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Memorabilia — Cordy's

$68,491 (NZ$71,300)
An important and unique memento and collection of archival…
$22,898 (NZ$24,725)
A lock of hair cut off the Emperor Napoleon's head after his…
$4,981 (NZ$5,290)
A restored 1960s Avery 101 Hardall Shell forecourt petrol pump,…
$3,809 (NZ$4,140)
A rare World War I Martinsyde Aviation (1908-1922) two-bladed…
Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:95
Prices available:96
Category:
Memorabilia
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** An important and unique memento and collection of archival material associated with Sir Edmund Hillary, Mt. Everest and Antarctica. A stone collected by Hillary on the first ascent of the summit of Mt. Everest May 29th, 1953, mounted in a Nepalese brooch… ***
*** A lock of hair cut off the Emperor Napoleon's head after his death at St. Helena, kept within an original folded 19th century note. The note inscribed in manuscript: 'aged 52. Lock of hair cut off the Emperor Napoleon's head after his death at St. Helena… ***
*** A restored 1960s Avery 101 Hardall Shell forecourt petrol pump, with double-sided dial, intact hose, nozzle and fittings. Width (incl. nozzle) 55 cm, depth 39 cm, height 160 cm. Provenance: The Mark Hartwell Collection.(Hartwell was a renowned New Zealand… ***
*** A rare World War I Martinsyde Aviation (1908-1922) two-bladed airplane propeller, as used by the G102 Elephant. Laminated mahogany pegged construction, each central section with four bolt holes. Original shield form label attached, War Department stamped… ***
*** A set of four rare early 20th century tourist art tin plates, made in Germany, chromolithographed with medallions depicting Guide Sophia, a Maori Mother and Child, a Maori Maiden and double portrait of Guides Maggie and Bella; from Arthur Iles photographs… ***
*** A rare vintage photograph in an old timber frame under glass of the 18881889 'New Zealand Native football Representatives', otherwise known as the New Zealand Native football team, a commercial formal Studio shot including James Scott and Thomas Eyton… ***
*** #A 1960s autograph book with reputed signatures of George Harrison and the rolling stones (including Brian Jones) and Dick Emery, together with the Beatles 'Magical mystery Tour' two 7' 45 records in a promotional 24pg colour booklet. Also, four original… ***
*** Two historically important c1910 photograph albums of Anthony 'Tony' Wilding and other Wimbledon tennis players, includes 28 original pre World War I era photographs (5.3 cm x 8 cm) taken at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships circa 1910, showing among… ***
*** The Beatles set of four original signatures, signed in ink, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Acquired by James Watson, of Auckland, on the 24th of June 1964, the day of the first live Auckland town hall concert. A note from… ***
*** A Rick Lewis bronze sculpture of Mark Todd on Charisma, modelled completing a jump with horse and rider supported upon one leg from a sculpted base, commemorating Todd's (New Zealand 's) double Olympic gold medallist and the three-day event. Bronze… ***
*** A set of four signatures of The Beatles, Original, signed in ink, acquired by our vendor's partner James Watson on the 24th of June 1964, the day of the first live Auckland Town Hall concert. A note from our vendor states 'They are written on a piece of… ***
*** The New Zealand historic 1865 'Silver Cup presented by Auckland Jockey Club', 'Won By Mr J.S. Chadwick's Horse WAR EAGLE 3rd Jan. 1865'. The lid finial as a sailor beside anchor and rope, the handles as leaping hounds. Presentation engraved. London 1836… ***
*** A c.1820 French ship's large cannon, tapered form with six raised bands, a pair of cylindrical supporting lugs to each side. Showing some signs of weathered age, length 152 cm.Provenance: Purchased privately in Auckland by our vendor some years ago. ***
*** A vintage black and white photograph of the 'New Zealand Football Team, 1905-6'. Note: Known as 'The Originals', detailed on the mount 'Photograph by E. Kelly' and 'Photograph taken at Newton Abbot, Devon', the team names detailed to the mount. 