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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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An 8.15ct lemon quartz unset gemstone, cushion cut.
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A 13.10ct smoky-cloud quartz unset gemstone, round facet cut.
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An 8.88ct golden citrine unset gemstone, trillion cut.
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A 24.63ct bi-colour lemon quartz unset gemstone, rectangular facet cut.
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A Victorian 1895 gold full sovereign, Melbourne mint. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A 1912 gold full sovereign, Melbourne mint. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A 1918 gold full sovereign in gold claw mount, Sydney mint. 10.34gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A 1902 gold full sovereign, Perth mint. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A Victorian 1893 gold full sovereign, Sydney mint. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A 1925 gold full sovereign, Melbourne mint. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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An Edwardian 1908 gold half sovereign, Melbourne mint. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A 1915 gold half sovereign, Sydney mint. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A Victorian 1856 gold shield type full sovereign, showing little wear. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A 19th century one pond gold coin, 1894, 7.98gms.
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A Noorouz commemorative Empress Farah Diba gold coin, stamped 900. 4gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A 14ct gold and pearl brooch, in the form of a bunch of flowers, with seven semi-baroque lustrous grey pearls. 23gms, length 5 cm.
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An 18ct yellow and white gold and diamond angel fish brooch, two bands of white gold pave set with white diamonds between three bands of yellow gold pave set with yellow diamonds. TDW. 2.80cts.
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An 18ct gold and diamond Belle Epoque brooch, the diamond encrusted bow form with a wreath and single diamond to the centre, length 4 cm.
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An early 20th century platinum and diamond belle epoque brooch / pendant, fine beaded wire open bar frame set with approx. 61 old brilliant cut diamonds, the largest to the centre. Suspension bale to the top. Dia.3.8 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A platinum and sapphire bar brooch, the 17 circular facet cut sapphires in a row in rub-over settings on chain links , length 6.5 cm. 8gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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Art Deco 15ct white fronted yellow gold emerald and diamond bar brooch, the central row of five emerald cut emeralds flanked by eight tapered old mine cut diamonds to each side, length 4 cm. 2.2gms. Boxed. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A Victorian 18ct white gold, guilloche bleu du roi enamelled and diamond set ball watch, on later 9ct white gold bow, the diamond set large bow with suspended ball watch highlighted with three bands of diamonds. Running.
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A 19th century 15ct gilded gold framed shell cameo brooch, the three figures carved with a gent taking a knee before a woman, in gold frame pivoting within the outer more elaborate gold frame. Glazed panel to the reverse. 26gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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An 18ct white gold and diamond bicycle, brooch various moving parts, the frame, chain and wheels set with 105 brilliant cut diamonds of TDW 0.63cts.
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An antique 15ct yellow gold neck chain, rail and alternating prince of Wales links, with single clip, length 54 cm. 30.5gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A c.1900 9ct gold rose curb link Albert chain, uniform links, with a pair of clips and T-bar, length 42 cm. 27.4gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A c.1900 15ct yellow gold muff chain, rope twist form, length 1400. 14.85gms.
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A c.1900 9ct yellow gold muff chain, uniform triple ring small circular links, length 1530. 22.6gms.
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A Victorian 15ct yellow gold Albertina, the double chain with rose gold tassel, T-bar, central and other fittings, some with coloured gold highlights, length 30 cm overall.
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An Edwardian 9ct rose gold fob chain and citrine spinner, paper clip links, two gold dog clips and T bar. 39.9gms.
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14ct white gold opal and diamond pendant, a 3.99ct free form cabochon cut Andamooka opal (green, violet, yellow, orange moderate play of fire), bezel set and surrounded by a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bead set and suspended from a diamond set bale. TDW. 0.90cts.
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A 9ct rose gold chain, fox link with large spring clasp. 78gms, length 24 cm.
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A 14ct gold and diamond cross pendant, the cross set with twenty-six round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J, Clarity I1), tapering bale, suspended from a 10ct white and yellow gold chain with small lobster clasp. TDW. 0.66cts. length 30 cm.
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An 18ct white gold pink tourmaline and diamond pendant on chain, the pendant with a pear cut tourmaline suspended below an oval cut tourmaline, both framed by small brilliant cut diamonds The 45 diamonds of TDW. 1.20cts. The pink tourmalines total 3.80cts. Suspended on 18ct white gold chain.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond necklace, the fine chain set with five evenly spaced diamonds in rub-over mounts. TDW. 0.20cts, length 42 cm.
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A 14ct yellow gold and diamond set '50' pendant, disc form with the numerals 50 encrusted with bead set modern brilliant cut diamonds, a larger diamond claw set below. Dia.2.6 cm. 9gms.
