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Maritime, Scientific & Exploration
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Venue address
19 Charles Ind. Estate
Stowmarket, Suffolk
IP14 5AH
United Kingdom
Maritime, Scientific & Exploration

including paintings, tribal art & model ships

Auction dates
05 Apr 2023 10:00 BST
Viewing dates
03 Apr 2023 10:00 - 16:00 BST
04 Apr 2023 10:00 - 16:00 BST
Auction currency
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19th Century brass microscope by Baker, High Holborn, London, with polished brass body and
Lot 60
19th Century brass microscope by Baker, High Holborn, London, with polished brass body and
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th Century three-draw telescope
Lot 60A
A 19th Century three-draw telescope
75 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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19th century Tunbridge ware compass, circa 1860, the underside lid bearing label 'T. Barton, late
Lot 61
19th century Tunbridge ware compass, circa 1860, the underside lid bearing label 'T. Barton, late
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A mid 20th Century Ship's stick barometer
Lot 62
A mid 20th Century Ship's stick barometer
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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19th Century lacquered brass monocular pocket microscope, with four bone slides, housed in a
Lot 63
19th Century lacquered brass monocular pocket microscope, with four bone slides, housed in a
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Mid 20th century 'Service' microscope, by W. Watson & Sons Ltd., in black lacquer, with mahogany
Lot 64
Mid 20th century 'Service' microscope, by W. Watson & Sons Ltd., in black lacquer, with mahogany
40 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Butchers "Boys Own" magic lantern, housed in original box, together with three boxes of slides to
Lot 65
Butchers "Boys Own" magic lantern, housed in original box, together with three boxes of slides to
340 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A desk barograph, the oak glazed case raised on ogee bracket feet, 33.5cm wide, 19cm high, 18cm
Lot 66
A desk barograph, the oak glazed case raised on ogee bracket feet, 33.5cm wide, 19cm high, 18cm
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pocket barometer by Dent, 33 Cockspur St, London, with silvered dial, 4.5cm diameter, housed in
Lot 67
A pocket barometer by Dent, 33 Cockspur St, London, with silvered dial, 4.5cm diameter, housed in
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Mid 20th century ship's stick barometer, black lacquered metal with silvered dial, housed in a
Lot 68
Mid 20th century ship's stick barometer, black lacquered metal with silvered dial, housed in a
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A 19th Century set of boxed brass scales, made by De Grave Short & Co, London, the teak case with
Lot 69
A 19th Century set of boxed brass scales, made by De Grave Short & Co, London, the teak case with
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An early-mid 20th Century Surveyor's Aneroid
Lot 70
An early-mid 20th Century Surveyor's Aneroid
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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19th Century Steelyard by Robinson, the steel body with sliding weight and hooks, 37cm wide
Lot 71
19th Century Steelyard by Robinson, the steel body with sliding weight and hooks, 37cm wide
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30 - 50 GBP
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Geoffrey Francis Hattersley-Smith, D. Phil, FRSC, FRGS, FAINA (22 April 1923 – 21 July 2012),
Lot 72
Geoffrey Francis Hattersley-Smith, D. Phil, FRSC, FRGS, FAINA (22 April 1923 – 21 July 2012),
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Late 19th Century brass and stee travel microscope, with attached tripod, housed in a mahogany case,
Lot 73
Late 19th Century brass and stee travel microscope, with attached tripod, housed in a mahogany case,
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Victorian mahogany apothecary cabinet, by W. Brydon, No.78 Cornhill, London, having brass carrying
Lot 74
Victorian mahogany apothecary cabinet, by W. Brydon, No.78 Cornhill, London, having brass carrying
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300 - 500 GBP
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Joseph J Banks (British, 19th Century) H.M.S. Boadicea (of 'The White Fleet') 1922 signed and
Lot 75
Joseph J Banks (British, 19th Century) H.M.S. Boadicea (of 'The White Fleet') 1922 signed and
0 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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19th Century horn engraved with a cityscape and a country house, 25cm wide
Lot 76
19th Century horn engraved with a cityscape and a country house, 25cm wide
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Henry Scott (British, 1911-2005) 'The Dreadnought' & 'The Norman Coast' both signed, two coloured
Lot 77
Henry Scott (British, 1911-2005) 'The Dreadnought' & 'The Norman Coast' both signed, two coloured
0 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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19th Century turned wooden and bone inlaid fid, the body engraved "SUIP JASON N.L, the opposing side
Lot 78
