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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 early 19th century pressed horn and painted scene snuff box, circular, the glazed lid with painted panel of a coastal castle, sail boat and figures. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Diameter 8.2 cm ***
*** Wm IV silver table snuff box, fine engraved lineal pattern, gilded interior. Birmingham 1836 by Edward Smith, width 8 cm. 80gms. Provenance: From the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986). ***
*** An 1881 4' large brass Gow & Son, Dundee, Scottish salmon reel, extra wide drum spooled with over 100yds of old braided silk line, Hercules style raised face plate, large internal component, permanent strong check, a top example ***
*** After Li Keran (1907-1989), Buffaloes and Boy', block water printing technique.??' x???mm. ***
*** A Danish folding floor weaving loom, an Inkle loom made by Guy Ngan, yarn holder and collection of spools of yarn. ***
*** A small ivory seal in the form of a fist holding a ball, metal ends with owner's name. Length 4.5 cm ***
*** An old Japanese glass fishing float, with woven open netting cover. Diameter 37 cm approx. ***
*** A quality vintage hand cut crystal decanter, diamond detail, hexagonal form, faceted ball stopper. Height 25 cm ***
*** An Edwardian silver shamrock decorated vesta, of small proportions, engraved and set with three green-stone shamrock leaves (minute chip to one), suspension loop to top. Birmingham 1904 by Joseph Cook & Son. Height 3.9 cm ***
*** A George III silver and mother-of-pearl lidded snuff box, oval form, reeded detail, the interior base with maker's stamp 'I.K.'. 6.8 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm. Provenance: Private Auckland Collection. See lot 181. ***
*** An early Victorian silver snuff box, rectangular form, the lid with applied shield cartouche, machine engraved framing, cast applied border, fine ribbed body, the hinged lid enclosing a gilded interior. Birmingham 1837 by Edward Smith. Weight 73.2gms. ***
*** A Waterford cut crystal decanter, the mallet body with graduating diamond cut pattern, faceted stopper. 33 cm. ***
*** An early colonial photograph album, the covers in mottled kauri, Morocco leather binding, containing photos mainly of early New Zealand with a few from Sydney and Melbourne. ***
*** A George III silver table snuff box, finely reeded all over, gilded interior. London 1801 by William Parker. Length 7.3 cm. ***
*** A Continental silver framed snuff box with tortoiseshell panels. 7.5 x 4.5 cm ***
*** A George IV silver heavy snuff box, rectangular form, cast floral border, fine machine engraving showing some wear, most gilt interior remains. Birmingham 1827 by Nathaniel Mills. 98gms. Length 7 cm ***
*** A Waterford crystal decanter, Lismore pattern, tall mallet shape with conforming stopper, height 34 cm. ***
*** An early Victorian silver snuff box, rectangular form, the lid with leaf scroll engraving and vacant shield cartouche, machine engraved base, gilded interior. London 1840 by Thomas Edwards. ***
*** A 9ct. gold and citrine fob spinner, the spinner with initials engraved, the gold frame in curb link form. ***
*** An old enamel snuff box, decorated with ancient ruins in the Bilston or Battersea manner, diameter 70. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection ***
*** Four vintage novelty vesta cases, includes: elephant curled snake, horseshoe and nut with silver and enamelled shield fittings. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** A set of drawing instruments, apparently complete with brass and ivory instruments, Stanley boxwood sector rule, Stanley ebony parallel rule, Stanley ivory rectangular protractor, etc., in Stanley branded mahogany case with single removeable tier. With… ***
*** A Waterford Lismore ship's decanter, wide squat body, ball stopper, etched mark. Height 25.5 cm ***
*** A good silver mounted hobnail cut spirits decanter, of circular section. Birmingham 1979. Height 28 cm ***
*** A Hardy's 3 3/8 inch 'Duplicated' MkII fly reel, with ebonite handle, smooth brass foot, agate line guide and tension screw on face plate rim, c.1918. ***
*** A George III silver snuff box, elongated octagonal form, the lid with fine angular engravings and vacant shield cartouche, suspension loop to top, gilded interior. Birmingham 1798 by Samuel Pemberton ***
*** A Georgian circular papier mache table snuff box, the lid painted with a scene of Sir Thomas More in prison, nourished by his daughter c.1535. Diameter 9 cm ***
*** #A Georgian brass snuff box, with 'manly pursuits' engraved on the lid and base, with inscription 'A Gift from a Friend to Will M. Hoptroff'. 