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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:208
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtLots with images:205
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:145
Date:1-Oct-2024
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A large vintage copper bucket, decorative brass banding to top and base, swing handle. 31 x 26 cm.
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An early 20th century alabaster carved parrot, modelled perched upon a rocky base, looking inquisitively to one side, glass eyes and blackened highlights, minor rubs and chip. Height 36 cm.
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A 19th century Swaine and Adeney Ltd. London walking stick, the gold-plated trunk type knob handle with entwined snake fitted to a wrythen carved ivory shaft section, further gold plate fitting matching the knob. All above the main shaft of briar wood with makers name and royal affiliation and details. The snakes with garnet set head and eyes. Old repair to ivory section, steel pinned. Length 90 cm.
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A 19th century whalebone walking stick, with snarling long dog's head handle, faceted black gem set eyes. Length 90 cm.
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A 19th century novelty inkwell 'Puss in Boots', carved wood head and legs with a cow's horn as the body. Minor old damage. Height 24 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany apothecary chest, the interior with fourteen compartments for bottles of drugs - ten original bottles remaining some with contents and labels from a Napier chemist. A drawer to the base contains glass mortar and pestle /nut vesta / scales and two zinc lined lidded compartments. 17.5 x 17.5 x 19.5 cm.
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An early 20th century 'National' gilt metal small fancy cash register, with 'Amount Purchased' panel above the glass display numerals which rise when amounts pushed. The drawer and back with makers name. White alabaster slab above the drawer. Relief scrolls and swags to all sides and surfaces. With plaque detailed 2966 313 Special Edition. One numeral not releasing. 24 x 39 x 52.9 cm.
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A bronze figure of a classical woman, semi naked draped in large cloth and with elaborate hair style. Height 56 cm.
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A 19th century large spelter figure group sculpture, the young couple arm in arm, looking forward. Plaque to base 'Sentier Perdu Par a Moreau (Med D'or)'. Foundry mark and cast signature towards the base. Height 60 cm. Some old faults.
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A 19th century German figurative sculpture of 'The Blacksmith' entitled 'Industry', after the original by Arthur Waagen (1833-1898), the smith holding tools beside an anvil and symbols of Industry. Labelled with title and presentation details. On ebonised base. Height 66 cm.
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A good Leica IIIf Rangefinder camera with extras all in fitted leather case, Serial No.716619 marked to body, in fitted German leather case with assorted accessories, including lens cap 'Summaron f=3.5 cm 1:3.5' Leica lens, push-button lead, strap, etc., the camera fitted with a 'Summarit f=5 cm 1:1.5' lens, all in good condition.
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A Leica 1 Model A camera, with Elmar 5 cm f.3.5 lens, No.38472, black lacquered frame, black lens cap, mushroom shutter release replacement, c.1926.
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A 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory chess set, some pieces faulted. The king 12 cm high.
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A George III lead lidded tobacco box, casket form, relief dated 1805 and with initials to the shoulder, remains of old paint. Pineapple finial. Height 16 cm.
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A vintage enameled tin sign, 'Hellaby's Bovo Canned Meats & Soups', some chipping and fading. Diameter 66 cm.
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A vintage leopard skin rug, with some claws, backed onto green felt. Some old damage. 230 x 140 cm.
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A vintage leopard skin rug, lying flat, some faults, 176 x 125 cm.
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A 19th century Regimental mahogany and brass bound military campaign decanter box, the fitted box with thirty-seven original glass decanters, numbered and with specific liquor engraved on the stopper, compartment for glasses and two lidded compartments for accessories. The box with brass carrying handles to the sides, the lid with a brass cartouche labeled Whines. (Glasses and some bottles absent and some damaged stoppers). 54 x 36 x 22 cm.
