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Toys and Arms & Militaria auction
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Toys and Arms & Militaria auction

Auction dates
08 May 2017 10:30 BST
Lots: 1001-1316
09 May 2017 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-25, 301-624
10 May 2017 11:00 BST
Lots: 26-199, 625-846
Viewing dates
04 May 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
04 May 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
05 May 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
05 May 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
08 May 2017 09:00 - 10:00 BST
09 May 2017 09:00 - 10:30 BST
10 May 2017 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A 19th century Oceanic Islands brown wood paddle club, of flattened diamond section, the head with
Lot 29
A 19th century Oceanic Islands brown wood paddle club, of flattened diamond section, the head with
0 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A South Pacific Islands club, the bulbous head nicely carved with lined and cross hatched decorative
Lot 31
A South Pacific Islands club, the bulbous head nicely carved with lined and cross hatched decorative
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A South Pacific Islands darkwood paddle club, the segmented, panelled “blade” carved on one side
Lot 32
A South Pacific Islands darkwood paddle club, the segmented, panelled “blade” carved on one side
180 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A 19th century Zulu wooden snuff container, shaped like a corn cob, the length decorated with
Lot 134
A 19th century Zulu wooden snuff container, shaped like a corn cob, the length decorated with
0 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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A late 19th century Zulu snuff container, in wood and brass, pen shaped, the neck formed of a .303
Lot 135
A late 19th century Zulu snuff container, in wood and brass, pen shaped, the neck formed of a .303
380 GBP
600 - 650 GBP
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A good example of a 19th century Zulu wooden double snuff container, with chain style links,
Lot 136
A good example of a 19th century Zulu wooden double snuff container, with chain style links,
700 GBP
1,300 - 1,400 GBP
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A Zulu walking stick/knobkerry, of polished light brown wood, the stout stem of slightly tapered
Lot 141
A Zulu walking stick/knobkerry, of polished light brown wood, the stout stem of slightly tapered
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Zulu knobkerry c 1870, heavy two tone wood ball head and 21” haft. GC, dark patina overall.
Lot 143
A Zulu knobkerry c 1870, heavy two tone wood ball head and 21” haft. GC, dark patina overall.
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A lightwood Zulu stick, the head carved to represent the head of a young man with prominent raised
Lot 144
A lightwood Zulu stick, the head carved to represent the head of a young man with prominent raised
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350 - 400 GBP
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A Zulu warrior’s knobkerry, c 1879 or earlier, 29” long, head covered with brass studs, 4 wide bands
Lot 145
A Zulu warrior’s knobkerry, c 1879 or earlier, 29” long, head covered with brass studs, 4 wide bands
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Zulu stick, the head carved to represent a human head, the length of the handle entirely covered
Lot 146
A Zulu stick, the head carved to represent a human head, the length of the handle entirely covered
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400 - 450 GBP
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A Zulu darkwood knobkerry, the head of heavy bud shaped form, haft slightly flared at the lower end,
Lot 147
A Zulu darkwood knobkerry, the head of heavy bud shaped form, haft slightly flared at the lower end,
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150 - 200 GBP
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A Zulu wooden staff, the ball carved to represent a human head wearing the Zulu isicoco head ring.
Lot 148
A Zulu wooden staff, the ball carved to represent a human head wearing the Zulu isicoco head ring.
