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June Art & Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:767
Sale Title:June Art & Antique AuctionLots with images:74
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:575
Date:21-Jun-2011
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A pair of Victorian silver table forks, London 1898 by Robert Stebbings, along with a pair of Victorian tablespoons, 1839 by Mary Chawner. All Old English pattern, monogrammed.
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A Victorian period silver and motherof- pearl butter knife, Sheffield 1860, makers Martin, Hall & Co.
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Three Georgian and two Victorian period silver teaspoons, fiddle pattern, two Dublin 1827, maker William Cummins, London 1828, maker William Eaton, London 1850, maker Elizabeth Eaton.
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Five pieces of Victorian and Georgian silver, sugar tongs, mustard and salt spoons.
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Four pieces of Georgian and Victorian silver, fruit knife, pickle fork, spoon and a George III silver ladle, London 1801. Maker’s initials H.S.
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Five pieces of silver, two small pickle forks, a small ladle and two George III period bottom marked dessert spoons, London 1767.
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A large early 20th century Dutch silver caddy spoon, with a decorative cast handle and pierced and engraved bowl with a farmyard scene, import assay marked for Sheffield 1923. 11 x 6.1 cm
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An early 20th century continental silver gilt caddy spoon, the saw tooth cut handle engraved with a religious figure, the oval bowl with a recumbent reindeer, various hallmarks, c.1910.
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A Victorian period silver christening mug of can form, floral and leaf scroll engraving, presentation inscription, Sheffield 1894, maker Atkin Bros. Height 8.2 cm.
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A Victorian period three piece cased christening set including a spoon, fork and napkin ring, bead edge, all-over floral and scroll engraving, and fitted Morocco leather case, London 1876, maker John, Edward, Walter & John Barnard.
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A small hand knotted Persian carpet, decorated with a central floral medallion framed by leafy tendrils on a deep red ground, framed by a meander border incorporating lotus flower heads. 121 x 63 cm Some wear.
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An Afghan hand woven ground loomed kelim of two long sections sewn together, decorated with a striped pattern, some incorporating geometric motifs, principally plum, orange, and earthy tones. 330 x 180 cm
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A small hand knotted Chinese carpet, wool pile, decorated with a stylised floral medallion and foliate tendrils on a russet coloured ground framed by a square scroll pattern and a floral meander border with ivory ground. 1887 x 92 cm
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A small hand knotted Afghan tribal rug, the field decorated with bold geometric floral designs (war design), three border guards, shades of dark green, tan, black and pale yellow on a terracotta ground. Width 10 cm, length 150 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Baluchi Zarnim rug, the field decorated with two rows of gul motifs, five border guards, in colours of rich red, dark blue, green, pale orange and ivory. Width 108 cm, length 150 cm.
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Four cushions with old Persian rug faces. In muted vegetable die colours.
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A Baluchi hand knotted prayer rug, the Mihrab with ivory ground decorated with stylised geometric boteh motifs, all framed by a rich plum red background and geometric flower head border. All wool. 143 x 91 cm
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An Iranian Afshar hand knotted wool pile runner, decorated with nine conjoined hexagonal medallions to the field and with all-over decoration of scattered geometric motifs and hooked key designs, all on a rich salmon red ground, framed by multiple borders. 386 x 89 cm
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An Afghan Baluchi hand knotted rug, decorated with stylised figures, two horsemen, a geometric foliate pattern with muted earthy tones. 186 x 102 cm
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An Afghan Turkoman hand knotted rug decorated with a multiple fielded ground incorporating numerous geometric motifs principally all outlined with hooked key motifs. All framed by a broad geometric repeat border and narrow guards. 220 x 122 cm
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A Chinese hand knotted wool pile rug in the Aubusson manner, decorated with a sculpted floral medallion on a soft pink ground framed by floral festoons. 155 x 93 cm
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A Turkoman hand knotted rug. The indigo field decorated with three rows of four rectangular panels, all framed by multiple geometric patterned narrow borders. 245 x 142 cm
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An old hand knotted Persian Bakhtiari rug, the field decorated with stylised floral motifs and central medallion, three border guards with central wide guard in shades of red, blue, rose pink, brown and ivory. Width 1500, length 200 cm.
