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December Antiques & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:801
Sale Title:December Antiques & Art AuctionLots with images:36
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:612
Date:7-Dec-2010
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A Victorian period silk bracelet with decorative gold caps to either end, the gold section to centre mounted with a decorative shield with initials, gold chain and dog clip, marked 9ct. gold and R. Bros., possibly for Read Bros., Symonds Street, Auckland. Length 19 cm
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An Edwardian period opal and gold bar brooch, the large oval black opal disc claw set to the centre of a quatreform shape with two decoratively engraved side bars. Length 6 cm
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An Edwardian period 9ct. gold bar brooch set with four large cabochon garnets spaced by three seed pearls, original box
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A Victorian suite of 15ct. gilded gold and carved cameo jewellery each with a crowned Maltese cross central panel, the brooch with a fancy scrolling frame of oval form, the earrings of lozenge form with a rope twist border, for pierced ears and the ring with a rub-over mount and a wide plain frame
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An Edwardian period 18ct. yellow gold and natural ruby brooch, the bird set with 11 rubies mounted on a double bar with two rubies and a seed pearl to each end
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An old Chinese carved green jade stick pin, the pierced floral and fruit decorated panel held in a hinged silver mount on pin, strong mid green tones
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Four pieces of jewellery including a miniature gold and citrine spinner, a tooth with a silver cap, a small agate pendant with Masonic symbols and gold suspension bale and a gold plated fob chain with dog clips and T-bar
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A vintage Japanese Satsuma hat pin, the long oval china head with traditional decoration. Length 24 cm
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A late Victorian 9ct. gold Etruscan “Dearest” bar brooch, the various stones in a row, the first letter of each spelling “Dearest”, scrolling and beaded cap ends. Chester 1898, maker Hollis & Newman. Length 5 cm, original green velvet box
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A necklace consisting of polished amber chips of graduated size. Length when open 44 cm
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An amber bead necklace, the graduated square beads with chamfered corners leading down to 16 round faceted larger amber beads. Length when doubled 35 cm
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An amber bracelet, the triangular shaped sections threaded on elastic
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A necklace made of Millefiore glass beads of graduated size with a turquoise glass bead between each
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A string of facet cut garnet beads of brown/red tones, knotted between each bead with an unmarked gold clasp. Length when doubled 52 cm
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A pair of Victorian period gold earrings in the form of a gloved hand holding a wreath of flowers, seed pearls to the top of each glove and one to a finger as a ring, fish hook wires for pierced ears, in old velvet lined box
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A selection of antique and vintage jewellery boxes for rings, brooches, necklaces and earrings
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A selection of antique and vintage jewellery boxes similar to above
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A selection of antique jewellery boxes, similar to above
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A selection of antique jewellery boxes similar to above
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A selection of antique jewellery boxes similar to above
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A selection of antique jewellery boxes similar to above
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A selection of antique jewellery boxes similar to above
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A selection of jewellery boxes similar to above. These jewellery boxes are all from New Zealand including Stewart Dawson, Frank Curtis, Ashburton, Brown & Kerr, Nelson, etc
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A selection of antique jewellery boxes similar to above, again these jewellery boxes are all from New Zealand jewellers including Kohn, Auckland, G. Coates & Co., Christchurch, Stewart Dawson, Auckland etc
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A gold and black pearl bracelet, the 9ct. gold belcher link bracelet with three round black pearls suspended as charms
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A lady’s decorative gold bracelet, the oblong links with circular star shaped decoration joined by faceted round links, 9ct. yellow gold, with later dog clip
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An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond bangle, the hinged bangle in the form of three spaced bands set with eight Chevron shaped panels containing six small round brilliant cut diamonds, with a further 16 small round brilliant cut diamonds individually set to the central band. Sealed slide fastening with two safety catches. Total diamond weight 1.67cts.
