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Arms and Militaria auction 617
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Arms and Militaria auction 617

Auction dates
11 May 2021 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-523
Viewing dates
06 May 2021 09:30 - 16:30 BST
07 May 2021 09:30 - 16:30 BST
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Lot 1
"The Civil War" a series of 28 vols chronicling the US Civil War, various authors, fully illus in
40 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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“Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research”, a large quantity, circa late 1990s to 2010,
Lot 2
“Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research”, a large quantity, circa late 1990s to 2010,
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot 3
"The Military Badges and Insignia of Southern Africa” by Owen, 1990 edition; “Badges and Insignia of
65 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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“The Orders of Chivalry, War Medals, Crosses, &c” by C N Elvin, 1892, with 31 mostly coloured plates
Lot 4
“The Orders of Chivalry, War Medals, Crosses, &c” by C N Elvin, 1892, with 31 mostly coloured plates
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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“The British Soldiers Firearm” by C H Roads, 1994 reprint; “English Pistols and Revolvers” by J N
Lot 5
“The British Soldiers Firearm” by C H Roads, 1994 reprint; “English Pistols and Revolvers” by J N
30 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A quantity of military books, (approx 70), including: “Medals of the British Navy 1895” by W H Long;
Lot 6
A quantity of military books, (approx 70), including: “Medals of the British Navy 1895” by W H Long;
50 GBP
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A very large quantity of military and historical books, subjects include wars, uniforms, toy
Lot 7
A very large quantity of military and historical books, subjects include wars, uniforms, toy
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A small archive of material relating to members of the Wybrow family, who served in the Boer War,
Lot 8
A small archive of material relating to members of the Wybrow family, who served in the Boer War,
420 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A collection of 150 plus, old black and white and sepia photographs of predominantly 19th century
Lot 9
A collection of 150 plus, old black and white and sepia photographs of predominantly 19th century
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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2 mirror prints of a Spitfire and Hurricane, with facsimile signatures of WWII pilots, 19” x 13”, in
Lot 10
2 mirror prints of a Spitfire and Hurricane, with facsimile signatures of WWII pilots, 19” x 13”, in
20 GBP
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A hand coloured print “Plan of the Battle of Trafalgar. Engraved for Duncan’s Life of Nelson”, in
Lot 13
A hand coloured print “Plan of the Battle of Trafalgar. Engraved for Duncan’s Life of Nelson”, in
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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5 coloured military prints: “The Thin Red Line” by Gibb,36½” x 22
Lot 15
5 coloured military prints: “The Thin Red Line” by Gibb,36½” x 22"; “The British Army” by Orlando
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80 - 90 GBP
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A coloured print by “Chas C Stadden”, of two mounted Hussar officers, inscribed in ink across the
Lot 16
A coloured print by “Chas C Stadden”, of two mounted Hussar officers, inscribed in ink across the
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Over 80 well executed original water colour drawings, mostly of late 19th and early 20th century
Lot 17
Over 80 well executed original water colour drawings, mostly of late 19th and early 20th century
220 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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26 sheets of well executed watercolour drawings of pre 1918 German military uniforms, insignia,
Lot 18
26 sheets of well executed watercolour drawings of pre 1918 German military uniforms, insignia,
120 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Six exquisitely executed watercolour drawings of Orders of Chivalry, comprising Order of the
Lot 20
Six exquisitely executed watercolour drawings of Orders of Chivalry, comprising Order of the
50 GBP
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WWI pair: BWM, Victory (20860 2AM S.E. Putland RAF), also his identity bracelet to “S.E. Putland
Lot 21
WWI pair: BWM, Victory (20860 2AM S.E. Putland RAF), also his identity bracelet to “S.E. Putland
95 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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2 1914-18 British War Medals (to E.C. Shipley, AM1 RNAS, and 2AM W G Langer, RAF); an early RAF
Lot 22
2 1914-18 British War Medals (to E.C. Shipley, AM1 RNAS, and 2AM W G Langer, RAF); an early RAF
100 GBP
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France: WWI war medals: 1914-1918 Victory medal, 1914-1918 Croix de Guerre and medal for Verdun;
Lot 23
France: WWI war medals: 1914-1918 Victory medal, 1914-1918 Croix de Guerre and medal for Verdun;