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A hand knotted Persian Kurdish rug, the field decorated with rows of small geometric medallions, multiple narrow border guards in colours of red, dark blue, tan and ivory. Width 1300, length 240 cm.
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A hand knotted wool pile rug, Isphahan style, decorated with a central floral medallion, framed by entwined floral tendrils on a dark indigo field. The medallion repeated as quarters in the quadrants, all framed by a palmette border with russet background. Signed in the guard. 231 x 133 cm
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An Iranian Zanjan hand knotted rug with a hexagonal central medallion within a lozenge shaped field of cherry red, decorated with scattered geometric motifs, framed by dark indigo quadrants and a lighter blue meander border. 210 x 129 cm
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An Iranian hand knotted Kelardasht carpet. Wool pile on cotton foundation, the plum red seal decorated with four figures, a central geometric medallion and other scattered geometric and animal motifs all framed within a flower head border with deep indigo ground. 300 x 162 cm
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An early 20th century Isfahan rug. Fine wool pile on cotton foundation. Decorated with a central floral medallion with conjoined palmette medallions, reserved on a faded plum ground, similar palmette designs decorate the quadrants, all framed by a floral meander border outlined with simple meander guards. Some wear commensurate with age. 157 x 98 cm
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A finely knotted Afghan Andkhoi rug, the field with central medallions and plant, flower and bird motifs, seven border guards with central wide guard, in colours of rich dark red, dark blue, green and ivory. Width 1500, length 200 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian carpet, the field decorated with multiple boteh motifs on a rich red ground framed by multiple narrow borders, a broader indigo border decorated with stylised floral motifs and further multiple narrow guards. Wool pile on cotton weft and warp. 350 x 275 cm
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An old Caucasian Kazack Adler carpet. Decorated with a large central geometric medallion with two conjoined palmette medallions along with stylised tendrils on a soft terracotta lozenge shaped field framed by pale indigos and salmon quadrants. All framed by a geometric floral meander border. Wool pile on cotton weft and warp. 292 x 204 cm
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A large hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi rug with typical stylised floral motifs in colours of rich red, dark blue, deep tan and pale lemon. Width 2000, length 300 cm.
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A large hand knotted Afghan Turkoman rug, the field decorated with four rows of gul motifs, in typical colours of rich red, dark blue and ivory. Width 2000, length 300 cm
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A large hand knotted Persian Lilihan rug, the field with a large central floral medallion, (the design repeated in each corner) and trailing floral motifs, six border guards with central wide herati guard in colours of rich red, blue, green, orange, rose pink, aubergine, pale lemon and ivory, fringe one end, selvedge the other. Width 2130, length 313 cm
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An old Tabriz style wool pile carpet decorated with a floral medallion and tendrils on a russet ground within a shaped field, reserved on an ivory ground, further decorated with flowering tendrils, framed by multiple meander borders. 220 x 156 cm
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A good old Qum hand knotted carpet, the fine wool pile on cotton weft and warp. the entire field decorated with a repeat pattern of boteh motifs interspersed with flowering tendrils in tones of sky blue and various reds on an ivory ground. Framed by a single broad border, again decorated with boteh motifs along with clipped trees. The border outlined with guards of geometric design. 210 x 140 cm.
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An early 20th century oak Arts & Crafts seat, the bordered sides with curved tops, heart cut-out, pointed ecclesiastical arch at base, plain boarded back and seat. 56 x 35 x 79.5 cm
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A reproduction Georgian country oak cupboard, the two double panelled front doors opening and sliding internally to reveal a platform for a television, double panelled slides, and a platform base with some moulded detail, made by Sefton Powrie. 1030 x 59.5 x 115.5 cm
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A 19th century French pine dough bin of flared trough form, dovetailed joints, plain extending handles. 108 x 50 x 24 cm.
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A Victorian dark oak spinning chair with ornate carved decoration, four bobbin turned legs and tall boarded back.
