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The Summer Auction - 11th / 12th July 2023
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St. Edmund's Court
Okehampton Street
Exeter
EX4 1DU
United Kingdom
The Summer Auction - 11th / 12th July 2023

The Summer Auction - 11th / 12th July 2023

Auction dates
11 Jul 2023 10:00 BST
Lots: 1-733
12 Jul 2023 10:00 BST
Lots: 751-1320
Viewing dates
07 Jul 2023 09:00 - 17:15 BST
08 Jul 2023 09:00 - 13:00 BST
09 Jul 2023 14:00 - 16:00 BST
10 Jul 2023 09:00 - 17:15 BST
11 Jul 2023 09:00 - 17:15 BST
Auction currency
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A large Japanese Negoro lacquer Koban [raised tray] lacquered in black and gold with overlapping
Lot 260
A large Japanese Negoro lacquer Koban [raised tray] lacquered in black and gold with overlapping
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Japanese bronze figure of a bijin musician,
Lot 261
A Japanese bronze figure of a bijin musician,
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Japanese boxwood netsuke in the form of a sow and piglet,
Lot 262
A Japanese boxwood netsuke in the form of a sow and piglet,
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese patinated bronze model of a tiger with glass eyes,
Lot 263
A Japanese patinated bronze model of a tiger with glass eyes,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese bronze koro and cover naturalistically modelled in the form of a quail, Meiji period,
Lot 264
A Japanese bronze koro and cover naturalistically modelled in the form of a quail, Meiji period,
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases and a matching smaller pair all decorated with a sinuous scaly
Lot 265
A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases and a matching smaller pair all decorated with a sinuous scaly
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Japanese cloisonne jardiniere decorated with ho-o birds,
Lot 266
A Japanese cloisonne jardiniere decorated with ho-o birds,
200 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese red lacquered wood travelling toilet box and a decorated wood small domed trunk the
Lot 267
A Japanese red lacquered wood travelling toilet box and a decorated wood small domed trunk the
90 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A group of thirteen items of Chinese and Japanese cloisonne variously decorated with flowers,
Lot 268
A group of thirteen items of Chinese and Japanese cloisonne variously decorated with flowers,
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Chinese cloisonne bowl decorated with colourful flowering stems on a pale yellow ground,
Lot 269
A Chinese cloisonne bowl decorated with colourful flowering stems on a pale yellow ground,
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An album of Japanese coloured woodblock prints, various dates,
Lot 270
An album of Japanese coloured woodblock prints, various dates,
350 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A pair of Japanese bone inlaid black lacquer relief panels depicting a fisherman and a peasant,
Lot 271
A pair of Japanese bone inlaid black lacquer relief panels depicting a fisherman and a peasant,
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese brass pear-shaped vase relief decorated with a pine tree and cranes, 33cm.
Lot 272
A Japanese brass pear-shaped vase relief decorated with a pine tree and cranes, 33cm.
30 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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A Japanese bone-mounted wakizashi the grip and scabbard with carved and stained figural decoration,
Lot 273
A Japanese bone-mounted wakizashi the grip and scabbard with carved and stained figural decoration,
380 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Japanese silk embroidered panel of a basket of flowers within an elaborate scrollwork border,
Lot 274
A Japanese silk embroidered panel of a basket of flowers within an elaborate scrollwork border,
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A Japanese Fukusa red-ground wrapping cloth, marked Kanei decorated with terrapins,
Lot 275
A Japanese Fukusa red-ground wrapping cloth, marked Kanei decorated with terrapins,
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Middle Eastern polished bronze globular vase with engraved and pricked decoration of peacocks and
Lot 276
A Middle Eastern polished bronze globular vase with engraved and pricked decoration of peacocks and
0 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Burmese copper vase repousse decorated with arched panels of deities and other figures on a
Lot 277
A Burmese copper vase repousse decorated with arched panels of deities and other figures on a
30 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A pair of Eastern Asian 'dragon' jars and covers carved in high relief with mythical beasts, 22cm.
Lot 278
A pair of Eastern Asian 'dragon' jars and covers carved in high relief with mythical beasts, 22cm.
40 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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A Persian painted mother-of-pearl oval brooch decorated with three musicians in a garden setting,
Lot 279
A Persian painted mother-of-pearl oval brooch decorated with three musicians in a garden setting,
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Mughal watercolour depicting a king under a canopy in a garden setting,
Lot 280
A Mughal watercolour depicting a king under a canopy in a garden setting,
15 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A copper and brass mounted coal hod, probably Low Countries,
Lot 281
A copper and brass mounted coal hod, probably Low Countries,
0 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A Middle Eastern white-metal and copper inlaid bronze vessel with swing handle,
Lot 282
A Middle Eastern white-metal and copper inlaid bronze vessel with swing handle,
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A large Balinese earthenware bowl clad in wicker work, 30cm high.
Lot 283
A large Balinese earthenware bowl clad in wicker work, 30cm high.
25 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A large Indonesian palm-wood vase in the form of a flower head, 64cm.
Lot 284
A large Indonesian palm-wood vase in the form of a flower head, 64cm.
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A large carved wood Buddha head, with residue of old paint, 82cm high.
Lot 285
A large carved wood Buddha head, with residue of old paint, 82cm high.
