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January Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:576
Sale Title:January Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:14
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:472
Date:25-Jan-2011
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A half sovereign, 1912
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A half sovereign, 1910.
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A half sovereign, 1904.
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A gold 100 dollar coin ‘The Australian Nugget, 1987’. 1oz. Fine gold.
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A c.1900 18ct. yellow gold brooch formed as two clasped hands, overall in bar form.
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A Victorian period fancy 15ct. yellow gold framed cameo of a classical well detailed woman in profile, the oval frame with applied leaf and scroll decoration, minor damage.
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A 19th century 18ct. small gold framed cameo brooch, the oval panel with a gent in profile, the frame with a rope twist border.
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An early 20th century gold framed cameo brooch of oval form, carved decoration of a woman in profile with ringleted hair, the gold frame with rope twist border.
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An early 20th century silver framed cameo brooch, finely carved with a woman in profile, ringleted hair and floral bouquet to her shoulder, the silver frame entirely set with a single row of recessed marcasites, the frame stamped. Height
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A Victorian period gold mourning locket, the central panel set with a feathered pair of small seed pearls, the reverse set with a photo of a gentleman, the frame in the form of 14 engraved scrolls, unmarked 9ct. gold. Length 5 cm.
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A Victorian period pinchbeck fancy large brooch frame of oval form with applied frame of scrolling branches and engraved shaped leaves, original Moroccan leather fitted case
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A fancy 9ct. gold early 20th century bar brooch, the offset double bars with overlaid scrolls set with red stones and seed pearls, Birmingham 1914, in old New Zealand retailer’s box.
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A 15ct. yellow gold pearl and garnet brooch, the crescent shape set with 13 pearls with a star and spray coming off to the side, set with six small single cut garnets in J. Williams & Co. Ltd, Wanganui box
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A coral and diamond brooch, the pear shaped brooch set with a polished coral piece in a rubover mount with a small round brilliant cut diamond to the base, in 18ct. yellow gold.
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An Edwardian period 9ct. yellow gold and coral brooch of long whiplash type form with two orange coral beads set to the centre, original fitted Moroccan leather box
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A vintage 18ct. yellow gold double horse shoe brooch of linked design entirely set with pearls. Weight 8.6 gms.
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An Edwardian period gold circular brooch of open starburst design set with central clear/pale blue faceted stone framed by eight seed pearls, unmarked.
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A good quality costume pearl choker, the two strands of large round uniform pearls of a deep lustrous cream tone, knotted between, the clasp of 9ct yellow gold in a flower form with a pearl set to the centre.
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An early 20th century rolled gold snake necklace, the pendant type drop as the head of a snake with emerald set eyes and open mouth coming from the knotted design and chain of articulated links. Length 37 cm.
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An Edwardian period gold necklace of tapered sectional floral design set with seed pearls and a fine rope twist chain with rectangular box form push-in clasp, unmarked.
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A single string necklace of graduated ivory lozenge shaped beads in a natural creamy ivory colour.
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A necklace of graduated Venetian glass beads of various designs
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An 18ct. gold and diamond ring, a .62ct. round brilliant cut diamond in a rub-over setting with a .37ct. round brilliant cut diamond set to each side, total diamond weight 1.36cts.
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An emerald and diamond dress ring, the .90ct. emerald cut emerald claw set and surrounded by a double row of small single cut diamonds, the split shoulders further set with small diamonds, 14ct. yellow gold, total diamond weight .35ct..
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A gold and pearl dress ring, the elaborate scrolling pierced mount set with a round pearl, ridged shoulders, split shank, leading down to three bands joined at the base, unmarked, testing as 14ct.
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An Egyptian gold ring, marked with hieroglyphics, of high carat gold decorated with a gold scarab beetle, testing as 20ct.
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A heavy 22ct. gold chain of decorated triangular oblong links joined by squared off cable links, hook and eye clasp, marked 22ct. on clasp, weight 25.8gms.
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A pair of 22ct. gold bands, the shank decorated with engraved diamond shapes, stamped 22K, weight 7.4gms.
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A pair of gold cufflinks, in the form of ‘Roman’ coins, 9ct. gold.
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A pair of late 19th century silver gilt earrings of oval pendant style each set with a porcelain hand painted portrait miniature of a boy in classical style, the frames with geometric and bead decoration, later silver wire fittings for pierced ears. Length of each drop 51.
