Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.

Click here to view registration and subscription levels

December Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:742
Sale Title:December Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:135
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:552
Date:6-Dec-2011
***
An Edwardian gold plated sovereign case, the exterior profusely engraved with blank cartouche to the front for initials.
***
***
***
A small Egyptian silver gilt pendant in the form of a Moses basket, the lid with enamelled decoration of an oasis scene opens to reveal the baby Moses. Length 1.5 cm
***
***
***
A 19th century Pietra Dura and gold pendant, the oval black panel with a floral spray in rose blush, ivory, blue and earth tones in a gold stepped frame with large tapered ribbed gold bale. Glass back.
***
***
***
An 18ct. gold and citrine set fob in the form of an Austro-Hungarian crown set with five oval facet cut citrines.
***
***
***
A pearl necklace, the single strand of graduated cultured pearls of a lustrous cream with a silver and marcasite clasp.
***
***
***
A cultured pearl necklace, a single strand of deep cream lustrous uniform sized pearls, hand knotted between each, silver clasp with single pearl set to the centre. Length 93 cm
***
***
***
An Edwardian period 9ct. rose gold sovereign case, of plain design.
***
***
***
A modern 14ct. gold chain, fine woven mesh links, 11.3gms.
***
***
***
An old 15ct. rose gold fob chain, the anchor link with T-bar and a dog clip, 35.92gms.
***
***
***
An 18ct. gold and amethyst rosary, the rosary with a gold cross to base, in original box from Prouds Ltd, Sydney.
***
***
***
A Victorian 9ct. rose gold muff chain, 26gms.
***
***
***
A gold rope twist necklace with S scroll clasp. Length 6.1 cm tests as 20 to 22ct. Weight 26gms.
***
***
***
An impressive silver and multi-amethyst necklace, the 33 large oval facet cut amethysts supported by chain links in a tapered trellis type design with central pendant drops.
***
***
***
A 14ct. yellow gold modern neck chain of scrolling double row links. Weight 25.8gms.
***
***
***
A Victorian 9ct. yellow gold neck chain of circular small faceted links, push-in clasp. Weight 6.8gms.
***
***
***
A late 19th century 15ct. yellow gold muff chain of oval repeating links with finely modelled gloved hand clasp set with single diamond. Height 16.5gms.
***
***
***
A coral and diamond suite, consisting of a necklace, two bracelets, ring and two pairs of earrings, the ‘angel skin’ coral (New Hebrides) bead necklace with a silver and coral pendant, the cabochon coral surrounded by small brilliant cut diamonds, a diamond to each side of the T-bar toggle, the two bead bracelets with diamond set silver toggle clasps, the silver ring with a large centrally mounted coral bead and surrounded by small round brilliant cut diamonds to match the pendant, the coral bead earrings…
***
***
***
A 15ct. gold banded agate brooch and earrings set, the large round cabochon banded agate in a rub-over mount, the frame set with seven smaller banded agate cabochon stones, the reverse with glass for photo, together with matching agate earrings with fish hook wire for pierced ears.
***
***
***
A Victorian silver and gold parure, this suite of matching jewellery consists of a chain with lozenge shaped links with floral engraving, matching earrings for pierced ears, a locket suspended from a bar matching the chain links and a brooch. Embellished with 18ct. rose gold, in original box.
***
***
***
A c.1880 gold brooch and earring suite in fancy scrolling design with blue, green and white enamel highlights, the brooch with a faceted cushion cut central garnet flanked by seed pearls, one absent, the earrings of pendant form.
***
***
***
An 18ct. gold and black coral suite, comprising necklace, bracelet, earrings and ring (this one-off suite of jewellery was hand made for the vendor).
***
***
***
An 18ct. gold, diamond and opal suite, comprising gold, opal and diamond pendants on articulated chain together with a bracelet, earrings and ring. (This one-off suite of jewellery was handmade for the vendor).
***
***
***
A 9ct. gold and carnelian ring and earrings set, the ring with a large cabochon stone held by four claws, the earrings with gold fittings, each supporting four carnelian beads spaced by smaller gold beads.
***
***
***
A c.1900 marine ivory relief carved oval cameo brooch of a classical woman in profile, oval form. 4.2 x 3.2 cm
***
***
***
A small gold oval framed and backed brooch with chrysoberyl cabochon, c.1900.