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400 - 450 GBP
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A 19th Century Zulu charm necklace, diameter 7”, consisting of lengths of slim wood shaped at the
Lot 150
A 19th Century Zulu charm necklace, diameter 7”, consisting of lengths of slim wood shaped at the
0 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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2 Zulu knobkerries, one of dark wood with ball head, the other of light toned wood with slightly
Lot 151
2 Zulu knobkerries, one of dark wood with ball head, the other of light toned wood with slightly
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Zulu warrior’s shield, 48” x 24”, of dark skin, the shield staff 50” is of good quality being well
Lot 152
A Zulu warrior’s shield, 48” x 24”, of dark skin, the shield staff 50” is of good quality being well
400 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of slightly tapered form, nearly spherical head, of polished brown
Lot 154
A Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of slightly tapered form, nearly spherical head, of polished brown
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of slightly tapered form, spherical head, of polished brown wood,
Lot 155
A Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of slightly tapered form, spherical head, of polished brown wood,
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An unusual Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of very slightly tapered form, with a carved studded band at
Lot 156
An unusual Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of very slightly tapered form, with a carved studded band at
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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2 Sudanese spears c 1880, forming an almost exact pair. Wide leaf shaped steel blades with a high
Lot 157
2 Sudanese spears c 1880, forming an almost exact pair. Wide leaf shaped steel blades with a high
320 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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2 Zulu throwing spears c 1870, with long metal hafts and small heads. Both with fibre binding strips
Lot 158
2 Zulu throwing spears c 1870, with long metal hafts and small heads. Both with fibre binding strips
70 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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2 Zulu stabbing spears c 1870, one with fibre binding below the blade and swollen end to the haft,
Lot 159
2 Zulu stabbing spears c 1870, one with fibre binding below the blade and swollen end to the haft,
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A pair of Sudanese warrior’s duel purpose stabbing/throwing spears, metal shoe on one missing,
Lot 160
A pair of Sudanese warrior’s duel purpose stabbing/throwing spears, metal shoe on one missing,
180 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Zulu warrior’s shield c 1879, of the type carried by the junior Zulu regiments, 30” long, of
Lot 161
A Zulu warrior’s shield c 1879, of the type carried by the junior Zulu regiments, 30” long, of
320 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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5 various Zulu spears, with small leaf blades on long tangs to dark wood hafts (3), and hide covered
Lot 162
5 various Zulu spears, with small leaf blades on long tangs to dark wood hafts (3), and hide covered
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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2 Dervish spears, slender leaf blades 17”, iron bound to coarse grained haft with iron shoe, 64”
Lot 163
2 Dervish spears, slender leaf blades 17”, iron bound to coarse grained haft with iron shoe, 64”
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150 - 250 GBP
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A Zulu shield, of brown hide, banded cut out central section, black wood pole, hide top covering,
Lot 165
A Zulu shield, of brown hide, banded cut out central section, black wood pole, hide top covering,
95 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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2 Zulu knobkerries, one with a 2 toned head, 34” overall, the other 33” overall. GC
Lot 166
2 Zulu knobkerries, one with a 2 toned head, 34” overall, the other 33” overall. GC
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150 - 200 GBP
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A Sudanese spear, slender leaf shaped blade and slender darkwood haft, 70” overall, and another with
Lot 167
A Sudanese spear, slender leaf shaped blade and slender darkwood haft, 70” overall, and another with
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Zulu warrior’s shield, length 45”, dark brown and white cowhide with its stick, fur trimming at
Lot 168
A Zulu warrior’s shield, length 45”, dark brown and white cowhide with its stick, fur trimming at
440 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Zulu shield, of black and white hide, banded central section, darkwood pole, with fur top binding,
Lot 169
A Zulu shield, of black and white hide, banded central section, darkwood pole, with fur top binding,
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200 - 250 GBP
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A Sudanese heavy lance, possible slight battle damage to one side of blade, with a heavy iron “foot”
Lot 170
A Sudanese heavy lance, possible slight battle damage to one side of blade, with a heavy iron “foot”
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A very long Sudanese Dervish spear, broad leaf shaped blade 16” on its long wooden haft with small
Lot 171
A very long Sudanese Dervish spear, broad leaf shaped blade 16” on its long wooden haft with small
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200 - 300 GBP
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A Sudanese Dervish war banner, of upright rectangular form, the front hand stitched in panels of
Lot 172
A Sudanese Dervish war banner, of upright rectangular form, the front hand stitched in panels of
2,500 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Zulu warrior’s shield, length 51” of brown and white cowhide, with its carved wood stick. GC
Lot 173
