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November Art and Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:736
Sale Title:November Art and Antique AuctionLots with images:91
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:578
Date:8-Nov-2011
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An antique coin of ancient Roman or Greek style, in a 9ct. rose gold frame to be worn as a pendant
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A Victorian cameo brooch, the shell carved with an angel, an anchor in her lap, looking up at the evening star, in an ornate scrolling 15ct. gold frame with a safety chain. Length 6.5 cm Small crack
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A Victorian cameo brooch decorated with the three graces, in 9ct. rose gold frame with English decoration. Length 6.5 cm
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A silver brooch by Tony Buller (b.1938. Patoni Silver, N.Z. ) in the form of a flying phoenix marked ‘Stg Sil’ to the back. Height 12 cm
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A silver hollow large curb link bracelet with a large puffer heart clasp. Weight 41.7 gms
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A European designer 18ct. yellow gold and silver lady’s bracelet, decorative moulded length of knight’s armour, decorative swords, mace and bound logs, long loop form clasp. Weight 18.6 gms
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A 9ct. white gold neck chain of circular links with parrot beak clasp. Length 44 cm. Weight 8.3gms
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A c.1900 9ct. yellow gold framed cameo brooch of a woman’s portrait in profile, the frame with shaped rim, internal flaws to the shell
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A 9ct. and diamond pendant, the .35ct. round brilliant cut diamond centrally set in a rubover mount surrounded by numerous small round brilliant cut diamonds in a pave setting, a small round brilliant cut diamond also set to the gold bale, with a 9ct. mesh chain, approx. diamond weight 1ct
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An Edwardian period 9ct.rose gold fob chain, the short chain of graduated curved links with two dog clips, 25gms
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A modern 22ct. gold chain, the flat links with ‘S’ clasp, 30gms
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Six 22ct. gold bangles, in various patterns, wieght 43.9gms.
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A 1907 gold sovereign
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An 1879 gold half sovereign
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A 1910 half sovereign
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A lady’s Art Deco platinum and diamond Suppa cocktail wristwatch, the engraved long rectangular case with four round brilliant cut diamonds, the bracelet mounts each with a further three diamonds, black cord strap, working order
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A lady’s 18ct. gold half hunter fob watch, the back profusely engraved, the gilded dial with Roman numerals and some decoration, stem wind
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An 18ct. gold lady’s full hunter fob watch, the front and back profusely engraved, the gilded dial with Roman numerals and floral decoration, stem wind, in working order.
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A nickel plated open face Hebdomas patent pocket watch, stem wind, the white enamel dial with green and silver enamelled Arabic numerals, exposed escapement
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A silver cased key wind pocket watch, London 1864, the fusee movement by J.H. Tinn & Sons, London. The silver dial with engraved detail, gold Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial
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Two antique gold watch keys
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A gent’s Omega wristwatch, the Constellation automatic chronometer in good working order with a black leather strap
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A gent’s Breitling wristwatch, the 815 'Premier' with Valjoix 7736 movement, Tachymetre dial, gold plated case, original silvered dial, three black sub-dials, gold hands and original back cover
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A vintage Bulova silver and 14k yellow gold gents early digital watch, the curved sided rectangular case and link bracelet all with fine rope-type decoration, the rectangular bezel and links in polished 14k yellow gold, red glass to face
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An A.C. Schnitzer Chrono S1 gent’s wristwatch, the silvered dial with three subsidiary dials and a conforming tachymeter bezel, on black leather straps with a patent clasp opening. In ebonized presentation box
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An English Art Deco desktop clock garniture comprising a marbled and malachite cased clock with Rotherhams movement (at fault), along with a conforming stone easel perpetual calendar with silver mounts, hallmarked London 1937 and a small ashtray similarly of marble and malachite
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A good late 19th century boulle mantel clock of baluster form, with ormolu mounts including a rococo urn, the gilt dial with a 12-piece enamel cartouche, blue Roman numerals with a Sunburst pendulum behind the glazed panel, the eight day French Mougin signed movement striking on a gong, working order. 19.5 x 10 x 33.5 cm
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A large impressive 19th century English walnut bracket clock, the silvered dial with subsidiary dials above for chime/silent regulation and Westminster chimes or 8 bells, twin chain fusee movement, the case with Gothic arches, barley twist column mouldings and carved finials. Working order, with key. Together with original walnut shelf bracket. Height 76 cm
