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Jewellery, Decorative and Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:328
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative and Fine ArtsLots with images:328
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:257
Date:27-Aug-2024
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A Chinese flambe glazed fanghu or arrow vase, good fluorescent dark red glaze with pale blue (flames) highlighting the corners. The glaze hand trimmed at the base. Under glaze Guangxu reign mark to the base together with further incised calligraphy, height 27 cm. Note: As well as similar vases being made for the Imperial Palace it is recorded that 1474 were made for presentation to successful students in their Civil examinations.
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A late Edo period Tanto, the blade in very good polish with itame hada, gunome midare temper. Unsigned and unshortened tang. Black lacquer scabbard, oval tsuba in soft metal with decoration including a flying crane highlighted in gold and copper. Handle fittings highlighted in gold and Japanese character mark. Menuki of horses, length 29.7 cm (blade).
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A Japanese WWII katana sword, labelled 'Sword from Japanese Army in Singapore'. Leather covered scabbard, plaited cord over the shagreen grip, plain iron tsuba. The tang signed with rubbing in attached envelope detailed 'Sword from Japanese Army in Singapore'. Total length 99 cm.
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An Edo period Japanese iron tsuba, four-sided lobed shape with incised Kanji on each side at corners, soft metal plug in kodzuka slot.
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An Edo period Japanese iron Tsuba, round form and decorated with writhing dragons.
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An antique Japanese small bronze container, pierced Shimazu decoration, hinged gate, raised on four feet. 6 x 9.5 cm.
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A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, as a sennin, standing with long staff and black stained beard. Signed, height 5.8 cm.
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A Meiji Japanese carved ivory okimono of a gent with two young children, finely detailed and stained. Signed to the base, height 4.5 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A Meiji Japanese carved ivory okimono of a fisherman, modelled with his catch and a raised pole, fine carved and stained detail. Signed with inlaid red tablet, height 13 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A Japanese Meiji carved marine ivory okimono of a farmer, modelled with a bamboo pole and basket, height 10.8 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A Meiji Japanese carved marine ivory okimono of Daikokuten, finely modelled with raised hammer and child attendant at his side, height 6.4 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A Meiji Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Kosensei, the Sage, with a toad to his right shoulder. Signed to the base, height 4.3 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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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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An old Japanese carved ivory okimono of a fisherman mending his large net, he seats below a tall tree from his net hangs. Signed to the base, height 20 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, as a drummer with hunched back, height 5.3 cm.
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A Japanese large carved ivory netsuke, as two quail with black stained detail, on disc form base. Signed, height 3.8 cm.
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A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, as a witch and a priest. Coloured stained highlights. Signed, height 5 cm.
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A vintage Japanese red lacquered three section inro, with gilt shishi and leafy plant detail. Minor faults. With quality daruma ojime bead and carved wood shishi netsuke attached.
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An old Japanese four section inro, dark red lacquer with gilt and gold highlights to the coastal decoration. Ojime bead and carved wood figured netsuke attached. Minor faults.
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A large Japanese cloisonne spherical vase by Ando Jubei (1876-1953), decorated in restrained wire and wireless technique with three red and pink orchids on a green ground. With 950 silver mounts marked with character marks, height 28.5 cm.
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An old Japanese black lacquer lidded box, rectangular form, decorated with various gilt circular family mons. 17 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm.
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A Japanese bronze hibachi, of large potpourri form, of circular shape with over-head swing handle with butterfly mounts, the cover pierced with dragons, clouds and ribbons, the neck pierced and cast with clouds. Dia.36 cm, height 24 cm.
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A Russian enamelled and gilded silver fancy serving / collector's spoon, the bowl back and both sides of the finial enamelled in colours in a scrolling floral design. Stamped marks including those for the maker Vasilii Mikailovich Ashmarin, c.1883-1917, length 17.5 cm. 50gms.
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An Iranian jewelled silver cigarette case, the lid in relief decoration of a pair of love birds within a panelled border jewelled with rubies, seed pearls and other gem stones, width 8 cm.