A Zulu warrior’s shield, length 51” of brown and white cowhide, with its carved wood stick. GC
550 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Sudanese Dervish camel drum, of dark wood bowl form, iron studs around the top on to which is
Lot 181
A Sudanese Dervish camel drum, of dark wood bowl form, iron studs around the top on to which is
0 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A scarce Hadendowa warrior’s elephant hide war shield c 1880, of typical circular form, with large
Lot 192
A scarce Hadendowa warrior’s elephant hide war shield c 1880, of typical circular form, with large
340 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A very good Sudanese circular elephant hide shield, with prominent conical central boss, wooden grip
Lot 193
A very good Sudanese circular elephant hide shield, with prominent conical central boss, wooden grip
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Southern Sudan warrior’s circular shield c 1880,made of reed, with high central boss. Few of
Lot 194
A Southern Sudan warrior’s circular shield c 1880,made of reed, with high central boss. Few of
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A scarce Hadendowa warrior’s elephant hide war shield, c 1880, of typical circular form, with
Lot 195
A scarce Hadendowa warrior’s elephant hide war shield, c 1880, of typical circular form, with
300 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A quantity of African and Eastern items, figures, weapons, bazaar items, mostly not old. Generally
Lot 344
A quantity of African and Eastern items, figures, weapons, bazaar items, mostly not old. Generally
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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2 carved standing figures of Masai warriors, 26”, and sundry other figures and miniature weapons. GC
Lot 346
2 carved standing figures of Masai warriors, 26”, and sundry other figures and miniature weapons. GC
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A hardwood bow, possibly African, the binding and bow string of thin twisted strips of hide, span
Lot 785
A hardwood bow, possibly African, the binding and bow string of thin twisted strips of hide, span
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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12 various fishing spears, on bamboo hafts, average 4’ overall. GC
Lot 787
12 various fishing spears, on bamboo hafts, average 4’ overall. GC
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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4 various spears, small blades on long hafts. Generally GC
Lot 788
4 various spears, small blades on long hafts. Generally GC
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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2 African spears, leaf blades, darkwood hafts, iron shoes, 52”; and a spear blade with side
Lot 789
2 African spears, leaf blades, darkwood hafts, iron shoes, 52”; and a spear blade with side
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30 - 40 GBP
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2 African spears, long leaf shaped blades, darkwood hafts, 72”; and a darkwood bow (no string).
Lot 790
2 African spears, long leaf shaped blades, darkwood hafts, 72”; and a darkwood bow (no string).
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30 - 50 GBP
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A small 19th century African hardwood club, head in the form of a grinning face, 15½” in length. GC
Lot 791
A small 19th century African hardwood club, head in the form of a grinning face, 15½” in length. GC
55 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An African curved darkwood box, the lid with large stylized figure, lines of small similar figures
Lot 792
An African curved darkwood box, the lid with large stylized figure, lines of small similar figures
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An ornate African carved darkwood walking stick, of irregular shape, with sharply downturned
Lot 793
An ornate African carved darkwood walking stick, of irregular shape, with sharply downturned
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Masai shortsword seme, swollen flat blade 16”, with 2 lines (fullers ?) along one edge at forte,
Lot 794
A Masai shortsword seme, swollen flat blade 16”, with 2 lines (fullers ?) along one edge at forte,
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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2 Masai lion spears, long blades and tapered ends of traditional form, short central wooden grips,
Lot 796
2 Masai lion spears, long blades and tapered ends of traditional form, short central wooden grips,
0 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A Masai lion spear, iron head 33” including socket, and another, head and socket 30”; wooden
Lot 797
A Masai lion spear, iron head 33” including socket, and another, head and socket 30”; wooden
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Masai lion spear, iron head and socket, 36”, with ribbed blade, short wooden central grip section,
Lot 798
A Masai lion spear, iron head and socket, 36”, with ribbed blade, short wooden central grip section,
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A central African hide shield,   of tapered inverted tear drop form, artificially “nobbled” surface,
Lot 799
A central African hide shield,   of tapered inverted tear drop form, artificially “nobbled” surface,
70 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A bazaar quality Sudanese dagger, in crocodile skin sheath, and 2 similar W African daggers in brown
Lot 800
A bazaar quality Sudanese dagger, in crocodile skin sheath, and 2 similar W African daggers in brown
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Pacific Islands ceremonial stave, of stout dark hardwood, the top carved in the form of a man’s
Lot 804
A Pacific Islands ceremonial stave, of stout dark hardwood, the top carved in the form of a man’s
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An early Australian boomerang, 23” in length, (small chip from one end); another, 27” (fracture to
Lot 806
An early Australian boomerang, 23” in length, (small chip from one end); another, 27” (fracture to
140 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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