29.5 cm x… ***
*** A vintage photographic image of the 'N.Z. All black football Team 19051906' also known as 'The Originals', a formal image of the team in three rows with ivy clad building behind, the oak mount with white painted detail of 31 United Kingdom matches, team… ***
*** An uncommon vintage Pitcairn Island miro wood handled basket, oval with scalloped rim; engraved floral and punched decoration, stamped 'Souvenir from Pitcairn Island, Made by Christie Warren...' length 22.5 cm. ***
*** A c.1820 French ship's large cannon, tapered form with six raised bands, a pair of cylindrical supporting lugs to each side. Showing some signs of weathered age, length 157 cm.Purchased privately in Auckland by our vendor some years ago. ***
*** Fifty Years Adrift' by Derek Taylor, edited by George Harrison. Genesis Publications, 1984, limited first edition No.743/2000, signed by the author, George Harrison and Larry Smith (Bonzo Dog band). Half calf binding over cloth boards, in slipcase. Fine… ***
*** A Royal Doulton 'The All Black Team' cricketer vase of tapered flared form with everted rim and two open scroll handles, hand coloured decoration of a batsman at the crease and 'Good For Fifty' and with entitlement to reverse, printed mark and incised… ***
*** A 2002 New Zealand $10 America's Cup proof gold coin, .9999 pure, 1/2 ounce, In original wooden box. ***
*** A comprehensive album of 60 photographs of Auckland city Corporation trams and buses, c.1910/20, including street views, workshops and depots, staff facilities, fleet views and infrastructure across various sites. Each 3.5 inches x 6 inches. With Atb… ***
*** An autographed The Beatles Christmas Show (Brian Epstein) programme. The souvenir programme from the 16-night 1963/1964 Finsbury Park Astoria show with signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr to the cover, we consider… ***
*** Major Frederick Rice Stack (working 1857-62), five rare tinted and hand coloured lithographs (from a set of six published in 'Views in the Province of Auckland', Day & Son, London, 1862.), each entitled beneath the image,18.5 cm x 38.5 cm. 1) 'View of… ***
*** A 19th century folio of approximately 650 autographs including Queen Victoria, and persons representing elected office, the bar, medicine, civil service, diplomatic corps, scholars, the arts (Mark Twain, Queen Emma (Netherlands), Lord Salisbury (PM), etc)… ***
*** A Vintage Cheetah propeller, from an Airspeed Oxford, bolt holes to the hub, the wooden blades with brass sheathing along blade leading edge and yellow painted tips, the brass plate to the centre with DRG NO. Z3932/1 CHEETAH x LH D. 7.17 P. 6.9. length… ***
*** George Lumsden (son) 9ct gold 1937 presentation key, engraved 'Presented To Thos Pryde Esq. Secretary S.H.B. 20.3.37 By E.R. Wilson Esq. Architect On Opening Southland Hospital'. Stamped maker's mark, length 6.7 cm. ***
*** An 18ct. yellow gold 1981 limited edition Royal Wedding souvenir portrait, depicting Prince Charles and Lady Diana, numbered and hallmarked. Boxed and with certificate of authenticity. 28gm. 3 cm x 4.2 cm. ***
*** David Dawson Ltd. (Dunedin) 9ct gold 1923 presentation key, gilded rose gold, presentation engraved 'Presented To The Governor General Viscount Jellicoe. Opening. Maheno And Marama Hall. University of Otago, Dunedin, N.Z. 18-4-23'. Stamped maker's marks,… ***
*** A Victorian silver claret jug of baluster shape, ornately embossed with garlands of fruit, leaves and ribbons. London 1871 by Frazer & Haws. With presentation inscription from the Blackheath Cricket Club dated 1876. 600gms. Height 36 cm ***
*** An album of '1935 All Blacks Individual Photographs', containing 30 portrait photos of team members, each individually signed, including Thomas 'Pat' Caughey, J.E. Manchester, C.J. Oliver, B.S. Sadler, D. Solomon, G. Gilbert (played 26 of the 29 games),… ***
*** An historic carved teak walking stick with silver ferrule engraved with commemorative inscription for the wreck of the S.S. Wairarapa on Great Barrier Island 1894 with the loss of 137 lives, Presumably made with salvaged teak, the intricate carving… ***
*** An Art Deco figured table lamp, modelled as a female athlete kneeling and holding the lamp fitting in raised hand (globe absent), original cold painted spelter on alabaster base. 28 x 33 cm ***
*** The