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Two uncommon 18th-19th century embossed silver pedestal salts, possibly Dutch. Embossed with various floral repeating patterns, height 7.5 cm and 8.5 cm. 188gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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A 1990s Sawaya and Moroni silver candelabra, the 'Abra Cadabra' with round base supporting a fluted column and three curved smooth square candle arms, with a central spike. Sawaya Morini, 925 and the silversmiths mark 1464 and MI for Milano stamped to the base 976gms, height 43 cm.
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A rare 19th century New Zealand made Harrop & Neill (Dunedin) silver serving spoon, single struck Kings pattern. Stamped maker's mark, length 23.5 cm.
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A rare New Zealand G.T. White (Christchurch/Wellington) silver sauce ladle, fiddle pattern, of good gauge. Stamped marks. 82gms.
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An early 20th century silver vinaigrette/potpourri box, oval form, the embossed and pierced with ecclesiastical arches and ivy vine. London 1914 by William Comyns & Sons. Stamped retailer's marks to the base 'Littlejohn & Son Wellington A1887', length 6 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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The New Zealand historic 'H.B. HUNT CLUB CUP 1905', presentation engraved 'Won by E. S. Petits 'MEPHISTO?, engraved with three jumping horses and riders. Birmingham 1903, height 27 cm. 440gms.
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The New Zealand historic silver 'St. Albans Wesleyan Church Nov. 1st 1894' presentation trowel, presentation engraved 'Presented to Hon. J.C. Peacock on the occasion of laying THE FOUNDATION STONE'. With carved ivory handle, in presentation leather case with blue silk and velvet lining, length 30 cm. Birmingham 1886 by Hilliard & Thomason.
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The New Zealand historic 1886 and 1890 silver 'Papakaio Ploughing Match' trophy cup, 'Won by AlexR. Hall'. Engraved to the reverse 'CUP For Champion Lot On Field to Be Won Twice by Same Competitor'. Large scrolling handles. Edinburgh 1882 for G & T Young Dunedin, height 32.5 cm. 523gms. With stand.
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The New Zealand historic 1865 'Silver Cup presented by Auckland Jockey Club', 'Won By Mr J.S. Chadwick's Horse WAR EAGLE 3rd Jan. 1865'. The lid finial as a sailor beside anchor and rope, the handles as leaping hounds. Presentation engraved. London 1836 by Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard, height 32.5 cm. 923gms.
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large and impressive New Zealand historic 1878 gilded silver 'AWA MOA' 'North Otago Coursing Cup', the lid with full figure finial of a winged angel, the compressed body with cartouches of hounds chasing hares, rearing demi-horse handles, on pedestal base. Profusely embossed. Showing some wear. London 1878 by George Fox. 2256gms, height 50 cm. Note: It is recorded that this cup 'was given by the Hon. M. Holmes and that this was such an event that a special train from Oamaru' was put on and that not far…
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The New Zealand historic 'A.A. & P.A. 1881' silver trophy cup for Best Cow, presentation engraved, awarded to John Grey Esq. and presented by 'Messrs. Wilson & Horton'. Engraved and embossed with a cow. London 1879 by Richards & Brown (Edward Charles Brown), height 19.5 cm. 208gms.
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A rare Victorian silver double sided castle-top card case, depicting the Walter Scott monument on one side and the Dugald Stewart monument on the other, set on an attractive floral chased and engraved background with initials to the top, Birmingham 1849 by Edward Smith.
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A Victorian silver chatelaine with note pad and sovereign case, the clip with two chains to the elaborate cast shield panel with portrait mask centre, three chains below with six implements. The panel hallmarked Birmingham 1887.
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A pair of impressive Edwardian large silver and cut crystal scent bottles, scroll embossed knob form hinged lids, the waisted square section bodies octagonal and diamond cut. Chester 1905 by Henry Matthews, height 16 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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An Edwardian silver topped mauve flashed cut glass scent bottle, the tapered body with all-over oval cuts, height 12.8 cm. The embossed silver top slightly faulted. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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An Edwardian silver topped Bristol blue glass scent bottle, floral embossed silver hinged lid enclosing glass stopper. diamond facet cut body. Birmingham 1903, height 6.2 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A George III silver pap boat, the spout with rolled rim. London 1808, length 11.3 cm. 51gms.
