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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

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
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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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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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 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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A Dunhill Namiki black lacquered fountain pen, decorated with cranes flying amongst clouds,
Lot 70
A Dunhill Namiki black lacquered fountain pen, decorated with cranes flying amongst clouds,
2,800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A French Louis XIV style ormolu mounted black lacquered ink stand, with Imari porcelain dish and
Lot 78
A French Louis XIV style ormolu mounted black lacquered ink stand, with Imari porcelain dish and
120 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th century French ormolu mounted Japanese lacquer ink stand, decorated with Mandarin ducks, 9.25
Lot 84
A 19th century French ormolu mounted Japanese lacquer ink stand, decorated with Mandarin ducks, 9.25
240 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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G. Limousin. A French Art Deco bronze group of three kingfishers flying amongst bulrushes, on
Lot 91
G. Limousin. A French Art Deco bronze group of three kingfishers flying amongst bulrushes, on
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An early 19th century Italian bronze group of the Madonna and child, standing on a cloud base, H.
Lot 96
An early 19th century Italian bronze group of the Madonna and child, standing on a cloud base, H.
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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§ James Osborne (1940-1992). A parcel gilt bronze model of the Queen's horse 'Burmese', signed and
Lot 97
§ James Osborne (1940-1992). A parcel gilt bronze model of the Queen's horse 'Burmese', signed and
360 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A good Derby 'trout' stirrup cup, 19th century, the collar inscribed 'The Anglers Delight',
Lot 107
A good Derby 'trout' stirrup cup, 19th century, the collar inscribed 'The Anglers Delight',
550 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A set of Japanese daisho tsuba and a bronze and mixed metal tsuba, 19th century, the matching
Lot 187
A set of Japanese daisho tsuba and a bronze and mixed metal tsuba, 19th century, the matching
500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese boxwood figure of a cockerel and a similar of a hen, late 20th century, both with glass
Lot 242
A Chinese boxwood figure of a cockerel and a similar of a hen, late 20th century, both with glass
190 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An early 19th century brass bound staved oak salt beef barrel, on raised feet, by repute the wood
Lot 324
An early 19th century brass bound staved oak salt beef barrel, on raised feet, by repute the wood
480 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A William IV giltwood and gesso convex wall mirror, with eagle surmount, W.1ft 10in. H.3ft 5in.
Lot 334
A William IV giltwood and gesso convex wall mirror, with eagle surmount, W.1ft 10in. H.3ft 5in.
320 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A 19th century Italian scagliola table top, of serpentine rectangular form with central perched
Lot 341
A 19th century Italian scagliola table top, of serpentine rectangular form with central perched
1,700 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Bluthner Model 6 flame mahogany cased grand piano, framed numbered 148339, 1992, W.4ft 10in. L.6ft
Lot 360
A Bluthner Model 6 flame mahogany cased grand piano, framed numbered 148339, 1992, W.4ft 10in. L.6ft
5,500 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Victorian Schooloil on ivoryMiniature portrait of two boys2.5 x 2in., hair back frame
Lot 364
Victorian Schooloil on ivoryMiniature portrait of two boys2.5 x 2in., hair back frame
800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Dion Pears (1929-1985)gouache and watercolourUC6468 3 litre Bentley 1928 Le Mans, at
Lot 443
Dion Pears (1929-1985)gouache and watercolourUC6468 3 litre Bentley 1928 Le Mans, at
700 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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§ Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976)limited edition printBritain At Playsigned in pencil and blind
Lot 463
§ Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976)limited edition printBritain At Playsigned in pencil and blind
1,300 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A George III silver seven bar toastrack, by Battie, Howard & Hawksworth?, of rectangular form,
Lot 480
A George III silver seven bar toastrack, by Battie, Howard & Hawksworth?, of rectangular form,
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A George III silver oval tea caddy, by Soloman Hougham, with reeded border and cover, London,
Lot 491
A George III silver oval tea caddy, by Soloman Hougham, with reeded border and cover, London,
380 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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