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Antiques & Collectables
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Venue address
Downham Market Auction Rooms
15 Lynn Road
Downham Market, Norfolk
PE38 9NL
United Kingdom
Antiques & Collectables

This sale includes: a large private chess collection; antiques; jewellery; artworks; cameras, furniture including household clearance items

Auction dates
07 Feb 2024 10:00 GMT
Viewing dates
03 Feb 2024 10:00 - 13:00 GMT
05 Feb 2024 11:00 - 17:00 GMT
06 Feb 2024 11:00 - 17:00 GMT
Auction currency
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Assorted cartoon prints/plates, all chess related, various sizes and some mounted
Lot 57
Assorted cartoon prints/plates, all chess related, various sizes and some mounted
20 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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Assorted prints/plates from various newspapers to incl The Graphic, The Sketch, London Illustrated
Lot 58
Assorted prints/plates from various newspapers to incl The Graphic, The Sketch, London Illustrated
10 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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Assorted prints/plates from various newspapers to incl The Graphic, London Illustrated News etc,
Lot 59
Assorted prints/plates from various newspapers to incl The Graphic, London Illustrated News etc,
5 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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Assorted ephemera to incl prints/plates, 1858 illustrated times, Tatler, advertising, etc all
Lot 60
Assorted ephemera to incl prints/plates, 1858 illustrated times, Tatler, advertising, etc all
8 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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Assorted ephemera, prints, photos etc relating to World Chess Champions etc to incl photos of
Lot 61
Assorted ephemera, prints, photos etc relating to World Chess Champions etc to incl photos of
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Meyer (Henry 1782-1847). two framed and glazed stipple engravings print by A. E Chalon Esq. RA
Lot 62
Meyer (Henry 1782-1847). two framed and glazed stipple engravings print by A. E Chalon Esq. RA
10 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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18th Century reverse glass painting depicting two gentleman playing chess with a lady watching After
Lot 63
18th Century reverse glass painting depicting two gentleman playing chess with a lady watching After
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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watercolour depicting two gentlemen playing chess in front of the fire, unknown artist, glazed and
Lot 64
watercolour depicting two gentlemen playing chess in front of the fire, unknown artist, glazed and
20 GBP
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Moor, oil on board in gilt frame depicting gentlemen playing chess signed lower right, 28.5cm x 32cm
Lot 65
Moor, oil on board in gilt frame depicting gentlemen playing chess signed lower right, 28.5cm x 32cm
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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After Ernesto Ricardi -
Lot 66
After Ernesto Ricardi - "The Chess game" framed and glazed 18cm x 22cm
10 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Georgian silhouette painting of Erasmus Robert Darwin MD FRS (12 December 1731 – 18 April 1802),
Lot 67
Georgian silhouette painting of Erasmus Robert Darwin MD FRS (12 December 1731 – 18 April 1802),
380 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Two watercolours depicting cardinals playing chess both framed and glazed in gilt frames
Lot 68
Two watercolours depicting cardinals playing chess both framed and glazed in gilt frames
10 GBP
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Aldin (Cecil). Mated & Revoked, published Richard Wyman & Co. Ltd, circa 1910,
Lot 69
Aldin (Cecil). Mated & Revoked, published Richard Wyman & Co. Ltd, circa 1910,
20 GBP
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Oil on canvas depicting two gentlemen playing chess, in gilt frame
Lot 70
Oil on canvas depicting two gentlemen playing chess, in gilt frame
15 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Framed watercolour of two gentlemen playing chess
Lot 71
Framed watercolour of two gentlemen playing chess
25 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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After Frank Moss Bennett (1874–1952), 1922 print glazed and framed in oak frame depicting
Lot 72
After Frank Moss Bennett (1874–1952), 1922 print glazed and framed in oak frame depicting
20 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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4 framed prints/plates, all chess related
Lot 73
4 framed prints/plates, all chess related
10 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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6 framed prints/plates, all chess related
Lot 74
