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Collectables, Militaria, Arms & Armour
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Collectables, Militaria, Arms & Armour

Sale 632

Auction dates
21 Nov 2023 09:30 GMT
Lots: 1-550
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16 Nov 2023 09:30 - 16:30 GMT
17 Nov 2023 09:30 - 16:30 GMT
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"History of the Royal Irish Rifles", by Lt Col George Brenton Lavine, pub. by Gale and Polden, 1914,
Lot 1
"History of the Royal Irish Rifles", by Lt Col George Brenton Lavine, pub. by Gale and Polden, 1914,
55 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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"Military Small Arms of the 20th Century" by Hogg and Weeks; "The Complete Illustrated Guide to
Lot 2
"Military Small Arms of the 20th Century" by Hogg and Weeks; "The Complete Illustrated Guide to
0 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A scarce Rhodesian "Terrorist Weapons Handbook" produced by R.I.C, with sections covering every type
Lot 3
A scarce Rhodesian "Terrorist Weapons Handbook" produced by R.I.C, with sections covering every type
240 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An interesting collection of WWI notebooks and autograph books, including a set of Diaries, WWI Army
Lot 4
An interesting collection of WWI notebooks and autograph books, including a set of Diaries, WWI Army
190 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A parchment agreement document dated 27th Dec. 1744, from Legg and his wife to Lacy. A document
Lot 5
A parchment agreement document dated 27th Dec. 1744, from Legg and his wife to Lacy. A document
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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12 WWI Trench maps of France and Belgium, 18 WWI maps of France and Belgium; also some other WWI and
Lot 6
12 WWI Trench maps of France and Belgium, 18 WWI maps of France and Belgium; also some other WWI and
600 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A WWI recruiting poster "Your King and Country Need You", featuring a highlander and "A Wee Scrap of
Lot 7
A WWI recruiting poster "Your King and Country Need You", featuring a highlander and "A Wee Scrap of
80 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A large impressive WWI French poster, depicting a soldier waving good bye to his wife and young
Lot 8
A large impressive WWI French poster, depicting a soldier waving good bye to his wife and young
110 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A caricature print of a West Indies cricket team, by Wells, including Wes Hall and Alf Valentine,
Lot 9
A caricature print of a West Indies cricket team, by Wells, including Wes Hall and Alf Valentine,
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30 - 40 GBP
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An interesting Boer War period album of South African photographs with views of Boer locations,
Lot 10
An interesting Boer War period album of South African photographs with views of Boer locations,
75 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A large quantity of black and white photographs of British soldiers, mainly WWI, other interesting
Lot 11
A large quantity of black and white photographs of British soldiers, mainly WWI, other interesting
120 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A quantity of black and white photographs of WWI and other period soldiers, also various interesting
Lot 12
A quantity of black and white photographs of WWI and other period soldiers, also various interesting
190 GBP
70 - 75 GBP
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A quantity of interesting military black and white photos and documents, mainly WWI. A lot of useful
Lot 13
A quantity of interesting military black and white photos and documents, mainly WWI. A lot of useful
80 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A WWII watercolour on board, showing a seagull perched on the periscope of a submerged U boat
Lot 14
A WWII watercolour on board, showing a seagull perched on the periscope of a submerged U boat
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200 - 250 GBP
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A large oil on canvas portrait of Vice Admiral Thomasset, French Navy c 1882, artist unknown, in
Lot 15
A large oil on canvas portrait of Vice Admiral Thomasset, French Navy c 1882, artist unknown, in
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600 - 800 GBP
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An oil on canvas of an unidentifed youthful mid 19th century officer, in scarlet uniform with high
Lot 16
An oil on canvas of an unidentifed youthful mid 19th century officer, in scarlet uniform with high
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A finely painted miniature half length portrait of an unidentified 19th century officer , wearing
Lot 17
A finely painted miniature half length portrait of an unidentified 19th century officer , wearing
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100 - 200 GBP
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A vivid oil on canvas of a cavalry skirmish during the Waterloo campaign, the reverse canvas
Lot 18
A vivid oil on canvas of a cavalry skirmish during the Waterloo campaign, the reverse canvas
800 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A modern oil on hardboard painting of the historic Zulu War action at Isandhlwana 1879, with British
Lot 19
