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

Gorringes Spring Sale of Fine Art, Antiques and Collectables

Auction dates
06 Mar 2018 09:30 GMT
Lots: 875
Viewing dates
02 Mar 2018 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
03 Mar 2018 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
04 Mar 2018 10:00 - 13:00 GMT
05 Mar 2018 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
Auction currency
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Brooke, Rupert - The Collected Poems, 8vo, with coloured morocco geometric Art Deco binding by Sybil
Lot 1
Brooke, Rupert - The Collected Poems, 8vo, with coloured morocco geometric Art Deco binding by Sybil
1,800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Ellis, Henry - Journal of The Proceedings of the Late Embassy to China, 1st edition, quarto, half
Lot 2
Ellis, Henry - Journal of The Proceedings of the Late Embassy to China, 1st edition, quarto, half
850 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Hall, Capt. Basil - Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the West Coast of Corea, 1st edition,
Lot 3
Hall, Capt. Basil - Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the West Coast of Corea, 1st edition,
500 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Elphinstone, Mountstuart - An Account of The Kingdom of Caubul ..., 2nd edition, 2 vols, 8vo,
Lot 4
Elphinstone, Mountstuart - An Account of The Kingdom of Caubul ..., 2nd edition, 2 vols, 8vo,
600 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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Lawrence, D.H. The Rainbow, 1st Edition, Methuen & Co 1915 8vo, publisher's green cloth blind- and
Lot 5
Lawrence, D.H. The Rainbow, 1st Edition, Methuen & Co 1915 8vo, publisher's green cloth blind- and
220 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Gill, Eric - The Future of Sculpture, printed in the office of the Lanston Monotype Corporation
Lot 6
Gill, Eric - The Future of Sculpture, printed in the office of the Lanston Monotype Corporation
480 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Gill, E and Tegetmeier, D - The Seven Deadly Virtues, signed, limited edition 89/250
Lot 7
Gill, E and Tegetmeier, D - The Seven Deadly Virtues, signed, limited edition 89/250
120 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Six assorted works illustrated by Eric Gill and others, see internet for full listing
Lot 8
Six assorted works illustrated by Eric Gill and others, see internet for full listing
300 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Six works illustrated by Eric Gill and others, see website for full listing
Lot 9
Six works illustrated by Eric Gill and others, see website for full listing
170 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Six Golden Cockerel Press works illustrated by or relating to Eric Gill, see website for full
Lot 10
Six Golden Cockerel Press works illustrated by or relating to Eric Gill, see website for full
280 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A collection of assorted works relating to Eric Gill, see website for full listing
Lot 11
A collection of assorted works relating to Eric Gill, see website for full listing
130 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Eric Gill (1882-1940), wood engraving, self portrait, 8.75 x 6.5in.
Lot 12
Eric Gill (1882-1940), wood engraving, self portrait, 8.75 x 6.5in.
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A collection of works and catalogues relating to Eric Gill, see website for full listing
Lot 13
A collection of works and catalogues relating to Eric Gill, see website for full listing
140 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A collection of assorted works relating to printing and wood engraving see website for full listing
Lot 14
A collection of assorted works relating to printing and wood engraving see website for full listing
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Palladio (Andrea), Architecture de Palladio...Pierre Gosse 1726, four parts in two volumes bound
Lot 15
Palladio (Andrea), Architecture de Palladio...Pierre Gosse 1726, four parts in two volumes bound
1,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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WWI interest: Osterreich Ungarn in Waffen, 4 vols, 3 with covers, incomplete. See website for full
Lot 16
WWI interest: Osterreich Ungarn in Waffen, 4 vols, 3 with covers, incomplete. See website for full
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Johnston (W & A. K.), Commercial Chart of the World on Mercator's Projection from the Latest and
Lot 17
Johnston (W & A. K.), Commercial Chart of the World on Mercator's Projection from the Latest and
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Buckingham, James Silk - Travels in Mesopotamia, 1st edition, 2 vols, 8vo, calf, front board to
Lot 18
Buckingham, James Silk - Travels in Mesopotamia, 1st edition, 2 vols, 8vo, calf, front board to
480 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Gregynog Press - Newtown, Wales - The Revelation of St John the Devine, number 194 of 250,
Lot 19
Gregynog Press - Newtown, Wales - The Revelation of St John the Devine, number 194 of 250,
1,400 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Neil Armstrong (1930-2012), American Astronaut, Commander of Apollo XI (1969), a signed BOAC First
Lot 20
Neil Armstrong (1930-2012), American Astronaut, Commander of Apollo XI (1969), a signed BOAC First
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Merchant Naval interest - an archive of letters principally from the 1830-50's relating to trade
Lot 21
Merchant Naval interest - an archive of letters principally from the 1830-50's relating to trade
380 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Continental oils on card laid on wooden panels depicting 'Turca Per Casa' and '
Lot 22
A pair of Continental oils on card laid on wooden panels depicting 'Turca Per Casa' and '
2,200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A shagreen and ivory veneered dressing table mirror, width 12in. height 17in.
