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Spring Fine Sale
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Venue address
15 North Street
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2PD
United Kingdom
Spring Fine Sale

Gorringes Spring Sale of Fine Art, Antiques and Collectables

Auction dates
21 Mar 2017 10:00 GMT
Lots: 925
Viewing dates
17 Mar 2017 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
18 Mar 2017 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
19 Mar 2017 10:00 - 13:00 GMT
20 Mar 2017 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
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A Jaques & Son Staunton chess set, in ebony and boxwood, kings 4.25in., in original labelled box
Lot 7
A Jaques & Son Staunton chess set, in ebony and boxwood, kings 4.25in., in original labelled box
750 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century Anglo Indian carved and stained bone chess set, kings 4.5in., and another similar
Lot 8
A 19th century Anglo Indian carved and stained bone chess set, kings 4.5in., and another similar
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Jaques & Son Staunton pattern ebony and boxwood library chess set, in original wooden case, with
Lot 10
A Jaques & Son Staunton pattern ebony and boxwood library chess set, in original wooden case, with
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Jaques Staunton pattern ebony and boxwood club chess set, weighted, with original case but no
Lot 11
A Jaques Staunton pattern ebony and boxwood club chess set, weighted, with original case but no
1,700 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An early 20th century carved and painted wood carousel horse, with glass eyes, W.39in. H.27in.
Lot 20
An early 20th century carved and painted wood carousel horse, with glass eyes, W.39in. H.27in.
950 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Blaeu (J), 'Le Grand Atlas', Third Centenary Facsimile Edition, no. 521 of 1000, 12 folio vols,
Lot 24
Blaeu (J), 'Le Grand Atlas', Third Centenary Facsimile Edition, no. 521 of 1000, 12 folio vols,
440 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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[Young, Arthur] - Rural Oeconomy: or, Essays on the Practical Parts of the Husbandry, 2nd edition,
Lot 25
[Young, Arthur] - Rural Oeconomy: or, Essays on the Practical Parts of the Husbandry, 2nd edition,
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Cambini, Andrea - Two Very Notable Commentaries, rebound cloth bounds, quarto, facsimile p.21,
Lot 26
Cambini, Andrea - Two Very Notable Commentaries, rebound cloth bounds, quarto, facsimile p.21,
1,000 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Dickens, Charles - The Daily News, No.1, London [William Bradbury] Wednesday, 21 January 1846.
Lot 27
Dickens, Charles - The Daily News, No.1, London [William Bradbury] Wednesday, 21 January 1846.
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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AUSTEN, Jane, Novels by Miss Jane Austen, Richard Bentley, 1833 in three volumes, and additional
Lot 28
AUSTEN, Jane, Novels by Miss Jane Austen, Richard Bentley, 1833 in three volumes, and additional
900 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Hill, John, Sir - The British Herbal, First edition. Large folio, original sheep boards -
Lot 31
Hill, John, Sir - The British Herbal, First edition. Large folio, original sheep boards -
1,500 GBP
600 - 900 GBP
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A collection of six Argyle Theatre of Varieties playbills, dating from 1889 to 1907, largest 35 x
Lot 32
A collection of six Argyle Theatre of Varieties playbills, dating from 1889 to 1907, largest 35 x
700 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A 20th century autograph album, including: Princess Louisa, Duchess of Argyle, Arthur Conan Doyle,
Lot 34
A 20th century autograph album, including: Princess Louisa, Duchess of Argyle, Arthur Conan Doyle,
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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1922-61 collection of Ascension Island stamps on leaves including 1922 overprinted set mint, 1924
Lot 38
1922-61 collection of Ascension Island stamps on leaves including 1922 overprinted set mint, 1924
500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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1935 Silver Jubilee sets apparently complete (less British Forces in Egypt) unmounted mint.
