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The Butler Collection
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Venue address
St. Edmund's Court
Okehampton Street
Exeter
EX4 1DU
United Kingdom
The Butler Collection

Auction dates
10 Mar 2020 10:00 GMT
Viewing dates
06 Mar 2020 09:00 - 17:15 GMT
07 Mar 2020 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
08 Mar 2020 14:00 - 16:00 GMT
09 Mar 2020 09:00 - 17:15 GMT
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A North Devon pottery documentary harvest jug: of typical bellied form with raised neck and ribbed
Lot 1
A North Devon pottery documentary harvest jug: of typical bellied form with raised neck and ribbed
6,100 GBP
2,000 - 4,000 GBP
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A late 18th Century slipware baluster jug: decorated in cream slip on the brown ground with birds,
Lot 2
A late 18th Century slipware baluster jug: decorated in cream slip on the brown ground with birds,
2,700 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A London saltglazed stoneware quart tankard: the grey body with reddish freckled dip,
Lot 3
A London saltglazed stoneware quart tankard: the grey body with reddish freckled dip,
920 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Brampton salt glazed stoneware loving cup: of goblet-shaped form with scroll handles and foliate
Lot 4
A Brampton salt glazed stoneware loving cup: of goblet-shaped form with scroll handles and foliate
200 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An Elizabethan armorial silver-gilt mounted 'Tigerware' jug: with cylindrical neck and strap handle,
Lot 6
An Elizabethan armorial silver-gilt mounted 'Tigerware' jug: with cylindrical neck and strap handle,
4,200 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Derbyshire saltglazed brown stoneware snuff jar: sprigged in relief with vines and flower heads,
Lot 7
A Derbyshire saltglazed brown stoneware snuff jar: sprigged in relief with vines and flower heads,
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A small clear glass mug: of thistle shaped form with facet cut handle and slice cut rim and foot,
Lot 9
A small clear glass mug: of thistle shaped form with facet cut handle and slice cut rim and foot,
35 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An English glass tankard: of barrel shaped form with strap handle decorated below the rim and above
Lot 10
An English glass tankard: of barrel shaped form with strap handle decorated below the rim and above
170 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Three pieces of miniature glass: comprising a melon-shaped decanter with raised neck,
Lot 11
Three pieces of miniature glass: comprising a melon-shaped decanter with raised neck,
85 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An early 19th century ship's or 'Rodney' glass decanter: of squat domed form with basal flutes
Lot 12
An early 19th century ship's or 'Rodney' glass decanter: of squat domed form with basal flutes
380 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Dutch wine glass: the pointed funnel shaped bowl on a straight single series air twist stem set
Lot 13
A Dutch wine glass: the pointed funnel shaped bowl on a straight single series air twist stem set
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Of Royal Interest,
Lot 14
Of Royal Interest,
3,000 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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A deception tumbler: probably American and of hollow mildly tapering form the interior partially
Lot 15
A deception tumbler: probably American and of hollow mildly tapering form the interior partially
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A deception wine glass: probably American and of hollow construction with ogee bowl and knopped
Lot 16
A deception wine glass: probably American and of hollow construction with ogee bowl and knopped
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th Century stained glass armorial roundel: entitled 'December',
Lot 17
A 19th Century stained glass armorial roundel: entitled 'December',
130 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A clear glass paperweight by Liskeard Glass Ltd 1976 to commemorate 'The English Glass Bottle'
Lot 18
A clear glass paperweight by Liskeard Glass Ltd 1976 to commemorate 'The English Glass Bottle'
5 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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A 19th Century green-glazed nautilus shell wall pocket: impressed upper case 'G', probably Wedgwood,
Lot 19
A 19th Century green-glazed nautilus shell wall pocket: impressed upper case 'G', probably Wedgwood,
100 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An English creamware small mug: printed in black 'For a Kifs/ Take this' within a foliate cartouche,
Lot 20
An English creamware small mug: printed in black 'For a Kifs/ Take this' within a foliate cartouche,
550 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A late 18th century English polychrome creamware teapot and cover: of cylindrical form with
Lot 21
A late 18th century English polychrome creamware teapot and cover: of cylindrical form with
420 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Brampton brown saltglazed stoneware oval potted-meat dish: applied with floral and lion mask
Lot 23
A Brampton brown saltglazed stoneware oval potted-meat dish: applied with floral and lion mask
35 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Dutch delftware tile picture: the eight tiles painted in manganese with a ploughing scene in the
Lot 25
A Dutch delftware tile picture: the eight tiles painted in manganese with a ploughing scene in the
500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Two Dutch blue and white delft 'biblical' tiles: comprising the Spies of Cannan in a circular panel
Lot 26
Two Dutch blue and white delft 'biblical' tiles: comprising the Spies of Cannan in a circular panel
170 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Two nursery ware plates: both transfer decorated in blue with embossed floral and foliate borders
Lot 27
Two nursery ware plates: both transfer decorated in blue with embossed floral and foliate borders
200 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Staffordshire white saltglazed stoneware tripod mould: in the form of a fish, circa 1760,
Lot 28
A Staffordshire white saltglazed stoneware tripod mould: in the form of a fish, circa 1760,
200 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An early 19th Century pearlware jug and a small Wedgwood creamware two-handled cup and cover: the
Lot 30
An early 19th Century pearlware jug and a small Wedgwood creamware two-handled cup and cover: the
25 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An A.G.
Lot 31
An A.G.