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An Edwardian period 9ct yellow gold hinged bangle, the central panel star set with red stones and small chip diamonds, bead edge and floral raised design, all over satin finish, minor damage.
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A silver cuff bracelet decorated with arts and craft motifs, the top set with a large natural polished turquoise and a small piece of coral, stamped. Height
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A silver Tony Buller Patoni brooch in the form of a flying phoenix bird, with a matching pair of earrings for pierced ears, brooch marked Patoni silver, earrings marked stg. sil.
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Three vintage Ataahua various silver and paua brooches, two kiwi and one tiki hanging from a bar, boxed, new old stock
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Four various vintage New Zealand silver and paua bracelets each with decorative circular or oval links, centrally set with a paua panel, one with fine leaf framed decoration, another of sunburst design, each with silver marks to reverse. See page 20
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A Kohn 18ct. yellow gold cufflink in the form and engraved as a promissory note, marked 18ct. and with makers name, dated 1907
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A New Zealand colonial gold and gold bearing quartz vesta of long oblong form, fine engraved scrolling bands, the front with a rectangular panel recessed with gold bearing quartz panels, the reverse with initialled monogram. Hinged lid, striker panel to base, unmarked, testing as 14ct. Length 6.4 cm. Width 2.7 cm.
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A rare Elsie Reeve New Zealand silver pendant of oval form, central purple enamelled panel framed by open worked leaves, berries and scrolls highlighted with five moonstones in rub-over settings, all with twisted rope border, ring suspension to top, the back with makers name in relief ‘Reeve’. Length 6.4 cm. in original fitted box
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A Bulova gent’s wrist watch, gold plated square face with a circular dial, gold batons, day, date, sweep second hand, automatic movement, 23 jewels. With integral link bracelet. Original box.
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A good quality Swiss Chopard gent’s wristwatch in stainless steel and 18ct. yellow gold, the circular bezel encrusted with 24 modern brilliant cut diamonds, the dark red enamel dial with diamonds set to the hours and with calendar aperture, original bracelet. A presentation watch with the best compliments of Khalita Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. As new, in box.
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An unusual 19th century Chinese silver open faced key wind gent’s pocket watch, the jewelled fusee, stopwatch, lever movement with finely engraved chrysanthemum and scroll decoration. Impressed marks, not working, with key.
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A silver cased pocket watch with fusee movement signed A. Taffinder, Rotherham, with a white enamel dial, the case hallmarked London 1870.
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A silver cased pocket watch with fusee movement by W. Ehrhardt, London, the case hallmarked London, 1873, the dial marked H.J. Freeman, Wellington.
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A silver Hunter cased key wind pocket watch, Birmingham, 1886.
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A silver cased fusee movement Hunter watch by A. Gray, Aberdeen, the case hallmarked London 1856, the face engraved with gold Roman numerals.
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A continental silver Art Deco period gent’s Niello pocket watch, the open face with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the case with Niello banded decoration, stem wind, working.
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A sterling silver cased key-wind fusee movement pocket watch, the case hallmarked Chester 1892 with a white enamel dial, Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial.
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A 19th century figured beech pocket watch frame with fine polished patina mounted with a .925 silver cased lever wind pocket watch with subsidiary seconds dial. Height 19.5 cm.
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A lady’s late 19th century 9ct. yellow gold open faced pocket watch, the white enamel dial with blue Roman numerals and fancy two colour gold detail, engraved back, working.
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A late 19th century 12ct. yellow gold open faced lady’s pocket watch, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, floral engraved back panel, stem wind.
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A late 19th century 9ct. yellow gold lady’s open faced pocket watch, the gilded dial with Roman numerals and central engraved panel, working.
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A brass cased carriage clock with a white enamel dial, Roman numerals, blued steel hands and gong striking movement. Height 16.5 cm.
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A modern brass cased carriage clock with French movement, the white enamel dial marked ‘W. Littlejohn & Son’, Arabic numerals, blued steel hands. Height 11 cm.
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A miniature brass cased carriage clock, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, marked Mappin & Webb Ltd. Height 10.5 cm.
