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Two Day Sale of Toys, Militaria, Arms and Armour
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
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Two Day Sale of Toys, Militaria, Arms and Armour

Auction dates
24 Nov 2014 10:30 GMT
25 Nov 2014 11:00 GMT
Auction currency
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A long rootwood club, bulbous head, slightly tapering haft, 50?. GC (varnished overall) )
Lot 851
A long rootwood club, bulbous head, slightly tapering haft, 50?. GC (varnished overall) )
45 GBP
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A Zulu rootwood club, offset head, wire binding (AF) to top and bottom of haft, hide covered centre
Lot 852
A Zulu rootwood club, offset head, wire binding (AF) to top and bottom of haft, hide covered centre
50 GBP
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A Southern African hardwood knobkerry, 79cms, with tear drop head (slightly disfigured), the centre
Lot 853
A Southern African hardwood knobkerry, 79cms, with tear drop head (slightly disfigured), the centre
60 GBP
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An unusual Southern African hardwood knobkerry, overall 46cms, with large tear drop head and
Lot 854
An unusual Southern African hardwood knobkerry, overall 46cms, with large tear drop head and
150 GBP
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A 19th century Zulu knobkerry, overall 77cms, the ball 9cms. GC Plate 8 )
Lot 855
A 19th century Zulu knobkerry, overall 77cms, the ball 9cms. GC Plate 8 )
60 GBP
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A Zulu hardwood knobkerry, of slender form, 31? overall. GC )
Lot 856
A Zulu hardwood knobkerry, of slender form, 31? overall. GC )
50 GBP
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A 19th century Zulu staff, with a knobbed head, overall 95cms, entirely covered with brass and
Lot 857
A 19th century Zulu staff, with a knobbed head, overall 95cms, entirely covered with brass and
200 GBP
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A 19th century Zulu staff, entirely covered with brass and copper wirework, overall 90cms. GC Plate
Lot 858
A 19th century Zulu staff, entirely covered with brass and copper wirework, overall 90cms. GC Plate
220 GBP
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An African hide shield, of elongated oval form, hide tape bound frame, central wooden strut with
Lot 859
An African hide shield, of elongated oval form, hide tape bound frame, central wooden strut with
45 GBP
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A large African drum, height 22?, maximum diameter 20?, hide covered with numerous cord stretchers
Lot 860
A large African drum, height 22?, maximum diameter 20?, hide covered with numerous cord stretchers
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An African axe, with 9? crescent blade and curved 25? wooden haft; a plain hardwood knobkerry with
Lot 861
An African axe, with 9? crescent blade and curved 25? wooden haft; a plain hardwood knobkerry with
40 GBP
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An African spear, leaf shaped blade on to long socket, the square section top of which is stamped
Lot 862
An African spear, leaf shaped blade on to long socket, the square section top of which is stamped
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An African spear, the well formed lanceolate blade with pronounced medial ridges, the wooden haft
Lot 863
An African spear, the well formed lanceolate blade with pronounced medial ridges, the wooden haft
65 GBP
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An African spear, the well formed lanceolate blade with pronounced medial ridges, the haft with
Lot 864
An African spear, the well formed lanceolate blade with pronounced medial ridges, the haft with
45 GBP
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An African spear, with plain lanceolate blade, short wire bound wooden haft, and long lower iron
Lot 865
An African spear, with plain lanceolate blade, short wire bound wooden haft, and long lower iron
65 GBP
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2 short African spears, with leaf shaped blades, partly wire bound hafts, and small WM ferrules,
Lot 866
2 short African spears, with leaf shaped blades, partly wire bound hafts, and small WM ferrules,
55 GBP
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2 short African spears, possibly Matabele, the small leaf shaped blades with long tangs, and
Lot 867
2 short African spears, possibly Matabele, the small leaf shaped blades with long tangs, and
55 GBP
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A Masai spear, with long slender iron blade and lower spike, and short wooden haft, 69? overall;
Lot 868
A Masai spear, with long slender iron blade and lower spike, and short wooden haft, 69? overall;
65 GBP
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A Masai spear, with long iron socket and small leaf shaped blade, and long slender lower spike,
Lot 869
A Masai spear, with long iron socket and small leaf shaped blade, and long slender lower spike,
60 GBP
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A Masai spear, with long slender iron blade and lower spike, and short wooden haft, 75½? overall;
Lot 870
A Masai spear, with long slender iron blade and lower spike, and short wooden haft, 75½? overall;
80 GBP
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A Central African axe, small slender head with flared blade 1¾?x 6½? in length, polished darkwood
Lot 871
A Central African axe, small slender head with flared blade 1¾?x 6½? in length, polished darkwood
55 GBP
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An African thick hide shield, of the Acholi tribe of Uganda, approximately 37? x 13?, with thin
Lot 872
An African thick hide shield, of the Acholi tribe of Uganda, approximately 37? x 13?, with thin
60 GBP
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A Somali circular hide shield, lightly impressed decorative bands overall, with grip, 13? diam.
