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Gorringes Fine Art and Antiques
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Lewes, East Sussex
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Gorringes Fine Art and Antiques

The Spring Sale

Auction dates
22 Mar 2016 10:00 GMT
Lots: 359
23 Mar 2016 10:00 GMT
Lots: 648
Viewing dates
18 Mar 2016 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
19 Mar 2016 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
20 Mar 2016 10:00 - 13:00 GMT
21 Mar 2016 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
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Masonic Interest. A Victorian inlaid mahogany alms box, with ivory plaque set to the lid and
Lot 1
Masonic Interest. A Victorian inlaid mahogany alms box, with ivory plaque set to the lid and
170 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Regency tortoiseshell snuff box inset with a miniature of a toy spaniel 3.5in.
Lot 2
A Regency tortoiseshell snuff box inset with a miniature of a toy spaniel 3.5in.
200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An 18th century bois durci snuff box, commemorating Pope Pius VIII, inset with a gilt copper
Lot 3
An 18th century bois durci snuff box, commemorating Pope Pius VIII, inset with a gilt copper
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Three early 19th century pewter snuff boxes, with embossed decoration, collection labels, largest
Lot 4
Three early 19th century pewter snuff boxes, with embossed decoration, collection labels, largest
160 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An 18th century English steel tobacco box, c.1760, the lid named J. Gainswood, 3.75in.
Lot 5
An 18th century English steel tobacco box, c.1760, the lid named J. Gainswood, 3.75in.
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Charles II commemorative oak snuff box, inset with a Charles II silver three pence within a carved
Lot 6
A Charles II commemorative oak snuff box, inset with a Charles II silver three pence within a carved
950 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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An 18th century blond tortoiseshell circular snuff box, embossed with a satirical scene relating
Lot 7
An 18th century blond tortoiseshell circular snuff box, embossed with a satirical scene relating
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Charles II silver thread and needlework small box, c.1680, with floral decoration, 2.75in.
Lot 8
A Charles II silver thread and needlework small box, c.1680, with floral decoration, 2.75in.
340 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A Charles I silver and tortoiseshell prayer book cover, c.1640, decorated with stylised foliate
Lot 9
A Charles I silver and tortoiseshell prayer book cover, c.1640, decorated with stylised foliate
950 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Medieval encaustic tile, decorated with a fleur de lys, 5in. another incomplete tile and a further
Lot 10
A Medieval encaustic tile, decorated with a fleur de lys, 5in. another incomplete tile and a further
160 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Victorian tortoiseshell pique opera glasses, in original leather case, retailed by
Lot 11
A pair of Victorian tortoiseshell pique opera glasses, in original leather case, retailed by
140 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th century Italian pietra dura plaque by Guiseppe Montelatici, decorated with the head of a
Lot 12
A 19th century Italian pietra dura plaque by Guiseppe Montelatici, decorated with the head of a
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Three Victorian oil on ivory portrait miniatures of members of the Huggins family (Lion Brewery),
Lot 13
Three Victorian oil on ivory portrait miniatures of members of the Huggins family (Lion Brewery),
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A collection of nine assorted portrait miniatures, 18th century to early 20th century, eight of them
Lot 14
A collection of nine assorted portrait miniatures, 18th century to early 20th century, eight of them
850 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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An early 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman, oil on ivory, in leather case. 3 x 2.5in.
Lot 15
An early 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman, oil on ivory, in leather case. 3 x 2.5in.
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Ten 19th century Indian carved and painted ivory figures, of domestic servants, deities, musicians
Lot 16
Ten 19th century Indian carved and painted ivory figures, of domestic servants, deities, musicians
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Staunton club size ivory chess set, in the manner of Jaques, circa 1900-10,
Lot 17
A Staunton club size ivory chess set, in the manner of Jaques, circa 1900-10,
6,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Staunton pattern ivory chess set, early 20th century, kings 3.5in., with a rosewood chessboard,
Lot 18
A Staunton pattern ivory chess set, early 20th century, kings 3.5in., with a rosewood chessboard,
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An early 20th century Black Forest carved wood bear, with glass inset eyes, length 12in.
Lot 19
An early 20th century Black Forest carved wood bear, with glass inset eyes, length 12in.
