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Special Two Day Antique Auction - Day 1 — E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:340
Sale Title:Special Two Day Antique Auction - Day 1Lots with images:330
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:297
Date:26-Mar-2011
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A Christofle plated flatware canteen. Setting for eight in the Pearle design including fish slice and serving fork. Also including tea spoons a large serving spoon and a table spoon
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A William IV silver basket maker Samuel Hayne and Dudley Cater London 1837, circular form with panels of flower and C scroll decoration with a C scroll and flower head border on a domed base with a swing handle. Diameter 26 cm. Height 20 cm
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A good George II silver tankard maker London 1734 (worn marks) baluster shaped pint tankard with scroll handle and ringed base. Height 13 cm
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A Victorian anointing set London 1862 Maker Edward & John Barnard. Comprising silver wine cup with gilt interior London 1862 together with a miniature wine ewer and tray London 1862. Height wine cup 11 cm
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A George III silver tray, maker F. C/TH London 1781, circular with beaded edge and chase border central armorial crest resting on short splay feet. Diameter 36 cm
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A George III silver chamber candle stick and snuffer, maker EG London 1764, circular with a loop handle and shaped sconce, the rim snuffer and drip pan with reeded decoration. Height 10 cm. Diameter 14 cm
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A George IV silver teapot and a cream jug, maker J T Settle & Gunn & Co Sheffield 1823, of globular form with chased C scroll and flower head decoration. Height 18 cm & Height 11 cm
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An impressive Victorian silver cavalry cup and cover, maker E & J Barnard London 1871, the chalice and cover with embossed and chased decoration. Presented by the Sydney Turf club and won by Lord Carrington on 28th May 1886. Owner Mr Charles G Camerons Whitefoot
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A 19th century Continental silver box with hinged cover and repousse decoration. Height 5 cm. Length 9 cm
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A Victorian silver wine goblet, maker Richard Hennell London 1862, with a domed foot and stem with flower head and C scroll decoration surmounted by a bucket shaped bowl with gilt interior. Height 18 cm
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A George VI silver tray, maker Barker Bros Ltd Birmingham 1937, with a scalloped border on three scrolled feet. Diameter 36 cm
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A George II silver chamber candlestick and snuffer, maker RR London 1757, circular with a loop handle and shaped sconce the edge with shell and scroll border on pad feet with snuffer
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A George III cream jug, maker William Bateman 1819. Helmet shaped with chased flower border with gilt interior on four bun feet. Length 15 cm. Height 10 cm
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An Edward VII silver sparrow beak jug, maker John Henry Rawlings London 1907, of baluster form on domed base. Height 17 cm
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A Victorian silver basket, maker Martin & Hall Sheffield 1897 of rectangular form with swing handle pierced with chased flower head decoration on four scrolled feet. Depth 18 cm. Length 29 cm. Height 18 cm
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A George II silver tankard maker London 1752 (worn marks). Baluster shaped pint tankard with scroll handle and ringed base. Height 13 cm
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An Edward VII silver mounted photograph frame. Height 28 cm. Length 22 cm
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A fine Continental 19th century glass and plated claret jug of a tapering bulbous form with fluted decoration the collar handle and cover plated with superb decoration
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A pair of decorative Continental plated candlesticks, each on a domed base with chased decoration knopped stem with shaped sockets and detachable nozzles
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An Edward VII silver mounted photograph frame. Chester. Height 41 cm. Length 25 cm
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A French glass and plated claret jug, the jug of bulbous reeded form with plated collar cover and handle each with C scroll decoration. Height 30 cm
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An 800 silver bread basket, of oval flared form with pierced leaf decoration. Length 29 cm. Height 6 cm
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A Victorian silver canteen maker Elizabeth Eaton London 1848, the monogram S. K representing Stephen King the surveyor for John McDouall Stuart, whose father immigrated to Australia in 1838 and built the Homestead 'Kingsford' in Gawler South Australia, comprising a basting spoon, eight soup spoons, 11 dessert spoons,14 teaspoons, 16 dinner forks, 9 entree forks
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A pair of fine French silver plated three branch candelabras, each with baluster stem above three branches terminating in sconces raised on domed base with swag decoration
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A canteen of 800 silver cutlery with impressed date mark 1844 - 1862 the blades of knives marked Christofle Paris Comprising a serving ladle a gravy ladle a basting spoon a salt spoon a pair of salad servers twelve knife rests twelve dessert spoons eleven soup spoons six teaspoons thirteen entree and twelve dinner forks ten entree and twelve dinner knives with steel blades and fish serving fork
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A Victorian plated three bottle tantalus set locking mechanism engraved with scrolling foliate and chased decoration with three crystal hobnail and lozenge cut square decanters and stoppers on a rectangular baseHeight 33 cm. Length 39 cm. Width 17 cm
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A boxed Victorian silver cutlery canteen maker various dates Earliest date forks Thomas Barker London 1805 each armorial crest. Fiddle pattern with twelve soup spoons 12 dessert spoons 12 dinner forks and 12 entree 18 teaspoons
