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The Dr. Peter Brew Collection — E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:E. J. Ainger Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:509
Sale Title:The Dr. Peter Brew CollectionLots with images:338
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:450
Date:29-Mar-2015
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Moorcroft Prairie Summer. Bowl, 'New Forest,' a Moorcroft designed by Rachel Bishop dated 2006; the unknown is dated in 2005. New Dawn pansy pattern. Moorcroft collectors club vase. (3)
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Pair of George V style sterling silver hot chocolate pots. Maker: Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1912. 522 grams
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Queen Anne silver coffee pot. Maker's mark on base. 813 grams
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A William Moorcroft pomegranate bowl called 'Pomegranate' (18 cm diameter) together with a Walter Moorcroft jug called 'Finch' (24 cm high) designed by Sally Tuffin
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Victorian silver handle jug with goat head handle. Maker: SS & WN. 12 cm high. 328 grams
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A George III swing handle basket with profuse foliate decorations. Hallmarked to underside near rim (amid decorations). Weight: more than 1.2kg
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A Finch pattern Moorcroft vase. 11 cm high. Designed by Sally Tuffin
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A Moorcroft Penrith vase. Designer: Emma Bossoms. 16 cm high. Together with two other Moorcroft vases
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Victorian silver swing handled basket. Maker: HA, Sheffield, 1900. 612 grams
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Victorian silver christening set. Maker: John Kilpatrick, London 1870. 107 grams
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Victorian silver desk-set. Maker: Thomas James and Nathaniel Creswick, Sheffield 1848. 473 grams
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Two William Moorcroft bowls, one with an inscribed mark, the other with an impressed mark. 11 cm wide and 12 cm wide respectively
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Early Victorian silver salver. Maker: George Frederick Pinnell, London 1846. 681 grams
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A superb ivory miniature modelled of a gentlemen in 18th century costume. Signed Frepie
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An impressive ivory miniature of a classical lady with bouquet of flowers
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A pair of marble bookends with bronze elephants
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Lismore pattern. Waterford lemonade set comprising a jug and six tumblers
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Three piece Victorian silver tea set with armorial crest. Maker: Hazlewood, Birmingham 1898. 907 grams
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival, satinwood china cabinet, with moulded cornice, above a pair of astragal glazed doors, on square tapering legs. 155 x 104 x 34 cm
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A marble figure of a woman wearing a long dress, on a stepped base. 63 cm high
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Gilt metal pedestal, with gadrooned top, with a caryatid stem support on a scroll base. 107 cm high
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A fine French transitional walnut and marquetry commode, with a marble top, with two drawers, on tapering legs, with ormolu sabots. 87 cm high, 95 cm long, 45 cm deep
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A French 19th century tapestry of a medieval court scene in a period gilt frame. According to family legend, a SL Mercedes sports was exchanged for the three tapestries in 1970. 74 x 101 cm
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A 19th century table lamp. Bronzed cast of Egyptian woman, with a frosted glass painted shade. 77 cm high
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A late 19th century Italian marble pedestal, rising with a marble top, above three fluted columns, on a grey marble base. 116 cm high
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Early Qing period, figures studies Chinese watercolour. 140 x 70 cm
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An Edwardian hall lantern with leaded glass, brilliant cut flashed red and amber glass within a pierced case. 36 cm high, 23 cm wide
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Various collection of Art and antique reference books, including dictionary of Victorian painters, by Christopher wood
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A late 19th century walnut book case with a moulded cornice, above a pair of glazed doors, the lower section with pair a frieze drawer, above a pair of panel doors. 211 cm high, 105 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A pair of mid-20th century standard lamps, each with spiral columns and frosted etched shades on a shaped base with flared feet. 150 cm high
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A pair of French Louis XV style rococo brass three branch wall appliques
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Three 19th century spelter figures, cast as musketeers, each on circular stepped base. Ex: Kenneth Lay Antiques (Prahran) Melbourne. Approximately 43 cm
