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Two Day Fine Art Sale
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Venue address
St. Edmund's Court
Okehampton Street
Exeter, Devon
EX4 1DU
United Kingdom

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Two Day Fine Art Sale

Auction dates
03 Jul 2013 10:30 BST
04 Jul 2013 10:30 BST
Viewing dates
29 Jun 2013 09:00 - 13:00 BST
30 Jun 2013 14:00 - 16:00 BST
01 Jul 2013 09:00 - 17:15 BST
02 Jul 2013 09:00 - 17:15 BST
03 Jul 2013 09:00 - 09:00 BST
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A two Rajasthan carved ivory and polychrome decorated elephants, each with figures seated in howdahs
Lot 601
A two Rajasthan carved ivory and polychrome decorated elephants, each with figures seated in howdahs
2,900 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A pair of Japanese rosewood bezique markers Meiji period, each rectangular base decorated with
Lot 602
A pair of Japanese rosewood bezique markers Meiji period, each rectangular base decorated with
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An African ivory Oliphant (ritual war trumpet) with shaped elliptical mouthpiece and suspension
Lot 603
An African ivory Oliphant (ritual war trumpet) with shaped elliptical mouthpiece and suspension
0 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An Indian bronze figure of a dancing goddess, possibly Shiva. late 17th / early 18th Century,
Lot 604
An Indian bronze figure of a dancing goddess, possibly Shiva. late 17th / early 18th Century,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An African carved ivory figure group of a European man lying in a hammock being carried by two
Lot 605
An African carved ivory figure group of a European man lying in a hammock being carried by two
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An Indian carved ivory group of a Water Buffalo and cart, 13cm. long, a pair of carved ivory
Lot 606
An Indian carved ivory group of a Water Buffalo and cart, 13cm. long, a pair of carved ivory
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th Century Indian ivory and tortoiseshell sewing box, of rectangular outline with applied
Lot 607
A 19th Century Indian ivory and tortoiseshell sewing box, of rectangular outline with applied
230 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An African Tonga tribe milking stool, the shallow dished circular top raised above a pierced support
Lot 608
An African Tonga tribe milking stool, the shallow dished circular top raised above a pierced support
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An African Ashanti tribe stool, of typical form, the rectangular curved top carved with a single
Lot 609
An African Ashanti tribe stool, of typical form, the rectangular curved top carved with a single
260 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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An Indian polished bronze figure. in traditional costume and pose, on a circular domed base, 24cm.
Lot 610
An Indian polished bronze figure. in traditional costume and pose, on a circular domed base, 24cm.
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century Syrian ceremonial head dress and gown, the headdress of traditional form with domed
Lot 611
A 19th century Syrian ceremonial head dress and gown, the headdress of traditional form with domed
0 GBP
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A late 18th/ early 19th Century carved yewwood spoon with shaped stem and handle and all over
Lot 612
A late 18th/ early 19th Century carved yewwood spoon with shaped stem and handle and all over
100 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A late 19th/early 20th century Tongan Headrest the slender curved rest with flared ends having two
Lot 613
A late 19th/early 20th century Tongan Headrest the slender curved rest with flared ends having two
4,600 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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An ancient Egyptian calcite cylindrical jar, the overhanging rim over vertical sides and flat
Lot 614
An ancient Egyptian calcite cylindrical jar, the overhanging rim over vertical sides and flat
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An Indian carved hardstone stupa of traditional domed design with four seated Buddhas within arches,
Lot 615
An Indian carved hardstone stupa of traditional domed design with four seated Buddhas within arches,
480 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 19th Century French blonde tortoiseshell and inlaid marquetry serpentine workbox,. the hinged
Lot 616
A 19th Century French blonde tortoiseshell and inlaid marquetry serpentine workbox,. the hinged
330 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century Whale’s tooth scrimshaw a decorated with a figure on horseback and portrait of a
Lot 617
A 19th century Whale’s tooth scrimshaw a decorated with a figure on horseback and portrait of a
0 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Two early 19th century Dieppe ivory busts. of a lady and gentleman in traditional costume, each 8.
Lot 618
Two early 19th century Dieppe ivory busts. of a lady and gentleman in traditional costume, each 8.