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N.Z. Volunteers Long Service Medal 1865-1875, unnamed. Provenance: From the collection of John & Lynda Matthews (?mata Stockade in Taranaki. Waireka Properties Ltd. collection)
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NZ Land Wars medal, issued and named to the rim 'J. Danahy, Tr. Wanganui V.C'. Provenance: From the collection of John & Lynda Matthews ('Mata Stockade in Taranaki. Waireka Properties Ltd. collection)
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The 57th (West Middlesex Regiment) Victorian Other Ranks Blue Cloth Helmet plate, worn only briefly in 1881 before the regiment was renamed The Duke of Cambridge's Own Middlesex Regiment. Provenance: From the collection of John & Lynda Matthews (Mata Stockade in Taranaki. Waireka Properties Ltd. collection)
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An MBE boxed medal awarded to Walter Holmes, together with a four medal miniature group with Military Cross, 1914-15 Cross, and WWI pair plus Medaille militaire medal, cloth badges etc. Also includes framed photographs of the recipient Walter Holmes being presented with his MBE by George the Fifth on board the Brittania at the Kings review of the fleet 16th July 1935 at Spithead. Apparently, Walter Holmes single handedly diverted some live mines from imminent collision with naval vessels. He apparently…
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A Javanese heavy short sword, with bird's head hilt, watered straight blade, leather covered scabbard
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A Javanese sword, with hilt and scabbard covered in white metal, the single edged recurve blade with the top of hilt carved in the form of emerging lotus bud, L.66 cm.
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A Sumatran podong sword, with steel hilt with brass pommel, curved single edged blade.
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A Northern Indian sword with wavy blade, silver inlaid handle, dark red velvet covered scabbard. Provenance: Christchurch Arms Fair 2011.
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A fine muzzle loading percussion double barrel rifle/shotgun, cased, with two sets of barrels, by Franz Leutheuser, Graz, Austria, c.1860. 23¾" .38 bore damascus-barrels with flat top ridge marked 'Leutheuser in Gratz', with hinged leaf sight. 30½" 16 bore damascus-barrels with flat top ridge marked 'Leutheuser in Gratz'. Fine walnut stock , with tang mounted diopter sight. Baize lined teak case with accessories including a powder flask. No license required. Provenance: The estate of Richard Rice. A noted…
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A fine set of Persian Char-aina plate body armour, of five plates with borders of calligraphy, silver and gold embossed, figures with foliage, horsemen with bows and arrows. Provenance: The estate of Richard Rice. A noted and life-long Gisborne collector. Purchased London 2006.
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A good Indian mail and lamellar shirt, 17thC, probably Bijapur, Karnataka state, India, of large riveted iron rings open at the front and extending to cover the upper leg, the back with single vent and formed around three rows of narrow vertically overlapping iron plates, the central row with cusped lower edges, the sides incorporating pairs of iron plates, the front with two pairs of overlapping square convex iron plates each with two shaped bars with buckles for straps, and full length sleeves. Note:…
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A pair of early 19th century Indo-Persian steel forearm armour (bazu-bund), with chainmail gauntlets, later cloth lined. Etched with a panelled design of Arabic script within a raised saw tooth border. Pinned and hinged wrist closures. Provenance: The estate of Richard Rice. A noted and life-long Gisborne collector. Purchased the Autumn London Arms and Armour Fair Sept 2010. £530.
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A 17th/18th century Indo Persian full length chain mail coat, of medium riveted iron rings, partially opened at the front and extending to the ankles, vented at front and back at the bottom, and with half-length sleeves. A (possibly later) padded fabric collar to the neck. Length 113 cm approx. Provenance: The estate of Richard Rice. A noted and life-long Gisborne collector. Purchased the Autumn London Arms and Armour Fair 23 Sept 2011.
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A 17th/18th century Indian parrying shield, iron with two layers of brass. With a large dome in centre and four smaller bosses, iron rimmed, a 23 cm spear point blade and a quillon issue from the rim. The reverse with two layers of brass and rings where a pad once was fixed. Diameter 30 cm. Provenance: Ex. Militaria Auction, Wellington 2018.
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A rare and extinct huia tail feather, the lower calamus or quill section absent. Length 14 cm. Framed under glass. Provenance: Gifted to vendors father c1937 by East Coast Maori in appreciation of kindness shown.
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A rare and extinct huia shortened tail feather with intact white end section and approximately half of the black section. Length 8.5 cm. Provenance: Inherited by our vendor from their grandfather (Christchurch based) who was also a collector of Maori artefacts.
