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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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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 good quality souvenir pewter beakers. Each with various relief moulded designs incorporating
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6 good quality souvenir pewter beakers. Each with various relief moulded designs incorporating
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4 US Belt Buckles. Heavy metal belt buckles depicting various airships. 2 buckles from the
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4 US Belt Buckles. Heavy metal belt buckles depicting various airships. 2 buckles from the
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2 small decorative trinket caskets. Of base metal cast with floral motifs overall, the lid inset
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2 small decorative trinket caskets. Of base metal cast with floral motifs overall, the lid inset
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3 small pocket cases. A French machine turned and patterned chromium plated cigarette case. On the
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3 small pocket cases. A French machine turned and patterned chromium plated cigarette case. On the
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An Art Nouveau style base metal ink stand and several trinket boxes. Scrolled and pierced border,
Lot 20
An Art Nouveau style base metal ink stand and several trinket boxes. Scrolled and pierced border,
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A heavy quality silver plated German holder for a book of matches. The lid embossed with the head
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A heavy quality silver plated German holder for a book of matches. The lid embossed with the head
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2 cigarette cases. A plated example, the lid inset with a sepia view of an early Zeppelin over
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2 cigarette cases. A plated example, the lid inset with a sepia view of an early Zeppelin over
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A steel embossed cigarette case. With Zeppelin and Bi-plane above a mountain road with cars. On
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A steel embossed cigarette case. With Zeppelin and Bi-plane above a mountain road with cars. On
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A silver-plated Barrage Balloon Ashtray. A beautifully detailed Barrage Balloon from the
Lot 27
A silver-plated Barrage Balloon Ashtray. A beautifully detailed Barrage Balloon from the
80 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Three Meerschaum Pipes. Two examples complete with their wooden stems and mouth pieces, both bowls
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Three Meerschaum Pipes. Two examples complete with their wooden stems and mouth pieces, both bowls
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A bronze desk weight/ornament. In the form of Icarus with outstretched wings standing on a
Lot 30
A bronze desk weight/ornament. In the form of Icarus with outstretched wings standing on a
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A substantial cast iron Zeppelin style money box. 48cm, painted in silver with subtle detailing
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A substantial cast iron Zeppelin style money box. 48cm, painted in silver with subtle detailing
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An embossed oval tin plate pin tray c. 1910. Scalloped border with vines and flowers, centre panel
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An embossed oval tin plate pin tray c. 1910. Scalloped border with vines and flowers, centre panel
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2 FLUV aluminium alloy ladles and other cutlery. 2 ladles, both stamped with the Third Reich eagle
Lot 52
2 FLUV aluminium alloy ladles and other cutlery. 2 ladles, both stamped with the Third Reich eagle
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A pair of silver plated tea spoons with inscription ‘Indianapolis Motor Speedway’. C.1912. Bowls
Lot 53
A pair of silver plated tea spoons with inscription ‘Indianapolis Motor Speedway’. C.1912. Bowls
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A small alloy drinks tray. Of oval design with radiating machined finish, early Zeppelin motif to
Lot 70
A small alloy drinks tray. Of oval design with radiating machined finish, early Zeppelin motif to
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An unusual German traveller’s clothes brush, c.1908. A German traveller’s clothes brush, the rows of
Lot 75
An unusual German traveller’s clothes brush, c.1908. A German traveller’s clothes brush, the rows of
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Aero-Club of Belgium 1910 Silver Gilt Medallion. Woman and child seated with globe. Balloon and
Lot 93
Aero-Club of Belgium 1910 Silver Gilt Medallion. Woman and child seated with globe. Balloon and
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A fine French style glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible, overall 38cm. Bright blue
Lot 99
A fine French style glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible, overall 38cm. Bright blue
60 GBP
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A fine French style light blue opaque glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible,,
Lot 100
A fine French style light blue opaque glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible,,
80 GBP
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A fine French style glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible, overall 36cm. Bright blue
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A fine French style glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible, overall 36cm. Bright blue
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A fine French style glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible, overall 36cm. Bright blue
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A fine French style glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible, overall 36cm. Bright blue
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A fine French style lime green opaque glass liqueur decanter. A fine French style lime green
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A fine French style lime green opaque glass liqueur decanter. A fine French style lime green
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100 - 150 GBP
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An unusual fine French glass liqueur decanter. An example with frosted clear glass, 39cm overall
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An unusual fine French glass liqueur decanter. An example with frosted clear glass, 39cm overall
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An unusual Art Deco French style glass decanter. Ribbed pale green frosted glass decanter 31.5cm
Lot 105
An unusual Art Deco French style glass decanter. Ribbed pale green frosted glass decanter 31.5cm
65 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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Small Glass Vase. Low relief decoration showing a head and shoulders portrait of Graf von Zeppelin
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Small Glass Vase. Low relief decoration showing a head and shoulders portrait of Graf von Zeppelin
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A quantity of Early 20th Century German Airship related ceramics. 9 souvenir pieces. 4 small vase
Lot 108
A quantity of Early 20th Century German Airship related ceramics. 9 souvenir pieces. 4 small vase
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A quantity of various modern ceramic items. A modern china bottle to contain olive oil or similar
Lot 109
A quantity of various modern ceramic items. A modern china bottle to contain olive oil or similar
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A quantity of various china/ceramic pieces. A large Edwardian style jug with a picture of a Ladies
Lot 110
A quantity of various china/ceramic pieces. A large Edwardian style jug with a picture of a Ladies
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A quantity of modern beer steins. 7 modern souvenir stone wear open topped beer steins,
