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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
United Kingdom

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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
Auction currency
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Tinplate sign for Zeppelin Bread. A pressed metal plate advertising Schult’s German American
Lot 61
Tinplate sign for Zeppelin Bread. A pressed metal plate advertising Schult’s German American
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40 - 60 GBP
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Selection of Badges and tokens. 3 Badges, and enamelled token and a drinks mat. The hexagonal
Lot 62
Selection of Badges and tokens. 3 Badges, and enamelled token and a drinks mat. The hexagonal
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50 - 70 GBP
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Original Wooden case for 8
Lot 63
Original Wooden case for 8" Barrage Balloon Gas Valve. Wooden case, 33cmx33cmx26 (deep) painted
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American related items. 3 American machine embroidered badges. Promoting the Good Year Company.
Lot 64
American related items. 3 American machine embroidered badges. Promoting the Good Year Company.
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A heavy copper desk weight desk ornament. A heavy copper desk weight desk ornament. In the form of a
Lot 65
A heavy copper desk weight desk ornament. A heavy copper desk weight desk ornament. In the form of a
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Illuminated Mantelpiece Clock in the shape of a Zeppelin. A novelty clock, produced in the 1930s
Lot 66
Illuminated Mantelpiece Clock in the shape of a Zeppelin. A novelty clock, produced in the 1930s
135 GBP
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A North American drinks tray as used in Bars in the ‘States’ in the 1920’s-30’s. A standard style
Lot 67
A North American drinks tray as used in Bars in the ‘States’ in the 1920’s-30’s. A standard style
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An impressive alloy jelly mould. A large alloy jelly mould in the shape of the ‘Graf Zeppelin’, 39.
Lot 68
An impressive alloy jelly mould. A large alloy jelly mould in the shape of the ‘Graf Zeppelin’, 39.
55 GBP
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The Air-Raid on Liège- 6 August 1914. A German Memento in the form of a pocket handkerchief, on
Lot 69
The Air-Raid on Liège- 6 August 1914. A German Memento in the form of a pocket handkerchief, on
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A small alloy drinks tray. Of oval design with radiating machined finish, early Zeppelin motif to
Lot 70
A small alloy drinks tray. Of oval design with radiating machined finish, early Zeppelin motif to
65 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A very early Christmas/Easter style decoration. In the form of a cream silk covered balloon shaped
Lot 71
A very early Christmas/Easter style decoration. In the form of a cream silk covered balloon shaped
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Souvenir rug of the ‘World’s Fair’ of 1933/34. Predominately multi coloured, showing a pictorial
Lot 72
Souvenir rug of the ‘World’s Fair’ of 1933/34. Predominately multi coloured, showing a pictorial
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Copper printing block showing a profile view of a ZPG-2W. The printing block is an etched copper
Lot 73
Copper printing block showing a profile view of a ZPG-2W. The printing block is an etched copper
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A heavy octagonal brass commemorative plate. An octagonal brass plate (50cm in diameter). In the
Lot 74
A heavy octagonal brass commemorative plate. An octagonal brass plate (50cm in diameter). In the
35 GBP
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An unusual German traveller’s clothes brush, c.1908. A German traveller’s clothes brush, the rows of
Lot 75
An unusual German traveller’s clothes brush, c.1908. A German traveller’s clothes brush, the rows of
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4 black silk cap tallies. 2 bearing the woven inscription ‘Ocean Flug’ (Ocean Flight), together with
Lot 76
4 black silk cap tallies. 2 bearing the woven inscription ‘Ocean Flug’ (Ocean Flight), together with
95 GBP
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2 machine embroidered cloth badges. One is oval and depicts the airship Graf Zeppelin flying over
Lot 77
2 machine embroidered cloth badges. One is oval and depicts the airship Graf Zeppelin flying over
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Bomb Disposal Badge (British). A wire embroidered arm badge for Full Dress Uniform in a small gilded
Lot 78
Bomb Disposal Badge (British). A wire embroidered arm badge for Full Dress Uniform in a small gilded
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A large brooch in the form of an airship. With graceful fluted body, tailfins and gondola beneath
Lot 79
A large brooch in the form of an airship. With graceful fluted body, tailfins and gondola beneath
55 GBP
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A scarce American souvenir leatherette side cap. Coloured black, red and silver. It is printed on
Lot 80
