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Winter Special Sale — E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:717
Sale Title:Winter Special SaleLots with images:572
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:621
Date:1-Aug-2009
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A 19th century parian figure modelled of Apollo with a lamb on a domed circular base. Height 46.5 cm
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A Royal Dux figurine of two farmers. Stamped with seal on the base
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A Shelley six piece tea service of 'Woodland' pattern, comprising six teacups, saucers, plates and a sandwich dish, cream jug and sugar bowl
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A pair of Sitzendorf candelabra, each on a domed base, with a stem modelled of a tree trunk with a standing figure, surmounted by three flower encrusted branches. Height 50 cm
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A comprehensive late Spode 'Indian tree' pattern dinner service with a twelve place setting, soup tureens, vegetable tureens, teapot and demitasses
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A pair of rare Minton plates hand painted with cherubs by Antonin Boullemier, the celeste blue richly enamelled borders designed by Christopher Dresser and decorated in relief with raised enamels and gilding
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A pair of rare Minton plates hand painted with nymphs by Antonin Boullemier, the celeste blue richly enamelled borders designed by Christopher Dresser and decorated in relief with raised enamels and gilding
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A French Sarreguemines majolica jardiniere and pedestal, the pedestal of cylindrical form with moulded acanthus decoration on a square base, the jardiniere of campagna shaped form with scrolled handles. Shape 1035
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A Minton 'Cockatrice' pattern tea and dinner service, comprising teapot, three graduated jugs, waste bowl, sugar bowl, six large breakfast teacups and saucers, six teacups and saucers, six side plates, six entree plates, five dinner plates, two square sandwich dishes and six egg cups. Pattern number 9646
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A KG Luneville France soup tureen with cover and two faience candlesticks modelled of roosters
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A green Chinese ovoid vase with moulded lizard. Diameter 15 cm
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An early Chinese blue and white cone shaped hanging vase decorated with birds in foliage. Height 33.5 cm
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A Qutani blue stoneware cylindrical vase, painted with a group of aristocratic elders, Meiji period (1868-1911). Height 23.5 cm
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Demon mask of blotched skin in black and white, no head dress or band. Mask of triangular face shapes stained brown and another similar Demon mask
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A large dramatic bronze 'Siva Nataraja' of the cosmic dance of Siva with four arms encircled by a ring of flames. Height 67 cm
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A pair of 18th century patinated bronze lions. Height 27.5 cm
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An outstanding bronze crayfish. Meiji Period 1868-1911. Length 44 cm
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A large root carving of Po-lo-to, taming his tiger. Height 50 cm
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A rosewood, lacquer, silver and ivory inlaid two fold decorative screen. Meiji Period 1868-1911
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A bronze figure cast of a crane, cast with plumed wings and silvered highlights on a hardwood base in form of branch. Meiji period 1868-1911. Height 45 cm
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A fine cloisonne phoenix jardiniere. Meiji period 1868-1911. Height 20 cm
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A bronze and cloisonne floral hanging lamp. Meiji period 1868-1911
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A pair of Japanese boxed shaped Jardinieres
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A four-fold table screen in bronze and coloured enamel, with a top shaped as a church. Height 17 cm
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Six various Georgian pewter measures of baluster form
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A small bronze figure of 'Balak Krishna' resting on a cobra. Together with bronze standing figure of 'Avokitrasava' holding a torch in her right hand. And a small brass figure of a bearded lama in festive clothing with high headdress and a bronze Gaunyin
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Sculptured bronze figurine of a man and child. Height 18 cm
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A carved figure of a saint
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A large bronze figure of 'Ganesh' the elephant god. Height 34 cm
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A large bronze seated figure of 'Avokitrasava' in the Royal pose
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A 19th century tall bronzed scholar standing on a hexagonal pedestal
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A tall bronze figure, stout 'Kuan Yu' one of the hero kings of the Three Kingdoms Period dressed in long robes. Height 29 cm
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An early 19th century tall bronze monk holding onto a large begging bowl. Height 37 cm
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A pair of bronze candlesticks, each raised on a circular domed foot, rising to spiral stem and spool with flared socket. Height 22 cm
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A pair of 19th century French cherub vases each on circular porcelain base. Height 19 cm
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A pair of sculptured brass candelabra
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A Thai wooden carved and gilded Buddha seated on a lotus throne. Height 23 cm
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A bronzed yellow figure of 'Krishna' standing poised hands in 'Vitarka Mudra'. Height 25 cm
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A 19th century bronze God of Longevity, holding his dragon-head staff in his left hand and the peach in his right hand. Height 28 cm
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A 17th century bronze figure holding a bowl. Height 24 cm. Length 18 cm
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A 19th century champa Sri-Lankan Gandara period bronzed standing Buddha in 'Vitarka Mudra'. Height 23 cm
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An early 20th century bronze and onyx boy figure. Height 16 cm
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A pair of cloisonne butterfly vases. Meiji period 1868-1911
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A fine framed ivory oriental plaque. Meiji period 1868-1911
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An 18th century Battersea enamel tea bowl and saucer. Together with a small bowl, painted with flowers on a green ground
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A signed ivory netsuke, carved of a scholar. Meiji period 1868-1911. Height 5.5 cm
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Three ivory Netsukes, carved of a monkey signed Gyokushi 19th century, a fish, and a foal signed Yamashita 20th century
