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Three Day Sale of Toys, Militaria, Arms & Armour including The David Kirch Collection of Zeppelin and Other Airship Memorabilia
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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 David Kirch Collection of Zeppelin and Other Airship Memorabilia

Auction dates
25 Nov 2013 10:30 GMT
26 Nov 2013 11:00 GMT
27 Nov 2013 10:30 GMT
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6 tin-plate advertising tokens. Featuring Zeppelins. ‘Kamins’ (chicken soup and seasoning), two
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6 tin-plate advertising tokens. Featuring Zeppelins. ‘Kamins’ (chicken soup and seasoning), two
30 GBP
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6 small airship/Zeppelin items. 5 car hood/bonnet ornaments- 2 very streamlined futuristic styled,
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6 small airship/Zeppelin items. 5 car hood/bonnet ornaments- 2 very streamlined futuristic styled,
180 GBP
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4 felt pennants. Printed in black on a mustard yellow background with a cartoon like image of a
Lot 5
4 felt pennants. Printed in black on a mustard yellow background with a cartoon like image of a
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3 felt pennants. Printed in white, buff and dark green on a lime green background. With an image
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3 felt pennants. Printed in white, buff and dark green on a lime green background. With an image
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3 felt pennants. Printed in , green, grey and tan on a dark blue background with an image of the
Lot 7
3 felt pennants. Printed in , green, grey and tan on a dark blue background with an image of the
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3 pre WW1 small tins for pills or sweets with polychrome Zeppelin motifs to lids. Inset portrait and
Lot 8
3 pre WW1 small tins for pills or sweets with polychrome Zeppelin motifs to lids. Inset portrait and
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2 American circular cushions. 39cm diameter, of rubberised painted canvas. The first depicting the
Lot 10
2 American circular cushions. 39cm diameter, of rubberised painted canvas. The first depicting the
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2 tinplate/celluloid roundel souvenir badges of the aviation contest Los Angeles 1910 and 1912.
Lot 12
2 tinplate/celluloid roundel souvenir badges of the aviation contest Los Angeles 1910 and 1912.
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2 small light alloy souvenir trays. Each depicting a head and shoulders portrait of Graf Zeppelin
Lot 13
2 small light alloy souvenir trays. Each depicting a head and shoulders portrait of Graf Zeppelin
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A tinplate strap work trinket box. In the form of a picnic hamper, roped edges to lid and top, the
Lot 15
A tinplate strap work trinket box. In the form of a picnic hamper, roped edges to lid and top, the
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A small heavy brass and copper trinket/cigarette box. Mahogany lined copper body with applied
Lot 17
A small heavy brass and copper trinket/cigarette box. Mahogany lined copper body with applied
30 GBP
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3 American embossed card pencil cases late 1920’s- early 1930’s. Comprising ‘The Aviators Box’
Lot 18
3 American embossed card pencil cases late 1920’s- early 1930’s. Comprising ‘The Aviators Box’
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3 various alloy ashtrays. Each bearing a shield stamped with an airship and ‘duralumin’ used in
Lot 24
3 various alloy ashtrays. Each bearing a shield stamped with an airship and ‘duralumin’ used in
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2 die-struck alloy ashtrays. One showing a view of Friedrichshafen with Zeppelin above, inset
Lot 25
2 die-struck alloy ashtrays. One showing a view of Friedrichshafen with Zeppelin above, inset
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A die-struck circular alloy ashtray. In the centre an airship over a view of Koln, with inset head
Lot 26
A die-struck circular alloy ashtray. In the centre an airship over a view of Koln, with inset head
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Glass Slides including Magic Lantern slides, and early aviation photographs. A large collection of
Lot 34
Glass Slides including Magic Lantern slides, and early aviation photographs. A large collection of
140 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A tinplate cylindrical child’s ‘packed-lunch’ container. Shaped like a drop tank, 37cm long, painted
Lot 35
A tinplate cylindrical child’s ‘packed-lunch’ container. Shaped like a drop tank, 37cm long, painted
210 GBP
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A tinplate cylindrical child’s ‘packed-lunch’ container. Shaped like a drop tank, 31cm long, painted
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A tinplate cylindrical child’s ‘packed-lunch’ container. Shaped like a drop tank, 31cm long, painted
190 GBP
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A 1960’s ladies Jewellery case. An interesting wood design almost octagonal in shape with eight
Lot 37
A 1960’s ladies Jewellery case. An interesting wood design almost octagonal in shape with eight
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Heat damaged wooden box containing electrical measuring equipment. A wooden box (24cm x 13cm x
Lot 40
