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August Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:796
Sale Title:August Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:64
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:561
Date:16-Aug-2011
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Five Victorian brass candlesticks, one pair, three unmatched individual sticks.
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A Victorian copper samovar with brass handles and tap, turned wood knob to lid. 29 cm x 40 cm
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A Victorian copper kettle of oval section with a slightly domed lid and fixed handle.
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A 19th century brass chestnut roasting pan, the oval dish with a pierced hinged cover extended from a plain handle with ring end.
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A copper jam pan, of heavy gauge, with steel overhead handle. Diameter 41 cm
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A copper jam pan with rolled rim and riveted brass handles to either side. Diameter 42.5 cm
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A pair of brass ejector candlesticks, turned knopped form raised from square bases with ejector mechanism. Height 25 cm
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Three compasses, one an 18th century brass cased balanced steel needle with a paper rose. Diameter 85. The others a Singer’s Patent Night Compass and a Bakelite cased pocket compass.
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An early 19th century Gunter’s 4½ inch scale of engraved ivory.
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A teak case Mahjong set, with bamboo backed bone tiles, bone counters and instruction books, held within five small drawers. The case with brass capping and handles.
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A small cast iron gilded Victorian pen stand to hold five pens or quills.
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A set of eight brass bell weights ranging from 1oz. to 7lbs.
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A Victorian brass trivet, the rectangular top pierced with a sun and scale pattern, raised on tall turned gun barrel legs. 30.5 cm x 20.5 cm x 16 cm
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A 1960’s copper drip coffee percolator with rosewood handles. Along with a copper kettle.
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A large copper conical funnel with a brass spout. Folded, seamed and rolled rimmed. Along with a simple tapering conical copper kettle. Height 38.5 cm
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A copper brazier, cylindrical shape with pierced walls, handles to the side, domed lidded rising to a chimney with right-angle take-off. Labelled ‘J. Foot & Son, Patentees & Manufacturers, London’. Height 40.5 cm
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A c.1900 micro-mosaic and brass trinket box, circular form, the hinged lid with a fine floral detailed panel in blue, green, yellow, white and red, the lid frame and body with fine loop applied wire work. Diameter 45, height 2.7 cm
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A pique work etui, of tapering rectangular shape, the lid decorated with fruiting vines framing a cartouche engraved ‘Harriet’. The interior fitted with original purple velvet supporting the propelling pencil, bodkin, symbol, steel scissors and mother-of-pearl handled pen knife. The pen knife blade marked Sheffield. c.1820. 6.5 cm x 12.5 cm
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A 19th century ivory needleworker’s table clamp mounted with a bobbin, hook and pin cushion. Length 11.5 cm
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An old whale bone ribbon threader, with folk art simple decoration of incised and drilled surface patterns. Length 10.7 cm
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A 19th century whale bone needleworker’s implement, one end as a spatulate letter knife, the other with a double ended emery pin cushion. The stem between decoratively turned and pierced. Length 15.5 cm
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A late 19th century Italian micro-mosaic brass trinket box, oval form, the lid with fine detail and a coloured panel of Roman ruins with a tiered bead frame, raised on four ball feet. 5 cm x 3.8 cm x 4 cm
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A collection of seven Victorian period cog shaped bone thread winders. Diameters approx. 3.1 cm
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Three small Victorian period mother-ofpearl sewing accessories.
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A small Victorian period carved bone sewing clamp.
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A Victorian period carved bone combination sewing clamp/thread winder. Length 11 cm
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A Victorian period carved ivory sewing accessory - lace pick and stiletto. Length 7.5 cm
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A Victorian period carved ivory double- ended pin cushion together with a small ivory tape measure holder of acorn shape.
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A collection of five old silver, ivory and bone sewing accessories.
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A crewel-work embroidery, in green tones. In the manner of the 18th century. In mahogany frame. 59.5 cm x 45.5 cm
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A vintage 14ct. gilded yellow gold thimble, the top set with a dimpled convex agate panel, the flared body with all-over floral and scroll embossing and engraving, stamped to the interior rim.
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An early 20th century 15ct. yellow gold thimble, the flared rim with repeating engraved decoration, stamped (size) .8 cm
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A vintage 14k yellow gold thimble, the faceted flared wide border with engraved scenes including a lighthouse, sailboat, coastal cottage, etc., stamped 14k and .7 cm
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An early 19th century horn and tortoiseshell snuff box of rectangular form, the lid with a tortoiseshell pattern, ogee form body. 6.8 cm x 3.8 cm x 2.2 cm
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An early 20th century mother-of-pearl and gilt brass small purse, the curved front panel with leaf and scroll fretwork cut and engraved decoration, the hinged covers enclosing original satin sectional interior.