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An antique 18ct gold 31 diamond set pendant, the oval frame with white front and yellow back set with 28 old round brilliant cuts with three further diamonds to the bail. TDW. Over 5cts. Double layered glass covered centre. Old Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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An antique 9ct gold and diamond pendant on 18ct gold chain, the pendant of oval form with central old facet pear cut diamond of approx. 1ct framed by 10 old cushion cuts and with an outer ring of 22 smaller diamonds. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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An impressive late 19th century 15ct and diamond set locket, the heavy oval hinged locket set to the front in relief with a stylised floral cross form of 13 old facet cushion cut diamonds, the largest centre diamond of approx. .5 x .5 cm. at least .60cts. The interior glazed both sides, height 4.6 cm excluding bale. 40gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A Victorian 15ct yellow gold and seed pearl necklace the front section with double matched scrolls and centred floral all set with multiple seed pearls, suspended from a 15ct chain. 10gms.
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An 18ct yellow gold and yellow diamond encrusted bracelet, the 15 linked pear form clusters each with a central dominant pear cut yellow diamond framed by two rows of 573 smaller yellow diamonds. TDW. 8.03cts.
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An 18ct white gold and multi diamond bracelet, the eighteen linked clusters each of seven diamonds. The 168 modern brilliant cuts of TDW. 7.78cts.
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An impressive 18ct white gold and 14 diamond cluster bracelet, each cluster with central small brilliant cut diamonds framed by radiating baguettes framed by an outer halo of further brilliant cuts. the 378 brilliant and 328 baguette cuts of TDW. 10cts.
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An impressive 18ct white gold ruby and diamond bracelet, the three rows with alternating oval facet cut rubies each framed by small brilliant cut diamonds and linked by links set with four tapered princess cut diamonds. The 758 diamonds of TDW. 7.04cts. The 36 rubies of 21.72cts.
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An 18ct white gold and multi diamond hinged bangle the 150 princess cut diamonds of TDW. 2.95cts. Channel set in three rows to the top. Oval pierced internal band.
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An impressive Victorian 15ct gold pearl and diamond set hinged bangle/locket, the substantial wide hinged band with a locket to the front, which has decorative detail featuring diamonds, pearls and blue guilloche enamel work, the locket opens to reveal two areas for portrait miniatures. Unmarked but tests as 15ct. With original jeweller's branded and fitted bracelet case. 46.9gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond floral cluster bracelet, eighteen clusters of six Australian sapphires (moderately included), claw set in a flower cluster with a round brilliant diamond to the centre (Colour K-M, Clarity Si1-SI2), pip-claw set, push clasp with safety catch. TSW. 20.04cts. TDW. 3.38cts, length 18 cm.
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A 22ct yellow gold hinged bangle, with relief leaf and berry vine central band. 19gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A 9ct gold and diamond bracelet, five bars each set with six round brilliant cut diamonds, alternating with two plain gold bars, each joined by three rows of fine ring links, push clasp with two safety catches. TDW. 0.95cts, length 20 cm, 30.5gms.
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A vintage 14ct yellow gold bracelet, the central band of circular links with plaited wire rope linking through the centre, gold rope twist chain to the borders. Push-in tongue clasp. 34.8gms.
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An impressive 9ct yellow gold large curb link bracelet, uniform hollow links of generous proportions. With heart padlock clasp. 52gms.
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A Victorian 15ct gold bracelet, the fancy hollow links with an engraved heart shaped clasp, the centre of which set with plaited hair under rock crystal. 10gms.
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A c.1900 15ct yellow gold and amethyst hinged bangle, the centrally claw set large facet cut amethyst framed to one side by a double looping scroll. 8.7gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A pair of 18ct white fronted yellow gold and diamond cluster earrings, each with a central larger diamond pierced framed by eight further diamonds. Screw on fittings. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A pair of 18ct diamond stud earrings, each with a central diamond of 0.22ct framed by 16 further smaller diamonds. the 34 diamonds of TDW. 0f 0.60cts.
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A pair of 14ct gold cultured South Sea pearl and diamond retro style drop earrings, each earring set with a 15.2.2 cm near round cream with silver overtones cultured South Sea pearl (medium lustre, slightly blemished), suspended from a curved band set with forty round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), pave set in white gold, posts for pierced ears with omega back closures. TDW. 1.21cts.
