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Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** An old turned wood burl and silver match holder/striker of spherical form, the base with natural weathered texture, the top turned smooth with a circular silver insert engraved and dated July 190 cm two silver metal strikers fit upon the shoulder.… ***
*** An Edwardian silver snuff, the exterior profusely engraved, the interior with original gilding, Birmingham 1905 by J H Hillcox. 42.43gm. ***
*** A c.1915 Hardy's Pralon black japanned fly box, the interior with nine numbered metal hinged flip-up lids containing flies, width 10 cm. ***
*** Two antique silver items, the Victorian rectangular engraved snuff box, Birmingham 1855 by David Pettifer, the ivy leaf engraved vesta hallmarked Chester 1901. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** A gilt brass Mr punch match striker, the head lifts to reveal cavity for matches, the striker on the base plate. Height 14.5 cm ***
*** Sheaffer 'Imperial' 12K gold filled fountain pen, Lineal patterned, with inlaid 14ct gold medium nib (needs cartridge). Boxed, near mint. c.1975. ***
*** A carved meerschaum pipe, the bowl as an African American man smoking a cheroot, with amber-type mouthpiece. In fitted case. ***
*** An Edwardian meerschaum pipe, the bowl carved as a dragon's clawed foot, with silver collar (Chester 1902) and amber mouthpiece, in original holder. ***
*** Five fishing titles by G.E. Skues, comprising: 'Side-Lights & Reflections' (London 1932), ' Minor Tactics of the Chalk Stream & Kindred Studies' (London 1910), 'Nymph Fishing for Chalk Stream Trout' (London 1939), 'Itchen Memories' (London 1951) and 'Silk… ***
*** Cpt. Campbell Hardie 'Early Life in Arcadie...' London 1869), Scrope 'Days and Nights of Salmon Fishing' (London 1885), Hewitt 'Secrets of the Salmon' (NY 1922, 488/780), plus 'Fly Fishing in Australia and New Zealand' (Adelaide 1947), Hamilton… ***
*** A black enamel and gold metal Dunhill lighter, in fitted box ***
*** A brass 2 1/2 inch x 1 1/2 inch plate fishing reel, for Carter & Co, London, with bone handle. c.1880. ***
*** A 19th century papier mache snuff box, the lid decorated with a woman wearing a red robe with a green shawl over her arms. 9 cm x 6 cm ***
*** An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold and citrine fob spinner, the triangular section spinner with faceted borders, fixed curb link curved support. ***
*** An Edwardian silver and cut glass inkwell, the oval facet cut glass body with a silver hinged lid fitted to an oval tray with Art Nouveau open handles, raised on tapered legs. Birmingham 1905. Length 17 cm ***
*** Six Victorian bobbins, five decorated bone and one wood. ***
*** A vintage Moscroft of Manchester 2 3/8' brass fly reel, relief decorated fishing scenes to side plates ***
*** A Masonic 9ct gold and greenstone pendant in the form of a mallet with a greenstone panel to the base. ***
*** A vintage brass Pfluegar 'Progress' fly reel, skeleton, with old line, in old draw string bag. ***
*** A black lacquer tin fly box, Army & Navy type, contains flies. ***
*** A mid/late 20th century silver cased Zippo lighter, the leafy scroll engraved case stamped 950 and enclosing the Zippo lighter, height 5.6 cm ***
*** A silver inkwell modelled as a bell. Birmingham 1929 by A. & J. Zimmerman. Height 12 cm ***
*** A Georgian painted papier mache snuff box lid, in 19th century gilt frame, a portrait of an elderly gentleman. Overall 25 cm x 25 cm. ***
*** A late Victorian silver heart form vesta, all-over engraved with leafy scrolls, suspension loop to top. Birmingham 1897 by Rolason Brothers. ***
*** An old fishing creel and a 3' inch 'Intrepid Rimfly' rod and reel, the finely made basket with opening lid and leather strap. ***
*** An Edwardian silver photo frame, serpentine square outer, circular inner, struck back. Birmingham 1904. 15 cm x 14 cm ***
*** Three vintage lenses, comprising: Anastigmat 14 inch F5.6, No. 273995, J.H.Dallmeyer, London Serrao F=:4:5, No. 228619 (faults) and a Carl Zeiss Jana Tessar 1:4 F=21 cm, No. 2041995. ***
*** A Sheaffer Legacy II fountain pen, black lacquer with an 18K nib, boxed, booklet and spare cartridges, in near mint condition. ***
*** A George III silver topped travelling inkwell, square form glass body, the plain conforming silver top with screw down circular hinged lid. London 1817. 