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The Spring Sale
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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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A pair of Sevres style porcelain portrait plaques, late 19th century, each of oval form, painted
Lot 120
A pair of Sevres style porcelain portrait plaques, late 19th century, each of oval form, painted
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Lot 121
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A Deruta maiolica wet drug 'Laboeretia', 16th century or later, painted with a Belladonna style
Lot 122
A Deruta maiolica wet drug 'Laboeretia', 16th century or later, painted with a Belladonna style
800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Dutch Delft polychrome trompe-l'oeil 'bird' plaque, first half 19th century, depicting a bird in a
Lot 123
A Dutch Delft polychrome trompe-l'oeil 'bird' plaque, first half 19th century, depicting a bird in a
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Two matching early Derby candlestick groups, c.1756-9 each modelled with squirrels in a tree with
Lot 124
Two matching early Derby candlestick groups, c.1756-9 each modelled with squirrels in a tree with
500 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Two Derby circular baskets, c.1757-9, each painted in 'Cotton-Stem Painter' style to the interior
Lot 125
Two Derby circular baskets, c.1757-9, each painted in 'Cotton-Stem Painter' style to the interior
320 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Derby figure of a shepherdess, c.1760, the figure holding a posy and a garland of flowers, a sheep
Lot 126
A Derby figure of a shepherdess, c.1760, the figure holding a posy and a garland of flowers, a sheep
300 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Derby figure of a lowing cow, c.1765-70, recumbent under an over-hanging tree, the tail lost in
Lot 127
A Derby figure of a lowing cow, c.1765-70, recumbent under an over-hanging tree, the tail lost in
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Two matching Derby candlestick groups, c.1765, modelled with birds perched in a flower encrusted
Lot 128
Two matching Derby candlestick groups, c.1765, modelled with birds perched in a flower encrusted
500 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Three early Derby candlestick groups, c.1758-60, two of the candlesticks modelled with two sheep,
Lot 129
Three early Derby candlestick groups, c.1758-60, two of the candlesticks modelled with two sheep,
400 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Derby model of a goldfinch, c.1760-5, perched on a floral encrusted tree branch, patch marks, h.
Lot 130
A Derby model of a goldfinch, c.1760-5, perched on a floral encrusted tree branch, patch marks, h.
460 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A rare Derby baluster shaped jar, c.1756-9, the neck floral encrusted, painted in 'Cotton-stem
Lot 131
A rare Derby baluster shaped jar, c.1756-9, the neck floral encrusted, painted in 'Cotton-stem
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Derby 'Jacobin pigeon' tureen and cover, c.1760, seated on a naturalistic nest, the edge encrusted
Lot 132
A Derby 'Jacobin pigeon' tureen and cover, c.1760, seated on a naturalistic nest, the edge encrusted
950 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Derby botanical oval 'spectacle' baskets, c.1760-5, the interior painted with a cherry
Lot 133
A pair of Derby botanical oval 'spectacle' baskets, c.1760-5, the interior painted with a cherry
420 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A large Derby oval basket, c.1760-5, the interior painted with an apple sprig, moths and other
Lot 134
A large Derby oval basket, c.1760-5, the interior painted with an apple sprig, moths and other
480 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A pair of Derby cinquefoil shaped plates, c.1758, each painted with 'dishevelled birds',
Lot 135
A pair of Derby cinquefoil shaped plates, c.1758, each painted with 'dishevelled birds',
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Derby ovoid shaped mask jug, c.1760-5, painted with a dog standing by a rock and looking up toward
Lot 136
A Derby ovoid shaped mask jug, c.1760-5, painted with a dog standing by a rock and looking up toward
280 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A large Derby baluster shaped mug, c.1760, painted with a chicken and a peacock in a landscape,
Lot 137
A large Derby baluster shaped mug, c.1760, painted with a chicken and a peacock in a landscape,
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A rare Derby 'oil' bottle, c.1760 the bottle with metal cover, painted with floral sprays and titled
Lot 138
A rare Derby 'oil' bottle, c.1760 the bottle with metal cover, painted with floral sprays and titled
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Two Derby 'Pale family' seated figures of musicians, c.1756-9, the first of a gentleman piper, the
Lot 139
Two Derby 'Pale family' seated figures of musicians, c.1756-9, the first of a gentleman piper, the
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Derby 'Pale Family' candlestick figure, c.1756-8, modelled with a girl holding a flower in her