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A Tunbridgeware inlaid writing box. Oblong shape, the lid decorated with a floral panel framed by a leafy border. The walls slightly concave shape. The interior simply fitted. 20.5 cm x 18 cm x 6.5 cm
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A walnut cased music box, with brass cylinder playing six aires, for mandolin, piccolo and zither. 55 cm x 26 cm x 17.5 cm
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A late Victorian mahogany collector’s cabinet, rectangular form, the top and two front doors cross banded, enclosing a combination of 12 original and later narrow full width display trays. 48 cm x 34 cm x 41.5 cm
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A Victorian mahogany writing slope with brass binding, capping and recessed handles to the side. Opening to reveal a gilt tooled blue leather writing service. A drawer in the side released by a locking pin. 40.5 cm x 25.5 cm x 16 cm
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A pair of alabaster lamp bases carved as classical fluted vase shaped urns issuing from a circlet of acanthus leaves raised on knopped stems from square plinth bases. With shades. Height 53 cm
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A set of turned and carved ivory chess men, in natural and red stained ivory along with a set of red stained and natural counters for draughts or backgammon and with two canisters and die for the latter. Along with a black lacquer and gilt penwork decorated folding combination chess/backgammon board. Some small faults commensurate with age. 19th century.
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A Victorian pink glass and cast iron based kerosene table lamp with twin burner, and squat circular white glass shade. Height 58 cm
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A postcard album, large quarto size, approximately 68 leaves and 250 cards.
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A contemporary postcard album of 50 leaves (plastic sleeved), containing approximately 148 vintage cards, all South Island subjects.
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A contemporary postcard album, foolscap size, 50 leaves (plastic sleeved), containing approximately 300 vintage cards, all North Island subjects.
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A Victorian photograph album, quarto size, 24 leaves, many with hand painted florals containing 100 cabinet photos and cartes de visites, including examples by Burton Bros. and others.
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A postcard album, large foolscap size, 58 leaves containing approximately 193 mainly New Zealand vintage postcards.
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A postcard album, large quarto size, 68 leaves, containing approximately 175 vintage photographs and postcards.
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A quarto size ‘Fernware’ covered book. The paper mache covers decorated with ferns framing a lyre to the front and back. The contents, music for the pianoforte, c.1916.
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A collection of Edwardian, post-war and mid-20th century furniture catalogues.
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A Linoleum catalogue from 1935-36 along with an English furniture manufacturer’s catalogue from the turn of the 20th century.
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A blue cloth and Morocco bound volume, large quarto size ‘The Complete Works of William Hogarth.....’ published by J.G. Murdoch, London, c.1880 (undated), some damage to cover.
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A hingeless stamp album containing a collection of New Zealand stamps including from the First Side faces, and pictorials through to 1980’s issues, mainly used.
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Three albums containing Great Britain stamps, including ‘The Tasman’ album with Penny Reds, etc., all used.
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A late Georgian tea caddy, sarcophagus form with the interior lids inlaid with geometric forms of contrasting woods, mixing bowls missing, ivory escutcheon keyhole, on four wooden bun feet. 32.5 cm x 15 cm x 17 cm
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A vintage crucifix, the gilded and painted metal stand with a large crucifix attached with filigree metal decoration to the edge, parian figure of Christ with lamb of god to the base. Height 420, width 140, depth 8 cm
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A gent’s collapsible top hat, in original box.
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A Victorian plaster wall plaque, moulded in the form of Christ being taken down from the cross with fortresses and trees in the background, in original ebonised wood frame. Minor damage. 27 cm x 21.5 cm
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A 19th century tortoiseshell veneered, pagoda lidded tea caddy. Serpentine front with spreading apron, raised on squat bun circular ivory feet. The lid opening to reveal ivory clashed edges, two canisters with tortoiseshell lids and ivory finials. 20 cm x 11 cm x 145. See front cover.
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A small carved wood erotic figure group of a seated man in congress with his consort. Height 7 cm
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A set of 27 whalebone dominoes, miniature size, contained within an oblong whalebone box, the lid of which is finished as a domino and slides to reveal the contents. 5.5 cm x 3.3 cm x 2 cm
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A set of brass and wood postal scales, with weights. 20 cm x 12 cm x 10 cm
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A small set of chemist beam scales, cast iron base, one weight and one pan. Height 4 cm
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A cased set of drawing instruments, the case marked with the owner’s name Rd Smith.