19th Century turned wooden and bone inlaid fid, the body engraved "SUIP JASON N.L, the opposing side
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Nicholas Condy (British, 1793-1857) HMS Wellesley at Anchor monotone watercolour 11 x 16cm (10.25" x
Lot 79
Nicholas Condy (British, 1793-1857) HMS Wellesley at Anchor monotone watercolour 11 x 16cm (10.25" x
150 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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19th Century whales tooth snuff mull, the baleen hinged lid with rectangular cartouche initialled
Lot 80
19th Century whales tooth snuff mull, the baleen hinged lid with rectangular cartouche initialled
280 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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19th Century whales tooth vesta case, with baleen hinged lid, the body with incised ship, crossed
Lot 81
19th Century whales tooth vesta case, with baleen hinged lid, the body with incised ship, crossed
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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19th Century walrus tusk seam rubber, initialled WS and dated 1842, with mother of pearl and
Lot 82
19th Century walrus tusk seam rubber, initialled WS and dated 1842, with mother of pearl and
200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An African mancala board, carved with three figure to each side and head to one end, together with
Lot 83
An African mancala board, carved with three figure to each side and head to one end, together with
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Vellum quiver, with embossed dot decoration, containing six bamboo shafted arrows, the quiver 56cm
Lot 84
Vellum quiver, with embossed dot decoration, containing six bamboo shafted arrows, the quiver 56cm
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot 85
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0 GBP
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Lot 86
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0 GBP
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Carved wooden fertility figure possibly Luba people, Democratic republic of Congo, the stylised
Lot 87
Carved wooden fertility figure possibly Luba people, Democratic republic of Congo, the stylised
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Three African tribal clubs, to include a root headed example, 46cm long, club with turned terminal
Lot 88
Three African tribal clubs, to include a root headed example, 46cm long, club with turned terminal
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300 - 500 GBP
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Two African tribal swords, both with leather/hide handles and metal pommels, one with a scabbard,
Lot 89
Two African tribal swords, both with leather/hide handles and metal pommels, one with a scabbard,
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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19th Century aboriginal boomerang, of typical curved form with remains of white dot decoration to
Lot 90
19th Century aboriginal boomerang, of typical curved form with remains of white dot decoration to
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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20th Century Benin bronze mask, 15cm wide, 22.5cm high, Indian chip carved mask, 18cm wide, 27cm
Lot 91
20th Century Benin bronze mask, 15cm wide, 22.5cm high, Indian chip carved mask, 18cm wide, 27cm
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60 - 80 GBP
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Cast metal depiction of Buddha, modelled in a seated meditating position, on a stepped loaded
Lot 92
Cast metal depiction of Buddha, modelled in a seated meditating position, on a stepped loaded
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60 - 80 GBP
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Mid 20th century African macassar ebony fertility figure, possibly Makonde (Tanzania), on a black
Lot 93
Mid 20th century African macassar ebony fertility figure, possibly Makonde (Tanzania), on a black
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50 - 70 GBP
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Zimbabwean Shona carved serpentine figure by Gift Muza, depicting a lady with her head angled to one
Lot 94
Zimbabwean Shona carved serpentine figure by Gift Muza, depicting a lady with her head angled to one
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80 - 120 GBP
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Four West African tribal masks, to include a pair, the largest 38cm long (4)
Lot 95
Four West African tribal masks, to include a pair, the largest 38cm long (4)
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60 - 90 GBP
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Four West African tribal masks, the largest 27cm (4)
Lot 96
Four West African tribal masks, the largest 27cm (4)
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60 - 80 GBP
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Salampasu tribal mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, with painted face, narrow eyes and mouth,
Lot 97
Salampasu tribal mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, with painted face, narrow eyes and mouth,
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100 - 150 GBP
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Shona headrest, with slightly arched platform, with splayed base, 17.5cm wide, 15cm high