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An early 18th century yew wood wassail bowl, 8.5in., cracked
Lot 20
An early 18th century yew wood wassail bowl, 8.5in., cracked
180 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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An 18th century wooden model of a thirty two gun Ship of The Line, length 3ft 2in.
Lot 21
An 18th century wooden model of a thirty two gun Ship of The Line, length 3ft 2in.
480 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A 19th century Black Forest carved and painted wood horse head tobacco jar, with glass inset eyes,
Lot 22
A 19th century Black Forest carved and painted wood horse head tobacco jar, with glass inset eyes,
1,300 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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John Willis Good (1845-1879) A bronze model of a saddled horse, on signed naturalistic base,
Lot 23
John Willis Good (1845-1879) A bronze model of a saddled horse, on signed naturalistic base,
900 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A scrimshaw whale's tooth, decorated with naval battle and a sperm whale, 6.5in.
Lot 24
A scrimshaw whale's tooth, decorated with naval battle and a sperm whale, 6.5in.
280 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A scrimshaw whale's tooth, decorated with a lady in crinoline dress, 5.25in.
Lot 25
A scrimshaw whale's tooth, decorated with a lady in crinoline dress, 5.25in.
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A scrimshaw whale's tooth, decorated with a pipe smoker reading a paper and three young ladies,
Lot 26
A scrimshaw whale's tooth, decorated with a pipe smoker reading a paper and three young ladies,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 17th century carved whale's tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a portrait of Moses Cohen Henriques,
Lot 27
A 17th century carved whale's tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a portrait of Moses Cohen Henriques,
1,200 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A rare English ivory Teetotum gambling ball, mid 18th century, incised with numbers 1- 32 and a
Lot 28
A rare English ivory Teetotum gambling ball, mid 18th century, incised with numbers 1- 32 and a
1,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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An early 19th century poured wax head and shoulder doll, with kid and fabric body, glass inset eyes,
Lot 29
An early 19th century poured wax head and shoulder doll, with kid and fabric body, glass inset eyes,
95 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Hume, David - The History of England, 6 vols, 4to, contemporary calf, joints split, some tears to
Lot 30
Hume, David - The History of England, 6 vols, 4to, contemporary calf, joints split, some tears to
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Potter, Beatrix - The Tailor of Gloucester, 1st edition, pink boards, with ink inscription 'To Mrs
Lot 31
Potter, Beatrix - The Tailor of Gloucester, 1st edition, pink boards, with ink inscription 'To Mrs
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Sussex books: Horsfield, T.W. - This History, Antiquities and Topography of the County of Sussex,
Lot 32
Sussex books: Horsfield, T.W. - This History, Antiquities and Topography of the County of Sussex,
200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Sussex Books: Sharpe, E - Chichester Cathedral, Boxgrove Priory, Shoreham Church 1861, St Mary's
Lot 33
Sussex Books: Sharpe, E - Chichester Cathedral, Boxgrove Priory, Shoreham Church 1861, St Mary's
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Sussex Books: A quantity including Rouse, J. - Beauties and Antiquities of Sussex, 2 vols, cloth [
Lot 34
Sussex Books: A quantity including Rouse, J. - Beauties and Antiquities of Sussex, 2 vols, cloth [
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Grant, J. - Sussex Historical, Biographical and Pictorial 1914, Elwes & Robinson - Castles, Mansions
Lot 35
Grant, J. - Sussex Historical, Biographical and Pictorial 1914, Elwes & Robinson - Castles, Mansions
190 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Mrs Gilbert's Housekeeping Recipe's, a handwritten book of recipes by Mrs Catherine Gilbert of
Lot 36
Mrs Gilbert's Housekeeping Recipe's, a handwritten book of recipes by Mrs Catherine Gilbert of
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A collection of thirteen 18th and 19th century Sussex topographical works, including Powell, P.
Lot 37
A collection of thirteen 18th and 19th century Sussex topographical works, including Powell, P.
