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

The Spring Sale of Fine Art and Antiques

Auction dates
10 Mar 2020 10:00 GMT
Lots: 627
Viewing dates
06 Mar 2020 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
07 Mar 2020 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
08 Mar 2020 10:00 - 13:00 GMT
09 Mar 2020 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
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A ticket for the funeral of Lord Nelson at St Paul's, Jan 9 1806 signed by the Dean with black seal,
Lot 1
A ticket for the funeral of Lord Nelson at St Paul's, Jan 9 1806 signed by the Dean with black seal,
1,500 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Gerry Anderson productions, 1960s. A collection of black and white photographs used by the TV
Lot 2
Gerry Anderson productions, 1960s. A collection of black and white photographs used by the TV
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Independent TV programmes. A collection of black and white photographs, negatives and slides used by
Lot 3
Independent TV programmes. A collection of black and white photographs, negatives and slides used by
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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British Film History. The Charge of the Light Brigade film photograph and marketing archive, c.
Lot 4
British Film History. The Charge of the Light Brigade film photograph and marketing archive, c.
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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The WWI War diaries of Sapper H J Matthews, 23669, Royal Engineers, who died, reported "killed in
Lot 5
The WWI War diaries of Sapper H J Matthews, 23669, Royal Engineers, who died, reported "killed in
420 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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America's Cup Interest: An American sterling silver plaque, made to commemorate the America's Cup
Lot 6
America's Cup Interest: An American sterling silver plaque, made to commemorate the America's Cup
550 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A Nottingham alabaster plaque, carved with the body of a medieval lady holding a book, traces of
Lot 7
A Nottingham alabaster plaque, carved with the body of a medieval lady holding a book, traces of
1,300 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A George III cut-card relief picture, modelled as a basket of flowers, mounted within an ebonised
Lot 8
A George III cut-card relief picture, modelled as a basket of flowers, mounted within an ebonised
500 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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Ringo Starr demonstration acetate on Apple records 'Call Me' b/w 'Only You' (early mixes from '
Lot 9
Ringo Starr demonstration acetate on Apple records 'Call Me' b/w 'Only You' (early mixes from '
420 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An original 'Ringo' or robing mirror sold exclusively through the Beatles Apple offices, c.1970
Lot 10
An original 'Ringo' or robing mirror sold exclusively through the Beatles Apple offices, c.1970
260 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Tete Jumeau Bebe Ca doll, 1885, the socket head stamped Depose Tete Jumeau 9, with closed mouth,
Lot 11
A Tete Jumeau Bebe Ca doll, 1885, the socket head stamped Depose Tete Jumeau 9, with closed mouth,
1,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A French Dep doll, marked on head, with closed mouth, fixed eyes and fixed wrists, wearing vintage
Lot 12
A French Dep doll, marked on head, with closed mouth, fixed eyes and fixed wrists, wearing vintage
550 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Roullet et Decamps 'lady with powder puff and mirror' automaton with a closed mouth Jumeau head,
Lot 13
A Roullet et Decamps 'lady with powder puff and mirror' automaton with a closed mouth Jumeau head,
1,400 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A French fashion doll, late 19th century, probably Jumeau or Gaultier, impressed mark '8' to both
Lot 14
A French fashion doll, late 19th century, probably Jumeau or Gaultier, impressed mark '8' to both
700 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A single bottle of La Tache Romanée-Conti 1967, No.13793
Lot 15
A single bottle of La Tache Romanée-Conti 1967, No.13793
380 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Eleven bottles of Delaforce 1966 Vintage Port
Lot 16
Eleven bottles of Delaforce 1966 Vintage Port
650 GBP
660 - 680 GBP
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A bottle of Laphroiag 30 year old single Islay malt whisky, in presentation case
Lot 17
A bottle of Laphroiag 30 year old single Islay malt whisky, in presentation case
700 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A single bottle of Chateau Latour 1998
Lot 18
A single bottle of Chateau Latour 1998
220 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An unopened cased of twelve bottles of Croft 1970 Vintage Port (O.W.C.)
Lot 19
An unopened cased of twelve bottles of Croft 1970 Vintage Port (O.W.C.)