7 x 5.5 cm. ***
*** A large English 6 1/2 inch walnut and brass game fishing reel, of heavy construction with on/off check, brass lined spool, Bickerdyke line guide, brass starback, oval logo to the foot, rich patina, c.1890. ***
*** A framed and glazed display of New Zealand angling ephemera 1918-1927, including licenses, images, flies, etc. Overall 58 cm x 73 cm. ***
*** A George III silver table snuff, rectangular form, finely ribbed, with floral relief thumb piece. Gilded interior. Birmingham 1818 by John Shaw. 102gm. ***
*** An Edwardian moulded glass and silver owl match striker, coloured glass eyes, the silver rim Birmingham 1907 by Schindler & Co (David Loebl). ***
*** A walnut and aluminium 'transitional' reel, (face plate wooden, back plate aluminium) with brass foot, Slater style latch and two handles on face, brass line tension button on back, c.1940. ***
*** A circular silver easel photograph frame, with oak back, Birmingham 1912 by I. S. Greenberg. Diameter 14.5 cm ***
*** An old Chinese mah-jong set, bone and bamboo tiles. In original teak case, length 32.5 cm. ***
*** A cribbage scoring plateau, of burr walnut with herringbone stringing, oblong with ogee walls, slide covered compartments beneath conceal playing cards and bone peg counters. Small loss to ebony border. 34.5 cm x 13 cm x 5 cm ***
*** An Edwardian 9ct gold citrine fob spinner, the facetted triangular citrine in scrolling frame with larger suspension ring. 9.68gm. ***
*** An unnamed teak tropical bellows camera with 1/4 plate carrier, brass fittings, and lens. ***
*** An Edwardian glass and silver match striker, in the form of an owl, glass eyes and silver rim, London 1907. 5 cm x 7 cm ***
*** An early 20th century Maori carved cribbage board, highlighted with Maori carved double masks and traditional designs, paua inserts. Good old patina, length 14.2 cm. ***
*** An old Japanese glass fishing float, with woven blue netting cover. Diameter 37 cm approx. ***
*** A Murano faceted walled glass ashtray, acid green submerged in clear glass; along with a similar shaped dish in plum and amber colours submerged in clear glass. Largest diameter 15 cm ***
*** A Victorian vulcanite snuff box, in the form of a woman's boot with mother of pearl buttons, length 10.5 cm. ***
*** A circa 1900 9ct and pounamu circular Masonic fob pendant, the pounamu ring with gold fittings and central square and caliper tools. Diameter 2.8 cm. ***
*** An Eastern European camera modified to replicate a Leica, with brass body marked to the top plate Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzler, in leather case. ***
*** A miniature silver pin cushion, in the shape of a Dutch clog, stamped 835 to base. Length 3.5 cm. ***
*** An old Japanese glass fishing float, hand blown, with open netting basket, diameter 33 cm. ***
*** A 15ct. gold and citrine fob seal, in the form of a griffin's head with a blank citrine seal. ***
*** An intricately rose engine tuned circular table snuff box, of finely grained timber, the circular lid engraved with four quadrants displaying unique patterns framing a central silver cartouche, the base engraved with a concentric turned design. Diameter… ***
*** Two early 19th century horn and tortoiseshell snuff boxes, the lid of each with decorative tortoiseshell inlay. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** A sterling silver photo frame, the rectangular form with machine decoration. London 1943. Width 31 cm, height 23 cm. ***
*** A silver and bloodstone seal, the frame in the form of a wolf ***
*** An early two-fold architect's 12 inch scale rule, together with a single 6 inch ivory rule by T. Blunt, London. ***
*** A pair of World War II Carl Zeiss binoculars, in leather case. Trophied from a German officer, shot down over Devon. ***
*** A leather reel case stamped 'W.H.Tisdall Ltd Wellington', approx 2¾' with green felt lining. ***
*** An English Pewter and enamel pen tray, designed by Archibald Knox to accompany the matching numbered inkwell, #0141. Impressed marks and design number. Width 24 cm. ***
*** An early 20th century European silver and enamel cigarette case, rectangular form, the front and back covers with guilloche enamel, the radiating basket weave type design with orange/red enamel, the hinged lid enclosing a partially gilded interior. London… ***
*** Three vintage meerschaum carved pipes, each in a fitted shaped case, includes a hand holding the bowl, an eagle's claw and grape decorated. ***
*** An old Japanese glass fishing float, hand blown, with open netting basket, diameter 32 cm. ***
*** A Victorian coquilla nut acorn thimble holder, screw thread opening enclosing silver thimble, length 5.8 cm. ***
*** A Waterford Crystal decanter, of mallet shape with tapering octagonal stopper, height 32.5 cm ***
*** An early 19th century silver gilt and agate snuff box, oval form, the striated agate panels to the lid and base in rub-over mounts, engraved detail, some damage to agate. 