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

Auction dates
12 Mar 2019 10:00 GMT
Lots: 784
Viewing dates
08 Mar 2019 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
09 Mar 2019 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
10 Mar 2019 10:00 - 13:00 GMT
11 Mar 2019 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
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Dr Who: Five rehearsal scripts for the original four and one later episode, formerly the property of
Lot 1
Dr Who: Five rehearsal scripts for the original four and one later episode, formerly the property of
1,200 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Two Egyptian green glazed composition Shabti, late period, 26th-30th dynasty, circa 664-332 B.C.,
Lot 2
Two Egyptian green glazed composition Shabti, late period, 26th-30th dynasty, circa 664-332 B.C.,
3,800 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century Sun Fire Office London printed tin advertising sign 53 x 73cm
Lot 3
A 19th century Sun Fire Office London printed tin advertising sign 53 x 73cm
650 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A coco-de-mer nut, 9.5in.
Lot 4
A coco-de-mer nut, 9.5in.
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A coco-de-mer nut, 12in.
Lot 5
A coco-de-mer nut, 12in.
340 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An early 20th century Pickwick Patent 'penny in the slot' game machine 'The Clown', number 5879B, in
Lot 6
An early 20th century Pickwick Patent 'penny in the slot' game machine 'The Clown', number 5879B, in
700 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Japanese movie interest: A model of a Japanese Samurai helmet (Kabuto), with ebonised box, helmet
Lot 7
Japanese movie interest: A model of a Japanese Samurai helmet (Kabuto), with ebonised box, helmet
360 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A reconstructed Elephant Bird egg, approximately 31cm, with ebonised wood stand
Lot 8
A reconstructed Elephant Bird egg, approximately 31cm, with ebonised wood stand
900 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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An Indian carved ivory figure of Parvati and Ganesh, c.1900, standing in abhanga on a double lotus
Lot 9
An Indian carved ivory figure of Parvati and Ganesh, c.1900, standing in abhanga on a double lotus
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century Continental enamel bougie box, painted pastoral landscape vignettes on a gilt-
Lot 10
A 19th century Continental enamel bougie box, painted pastoral landscape vignettes on a gilt-
170 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A late 18th/early 19th century Flemish walnut and ivory crucifix, carved with Christ upon a
Lot 11
A late 18th/early 19th century Flemish walnut and ivory crucifix, carved with Christ upon a
950 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A 19th century Persian Qajar lacquered and gilt scribes casket (Qalamdan), the lid decorated with
Lot 12
A 19th century Persian Qajar lacquered and gilt scribes casket (Qalamdan), the lid decorated with
550 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A late 19th century Italian white metal, silvered bronze and ebonised crucifix, the stem of the
Lot 13
A late 19th century Italian white metal, silvered bronze and ebonised crucifix, the stem of the
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th century Italian ormolu mounted rosewood and walnut crucifix, 33in.
Lot 14
A 19th century Italian ormolu mounted rosewood and walnut crucifix, 33in.
