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Jewellery, Decorative and Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:211
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative and Fine ArtsLots with images:193
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:162
Date:18-Jun-2024
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A Victorian copper two handled pan, curving substantial side handles, dented base. Diameter 35 cm.
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A large Victorian copper five-gallon harvest measure, tin lined, brass '5 GALLON' plaque, iron swing handle to top and copper handle to base, old solder repairs, height 58 cm.
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A George III tortoise shell bombe tea caddy, of elegant form, two compartment interior with no lids. Raised on four copper ball feet. Small loss to front base edge. 19.5 x 12.5 x 14.5 cm.
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A folio edition of 'The Royal Commentaries of Peru in Two Parts' by Garcilasso de la Vega, published by Miles Flesher for Jacob Tonson in 1688. First edition of the English translation. Red and black engraved frontispiece and other fine black and white engravings. Written in Spanish by the Inca Garcilasso de la Vega and translated into English by Sir Paul Rycaut. Rebound at a later date in leather. 30.5 x 33.3 x 6.5 cm.
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A late 20th century bronze sculpture Napoleon Bonaparte a cheval, on marble base, after Louis-Marie Moris (France 1818-1883) inscribed Morus. 45 x 25 x 53 cm.
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An old whales tooth pendant / mull, the top with silver cap and lid and inlaid with cabochon semi-precious stones, height 10 cm.
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A vintage folk art painted wood and gesso head, labeled Doubting Thomas to base, large hole to back of head, chipping to gesso and paint, height 24 cm.
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A 19th century Russian Orthodox triptych icon, the main pointed arched panel painted with Madonna image on gilded ground enclosed by a pair of folding doors. On stepped platform base, height 22.5 cm.
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A pair of cased Georgian violins, the mahogany case with brass handle holding two violins in baize-lined fitted case, the underside of the lid with one bow (one absent), two small lidded compartments in case for accessories. Case in good order but violins require attention. 78 x 29 x 13 cm.
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A Louis Vuitton Damier Sauvage limited edition Lionne Spawn bag, calf skin in brown and fawn chequer board pattern, brown leather trim and handles, one interior pocket and one back exterior pocket. With dust bag. 26 x 7 x 19 cm.
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A Prada small bag, leopard print on calf hair, leather trim and handle, one interior pocket. With matching coin purse and dust bag. 30 x 10 x 20 cm.
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A Prada Gaufre Matelasse shoulder bag, in black patent Nappa leather, two interior pockets, luggage label and with nylon dust bag. Shoulder strap absent. 38 x 11 x 21 cm.
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A Prada shoulder bag, black quilted nylon, with shimmering trim, luggage tag and dust bag. With shoulder strap and extra Prada tag. 27 x 10 x 26 cm.
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A Prada Bauletto shoulder bag, in brown pebble leather with gold grommet hardware, one interior pocket, with luggage tag and key tag for padlock. With dust bag. 30 x 13 x 20 cm.
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A Prada Cervo Lux shoulder bag, in grey shimmer, with metal and silver wide handle, one interior pocket. With dust bag. 35 x 20 cm.
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A full-length mink coat, chocolate brown, straight raglan sleeves, notched collar, silk lined.
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A mink jacket, very dark brown, double breasted blazer style, straight sleeves, notched collar, silk lined.
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A Victorian Second Boer War service medal, Trooper H. Bennett NZMR 623, together with a miniature medal with service bars. Both with ribbons.
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An Edwardian Long Service and Good Conduct medal, Gnr M.Larkin D.E.O.R. G.A. with blue ribbon, mint condition. (Instituted in 1830 and discontinued in 1930).
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A group of three WWI medals, presented to Captain R.E.W. Burke Royal Irish Regiment, includes the Military Cross.
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A ten-medal group from WWI and WWII, for D.V.R. E. Matthews, includes Atlantic Star, Pacific Star and Italy Star.