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A New Zealand rimu colonial bookcase cabinet, with two sliding glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves with simple architectural cornice and raised on a plain plinth base. 160 x 39 x 161 cm
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A rare New Zealand colonial kauri double bed with panelled headboard and foot, turned full column mouldings with large bun shaped finials, spindle decoration and arched pediments. Width 13.8 cm, height of headboard 1335, makers label Scoullar & Chisholm, Dunedin
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A New Zealand colonial kauri breakfront sideboard, the lower section with two single drawers above cupboards with carved panels linking an open shelf beneath a curved breakfront incorporating two drawers each with ornately carved foliate decoration, raised on a plinth base. The upper section with a mirrorback flanked by panels incorporating smaller mirrors and open shelves supporting from turned columns, an architectural cornice and surmounted by a break-arch pediment, all enhanced with carvings and turned…
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A small New Zealand mottled kauri side table of oblong shape with a wide rewarewa border on slender turned legs with a platform base. Width 65.5 cm. Depth 42 cm, height 69 cm Made from old timbers.
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A New Zealand colonial kauri bedside cabinet of plain design, the single door with a central mottled panel, one internal shelf, original metal handle. Width 40 cm depth 35 cm, height 76 cm
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A New Zealand colonial kauri dressing table, the swing mirror on carved supports, each raised on a small drawer, the rectangular top with three frieze drawers above two cupboards with arched burr kauri panels flanked by half turned columns, platform bases raised on porcelain casters, burr kauri facias. 113 x 52.5 x 179 cm. This lot and the following were reputedly made in Te Kauwhata, c.1880.
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A colonial kauri and mottled kauri tile back wash stand matching the above dressing table, the tiled back with scrolling carved pediment, three frieze drawers and raised on two cupboards with arched panels and half turned column mouldings, knee hole front. 105 x 56 x 132 cm
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A New Zealand colonial kauri bookcase chiffonier, the restrained moulded pediment above two glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with an ogee moulded full width drawer above two panelled doors flanked by half turned finial type mouldings, plinth base, totara knot highlights. 1150 x 57.5 x 215 cm
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A quality Victorian figured walnut standing bookcase of two glazed doors with curves to top corners, flanked by restrained turned and fluted columns, plinth base and stepped pediment, enclosing adjustable shelves, complete with key. 12.2 x 36 x 135 cm.
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A good Victorian period pine book case of plain design with twin glazed cupboard doors, three corbels beneath the top edge and a plinth base. Width 1340. Depth 43 cm, height 100 cm
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A Victorian mahogany chiffonier bookcase, the lower section with a single ogee frieze drawer above two doors with arched panelling, on a plinth base. The upper section with two conforming arched glazed doors enclosing shelves, beneath a stepped architectural cornice. Both upper and lower sections with carved decorative knees. 123 x 53 x 232 cm
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A small old mahogany wall mounted display cabinet of plain oblong shape with three lined internal shelves, single glass door and brass handle. Width 48 cm. Depth 16 cm, height 103 cm. With key.
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A mid 20th century oak book case with two glazed doors enclosing removable shelves, the cornice, frieze, plinth and door edges decoratively carved. 99 x 38.5 x 112 cm
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A George III oak bookcase bureau, the moulded pediment above two astragal glazed doors enclosing fitted shelves, the base with fall front enclosing various drawers and door above a full width frieze drawer with small band brackets to the tapered square section chamfered legs, open base. 1070 x 58 x 228 cm
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A pair of 19th century mahogany standing bookcases, each with three fitted shelves flanked by plain turned columns, bordered sides, panelled back, open base section. 73 x 44 x 1530, 73 x 44 x 1360m.
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An early 19th century country elm and pine wall mounted plate rack, the moulded cornice above three shelves each with tapered recess, the shaped sides with serpentine ends at the base. Old dark patina. 172 x 18.5 x 115 cm
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A Victorian flame mahogany scotch chest, with serpentine top drawer above two of half width and three graduated drawers of full width, the latter five with glass handles, flanked by carved details, raised on a serpentine plinth base from turned legs. 1250 x 7 x 139 cm
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A Georgian flat front chest of five drawers, the fascia with a frieze of boxwood inlaid decoration above two drawers of half width and three of full width, all with cock beaded edges, turned bun handles, the lower three with inlaid bone escutcheons, raised on splay feet and with a shaped apron. 100 x 50 x 114 cm.