next five lots are from musician Bill Ward, All three electric guitars were built under the brand name 'FOMI' owned by Bill Ward, ex Four Fours, Human Instinct and leader of the Bonneville Band. The Human Instinct were one of the first New Zealand… ***
*** An uncommon original mid-20th century N.Z. Railways bus destination roller blind, hand painted black and white, the 28 various destinations including Auckland-Rotorua, Races, Tiki Tours, White Heron, etc. 510 cm x 86.5 cm ***
*** A rare large Crown Devon musical jug commemorating the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Ltd. Ed. No. 58 of 1500, the handle in the form of a lion, the front with a profile of the couple and the British coat of arms and the date, the… ***
*** The original bronze bell from the S.S. 'Torgauten', named and dated '1901'. Built by the Moss Iron Foundry & Mechanical Works in 1901, Norway, acquired by the West Coast Steamship Co. in 1904 then to the Maoriland Steamship Co., then in 1915 acquired by… ***
*** A 1950s TEAL house flag, featuring the George Moore designed maroro logo. Ref: pp 68 and 146 Coral Route: Tasman Empire Airways Ltd, Flying Boats & the South Pacific by Gerry Barton and Philp Heath, 2015. Provenance: Private Auckland Collection. 184 cm x… ***
*** A 15ct. gilded rose gold Bay of Plenty Rugby Union Life Member medallion, awarded to Adolphus Montgomery, presentation engraved and dated 1924. 11.35gm ***
*** A limited edition 'World's Top 10 Run Maker's' cricket bat No. 124, signed by cricketers; Border, Gavaskar, Gooch, Miandad, Richards, Gower, Boycott, Sobers Sir MC Cowdrey and Greenridge. In display case and with certificate of authenticity. ***
*** An Auckland New Zealand tramway related heroic silver presentation fob medallion, presentation engraved 'From The Avondale School Children. to Motorman Bach For Saving Life 1904', the front engraved with a tramcar. Suspended from a fob chain. Note: The… ***
*** A N.Z.R steam locomotive headlamp, No.960 from the Ka 1930s steam locomotives that were solely based in the North Island, old black paint finish. 52 x 44 cm. ***
*** An album of New Zealand commemorative stamps, detailed as 'Groups 1 & 2. S1-S84 (up to 1959)'. Includes Auckland Exhibition 1913 mint set and used minus 6d, 1925 Dunedin Exhibition, 1935 Silver Jubilee of King George V., etc. Provenance: As above. ***
*** The 'Fletcher Shield', a wood presentation shield with silver bull and sheep's heads in relief with a cartouche inscribed 'Presented to Waikato Agricultural Association by W. & R. Fletcher New Zealand Ltd for competition in fat stock classes for most… ***
*** A vintage flying fish 'Souvenir from Pitcairn Island', impressed to wing 'Home of the Mutineers...' and 'Made by Lance Christian...', length 40 cm. ***
*** A Henry Winkelmann vintage photograph, 'Doreen, Victoria Cruising Club Race, 20 January 1915', vintage photograph, signed, illustrated 'Winkelmann's Waitemata' by Elliott, Kidd & Rodney Wilson, reprinted 2005, illustrated page 66 and noted 'Doreen was… ***
*** Three vintage Air New Zealand tiki cups, paneled tiki designs and impressed: 'Air New Zealand knows the South Pacific best', dark and pale brown glazes, height 7.5 cm. ***
*** An old ship's bronze porthole, with 12 bolt hole back plate and double hinged glazed and reinforced hatch covers, allowing to be fully open, glass covered or fully covered with hatch. The covers secured by four screw down lugs. Full Diameter 54.5 cm.… ***
*** A 1936-1997 All Black Captains signed rugby ball, personally signed by all 27 living captains, with metal stand, limited edition 47/500. ***
*** A rare Edwardian silver rugby ball form vesta with fob chain, the oval flattened form vesta hallmarked Birmingham 1905 by Henry Williamson Ltd. The curb link Albert chain. Length 26 cm. Note: The year this vesta was made the 1905 All Blacks 'Originals'… ***
*** A Victorian parcel-gilt silver chalice, the cylindrical bowl with matted band, engraved with laurel framed crest of a Queen above a banderole, ‘Honor Deo’, raised on a knopped stem from a circular spreading foot, engraved to commemorate the Jubilee of… ***
*** A 1929 New Zealand 9ct. yellow gold shooting medallion, large size, the front with angular shield form engraved with a shooting scene, outer engraved wreath frame, the reverse with presentation engraving 'Waipu Championship. Presented by H.F. Forster Esq.