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Two rare Australian whale bone carving needle holders, one with picture 'Hobart Tasmania' dated 1894 with another of 'Chapter Hill'. 11 cm; 9 cm
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A signed ivory netsuke, carved of a fisherman. Meiji period 1868-1911. Height 5.5 cm
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Two ivory Netsukes, carved of a dog signed 19th century, and a duck signed Matsuyama 20th century
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An ivory bird with detachable head and a netsuke of a hare signed Matsui 20th century. Height 3 cm
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A netsuke on stand signed Tadatomo 20th century. Meiji period 1868-1911
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An ivory turquoise and coral snuff bottle. Meiji period 1868-1911
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An ivory netsuke of snake signed Tomoyuki Meiji period 1868-1911 and tortoise with a baby tortoise signed 20th century
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Three ivory Netsukes one of Kirin signed, one of a beggar and a small frog 20th century
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Two ivory Netsukes of frogs, one signed Jigen 20th century with another signed Hiroyuki 18-19th century. Height 3.5 cm
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An ivory netsuke signed Shoko on base. 20th century. Height 4 cm
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An ivory netsuke carved of a mouse on roll of wool signed Hiroaki. Meiji period 1868-1911
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An ivory netsuke carved of a buffalo with monkey signed Ikko. Meiji period 1868-1911. Height 3.5 cm
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An oriental jade calligraphy brush. Length 30 cm
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An ivory fan shibayama school, decorated front and reverse with coral and gold birds and cherry blossom. Meiji period 1868-1911. Height 26 cm
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A 19th century bronze lady 'Hammer and vase figure'. Height 30 cm
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A rare Faberge limited edition 'Surprise egg', the powder blue porcelain egg embellished with gilding and gilded silver mounts, the interior fitted with a revolving swan on a gilt lake set with Swarovski crystals, signed by the grand daughter of Karl Faberge: Tatiana Faberge of the house of Faberge - Paris
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A 19th century bronze lady scholar figure
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A 19th century 'Anglo Indian' ivory and tortoiseshell casket on feet
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A 19th century burr walnut jewel casket, with a painted miniature inset top
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An early Georgian framed miniature on ivory
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An early 19th century 'Tavern scene' hand painted snuff box
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A French sculptured Art Deco alabaster bust of a young girl. Height 17 cm
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A fine Meiji cloisonne teapot
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British Victory medals 1808-1814. Twenty five medals plus holder
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Savwell signed glass paperweight
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A signed Kosta paperweight with bubbles
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A superb miniature of an exotic woman enamelled and signed T. Leroy. The woman with curled hair and green low cut gown wearing an exotic hat in a fine period ormolu frame. 24 x 17.5 cm
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A rare Faberge limited edition, gilded sterling silver circular box with lid decorated in pink guilloche enamel
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A signed 19th century bronze figure of a man on plinth. Height 14 cm
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A Dunhill rolled gold fountain pen with gold nib together with a matching ball point pen in original presentation case. Made in Germany
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A porcelain miniature of 18th century lady in gilt metal frame together with an 18th century Battersea enamel box and cover
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A 19th century spelter bust of Napoleon I
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An Art Nouveau spelter bust cast of a woman with curled hair. Height 15.5 cm
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A bronze bird on a riding octeron figure. Meiji period 1868-1911
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A pair of 19th century bronze dog candle holders. Height 13.5 cm
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A 19th century French kerosene table lamp with brass base, green alabaster column, champleve enamel banding and a green glass font enamelled with flowers. Height 49.5 cm
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An early 20th century Art Nouveau Loetz glass and bronze lady vase. Height 23.5 cm
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A pair of Victorian bronze and marble figural crystal drop candlesticks
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An Art Nouveau centre table set with a blue glass insert
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A late 19th century folio collection of comedies. Comprising of the editions of ' Le Journal Amusant' for the year 1876. Edited by Pierre Veron
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A Japanese Imperial Navy Officer's For-n-Aft hat and epaulette set. Rank of Commander with fitted case. 1911 - 1931. Decorated with gold and silver bullion
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A collection of interesting books on Antiques, Collectibles and Furniture
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Books on the Jewish religion
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A Victorian marble figure, modelled of a lady
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A collection of interesting books on War. Including novels and reference books
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A collection of interesting books
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A collection of interesting books on Interior Design, Architecture and Cast Iron
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The Haslewood books: a Hundreth Sundried flowers. Printed on Bachelor's Kelmscott paper. Numbered 14/400
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T.E Lawrence's Seven Pillars of Wisdom a triumph. First Edition. Printed 1935
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Lord Byron's The Prisoner of Chillon. Illuminated by W & G Hudsley, Architects. 1865
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Two references on Aboriginal Culture, comprising Frederick D. McCarthy's Australia's Aborigines: their life and Culture. First (limited) edition. Numbered 343. 1957. Together with Charles P Mountford and Ainslie Roberts', the Dreamtime book: Australian Aboriginal Myths. Fourth (limited) edition. Numbered 733/1001. Signed by both Author and Illustrator
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Five important early illustrated books on Victoria, Melbourne, Sydney and Tasmania, with etchings by S.T.Gill and various others authors. Titles include 'Liardet's water-colours of early Melbourne.' 'J.S.Prout Sydney illustrated.' 'Victoria illustrated 1857.'
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