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A Victorian officer's 1845 pattern infantry sword, the hilt with shagreen showing slight wear, the blade with some surface rust. Original stitched leather scabbard with metal fittings, length 98 cm.
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A 19th century Indo-Persian ankusha bullock or elephant goad, decorative engraved and pierced steel end with sharpened hook and spear tip, turned steel handle with decorative cast bronze butt with an animal issuing from a beasts mouth, length 36 cm. This tool employed by mahout in the handling and training of elephants.
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A 19th century Indian zaghnal axe, the typically fitted spiked blade with incised floral decoration, the turned wooden cylindrical handle reinforced with iron running down the centre, highlighted with decorative brass rivet heads. Steel knob butt end. Cloth covered scabbard, length 49 cm.
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A 19th century Indo-Persian pesh kabz dagger, with 24 cm recurved blade, the hilt with carved ivory grips with two losses and gilt highlights, length 35 cm. With wood lined cloth covered scabbard.
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A vintage earthenware pictorial Rose Brand crock, two tone and marked E. Mann Whangarei 1929, with wire handle and screw top, height 33 cm.
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An 1877 New Zealand Hutt District Agricultural Horticultural and Pastoral silver medallion, 'Awarded To R. Gillies Hack Gelding 1st Prize 1877'. The front with extension coastal bay with ships, stock, train and house with maker's details 'H. Wilkinson & Co. Ltd.' Diameter 5.7 cm.
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C.F. Goldie 'His Life & Painting' and 'Prints, Drawings & Criticism', published by Alister Taylor, 1979. In original Solander cases (with some fading).
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Rene Lalique 'Ceylan' opalescent Art Deco glass vase, tall mildly tapered cylindrical form, with four pairs of high relief budgerigars perched upon hooped branches, scrolling branch and leaf forms behind, remains of blue toned staining, flat rim to the top, the base with wheel cut signature 'R. Lalique' and No.905, height 24 cm. Note: this highly collectable Lalique vase was designed in 1924 by Rene Lalique and is a recognised Art Deco classic
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Rene Lalique clear glass 'Wheatsheaf' plate c.1935, with molded radiating design, green stained molded and etched signature and maker's marks. Shape # 3014. Diameter 26 cm.
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Rene Lalique 'Poissons' opalescent glass shallow bowl, c.1921, molded with multiple fish swirling around the central bubbles. Etched signature. Diameter 25 cm.
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A set of eight Waterford crystal wine glasses, Sheila pattern, flared restrained facet cut bowls, height 17.5 cm.
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A Cartier crystal vase, La Maison du Shogun pattern, monogram etched to base, height 18.5 cm.
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A pair of 19th century Naples Porcelain octagonal plaques, both decorated in polychrome relief with classical scenes, in ebonised and brass frames set with small stone discs, putti and scrolls. 37 x 31 cm.
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An Edwardian Royal Worcester roses painted ewer by Albert Shuck, finely painted front and back in red roses and signed by the artist, gilt enrichments, the lid with absent finial. Printed and painted marks including date code for 1909 and H.248, height 30.5 cm.
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An early 1900s Royal Worcester potpourri, Hadley shape, painted with peacocks amongst pine trees, signed A.C. Lewis, date mark for 1910. (small chip to base), height 24 cm.
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Royal Worcester fruit painted tea cup saucer and plate by Leighton Maybury, fully painted with predominantly apples and blackberry, gilt enrichments. Signed and date coded 1959.
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Royal Worcester fruit painted sugar bowl by Freeman, fully painted exterior in the round with peaches and cherries on mossy ground, gilt enrichments. Signed and date coded for 1957. Diameter 9.5 cm.
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A Satsuma potpourri vase and cover, hexagonal urn shape raised on three feet, two handles issue from the side, the flat lid with simple piercing. Painted in enamels with portraits of immortals and a dragon on a rich gilded ground. Signature under the base, height 22.5 cm.
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A pair of Japanese porcelain Hirado puppies, the white glaze and design based on the 19th century models. 15 x 16 cm.