Lot 23
A shagreen and ivory veneered dressing table mirror, width 12in. height 17in.
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Two shagreen veneered photograph frames, 9in. and 7in.
Lot 24
Two shagreen veneered photograph frames, 9in. and 7in.
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A William IV ormolu and red boullework ink stand, with two cut glass wells, taperstick and base
Lot 25
A William IV ormolu and red boullework ink stand, with two cut glass wells, taperstick and base
500 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A Black Forest carved wood model of a ten point stag, height 14.5in. and a model of a wild boar,
Lot 26
A Black Forest carved wood model of a ten point stag, height 14.5in. and a model of a wild boar,
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An early 20th century red boullework cigar box and a matching cigarette box, width 11in. and 4.5in.
Lot 27
An early 20th century red boullework cigar box and a matching cigarette box, width 11in. and 4.5in.
340 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A scratchbuilt model of a 262 steam powered locomotive and tender, length 37in., and a similar model
Lot 29
A scratchbuilt model of a 262 steam powered locomotive and tender, length 37in., and a similar model
650 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Teklite nodule, diameter 2.5in., with wooden stand
Lot 30
A Teklite nodule, diameter 2.5in., with wooden stand
340 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A large collection of stamps and covers in albums and loose contained in boxes with main interest in
Lot 31
A large collection of stamps and covers in albums and loose contained in boxes with main interest in
7,000 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Eleven bottles of Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac, 1982.
Lot 32
Eleven bottles of Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac, 1982.
2,600 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A 1960's? Sherriff's Bowmore Islay Scottish single malt whisky, with original label and box.
Lot 33
A 1960's? Sherriff's Bowmore Islay Scottish single malt whisky, with original label and box.
1,800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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One magnum of Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Trilennium Cuvee 1989
Lot 34
One magnum of Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Trilennium Cuvee 1989
140 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A bottle of The Macallan 25 year old anniversary malt, distilled 1968, bottled 1994, in original
Lot 35
A bottle of The Macallan 25 year old anniversary malt, distilled 1968, bottled 1994, in original
2,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Lunds Patent double helix ratchet corkscrew, 19th century, with ratchet action, the bottle grip
Lot 36
A Lunds Patent double helix ratchet corkscrew, 19th century, with ratchet action, the bottle grip
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A Royal Club corkscrew with label 'C.Hull, Patentee, Birmingham' and a monopol type corkscrew 10.
Lot 37
A Royal Club corkscrew with label 'C.Hull, Patentee, Birmingham' and a monopol type corkscrew 10.
650 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A cased of six 19th century Italian Grand Tour cameos, carved as gods and goddesses, largest 6 x 5cm
Lot 38
A cased of six 19th century Italian Grand Tour cameos, carved as gods and goddesses, largest 6 x 5cm
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A George III Bilston enamel snuff box, modelled as a seated bird, c.1770, the hinged base and
Lot 39
A George III Bilston enamel snuff box, modelled as a seated bird, c.1770, the hinged base and
360 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Meissen 'Frauen Kopf' cane handle, 19th century, painted with floral sprays, unmarked, length
Lot 40
A Meissen 'Frauen Kopf' cane handle, 19th century, painted with floral sprays, unmarked, length
480 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Meissen 'Frauen Kopf' cane handle, 18th / 19th century, painted with figures in landscapes, the
Lot 41
A Meissen 'Frauen Kopf' cane handle, 18th / 19th century, painted with figures in landscapes, the
800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A 1930's 18ct gold cased Swan fountain pen, 13.4cm.