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Artist unknown 'Bathing Pool Kohu Kohu' Hokianga, pen and ink, 1879. Small bush landscape drawing with illustrated words beneath.17 x 14 cm.
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George Valentine (1852-1890) 19th century photograph of Ohinemutu and Mokoia Island, large format image with multiple figures in the foreground. 22 x 28.5 cm.
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Daum (France) pate de verre art glass beetle dish, the two dark green/mauve beetle perched upon a water lily leaf. The leaf has a mix of green, purple and amber tones. The base with engraved mark Daum, France. Mid/late 20th century. Width 16.8 cm.
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A William Moorcroft vase, flambe leaf and berry design, impressed mark and signature to base. Height 14 cm.
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A William Moorcroft vase, pomegranate pattern, impressed mark and signature to base. Height 21 cm.
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A Liberty & Co. Archibald Knox designed pewter biscuit box, of square form, the lid with two ridged handles, the body in relief with the 'honesty' motif, impressed mark 'Tudric Pewter'. 11.5 x 12.5 cm.
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A Fritz Paul Zimmer (1895-1975) bronze Art Deco sculpture, the Balinese dancer in a graceful pose. Signed and on marble base. 27 x 43 cm.
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John Rocha for Waterford, six crystal long stemmed wine glasses, labeled and in fitted box.
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A set of six Waterford crystal champagne flutes, Curraghmore pattern. Height 21 cm.
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An 18th century painted plaque, 'The Men Returning from the Hunt', in the manner of the French and Italian schools. Original gilt frame. Information verso however further research has proved the artist mentioned specialised in portraiture.
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A Royal Worcester fruit hand painted miniature coffee set, consisting of pot, jug and lidded sugar, finely decorated with apples and grapes, signed Roberts. Height 12.6 cm.
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A pair of Royal Worcester painted miniature cup/saucer/plate sets, painted with various fruits, together with a small dish, all signed Roberts.
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A Royal Worcester figure of a Highland Bull, modelled by Doris Lindner, 58/500, on stand, with certificate and box. 26 x 20 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A Royal Worcester figure of Stroller and Marion Coakes, modelled by Doris Lindner, 554/750, on stand, with certificate and box. 30 x 20 cm. Stress crack to base. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A Royal Worcester figure of a Shire stallion, modelled by Doris Lindner, 41/500, on stand, with certificate and box. (one bobble on the French braided mane absent). 28 x 26 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A Royal Worcester figure of a Jersey Bull, modelled by Doris Lindner, 305/500, on stand, with certificate and box. 26 x 21 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A pair of Royal Worcester Mounted Guards Officers, modelled by Doris Lindner, 142/150 and 137/150, on stand, with certificates and boxes. 18 x 23 cm. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland.
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A Royal Doulton stoneware umbrella stand, the body with three bands of decoration in relief, the middle band with angels, the top and base with fruiting vines on a 'mossy' ground, the wide rim with flowers and leaves in relief on a brown ground. Professional restoration to the base of top rim. Unmarked but with LB incised into base. 27 x 63 cm.
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A pair of impressive and well modelled vintage Chinese bronze Foo dogs, the opposing pair in traditional pose, the male with his right paw resting on a ball representing protection, while the female has a paw resting on a cub or pup representing nurturing and fertility. On decorative bronze bases. 21 x 31 x 45 cm.
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A Chinese bronze elephant with rider, wearing a caparison decorated with dragons, the rider holding a staff (damaged). 24 x 25 cm.
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An 18th/19th century Chinese scroll painting, depicting multiple warriors, some on horses in a mountainous landscape. Signed bottom left. Some foxing, tears and creasing as well as scroll separated from bottom pole. 84 x 47 cm.
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An 18th/19th century Chinese scroll painting, depicting multiple figures, in a courtyard, townscape. Signed bottom left. Minor foxing. 113 x 48 cm.
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A set of six 19th century Chinese fine watercolours of women, on pith paper. The women performing various tasks: embroidery, kite flying, working an abacus etc. Finely painted in colours. 16 x 10.5 cm ea.
