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The Butler Collection
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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 late Victorian parasol with carved ivory cockatoo head automaton handle: the push-button action
Lot 286
A late Victorian parasol with carved ivory cockatoo head automaton handle: the push-button action
3,200 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A late Victorian parasol with carved ivory duck head automaton handle:,
Lot 287
A late Victorian parasol with carved ivory duck head automaton handle:,
900 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An early 20th Century parasol with carved donkey head automaton handle: the push-button action
Lot 288
An early 20th Century parasol with carved donkey head automaton handle: the push-button action
580 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A late 17th Century silver mounted malacca walking cane: the band initialled IT, 94cm long.
Lot 289
A late 17th Century silver mounted malacca walking cane: the band initialled IT, 94cm long.
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 18th Century horn beaker: with scrimshaw decoration with a windmill and pheasant shooting
Lot 292
A late 18th Century horn beaker: with scrimshaw decoration with a windmill and pheasant shooting
260 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A late 17th/early 18th Century lignum vitae and silver mounted tumbler cup: with engine turned
Lot 293
A late 17th/early 18th Century lignum vitae and silver mounted tumbler cup: with engine turned
1,550 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A 19th Century large brass-handled sifter: of cylindrical outline with ring decoration,
Lot 296
A 19th Century large brass-handled sifter: of cylindrical outline with ring decoration,
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An unusual 19th Century copper quarter sphere:, probably a cooking hastener,
Lot 298
An unusual 19th Century copper quarter sphere:, probably a cooking hastener,
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An early 18th Century brass pocket ring sundial: with adjustable central marker,
Lot 301
An early 18th Century brass pocket ring sundial: with adjustable central marker,
400 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An early 18th Century brass pocket ring sundial: with adjustable central marker,
Lot 302
An early 18th Century brass pocket ring sundial: with adjustable central marker,
350 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Lefevre, Paris,
Lot 303
Lefevre, Paris,
500 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A George III square tapering lead inkpot: with engraved brass top initialled JP, 1770, 5.5cm wide.
Lot 304
A George III square tapering lead inkpot: with engraved brass top initialled JP, 1770, 5.5cm wide.
900 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A 19th Century tin plate nutmeg grater and box: of shoe-shaped form,
Lot 307
A 19th Century tin plate nutmeg grater and box: of shoe-shaped form,
100 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A group of three 18th Century brass nutcrackers: two stamped TB (for Thomas Bingham, Birmingham,
Lot 310
A group of three 18th Century brass nutcrackers: two stamped TB (for Thomas Bingham, Birmingham,
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 18th Century brass coffee pot: of barrel-shaped form, with lift-off lid with urn finial,
Lot 316
A late 18th Century brass coffee pot: of barrel-shaped form, with lift-off lid with urn finial,
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 18th Century brass plate: of plain circular form, 24.5cm diameter.
Lot 319
A 18th Century brass plate: of plain circular form, 24.5cm diameter.
45 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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An 18th Century wrought iron flesh fork: with brass inlaid initials ID in a circle of pellets,
Lot 321
An 18th Century wrought iron flesh fork: with brass inlaid initials ID in a circle of pellets,
90 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A mid 18th Century gilded brass toddy ladle: with twisted horn handle. 45cm long.
Lot 325
A mid 18th Century gilded brass toddy ladle: with twisted horn handle. 45cm long.
400 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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An 18th Century toddy ladle:,
Lot 326
An 18th Century toddy ladle:,
320 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of 18th Century wrought iron ember tongs: inscribed 'JAMES GRIFFIN, BENTLEY GREEN HANTS.
Lot 330
A pair of 18th Century wrought iron ember tongs: inscribed 'JAMES GRIFFIN, BENTLEY GREEN HANTS.
1,400 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A late 17th/early 18th Century Spanish main gauche: with 44cm double edged blade,
Lot 331
A late 17th/early 18th Century Spanish main gauche: with 44cm double edged blade,
1,300 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A 19th Century wrought iron hand-held boot scraper: the boot scrape of arched outline with single
Lot 333
A 19th Century wrought iron hand-held boot scraper: the boot scrape of arched outline with single
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A set of Arts & Crafts period polished steel fire tools with stand: includes tongs,
Lot 337
A set of Arts & Crafts period polished steel fire tools with stand: includes tongs,
550 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A copper coffee pot, maker W Soutter & Sons, Birmingham: of cylindrical outline with flared base,
Lot 345
A copper coffee pot, maker W Soutter & Sons, Birmingham: of cylindrical outline with flared base,
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late Victorian brass and copper coffee pot: of ovoid tapering form,
Lot 346
A late Victorian brass and copper coffee pot: of ovoid tapering form,
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A mid 18th Century brass coffee pot: of pear-shaped form,
Lot 349
A mid 18th Century brass coffee pot: of pear-shaped form,
1,600 GBP
1,600 - 2,000 GBP
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After Antoine Vechte,
Lot 364
After Antoine Vechte,
150 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A large brass alms dish: with central floral boss, and triple reeded applied border,
Lot 372
A large brass alms dish: with central floral boss, and triple reeded applied border,
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A 17th Century brass warming pan lid: depicting a leopard passant and 'Put your trust in God', 27.
Lot 386
A 17th Century brass warming pan lid: depicting a leopard passant and 'Put your trust in God', 27.
170 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A pair of Victorian elm bellows: with iron nozzle, stamped 'ALLDAYS & ONIONS RD.
Lot 407
A pair of Victorian elm bellows: with iron nozzle, stamped 'ALLDAYS & ONIONS RD.
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th Century elm commemorative cheese follower:,
Lot 416
A 19th Century elm commemorative cheese follower:,
600 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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An 18th Century pearwood salt: of circular outline with ring turned decoration, 5cm high.