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A late 19th century oak dressing table with swing mirror and two frieze drawers on ring turned supports. 170 cm high, 126 cm wide, 64 cm deep
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A French 19th century tapestry of the court. According to family legend, a SL Mercedes sports was exchanged for the three tapestries in 1970. 80 x 67 cm
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A French spelter figure, titled 'Salut Au Soleil'. 42 cm high
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Two late 19th century gilt metal lamps cast of a lady and gentleman with later fabric shades. Overall height at 70 cm
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An impressive Continental flame mahogany tall chest with green marble top, above a frieze with dentil moulding, below seven graduated draws, flanked by cantered corners. 146 cm high, 94 cm wide, 49 deep
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Two amphora figures, each Art Nouveau style modelled draped ladies on stands. 90 cm high
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An early Victorian mahogany writing table on twin end supports with stretcher. 68 cm high, 108 cm long, 47 cm wide
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French 18th century tapestry of 17th century farm yard scene. 74 x 95 cm
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Three hunting stevengraphs. 'The Meet', 'Full Cry' and 'The death'. 5 x 15 cm each
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A Georgian style King size mahogany bed head. 85 cm wide
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Italian school. 'Grand Canal.' watercolour. 20 cm x 26 cm
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Australian school. 'Cottage Clearing'. Oil on wood panel. 24 cm x 15 cm
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A late Regency mahogany canterbury, circa 1830. The rectangular upper section with bowed divisions and pierced with a carrying handle on turned supports over a frieze drawer on turned legs ending in castors. Ex. Sotheby's, New York
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Louis XV commode, with rouge marble top. Bombe shape with two drawers on tapering legs with ormolu sabots. 56 cm wide
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A Moorcroft Lamia design vase, designed by Rachel Bishop. 52 cm high
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An Edwardian walnut writing table with two frieze drawers on end supports with under-shelf. 86 cm high, 79 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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A Chinese Peking carpet with bands of flowers and green ground. 117 cm x 83 cm
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A mid-20th century gilt wall mirror, the shaped plate within a beaded gilt border. 83 cm high, 110 cm wide
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A George V hallmarked English silver velvet backed dressing mirror
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A pair of 20th century Republic period celadon table lamps with fabric shades. 65 cm high
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A late Regency mahogany pembroke table with drop sides on spiral tuned legs. 72 cm high, 105 cm wide, 61 cm deep
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French Louis XIV style oak fauteuil, with a padded back and armrests on scroll supports, with a padded seat on short turned carved legs, with carved stretcher
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Edwardian wall mirror, the rectangular plate within gilt and mahogany banding. 80 x 63 cm
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A pair of 20th century side tables, inlaid with bone, each 42 cm high, 43 cm wide
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A late Victorian walnut ladies chair with button back on turned legs
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Masters print. 'A lute player.' 17 x 19 cm. Together with 'Print of the Sacred heart'. Gilt frame
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Greg Irvine 1947- Australia 100 x 75 cm
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A French Louis XIII style oak and upholsted fauteuil, with padded back. Out-swept wooden arms, and scrolled legs, with stretcher
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An early 20th century French pier mirror, the rectangular plate within reeded border surmounted by foliate. 44 cm high, 60 cm wide
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A mid-20th century maple colonial style chest, with gallery and four graduated drawers. 82 cm high, 92 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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A late 19th century walnut overmantel with a pair of bevelled mirrors flanked by smaller mirrors and shelves. 100 cm high, 102 cm wide
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Four botanical prints and two prints of birds; one of a parrot and the other of 'The King of the birds of Paradise'. All in the one frame
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An Australian early 20th century oval wall mirror. 45 cm x 60 cm
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A Moorcroft circular ornament. Dune berry. 5 cm high. Designed by Angela Davenport
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George II silver basting spoon. Maker-Robert Wilson, Edinburgh 1747. 110 grams
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George I silver basting spoon. Maker: Robert Wilson, spoon Edinburgh 1725. 100 grams