4.3 x 4.3 cm. ***
*** A superb Allcocks 'The Smithson' fly box, 4 1/.2 cm x 4 1/2 inch square, with chrome interior with numerous Allcock flies and maker's details, unusually covered with a leatherette finish. ***
*** A W.H Tisdalls Wellington leather reel case, c.1930, with name of original owner on the lid, containing a Victorian brass jointed line clearing ring and a tortoiseshell line dressing pad. ***
*** Julius Hyman (Dunedin) silver masonic jewel, solid cast as a dove of peace, suspension loop to top, engraved to reverse 'Hiram Lodge No.1127', height 6 cm. ***
*** A 19th century French rosewood and silver plate snuff box, the lid inlaid with a silver plate flower, scroll work to the silver plate ends, length 7 cm. ***
*** Bell & Howell 'Viceroy' Model 605T .8 cm movie camera, with case. ***
*** A circa 1900 bone and ebony boxed domino set, each pinned piece with indented black dots. ***
*** A brass Art Nouveau letter rack, in the manner of WMF and an inkstand with foliate decoration. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote CBE, FRSNZ (1929 - 2019) ***
*** A 19th century papier-mache snuff box, rectangular form, the lid decorated with a woman glaring at penitent cherubs. Length 9.5 cm. ***
*** A good 4 inch Moscrops alloy and brass fly reel, smooth working check, side tensioner, maker's details to brass centre, c.1920s. ***
*** Two 19th century enamel snuff boxes, one lemon yellow with a small landscape plaque to the lid outlined by the words 'A Friend's Gift', the other white with flowers to the walls, the lid with metal and pearl shell plaque set on a tortoiseshell panel.… ***
*** An original Brady wicker fishing creel, complete with canvas carry bag attached, leather and canvas harness, Brady logo attached, c.1940s. ***
*** A large 6 inch English Gamages mahogany game/salmon reel, with on-off check and impressive horn handles c.1890. ***
*** A 19th century German silver cigar case, engraved decoration to both sides with initials to the lid, interior with fabric pockets, 812 standard, maker's initials GD, 136gm. 14 x 7 cm. ***
*** A vintage 2 1/4 inch Hercules fly fishing reel, probably by Allcocks, horn handle, good condition. ***
*** A George III period silver etui, engraved with a bow holding a shield and flowers. Birmingham 1794, Maker’s initials T.W. 3 x 6 cm ***
*** A Malloch's 2 3/4 inch brass fly reel, permanent check and horn handle. ***
*** A late Edwardian silver pin cushion, in the form of a shoe, wooden soles and with original cushion, Chester 1910. ***
*** A large c.1910 Ogden Smith 14 compartment metal fly box, with original black exterior and brass oval logo to side. Length 19 cm ***
*** A solid brass side winder reel, Malloch's Patent stamped on face plate, 4 inch face plate with large wooden handle, the reel twists for retrieve or cast. c.1925. ***
*** A 4¼ inch Birmingham plate wind trolling reel, with ebonite back plate, brass centre pin and nickel silver rim. Front plate with horn handle and ebonite edged nickel silver rim, c.1920. ***
*** An Edwardian silver fancy snuff box, the lid decorated with dancing Dutch figures within a rural landscape, the base entirely embossed with scrolls, leaves and florals, long serpentine thumb piece to the lid. Chester 1904 by George Nathan and Ridley Hayes… ***
*** Four vintage 'Hardy's Anglers Guide' books, 1931, 1934, 1937 and 1952, soft cover, illustrated and descriptive detail of various fishing tackle etc.21 x 14 cm ***
*** A silver match box frame, of unusually long form, with mahogany liner. London 1912. marks rubbed, length 16 cm ***
*** A Hardy's 3¾' 'St. George' fly reel, c.1925, with brass ribbed foot, remnants of japanning. ***
*** A Victorian 3' inch brass fishing reel, Birmingham made, permanent check ***
*** A fitted box holding a meerschaum pipe, another pipe and a vesta ***
*** A silver Art Nouveau style photo frame, decorated with a maiden picking fruit, velvet back, London 1985. 14 cm x 16 cm. ***
*** A copper inkwell in the form of a fat monk bird with three legs, the head lifts to reveal a white ceramic inkwell, glass eyes. Height 10 cm ***
*** An early 20th century silver fronted circular photo frame, oak back and strut. Birmingham 1817 by Stewart & Dawson & Co. Diameter 13 cm. ***
*** A collection of 18 pipes, some metal stems, some Bakelite with a mix of bowls, in fitted case. ***
*** An early 1900s amber cigar holder with a 9ct. rose gold band to the end, length 7.5 cm. ***
*** An old silver plated R.A.F. cigarette box, the engine turned lid with wings emblem and enamelled initials A.T.S. Original sandalwood interior. Length 16.5 cm ***
*** A New Zealand silver cigar tube to hold a single corona, monogrammed 'T', and with assay and maker's marks for John S. Money. Length 14 cm ***
*** A 3 1/2 inch Housby Bros. (Auckland) alloy trout reel, with smooth brass foot and ivorine handle. Well used condition, c.1930. ***
*** A 19th century horn snuff box, rectangular form, the lid impressed with the arc de Triomphe. 