A modern oil on hardboard painting of the historic Zulu War action at Isandhlwana 1879, with British
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150 - 250 GBP
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An oil painting on canvas of two resting lions. Signed to bottom left, Liu Qiang 2001. Overall
Lot 20
An oil painting on canvas of two resting lions. Signed to bottom left, Liu Qiang 2001. Overall
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240 - 250 GBP
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A Princess Mary's Christmas 1914 brass gift tin, containing 2 packets of cigarettes (one opened, the
Lot 21
A Princess Mary's Christmas 1914 brass gift tin, containing 2 packets of cigarettes (one opened, the
130 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A framed display of Boer War souvenir badges etc, comprising seven celluloid lapel baadges depicting
Lot 22
A framed display of Boer War souvenir badges etc, comprising seven celluloid lapel baadges depicting
50 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A collection of WWI decorative souvenir items: an allied "Gloire Allies 1914" stable belt; models of
Lot 23
A collection of WWI decorative souvenir items: an allied "Gloire Allies 1914" stable belt; models of
85 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A stuffed fabric print doll of a WWI soldier, 17"; a decorated composition and fabric doll of a US
Lot 24
A stuffed fabric print doll of a WWI soldier, 17"; a decorated composition and fabric doll of a US
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Grimwade's "Bairnsfather Ware" teapot, decorated with sepia "Old Bill" cartoons, the base
Lot 25
A Grimwade's "Bairnsfather Ware" teapot, decorated with sepia "Old Bill" cartoons, the base
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60 - 80 GBP
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A patriotic teapot celebrating the end of WWI, decorated with flags of the allies, heads of allied
Lot 26
A patriotic teapot celebrating the end of WWI, decorated with flags of the allies, heads of allied
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60 - 80 GBP
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A patriotic teapot celebrating the end of WWI, decorated with flags of the allies, heads of allied
Lot 27
A patriotic teapot celebrating the end of WWI, decorated with flags of the allies, heads of allied
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Three Grimwade's Winton "Old Bill" glazed pottery items, comprising two 7½" diameter plates and a
Lot 28
Three Grimwade's Winton "Old Bill" glazed pottery items, comprising two 7½" diameter plates and a
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Grimwade's Winton "Old Bill" 7¾" plate, and another 6½" plate, decorated with sepia prints of
Lot 29
A Grimwade's Winton "Old Bill" 7¾" plate, and another 6½" plate, decorated with sepia prints of
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A wood and brass fishing reel, diameter 4", and a small brass one diameter 2"; a pewter hip flask; a
Lot 30
A wood and brass fishing reel, diameter 4", and a small brass one diameter 2"; a pewter hip flask; a
70 GBP
30 - 35 GBP
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A pair of flying/motorcycling goggles, similar to RAF Mk VIII; a cream coloured Masonic sash with
Lot 31
A pair of flying/motorcycling goggles, similar to RAF Mk VIII; a cream coloured Masonic sash with
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A rare aluminium mouth piece from a voice pipe of a British airship, the hinged cover bearing a
Lot 32
A rare aluminium mouth piece from a voice pipe of a British airship, the hinged cover bearing a
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100 - 150 GBP
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A WWI folding trench lantern, 6" x 6" x 12½" high, with maker's plate "Christopher Collins Ltd,
Lot 33
A WWI folding trench lantern, 6" x 6" x 12½" high, with maker's plate "Christopher Collins Ltd,
110 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A WWI Trench lantern, a pioneer saw in its leather pouch; a pair of possibly WWI marching boots; a
Lot 34
A WWI Trench lantern, a pioneer saw in its leather pouch; a pair of possibly WWI marching boots; a
140 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A WWII ARP brass hand bell, turned wood handle, 10¼". GC £40-45
Lot 35
A WWII ARP brass hand bell, turned wood handle, 10¼". GC £40-45
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4 WWI shell cases decorated as trench art, 5 other cases, several portions of shell cases, also some
Lot 36
4 WWI shell cases decorated as trench art, 5 other cases, several portions of shell cases, also some
140 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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WWI Trench art: 18lb shell case mug, "Battle of Somme 1916"; a desk ornament made from the teak of
Lot 37
WWI Trench art: 18lb shell case mug, "Battle of Somme 1916"; a desk ornament made from the teak of
45 GBP
40 - 45 GBP
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A collection of WWI trench art items, mostly brass, comprising: 7 paper knives, 2 cigarette
Lot 38
A collection of WWI trench art items, mostly brass, comprising: 7 paper knives, 2 cigarette
170 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A WWI Turkish Prisoner of War beadwork snake, length over 6 feet extended, covered with green and
Lot 39
A WWI Turkish Prisoner of War beadwork snake, length over 6 feet extended, covered with green and