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An eight day hooded wall clock, the plain case with turned column mouldings and stepped pediment, the Georgian single weight pendulum movement with a brass dial marked ‘Henry Swaine’, ornate spandrels, single hand, working order
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A Sheffield Plate salver, with pie crust rim, shell and scroll border, engraved pattern to the centre and crested, a muzzled wolf’s head erased flanked by upraised wings. Diameter 31.5 cm
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A pair of Georgian style silver plated candelabra, with tapering knopped columns rising from shaped square bases supporting three nozzles, two elevated on sinuous stems. Height 45.5 cm
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A Regency style silver plated candelabra with a knopped tapering stem rising from a circular spreading foot supporting three nozzles, two elevated on sinuous stems by Walker & Hall. Height 43 cm
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A Georgian Scottish horn snuff mull with silver mounts, engraved Alex Leslie
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A silver mounted horse hoof inkwell, the generous silver mount with a hinged lid engraved ‘Ginger’ enclosing original blue glass liner, the base with a fitted silver plate horse shoe. Birmingham 1930 by L.T. Richardson. 12 x 15 x 8 cm
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A late Victorian period double ended scent bottle, the ruby glass bottle with silver plate caps, profusely engraved. Length 10.5 cm
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A pair of silver thimbles, with a band of niello decoration at base, marks rubbed
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Two silver thimbles, Charles Horner, Chester 1894 and 1909
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A rare patent needle case, incorporating a thimble as the cover enclosing three cotton reels and a needle case. Birmingham 1912 by Charles Horner
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A Victorian silver vinaigrette of serpentine rectangular form, all-over scroll engraving, the hinged lid enclosing gilded interior with a pierced and engraved hinged grill. Birmingham 1843 by Edward Smith
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A George III small silver pill box of oval form, restrained engraved hinged lid. Birmingham 1798 by Samuel Pemberton
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An Old Sheffield Plate shallow dish, circular shape with serpentine outline, crested to the centre. Diameter 24.5 cm
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A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate teapot, squat baluster shape raised on scroll and claw feet. The simple arched handle with ivory heat rings, the hinged lid with ivory finial. Height 22 cm
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A pair of William IV silver framed spectacles set with natural rock crystal pebble lenses. The arms with pinned extensions, one marked ‘Pebbles’. London 1833
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A late Edwardian plain silver sovereign case. Birmingham 1909
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An Edwardian silver vesta case, kidney bean shape. Chester 1902
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An early 20th century silver and ivory letter opener, the ivory blade with a decorative silver handle which also incorporates a magnifying glass. Birmingham 1920
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An Edwardian silver novelty cradle pin cushion/thimble holder of oval boat form, the covered end supporting the silver plate thimble, original pad, raised on four ball feet. Birmingham 1905 by Adie & Lovekin Ltd
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A Victorian silver christening mug, the oval body engraved with flowering vines, scroll initials to the leaf framed cartouche, engraved circular flaring foot, double scroll handle. London 1868, the foot base engraved ‘Elkington L’Pool’. Weight 156gms
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An Edwardian novelty dog’s head silver handled button hook, the handle with a waisted body embossed with stylised leaf scrolls and florals, the finial as a double dog’s head set with glass eyes, tapered steel shaft and hook. Birmingham 1907 by Crisford & Norris Ltd. Length 23 cm
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An early 20th century silver pocket watch cased barometer by J. Hicks, London, the silvered dial with double scale, the case hallmarked London 1913 by Albert Thomas Oliver. Diameter 5.2 cm in original Morocco leather hinged fitted case
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A pair of George IV silver salts of oval form, pierced and engraved borders, floral swag, central band, original blue glass liners, raised on four ball and claw feet. London 1784 and 1786 by Robert Hennell I
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A William IV silver teapot, ovoid shape raised on a circular spreading foot, the handle and spout with acanthus capping, the shoulder and hinged lid decorated with acanthus scroll engraving. London 1837 by Joseph and John Angell, retailer’s mark engraved under base. Height 21 cm
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A Victorian silver sugar basket of urn shape with a blue glass liner, the body and stem with fluted detail, the rim with pierced gallery and festoon swags, raised on a square plinth base. London 1880 by Charles Boyton II. Height 12.5 cm
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A George III silver salver with beaded rim and three scroll feet, decorated with wiggle-work and punched borders framing a crest of a horseshoe between wings (Farrer of London). London 1779, probably by John Crouch and Thomas Hannam. Diameter 21 cm