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A 19th century Dieppe ivory 'triptych' model of Mary Queen of Scots, her skirt opening to reveal a
Lot 20
A 19th century Dieppe ivory 'triptych' model of Mary Queen of Scots, her skirt opening to reveal a
1,400 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A late 18th century gold mounted glass scent bottle, the 'dove' stopper possibly St James porcelain,
Lot 21
A late 18th century gold mounted glass scent bottle, the 'dove' stopper possibly St James porcelain,
500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An Italian bone relief plaque, possibly Embriachi workshop, c.1390-1410, depicting two gowned
Lot 22
An Italian bone relief plaque, possibly Embriachi workshop, c.1390-1410, depicting two gowned
420 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A Hispano-filipino or Sino-Portuguese ivory relief of The Crucifixion with the two thieves, probably
Lot 23
A Hispano-filipino or Sino-Portuguese ivory relief of The Crucifixion with the two thieves, probably
10,000 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A 17th/18th century Indo-Goanese painted ivory group of Christ as the Good Shepherd, H.9.5in.
Lot 24
A 17th/18th century Indo-Goanese painted ivory group of Christ as the Good Shepherd, H.9.5in.
3,400 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Jaques & Son In Statu Quo mahogany and boxwood travelling chess set, with red stained and
Lot 25
A Jaques & Son In Statu Quo mahogany and boxwood travelling chess set, with red stained and
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Jaques & Son ebony and boxwood club sized Staunton pattern chess set, in mahogany box, kings 4.
Lot 26
A Jaques & Son ebony and boxwood club sized Staunton pattern chess set, in mahogany box, kings 4.
2,800 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A Jaques & Son red stained and ivory Staunton pattern chess set, in Carton Pierre box, box
Lot 27
A Jaques & Son red stained and ivory Staunton pattern chess set, in Carton Pierre box, box
1,200 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A 19th century, possibly French Colonial, black stained and natural ivory chess set, Moors versus
Lot 28
A 19th century, possibly French Colonial, black stained and natural ivory chess set, Moors versus
1,400 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A mid 19th century Anglo Indian turned black stained and natural ivory chess set, kings 3.5in.
Lot 29
A mid 19th century Anglo Indian turned black stained and natural ivory chess set, kings 3.5in.
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An unusual late 19th century Japanese brown stained and natural ivory figural chess set, modelled as
Lot 30
An unusual late 19th century Japanese brown stained and natural ivory figural chess set, modelled as
240 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An 18th century Muslim (possibly Persian) white metal and stained wood chess set, with enamel,
Lot 31
An 18th century Muslim (possibly Persian) white metal and stained wood chess set, with enamel,
1,100 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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An 18th century red and black lacquer Burmese figural chess set, kings 3in.
Lot 32
An 18th century red and black lacquer Burmese figural chess set, kings 3in.
850 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A mid 19th century Macao red stained and natural ivory figural chess set, European and Mongolian
Lot 33
A mid 19th century Macao red stained and natural ivory figural chess set, European and Mongolian
1,000 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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An 18th century Anglo Indian brown stained and natural ivory part chess set, king 5in.
Lot 34
An 18th century Anglo Indian brown stained and natural ivory part chess set, king 5in.
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An 18th century Dieppe bone figural part chess set
Lot 35
An 18th century Dieppe bone figural part chess set
600 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An early 19th century Chinese red stained and natural ivory 'rosette' type chess set, modelled as
Lot 36
An early 19th century Chinese red stained and natural ivory 'rosette' type chess set, modelled as
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Sikh silver foiled steel axe head, Tabarzin - Punjab early 19th century, decorated with stylised
Lot 37
A Sikh silver foiled steel axe head, Tabarzin - Punjab early 19th century, decorated with stylised
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Gardner, Newcastle. A cased pair of early 19th century flintlock holster pistols, by Gardner,
Lot 38
Gardner, Newcastle. A cased pair of early 19th century flintlock holster pistols, by Gardner,
2,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A pair of early 19th century box percussion lock pocket pistols, with scrolling engraved decoration,
Lot 39
A pair of early 19th century box percussion lock pocket pistols, with scrolling engraved decoration,
420 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century scratch built model of a horse artillery six pounder gun and carriage, made of
Lot 40
A 19th century scratch built model of a horse artillery six pounder gun and carriage, made of
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Sir Winston Churchill interest: a 3 inch long half smoked cigar, half smoked by Churchill when Prime
Lot 41
Sir Winston Churchill interest: a 3 inch long half smoked cigar, half smoked by Churchill when Prime
800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Sir Winston Churchill interest: Two partially smoked cigars, Kept as a souvenir by Stanley Morris
Lot 42
Sir Winston Churchill interest: Two partially smoked cigars, Kept as a souvenir by Stanley Morris
750 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Adolf Hitler interest: A section of rouge marble by repute taken as a souvenir from Hitler's desk in
Lot 43
Adolf Hitler interest: A section of rouge marble by repute taken as a souvenir from Hitler's desk in
550 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A World War II naval dress uniform, Sam Browne etc, to Commander Thomas Edward Fox TaylorCommander
Lot 44
A World War II naval dress uniform, Sam Browne etc, to Commander Thomas Edward Fox TaylorCommander
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare Maori whale bone and paua shell pendant, hei tiki of unusual hei matau form, possibly late
Lot 45
A rare Maori whale bone and paua shell pendant, hei tiki of unusual hei matau form, possibly late
600 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Swiss gold-mounted ivory parasol handle, inset with a blue jasper plaque of classical figures
Lot 46
A Swiss gold-mounted ivory parasol handle, inset with a blue jasper plaque of classical figures
360 GBP
300 - 450 GBP
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A 18th century baleen agate banded walking cane, 32in.