… ***
*** A rare Titian rugby boot, designed and modelled by Cam Brown in 1956 to commemorate the victory by Waikato over the Springboks in 1956. Don Clarke was instrumental in winning the match and his boot size '9' is impressed on the sole. It reads 'Waikato 14… ***
*** Four vintage Don Clarke scrap books, includes a set of three numbered consecutively and the other entitled 'New Zealand Rugby Football Tour 1963-1964', each with multiple newspaper cuttings. Approx. 40 cm x 280. Provenance:From the family collection ***
*** After Li Keran (1907-1989), Buffaloes and Boys with Cricket', block water printing technique. 69 x 46 cm. ***
*** A Royal Doulton all black Team cricketer dish as above, shaped rectangular form. 12.2 x 9.4 cm ***
*** An original multiple portrait drawing of Don Clarke by Craig Pringle. Clarke shown in seven poses, fine graphite drawing, signed and dated 2001. 80 cm x 660. Signed by Don Clarke together with 49 other original signatures including Waka Nathan, Colin… *** N/A
*** A pair of Frank Hyams (Dunedin) silver and greenstone walking stick end, with disc of pounamu to the top, presentation engraved 'Presented To Capt. Grant District Adjutant by the Northern Wairoa Rifle Club 1899'. Applied panel with maker's name. Fitted to… ***
*** A rare Chinese silver 'Tongshan Golf Club Viewers' Trophy 20-6-42' railway mine cart, entirely constructed in silver with railway wheels, axles and fittings, the front high side engraved with golf club and trophy details including date 20-6-42. Note: this… ***
*** An old Pitcairn Island carved wood flying fish, one fin detailed 'A Souvenir From Pitcairn'. Raised on original pedestal stand, length 42 cm. ***
*** A Royal Doulton Loving Cup, commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, decorated in relief with the coat of arms to one side, profile portrait to the other, No. 236/250, special backstamp. 19 cm x 26 cm ***
*** Two walking sticks, both with rounded handles, one of wood from the HMAS Sydney commemorating the destruction of the German warship 'Emden, 1914', the other of wood from the pre-historic Arapuni forest. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Length 90… ***
*** A mahogany wine table commemorating the wreck of the U.S.S.Co. - S.S. Wairarapa on great Barrier Island, 28 Oct.1894, the circular top engraved with the ship's name, 'Fouled Anchors' and the date of the wreck. Raised on an associated base of three turned… ***
*** A 1950s TEAL house flag, featuring the George Moore designed maroro logo. Ref: pp 68 and 146 Coral Route: Tasman Empire Airways Ltd, Flying Boats & the South Pacific by Gerry Barton and Philp Heath, 2015. Some random dye runs/bleaching. Provenance:… ***
*** An NZR bronze railway engine number plate 'DSA 223', oval form with red paint to the recesses. Note built by Drewry/Vulcan in 1953, in NZR Service from 1954 to 1985, then to MOTAT in that year 1985. 25.8 x 41.5 cm ***
*** John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanack for 1880', the original paper cover showing minor distress, green canvas tape to the spine, a rare original of the 17th edition. ***
*** John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanack for 1881', as above. ***
*** John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanack for 1882', as above. ***
*** John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanack for 1883', as above. ***
*** John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanack for 1885', as above. ***
*** John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanack for 1886', as above. ***
*** John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanack for 1882', as above. ***
*** John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanack for 1888', as above. ***
*** A Moorcroft tobacco jar commemorating the Coronation of Edward VIII with a silver plate lid, stamp and signature to base. Diameter 13 cm ***
*** A 19th century Japanese ship's safe box, red lacquered wood with fancy decorative ebonised metal fittings and top handle, the single door enclosing five drawers, two with locks. With key. 32 x 42.5 x 38 cm. ***
*** A horse shoe from the famous racehorse Phar Lap, mounted on a rimu base with silvered metal horse's head mounted to the centre, the horse's name punched to a chrome plated plaque, also mounted to the base ***
*** A large Royal Doulton commemorative Loving Cup, Ltd. Ed. #326/1000, commemorating the 25 year reign of King George V and Queen Mary, profusely decorated with Commonwealth and heraldic motifs in relief. 