420 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An early 19th Century tortoiseshell inkstand. of rectangular outline, with scroll back, pen tray and
Lot 619
An early 19th Century tortoiseshell inkstand. of rectangular outline, with scroll back, pen tray and
210 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An 18th Century oriental brass cutter, the 4cm. steel blade enclosed in a brass scissor action
Lot 620
An 18th Century oriental brass cutter, the 4cm. steel blade enclosed in a brass scissor action
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An early 19th Century bronze night light in the form of a Gothic tower with steeple, 21cm. high
Lot 621
An early 19th Century bronze night light in the form of a Gothic tower with steeple, 21cm. high
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Victorian alabaster scent bottle casket, the domed lid having gilt metal and banded agate
Lot 622
A Victorian alabaster scent bottle casket, the domed lid having gilt metal and banded agate
270 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Bilston-style enamel patch box of elliptical form, painted with a beehive and motto ‘An emblem
Lot 623
A Bilston-style enamel patch box of elliptical form, painted with a beehive and motto ‘An emblem
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late 19th century Russian icon, Christ Pantocrator encased in a silver oklad, assay master ZB,
Lot 624
A late 19th century Russian icon, Christ Pantocrator encased in a silver oklad, assay master ZB,
300 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late Victorian opaque glass and silver mounted ‘jewelled’ glass scent bottle of tear drop outline,
Lot 625
A late Victorian opaque glass and silver mounted ‘jewelled’ glass scent bottle of tear drop outline,
400 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An 18th Century silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, the domed hinged lid with unmarked silver
Lot 626
An 18th Century silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, the domed hinged lid with unmarked silver
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A collection of 19th century hat pins, including a pair of filigree silver hat pins and two other
Lot 627
A collection of 19th century hat pins, including a pair of filigree silver hat pins and two other
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 19th Century French necessaire in ivory case, of rectangular outline, containing polished steel
Lot 628
A 19th Century French necessaire in ivory case, of rectangular outline, containing polished steel
210 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A late 18th Century gilt metal etui with scroll and foliate decoration, containing a pair of
Lot 629
A late 18th Century gilt metal etui with scroll and foliate decoration, containing a pair of
160 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century silver and m.o.p. magnifying glass of circular outline, with unmarked silver
Lot 630
A 19th century silver and m.o.p. magnifying glass of circular outline, with unmarked silver
90 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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An ivory needle case in the form of a peapod, a small marlin spike in ivory case, a Canton ivory
Lot 631
An ivory needle case in the form of a peapod, a small marlin spike in ivory case, a Canton ivory
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An Art Nouveau period bronze bowl with scrolling border and stylised swept handles, raised on four
Lot 632
An Art Nouveau period bronze bowl with scrolling border and stylised swept handles, raised on four
180 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Regency blonde tortoiseshell and ivory strung tea caddy of sarcophagus outline, the shaped
Lot 633
A Regency blonde tortoiseshell and ivory strung tea caddy of sarcophagus outline, the shaped
1,050 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A 19th century blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy the front of double concave outline, with shallow
Lot 634
A 19th century blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy the front of double concave outline, with shallow
600 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An early 19th century blonde tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl inlaid tea caddy of bowed outline,
Lot 635
An early 19th century blonde tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl inlaid tea caddy of bowed outline,
680 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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An early 19th century blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy of bowed outline, the shallow domed lid
Lot 636
An early 19th century blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy of bowed outline, the shallow domed lid
480 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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An early 19th century blonde tortoiseshell and ivory strung tea caddy of rectangular outline, the
Lot 637
An early 19th century blonde tortoiseshell and ivory strung tea caddy of rectangular outline, the
420 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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An early 19th century blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy of rectangular outline, the shallow domed lid
Lot 638
An early 19th century blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy of rectangular outline, the shallow domed lid
430 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Three book albums of 19th Century plaster gems ‘Works of Canova’, ‘Vatican Museum’ and ‘The works of
Lot 639
Three book albums of 19th Century plaster gems ‘Works of Canova’, ‘Vatican Museum’ and ‘The works of
580 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Victorian ebonised walking cane, the handle carved in the form of a pug dog, another cane