Lot 873
A Somali circular hide shield, lightly impressed decorative bands overall, with grip, 13? diam.
40 GBP
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A 19th Century Sudanese round hide shield, 53cms diameter, with retaining stick, possibly
Lot 874
A 19th Century Sudanese round hide shield, 53cms diameter, with retaining stick, possibly
50 GBP
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A darkwood club, carved zig zag edge to thick disc head, on a heavy haft, 27? overall. GC )
Lot 877
A darkwood club, carved zig zag edge to thick disc head, on a heavy haft, 27? overall. GC )
45 GBP
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A dark stained stylized paddle, deeply scalloped spear shaped head, haft with single toothed band,
Lot 878
A dark stained stylized paddle, deeply scalloped spear shaped head, haft with single toothed band,
70 GBP
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A darkened palm wood staff, the head carved with simple Maori style scroll patterns. Basically GC (
Lot 879
A darkened palm wood staff, the head carved with simple Maori style scroll patterns. Basically GC (
35 GBP
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A Polynesian darkwood club, of heavy slightly tapering form with rounded top, decorated with 5
Lot 880
A Polynesian darkwood club, of heavy slightly tapering form with rounded top, decorated with 5
420 GBP
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A Polynesian paddle club, light coloured wood, of shallow diamond section overall, the head
Lot 881
A Polynesian paddle club, light coloured wood, of shallow diamond section overall, the head
40 GBP
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A Polynesian style darkwood short staff, the head carved in the form of a stylized human figure,
Lot 882
A Polynesian style darkwood short staff, the head carved in the form of a stylized human figure,
40 GBP
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A well made 19th century African wicker shield, 120 x 34 cms. GC )
Lot 884
A well made 19th century African wicker shield, 120 x 34 cms. GC )
60 GBP
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A quantity of Southern African necklaces, mostly of beadwork but with wooden pegs, buttons etc.
Lot 885
A quantity of Southern African necklaces, mostly of beadwork but with wooden pegs, buttons etc.
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A quantity of modern Zulu beadwork, including decorated placemats, a brush and spoon, Christmas
Lot 886
A quantity of modern Zulu beadwork, including decorated placemats, a brush and spoon, Christmas
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A quantity of Zulu beadwork, with small decorated panels in the ?love letter? style, some with
Lot 887
A quantity of Zulu beadwork, with small decorated panels in the ?love letter? style, some with
35 GBP
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A quantity of Zulu beadwork, mostly necklaces, of the 20th Century, generally GC )
Lot 888
A quantity of Zulu beadwork, mostly necklaces, of the 20th Century, generally GC )
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A quantity of Zulu beadwork, mostly necklaces, 20th Century, some damage to beads but otherwise
Lot 889
A quantity of Zulu beadwork, mostly necklaces, 20th Century, some damage to beads but otherwise
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5 panels of Zulu or Xhosa beadwork, the largest 28 x 13 cms, late 19th/early 20th Century, together
Lot 890
5 panels of Zulu or Xhosa beadwork, the largest 28 x 13 cms, late 19th/early 20th Century, together
55 GBP
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A quantity of Zulu or Xhosa beadwork, rope form, early 20th Century, some with brass retaining
Lot 891
A quantity of Zulu or Xhosa beadwork, rope form, early 20th Century, some with brass retaining
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9 early 20th century heavy safety pins decorated with Zulu beadwork, Average GC, some damage to
Lot 892
9 early 20th century heavy safety pins decorated with Zulu beadwork, Average GC, some damage to
90 GBP
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A quantity of 20th century beaded Zulu horns and gourds, including an unusual beaded match box and
Lot 893
A quantity of 20th century beaded Zulu horns and gourds, including an unusual beaded match box and
40 GBP
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A late 19th/ early 20th century Zulu horn snuff container, 10cms, with woven strap decorated with
Lot 894