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18th century Tamahagane Kogatana by Ozaki Suketaka, c.1795. The blade with extensive nine-character signature and fine combed type end. The later Meiji silver Kozuka with wave decoration, length 18 cm.
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A set of four c1800 sword furniture fittings for a Samurai katana, includes: a pair of patinated copper menuki with gilt details as 'spray of millet', together with a Fuchi and Kashira, the nanako ground with gold and silver shakudo detail of cranes, water with plants.
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A 17th century early Edo period Nara school tsuba, of circular form with soft metal: silver, brass and copper inlay decoration of a Zogan woodland scene. Diameter 6.5 cm.
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A 17th century Edo period iron tsuba, of Marugata shape with gold and silver Zogan work of restrained scrolling leafy design. Signed. One gold sekigane plug, c.1650. 7 x 6.5 cm
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A 17th century early Edo period iron tsuba, Tembo school, mokkagata shape with hot stamped cloud motifs. One plugged hitsuana. c.1625. 7.6 x 7 cm.
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A large 17th century Tembo school iron tsuba, of mokko-gata shape with hot punched Buddhist characters. One plugged hitsuana, c.1650. 8.1 x 7.7 cm.
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A 16th century late Muromachi period iron tsuba, of oval shape with cloud edge detailing. Signed illegibly, c.1590. 6.1 x 5.4 cm.
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An antique Japanese carved ivory figure, the robed woman holding a vegetable with an insect crawling on the side. On wooden base, height 27 cm (with stand).
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An antique Japanese carved ivory figure, a fisherman with his catch, on carved stand, height 26.5 cm (with stand).
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A characterful early mid 20th century Japanese carved ivory okimono of rabbits amongst peanuts, carved as two woven baskets full of peanuts being eaten by seven rabbits with black inset eyes. Carved calligraphic signature, length 20 cm. Raised on carved and fitted hardwood stand.
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A pair of small Chinese carved ivory emperor and empress figures, carved in fine royal regalia and seated upon thrones. Raised on fitted hardwood stands, height 10 cm.
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A pair of antique Chinese carved ivory figure groups, both of figures under flowering trees. On carved wooden stands, height 26 cm (with stands).
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A carved Indian ivory elephant, wearing ceremonial caparison and carrying a howdah. On wood base, height 19 cm.
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A carved ivory dream shell, the interior carved with a Middle Eastern scene. With wooden stand, length 8.5 cm.
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A carved ivory double dream shell, the interior carved with trees, men and horses; a carved plant entwined around the shells. On wooden stand, length 13 cm.
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An old Chinese famille rose circular porcelain plaque, decorated with a musician and her companion in an interior setting. Lustrous tones to the glaze. Diameter 17.5 cm. In carved and pierced rosewood frame. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore c.1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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An old Chinese porcelain Wucai jar, traditional shishi, floral and scrolling leafy decoration in red and green lustrous dominant tones, height 14 cm. On stand with fitted box.
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An 18th century Chinese export porcelain octagonal plate, with famille rose and underglaze blue decoration of a garden fence pattern, highlighted with flowers and insects. Tiny rim frits. Diameter 22.5 cm.
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Chinese porcelain famille verte shallow bowl, with decoration of courtesans and a deer drawn cart within a landscape, lustrous overglaze. Six underglaze blue character marks in double ring to base. Diameter 28.5 cm
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A quality Chinese sang de boeuf glaze porcelain Hu arrow vase, with pair of square section cylinder handles, the body with peach form type panels, the deep rich red glaze with darker highlights. Six incised character marks to the base, height 31.5 cm.
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A Chinese sang de boeuf glaze porcelain small Hu arrow vase, with pair of slab panelled handles, the body with deep rich red glaze and pale blue highlights to the edges. Four incised character marks to the base, height 16 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain iron red bottle vase, fine blossom and scrolling floral decoration, height 30 cm. Six underglaze blue marks to the base.
