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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 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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An Indian moustache type axe from Chota Nagpur, with 10? socketed crescent blade and decorated
Lot 875
An Indian moustache type axe from Chota Nagpur, with 10? socketed crescent blade and decorated
65 GBP
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A Chinese peasant?s palm fibre rain cape, of thickly woven fibre with stitched edges and secured by
Lot 876
A Chinese peasant?s palm fibre rain cape, of thickly woven fibre with stitched edges and secured by
140 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 20th century Dyak head hunter?s sword, Mandau, blade 18?, of blackened iron with polished razor
Lot 883
A 20th century Dyak head hunter?s sword, Mandau, blade 18?, of blackened iron with polished razor
120 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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2 19th Century decorated axes, the handles bearing faces with ornate horns, the long, thin axe
Lot 905
2 19th Century decorated axes, the handles bearing faces with ornate horns, the long, thin axe
60 GBP
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A collection of 20th century West African wooden figures, depicting figures playing games in a
Lot 906
A collection of 20th century West African wooden figures, depicting figures playing games in a
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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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A Georgian wax portrait of American Captain Paul Jones, head and shoulders facing right, in United
Lot 915
A Georgian wax portrait of American Captain Paul Jones, head and shoulders facing right, in United
170 GBP
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A .32-40? Marlin full tube magazine underlever rifle, 46½? overall, octagonal barrel 28¼? with
Lot 916
A .32-40? Marlin full tube magazine underlever rifle, 46½? overall, octagonal barrel 28¼? with
675 GBP
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A .41? RF Colt No 3 derringer pistol, final type, number 1060, the nickel plated bronze frame
Lot 917
A .41? RF Colt No 3 derringer pistol, final type, number 1060, the nickel plated bronze frame
425 GBP
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An American .32? RF Sharps & Hankins 4 barrelled SA derringer pistol, 6? overall, barrels 3½?
Lot 918
An American .32? RF Sharps & Hankins 4 barrelled SA derringer pistol, 6? overall, barrels 3½?
375 GBP
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A 5 shot .32? RF America ?White Star? SA pocket revolver, 6¾? overall, round barrel 2½?, with blade
Lot 919
A 5 shot .32? RF America ?White Star? SA pocket revolver, 6¾? overall, round barrel 2½?, with blade
290 GBP
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An early 5 shot .36? Colt Model 1862 Police percussion revolver, 9? overall, barrel 4½? with ?US
Lot 920
An early 5 shot .36? Colt Model 1862 Police percussion revolver, 9? overall, barrel 4½? with ?US
520 GBP
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A 6 shot .30? ?teat fire? Moore?s Patent F A Co revolver, 7? overall, barrel 3¼?, number 10176,
Lot 921
A 6 shot .30? ?teat fire? Moore?s Patent F A Co revolver, 7? overall, barrel 3¼?, number 10176,
280 GBP
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A 6 shot .36? Savage Arms Co second model Navy percussion revolver, with traces of name and patent
Lot 922
A 6 shot .36? Savage Arms Co second model Navy percussion revolver, with traces of name and patent
425 GBP
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A 6 shot .44? Starr Arms Co DA Army percussion revolver, barrel 6?, number 3400 on frame and barrel
Lot 923
A 6 shot .44? Starr Arms Co DA Army percussion revolver, barrel 6?, number 3400 on frame and barrel
350 GBP
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A 6 shot .44? Colt Model 1860 Army percussion revolver, number 33016. GWO & basically GC (has been
Lot 924
A 6 shot .44? Colt Model 1860 Army percussion revolver, number 33016. GWO & basically GC (has been
525 GBP
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A 6 shot .44? Remington New Model Army percussion revolver, number 137639, the backstrap drilled
Lot 925
A 6 shot .44? Remington New Model Army percussion revolver, number 137639, the backstrap drilled
600 GBP
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A good de-activated 6 shot .45? Colt SA Frontier revolver, barrel 4¾? with Hartford 2 line address,
Lot 926
A good de-activated 6 shot .45? Colt SA Frontier revolver, barrel 4¾? with Hartford 2 line address,
1,200 GBP
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A 19th century Japanese bone dagger, blade 8½?, DE at point, the hilt and sheath nicely carved
Lot 927
A 19th century Japanese bone dagger, blade 8½?, DE at point, the hilt and sheath nicely carved
475 GBP
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A good WWII Japanese NCO?s sword, fullered blade 30½?, numbered 91862 at forte, darkened steel
Lot 928
A good WWII Japanese NCO?s sword, fullered blade 30½?, numbered 91862 at forte, darkened steel
190 GBP
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A composite Indian flintlock bazaar pistol, 15½? overall, octagonal twist barrel 9½? cut down from
Lot 929
A composite Indian flintlock bazaar pistol, 15½? overall, octagonal twist barrel 9½? cut down from
80 GBP
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A pair of 38 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistols by Ryan & Watson, London, 7? overall, turn off
Lot 930
A pair of 38 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistols by Ryan & Watson, London, 7? overall, turn off
420 GBP
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A mid 18th century Flemish 55 bore flintlock travelling pistol, 9½? overall, the round barrel
Lot 931
A mid 18th century Flemish 55 bore flintlock travelling pistol, 9½? overall, the round barrel
400 GBP
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A .65? Constabulary type flintlock pistol by Brander and Potts, 12? overall, barrel 6¼? with London
Lot 932
A .65? Constabulary type flintlock pistol by Brander and Potts, 12? overall, barrel 6¼? with London
525 GBP
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