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Spring Fine Sale
Live
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 near pair of late 19th century Indian gouache on ivory miniatures of Mughal consorts,
Lot 1
A near pair of late 19th century Indian gouache on ivory miniatures of Mughal consorts,
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A collection of three French 19th century religious filigree work plaques, all with paper
Lot 2
A collection of three French 19th century religious filigree work plaques, all with paper
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of 19th century Dieppe ivory carvings of muses, standing semi-clad with arms aloft, on
Lot 3
A pair of 19th century Dieppe ivory carvings of muses, standing semi-clad with arms aloft, on
1,300 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A 19th century French Dieppe ivory carving of Venus and Cupid, on an ebonised socle, Overall H.13.
Lot 4
A 19th century French Dieppe ivory carving of Venus and Cupid, on an ebonised socle, Overall H.13.
850 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century French ivory cane handle, carved with a fox and hare, on a naturalistic stone base,
Lot 5
A 19th century French ivory cane handle, carved with a fox and hare, on a naturalistic stone base,
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An Anglo Indian Vizagapatam ivory, Sadeli micro mosaic folding chessboard, with internal
Lot 6
An Anglo Indian Vizagapatam ivory, Sadeli micro mosaic folding chessboard, with internal
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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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 19th century Burmese carved and stained ivory chess set, kings 4in., with turned wooden display
Lot 9
A 19th century Burmese carved and stained ivory chess set, kings 4in., with turned wooden display
480 GBP
500 - 800 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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A Victorian style mahogany model letterbox, with base drawer, H.16in.
Lot 12
A Victorian style mahogany model letterbox, with base drawer, H.16in.
750 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A late 19th century Black Forest carved wood bear hallstand, modelled with three bears climbing a
Lot 13
A late 19th century Black Forest carved wood bear hallstand, modelled with three bears climbing a
2,800 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A late 19th century Black Forest carved wood jewellery casket, surmounted by two birds and carved
Lot 14
A late 19th century Black Forest carved wood jewellery casket, surmounted by two birds and carved
170 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Black Forest carved wood model of a bear, c.1900, with glass inset eyes, 12in. height 8.5in.
Lot 15
A Black Forest carved wood model of a bear, c.1900, with glass inset eyes, 12in. height 8.5in.
850 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A late 19th century Black Forest relief carved wood cabinet on stand, decorated in relief throughout
Lot 16
A late 19th century Black Forest relief carved wood cabinet on stand, decorated in relief throughout
750 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Victorian uranium glass fish bowl on black painted wrought iron stand, H.43in.
Lot 17
A Victorian uranium glass fish bowl on black painted wrought iron stand, H.43in.
400 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An Italian glass birdcage made from cranberry and clear glass, possibly Murano circa 1910, height
Lot 18
An Italian glass birdcage made from cranberry and clear glass, possibly Murano circa 1910, height
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Maori nephrite jade tiki pendant, the stylised eyes , 1.6ins
Lot 19
A Maori nephrite jade tiki pendant, the stylised eyes , 1.6ins
360 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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A 19th century French wrought iron and carved and painted velocipede modelled as a horse, overall
Lot 21
A 19th century French wrought iron and carved and painted velocipede modelled as a horse, overall
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th century French wrought and cast iron velocipede modelled as a racing horse, Overall length
Lot 22
A 19th century French wrought and cast iron velocipede modelled as a racing horse, Overall length
340 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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An Edwardian dapple painted wood rocking horse, with glass inset eyes, and trestle base, L.3ft H.2ft
Lot 23
An Edwardian dapple painted wood rocking horse, with glass inset eyes, and trestle base, L.3ft H.2ft
280 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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Anderson, George William - A New, Authentic and Complete Collection of Voyages around the World,
Lot 29
Anderson, George William - A New, Authentic and Complete Collection of Voyages around the World,
950 GBP
400 - 600 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 George V silver cigarette case, 167 grams inscribed with facsimile signature of diplomats,
Lot 33
A George V silver cigarette case, 167 grams inscribed with facsimile signature of diplomats,
220 GBP
250 - 300 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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A collection of 1960s-1980s film scripts to include: Death On the Nile (1978) signed by the cast and
Lot 35
A collection of 1960s-1980s film scripts to include: Death On the Nile (1978) signed by the cast and
380 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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John Furniss (b.1935) - Various costume designs for movies, 1960s-1970s to include designs in pencil
Lot 36
John Furniss (b.1935) - Various costume designs for movies, 1960s-1970s to include designs in pencil
650 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A late Victorian album of photographic views of India, containing twenty eight named topographical
Lot 37
A late Victorian album of photographic views of India, containing twenty eight named topographical
320 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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Papua New Guinea Sepik river carvings; the bench incised with masks and stylised figures, with
Lot 61
Papua New Guinea Sepik river carvings; the bench incised with masks and stylised figures, with
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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