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An early 20th century Chinese painting on pith paper, depicting two Chinese junks and one smaller boat with figure. 30.5 x 16.5 cm.
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A Chinese cinnabar lacquer and hardwood table screen, the central cinnabar lacquer panel with a carved scene to one side, calligraphy to the other, in a carved hardwood ebonised stand. 40 x 28 x 63.5 cm.
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A pair of impressive Chinese famille rose floor vases, decorated in panels of flowers and various scenes, in traditional colour tones. Double circle mark to base. The gilded shoulder handles on both vases faulted. Height 59 cm.
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A Chinese famille rose ginger jar, decorated with peony rose bushes. four-character mark to base. Lid absent. On carved wood stand. Height 27.5 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese famille rose temple jar, inverted baluster form, decorated with peony rose bushes on a white ground, with turned and carved wood lid. Glaze rubs to rim. Height 38 cm.
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A Chinese fine porcelain famille rose shallow bowl, the centre with green enamel repeating floral and scroll design framed by a wide band of various precious objects in famille rose dominated polychrome. Guangxu mark in overglaze red. Diameter 21 cm. Brass plate hanger to reverse.
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An old good large Chinese porcelain blue and white dish, the Kraak style panels of sunflower design. The base with leaf marked framed by two blue rings. Diameter 27 cm. Minor glaze fritting to rim.
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A set of six Chinese blue and white bowls, matching decoration of scholars within a fenced garden. Four-character mark in underglaze blue to the base. Diameter 11.8 cm.
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A Chinese moon vase, decorated in underglaze blue with figures in a market, blossoms and salamander shoulder handles. Height 35.5 cm.
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A pair of fine porcelain dragon incised green glazed bowls, finely decorated with dragons, flames and mystic pearls. Six-character underglaze blue Guangxu mark to the base. Diameter 14 cm.
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A Chinese hexagonal lavender glaze bonsai planter and base calligraphic inscriptions to the base, possibly for C.T Loo, the celebrated American Chinese dealer. The interior bases decorated with simulated plant root marks. Height (planter) 14.5 cm, H. (base) 7 cm.
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Chinese finely decorated porcelain bowl relief scrolling red ground enamel with floral highlights, the four circular rondels enamelled in colours with precious objects. Daoguang mark in underglaze blue to the base. Diameter 15.3 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain green dragon on yellow bowl, Qianlong underglaze blue mark to the base. Diameter 14.5 cm.
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A fine quality Chinese all over floral enamelled dish, flared form, the fine floral decoration incorporating green and red dragons. Four-character Qianlong mark in kaishu script in blue enamel to the base. Diameter 20.7 cm.
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A fine Oriental bronze vase, baluster form with inlaid moths, on bronze stand with three scrolling feet. Height 22 cm. (including stand).
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A pair of Nyonya style vases, each side decorated in birds and florals, mirror images of each other, the trumpet neck decorated with dragons and carp chasing the mystic pearl on a yellow ground. Four character seal mark to base. Height 30 cm.
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19th century Utagawa triptych woodblock print, samurai warrior scenes in a courtyard. 34.5 x 71.5 cm. c.1840. Gilt framed under glass. Minor faults.
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19th century Japanese Utagawa Hiroshige woodblock print, Goyu Women Stopping Travelers. 22.5 x 35 cm. Gilt framed under glass.
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A 19th century Japanese Utagawa Hiroshige wood block print, Tenryu River, Mitsuke. 22.5 x 35 cm. Gilt framed under glass.
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A quality Japanese Meiji period Satsuma bowl, scalloped sides, the inside with an interior scene of a woman with attendants, wisteria to the exterior. Gilt character marks on red to the base. Diameter 15 cm.
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Ivory netsuke of a warrior on rearing horse on Go board, the platform base signed. Height 4.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
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A vintage Tibetan Buddhist thangka, the central temple framed by vignettes, all the various figures. Finely hand painted in colours. 65 x 48.5 cm.