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A Victorian spelter bronze figure of a Grecian archer, he stands tensioning his bow, raised on a circular plinth base. Height 56 cm
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A miniature bronze of an English bulldog. Modelled standing attentively. Length 5 cm
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A late 19th century James White of Glasgow telescope of silvered brass with two draw sections and original pigskin cover, hinged and sliding lens covers.
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A steel money bank, the rectangular platform base cast with 'Hoop-La-Bank' supporting the clown holding hoop with push release for dog to jump and release coin in barrel.
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A late 19th century circular brass cased pocket compass, the push-on lid revealing a card scale. Diameter 5 cm
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An early 20th century French chrome cased pocket barometer by Lemiere, Paris. In original travelling case, distressed.
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An Edwardian walnut cased wall telephone, with exposed bells and Bakelite hand piece. Some faults to cabinet.
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A refurbished Ericsson mahogany cased wall phone with a fixed Bakelite mouthpiece and a separate earpiece. Rewired for contemporary use.
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A refurbished walnut cased Ericsson wall phone, with exposed brass bells and chrome plated handset.
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An Edwardian carved alabaster lamp base modelled as a shy naked child standing beside a rocky outcrop forming the lamp base. All raised on a rectangular socle plinth base. Some losses to lamp section. Height 35.5 cm
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A Victorian period figured walnut work box with quilted interior and a single drawer behind drop front, recessed top handle. Width 300. With key. Interior requires assembling.
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A small Victorian period walnut jewel box of plain oblong shape with fitted tray interior. Width 170. With key.
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A Victorian period alphabet sampler, wool on linen worked by Mary McPeake Donaghadee aged six years, 22nd June 1869. 41 cm x 28 cm
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A 19th century alphabet and pictorial sampler, wool on linen. 260 x330.
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A Victorian alphabet strip sampler, wool on linen worked by Elizabeth Alexander aged 16 years. 53 cm x 20 cm
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An old silk paisley shawl decorated with brightly coloured boteh motifs on an ivory ground and with a silk tasselled fringe, Af. Together with an ivory coloured silk paisley runner.
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A 1920’s black flapper dress lavishly decorated with black and silver seed beads in an Art Deco design.
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An ocelot fur jacket, the caramel silk lining in excellent condition with interior pocket. The jacket shows signs of wear.
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A full length fur coat, the soft pelt of light and dark caramel tones with a striped effect, lined, possibly from a small aquatic mammal.
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A full length black fur coat, possibly Siberian pony, lined and with some wear.
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A full length fur coat, the pelt in chocolate and caramel with cream tipping, in a diagonal striped effect, lined, possibly from a small aquatic mammal.
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A mink jacket, short bolero style in caramel coloured mink, three quarter sleeves, lined and in good condition.
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A mink coat, knee length in chocolate brown, three quarter sleeves, lined and in good condition.
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A vintage crocodile skin clutch purse stained black.
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A ride-on or pull-along Scottie dog toy, c.1938. Covered in black wool tufted fabric and with button eyes, raised on hard rubber trucks. Length 55 cm
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A 1930’s black cat toy, covered in black plush fabric, straw filled with glass button eyes. Distressed. Height 24 cm
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A mink jacket, the short bolero style jacket in chocolate brown mink, with three quarter sleeves, lined and in excellent condition.
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A 19th century mahogany framed tapestry. The floral decoration incorporating cut moquette, Berlin woolwork & beadwork. 66 cm x 47 cm
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A Victorian nutcracker in the form of a skull and cross bones, together with a pair of opera glasses and an ivory letter opener.
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A portrait miniature of a woman by J. Stieler. Oval within piano key ivory frame. 14.5 cm x 12.5 cm
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Two vintage straw filled golden plush toys, includes a Merrythought dog with brown ears and glass eyes, label to foot and a teddy bear with movable arms and legs, glass eyes, still with original working internal sound box.
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A book ‘The Nelson Memorial’. Nelson and his companions in Arms by John Knox Laughton, with numerous illustrations, published London 1896.
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A collection of Old English and German watchmaker’s catalogues.
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An Edwardian period crocodile skin travelling valise, the interior fitted with numerous accessories with silver plated mounts, brushes, toilet jars, hand mirror, etc. with 11 assorted accessories. 51 cm x 36 cm x 210. Handle distressed.
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A taxidermied goat’s head. Inscribed on the mount ‘Shot 26.11.83, between Raglan and Kawhia’. Horn width 50.5 cm
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An old taxidermied kea, the parrot perches, wings outstretched upon a gnarled branch affixed to a rimu shield mount. Wings span 85 cm
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