JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 27 October 2026 / 10:00 am start

Note: No viewing Monday as we observe Labour Day. Viewing Thursday 10am to 5pm & Friday 8.30 to 5pm. This major auction features many rare and hard to find items: Quality jewellery, silver, rare, collectable & modern New Zealand art, sculpture, uncommon Royal Doulton items, pottery, Oriental, porcelain, NZ historical, artefacts, antique furniture, Persian rugs and decorative items, garden statuary and so much more. Please note: All bids made are final and binding. Packing and courier options available at buyers risk and expense. Please note that Cordy's do not guarantee the working order or time keeping of any timepiece 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. # A rare female huia beak and gold brooch, engraved and gilded 9ct gold cap to one end, and other small band to the other. Length 88mm. Note: The last confirmed sighting of a huia was in 1907. The huia was already a rare bird before the arrival of Europeans, confined to the Ruahine, Tararua, Rimutaka and Kaimanawa mountain ranges in the south-east of the North Island. It was remarkable for its pronounced sexual dimorphism in bill shape; the female's beak was long, thin and arched downward, while the male's was short and stout. Note: Inherited through vendor's family who farmed in Okoia, near Wanganui. Arriving in New Plymouth c.1840. Estimate: $5,000.00 - $10,000.00