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Special Two Day Auction of Fine Antiques and Decorative Arts, Day 2 — E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:211
Sale Title:Special Two Day Auction of Fine Antiques and Decorative Arts, Day 2Lots with images:210
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:181
Date:12-Aug-2018
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Pablo Picasso Lithograph Hand signed 'Picasso' in pencil lower right 12 cm x 9.5 cm.
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An Indian Bengali late 19th century Dotara, well patinated wooden body with a bowl covered in leather and a shaped neck, terminating in a carved finial. 25.5 cm long.
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A Chinese Sui dynasty (581-618 AD) earthenware saddled camel, with yellow glaze on rectangular base, 29 cm high. Provenance: Soo Tze Orientique
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A composition lion figure on giltwood base. 18 cm high, 26 cm wide.
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A Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese well patinated bronze figure cast of a hawk on a rocky outcrop, 38.5 cm high overall.
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A fine 19th century Japanese ivory figure of a bird, 9 cm high (excluding base), 25.5 cm long.
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An Egyptian third dynasty (1069-945 BC) painted wood sarcophagus, 23 cm high, 38.5 cm wide. Provenance: BC Galleries, dated 13 October 2004
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A Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD), Chinese earthenware figure of a horse and rider, with traces of polychrome, 32 cm high, 23 cm wide. Provenance: Soo Tze Orientique
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A Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) Chinese small bronze ritual wine vessel and cover, the square baluster vessel with ring handles, and a domed cover. 16.5 cm high.
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A Han Dynasty Chinese bronze flared vessel on stand, decorated with designs possibly representing fighting dragons amongst clouds, 29 cm high.
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An Egyptian black-topped pottery jar, predynastic period, Naqada II-III, circa 3500-3000 B.C, of ovoid form with flat base, 18.5 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from BC Galleries, with certificate of authenticity.
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An English 17th century oak carved armorial griffin, part of the architectural fitment of a room or possibly banister, 41.5 cm high, 27 cm wide.
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A framed English miniature of a gentleman.
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Four framed English miniatures of three young children and one male.
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A Scandinavian Art Deco card box the top carved with scence of the 'Valkyrie' signed. 11 cm high, 9 cm wide, 8 cm deep.
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A Regency rosewood mother of pearl inlaid apprentice made writing box, leather inlaid writing slope with lift up storage area revealing date 14-11-18 and initials of apprentice 'LE and possible masters initials. 6 cm high, 9 cm deep, 13 cm wide
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A framed hand painted miniature of three figures in the garden.
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A Georgian mahogany tea caddy with hinged lid, hand painted with cameo of courtesan, decorated with panels of ribbons. 10.5 cm high, 8.5 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep.
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A fine bronze figure of Apollo supported on a rectangular marble base. 35 cm high.
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An Okra iridescent baluster blue glass vase. Signed and dated 1987 to base. 21 cm high.
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A pair of ruby and gilt decorated lustres. 31 cm high.
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An English brass skeleton clock under glass dome on circular onyx base. 26 cm high.
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A pair of Victorian pink glass lustre vases. 33.5 cm high.
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Two framed French miniatures of ladies.
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A framed miniature of a naval officer.
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A framed French miniature of a gentleman.
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Two circular framed coloured engravings. 9 cm approx.
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A pair of French Art Deco peacock figured book ends on rectangular marble bases. 15 cm high.
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An ornately carved Chinese jade vase. 16.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide.
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A rhinoceros horn. 6.5 cm.
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A Qing dynasty pierced Chinese jade floral decorated lidded twin handled bowl on supported on circular jade base. 15 cm high, 21 cm wide.
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An impressive ornately carved Chinese jade ornament having five carved figures supported on carved rosewood base. 15 cm high, 42 cm wide.
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A rare and impressive floral decorated carved rhinoceros horn libation cup. 13 cm high, 15 cm wide.
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A pair of Chinese jade horse and figure decorated scroll weights. 24 cm high, 4.5 cm wide.
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A Chinese screen painted by artist bi Baodao. 36 cm high, 80 cm wide.
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Chinese robes made of silk circa 1900.
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Twelve sterling silver forks, 1812, 1816, and 1817.
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A set of twelve sterling silver teaspoons, London 1840-1841.
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A three piece silver plated coffee service with gold wash interior. Jug: 14 cm high, 13.5 cm wide, Teapot: 28 cm high, 27 cm wide, Bowl: 8.5 cm high, 18 cm wide.
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A set of eight Georgian and Victorian glass rummers and wines. 14.5 cm high.
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Three Georgian glass rummers, four goblets and three wines.
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Two sterling silver serving spoons, London 1797 and 1800-01. Makers George Smith IV and Fuller White. 30 cm length, 190g weight.
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A sterling silver soup ladle, London 1804. Makers William Eley and William Fearn. 32 cm length, 175g weight.
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A sterling silver tankard with scroll handle, London 1764-65. Maker Fuller White. 12 cm high, weight: 371g.
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A fine George IV Irish silver tea pot of exceptional proportions, decorated with Rococo scrolls, acanthus leaves and floral sprays. Engraved with the crest of a lion's head for the Kent family of Ulster, Ireland. Edward Power, Dublin 1830. 1100gm. 24 cm high.
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A fine Victorian silver castle top card case with a high relief view of the Scott Monument in Edinburgh, by Nathanial Mills, Birmingham, 1838. 10 cm x 7 cm.
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A sterling silver castor shaker, London 1762-63. Maker R. Peaston. 19 cm high, 229g weight.