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An Edwardian plated rectangular tray with chased decoration and gallery edge with scrolled handles. Length 65 cm
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A Victorian plated tea caddy maker Elkington & Co oval form with chased decoration and lion mask handles the cover with bone finial on four feet. Height 16 cm. Length 23 cm
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A sterling silver bowl marked sterling with fluted decoration and raised C border. Diameter 26 cm
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A Continental silver and glass claret jug the collar and base silver with ropousse decoration. Height 25 cm
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An Edwardian decorative plated biscuit barrel, maker Walker & Hall. Height 25 cm. Length 22 cm
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A Victorian silver mustard and a matching pair of pepperettes. London 1899, each with swag and ribbon decoration. Height 10.5 cm
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A George III silver basket. London 1863 worn marks, oval flared form with armorial. Length 15 cm. Height 4 cm
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A Victorian silver sugar bowl, maker Garrards London 1848. Melon shaped with scrolled handles and chased decoration with gilt interior. Height 12 cm
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A plated tray with raised scroll and flower head border the centre with chased border. Diameter 41 cm
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William IV fish slice, maker William Southey London 1833. Fiddle thread pattern the blade with pierced Anthemion and star lattice decoration. Length 31 cm
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A pair of silver salts maker Samuel Hennell London 1807 together with salt spoons London 1832, each helmet shaped with gadrooned edge on bun feet. Height 4.5 cm. Length 9 cm
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A fiddle pattern basting spoon, maker John Whiting London 1842 with monogram
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Whitehill Silver and Plate Co crystal and plated claret jug. Ovoid form with thumb pressed and diamond cut decoration the collar cover and handle plated with C scroll decoration. Height 28 cm
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A fine pair of George II silver candlesticks John Cafe London 1755 each with a shaped and fluted base doubled knopped stem and conforming detachable nozzles. Height 22 cm
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A pair of George III sweet-meat comports. London worn marks, each bowl fluted on a bulbous reeded stem the base with chased vine leaf decoration. Height 13.5 cm and diameter 12.5 cm
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A George III silver waiter, maker Richard Sable London 1818. Serpentine with a shell rim engraved armorial crest and three hoof feet. Diameter 25 cm
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A fine pair of cut crystal claret jugs each of bulbous form with thumbnail decoration on a domed plated stand with superb cast plated mounts cover and handle. Height 28 cm
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A plated French Neo classical vase. Bulbous square form with raised shell and ribbon decoration. Height 33 cm
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A George III silver tea service London 1807, the teapot jug and sugar bowl each helmet shape on bun feet with armorial. Height teapot 15 cm
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A George V boxed set of four silver salts and four silver salt spoons London 1927
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A George VI silver basket, maker Mappin & Webb Birmingham 1939, oval basket with swing handle pierced on an oval base. Height 6 cm. Length 19 cm
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A Edward VII silver jug with hinged lid maker Hamilton & Inches Edinburgh 1902. Baluster form with hinged cover and shaped ebony handle. Height 16.5 cm
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A Victorian plated tea caddy maker Henry Wilkinson & Co Sheffield. Rectangular form with canted corners cherub cartouches and chase decoration the cover with sphinx finial. Height 18 cm
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Russell Drysdale (1912-81) Australia. Four sterling silver dishes, titled The Stockman, The Old Timers, Western Landscape, Going To Town, each signed Russell Drysdale and dated 1975 and 1976. Diameter 20 cm
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Nine silver dinner forks with Armorials, makers eight Glasgow makers four Philip Grierson Glasgow 1822-24 two Peter Arthur Peter Arthur 1832 and two other Glasgow makers and a London fork 1833
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A set of ten Victorian fiddle pattern silver dinner forks, maker George William Adams London 1882
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A set of 6 Victorian Fiddle pattern spoons together with 4 Dessert Forks, maker William Southey London 1863
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Six Victorian fiddle pattern dinner forks. Six Victorian silver entree forks London Various Makers and dates1860-1872
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SiXVictorian silver dessert spoons various makers. Fiddle pattern with monogram various makers five London one Glasgow
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Four silver entree forks maker Solomon Hougham London 1817Each fiddle pattern with armorial together with six George V silver fiddle pattern dessert spoons. London 1813-1822
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A set of twelve fiddle pattern dessert spoons Maker J H & Co James Howden & Co Edinburgh 1841, each with monogram
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A Continental amber glass flashed decanter and stopper engraved with deer in foliage. Height 31 cm
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An Emile Galle cameo glass vase, the vase of baluster form decorated with trees in a landscape on a translucent tonal blue ground. Height 17.5 cm
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A pair of Mary Gregory amber vases each of baluster form on domed base with gilt handles painted with deer in landscape
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An Art Deco glass vase possibly Webb. Baluster form overlaid red foliate. Height 25 cm
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A Baccarat crystal candelabra with a circular lobed base rising to a fluted baluster stem with a pair of out swept arms hung with prisms each surmounted by an etched cylindrical flared storm shade. Height 59 cm