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A George III silver dinner plate with shaped gadrooned border. Engraved with the Coat of Arms of James Graham, Duke of Montrose. London 1809, probably by William Bennett. Diameter 25 cm
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A George III silver teapot, oval shape with gadrooned rim, a domed hinged cover, boxwood handles and ball feet. Engraved with an armorial crest and coat of arms. Old repairs. London 1815 by Crispin Fuller. Weight 575gms
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A Georgian silver creamer of oval can form, the elegant shaped rim with gadroon decoration, the plain body with a single band of engraved shell and fine diamond decoration, the armorial of an armoured arm with snake wrapped sword above ribbon engraved ‘Persever’d’. Sheffield 1812
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A Georgian Scottish silver sugar basin of oval boat form, with two large flat top handles, reeded detail, engraved bands, acorn and floral detail, gilded interior, the clear marks excluding date stamp, by Francis Howden. 18.6 x 10.7 x 11 cm
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An impressive early George III silver lidded tankard/jug of plain baluster form with a reeded fine band to the body, spreading circular foot, the domed hinged cover with scrolling thumb piece, the double scroll handle with ivory heat rings and matching detail top and base, fancy scroll framed shield armorial, the lid and base with matched hallmarks for London 1760, maker William Grundy, a noted tankard maker. Weight 99 cm
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A rare James I silver seal top spoon, the cast finial with an unengraved circular disc top above lobed and leaf decorated sections, plain mildly tapered hexagonal handle, traditional heavy gauge oval bowl, clearly bottom marked London 1604 by William Cawdell, and struck with a crowned lion’s head to the bowl. Weight 50gms. approx
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A George III silver teapot on a matching stand, oval form, both with engraved wriggle work bands and a matching scroll and floral cartouche border, the teapot with a long tapered spout, wooden handle and finial, the stand raised on four pad type feet. London 1800, the teapot by Solomon Houghan, the stand by William Bennett
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A George III quality small heavy silver salver, the rim with shell and gadroon detail, the flat surface with a wide band of engraved panel design including classical shell and trellis panels, raised on three ball and claw feet, the clear hallmarks for London 1767 by Ebenezer Coker. Diameter 21 cm
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A pair of George III style sugar basin and milk jug, oval shape with gadrooned rim, acanthus capped handles, raised on ball feet. Sheffield 1902 by John Round & Son. 540gms
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A mid 20th century silver two handled sugar basin and milk jug, oval shape with faceted walls, raised on claw feet. Sheffield 1947 by Viner’s Ltd. 365gms. Along with a small American sauce ladle, fiddle and thread pattern
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A 20th century silver cream jug, circular cup shape with octagonal faceted walls raised on a circular spreading foot with a shell moulded spout and and an acanthus capped handle. Birmingham 1939 by Adie Bros. Weight 137gms
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A pair of silver candlesticks, with small tapering nozzles raised on short cylindrical stems from a circular spreading foot, heavily embossed with birds and foliate designs. Birmingham 1973 by Broadway & Co. Height 10 cm
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A 20th century silver salver, circular, pie crust rimmed, raised on volute scroll feet with acanthus capping. Sheffield 1960 by Walker & Hall. 853gms. Diameter 31.5 cm
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A Japanese silver tea and coffee service with tray, with Art Nouveau influenced decoration of irises, the flowers decorating each piece in high relief on a hammer finished ground, the set comprises a spirit kettle with a burner, coffee pot, teapot, lidded and open sugar basins and a milk jug, the oblong tray with canted corners and everted rim with decoration conforming to the teaset, each piece marked underneath with a two character mark and seal. Weight 8130gms
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A cased set of silver gilt and enamel coffee spoons, the spoon backs enamelled in various colours, each with a seal top finial. Birmingham 1957 by William Suckling Ltd. One with slight chipping
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A cased set of silver coffee spoons, each with greenstone ball finial. Birmingham 1926
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An early 20th century Joseph Swindell & Son silver and greenstone teaspoon and cake fork set with tapered rounded greenstone handles to the long tapered fitting, maker’s mark and ‘Sterling Silver’ to each piece, original fitted case with the lid lining marked ‘New Zealand Greenstone Sterling Silver’
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A New Zealand silver and greenstone napkin ring of triangular form, two sides of greenstone, the base in silver, marked ‘Stg Sil’, with a crown to the side, possibly Frank Grady & Sons, Wellington
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A New Zealand silver napkin ring by T.W.C. Nance (1880-81), Wanganui, circular form with fine castellated type bands, engraved ‘Milie’, stamped with maker’s mark, old Morocco fitted leather case
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A vase shaped silver sugar caster of octagonal section, raised on a spreading foot, the tall cover with an acorn finial. Birmingham 1948 by D. Bros. Height 18 cm
