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Toys & Models — Cordy's
Auction House:
| Cordy's | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Toys & Models
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | A live steam, tin-plate model of a gun boat, most likely German, made by Bing, named 'King Edward', with original paint finish. With uncommon swivel deck guns both fore and aft. Some deck structures (railings/hatch cover) absent. Length 62 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A New Zealand historic 1910 fine shipbuilder's presentation mirror back half model of the steamship 'Ngatoro' built for the Blackball coal mine, (Yard no. 413) built by a. Rodger & Co., Shipbuilders & engineers, Port-Glasgow in 1910. To the account of the… | *** |  |
| *** | Austin J40 child's pedal car, fondly known as the 'Joy Car' or 'Junior Austin', the 'J40' was manufactured from 1955 to 1971 by disabled miners at a factory in the village of Tiryberth, near Bargoed in South Wales. Built at the instigation of Lord… | *** |  |
| *** | A 1951 Francis-Barnett 'Merlin' 122cc motorcycle, one of Francis-Barnett's first post-war offerings was the Model 51 Merlin. Introduced in 1946, the latter was powered by the 122cc Villiers 9D twin-port engine, which went into a rigid frame equipped with… | *** |  |
| *** | A large-scale model of the clipper ship 'Canterbury', 1242 tons, built in Glasgow in 1874, she brought thousands of immigrants to New Zealand. Housed in a purpose built glazed, kauri framed display vitrine raised on a table base. Once the property of the… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Victorian scratch built extra large pond yacht on stand, fully rigged, with quality brass fittings and sails (some age marks showing), traditional sectional deck and large keel. Supported in a tall industrial style substantial steel… | *** |  |
| *** | A cased half ship model of the S.S. Richmond, built in England in 1885. Purchased by the vendor's family for their Pacific Island trading business. The 'Richmond' continued to be used on routes between Dunedin, Auckland, the Society Islands, Tonga and… | *** |  |
| *** | A good N.Z. colonial kauri cased ship's model 'Lady Jane', fully rigged and modelled under sale, the black hull with white detail, white sails, naturalistically modelled sea base, the back panel painted with a coastal scene including a steamer, original… | *** |  |
| *** | A large scale pond yacht 'Thelma', in display case, made by Alexander Stewart on his return from Gallipoli. The large glass and stained timber case with brackets to hang from the wall, recently removed from an old Mt Eden villa. Case dimensions 153 cm x… | *** |  |
| *** | A large model of the Union Steam Ship Co. MV 'Matua', the twin-screw motor vessel in operation 1925-70. The wooden model painting in green and red dominant tones with yellow and soft red bands, completely rigged, detailed with lifeboats etc., the kauri… | *** |  |
| *** | Tin plate 1st place motor cyclist, wind up toy. Working, length 18 cm made in Great Britain | *** |  |
| *** | Tin plate motor cyclist, length 19 cm, made in Nippon / Japan | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian pond yacht, hand crafted timber hull, Braine quadrant self-steering, restored rigging, aged cotton sails and support stand. Length 130 cm. Height 136 cm. Vendor's note: Name and address on the inside of hatch cover is the last owner to… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare 1930s Schuco #5000 Radio Maybach tinplate wind-up car in original box, in good working order, antenna to top, operational lever in front window, music box working, original deep crimson and cream colourway, rubber tyres intact, maker's lithographic… | *** |  |
| *** | A Napoleon III horse toy tricycle c.1870, original distressed painted carved wood with moulded cast iron fittings. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Massey Ferguson Te-20 die-cast toy tractor with plough, maker unknown, the original front and rear tyres with maker's name 'Goodyear', two-piece plough. Length overall 46 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A model of the scow 'Rangi', the last big cargo scow out of Auckland in the early 1900s and used mainly for cargos of native timber. During World War I the Rangi was instrumental in recapturing Von Luckner who had escaped from internment on Motuihe Island… | *** |  |
| *** | Esso tanker model ship, length 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large-scale model of the German battleship Bismarck by John Borrows, with impressive detail including guns, sailors, lifeboats, etc. 230 x 37 x 60 cm. Provenance: Made by John Borrows, an Auckland engineer who was the brains behind Fisher & Paykel's… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage large model of a tug boat, green and red painted hull, finely detailed with rigging, brass trim, lifeboats, etc. Length 100 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A modern hand crafted Victorian style rocking horse, the carved mahogany body with veins evident, brown leather stitched saddle, bridle and fittings, horse hair tail and mane, various brass fittings and stirrups. Length 150 cm, height 125 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large-scale model of R.M.S. Titanic by John Borrows, finely detailed complete with passengers and Rose and Jack on the prow. 210 x 28 x 62 cm. Provenance: Made by John Borrows, an Auckland engineer who was the brains behind Fisher & Paykel's… | *** |  |
