JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 27 August 2024 - 10:00 AM start

This major auction will feature many rare and hard to find items, 19thC fruitwood pear form tea caddy, quality jewellery, silver, rare & collectable NZ art, sculpture, pottery, NZ historical, artefacts, antique furniture and decorative items, garden statuary and so much more. Includes many fine and rare items from the collection of Gerry and Valerie Bermel (of Travis Antiques. Wellington 1950's to 1986). Together with a very historically important silver and gold presentation casket made by Adolph Kohn (NZ) together with a William Seuffert inlaid presentation folder and address, gifted by the Auckland Harbour Board and the people of Auckland to Admiral Charles S. Sperry commanding the American fleet 'The Great White Fleet' on the arrival of the Fleet to Auckland in 1908. The arrival of the Fleet to New Zealand was an incredibly important occasion as the stability of world politics was unsure. Japan's navy had defeated Russia's in 1905. 10% of New Zealand’s population lined the shores of the Waitemata Harbor and Rangitoto Channel to witness the arrival. Packing and courier options available at buyers risk and expense. All enquiries email info@cordys.co.nz or phone (09) 5231049. If you have a question just ask. ALL PAYMENTS TO BE ONLINE, EFTPOS OR CREDIT CARD AND COLLECTIONS BY APPOINTMENT. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. A buyer's premium applies to all Cordy's auctions of 17% + GST = 19.55% this is to be paid on top of any successful bid.