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The Spring Art & Antique Auction, including the Estate of Madame Verna Greene — E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:488
Sale Title:The Spring Art & Antique Auction, including the Estate of Madame Verna GreeneLots with images:476
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:384
Date:13-Oct-2013
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800 silver four piece silver tea service, comprising tea pot, water jug, milk jug, pot and cover, each with chased foliate decoration. 1913gm. 20 cm high, 19 cm high, 12 cm high, 11 cm high.
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William Moorcroft pomegranate jar and cover, of globular form decorated in the pomegranate and grape pattern. Impressed Moorcroft made in England. 12 cm high. Chip to rim.
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Three divisional 800 silver bowl and cover, the cover with shell and ocean decoration with a central handle cast of cherub and sea monster. 177gm. 27 cm wide, 11 cm high.
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William Moorcroft bowl. Wheat sheaves. 7 cm high, 20.5 cm wide.
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Klytie pate (1912-2010). Australia. A pale mottled blue glazed earthenware ginger jar. Decorated with a continuous pattern of water lilies and Ibis. Incised signature Klytie pate and dated 1981. 24 cm high.
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A 900 silver bowl, of oval form, with scalloped edge above reeded decoration on four feet. 1016gm. 37 cm wide.
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Wedgwood fairyland lustre bowl, the interior with butterfly decoration, the exterior magenta with gilt butterflies. 5 cm high.
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A early Carlton Ware vase, of bulbous form painted Lilly Aaronson. 26 cm high.
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Klytie pate (1912-2010). Australia. A circular earthenware bowl, the exterior with stylised mottled decoration on a mauve blue ground, the interior deep pink with incised signature. 8 cm high, 20 cm wide.
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Wedgwood fairyland lustre bowl. Octagonal shape with butterfly decoration. 6 cm high, 15 cm wide.
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Italian 800 silver jewel box, maker Lavoraz a Mano. Rectangular form on paw feet, the dome cover inset with green semi precious stone within chase foliate decoration. 1597gm.
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Italian 800 silver oval bowl, maker Lavoraz a Mano, the base with pierced shell and scrolling, flared form with moulded handles, the edge with sea scrolls with a cartouche inset with a green stone. 1409gm. 16.5 cm high.
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Klytie pate (1912-2010). Australia. A pierced earthenware vase in mottled green tones incised Klytie pate. 13 cm high.
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A pair Royal Doulton of stoneware vases, each of baluster form with flared neck and a band leaf motif on mottled blue ground. Green mark. 28 cm high.
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A Walter Moorcroft magnolia vase. 21 cm high.
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A William Moorcroft candlestick. Deep blue with a band of deep pink moulded pansies. Initialled W.M., impressed Moorcroft made in England. 9 cm high.
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A Moorcroft Studio design balloons vase. Designed Emma Bossoms, of baluster form with alternating moulded balloons on grey ground. Initialled W.M. And dated 98. 16 cm high.
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A Moorcroft vase sunflower designed Rachael Bishop. Bulbous form with moulded flowers. 24 cm high.
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Millennium Doulton figure. 26 cm high.
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Rosenthal figure, modelled of nude woman. 35 cm high
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A Royal Doulton Shakespearean Series Ware coffee service, comprising a coffee pot, helmet shaped jug and sugar bowl together with six coffee cans and saucers and side plates.
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Rosenthal figure of nude. 24 cm high.
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A Rosenthal figure, modelled of a woman and greyhound, modelled in Art Deco style on oval base, signed G. Schliepstein. 23 cm high.
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A 19th century French flame mahogany bookcase, the moulded cornice with carved fret above a pair of glazed door flanked by corbels, the lower section with frieze drawer above a pair of glazed doors on a shaped plinth. 196 cm high, 82 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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A set of twelve Minton Coffee cans and saucers, each apple green and with profuse gilt decoration, the interior white with a sprig of flowers.
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A French Art Deco wrought iron and moulded glass electrolier, circa 1920, the shaped open-work rods supporting a circular centre-piece with an inverted moulded shade, four scrolling arms, each with a suspended light with a frosted moulded period shade. 117 cm high, 78 cm wide.
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A bronze male statue. Stamped Di Francesco de Luca Fonderia Di Ferroe Napoli. 63 cm high.
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A French Louis XVI style kingwood vitrine, the yellow marble top above a marquetry decorated frieze, below a pair a glazed doors with panels of floral marquetry on short tapering legs with ormolu sabots. 150 cm high, 80 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A French palisander desk, the gallery above three drawers, below a shaped fall enclosing inset leather writing surface, above three drawers on turned legs. 114 cm high, 100 cm wide, 59 cm deep.
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A French 19th century gilded three piece clock set. Clock 40 cm high.
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French gilt mirror, the rectangular plate surmounted by swag decoration within a gilt frame with egg and dart border, surmounted by a centre cabochon. 140 x 83 cm.
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A French Victorian style amboyna davenport, the fall front inset with leather, the pedestal with four drawers and four opposing sham drawers. 77 cm high, 63 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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A pair of French Louis XV style walnut three drawer bedside chests. 72 cm high, 36 cm wide, 30 cm deep.