Lot 417
An 18th Century pearwood salt: of circular outline with ring turned decoration, 5cm high.
420 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 19th Century pewter 'Welsh Hat': of tapering cylindrical form with broad rim and raised on a
Lot 418
A 19th Century pewter 'Welsh Hat': of tapering cylindrical form with broad rim and raised on a
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 17th Century carved oak box: the sloping hinged lid recycled from an earlier 17th Century
Lot 426
A late 17th Century carved oak box: the sloping hinged lid recycled from an earlier 17th Century
480 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 16th Century riven oak ark chest:, of small size,
Lot 428
A 16th Century riven oak ark chest:, of small size,
4,100 GBP
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
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Attributed to Luigi Frulini [Florence,
Lot 429
Attributed to Luigi Frulini [Florence,
0 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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A late 15th/early 16th Century carved walnut lion mask wall applique,: 21cm high.
Lot 433
A late 15th/early 16th Century carved walnut lion mask wall applique,: 21cm high.
420 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A late 16th Century carved oak lion mask: with flared nostrils, open mouth upper and lower teeth,
Lot 434
A late 16th Century carved oak lion mask: with flared nostrils, open mouth upper and lower teeth,
720 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A late 14th/early 15th Century carved oak misericord: the seat supported by a manticore with
Lot 438
A late 14th/early 15th Century carved oak misericord: the seat supported by a manticore with
15,000 GBP
10,000 - 12,000 GBP
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A pair of 16th Century carved oak 'Romayne' head portraits: the male facing sinister,
Lot 439
A pair of 16th Century carved oak 'Romayne' head portraits: the male facing sinister,
1,750 GBP
900 - 1,200 GBP
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Attributed to Claes De Bruyn, a mid 15th Century carved oak Misericord: of a jester in costume,
Lot 441
Attributed to Claes De Bruyn, a mid 15th Century carved oak Misericord: of a jester in costume,
800 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A late 16th/early 17th Century mortar: with two loop handles and two square handles,
Lot 442
A late 16th/early 17th Century mortar: with two loop handles and two square handles,
1,000 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A late 18th Century small bronze mortar: bears a faint scratchmark 'T' for Thomas Sturton and a
Lot 443
A late 18th Century small bronze mortar: bears a faint scratchmark 'T' for Thomas Sturton and a
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An early 17th Century mortar: cast 'Ieames Butlar made em' with a band of overlapping hoops with
Lot 444
An early 17th Century mortar: cast 'Ieames Butlar made em' with a band of overlapping hoops with
880 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A late 16th/early 17th Century bronze mortar: cast with two founders/foundry marks, 12cm high,
Lot 445
A late 16th/early 17th Century bronze mortar: cast with two founders/foundry marks, 12cm high,
420 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A late Medieval bronze mortar: of tapering form with two loop handles,
Lot 446
A late Medieval bronze mortar: of tapering form with two loop handles,
1,200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A mid 17th Century mortar: with two loop handles and cast floral band,
Lot 447
A mid 17th Century mortar: with two loop handles and cast floral band,
1,250 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A late 16th Century mortar: with two squared handles, cast monogram TH, attributed to Thomas Hatch,
Lot 448
A late 16th Century mortar: with two squared handles, cast monogram TH, attributed to Thomas Hatch,
700 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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An early 18th Century mortar: cast H O 1707 and banded decoration of birds and animal,
Lot 449
An early 18th Century mortar: cast H O 1707 and banded decoration of birds and animal,
700 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A rare graduated set of five 17th Century motto skillets: cast at The Fathers' Foundry, Montacute,
Lot 450
A rare graduated set of five 17th Century motto skillets: cast at The Fathers' Foundry, Montacute,
3,400 GBP
1,500 - 1,800 GBP
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Thomas Pyke, Bridgwater, a large four pint skillet: the handle cast T.P.B.
Lot 451
Thomas Pyke, Bridgwater, a large four pint skillet: the handle cast T.P.B.
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Clemant Tosear I & II, Salisbury, a large skillet: the handle cast with maker's name,
Lot 454
Clemant Tosear I & II, Salisbury, a large skillet: the handle cast with maker's name,
580 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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John Fathers II [c.
Lot 455
John Fathers II [c.
240 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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An 18th Century bronze skillet: of traditional design, the handle engraved G--H B1747,
Lot 456
An 18th Century bronze skillet: of traditional design, the handle engraved G--H B1747,
130 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A very small mid 17th Century bronze skillet: on tapering legs with hoof feet,
Lot 457
A very small mid 17th Century bronze skillet: on tapering legs with hoof feet,
1,900 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A mid to late 17th Century bronze cauldron: from the Sturton foundry, South Petherton, Somerset,
Lot 458
A mid to late 17th Century bronze cauldron: from the Sturton foundry, South Petherton, Somerset,
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A mid to late 17th Century bronze cauldron: from the Sturton foundry, South Petherton, Somerset,
Lot 459
A mid to late 17th Century bronze cauldron: from the Sturton foundry, South Petherton, Somerset,
500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Butler, R P & Green, C - English Bronze Cooking Vessels & Their Founders 1350-1830.
Lot 461
Butler, R P & Green, C - English Bronze Cooking Vessels & Their Founders 1350-1830.
130 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A late 17th/early 18th Century small stitched leather blackjack or bombard: of ovoid form with
Lot 466
A late 17th/early 18th Century small stitched leather blackjack or bombard: of ovoid form with
1,050 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An 18th Century stitched leather tankard: of cylindrical form, with loop handle and a wood base,
Lot 467
An 18th Century stitched leather tankard: of cylindrical form, with loop handle and a wood base,
350 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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