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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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Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
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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 tin-plate advertising tokens. Featuring Zeppelins. ‘Kamins’ (chicken soup and seasoning), two
Lot 1
6 tin-plate advertising tokens. Featuring Zeppelins. ‘Kamins’ (chicken soup and seasoning), two
30 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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6 small airship/Zeppelin items. 5 car hood/bonnet ornaments- 2 very streamlined futuristic styled,
Lot 2
6 small airship/Zeppelin items. 5 car hood/bonnet ornaments- 2 very streamlined futuristic styled,
180 GBP
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6 good quality souvenir pewter beakers. Each with various relief moulded designs incorporating
Lot 3
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
Lot 4
4 US Belt Buckles. Heavy metal belt buckles depicting various airships. 2 buckles from the
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4 felt pennants. Printed in black on a mustard yellow background with a cartoon like image of a
Lot 5
4 felt pennants. Printed in black on a mustard yellow background with a cartoon like image of a
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3 felt pennants. Printed in white, buff and dark green on a lime green background. With an image
Lot 6
3 felt pennants. Printed in white, buff and dark green on a lime green background. With an image
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3 felt pennants. Printed in , green, grey and tan on a dark blue background with an image of the
Lot 7
3 felt pennants. Printed in , green, grey and tan on a dark blue background with an image of the
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3 pre WW1 small tins for pills or sweets with polychrome Zeppelin motifs to lids. Inset portrait and
Lot 8
3 pre WW1 small tins for pills or sweets with polychrome Zeppelin motifs to lids. Inset portrait and
40 GBP
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3 plaster models of The Graf Zeppelin. All of a similar design, each mounted to a cloud support
Lot 9
3 plaster models of The Graf Zeppelin. All of a similar design, each mounted to a cloud support
55 GBP
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2 American circular cushions. 39cm diameter, of rubberised painted canvas. The first depicting the
Lot 10
2 American circular cushions. 39cm diameter, of rubberised painted canvas. The first depicting the
35 GBP
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2 Spanish egg-shaped tins for digestive tablets. Souvenirs of the National Exhibition of Valencia,
Lot 11
2 Spanish egg-shaped tins for digestive tablets. Souvenirs of the National Exhibition of Valencia,
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2 tinplate/celluloid roundel souvenir badges of the aviation contest Los Angeles 1910 and 1912.
Lot 12
2 tinplate/celluloid roundel souvenir badges of the aviation contest Los Angeles 1910 and 1912.
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2 small light alloy souvenir trays. Each depicting a head and shoulders portrait of Graf Zeppelin
Lot 13
2 small light alloy souvenir trays. Each depicting a head and shoulders portrait of Graf Zeppelin
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2 small decorative trinket caskets. Of base metal cast with floral motifs overall, the lid inset
Lot 14
2 small decorative trinket caskets. Of base metal cast with floral motifs overall, the lid inset
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A tinplate strap work trinket box. In the form of a picnic hamper, roped edges to lid and top, the
Lot 15
A tinplate strap work trinket box. In the form of a picnic hamper, roped edges to lid and top, the
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A cast base metal trinket casket. Vines and flowers overall, hinged lid with roundel showing lake
Lot 16
A cast base metal trinket casket. Vines and flowers overall, hinged lid with roundel showing lake
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A small heavy brass and copper trinket/cigarette box. Mahogany lined copper body with applied
Lot 17
A small heavy brass and copper trinket/cigarette box. Mahogany lined copper body with applied
30 GBP
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3 American embossed card pencil cases late 1920’s- early 1930’s. Comprising ‘The Aviators Box’
Lot 18
3 American embossed card pencil cases late 1920’s- early 1930’s. Comprising ‘The Aviators Box’
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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
Lot 21
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
Lot 22
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
Lot 23
A steel embossed cigarette case. With Zeppelin and Bi-plane above a mountain road with cars. On
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3 various alloy ashtrays. Each bearing a shield stamped with an airship and ‘duralumin’ used in
Lot 24
3 various alloy ashtrays. Each bearing a shield stamped with an airship and ‘duralumin’ used in
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2 die-struck alloy ashtrays. One showing a view of Friedrichshafen with Zeppelin above, inset
Lot 25
2 die-struck alloy ashtrays. One showing a view of Friedrichshafen with Zeppelin above, inset
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A die-struck circular alloy ashtray. In the centre an airship over a view of Koln, with inset head
Lot 26
A die-struck circular alloy ashtray. In the centre an airship over a view of Koln, with inset head
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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
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An Art Deco Desk Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray in Aluminium. A cigarette lighter and ashtray
Lot 28
An Art Deco Desk Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray in Aluminium. A cigarette lighter and ashtray
60 GBP
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Three Meerschaum Pipes. Two examples complete with their wooden stems and mouth pieces, both bowls
Lot 29
Three Meerschaum Pipes. Two examples complete with their wooden stems and mouth pieces, both bowls
70 GBP
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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 small heavy plated base metal dressing table box. With 4 feet, cast with floral motives, zig zag
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A small heavy plated base metal dressing table box. With 4 feet, cast with floral motives, zig zag
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A cream silk banner. With an inscription in gold ‘Zeppelin-Kameradschaft Zeppelinheim’ with a gold
