Piers Motley Auctions of Exmouth began 12 years ago and is a family run business which Piers and his wife Boo have built up over the years. With over 24 years experience the auction has attracted some exceptional sales in Watches, Jewellery, Toys, Militaria, Silver, Art, Lalique, Chinese, Indian and much more.
We deal with solicitors all over The South West and deal with Court of Protection and other agencies advising customers how best to market both traditional antiques and collectables.
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Charles I 1645 'Newarke' (Newark) siege Ninepence approx 4.2g Dark Tone
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An Elizabeth II modern parcel-gilt silver commemorative two-handled rose bowl, by Garrard and Co, London 1990, edition number 25/90, of circular form, gadroon border, on a raised circular foot, with a fluted border, with two silver-gilt rampant lions, one crowned, inscribed 'A Birthday Tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother 4th August 1990', diameter handle to handle 35.5cm, with COA, cased, 2058gms, 66.16ozs
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A Philip III Posthumous Gold Cob 2 Escudos 1622 SF. . Commonly hailed as the first gold coin of the Americas, the preparations for the issue were provided for by Philip III's 25 May 1620 directive to establish a new mint in Colombia (either at Cartagena or Bogota), though dies were not produced until 1622 under the 1620 authorization, one year after Philip's death. This was a full 57 years before the minting of a similar issue at Mexico City (1679) and 76 years prior to that of the Lima mint (1696). Eager to impress the governor of Nueva Granada and the Audiencia of Santa Fe, following his arrival in mid-1621, Alonso Turrillo struck a small series of purportedly "trial" pieces with the new dies, likely meant to be transported to Spain for royal approval from Philip IV aboard the fleet that included the Santa Margarita and Nuestra Señora de Atocha. The wrecking of both vessels, however, meant that these pieces were largely lost to history for over three centuries, until the treasures of these wrecks were recovered by Mel Fisher's Treasure Salvors, Inc. in the 1980s. This is the 9th and most recently 'discovered' example. It was bought by the vendor on a holiday to Florida from the salvor and has its original certificate. In comparison to the other examples this probably grades within the top three. 1) The Eldorado specimen (Stack's Bowers January 2018, Lot 11004); Purchased from Kurt Spanier in August 1982 = Oro Macuquino-74 Plate Coin = ORC-794 Plate Coin. Certified AU58 by PCGS. Blanton #1 2) The Sedwick specimen. Illustrated on pg. 127 of the fourth edition of The Practical Book of Cobs. Blanton #2. 3) Christie's (June 1988, Lot 113). Blanton #3 4) The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation specimen. Donated by the Lasser Family (Accession no. 2010-63, 111). Blanton #5 5) The Danny Lee specimen. Ponterio & Associates Auction 124 (January 2003, Lot 1237); Recovered from the Santa Margarita. Blanton #6 6) Ponterio & Associates Auction 146 (April 2008, Lot 146); Recovered from the Atocha. Blanton #7 7) Sedwick Auction 24 (November 2018, Lot 59); Sedwick Auction 6 (October 2009, Lot 41); Sedwick Auction 3 (May 2008, Lot 23); Recovered from the Santa Margarita (Fischer certificate #178-M-80) = Oro Macuquino-74a Plate Coin = ORC-794 Plate Coin. Illustrated on pg. 30 of Jorge Ortiz Murias' new book Las Monedas que Circularon en la Capitanía General de Puerto Rico. Blanton #8 8) The Finest Known Survivor of this Legendary First Gold Coin Produced in the Americas - Ex. Norweb & Ortiz
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An 18CT White Gold and Diamond Ring set with an 8.95mm brilliant round cut (approx. 2.5ct), size P, stamped 18CT, 4.33g
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John Webster, London, an early 18th century walnut and marquetry longcase clock, the hood with triple caddy top and ball finials, the trunk with arabesque marquetry inlaid door with circular glazed panel, on a box base, the 30cm square brass dial with silvered chapter ring signed John Webster, London, with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, The eight day twin train movement with five turned pillars, striking to a bell, having pull repeat, 244cm high.
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A Rare (possibly unique) and Early Troika Pottery "Sun" Plate or Wall Plaque decorated with blue, purple, red and green glazes, the perimeter with a club design, marked very faintly in blue where "ST. IVES" is legible and the early trident mark, (very similar to the other "sun" plate we have in the sale, 22.5cm diameter Provenance _ see lot 1001
about Lot 1044
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David Goode, b.1966, trained at Sir Henry Doulton School of Sculpture and a previous Portrait Sculptor at Madame Tussauds, 'Comfort Food' 2006. A 12" high limited edition (bronze 34 /175) of an Elf asleep in a bowl of marshmallows, signed to the foot and impressed AWF. Goode is inspired by Myths and Folklore in his work and uses the 'lost wax' process when casting his Bronzes.
about Lot 248
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A Gent's ROLEX Steel Cased Wristwatch, ref: 5504, 36mm case no. 70632, caliber 1530 25 jewel automatic movement with black dial signed Explorer. Boxed and running
about Lot 456
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A 19th Century Gilt Filigree Cruciform Brooch with suspension loop and set with foil backed pink paste and four untested oval pearls, 44x41cm, 11.29g
about Lot 77
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A Dinky Supertoys 514 Guy Van 'WEETABIX' 1st type cab, yellow cab, chassis, back and GROOVED hubs, cast rear axle mounts in blue box with correct orange label. Near mint, very slight rust, some flat spots to tyres to door hinges in near mint box
about Lot 2176
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A Victorian 18ct Gold Open Dial Key Wound Pocket Watch with center seconds and stopwatch function, 55mm case with foliate and engine turned decoration, 18ct gold inner dust cover, movement no. 34810, Chester 1844, maker S&R, 130g gross Winds and runs, enamel dial cracked and poor fitting replacement 'glass'
about Lot 488
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An 18ct White Gold and Diamond Tennis or Line Bracelet, 8.75ct of brilliant round cuts, 7" (18cm), 11.91g
about Lot 326
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A Chinese carved jade panel, of rectangular pierced outline with four character marks to one side and a flower to the other, on a polished wood stand. the panel 6 x 8cm.
about Lot 1177
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A Finn Juhl 152 'Bwana' Danish Teak Lounge Chair with Matching Foot Stool designed for French & Sons, inset makers' roundel no. 5115115 and further FF black, red and silver roundel, c. 1962 Provenance _ see lot 1001
about Lot 1027
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A Quantity of Amber and Faux Amber Beads, largest 21.4x16.1mm, 112.88g
about Lot 134