***
***
***
Two Arts & Crafts brooches, one with oval Ruskin Pottery panel set in rub-over pewter mount with stylised beaten design, the other similar with copper frame.
***
***
***
An Art Deco period silver, marcasite and paste floral brooch, the vase form base of enamelled zigzag decoration, coloured pastes highlighting the top.
***
***
***
Two vintage silver and paste brooches, one ‘Prince of Wales’, feathers design, the other as a floral basket with green, mauve and red stone highlights.
***
***
***
A silver gilt and enamel tiger brooch, the fine mesh with blue enamel bands and tiger’s eye stone set.
***
***
***
An Edwardian cameo brooch / pendant, the shell cameo carved with a classical head of a woman, a snake and winged head dress, possibly a Maenad, in 18ct. gold frame. Length 5.5 cm
***
***
***
A vintage silver gilt and diamond frog brooch, the body of the frog encrusted with old mine cut diamonds, two small rubies for eyes.
***
***
***
A vintage silver gilt and diamond monkey brooch, the monkey hanging by his arms from a branch, his body encrusted with small old mine cut diamonds.
***
***
***
A vintage silver gilt, diamond and emerald salamander brooch, the body encrusted with small old cut diamonds with eight small natural emeralds running down its backbone, with ruby for eyes.
***
***
***
An Edwardian gold mounted cameo brooch, the carved cameo in the form of youth wearing the head of age in his hair, in an ornate 9ct. rose gold frame.
***
***
***
A Victorian 9ct. gold Scottish brooch in the form of a dirk, set with facet cut citrines and various coloured agate. Length 5.5 cm
***
***
***
A gold micro-mosaic brooch, the micro-mosaic picture of Roman ruins set to the centre of an oval jet panel in a 9ct. gold frame.
***
***
***
A Victorian 9ct. gold mourning brooch, the central panel of decorated woven hair under rock crystal, the outer panel of black enamel with gold initials and scrolling decoration, the reverse engraved E.R. Pearson, obit March 26, 187.8 cm
***
***
***
A 9ct. gold and citrine brooch, six gold leaves on a plain back, the oval facet cut citrine set to the centre.
***
***
***
An Edwardian 9ct. gold cameo brooch, the double bar brooch with a small cameo of classical profile to the centre.
***
***
***
A 15ct. Edwardian gold and citrine bar brooch, the double bars set with a facet cut citrine to the centre.
***
***
***
A 14ct. gold enamel and pearl brooch, the bar brooch decorated with seven white enamel and gold Greek keys alternating with six small pearls. Length 6 cm
***
***
***
A fancy 15ct. yellow gold framed amethyst brooch, the facet cut oval amethyst in claw frame with fine wire loop border.
***
***
***
An antique 22ct. gold and agate brooch, the oval polished banded agate set in a decorative 22ct. gold frame in the form of flowers, signed Richter to the back of the frame, with safety chain.
***
***
***
A c.1900 9ct. sword brooch, mounted with crescent moon and star, set with seed pearl (one missing) and four blue stones. Weight 5gms.
***
***
***
An early 20th century 18ct. diamond, ruby and moonstone brooch, the large central circular cabochon moonstone in a rub-over band surrounded by eight short bars supporting alternating rubies and triple diamond clusters.
***
***
***
An 18ct. large pearl set bar brooch, the central flowerhead form set with nine pearls flanked by two larger pearls and a pair of conforming flowerheads. Solid gold back to all.
***
***
***
A Victorian banded agate and multi-diamond brooch, the large oval cabochon banded agate of deep amber tone with a central white stripe, the gold frame with 16 pointed radiating sections, each set with an old cut diamond, gold back.
***
***
***
A 19th century fancy silver on gold multi-diamond brooch, the central open scrolling diamond form with three tapered long pointed bars to each side, all entirely set with multiple old cut diamonds.
***
***
***
A 9ct. yellow gold thimble, with a fine engraved band of engraved bridge and building design.
***
***
***
A gold full sovereign, dated 1910, Perth Mint.
***
***
***
A gold full sovereign, dated 1925, Sydney Mint.
***
***
***
A gold half sovereign, dated 1915, Sydney Mint.
***
***
***
A gold half sovereign, dated 1915, Sydney Mint.