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A quantity of modern beer steins. 7 modern souvenir stone wear open topped beer steins,
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An unusual modern German beer stein. Moulded with two airships, the “Graf Zeppelin and the “
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An unusual modern German beer stein. Moulded with two airships, the “Graf Zeppelin and the “
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A good quality German beer stein. With hinged pewter lid with eagle atop with lion and shield atop
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A good quality German beer stein. With hinged pewter lid with eagle atop with lion and shield atop
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A collection of Ceramic Tableware and decorative items. The lot includes 3x Good Year/style
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A collection of Ceramic Tableware and decorative items. The lot includes 3x Good Year/style
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A collection of ceramic items with Airship Decoration. Including 5 egg cups with French and German
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A collection of ceramic items with Airship Decoration. Including 5 egg cups with French and German
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18 china souvenir etc mugs. Including 4 in a series modern mugs with French style balloon picture to
Lot 116
18 china souvenir etc mugs. Including 4 in a series modern mugs with French style balloon picture to
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3 small cream earthenware Friedrichshafen souvenir tankards. All polychrome printed with different
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3 small cream earthenware Friedrichshafen souvenir tankards. All polychrome printed with different
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2 china airship ornaments. A pair of glazed white with yellow, green blue and red detail ornaments
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2 china airship ornaments. A pair of glazed white with yellow, green blue and red detail ornaments
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A souvenir style large white china hot chocolate mug. 13cm diameter 10cm depth with thick rim fitted
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A souvenir style large white china hot chocolate mug. 13cm diameter 10cm depth with thick rim fitted
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Airship related ceramic items. 5 various white china plates, 3 with picture of Father Christmas in
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Airship related ceramic items. 5 various white china plates, 3 with picture of Father Christmas in
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Early 20th Century “Zeppelin” Flower Vase. An ornate vase (40cm wide x 30cm high x 14cm deep)
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Early 20th Century “Zeppelin” Flower Vase. An ornate vase (40cm wide x 30cm high x 14cm deep)
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2 French china airship ornaments. Both in the style of an open topped airship sitting on its
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2 French china airship ornaments. Both in the style of an open topped airship sitting on its
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A large china fruit bowl. Stamped G.D. makers mark underneath this interesting white glazed bowl
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A large china fruit bowl. Stamped G.D. makers mark underneath this interesting white glazed bowl
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A China Airship Money-box - “Lite Beer”. A moulded china airship money box in creamy white and
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A China Airship Money-box - “Lite Beer”. A moulded china airship money box in creamy white and
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Another similar China Airship Money-Box. A moulded china airship money box in creamy white and
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Another similar China Airship Money-Box. A moulded china airship money box in creamy white and
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An unusual piece of Grafton crested china. In the form of a RNLI lifeboat man standing on a
Lot 127
An unusual piece of Grafton crested china. In the form of a RNLI lifeboat man standing on a
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A Small glazed urn, showing a Zeppelin flying over Friedrichshafen and the Bodensee. Urn, (15 cm
Lot 128
A Small glazed urn, showing a Zeppelin flying over Friedrichshafen and the Bodensee. Urn, (15 cm
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A large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the 100th
Lot 129
A large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the 100th
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A similar large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the
Lot 130
A similar large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the
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A similar large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the
Lot 131
A similar large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the
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A similar large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the
Lot 132
A similar large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the
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Hamburg America Line Coffee Cup and Saucer. A plain white porcelain cup with gold rim, and HAPAG “
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Hamburg America Line Coffee Cup and Saucer. A plain white porcelain cup with gold rim, and HAPAG “
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A rare Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei coffee cup and saucer. Plain white porcelain, bearing the red
Lot 134
A rare Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei coffee cup and saucer. Plain white porcelain, bearing the red
360 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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15 cast metal etc toy/model Zeppelins/Airships. 5 cast iron/metal examples with 3 wheeled
Lot 142
15 cast metal etc toy/model Zeppelins/Airships. 5 cast iron/metal examples with 3 wheeled
90 GBP
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8 cast small metal toy/model Zeppelins/airships. Made of cast iron and cast alloy. Examples- ‘
Lot 144
8 cast small metal toy/model Zeppelins/airships. Made of cast iron and cast alloy. Examples- ‘
90 GBP
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6 cast iron/metal Zeppelins/Airships. One painted in silver ‘Los Angeles’ fitted with a glass
Lot 147
6 cast iron/metal Zeppelins/Airships. One painted in silver ‘Los Angeles’ fitted with a glass
60 GBP
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A superb museum quality handmade model of a Heath Robinson style airship. Full of “Wacky” detail
Lot 198
A superb museum quality handmade model of a Heath Robinson style airship. Full of “Wacky” detail
400 GBP
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LZ126 (Los Angeles) delivery Flight to America Silver Gilt Medallion. The delivery of LZ126 to USA
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LZ126 (Los Angeles) delivery Flight to America Silver Gilt Medallion. The delivery of LZ126 to USA
120 GBP
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LZ126 delivery flight to USA in 1924 Silver Gilt Medallion. The delivery of LZ126 to USA in 1924 was
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LZ126 delivery flight to USA in 1924 Silver Gilt Medallion. The delivery of LZ126 to USA in 1924 was
100 GBP
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A souvenir penknife of the Hindenburg D-LZ129. Composition grips, one inset with silver plated
Lot 219
A souvenir penknife of the Hindenburg D-LZ129. Composition grips, one inset with silver plated
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Telefunken E381S Radio Receiver of the type used on the LZ129 “Hindenburg” and LZ130 “Graf
Lot 222
Telefunken E381S Radio Receiver of the type used on the LZ129 “Hindenburg” and LZ130 “Graf
85 GBP
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