finial with circular dial, Roman numerals and key wind pendulum movement. Height overall 73 cm. With key
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A brass cased carriage clock with a white enamel dial marked ‘B. Petersen & Co.’, Christchurch, New Zealand. Single train movement, blue steel hands, Roman numerals. The case with an unusual temple pediment and shaped handle. Height 13 cm
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A fancy brass three piece clock garniture set in the French manner, the clock surmounted with a courting couple in full relief above the circular dial with shaped porcelain plaques with Roman numerals, the flared base with all-over relief decoration of florals, ribbons and bows, flanked by two candelabra each with four scrolling arms and five nozzles, the stands with Griffin form handles, ornate bases
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A large Black Forest cuckoo clock of traditional design with ornate carved decoration of game, oak leaves and acorns, rifles, stag, bugle, etc. - with pine cone weights. Height 90 cm
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An impressive French 19th century black marble mantel clock, the gilded black dial with Roman numerals, on paw feet, the front decorated with gold detailing, with decorative bronze ring handles to the side, eight day pendulum movement striking on gong, with key, in working order. Height 37 cm width 25.5 cmmm depth 15.5 cm
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A 19th century figural gilt clock, the figure of a seated cavalier with pen and book in his hands, lavishly gilded overall with two hand painted enamel panels to base of clock, under glass dome, French silk suspension pendulum movement striking on a bell. Length 40 cmmm height 35 cm
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A modern Atmos Jaeger-LeCoultre mantel clock, the gilt brass framed glazed cabinet of rectangular form, the cream finished chapter ring with Arabic numerals to the quarters, the gilded perpetual movement run by changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure, the plinth base with locking arm for the suspended wheel. Height 23.2 cm width 19 cmmm depth 15.8 cmmm good working order
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A plain Edwardian period silver gilt Vesta box. Length 44. Chester 1908
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A small silver container, the shaped box with a floral decorated lid, opens to reveal a gilded interior with suspension ring and later silver chain. Height 20, width 4.5 cm
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A fine quality 19th century French 950 standard silver gilt scent bottle box with fine engine turned decoration, foliate rims and beaded borders - together with a pair of original demilune scent bottles with silver gilt collars and original ground glass stoppers. Height 7.5 cm
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A plain silver Vesta box with suspension ring. Length 50. Birmingham 1910
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A Victorian period silver snuff box of oblong shape with finely engraved floral designs. Length 54, Birmingham 1896, makers mark Jg
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An Edwardian period silver sovereign case of classical circular form, engraved, push button release, sprung loaded interior. Birmingham 1905, maker William Aitken
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An Edwardian period silver double sovereign case of oval form, push button release, engraved scroll leaf decoration. Birmingham 1907, maker E.J. Houlston
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An Edwardian period engraved silver circular sovereign case with suspension ring, Birmingham 1908
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A continental .925 silver sovereign case, the hinged cover engraved with a monogram and the reverse with a shield
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An Edwardian period silver cigarette box with sandalwood interior. Length 11 cm London 1905. The lid inscribed and dated 1906
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A sterling silver machine engraved cigarette case, as new, in original cardboard box. Birmingham 1953
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A silver cigarette box of rectangular form, the lid with machined decoration, engraved monogram and date 4.9.1958, Birmingham 1925. Height 30, width 15 cm depth 9 cm
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A Continental vintage 900 standard silver cigarette lighter with finely engraved floral decoration
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An Edwardian period visiting card case, shaped for the hip with a profusely engraved exterior, Birmingham 1906
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A large New Zealand sterling silver cylinder shaped cigar case with hinged lid for single cigar. Length 15.3 cm engraved initial ‘F’, hallmarks for John Money
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A circular silver ring box with silk lined interior and four feet. Diameter 60. Birmingham 1921. Together with a circular facet cut crystal dressing table box with a silver lid. Diameter 65. London 1920
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A small old mesh purse with decorated silver frame and suspension loop. Width 6 cm
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A silver mesh purse, French 925 std, chain handle. Height 12 cm width 14 cm
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A silver cased scent bottle, the cylindrical case with a hinged lid, gilded interior enclosing a glass stoppered scent bottle, London 1886 maker Samuel Morden
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An early 20th century gilded ‘gold cased’ cigarette case of oblong shape, the lid enamelled with a scene of Wanganui River. Length 8.8 cm
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An unusual small sized Victorian child’s rattle by Charles Chesterman. Birmingham 1890. The rattle incorporates a whistle and red coral teether. Length 7.5 cm
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An engraved silver two compartment sovereign case of kidney shape, with suspension ring. Length 53. Birmingham 1915
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A silver spirits flask shaped for the hip. Length 10 cm Birmingham 1923
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A large Victorian silver plated spirits flask with crocodile skin cover and embossed golfing scene decoration. Length 18 cm
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A fine quality George III period silver vinaigrette, all over fine diaper engraved panels, the lid with an oval panel set with classical figures, one with a trumpet, the gilded interior with pierced grill. London 1813, maker Daniel Hockley
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An unmarked continental silver strainer, the hemispherical bowl with fine punching on a turned wooden handle
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A 19th century silver on copper large coaster of compressed baluster form, the wide rim with relief moulded 2grape bunch decoration and turned wooden base. Diameter 20 cm height 7 cm