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A modern 18ct. yellow gold bracelet of wide chevron style links, impressed gold and other marks, weight 28.9gms
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A modern 18ct. yellow gold brooch, the four relief figures depicting a classical scene of the slaying of a centaur, shaped back panel, impressed marks. Length 3.5 cm, weight 12.2gms
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An antique gilt metal brooch, the central star shape set with a facet cut almandine garnet surrounded by six cabochon round opals, the outer frame of scrolling rings, with a safety chain
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An early 20th century 9ct. ruby and diamond brooch, the diamond set bow with central sapphire, a further pair of rubies and diamond to each end, original box
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A gold sovereign ring, the Victorian sovereign, 1887, set in a large heavy 9ct. gold mount
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A turquoise and ruby dress ring, seven small round turquoise stones set to the centre of a large decorative high floral mount with six small facet cut rubies around the exterior, 14ct. rose gold
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A lady’s dress ring, the scrolling London Bridge style mount set with two almandine garnets and three facet cut citrines, in 9ct. yellow gold
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A lady’s turquoise dress ring, five small cabochon turquoise claw mounted to the top of a wide gold shank which narrows at the base, 9ct. yellow gold
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An 18ct. yellow gold and turquoise ring, the oval cabochon turquoise claw set to the centre of a floral engraved band. London hallmarks for 1930’s, maker’s initials W.D
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A diamond and gold wedding ring set, the central ring set with nine small round brilliant cut diamonds in a white gold mount, the upright shoulders each set with a small diamond, the two bands on either side set with five small diamonds in a semi-circle mount, 9ct. yellow gold
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An 18ct. gold sapphire and diamond estate ring, the small round brilliant cut diamond claw set with a square cut sapphire to each side, upright decorative white gold shoulders and an 18ct. yellow gold band with engraved decoration to exterior sides
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An 18ct. gold and diamond estate ring, the stepped Art Deco white gold mount set with five round brilliant cut diamonds, engraved upright shoulders with an open scrolling mount, 18ct. yellow gold shank, approximate total diamond weight .65cts. In original old heart shaped box
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An aquamarine and diamond dress ring, the oval cut aquamarine claw set with two small round brilliant cut diamonds to either side, split shoulders, set in 14ct. yellow gold
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An 18ct. Art Deco diamond ring, the .25ct. round brilliant cut diamond set in a square white gold mount with a smaller diamond to each upright shoulder and an 18ct. yellow gold shank
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A gold and diamond ring, the London Bridge style ring set with four round brilliant cut diamonds, a plain unmarked gold shank, possibly 18ct. and one stone a replacement cubic zirconia
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A gold diamond and ruby dress ring, the horizontally set oval cut ruby in a split shank with six small round brilliant cut diamonds to each side, 9ct. yellow gold
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An Edwardian period 15ct. gold ring, the plain curved rectangular panel set with central star set diamond and flanked by two rubies, hallmarks for Birmingham 1901
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An early 20th century 18ct. yellow gold lady’s ring set with three facet cut rubies spaced by two pairs of small 18 diamonds, pierced lower mount, hallmarks for Birmingham 1915
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An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold lady’s ring set with a central recessed diamond flanked by two pairs of small facet cut rubies, shell form shoulders, Chester hallmarks
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An early 20th century 18ct. garnet and diamond ring, the three bright toned garnets spaced by two small diamonds, pierced lower mount, hallmarks for Birmingham 1912
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A 9ct. gold gent’s signet ring set with an oval bloodstone panel
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A 9ct. Art Deco period lady’s ring set with a central cabochon garnet flanked by three seed pearls to each side, Birmingham 1931
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A Victorian period 18ct. gold lady’s dress ring, the three sapphires spaced by two diamonds, pierced mount, hallmarks for Chester 1895
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A ruby and diamond ring, the 1.12ct. emerald cut ruby claw set and surrounded by small single cut diamonds, the split shoulders also set with single cut diamonds, 14ct. yellow gold, total diamond weight .40ct.
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An emerald and diamond ring, the 1.30ct. square facet cut emerald claw set and surrounded by small single cut diamonds with a further four small diamonds bead set to each shoulder, 14ct. white gold, total diamond weight .25cts.
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An emerald and diamond ring, the 1ct. oval mixed cut emerald claw set with five single cut diamonds claw set to top and bottom of emerald, each shoulder has three emeralds channel set to the centre with three single cut diamonds to both sides, total diamond weight .30cts., total emerald weight 1.35cts., in 14ct. yellow gold
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A ruby and diamond ring, the 1.40ct. oval facet cut ruby claw set and surrounded by a double row of small single cut diamonds, total diamond weight .40cts., 14ct. white gold
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A three stone diamond ring, the .40ct. round modern cut brilliant claw set with a .23ct. round modern cut brilliant to each side, both sides of mount with small round brilliant cut diamonds bead set, with a further 19 diamonds bead set to each upright shoulder, 14ct. white gold, total diamond weight 1.36cts.
