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Gorringes Fine Art & Antique Sale - Tuesday 14th March 2023
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15 North Street
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2PD
United Kingdom
Gorringes Fine Art & Antique Sale - Tuesday 14th March 2023

Auction dates
14 Mar 2023 09:30 GMT
Lots: 1 - 551
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10 Mar 2023 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
11 Mar 2023 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
13 Mar 2023 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
14 Mar 2023 08:00 - 09:30 GMT
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° ° Manuscript Cookery Book of Lady Anne Blencowe, (3)pp. index and 34 (ex36)pp. of cookery '
Lot 1
° ° Manuscript Cookery Book of Lady Anne Blencowe, (3)pp. index and 34 (ex36)pp. of cookery '
4,000 GBP
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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° ° Grahame, Kenneth - The Wind in the Willows, 1st edition, frontispiece by Graham Robertson,
Lot 2
° ° Grahame, Kenneth - The Wind in the Willows, 1st edition, frontispiece by Graham Robertson,
460 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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° ° Scott, Robert Falcon - Scott’s Last Expedition, 2 vols, [vol 1: the journal of Captain R.F.
Lot 3
° ° Scott, Robert Falcon - Scott’s Last Expedition, 2 vols, [vol 1: the journal of Captain R.F.
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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° ° [Eithiopic Coptic Church text, (?) Gospel Book] 86ff., printed on parchment. commencing page
Lot 4
° ° [Eithiopic Coptic Church text, (?) Gospel Book] 86ff., printed on parchment. commencing page
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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° ° Tolkein, John Ronald Reuel - The Lord of the Rings trilogy; comprises: The Fellowship of the
Lot 5
° ° Tolkein, John Ronald Reuel - The Lord of the Rings trilogy; comprises: The Fellowship of the
800 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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° ° Angelo, Henry - The School of Fencing with ... the Principal Attitudes and Positions Peculiar to
Lot 6
° ° Angelo, Henry - The School of Fencing with ... the Principal Attitudes and Positions Peculiar to
500 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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° ° Shoberl, Frederick, editor - The World in Miniature: Turkey ... 6 vols (in 3). 73 hand-
Lot 7
° ° Shoberl, Frederick, editor - The World in Miniature: Turkey ... 6 vols (in 3). 73 hand-
420 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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° ° Roberts, David - The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia. 6 vols (in 3). with 6
Lot 8
° ° Roberts, David - The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia. 6 vols (in 3). with 6
1,200 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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° ° Cook, Capt. James and King, Capt. James - A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean ... for making
Lot 9
° ° Cook, Capt. James and King, Capt. James - A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean ... for making
850 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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° ° Tolkien, J.R.R - The Lord of the Rings, 3 vols, 1st editions, comprising The Fellowship of the
Lot 10
° ° Tolkien, J.R.R - The Lord of the Rings, 3 vols, 1st editions, comprising The Fellowship of the
950 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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° ° Dickens, Charles - A Christmas Carol, in Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas, 1st edition,
Lot 11
° ° Dickens, Charles - A Christmas Carol, in Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas, 1st edition,
6,500 GBP
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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° ° Lear, Edward (1812-1888) - Views in Rome and its Environs: Drawn from Nature on Stone, title
Lot 12
° ° Lear, Edward (1812-1888) - Views in Rome and its Environs: Drawn from Nature on Stone, title
1,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A large Persian calligraphic manuscript page, 19th century, with extensive inscription beneath a
Lot 13
A large Persian calligraphic manuscript page, 19th century, with extensive inscription beneath a
500 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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° ° Lionel Jeffries (1926-2010) - Screenplay, 1st draft, as screenwriter and director of ‘’The
Lot 14
° ° Lionel Jeffries (1926-2010) - Screenplay, 1st draft, as screenwriter and director of ‘’The
0 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Lionel Jeffries (1926-2010) - a collection of 88 mainly black and white photographs of stills of
Lot 15
Lionel Jeffries (1926-2010) - a collection of 88 mainly black and white photographs of stills of
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A collection of 13 autograph letters and telegrams to Lionel Jeffries, from 20th century film and
Lot 16
A collection of 13 autograph letters and telegrams to Lionel Jeffries, from 20th century film and
600 GBP
600 - 900 GBP
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Lionel Jeffries (1926-2010) - Three signed black and white photographs of the actor/ director and 52
Lot 17
Lionel Jeffries (1926-2010) - Three signed black and white photographs of the actor/ director and 52