Lot 42
A 1930's 18ct gold cased Swan fountain pen, 13.4cm.
500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Regency gold mounted ivory toothpick case, the lid inset with a two colour Wedgwood jasper plaque,
Lot 43
A Regency gold mounted ivory toothpick case, the lid inset with a two colour Wedgwood jasper plaque,
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A late 18th century German ormolu etui, fitted with three tools, and a similar needlecase, 4in.
Lot 44
A late 18th century German ormolu etui, fitted with three tools, and a similar needlecase, 4in.
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An early 19th century ivory Royal Academy Antique School ticket, for Henry Garling, November 24th
Lot 45
An early 19th century ivory Royal Academy Antique School ticket, for Henry Garling, November 24th
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Austrian eleven piece cold painted bronze miniature frog orchestra, height 1in.
Lot 46
An Austrian eleven piece cold painted bronze miniature frog orchestra, height 1in.
340 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An Austrian cold painted bronze eleven piece rat orchestra, stamped Geschutzt, Austria, largest 2
Lot 47
An Austrian cold painted bronze eleven piece rat orchestra, stamped Geschutzt, Austria, largest 2
340 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A collection of Austrian cold painted bronze miniatures, comprising dogs drinking at tables (2), a
Lot 48
A collection of Austrian cold painted bronze miniatures, comprising dogs drinking at tables (2), a
500 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A late 18th century English enamel egg shaped nutmeg box and a small patch box, inscribed '
Lot 49
A late 18th century English enamel egg shaped nutmeg box and a small patch box, inscribed '
400 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An early 20th century Italian pietra dura plaque, decorated with a dancing Neapolitan couple, 8.5
Lot 50
An early 20th century Italian pietra dura plaque, decorated with a dancing Neapolitan couple, 8.5
360 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A late 18th / early 19th century French gilt metal mounted commode shaped white enamel snuff box,
Lot 51
A late 18th / early 19th century French gilt metal mounted commode shaped white enamel snuff box,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two late 18th / early 19th century French white enamel snuff boxes, with diapered tooled gilt
Lot 52
Two late 18th / early 19th century French white enamel snuff boxes, with diapered tooled gilt
300 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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An early 19th century French silver and enamel snuff box, decorated with gilt and enamelled panels
Lot 53
An early 19th century French silver and enamel snuff box, decorated with gilt and enamelled panels
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Castleford type biscuit porcelain and basalt chess set, modelled as opposing armies, kings 3.
Lot 54
A Castleford type biscuit porcelain and basalt chess set, modelled as opposing armies, kings 3.
700 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A Serbian presentation sword shamshir, Ottoman, mid-19th century, with carved horn hilt and Damascus
Lot 55
A Serbian presentation sword shamshir, Ottoman, mid-19th century, with carved horn hilt and Damascus
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Balkan niello and white metal-mounted stiletto and scabbard, 19th century, Boka Kotorska or
Lot 56
A Balkan niello and white metal-mounted stiletto and scabbard, 19th century, Boka Kotorska or
2,200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A pair of Turkish silver mounted mahogany flintlock pistols, circa 1800, showing traces of
Lot 57
A pair of Turkish silver mounted mahogany flintlock pistols, circa 1800, showing traces of
1,000 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Native American doll, with composition head, kid leather hands and beadwork borders to costume,
Lot 58
A Native American doll, with composition head, kid leather hands and beadwork borders to costume,
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Two panels of 20th century Kuba palm fibre raffia cloth panels from Zaire, embroidered with
Lot 59
Two panels of 20th century Kuba palm fibre raffia cloth panels from Zaire, embroidered with
240 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An 1880-1900 Uzbekistan hand-woven and dyed Ikat, designed in white, red, green, purple, yellow
Lot 60
An 1880-1900 Uzbekistan hand-woven and dyed Ikat, designed in white, red, green, purple, yellow
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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