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A fine Edwardian Art Nouveau style cast silver ladies chatelaine by Samuel Jacob, London 1906. 65 cm long approx.
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A Chinese silver cigarette case. 8 cm high, 10.5 cm wide.
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Three Georgian tea drop wine glasses with trumpet shaped tops. 15 cm high.
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A pair of silver plated wine jugs. 32 cm high.
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An impressive winged maiden figure, silver plated comport. 29 cm high, 38 cm wide.
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An 18th century Irish silver Hanoverian pattern tablespoon, each with heraldic crest of a wolf. Maker John Laughlin, Dublin 1765. 31 cm long.
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A Victorian silver gilt novelty book form vinaigrette, Edward Smith, Bimringham, 1848. 4 cm high, 2.8 cm wide.
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A sterling silver oval berry decorated bowl. London, 1891. 14 cm high, 30 cm wide.
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A very rare William III Britannia standard silver (95.8% purity) marrow spoon with rat tail, Lawrence Jones, London 1701. 19 cm long.
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A Chinese silver cigarette case. 8 cm high, 5 cm wide.
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A George III silver tankard. John King, London 1779. 9 cm high.
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A George III Irish Provincial silver goblet by Caren Terry and Jane Williams of Cork, hallmarked at Dublin 1817. 12 cm high.
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A Victorian aesthetic design silver bowl by Wakely and Wheeler, London 1865. 7 cm high, 10 cm wide.
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A sterling silver oval shaped platter, London 1801-02. Maker William Fearn. 51 cm wide, 2600g weight.
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Chinese silver cups, saucers and spoons.
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A sterling silver teapot, London 1826. 426g. 11.5 cm high, 22.5 cm wide.
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A pair of Regency style silver plated candlesticks.
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A George III sterling silver tankard, maker possibly Thomas Baker, London 1814-15. 11 cm high, weight: 466g.
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A pair of 18th century Irish silver Hanoverian pattern tablespoons each with heraldic crest of a wolf, maker John Laughlin Dublin 1765. 22 cm long.
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A sterling silver shell design soup ladle. 1809.
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Sterling silver two berry spoons, London 1806-07. Makers William Eley and William Fearn. 22 cm high, 150g weight.
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A pair of silver mounted glass brandy decanters. 26 cm high.
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A large sterling silver photograph frame. 43 cm high, 33 cm wide.
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A pair of sterling silver Victorian salt cellars, gilt lined with claw feet. Sheffield 180-71. Makers WS & HS. 7 cm diameter, weight: 20g.
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A George III silver nutmeg grater by Cocks and Bettridge, Birmingham 1806. 6 cm high, 3 cm wide.
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A William IV VIC silver topped cut glass dressing table jar with star cut base. Thomas Daniel, London, 1831. 10.5 cm high, 7.5 cm diameter.
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An English glass goblet commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II together with a finely cut Regency crystal large goblet.
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A pair of 18th century Irish silver sugar tongs by Benjamin Tait, Dublin, c. 1780. 14.5 cm long.
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A silver figure modelled of a seated cat. 11 cm high.
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A pair of sterling silver spoons, 1736.
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A very rare Victorian silver novelty sewing etui, in the form of a lantern. Fitted interior with bobbin holder and needle case by Henry William Dee, London, 1831. 6 cm high.
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Two sterling silver sauce ladles, James Mckay.
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An Edward VII silver tea service. Maker Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1905. Comprising a sugar bowl 330g, a milk jug 218g, a teapot 675g, a water jug 709g, and a kettle 838g, each of globular form with reeded decoration. The kettle stand and burner are plated not silver. Total weight of service 2770g.
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A fine pair of William IV cast silver grape shears. 18 cm long.
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A George III silver milk jug with unusual basket weave decoration, Robert Hennell London 1817. 8 cm high.
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A Victorian Scottish provincial silver toddy ladle, Glasgow 1847. 16 cm long.
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An 18th century Irish silver bowl on a pedestal foot with bead edge decoration. Matthew West, Dublin, 1785. 11 cm high, 13.5 cm wide.
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A pair of French Baccarat candle sticks having crystal drop prisms with original brochure. 30 cm high.
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A pair of Baccarat glass candlesticks having drop crystal prisms. 30 cm high.
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Eight sterling silver Georgian table spoons, rubbed London hallmarks. 21 cm long, weight: 382g.
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Six sterling silver fiddle back forks. Maker Paul Storr, London 1815. Weight: 375g.
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A George IV Regency silver cylindrical nutmeg grater with engine turned decoration by John Reily London 1825. 65 cm long approx. 1.5 cm high, 3 cm wide.
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A mid-18th century Jacobite wine glass engraved with rose, drawn stem, air twist and folded foot. 17 cm high. Provenance: Kozminsky Gallery.
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A sterling silver tankard with scroll handle, London 1776-77. Maker Thomas Wallis. 13 cm high, weight: 366g.
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Two 19th century etched wine glasses and a stem twist wine glass.
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A Continental silver cutlery setting for twelve people.
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Two loose opal doublets.
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A 9ct gold locket with vintage photograph of a gentleman.
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A 9ct gold neck chain with medallion
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A Tudor Vintage Wristwatch, golden dial signed Rolex Watch Australian Colonial, Catanach's Melbourne, with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial on a gilt 15 jewel manual movement in an octagonal gold-filled case to leather band.
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An 18ct gold curb bracelet with lock. 22gm.
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A Victorian pearl Crescent brooch, together a pearl crescent brooch set with garnet.
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A five stone diamond ring set in 15ct gold.
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