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A decorative tall Art Deco ruby overlay glass vase of bulbous form with flared neck with cartouches of enamelled flowers
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A suite of early 20th century glasses each with hobnail cut comprising twelve sherry glasses nine white wine glasses thirteen wide champagne glasses eleven water glasses and twelve whisky glasses
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A tall French glass vase with fine gilt flower decoration and a flared neck and base. Height 49 cm
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A French cut crystal vase of flared cylindrical flared form thumb pressed with circular cut base
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A Victorian six branch green glass epergne. Victorian green glass epergne opalescent with a circular bowl with three trumpets three scroll arms hung with baskets and central trumpet
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Two Art Deco Millefiore paperweight one with a moulded bird each with concentric Millefiore
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A Lalique bowl titled Mesanges circular bowl moulded and frosted with birds. Scripted markDiameter 25 cm
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A Victorian glass lustre, the bowl and base with gilt anthemion decoration with a shaped cut stem and facetted prisms
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A suite of seven Venetian overlay hock glasses each of a different colour with a bucket bowl with lozenge decoration on a tapering hexagonal stem on a domed foot
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A Richardson overlay lustre the bowl with painted cartouches of flowers on a shaped stem surrounded with facetted prisms with a gilt decorated spreading foot. Height 30 cm
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A pair of 19th century Venetian ruby glass overlay lustres, the lustres each with the bowl stem and base overlaid with opaque glass overlay and gilt decoration on a shaped cut stems with gilt decorated spreading feet
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A Victorian blue Mary Gregory glass vase on stand, the vase of baluster form with a flared neck on a cylindrical stand with gilt handles painted with a woman among flowers. Height 58 cm
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A pair of ormolu French candlesticks each with a shaped domed base doubled knopped stem and conforming detachable nozzles. Height 27.5 cm
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A carved ivory puzzle ball with writhing dragon decoration on a carving ivory stand
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A bridge of three ivory elephants on a carved stand.
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A mechanical toy dog
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A 19th century pietra dura panel, the panel of four doves perched on bird bath with a black ground. 10 x 15 cm
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A plated early 20th century French paper knife the ormolu handle with an inset with magnifying glass
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A miniature painted of an elegant lady with curled hair and wearing a low cut dress possibly on ivory signed. Height 6 cm. Length 5 cm
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A pair Edward VII sterling silver Apostle sponns London 1902
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A fine French parquetry decorated apprentice casket
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An Art Deco terracotta bust of Mignon, modelled of Mignon wearing green hat and dress impressed Mignon inscribed Roma Art Mfa. Height 30.5 cm
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A French boulle mantel clock with an eight day gong strike movement an enamelled dial with Roman numerals in a scarlet tortoiseshell and brass boulle case with gilt metal mountsHeight 35 cm
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A French decorative Sevres style porcelain comport with a cherub painted cartouche within celeste bleu and gilt with an ormolu border and scrolled ormolu handles on a pierced domed ormolu rococo decorated base. Height 13 cm. Length 24 cm. Depth 13.5 cm
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A pair of Cantonese Oriental porcelain kerosene table lamps each on a domed ormolu base of bulbous form painted with figures with a burner above
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A fine French walnut jewellery box with palisander banding and canted corners the cover with an oval panel of a maiden with ormolu banding inscribed, signed Brouchound Lyon. Height 8.5 cm. Length 23 cm. Depth 16.5 cm
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A pair of French Empire style brass candlesticks each with lobed circular base with shell decorated rising on a knopped cast stem rising to knop and nozzle
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A 19th century walnut etui the top enclosing a thimble and needles
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An antique French bronze oil lamp the embossed lamp on a circular marble stand
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A pair of French sculptured brass and Sevres panel candlesticks each with a sconce a Sevres porcelain painted stem raised on an ormolu domed rococo base. Height 23.5 cm
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A miniature bronze cartel clock
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A small Art Nouveau spelter Art Nouveau portrait bust cast of Sappho the Greek poetess
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A pair of French 19th century Sevres and ormolu candlesticks Each with domed ormolu base the bulbous porcelain stem painted cartouche of scantily clad winged cherub. Height 24.5 cm
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A cloisonne enamel vase, the vase of baluster form with blossom and crane on a yellow ground. Ando Jubei mark 20th century. Height 21.5 cm
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A fine French one hour repeater carriage clock with the original numbered key
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A pair of French 19th century bronzed bookends each cast of a nude child and a dog on a green marble base. Height 14 cm
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A French 19th century Art Nouveau spelter bust. Cast of a young woman the reverse signed Faretay on a stepped circular base
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