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Benjamin Bradbury Collection — E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:584
Sale Title:Benjamin Bradbury CollectionLots with images:574
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:489
Date:30-Jul-2011
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A Japanese crackle glaze table lamp, of bulbous form with flared neck decorated with courtiers in landscape with a fabric shade Height 75 cm.
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A French second empire yellow marble and eagle mounted mantle clock.
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A French table lamp of baluster form with continuous band of gilt pink and Celeste bleu with a fabric shade. Height 78 cm.
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A fine French 19th century white marble three piece clock set, the clock having a figure titled 'Inspiration'.
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A set of three fit in mahogany coffee tables, each top with the floral marquetry decoration on ring turned legs with stretchers.
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A decorative French provincial walnut and tapestry upholstered stool.
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A Kashmar rug. 362 cm x 253 cm.
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An old Bakhtiari rug. 430 X 317 cm.
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An Uzbekistan carpet. 310 x 428 cm.
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A George III silver fiddle pattern ladle. Maker Robert W Smith. Dublin 1808. Length 36 cm. 209 grams.
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A Victorian silver spring letter balance. Height 8 cm. Worn marks.
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A Victorian silver lock shaped clock holder. London 1881. Height 11 cm. 137 grams. Worn marks.
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A pair of William IV Sheffield plate candlesticks, each with lobed base rising on a knopped cast stem, above a knop and nozzle. Height 23 cm.
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A George III silver waiter of serpentine outline, with a shell rim, engraved armorial crest and three hoof feet. Maker Richard Sable. London 1818. Diameter 25 cm. 541 grams.
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An Edward VII silver dressing mirror, the rectangular plate within a silver border with chased bird and foliate decoration, surmounted by a central cartouche. Maker John & William Deakin. Chester 1901. 37 x 23 cm.
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A William IV fiddle pattern silver ladle. Maker John, Henry & Charles Lias. London 1831. Length 34 cm. 187 grams.
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A Victorian samovar of baluster form, with reeded handles, on a dome base. Maker Walker & Hall. Height 44 cm.
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An early Victorian Sheffield plate desk set of oval form on four scrolled feet above a cast inkwell the cover with cast figure flanked by glass ink bottles with plated covers. 28 cm. Long.
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A Wilhelm II silver five branch candelabra with c-scroll decoration. Maker D. Vollgold & Söhne. Retailer Carl Frey und Söhne. Berlin c.1890. Height 51 cm.
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Three George III fiddle pattern silver gilt basting spoons, with a Ducal coronet monogram. Maker Richard Crossley. London 1787. 303 grams.
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A George III silver sauce boat of rectangular tapering form with gadrooned and S scroll border, on bun feet. Maker Robert Hennell and David Hennell. London 1809. Height 9.5 cm. Width 17.5 cm. Depth 10 cm. 215 grams.
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Four William IV silver fiddle pattern soup spoons and two Victorian silver fiddle pattern soup spoons. Various makers. London 1831, 1836, 1847, and 1859. 473 grams.
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An Elizabeth II silver ladle. Maker Langfords Silver Galleries. London 1989. Length 29 cm. 299 grams.
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A fine pair of plated two branch candelabra, each with shaped base on feet rising on a cast stem rising to a pair scrolled arms with knops and nozzles. Height 12 cm. Width 19 cm.
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A Victorian silver ladies purse, with scrolled foliate decoration. Maker Walker & Hall. Sheffield 1884. Length 9 cm. 98 grams.
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Two George III silver marrow spoons, with armorials to reverse. Maker George Smith & William Fearn. London 1809. Maker Arthur Murphy. Dublin 1808. 91 grams.
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A Victorian silver three piece tea service with gold washed interior and chased decoration. Maker William Hattersley. London 1854. Total weight 1645 grams.
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Seven George III fiddle pattern dessert spoons. Various makers. Dublin. 204 grams.
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A set of six George I fiddle pattern silver soups spoons, each with shell decoration to reverse. Maker Thomas Pye. London 1718. 311 grams.
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A pair of George III silver gravy boats, with gadrooned border and reeded handles, supported on an oval base with a gadrooned border. Maker E.W and I.P. London 1772. Height 17 cm. Length 24 cm. 1044 grams.
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An Australian silver two handled presentation cup with intricate engraved decoration to handles, chalice, stem, and base. Maker Kilpatrick & Co. Presented in July, 1884. Height 20 cm. 284 grams.
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A George III silver sugar bowl of flared circular form with gadrooned edge, a swing handle, and gilt interior, on a stepped circular foot. Maker John Fountain. London 1792. Height 12 cm. Width 13 cm. 306 grams.
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A French plated comport, on a dome base, with caryatid supports and pineapple finial. Height 25 cm.
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A French plated jewel casket, decorated with a raised continuous bacchanalian scene. Height 10 cm. Width 20 cm. Depth 11 cm.
