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Three Day Sale of Toys, Militaria, Arms & Armour including The Airship Auction
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom

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Three Day Sale of Toys, Militaria, Arms & Armour including The Airship Auction

Auction dates
10 Jun 2013 10:30 BST
11 Jun 2013 11:00 BST
12 Jun 2013 10:30 BST
Auction currency
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Modern Portrait of Count Zeppelin. Acrylic on Hardboard, framed (56 cm x 77cm). Naive painting of
Lot 61
Modern Portrait of Count Zeppelin. Acrylic on Hardboard, framed (56 cm x 77cm). Naive painting of
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60 - 90 GBP
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A pair of Watercolours celebrating the destruction of the first two Rigid Airships by British
Lot 62
A pair of Watercolours celebrating the destruction of the first two Rigid Airships by British
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Watercolour illustration “German Naval Airship L12 (LZ43)” – signed G.H Davis. 20 WI. Framed and
Lot 63
Watercolour illustration “German Naval Airship L12 (LZ43)” – signed G.H Davis. 20 WI. Framed and
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Original Oil of R100 on the High Mast. A pretty framed picture (37cmx30cm) of the R100 moored, under
Lot 64
Original Oil of R100 on the High Mast. A pretty framed picture (37cmx30cm) of the R100 moored, under
140 GBP
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Original Watercolour “E.4.T Britsh Submarine and RNAS SS Airship 33”. Mounted, framed and glazed (
Lot 65
Original Watercolour “E.4.T Britsh Submarine and RNAS SS Airship 33”. Mounted, framed and glazed (
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Original Watercolour “1st Mail Flight SSM1”. Framed, mounted and glazed watercolour (30cmx24cm)
Lot 66
Original Watercolour “1st Mail Flight SSM1”. Framed, mounted and glazed watercolour (30cmx24cm)
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Original Oil on board of R29 departing. Framed (34cmx44cm), showing R29 at height, over hedged
Lot 67
Original Oil on board of R29 departing. Framed (34cmx44cm), showing R29 at height, over hedged
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Original Watercolour “The Imperial German Navy Zeppelin LZ 12” – Norman Wilkinson. A lovely mounted,
Lot 68
Original Watercolour “The Imperial German Navy Zeppelin LZ 12” – Norman Wilkinson. A lovely mounted,
270 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Original Painting of the LZ 121 – Nordstern. Mounted, glazed and framed watercolour painting
Lot 69
Original Painting of the LZ 121 – Nordstern. Mounted, glazed and framed watercolour painting
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Original Colour washed Sketch of British Rigid Airships. Mounted, framed and glazed (65cmx50cm).
Lot 70
Original Colour washed Sketch of British Rigid Airships. Mounted, framed and glazed (65cmx50cm).
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Original Oil on Canvas of three British Rigid Airships. Framed (47cmx37cm), showing R24, R29 and R31
Lot 71
Original Oil on Canvas of three British Rigid Airships. Framed (47cmx37cm), showing R24, R29 and R31
110 GBP
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Original painting showing the destruction of LZ37 by Sub-Lieutenant Reggie Warneford RNVR.
Lot 72
Original painting showing the destruction of LZ37 by Sub-Lieutenant Reggie Warneford RNVR.
