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February Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:593
Sale Title:February Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:25
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:403
Date:22-Feb-2011
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A George III period silver marrow scoop, marks rubbed, possibly London 1774. Length 22 cm
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A good George III silver marrow scoop of traditional double ended form, London 1771, maker Thomas Dealtry. Length 22 cm
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A good George III silver wine funnel of plain design with reeded borders, original shaped clip, pierced in the bowl, London 1804, maker Charles Chesterman II. Length 16.2 cm
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A George II silver coffee pot of tapered cylindrical form with circular spreading foot, carved wood scroll handle, the compressed dome lid with turned finial. Engraved with contemporary arms to one side of Jacob Downing, nephew of Sir George Downing, founder of Downing College, Cambridge, the other side crested, London 1742, maker George Boothby. Height 24.5 cm
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An impressive Victorian period silver banquet salver, the pie crust rim with scrolling and acanthus leaf mouldings, the plain centre framed by a wide band of engraved floral, scroll and trellis design, raised on four cast scrolling feet, London 1845, maker William Kerr Reid. Diameter 51 cm weight approx. 3kgs. See front cover.
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A rare set of six Reuben Watts Arts & Crafts New Zealand silver and enamel teaspoons. Each with a handle finial of floral stylised design, enamelled with variable mid to dark blue, hammered finish overall. Stamped to the back ‘Watts’ and ‘Silver’, in later fitted box. Length of each 12.3 cm
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A miniature New Zealand silver and greenstone trowel by ‘Jewel Casket’, Auckland, New Zealand, the elongated. Diamond form blade and collared mount in silver with a fitted greenstone handle. Impressed maker’s marks to blade, original named card box.
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A 12 place setting of fiddle and thread pattern silver cutlery, mostly George III dating from 1799, originally in use at the time of the Battle of Trafalgar. 12 tablespoons 1805/1803, 12 table forks 1799/1804/1814, 12 dessert spoons 1801/1804/1810/1823/1825, 12 dessert forks 1800/1804/1811/1812, 12 teaspoons 1830,1831,1834, one sauce ladle 1814, two salt spoons 1819 - maker's marks William Eley, William Fearn and William Chawner - total weight approx. 5.7 kg. Sold together with 12 large modern sterling…
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A Georgian period Hanoverian, bottom marked, picture back tablespoon. Length 20 cm London 1773, maker George Smith.
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A heavy single George IV period Irish Queen’s pattern double struck silver tablespoon. Length 22 cm Dublin 1832, maker T. Farnett.
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Four good quality fiddle pattern silver tablespoons. London 1830. Thomas Cox Savory, 1836, Mary Chawner and 1876 (2) George Angell.
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A set of six Georgian period fiddle pattern silver dessert spoons, various makers and date marks.
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A silver plated fiddle and thread pattern pie spoon. Length 28 cm
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A good quality, crested, bright cut silver plated soup ladle. Length 33 cm maker Elkington & Co.
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A Georgian period Old English pattern silver tablespoon, London 1807, John Lias.
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Two George III period Old English pattern silver tablespoons, London 1782, maker George Smith, and 1808, maker Thomas Daniell.
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A rare matching set of four heavy George III period bottom marked Old English pattern silver tablespoons. Length 21 cm London 1768, maker William Turner.
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Six Georgian silver tablespoons, Old English pattern London 1811 (2) 1815 (2) 1826 (2) - together with a fiddle pattern tablespoon, London 1821.
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A matching set of four George IV period Irish crested fiddle pattern silver table forks. Length 20 cm Dublin 1821. Maker Samuel Neville. Together with two Victorian period fiddle pattern silver table forks. Length 20 cm London 1844 and 1849.
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A pair of Hanoverian pattern silver table forks, 1915, together with a pair of matching dessert forks, Sheffield 1910.
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A matching set of six heavy Victorian period fiddle pattern silver dessert forks, Sheffield 1898.
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A Victorian period silver plated fiddle and thread pattern moustache spoon. Length 21 cm
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A late William IV period, double struck King’s pattern silver butter knife. Length 20.5 cm London 1837. Maker William Eaton.
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A matching set of four William IV period fiddle pattern silver teaspoons. London 1832, maker William Eaton.