90 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An album of 150 assorted postcards, mostly domestic and international topography but also
Lot 38
An album of 150 assorted postcards, mostly domestic and international topography but also
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Sussex Churches: An album of 420 postcards - Albourne to Yapton
Lot 39
Sussex Churches: An album of 420 postcards - Albourne to Yapton
130 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Sussex - Decorative and Coloureds. 100 assorted postcards including Tuck's Oilettes
Lot 40
Sussex - Decorative and Coloureds. 100 assorted postcards including Tuck's Oilettes
180 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Sussex Alphabetically. An album of 220 postcards - Arundel to Hadlow Down
Lot 41
Sussex Alphabetically. An album of 220 postcards - Arundel to Hadlow Down
240 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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Sussex Alphabetically. 160 postcards - Hailsham to Piddinghoe
Lot 42
Sussex Alphabetically. 160 postcards - Hailsham to Piddinghoe
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Sussex Alphabetically. An album of 170 postcards - Plummer's Plain to Worthing
Lot 43
Sussex Alphabetically. An album of 170 postcards - Plummer's Plain to Worthing
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Shoreham by Sea. An album of 250 postcards together with facsimiles, and another album, mostly black
Lot 44
Shoreham by Sea. An album of 250 postcards together with facsimiles, and another album, mostly black
1,700 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Kingston Buci, Southwick, Portslade and Worthing. An album of 160 postcards, with additional
Lot 45
Kingston Buci, Southwick, Portslade and Worthing. An album of 160 postcards, with additional
950 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Shoreham Airport and New Shoreham Church. An album of 120 postcards, with in addition a large number
Lot 46
Shoreham Airport and New Shoreham Church. An album of 120 postcards, with in addition a large number
500 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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West Sussex; Steyning, Storrington. An Album of 400 postcards, including Henfield, Lancing and The
Lot 47
West Sussex; Steyning, Storrington. An Album of 400 postcards, including Henfield, Lancing and The
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Weber, Bruce - The Chop Suey Club, Boar Pong, 3 vols and another volume
Lot 48
Weber, Bruce - The Chop Suey Club, Boar Pong, 3 vols and another volume
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Austen, Jane, (ed. R W Chapman) - The Novels, 5 vols, Oxford, Clarendon Press 1923, illus. edition
Lot 49
Austen, Jane, (ed. R W Chapman) - The Novels, 5 vols, Oxford, Clarendon Press 1923, illus. edition
260 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Butler, Herbert J. - Motor Bodywork, W. R. Howell & Co., London 1924
Lot 50
Butler, Herbert J. - Motor Bodywork, W. R. Howell & Co., London 1924
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Moll, Herman - Atlas Minor or a New and Curious Set of Sixty-two Maps...London, Carrington Bowles,
Lot 51
Moll, Herman - Atlas Minor or a New and Curious Set of Sixty-two Maps...London, Carrington Bowles,
1,900 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Shakespeare (W), [Ed. Chalmers, A] - The Plays, 10 vols, printed for F C & J Rivington et al, London
Lot 52
Shakespeare (W), [Ed. Chalmers, A] - The Plays, 10 vols, printed for F C & J Rivington et al, London
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Oxenham, J & Toplis, W - The Book of Sark, Hodder & Stoughton 1908, vellum binding, no 183/500,
Lot 53
Oxenham, J & Toplis, W - The Book of Sark, Hodder & Stoughton 1908, vellum binding, no 183/500,
320 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Five autograph albums and two albums of signed photos of 1980's-90's pop stars and
Lot 54
Five autograph albums and two albums of signed photos of 1980's-90's pop stars and
2,000 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Royal Navy Interest: A collection of 24 manuscript warrants and letters, and a salary abstract
Lot 55
Royal Navy Interest: A collection of 24 manuscript warrants and letters, and a salary abstract
1,700 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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An autograph album - lined notebook containing twenty signed photographs, including: Agatha Christie
Lot 56
An autograph album - lined notebook containing twenty signed photographs, including: Agatha Christie
900 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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Picton, Thomas Sir (1758-1815). Two a/l's both to a Mr Black (unidentified) in Trinidad, The first
Lot 57
Picton, Thomas Sir (1758-1815). Two a/l's both to a Mr Black (unidentified) in Trinidad, The first
500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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The Rolling Stones: A signed vintage postcard photograph signed by all five members of the band, and
Lot 58
The Rolling Stones: A signed vintage postcard photograph signed by all five members of the band, and
950 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A collection of seven albums of Edwardian and later postcards, mostly Eastbourne views
Lot 59
A collection of seven albums of Edwardian and later postcards, mostly Eastbourne views
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century silver topped malacca walking cane, modelled in the 18th century French manner with
Lot 60
A 19th century silver topped malacca walking cane, modelled in the 18th century French manner with
360 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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