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The Autumn Auction - 15th & 16th October 2024
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Venue address
St. Edmund's Court
Okehampton Street
Exeter
EX4 1DU
United Kingdom
The Autumn Auction - 15th & 16th October 2024

to include Lots 365 - 434 - from The Christopher Hawkings Collection of Curiosities

Day 1 -  Ceramics       Lots   1 -  160

              Works of Art  Lots 165 - 362

The Christopher Hawkings Collection of Curiosities - Lots 365 - 434. For further information please refer to download brochure

              Clocks    Lots 440 - 556

Day 2 -  Pictures  Lots 561 - 744

              Furniture, Rugs and Carpets Lots 751 - 1117

 

 

Auction dates
15 Oct 2024 10:00 BST
Lots: 1 - 556
16 Oct 2024 10:00 BST
Lots: 561 - 1117
Viewing dates
11 Oct 2024 09:00 - 17:15 BST
12 Oct 2024 09:00 - 13:00 BST
14 Oct 2024 09:00 - 17:15 BST
15 Oct 2024 09:00 - 17:15 BST
Auction currency
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Two Lalique frosted and clear glass paperweights in the form of a barn owl and a leaping fish,
Lot 8
Two Lalique frosted and clear glass paperweights in the form of a barn owl and a leaping fish,
160 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A Bow figure of a seated monk reading from the Holy Bible held in both hands,
Lot 105
A Bow figure of a seated monk reading from the Holy Bible held in both hands,
130 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Swansea 'Lysaght' service plate attributed to Henry Morris,
Lot 119
A Swansea 'Lysaght' service plate attributed to Henry Morris,
0 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A Neolithic, Lower Palaeolithic quartzite hand axe, circa 300,
Lot 170
A Neolithic, Lower Palaeolithic quartzite hand axe, circa 300,
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A central European bronze palstave axe head, Middle Bronze Age,
Lot 171
A central European bronze palstave axe head, Middle Bronze Age,
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Neolithic knapped flint hand axe, probably North African, circa 4000 BC; 15.
Lot 172
A Neolithic knapped flint hand axe, probably North African, circa 4000 BC; 15.
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Continental bronze saluting cannon,
Lot 174A
A Continental bronze saluting cannon,
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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A Victorian copper and beech printing block depicting an ostrich,
Lot 177
A Victorian copper and beech printing block depicting an ostrich,
110 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A carved treen, probably coquilla nut nutmeg grater,
Lot 178
A carved treen, probably coquilla nut nutmeg grater,
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A brass sundial,
Lot 190
A brass sundial,
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A set of painted cast iron weighing scales, by Avery of Birmingham,
Lot 196
A set of painted cast iron weighing scales, by Avery of Birmingham,
55 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Regency burr walnut and crossbanded tea caddy, early 19th century; of waisted rectangular form,
Lot 203
A Regency burr walnut and crossbanded tea caddy, early 19th century; of waisted rectangular form,
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Regency walnut and banded tea caddy, circa 1815; of sarcophagus form, 16cm high,
Lot 204
A Regency walnut and banded tea caddy, circa 1815; of sarcophagus form, 16cm high,
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Swiss rosewood cased musical box,
Lot 210
A Swiss rosewood cased musical box,
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Victorian mahogany games compendium,
Lot 211
A Victorian mahogany games compendium,
450 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Victorian walnut and Tunbridgeware box,
Lot 214
A Victorian walnut and Tunbridgeware box,
160 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Regency rosewood tea caddy, early 19th century; of rectangular form,
Lot 219
A Regency rosewood tea caddy, early 19th century; of rectangular form,
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A mahogany and brass mounted apothecary's box,
Lot 222
A mahogany and brass mounted apothecary's box,
180 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Four Austrian meerschaum pipes,
Lot 230
Four Austrian meerschaum pipes,
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A George III white metal and fishskin etui case,
Lot 231
A George III white metal and fishskin etui case,
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A mother-of-pearl and gilt metal mounted etui stand, probably Palais Royale make,
Lot 232
A mother-of-pearl and gilt metal mounted etui stand, probably Palais Royale make,
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A German gilt metal caged singing bird automaton, 20th century; the articulated bird with feathers,
Lot 233
A German gilt metal caged singing bird automaton, 20th century; the articulated bird with feathers,
650 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Three fragments of stained glass, 17th century, reputedly from St Sidwell's church,
Lot 237
Three fragments of stained glass, 17th century, reputedly from St Sidwell's church,
100 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A collection of decorative objects, works of art and vertu,
Lot 238
A collection of decorative objects, works of art and vertu,
150 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Victorian whalebone and marine ivory mounted walking stick,
Lot 239
A Victorian whalebone and marine ivory mounted walking stick,
0 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A group of eight various walking sticks,
Lot 240
A group of eight various walking sticks,
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Staunton pattern boxwood and ebony chess set, by Jaques & Son Ltd, London,
Lot 242
A Staunton pattern boxwood and ebony chess set, by Jaques & Son Ltd, London,
350 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A carved and giltwood group of a stag and a fawn, late 19th century; naturalistically modelled,
Lot 253
A carved and giltwood group of a stag and a fawn, late 19th century; naturalistically modelled,
120 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Grand Tour souvenir patinated metal model of a Nike,
Lot 261
A Grand Tour souvenir patinated metal model of a Nike,
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A fine French (Paris 1809-1819), gold, enamelled and micromosaic adorned snuffbox,
Lot 270
A fine French (Paris 1809-1819), gold, enamelled and micromosaic adorned snuffbox,
19,000 GBP