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Six Georgian period silver Old English teaspoons, five London 1800 and one London 1810.
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A set of six Victorian period fiddle pattern silver teaspoons. London 1858, maker Elizabeth & John Eaton.
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Eight Georgian period fiddle and thread silver teaspoons. London 1797 (2), 1798 (2), 1804, 1810 (2) and 1812, maker’s marks William Eley, Fearn & Chawner.
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Ten Victorian period fiddle pattern silver teaspoons, London 1840 (5), maker Charles Boyton and London 1844 (5), maker Thomas Wimbush.
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Five early Georgian teaspoons, Hanoverian pattern, bottom marked, date marks rubbed.
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A set of 12 Edwardian period fiddle pattern silver teaspoons. Sheffield 1901.
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A collection of 18 silver teaspoons, various hallmarks including Dutch.
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A pair of Georgian period fiddle pattern silver salt spoons with gilded bowls. London 1816, makers William Eley & Fearn.
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A matching set of four William IV period crested fiddle and thread pattern silver salts with gilded bowls. London 1835. Maker William Eaton.
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A Victorian period fiddle pattern silver mustard spoon, London 1861, maker Francis Higgins. Together with three fiddle pattern silver salt spoons, London 1817, 1849 and Exeter 1845.
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An impressive pair of large silver gilt George V period anointing spoons of traditional ornate design, London 1910, maker Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd. Length 25.3 cm In velvet lined fitted leather box.
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An early 20th century Danish silver Arts & Crafts lidded serving bowl, hammered finish, the dome lid with silver mounted ovoid dark hardwood finial, the side handle of a matching timber, Danish three tower hallmark and maker’s mark for Christian F. Heise, c.1915, engraved presentation inscription. Height 15 cm. Diameter of bowl 18 cm
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An Edwardian period large silver dish of oval form, the wide flared rim embossed with florals and masks and with trellis pierced panels, plain flat centre, Birmingham 1904, maker Boardman, Glossop & Co. Ltd. Length 31 cm. Width 23 cm
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A George III silver sauce boat with shaped rim, flying loop handle and on three hoof feet. London 1770, maker Samuel Meriton II.
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A Victorian silver sugar bowl and cream jug, oval form, half lobed bodies, ribbon engraved band to the shoulder. Sheffield 1896, maker Walker & Hall.
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A pair of old Sheffield plate cushion shaped entree dishes with leaf, flower and scroll borders and detachable handles. Length 31 cm
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A good quality Walker & Hall silver plated Georgian Revival coffee pot of oval section, with fluted decoration, ebonised handle and finial. Height 26.5 cm
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A George IV period Old Sheffield Plate baluster coffee pot with ornate foliate borders, wood handle and finial. Height 24 cm
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A William IV period Old Sheffield Plate teapot with a boxwood handle and finial to the hinged lid, crests engraved to the side, oblong shape raised on spherical feet.
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A Victorian period silver pedestal sugar basin of oval lobed panel form with two ear form handles and a spreading faceted foot. Chester 1900, maker William Aitken. Length 20 cm Height 11.8 cm
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A silver plate on copper coffee pot, baluster shape, half lobed body, conforming decorated hinged lid, ebonised handle. Height 21 cm
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An oval silver plate on copper gallery tray, the walls pierced with a trellis design and with gadrooned rim. 41 x 25 cm
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A pair of Eastern 800 standard silver bonbon dishes with shaped borders and ornate embossed decoration. Diameters 13 cm marked 800NZ.
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A hand knotted Persian Khomini rug with all over floral designs, colours of rich dark red, dark blue, green, orange, rose pink and ivory. Width 1030. length 152 cm
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An old hand knotted Persian Saruq rug, the field with central medallion, three border guards, floral motifs, in colours of dark red, blue, green, pale rose pink and ochre. Width 100 cm length 140 cm Worn and torn.