Lot 32
A cream silk banner. With an inscription in gold ‘Zeppelin-Kameradschaft Zeppelinheim’ with a gold
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A Magic Lantern. A brass example mounted on a wood stand. The tank for the liquid fuel (oil or
Lot 33
A Magic Lantern. A brass example mounted on a wood stand. The tank for the liquid fuel (oil or
130 GBP
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Glass Slides including Magic Lantern slides, and early aviation photographs. A large collection of
Lot 34
Glass Slides including Magic Lantern slides, and early aviation photographs. A large collection of
140 GBP
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A tinplate cylindrical child’s ‘packed-lunch’ container. Shaped like a drop tank, 37cm long, painted
Lot 35
A tinplate cylindrical child’s ‘packed-lunch’ container. Shaped like a drop tank, 37cm long, painted
210 GBP
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A tinplate cylindrical child’s ‘packed-lunch’ container. Shaped like a drop tank, 31cm long, painted
Lot 36
A tinplate cylindrical child’s ‘packed-lunch’ container. Shaped like a drop tank, 31cm long, painted
190 GBP
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A 1960’s ladies Jewellery case. An interesting wood design almost octagonal in shape with eight
Lot 37
A 1960’s ladies Jewellery case. An interesting wood design almost octagonal in shape with eight
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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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Small mounted bell, engraved to commemorate the downing of L31. Small bronze bell, mounted on a
Lot 39
Small mounted bell, engraved to commemorate the downing of L31. Small bronze bell, mounted on a
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Heat damaged wooden box containing electrical measuring equipment. A wooden box (24cm x 13cm x
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Heat damaged wooden box containing electrical measuring equipment. A wooden box (24cm x 13cm x
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WWI Air Raid Shelter sign. A hand-painted sheet metal sign (91cm x 112cm) showing a Zeppelin against
Lot 41
WWI Air Raid Shelter sign. A hand-painted sheet metal sign (91cm x 112cm) showing a Zeppelin against
1,200 GBP
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Souvenirs of L32 shot down 24 September 1916, with an associated letter. Four items associated
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Souvenirs of L32 shot down 24 September 1916, with an associated letter. Four items associated
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World flight Souvenir. Signatures of Eckener, Lehmann, Pruss, Schiller and others. The lid of a
Lot 43
World flight Souvenir. Signatures of Eckener, Lehmann, Pruss, Schiller and others. The lid of a
120 GBP
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A German post WW1 Deutsche Zeppelin–Reederei crew badge. A small pin back badge approx 20mm in size,
Lot 44
A German post WW1 Deutsche Zeppelin–Reederei crew badge. A small pin back badge approx 20mm in size,
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Track and Ground Speed Calculator probably from a US Naval Airship c1943. An aluminium device to
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Track and Ground Speed Calculator probably from a US Naval Airship c1943. An aluminium device to
190 GBP
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8mm and 16mm Film. A Castle Films News Parade 8mm film in the box, No 829 “Movies Greatest
Lot 46
8mm and 16mm Film. A Castle Films News Parade 8mm film in the box, No 829 “Movies Greatest
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An embossed oval tin plate pin tray c. 1910. Scalloped border with vines and flowers, centre panel
Lot 47
An embossed oval tin plate pin tray c. 1910. Scalloped border with vines and flowers, centre panel
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A souvenir pewter beaker. With a relief moulded design incorporating the head and shoulders of
Lot 48
A souvenir pewter beaker. With a relief moulded design incorporating the head and shoulders of
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A souvenir of ‘A century of progress, Chicago 1934’. Consisting of a coloured celluloid picture of
Lot 49
A souvenir of ‘A century of progress, Chicago 1934’. Consisting of a coloured celluloid picture of
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Aluminium Paper knife commemorating Amundsen, and 2 items cast from duralumin alloy. A cast alloy
Lot 50
Aluminium Paper knife commemorating Amundsen, and 2 items cast from duralumin alloy. A cast alloy
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A printed cloth c1915 “The Great Fight for Freedom”. Mounted, framed and glazed, (72cm x 59cm) the
Lot 51
A printed cloth c1915 “The Great Fight for Freedom”. Mounted, framed and glazed, (72cm x 59cm) the
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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 souvenir spoon celebrating the first passenger flights of the early Zeppelin L-24. The handle of
Lot 54
A souvenir spoon celebrating the first passenger flights of the early Zeppelin L-24. The handle of
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A series of 9 souvenir felt miniature mats depicting historic airships. Measuring 15cm x 7.5cm. They
Lot 55
A series of 9 souvenir felt miniature mats depicting historic airships. Measuring 15cm x 7.5cm. They
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A souvenir of ‘A century of progress, Chicago 1934’. Consisting of a coloured postcard size
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A souvenir of ‘A century of progress, Chicago 1934’. Consisting of a coloured postcard size
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Conical Alloy moneybox. Mounted on a wooden stand (11cm diameter at base x 13.5cm height), with a
Lot 57
Conical Alloy moneybox. Mounted on a wooden stand (11cm diameter at base x 13.5cm height), with a
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Decorative Tin box, one panel showing LZ127 “Graf Zeppelin” with the Olympic Rings emblazoned on her
Lot 58
Decorative Tin box, one panel showing LZ127 “Graf Zeppelin” with the Olympic Rings emblazoned on her
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Enamel Mugs decorated with scenes of early airships. A collection of Enamel Mugs from the early 20th
Lot 59
Enamel Mugs decorated with scenes of early airships. A collection of Enamel Mugs from the early 20th
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An original Tinplate Sign for the Chicago Century of Progress. (41cm x 28), predominantly in blues
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An original Tinplate Sign for the Chicago Century of Progress. (41cm x 28), predominantly in blues
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