Lot 39
1935 Silver Jubilee sets apparently complete (less British Forces in Egypt) unmounted mint.
700 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A QV to QEII mainly mint collection of Falkland Island stamps in a Plymouth album including 1898
Lot 40
A QV to QEII mainly mint collection of Falkland Island stamps in a Plymouth album including 1898
2,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A QV to QEII selection of British Empire stamps in a stockbook including Ascension Island 11/2d with
Lot 41
A QV to QEII selection of British Empire stamps in a stockbook including Ascension Island 11/2d with
1,600 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A QV to QEII mint and used collection of British Africa stamps in a stockbook including
Lot 42
A QV to QEII mint and used collection of British Africa stamps in a stockbook including
2,000 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A mainly mint collection of Solomon Island stamps on leaves including 1907 and 1908-11 sets, 1914-23
Lot 43
A mainly mint collection of Solomon Island stamps on leaves including 1907 and 1908-11 sets, 1914-23
300 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A mint and used accumulation of British Empire stamps on leaves and stockcards including Basutoland,
Lot 44
A mint and used accumulation of British Empire stamps on leaves and stockcards including Basutoland,
1,200 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A collection of Cook Island stamps in two albums with Postal Fiscals mint, etc.
Lot 45
A collection of Cook Island stamps in two albums with Postal Fiscals mint, etc.
320 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A QV to QEII collection of New Zealand stamps in two Plymouth albums including 1931 Smiling boys
Lot 46
A QV to QEII collection of New Zealand stamps in two Plymouth albums including 1931 Smiling boys
1,300 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A mainly mint collection of British Empire stamps in nine Plymouth albums including Aden 1937 Dhow
Lot 47
A mainly mint collection of British Empire stamps in nine Plymouth albums including Aden 1937 Dhow
5,500 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Four bottles of Dom Perignon 1971 Vintage Champagne.
Lot 48
Four bottles of Dom Perignon 1971 Vintage Champagne.
850 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Nine bottles of Chateau Pichon-Longueville-Baron, 1966 and three bottles of Chateau Brane-
Lot 49
Nine bottles of Chateau Pichon-Longueville-Baron, 1966 and three bottles of Chateau Brane-
650 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Two bottles of Renaudin Bollinger & Co., 1952 Vintage Champagne.
Lot 50
Two bottles of Renaudin Bollinger & Co., 1952 Vintage Champagne.
170 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Twelve bottles of Chateau Leoville-Poyferré, 1966.
Lot 51
Twelve bottles of Chateau Leoville-Poyferré, 1966.
900 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Two bottles of Chateau Leoville Barton, Saint Julien, 1990, one Bourgogne Patriarche, 1974, two le
Lot 52
Two bottles of Chateau Leoville Barton, Saint Julien, 1990, one Bourgogne Patriarche, 1974, two le
190 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Six bottles of Bollinger Grand Annee vintage 1989 Champagne, in original boxes.
Lot 53
Six bottles of Bollinger Grand Annee vintage 1989 Champagne, in original boxes.
500 GBP
360 - 420 GBP
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One bottle of Paradis Cognac Hennessy, 70cl, 40% volume, in original fitted box.
Lot 54
One bottle of Paradis Cognac Hennessy, 70cl, 40% volume, in original fitted box.
480 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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One bottle of The Macallan 10 Years Old 100% proof red label Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky,
Lot 55
One bottle of The Macallan 10 Years Old 100% proof red label Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky,
500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of early 19th century flintlock holster pistols, signed Weston, Lewes, 15in.
Lot 56
A pair of early 19th century flintlock holster pistols, signed Weston, Lewes, 15in.
750 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A pair of early 19th century steel boxlock pocket pistols, with simulated damascened octagonal
Lot 57
A pair of early 19th century steel boxlock pocket pistols, with simulated damascened octagonal
1,000 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A pair of early 19th century boxlock percussion cap pistols, with cylindrical barrels, converted
Lot 58
A pair of early 19th century boxlock percussion cap pistols, with cylindrical barrels, converted
440 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A pair of early 19th century percussion lock pistols, by Wogdon of London, 14in.
Lot 59
A pair of early 19th century percussion lock pistols, by Wogdon of London, 14in.
1,100 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A pair of late 18th century flintlock holster pistols, with octagonal barrels and locks signed
Lot 60
A pair of late 18th century flintlock holster pistols, with octagonal barrels and locks signed
1,800 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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An early 20th century taxidermic model of a Mergus Merganser, with label presented by Rev. John
Lot 62
An early 20th century taxidermic model of a Mergus Merganser, with label presented by Rev. John
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early 19th century taxidermic model of a Hoopoe, in original display case with painted
Lot 63
An early 19th century taxidermic model of a Hoopoe, in original display case with painted
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A late Victorian taxidermic display case containing a Brambling, a Crossbill, a Water Wagtail,
Lot 64
A late Victorian taxidermic display case containing a Brambling, a Crossbill, a Water Wagtail,
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Victorian taxidermic group of exotic birds, including parakeets and magpies, width 24.5in.