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A William IV four piece silver tea and coffee service, each with chased grape and vine decoration and rose finial. Maker K.M. Dublin 1832. Total weight 2556 grams.
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A rare and decorative French silver gilt and enamel heavily engraved case having panel of maidens in French landscape.
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An Elizabeth II silver Kings pattern cutlery canteen, comprising six dinner forks, six entree forks, six dessert spoons, six soup spoons, six teaspoons, and a pair of serving spoons. Maker Stanley Rodgers. Sheffield 1989. Together with a Kings pattern cheese knife and a cake knife. Maker Cooper Ludlam. Sheffield.
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Eight George III silver dessert spoons. Various makers. London 1780-1818. 260 grams.
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A pair of early sterling silver spoons.
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A Victorian Adams style plated soup tureen, ladle, insert, and cover with reeded decoration. Maker Cooper Bros & Sons Height 26 cm. Width 47 cm. Depth 26 cm.
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A pair of William IV style plated candelabra, each with a flared stem, above two branches terminating in sconces and a further centre sconce, raised on a domed square base with raised foliate decoration.
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A Victorian coromandel travelling dressing case, hinged top enclosing bottles with silver tops. Maker Joshua London 1860.
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A fine 19th century Continental flame mahogany cylinder front desk, with a moulded cornice above a long drawer, flanked by corbels below a tambour front enclosing small drawers and inset leather writing slide, above a pair of panel doors. Height 130 cm. Width 110 cm. Depth 75 cm.
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A Victorian burr walnut credenza, of serpentine outline the arched mirrored back surmounted by a carved cabochon, above a white marble top, below three mirrored doors and a shaped plinth on bun feet. Height 167 cm. Width 134 cm. Depth 34 cm.
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A Georgian oak housekeeper cupboard, the moulded cornice above three panelled doors, the lower section with an arrangement of drawers, on ogee bracket feet. Height 165 cm. Width 170 cm. Depth 51 cm.
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A George III oak provincial chest with two short drawers and three graduated drawers with ebony banding in bracket feet. Height 107 cm. Width 109 cm. Depth 53 cm.
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An Edwardian mahogany china cabinet, with glazed door and glazed sides with tapering supports.
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A late 19th century gilt mirror, the circular plate flanked by rectangular plates with moulded cornice and Neo classical decoration.
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A French walnut armoire, with a moulded cornice, below a mirrored door flanked by panelled doors and ormolu mounts, on turned tapering legs. Height 239 cm. Width 181 cm. Depth 50 cm.
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An early 19th century French palisander armoire, with a moulded cornice, above a carved frieze and pair of carved panelled doors, with a drawer below, on bun feet. Height 220 cm. Width 150 cm. Depth 54 cm.
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A French Louis XV style mahogany buffet, with a marble top and two frieze drawers, below a pair of panelled doors flanked by open shelves. Height 105 cm. Width 201 cm. Depth 56 cm.
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A fine French walnut bibliotheque, with a moulded cornice above three glazed doors, flanked by mahogany cross banded pilasters with ormolu corbels on a shaped base with tapering legs. Height 202 cm. Width 164 cm. Depth 50 cm.
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A late 19th century Jacobean style oak desk, the carved arched back having two banks of drawers and a shelf above an inset leather top, below three carved frieze drawers on end pedestals. Height 141 cm. Width 140 cm. Depth 78 cm.
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A late 19th century French throne chair with padded back and arms, on carved U supports.
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A French Louis XV style kingwood commode of serpentine bombe shape with marble top above two drawers with cast foliate decorated handles on cabriole supports with and ormolu sabots.
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A pair of French Louis XV style kingwood bedside tables, each with floral marquetry decorated top below a slide and drawer on cabriole legs.
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A decorative French walnut side cabinet, with a marble top above a pair of doors each with pierced brass grill, below three ornately carved panel doors, each door with ormolu foliate on square tapering supports. Height 142 cm. Width 73 cm. Depth 46 cm
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A fine French walnut rectangular side table, with a moulded edge, above a frieze with an end drawer and rosette and C scroll ornate carved decoration, on fluted tapering legs with stretcher. Height 75 cm. Width 110 cm. Depth 65 cm.
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A French flame mahogany chest, with a marble top above four drawers on square tapering legs. Height 88 cm. Width 90 cm. Depth 51 cm.
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A French late 19th century Amboyna Poudreuse the hinged top with ormolu banding enclosing a mirror above a frieze sham drawer, with ebonized supports and two further tiers with ormolu banding. Height 81 cm. Width 43 cm. Depth 34 cm.
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A good French provincial fruitwood draw leaf dining table, with parquetry top, above a carved pierced frieze on cabriole legs.
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A fine French 19th century rosewood secretaire writing desk having two banks of three drawers and raised three drawer back. Lock signed Fichet Paris.
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A fine Victorian mahogany library table, of rectangular form with D ends, with an inset green leather top with gilt decoration with a moulded edge on four turned fluted bulbous legs. Height 80 cm. Width 285 cm. Depth 118 cm.
