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

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Three Day Fine Sale

Auction dates
29 Jan 2013 12:30 GMT
30 Jan 2013 10:30 GMT
31 Jan 2013 10:30 GMT
Viewing dates
26 Jan 2013 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
27 Jan 2013 14:00 - 16:00 GMT
28 Jan 2013 09:00 - 17:15 GMT
29 Jan 2013 09:00 - 17:15 GMT
30 Jan 2013 09:00 - 17:15 GMT
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The British Chess Company, a boxwood and ebony Staunton pattern competition chess set the knights
Lot 651
The British Chess Company, a boxwood and ebony Staunton pattern competition chess set the knights
1,900 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An early Jaques boxwood and ebony Staunton pattern chess set the white king stamped J.Jaques,
Lot 652
An early Jaques boxwood and ebony Staunton pattern chess set the white king stamped J.Jaques,
2,400 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Hillum, London, a Cary-type pocket microscope with rack and pinion focusing, signed Hillum, London,
Lot 653
Hillum, London, a Cary-type pocket microscope with rack and pinion focusing, signed Hillum, London,
400 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 19th century musical box with 33cm. ratchet wind cylinder, and hinged dampener in a rosewood
Lot 654
A 19th century musical box with 33cm. ratchet wind cylinder, and hinged dampener in a rosewood
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Cary’s pocket three inch terrestrial globe, early 19th century, with silvered brass meridian,
Lot 655
A Cary’s pocket three inch terrestrial globe, early 19th century, with silvered brass meridian,
450 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A 19th century mahogany apothecary`s cabinet, the hinged doors to the front enclosing various
Lot 656
A 19th century mahogany apothecary`s cabinet, the hinged doors to the front enclosing various
850 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A group of Charles II stumpwork panels probably from a casket and mounted within two frames, the top
Lot 657
A group of Charles II stumpwork panels probably from a casket and mounted within two frames, the top
0 GBP
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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A 19th century Continental fan, the lithographed paper leaf decorated with figures on a river
Lot 661
A 19th century Continental fan, the lithographed paper leaf decorated with figures on a river
130 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An early 19th century French or English fan, the paper leaf hand painted with a central scene of
Lot 662
An early 19th century French or English fan, the paper leaf hand painted with a central scene of
270 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An 19th century brise fan the bone sticks having pierced fret work designs of organic shapes, with
Lot 663
An 19th century brise fan the bone sticks having pierced fret work designs of organic shapes, with
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An early 19th century brise fan of graduated form, the bone sticks having pierced fret work
Lot 664
An early 19th century brise fan of graduated form, the bone sticks having pierced fret work
120 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An early 19th century fan, the paper leaf hand decorated with a central classical scene flanked by
Lot 665
An early 19th century fan, the paper leaf hand decorated with a central classical scene flanked by
470 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An early 19th century horn fan, the pierced fret cut foliate decorated sticks further decorated with
Lot 666
An early 19th century horn fan, the pierced fret cut foliate decorated sticks further decorated with
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An Edwardian fan the silk leaf hand decorated with floral designs, plain on the reverse, with
Lot 667
An Edwardian fan the silk leaf hand decorated with floral designs, plain on the reverse, with
95 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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An 18th century fan the paper leaf decorated in the chinoiserie taste with figures, birds and
Lot 668
An 18th century fan the paper leaf decorated in the chinoiserie taste with figures, birds and
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An 18th century battoir English fan the paper leaf painted with seated figures in a rustic landscape
Lot 669
An 18th century battoir English fan the paper leaf painted with seated figures in a rustic landscape
330 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A 19th century miniature brise fan the pierced leaf decorated with painted floral sprays within
Lot 670
A 19th century miniature brise fan the pierced leaf decorated with painted floral sprays within
140 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A set of 19th century sticks and guards the mother-of-pearl sticks with ivory extension having
Lot 671
A set of 19th century sticks and guards the mother-of-pearl sticks with ivory extension having
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Chinese fan the paper leaf decorated with three ladies floating on clouds, with bamboo sticks
Lot 672
A Chinese fan the paper leaf decorated with three ladies floating on clouds, with bamboo sticks
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An 18th century fan the printed paper leaf with hand coloured decoration of figures in a country
Lot 673
