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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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A pair of Chinese hongmu square tables, 19th century, width 41cm height 49cm
Lot 298
A pair of Chinese hongmu square tables, 19th century, width 41cm height 49cm
700 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese export tortoiseshell circular box, c.1830-50, carved in high relief with figures amid
Lot 299
A Chinese export tortoiseshell circular box, c.1830-50, carved in high relief with figures amid
900 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Four Chinese large hardwood stands, late 19th/early 20th century, two with petal lobed borders,
Lot 300
Four Chinese large hardwood stands, late 19th/early 20th century, two with petal lobed borders,
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Chinese bamboo brush pot, carved in low relief and pierced with two figures of a safe and
Lot 301
A Chinese bamboo brush pot, carved in low relief and pierced with two figures of a safe and
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese bamboo and hongmu mounted brush pot, Qing dynasty, finely carved in high relief with
Lot 302
A Chinese bamboo and hongmu mounted brush pot, Qing dynasty, finely carved in high relief with
340 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Jewels of Light from the Jung-Pao-Tsai Workshop, text by Alex Wedding, Veb Edition Leipzig 1961, one
Lot 303
Jewels of Light from the Jung-Pao-Tsai Workshop, text by Alex Wedding, Veb Edition Leipzig 1961, one
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Ryuku Islands lacquer circular box, late 17th/early 18th century, inlaid in abalone shell with
Lot 304
A Ryuku Islands lacquer circular box, late 17th/early 18th century, inlaid in abalone shell with
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A large Chinese lacquered wood figure of a luohan, 17th/18th century holding a pearl and a fly
Lot 305
A large Chinese lacquered wood figure of a luohan, 17th/18th century holding a pearl and a fly
1,100 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Two Chinese soapstone seals and an ink block, early 20th century the 'chicken blood' soapstone
Lot 306
Two Chinese soapstone seals and an ink block, early 20th century the 'chicken blood' soapstone
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese pale grey jade plaque, carved in high relief with three sages seated at a table in a
Lot 307
A Chinese pale grey jade plaque, carved in high relief with three sages seated at a table in a
1,000 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese lapis lazuli figure of Budai, 18th century, with gilt bronze fitted stand, total height
Lot 308
A Chinese lapis lazuli figure of Budai, 18th century, with gilt bronze fitted stand, total height
500 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Two Chinese pale celadon jade bi discs, 18th/19th century, the first of a Song dynasty design of
Lot 309
Two Chinese pale celadon jade bi discs, 18th/19th century, the first of a Song dynasty design of
2,400 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese pale celadon jade pebble and hardstone necklace, probably Republic period, total drop
Lot 310
A Chinese pale celadon jade pebble and hardstone necklace, probably Republic period, total drop
190 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese jade hat finial and two rock crystal carvings, the grey and russet jade hat finial
Lot 311
A Chinese jade hat finial and two rock crystal carvings, the grey and russet jade hat finial
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese pale celadon jade rectangular snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, with raised facets to four
Lot 312
A Chinese pale celadon jade rectangular snuff bottle, Qing dynasty, with raised facets to four
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese pale celadon jade small brush washer and an archer's ring, 2.7cm and 10.2cm
Lot 313
A Chinese pale celadon jade small brush washer and an archer's ring, 2.7cm and 10.2cm
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Three Chinese jade carvings, Qing dynasty, the first in pale celadon jade a hat finial carved in
Lot 314
Three Chinese jade carvings, Qing dynasty, the first in pale celadon jade a hat finial carved in
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two Chinese pale celadon jade carvings, Qing dynasty, the first of a flying female deity amid
Lot 315
Two Chinese pale celadon jade carvings, Qing dynasty, the first of a flying female deity amid
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese soapstone figure of a Luohan, 18th century, the figure seated holding a begging bowl,
Lot 316
A Chinese soapstone figure of a Luohan, 18th century, the figure seated holding a begging bowl,
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese pale celadon jade figure of a recumbent buffalo, Ming dynasty, the stone with white
Lot 317
A Chinese pale celadon jade figure of a recumbent buffalo, Ming dynasty, the stone with white
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Forty five volumes of the Transactions of The Oriental Ceramic Society, ranging from 1962-2016
Lot 318
Forty five volumes of the Transactions of The Oriental Ceramic Society, ranging from 1962-2016
1,000 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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After Qi Baishi. A Chinese printed scroll c.1950's, image 34 x 23cm, together with an ink painting
Lot 319
After Qi Baishi. A Chinese printed scroll c.1950's, image 34 x 23cm, together with an ink painting
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese bronze ding censer, 19th century, with flying scroll handles, three mask feet, h. 17.