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A French silver Art Deco vanity set, in pig skin travelling case, comprising jars and brushes, the tops and backs of which are enamelled in striking black and white concentric rondels, or shapes conforming to the objects including hair brushes, the central mirror lifts to reveal a selection of implements, some with ivory handles, the silver with a. 950 French fineness mark along with London import marks for 1922 and the mark of George Stockwell for Stockwell & Co., the Finsbury Street importers. Some…
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A Victorian silver trophy cup, the oval bowl with half wrythen lobing, raised on a single knopped stem from a plain circular spreading foot. Sheffield 1897 by James Deakin & Sons. Height 20 cm 162gms
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A boxed set of silver and enamel coffee spoons, the spoon backs enamelled with wild flowers, with original gilding. Birmingham 1960
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A cased set of Edwardian silver oyster forks, each small fork with three tines, the dog nose handles with thread outline. Birmingham 1913 by Charles Wilkes
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A cased Victorian silver three piece christening set, of knife, fork and spoon, all with guilloche engraved patterning and bead edging. Sheffield 1865 by Martin Hall
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A mahogany cased set of 18 silver plated fruit knives and forks, with bead patterned handles
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An elegant Edwardian silver bonbon basket, the reeded swing handled boat form body with pierced and floral swag engraved decoration on a plain oval stepped pedestal foot, original Bristol blue glass liner. Chester 1902 by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes. 17 x 11 x 12.5 cm
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An Edwardian silver sauce boat with exaggerated wide pulled pouring lip, shaped edge, flying scroll handle with acanthus leaf thumb piece, raised on three pad feet. Birmingham 1904 by Jones & Crompton. Weight 136gms
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A set of 10 early 20th century silver teaspoons, the goat’s hoof finials with twisted handles and plain bowls, probably Dutch, c.1920
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Four Dutch silver table forks similar to above, some tines requiring attention. Weight 230gms
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An early 20th century Dutch silver lidded box of oval section, the domed lid with a raucous tavern scene and other views, the body with a wide band of repeating stylised decoration. 10.5 x 8 x 7.5 cm. Weight 208gms
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A set of four early 19th century Dutch silver, bottom marked tablespoons in the Hanoverian pattern, a combination of six hallmarks. Weight 240gms
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Two heavy Indian silver pieces, a two section belt buckle with relief cast decoration and an oval small lidded trinket box with similar floral scroll and leaf decoration. Weight 140gms
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A 19th century French silver fancy salt of shell form, the scrolling end surmounted by a cherub, mounted on three sculpted small dolphin type feet. Import marks for London 1892. Weight 71gms
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An Edwardian Irish silver mustard pot, the tapered concaved body with a wide band of pierced and engraved bird, floral and scroll decoration with a plain cartouche to the front, domed hinged lid with a scroll handle. Dublin 1909 by S. Waterhouse, original blue glass liner. Diameter at base 6.5 cm
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A Victorian silver ink stand of oblong shape with reeded rim, dished to hold two pens, raised on four scroll feet, supporting a single oval hinged lidded inkwell. Presentation engraved. London 1893 by John Aldwinckle & James Slater
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A silver vase shaped sugar caster, with a tall cover surmounted by a wrythen knop finial. Birmingham 1956 by J.B. Chatterley & Sons. Height 17.5 cm
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An engine turned silver cigarette box with sandalwood interior. Birmingham 1932. Length 15 cm
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An Edwardian period cobalt blue glass sugar caster with heavy cut decoration, the silver top of classic form, heavily embossed floral decoration. Birmingham 1927 by Thomas Hayes. Height 21 cm
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Two Edwardian silver vesta cases both profusely engraved, Birmingham 1904 and Chester 1900
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Two silver vesta cases, one plain, the other with machine decoration, Birmingham 1919 and Chester 1910
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A Victorian period silver vesta box profusely embossed and engraved
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Three silver items, a double sovereign case, Birmingham 1906; a card case Birmingham 1912; and a cigarette holder case, Birmingham 1919
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A Victorian silver apostle spoon. London 1873 by Charles Boyton. Along with five silver coffee spoons modelled after mote spoons with handles tapering to a pointed finial. Birmingham 1974
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A large .800 silver comport, possibly Italian, scalloped and fluted circular shape with a serpentine rim, raised on a spreading circular foot. Chased and engraved with acanthus scroll front surrounding a floral medallion to the centre. Diameter 36.5 cm. Weight 882gms
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An Edwardian four piece silver plate tea and coffee service, of oblong fluted section. Decorated and engraved with foliate designs and floral festoons. The lids of each piece with oval fluted ivory finials. Sheffield, c.1915 by Thomas Otley & Son
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