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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 small 19th century tortoiseshell and rose gold snuff box, gold hinge with gold detail to the lid. 5.5 cm.
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A Georgian tortoiseshell and gold snuff box, the lid with rose gold hinge, decorative detail and framing a Wedgwood plaque. (old repair and crack to Wedgwood). 9 x 5 cm.
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An unusual Georgian pressed tortoiseshell and gilt snuff box, the exterior with pressed floral decoration on a chequerboard ground, the lid with inlaid gilt detail, gilt hinge and conforming gilt lining to the edges. 8.5 x 6 x 4 cm.
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A George III 1793 22ct gold guinea coin, with the head in profile of King George III, the reverse showing the Spade shaped shield. 8.38gms.
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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 1786 George III 22ct gold guinea coin mounted as a stick pin, the coin obverse with the fourth type laureate head of the King, the crowned shield or arms design on the reverse. Diameter 2.4 cm. Mounted to a 9ct gold stick pin. 9.29gms.
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A gold coin and diamond 18ct white gold pendant the centre claw-set with 1973 22k 1 Rand gold coin, in 18ct white gold frame set with 16 diamonds with a further two to the bale, all of modern brilliant cut with total weight of 1.50cts or more. In original box.
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A 19th century 9ct yellow gold and citrine fob spinner, the triangular facetted spinner with decorated frame.
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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 gold seal on 9ct yellow gold chain, the seal with intaglio bloodstone cut armorial shield crest, the chain with rose gold bars. Length 46 cm. 15.65gms.
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A c.1900 9ct rose gold muff chain, facetted wire bound uniform links with single clip attached. Length 144 cm. 28gms.
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A good c.1900 9ct yellow gold fancy Albert chain with spinner fob, the chain of Prince of Wales and unusually with four bar banding rail links. The 15ct yellow gold spinner with facet cut triangular citrine spinner. 47gms total.
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A 9ct gold chain necklace, the fancy crossed and flat links with millegrain detail, push clasp with safety catch. 36.1gms. Length 44 cm.
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14ct gold aquamarine and diamond pendant, a 2.11ct emerald cut greyish-blue aquamarine (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from a diamond set bale (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2)micro claw set in white gold. TDW 0.30cts.
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A 14ct white gold and diamond cross pendant, eleven round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-H, Clarity SI2-P1), claw set. TDW. 2.12ct.
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An impressive fully diamond set graduating necklace, the continuous row of graduated articulated links each of four diamonds. The 445 modern brilliant cut diamonds of TDW. 16.75ct. Length 44.5 cm. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond heart pendant, a 0.70ct heart shape diamond (Colour D, Clarity VS2), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with a further five diamonds set to the bale (Colour F-G, Clarity VS2), with a fine 18ct white gold chain. TDW. 0.85ct. Valuation available. GIA Report available (copy).
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A 22ct yellow gold decorative link necklace, uniform cast flower head and leaf alternating forms. Length 44 cm. 39.6gms.
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A c.1900 silver Prince of Wales link Albert chain, uniform links, with T-bar attached. Length 43 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques Wellington 1950's to 1986).
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A 9ct yellow gold gate link bracelet, heart padlock clasp. 14.7gms.
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An 18ct white gold and multi diamond bangle, the front with nine clusters, each with central cluster of bead set diamonds in radiating wire frame with an outer halo of further diamonds. The 254 modern brilliant cuts of TDW. 2.68ct. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond tennis bracelet, the continuous row of clusters each set with seven diamonds. The 238 modern brilliant cuts of TDW. 3.38ct.
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An 18ct white gold and multi diamond tennis type bracelet, the thirty-five links each with a cluster of five brilliant cut diamonds. The one hundred and seventy-five diamonds of TDW. 6.53ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond bracelet, thirty-five links set with multiple baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp with safety catches. The 356 diamonds of TDW. 3.56ct. Length 19 cm. With valuation.
