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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
Auction currency
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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
60 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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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
85 GBP
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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
60 - 80 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
80 GBP
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Model of a Lebaudy style French Airship with a Germanic Crest. An interesting model of a Lebaudy
Lot 190
Model of a Lebaudy style French Airship with a Germanic Crest. An interesting model of a Lebaudy
80 GBP
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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. (
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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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
30 GBP
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Wooden Display Model of LZ10 “Schwaben”. The solid wood model (80cm long x 10cm diameter x 24 cm
Lot 195
Wooden Display Model of LZ10 “Schwaben”. The solid wood model (80cm long x 10cm diameter x 24 cm
40 GBP
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A museum quality model of the Floating Zeppelin Factory at Friedrichshafen. A beautifully crafted
Lot 196
A museum quality model of the Floating Zeppelin Factory at Friedrichshafen. A beautifully crafted
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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
80 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A superb museum quality handmade model of a Heath Robinson style airship. Full of “Wacky” detail
Lot 198
A superb museum quality handmade model of a Heath Robinson style airship. Full of “Wacky” detail
400 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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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
75 GBP
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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
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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LZ126 (Los Angeles) delivery Flight to America Silver Gilt Medallion. The delivery of LZ126 to USA
Lot 201
LZ126 (Los Angeles) delivery Flight to America Silver Gilt Medallion. The delivery of LZ126 to USA
120 GBP
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LZ126 delivery flight to USA in 1924 Silver Gilt Medallion. The delivery of LZ126 to USA in 1924 was
Lot 202
LZ126 delivery flight to USA in 1924 Silver Gilt Medallion. The delivery of LZ126 to USA in 1924 was
100 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
Lot 203
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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100 - 140 GBP
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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
30 GBP
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An interesting photographic card of the Hindenburg. Written by an English traveller, posted at 6am
Lot 206
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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A letter on Hindenburg Notepaper dated 3rd May 1937. A typewritten letter (21cm x 29cm) in English
Lot 208
A letter on Hindenburg Notepaper dated 3rd May 1937. A typewritten letter (21cm x 29cm) in English
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Menu for the Reception and Dinner held on May 10th 1936 to celebrate the first North American Flight
Lot 209
Menu for the Reception and Dinner held on May 10th 1936 to celebrate the first North American Flight
130 GBP
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German crests from Fredrick the Great to Hindenberg - book of collected cards. A collector’s album
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German crests from Fredrick the Great to Hindenberg - book of collected cards. A collector’s album
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8mm and 16 mm Films of the Hindenberg and Graf Zeppelin. Two boxes containing 8mm Blackhawk Films
Lot 211
8mm and 16 mm Films of the Hindenberg and Graf Zeppelin. Two boxes containing 8mm Blackhawk Films
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A reproduction blueprint of LZ129 “Hindenburg”. Framed (54cm x 33cm) and glazed, the image was taken
Lot 212
A reproduction blueprint of LZ129 “Hindenburg”. Framed (54cm x 33cm) and glazed, the image was taken
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News Flash. America - we are here!! Poster dated 12 May 1936, published for the arrival of
Lot 213
News Flash. America - we are here!! Poster dated 12 May 1936, published for the arrival of
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Photographic Illustration of LZ129 Hindenberg at Lakehurst. An interesting image, (mounted, framed
Lot 214
Photographic Illustration of LZ129 Hindenberg at Lakehurst. An interesting image, (mounted, framed
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Deutsche Reichpost Poster of Hindenburg Class Airship and a Blohm and Voss HE 139 floatplane. A
Lot 215
Deutsche Reichpost Poster of Hindenburg Class Airship and a Blohm and Voss HE 139 floatplane. A
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A4 Poster of “Hindenburg” flying over the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. Mounted, framed and glazed (
Lot 216