Heat damaged wooden box containing electrical measuring equipment. A wooden box (24cm x 13cm x
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WWI Air Raid Shelter sign. A hand-painted sheet metal sign (91cm x 112cm) showing a Zeppelin against
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WWI Air Raid Shelter sign. A hand-painted sheet metal sign (91cm x 112cm) showing a Zeppelin against
1,200 GBP
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Souvenirs of L32 shot down 24 September 1916, with an associated letter. Four items associated
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Souvenirs of L32 shot down 24 September 1916, with an associated letter. Four items associated
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World flight Souvenir. Signatures of Eckener, Lehmann, Pruss, Schiller and others. The lid of a
Lot 43
World flight Souvenir. Signatures of Eckener, Lehmann, Pruss, Schiller and others. The lid of a
120 GBP
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A German post WW1 Deutsche Zeppelin–Reederei crew badge. A small pin back badge approx 20mm in size,
Lot 44
A German post WW1 Deutsche Zeppelin–Reederei crew badge. A small pin back badge approx 20mm in size,
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Track and Ground Speed Calculator probably from a US Naval Airship c1943. An aluminium device to
Lot 45
Track and Ground Speed Calculator probably from a US Naval Airship c1943. An aluminium device to
190 GBP
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8mm and 16mm Film. A Castle Films News Parade 8mm film in the box, No 829 “Movies Greatest
Lot 46
8mm and 16mm Film. A Castle Films News Parade 8mm film in the box, No 829 “Movies Greatest
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A souvenir pewter beaker. With a relief moulded design incorporating the head and shoulders of
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A souvenir pewter beaker. With a relief moulded design incorporating the head and shoulders of
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Aluminium Paper knife commemorating Amundsen, and 2 items cast from duralumin alloy. A cast alloy
Lot 50
Aluminium Paper knife commemorating Amundsen, and 2 items cast from duralumin alloy. A cast alloy
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A printed cloth c1915 “The Great Fight for Freedom”. Mounted, framed and glazed, (72cm x 59cm) the
Lot 51
A printed cloth c1915 “The Great Fight for Freedom”. Mounted, framed and glazed, (72cm x 59cm) the
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A souvenir spoon celebrating the first passenger flights of the early Zeppelin L-24. The handle of
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A souvenir spoon celebrating the first passenger flights of the early Zeppelin L-24. The handle of
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A series of 9 souvenir felt miniature mats depicting historic airships. Measuring 15cm x 7.5cm. They
Lot 55
A series of 9 souvenir felt miniature mats depicting historic airships. Measuring 15cm x 7.5cm. They
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A souvenir of ‘A century of progress, Chicago 1934’. Consisting of a coloured postcard size
Lot 56
A souvenir of ‘A century of progress, Chicago 1934’. Consisting of a coloured postcard size
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Decorative Tin box, one panel showing LZ127 “Graf Zeppelin” with the Olympic Rings emblazoned on her
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Decorative Tin box, one panel showing LZ127 “Graf Zeppelin” with the Olympic Rings emblazoned on her
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Enamel Mugs decorated with scenes of early airships. A collection of Enamel Mugs from the early 20th
Lot 59
Enamel Mugs decorated with scenes of early airships. A collection of Enamel Mugs from the early 20th
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An original Tinplate Sign for the Chicago Century of Progress. (41cm x 28), predominantly in blues
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An original Tinplate Sign for the Chicago Century of Progress. (41cm x 28), predominantly in blues
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Tinplate sign for Zeppelin Bread. A pressed metal plate advertising Schult’s German American
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Tinplate sign for Zeppelin Bread. A pressed metal plate advertising Schult’s German American
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Selection of Badges and tokens. 3 Badges, and enamelled token and a drinks mat. The hexagonal
Lot 62
Selection of Badges and tokens. 3 Badges, and enamelled token and a drinks mat. The hexagonal
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Original Wooden case for 8
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Original Wooden case for 8" Barrage Balloon Gas Valve. Wooden case, 33cmx33cmx26 (deep) painted
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American related items. 3 American machine embroidered badges. Promoting the Good Year Company.
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American related items. 3 American machine embroidered badges. Promoting the Good Year Company.
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A North American drinks tray as used in Bars in the ‘States’ in the 1920’s-30’s. A standard style
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A North American drinks tray as used in Bars in the ‘States’ in the 1920’s-30’s. A standard style
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An impressive alloy jelly mould. A large alloy jelly mould in the shape of the ‘Graf Zeppelin’, 39.