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Ingrid Bergman (1915-1982) - a signed black and white photograph, inscribed, ‘’To Jeff, Ingrid
Lot 18
Ingrid Bergman (1915-1982) - a signed black and white photograph, inscribed, ‘’To Jeff, Ingrid
260 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Two British Quad film Posters: ‘’The Railway Children’’(1970), artwork by Arnaldo Putzu, 76 x
Lot 19
Two British Quad film Posters: ‘’The Railway Children’’(1970), artwork by Arnaldo Putzu, 76 x
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two albums of albumen photographic views of Japan and Ceylon, c.1891-92, many colour tinted, most of
Lot 20
Two albums of albumen photographic views of Japan and Ceylon, c.1891-92, many colour tinted, most of
420 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Dunhill Aquarium table lighter, with chromed metal mount, decorated with a Siamese fighting fish
Lot 21
A Dunhill Aquarium table lighter, with chromed metal mount, decorated with a Siamese fighting fish
2,600 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Nine mid 19th century Royal heraldic banners, decorated with armorials of European countries,
Lot 22
Nine mid 19th century Royal heraldic banners, decorated with armorials of European countries,
1,400 GBP
600 - 900 GBP
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An 18th century Creton fine hand woven linen square, possibly an altar piece, hand worked with a
Lot 23
An 18th century Creton fine hand woven linen square, possibly an altar piece, hand worked with a
440 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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An 18th century Greek figural embroidery, possibly from a larger panel, embroidered in polychrome
Lot 24
An 18th century Greek figural embroidery, possibly from a larger panel, embroidered in polychrome
1,600 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A late 19th century German painted wood Noah's Ark with 136 assorted figures and animals, 14cm wide,
Lot 25
A late 19th century German painted wood Noah's Ark with 136 assorted figures and animals, 14cm wide,
3,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Victorian carved and painted wood rocking horse, with remnants of original dapple grey finish,
Lot 26
A Victorian carved and painted wood rocking horse, with remnants of original dapple grey finish,
1,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Leonard Insull ventriloquist's dummy, dressed in a check suit and wearing a sailor's cap,
Lot 27
A Leonard Insull ventriloquist's dummy, dressed in a check suit and wearing a sailor's cap,
1,700 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A boxed bottle of Laphroaig Vintage 1977 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 75cl. Single Malt., 43%
Lot 28
A boxed bottle of Laphroaig Vintage 1977 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 75cl. Single Malt., 43%
1,000 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A bottle of Laphroaig Vintage 1976 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, limited edition 3276 of 5400,
Lot 29
A bottle of Laphroaig Vintage 1976 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, limited edition 3276 of 5400,
1,000 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A cased set of eighty three Italian Grand Tour plaster roundels after intaglios of various subjects,
Lot 30
A cased set of eighty three Italian Grand Tour plaster roundels after intaglios of various subjects,
900 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Jaques & Son Staunton pattern ebony and boxwood chess set, in original box, Kings 9.5cm***
Lot 31
A Jaques & Son Staunton pattern ebony and boxwood chess set, in original box, Kings 9.5cm***
1,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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An 18th century Indonesian bronze Lantaka cannon, inscription to the barrel, 125cm long***
Lot 32
An 18th century Indonesian bronze Lantaka cannon, inscription to the barrel, 125cm long***
340 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A fine Indian gilt copper and paste mounted sword (shamshir), Kutch, 19th century, with bejewelled
Lot 33
A fine Indian gilt copper and paste mounted sword (shamshir), Kutch, 19th century, with bejewelled
4,000 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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An Indian gilt copper and paste mounted dagger (jambiya), Kutch, 19th century, with bejewelled
Lot 34
An Indian gilt copper and paste mounted dagger (jambiya), Kutch, 19th century, with bejewelled
800 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A Japanese wakizashi, the tang signed Yoshitake, the 54.5cm blade inscribed to the tang, ‘Izumo
Lot 35
A Japanese wakizashi, the tang signed Yoshitake, the 54.5cm blade inscribed to the tang, ‘Izumo
2,200 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A 19th century French gold mounted hardwood swordstick, with concealed blued steel stiletto blade,
Lot 36
A 19th century French gold mounted hardwood swordstick, with concealed blued steel stiletto blade,
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Victorian taxidermic display of exotic and other birds, in naturalistic setting by Ruffon &
Lot 37
A Victorian taxidermic display of exotic and other birds, in naturalistic setting by Ruffon &
440 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Clarkson of London. An early 20th century "Starboy" black lacquered brass astronomical telescope,
Lot 38
Clarkson of London. An early 20th century "Starboy" black lacquered brass astronomical telescope,
1,400 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Victorian Ross of London Rapid Symmetrical full plate camera, with brass mounted mahogany case and
Lot 39