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Fourteen clay figures of musicians and other characters from Krishnagar, Bengal, late 19thC, eight musicians on rectangular bases and six smaller characters on circular bases, clothed and accessorised, tallest 24 cm. Faults. Highly naturalistic sculptures of this type were made at Krishnagar and other villages near Calcutta, and later at Lucknow and Poona. Like Company School paintings that prefigure photography these figures made as souvenirs for Westerners as early as the 1820s. Similar figures in…
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A French Charles X silver gilt vermeil cup in case, with winged Minerva figural handle, chased grapevine band, pedestal base, marks rubbed. 310gms. In fitted leather case
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A 19th century Russian niello silver tobacco box, vacant shield cartouche, fine diamond checkered pattern. Silver marks for Aggey Grigoryevich Svechin, Moscow 1874. 110gm.
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A George III silver mustard pot, with two ribs below the gadroon rim. Acorn finial to the hinged lid. Original blue glass liner. London 1815. Silver weight 163gms.
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A rare William & Mary silver Trefid spoon, with beaded rat's tail to the back of the bowl. London 1696 by Lawrence Coles a noted spoon maker.
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A pair of large and exceptional Victorian silver pie spoons, fiddle pattern, armorial engraved to the terminal, Exeter 1871 by Mayer. 335gms. As new condition.
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A pair of early 20th century silver sauce boats, With flying scroll handles, raised on three pad feet. Birmingham 1914 by A & J Zimmerman Ltd. 419gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986)
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A rare George III Irish Cork provincial silver sauce boat, fat bellied with dimpled rim, the flying scroll handle with acanthus leaf thumb piece, raised on three pad feet with shell form mounts. Stamped Sterling and IN for Nicholson, Cork, 1775-1797. Length 16.8 cm. 194gms.
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A rare George III Irish Cork provincial silver sugar bowl, embossed decoration including a vacant cartouche, scrolls, florals and a bird perched upon a scrolling bow. Raised on three leafy scroll feet with conforming larger mounts. Stamped Sterling and IN for Nicholson, Cork, 1775-1797. Diameter 12.5 cm. 152gms. Minor old repairs to the rim.
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A George III silver creamer, pear form body with shaped rim, applied handle and raised on three hoof feet. London 1765 by Walter Brind. 110gms.
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A Victorian silver dog and bird engraved waiter, raised serpentine rim with scroll engraved border. The centre with a seated dog intently watching the perched long tail parrot above, within a landscape. London 1856 by Edward & John Barnard. 184gms.
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A Victorian silver expandable travelling cup, in original leather holder. London 1868 by Robert Harper. 109gms.
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An 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, seconds dial, stem wind, with 18ct gold dust cover, retailer W. Littlejohn & Son. Wellington. In working order. 73.3gms.
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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. 145gms.
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A c.1960s 18ct yellow gold Omega Constellation gent's automatic wrist watch, the dial named and with 'Automatic Chronometer Officially Certified Constellation Calendar', running. With full 18ct yellow gold bracelet strap. 88.2gms. With box and papers.
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A gent's Breitling Old Navitimer chronograph wristwatch, automatic, steel case, leather strap, in working order. With purchase certificate and warranty, instruction books, slide rules, box and outer box, together with Breitling portable case.
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A vintage 14ct yellow gold ladies Omega wristwatch, the circular dial with baton makers, 14ct gold mesh strap. 20.1gms. Running.
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A vintage ladies Jaeger-LeCoultre 18ct yellow gold wristwatch, the circular silvered dial with Arabic numerals at the quatres, with 18ct yellow gold strap. 39.3gms. Running. The winder to the case back.
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A 19th century French gilt mantel clock, acanthus leaf decorated base with wreaths, quivers and bow detail, conforming decoration to one side of clock face and a puttee with harp to the other, the dial with Roman numerals. With key and pendulum. In working order but pendulum needs to be attached. 23 x 8 x 35 cm.
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A George III bracket clock, unusual diminutive size, the dial with seconds hand, silent and chiming dial, Roman numerals, marked Edwd. Green of London, fish scale grill to the sides, handle to the domed top of mahogany case, raised on brass feet. In working order. 22.5 x 18 x 34 cm.
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A 19th century ivory and rose gold toothpick holder, the interior lined with velvet the exterior with rose gold detail and hinge. Length 6 cm.
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