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Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:91
Prices available:96
Category:
Unclassified
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A vintage wooden Buddha, in traditional noble pose, with remains of old paint jewelling and gilding (with wooden stand). 44 cm x 33 cm x 50 cm. ***
*** An antique kilim saddle bag of large size, each panel decorated with extra-weft geometric patterns with kilim backing. 210 cm x 90 cm. Provenance: The Williamson Estate Collection. ***
*** Artist unknown, marine oil on canvas of 'The Canterbury'. 44 x 54 cm. ***
*** Three French Art Deco style majolica glazed pieces, includes: an owl mounted smoker's stand with receptacles for vesta and box, a cubist form vase/bookend and an ashtray with whippet handle. ***
*** A small Japanese jewellery chest, four drawers to one side, the other with a small door which opens to reveal two deep drawers with a smaller one below, delicate and decorative locks, inlaid box pattern, some distress. 32.5 cm x 33.5 cm x 27 cm ***
*** An early Georgian chinoiserie hanging corner cabinet, of small proportions, the decoration of Chinese figures in a garden in colours of golden red on a black lacquer ground, butterfly hinges and two internal shelves. 54 cm x 25 cm x 82.5 cm ***
*** A large Linhof aluminium camera case containing assorted Hasselblad accessories, including lenses, extension tubes, booklets and miscellanea. ***
*** A bronze figure of a stylised acrobatic naked female figure, on a crescent shaped plinth base, height 31 cm. ***
*** A set of four George III silver Old English pattern tablespoons, London 1800 by Wm. Eley and Wm. Fearn, monogrammed I.C.E. 260gm ***
*** A vintage ivory bead necklace, graduating twisted rectangular form beads together with small oval beads, ivory screw clasp. ***
*** A Chinese Yixing teapot, irregular form with bamboo and blossom decoration in relief, partial matt glazed highlights, recessed fitted lid, marks to base, together with two small plain teapots. ***
*** A large and early Garry Nash bowl, cranberry colour, squat circular, signed and dated '94. Diameter 39 cm ***
*** A bespoke silver-plate and paua tray, the octagonal tray with eight paua and silver-plate seahorses forming the feet, the exterior inlaid with paua, the interior inlaid with wood and mother of pearl in a star form with a sterling silver monogrammed centre… ***
*** An early Mickey Mouse toy, with wire framed plush and felt body,height 14.5 cm, along with a Mickey Mouse fold-out Christmas card, 'The Adventures of Mickey Mouse' Book Number 2 and 'Shirley Temple Twinkletoes (So you'd like to dance, would you?)'. ***
*** A collection of snuff boxes, some wood, tortoiseshell and horn, all in varying states of repair. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** A part canteen of Walker & Hall silver plated cutlery, including knives with ivory handles, the Hanoverian pattern flatware engraved with the crest and motto of Wardlaw. The fitted mahogany canteen with green velvet lining. ***
*** A silver presentation cup - 'Sth. Hawkes Bay Auctioneers Assn. Challenge Cup. Best Two Year Old Aberdeen Angus Bull', presentation engraved to the reverse dating from 1935 to 1997, the two open handles with flat tops, raised on pedestal foot. Sheffield… ***
*** A Georgian style giltwood carved framed mirror, the oblong glass framed by carved and pierced acanthus leaves. 