Lot 140
A Derby 'Pale Family' candlestick figure, c.1756-8, modelled with a girl holding a flower in her
850 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Derby rococo vases, c.1758-60, each cartouche painted with birds, the reverse with a '
Lot 141
A pair of Derby rococo vases, c.1758-60, each cartouche painted with birds, the reverse with a '
700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Derby figures of pug dogs, c.1760-5, each seated on a rococo moulded bases, h. 7cm,
Lot 142
A pair of Derby figures of pug dogs, c.1760-5, each seated on a rococo moulded bases, h. 7cm,
300 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Two Derby 'Pale Family' seated figures of a gentleman and a lady, c.1756-8, holding a basket of
Lot 143
Two Derby 'Pale Family' seated figures of a gentleman and a lady, c.1756-8, holding a basket of
420 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A near pair of Derby seated figures of fruit sellers, c.1759-60, each holding a basket of fruit,
Lot 144
A near pair of Derby seated figures of fruit sellers, c.1759-60, each holding a basket of fruit,
1,400 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A rare Derby small figure of a seated wild boar, c.1760, on an oblong base, pad marks, h. 6.3cm,
Lot 145
A rare Derby small figure of a seated wild boar, c.1760, on an oblong base, pad marks, h. 6.3cm,
850 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two Derby models of a blue tit and a goldfinch, c.1765-70, each bird perched on a flower encrusted
Lot 146
Two Derby models of a blue tit and a goldfinch, c.1765-70, each bird perched on a flower encrusted
360 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Three Derby figures of ewes, c. 1760-5, two of the figures standing and bowing to eat grass on
Lot 147
Three Derby figures of ewes, c. 1760-5, two of the figures standing and bowing to eat grass on
460 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Derby 'Pale Family' figure of a piper, c.1758, wearing a flower painted jacket and holding a pipe,
Lot 148
A Derby 'Pale Family' figure of a piper, c.1758, wearing a flower painted jacket and holding a pipe,
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A near pair of Derby figures a shepherd and shepherdess, c. 1760, the shepherd holding a letter in
Lot 149
A near pair of Derby figures a shepherd and shepherdess, c. 1760, the shepherd holding a letter in
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A near pair of Derby figures of goldfinches, c.1765-70, each perched on a flower encrusted tree
Lot 150
A near pair of Derby figures of goldfinches, c.1765-70, each perched on a flower encrusted tree
420 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Derby 'Pale Family' figure of a standing girl, c. 1758, holding a flower in left hand, with flower
Lot 151
A Derby 'Pale Family' figure of a standing girl, c. 1758, holding a flower in left hand, with flower
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A matched pair of Derby figures of St. Philip and probably St James the Great, c.1758-60, each
Lot 152
A matched pair of Derby figures of St. Philip and probably St James the Great, c.1758-60, each
1,000 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Derby pastoral figures, c. 1760, the gentleman holding a lamb and a posy of flowers with a
Lot 153
A pair of Derby pastoral figures, c. 1760, the gentleman holding a lamb and a posy of flowers with a
1,000 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Derby figures of musicians, c. 1760-5, each seated on a flowering tree stump and wearing
Lot 154
A pair of Derby figures of musicians, c. 1760-5, each seated on a flowering tree stump and wearing
1,000 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A pair of Derby figures of Liberty and Matrimony, c.1760, each standing by a flowering tree stump,
Lot 155
A pair of Derby figures of Liberty and Matrimony, c.1760, each standing by a flowering tree stump,
1,200 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A pair of early Derby figures of a bagpiper and female companion, c.1756-7, each wearing tartan
Lot 156
A pair of early Derby figures of a bagpiper and female companion, c.1756-7, each wearing tartan
1,200 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A pair of early Derby figures of a gentleman and his companion, c.1758, each wearing flower
Lot 157
A pair of early Derby figures of a gentleman and his companion, c.1758, each wearing flower
2,200 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Two Derby classical groups emblematic of Spring & Autumn, c.1758, the former modelled as a maiden
Lot 158
Two Derby classical groups emblematic of Spring & Autumn, c.1758, the former modelled as a maiden
1,200 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A near pair of early Derby 'Pale Family' figures of a seated gentleman and woman, c. 1756-8, both
Lot 159
A near pair of early Derby 'Pale Family' figures of a seated gentleman and woman, c. 1756-8, both
420 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Derby group of a shepherdess, c.1765, holding the figure of a ewe wrapped in a garland of flowers,