***
***
***
A gold half sovereign, dated 1916, Sydney Mint.
***
***
***
A gold half sovereign, dated 1906, Sydney Mint.
***
***
***
A Victorian gold half sovereign, dated 188.4 cm
***
***
***
A small old U.S.A. one dollar gold coin with applied chain loop support, tests above 18ct., weight 1.7gms.
***
***
***
A pair of vintage insect earrings, the body of the bug an oval facet cut sapphire, the head a facet cut natural emerald, the wings with two diamonds to each wing, in silver and gold, with 9ct. gold kidney wires for pierced ears.
***
***
***
A pair of French Art Deco drop earrings, the silver frame suspended from a triple stone mount and set with good quality paste diamantes, a onyx ring suspended from the base, with gold hooks for pierced ears. Length 7 cm
***
***
***
A pair of 18ct. sapphire and diamond stud earrings, flower form for pierced ears.
***
***
***
A pair of vintage micro-mosaic and 18ct. gold earrings, the oval black panel set with small coloured flowers and leaves surrounding one large rose, in an 18ct. gold frame and original fish hooks for pierced ears.
***
***
***
A pair of 18ct. white gold diamond and yellow sapphire drop earrings, each with single diamonds supporting the marquise cut yellow sapphire above a lower single diamond with chain links, the four diamonds totalling 0.30ct., the two sapphires totalling 0.50ct
***
***
***
A set of gold and mother-of-pearl studs and cufflinks, in a Mappin & Webb box, in 9ct. yellow and 18ct. white gold.
***
***
***
A 14ct. gold Essex crystal stick pin, the crystal with a spaniel head, mount of 14ct. on a 9ct. pin.
***
***
***
A Victorian 9ct. gold stick pin, the head in the form of a monkey with a long curly tail, with higher carat gold wash, in original Goldsmiths & Silversmiths box.
***
***
***
An Art Deco period European silver hinged bangle, the hollow panelled design incorporating the ‘Three Monkeys’ and stylised florals, a push-in tongue type clasp.
***
***
***
An Edwardian 15ct. gold bangle, the thin rounded band with a double heart mounted to the top and set with many seed pearls, two small leaves also with seed pearls to either side.
***
***
***
A 9ct. gold and garnet bracelet, a central facet cut diamond surrounded by eight smaller garnets mounted in a flower form, the 12 flowers linked by small rings at each corner, push clasp with safety catch.
***
***
***
A sterling silver bracelet, the large hollow curb link charm bracelet with a large puffed heart padlock, with safety chain. 29gms.
***
***
***
A 9ct. rose gold gate bracelet, each ‘gate’ set with a small cabochon turquoise bead, push clasp.
***
***
***
An impressive late 19th century garnet encrusted silver gilt bracelet of seven tapering floral sections, entirely claw set with facet cut garnets in a floral design held by plain curved rectangular length.
***
***
***
A vintage 9ct. yellow gold heavy snake bangle, engraved decoration, the head set with a modern brilliant cut diamond, small ruby set eyes. Weight 52gms.
***
***
***
A c.1900 18ct. yellow gold and diamond hinged bangle of triple knife edged bar form with a central horse shoe form to the top, set with seven old cushion cut diamonds totalling approx. 1.30cts., complete with safety chain and in original red Morocco leather case.
***
***
***
An 18ct. gold bangle, in the form of a bird of paradise, hinged, push clasp with safety chain, 36gms (this one-off piece was hand made for the vendor).
***
***
***
A quality 20ct. yellow gold and multi-diamond set hinged bangle, the 20 round brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 2.00cts., channel set to the shaped long leaf type designed top, push-in tongue clasp with double hinged catches and a safety chain, stamped 85 cm
***
***
***
An 18ct. emerald and diamond cocktail ring, the natural 7.10ct. emerald, in a rub-over mount and surrounded by 18 modern brilliant cut diamonds in a rectangular setting with chamfered corners, yellow gold mount and a white gold shank, total diamond weight 1.26cts.
***
***
***
An 18ct. gold and platinum three stone modern diamond ring, the central modern round brilliant cut diamond of 0.85ct. flanked by two modern round brilliant cut diamonds of ‘intense greenish-yellow’ totalling 0.70ct., claw set, tapered shoulders
***
***
***
An 18ct. white gold emerald and diamond dress ring, the large oval facet cut natural emerald in a rub-over mount surrounded by a row of small round brilliant cut diamonds, a smaller diamond set to each shoulder.