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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Withdrawn from sale. Turkey: a silver medal for the Siege of Acre, 1840, with incorrect suspender,
Lot 24
Withdrawn from sale. Turkey: a silver medal for the Siege of Acre, 1840, with incorrect suspender,
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EIIR: Royal Mint Three Coin Proof Collection commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Allied
Lot 25
EIIR: Royal Mint Three Coin Proof Collection commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Allied
150 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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21 various whistles, mostly WWII military: 3 Air Ministry marked dinghy whistles; 7 “Metropolitan”
Lot 26
21 various whistles, mostly WWII military: 3 Air Ministry marked dinghy whistles; 7 “Metropolitan”
220 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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21 various whistles, mostly WWII military: 3 Air Ministry marked dinghy whistles; 8 “Metropolitan”
Lot 27
21 various whistles, mostly WWII military: 3 Air Ministry marked dinghy whistles; 8 “Metropolitan”
100 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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20 various whistles, mostly WWII military: 4 Air Ministry marked dinghy whistles; 7 “Metropolitan”
Lot 28
20 various whistles, mostly WWII military: 4 Air Ministry marked dinghy whistles; 7 “Metropolitan”
100 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A polished cast aluminium heraldic spread eagle, with 3 crowns on its breast and wings, as used by
Lot 29
A polished cast aluminium heraldic spread eagle, with 3 crowns on its breast and wings, as used by
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40 - 60 GBP
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A large collection of military LP vinyl records, comprising a variety of Regimental and Police
Lot 30
A large collection of military LP vinyl records, comprising a variety of Regimental and Police
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A WWI Trench art cigarette lighter, in the form of an ash tray with lighter made from a small
Lot 31
A WWI Trench art cigarette lighter, in the form of an ash tray with lighter made from a small
50 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A WWII Czech Air Force aluminium panel, 15½” x 12
Lot 32
A WWII Czech Air Force aluminium panel, 15½” x 12", roughly cut from the fuselage of an aeroplane,
90 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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An oval aluminium panel, with border of rivet holes, and with painted shield depicting the British
Lot 33
An oval aluminium panel, with border of rivet holes, and with painted shield depicting the British
0 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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This lot now withdrawn from sale.
Lot 34
This lot now withdrawn from sale.
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An officer’s private purchase “Weldon” prismatic pocket range finder, by “J H Steward, 406
Lot 35
An officer’s private purchase “Weldon” prismatic pocket range finder, by “J H Steward, 406
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A quantity of WWII shell cases comprising: 2 Drill rounds with brass cases and drill heads; a 1941
Lot 36
A quantity of WWII shell cases comprising: 2 Drill rounds with brass cases and drill heads; a 1941
50 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A pair of WWII wire cutters; a machete dated 1944 in its leather sheath; a hardwood truncheon marked
Lot 37
A pair of WWII wire cutters; a machete dated 1944 in its leather sheath; a hardwood truncheon marked
50 GBP
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A heavy hand finished cast bronze desk paperweight, in the form of a tank surmounting an obstacle,
Lot 38
A heavy hand finished cast bronze desk paperweight, in the form of a tank surmounting an obstacle,
40 GBP
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A Christmas 1914 Princess Mary’s gift tin (no contents); a WWI linen backed “Artillery Training”
Lot 39
A Christmas 1914 Princess Mary’s gift tin (no contents); a WWI linen backed “Artillery Training”
45 GBP
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Four uncut sheets of coloured printed silk cigarette pictures: national coats-of-arms (two sets,
Lot 40
Four uncut sheets of coloured printed silk cigarette pictures: national coats-of-arms (two sets,
30 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A silvered spelter figure of a standing knight in 16th century style full armour, the base marked “
Lot 41
A silvered spelter figure of a standing knight in 16th century style full armour, the base marked “
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An Ashmor hand painted Fine Bone China figure representing a Falklands War soldier of the 2nd Bn The
Lot 43
An Ashmor hand painted Fine Bone China figure representing a Falklands War soldier of the 2nd Bn The
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Ashmor hand painted Fine Bone China figure representing a Falklands War soldier of 40, 42 and
Lot 44
An Ashmor hand painted Fine Bone China figure representing a Falklands War soldier of 40, 42 and