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An estate three stone diamond ring, a .20ct. old European cut diamond in a rub-over mount to the centre with two modern brilliant cut diamonds to either side and three small diamonds set to each high shoulder, in 18ct. white gold and platinum
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A green tourmaline and diamond cluster ring, the 4.02ct. rectangular scissor cut green tourmaline claw set and surrounded by a double row of small round brilliant cut diamonds with a further six diamonds set to each shoulder, set in 14ct. white gold, total diamond weight .78ct.
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A diamond solitaire ring, the 1.30ct. round modern cut brilliant light yellow diamond claw set in 14ct. rhodium plated yellow gold
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An emerald and diamond dress ring, the .74ct. oval cut emerald claw set and surrounded by ten small round modern brilliant cut diamonds to each shoulder set to the centre with three small square cut emeralds with a further three small round brilliant cut diamonds to each side, total emerald weight 1.04ct., total diamond weight .42ct. set in 14ct. white gold
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A gold and diamond cluster ring, the large flower design set with 41 round modern brilliant cut diamonds and 14 tapering baguette diamonds, total diamond weight 1ct., set in 14ct. yellow gold
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A sapphire and diamond dress ring, the 1.50ct. oval cut sapphire surrounded by 18 round modern brilliant cut diamonds, each shoulder set with a further 34 small round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight .85ct., set in 14ct. white gold
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A platinum and diamond eternity ring, set with 28 princess cut diamonds, approximate total diamond weight 1.20cts
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An emerald and diamond cluster ring, the 2.07ct. oval mixed cut emerald claw set and surrounded by 12 round modern brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight .88ct., set in 18ct. white gold
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An 18ct. white gold diamond cluster ring, four round modern brilliant cut diamonds surrounding a small central set stone, the shank with a rounded profile Total diamond weight .63ct
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A lady’s 14ct. white gold multi-stone diamond ring, the central 0.73ct. modern brilliant cut diamond of colour F and clarity I1 held in four claws framed by a lowered surround of 18 round brilliant cut diamonds, bead set with a further six round diamonds set on either side of the under bezel
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A three stone diamond ring, the .90ct. heart shaped fancy light yellow diamond claw set with a .25ct. round modern cut brilliant diamond to each side, 14ct. yellow gold, total diamond weight 1.40cts.
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A platinum and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.07ct. princess cut diamond claw set, rounded shank with swept up rounded shoulders, colour D, clarity Vs1
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An Edwardian period 18ct. and platinum diamond dress ring, a .62ct. old European cut diamond of champagne colour, rub-over set to the centre with a .39ct. old European cut fancy yellow diamond to one side with a .26ct. old European/early modern brilliant cut yellow diamond, to the other 30 small old European and old single cut diamonds grain set to the surrounding decorative gallery, a further single old European cut diamond to each shoulder, set in 18ct. yellow gold and platinum, total diamond weight 2…
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A modern lady’s diamond dress ring, the 9ct. white gold mount with a wide triple row cut-out design with straight “L” shaped blocks, fully bead set with 27.8 cm round brilliant cut diamonds
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A pair of 18ct. white gold diamond cluster earrings, four round modern brilliant cut diamonds surrounding a small central diamond, double claws with heart shaped tips, for pierced ears, total diamond weight 1.50ct. This lot matches lot 472
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A pair of white gold diamond cluster earrings, each earring contains a cluster of seven round modern brilliant cut diamonds to the centre with a surround of 20 and 22 tapered baguettes with an outer surround of 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, pierced decorative linings with heart shaped piercings, for pierced ears, total diamond weight 2.89cts
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A Cartier gold accessories box, of rectangular form consisting of machine 19 decorated panels of rose gold and yellow gold, marked “Cartier” and “14K” to the inside lid. Length 9.5 cm, depth 7 cm, height 1 cm
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An 18ct. white gold multi-diamond pendant of rectangular form, entirely pave set with seven rows of round brilliant cut diamonds with a curb link silver chain
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A pair of gold diamond and pearl earrings, the round shield shape with a pearl to the centre, surrounded by four small diamonds, 9ct. gold, for pierced ears
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A pair of 9ct. gold sapphire set earrings, the oval facet cut sapphires in rubover mounts suspended from hooks for pierced ears
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A small round pearl set with a gold bar with an emerald cut emerald coloured stone suspended from the base, with fine 9ct. gold chain
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A 14ct. gold and jade pendant, the round circular jade band set with a decorative gold “wheel”, the centre of which is set with a jade bead and 12 small cabochon jade and other coloured stones, gold suspension ring and bale. Diameter 4.5 cm