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A French kingwood and parquetry inlaid tantalus box, the hinged top enclosing etched decanters and stoppers and glasses. 26 cm high.
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A French kingwood commode, the breakfront with a white marble top, above three drawers with parquetry decoration and satinwood banding on shaped feet with ormolu sabots. 87 cm high, 84 cm wide, 41 cm deep.
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A pair of French Louis XV style walnut bergeres, each with cresting rail carved with foliate, above upholstered back and sides with loose cushion on cabriole legs.
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A Chinese republic period vase on stand. Globular form with flared neck painted with figures in domestic scenes, the flared neck painted with clouds. 38 cm high
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A fine French Louis XV style kingwood bombe shaped four drawer commode with shaped marble top. 90 cm high, 130 cm wide, 60 cm deep.
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A pair of Louis XV style bedside chests, each of bombe outline with a marble top above two drawers on high cabriole legs with ormolu sabots.
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A George III mahogany tea table. Rectangular form with hinged top, the frieze with satinwood stringing on square tapering legs. 73 cm high, 92 cm wide (open).
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Kashan carpet. Hand knotted with a flower and blue scroll design in an array of colours on light blue field with a palmette border. 400 x 292 cm.
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Pair of bisque panels. 42 cm high.
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A pair of French Louis XV style walnut and floral upholstered bedroom chairs.
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A French Louis XVI style late 19th century sculptured brass mantle clock. 46 cm high.
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A French Louis XV style kingwood and parquetry decorated bombe shaped two drawer commode with shaped marble top. 87 cm high, 120 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A late Victorian ceiling brass gas light. Bulbous brass stem with etched ruby shades. 80 cm high
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Waterford candelabra centre spire flanked by two arms. 50 cm high.
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An early Victorian rosewood and marquetry breakfast table stamped, Howard & Sons, Berners St, London, circa 1840. 138 cm in diameter.
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A pair of French fruitwood bedside cabinets, each of oval from with inset top above three drawers on tapering legs with an under shelf, 70 cm high, 34 cm wide.
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A Victorian walnut davenport, the hinged rectangular stationary box, above a leather inset fall front opening to a fitted interior, the pedestal with four drawers and four opposing sham drawers with satinwood banding, raised on a plinth base with squat bun feet and casters. 82 cm high, 55 cm wide, 58 cm deep.
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19th century French convex mirror, the dome plate within a black border and gilt, the plate surmounted by an eagle. 130 cm high.
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French style Victorian walnut pier cabinet. A moulded edge, above a frieze with Sevres and ormolu decoration below a panelled door with a Sevres style bateau panel within ormolu banding flanked by ormolu corbels on a plinth. 108 cm high, 80 cm wide, 33 cm deep.
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A French 19th century Louis XV style walnut and boulle bureau plat. Serpentine outline, the top with brass inlay and ormolu banding, above a frieze with ormolu mounts and drawer, on cabriole legs with ormolu sabots. 75 cm high, 130 cm wide, 82 cm deep.
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A French 19th century Louis XV walnut salon suite, comprising canape and three, fauteuils and two side chairs, each with carved cresting rail above an upholstered back with a shaped front and loose cushion on carved cabriole legs.
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A ship's flame mahogany Sutherland table, with a hinged top, the ends with carved roundel on twin columns with out-swept legs. 70 cm high, 92 cm wide.
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A French sculptured brass dining room light-gasolier. Central light with dome cover flanked by small lights.
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A terracotta figure, modelled of an urchin boy wearing jacket and britches on a rock base. 80 cm high.
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A French second Empire flame mahogany circular centre table, with marble top on central column and three slay legs. 72 cm high, 100 cm wide.
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A Continental walnut twin weight wall regulator. Surmounted by a carved eagle with an enamel dial with Roman numerals. 126 cm high.
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An 18th century Flemish tapestry. A central crest within flowers with and red and beige border floral. 212 cm long, 119 cm wide.
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A fine Victorian burr walnut, floral marquetry credenza. Rectangular form of serpentine outline, the frieze with ormolu banding and floral marquetry, above a door with floral marquetry decorated ebonized panel, flanked by curved glazed doors and ormolu corbels. 110 cm high, 190 cm wide, 41 cm deep.
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Klytie pate (1912-2010). Australia, circa 1950. Wheel thrown earthenware lamp. Base with pierced decoration of anemones mauve and glaze incised Klytie pate. 42 cm high.
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A pair of French Restoration period mahogany elbow chairs, each with carved anthemion decorated cresting rail above a padded back out swept arms on tapering legs.
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A Tabriz carpet. North West Persia. Mid 20th century. Central stylised floral medallion within a deep blue field covered with intricate floral designs, the borders with floral and palmette motifs in indigo and blue. 395 x 306 cm.
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An early Victorian wine cooler of scarcopus form, the hinged top enclosing a fabric lined interior. 54 cm high, 82 cm wide, 59 cm deep.
