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

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Auction House:E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:803
Sale Title:Autumn Special SaleLots with images:738
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:729
Date:1-May-2010
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A fine Tabriz rug. 378 x 272 cm
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A French 19th century ormolu altar crucifix. Height 60 cm
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A pair of decorative brass prickets
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An 18th century oak dresser base with three frieze drawers, below a pot rack flanked by pair of doors on block feet. Provenance: Joshua McLennan Galleries. Width 44 cm. Length 175 cm. Height 79 cm
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A French late 18th century carved walnut and ormolu portal mirror. Height 75 cm. Width 55 cm
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A fine French early 19th century fruitwood buffet-de-corps, with a moulded cornice, the frieze with carved foliate a pair glazed doors, the lower section with a pair panel door with carved apron on scrolled feet
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Victorian mahogany bookcase with two glazed doors atop two drawers and two cupboard base. Flame mahogany inserts in bottom doors and original glass
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A Victorian mahogany sideboard with inverted breakfront arched mirrored back, three frieze drawers below four panel doors supported on a plinth
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A fine William IV gothic rosewood bookcase, with a shaped moulded cornice, below a pair of arcaded gothic glazed doors, the lower section with a long drawer and a two panel doors supported on a plinth. Height 248 cm. Width 126 cm. Depth 51 cm
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French 19th century gilt metal and maiden figured timepiece with inset marble panels
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A fine Victorian burr walnut credenza with a raised mirror with pierced foliate decoration, of serpentine outline with a marble top, below a pair of mirrored doors flanked by corbels and conforming mirrored doors supported on a plinth. Length 150 cm. Height 208 cm
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A fine old Tabriz rug. 394 x 285 cm
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A Chinese silk floral carpet. 120 x 180 cm
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A Victorian mahogany wine table of circular form on turned column. Height 80 cm
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A fine George III mahogany two drawer dropside table on turned legs
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A Victorian blackwood open arm gentleman's chair with carved cresting, silk upholstery and padded arms on cabriole supports
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A set four late Regency mahogany dining chairs, each with curved cresting rail with rounded decoration, a carved splat on turned tapering supports
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A French 19th century flame mahogany ladies work table with frieze drawer on turned end supports with stretchers. 66 cm x 46 cm x 73 cm.
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A Fine French 19th century brass and ormolu gasolier with milk glass shades. Height 110 cm Width 90 cm
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An Australian cedar 19th century three leaf D-end extension table
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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs, each with Crown top and carved splat on turned tapering supports
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A fine old Tabriz rug. 375 x 283 cm
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A Victorian mahogany four door sideboard with an inverted breakfront, a raised back, three frieze drawers, below four flame mahogany panel doors on a plinth. Height 151 cm. Width 230 cm. Depth 70 cm
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An ebonized two weight regulator
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A fine Kerman rug. 400 x 300 cm
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A Victorian walnut bookcase with a shaped pediment below a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with secretaire drawer, the fall enclosing a writing surface with drawers and pigeon holes, below a pair of arched panelled doors flanked by corbels, supported on a plinth. Width 39 cm. Length 89 cm. Height 196 cm
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A French green onyx marble mantle clock adorned with a figure with trident named 'Amphitrite' by C. Levy. Length 27 cm. Height 57 cm
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A French Louis XVI style walnut side table with parquetry top of oval form on square tapering supports with under shelf. Width 51 cm. Length 75 cm. Height 72 cm
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A Persian Qum carpet with an arcaded medallion surrounded by a bird and flower border. 216 x 136 cm
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A George IV mahogany bookcase with moulded cornice, below a pair of astragal glazed doors, horizontal glazing bars, the lower section with a pair of panel doors supported on a plinth. Width 38 cm. Length 123 cm. Height 207 cm
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A superb French 19th century flame mahogany and ormolu mounted mirrored door armoire of exhibition quality
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A French second Empire circular mahogany occasional table with marble top and fine brass mountings
