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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:254
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:252
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:194
Date:9-Apr-2024
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14ct rose gold opal and diamond halo ring, a 2.42ct cabochon Lightening Ridge opal (green, violet, yellow and orange play of fire), bezel set and surrounded by twenty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bezel set in white gold. Ring size M.
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14ct rose gold sapphire and diamond double halo ring, a 1.66ct pear cut deep blue sapphire (included), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to each shoulder (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), claw set. TDW 0.71ct. Ring size N.
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An 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring, includes six modern round brilliant cuts and seven baguette cut diamonds. TDW 0.62ct.
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A fine Shiraz rug, the field decorated with a central medallion and surrounded by small geometric patterns, the quadrants with a large medallion and small motifs, multiple border guards. Predominant red tone. 105 x 165 cm
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An Ardebil runner, large diamond shaped medallions featuring floral motifs, the field decorated with geometric branching forms, multiple border guards. Predominant tones of red and caramel. 135 x 400 cm
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An Iranian Heriz rug, the field decorated with a central geometric medallion, surrounded by smaller medallions, the quadrants with confirming motifs, multiple border guards. Faded.205 x 310 cm.
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A good Turkish kelim rug, the small panelled design with repeating rows of two similar designs. All wool construction. 238 x 150 cm.
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A rare antique Turkish kelim pattern sampler rug, with various geometric patterns. Showing some wear as expected from an old piece. 210 x 95 cm.
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A semi antique Persian bakhtiari all wool rug, with three rows of floral garden panels. 212 x 133 cm.
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A semi antique Persian bakhtiari rug, with three rows of floral and bird garden panels, Caucasian tones including salmon pink. 220 x 128 cm.
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A semi antique Persian Kasak runner rug, multiple step sided guls in soft red and blue tones on the indigo field highlighted with birds, animals and figures. 400 x 103 cm.
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A hand knotted wool pile Kazak rug, decorated with geometric medallions and motifs framed by a Herati border. 200 x 150 cm
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A Turkoman runner, the field decorated with numerous guls, multiple border guards, in traditional deep red and black colourway. 85 x 300 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. Provenance: An old Auckland estate, synonymous with the fashion and restaurant industries.
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A hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi runner, decorated with typical geometric pattern, 300 x 82 cm.
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A gabbeh rug, the centre decorated with two rows of multi-coloured squares each with a stylised animal or stick figure, surrounding a large blue field with four squares to the centre, the border in a plain mushroom. 150 x 200 cm.
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A fine quality Kazak rug, the field decorated with geometric medallions, florals and foliage on a blue ground, multiple border guards. 247 x 160 cm.
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An old Ersari carpet, the field decorated with numerous patterned octagonal medallions on a red ground, multiple border guards, red and black colourway. 200 x 285 cm.
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A fine Kashan carpet, the field decorated with multi-coloured florals and foliage surrounding a central medallion with conforming designs on a red ground, the quadrants with floral detail, multiple border guards. 200 x 320 cm
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A fine Mashad rug, the field decorated with a central medallion and surrounded by plant motifs, the quadrants with conforming decoration, on red ground, multiple border guards. 200 x 275 cm.
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A hand knotted wool pile Kazak rug, decorated with geometric motifs on a soft blue ground. 220 x 155 cm
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An Edwardian Chinese Chippendale side table, pierced gallery with conforming apron, triple bamboo shaped legs, pierced cross stretcher base with turned central finial, ebonised finish. 62 x 42 x 70 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany lowboy, the top with quartered walnut veneer, cross banded decoration to top and drawer fronts, shaped apron, raised on round tapering legs and club feet. (requires attention). 76 x 46 x 73 cm.
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A mahogany Georgian style bedside table, oval form with reeded sides, small drawer and raised on slender tapering legs with casters. (Maker's label, Berkey & Gay dating it to 1905-1929). 52 x 40 x 70 cm.
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A 19th century oak coffer, three panel lid with Jacobean style carved decoration to the paneled front and aprons, the interior with candle box, raised on stile feet. 123 x 60 x 69 cm.
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An 18th century oak mule chest, plank top with panelled sides and front, brass keyhole escutcheon, raised on square feet, the top with age cracks and old repairs. 130 x 54 x 83 cm.
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A 17th century oak coffer, small proportions, paneled top with carved detail to the front, with decorative apron, good patina. Replacement base and back. Purchased by our vendor at Bonhams, London thirty years ago.94 x 40.5 x 48 cm.
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A Georgian oak mule chest, the interior with candle box and two small drawers, the front with four panels and two half drawers, raised on stile feet. Good patina. 144 x 52 x 88 cm.
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An antique oak William and Mary style chest of drawers, four full width drawers with fielded panels, brass tear drop handles (one absent), raised on squat bun feet. 97 x 56 x 87 cm.
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An 18th century Georgian oak bachelor's chest, fold over top with pull out supports, three full width drawers, brass handles, back plates and keyhole escutcheons, paneled sides and raised on bracket feet. Good patina.88 x 60 x 80 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany bowfront three drawer chest, brass handles, back plates and keyhole escutcheons, raised on bracket feet with shaped apron. 90 x 53 x 84 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany four drawer chest, two half drawers over two full width, decorative stringing, shaped apron, raised on bracket feet. 105 x 50 x 82 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany military campaign chest, with combination of two short over three full width drawers. Brass recessed drawer and side handles together with other fittings. Old turned compressed bun feet. 106 x 44 x 105.5 cm. Some old marks of age.
