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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 Regency period painted tea caddy in the form of a cottage: the hinged pitched roof enclosing twin
Lot 273
A Regency period painted tea caddy in the form of a cottage: the hinged pitched roof enclosing twin
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1,600 - 1,800 GBP
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A Victorian lignum vitae string box: of cylindrical outline with shallow domed cover, 14cm high,
Lot 274
A Victorian lignum vitae string box: of cylindrical outline with shallow domed cover, 14cm high,
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 19th Century toleware tea canister: of oval form with gilt chinoiserie decoration to a green
Lot 277
A 19th Century toleware tea canister: of oval form with gilt chinoiserie decoration to a green
420 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A 19th Century oak book trough in the Gothic taste: the rectangular base with two sliding ends
Lot 278
A 19th Century oak book trough in the Gothic taste: the rectangular base with two sliding ends
350 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Georgian turned mahogany small wine coaster: with moulded rim, 10.5cm. diameter.
Lot 279
A Georgian turned mahogany small wine coaster: with moulded rim, 10.5cm. diameter.
100 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Derby porcelain figure of 'African Sal': modelled by Edward Keys,
Lot 280
A Derby porcelain figure of 'African Sal': modelled by Edward Keys,
55 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Two late 19th Century gilt brass coat hangers: with turned mahogany handles, each 44cm long.
Lot 281
Two late 19th Century gilt brass coat hangers: with turned mahogany handles, each 44cm long.
40 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A pair of finely turned 19th Century mahogany wig stands: the domed tops on slender ring turned and
Lot 282
A pair of finely turned 19th Century mahogany wig stands: the domed tops on slender ring turned and
100 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An early 19th Century burr maple and inlaid musical etui: the shallow domed hinged lid inlaid with
Lot 283
An early 19th Century burr maple and inlaid musical etui: the shallow domed hinged lid inlaid with
500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of silver spectacles, maker Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1824: with telescopic arms,
Lot 284
A pair of silver spectacles, maker Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1824: with telescopic arms,
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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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 James I cow horn shoehorn: with incised geometric decoration and dated 1613, 25cm long.
Lot 291
A James I cow horn shoehorn: with incised geometric decoration and dated 1613, 25cm long.
400 GBP
200 - 250 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 George III period brass lidded tankard: of plain cylindrical outline with domed lift-off lid and
Lot 294
A George III period brass lidded tankard: of plain cylindrical outline with domed lift-off lid and
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A George III period brass lidded tankard: of plain cylindrical outline with domed lift-off lid and
Lot 295
A George III period brass lidded tankard: of plain cylindrical outline with domed lift-off lid and
100 GBP
100 - 150 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 Old Sheffield plate serving dish: crested, of oval form with gadrooned border, 39cm wide.
Lot 297
An Old Sheffield plate serving dish: crested, of oval form with gadrooned border, 39cm wide.
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 18th Century Dutch small brass chafing dish: of circular form raised on three swept feet with
Lot 299
An 18th Century Dutch small brass chafing dish: of circular form raised on three swept feet with
50 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 George III brass tobacco box: of oval form,
Lot 305
A George III brass tobacco box: of oval form,
800 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early 19th Century sugar loaf axe: with ring turned fruitwood handle, 29.5cm long.
Lot 306
An early 19th Century sugar loaf axe: with ring turned fruitwood handle, 29.5cm long.
380 GBP
100 - 150 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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An 18th Century iron rushlight of rare form: on tripod base with brass disc at the base of the stem,
Lot 308
An 18th Century iron rushlight of rare form: on tripod base with brass disc at the base of the stem,
1,300 GBP
120 - 140 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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An 18th Century two-prong, close-plated fork: with silver mounted agate handle, 15cm long.
Lot 311
An 18th Century two-prong, close-plated fork: with silver mounted agate handle, 15cm long.
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th Century iron patent corkscrew: the central helix between two plain columns with ring turned
Lot 312
A 19th Century iron patent corkscrew: the central helix between two plain columns with ring turned
880 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Two late 17th/early18th Century Dutch brass 'frying pan' chambersticks: the circular dishes with
Lot 313
Two late 17th/early18th Century Dutch brass 'frying pan' chambersticks: the circular dishes with
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An 18th Century Dutch square brass plate-warmer: with pierced foliate and engraved decoration,
Lot 314
An 18th Century Dutch square brass plate-warmer: with pierced foliate and engraved decoration,
70 GBP
50 - 100 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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An 19th Century brass bucket or jardiniere: of cylindrical tapering form with pierced cruciform
Lot 317
An 19th Century brass bucket or jardiniere: of cylindrical tapering form with pierced cruciform
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 18th/early 19th Century brass goblet: of plain design,
Lot 318
A late 18th/early 19th Century brass goblet: of plain design,
55 GBP
50 - 70 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 early 19th Century wrought iron revolving toasting fork: the terminals worked with crowns and
Lot 320
An early 19th Century wrought iron revolving toasting fork: the terminals worked with crowns and
800 GBP
300 - 400 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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An early 19th Century Scottish bannock toaster: with silver mounted antelope horn handle, 51cm long.
Lot 322
An early 19th Century Scottish bannock toaster: with silver mounted antelope horn handle, 51cm long.
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early 19th Century wrought iron flesh fork: the handle brass inlaid 'A Cooper, 1816', 45cm long.
Lot 323
An early 19th Century wrought iron flesh fork: the handle brass inlaid 'A Cooper, 1816', 45cm long.
200 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late 18th/early 19th Century long-handled wrought iron flesh fork: and a wrought iron flesh fork
Lot 324
A late 18th/early 19th Century long-handled wrought iron flesh fork: and a wrought iron flesh fork
160 GBP
100 - 150 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 late 18th Century silver toasting fork, unmarked: with long ebony ring turned handle,
Lot 327
A late 18th Century silver toasting fork, unmarked: with long ebony ring turned handle,
260 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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An early 19th Century wrought iron flesh fork: with long turned ash handle, 117cm long.
Lot 328
An early 19th Century wrought iron flesh fork: with long turned ash handle, 117cm long.
200 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A 19th Century wrought iron potato rake: a sack hook and brass handled steel (3)
Lot 329
A 19th Century wrought iron potato rake: a sack hook and brass handled steel (3)
0 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 19th Century wrought iron chained boot scraper: with loop handle, 97cm high.
Lot 334
A 19th Century wrought iron chained boot scraper: with loop handle, 97cm high.
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 18th Century steel fender: of serpentine form with pierced and applied patrae decoration,
Lot 335
A late 18th Century steel fender: of serpentine form with pierced and applied patrae decoration,
170 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An 18th Century iron fire shovel: and pair of matching tongs with cast brass knopped handles.
Lot 336
An 18th Century iron fire shovel: and pair of matching tongs with cast brass knopped handles.
0 GBP
50 - 70 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 pair of 18th Century wrought iron ember tongs: 38cm long.
Lot 338
A pair of 18th Century wrought iron ember tongs: 38cm long.
160 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A mid 17th Century wrought iron and brass revolving down-hearth toaster: engraved with confronting
Lot 339
A mid 17th Century wrought iron and brass revolving down-hearth toaster: engraved with confronting
1,700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A miniature pierced brass and iron trivet: of horseshoe outline,
Lot 340
A miniature pierced brass and iron trivet: of horseshoe outline,
680 GBP
150 - 180 GBP
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