A4 Poster of “Hindenburg” flying over the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. Mounted, framed and glazed (
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Poster “The Final Moments” of the Hindenberg. A modern print showing LZ 129 “Hindenburg” over the
Lot 217
Poster “The Final Moments” of the Hindenberg. A modern print showing LZ 129 “Hindenburg” over the
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Pastel and paint portrait of Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg. A framed and mounted portrait of
Lot 218
Pastel and paint portrait of Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg. A framed and mounted portrait of
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A souvenir penknife of the Hindenburg D-LZ129. Composition grips, one inset with silver plated
Lot 219
A souvenir penknife of the Hindenburg D-LZ129. Composition grips, one inset with silver plated
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A travelling toilette kit in leather zip-up case. Comprising two Art-Deco style silver metal
Lot 220
A travelling toilette kit in leather zip-up case. Comprising two Art-Deco style silver metal
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Telefunken E381S Radio Receiver of the type used on the LZ129 “Hindenburg” and LZ130 “Graf
Lot 222
Telefunken E381S Radio Receiver of the type used on the LZ129 “Hindenburg” and LZ130 “Graf
85 GBP
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“The Hindenburg Model”. Scale 1:72. A superb scale model made by A.A. Hawkins, researched,
Lot 223
“The Hindenburg Model”. Scale 1:72. A superb scale model made by A.A. Hawkins, researched,
800 GBP
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Lot 224
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“Actual Zeppelin Relics” a home-made display of souvenirs. A cardboard display case with a glazed
Lot 225
“Actual Zeppelin Relics” a home-made display of souvenirs. A cardboard display case with a glazed
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An Aluminium Alloy souvenir of German Naval Zeppelin L32 (LZ 74). A flared aluminium pencil pot (
Lot 226
An Aluminium Alloy souvenir of German Naval Zeppelin L32 (LZ 74). A flared aluminium pencil pot (
90 GBP
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A pair of aluminium alloy commemorative table spoons. The stems with applied ‘Zum Andenken an die
Lot 227
A pair of aluminium alloy commemorative table spoons. The stems with applied ‘Zum Andenken an die
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Piece of US Blimp. A piece of pressed Aluminium framework (15cm x 5cm x 1cm), together with a
Lot 228
Piece of US Blimp. A piece of pressed Aluminium framework (15cm x 5cm x 1cm), together with a
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Fabric marked that it is from the British Army “Lebaudy” Airship. An interesting scrap of
Lot 229
Fabric marked that it is from the British Army “Lebaudy” Airship. An interesting scrap of
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Fabric possibly from a gas cell off the British built airship R38 (US Navy ZR2). A rectangle of a
Lot 230
Fabric possibly from a gas cell off the British built airship R38 (US Navy ZR2). A rectangle of a
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Piece of External Cover to the LZ127 “Graf Zeppelin”. A rectangular segment of closely woven
Lot 232
Piece of External Cover to the LZ127 “Graf Zeppelin”. A rectangular segment of closely woven
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Postcard made of Fabric from Vaniman’s “Akron” of 1912. A rectangular segment of stiff fabric (
Lot 233
Postcard made of Fabric from Vaniman’s “Akron” of 1912. A rectangular segment of stiff fabric (
100 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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Fragments of German Naval Airship L33. Eight fragments of the German Airship L33 (LZ 76) bought down
Lot 234
Fragments of German Naval Airship L33. Eight fragments of the German Airship L33 (LZ 76) bought down
210 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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Single Eyelet with wire loop and a tensioning device. - SL11. A single eyelet previously attached to
Lot 235
Single Eyelet with wire loop and a tensioning device. - SL11. A single eyelet previously attached to
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Two Eyelets with remaining wire loops - SL11. Two ferrous eyelets, one of which is surrounded by
Lot 236
Two Eyelets with remaining wire loops - SL11. Two ferrous eyelets, one of which is surrounded by
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A sample of basket weave fabric (Neoprene). Fabric from a WWII Goodyear K-Type Non-rigid Airship.
Lot 237
A sample of basket weave fabric (Neoprene). Fabric from a WWII Goodyear K-Type Non-rigid Airship.
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A sample of fabric from “The Graf Zeppelin”. Original fabric of the outer covering with the text “
Lot 238
A sample of fabric from “The Graf Zeppelin”. Original fabric of the outer covering with the text “
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Framed Sample of Fabric from a Goodyear K-Ship Envelope. A sample of Envelope Fabric in a small
Lot 239
Framed Sample of Fabric from a Goodyear K-Ship Envelope. A sample of Envelope Fabric in a small
50 GBP
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Brass Electric Light - “WW1 Airship Light”. Small brass electric light, streamlined in shape,
Lot 240
Brass Electric Light - “WW1 Airship Light”. Small brass electric light, streamlined in shape,
80 GBP
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