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An Ashmor hand painted Fine Bone China figure representing a Falklands War soldier of the 1st Bn 7th
Lot 45
An Ashmor hand painted Fine Bone China figure representing a Falklands War soldier of the 1st Bn 7th
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A set of 6 Nelson commemorative tankards, made by Wedgwood, issued by Danbury Mint: Cape St Vincent,
Lot 46
A set of 6 Nelson commemorative tankards, made by Wedgwood, issued by Danbury Mint: Cape St Vincent,
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130 - 160 GBP
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An F86 sabre jet aircraft desk model, made of stainless steel, 9
Lot 47
An F86 sabre jet aircraft desk model, made of stainless steel, 9" high, 10" long. GC £10-20
30 GBP
10 - 20 GBP
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A well constructed scratch built model of HMS Revenge, a 74 gun third rate ship of the line which
Lot 48
A well constructed scratch built model of HMS Revenge, a 74 gun third rate ship of the line which
500 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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A good pair of Victorian plug lock handcuffs, marked “HIATT BEST WARRENTED WROUGHT 457”, complete
Lot 50
A good pair of Victorian plug lock handcuffs, marked “HIATT BEST WARRENTED WROUGHT 457”, complete
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A good set of Victorian pluglock leg irons, 40
Lot 51
A good set of Victorian pluglock leg irons, 40" chain span with central ring and key. GC £80-100
70 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A framed group photograph of the graduating class at the “Metropolitan Police Training School,
Lot 52
A framed group photograph of the graduating class at the “Metropolitan Police Training School,
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A rare City of London Police 1934 “Home Office” pattern helmet plate, black with gold City of London
Lot 53
A rare City of London Police 1934 “Home Office” pattern helmet plate, black with gold City of London
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A rare pre 1952 Edinburgh City Police cap badge size chrome plated helmet plate. GC £65-70
Lot 54
A rare pre 1952 Edinburgh City Police cap badge size chrome plated helmet plate. GC £65-70
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A pre 1952 Stockport Borough Police chrome plated helmet plate. GC £45-50
Lot 55
A pre 1952 Stockport Borough Police chrome plated helmet plate. GC £45-50
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A pre 1952 Oldham Police helmet plate, white metal with traces of chrome plating. GC £45-50
Lot 56
A pre 1952 Oldham Police helmet plate, white metal with traces of chrome plating. GC £45-50
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A pre 1952 British Transport Commission Police helmet plate; also a pre 1993 Netherlands National
Lot 57
A pre 1952 British Transport Commission Police helmet plate; also a pre 1993 Netherlands National
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33 Nottinghamshire Constabulary KC large WM tunic buttons; 4 police cap badges and 4 other items. GC
Lot 58
33 Nottinghamshire Constabulary KC large WM tunic buttons; 4 police cap badges and 4 other items. GC
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A William IV Police painted wood truncheon, for Leek (Staffordshire) Special Constable, painted with
Lot 59
A William IV Police painted wood truncheon, for Leek (Staffordshire) Special Constable, painted with
320 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Victorian Police painted wood truncheon, decorated with crown over VR cypher and “POLICE” within
Lot 60
A Victorian Police painted wood truncheon, decorated with crown over VR cypher and “POLICE” within
100 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Hiatts standard pattern wooden police truncheon, c 1960s, stamped with number “31” and with
Lot 61
A Hiatts standard pattern wooden police truncheon, c 1960s, stamped with number “31” and with
50 GBP
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A presentation truncheon of the Royal Hong Kong Police (1967-1997) thickly black lacquered, with
Lot 62
A presentation truncheon of the Royal Hong Kong Police (1967-1997) thickly black lacquered, with
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A WWI period (?) blackened brass cased non prismatic compass, “The Magnapole”, by “Short & Mason
Lot 93
A WWI period (?) blackened brass cased non prismatic compass, “The Magnapole”, by “Short & Mason
45 GBP
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A WWI prismatic marching compass, by E Koehn, Geneva, number 158015, marked with broad arrow and “
Lot 94
A WWI prismatic marching compass, by E Koehn, Geneva, number 158015, marked with broad arrow and “
65 GBP
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A WWI prismatic marching compass, by “F-L”, number 77715, bearing broad arrow and date “1917”, the
Lot 96
A WWI prismatic marching compass, by “F-L”, number 77715, bearing broad arrow and date “1917”, the
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A WWI prismatic marching compass by “F-L”, number 125996, bearing broad arrow and date “1918”, the
Lot 97
A WWI prismatic marching compass by “F-L”, number 125996, bearing broad arrow and date “1918”, the
60 GBP
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