Lot 160
A Derby group of a shepherdess, c.1765, holding the figure of a ewe wrapped in a garland of flowers,
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An extremely rare Girl-on-a-Horse or Compass Marked group of a young man, c. 1755, the figure seated
Lot 161
An extremely rare Girl-on-a-Horse or Compass Marked group of a young man, c. 1755, the figure seated
7,000 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An extremely rare Girl-on-a-Horse or Compass Marked group of a young lady riding a piebald horse,
Lot 162
An extremely rare Girl-on-a-Horse or Compass Marked group of a young lady riding a piebald horse,
13,000 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An extremely rare Girl-on-a-Horse or Compass Marked figure of an exotic bird, c. 1755, the bird with
Lot 163
An extremely rare Girl-on-a-Horse or Compass Marked figure of an exotic bird, c. 1755, the bird with
7,000 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Derby group of a Shepherdess and a sheep, c. 1760, the wasp-waisted figure standing before a
Lot 164
A Derby group of a Shepherdess and a sheep, c. 1760, the wasp-waisted figure standing before a
280 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures of a ram and ewe, c.1752, Andrew Planché period, each
Lot 165
A rare pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures of a ram and ewe, c.1752, Andrew Planché period, each
3,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A rare pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures of wild boars, c.1750-5, one seated, the other standing with
Lot 166
A rare pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures of wild boars, c.1750-5, one seated, the other standing with
6,000 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A rare Derby 'Dry-Edge' figure of a lamb, c.1750-5, standing with its belly supported by a stump, on
Lot 167
A rare Derby 'Dry-Edge' figure of a lamb, c.1750-5, standing with its belly supported by a stump, on
1,800 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Derby group of sheep, c.1760-5, the ram standing before bocage with a lamb recumbent at his
Lot 168
A Derby group of sheep, c.1760-5, the ram standing before bocage with a lamb recumbent at his
170 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A matched pair of Derby figures of a ram and a ewe, c.1760-5, each recumbent on a shaped mound
Lot 169
A matched pair of Derby figures of a ram and a ewe, c.1760-5, each recumbent on a shaped mound
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare Derby circular chestnut basket stand, c.1758, painted with an owl and two exotic birds amid
Lot 170
A rare Derby circular chestnut basket stand, c.1758, painted with an owl and two exotic birds amid
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Two rare early Derby dishes, c.1756-9, each of oval form with a vineous moulded border, the first
Lot 171
Two rare early Derby dishes, c.1756-9, each of oval form with a vineous moulded border, the first
480 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A pair of Derby leaf and basket weave moulded plates, c.1758, each picked out in green and puce
Lot 172
A pair of Derby leaf and basket weave moulded plates, c.1758, each picked out in green and puce
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Derby leaf-moulded sauceboats, c.1758, each painted in 'Cotton-Stem' style with loose
Lot 173
A pair of Derby leaf-moulded sauceboats, c.1758, each painted in 'Cotton-Stem' style with loose
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Derby leaf moulded 'spectacle' plates, c.1758, each painted in 'Cotton-Stem' style with
Lot 174
A pair of Derby leaf moulded 'spectacle' plates, c.1758, each painted in 'Cotton-Stem' style with
280 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A pair of Derby leaf-moulded small sauceboats, c.1756-9, each painted in 'Cotton-Stem' style with
Lot 175
A pair of Derby leaf-moulded small sauceboats, c.1756-9, each painted in 'Cotton-Stem' style with
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare large Derby 'Venus & Cupid' rococo vase, c.1758, the waisted vase finely painted with insects
Lot 176
A rare large Derby 'Venus & Cupid' rococo vase, c.1758, the waisted vase finely painted with insects
1,200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A rare early Derby basket, c.1756-7, the interior painted with two exotic birds perched on
Lot 177
A rare early Derby basket, c.1756-7, the interior painted with two exotic birds perched on
1,100 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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An early Derby butter tub and cover, c.1758, the drum-shaped body painted with two exotic birds on a
Lot 178
An early Derby butter tub and cover, c.1758, the drum-shaped body painted with two exotic birds on a
340 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Derby baluster-shaped mug, c.1760, painted with two exotic birds perched on branches, another in
Lot 179
A Derby baluster-shaped mug, c.1760, painted with two exotic birds perched on branches, another in
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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