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A pair of 14ct white gold aquamarine and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with a 1.865ct greyish-blue aquamarine (medium clarity minor eye visible inclusions), four claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), micro claw set and suspended from a diamond set post for pierced ears. TAW. 3.73cts. TDW. 0.52cts.
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A pair of 18ct white gold black pearl and diamond Art Deco style earrings, each earring set with a 1.5 cm Tahitian black pearl, suspended from a diamond set heart and a diamond set bale (Colour G-H, Clarity SI1-SI2), micro bead set, posts for pierced ears. TDW. 0.79cts.
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A 14ct white gold emerald and diamond halo drop earrings, each earring set with a 2.515ct emerald cut bluish green emerald (medium clarity, included), double claw set, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, suspended from a diamond set bale and diamond set hook (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), claw set. Earrings with latch back closures. TEW 5.03cts. TDW. 0.43ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold diamond earrings, each with a central yellow diamond framed by baguette and princess cut diamonds. TDW. 2.56ct. Valuation available.
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A pair of 18ct white gold diamond and pink tourmaline earrings, each with a large pear cut pink tourmaline of approx. 3.15ct each. Framed by a halo of 38 diamonds of TDW. 0.52ct.
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A pair of 18ct white gold and solitaire diamond stud earrings, each with a claw set emerald cut diamond. TDW. 0.61ct.
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A pair of 9ct gold and diamond stud earrings, each earring set with a 0.50ct (approximate) round brilliant cut diamond set in wide looping claws, posts for pierced ears. TDW 1.00ct (approximate).
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A pair of 18ct yellow gold hoop earrings, swollen crescent form. 5gms. Fittings for pierced ears.
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A pair of Victorian 9ct rose gold earrings, the hollow, tapering drop with filigree decoration to the front, suspended from studs with posts for pierced ears. 4.7gms. Length 6 cm.
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A pair of 18ct yellow gold earrings, spiral twist oval hoop form. 2gms.
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An 18ct gold and diamond cluster ring, the heavy, handmade mount with a flat octagonal top set with eight round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour F-H, Clarity VS -SI2), bezel set in white gold, the upswept shoulders each se with a single diamond. TDW. 1.49ct. Ring size K. Valuation available.
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14ct white gold Lightening Ridge opal and diamond halo ring, a 2.33ct oval cabochon cut Lightening Ridge opal (flashes of green, teal blue, violet, intense crazing inclusions), bezel set and surrounded halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-K, Clarity P2), bead set. TDW. 0.38ct. Ring size L½.
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14ct white gold onyx and diamond Art Deco style ring, a 3.33ct emerald cut black onyx panel bezel set with a round brilliant cut diamond set to the centre, further diamonds set to the top and base, (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2) bead set with millegrain detail. TDW. 0.81ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond dress ring, a 0.72ct princess cut diamond (Colour F-G, Clarity VS-2), claw set and surrounded by fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour D-F, Clarity VS-S1), bead set in a flat panel mount, wide tapering shank. TDW. 0.92ct. Ring size K. Valuation available.
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An 18ct diamond cluster ring, the central cushion brilliant cut 1.18ct diamond of light fancy yellow colour surrounded by diamonds and with further modern brilliant cuts to the shoulders. TDW 1.41ct. Valuation available.
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A good 18ct white gold synthetic sapphire and diamond cluster Princess Diana ring, the oval facet cut 3.55ct synthetic sapphire of bright colour. Framed by 12 brilliant cut diamonds of 1.11ct.
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14ct white and yellow gold emerald and diamond trilogy ring, a 5.94ct emerald cut bluish green emerald (medium clarity, heavily included), four claw set in yellow gold, with a 0.27ct round brilliant cut diamond set to each side (Colour J-K, Clarity SI1-SI2), claw set with further diamonds around the mount and to the shoulders (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-I2). TDW. 0.82ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 2.66ct round brilliant cut diamond (Colour J-K, Clarity SI1), in a tall wire claw and bezel setting, upswept pointed shoulders in a square profile shank. Ring size K. Valuation available.