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A pair of 14ct white gold green sapphire and diamond halo drop earrings, each earrings set with a 2.695ct emerald cut bluish-green sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions), double four claw set, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), suspended from a diamond set hook for pierced ears, hook with latch closure. TEW. 5.39cts. TDW. 0.53cts.
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A pair of 14ct white gold and diamond hoop earrings, each earring set with twenty round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-H, Clarity SI2-SI2), pip-claw set, hinged snap closures for pierced ears. TDW. 2.88cts.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and diamond earrings, each earring with a diamond encrusted 'mesh' triangle, (Colour G-I, Clarity SI), suspended from a diamond set hinged 'huggie' hook for pierced ears. TDW. 2.94cts.
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A pair of 14ct rose gold ruby and diamond double halo drop earrings, each earrings set with a 1.215ct oval facet cut deep pink red rubies (included and heat enhanced), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-J, Clarity SI2-P2), claw set and suspended from a diamond set hook for pierced ears. TRW 2.43cts. TDW. 0.95cts.
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A pair of 14ct gold sapphire and diamond halo stud earrings, each earring set with a 3.235ct oval facet cut deep blue sapphire (slightly included), claw set and surrounded by twenty round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-M, Clarity SI2-P2), claw set, posts for pierced ears. TDW. 0.54cts.
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A pair of 18ct white gold pink tourmaline and diamond drop earrings, each with a pear cut tourmaline suspended below an oval cut tourmaline, both framed by small brilliant cut diamonds The 88 diamonds of TDW. 1.50cts. The four pink tourmalines total 8.50cts.
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A pair of 18ct yellow gold and diamond drop earrings, each earring in the form of an elongated diamond shape mount and set with fourteen baguette cut diamonds, channel set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from a diamond set hook for pierced ears, with safety catch. The 120 diamonds of TDW. 1.14cts.
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A pair of impressive 18ct white gold emerald and diamond earrings, one earring set with a 3.80ct emerald cut emerald (moderately included), and one earring set with a 4.23ct emerald cut emerald (moderately included), claw set, each emerald surrounded by eleven round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour E-G, Clarity VVS-VS), with two pear cut diamonds to the base of each emerald, posts and safety latch for pierced ears. TEW. 8.03cts. TDW. 5.72cts.
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An impressive 18ct white gold emerald and diamond dress ring, a 6.60ct medium dark green emerald cut emerald (lightly included), twin claw set with twelve round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour E-G, Clarity VVS-VS), claw set with two pear shaped diamonds (Colour D-F, Clarity VVS-VS), claw set to each shoulder. TDW. 3.60cts.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond cluster ring, a 1.01ct cushion cut fancy pinkish brown diamond claw set in rose gold mount set with 20 round brilliant cut diamonds, an outer ring of 16 round brilliant cut diamonds set in white gold with six diamonds set to each shoulder. TDW. 1.65cts. Ring size N.
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14ct gold fancy yellow diamond halo ring, a 2.09ct cushion cut fancy yellow diamond (Clarity VS2), claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut white diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity P1-P2) claw set with further nine diamonds to each shoulder. TDW. 0.37ct (white). TDW. 2.09ct (yellow). Ring size N.
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, the 1.00ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour F, Clarity SI1), claw set in white gold, with crossover open scroll shoulders.
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14ct gold and champagne diamond ring, a 1.02 brilliant cut diamond (Colour C3, Clarity VS2), claw set, the band set with a double row of thirty-two round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-K, Clarity P1+), channel set. TDW. 1.47cts. Ring size M.
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14ct gold Colombian emerald and diamond dress ring, a 3.33ct cushion cut bluish green Colombian emerald (included and enhanced), bar set with a border of forty round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-I2) bead set in white gold with further decorative detail in yellow gold to the setting. TDW. 0.42cts. Ring size O.
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A platinum and diamond band ring, the nine round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a London Bridge style mount. TDW. 0.75cts.
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14ct gold aquamarine and diamond antique style ring, a 4.17ct oval cut light blue aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions), bezel set with millegrain detail and surrounded by a highly decorative scrolling mount bead set with multiple round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2). TDW. 0.53cts. Ring size M ½ .
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An 18ct white gold morganite and diamond cluster ring, the heart-shape 'light slightly orange/pink' morganite of 2.47cts. framed by diamonds, further diamonds set to the scalloped gallery and shoulders, the 102 round brilliant cuts of TDW. 0.67cts.
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An 18ct gold diamond and ruby panther ring, in the manner of Cartier, the white gold panther head pave set with round brilliant and single cut diamonds (Colour F-I, Clarity VS-I2) and round mixed cut rubies, ruby eyes and a 0.43ct dark red oval cut ruby rub over set to one shoulder. TDW. 0.75cts. TRW. 2.18cts.