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A 19th century pine flat front chest of five drawers, two half width above three graduated of full width, each with dark wood turned small bun handles. 1035 x 51 x 101 cm
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A George III mahogany flat front chest of two short over three long drawers, oval brass plate back handles, splayed bracket feet, 108 x 5 x 108 cm
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A Victorian mahogany extension dining table, with single leaf extending to seat six to eight people, thumbnail moulded edge, raised on plain turned legs with brass capped casters. Length 1740. Width 121.5 cm
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A large cedar plank top refectory dining table, the oblong top raised on a stretcher base. 250 x 100 x 76 cm
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A contemporary French style oak country refectory dining table, the rectangular plank top with clenched ends raised on pegged square section legs with internal chamfer, good mid/dark brown polish. Length 2200. Width 91.5 cm, height 75.5 cm
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A good Victorian period mahogany Dended extension dining table with two leaves, double thumbnail moulded edge, well proportioned gun barrel pedestal with platform base, four scroll feet and original brass casters. Width 1220, length extended 1820, height 72.5 cm To seat eight.
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A Regency period mahogany Pembroke table with traditional drop flaps, thumb moulded edge, single drawer, raised on an octagonal stepped column and four-way concave base with lion’s paw feet.
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A Victorian figured walnut Sutherland table, the oval dropside top with a wavy thumb edge, raised on an opposing barley twist stretcher base supported from acanthus capped scroll feet. 135.5 x 1000 extended.
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A Regency period walnut twin pedestal sideboard of attractive small proportions with a central drawer and twin bowfront cupboards either side with reeded mouldings and turned wood handles, short architectural upstand and a plinth base. Width 1630. Depth 57 cm height 110 cm
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A c.1900 Georgian country style oak bureau, the fall front cross-banded enclosing a plain interior above three full width drawers, circular brass cup handles, plain bracket feet. Height 1100. Width 98 cm. Depth 53 cm
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A Georgian period flame mahogany fold-over top card table with rounded front corners, satinwood strung detail on slender turned legs, the hinged top enclosing a green baize interior. Length 91 cm depth 45 cm, height 69 cm
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A Victorian period mahogany linen press, the ogee moulded pediment above two arched panelled doors enclosing linen slides all above the base of two short above two long drawers, turned knob handles, plinth base. 1200 x 52.5 x 205 cm
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A George III period mahogany fall front bureau, the interior fitted with drawers and open sections above four full width graduated drawers, bracket feet. 91 x 51 x 103 cm. Repairs evident.
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A 19th century country oak dresser, the overhanging top with ogee pediment supported on full turned columns in front of the plate rack back of two shelves, the base with two drawers above two panelled doors, bracket feet. 132 x 55 x 202 cm. See inside back cover.
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A part 18th century European carved oak court cupboard with two half width drawers above a flared sided cupboard with a single front door mounted with a carved bust of a gent, the coffer form base with two panelled doors flanking a fixed central panel, heavy turned columns and short turned feet. 136 x 50 x 159 cm
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A 19th century European country pine coffer, the hinged lid above a false three drawer front with porcelain knobs and brass fittings, side handles, raised on tapered square section short legs. 1190 x 64 x 77 cm
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A George III oak mule chest with hinged lid above the diamond carved panelled front with two doors, panelled sides, two drawers to the base, raised on short square section legs. 1250 x 54.5 x 89.5 cm See inside back cover.
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A 19th century country pine dresser, the upstand back with two panel glazed doors enclosing fitted shelves above an open section with cut-away supports, the base with two frieze drawers above two panelled doors, bracket feet. 115 x 53 x 205 cm
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A 19th century European country pine dresser of small proportions, turned half column mouldings, the upstand back with two shelves supported by painted columns, the painted base with two drawers above two cupboards with applied carved panels, raised on short feet. 98 x 45 x 166 cm
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A European pine dresser, the back section with two glazed doors flanking glazed fixed central panel, flanked by half turned column mouldings, all raised on short turned supports above the base with three full width drawers, porcelain knob handles, flanked by half column mouldings matching above, raised on short turned legs. 146.5 x 64 x 202 cm
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A French painted sideboard, the superstructure fitted with two open shelves beneath a pediment with carved detail, raised on turned pilasters, the base with two frieze drawers above two panelled doors. Distressed pale blue painted finish. 110 x 43.5 x 186 cm
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An old iron low table of ornate French style decorated with leaves, flowers, scrolls and large ball and claw feet, serpentine sides with a plate glass top. Length 1050. Width 60 cm, height 42 cm Chip on glass.