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An Edwardian silver salver, eagle crested shield and motto armorial, framed by engraved detail, pie crust rim. Dia.21.5 cm. 280gms.
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A pair of George II silver plates, serpentine gadroon rim. Both engraved with same armorial of two garters with mottos linked below a crown, Pro rege et patria (For King and Country) and Denique Coelum (Heaven at last). London 1757 by William Justus. 1095gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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An impressive and heavy George III silver large dinner plate, with hexagonal serpentine gadroon border with engraved armorial, unmarked. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland. Dia.32.6 cm.1050gms.
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A Victorian silver engraved circular salver, the central cartouche with winged crest framed by a wide band of entwined pentagonal floral motifs and repeating leaf scroll and floral bands. Raised on four scrolling feet. London 1874 by John Hunt & Robert Roskell. Dia.35.5 cm. 1360gms. Note: After his apprenticeship with Paul Storr, John Samuel Hunt joined as a partner in the firm as Storr retired in 1838, and the company changed its name to Mortimer & Hunt. Mortimer retired in 1843, and the firm became Hunt…
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A sterling silver salver, pie crust rim, raised on four hoof feet. London 1931 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd. 1250gms. Dia.36 cm.
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An impressive Edwardian heavy silver banquet tray, plain unengraved, the gadroon rim with shell centred leafy scroll corners and conforming open handles. Sheffield 1907 by Walker & Hall. At least 4kgs. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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A George II silver coffee pot, elegant baluster form, the body half embossed with repeating lobe and floral embossed contemporary decoration, the dome lid with urn form finial and conforming embossed band, restrained scroll and leaf decorated spout and wood handle fittings, spreading circular base. Circa 1740, probably by Thomas Whipham, marks worn. 647gms, height 23.5 cm.
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A late Victorian silver three-piece bachelor's tea service, with a band of encircling Arts and Crafts design of birds, vines and berries above the half lobed bodies. London 1893 by William Hutton & Sons. 465gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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A decorative Victorian silver embossed teapot, the wide melon form body elaborately embossed with florals and scrolls under peak arches, scroll handle and feet. London 1858 by Daniel & Charles Houle. 906gms.
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A George III silver helmet form cream jug, with dimpled rim, pedestal square base, London 1790 by Charles Hougham, height 14.8 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A Victorian silver cream jug, The baluster body embossed with florals, the C-scroll framed cartouche with crested with a recumbent deer. Raised on three pad and shell type feet. London 1848 by Edward Farrell. 201gms.
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A George IV silver fancy shell embossed sugar bowl, of squat baluster form with eight shell decorated panels, floral and leaf handles. London 1830 by Henry Ledger. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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A George III Scottish silver pedestal sugar bowl, boat form body, oval foot and overhead swing handle with reeded borders and detail. Of generous proportions. Edinburgh 1798 by R.M. 287gms.
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A William IV silver small lidded tureen, of lobed boat form with shell and leaf scroll top rim, raised on four conforming feet. The lid with horned goat's head finial. Engraved shield armorial crest. Sheffield 1835 by Creswick & Co (Thomas, James & Nathaniel Creswick), length 22 cm. 926gms.
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A George II quality silver fat bellied sauce boat, shaped rim, the scrolling flying handle with acanthus leaf thumb piece. Raised on three pad feet. London 1752 by John Pollock a noted sauce boat maker. 392gms.
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A pair of Victorian silver gilt fancy grape scissors, the handles elaborately cast as fruiting grape vines. London 1849 by Charles Rawlings & William Summers. 149gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A George III silver candle snuffer, scissor action, reeded Regency detail, length 16.5 cm. London 1800 by C.G. 109gms.
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A pair of quality George III cast silver fancy salts, in the Chinese influenced French style with three seated figures, one smoking an opium pipe. C-scroll spreading rims, the cartouche with engraved winged armorial. Raised on four gent's mask and ball and claw feet. London 1817 by Edward Farrell. 430gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A pair of elegant George III silver salts, oval pedestal boat form. London 1791 by the renowned maker Henry Chawner. 174gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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A pair of quality Victorian silver salts with matching spoons, floral embossed with shaped gadroon rims, raised on three lion's paw feet. The spoons with shell bowls, finials and detail. London 1877 by Robert Harper.