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A French rosewood early 19th century centre table, oval from of serpentine outline, the frieze with applied decoration on a bulbous support with four out swept carved feet. French makers stamp.
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A pair of Chippendale country chairs, each with shaped top rail, pierced baluster splat, with a shaped apron, on square chamfered legs.
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A pair of Chippendale country chairs, each with shaped top rail, pierced baluster splat, with a shaped apron, on square chamfered legs.
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A late 18th century Chippendale country chair, with a shaped top rail, a pierced baluster splat, and a shaped apron, on square chamfered legs.
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An outstanding Edwardian Adams style library breakfront bookcase, the moulded cornice with swag decoration, below a pair of gothic astragal glazed doors, flanked by smaller astragal glazed doors, the lower section with gadrooned bow front, and four panelled doors. Height 223 cm. Width 222 cm. Depth 53 cm.
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A miniature of Countess of Ellenborough, painted on ivory, the Countess wearing a deep crimson decollete dress and beads in an ivory frame. Height 17 cm.
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A miniature of a lady painted on ivory. The lady with curled hair wearing a low cut blue dress. Height 12 cm.
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Four miniatures, one of lady with curled red hair and high collar, another of lady wearing a plumed hat blue gown, together with a miniature of a child prince and a princess, each in ebonized frame
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A miniature of Georgian Gentleman painted on ivory. The gentleman wearing a blue jacket a and frilled cravat, gold frame. Height 6.5 cm.
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An oval painted miniature of lady wearing a black dress and pink bonnet in a mahogany frame. Height 10.5 cm Width 8.5 cm.
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A miniature of landscape, painted on ivory in a gold frame presently mounted as a brooch Diameter 2.5 cm
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A circular painted miniature of a French naval officer with the ribbon of the legion of honour in a mahogany ebonized frame. Height 8 cm.
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A miniature of Lady Harrington, painted on ivory, wearing a decollete dress in a frame with gilt banding. 16.5 cm. high.
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A miniature of Lady, wearing a red gown holding a spaniel in a gilt ormolu frame. Height 10 cm.
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A framed miniature on ivory of European landscape.
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An oval miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue jacket and white cravat, on ivory in a gold frame, with a blue enamel backing bearing the initials 'Gw'. 6.5 x 5.5 cm.
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A Regency miniature painted on ivory, of Miss Bronte, wearing blue dress with frilled collar in a Regency frame. Height 12 cm.
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A framed miniature on ivory of a young boy signed.
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An oval miniature of the young Gatsby, painted on ivory, with gilt surround, in folding leather case. Signed E. M. Baxter. 7 x 6 cm.
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A miniature of a widow painted on ivory, wearing a black dress. Early 20th centuryHeight 8.5 cm. .
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A miniature of a Gentleman painted on ivory, wearing a black cloak in a gold frame the reverse glazed to reveal a lock of hair tied with gold. Height 7.5 cm. .
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A circular painted miniature of a French naval officer with the ribbon of the legion of honour in a mahogany ebonized frame. Height 8 cm.
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A large rectangular miniature on ivory of a lady. Together with a miniature of her brother on ivory in a gold frame. That is pictured in the lady's picture.
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A large circular miniature of a religious theme, on ivory, in an ebonized frame. Diameter 8.5 cm.
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A miniature of a young Georgian gentleman on ivory, wearing a black coat and white cravat. 18 ct gold frame.
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A miniature of The Duchess of Crafton, painted on ivory. The duchess wearing a white cloak a period mahogany frame with gilt foliate. 16.5 cm
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A miniature of a prince in armour, painted on ivory. The prince wearing a blue jacket, gilt frame. 9 cm. high
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A miniature of Napoleon painted on ivory in a gold frame. Height 6.5 cm.
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A miniature of George III painted on ivory, the King with a white wig wearing an ermine cloak. 12.5 cm. High.
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A framed miniature in ivory of a gentleman signed.
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A circular miniature of Georgian gentleman, wearing a Whig and brown coat with a white cravat. Gilt frame.
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A miniature of Princes Elizabeth Von Zenda, painted on ivory wearing a decollete dress. Height 12.5 cm.
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A miniature of Lady Gainsborough painted on ivory, wearing a plumed hat and low cut pink dress in a gilt frame. Height 10 cm.
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An oval miniature of theodore hook wearing a black jacket with a white cravat, on ivory, in a gilt frame. Bearing inscription 'Theodore Hook' verso. 6 x 4.5 cm.
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A French 19th century oval porcelain miniature of a seated lady with curled hair wearing a white embroidered dress. Height 8 cm. Width 6 cm.
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An oval miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue jacket and spotted cravat, on ivory, in a gilt surround, in a folding leather case. 9.5 x 8 cm.
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A miniature of Katherine Seymour painted on ivory, her curled hair tied with blue ribbon, wearing high collar and blue dress. 6 cm. High.
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