8.5 x 5 cm. ***
*** A 19th century papier-mache snuff box, in the form of a boot with a high polish finish, cut steel embellishments. Length 10 cm. ***
*** A brass 3¼ inch plate wind reel by Turnbull, Princes St. Edinburgh, with ebonite back plate, four pillars & reel fitting with nickel silver rims & ebonite handle. c.1890. ***
*** A Thornton Pickard camera, Junior Special Ruby Reflex, Quarter Plate, c1924, in original leather case, with extra glass plates. ***
*** A Hardy 'Marquis' No.7 fly reel, 3 3/8 inch in original case and with box. ***
*** An Allcock's brass fly reel, 2¾», heavy construction, bone handle and permanent check, with old line, engraved maker›s details under foot ***
*** A vintage Malloch's black japanned fly box, cream interior with extra swing leaf fitted with clips to hold 156 flies, complete with 140 wet flies, maker's logo affixed to lid. 15.5 cm x 9 cm ***
*** An Edwardian silver photo frame, Birmingham 1911 by Green & Cadbury Ltd. Easel strut absent. 24 x 18 cm. ***
*** A c.1882-1884 Malloch black japanned fly box, ivorine clip pages with flies and including a parchment page of rare flies to gut cast traces, width 15.5 cm. ***
*** A 'Black & White Scotch Whisky' glass decanter waisted mallet shape with stopper painted with a face, the body decorated with a Scottish Terrier and West Highland White Terrier flanked by the slogan 'Ask for it!', height 27 cm ***
*** A c.1880 Carters of London 4 inch Hercules fly fishing reel, brass and alloy construction, good condition. ***
*** A Victorian novelty china dog with fly tape measure, the fly sits at his tail and extends to show a fabric tape measure. Height 4.3 cm ***
*** A small fine quality 'fern' wood pin cushion, on short pedestal support. Diameter 9 cm ***
*** An old bronze foo dog seal, the finely engraved and cast foo dog upon a square chop base with character marks. Height 4.2 cm ***
*** A New Zealand 9ct rose gold Masonic fob, stamped maker's mark J. G. & S. 3.33gm. ***
*** A cased meerschaum pipe, the bowl with mandala style decoration, amber type mouthpiece. ***
*** A 9ct. rose gold fob spinner, one side set with bloodstone, the other with carnelian. ***
*** A retail display of wet flies, made for Kilwell, Rotorua, c.1970 ***
*** A large 7 inch Scarborough 'Seareel' oak reel, with ventilated spool, line, large winding handles, brass wind-up pressure braking, embossed with maker's logo, c.1940s. ***
*** A modern silver double photo frame, decorated with bows and swags, backed with blue velvet and strut. Sheffield 2000. 15 cm x 8 cm ***
*** A German late 19th century Masonic toasting glass, of hexagonal shape engraved and cut with Masonic motifs and inscription. Height 14 cm ***
*** A 19th century silver on copper lady's etui, relief decorated in the Chinoiserie manner, tapered oval form, push-button lid release revealing fitted interior with one remaining ivory implement. 9.2 cm x 3.6 cm ***
*** A silver vesta case, Birmingham 1904 ***
*** An Edwardian period silver vesta case, circular form, profusely engraved to both sides with blank cartouche. Chester 1905 ***
*** A Hardy Pralon 4 inch x 3 inch fly box, black japanned exterior with cream interior containing 75+ old Hardy flies. Original waistcoat size. ***
*** An Edwardian silver photograph frame, oval, strut back absent. Birmingham 1908 by R U & Co. 16 cm x 12 cm. ***
*** An old 7 inch Oakwood Ruben Heaton's Scarborough-style sea reel aged oak, ventilated spool with David Slater quick release spool, 'RH' stamped inside brass upright. ***
*** A rare large Allcock Smith fly box top quality English with leatherette finish, detail to inside. With contents. ***
*** A late Victorian 9ct rose gold and citrine spinner engraved frame, Birmingham 1900. ***
*** A wood and brass fishing reel, 7 inch by Allcock ***
*** A 19th century French porcelain desk set, the two handled base holding various size lidded pots for inks, nibs, wipers and other writing accessories, decorated in wildflowers on a cobalt blue base with gilt embellishments. (some odd pieces). 30 x 22 cm ***
*** A 9ct. yellow gold Masonic fob, the domed head with Masonic emblem mounts including trowel, square, hammer and dividers, Chester hallmarks. ***
*** An unusual silver inkwell in the shape of a crown, with intricate pierced rim. Birmingham 1928 by Mappin & Webb. Hinge faulty. Diameter 10.5 cm ***