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A malachite and silver pendant, the stone of tear drop form held within a pierced pendant frame
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A uniform strand of Mikimoto cultured pearls with an 18ct. yellow gold push-in ball clasp, in original named box, plus a pair of matching Mikimoto cultured pearl earrings with 9ct. screw on fittings, boxed
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A mid 19th century 12ct. natural pearl and diamond brooch of circular form, the raised central claw set pearl framed by eight claw set diamonds above the outer frame of ten pearls spaced by engraved loop form bands
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Three pairs of 9ct. gold cufflinks, one pair with English hallmarks
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Three pairs of 9ct. gold cufflinks with English hallmarks
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A Tony Buller silver brooch, in the form of a flying phoenix, marked “Stg Sil” to the back. Height 12 cm
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Two tribal necklaces of palm ivory beads, ambers, horn, ostrich shell and clusters of small glass beads. Lengths 70 cm and 80 cm
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A Rolex box, the brown leather box with belt decoration to the exterior, the Rolex crown on the buckle, the interior lined with wood with a lift-out suede and leather display fitting for the watch, with two books on a Rolex Oyster, the leather box contained in a cardboard Rolex box decorated in green with an ancient map of the world and images of pocket watches, the Rolex brand name and symbol to the top. Also has a Rolex notebook. Height of leather box 5.5 cm, width 19.5 cm, depth 15 cm
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A gent’s stainless steel Tag Heuer automatic wrist watch, the silver satin dial with luminous baton markers, seconds hand, date aperture, rotating circular numbered bezel and original segmented bracelet., in original box
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A sterling silver cased pocket watch with fusee movement, the back plate engraved John Forrest, London, chronometer maker to the Admiralty and No. 79357. The machine engraved dial with subsidiary seconds dial, six gold Roman numerals and blued steel hands, hallmarked Chester 1835
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An Edwardian period French brass cased carriage clock with a plain cream enamel face with circular Arabic numerals, the movement in working order. Height 11 cm. With original travelling case. The face is distressed and there is no key
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A brass cased carriage clock with 11 jewels Swiss movement made for Matthew Norman, London. The single barrel movement with a white enamel dial, Roman numerals and blued steel breguet-type hands. Height 11.5 cm
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A wooden cased carriage style clock, the case with ionic columns to the corners. The single barrel movement with engraved silvered dial, Roman numerals, and blued steel hands. Height 13.5 cm
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A French carriage clock, the case with decorative foliate scroll mounts, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands. With key. Height 11.5 cm
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An oak cased mantel clock with Japanese movement by Seikosha, Tokyo. Height 17 cm
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A turn of the century walnut balloon cased mantel clock, the cylindrical French movement with a white enamel dial, Roman numerals and blued steel hands. Fascia of the case inlaid with fruitwoods. Height 25 cm
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A mahogany circular wall clock, by Woodhouse-Wild, Camden, London, with Swiss made “Zenith’ 18 day movement. The shallow domed face studded with brass Arabic numerals and minute marks. Diameter 33 cm
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A Smiths Astral wall clock, brown wooden frame with later Maori carving and motifs. Platform escapement. In working order. Diameter 29 cm
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A three piece French clock garniture in gilt metal with hand painted porcelain handles and a circular dial, the clock panel painted with a romantic couple, the dial with birds, the case raised on paw feet decorated with foliate and mask swags, surmounted by a laurel leaf wreath along with a pair of birds, the side vases of a conforming nature. Height 41 cm
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A large shop veranda clock, black metal cased and with architectural mountings, electrically driven movement, the white illuminated double faced dial with Roman numerals. Diameter 74 cm
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A good French Louis MMXV mantel clock, the gilt metal architectural case with twinned, square fluted pilasters supporting the movement with a white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, marked 'Houlet a Paris' and intricate pierced gilt hands, the face surmounted by a trophy finial of torch, laurel wreath, bow and quiver of arrows, the whole raised on a conforming lozenge shaped white alabaster plinth base, the French cylinder movement striking on a bell. Height 40 cm. Width 34 cm
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An engine turned silver cigarette box of oblong shape with sandalwood interior. Birmingham 1959. With inscription. Length 16 cm
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An Edwardian period silver sovereign case of unusual square form, leaf engraved decoration and a push button mechanism revealing spring loaded interior fitting, Birmingham 1909
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