A late 19th/ early 20th century Zulu horn snuff container, 10cms, with woven strap decorated with
75 GBP
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5 good Zulu or Xhosa canvas bags, the largest 17 x 18cms, all faced with intricate beadwork, four
Lot 895
5 good Zulu or Xhosa canvas bags, the largest 17 x 18cms, all faced with intricate beadwork, four
340 GBP
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A quantity of 20th Century decorated Zulu wooden utensils, including a miniature axe, miniature
Lot 896
A quantity of 20th Century decorated Zulu wooden utensils, including a miniature axe, miniature
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4 Zulu dancing sticks, early/mid 20th Century, two of walking stick form, one of knobkerry form,
Lot 897
4 Zulu dancing sticks, early/mid 20th Century, two of walking stick form, one of knobkerry form,
50 GBP
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8 Zulu or other southern African dancing sticks, 20th Century, wood, usual ?knobkerry? style, the
Lot 898
8 Zulu or other southern African dancing sticks, 20th Century, wood, usual ?knobkerry? style, the
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2 Zulu knobkerries (amawisa), one 79cms long, the ball 5cms diameter, two tone wood, nice patina;
Lot 899
2 Zulu knobkerries (amawisa), one 79cms long, the ball 5cms diameter, two tone wood, nice patina;
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A late 19th century Zulu axe, isizenze, with half moon trade blade, some damage from use or wear to
Lot 900
A late 19th century Zulu axe, isizenze, with half moon trade blade, some damage from use or wear to
85 GBP
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6 Masai women?s beaded neck pieces, 20th Century, together with a beaded cloth, 55 x 46cms, some
Lot 901
6 Masai women?s beaded neck pieces, 20th Century, together with a beaded cloth, 55 x 46cms, some
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A good 19th century Masai shield, 104 x 62cms, hide, with wooden central support, and possible
Lot 902
A good 19th century Masai shield, 104 x 62cms, hide, with wooden central support, and possible
50 GBP
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3 large East African gourds, with hide straps decorated with beadwork and cowrie shells. GC )
Lot 903
3 large East African gourds, with hide straps decorated with beadwork and cowrie shells. GC )
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2 20th Century Central African masks, made from sacking over a frame, painted black with coloured
Lot 904
2 20th Century Central African masks, made from sacking over a frame, painted black with coloured
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A quantity of early and middle 20th century West African carved wooden figures, including a pair
Lot 907
A quantity of early and middle 20th century West African carved wooden figures, including a pair
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An unusual West African carved wooden figure depicting a priest hanging from a gibbet, possibly
Lot 908
An unusual West African carved wooden figure depicting a priest hanging from a gibbet, possibly
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A large wolf skin, GC )
Lot 909
A large wolf skin, GC )
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A swordfish bill, 72cms, the majority of the teeth still present. Generally VGC )
Lot 910
A swordfish bill, 72cms, the majority of the teeth still present. Generally VGC )
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A 20th century Native American wooden totem figure of a bird, painted, 38cms. Extensive old
Lot 911
A 20th century Native American wooden totem figure of a bird, painted, 38cms. Extensive old
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An American Pacific-Northwest carved wooden totemic figure, the eyes and mouth painted. 50cms
Lot 912
An American Pacific-Northwest carved wooden totemic figure, the eyes and mouth painted. 50cms
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An old Polynesian or African adze, the large shaped stone blade set into a wooden handle and bound
Lot 913
An old Polynesian or African adze, the large shaped stone blade set into a wooden handle and bound
45 GBP
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5 Australian Aboriginal wooden boomerangs, three with some age, the others with more modern carved
Lot 914
5 Australian Aboriginal wooden boomerangs, three with some age, the others with more modern carved
50 GBP
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