Lot 68
An impressive alloy jelly mould. A large alloy jelly mould in the shape of the ‘Graf Zeppelin’, 39.
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The Air-Raid on Liège- 6 August 1914. A German Memento in the form of a pocket handkerchief, on
Lot 69
The Air-Raid on Liège- 6 August 1914. A German Memento in the form of a pocket handkerchief, on
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A very early Christmas/Easter style decoration. In the form of a cream silk covered balloon shaped
Lot 71
A very early Christmas/Easter style decoration. In the form of a cream silk covered balloon shaped
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A heavy octagonal brass commemorative plate. An octagonal brass plate (50cm in diameter). In the
Lot 74
A heavy octagonal brass commemorative plate. An octagonal brass plate (50cm in diameter). In the
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4 black silk cap tallies. 2 bearing the woven inscription ‘Ocean Flug’ (Ocean Flight), together with
Lot 76
4 black silk cap tallies. 2 bearing the woven inscription ‘Ocean Flug’ (Ocean Flight), together with
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2 machine embroidered cloth badges. One is oval and depicts the airship Graf Zeppelin flying over
Lot 77
2 machine embroidered cloth badges. One is oval and depicts the airship Graf Zeppelin flying over
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Bomb Disposal Badge (British). A wire embroidered arm badge for Full Dress Uniform in a small gilded
Lot 78
Bomb Disposal Badge (British). A wire embroidered arm badge for Full Dress Uniform in a small gilded
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An original Anson Mills “US Naval Air Station Lakehurst” Belt Buckle. Heavy rolled brass buckle (7cm
Lot 82
An original Anson Mills “US Naval Air Station Lakehurst” Belt Buckle. Heavy rolled brass buckle (7cm
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A retailer’s trade card for the sale of Zeppelin civil uniform buttons. 8 buttons remain in position
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A retailer’s trade card for the sale of Zeppelin civil uniform buttons. 8 buttons remain in position
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L33 Souvenir - Kaiserlicht Marine Jacket. Framed (64cm x 80cm x 5cm deep) and glazed (the glass is
Lot 85
L33 Souvenir - Kaiserlicht Marine Jacket. Framed (64cm x 80cm x 5cm deep) and glazed (the glass is
400 GBP
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A rare pair of German soldiers summer light weight white breeches. As Issued to Luftschiffer other
Lot 86
A rare pair of German soldiers summer light weight white breeches. As Issued to Luftschiffer other
170 GBP
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An airship pinball gaming machine, “The Airship” “A Game Of Skill”. For wall mounting. With glazed
Lot 87
An airship pinball gaming machine, “The Airship” “A Game Of Skill”. For wall mounting. With glazed
650 GBP
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An airship pinball gaming machine, “The Airship” “Cigarette Delivery”. For wall mounting. With
Lot 88
An airship pinball gaming machine, “The Airship” “Cigarette Delivery”. For wall mounting. With
700 GBP
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German Carver Chair. Bearing the date 30 August 1917, and a large carving of the “Pour le Mérite”. A
Lot 91
German Carver Chair. Bearing the date 30 August 1917, and a large carving of the “Pour le Mérite”. A
210 GBP
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Two Navigation Aerienne medals to Lieutenant Thoret (c1920s). A Navigation Aerienne medal, in
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Two Navigation Aerienne medals to Lieutenant Thoret (c1920s). A Navigation Aerienne medal, in
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Graf Zeppelin World Flight 1929: 18CT Gold Medallion. Graf Zeppelin World Flight 1929: 18CT Gold
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Graf Zeppelin World Flight 1929: 18CT Gold Medallion. Graf Zeppelin World Flight 1929: 18CT Gold
370 GBP
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5 pieces of souvenir china. A small china trinket box in white with printed picture to lid ‘
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5 pieces of souvenir china. A small china trinket box in white with printed picture to lid ‘
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Quantity of various toys and models. A recent wooden model of ‘D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin’ 50cm in silver
Lot 135
Quantity of various toys and models. A recent wooden model of ‘D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin’ 50cm in silver
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A quantity of Mixed Toys and kits etc. Including 7 unmade kits- 2x Williams ‘Curtiss Sparrowhawk’,
Lot 136
A quantity of Mixed Toys and kits etc. Including 7 unmade kits- 2x Williams ‘Curtiss Sparrowhawk’,
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Quantity of Modern Toys/collector’s items etc. The lot includes. HotWheels Gift Pack, plastic TV
Lot 137
Quantity of Modern Toys/collector’s items etc. The lot includes. HotWheels Gift Pack, plastic TV
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