82 cm x 60 cm ***
*** A vintage ivory bead necklace, a single strand necklace of sixty-eight graduating ivory beads, 0.0.5 cm - 10.5 cm, knotted between each bead, together with three extra beads. ***
*** Four glazed double-sided display frames of butterflies and grasshoppers, a single and group of butterflies, and two single grasshoppers. ***
*** A Dupont lighter, black enamel (Laque de Chine) and silver metal, the front decorated with a dragon, together with instruction book, guarantee card and brochure. ***
*** A Chinese carved stone mountain, of yellow stone carved in low relief with figures in a landscape. Height 6 cm ***
*** A selection of chisels and gouges, in leather holder. ***
*** Six Victorian silver gilt salad forks, Old English pattern, London 1875, by Chawner & Co (George William Adams), 279gm, together with five dessert knives, mother of pearl handled and gilt silver plate blades. ***
*** A collection of 18th century deep dish saucers, various makes and patterns, together with an early 19th century Bute shape cup and deep dish saucer in the Imari pallet. ***
*** A stone hand club with modified grip, some damage, repair remodelled handle. Length 28.5 cm. ***
*** A Han grey-ware lidded jar, squat baluster form with remains of red painted detail, matt finish to all including the mildly domed large lid. Height 17 cm ***
*** A large Persian prayer rug, the central mihrab containing Tree of Life motifs with birds at base, surrounded by one wide and two narrow border guards. 206 x 247 cm ***
*** An Iranian all wool runner, the central ivory field containing a single medallion surrounded by bird and floral motifs and border guards. 200 x 75 cm ***
*** A hand knotted Persian rug, decorated with a diamond shaped central medallion in ivory tones, the quadrants decorated with stylised birds and geometric motifs on a blue ground, framed by three narrow borders. 174 x 92 cm ***
*** An album with N.Z stamp collection, includes: 1898 Pictorials used plus Officials and later issues, 1906 Christchurch Exhibition 1d. and 3d. used, etc. ***
*** A 12g double barrel shotgun, 30 inch damascus barrels marked A & W McCarthy on engraved rib, engraved locks and open hammers, black walnut stock with checkered Prince of Wales grip, horn cap and butt, forestock with horn tip (some slivers). Purchased by… ***
*** An antique reproduction Venetian style pier mirror, long rectangular form with engraved detail, black mirrored back panel. 145 x 56 cm ***
*** A mahogany small proportion bowfront jewellery chest, three drawers, raised on bun feet. 28 x 22 x 29 cm ***
*** A duiker designed by John Skeaping for Wedgwood moonstone glaze. Impressed 'J. Skeaping, Wedgwood' and printed mark 'Wedgwood, Barlaston, England'. Length 17.5 cm ***
*** A small silver pin, in the form of a coke hammer impressed with 'VOTES FOR WOMEN', marks rubbed. Said to have been awarded to members of the WSPU who took part in the 'window breaking' campaign to draw attention to the cause. Together with a period… ***
*** Four George III silver tablespoons, Old English and thread pattern, armorial to terminal, London 1788 and 1789 by Thomas Wallis II, 250gm. ***
*** A collection of 41 Roman and other early bronze coins, mainly smaller in size, the largest diameter 2.5 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection. ***
*** The book: 'Arctic Expeditions from British & Foreign Shores From the Earliest to the Expedition of 1875' by D. Murray Smith 1877, the cover of decorated leather with gold inlay, some distress including loose back cover. ***
*** Five vintage greenstone carved hei tiki, of graduating sizes along with a small book shaped pendant and a greenstone pebble, the smallest tiki with gold links attached. Height 1.5 cm, the largest in bowenite with remains of red sealing wax to eyes. Height… ***
*** A 19th century wood figure of a nun, some old damage and with original paint effect, with wooden wall stand. Height 41 cm (with stand) ***
*** A pair of Waterford Crystal large champagne 'Toasting' flutes, tall flared form, linked hearts pattern, facetted stems, etched marks. Height 26 cm ***
*** A 17th century map by Jan Jansson 'Hispaniae Veteris Descriptio' (Spain), engraved by Goos, pub. Amsterdam c.1662, copper engraved map with hand colouring, plate 37 x 49 cm. From Jansson's 'Atlas Major' ***
*** A Rene Lalique blue glass scent bottle with turquoise coloured stopper, fluted circular section, skyscraper shape. Etched marks, designed for Worth. Height 13 cm. Together with a similar smaller later Lalique blue glass scent bottle. Height 7.5 cm. ***
*** A World War I service medal and a George V Volunteer