Lot 320
A Chinese bronze ding censer, 19th century, with flying scroll handles, three mask feet, h. 17.
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese bronze tripod vessel, 17th century, cast in low relief with a honeycomb pattern, scrolls
Lot 321
A Chinese bronze tripod vessel, 17th century, cast in low relief with a honeycomb pattern, scrolls
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Chinese archaic bronze ritual vessel, Eastern Zhou/Warring States, of pear shape, cast in relief
Lot 322
A Chinese archaic bronze ritual vessel, Eastern Zhou/Warring States, of pear shape, cast in relief
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese bronze and silver wire inlaid gui censer, 17th/18th century, decorated with a band of
Lot 323
A Chinese bronze and silver wire inlaid gui censer, 17th/18th century, decorated with a band of
380 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese kesi work 'dragon' panel, 18th/19th century, probably adapted from a table cover or a
Lot 324
A Chinese kesi work 'dragon' panel, 18th/19th century, probably adapted from a table cover or a
700 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese bronze tripod censer, with a pair of high looped ropetwist handles, on three tapering
Lot 325
A Chinese bronze tripod censer, with a pair of high looped ropetwist handles, on three tapering
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Guangzhou enamel dish, Qianlong four character mark and of the period (1736-95), decorated with
Lot 326
A Guangzhou enamel dish, Qianlong four character mark and of the period (1736-95), decorated with
800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Chinese amber necklace with forty five graduated oval beads fluted and with prunts at both ends,
Lot 327
A Chinese amber necklace with forty five graduated oval beads fluted and with prunts at both ends,
1,700 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Chinese cloisonne enamel vase, 18th/19th century, the black and blue grounds decorated with
Lot 328
A Chinese cloisonne enamel vase, 18th/19th century, the black and blue grounds decorated with
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese scroll picture, manner of Xu Beihon, depicting a cockerel perched on a rock, the image
Lot 329
A Chinese scroll picture, manner of Xu Beihon, depicting a cockerel perched on a rock, the image
320 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Three volumes The Edward T Chow collection catalogue, Sotheby's, Hong Kong 1980-1981
Lot 330
Three volumes The Edward T Chow collection catalogue, Sotheby's, Hong Kong 1980-1981
440 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Tibetan painted silk thangka of Green Tara, early 20th century, 72 x 45cm excl. borders
Lot 331
A Tibetan painted silk thangka of Green Tara, early 20th century, 72 x 45cm excl. borders
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese bronze gui censer, Xuande seal mark but 18th century, with studded borders and animal mask
Lot 332
A Chinese bronze gui censer, Xuande seal mark but 18th century, with studded borders and animal mask
1,400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Eight various Chinese paintings on pith paper and leaves, 19th century, three painted with birds
Lot 333
Eight various Chinese paintings on pith paper and leaves, 19th century, three painted with birds
280 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese red lacquer pentafoil shaped dish, relief decorated with two egrets amid peonies, width
Lot 334
A Chinese red lacquer pentafoil shaped dish, relief decorated with two egrets amid peonies, width
550 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese gilt bronze seated figure of Amitayus, on a rectangular throne with foliate cast
Lot 335
A Chinese gilt bronze seated figure of Amitayus, on a rectangular throne with foliate cast
850 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese bronze baluster shaped censer, Gui, Qing dynasty, with a pair of fish shaped handles,
Lot 336
A Chinese bronze baluster shaped censer, Gui, Qing dynasty, with a pair of fish shaped handles,
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese bronze censer, Ding, Qing dynasty, with a pair of high looped handles on three cabriole
Lot 337
A Chinese bronze censer, Ding, Qing dynasty, with a pair of high looped handles on three cabriole
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A large Chinese cloisonne enamel panel, late 20th century, depicting a landscape including The Great
Lot 338
A large Chinese cloisonne enamel panel, late 20th century, depicting a landscape including The Great
700 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Chinese Colour Prints of Today by Jan Tschichold, Holbein Publishing Company, 1946, including
Lot 339
Chinese Colour Prints of Today by Jan Tschichold, Holbein Publishing Company, 1946, including