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A William IV silver rococo pedestal comport, the flared serpentine lobed bowl with open handles, stepped flared circular foot. London 1836 by John Tapley. 920gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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A quality late Victorian George III revival bright cut soup ladle, crested with a standing lion holding a shell. London 1897 by Josiah Williams & Co (George Maudsley Jackson & David Landsborough Fullerton). 300gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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A quality late Victorian George III revival bright cut pie spoon, crested with a standing lion holding a shell. London 1897 by Josiah Williams & Co (George Maudsley Jackson & David Landsborough Fullerton). 164gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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A George IV silver pie spoon, Old English pattern with scripted initial W. London 1810 by Peter & William Bateman. 126gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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A George IV silver pie spoon, Old English pattern with scripted initials. London 1824 by John Harris IV. 103gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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A pair of George IV silver serving spoons, double struck fiddle and thread pattern, crested with a standing bird. London 1829 by William Chawner II. 332gms.
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Five early George III silver bottom marked Hanoverian table spoons, each with matching engraved armorial crest of a fish and battle axe. Two London 1766, two 1768 by Thomas & William Chawner and one London 1769 by John Lampfert. 363gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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A George III Irish silver Hanoverian table spoon, bottom marked Dublin 1774 by Christopher Haines. Engraved A.G. 78gms
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Three early 19th century silver table spoons, Fiddle pattern, includes a rare York mark for James Barber, George Cattle II & William North York 1826, together with one Dublin 1825 by Thomas Farnett and one London 1836 by James Beebe. 194gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A pair of Victorian quality silver figured berry spoons, with ornate figured handles, one with a Conquistador to the end, the other with a Cavalier, in a 'Brook & Son, Goldsmith to the King' box. Original gilding to bowls and finial. Edinburgh 1899, makers Brook & Son, length 20 cm. 132gms.
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A George IV silver twelve-person cutlery set, London 1824 by William Chawner. The set comprising of eighteen dinner forks, twelve luncheon forks, twelve dinner spoons, twelve dessert spoons, eleven teaspoons, six coffee spoons, four pie spoons, two sauce spoons, mustard spoon, butter knife, soup ladle, fish slice, salad service set, asparagus tongs, grape scissors and pepper shaker. 7.5kg.
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A silver twelve place setting King's pattern cutlery service, mainly Victorian mixed dates, comprising twelve: table forks, large table spoons, dessert forks, dessert spoons and teaspoons, together with a pair of large serving spoons. Silver weight 5kg. Together with twelve matching late 20th century silver handled: table knives and entree knives and twelve silver plate soup spoons.
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A late Victorian silver and ivory handled twenty-four-piece fruit set, the silver blades profusely engraved, in original satin and velvet lined mahogany box. Sheffield 1897 by Walker and Hall. 984gms (including ivory handles).
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A set of twelve George III silver teaspoons, Old English pattern. Newcastle 1817 by John Walton. 198gms.
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A good Victorian silver stilton cheese scoop, double struck King's pattern. London 1875 by Chawner & Co (George William Adams). 114gms.
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A George III Irish heavy gauge silver meat skewer, crested with a demi-stag armorial. Ring handle. Dublin 1819 by Jacob West (Alderman). 96gms, length 23 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A George III silver meat skewer, with ring end terminal. Newcastle 1814 by John Wright, length 28 cm.
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A large silver hip flask, plain design, Sheffield 1924. 334gms.
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A Victorian silver pedestal rose bowl, half lobed body on conforming spreading foot. Dia. 24.5 cm. London 189o by Charles Boyton (II). 833gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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A Regency silver plate cruet set, elegant and in Adams style, pierced decoration and beaded borders, raised on four shell feet, eight bottles with three non-matching extra bottles. Requires attention. 40 x 19 x 27 cm.
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A Victorian Arts & Crafts Christopher Dresser style silver plate cruet stand, by Thomas White, c.1872-1891, with rod and ball supports, tall over-head handle, rectangular base to hold six condiments, shield cartouche each side and raised on ball feet. Impressed makers mark. 23 x 16.8 x 24.5 cm.