Lot 98
Shona headrest, with slightly arched platform, with splayed base, 17.5cm wide, 15cm high
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60 - 80 GBP
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Arbore headrest/stool, Southern Ethiopia, the platform with ridged underside, raised on three
Lot 99
Arbore headrest/stool, Southern Ethiopia, the platform with ridged underside, raised on three
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60 - 90 GBP
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Arbore headrest/stool, Southern Ethiopia, the arched platform with ridged underside, raised on three
Lot 100
Arbore headrest/stool, Southern Ethiopia, the arched platform with ridged underside, raised on three
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Tongan style headrest, with curved platform and shaped supports, 48cm long
Lot 101
Tongan style headrest, with curved platform and shaped supports, 48cm long
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40 - 60 GBP
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Shona tribal headrest, with curved platform and circular foot, 14cm wide, 14cm high
Lot 102
Shona tribal headrest, with curved platform and circular foot, 14cm wide, 14cm high
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Lega tribal mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, the face painted in white, 27cm long
Lot 103
Lega tribal mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, the face painted in white, 27cm long
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60 - 90 GBP
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Maasai tribal hide shield, East Africa, painted in iron red, black and white, with faded writing,
Lot 104
Maasai tribal hide shield, East Africa, painted in iron red, black and white, with faded writing,
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Ethiopian Oromo headrest, with conical base, 16cm wide, 16cm high
Lot 105
Ethiopian Oromo headrest, with conical base, 16cm wide, 16cm high
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Ethiopian Oromo headrest, the conical base with traces of red banded decoration, 15cm wide, 15cm
Lot 106
Ethiopian Oromo headrest, the conical base with traces of red banded decoration, 15cm wide, 15cm
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Argentinian silver mounted yerba mate gourd, the calabash gourd with swept gadrooned silver collar
Lot 107
Argentinian silver mounted yerba mate gourd, the calabash gourd with swept gadrooned silver collar
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Tribal headrest, possibly Democratic Republic of Congo, having curved platform and base with incised
Lot 108
Tribal headrest, possibly Democratic Republic of Congo, having curved platform and base with incised
100 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Somalian headrest, with sightly arched headrest, cylindrical column and spread foot, 34cm wide, 33cm
Lot 109
Somalian headrest, with sightly arched headrest, cylindrical column and spread foot, 34cm wide, 33cm
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Ethiopian Oromo headrest. with ring turned neck and conical base with incised linear decoration,
Lot 110
Ethiopian Oromo headrest. with ring turned neck and conical base with incised linear decoration,
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Luba headrest, Democratic Republic of Congo, the circular platform above a kneeling female figure,
Lot 111
Luba headrest, Democratic Republic of Congo, the circular platform above a kneeling female figure,
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Ethiopian Oromo headrest, with incised decoration on three supports, oval base, 19.5cm wide, 18.
Lot 112
Ethiopian Oromo headrest, with incised decoration on three supports, oval base, 19.5cm wide, 18.
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Ethiopian Oromo headrest, of block form, with incised linear decoration, 14cm wide, 14cm high
Lot 113
Ethiopian Oromo headrest, of block form, with incised linear decoration, 14cm wide, 14cm high
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Ethiopian Oromo headrest, of block form, 16cm wide, 16cm high
Lot 114
Ethiopian Oromo headrest, of block form, 16cm wide, 16cm high
40 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Dan Deangle tribal mask, Liberia, with narrow eyes and domed forehead, 29cm long
Lot 115
Dan Deangle tribal mask, Liberia, with narrow eyes and domed forehead, 29cm long
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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West African Fang mask, Gabon, carved hardwood with white painted face, 34cm long
Lot 116
West African Fang mask, Gabon, carved hardwood with white painted face, 34cm long
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Songye Kifwebe tribal mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, painted in black and white, 26cm long
Lot 117
Songye Kifwebe tribal mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, painted in black and white, 26cm long
45 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Two Yoruba fertility figures, to include male and female examples, the male figure with bead
Lot 118
Two Yoruba fertility figures, to include male and female examples, the male figure with bead
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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