6 framed prints/plates, all chess related
18 GBP
15 - 30 GBP
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Assorted prints/plates relating to Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland incl Guinness advertising
Lot 75
Assorted prints/plates relating to Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland incl Guinness advertising
120 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Chess related china ware to incl Wade jug, Carlton ware mug, Crestware and Russian Ghzel dish
Lot 76
Chess related china ware to incl Wade jug, Carlton ware mug, Crestware and Russian Ghzel dish
5 GBP
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Chess related wood carved collectables incl 3 knight horses heads, tallest 25.5cm, Rook castle
Lot 77
Chess related wood carved collectables incl 3 knight horses heads, tallest 25.5cm, Rook castle
20 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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Chess collectors lot to include prints, calendars, jigsaw, figurines, assorted ephemera incl Spain
Lot 78
Chess collectors lot to include prints, calendars, jigsaw, figurines, assorted ephemera incl Spain
8 GBP
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Chess collectors lot to include World Chess Championship Fischer v Spassky cufflinks and tie pin,
Lot 79
Chess collectors lot to include World Chess Championship Fischer v Spassky cufflinks and tie pin,
12 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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Japanese Shogi Chess set in a box incls paper board and 40 wood playing pieces
Lot 80
Japanese Shogi Chess set in a box incls paper board and 40 wood playing pieces
30 GBP
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Travellers Pocket Chess Board (or Draughts) for service men and women, produced by the firm A W Ford
Lot 81
Travellers Pocket Chess Board (or Draughts) for service men and women, produced by the firm A W Ford
20 GBP
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National Catholic Community Service, Member of USO pocket chess set issued to WW2 soldiers incls
Lot 82
National Catholic Community Service, Member of USO pocket chess set issued to WW2 soldiers incls
18 GBP
10 - 15 GBP
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De La Rue & Co's combined pocket chess and draught board with chess and draughts men with slip case,
Lot 83
De La Rue & Co's combined pocket chess and draught board with chess and draughts men with slip case,
20 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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Chess Collectors International 5th Convention Monumental Chess set, Paris May 1992, boxed
Lot 84
Chess Collectors International 5th Convention Monumental Chess set, Paris May 1992, boxed
20 GBP
15 - 30 GBP
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2 x no.1 The Rose Chess sets no. 5280 with red and black painted lead pieces in original boxes,
Lot 85
2 x no.1 The Rose Chess sets no. 5280 with red and black painted lead pieces in original boxes,
5 GBP
15 - 30 GBP
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Hammered Brass travel chess board together with 32 metal animal chess pieces to incl lions,
Lot 86
Hammered Brass travel chess board together with 32 metal animal chess pieces to incl lions,
50 GBP
15 - 30 GBP
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32 lead chess figurines in the theme of medieval hunting to incl falconers, huntsman, dogs, deer
Lot 87
32 lead chess figurines in the theme of medieval hunting to incl falconers, huntsman, dogs, deer
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Wood carved travel chess set plus 32 carved chess pieces (unweighted) in the 'staunton' pattern in
Lot 88
Wood carved travel chess set plus 32 carved chess pieces (unweighted) in the 'staunton' pattern in
160 GBP
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Boxed vintage Wegiel Ambassador carved wood chess set, height of king approx 11cm
Lot 89
Boxed vintage Wegiel Ambassador carved wood chess set, height of king approx 11cm
50 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Studio Anne Carlton 'Isle of Lewis' chess pieces A102, height of king approx 8cm, boxed
Lot 90
Studio Anne Carlton 'Isle of Lewis' chess pieces A102, height of king approx 8cm, boxed
45 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Matryoshka Russian hand painted souvenir chess pieces, circa 1980's, height of king approx 10.5cm (
Lot 91
Matryoshka Russian hand painted souvenir chess pieces, circa 1980's, height of king approx 10.5cm (
25 GBP
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Swiss or Black Forest? carved wood chess pieces featuring forest creatures incl bears, eagles, foxes
Lot 92
Swiss or Black Forest? carved wood chess pieces featuring forest creatures incl bears, eagles, foxes
1,200 GBP
1,100 - 1,500 GBP
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Dark and natural stained fruitwood African? chess pieces featuring monkey and giraffe figures,
Lot 93
Dark and natural stained fruitwood African? chess pieces featuring monkey and giraffe figures,