| *** | Old patented cast iron Punch and Judy gun, length 12.5 cm, pull the trigger and punch hits Judy. | *** |  |
| *** | A large selection of Meccano housed in a wooden home built cabinet of five drawers, includes wheels, cogs, pulleys, numerous lengths, various sizes and fittings, mostly vintage and in good condition. | *** |  |
| *** | A contemporary rocking horse by Angus Parker of laminated timbers with a natural fibre mane and tail, leather saddle, bridle and reins. With Rocking Horse Stud Certificate of Registration. 155 cm x 37 cm x 96 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian style painted rocking horse, the grey dappled black mare with natural horse hair, mane and tail, studded leather saddle and bridle. Length 155 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Victorian style painted rocking horse, the dappled mare with natural horse hair mane and tail, leather saddle and bridle. Length 151 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old painted carved wood rocking horse with original horse hair mane and studded leather saddle, dapple grey painted with black on cream, black painted stand and leather harness. Height 99 cm. Length of horse 1430 | *** |  |
| *** | Eight boxed Lesney 'Matchbox' Series model vehicles, including model numbers; 3, 14, 21, 32, 37, 53, 62 and 66. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century German Lehmann tin plate 'Stubborn Donkey' tin plate toy, the clown sitting upon a cart drawn by a donkey, the wheels lithographically printed with tumbling clowns, cotton costume, the donkey with grey flocking, clockwork mechanism,… | *** |  |
| *** | An uncommon c.1920 Lehmann #755 tinplate yellow cab taxi, complete with driver, side meter and original clockwork spring in working order, lithographically printed and in good condition, the hood flag support present, flag absent, length 17.8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian style painted rocking horse, the grey dappled black mare with natural horse hair mane and tail, studded leather saddle and bridle. Length 155 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 1930s Meccano clockwork 'Two-seater Sports Car', with box and key, original Meccano branded rubber tyres, introduced 1933, non-constructional, clockwork motor drive at fault. Length of car II1.5 cm. The original box with printed lid. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage clockwork tinplate, French made, JEP 'Nautilus' submarine,. model 919, mechanism working. With 'Au Nain Bleu' Parisienne retailer's decal aft, length 1 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique French child's dog cart, the fruitwood cart with original metal spoked wheels with hard rubber rims, together with a more modern set of wheels when using the cart. 46 x 110 x 77 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A modern Victorian style rocking horse, glossy black and dapple grey, brown leather saddle and bridle, horse hair tail and mane, brass fittings and stirrups. Length 150 cm, height 125 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Vintage tin plate red wind up car, length 21.5 cm, working | *** |  |
| *** | A rare early German Lehmann tinplate clockwork motor cyclist 'Echo', EPL No. 725. Length 22 cm, last patent date 1907. Original condition, not working | *** |  |
| *** | An antique rocking horse, white and black with horse-hair tail and mane, leather saddle, reins etc. 114 x 91 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A similar Victorian rocking horse to above complete with leather studded saddle and stirrups, slightly smaller. Height 92 cm length 115 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage kauri half model L-Class mullet boat, the laminated lower hull polished, the upper painted green, with rudder. All mounted on mahogany panel. Length 83 cm. Note: From the early 1920s until after the 2nd World War, the 'L' class Mullet Boats were… | *** |  |
| *** | A modern Victorian style rocking horse, glossy black and dappled grey, brown leather saddle and bridle, horse hair tail and mane, brass fittings and stirrups. Length overall 150 cm. Height 125 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage model 'UK37' herring sail boat, of teak laminated construction, rigged with four sails, complete with wooden and brass wire pulleys, ropes etc. On stand. Length 57 cm. Height 54 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage scratch built remote controlled classic launch, Bluebird of Chelsea, London', the wooden deck with effect has teak planking, glazed wheelhouse, teak and metal railing, etc., twin electric motors enclosed. Length 122 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 1940's Swiss/American Wittnauer 14k yellow gold wristwatch, the 2.2 x 2.8 cm rectangular 'tank' case with champagne dial, Arabic numerals indicate even hours and batons, subsidiary seconds at 6, the 17-jewel movement with makers name, the case marked… | *** |  |