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A French 19th century Louis XV style marble and ormolu four column time piece ( in working order)
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An outstanding French 19th century twin maiden figured timepiece with cylindrical ball clock supported on shaped block marble base
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A decorative gilded Adams style oval mirror. 95 x 60 cm
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A late 19th century French mahogany dwarf bookcase, the frieze with kingwood and ormolu highlights, with four glazed doors flanked by open shelves, on turned supports. Width 43 cm. Length 275 cm. Height 151 cm
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A Georgian style mahogany dressing stool
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An early Victorian mahogany twin pedestal partner's desk, with inset tooled leather top, thumb moulded edge, having three frieze drawers to front and reverse, surmounted on two pedestals each with drawers to front and reverse. Supported on a plinth, terminating in concealed brass castors. Provenance: see front of catalogue. Provenance: bearing the seal thought to be of His Royal Highness, Prince George, Duke of Cambridge. Width 117 cm. Length 212 cm. Height 77.5 cm. Knee-whole. Height 59 cm
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A fine Tabriz rug. 340 x 252 cm
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A nest of three French kingwood and floral marquetry decorated tea tables. Height 72 cm
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A pair of interesting Viennese cold painted bronze plaques 'Middle Eastern interior scenes with figures' stamped lower right
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A pair of fine French 19th century second Empire bronze candlesticks each with domed base with cast stylized acanthus leaves and fluted column with gilt banding. Height 25 cm
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A framed oval miniature of a young gentleman, signed and dated 1799. Height 8 cm
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A superb French gilt bronze wing cherub on ivory tusk. Height 10 cm
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A pair of framed oval French miniatures of two young ladies painted on ivory. Height 9.5 cm
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A French oval framed miniature of a Naval officer. Height 10.5 cm.
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A French oval brass framed miniature on ivory of a young lady signed 'Bernard'. Height 12 cm
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A carved ivory inro with netsuke shibayama school inlaid with mother of pearl coral and ivory signed shibayama Meiji period (1868-1911.). Height 9 cm
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Four carved Ivory Birds, three with painted red breasts. Circa 1920. Height 6 cm
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Two ivory netsukes, one carved of mask street seller, signed Gyokuzan the other netsuke carved of Good Luck God. Meiji Period (1868-1911) Height 4.5 cm & 4 cm
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Two carved ivory netsukes, one carved of a man with mouse signed Yoshimitsu, the other carved of man with child signed Gyokumei. Meiji period (1868-1911). Height 3 cm & 3.5 cm
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Two netsukes, one carved of two gods of luck signed Gyohumin and another carved of man smoking pipe signed Seisho. Meiji Period (1868-1911) Height 3 cm & 4.5 cm
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A brush pot on wooden stand with mother of pearl inlay and gilt decoration. Height 9.5 cm
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Two ivory netsukes. One of three men in bath, signed Shunzan, the other carved of seated nobleman signed Meiju. Meiji period (1868-1911). Height 3 cm & 4 cm
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Two ivory netsukes, one carved three mice, signed Gyoya, the other carved of one of God holding a large fish signed Gyoshi. Meiji period (1868-1911). Height 4 cm &. Height 5 cm
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Two carved ivory netsukes, one carved of a woman carrying a sake bottle, signed Kosei, the other carved of a bell maker. Signed Gyokuzan. Meiji period (1868-1911). Height 4.5 cm & 3 cm
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Two carved ivory netsukes, one of ivory story teller signed Shomei. The other carved of God of luck signed Kogyoku. Meiji Period (1868-1911) Height 4 cm. & 3 cm
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A superb carved ivory Okimono of a fisherman holding fish on a circular base. Height 20 cm
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A carved ivory netsuke schooler with a scroll
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A Chinese carved ivory scent carved deer and rider together with a carved Chinese Buddha on stand. Height 5 cm. & 7 cm
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An ivory netsuke carved of young boy and fish. Signed on base. 20th century. Height 5 cm
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A carved Chinese ivory ball on stand, circa 1900. Height 15 cm
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A carved ivory pipe carved with a dragon together with a carved ivory pagoda with four figures on an amber stand. Height 11 cm. & 10 cm
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A Chinese ivory beaker with figures in landscape, signed. Height 6.5 cm
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A boxed set of eight carved jade horses on carved rosewood stand, circa 1950. Height 8 cm