65 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A collection of 8 paper knives, 4 in the form of WWI bayonets, 2 of Imperial German officers'
Lot 40
A collection of 8 paper knives, 4 in the form of WWI bayonets, 2 of Imperial German officers'
65 GBP
40 - 45 GBP
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A well made miniature Long Lee Enfield rifle, 22" overall including non detachable bayonet. GC, no
Lot 41
A well made miniature Long Lee Enfield rifle, 22" overall including non detachable bayonet. GC, no
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A well made miniature Long Lee Enfield rifle, 22" overall including non detachable bayonet. GC, no
Lot 42
A well made miniature Long Lee Enfield rifle, 22" overall including non detachable bayonet. GC, no
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60 - 80 GBP
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4 Unusual items relating to post war British Occupation Zone: a gilt mounted compact, in its
Lot 43
4 Unusual items relating to post war British Occupation Zone: a gilt mounted compact, in its
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A good oxidised brass model of a French 75mm Field Gun, 11" overall, with opening breech,
Lot 44
A good oxidised brass model of a French 75mm Field Gun, 11" overall, with opening breech,
200 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Two embroidered panels depicting the badges of the 8th Hussars and East Surrey Regt, in glazed oak
Lot 45
Two embroidered panels depicting the badges of the 8th Hussars and East Surrey Regt, in glazed oak
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An album containing sets of Jersey commemorative postage stamps, including Great War Centenary
Lot 46
An album containing sets of Jersey commemorative postage stamps, including Great War Centenary
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WWII "Home Front" items: Housey House game and 8 child night lights in original boxes, Spitfire
Lot 47
WWII "Home Front" items: Housey House game and 8 child night lights in original boxes, Spitfire
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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D.S.O., the enamelled cross section only from a D.S.O, George VI GRI type. EF £150-250
Lot 48
D.S.O., the enamelled cross section only from a D.S.O, George VI GRI type. EF £150-250
460 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Five: Military Medal, George V first type, 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (17114 Pte. W Cannon 7/Wilts
Lot 49
Five: Military Medal, George V first type, 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (17114 Pte. W Cannon 7/Wilts
420 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Military Medal, George V first type (8929 Cpl C. Stewart 3/W York R), GVF. With Record Office York
Lot 50
Military Medal, George V first type (8929 Cpl C. Stewart 3/W York R), GVF. With Record Office York
340 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Baltic Medal 1854-55, (impressed G. Goom, Boy 1 Cl, HMS Boscawen) VF. Groom served aboard Boscawen
Lot 51
Baltic Medal 1854-55, (impressed G. Goom, Boy 1 Cl, HMS Boscawen) VF. Groom served aboard Boscawen
190 GBP
150 - 170 GBP
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Crimea 1854, 1 clasp Sebastopol (officially impressed J. Goddard Grenadier Gds), VF (1 edge
Lot 52
Crimea 1854, 1 clasp Sebastopol (officially impressed J. Goddard Grenadier Gds), VF (1 edge
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Crimea 1854, 1 clasp Sebastopol, (engraved Corpl C Foster 2126 9th Battn L.T.C), VF, (slight edge
Lot 53
Crimea 1854, 1 clasp Sebastopol, (engraved Corpl C Foster 2126 9th Battn L.T.C), VF, (slight edge
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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China 1857-60, 1 clasp Taku Forts 1860 (impressed Gunr. Thos Edmonds No 3 B 13th Bde R Art) VF (claw
Lot 54
China 1857-60, 1 clasp Taku Forts 1860 (impressed Gunr. Thos Edmonds No 3 B 13th Bde R Art) VF (claw
180 GBP
175 - 225 GBP
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South Africa 1877-79 medal, clasp 1879 (T1531 Pte C James A.S. Corps), ASC Transport roll
Lot 55
South Africa 1877-79 medal, clasp 1879 (T1531 Pte C James A.S. Corps), ASC Transport roll
480 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Four: Egypt, undated reverse, 2 clasps Tofrek, Suakin 1885 (5418 Pte F. Smith 12th Co, CTC), QSA,
Lot 56
Four: Egypt, undated reverse, 2 clasps Tofrek, Suakin 1885 (5418 Pte F. Smith 12th Co, CTC), QSA,
340 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Q.S.A. 3 clasps, CC, SA01, SA02 (Civ. Clerk H.J. Brewer A.S.C.) GVF £80-100
Lot 57
Q.S.A. 3 clasps, CC, SA01, SA02 (Civ. Clerk H.J. Brewer A.S.C.) GVF £80-100
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Three: QSA, 3 clasps Rel of Kimberley, Paardeburg, Driefontein (11608 Dr. G. Carter ASC), BWM and
Lot 58
Three: QSA, 3 clasps Rel of Kimberley, Paardeburg, Driefontein (11608 Dr. G. Carter ASC), BWM and
110 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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QSA with Ghost Dates, 1 clasp Cape Colony (9768 Serjt F J Lyons A.S.C.), VF £120-140
Lot 59
QSA with Ghost Dates, 1 clasp Cape Colony (9768 Serjt F J Lyons A.S.C.), VF £120-140
110 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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Q.S.A. no clasp (Mr. A.G. Fuller, A.S.C) GVF £65-80
Lot 60
Q.S.A. no clasp (Mr. A.G. Fuller, A.S.C) GVF £65-80
70 GBP
65 - 80 GBP
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