340 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A 18th century Tetuan morocco leather wallet, embroidered with a stag's head crest and Tetuan
Lot 15
A 18th century Tetuan morocco leather wallet, embroidered with a stag's head crest and Tetuan
340 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Stobwasser papier mache table snuff box, c.1800, painted with a portrait of 'Frances' in Turkish
Lot 16
A Stobwasser papier mache table snuff box, c.1800, painted with a portrait of 'Frances' in Turkish
480 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A papier mache table snuff box attributed to Stobwasser, c.1800 painted with a dairy maid serving
Lot 17
A papier mache table snuff box attributed to Stobwasser, c.1800 painted with a dairy maid serving
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A WWI Royal Field Artillery officer's dress sword, owned by 2nd Lieutenant Richard Henry Moore,
Lot 18
A WWI Royal Field Artillery officer's dress sword, owned by 2nd Lieutenant Richard Henry Moore,
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A WWI Royal Field Artillery officer's dress uniform and accessories, on a mannequin, of the type
Lot 19
A WWI Royal Field Artillery officer's dress uniform and accessories, on a mannequin, of the type
160 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms officer's coatee and shako, c.1840, the scarlet cloth
Lot 20
A rare Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms officer's coatee and shako, c.1840, the scarlet cloth
3,400 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Victorian Cameron Highlander's sporran, with black leather belt, in the original metal case
Lot 21
A Victorian Cameron Highlander's sporran, with black leather belt, in the original metal case
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Maori carved hardwood tewhatewha club, New Zealand, with notched spiral decoration to blade and
Lot 22
A Maori carved hardwood tewhatewha club, New Zealand, with notched spiral decoration to blade and
1,600 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Maori carved hardwood taiaha staff, New Zealand, with Janus tiki and tapered elliptical shaft,
Lot 23
A Maori carved hardwood taiaha staff, New Zealand, with Janus tiki and tapered elliptical shaft,
600 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An unusual Victorian needlework hanging wall pocket, stitched by William Burwise with a verse
Lot 24
An unusual Victorian needlework hanging wall pocket, stitched by William Burwise with a verse
800 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of George III turned and carved mahogany candle shields, 11.5in., see Pinto plate 117 for
Lot 25
A pair of George III turned and carved mahogany candle shields, 11.5in., see Pinto plate 117 for
480 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A late 18th century carved treen stirrup cup, modelled as a boar's head with inset tusks, 4.5in.
Lot 26
A late 18th century carved treen stirrup cup, modelled as a boar's head with inset tusks, 4.5in.
1,100 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A George III rosewood wig powdering 'carrot', with horn mouthpiece, 11.5in., see Pinto plate 395 for
Lot 27
A George III rosewood wig powdering 'carrot', with horn mouthpiece, 11.5in., see Pinto plate 395 for
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A George III lignum vitae coffee mill, with brass handle, 10in.
Lot 28
A George III lignum vitae coffee mill, with brass handle, 10in.
320 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A late 17th / early 18th century treen snuff box, carved as a book, 3.5in.
Lot 29
A late 17th / early 18th century treen snuff box, carved as a book, 3.5in.
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A late 17th / early 18th century treen frame, carved with a cherub holding a mallet, 9in.
Lot 30
A late 17th / early 18th century treen frame, carved with a cherub holding a mallet, 9in.
120 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of 18th century treen, leather and brass wig powdering bellows, with labels for E. Pinto
Lot 31
A pair of 18th century treen, leather and brass wig powdering bellows, with labels for E. Pinto
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 15th century German polychrome on wood figure of St. Nepomuk, 15in.
Lot 32
A 15th century German polychrome on wood figure of St. Nepomuk, 15in.
360 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Tramp-art box, 17.5in.
Lot 33
A Tramp-art box, 17.5in.
340 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A pair of Nikon 20x120 polished steel and brass Japanese Naval binoculars, with screw focusing to
Lot 34
A pair of Nikon 20x120 polished steel and brass Japanese Naval binoculars, with screw focusing to
6,000 GBP
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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A late 19th century Swiss marquetry inlaid rosewood and simulated rosewood twelve air musical box,
Lot 35
A late 19th century Swiss marquetry inlaid rosewood and simulated rosewood twelve air musical box,
650 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A fine French violin by Jacques-Pierre Thibout, Paris 1838, labelled Nouveau procede approve par l'
Lot 36
A fine French violin by Jacques-Pierre Thibout, Paris 1838, labelled Nouveau procede approve par l'
11,000 GBP
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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A French violin, attributed to Louis Guersan, Paris, c.1750, with two piece back medium curl, with
Lot 37
A French violin, attributed to Louis Guersan, Paris, c.1750, with two piece back medium curl, with
1,000 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A German violin, follower of Johann Gottfried Hamm, late 19th century the two piece back with medium