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A pair of Georgian period cut glass cruet caster shakers with silver tops and flamed finials. Height 18 cm Sheffield 1805. Maker’s mark John Roberts & Co
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A silver caster of baluster form on small pedestal foot, finial to top with castle armorial to front, London 1734, John Gamon. Height 13 cm
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A late Victorian period small silver perfume bottle cover, the exterior profusely embossed with floral decoration, hinged lid and side, Birmingham 1898. Height 70, width 4.5 cm
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A silver plated triple light, twin branch table combination candelabra of Old Sheffield Plate style with ornate foliate borders. Height 40 cm English maker
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A pair of contemporary style candlesticks, the square base with a hand beaten effect, a small thimble style candle holder to the centre, London 1959. Maker’s initials Jenh. Width 40, depth 8 cm
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A small silver Edwardian period table epergne, three small silver trumpets on stand, Birmingham 1908, maker’s initials C. & C. Height 22 cm width 17 cm
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A large late Victorian period silver plated table epergne with central rose bowl and three trumpet shaped flower holders, elaborate leaf and scroll supports, the circular base with three feet, maker’s mark Walker and Hall. Height 42 cm
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An Old Sheffield Plate butter dish in the form of a wide squat milking bucket with silver recumbent cow finial hallmarked Sheffield 1833, maker Henry Wilkinson & Co. Original glass liner. Height 12 cm diameter 15 cm
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A rare silver cow creamer, well modelled, the hinged lid to the back with a floral border and mounted with a fly, the looped tail as the handle, presentation engraved. London 1973, maker Garrard & Co. Ltd. Length 14.5 cm height 9.7 cm
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A set of six Victorian silver dessert spoons, fiddle pattern, crested with a lion rampant holding a saw, Exeter 1861, maker John Stone, showing very little wear
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A pair of early Victorian Scottish provincial silver tablespoons with oar pattern handles, crested with an armoured arm holding a cutlass aloft, Aberdeen & Newcastle marks, maker James Begg, active c.1837-41
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A rare matching set of four heavy George III period bottom marked Old English silver tablespoons. Length 21 cm London 1768, maker William Turner
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Six Georgian silver tablespoons, Old English pattern London 1811 (2) 1815 (2) 1826 (2) - together with a Fiddle pattern tablespoon, London 1821
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A George III period Scottish silver basting spoon, fiddle pattern, Inverness c.1810, maker Jameson & Naughton, struck twice with Cornucopia mark, the bowl with two small repairs. Length 29.5 cm
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A George III period silver fiddle pattern gravy straining spoon, the bowl with a pierced grill strainer to the central length, crested with a lion’s head framed with sunburst, London 1813, maker Solomon Houghman. Length 30.5 cm weight approx. 170 gms
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A George III period silver stuffing spoon, Old English pattern, London 1793, maker possibly John Blake. Length 28 cm
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A George II period silver bottom marked tablespoon, Old English pattern, Edinburgh 1759, maker James Hewitt
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A Georgian period Old English silver tablespoon. Length 22 cm London 1810, makers George Smith and William Fearn
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A George III silver tablespoon, Old English pattern, marks rubbed, approx. 1770
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A George III period silver tablespoon, Old English pattern with an engraved feather edge, stag’s head crest, London 1791, maker’s mark obscured. Length 23 cm
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Five early Georgian teaspoons, Hanoverian pattern, bottom marked, date marks rubbed
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A pair of George IV salt spoons, Old English pattern, Birmingham 1829
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A pair of William IV double struck King’s Pattern silver salt spoons with gilded bowls, London 1836, maker Benjamin Smith
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Three silver Georgian salt spoons, various patterns
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A pair of silver salt spoons, Queens pattern, London. 1817
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Four Georgian silver salt spoons, Old English pattern one with bright cutting
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Six antique silver egg spoons, three are Old English pattern with pheasant crests, London 1808, maker William Eley, Fearn & Chawner. The other three are fiddle pattern, London 1824, maker William Chawner
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A Dutch 833 standard silver caddy spoon with bright cut engraved decoration, shovel shape with dog nose handle. Length 90. Date marks c.1882
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A George III period silver caddy spoon in the King’s Pattern, circular form bowl. Birmingham 1827, maker Joseph Willmore
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A George III silver caddy spoon, Old English pattern, London 1818, maker George Wintle
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A George III period silver caddy spoon, fiddle pattern with plain ovoid bowl, Birmingham 1816, maker Joseph Willmore
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18 silver teaspoons from various countries
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A heavy William IV period double struck King’s pattern silver soup ladle. Length 34 cm London 1836. Maker Benjamin Smith. Old repair
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Set of four early Victorian period Scottish Fiddle pattern silver sauce ladles, Edinburgh 1839, makers Rob & Whittet
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A set of 12 fine quality Russian 875 standard silver gilt coffee spoons with foliate handles
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A George III sterling silver soup ladle by William Eley, William Fearn and William Chawner. London 1812. Old English pattern with crest to the handle. Length 33 cm
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A set of five George IV period silver crested fiddle, thread and shell pattern table forks, London 1825, maker Charles Eley, weight approx. 430 gms
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