***
***
***
An 18ct. diamond and emerald ring, the .73ct. round brilliant cut diamond star set in a rounded domed plain band, with a .10ct. square facet cut emerald to each side.
***
***
***
An 18ct. white gold and diamond dress ring, the central .58ct. round brilliant cut diamond claw set with a .33ct. brilliant cut diamond to each side, coronet mounts, total diamond weight 1.24ct..
***
***
***
An 18ct. white gold lady’s traditional ruby and diamond cluster ring, the oval mixed cut ruby of 1.20cts. framed by two rows of 30 modern round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.75ct., the setting wire backed, plain parallel band
***
***
***
An 18ct. yellow gold, platinum and three diamond ring, the three modern brilliant cut diamonds in an offset row within coronet mounts to the curved supports. Approximate total diamond weight 1.05cts.
***
***
***
An 18ct. diamond solitaire ring, the claw set diamond of 0.43ct., G-Vs, above the scrolling shoulders set with multiple small diamonds.
***
***
***
A contemporary 18ct. Australian sapphire and multi-diamond lady’s dress ring, the central 4ct. facet cut sapphire in a square frame with circular modern brilliant cut diamonds to each corner and pairs of baguette diamonds to each length.
***
***
***
An 18ct and champagne diamond solitaire ring, the circular modern brilliant cut diamond of 0.47ct. in a wide rub-over mount with channel set small diamonds encircling the edge and channel set to each shoulder.
***
***
***
A large Australian sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the oval facet cut deep blue Australian sapphire claw set above the 14 modern brilliant cut diamonds, all in a basket white gold setting on a yellow gold shank.
***
***
***
A 14ct. white gold and banded citrine vintage retro lady’s dress ring, the large rectangular stepped cut citrine in orange and yellow citrus tones, claw set in a tapered pierced mount.
***
***
***
A lady’s platinum and solitaire diamond ring, the modern brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.50ct. held by four prominent claws to the square under setting, tapered shank.
***
***
***
An 18ct. Ruskin Pottery Victorian lady’s gold ring with rows of rubies, diamonds and emeralds, hallmarked 189.1 cm
***
***
***
An Art Deco period lady’s emerald & diamond cluster ring, the central circular facet cut emerald framed by two baguette cut and ten old brilliant cut diamonds in a hexagonal setting, four smaller diamonds to each shoulder. 18ct white gold mount.
***
***
***
A 19th century lady’s gold ring set with three cabochon turquoises spaced by two pearls, all in rub-over mounts within a shaped bead setting.
***
***
***
A Victorian gold and diamond cluster ring, the central rose cut diamond framed by eight smaller, decorative split shoulder mount, 14ct. yellow gold.
***
***
***
A 9ct. gold and diamond vintage sweetheart ring, the double heart with a crown on the top set with old mine cut diamonds, two centres set with two heart shaped cabochon garnets, the 9ct. gold shank with decorative embossing.
***
***
***
A 14ct. gold and sapphire ring, the diamond shaped gold mount decorated in Etruscan manner and set with a central facet cut sapphire, plain shank with upright shoulders.
***
***
***
An 18ct. white gold pearl and diamond dress ring, the large centrally set white pearl with three separate bands of small brilliant cut diamonds, approximate diamond weight .30cts.
***
***
***
An 18ct. white gold and diamond ring, six round brilliant cut diamonds channel set to a rounded tapered shank, total diamond weight .96ct..
***
***
***
A 9ct. ruby and diamond band ring set with three rubies and two diamonds in a row flanked by a scrolling design.
***
***
***
An 18ct. yellow gold lady’s three stone diamond ring, the modern brilliant cut diamonds in claw set coronet mounts.
***
***
***
An 18ct. yellow gold and diamond ring, the flat rimmed band with five brilliant cut diamonds set in a coronet type mount.
***
***
***
A 14ct. gold emerald, ruby and sapphire dress ring, the high mount set with five movable wheels, each set with rubies, emeralds and sapphires, plain domed shank narrowing at base with decorative piercing.
***
***