A scarce American souvenir leatherette side cap. Coloured black, red and silver. It is printed on
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An oval embroidered cloth badge. With dark blue background and gold coloured embroidery. The badge
Lot 81
An oval embroidered cloth badge. With dark blue background and gold coloured embroidery. The badge
50 GBP
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An original Anson Mills “US Naval Air Station Lakehurst” Belt Buckle. Heavy rolled brass buckle (7cm
Lot 82
An original Anson Mills “US Naval Air Station Lakehurst” Belt Buckle. Heavy rolled brass buckle (7cm
25 GBP
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A retailer’s trade card for the sale of Zeppelin civil uniform buttons. 8 buttons remain in position
Lot 83
A retailer’s trade card for the sale of Zeppelin civil uniform buttons. 8 buttons remain in position
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A rare original armband possibly worn by ground crew of the Graf Zeppelin. A rare original armband
Lot 84
A rare original armband possibly worn by ground crew of the Graf Zeppelin. A rare original armband
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L33 Souvenir - Kaiserlicht Marine Jacket. Framed (64cm x 80cm x 5cm deep) and glazed (the glass is
Lot 85
L33 Souvenir - Kaiserlicht Marine Jacket. Framed (64cm x 80cm x 5cm deep) and glazed (the glass is
400 GBP
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A rare pair of German soldiers summer light weight white breeches. As Issued to Luftschiffer other
Lot 86
A rare pair of German soldiers summer light weight white breeches. As Issued to Luftschiffer other
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An airship pinball gaming machine, “The Airship” “A Game Of Skill”. For wall mounting. With glazed
Lot 87
An airship pinball gaming machine, “The Airship” “A Game Of Skill”. For wall mounting. With glazed
650 GBP
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An airship pinball gaming machine, “The Airship” “Cigarette Delivery”. For wall mounting. With
Lot 88
An airship pinball gaming machine, “The Airship” “Cigarette Delivery”. For wall mounting. With
700 GBP
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3 1920’s sofa/drinks tables. Three round topped wooden drinks tables, each with three legs. The
Lot 89
3 1920’s sofa/drinks tables. Three round topped wooden drinks tables, each with three legs. The
70 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A German upright dining chair. An arched backed wooden chair with 3 central back supports
Lot 90
A German upright dining chair. An arched backed wooden chair with 3 central back supports
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German Carver Chair. Bearing the date 30 August 1917, and a large carving of the “Pour le Mérite”. A
Lot 91
German Carver Chair. Bearing the date 30 August 1917, and a large carving of the “Pour le Mérite”. A
210 GBP
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Two Navigation Aerienne medals to Lieutenant Thoret (c1920s). A Navigation Aerienne medal, in
Lot 92
Two Navigation Aerienne medals to Lieutenant Thoret (c1920s). A Navigation Aerienne medal, in
90 GBP
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Aero-Club of Belgium 1910 Silver Gilt Medallion. Woman and child seated with globe. Balloon and
Lot 93
Aero-Club of Belgium 1910 Silver Gilt Medallion. Woman and child seated with globe. Balloon and
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Graf Zeppelin World Flight 1929: 18CT Gold Medallion. Graf Zeppelin World Flight 1929: 18CT Gold
Lot 94
Graf Zeppelin World Flight 1929: 18CT Gold Medallion. Graf Zeppelin World Flight 1929: 18CT Gold
370 GBP
150 - 190 GBP
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A rare original 1930’s DZR company flag. A full size flag possibly flown at the companies Zeppelin
Lot 95
A rare original 1930’s DZR company flag. A full size flag possibly flown at the companies Zeppelin
770 GBP
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2 Souvenir phials of Veedol Oil drained from the tanks of Graf Zeppelin after the World Flight. 2
Lot 96
2 Souvenir phials of Veedol Oil drained from the tanks of Graf Zeppelin after the World Flight. 2
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Three images of Dr Eckener and the “Graf Zeppelin” mounted in a single frame. A set of images
Lot 97
Three images of Dr Eckener and the “Graf Zeppelin” mounted in a single frame. A set of images
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Round the World Flight Presentation piece. A wood and plaster presentation piece in the Art Deco
Lot 98
Round the World Flight Presentation piece. A wood and plaster presentation piece in the Art Deco
420 GBP
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A fine French style glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible, overall 38cm. Bright blue
Lot 99
A fine French style glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible, overall 38cm. Bright blue
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A fine French style light blue opaque glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible,,
Lot 100
A fine French style light blue opaque glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible,,
80 GBP