A Victorian Ross of London Rapid Symmetrical full plate camera, with brass mounted mahogany case and
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A mid 19th century J.Schwieso giltwood, satinwood and rosewood 'Grecian' concert harp, with brass
Lot 40
A mid 19th century J.Schwieso giltwood, satinwood and rosewood 'Grecian' concert harp, with brass
950 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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An early 20th century German violin, carved with the head of Wagner, 37cm two piece back and
Lot 41
An early 20th century German violin, carved with the head of Wagner, 37cm two piece back and
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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W.E.Hill & Son. An early 20th century violin bow, stamped W.E.Hill and Son to the shaft, mother of
Lot 42
W.E.Hill & Son. An early 20th century violin bow, stamped W.E.Hill and Son to the shaft, mother of
4,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A 19th century Swiss inlaid burr walnut musical box, the 12.5 inch cylinder playing 12 airs,
Lot 43
A 19th century Swiss inlaid burr walnut musical box, the 12.5 inch cylinder playing 12 airs,
1,100 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Louis Vuitton brass mounted leather bound trunk, c.1910, numbered 137426, with LV covering and
Lot 44
A Louis Vuitton brass mounted leather bound trunk, c.1910, numbered 137426, with LV covering and
5,500 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A 1980/90s Louis Vuitton canvas monogram suitcase, with calf leather straps and brass hardware,
Lot 45
A 1980/90s Louis Vuitton canvas monogram suitcase, with calf leather straps and brass hardware,
0 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Mary Thornycroft (1809-1895). A Victorian carved white marble bust of a young woman, wearing a
Lot 46
Mary Thornycroft (1809-1895). A Victorian carved white marble bust of a young woman, wearing a
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An Apulian red figure Pelike, 4th century BCE., painted with the portrait of a woman, the reverse
Lot 47
An Apulian red figure Pelike, 4th century BCE., painted with the portrait of a woman, the reverse
340 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A French Art Deco chrome and marble clock garniture, by H. Loiseau of Chateauroux, the central clock
Lot 48
A French Art Deco chrome and marble clock garniture, by H. Loiseau of Chateauroux, the central clock
700 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Jean de Roncourt. A French Art Deco bronze 'Le Bendeur', on signed black marble plinth, 72cm wide,
Lot 49
Jean de Roncourt. A French Art Deco bronze 'Le Bendeur', on signed black marble plinth, 72cm wide,
1,100 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Emile Carlier. A French Art Deco bronze and marble group of a toga dancer with a kid, on signed
Lot 50
Emile Carlier. A French Art Deco bronze and marble group of a toga dancer with a kid, on signed
850 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Armand Godard. A French Art Deco patinated bronze and black marble group of a classical woman and
Lot 51
Armand Godard. A French Art Deco patinated bronze and black marble group of a classical woman and
1,100 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Limousin. A French Art Deco patinated spelter figure of a javelin thrower,
Lot 52
Limousin. A French Art Deco patinated spelter figure of a javelin thrower,
440 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Irene Rochard. A French Art Deco bronzed spelter and marble model of a black panther, standing
Lot 53
Irene Rochard. A French Art Deco bronzed spelter and marble model of a black panther, standing
850 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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§ § Josef Franz Riedl (Austrian, 1884-1965). A bronze group of two birds perched upon a tree
Lot 54
§ § Josef Franz Riedl (Austrian, 1884-1965). A bronze group of two birds perched upon a tree
700 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Plagnet. A French Art Deco patinated spelter group of two panthers, standing upon a signed veined
Lot 55
Plagnet. A French Art Deco patinated spelter group of two panthers, standing upon a signed veined
1,100 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A 19th century French bronze group of a muse dancing alongside a faun, 24cm wide, 52cm high***
Lot 56
A 19th century French bronze group of a muse dancing alongside a faun, 24cm wide, 52cm high***
420 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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After the Antique. A 19th century Italian Grand Tour bronze equestrian group, modelled as Emperor
Lot 57
After the Antique. A 19th century Italian Grand Tour bronze equestrian group, modelled as Emperor
7,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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After Giambologna (1529-1608). A late 19th century French Grand Tour bronze group, 'The Rape of
Lot 58
After Giambologna (1529-1608). A late 19th century French Grand Tour bronze group, 'The Rape of
2,400 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915). A French bronze figure 'Per Laborem' modelled as a classical
Lot 59
Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915). A French bronze figure 'Per Laborem' modelled as a classical
340 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Carl Brose (German, 1880-). An early 20th century bronze figure of Mozart holding a violin, signed
Lot 60
Carl Brose (German, 1880-). An early 20th century bronze figure of Mozart holding a violin, signed
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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