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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
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Quantity of Mixed Toys etc. Including 2x boxed unmade kits- AMT U.S.S. Akron/Macon 1/520 scale. Plus
Lot 138
Quantity of Mixed Toys etc. Including 2x boxed unmade kits- AMT U.S.S. Akron/Macon 1/520 scale. Plus
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A quantity of assorted toys etc. A new boxed slot racing set by ‘Life-Like Racing’. Comprising 2
Lot 139
A quantity of assorted toys etc. A new boxed slot racing set by ‘Life-Like Racing’. Comprising 2
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A quantity of plastic, cast and some tinplate airships/Zeppelins. 18 various including small
Lot 140
A quantity of plastic, cast and some tinplate airships/Zeppelins. 18 various including small
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A small collection of Zeppelin toys. All tinplate examples including 3 (16cm, 12cm and 9cm) based on
Lot 141
A small collection of Zeppelin toys. All tinplate examples including 3 (16cm, 12cm and 9cm) based on
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10 cast etc toy/model Zeppelins/Airships. A dumpy cast iron money box example painted in light
Lot 143
10 cast etc toy/model Zeppelins/Airships. A dumpy cast iron money box example painted in light
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7 cast metal airship/Zeppelin toys. A money box 21cm, painted in white, red and blue livery, ‘
Lot 146
7 cast metal airship/Zeppelin toys. A money box 21cm, painted in white, red and blue livery, ‘
60 GBP
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5 tinplate airships. A French elastic band wind-up airship toy with two bladed celluloid
Lot 148
5 tinplate airships. A French elastic band wind-up airship toy with two bladed celluloid
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3 small tinplate airships. 2 clockwork- A Lehmann example 18.5cm long, with single propeller to
Lot 149
3 small tinplate airships. 2 clockwork- A Lehmann example 18.5cm long, with single propeller to
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2 Zeppelin card games. “Mit Graf Zeppelin um die Erde”. With photographic views from take-off at
Lot 150
2 Zeppelin card games. “Mit Graf Zeppelin um die Erde”. With photographic views from take-off at
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2 rare unmade plastic kits of Airships. ‘U.S. Navy Blimp’ made by Ideal in the U.S.A. Scale of 1
Lot 151
2 rare unmade plastic kits of Airships. ‘U.S. Navy Blimp’ made by Ideal in the U.S.A. Scale of 1" to
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A fine post WW1 German board game ‘Bodensee-Reise’. This game was purchased in Stuttgart is based
Lot 152
A fine post WW1 German board game ‘Bodensee-Reise’. This game was purchased in Stuttgart is based
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Newton Aero Circus game by the Newton Manufacturing Company of Iowa. Comprising 2 wood and card
Lot 153
Newton Aero Circus game by the Newton Manufacturing Company of Iowa. Comprising 2 wood and card
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German cut-out model of LZ 127 “Graf Zeppelin” c1931. Unused. Ten pages (each 44cm x 37 cm) with
Lot 154
German cut-out model of LZ 127 “Graf Zeppelin” c1931. Unused. Ten pages (each 44cm x 37 cm) with
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1930’s Metalcraft Pony Blimp. A heavy tinplate “nut-and-bolt” kit airship made of painted parts,
Lot 155
1930’s Metalcraft Pony Blimp. A heavy tinplate “nut-and-bolt” kit airship made of painted parts,
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Another 1930’s Metalcraft Pony Blimp. A heavy tinplate “nut-and-bolt” kit airship made of painted
Lot 156
Another 1930’s Metalcraft Pony Blimp. A heavy tinplate “nut-and-bolt” kit airship made of painted
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Another 1930’s Metalcraft Pony Blimp. A heavy tinplate “nut-and-bolt” kit airship made of painted
Lot 157
Another 1930’s Metalcraft Pony Blimp. A heavy tinplate “nut-and-bolt” kit airship made of painted
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An American Buffalo large heavy duty tinplate ‘pull-back-and-go’ airship. An American Buffalo
Lot 158
An American Buffalo large heavy duty tinplate ‘pull-back-and-go’ airship. An American Buffalo
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A large silver American Steelcraft tinplate Airship. 83cm. An example painted in silver, with US
Lot 159
A large silver American Steelcraft tinplate Airship. 83cm. An example painted in silver, with US
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A large red American Steelcraft tinplate Airship. An American Steelcraft large heavy duty tinplate
Lot 160
A large red American Steelcraft tinplate Airship. An American Steelcraft large heavy duty tinplate
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An American Steelcraft large heavy duty tinplate airship. An American Steelcraft large heavy duty
Lot 161
An American Steelcraft large heavy duty tinplate airship. An American Steelcraft large heavy duty
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A modern reproduction Zeppelin tinplate toy. Based on an original period toy produced by the company
Lot 162
A modern reproduction Zeppelin tinplate toy. Based on an original period toy produced by the company
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A reproduction German tinplate Zeppelin toy. Based on an original design produced in the early
Lot 163
A reproduction German tinplate Zeppelin toy. Based on an original design produced in the early
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A modern reproduction Spanish Paya tinplate clockwork toy Zeppelin. Based on an original period
Lot 164
A modern reproduction Spanish Paya tinplate clockwork toy Zeppelin. Based on an original period
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A late 1990’s Marklin tinplate model of ‘Graf Zeppelin’. (11400). A special edition 1859-1999.