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A fine French style glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible, overall 36cm. Bright blue
Lot 101
A fine French style glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible, overall 36cm. Bright blue
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A fine French style glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible, overall 36cm. Bright blue
Lot 102
A fine French style glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible, overall 36cm. Bright blue
60 GBP
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A fine French style lime green opaque glass liqueur decanter. A fine French style lime green
Lot 103
A fine French style lime green opaque glass liqueur decanter. A fine French style lime green
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An unusual fine French glass liqueur decanter. An example with frosted clear glass, 39cm overall
Lot 104
An unusual fine French glass liqueur decanter. An example with frosted clear glass, 39cm overall
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80 - 130 GBP
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An unusual Art Deco French style glass decanter. Ribbed pale green frosted glass decanter 31.5cm
Lot 105
An unusual Art Deco French style glass decanter. Ribbed pale green frosted glass decanter 31.5cm
65 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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An etched Mirror showing an airship framed by searchlights. An interesting and attractive mirrored
Lot 106
An etched Mirror showing an airship framed by searchlights. An interesting and attractive mirrored
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Small Glass Vase. Low relief decoration showing a head and shoulders portrait of Graf von Zeppelin
Lot 107
Small Glass Vase. Low relief decoration showing a head and shoulders portrait of Graf von Zeppelin
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A quantity of Early 20th Century German Airship related ceramics. 9 souvenir pieces. 4 small vase
Lot 108
A quantity of Early 20th Century German Airship related ceramics. 9 souvenir pieces. 4 small vase
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A quantity of various modern ceramic items. A modern china bottle to contain olive oil or similar
Lot 109
A quantity of various modern ceramic items. A modern china bottle to contain olive oil or similar
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70 - 90 GBP
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A quantity of various china/ceramic pieces. A large Edwardian style jug with a picture of a Ladies
Lot 110
A quantity of various china/ceramic pieces. A large Edwardian style jug with a picture of a Ladies
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A quantity of modern beer steins. 7 modern souvenir stone wear open topped beer steins,
Lot 111
A quantity of modern beer steins. 7 modern souvenir stone wear open topped beer steins,
65 GBP
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An unusual modern German beer stein. Moulded with two airships, the “Graf Zeppelin and the “
Lot 112
An unusual modern German beer stein. Moulded with two airships, the “Graf Zeppelin and the “
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A good quality German beer stein. With hinged pewter lid with eagle atop with lion and shield atop
Lot 113
A good quality German beer stein. With hinged pewter lid with eagle atop with lion and shield atop
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A collection of Ceramic Tableware and decorative items. The lot includes 3x Good Year/style
Lot 114
A collection of Ceramic Tableware and decorative items. The lot includes 3x Good Year/style
40 GBP
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A collection of ceramic items with Airship Decoration. Including 5 egg cups with French and German
Lot 115
A collection of ceramic items with Airship Decoration. Including 5 egg cups with French and German
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18 china souvenir etc mugs. Including 4 in a series modern mugs with French style balloon picture to
Lot 116
18 china souvenir etc mugs. Including 4 in a series modern mugs with French style balloon picture to
35 GBP
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5 pieces of souvenir china. A small china trinket box in white with printed picture to lid ‘
Lot 117
5 pieces of souvenir china. A small china trinket box in white with printed picture to lid ‘
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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3 small cream earthenware Friedrichshafen souvenir tankards. All polychrome printed with different
Lot 118
3 small cream earthenware Friedrichshafen souvenir tankards. All polychrome printed with different
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2 china airship ornaments. A pair of glazed white with yellow, green blue and red detail ornaments
Lot 119
2 china airship ornaments. A pair of glazed white with yellow, green blue and red detail ornaments
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A souvenir style large white china hot chocolate mug. 13cm diameter 10cm depth with thick rim fitted
Lot 120
A souvenir style large white china hot chocolate mug. 13cm diameter 10cm depth with thick rim fitted
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