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A hand knotted Turkish rug the field decorated with three large medallions, geometric floral motifs and three border guards in colours of dark blue, pale turquoise, dark red, aubergine and ivory. Width 103 cm length 156 cm
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A fine hand knotted Pakistan Shah Zahri pattern rug, in tones of pistachio and dark cobalt, decorated with multiple octagonal medallions in three rows, framed within multiple borders. 194 x 127 cm
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A Gabeh all wool hand knotted rug, the thick pile variable cream and brown field with central patchwork panel of red, blue and fawn tones and scattered motifs. Length 190 cm. Width 154 cm
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A small hand-knotted Persian Hamadan rug, the field with central. Diamond medallion (the design repeated in each corner), all-over stylised floral designs with three border guards in colours of red, dark blue, green, orange, pale pink, brown and ivory. Width 102 cm length 140 cm
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A hand knotted Shiraz rug with central medallion and three border guards, stylised floral motifs in colours of rich red, dark blue, green, orange, brown and ivory. Width 152 cm length 240 cm
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A hand knotted Persian ShahrBabak rug, the field decorated with rows of diagonal boteh motifs, three border guards, in colours of blue, green, rose pink, brick red, brown and ivory. Width 120 cm length 160 cm
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A hand-knotted Persian Yazd rug, the field with a single large floral medallion, five border guards, shades of red, blue, mustard, pink and ivory. Width 100 cm length 151 cm
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An old Shiraz hand knotted rug, wool pile on wool weft and warp decorated with conjoined hexagonal medallions along with geometric, stylised birds and other motifs, in natural vegetable dyed colours and dark cobalt blue. Some wear. 18.5 x 16.5 cm
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An old hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, the field decorated with floral medallions, three border guards, a central wide guard in colours of rich dark red, dark blue, pale yellow, grey and ivory. Width 110 cm length 202 cm
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An old hand knotted Persian Hamadan runner, the field decorated with four large medallions, three border guards with starlight floral motifs in colours of rich dark red, dark blue, brown, pale apricot and ivory. Width 80 cm length 252 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Lilihan rug, the field with central floral medallion and stylised floral motifs, three border guards with central wide guard in colours of rich red, dark blue, peacock blue, orange, green, ochre and ivory. Width 162 cm length 200 cm
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A Persian Shiraz Kelim rug, bands of geometric designs, in colours of blue, green, brown, rich apricot, black and ivory. Width 98 cm length 143 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Baluchi rug of unusual colours and design, the field decorated with two rows of large geometric medallions, all-over stylised flower motifs with four narrow border guards, in shades of blue, green, mustard and brown on an ivory ground. Width 150 cm length 225 cm
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A long hand knotted Turkish runner, the field with a single row of large medallions, three border guards with central wide geometric guard, in colours of blue, red and ivory. Width 93 cm length 540 cm
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A fine wool and silk hand knotted pile Tabriz rug with a central medallion with pendants reserved on a cartouche within a rectangular field outlined with a sinuous border. The medallion cartouche and field all decorated with small trellis and boteh motifs in soft polychromatic tones. 151 x 104 cm See inside back cover.
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A Persian Azerbaijan hand knotted wool on cotton runner, the field with four striking geometric medallions with latched hooked corners framed by double border guards, dominant tones of soft blue, orange, red and tan on indigo brown with abrash effects. Length 294 cm. Width 117 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Bakhtiari runner, the field decorated with ‘honeycomb’ floral medallions and one wide border guard in colours of faded red, blue, green, brown and ivory. Width 105 cm length 295 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Gabeh runner decorated with a stylised figure, tree, butterfly and animal motifs on a blue ground with a wide red band. Width 120 cm length 350 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi rug, the field with geometric floral motifs, two border guards, in colours of rich red, dark blue, green, dark orange and ivory. Width 125 cm length 200 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan runner decorated with a single row of large elephant foot motifs, three border guards, in typical colours of rich red and dark blue. Width 75 cm length 300 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Turkoman, the field decorated with four rows of small gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards, in colours of rich red, dark blue and ivory. Width 150 cm length 200 cm
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A hand knotted Afghan Turkoman runner, the field decorated with two rows of gul motifs, three border guards in colours of rich red, dark blue and ivory. Width 75 cm length 300 cm