Lot 640
A Victorian ebonised walking cane, the handle carved in the form of a pug dog, another cane
0 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Victorian brass and malachite mounted desk set, including rectangular scroll and foliate
Lot 641
A Victorian brass and malachite mounted desk set, including rectangular scroll and foliate
0 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A 19th century gilt brass and cast metal desk blotter inset with two metal plaques by John Herring
Lot 642
A 19th century gilt brass and cast metal desk blotter inset with two metal plaques by John Herring
190 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A tortoiseshell and silver inlaid musical box playing four airs, the front inlaid with silver
Lot 643
A tortoiseshell and silver inlaid musical box playing four airs, the front inlaid with silver
520 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A circular ivory box, the hinged lid inset with circular panel decorated with a painted vignette
Lot 644
A circular ivory box, the hinged lid inset with circular panel decorated with a painted vignette
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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C Essex & Co, London, a 19th century pocket compass with printed paper dial signed C Essex & Co,
Lot 645
C Essex & Co, London, a 19th century pocket compass with printed paper dial signed C Essex & Co,
320 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A 19th century mother-of-pearl set snuff box, of cartouche shaped outline decorated with figures
Lot 646
A 19th century mother-of-pearl set snuff box, of cartouche shaped outline decorated with figures
0 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century circular tortoiseshell and gold mounted snuff box, of ribbed form, 5.25cm. diameter
Lot 647
A 19th century circular tortoiseshell and gold mounted snuff box, of ribbed form, 5.25cm. diameter
270 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An Arts & Crafts embossed copper charger by John Pearson, the centre decorated with a three-masted
Lot 648
An Arts & Crafts embossed copper charger by John Pearson, the centre decorated with a three-masted
1,350 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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After P.J Mene a cast metal and bronzed patinated study of two whippets on an oval base, signed P.J.
Lot 649
After P.J Mene a cast metal and bronzed patinated study of two whippets on an oval base, signed P.J.
260 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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After Adolphe Jean Lavergne, a gilt bronze study of a fisher boy tying a hook, signed to the
Lot 650
After Adolphe Jean Lavergne, a gilt bronze study of a fisher boy tying a hook, signed to the
480 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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James Havard Thomas (1854 -1921) head and shoulders portrait of a French woman, her hair tied in a
Lot 651
James Havard Thomas (1854 -1921) head and shoulders portrait of a French woman, her hair tied in a
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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After Guillaume Cousteau, a pair of French bronze Marly Horse groups, each rearing horse
Lot 652
After Guillaume Cousteau, a pair of French bronze Marly Horse groups, each rearing horse
370 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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After Emile Joseph Carlier (French, 1849-1927), Mother and Child carved composite marble group on
Lot 653
After Emile Joseph Carlier (French, 1849-1927), Mother and Child carved composite marble group on
680 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A Chinese carved cherry wood water buffalo group, with a woman dressed in traditional clothes riding
Lot 654
A Chinese carved cherry wood water buffalo group, with a woman dressed in traditional clothes riding
0 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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After Auguste Cain, an early 20th century French bronze spill vase modelled as a crowing cockerel
Lot 655
After Auguste Cain, an early 20th century French bronze spill vase modelled as a crowing cockerel
90 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A late 19th century French bronze of Rosseau standing holding a book in his right hand, his left
Lot 656
A late 19th century French bronze of Rosseau standing holding a book in his right hand, his left
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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After P J Mene, a bronze study of a doe and kid, both goats standing on a naturalistic base,
Lot 657
After P J Mene, a bronze study of a doe and kid, both goats standing on a naturalistic base,
0 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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After Dominique Alonzo, The Paper Boy, a bronze study of a paper boy running with a bundle of papers
Lot 658
After Dominique Alonzo, The Paper Boy, a bronze study of a paper boy running with a bundle of papers
0 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A bronze equestrian figure of of a Russian Trumpeter cast after the model by Evgenii Alexandrovich
Lot 659
A bronze equestrian figure of of a Russian Trumpeter cast after the model by Evgenii Alexandrovich
0 GBP
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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An Austrian cold painted bronze figure of an Arab stallion, saddled, bears Bergman vase stamps to
Lot 660
An Austrian cold painted bronze figure of an Arab stallion, saddled, bears Bergman vase stamps to
1,750 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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