An 18th century fan the printed paper leaf with hand coloured decoration of figures in a country
130 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An 18th century English petit point needlework picture depicting a shepherd and shepherdess below
Lot 674
An 18th century English petit point needlework picture depicting a shepherd and shepherdess below
1,900 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese rosewood miniature elbow chair with solid splat flanked by shaped arm supports above a
Lot 675
A Chinese rosewood miniature elbow chair with solid splat flanked by shaped arm supports above a
450 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Chinese reverse glass painted screens depicting a dignatory and his wife, each panel 46
Lot 676
A pair of Chinese reverse glass painted screens depicting a dignatory and his wife, each panel 46
580 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An 18th century Chinese gilded metal seated deity wearing traditional costume, mounted on a wood
Lot 677
An 18th century Chinese gilded metal seated deity wearing traditional costume, mounted on a wood
6,800 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Japanese bronze vase of squat circular form with long neck, decorated all over with crabs of
Lot 678
A Japanese bronze vase of squat circular form with long neck, decorated all over with crabs of
1,300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese cloisonne ewer of ovoid form with shaped lip and knopped neck, decorated all over with
Lot 679
A Chinese cloisonne ewer of ovoid form with shaped lip and knopped neck, decorated all over with
1,450 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Chinese bronze censer of compressed baluster form with elephant head handles, bears six
Lot 680
A Chinese bronze censer of compressed baluster form with elephant head handles, bears six
1,400 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese bronze censer of small size with mask head handles (rings missing), bears six character
Lot 681
A Chinese bronze censer of small size with mask head handles (rings missing), bears six character
410 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese bronze censer with lion mask handles, bears six character Xuande mark, 19cm. wide.
Lot 682
A Chinese bronze censer with lion mask handles, bears six character Xuande mark, 19cm. wide.
450 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese polished bronze tripod censer with loop handles, bears six character Xuande mark, 11cm.
Lot 683
A Chinese polished bronze tripod censer with loop handles, bears six character Xuande mark, 11cm.
0 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese polished bronze tripod censer with loop handles, bears six character Xuande mark, 10.5cm.
Lot 684
A Chinese polished bronze tripod censer with loop handles, bears six character Xuande mark, 10.5cm.
1,150 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese polished bronze censer applied with plain loop handles, bears six character mark, 18cm.
Lot 685
A Chinese polished bronze censer applied with plain loop handles, bears six character mark, 18cm.
2,200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese bronze tripod censer of compressed baluster form with flattened rim and ‘eared’ loop
Lot 686
A Chinese bronze tripod censer of compressed baluster form with flattened rim and ‘eared’ loop
9,200 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Chinese bronze censer with dragon mask handles, cast mark ‘Pavilion, Precious Reward’ 13cm.
Lot 687
A Chinese bronze censer with dragon mask handles, cast mark ‘Pavilion, Precious Reward’ 13cm.
1,100 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese polished bronze tripod censer with loop handles and engraved with a phoenix, bats and
Lot 688
A Chinese polished bronze tripod censer with loop handles and engraved with a phoenix, bats and
450 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese oval miniature of a young girl in traditional costume contained in an ivory frame, 7.
Lot 689
A Chinese oval miniature of a young girl in traditional costume contained in an ivory frame, 7.
190 GBP
180 - 200 GBP
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A 19th century Chinese ivory model of a junk, constructed of various pierced panels, with
Lot 690
A 19th century Chinese ivory model of a junk, constructed of various pierced panels, with
1,700 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Chinese inlaid mother of pearl, ivory and lacquered screen panel mounted as a wall hanging
Lot 691
A Chinese inlaid mother of pearl, ivory and lacquered screen panel mounted as a wall hanging
1,000 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese jade two handled cup of archaic form, with bands of roundel’s and shaped handles on a
Lot 692
A Chinese jade two handled cup of archaic form, with bands of roundel’s and shaped handles on a
420 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A large Chinese mottled celadon hardstone figure of a Buddhistic lion and young the animal with
Lot 693
A large Chinese mottled celadon hardstone figure of a Buddhistic lion and young the animal with
0 GBP
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A Chinese stone brush washer or inkstone carved in relief with a dragon amongst cloud scrolls, 21
Lot 694
A Chinese stone brush washer or inkstone carved in relief with a dragon amongst cloud scrolls, 21
50 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A Japanese bronze study of a puppy seated with one paw raised off the ground, unsigned, 14cm. high.