| *** | A good 1960s Kingsbury Toys U.S. Army Artillery truck, Studebaker cab version, working clockwork drive, swivelling gun and elevating barrel, complete with original wooden ammunition. Length 40 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Seven boxed A Moko Lesney 'Matchbox' Series model vehicles, including model numbers; 7(2), 59, 62, 71, 73 and Major pack no. 1. | *** |  |
| *** | Stylised Mickey Mouse jug, green glaze, incised fractional number to base. Height 11.2 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage model steam pump, with large wheel, tap, etc, original green, gold and black paint finish, mounted on a thick wooden base. Width 28 cm, depth 17.5 cm, height 36 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Four boxed Dinky 'Supertoys' model vehicles, including models; 965 'Rear dump truck', 944 'Fuel tanker', 979 'Racehorse transport' and 949 'School bus'. | *** |  |
| *** | A German Lehmann tinplate clockwork battleship 'Taku'. Length 24.5 cm working order. Last patent date 22 Jan 1907. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of recycled metal Star Wars Storm Trooper figures, constructed from nuts, bolts, chain lengths, spark plugs, etc., each figure with pivoting hip and neck, made in Japan and pre-dating the later more simply constructed figures, height 49 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Japanese Yonezawa Isho-tansu chest, the chestnut front with combination of six drawers and one door enclosing three small safe drawers. Decorative metal fittings and lock plates. Cedar frame. 118.5 x 56 x 87.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good 19th century English pond yacht, gaff rigged sloop with lead keel. Length 98 cm, height on original stand 108 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Eight boxed Lesney 'Matchbox' Series model vehicles, including model numbers; 5, 10, 13, 17, 22, 36, 69 and 74. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage model of a Spanish Galleon, in glass case and supported by a small, fitted table. 74 cm x 32.5 cm x 122 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A model steam pump, with large wheel, coiled copper piping, original red and green paint finish, attached to a board. Width 43 cm, depth 24 cm, height 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 'Diamond T' articulated trucks, very scarce 1930s Japanese tinplate toys, one is an orange stake-bed clockwork truck, play worn with paint loss, a corner missing to each bumper, clockwork goes,3.3 cm long and a yellow and red 'Diamond Truck… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Schuco clockwork toy pig, playing a violin, with key and in working order. Height 10 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Cranko model steam roller, in original box, length 23 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Hornby clockwork O-gauge train set comprising 0-4-0 loco and tender (LMS livery), four passenger coaches, three cattle trucks, one cement wagon, one goods van, three open wagons (one missing bogie), along with a considerable amount of track | *** |  |
| *** | A mid-20th century British toy tin plate clockwork plane, with original RAF lithography, the key-wind clockwork mechanism working, connected to the red propeller and two front wheels with printed detail 'Dunlop '90' 150.17'. Length 51 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Lehman's tin toy carriage, the driver sitting behind the blue carriage that holds two people with dog to the front, key wind. | *** |  |
| *** | A 1940s N.Z. Akrad 'Super Flyer' trike, blue cast iron, leather seat, original tyres, brass logo plate to front. Note: the Akrad Radio Corporation was based in Waihi in the 1930s and 1940s, in 1947 they introduced a new line of children's tricycles. | *** |  |
| *** | Three Schuco clockwork toys, a dancing mouse with partner, a violinist pig and an acrobatic tumbling mouse. | *** |  |
| *** | Tin plate rocket racer, length 19 cm and steam engine Tractor, length 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Tri-Ang 'Gyro-Cycle', the plastic and celluloid boy figure on tin plate bicycle with front wheel drive and 'Precision Gears', in good original condition complete with instruction manual and in original red finished box with lithograph top panel.… | *** |  |
| *** | A model of the topsail schooner 'Huia', she sailed around NZ, across the Tasman, and the Pacific from 1894 to 1951, width 80 cm, height 60 cm. Together with the book 'Log of Huia'. | *** |  |
| *** | A Robert Rapson (1951-2020) 'Ford Cortina' seven-piece ceramic sculpture/assemblage, signed and dated 2013. car length 20.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Hornby O-gauge clockwork No.201 Tank Goods Set, in LNER livery, with No1 M3 0-4-0 Tank Locomotive 460 in good very lightly used condition, three rolling stock, 12 curved and two straight track sections. Original box (worn) | *** |  |
| *** | A restored Victorian scale model horse drawn carriage, double hinged expanding leatherette covers, brass studded double front-to-front seat, spoke wheels and iron springs, etc. Some brass detail, labelled 'very rare as used by coach builders to advertise… | *** |  |