7.3 cm x 5 cm ***
*** A Scottish fine weave split willow fishing creel, leather bound, leather and canvas harness, c.1940-50's ***
*** An old meerschaum and amber pipe, carved in the form of a large eagle's claw holding the bowl, length 17 cm. ***
*** An Edwardian period silver combination sovereign case/vesta box, engraved decoration, with suspension loop. Chester 1903. Length 6.5 cm ***
*** A silver inkstand, capstan shape with depression for pen, original glass inkwell, Birmingham 1928. Diameter 16 cm. ***
*** A Hardy Bros. Ltd 'The Perfect' fly reel, size 3 1/8', with ribbed brass foot, rim drag adjuster button and floating line guide ***
*** A silver ball shaped table lighter with flame finial and wick. Height 9 cm Birmingham 191 cm maker William Hutton & Sons Ltd. From an officer's mess ***
*** A late Victorian silver book form vesta, leaf engraved side panels, both overhanging plain ends as hinged lids, swivelling suspension and ring attached. Birmingham 1899 by Rolason Bros., noted vesta makers. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Length… ***
*** An Edwardian large engraved uncommon silver vesta, with fall front revealing photo locket. Birmingham 1901 by George Randle, a noted case maker. 5.3 cm x 4.5 cm ***
*** A large glass fishing float, in two layers of netting, diameter 36 cm ***
*** An old Japanese glass fishing float, with woven green netting cover. Diameter 37 cm approx. ***
*** An early 20th century silver topped cut glass wine decanter, silver mounted cover to the shoulder and collar including spout, mushroom form stopper, loop handle, the flared body with stepped cut ridges. London 1912. Height 25 cm ***
*** A good early 20th century silver and gold banded vesta, the fine lineal engraving highlighted with triple rose gold bands. London 1915 by Sampson Mordan & Co . Suspension loop to the side below the hinge. 5 x 4.3 cm. ***
*** A 19th century papier-mache snuff box, the lid with painted portrait of a scantily clad young woman, signed and inscribed on the underside of the lid, 'S Raven Pinxt. Patronized by HRH the Duke of Sussex & Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg'. Diameter 10 cm. ***
*** An early 20th century silver shoe pin cushion, with wood base. London 1911, by S. Blanckensee & Sons Ltd. Length 12.5 cm ***
*** A silver and cut crystal inkwell, the cut crystal circular base surmounted by a shoulder heavily chased and engraved with floral designs and with a short neck and hinged cover similarly repousse. Birmingham 1896 by T.H. Hazlewood & Co. Diameter 8.5 cm ***
*** A George IV silver snuff box, rectangular form, the machine engraved finely banded hinged lid with tapered floral decorated thumbpiece, ribbed waisted central section, the base matching the top, gilt interior. Birmingham 1823 by John Bettridge. Weight 41… ***
*** An Edwardian silver snuff box, oval form, original gilt to the interior, initials and presentation date to lid, Birmingham 1908. 64gm. ***
*** A Victorian silver pin cushion, in the form of a horse hoof, armorial of bearded gent to the front. London 1873 by Edward H Stockwell. 64gm. ***
*** A Georgian horn snuff mull, hinged horn lid, the end carved into a dog's head. Length 8 cm. ***
*** An Edwardian amber cigar holder in silver case, the holder with broken end and 9ct rose gold rim. Birmingham 1905. In large scroll engraved tapered silver case with suspension ring, Birmingham 1906. Length 9 cm. ***
*** A late Victorian oak smoker's cabinet, with brass capping and binding, the glazed top with two glazed covers opening to reveal compartments for tobacco, cigarettes and matches. Width 30.5 cm ***
*** Two antique gold seals, both unengraved, one set with a sardonyx panel. ***
*** An antique meerschaum pipe, the bowl with elaborately carved decoration, silver plate collar and amber mouthpiece. ***
*** A Victorian silver snuff box, oblong shape with serpentine outline, foliate engraved to top and bottom, the lid with vacant shield cartouche. Birmingham 1898 by J.H. Hillcox. 5 cm x 3.5 cm ***
*** An old Japanese glass fishing float, hand blown, with open netting basket, diameter 33 cm. ***
*** A Bohemian cut glass and red flashed spirit's decanter, the rectangular section body with floral and scroll wheel cut detail, conforming stopper, octagonal faceted neck. Height 28.5 cm. ***
*** A good millefiore glass inkwell, with original stopper. Height 13 cm ***
*** A Dupont lighter, matt silver metal with gold tones, in original box with Dupont guarantee card ***
*** A desirable W.H Tisdall Ltd. 3-piece split cane fly rod 'The Aratiatia Special', 10 feet 6 inch, with spare tip, brass 'lockfast' joints, original bag. c.1940. ***
*** An early 20th century circular silver photo frame, oak strut back. Birmingham 1915 by Sanders & MacKenzie. Diameter 14.8 cm. ***
*** A silver cigarette case, engraved with ivy leaves and vacant cartouche. Birmingham 1884 by George Unite, length 8.2 cm. ***
*** An Edwardian silver large photo frame, embossed, blue velvet strut back. Birmingham 1906. 27.5 x 20 cm ***
*** A Masonic ceremonial sword with mother-of-pearl grip, gilt metal fittings, silver plated blades with leather and brass scabbard, the hilt cross bar and trefoil butt decorated with various Masonic motifs. Length 94.5 cm ***
*** A Thai silver cigarette box, along with two basket shaped salts and a small drum shaped stand. The box oblong and heavily embossed, the basket Chinese and replicating Rattan work, the stand of unknown origin. Total weight 285gms ***