Lot 165
A late 1990’s Marklin tinplate model of ‘Graf Zeppelin’. (11400). A special edition 1859-1999.
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An early tinplate clockwork airship toy. Probably of German manufacture, produced in the style of
Lot 166
An early tinplate clockwork airship toy. Probably of German manufacture, produced in the style of
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A small tinplate clockwork airship. Probably of French origin 25cm overall, painted in silver fitted
Lot 167
A small tinplate clockwork airship. Probably of French origin 25cm overall, painted in silver fitted
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A rare early French tinplate airship. Loosely based on the pre WW1 USS Macon. A simplistic large toy
Lot 168
A rare early French tinplate airship. Loosely based on the pre WW1 USS Macon. A simplistic large toy
140 GBP
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A scarce 1930 ‘Los Angeles’ Zeppelin souvenir toy. An unusual cardboard moulded toy of the ‘Los
Lot 169
A scarce 1930 ‘Los Angeles’ Zeppelin souvenir toy. An unusual cardboard moulded toy of the ‘Los
80 GBP
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An early 20th c. tinplate clockwork airship toy. Probably of French manufacture, 23cm in length,
Lot 170
An early 20th c. tinplate clockwork airship toy. Probably of French manufacture, 23cm in length,
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Decorated child’s Tin Pail. A tin pail (11cm high 9cm diameter) with a handle. The decorations shows
Lot 171
Decorated child’s Tin Pail. A tin pail (11cm high 9cm diameter) with a handle. The decorations shows
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A rare early French child’s tinplate toy. A toy designed to hang and be spun to allow 3 attached
Lot 172
A rare early French child’s tinplate toy. A toy designed to hang and be spun to allow 3 attached
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A 1950’s child’s tinplate airship ‘chair-o-plane’ style toy. Probably of European manufacture,
Lot 173
A 1950’s child’s tinplate airship ‘chair-o-plane’ style toy. Probably of European manufacture,
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Tinplate Clockwork Carousel with Airship cars. A white canopy with red edging and green centre, from
Lot 174
Tinplate Clockwork Carousel with Airship cars. A white canopy with red edging and green centre, from
120 GBP
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A 1930’s musical tinplate chair-O-plane style toy. An interesting small tinplate German style toy
Lot 175
A 1930’s musical tinplate chair-O-plane style toy. An interesting small tinplate German style toy
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A rare Marklin “O” gauge tinplate Zeppelin Train. Well restored into its original silver livery,
Lot 176
A rare Marklin “O” gauge tinplate Zeppelin Train. Well restored into its original silver livery,
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A rare Metalcraft Construction Set No.960. ‘Builds over Eight Dirigibles’ ‘A fascinating,
Lot 177
A rare Metalcraft Construction Set No.960. ‘Builds over Eight Dirigibles’ ‘A fascinating,
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A rare set of the No.8 American metal framework constructor toy ‘The New Erector’. A set of the
Lot 178
A rare set of the No.8 American metal framework constructor toy ‘The New Erector’. A set of the
190 GBP
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Another similar. Set No.9 Mostly a complete set of the American metal framework constructor toy ‘The
Lot 179
Another similar. Set No.9 Mostly a complete set of the American metal framework constructor toy ‘The
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Another similar. Part set of the No.8 American metal framework constructor toy ‘The New Erector’
Lot 180
Another similar. Part set of the No.8 American metal framework constructor toy ‘The New Erector’
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A Japanese produced tinplate clockwork lithographed airship toy. 16cm. In the style of a British
Lot 181
A Japanese produced tinplate clockwork lithographed airship toy. 16cm. In the style of a British
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A Tipp & Co tinplate clockwork airship toy for the British market ‘R-100’. 35cm. Painted in
Lot 182
A Tipp & Co tinplate clockwork airship toy for the British market ‘R-100’. 35cm. Painted in
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A rare early 20th C tinplate clockwork toy dirigible. An early style airship, probably of German/
Lot 183
A rare early 20th C tinplate clockwork toy dirigible. An early style airship, probably of German/
130 GBP