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A Victorian mahogany chest of drawers, two half drawers over three full width drawers, figured veneer to drawer fronts, turned wood handles, raised on plinth base with bun feet. 127 x 55 x 121 cm.
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An uncommon Victorian chest on chest, the top with two half drawers over three full width drawers and barley twist column to each side, the base with frieze drawer over three full width drawers and conforming barley twist columns, raised on plinth base. Sun faded. 140 x 65 x 200 cm.
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A vintage daybed, upholstered in a William Morris style fabric, with a cushion and bolster, raised on small feet with carved detail. 187 x 90 x 65 cm.
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A Chinese carved floor lamp, the round base supporting a column carved with trailing vines and fruit, the light branch issuing from the mouth of mongoose type creature, height 183 cm.
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A Chinese hardwood nest of tables, the four tables with carved aprons of flowers and foliage. 40 x 40 x 71 cm.
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A Chinese hardwood nest of tables, the four tables with carved aprons of fruiting vines and bamboo form legs.36 x 36 x 73 cm.
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A pair of tall 1920s hand-painted wooden Isar Ganaur Maharaja and Maharani figures, on square wooden bases. Some repairs commensurate with age, height 1600 & 170 cm (including bases). Base width 50 x 50 cm. Repairs to arms and distress commensurate with age. Note: Gangaur is an important Rajasthani festival. It celebrates spring, marital fidelity and childbearing. Gana is a synonym for Lord Shiva and Gaur which stands for Gauri or Parvati who symbolizes marital bliss. Unmarried women pray to her for a good…
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A 19th century French secretaire/music cabinet, variegated black marble top, drop front with interior pigeon holes over four drawers and open shelf to the base, the mixed wood cabinet and drawer fronts with elaborate inlaid decoration of musical instruments, florals and ormolu detail, raised on sabot feet. 57 x 42 x 150 cm.
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A 19th century French oak wine tasting table, four plank top, the mechanism allows the table to tilt to either side, raised on trestle base. 100 x 67 cm.
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A 19th century Continental walnut secretaire on stand, frieze drawer, the interior with traditional pigeonholes and small drawers the front of which in burr walnut veneer, one full width drawer over two quarter drawers, brass swan neck handles and pierced backplates and keyhole escutcheons, the dropdown front and drawer fronts with oyster cut veneer, shaped apron, raised on barley twist legs, scrolling stretcher base with small oval shelf to the centre. (Evidence of borer). 90 x 37.5 x 144 cm.
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An 18th century Continental mahogany secretaire on stand, frieze drawer, the drop down front with inlaid decoration of birds, squirrels, flowers and butterflies set within multiple mixed wood panels, the interior with traditional drawers and pigeon holes, a wooden writing slope to the interior, raised on substantial barley twist legs with cross stretcher base, bun feet. 103 x 47 x 158 cm.
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A pair of 19th century French bergere chairs, the carved and gilded frame with cane back and seats, the sides double caned, separate buttoned raw silk seat cushion, tapering reeded legs. Gilt worn in parts. 65 x 45 x 100 cm.
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A pair of Ralph Lauren chairs, substantial woven natural fibre frames with cream linen seat and matching seat and back cushions. (some wear). 88 x 120 x 93 cm
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A Ralph Lauren leather bench/low table, from the ' Home Furniture' range, light caramel leather with studded nail detail, raised on four square legs with conforming leather and nail detail. Top showing signs of use.176 x 102 x 48 cm.
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A late 19th century ornate burr walnut mirror back credenza, the back with a large central domed mirror, and a smaller rectangular mirror to each side, carved cornices, finials and fine inlaid decoration, the base with white variegated marble top over three paneled cupboard doors, with conforming inlaid decoration and four turned columns, raised on plinth base. 170 x 50 x 230 cm.
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A Sheraton revival small proportion sideboard, decorative stringing and inlaid shell decoration, two drawers to the centre with a deep wine storage drawer to one side and cupboard stage to the other, raised on slender tapering legs. 136 x 59 x 87 cm.
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A Georgian oak gateleg table, plank top, turned baluster style legs, drawer to one end. (Purchased from Portobello Antiques, Parnell during the '60s or '70s). 126 x 120 x 76 cm.
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A rare mid-19th century British military deep sided cast iron trough, reputedly for the mass storage of cannonballs, rectangular mildly tapered form with everted lip, the front with armorial of the British Ordinance Office, a shield with three cannons and three cannon balls framed by the date 1855 above 'BO' and a broad arrow mark. Some old pitch repairs. Provenance: Unearthed from a Patey Street Remuera garden, and most likely to have been used during the N.Z Wars. 100 x 70 x 600.
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A 19th century French mirror, the gilded frame with stylised fleur-de-lis and flowers to the top with smaller decoration to the base, the frame with etched floral decoration, beveled mirror. Old damage and repairs. 54 x 80 cm.
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A French antique style chandelier, ten scrolling brass light branches issuing from an inverted baluster crystal column, festooned with drops and flowers.70 x 70 cm.
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A Waterford crystal chandelier, five light branches issuing from a large-inverted baluster column, with crystal drops, chain and ceiling rose. New stock ex Tanfield and Potter. 46 x 38 cm.
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