Lot 65
A Victorian taxidermic group of exotic birds, including parakeets and magpies, width 24.5in.
600 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Leica camera no.323631, in leather case, with Elmar F9 and Summaron F2.8 lenses and other
Lot 70
A Leica camera no.323631, in leather case, with Elmar F9 and Summaron F2.8 lenses and other
1,400 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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An 18th century Everard type boxwood gauger's slide rule by Edward Roberts, inscribed, the four
Lot 71
An 18th century Everard type boxwood gauger's slide rule by Edward Roberts, inscribed, the four
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Victorian rosewood concertina, with 24 buttons to each side and trade label for H. Farrant,
Lot 72
A Victorian rosewood concertina, with 24 buttons to each side and trade label for H. Farrant,
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Sebastian Kloz of Mittenwald violin, cased with two bows, 23in.
Lot 73
A Sebastian Kloz of Mittenwald violin, cased with two bows, 23in.
480 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Mont Blanc Meisterstuck No.149 fountain pen, 5.75in.
Lot 89
A Mont Blanc Meisterstuck No.149 fountain pen, 5.75in.
220 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Louis Vuitton Ltd edition black crocodile skin fountain pen with 18ct white gold nib.
Lot 90
A Louis Vuitton Ltd edition black crocodile skin fountain pen with 18ct white gold nib.
500 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Louis Vuitton Ltd edition brown crocodile skin fountain pen with 18ct gold nib.
Lot 91
A Louis Vuitton Ltd edition brown crocodile skin fountain pen with 18ct gold nib.
500 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A 19th century French mahogany novelty etui, modelled as a square piano, the internal tray with
Lot 93
A 19th century French mahogany novelty etui, modelled as a square piano, the internal tray with
340 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Huntley & Palmer novelty biscuit tin, late 19th century, modelled as eight leather bound books,
Lot 95
A Huntley & Palmer novelty biscuit tin, late 19th century, modelled as eight leather bound books,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Victorian coromandel wood toilet case, fitted with eleven silver lidded glass jars and a mother of
Lot 98
A Victorian coromandel wood toilet case, fitted with eleven silver lidded glass jars and a mother of
340 GBP
300 - 450 GBP
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A Victorian papier mache combined jewellery and needlework casket, painted and inlaid with mother of
Lot 99
A Victorian papier mache combined jewellery and needlework casket, painted and inlaid with mother of
600 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A cast iron 'Jonah and the whale' mechanical money bank, by Shepard Hardware, c.1890, with
Lot 133
A cast iron 'Jonah and the whale' mechanical money bank, by Shepard Hardware, c.1890, with
750 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A collection of assorted Cairo ware, including five caskets, two bowls and two salvers
Lot 141
A collection of assorted Cairo ware, including five caskets, two bowls and two salvers
480 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A collection of books on 18th and 19th century English ceramics, see website for details
Lot 233
A collection of books on 18th and 19th century English ceramics, see website for details
85 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Victorian papier mache serpentine tray, painted with goatherds in an alpine landscape, 28 x 33in.
Lot 340
A Victorian papier mache serpentine tray, painted with goatherds in an alpine landscape, 28 x 33in.
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A late William IV silver "quill" pen by Charles Reily & George Storer, with later? nib, London,
Lot 396
A late William IV silver "quill" pen by Charles Reily & George Storer, with later? nib, London,
360 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A set of eight Edwardian novelty silver menu holders modelled as fox masks on crossed riding
Lot 411
A set of eight Edwardian novelty silver menu holders modelled as fox masks on crossed riding
650 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A George V novelty silver pin cushion modelled as a pug by Crisford & Morris, with tiger's eye
Lot 418
A George V novelty silver pin cushion modelled as a pug by Crisford & Morris, with tiger's eye
480 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion modelled as a hare by Boots Pure Drug Company, Birmingham,
Lot 420
An Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion modelled as a hare by Boots Pure Drug Company, Birmingham,
700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion modelled as a fish by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester, 1908,
Lot 425
An Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion modelled as a fish by Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester, 1908,
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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