Lot 47
A 18th century baleen agate banded walking cane, 32in.
240 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Ansel Adams (1902-1984), a rare Adams & Co. Minex De Luxe tropical mahogany and brass camera, 5 x
Lot 48
Ansel Adams (1902-1984), a rare Adams & Co. Minex De Luxe tropical mahogany and brass camera, 5 x
4,800 GBP
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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A Kodak Studio Camera No.3, 8in. x 6in., with Kodak Sliding Carriage Stand, with Cooke portrait
Lot 49
A Kodak Studio Camera No.3, 8in. x 6in., with Kodak Sliding Carriage Stand, with Cooke portrait
1,300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Cary's New Terrestrial globe, made and sold by J & W Cary, January 1812, on ebonised stand,
Lot 50
A Cary's New Terrestrial globe, made and sold by J & W Cary, January 1812, on ebonised stand,
1,900 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Early moving pictures - a rare and complete 'Kinematador' No. 790 by Ernst Planck, c.1897 a magic
Lot 51
Early moving pictures - a rare and complete 'Kinematador' No. 790 by Ernst Planck, c.1897 a magic
2,200 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A French violin, labelled Louis Joseph Germain Luthier, A Paris Annee 1867, with medium curl to
Lot 52
A French violin, labelled Louis Joseph Germain Luthier, A Paris Annee 1867, with medium curl to
3,400 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A school of Panormo violin, labelled 'Vicenzo Panormo, Londra 1793' in ink, the one piece back
Lot 53
A school of Panormo violin, labelled 'Vicenzo Panormo, Londra 1793' in ink, the one piece back
8,500 GBP
10,000 - 20,000 GBP
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A German gold mounted violin bow, 19th century, with rounded stick, gold and mother-of-pearl mounted
Lot 54
A German gold mounted violin bow, 19th century, with rounded stick, gold and mother-of-pearl mounted
900 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A nickel mounted cello bow, stamped 'Tubbs', the rounded stick appears to be of partridge wood, with
Lot 55
A nickel mounted cello bow, stamped 'Tubbs', the rounded stick appears to be of partridge wood, with
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A violin by Julius Heinrich Zimmermann, early 20th century, the two piece back with medium curl with
Lot 56
A violin by Julius Heinrich Zimmermann, early 20th century, the two piece back with medium curl with
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An 18th century cello, labelled 'Jacobus Stainer in absam prope oe nipontum 1660', in a W. E. Hill &
Lot 57
An 18th century cello, labelled 'Jacobus Stainer in absam prope oe nipontum 1660', in a W. E. Hill &
5,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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An 18th century small domed topped leather trunk, with brass studded borders, the lid interior
Lot 58
An 18th century small domed topped leather trunk, with brass studded borders, the lid interior
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Maureen Langley (1931-) South African. wood, leather and wrought iron; 'Locust - the Arrogance of
Lot 59
Maureen Langley (1931-) South African. wood, leather and wrought iron; 'Locust - the Arrogance of
750 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Goldscheider style painted plaster figure of an Arab water carrier, H.40in.
Lot 60
A Goldscheider style painted plaster figure of an Arab water carrier, H.40in.
260 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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