Lot 38
A German violin, follower of Johann Gottfried Hamm, late 19th century the two piece back with medium
800 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two violin bows, one silver and the other gold mounted, unstamped, each with an octagonal stick
Lot 39
Two violin bows, one silver and the other gold mounted, unstamped, each with an octagonal stick
1,500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A German nickel mounted violin bow, stamped W E Dorfler, the stick rounded, with mother-of-pearl
Lot 40
A German nickel mounted violin bow, stamped W E Dorfler, the stick rounded, with mother-of-pearl
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A violin stamped Thompson's London, single piece back with tight curl, the sides and neck
Lot 41
A violin stamped Thompson's London, single piece back with tight curl, the sides and neck
1,100 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A 19th century English violin, label for John Betts Royal Exchange London 1861, The one piece back
Lot 42
A 19th century English violin, label for John Betts Royal Exchange London 1861, The one piece back
420 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A late 19th century Swiss musical box, with printed card panels of 18th century figures in
Lot 43
A late 19th century Swiss musical box, with printed card panels of 18th century figures in
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th century bois durci musical box, playing Scottish themed tunes and decorated to the lid with a
Lot 44
A 19th century bois durci musical box, playing Scottish themed tunes and decorated to the lid with a
340 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An Antique Indian sitar, with painted and gilt dragon's head terminal and ivory inlaid banding and
Lot 45
An Antique Indian sitar, with painted and gilt dragon's head terminal and ivory inlaid banding and
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A 19th century Italian carved white marble relief plaque of The Holy Family, oval within a
Lot 46
A 19th century Italian carved white marble relief plaque of The Holy Family, oval within a
850 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A cased Namiki 14k rolled gold fountain pen, with foliate engraved barrel stamped 'Namiki Made in
Lot 47
A cased Namiki 14k rolled gold fountain pen, with foliate engraved barrel stamped 'Namiki Made in
2,000 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A rare 19th century French gold mounted marine ivory combination pen/pencil, 5.25in., housed in a
Lot 48
A rare 19th century French gold mounted marine ivory combination pen/pencil, 5.25in., housed in a
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Montblanc Meisterstuck limited edition Hemingway ballpoint pen, mint and boxed
Lot 49
A Montblanc Meisterstuck limited edition Hemingway ballpoint pen, mint and boxed
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Montblanc Meisterstuck limited edition Agatha Christie ballpoint pen, mint and boxed
Lot 50
A Montblanc Meisterstuck limited edition Agatha Christie ballpoint pen, mint and boxed
360 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An Omas '360' black fountain pen, mint and boxed
Lot 51
An Omas '360' black fountain pen, mint and boxed
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Conklin Heritage Sleeve Filler Collection grey swirl fountain pen and two other similar Conklin
Lot 52
A Conklin Heritage Sleeve Filler Collection grey swirl fountain pen and two other similar Conklin
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Six Monteverde fountain pens, all mint and boxed
Lot 53
Six Monteverde fountain pens, all mint and boxed
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two Leban fountain pens, Arabia brass and mother of pearl, both mint and boxed
Lot 54
Two Leban fountain pens, Arabia brass and mother of pearl, both mint and boxed
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Montblanc Qing dynasty limited edition fountain pen, with a Chinese jade cap crafted in the
Lot 55
A Montblanc Qing dynasty limited edition fountain pen, with a Chinese jade cap crafted in the
2,200 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Montblanc Semiramis Patron of Art limited edition 888 fountain pen, made in honour in Queen
Lot 56
A Montblanc Semiramis Patron of Art limited edition 888 fountain pen, made in honour in Queen
3,400 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A Montblanc Peter The Great Patron of Art Series limited edition 888 fountain pen, made to
Lot 57
A Montblanc Peter The Great Patron of Art Series limited edition 888 fountain pen, made to
4,600 GBP
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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A Montblanc Year of The Golden Dragon Rubi Creation limited edition 8 fountain pen, mounted with
Lot 58
A Montblanc Year of The Golden Dragon Rubi Creation limited edition 8 fountain pen, mounted with
7,500 GBP
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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A Montblanc Year of The Golden Dragon Princess Cut Diamond Creation limited edition 8 fountain
Lot 59
A Montblanc Year of The Golden Dragon Princess Cut Diamond Creation limited edition 8 fountain
7,500 GBP
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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A Montblanc Year of The Golden Dragon Diamond Creation limited edition 88 fountain pen, with black
Lot 59A
A Montblanc Year of The Golden Dragon Diamond Creation limited edition 88 fountain pen, with black
7,500 GBP
5,000 - 10,000 GBP
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