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Three Day Sale of Toys, Militaria, Arms & Armour including The Airship Auction
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Venue address
West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom

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Three Day Sale of Toys, Militaria, Arms & Armour including The Airship Auction

Auction dates
10 Jun 2013 10:30 BST
11 Jun 2013 11:00 BST
12 Jun 2013 10:30 BST
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Collection of Photographs focusing on USN Airships: Twenty photographs, max size 26cmx20cm, some
Lot 1
Collection of Photographs focusing on USN Airships: Twenty photographs, max size 26cmx20cm, some
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Photograph of L31 in flames over Potters Bar. Original photograph of L31 being destroyed. The
Lot 3
Photograph of L31 in flames over Potters Bar. Original photograph of L31 being destroyed. The
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Collection of Photographs charting the construction of USS Akron in 1930. A lovely set of
Lot 4
Collection of Photographs charting the construction of USS Akron in 1930. A lovely set of
95 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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A collection of rare original photographs, postcards and other items. Six original Photographs of
Lot 5
A collection of rare original photographs, postcards and other items. Six original Photographs of
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A file containing press cuttings and photographs relating to the ex-German Airship L72 ‘Dixmude’.
Lot 6
A file containing press cuttings and photographs relating to the ex-German Airship L72 ‘Dixmude’.
50 GBP
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Selection of cards and photographs of British built rigid airships. Including A very good photograph
Lot 7
Selection of cards and photographs of British built rigid airships. Including A very good photograph
30 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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An interesting lot of photographs. Including an early Belgium airship made by Le Clement de St
Lot 8
An interesting lot of photographs. Including an early Belgium airship made by Le Clement de St
45 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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16 Assorted Photographs and Cards of Zeppelins: Including large photograph of World War 1 Zeppelin
Lot 9
16 Assorted Photographs and Cards of Zeppelins: Including large photograph of World War 1 Zeppelin
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Eleven highly emotive Sport and General Press rough proof black and white photographs of the
Lot 13
Eleven highly emotive Sport and General Press rough proof black and white photographs of the
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Buff file containing a wide selection of Photos, articles and mail items: A number of articles
Lot 14
Buff file containing a wide selection of Photos, articles and mail items: A number of articles
95 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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Assorted Photographs of early airships: Including the bulk of a scrapbook compiled by an Italian
Lot 15
Assorted Photographs of early airships: Including the bulk of a scrapbook compiled by an Italian
180 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A collection of various airship photographs. Many original examples including- 4 views of the 1936
Lot 18
A collection of various airship photographs. Many original examples including- 4 views of the 1936
100 GBP
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An interesting album of British photographs of airships. A 37cmx27cm album, probably for the Air
Lot 19
An interesting album of British photographs of airships. A 37cmx27cm album, probably for the Air
400 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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25 Original Photographs covering a range of United States Airship Activities. The earliest shows
Lot 21
25 Original Photographs covering a range of United States Airship Activities. The earliest shows
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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15. Original black and white photographs and postcards. Includes ‘Graf Zeppelin’ with her crew.
Lot 23
15. Original black and white photographs and postcards. Includes ‘Graf Zeppelin’ with her crew.
35 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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12 original black and white photographs. US ‘Good Year’ airship cockpit with ships wheel and
Lot 26
12 original black and white photographs. US ‘Good Year’ airship cockpit with ships wheel and
30 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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8 various photographs/postcards of the R.33. Including pictures of the airship on the mast at
Lot 30
8 various photographs/postcards of the R.33. Including pictures of the airship on the mast at
65 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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3 World War 1 Vintage photographs of British military airships mounted on Propeller Tip with RAF
Lot 32
3 World War 1 Vintage photographs of British military airships mounted on Propeller Tip with RAF
160 GBP
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A3 photographs including Graf Zeppelin, Viktoria Luise and others. A3 photographs published by the
Lot 35
A3 photographs including Graf Zeppelin, Viktoria Luise and others. A3 photographs published by the
110 GBP
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Aluminium framed panoramic photo by R. S. Clement. The picture (faded) is of the U.S. Navy’s airship
Lot 36
Aluminium framed panoramic photo by R. S. Clement. The picture (faded) is of the U.S. Navy’s airship
110 GBP
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Panoramic Photograph of ZR3 “USS Los Angeles” by RS.Clement. Framed and glazed (117cm x 27cm).