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A French brass cased repeater carriage clock, the movement marked ‘R. & Co., Made in Paris’, striking on a gong. The annular enamel dial with Arabic numerals, square scroll handle, with original travelling case. Height 15.5 cm.
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A naval chronometer by James Sweetman Eiffe, 3½’ gilt dial engraved Eiffe, South Crescent, Bedford Square, London. Also bearing the name ‘The Founder- Guard’, below the up/down (36 hour) dial, a subsidiary seconds dial at VI, blued steel hands and Roman numerals. Eiffe, an eccentric 19th century chronometer maker gave proper names to his chronometers - ‘Arctic Circle’, ‘The Hydrographer’, and this example ‘The Founder-Guard’. Gimble mount and case absent.
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A small Ansonia carriage style mantel clock, brass cased, the movement striking an alarm on a bell. Height 12.5 cm.
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A circular walnut cased Ansonia ‘Railways’ clock, white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Diameter 41 cm.
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A walnut cased Vienna wall clock with split baluster columns framing the visible brass pendulum, white annular dial with Arabic numerals and ornate pierced hands. Height 111 cm.
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A continental silver case to hold a box of table matches, Dutch hallmarks and maker’s mark A. Bonnebakker & Zoon
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A Victorian period silver sovereign case of traditional circular form with engraved scrolling covers, fitted interior and pivoting suspension loop, Birmingham 1899.
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A continental Art Deco period silver and enamel snuff box of rectangular form with chamfered corners, opalescent enamelled guilloche panels, the top with a black diagonal strip and finely painted roses with an exterior border of fine recessed seed pearls, gilded edges and interior. Minor flaking. Length 5.5 cm. Depth 3.5 cm.
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An engraved silver double sovereign case with suspension loop. Length 6 cm. Birmingham 1913.
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An unusual silver gilt sovereign case of plain design with suspension loop marked 800 silver
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An Art Nouveau period small circular pill box, the lid embossed with a portrait of a maiden and Lily of the Valley, Birmingham 1904, maker William Hasler.
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A continental silver and enamel circular pill box, the hinged lid with landscape design including a blossom tree, in tones of blue, green, mauve, etc., the frame and sides of guilloche pale blue enamel, one area of repair, the base stamped ‘935’. Diameter 5 cm.
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An Art Deco period small continental silver mesh purse, the tapered frame and thumb piece with black enamelled decoration, flat silver wire strap to handle, stamped hallmarks.
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A late 19th century Chinese filigree silver card case. Length 10.5 cm. Some distress
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A silver compact with engine turned decoration and a marcasite basket of flowers on the lid. Length 8 cm. London 1955. With cloth case
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A plain Victorian period silver desk seal, pair of foxes ‘Fama Semper Viret ‘. Length 6.5 cm. hallmarks rubbed.
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A Victorian silver plated finely engraved posy holder, two Victorian plated buckles, small old Dutch silver box and a tiny silver circular patch box, sold as one lot
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A silver card case, oblong shape with serpentine outline, hinged lid, engraved all over with foliate tendrils, and a cartouche to the centre engraved ‘Babs’. Birmingham 1899, maker Robert Thornton. 9.6 cm x 70.
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A silver sovereign case with hinged cover. Birmingham 1911.
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An Edwardian period crystal scent bottle, fancy conical shape with silver collar and original facet cut stopper. Height 16 cm. Birmingham 1907
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A Chinese letter knife, the hallmarked blade engraved with a dragon, the handle modelled as a blossoming cherry bough. Length 16.5 cm
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A WMF Art Nouveau period silver plate and glass vase, the tall flat side ovoid glass liner fitting to the square section frame with relief decoration of young children, one in an autumn scene, the other spring, grapevine border. Height 28 cm.
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A small antique silver beaker of circular section with ornate embossed floral decoration. Height 6.3 cm. Unidentified hallmarks and engraved with the date 1684 around the top rim
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Two silver table dishes of circular shape with decorated borders each with scrolling leaf tripod supports and circular domed bases. Diameters 150 and. Height Birmingham 1907. Makers Hukin & Heath (John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton).
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A large Celanese 800 standard silver circular bowl decorated in deep relief with hunting scenes, lions, antelope, elephant, etc., the borders with floral designs. Diameter 23 cm. Height 15 cm. Some faults.
