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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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 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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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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An interesting photo album containing a collection of period black and white photographs of a German
Lot 260
An interesting photo album containing a collection of period black and white photographs of a German
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Four sepia photographs of remains of the Shenandoah, laid out at Lakehurst. Four photographs (20cm x
Lot 264
Four sepia photographs of remains of the Shenandoah, laid out at Lakehurst. Four photographs (20cm x
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Photograph showing a USN ZPG-3W in flight. A nice mounted, glazed and framed photograph (55cm x
Lot 266
Photograph showing a USN ZPG-3W in flight. A nice mounted, glazed and framed photograph (55cm x
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Framed photograph of LZ 10 “Schwaben”. Mounted, framed and glazed (56cm x 46cm), a very nice
Lot 267
Framed photograph of LZ 10 “Schwaben”. Mounted, framed and glazed (56cm x 46cm), a very nice
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2 Framed Photograph of LZ5 (German Army ZII) in Flight. Mounted, framed and glazed modern re-
Lot 268
2 Framed Photograph of LZ5 (German Army ZII) in Flight. Mounted, framed and glazed modern re-
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Framed Photos of the Goodyear Blimps. Assorted modern Photographs of various Goodyear Blimps,
Lot 269
Framed Photos of the Goodyear Blimps. Assorted modern Photographs of various Goodyear Blimps,
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WIPA philatelic exhibition, Vienna 1933. WIPA philatelic exhibition, Vienna 1933. Publicity labels
Lot 272
WIPA philatelic exhibition, Vienna 1933. WIPA philatelic exhibition, Vienna 1933. Publicity labels
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A small rare 1930’s German RAD certificate of completion of service. Depicting an RAD (Reichs
Lot 279
A small rare 1930’s German RAD certificate of completion of service. Depicting an RAD (Reichs
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1966 Aeropex exhibition - Certificate of Appreciation. A certificate of “admiration, veneration
Lot 283
1966 Aeropex exhibition - Certificate of Appreciation. A certificate of “admiration, veneration
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A half size reproduction of the Blueprint Drawings for ZR4 “USS Akron”. A very interesting sheet, on
Lot 295
A half size reproduction of the Blueprint Drawings for ZR4 “USS Akron”. A very interesting sheet, on
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An interesting promotional leaflet for supplier to the Zeppelin Corporation. A leaflet (9cm x 27 (
Lot 296
An interesting promotional leaflet for supplier to the Zeppelin Corporation. A leaflet (9cm x 27 (
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Verification certificate of first Aerial Overseas Mail from Bermuda. An original “Copy of
Lot 297
Verification certificate of first Aerial Overseas Mail from Bermuda. An original “Copy of
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2 framed advert. One featuring the USS Shenandoah. Mounted, framed and glazed (48cm x 36 cm). The
Lot 323
2 framed advert. One featuring the USS Shenandoah. Mounted, framed and glazed (48cm x 36 cm). The
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“Le Petit Parisian” Newspaper Illustrations. Two framed, mounted and glazed (blue frames, 34cm x
Lot 330
“Le Petit Parisian” Newspaper Illustrations. Two framed, mounted and glazed (blue frames, 34cm x
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2 US adverts from Scientific American showing a Rigid Airship over New York. The page, (mounted,
Lot 333
2 US adverts from Scientific American showing a Rigid Airship over New York. The page, (mounted,
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Original Advert for Maybach Motors. Probably cut out of a magazine, now framed and glazed (31cm x
Lot 334
Original Advert for Maybach Motors. Probably cut out of a magazine, now framed and glazed (31cm x
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Original Advert for Wolff Propeller. Interesting colour advert for the Wolff Propeller factory,
Lot 335
Original Advert for Wolff Propeller. Interesting colour advert for the Wolff Propeller factory,
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Six prints by Jan Balet A collection of 6 prints by the German American artist Jan Balet in the
Lot 341
Six prints by Jan Balet A collection of 6 prints by the German American artist Jan Balet in the
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Larger Cut-away diagram of LZ 130 “Graf Zeppelin”. Framed and glazed (114cm x 39cm). A large cut-
Lot 342
Larger Cut-away diagram of LZ 130 “Graf Zeppelin”. Framed and glazed (114cm x 39cm). A large cut-
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Advertising Poster for Flights on Parseval VI. A nice piece of Poster Art from Hans Lindenstaedt.
Lot 344
Advertising Poster for Flights on Parseval VI. A nice piece of Poster Art from Hans Lindenstaedt.