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A Chinese porcelain polychrome vase, fine enamel painted decoration of deer, tiger, monkeys etc within an extensive coastal landscape Red elephant head handles, height 28.5 cm. Character marks in blue to the base.
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An old Chinese porcelain enamelled bowl, restrained finely painted decoration of florals and a fenced garden. Diameter 19.5 cm. In box.
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A c.1900 Chinese rice bowl, in underglaze blue with fishing scenes. Four underglaze character marks to base. Diameter 11.5 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain blue celadon double dragon vase, fine relief unglaze sculpted decoration. Underglaze blue character marks to the base, height 31.5 cm
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A fine Chinese porcelain painted bowl, red dominant tones of figures in an extensive coastal landscape, lustrous green highlights. Diameter 12 cm.
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Two Chinese porcelain peach bloom glaze vases, one of elegant baluster form with four character underglaze blue mark to the base, the other squat ovoid. Both with bright white glazed internal mouths. H's. 205 & 9.5 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain moon flask vase, pale celadon glaze with fine incised underglaze dragon decoration, height 28.5 cm.
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A Chinese painted hanging scroll By Wang Chengxi (b.1940), of extensive red blossom, in ink and watercolour. Signed with ink calligraphy and red seal. 134 x 66.5 cm.
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A vintage wooden figure of Jingang Lishi Nio (protector of the Buddhist faith), Jingang makes a dual appearance as the guardian on either side of the temple. Seal back to base, old paint finish and age cracks. 35 x 36 cm.
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A large vintage Chinese fish bowl on stand, the exterior decorated with lotus buds, flowers and trailing vines, in the Imari palette, the interior decorated with fish. Seal mark to base, height 68 cm.
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Three Patrick Mavros (Zimbabwe 1954-) silver meerkat family, includes a large standing male 'Looking Up', 'Medium Female Looking Right' and small infant. Tallest 18 cm.660gm. Hallmarked.
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A late 20th century sterling silver chalice, octagonal base supporting a column decorated with multiple religious figures, the bowl and column with gilded finish. Commissioned by the Dean of Wells for the Eighth Centenary of Wells Cathedral. 141/800. London 1982 by Hector Miller (Aurum Designs). With booklet signed by the Dean of Wells. 460gms.
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A Victorian silver chalice, chased design to goblet and base, London 1866 by D. Hands & Sons. 228gms, height 17 cm.
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A quality William IV Old Sheffield Plate and silver food dome, with a cast silver handle modelled as the crest of the Holloway family, an antelope's head collared and chained at its breast a crescent. Engraved to each side with the Holloway arms and motto 'A Deo lux nostra' (Our light comes from God), oval, fluted, heavy gauge with shell and scroll border above a cavetto rim. The finial Sheffield 1835 by Creswick & Co (Thomas, James & Nathaniel Creswick). 30.5 x 25 cm. Some dents.
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A large Victorian silver salver, Rococo style rim with engraved decoration to the centre, raised on three conforming Rococo style feet. London 1899 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons. 2500gms. Diameter 47 cm.
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A George III silver waiter, bead edge, raised on three ball and claw feet. The bird with raised wings crest showing some wear. London 1781. Diameter 15.2 cm. 193gm.
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A William IV silver ladle, double struck kings pattern with shell heel, armorial to the terminal, London 1832 by William Chawner II. 300gms.
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A Victorian silver pie spoon, double struck kings pattern with shell heel, engraved with presentation details from the Exeter and South Devon Volunteers as a second prize 1866. London 1859 by Francis Higgins II186gms.
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A George III silver pie spoon, Old English pattern, Exeter 1809 by William Welch II. 100gms, length 31 cm.
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A Victorian silver pie spoon, fiddle pattern, London 1845 by Joseph & Albert Savory. 154gms, length 30 cm.
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A George II Irish bottom marked Hanoverian large pie spoon, two engraved bird crests. Presentation engraved 'Royal Winter Fair..' Dublin 1754-56. Brittania standard mark. By JW.