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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A group of four fine Italian micromosiacs,
Lot 270A
A group of four fine Italian micromosiacs,
13,000 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A large specimen of amethyst quartz; partially polished to the faceted top;
Lot 271
A large specimen of amethyst quartz; partially polished to the faceted top;
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A specimen of petrified wood, 30cm wide; a specimen of petrified seabed,
Lot 272
A specimen of petrified wood, 30cm wide; a specimen of petrified seabed,
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An East African iron dagger,
Lot 274
An East African iron dagger,
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A small collection of ethnographica, 20th century; including an African carved ebony mask,
Lot 276
A small collection of ethnographica, 20th century; including an African carved ebony mask,
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, green/ grey tube pendant, on a modern leather thong, 7.
Lot 279
A Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, green/ grey tube pendant, on a modern leather thong, 7.
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, dark green jade pendant in the form of a turtle,
Lot 280
A Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, dark green jade pendant in the form of a turtle,
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Three carved hard wood family groups, Makonde People, east Africa,
Lot 285
Three carved hard wood family groups, Makonde People, east Africa,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Dutch carved cedar diorama by Cornelis Bavelaar [1747-1830]: depicting a finely detailed view of
Lot 312A
A Dutch carved cedar diorama by Cornelis Bavelaar [1747-1830]: depicting a finely detailed view of
750 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Dutch carved cedar diorama by Cornelis Bavelaar [1747-1830]: depicting a finely detailed Dutch
Lot 313A
A Dutch carved cedar diorama by Cornelis Bavelaar [1747-1830]: depicting a finely detailed Dutch
550 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A late 19th century lacquer steel and brass oval water or milk bucket with Royal Coat of Arms,
Lot 317A
A late 19th century lacquer steel and brass oval water or milk bucket with Royal Coat of Arms,
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Victorian lacquered papier mache hinged chess or draughts board,
Lot 324
A Victorian lacquered papier mache hinged chess or draughts board,
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early 20th century Mah Jong set with five drawers fully fitted with bone and bamboo tiles and
Lot 341
An early 20th century Mah Jong set with five drawers fully fitted with bone and bamboo tiles and
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Oriental agate carving and one similar both in the form of a hawk with one claw resting on a
Lot 354
An Oriental agate carving and one similar both in the form of a hawk with one claw resting on a
35 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Chinese rootwood pipe carved with a qilin and a lobster amongst peaches, flowers and foliage,
Lot 355
A Chinese rootwood pipe carved with a qilin and a lobster amongst peaches, flowers and foliage,
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An Anglo-Chinese brass bound camphorwood trunk,
Lot 357
An Anglo-Chinese brass bound camphorwood trunk,
220 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A George III silver presentation quill pen, inscribed 'Misses Atkins Boarding School, Mile End,
Lot 370
A George III silver presentation quill pen, inscribed 'Misses Atkins Boarding School, Mile End,
260 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Georgian silver tongue scraper, with spiral decoration - maker's mark only, I.D.
Lot 372
A Georgian silver tongue scraper, with spiral decoration - maker's mark only, I.D.
200 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A pair of plated grape scissors, 'The Golden Plough Orange Knife Pat. No.
Lot 374
A pair of plated grape scissors, 'The Golden Plough Orange Knife Pat. No.
10 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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The Praxinoscope-Theatre New Optical Toy, contained in original box, 24.5cm x 26.5cm x 13cm.
Lot 375
The Praxinoscope-Theatre New Optical Toy, contained in original box, 24.5cm x 26.5cm x 13cm.
500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th Century brass bun top kitchen pepper, of cylindrical form, 8.
Lot 376
A 19th Century brass bun top kitchen pepper, of cylindrical form, 8.
25 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An Antique ebony and brass ink dip pen quill cutter, maker 'Rodgers, Cutlers to Her Majesty,
Lot 380
An Antique ebony and brass ink dip pen quill cutter, maker 'Rodgers, Cutlers to Her Majesty,
45 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A pewter pipe holder,
Lot 381
A pewter pipe holder,
45 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A brass finish skirt or hem lifter, with female mask surmount,
Lot 384
A brass finish skirt or hem lifter, with female mask surmount,
130 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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An Edwardian table croquet game, comprising five turned wood mallets, 27.
Lot 385
An Edwardian table croquet game, comprising five turned wood mallets, 27.
60 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A travelling telescopic pocket coat hanger, initialled D.R.
Lot 387
A travelling telescopic pocket coat hanger, initialled D.R.
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Charles II fruitwood apple corer, with geometric decoration, initialled B. S. and dated 1662, 16.
Lot 388
A Charles II fruitwood apple corer, with geometric decoration, initialled B. S. and dated 1662, 16.
450 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An 18th Century treen knitting sheath, initialled 'C & P' and dated March 18,
Lot 390
An 18th Century treen knitting sheath, initialled 'C & P' and dated March 18,
120 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 19th Century treen straw splitter, of inverted pear shape, on a square bevelled plinth.
Lot 391
A 19th Century treen straw splitter, of inverted pear shape, on a square bevelled plinth.
100 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An 18th Century lignum vitae pounce pot, with circular dished top,
Lot 392
An 18th Century lignum vitae pounce pot, with circular dished top,
150 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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