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A large, '22 cup capacity',
Lot 32
A large, '22 cup capacity',
0 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A Skotterup (Danish) pottery money box in the form of an owl: decorated in cream slip,
Lot 34
A Skotterup (Danish) pottery money box in the form of an owl: decorated in cream slip,
820 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An zoomorphic pottery stick stand: attributed to Bourne Denby and in the form of an owl with
Lot 35
An zoomorphic pottery stick stand: attributed to Bourne Denby and in the form of an owl with
320 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Martin Brothers saltglazed stoneware vase: of mallet shaped form incised with a long-eared owl
Lot 36
A Martin Brothers saltglazed stoneware vase: of mallet shaped form incised with a long-eared owl
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose sleeve vase: painted with five elegant ladies within a fenced garden,
Lot 38
A Chinese famille rose sleeve vase: painted with five elegant ladies within a fenced garden,
700 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Chinese Longquan celadon dish: the centre moulded with a floral roundel within a wide fluted
Lot 39
A Chinese Longquan celadon dish: the centre moulded with a floral roundel within a wide fluted
550 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An English blue and white delftware charger: painted with a lake landscape scene,
Lot 40
An English blue and white delftware charger: painted with a lake landscape scene,
95 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Arita porcelain dish and group of miniature toys: the former painted in blue with insects,
Lot 41
An Arita porcelain dish and group of miniature toys: the former painted in blue with insects,
110 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A very rare late 18th Century stitched leather chamber pot: of traditional design with loop
Lot 42
A very rare late 18th Century stitched leather chamber pot: of traditional design with loop
400 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A late 18th/early 19th Century pewter chamber pot: of traditional design with loop carrying handle
Lot 43
A late 18th/early 19th Century pewter chamber pot: of traditional design with loop carrying handle
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 18th/early 19th Century pewter twin-handled chamber pot: of traditional design,
Lot 44
A late 18th/early 19th Century pewter twin-handled chamber pot: of traditional design,
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Three children's chamber pots: of traditional form transfer printed in blue and comprising a
Lot 46
Three children's chamber pots: of traditional form transfer printed in blue and comprising a
95 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Three pottery chamber pots: comprising a Mason's Patent Ironstone China example of faceted form
Lot 47
Three pottery chamber pots: comprising a Mason's Patent Ironstone China example of faceted form
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Two pottery chamber pots and a bedpan: attributed to the Verwood or East Dorset potteries
Lot 48
Two pottery chamber pots and a bedpan: attributed to the Verwood or East Dorset potteries
65 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Two children's chamber pots: of traditional form one pottery example decorated with trailed bands
Lot 49
Two children's chamber pots: of traditional form one pottery example decorated with trailed bands
75 GBP
50 - 90 GBP
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Two glass chamber pots: comprising a cranberry glass example with clear ribbed handle and applied
Lot 50
Two glass chamber pots: comprising a cranberry glass example with clear ribbed handle and applied
70 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A Belleek (First Period) satirical chamberpot: of typical form the exterior with moulded decoration,
Lot 51
A Belleek (First Period) satirical chamberpot: of typical form the exterior with moulded decoration,
300 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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An early 19th Century blue and white pearlware chamber pot: in a 'Passion Flower Border Series'
Lot 52
An early 19th Century blue and white pearlware chamber pot: in a 'Passion Flower Border Series'
0 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A late 18th/early 19th Century cast brass chamber pot: of traditional design with loop carrying
Lot 53
A late 18th/early 19th Century cast brass chamber pot: of traditional design with loop carrying
240 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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The Thunder Box Lid Collection.
Lot 54
The Thunder Box Lid Collection.
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A plumber's sample or merchant's display: for a Twyfords Planetas,
Lot 55
A plumber's sample or merchant's display: for a Twyfords Planetas,
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th Century lead alloy 'Billy & Charley' fantasy medallion: the obverse with crowned knight
Lot 56
A 19th Century lead alloy 'Billy & Charley' fantasy medallion: the obverse with crowned knight
140 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A carved white marble bust of Cellini: unsigned, on black marble socle, overall height 23cm.
Lot 57
A carved white marble bust of Cellini: unsigned, on black marble socle, overall height 23cm.
100 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An early 19th Century carved padouk wood model of a recumbent lion: with crossed front paws on a
Lot 58
An early 19th Century carved padouk wood model of a recumbent lion: with crossed front paws on a
320 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Austrian bronze cold painted model of a chick emerging from a shell: stamped Geschutz, 50cm.
Lot 59
An Austrian bronze cold painted model of a chick emerging from a shell: stamped Geschutz, 50cm.
220 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A 19th Century Swiss or Austrian novelty nutcracker: carved as a crocodile with open mouth and
Lot 60
A 19th Century Swiss or Austrian novelty nutcracker: carved as a crocodile with open mouth and
980 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 19th Century Swiss or Austrian novelty nutcracker: carved as a gentleman wearing a tail coat,
Lot 61
A 19th Century Swiss or Austrian novelty nutcracker: carved as a gentleman wearing a tail coat,
320 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Dutch carved cedar diorama by Cornelis Bavelaar [1747-1830]: depicting a finely detailed view of
Lot 63
A Dutch carved cedar diorama by Cornelis Bavelaar [1747-1830]: depicting a finely detailed view of
620 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Dutch carved cedar diorama by Cornelis Bavelaar [1747-1830]: depicting a finely detailed Dutch
Lot 64
A Dutch carved cedar diorama by Cornelis Bavelaar [1747-1830]: depicting a finely detailed Dutch
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An early 19th Century scrimshaw powder horn: the ox horn engraved with birds, a kangaroo,
Lot 65
An early 19th Century scrimshaw powder horn: the ox horn engraved with birds, a kangaroo,
600 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Japanese ivory okimono,
Lot 66
A Japanese ivory okimono,
280 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese carved ivory okimono: of a loaded buffalo and attendant, Meiji period, 3.5cm.
Lot 67
A Japanese carved ivory okimono: of a loaded buffalo and attendant, Meiji period, 3.5cm.
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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