Long Service Medal, both with ribbons, presented to H.D. Parrott, Rangoon. Together with his watch. ***
*** Four assorted perfume bottles, two with plain glass bodies and silver tops, a tapering shaped bottle and a small silver bottle with a butterfly, together with a silver plate compact (no interior fittings) decorated with an Art Nouveau maiden and peacock. ***
*** A 19th century Austrian silver jug, baluster form, raised on round spreading foot, pronounced spout, loop handle with scallop shell detail, reeded decoration to foot, body and rim, 383gm, height 17 cm. *** N/A
*** An Edwardian silver pin cushion, in the form of a shoe, wood sole and original cushion, Birmingham 1909, length 12.5 cm. *** N/A
*** A 19th century inlaid Biedermeier small console table, wall mounting, inlaid top and single drawer. 39 x 31 x 75.5 cm. *** N/A
*** 3 volumes of the Cyclopia of New Zealand, Volume III, Canterbury. Vol. IV, Otago Southland. Vol. VI, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, Wellington. Bindings distressed ***
*** A collection of eight small Chinese blue and white porcelain dishes of various shapes and sizes. Part of the salvaged treasure from the 'Tek Sing', a Chinese junk which sank in the South China Sea in 1825. Diameters of dishes 15 cm ***
*** A set of six Waterford Crystal wine glasses, diamond and radiating decorated bell shaped bowls on tapered faceted stems, height 21.5 cm. ***
*** Jean Ngan handwoven rug, natural wool on cotton weft and warp. 170 x 79 cm ***
*** A 1950s 'Hoop Zing Girl' toy together with a caged singing bird automaton, the gilt cage enclosing two birds and florals, working, the celluloid girl toy battery operated, tin plate base. ***
*** A studio portrait photograph of Hannah Eliza Jane Brenkley, in oak and moulded resin frame, along with one of a gentleman (possibly her husband John Thomas Brenkley) in matching frame. 12.5 cm x 8 cm (image). ***
*** Four vintage walking sticks, includes one with small icepick handle, one bone, one horn and one leather folding handle as a shooting stick. ***
*** Collections of Cook Islands and Niue stamps held in two albums, both including early issues, both albums include early overprint N.Z. issues. ***
*** 2 Tsuba, 2 Fuchi & 4 Menuki, Two Japanese tsuba with accompanying fuchi and menuki. ***
*** A Japanese tsuba, square shape, along with accompanying fuchi-kashira and pair of menuki. ***
*** Two vintage New Zealand silver and paua brooches, a dragonfly with articulated tail, stamped '925', and a tui stamped 'silver'. ***
*** A vintage Indian rosewood inlaid side table, low rectangular form, the top decoratively inlaid in exotic timbers and ivory with a regal procession including figures on elephant, camel and horses, raised on four scrolling legs. 81 cm x 54 cm x 42 cm ***
*** An old wooden box containing 'George III' polished brass gaming tokens, and many coloured enamel gaming tokens, as well as some old brass Turkish coins ***
*** A set of six Waterford Crystal large red wine glasses, Lismore type pattern. Etched mark to each. Height 20 cm. ***
*** An old European terracotta tall olive oil storage jar, the inverse ovoid body tapering to a narrow foot, banded decoration to the body. Height 61.5 cm. Old restoration to base. ***
*** A collection of Britain's lead farm workers and animals, along with additional castings. ***
*** Three old oriental jade cylinder beads, pale tones with some darker inclusions. Finely carved with various designs, C-scrolls, bird etc. Longest 2.7 cm. Provenance: Ex the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) and M. Stephens. Based in Singapore circa… ***
*** A vintage ivory bead necklace, one hundred and nineteen graduating round ivory beads, 3 - .8 cm with ivory screw clasp. ***
*** Three reference books on Chinese snuff bottles, includes the 'Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles' by Bob C. Stevens. ***
*** Three early 20th century cased silver items, includes a set of six teaspoons with shell finials, Birmingham 1922, a pair of napkin rings engraved and pierced with thistles, Birmingham 1922 and a heavy presentation teaspoon with horseshoe to the finial,… ***
*** Six Waterford Crystal champagne coupes, Sheila pattern, facetted stems, height 12 cm ***
*** Two silver berry spoons, one bottom marked, with worn armorial to the handle, with later decoration, London, possibly 1731 but marks rubbed, together with an early Victorian berry spoon, the bowl with unusual embossed decoration of birds in a tree,… ***
*** A finely hand knotted Persian prayer rug, the arched mihrab with a stylised vase and curvilinear floral decoration. 