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A rare tinplate clockwork Zeppelin toy. Probably of German manufacture. 43cm long, in a painted
Lot 184
A rare tinplate clockwork Zeppelin toy. Probably of German manufacture. 43cm long, in a painted
120 GBP
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An impressive large tinplate Zeppelin style airship. 52cm long, possibly of North American origin
Lot 185
An impressive large tinplate Zeppelin style airship. 52cm long, possibly of North American origin
140 GBP
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A large scale model of a ‘Good Year Zeppelin’. An impressive composition over a frame model of an
Lot 186
A large scale model of a ‘Good Year Zeppelin’. An impressive composition over a frame model of an
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Model of an Airship Gondola, possibly France, early 20th century. A conceptual model made of wire
Lot 187
Model of an Airship Gondola, possibly France, early 20th century. A conceptual model made of wire
75 GBP
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Diorama of LZ 127 “Graf Zeppelin” on a travelling mast. A display model in a perspex case, showing a
Lot 188
Diorama of LZ 127 “Graf Zeppelin” on a travelling mast. A display model in a perspex case, showing a
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Museum quality model of a section of LZ1 being constructed in the Floating Factory. A beautifully
Lot 189
Museum quality model of a section of LZ1 being constructed in the Floating Factory. A beautifully
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Display Model of the Akron Air dock. A model of the Goodyear-Zeppelin Air dock at Akron, Ohio. (
Lot 191
Display Model of the Akron Air dock. A model of the Goodyear-Zeppelin Air dock at Akron, Ohio. (
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Wren Skyships RS1 display model. A fibreglass and wood display model of the Wren Skyships RS1, a
Lot 192
Wren Skyships RS1 display model. A fibreglass and wood display model of the Wren Skyships RS1, a
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A Wind tunnel model for Advanced Non-Rigid (ANR) Airship. The body of a large heavy aerodynamic
Lot 193
A Wind tunnel model for Advanced Non-Rigid (ANR) Airship. The body of a large heavy aerodynamic
65 GBP
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Wooden Display Model of RNAS Rigid Airship R23. The solid wood model (84cm long x 10cm diameter x
Lot 194
Wooden Display Model of RNAS Rigid Airship R23. The solid wood model (84cm long x 10cm diameter x
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A rare interesting large scale model of the British Naval airship R-34. 170cm x 36cm. A period
Lot 197
A rare interesting large scale model of the British Naval airship R-34. 170cm x 36cm. A period
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Selection of Posters relating to US Navy Rigid Airship LZ126 / ZRIII (Los Angeles). A collection
Lot 199
Selection of Posters relating to US Navy Rigid Airship LZ126 / ZRIII (Los Angeles). A collection
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A rare document. The Flight Log of LZ 126 (ZR-3) from Freidrichshafen to Lakehurst. 12-15 October
Lot 200
A rare document. The Flight Log of LZ 126 (ZR-3) from Freidrichshafen to Lakehurst. 12-15 October
2,700 GBP
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2 U.S Items of Hindenburg Mail. 2 U.S. items. Cover, 1st return to Germany 1936, arrival mark type
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2 U.S Items of Hindenburg Mail. 2 U.S. items. Cover, 1st return to Germany 1936, arrival mark type
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A rare envelope carried on the first flight the Hindenburg to America. German stamps 1 May 1936,
Lot 204
A rare envelope carried on the first flight the Hindenburg to America. German stamps 1 May 1936,
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Hindenburg memorabilia and US Mail Graf Zeppelin “Round the World” cover. Mounted on card (51cm x
Lot 205
Hindenburg memorabilia and US Mail Graf Zeppelin “Round the World” cover. Mounted on card (51cm x
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An interesting photographic card of the Hindenburg. Written by an English traveller, posted at 6am
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An interesting photographic card of the Hindenburg. Written by an English traveller, posted at 6am
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Telegram to a survivor of the “Hindenburg” crash. A Western Union Telegram form (20cm x 16cm),
Lot 207
Telegram to a survivor of the “Hindenburg” crash. A Western Union Telegram form (20cm x 16cm),
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