18 x 26 cm ***
*** A large Royal Doulton two handled Coronation Loving Cup, made to celebrate the reign of Edward VIII, signed Fenton & Noke. No. 431/2000. With original certificate. Signed in ink by Charles Noke. Height 26 cm ***
*** 1905-06 N.Z. Football Team, original photograph, the mount with player's names and with record of matches played. The image photographed by F. Kelly and as published by Hildesheimer & Co. Ltd, London. 29.5 cm x 42 cm (image size) ***
*** A vintage flying fish 'Souvenir from Pitcairn Island', detailed to wing 'Made by Sam Young', length 33 cm. ***
*** A silver gilt model of 'The Coronation Chair', containing the 'Stone of Scone', attached to a green granite base. No. 72 of 2500, with certificate and information. ***
*** A unique Split Enz Emidisc studio pressing, includes songs: 'Malmsbury Villa', 'Spellbound', 'Lovey Dovey' and 'No Bother to Me'. Provenance: Eddie Raynor (see lot 87). ***
*** A rare Australian pressing 'The Beatles Collection', a fourteen LP Limited Edition boxed set, featuring all the official Beatles albums plus bonus 'Rarities' LP, vinyl and covers, in textured gold leaf box showing some distress. ***
*** A large format hand coloured Whites Aviation photograph of the TEAL Solent 4 flying boat 'Aranui' coming into Auckland in 1949 on its maiden flight from Belfast, UK. Tamaki River, Buckland's Beach Peninsula and Point England below. Cf. https… ***
*** A Royal Doulton all black Team cricketer side plate, decoration as above, circular form. Diameter 16 cm ***
*** A silver plated brass World War II model aeroplane on bullet stand and stepped circular ebonised wood base. Height 20 cm ***
*** Colin Munro New Balance DC 1080 signed cricket bat, used by Munro to score a test century, signed to the back. Note: Donated by Munro to raise funds for the Howick / Pakuranga Cricket Club. ***
*** Ivy Hulston pair circular ship paintings 'Riverina', and 'Orontes', oils on board, diameters 190. Both in life buoy frames. Est. $200 ***
*** A Royal Doulton loving cup commemorating the Coronation of Edward VIII, decorated in relief, Ltd. Ed. 586 of 2000. Height 16 cm. Diameter 4 cm. ***
*** A vintage All Black signed Avaro International Size-5 rugby ball, the 36 All Black signatures including Jonah Lomu, Colin Meads. Frank Bunce, Andrew Mehrtens, Earle Kirton, Stu Forster etc. ***
*** A vintage leather airman's helmet, dark brown leather, hard rubber fittings to the ears, buckled chin strap, dome fittings, complete with vintage 'Aviation Goggle Company' polaroid goggles, kauri hat block and stand with black porcelain turned base and… ***
*** An album of large format vintage black and white photographs from 'H.R.H. The Prince of Wales' Visit to Auckland and Rotorua', 'Photos by A. Jones - Auckland', includes harbour scenes with battle cruiser 'The H.M.S. Renown', formal presentation scenes… ***
*** A rare Queen Victoria 60-year reign ceramic tray, hand coloured and lithographically printed with portrait cartouche framed by flags of the Commonwealth, castle detail, shield cartouche panels to the raised rim including New Zealand and Australia, gilt… ***
*** An Edwardian silver filigree photograph frame, of sinuous flowering scrolls and trellis overlaying a green velvet easel frame with bevelled glass panel. Birmingham 1902 by Henry Matthews. 21.5 cm x 16 cm ***
*** A vintage leather photo frame holding a signed photograph of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II, the royal monogram to top of frame. 7 cm x 26 cm ***
*** A 19th century Crimea War commemorative paper clip, gilded and painted brass with crossed flags, wreaths, motto's to banners, etc. ***
*** A pair of John Roby Ltd. vintage brass and glazed porthole covers, detailed with the maker and details for their Rainhill Liverpool foundry. Diameter 41 cm. Note: J Roby Ltd. made many of the portholes for the ship Titanic. ***