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An 18ct gold and diamond solitaire ring, a 1.00ct marquise cut natural fancy light yellow diamond (Clarity SI1), in a rub over mount and surrounded by thirty-two round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour F-G, Clarity VS-SI), split shoulders. TDW. 1.15ct. Valuation available.
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14ct rose and white gold diamond double halo ring, a 1.00ct square princess cut diamond (Colour L-M, Clarity P3), claw set in white gold, surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-K, Clarity P2), bead set in white gold with further diamonds to the split shoulders in white gold, the mount and shank in rose gold. TDW. 1.62ct. Ring size M½.
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14ct yellow and white gold aquamarine and diamond double halo statement ring, a 2.92ct oval cut greyish-blue aquamarine (medium clarity, minor eye visible inclusions), four claw set and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds, with a double scalloped halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bezel set with further diamonds to the shoulders. TDW 0.72ct.
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A 14ct white gold and diamond band, the decorative domed band with five old cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI1-SI2) bead set and embellished with round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity SI2-P2), claw set. TDW. 1.22ct. Ring size N.
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14ct white gold diamond and sapphire ring, a 1.73ct oval cut medium dark blue sapphire (heavily included), four claw set and flanked by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bead set with millegrain detail. TDW. 0.09ct.
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14ct yellow and white gold emerald and diamond ring, a 3.55ct pear cut bluish green emerald (medium clarity, heavily included), prong/claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the shoulders (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), micro claw set in white gold. TDW. 0.49ct.
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14ct white and rose gold pink diamond double halo ring, a 0.09ct pear cut pink champagne diamond claw set in rose gold and surrounded by a halo of fourteen round brilliant cut pink diamonds, also claw set in rose gold, the outer halo of white brilliant cut diamonds in white gold with further diamonds to the split shoulders (Colour H-K, Clarity P1). TDW. 52ct.
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14ct white gold opal and diamond double halo ring, a 0.83ct oval cabochon Lightening Ridge opal (green, blue, orange play of colour), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity P1), bead set with further diamonds set to the shoulders. TDW. 0.49ct. Ring size M½.
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14ct rose gold pink sapphire and diamond double halo ring, a 0.87ct oval cut purplish pink sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2) bead set in white gold with further diamonds to the shoulders. TDW. 0.55ct.
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14ct rose gold ruby and diamond vintage style ring, a 3.39ct oval cut deep red ruby (included and heat enhanced), bezel set with millegrain detail, the decorative mount embellished with forty-six round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity SI2-P1), bead set with millegrain detail. TDW. 0.53ct.
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14ct white gold emerald and diamond ring, a 3.31ct emerald cut emerald (included), bezel set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour I-K, Clarity SI1-P2), bead set, with further diamonds to the shoulders. TDW. 0.85ct. Ring size P.
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14ct white gold sapphire and diamond vintage style ring, a 4.50ct oval cut deep blue sapphire (heavily included), bezel set with the mount and shoulders embellished with eight round cut sapphires and sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-K, Clarity P2), bead set. TDW. 0.28ct. TSW. 4.90ct. Ring size N½.
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14ct gold sapphire and diamond halo ring, a 2.75ct oval cut royal blue sapphire, (moderate eye visible inclusions) claw set, and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds micro claw set in white gold, with further diamonds set to the split shoulders, (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2). TDW. 0.70ct. Ring size L.
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An 18ct gold and diamond dress ring, the wide domed cross over mount pave set with thirty-six round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-I, Clarity SI-I1). TDW. 1.00ct. Ring size N. Valuation available.
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An 18ct gold gent's diamond dress ring, the flat panel top set with sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity I1), in a rub over mount, the shoulders in the 'Rolex' bracelet pattern. Ring size S. Valuation available.
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18ct yellow gold diamond solitaire ring, an 0.80ct round modern brilliant cut diamond (Colour E, Clarity SI2), four claw set in V-shaped mount, thick taper shank. Valuation available.