Lot 37
Panoramic Photograph of ZR3 “USS Los Angeles” by RS.Clement. Framed and glazed (117cm x 27cm).
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A rare large original American 1948 poster/calendar for the ‘Good Year’ company. Produced to
Lot 38
A rare large original American 1948 poster/calendar for the ‘Good Year’ company. Produced to
75 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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Original Cutaway diagrams of LZ127 “Graf Zeppelin”. Printed cutaway diagram of LZ127 (92cmx64cm)
Lot 39
Original Cutaway diagrams of LZ127 “Graf Zeppelin”. Printed cutaway diagram of LZ127 (92cmx64cm)
55 GBP
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French Poster entitled “L’Allemagne a Provoque la Guerre”. (47cm x 68cm) Poster in French showing
Lot 42
French Poster entitled “L’Allemagne a Provoque la Guerre”. (47cm x 68cm) Poster in French showing
75 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A framed poster ‘The Gasbag of Rumour’ etc 71x84cm. An original colour poster ‘The Gasbag of
Lot 45
A framed poster ‘The Gasbag of Rumour’ etc 71x84cm. An original colour poster ‘The Gasbag of
230 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A pair of Watercolours celebrating the destruction of the first two Rigid Airships by British
Lot 62
A pair of Watercolours celebrating the destruction of the first two Rigid Airships by British
60 GBP
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Original Watercolour “1st Mail Flight SSM1”. Framed, mounted and glazed watercolour (30cmx24cm)
Lot 66
Original Watercolour “1st Mail Flight SSM1”. Framed, mounted and glazed watercolour (30cmx24cm)
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Original Oil on board of R29 departing. Framed (34cmx44cm), showing R29 at height, over hedged
Lot 67
Original Oil on board of R29 departing. Framed (34cmx44cm), showing R29 at height, over hedged
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Original Watercolour “The Imperial German Navy Zeppelin LZ 12” – Norman Wilkinson. A lovely mounted,
Lot 68
Original Watercolour “The Imperial German Navy Zeppelin LZ 12” – Norman Wilkinson. A lovely mounted,
270 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Original painting showing the destruction of LZ37 by Sub-Lieutenant Reggie Warneford RNVR.
Lot 72
Original painting showing the destruction of LZ37 by Sub-Lieutenant Reggie Warneford RNVR.
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A quantity of airship related toys. Including a Buddy L electronic Good Year blimp, 7 Schyling
Lot 83
A quantity of airship related toys. Including a Buddy L electronic Good Year blimp, 7 Schyling
30 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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7 Liberty Classics by Speccast Blimp Replica Banks. All based on modern airships, liveries
Lot 84
7 Liberty Classics by Speccast Blimp Replica Banks. All based on modern airships, liveries
30 GBP
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Rare period heavy Card French Dirigible and Aircraft cut-outs. Made for youngsters to produce
Lot 85
Rare period heavy Card French Dirigible and Aircraft cut-outs. Made for youngsters to produce
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4 small heavy cast metal airship toys. ‘Graf Zeppelin’ 17cm. American style airship on wheels 15.5cm
Lot 86
4 small heavy cast metal airship toys. ‘Graf Zeppelin’ 17cm. American style airship on wheels 15.5cm
55 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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2 light alloy/tinplate clockwork airships. One Japanese by C.K. in silver light alloy 28cm ‘R.100’
Lot 88
2 light alloy/tinplate clockwork airships. One Japanese by C.K. in silver light alloy 28cm ‘R.100’
110 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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2 tinplate clockwork airships. Both American examples, one being the ‘Hopewell Flyer’ 21cm in dark
Lot 89
2 tinplate clockwork airships. Both American examples, one being the ‘Hopewell Flyer’ 21cm in dark
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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2 small tinplate Japanese produced Zeppelin airships. One 18cm and one 24cm. Both in silver with red
Lot 90
2 small tinplate Japanese produced Zeppelin airships. One 18cm and one 24cm. Both in silver with red
75 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Scarce American Steelcraft large heavy duty tinplate push-pull along ‘Macon’ airship toy. 63cm.
Lot 91
Scarce American Steelcraft large heavy duty tinplate push-pull along ‘Macon’ airship toy. 63cm.
95 GBP
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A scarce American Steelcraft large heavy duty tinplate push-pull along ‘Akron’ airship toy. 63cm.