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Poster for “Trans-Atlantic ZRIII”. From an original pastel drawing, the poster advertises a piece of
Lot 346
Poster for “Trans-Atlantic ZRIII”. From an original pastel drawing, the poster advertises a piece of
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Russian Poster 1914 – “Seizing the Austrian Dirigible”. A late imperial Russian lithographic print
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Russian Poster 1914 – “Seizing the Austrian Dirigible”. A late imperial Russian lithographic print
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Russian Poster 1914 – “Destruction of the Austrian Army near Lvov.” A lithograph print (59cm x 42cm)
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Russian Poster 1914 – “Destruction of the Austrian Army near Lvov.” A lithograph print (59cm x 42cm)
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A rare Poster showing a large cut-away diagram of a proposed American Cargo Airship c1937. A large
Lot 359
A rare Poster showing a large cut-away diagram of a proposed American Cargo Airship c1937. A large
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A rare original large French pre WW1 poster ‘Automobile Club De France’. Poster of the 1st
Lot 360
A rare original large French pre WW1 poster ‘Automobile Club De France’. Poster of the 1st
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Soviet Poster - Truth Verses Might. A superb original Soviet poster showing Russian Orthodox and
Lot 361
Soviet Poster - Truth Verses Might. A superb original Soviet poster showing Russian Orthodox and
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Etching of The wreck of the L33 by Louis Weirter (Louis Whirter). A large etching (70cm x 58cm)
Lot 362
Etching of The wreck of the L33 by Louis Weirter (Louis Whirter). A large etching (70cm x 58cm)
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Aquatint photograph of LZ121 “Mediterranee” over the French Naval Squadron at Toulon. An interesting
Lot 363
Aquatint photograph of LZ121 “Mediterranee” over the French Naval Squadron at Toulon. An interesting
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Early Zeppelin LZ5 over Lake Constance, 1909 print. A print, possibly the centre pages of an
Lot 364
Early Zeppelin LZ5 over Lake Constance, 1909 print. A print, possibly the centre pages of an
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An interesting print in 3 panels, of various Zeppelins. A framed and ‘glazed’ (63cm x 39cm) colour
Lot 365
An interesting print in 3 panels, of various Zeppelins. A framed and ‘glazed’ (63cm x 39cm) colour
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Original Print of a French Household in disarray while a Zeppelin flies overhead. A curious
Lot 366
Original Print of a French Household in disarray while a Zeppelin flies overhead. A curious
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Block print of Hugo Eckener, with signature. A block print of Dr Hugo Eckener, the artist has
Lot 367
Block print of Hugo Eckener, with signature. A block print of Dr Hugo Eckener, the artist has
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Print “La nouvelle Chasse a courre” from L’Assiette au Buerre. A double page cartoon from the
Lot 368
Print “La nouvelle Chasse a courre” from L’Assiette au Buerre. A double page cartoon from the
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2 framed Prints. One of an early Zeppelin over a lake. A modern print, mounted, framed and glazed (
Lot 369
2 framed Prints. One of an early Zeppelin over a lake. A modern print, mounted, framed and glazed (
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The British Fleet Review at Gosport. A print 52cmx41cm mounted, framed and glazed Showing a fleet
Lot 370
The British Fleet Review at Gosport. A print 52cmx41cm mounted, framed and glazed Showing a fleet
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Arresting print of a siren with an odd taste in art-works. A small print of a young lady welcoming
Lot 371
Arresting print of a siren with an odd taste in art-works. A small print of a young lady welcoming
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Lithograph - Le Quatrieme Arme. An interesting lithographic print mounted, framed and glazed (75cm x
Lot 372
Lithograph - Le Quatrieme Arme. An interesting lithographic print mounted, framed and glazed (75cm x
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Exposition Universelle 1894 - Lithographic print. A large original lithographic print, mounted
Lot 373
Exposition Universelle 1894 - Lithographic print. A large original lithographic print, mounted
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Original Lithgraph “La Quatrieme Arme” c1912. An interesting lithographic print mounted, framed
Lot 374
Original Lithgraph “La Quatrieme Arme” c1912. An interesting lithographic print mounted, framed
110 GBP
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Lithograph “Un Match Ultra Moderne”. H Armengol. An original lithographic print on brown paper (86cm
Lot 375
Lithograph “Un Match Ultra Moderne”. H Armengol. An original lithographic print on brown paper (86cm
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Lithographic Print - Le Dirigeable “Republique”. An original hand-finished lithographic print from
Lot 376
Lithographic Print - Le Dirigeable “Republique”. An original hand-finished lithographic print from
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Original “Vanity Fair” Print of Santos Dumont “The Deutsch Prize”. A framed chromolithograph print
Lot 377
Original “Vanity Fair” Print of Santos Dumont “The Deutsch Prize”. A framed chromolithograph print
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Two “Vanity Fair” prints, one of Alberto Santos-Dumont, the other of Gustave Hamel. Two unframed
Lot 378
Two “Vanity Fair” prints, one of Alberto Santos-Dumont, the other of Gustave Hamel. Two unframed
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“Delivering the Guinness” John Ireland (in the Style of W. Heath Robinson). A pastiche poster,
Lot 379
“Delivering the Guinness” John Ireland (in the Style of W. Heath Robinson). A pastiche poster,
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Print of “USS Macon”. A framed and glazed print of the USS Macon in flight (62cm x 45cm), from a
Lot 380
Print of “USS Macon”. A framed and glazed print of the USS Macon in flight (62cm x 45cm), from a
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Print “Le Grand-Prix de Paris”. A double page cartoon from the supplement to “L’Assiette au
Lot 381
Print “Le Grand-Prix de Paris”. A double page cartoon from the supplement to “L’Assiette au
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Print of “Un Zeppelin sur Paris (Nuit du 20 au 21 Mars, 1915)”. A mounted, framed and glazed
Lot 383
Print of “Un Zeppelin sur Paris (Nuit du 20 au 21 Mars, 1915)”. A mounted, framed and glazed
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