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A large 18ct white gold and diamond encrusted ring, the wide tapered design with four main clusters and cross-over scrolls all set with 168 round brilliant cut diamonds. TDW. 1.79ct.
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An 18ct gold and diamond ring, a 0.35ct princess cut diamond (Colour K-L, Clarity SI1), in a rub over mount, with three smaller princess cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity VS1), channel set to each shoulder. TDW. 0.85ct. Ring size P. Valuation available.
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An 18ct rose gold and multi tourmaline and diamond designer ring, the open scrolling floral design set with nine variously coloured tourmalines of 1.80ct. and two scrolling bands of brilliant cut diamonds. TDW. 0.30ct.
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An 18ct white and yellow gold multi diamond ring, two rows of small round brilliant cut diamonds with a central band of baguette cut diamonds. TDW. 0.80ct.
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14ct gold morganite and diamond halo ring, a 1.93ct pear cut medium light pink morganite (eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, (Colour G-H, Clarity SI1-I2), claw set with further diamonds to the shoulders. TDW. 0.62ct.
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14ct gold green sapphire and diamond halo ring, a 2.57ct oval cut bluish-green sapphire (minor eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour J-K, Clarity SI2-I2), bead set with further diamonds to the shoulders. TDW. 0.30ct. Ring size M.
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14ct gold sapphire and diamond ring, a 0.65ct medium dark oval mixed cut sapphire (eye clean), claw set and by tapered baguette diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity VS-SI) and round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour K-L, Clarity SI-I1) claw set in an undulating 'ballerina' mount. TDW. 0.37ct. Ring size N. Valuation available.
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14ct rose gold morganite and diamond dress ring, a 4.54ct cushion cut light orange-toned/grey morganite (very lightly included), claw set and surrounded by a halo of single cut diamonds (Colour F-G, Clarity SI1), head set with further diamonds set to the shoulders. Ring size P. Valuation available.
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An 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring the rounded square setting with nine diamonds, further diamonds set to the shoulders. The 97 round brilliant cut diamonds of TDW. 0.63ct.
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A fine hand-knotted all silk rug, the central lozenge-shaped field decorated with a large medallion surrounded by repeating floral motifs, green quadrants and multiple border guards. In cream, green and pale earth tones. Some fading. 92 x 15.4 cm.
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A hand-knotted all silk rug, The central field with large medallion surrounded by floral motifs, pale green quadrants and multiple border guards. In tones of cream, fauns, red and green. 92 x 157 cm.
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A quality uncommon hand-knotted silk mixed pile rug the central dominant motis filled with densely packed flowers surrounded by a variety of repeating large floral and leaf motifs and framed by a wide meandering border of the same elements. In a rich golden-toned pallete with red, green and bronze metallic highlights. 100 x 145 cm.
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A 19th century Karadag Persian runner, the field decorated with large and small geometric medallions and stylised antelope figures, multiple border guards. Later rebinding to the borders, wear commensurate with age. 100 x 286 cm.
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A Kelim rug, decorated with multi coloured diamond forms. 260 x 170 cm.
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A Kelim runner, decorated with numerous multi-coloured diamonds. 370 x 88 cm.
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An Andkoy runner, the field decorated with geometric medallions and scrolling vines, multiple border guards. 300 x 820
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A Turkman rug, the field decorated with numerous repeating ghul motifs, multiple border guards. 275 x 170 cm.
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A large hand-knotted silk carpet the arched central field densely decorated with a central medallion over a vase, surrounded by curvilinear and bird motifs on a deep rust-red ground, and flanked by two narrow columns. Multiple border guards with repeating floral patterns. In tones of blue, ivory and faun. Some fading and loss to fringe. 245 x 300 cm.
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A quality Kashan carpet, the field decorated with a central medallion surrounded by flowing tendrils and conforming small medallions on an ivory ground, deep cream quadrants, multiple border guards. 300 x 200 cm.
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A fine Turkman carpet, the field profusely decorated with repeating ghul motifs, multiple border guards. 35 x 25 cm.