Lot 92
A scarce American Steelcraft large heavy duty tinplate push-pull along ‘Akron’ airship toy. 63cm.
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A scarce very large American Steelcraft heavy duty tinplate push-pull along ‘Graf Zeppelin’
Lot 93
A scarce very large American Steelcraft heavy duty tinplate push-pull along ‘Graf Zeppelin’
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early French penny toy style child’s whistle. 12cm. Fitted to a revolving airship with a cog
Lot 94
An early French penny toy style child’s whistle. 12cm. Fitted to a revolving airship with a cog
45 GBP
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A thin alloy ‘Ferdinand Strauss Inc’ of NYC ‘Graf Zeppelin’ clockwork toy. 40cm. In an unpainted
Lot 95
A thin alloy ‘Ferdinand Strauss Inc’ of NYC ‘Graf Zeppelin’ clockwork toy. 40cm. In an unpainted
45 GBP
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A Japanese light alloy R-100 clockwork airship by C.K. in silver light alloy 28cm ‘R.100’ in red
Lot 96
A Japanese light alloy R-100 clockwork airship by C.K. in silver light alloy 28cm ‘R.100’ in red
300 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A charming child’s toy side drum. Dating from the 1920’s early 30’s the drum measures 22.5cm in
Lot 98
A charming child’s toy side drum. Dating from the 1920’s early 30’s the drum measures 22.5cm in
30 GBP
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A small tinplate airship toy in the style of an early pre WW1 Zeppelin. 17cm long in light brown
Lot 99
A small tinplate airship toy in the style of an early pre WW1 Zeppelin. 17cm long in light brown
50 GBP
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Another small tinplate airship toy in the style of an early pre WW1 Zeppelin. 17cm long. This
Lot 100
Another small tinplate airship toy in the style of an early pre WW1 Zeppelin. 17cm long. This
55 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A rare early French tinplate clockwork airship toy. Based on the non-rigid airship ‘Republique’.
Lot 101
A rare early French tinplate clockwork airship toy. Based on the non-rigid airship ‘Republique’.
55 GBP
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A Lehmann tinplate clockwork airship toy 767. 25cm. In anodised light cream finish with red and
Lot 102
A Lehmann tinplate clockwork airship toy 767. 25cm. In anodised light cream finish with red and
40 GBP
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A Lehmann tinplate clockwork airship toy 652. 25cm. In anodised gold finish with red and black
Lot 103
A Lehmann tinplate clockwork airship toy 652. 25cm. In anodised gold finish with red and black
100 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A rare Tipp & Co tinplate clockwork lithographed airship toy. ‘R.101’. Probably produced for the
Lot 104
A rare Tipp & Co tinplate clockwork lithographed airship toy. ‘R.101’. Probably produced for the
130 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare Tipp & Co tinplate clockwork lithographed Zeppelin toy ‘Hindenburg’. 28cm long in gold tinted
Lot 105
A rare Tipp & Co tinplate clockwork lithographed Zeppelin toy ‘Hindenburg’. 28cm long in gold tinted
310 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare Tipp & Co tinplate clockwork lithographed toy Zeppelin ‘Hindenburg D-LZ129’. 28cm in gold
Lot 106
A rare Tipp & Co tinplate clockwork lithographed toy Zeppelin ‘Hindenburg D-LZ129’. 28cm in gold
480 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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An early continental produced tinplate clockwork Chair-O-Plane. 21cm high. This aesthetically
Lot 107
An early continental produced tinplate clockwork Chair-O-Plane. 21cm high. This aesthetically
250 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A scarce simple German clockwork tinplate Chair-O-Plane style airship/Zeppelin toy. A small
Lot 108
A scarce simple German clockwork tinplate Chair-O-Plane style airship/Zeppelin toy. A small
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A rare clockwork tinplate Chair-O-Plane style airship/Zeppelin toy. 16cm high. An Edwardian tinplate
Lot 109
A rare clockwork tinplate Chair-O-Plane style airship/Zeppelin toy. 16cm high. An Edwardian tinplate
220 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An unusual clockwork tinplate airship toy. Produced by CKO (Kellerman) in the 1920’s. A 20cm
Lot 110
An unusual clockwork tinplate airship toy. Produced by CKO (Kellerman) in the 1920’s. A 20cm
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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