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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 small pair of 19th Century bellows: painted with a view of Drayton Manor with brass nozzle,
Lot 408
A small pair of 19th Century bellows: painted with a view of Drayton Manor with brass nozzle,
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A small pair of 19th Century bellows: with black and gilt chinoserie decoration and brass nozzle,
Lot 410
A small pair of 19th Century bellows: with black and gilt chinoserie decoration and brass nozzle,
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A small pair of early 19th Century bellows: with straight tapered sides,
Lot 411
A small pair of early 19th Century bellows: with straight tapered sides,
0 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A pair of late 17th Century dated carved birch bellows: inscribed ' DO YOUR PART AS WELL AS I AND
Lot 412
A pair of late 17th Century dated carved birch bellows: inscribed ' DO YOUR PART AS WELL AS I AND
3,000 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A small pair of 19th Century mahogany bellows: with turned bullseye and brass nozzle,
Lot 413
A small pair of 19th Century mahogany bellows: with turned bullseye and brass nozzle,
130 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A 19th Century mechanical bellows: with hand cranked fly wheel and tapering tin nozzle, 80cm. long.
Lot 414
A 19th Century mechanical bellows: with hand cranked fly wheel and tapering tin nozzle, 80cm. long.
160 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 19th Century brass and mahogany mechanical bellows: the hand cranked fly wheel with horn handle
Lot 415
A 19th Century brass and mahogany mechanical bellows: the hand cranked fly wheel with horn handle
260 GBP
150 - 250 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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An early 19th Century wrought iron peel: of thistle-shaped form with brass inlay decoration,
Lot 419
An early 19th Century wrought iron peel: of thistle-shaped form with brass inlay decoration,
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A rare early 18th Century maid's broom: with circular head and walnut barley-twist turned handle,
Lot 420
A rare early 18th Century maid's broom: with circular head and walnut barley-twist turned handle,
3,000 GBP
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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A 17th Century miniature oak chest of drawers: the rectangular top with a moulded edge containing
Lot 424
A 17th Century miniature oak chest of drawers: the rectangular top with a moulded edge containing
650 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A George III period miniature mahogany writing bureau: the sloping hinged fall enclosing an
Lot 425
A George III period miniature mahogany writing bureau: the sloping hinged fall enclosing an
1,000 GBP
300 - 500 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,
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450 - 500 GBP
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An early 18th Century oak circular drum-shaped commode:,
Lot 432
An early 18th Century oak circular drum-shaped commode:,
0 GBP
400 - 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 16th Century carved wood roof boss: of lozenge-shaped form,
Lot 435
A 16th Century carved wood roof boss: of lozenge-shaped form,
1,250 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A late 15th/early 16th Century carved oak corner boss or corbel: of a tonsured monk's head, 25.
Lot 436
A late 15th/early 16th Century carved oak corner boss or corbel: of a tonsured monk's head, 25.
1,600 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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A 16th Century finely cast bronze cauldron:, Northwest Europe,
Lot 460
A 16th Century finely cast bronze cauldron:, Northwest Europe,
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200 - 250 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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An important and massive 15th Century bronze cauldron: with founder's mark, a saltire cross,
Lot 462
An important and massive 15th Century bronze cauldron: with founder's mark, a saltire cross,
4,600 GBP
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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A late 17th/early 18th Century bronze cauldron: of large size,
Lot 463
A late 17th/early 18th Century bronze cauldron: of large size,
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A 16th Century small bronze cauldron: with raised banded decoration and angular loop handles raised
Lot 465
A 16th Century small bronze cauldron: with raised banded decoration and angular loop handles raised
700 GBP
250 - 300 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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A 19th Century oak and iron bound costrel: of coopered construction, the ends turned and stamped 'W.
Lot 468
A 19th Century oak and iron bound costrel: of coopered construction, the ends turned and stamped 'W.
85 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A late 17th/early 18th Century oak bread oven door: of arched form with two projecting handles,
Lot 469
A late 17th/early 18th Century oak bread oven door: of arched form with two projecting handles,
200 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A 17th Century lignum vitae pedestal wassail bowl: of traditional design with reeded ring turned
Lot 470
A 17th Century lignum vitae pedestal wassail bowl: of traditional design with reeded ring turned
920 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A late 17th Century lignum vitae cup: with four moulded reeds to the body,
Lot 471
A late 17th Century lignum vitae cup: with four moulded reeds to the body,
2,100 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A late 17th Century Friesian carved oak mangle board: of arched form,
Lot 473
A late 17th Century Friesian carved oak mangle board: of arched form,
0 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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An 18th Century oak mangle board: of arched rectangular form,
Lot 474
An 18th Century oak mangle board: of arched rectangular form,
2,000 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A fine 18th Century Dutch carved beech mangleboard: probably Northern Friesland,
Lot 475
A fine 18th Century Dutch carved beech mangleboard: probably Northern Friesland,
3,100 GBP
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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A late 17th/early 18th Century carved limewood low relief figure: of St Michael dressed in robes
Lot 476
A late 17th/early 18th Century carved limewood low relief figure: of St Michael dressed in robes
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A late 15th Century oak and polychrome carved panel, The Annuciation: possibly North West Europe,
Lot 477
A late 15th Century oak and polychrome carved panel, The Annuciation: possibly North West Europe,
0 GBP
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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A 16th Century oak and polychrome carved group,
Lot 478
A 16th Century oak and polychrome carved group,
0 GBP
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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A Charles II oak rectangular side table:, the overhanging top with a moulded edge,
Lot 481
A Charles II oak rectangular side table:, the overhanging top with a moulded edge,
750 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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