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14ct rose gold, aquamarine and diamond heart shaped halo ring, a 1.56ct heart facet cut medium deep blue aquamarine (minor inclusions), three claw set, surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity SI2-P2), with further diamonds to the twisted bands. TDW. 0.62cts. Ring size M½.
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14ct white gold aquamarine and diamond halo split band ring, a 3.64ct oval cut light blue aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions) claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2); micro-claw set with further diamonds decorating the split shoulders. TDW. 0.65. Ring size N.
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14ct white gold opal and diamond halo ring, a 4.20ct pear cabochon cut solid Coober Pedy opal (green, blue, aqua, orange, yellow play of fire), bezel set and surrounded by thirty-four round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-K, Clarity P2+), pip-claw set. TDW. 0.50cts. Ring size L ½ .
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14ct white gold kunzite and diamond double halo ring, a 4.11ct cushion cut purplish pink kunzite (eye clean), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), mHicro-claw set with further diamonds to the upright shoulders. TDW. 0.83cts. Ring size M.
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A 14ct yellow gold and chalcedony signet ring, the blue grey panel intaglio cut with a shield armorial crested by a crown. Minor frits to the edge. 7.85gms.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond ring, channel set with twelve baguette cut and fifteen round brilliant cut diamonds. 10.4gms.
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14ct gold aquamarine and diamond ring, a 2.85ct oval mixed cut aquamarine bezel-set, ten small round brilliant cut diamonds set to each decorative shoulder. TDW. 0.11cts. Ring size P.
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A 14ct gold diamond and emerald dress ring, the central navette-shaped cluster set with ten marquise mixed cut emeralds (small fractures to a few stones) and twelve round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour K-L, Clarity SI2-I1), all claw set in a high tiered mounts, upswept shoulders. TEW. 1.20cts. TDW. 0.50cts.
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A 14ct and 22ct gold and diamond ring, the mount set with a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, and framing a 22ct gold Turkish coin, triple split shoulders and fine shank. 6gms.
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A 14ct gold and pearl ring, two semi-baroque lustrous grey pearls set in a twining branch mount. 8.6gms.
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A vintage 9ct rose gold and large amethyst and seed pearl ring, the oval facet cut amethyst of approx. 2.1 x 1.6 cm. Framed by a row of seed pearls. Deep flared plain mount. 9.23gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A c.1900 18ct yellow gold five stone diamond bridge ring, graduated old brilliant cuts, claw set with scroll relief mount sides. Ring size I. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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An early 20th century platinum emerald & diamond ring, the square setting with central octagonal facet cut emerald framed by 12 old cut claw set diamonds. Forked scroll shoulders. 3.2gms.
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A fine hand knotted silk prayer rug, the mihrab decorated with flowering leafy branches in a vase, multiple border guards, attached to metal poles to enable hanging. 62 x 97 cm.
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A Kelim runner, decorated in multi coloured diamond forms. 500 x 86 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 hand-knotted Turkoman runner, decorated with multiple guls and framed by conforming border guards in traditional colours. 600 x 81 cm.
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A hand-knotted wool pile Turkish Kazak rug, the central field with a central medallion surrounded by repeating tribal patterns and geometric shapes on a rich red ground. Surrounded by a deep blue border of multiple stylized floral and geometric patterns. 240 x 172 cm.
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A Turkish slit weft kilim, the field with multiple geometric forms on a multi-coloured background in earth tones. 300 x 205 cm.
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A fine old hand-knotted Persian Bukhara carpet, the field decorated with geometric medallions, multiple border guards in traditional tones. 380 x 240 cm
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An Iranian hand-knotted Tabriz carpet, decorated with stylized floral designs within a lozenge shaped field framed by a meander border. 300 x 195 cm.
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A Charles II oak footstool, upholstered in a rich red velvet with tasseled fringe, the turned legs with stretcher base (evidence of old borer). 48 x 39 x 40 cm.
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A 17th century oak coffer, plain top with primitive carved detail and lock to front, with tall V shaped legs. Wear and tear commensurate with age. 115 x 40 x 67.5 cm.
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A Victorian inlaid burr walnut music canterbury, with single glazed door enclosing shelves, drawer and divided sections, flanked by turned and carved columns. Platform base. 62.5 x 41 x 98.4 cm.Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques, Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A vintage pine cricket table, three plank top and traditional base and three legs. 69 x 66 cm.
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A Georgian oak tilt top wine table, raised turned baluster column and tripod base. 68 x 67 cm.
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