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A very fine silk and wool Tabriz carpet, the field decorated with a central medallion, numerous flowering leafy tendrils on a sky blue ground, the quadrants with conforming decoration on a ivory ground, multiple border guards.
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A pair of 19th century or earlier carved oak portrait panels, the helmeted gents within an oval cartouche with floral carved spandrels, in later carved oak frames. 58 x 37 cm each.
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A pair of vintage oak barley twist stools, the top with carved decoration, barley twist stretcher base with central finial. Height 46 cm.
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An 18th century Dutch corner cabinet, the door painted with the scene of Herod presenting the head of John the Baptist to his stepdaughter Salome. The interior with two scalloped shelves. Considerable old crack to the door. 50 x 30 x 54 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany Sheraton style corner cabinet, inlaid stringing, to doors and pediment with shell detail, three shelves to the painted interior. 80 x 46 x 110 cm.
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A George III mahogany dumb waiter, three tiers, turned columns, raised on tripod base. (crack to bottom tier). 59 x 107 cm.
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An 18th century oak coffer, small proportion, the front panels decorated with Elizabethan style detail, large iron lock, evidence of old borer to the top, nice patina. 96 x 44 x 55 cm.
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A Georgian elm coffer, small proportion, the front with carved decoration, large iron lock, the interior with candle compartment, wire hinges, small V shaped legs. 93 x 37 x 47 cm.
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A George III figured walnut chest on chest, the top with two half drawers over three full width drawers, the base with brushing slide over three full width drawers, brass handles, backplates and keyhole escutcheons, cross banding to drawers, raised on bracket feet. Minor old damage. 102 x 55 x 185 cm.
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A George III figured walnut five drawer chest, two half drawers over three full width, brass handles, backplates and keyhole escutcheons, cross banding to drawers, raised on bracket feet, old repairs and some old damage.100 x 56 x 95.5 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany bookcase bureau, the top with eclesiastial arch glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the cylinder bureau with fitted interior and sliding desk top, over two doors with internal shelving, raised on squat turned bun feet. 97 x 56 x 211 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany small proportion sideboard, the top with shelf, scrolling supports and carved back, the base with frieze drawer, two paneled doors open to reveal a deep drawer for wine storage and one shelf. 122 x 46 x 136 cm.
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A Victorian walnut small centre table, the octagonal burr top with carved apron, supported by an octagonal column with wrythen entwined decorative detail, raised on octagonal base matching the table top. With casters. 76 x 74 cm.
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A Regency rosewood supper table, the top with inlaid brass detail, raised on turn wrythen twist column and quadruped base, the base with inlaid brass detail and brass casters. 135.5 x 102.5 x 72 cm.
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A Victorian walnut console table, the top with one full width drawer, inset wood handles, the lyre shaped supports with scrolling decoration, carved stretcher base, raised on china casters. 107 x 57 x 82 cm.
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A late 20th century classical Italian fruitwood dining table, the top inlaid with various woods in a geometric pattern, raised on turned squared section tapering legs. 221 x 120 x 80 cm.
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A pair of Victorian rosewood dining chairs, elaborated curved and carved backs, carved knees and ball and claw feet, upholstered in an olive velvet. 47 x 87 cm.
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A French provincial fruitwood refectory dining table, plank top, clenched ends, raised on substantial squared section legs, stretcher base. (one end loose). 191 x 77 x 75.5 cm.
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A Georgian oak Welsh dresser, the back with open shelves and pigeon holes, the base with three drawers, scalloped apron and raised on square section tapering legs.185 x 47 x 27 cm.
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A Victorian scroll arm settee, the mahogany frame with carved detail and upholstered in a self-patterned fabric, raised in turned legs. 240 x 70 x 80 cm.
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A Regency scroll arm settee, the mahogany frame with elegant shaped back, upholstered in a herringbone fabric, raised on fluted and turned legs with brass casters. 180 x 60 x 88 cm.
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