Lot 695
A Japanese bronze study of a puppy seated with one paw raised off the ground, unsigned, 14cm. high.
0 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A set of four Japanese black lacquer rectangular panels each with two fan shaped medallions
Lot 696
A set of four Japanese black lacquer rectangular panels each with two fan shaped medallions
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese bronze figure of a peasant woman dressed in traditional costume and holding a grain
Lot 697
A Japanese bronze figure of a peasant woman dressed in traditional costume and holding a grain
0 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Japanese bronze seated figure of a peasant labourer seated on a tree trunk eating fruit from a
Lot 698
A Japanese bronze seated figure of a peasant labourer seated on a tree trunk eating fruit from a
400 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Japanese bronze seated figure of a peasant in traditional costume, seated on a tree trunk, his
Lot 699
A Japanese bronze seated figure of a peasant in traditional costume, seated on a tree trunk, his
310 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Japanese Komai-style damascened rectangular box the hinged lid decorated with a village scene of
Lot 700
A Japanese Komai-style damascened rectangular box the hinged lid decorated with a village scene of
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese bronze and inlaid censer decorated with a cockerel perched in a flowering shrub,
Lot 701
A Japanese bronze and inlaid censer decorated with a cockerel perched in a flowering shrub,
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a carpenter using an adze on a piece of timber, with his tools on
Lot 702
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a carpenter using an adze on a piece of timber, with his tools on
620 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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An Indian copper and silver inlaid rice bowl, decorated with a band of raised figures dressed in
Lot 703
An Indian copper and silver inlaid rice bowl, decorated with a band of raised figures dressed in
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century Indian bidri ware hookah base of bell-shaped outline with banded inlaid decoration of
Lot 703A
A 19th century Indian bidri ware hookah base of bell-shaped outline with banded inlaid decoration of
290 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An album of Indian gouaches depicting different servants, occupations and castes, approx 106,
Lot 704
An album of Indian gouaches depicting different servants, occupations and castes, approx 106,
880 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Nigerian (Ekoi tribe) headdress in the form of a head, covered in monkey skin with a basket weave
Lot 705
A Nigerian (Ekoi tribe) headdress in the form of a head, covered in monkey skin with a basket weave
0 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Igbo tribe (Nigeria) a collection of five carved wood figures circa 1930’s, ranging in height from
Lot 706
Igbo tribe (Nigeria) a collection of five carved wood figures circa 1930’s, ranging in height from
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A West African hardwood fruit bowl of rectangular outline, the handles and base in the form of
Lot 707
A West African hardwood fruit bowl of rectangular outline, the handles and base in the form of
110 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A pair of Japanese bronze bookends modelled as elephant heads with raised trunks and ivory tusks,
Lot 708
A pair of Japanese bronze bookends modelled as elephant heads with raised trunks and ivory tusks,
1,300 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A late 19th century French carved ivory desk seal handle in form of a young woman dressed in 18th
Lot 709
A late 19th century French carved ivory desk seal handle in form of a young woman dressed in 18th
360 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An Edwardian oak letter box with shallow domed top and glazed panel door to the front, on a bevelled
Lot 710
An Edwardian oak letter box with shallow domed top and glazed panel door to the front, on a bevelled
350 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 19th Century burr yew tea caddy of rectangular outline, with shallow domed hinged lid enclosing
Lot 711
A 19th Century burr yew tea caddy of rectangular outline, with shallow domed hinged lid enclosing
240 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A 19th century burr maple tea caddy of sarcophagus outline, bordered with ebony lines, the
Lot 712
A 19th century burr maple tea caddy of sarcophagus outline, bordered with ebony lines, the
0 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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