91 x 163 cm ***
*** A Chinese jun glazed dish, the hare's fur glaze with a plum coloured splash. Diameter 14 cm *** N/A
*** A pair of 9ct rose gold and greenstone cuff links, two oval polished pieces of greenstone in a rub-over mount and linked by a small curb link chain, 5.8gms. *** N/A
*** Two carved ivory animals, together with vegetable ivory fruit, an apple and chestnuts. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** A set of eight Waterford crystal wine glasses, Sheila pattern, facetted stems, height 16 cm. ***
*** A bronze sculptured female torso, the dark patina with green verdigris highlights. Height 41.5 cm ***
*** Four Temuka Ware pottery pieces, includes, an Art Deco mottled blue glaze vase, a squat Art Deco lidded green glaze storage jar and two flared vases ***
*** An Iranian Sarouk hand knotted carpet, the pale field with a central medallion and islimi tendrils framed by a lotus meander border. 200 cm x 130 cm ***
*** A set of five Irish Waterford Lismore pattern tumblers. Height 80. ***
*** A taxidermy shoulder mount model of a hare, raised on a branch as a column issuing from a circular turned wooden base. Height 52 cm ***
*** A vintage cast iron money box in the form of a bank building, remains of silver paint. 10 cm x 6 cm x 12 cm ***
*** Five assorted military issue clasp knives, includes: 1932 Royal Navy, 1945 Australian Forces, 1954 British Army, 1950 German Army and 1960' NATO/British Pilot's Shroud knife. ***
*** An archaic Chinese bronze halberd, (combination of spear point and axe), L.15 cm. Together with an archaic Chinese bronze money knife, L.13.5 cm. ***
*** A c.1930s hand carved painted wooden 13½ inch duck decoy, black, painted eyes, swivel head lead keel still attached. Together with a wooden display stand. Length 33 cm ***
*** A silver cigarette box of oblong shape with engine turned lid, and original wood lined interior. Birmingham 1920. Length 18 cm ***
*** A 19th century finely carved small ivory French Dieppe school figure group of a European man and woman in traditional formal dress, standing hand in hand, raised on a chamfered wooden stand. Height of carving 6.7 cm ***
*** A WMF silver plate and glass biscuit box, the silver plate pierced frame and rectangular lid in Jugendstil manner, the tapered rectangular section glass liner with cut and engraved decoration. 16 x 10 x 21 cm ***
*** A selection of 20 Victorian bone and wood lace bobbins, most with bead decoration and some dyed. ***
*** A collection of 11 small antique boxes, papier-mâche, lacquer, wood, horn and tortoise-shell, etc., mostly snuff boxes. ***
*** A collection of 10 small old boxes, mostly for snuff, wood, horn, lacquer, brass, etc. ***
*** Two tall branch Japanese Bizen branch pots, 11 x 26 cm ***
*** Four framed Guy Ngan reproduction artworks ***
*** A group of six African cast brass gold weight s (abrammuo), probably Akan people Ghana. Inspired by or for use as weight s. Tallest 7.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century or earlier Chinese Imari porcelain part tea service, squat ovoid teapot with pronounced raised spout, together with five fluted tea bowls and six saucers, all in traditional panelled design and palette, gilt enrichments, some faults. ***
*** A large collection of mainly English 19th and 20th century copper coinage, includes many Farthings, a letter included detailing 'Purchased 12 May 1969, etc.'. Provenance: Private Estate Collection. ***