400 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An archaic Persian bronze dagger with ridged blade and crescent guard, 29cm.
Lot 286
An archaic Persian bronze dagger with ridged blade and crescent guard, 29cm.
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of unusual Indian brass snake combination table bell/candlesticks each in the form of a
Lot 287
A pair of unusual Indian brass snake combination table bell/candlesticks each in the form of a
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Thai bronze and copper elephant opium pipe the long stem bound with wirework, 22cm.
Lot 288
A Thai bronze and copper elephant opium pipe the long stem bound with wirework, 22cm.
25 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A quantity of Chinese mother-of-pearl gaming counters, 19th century, including rectangular,
Lot 289
A quantity of Chinese mother-of-pearl gaming counters, 19th century, including rectangular,
30 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A Duala tribe (West Cameroon) ceremonial paddle,
Lot 289A
A Duala tribe (West Cameroon) ceremonial paddle,
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A group of three Balinese carved and painted wood figures and a Balinese palm wood box and sliding
Lot 290
A group of three Balinese carved and painted wood figures and a Balinese palm wood box and sliding
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Balinese rattan rice basket and a decorated and lacquered barrel-shaped food container and cover,
Lot 291
A Balinese rattan rice basket and a decorated and lacquered barrel-shaped food container and cover,
85 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Two large Amazon woven baskets 53 and 65cm
Lot 292
Two large Amazon woven baskets 53 and 65cm
100 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Burmese black lacquered oval box and cover decorated with flowerhead motifs and diaper borders,
Lot 293
A Burmese black lacquered oval box and cover decorated with flowerhead motifs and diaper borders,
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A stained treen bowl, possibly South East Asian,
Lot 294
A stained treen bowl, possibly South East Asian,
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A group of six various Tribal fishing spears,
Lot 295
A group of six various Tribal fishing spears,
90 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A carved and stained wood hod, probably East African,
Lot 296
A carved and stained wood hod, probably East African,
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Two Oceanic hardwood spears, possibly Solomon Islands,
Lot 297
Two Oceanic hardwood spears, possibly Solomon Islands,
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200 - 300 GBP
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A Makonde carved and stained wood figural group, East African, probably a family group,
Lot 298
A Makonde carved and stained wood figural group, East African, probably a family group,
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A carved and stained wood wall stoop, probably West African,
Lot 299
A carved and stained wood wall stoop, probably West African,
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A hand painted digeridoo,
Lot 300
A hand painted digeridoo,
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Two similar African carved hardwood figures, probably Congo,
Lot 301
Two similar African carved hardwood figures, probably Congo,
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of turned treen eggcups, circa 1900; modelled on stepped circular bases,
Lot 302
A pair of turned treen eggcups, circa 1900; modelled on stepped circular bases,
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A large treen board, probably walnut, 19th century; probably for culinary use,
Lot 303
A large treen board, probably walnut, 19th century; probably for culinary use,
50 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A substantial stained wood and metal banded bowl,
Lot 304
A substantial stained wood and metal banded bowl,
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A carved oak and silver mounted Winchester College bread board,
Lot 305
A carved oak and silver mounted Winchester College bread board,
50 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Three treen bowls or drinking vessels, 18th/19th century,
Lot 306
Three treen bowls or drinking vessels, 18th/19th century,
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Two similar brass six light chandeliers,
Lot 307
Two similar brass six light chandeliers,
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Italian painted and gilt pictures in early Renaissance taste,
Lot 308
A pair of Italian painted and gilt pictures in early Renaissance taste,
550 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Russian icon depicting three Bishop Saints, oil on wood,
Lot 309
A Russian icon depicting three Bishop Saints, oil on wood,
90 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A carved and giltwood oval picture or mirror frame,
Lot 310
A carved and giltwood oval picture or mirror frame,
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100 - 150 GBP
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A group of three Italian gilt bronze mounted relief carved shell cameos, late 19th century,
Lot 311
A group of three Italian gilt bronze mounted relief carved shell cameos, late 19th century,
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Two carved treen nutcrackers, comprising a Continental chip carved example, early 19th century,
Lot 312
Two carved treen nutcrackers, comprising a Continental chip carved example, early 19th century,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Continental chip carved fruitwood mortice nutcracker, early 19th century,
Lot 313
A Continental chip carved fruitwood mortice nutcracker, early 19th century,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A French or Flemish carved oak panel in 16th century 'Romayne' style, probably 19th century,
Lot 314
A French or Flemish carved oak panel in 16th century 'Romayne' style, probably 19th century,
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A northern European carved walnut rectangular gingerbread mould depicting King Friedrich Wilhelm IV
Lot 315
A northern European carved walnut rectangular gingerbread mould depicting King Friedrich Wilhelm IV
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Roman pottery oil lamp, probably 2nd/3rd century A,D.
Lot 316
A Roman pottery oil lamp, probably 2nd/3rd century A,D.
20 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An Inuit carved reindeer horn spoon, the pear-shaped bowl with incised decoration of a reindeer,
Lot 317
An Inuit carved reindeer horn spoon, the pear-shaped bowl with incised decoration of a reindeer,
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 18th/early19th century tortoiseshell mounted bodkin case incised and decorated with birds
Lot 318
A late 18th/early19th century tortoiseshell mounted bodkin case incised and decorated with birds
0 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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