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Dark and natural stained fruitwood African? chess pieces featuring exotic birds and animals,
Lot 94
Dark and natural stained fruitwood African? chess pieces featuring exotic birds and animals,
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Indonesian 'voodoo' painted wood chess pieces, one side purple and the other blue, the pieces as
Lot 95
Indonesian 'voodoo' painted wood chess pieces, one side purple and the other blue, the pieces as
70 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Medieval style chess pieces, height of king 4.8cm The king and queen are represented as cushioned
Lot 96
Medieval style chess pieces, height of king 4.8cm The king and queen are represented as cushioned
45 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Kumbula Africa miniature animal chess set with hand painted polystone chess pieces incl lions,
Lot 97
Kumbula Africa miniature animal chess set with hand painted polystone chess pieces incl lions,
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Clay chess set, possibly persian? themed, height of king approx 9cm
Lot 98
Clay chess set, possibly persian? themed, height of king approx 9cm
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Scottish and English historical figures chess set, hand painted stone cast pieces featuring
Lot 99
Scottish and English historical figures chess set, hand painted stone cast pieces featuring
55 GBP
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Glazed ceramic/pottery chess set in the form of cats, height of king approx 7.5cm
Lot 100
Glazed ceramic/pottery chess set in the form of cats, height of king approx 7.5cm
55 GBP
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Gilt rock crystal animal chess set featuring elephants, camels, horses etc  with cloth board,
Lot 101
Gilt rock crystal animal chess set featuring elephants, camels, horses etc  with cloth board,
2,700 GBP
1,500 - 1,800 GBP
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Italian Bassano large glazed and hand painted ceramic chess set in the form of mainly chicken, ducks
Lot 102
Italian Bassano large glazed and hand painted ceramic chess set in the form of mainly chicken, ducks
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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German porcelain chess set in the form of frogs by Ernst Bohne Albert Stahl & Co, stamped with a
Lot 103
German porcelain chess set in the form of frogs by Ernst Bohne Albert Stahl & Co, stamped with a
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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German porcelain chess set in the form of mice by Ernst Bohne Albert Stahl & Co, stamped with a
Lot 104
German porcelain chess set in the form of mice by Ernst Bohne Albert Stahl & Co, stamped with a
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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German porcelain snuff bottle chess set in the form of animals, Ernst Bohne Sohne/Albert Stahl
Lot 105
German porcelain snuff bottle chess set in the form of animals, Ernst Bohne Sohne/Albert Stahl
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Russian whale tooth (scrimshaw) carved chess set in the form of artic animals to include whale,
Lot 106
Russian whale tooth (scrimshaw) carved chess set in the form of artic animals to include whale,
1,800 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Meissen 'Sea Life' porcelain chess set, designed by Max Esser circa 1923, comprising thirty-two
Lot 107
Meissen 'Sea Life' porcelain chess set, designed by Max Esser circa 1923, comprising thirty-two
7,400 GBP
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Pacome Kolaut chess set
Lot 108
Pacome Kolaut chess set
3,400 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Heavy wood chess board, 46cm x 46cm
Lot 109
Heavy wood chess board, 46cm x 46cm
18 GBP
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Assorted chess boards to incl clay, wood etc a/f
Lot 110
Assorted chess boards to incl clay, wood etc a/f
18 GBP
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A box misc postcards approx 6 albums
Lot 111
A box misc postcards approx 6 albums
35 GBP
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Album topo/ misc good postcards approx 80 not all pages pictured
Lot 112
Album topo/ misc good postcards approx 80 not all pages pictured
25 GBP
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Misc post cards loose and in albums
Lot 112a
Misc post cards loose and in albums
8 GBP
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Vintage Meccano brochures
Lot 113
Vintage Meccano brochures
20 GBP
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2 school boy stamp albums from around the world
Lot 114
2 school boy stamp albums from around the world
25 GBP
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Peter Rabbit books along with a Wedgwood Peter Rabbit money box
Lot 115
Peter Rabbit books along with a Wedgwood Peter Rabbit money box
10 GBP
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