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George III silver oval teapot stand. Maker: Hohn Maggs, London 1796. 146 grams
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A William Moorcroft vase, pansy pattern, impressed Moorcroft, made in England. 9 cm high
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Three pieces of Moorcroft, one modern wisteria designed by Philip Gibson no. 6/72 (limited edition.) 16 cm high, together with two other vases, one called 'Lords of Leth Downs' (5.5 cm high) and another vase 'Symbol of Happiness' (5.5 cm high)
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George III silver jug, with armorial crest. Maker: IET, London 1780. 276g
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Early Georgian Irish silver wine funnel (marks rubbed)
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Qing period saucer plate. Painted with under-glaze blue dragon. Diameter 20 cm. Together with a Republic period soap-jade seal, and an ivory paper knife
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A celadon Republic period bowl on three feet with moulded decoration. 12 cm high
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A Moorcroft vase, 'Sweet Thief'. Designed Rachel Bishop. 17 cm high
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A Moorcroft, 'Snow drop'. Enamel. A pin dish and a vase. 7 cm high and 2.5 cm high
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A Moorcroft, 'Kerala' vase. Limited edition, 53-400. Designed by Beverley Wilkes. 17 cm high
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A wisteria comport on a chromium or plated stand by William Moorcroft. Initialled W.M. (impressed mark). 22 cm wide
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A Moorcroft vase, 'Lamia'. Pattern designed by Rachael Bishop. 15 cm high
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Moorcroft enamel wears. A vase Initialled 'FW', 'Violets' (tallest at-7 cm high) and 'Thaxted' pill box (3 cm high) limited edition, being 22-66. (2)
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George III silver teapot. Maker: Hester Bateman London 1786. 363 grams
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A wisteria Walter Moorcroft trumpet shaped vase. Potted for the late Queen Mary (approximately 1954). 9 cm high, 11 cm wide. Together with a flambe bowl. Clematis bowl. Label on bottom: 'W Moorcroft potter to the late Queen Mary'. 6 cm high 10.5 cm wide
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A George VI Art Deco style silver tea service with ivory handles. Maker: Edward Viner, Sheffield, 1946, 1957, comprising a milk jug, a cream jug and a sugar bowl
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Wisteria pattern William Moorcroft vase impressed Moorcroft mark. 7 cm high
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'yacht Centenary' flared vase. 1025/1055 (centenary edition number). Designed by John Moorcroft. Signed by John under and over the glaze. 24 cm high
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A William IV silver ornately embossed floral decorated two handled chalice, with raised acorn and flower decorations, scrolled handles. Maker: Charles Gibson, London, 1835. 654gms. 21 cm high
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William Moorcroft pomegranate vase of bulbous form with flared neck, impressed 'Moorcroft', initialled W.M. 13 cm high
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Moorcroft Geneva. Vase. Designed by Philip Gibson. Limited edition, 6-300. 21 cm high
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival flame mahogany china cabinet, with moulded corners above astragal gothic glazed doors, below a pair of panelled doors, on square tapered legs, with an under-shelf. 187 cm high, 105 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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A pair of late 19th century Adams style chenets. 31 cm high
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A French gilt fire screen with inset tapestry. 110 cm high, 63 cm wide
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A pair of French vases, 19th century, each applied with pierced gilt handles and decorated on the front with mountaineers within an oval panel reserved on a lavender ground. 46.5 cm high. Ex. Sotheby's, Amsterdam
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19th century rectangular form panel, interior with carved 15th century figures. Steiner Hermann, sculptor in wood. Born in Meran 30 January 1878. Australian school. Son of Sebastian Steiner. He sculpted religious subjects, angels & cherubs. Represented in the Vatican Museum conservatory & chapel. 97 x 150 cm
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A Victorian bell shaped decanter
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A bronze figure cast of Autumn, carrying grapes and wheat, after J B Germain 60 cm high
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A French Louis XV-style, walnut, floral marquetry commode, with a marble top, bombe outline and two drawers on tapering legs
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G Maresca Italian school two oils on canvas board. Titled: 'The chess game'. And the wine vendor'. 25 x 36 cm each
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An Austrian Japanesque bronze lamp, circa 1910. Painted bronze, cast in Art Nouveau Japanesque style of a lady wearing a long gown holding a lamp. Initialled P.B. On the top of the base: 80 cm high
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Box of silver ingots
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