| *** | Marx USA c1933 'Tidy Tim' tinplate wind-up toy, lithographically printed, 'Keep Your City Spic and Span Says Tidy Tim the Clean Up Man'. Tim holding his wheelbarrow in front. | *** |  |
| *** | A large vintage hand built display model of the Moanui, a Northern Steam Ship Company vessel, originally built in 1961 modelled with three deck winch towers with a combination of winch arms, complete with rigging etc., the hull painted red with a green… | *** |  |
| *** | Four French Dinky Military toys: 80E Obusier De 155 A.B.S (French Howitzer), early ridged wheel version 1958-circa 1965, excellent condition in good box; 80A Ebr Panhard (French Armoured Car), excellent condition in good box; 80C Char A.M.X 13 Tonnes… | *** |  |
| *** | A Georgian percussion cap pistol with walnut stock and brass mounts. Length 41 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A set of Ives O-gauge pre-war electric loco and three carriages, Ives Railway NYC & HR #3253 centre cab loco with #129 'Saratoga', #130 'Buffet' and #132 'Observation' carriages, in orange/brown colourway c.1928. | *** |  |
| *** | Burnett Toys Ltd tinplate bus, rare early large- scale vintage bus, original Orange and Black finish with pin striping. Tinplate window banner reads 'Lands' End to John O'Grouts'. Clockwork mechanism, this rare toy shows some age with surface rust areas… | *** |  |
| *** | A scratch-built model of a four-funnel ocean liner probably the RMS Olympic, sister-ship of the Titanic. Some losses and restoration required, length 77 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Sutcliffe 'All Metal Valiant Clockwork Battleship', in original condition, with box. Box length 34.6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A plaque on frame model of Lion New Zealand, the hull and keel of silver and black painted fibreglass, the aluminium plaque depicting the vessels details, mounted on a kauri panel. Length 100 cm. Note: Lion New Zealand was designed by Ron Holland for the… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Schuco clockwork toy, the rat playing with a baby rat, with key and in working order. Height 10 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | 2 tin plate wind up toys; rocket ship -. Bug eyes and cat with ball and plastic wind up monkey with symbols, rocket ship length 20 cm working / cat no key, length 9 cm, made in US Zone Germany and monkey, height 15 cm working, made in Hong Kong | *** |  |
| *** | Eight boxed Lesney 'Matchbox' Series model vehicles, Including model numbers 12, 29, 42, 44, 46, 53, 55 and 61. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage tortoiseshell constructed model yacht, the two masts with raised sails of tortoiseshell panels, the body including various hatches and covered helm, cradle form stand, fine rope rigging, small copper fixings. Length 38 cm, height 42 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian cased diorama ship's half model, the rigged sailing ship with rigged wooden sails, twin steam funnels and blue painted hull. 49 cm x 96 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A boxed Lesney 'Matchbox' Transporter set and boxed model transporter, model numbers G-2 and M-6, respectively. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Hornby-Dublo electric train set, in original box, engine, two carriages, tender, tracks, and electric controller. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century steam pressure indicator recording gauge, by Maudslay Sons & Field, Engineers, London; the instrument with spigoted screw fitting nozzles, the pressure chamber operating a coiled spring driven gauge and transferring the measurement… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Schuco Studio 1050 1936 Mercedes Benz Grand Prix green racer, working order, complete with original workshop parts. Length 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Corgi Toys No. 261 James Bond's Aston Martin D.B.5, including ejector seat and two figures with inner display stand and outer box. | *** |  |
| *** | Four boxed Lesney 'Matchbox' model vehicles, including models; M-1 'Petrol Tanker', M-2 'Freight Truck', M-3 Tank and Transporter and M-4 'Hopper Train'. | *** |  |
| *** | A Schuco 1950s Combinato 4003 tin plate wind-up convertible toy car, the original red paint finish showing some distress, dark green seat, the two clockwork motors for the sounding horn and drive mechanism to the rear wheels, with moving speedo and hand… | *** |  |
| *** | Apollo-X moon Challenger Rockert in Oroginal box. Batter operated, length 40 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Three boxed Lesney 'Matchbox' model vehicles, including models; M-9 'Double freighter', K-2 'Dump truck' and K-7 'Rear dumper'. | *** |  |
| *** | A Mamod steam tractor, in original box with steering extension, burner tray, filler funnel and two packets of solid fuel tablets. 25.5 x 12 x 17.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century as new, boxed set of Luke Adams 'Kiddibricks', the box lithographically printed containing a full set of red, brown and a few pale coloured miniature bricks and a printed card chimney. The box 14.5 x 7.5 x 5 cm | *** |  |