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A 19th century European mahogany small proportion sideboard base, single frieze drawer above two shaped panel doors, short turned legs, carved details to the corners.
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Two early 20th century oak carved side chairs in the Jacobean manner.
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A 19th century oak Carolean type chair with an ornate carved back, turned columns, Wycombe caned back panel and seat.
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An Edwardian period mahogany three piece parlour suite, settee and a pair of single chairs, carved Arabic style lattice carved decoration, tapering square section front legs with spade feet, red and ivory velvet covers.
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A pair of French style wingback armchairs with shaped fronts, cabriole front legs, ivory paint finish with gilded carved decoration, floral velvet covers and loose cushions. See inside back cover.
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A pair of Georgian oak bar back elbow chairs, each with solid feet and later loose cushions.
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A C1900 quality French ‘a duchesse brisee’, comprising a pair of bergere armchairs flanking the central ‘labouret’ (foot stool), all with fine carved walnut frame, decoration of linked leaves, scrolls and bows, tapered reeded legs, vintage distressed pale gold/green upholstery. Length overall 190 cm.
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A Louis XVI style fauteuil. The celadon painted frame set with a square panelled upholstered back in self-patterned silk brocade and similarly the feet, raised on tapering fluted legs. See inside back cover.
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A red leather roll-arm button-backed Chesterfield couch with three loose cushions to the seat. Width 188 cm
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A late 19th century Biedermeier style mahogany and upholstered couch with curving solid wood sides, a slightly domed top and scrolled decoration to the front, upholstered in a striped blue and cream woven fabric with matching bolster cushions to each end. Horse hair and straw stuffing, fan decoration to each arm with four scrolling feet. Width 223 cm
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A vintage French fancy wirework plant stand of three graduated circular tiers on a square section base with a central flower holder, white paint finish. Height 11.5 cm, max. diameter 65 cm
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A bronzed metal figurative lamp. The whistling boy stands bare chested, a sickle tied to his breeches, five arching foliate stems carry amber coloured shades behind and above him. Height 88 cm
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A Regency mahogany toilet swing mirror, restrained turned columns to the rectangular box base of two short drawers, compressed bun feet.
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Two old Chinese elm low stools, the open tops inset with panels of woven rawhide, raised on four legs united by stretchers. 46 x 36 x 30 cm
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A pair of Victorian period balloon back dining chairs, carved detail to the backs, cabriole front legs.
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An Edwardian period Chippendale style personal standing screen, fretwork panels, the main panel of embroidered silk highlighted with stylised bats and various motifs, floral border. Stretched base. 80 x 90 cm
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A Japanese elm scholar’s table, c.1880’s, with three small drawers to front and ink stains to top. Height 30 cm. Width 77 cm. Depth 35.5 cm
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A tall Japanese two section stained cedar tansu chest. Meiji period. With sliding door cupboards above ten drawers of various sizes. With iron straps, lock, corners and handles. Height 165 cm
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A New Zealand carved rimu Arts & Craft long case clock, the hood carved ‘Tempus Fugit’ with glazed door flanked by two plain columns above the long door with moon and tree design, the dial with an ivory coloured chapter ring, Roman numerals and with gilded brass fittings, maker’s name A. Henderson, Masterton. Note this clock was presented by Mrs C.S.Vallance of Masterton for the ‘Grand Village Fair’, raising funds for the local Y.M.C.A. 1907, the interior case with original label, ticket and newspaper…
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A Georgian period oak country long case clock of attractive small proportions, plain case with a square hood, full column mouldings and a moulded pediment, the circular brass dial with Roman numerals and decorated spandrels, marked ‘Jos Kember, Shaw (Manchester)’. The 30 hour 'birdcage' type movement with going and striking trains in tandem. Height 200 cm.
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