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A Cartier Autoscaph 21 gents wristwatch, automatic, stainless steel with stainless and rubber strap, the dial with repeating Cartier double C logo, date aperture, applied luminous hour markers, seconds hand, the bezel with Roman numerals, from the 21 Must De Cartier line. In working order. No box or papers.
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An Art Deco platinum and diamond ladies dress wrist watch, Arabic numerals, the case and strap set with multiple Swiss cut, early modern brilliant cut and baguette cut diamonds (Colour G-H, Clarity VS-SI), TDW. 3.17cts.
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A 19th century gilt bronze figured mantle clock, the cherub with floral garland beside the circular drum housed clock frame with later movement. On column base with musical references, height 32.5 cm.
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Wm IV silver table snuff box, fine engraved lineal pattern, gilded interior. Birmingham 1836 by Edward Smith, width 8 cm. 80gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A c.1900 European silver and mother of pearl trinket box, oblong form, the MOP lid engraved with an elaborate shield armorial crested with a knight's helmet, L.12.5 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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An interesting George III silver duty dodger hinged lidded box, flat sided oval form with bright cut fine engraved scrolling borders. By Joseph Preedy, c.1780, maker's mark only, presumably to dodge duty. 105gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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A c.1900 European silver table oval box, the lid with miniature painting of a royal couple, probably on ivory, framed by embossed leafy scrolls issuing from a crown. The border with raised facetted coloured gems in rub-over mounts. The base stamped 930, width 9 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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An Edwardian silver mounted tortoiseshell jewellery box, elongated octagonal form, repeating scroll and leaf mounts, open swing handle, fancy scroll cartouche. Dark velvet lined interior. Sheffield 1902 by Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall). 11.5 x 7.8 x 9 cm.
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A quality 19th century French silver gilt musical snuff box, of rectangular form, fine repeat engraved diamond panels with saw-tooth and castellated borders. Playing two tunes operated from the two front buttons. The mechanical movement key wind from the base. In working order.8.8 x 5.5 x 2.6 cm.
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A 19th century European fancy enamelled silver cheroot case, c.1870, the lid with central enamelled panel of a listing gun ship in heavy seas with life boat deployed, framed by fine scroll and floral engraving with further enamelled highlights. Conforming sides and base. Gilt interior, marked M.P. 12 x 6.5 x 2.2 cm.
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An impressive large Victorian Scottish silver and horn snuff mull, the dome lid set with a pale toned facet cut cairngorm and with relief thistle decoration, traditional scrolling ram's horn body. Unmarked, height 10 cm.
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A quality antique Russian silver Gilt and diamond set enamelled box, the striking blue guilloche enamel white borders, the hinged lid with gold / silver gilt applied diamond set crossed quiver and torch within a wreath, highlighted with a ribbon. Further diamonds to the thumb piece. Marked 88 (916) and 3aA. 8 x 5.2 cm.
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An 18th century French gilded silver decorative snuff box, serpentine form, relief decorated with classical figures and castle scenes within various scrolls and florals, width 8.2 cm.
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A 19th century Sevres porcelain classical serpentine jewel casket, in the manner of Chateau De Tuileries, with vignettes of figures on balcony and extensive river and town scenes. Lavishly gilded and with cobalt blue ground, Sevres mark to base. Gilt metal mounts, Deep maroon velvet interior. 22.5 x 18.5 cm.
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An 18th century silver and hardstone snuff box, with brown toned banded agate panelled lid framed by scroll, floral and bird engraving. Unmarked, width 7 cm.
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A quality c.1970 Swiss Reuge mechanical singing bird box, oval form with simulated lapis lazuli panels within gold gilt frame with fine bead detail. Key wind, button operated, the feathered bird rising from below the central top panel, moving, wing flapping and singing above a decorative pierced grille. Working, length 13.3 cm. In original fitted wood box and outer box, with papers. Numbered T26015.
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A George III Staffordshire (Bilston) Battersea enamel large box, the lid with Venetian scene table including the Santa Maria della Salute domes, floral decorated sides and base, probably copper framing, c.1760. Minor faults. 11 x 10.5 x 5.5 cm.
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A pair of 19th century French Chevalier Paris opera glasses, faux tortoiseshell mounted brass frame. Named.
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