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An unusual late Victorian period Angel’s head silver vase, can shape with flared rim. Height 10.5 cm. London 1986. Maker William Comyns for Mappin Bros., Regent Street, London
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A pair of Georgian revival silver combination candelabra, the faceted 16 square column bases with presentation inscriptions ‘From 4th Battalion’, supporting twin branch candleholders with central flame finials. London 1914, makers Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. Height 27 cm.
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A 1940’s silver caster shaker of rocket shape with fluted base. Height 15.5 cm. Birmingham 1947. Maker Synyer & Beddoes
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An Edwardian period silver sugar caster in the form of a lidded urn, slight reeded decoration to pedestal base, body and rim. Sheffield 1909, makers Walker & Hall. Height 20 cm.
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A silver sugar caster of vase shape with a domed cover, the top decorated in relief with a band of crossed dragons in Viking style, London 1973. Height 15.5 cm. diameter 6.5 cm.
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A rare George II period baluster spice pot with bun shaped cover and of plain baluster design, spreading foot. Height 10 cm. London 1745. Maker Samuel Wood. Through his apprenticeship to Thomas Bamford, Wood came from a continuous line of specialist caster makers.
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A silver mounted claret jug by H. Woodward & Co. Birmingham 1882. The cylindrical body flaring towards the foot, ornately cut with diamond trellis patterns and vertical fluting, the silver collar ornately embossed with fruiting vines and masks, the spout formed as a mask. The hinged lid similarly decorated with a finial modelled as a lion rampant holding an armorial shield. The shield engraved with a demi lion rampant proper. The scroll handle engraved with conforming vine decoration. Height 27.5 cm.
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A Victorian period silver waiter, London 1870 by Martin & Hall. Gadrooned rim, engraved to the centre with foliate rondels and entwined tendrils, raised on three scroll feet. Diameter 20.5 cm.
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A large Walker & Hall Old English Plate reproduction two handled banqueting salver. Oval outline with foliate mouldings and shell moulded handles. Width 78 cm
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A silver salver with a pie-crust rim raised on three pad feet with presentation engraved inscription to the centre, ‘To H.T. Milnes Esq., N.Z. Woolbuyers’ Assn.’. Sheffield 1930, maker’s mark R. & D. Diameter 26 cm.
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A good quality Victorian period silver salver engraved with rampant lion crest, shaped beaded border, finely engraved decoration, raised on three ball and claw feet. Diameter 25 cm. London 1863, makers Hands & Sons.
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An early 20th century Dutch silver 12 person cutlery set in an Old English type pattern comprising 12 table forks, 12 dessert forks, 12 tablespoons and 12 dessert spoons, hallmarks for 1903, good condition, weight approx. 2.4 kgs
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A set of Mappin & Webb silver plated table cutlery in a plain Windsor pattern, six table forks, six dessert forks, six dessert spoons, six soup spoons, six teaspoons, six egg spoons with gilded bowls, six large knives, six small knives, three tablespoons, butter knife, jam spoon, carving knife and fork. All in excellent condition
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A silver plated 14 place cutlery canteen comprising: table knives, luncheon knives, table forks, luncheon forks, soup spoons, dessert spoons, tablespoons, parfait spoons, tea and coffee spoons, dessert forks, cake forks, along with additional luncheon knives and serving utensils
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Nine pieces of silver flatware, Old English pattern, rat-tail backed spoons comprising: 4 tablespoons, two soup spoons, two table forks and one luncheon fork. Sheffield 1910, maker Hukin & Heath Ltd. Along with a similar dessert spoon
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A matching set of six Victorian period Irish fiddle pattern silver dessert spoons, Dublin 1858, maker C. Cummins
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Two George III period Scottish silver tablespoons, Edinburgh 1794 by Alexander Henderson and 1807 by John Zeigler, both monogrammed
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A matching set of three George IV period Irish silver tablespoons, crested fiddle pattern with rat tail design to back of bowl. Length 23 cm. Dublin 1826, maker Charles Marsh
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A Georgian period Old English silver tablespoon. Length 20.5 cm. London 1803. Maker Stephen Adams
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A George II period bottom marked Hanoverian rat tailed silver tablespoon. Length 20 cm. London 1721. Maker Joseph Adams?
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A William Chawner period fiddle pattern silver tablespoon. London 1830
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