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A Victorian silver two handled bacon/vegetable warmer, domed hinged retractable lid with ivory button to handle, internal pierced tray absent. London 1887 by William Hutton & Sons (Edward Hutton). 1900gms.
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An early 20th century silver three-piece tea service, the bodies with serpentine baluster panels. Sheffield 1919. 696gm.
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Eleven contemporary Cartier small silver trays, initials engraved to each rim, marked STERLING and Cartier to the base. 1012gms. Diameter 15 cm.
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A stylish French Christofle Art Deco design silver-plated four-piece tea service, designed by Christian Fjerdingstad for Orfevrerie Christofle Paris, 1930, this set being a later Christofle production. Comprising a teapot, creamers and covered sugar basin, all with striking circular bodies, on a matching twin-handled tray, each with stylised ebonised wood handles and finials. Impressed Christofle marks. Tray length 50 cm. Provenance: Purchased from The Studio of Table Ware, Auckland, some years ago.
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Ken Kendall (1928-2012) bronze cellist, the seated woman playing the cello. Inscribed signature to the circular base, height 10.8 cm.
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Ken Kendall (1928-2012) bronze violinist, the seated gent playing the violin. Inscribed artist's initials to the circular base, height 11 cm.
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Ken Kendall (1928-2012) bronze violinist, the seated woman playing the violin. Inscribed artist's initials to the circular base, height 12.2 cm.
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Terry Stringer (b.1946) 'This Era 2000 Years', reversible bronze disc, signed with initials, dated 1999 and edition numbered. Diameter 11.5 cm. Displayed on Perspex stand.
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John Radford (NZ.1965-) untitled Victorian facade, worked plaster, signed, inscribed 'Proof' & dated 25/10/93, length 41 cm
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Ann Robinson (1944-), 'Generation Bowl' #16 , 'Red' cast glass (45% Crystal Glass), signed, numbered #16 and dated 2000 to the base. With signed artist's certificate and purchase receipt, height 20.5 cm. Diameter 39 cm. Provenance: Private Auckland collection since purchase.
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An IWC (International Watch Company) 1940's vintage gent's 18ct yellow gold wrist watch, the rose gold tones dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, pronounced double tapered lugs. Maker's and gold marks to the reverse. Later stitched brown leather strap. Working. 44.4gm.
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An early 20th century 9ct rose gold large full hunter chronograph pocket watch, the decoratively engraved case revealing the white enamel dial with London maker's name and 'Chronometer Maker To The Admiralty', this also engraved to the working fusee movement. With key. Diameter 5.7 cm. 145gm.
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A lady's Rolex 18ct gold and stainless-steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, 2.6 cm, automatic, the white dial with Roman numerals. Provenance: One New Zealand owner, purchased in Hong Kong when resident. Box and papers cannot be found.
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Gent's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President full 18ct gold 3.6 cm wristwatch, champagne stick dial. Circa late 1990's in good condition, hardly worn. Running. Provenance: One New Zealand owner, purchased in Hong Kong when resident. Box and papers cannot be found.
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Lady's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust full 18ct gold wristwatch, 2.6 cm, President bracelet, champagne stick dial. Circa late 1990's in good condition, hardly worn. Running. Provenance: One New Zealand owner, purchased in Hong Kong when resident. Box and papers cannot be found.
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A gent's Rolex 18ct gold and stainless-steel Oyster perpetual Datejust wristwatch, 3.6 cm, automatic, champagne stick dial. Provenance: One New Zealand owner, purchased in Hong Kong when resident. Box and papers cannot be found.
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A 19th century French marble and ormolu mantel clock, the red marble base raised on ornate gilt ormolu feet with ormolu decoration to the centre, supporting two cherubs holding the ormolu and red marble clock, a floral swag scrolling down one side with a cherub atop the clock, the gilt face with enamel chapter ring and Arabic numerals. Some old repairs. 35 x 20 x 57 cm.
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