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A large hand knotted Turkish rug, the field with geometric floral designs in pale colours of brick red, yellow, brown, blue, rose pink and ivory. Width 190 cm length 280 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Shiraz rug, of typical tribal design with stylised plant and animal motifs, three border guards in colours of rich red, dark blue, green, orange and ivory. Width 180 cm length 260 cm
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A finely knotted Afghan Turkoman rug, the field decorated with 13 rows of small gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards in colours of lustrous red, dark blue, deep green and ivory. Width 185 cm length 270 cm
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A large hand knotted Afghan carpet, the field decorated with three rows of large elephant foot motifs, multiple narrow border guards, in typical colours of rich dark red and dark blue. Width 250 cm length 350 cm
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A large fine quality hand knotted Persian Tabriz carpet of traditional formal design with central hexagonal medallion and intricate floral motifs, six border guards with central wide Herati border, in colours of red, blue, green, magenta, ochre and ivory. Width 250 cm length 305 cm
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A reproduction occasional table of Regency style, the circular coloured marble veneer mosaic top on simulated wood acanthus leaf column support with platform base and leaf moulded feet. Diameter 52 cm. Height 70 cm
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A tall reproduction Empire style occasional table, the circular black marble veneered top on paint finish flying eagle supports with slender columns, circular platform base and ball and claw feet. Diameter 46 cm. Height 96 cm
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A Victorian mahogany foot stool of plain oblong shape with turned legs and modern chequered velvet upholstery. Length 58 cm
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A mahogany foot stool of oval shape with four turned and spiral fluted legs with modern pale greenish-brown upholstery. Length 60 cm
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A Victorian walnut serpentine ottoman of French style with cabriole legs, brown china casters and green velvet upholstery. Length 152 cm
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A good quality walnut piecrust wine table of Georgian style with turned pedestal support and carved tripod base. Diameter 69 cm. Height 72 cm
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A nest of three teak Danish style retro side tables. Width of largest table 56 cm. Height 54 cm J.W. Backhouse Ltd label.
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An early 19th century primitive pine stool, plain oblong shape with four pegged legs. Length 100 cm. Width 22.5 cm. Height 33.5 cm
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A late 17th century English oak box with a domed lid, dark ebonised finish, wrought iron strap hinges and bail handles to either end. 7 x 39 x 30 cm
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A late 19th century walnut cabriole legged stool with gros point tapestry top. 4 x 33 cm. Height 35 cm
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An elm milking stool, the circular top pegged with three hewn legs. Height 29.5 cm
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A similar elm stool to above.
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A New Zealand native woods octagonal occasional table with geometric inlays in a variety of timbers, kauri, rewarewa, black maire, rimu, etc. on four square section legs. Width 54.5 cm. Height 59 cm The central oval sterling silver ‘Football’ plaque engraved - ‘Hal Philburn, In Appreciation of his services to Wellington Rugby League’.
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A small low New Zealand kauri side table of plain oblong shape with a pair of long panelled cupboard doors and four turned legs. Width 129 cm. Depth 42 cm. Height 76 cm
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A New Zealand colonial golden kauri octagonal occasional table on a Cathedral quadrupod base. Width 79 cm. Height 70 cm
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A New Zealand colonial dark stained kauri chaise longue, carved decoration, turned and fluted front legs with brown china casters and mustard velvet covers.
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A New Zealand colonial kauri secretaire cabinet, the top writing drawer with a mottled face, green tooled leather interior, pigeon holes and small drawers, the two cupboard doors and base with incised decoration of vases and flowers, plain top with moulded edge, plinth base. Width 115 cm. Depth 47 cm. Height 102 cm
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A modern Robin Day upholstered chair marked ‘Hille’, Made in Australia, ‘Pongrass’ with removable cover.
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A Gordon Russell design oak chair with open work trellis back and drop-in horse hair upholstered seat with geometric cover, pegged detail, c1920 design. Height 100 cm
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A small modern black Italian Kartell side chair, Dr Glob by Philippe Starck.
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A pair of 19th century English oak stick back Windsor cottage chairs with pierced splats, shaped seats, turned legs and stretcher bases.
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A pair of Spanish pine cottage country cottage chairs with decorated spindle backs, rush seats and stretcher bases.
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A Georgian beech and elm country spindle back rocker with rush seat and stretcher base.
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A 19th century primitive pine country stick back chair with a solid seat and four simple pegged legs.
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