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A French second Empire polychrome and gilt pedestal, with a simulated marble column with lotus decoration. 110 cm high.
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9ct rose gold locket set with a diamond. 18.4 gm attached a chain and a rolled gold T-bar.
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18ct gold stick pen set with pearls.
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A diamond tie clip 14ct rose gold, diamond. I colour. S purity.
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Diamond ring, set with two diamond ring mounted in platinum I-J colour. S12 purity. 2.8 ct.
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An Edwardian diamond stick pin. 14 ct rose gold set with diamonds. I J colour. P2 purity.
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An 18ct gold fob style watch together with a 15ct fob chain. Watch 28gm. Chain 14.8gm
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Ladies Certina wristwatch, the shoulder set with diamonds in 18ct gold case.
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A vintage 1960s Lalique Nina Ricci L'Air de Temps Paris France crystal glass perfume bottle, with a frosted double doves stopper. 34 cm high.
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A finely carved ivory bridge on wooden stand. Curved form, deep relief detail of temples and landscape with multiple figures. Meiji period (1868-1911). 8.5 cm high, 18 cm wide.
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A Chinese jade Koro and cover, the body and cover carved with Buddhistic loin and loose ring handles and carved feet handles, cover with carved bullock, together with a jade sphere. 13 cm high. Sphere 6 cm high.
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Carved horn with a figure amongst trees with a pagoda. 8.5 cm high, 13 cm wide.
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A Chinese jade Koro and cover, the body and cover carved dragons, the cover with Shishi finial. 15 cm high.
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A late 19th century French brass carriage clock, having an eight-day movement with white Roman numeral dial, mounted in a brass bevelled edged, maker S.F. Paris. 15 cm high.
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A pair of Satsuma signed vases. Meiji period (1868-1911), each of bulbous form decorated in enamels and gilt with reserves of maidens in landscape, flanked vignettes of birds floral ground below borders of shaped brocade.
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A German 'Singing bird' automaton music box. Early 20th century, the rectangular case with enamelled decoration, together with original bird. Provenance: A bequest from Sir Arthur Gordon Rylah (1909-1974), to his daughter and sold by her executors.
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A Baccarat gilt perfume stand, the hinge top enclosing two perfume bottles.17 cm high.
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Murano fire bird. 36 cm high.
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A Royal Worcester jardiniere, of bulbous form within a moulded gilt rim on a gilt base signed Reginald Austin. H276 shape, dated 1897. 23 cm high.
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Moorcroft Red Hairy Heath. Exclusive Australian Commission limited vases. For Dalbry Antiques. Numbered edition being number 25 of production seventy-five and dated 2004. 31 cm high.
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A Lladro figure modelled of a crane on a rock base. Under glazed blue mark. 46 cm high.
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A George VI silver shoe, maker Shepheard & Co London 1938, the shoe with chase flower head decoration and buckle with gilt interior in a presentation case. 158gm. 20 cm long.
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A Merric Boyd Australian pottery vase signed, dated 1945, of shaped cylindrical, incised with tee-tree setting, in colours of blue and green, inscribed signature Merric Boyd and date to base. 13.5 cm high
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A Victorian burr walnut work table of serpentine outline, with hinged top opening to reveal a draft and cribbage board below a wall drawer terminating in castors. 75 cm high, 82 cm wide (open), 59 cm deep.
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A French late 19th century kingwood and inlaid cylinder ladies bonheur du jour.
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Peking carpet. Centre green medallion with foliate with green border. 370 x 279 cm.
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A three branch ceiling light with painted bronze patination.
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A Victorian amboyna breakfast table. Oval with the centre with floral marquetry panel within a band of floral marquetry, snap top with moulded edge on carved bulbous column with four splayed supports carved with foliate terminating in porcelain castors. 70 cm high, 140 cm wide, 105 cm deep
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A 19th century Louis XV fauteuil, the cresting rail with shell decoration, above a Louis XV walnut style fauteuil, with carved cresting rail above a shaped back with cane panels, a loose cushion, floral carving and rail raised on cabriole legs.
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A Louis XVI style gilt metal cartel clock. Eight day count wheel bell strike movement with a white painted enamelled dial and Roman numerals, the case surmounted with a twin handled vase, flanked by floral swags, below a pineapple finial 50 cm high.
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A fine French kingwood chest, the inverted cornice banded with ormolu of serpentine outline, below seven drawers flanked by ormolu corbels, each drawer with gilt bronze handles and banded with ormolu. 126 cm high, 62 cm wide, 34 cm deep.
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A mid 20th century console table, with a green marble top, above a frieze with c-scroll and foliate decoration on cabriole legs. 90 cm high, 130 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A pair of At etagere French Louis XVI style marble top side tables. 80 cm high, 30 cm wide.
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Pair of Sevres style vases, circa 1840. Celeste bleu with reserves of Watteau figures, with a flower reserve verso, each with jewelling and ormolu mask handles. 34 cm high.
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A bronze Regency centre piece. 44 cm high.
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