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Three Chinese Yixing pewter and jade mounted cups, Daoguang period (1821-50), each of different
Lot 340
Three Chinese Yixing pewter and jade mounted cups, Daoguang period (1821-50), each of different
480 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese Yixing pottery pewter mounted bowl, Daoguang period (1821-50), of pentafoil shape, the
Lot 341
A Chinese Yixing pottery pewter mounted bowl, Daoguang period (1821-50), of pentafoil shape, the
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Four Chinese pith paintings, 19th century, three painted with flower studies (two framed) and the
Lot 342
Four Chinese pith paintings, 19th century, three painted with flower studies (two framed) and the
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Three Japanese printed books on Chinese archaic bronzes, Ten Bells in the Senoku Collection, 48.5
Lot 343
Three Japanese printed books on Chinese archaic bronzes, Ten Bells in the Senoku Collection, 48.5
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An album of nine Chinese pith paintings of tea production, 19th century, each page 21 x 29cm
Lot 344
An album of nine Chinese pith paintings of tea production, 19th century, each page 21 x 29cm
800 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese embroidered silk picture of a cat, Republic period, the cat below a lily, seal mark, 55
Lot 345
A Chinese embroidered silk picture of a cat, Republic period, the cat below a lily, seal mark, 55
600 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese archaistic bronze ritual wine cup, Zhi, Shang / Western Zho dynasty or later, the
Lot 346
A Chinese archaistic bronze ritual wine cup, Zhi, Shang / Western Zho dynasty or later, the
480 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Chinese archaic bronze wine vessel, Jue, Shang dynasty or later, with a central taotie mask band
Lot 347
A Chinese archaic bronze wine vessel, Jue, Shang dynasty or later, with a central taotie mask band
420 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A pair of Chinese embroidered silk pictures, Republic period, depicting a sage and an attendant
Lot 348
A pair of Chinese embroidered silk pictures, Republic period, depicting a sage and an attendant
500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A small Chinese gilt bronze figure of a Daoist deity possibly Yuanshi Tianzun, Tang dynasty (AD
Lot 349
A small Chinese gilt bronze figure of a Daoist deity possibly Yuanshi Tianzun, Tang dynasty (AD
1,000 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Chinese Ming dynasty cloisonne enamel joss stick holder, 15th/16th century the central band
Lot 350
A Chinese Ming dynasty cloisonne enamel joss stick holder, 15th/16th century the central band
2,800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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An early 20th century ormolu hour repeating carriage clock, in ornate Louis XVI style asymmetrical
Lot 351
An early 20th century ormolu hour repeating carriage clock, in ornate Louis XVI style asymmetrical
650 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A mid 19th century gilt and patinated bronze mounted antico verdi marble mantel clock, Naudin &
Lot 352
A mid 19th century gilt and patinated bronze mounted antico verdi marble mantel clock, Naudin &
1,200 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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G. Paley of London, a large mahogany cased regulator, with arched case and painted dial, unsigned
Lot 353
G. Paley of London, a large mahogany cased regulator, with arched case and painted dial, unsigned
750 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Regency miniature mantel timepiece, Barraud, London, c.1825, the four-pillar fusee movement with
Lot 354
A Regency miniature mantel timepiece, Barraud, London, c.1825, the four-pillar fusee movement with
4,200 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Victorian ormolu and tortoiseshell mantel clock, in ornate domed case with brass Tempus Fugit dial
Lot 355
A Victorian ormolu and tortoiseshell mantel clock, in ornate domed case with brass Tempus Fugit dial
3,200 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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John Walker of London. A Victorian oak cased mantel timepiece, with silvered dial numbered 4326
Lot 356
John Walker of London. A Victorian oak cased mantel timepiece, with silvered dial numbered 4326
800 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Barraud & Lunds. A Victorian gilt faced timepiece movement, number 2929, housed in an Edwardian
Lot 357
Barraud & Lunds. A Victorian gilt faced timepiece movement, number 2929, housed in an Edwardian
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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