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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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Airship related ceramic items. 5 various white china plates, 3 with picture of Father Christmas in
Lot 121
Airship related ceramic items. 5 various white china plates, 3 with picture of Father Christmas in
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Early 20th Century “Zeppelin” Flower Vase. An ornate vase (40cm wide x 30cm high x 14cm deep)
Lot 122
Early 20th Century “Zeppelin” Flower Vase. An ornate vase (40cm wide x 30cm high x 14cm deep)
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2 French china airship ornaments. Both in the style of an open topped airship sitting on its
Lot 123
2 French china airship ornaments. Both in the style of an open topped airship sitting on its
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A large china fruit bowl. Stamped G.D. makers mark underneath this interesting white glazed bowl
Lot 124
A large china fruit bowl. Stamped G.D. makers mark underneath this interesting white glazed bowl
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A China Airship Money-box - “Lite Beer”. A moulded china airship money box in creamy white and
Lot 125
A China Airship Money-box - “Lite Beer”. A moulded china airship money box in creamy white and
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Another similar China Airship Money-Box. A moulded china airship money box in creamy white and
Lot 126
Another similar China Airship Money-Box. A moulded china airship money box in creamy white and
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An unusual piece of Grafton crested china. In the form of a RNLI lifeboat man standing on a
Lot 127
An unusual piece of Grafton crested china. In the form of a RNLI lifeboat man standing on a
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A Small glazed urn, showing a Zeppelin flying over Friedrichshafen and the Bodensee. Urn, (15 cm
Lot 128
A Small glazed urn, showing a Zeppelin flying over Friedrichshafen and the Bodensee. Urn, (15 cm
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A large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the 100th
Lot 129
A large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the 100th
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A similar large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the
Lot 130
A similar large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the
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A similar large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the
Lot 131
A similar large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the
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A similar large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the
Lot 132
A similar large commemorative white china bowl. 19cm rim to rim, 9cm deep. Produced to celebrate the
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Hamburg America Line Coffee Cup and Saucer. A plain white porcelain cup with gold rim, and HAPAG “
Lot 133
Hamburg America Line Coffee Cup and Saucer. A plain white porcelain cup with gold rim, and HAPAG “
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A rare Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei coffee cup and saucer. Plain white porcelain, bearing the red
Lot 134
A rare Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei coffee cup and saucer. Plain white porcelain, bearing the red
360 GBP
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Quantity of various toys and models. A recent wooden model of ‘D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin’ 50cm in silver
Lot 135
Quantity of various toys and models. A recent wooden model of ‘D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin’ 50cm in silver
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A quantity of Mixed Toys and kits etc. Including 7 unmade kits- 2x Williams ‘Curtiss Sparrowhawk’,
Lot 136
A quantity of Mixed Toys and kits etc. Including 7 unmade kits- 2x Williams ‘Curtiss Sparrowhawk’,
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Quantity of Modern Toys/collector’s items etc. The lot includes. HotWheels Gift Pack, plastic TV
Lot 137
Quantity of Modern Toys/collector’s items etc. The lot includes. HotWheels Gift Pack, plastic TV
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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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15 cast metal etc toy/model Zeppelins/Airships. 5 cast iron/metal examples with 3 wheeled
Lot 142
15 cast metal etc toy/model Zeppelins/Airships. 5 cast iron/metal examples with 3 wheeled
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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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8 cast small metal toy/model Zeppelins/airships. Made of cast iron and cast alloy. Examples- ‘
Lot 144
8 cast small metal toy/model Zeppelins/airships. Made of cast iron and cast alloy. Examples- ‘
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7 Round-a-bouts/chair-o-planes. Probably of European manufacture, simplistically designed with
Lot 145
7 Round-a-bouts/chair-o-planes. Probably of European manufacture, simplistically designed with
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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, ‘
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6 cast iron/metal Zeppelins/Airships. One painted in silver ‘Los Angeles’ fitted with a glass
Lot 147
6 cast iron/metal Zeppelins/Airships. One painted in silver ‘Los Angeles’ fitted with a glass
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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
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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
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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
100 GBP
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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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