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An ivory netsuke carved of a young boy holding a peach. 20th century. Height 5 cm
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An ivory okimono man and child wearing kimono on circular base. Meiji period (1868-1911). Height 11 cm
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A Chinese ivory scent bottle carved of a nobleman with a gilt robe. Marked Qing Lung 1736-95. Height 9.5 cm
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An ivory netsuke of a man sleeping
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An interesting carved boxwood netsuke of a monkey scholar. Signed Yoshikawa. Height 6.5 cm
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An outstanding French 19th century Louis Philippe gilt bronze and ormolu mounted Sevres panelled mantle clock. Exhibition quality
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A late 19th century French walnut hallstand. Height 230 cm
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A French Louis XVI style walnut single door vitrine
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A Gobelin tapestry. 230 x 155 cm
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An unusual French three branch brass chandelier with frosted glass shades. Height 85 cm Width 85 cm
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A spelter two tier lamp with figure of a classical lady. Height 90 cm
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A fine French 19th century four glass single fuse regulator three piece clock set, with yellow marble decorated with two leopards. Height 36 cm
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A fine French walnut and amboyna twin pedestal desk with tooled leather top and fine ormolu mounts
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A fine French walnut and ormolu mounted tub desk chair with leather button upholstery
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A fine French walnut and amboyna four door bookcase with marble top and decorative ormolu mounts
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A decorative French spelter figure of a warrior 'Titled Victory'. Height 82 cm
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A late 19th century French Louis XV style walnut poudreuse. Width 38 cm. Length 57 cm. Height 73 cm
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A quartetto set of Art-Deco blackwood tables each of rectangular form with stringing on square tapering supports. Width 41 cm. Length 56 cm. Height 67 cm
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A fine Victorian Irish walnut music chair with padded back, the apron with carved foliate on cabriole supports with hand embroidered tapestry. Provenance: Purchased from the notable 20th century Melbourne antique dealer, Danuta Rogowski
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A French Louis XV style chinoiserie kidney shaped poudreuse with two tiers. Height 75 cm
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A Victorian walnut pier cabinet with a pair of glazed doors flanked by corbels supported on a plinth. 92 cm. X 29 cm. X 84 cm
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An early 19th century Australian colonial cedar hall chair with ornate oval carved back and wooden seat on carved sabre supports.
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A William IV walnut bracket clock with single fuse and polished brass face with Arabic numerals. Striking half an hour on the gong
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A Victorian mahogany three drawer side table with gallery around top and turned legs
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A decorative French clock garniture with the central clock flanked by figures emblematic of Autumn and Summer on scrolled feet with candelabra side pieces. Height 64 cm
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A French 19th century three drawer commode with rouge marble top, bombe shaped with tapering supports and ormolu sabots. Height 87 cm. Width 123 cm. Depth 54 cm
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A fine French bronzed and marble mantel clock with cupid decoration. Height 44 cm. Width 34 cm
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A rare decorative French early 19th century painted and gilt Trumeau mirror. 175 cm. X 100 cm
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A French floral marquetry decorated side cabinet, of serpentine outline with two drawers on cabriole supports with ormolu sabots. Height 61 cm
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A decorative eight branch Bohemia crystal chandelier with blue crystal drops. Height 60 cm. Width 60 cm
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A decorative eight branch Bohemia crystal chandelier. Height 60 cm. Width 60 cm
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A fine late 19th century French mahogany ships dressing table, the hinged top enclosing mirrors on four square tapering legs with splay feet. Width 54 cm. Length 87 cm. Height 87 cm
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An outstanding French 19th century sculptured brass extending fire fender with pierced foliate decoration flanked by cast ewers
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A William IV rosewood footstool of square form on bun feet, the hinged top upholstered in gold fabric. Width 42.5 cm. Length 44 cm. Height 29.5 cm
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A Victorian mahogany extension dining table of rectangular form with moulded edge, three leaves on bulbous reeded supports terminating in brass caps and castors. 263 cm. X 112 cm
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