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Oil on Canvas of LZ129 “Hindenberg”. Hindenburg flying in clouds signed “F. Ferden”. In gilt
Lot 73
Oil on Canvas of LZ129 “Hindenberg”. Hindenburg flying in clouds signed “F. Ferden”. In gilt
55 GBP
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Coloured watercolour of the British airship C*7. Flying over the sea with two dazzle camouflaged
Lot 74
Coloured watercolour of the British airship C*7. Flying over the sea with two dazzle camouflaged
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Original Oil on Board “Safe Landfall” of R23 Carrying a Parasite Fighter. Framed (53cmx43cm)
Lot 75
Original Oil on Board “Safe Landfall” of R23 Carrying a Parasite Fighter. Framed (53cmx43cm)
210 GBP
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Original Watercolour – “Last Mooring of the R101”. A mounted, framed and glazed watercolour (
Lot 76
Original Watercolour – “Last Mooring of the R101”. A mounted, framed and glazed watercolour (
60 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Oil on canvas showing R34 over New York. Framed in a fluted wooden, gold coloured frame (79cm x
Lot 77
Oil on canvas showing R34 over New York. Framed in a fluted wooden, gold coloured frame (79cm x
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Oil on canvas showing L13 on a bombing mission over London. Framed in a fluted wooden, gold coloured
Lot 78
Oil on canvas showing L13 on a bombing mission over London. Framed in a fluted wooden, gold coloured
240 GBP
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Oil on canvas showing an Imperial German Navy Rigid Airship over a busy harbour scene. Framed (
Lot 79
Oil on canvas showing an Imperial German Navy Rigid Airship over a busy harbour scene. Framed (
260 GBP
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Oil on Canvas – LZ10 “Schwaben” in flight over the countryside. Framed (88cm x 65cm). Lovely
Lot 80
Oil on Canvas – LZ10 “Schwaben” in flight over the countryside. Framed (88cm x 65cm). Lovely
130 GBP
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Original Oil on Canvas – 1915 LZ38 Gondola on Raid. Original, framed(68cmx58cm), oil on canvas
Lot 81
Original Oil on Canvas – 1915 LZ38 Gondola on Raid. Original, framed(68cmx58cm), oil on canvas
180 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of original watercolours of Submarine Scout Airships. Painted on card (29cmx14cm), these
Lot 82
A pair of original watercolours of Submarine Scout Airships. Painted on card (29cmx14cm), these
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A quantity of airship related toys. Including a Buddy L electronic Good Year blimp, 7 Schyling
Lot 83
A quantity of airship related toys. Including a Buddy L electronic Good Year blimp, 7 Schyling
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60 - 90 GBP
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7 Liberty Classics by Speccast Blimp Replica Banks. All based on modern airships, liveries
Lot 84
7 Liberty Classics by Speccast Blimp Replica Banks. All based on modern airships, liveries
30 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Rare period heavy Card French Dirigible and Aircraft cut-outs. Made for youngsters to produce
Lot 85
Rare period heavy Card French Dirigible and Aircraft cut-outs. Made for youngsters to produce
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4 small heavy cast metal airship toys. ‘Graf Zeppelin’ 17cm. American style airship on wheels 15.5cm
Lot 86
4 small heavy cast metal airship toys. ‘Graf Zeppelin’ 17cm. American style airship on wheels 15.5cm
55 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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2 light alloy/tinplate clockwork airships. One Japanese by C.K. in silver light alloy 28cm ‘R.100’
Lot 88
2 light alloy/tinplate clockwork airships. One Japanese by C.K. in silver light alloy 28cm ‘R.100’
110 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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2 tinplate clockwork airships. Both American examples, one being the ‘Hopewell Flyer’ 21cm in dark
Lot 89
2 tinplate clockwork airships. Both American examples, one being the ‘Hopewell Flyer’ 21cm in dark
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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2 small tinplate Japanese produced Zeppelin airships. One 18cm and one 24cm. Both in silver with red
Lot 90
2 small tinplate Japanese produced Zeppelin airships. One 18cm and one 24cm. Both in silver with red
75 GBP
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Scarce American Steelcraft large heavy duty tinplate push-pull along ‘Macon’ airship toy. 63cm.
Lot 91
Scarce American Steelcraft large heavy duty tinplate push-pull along ‘Macon’ airship toy. 63cm.
95 GBP
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A scarce American Steelcraft large heavy duty tinplate push-pull along ‘Akron’ airship toy. 63cm.
Lot 92
A scarce American Steelcraft large heavy duty tinplate push-pull along ‘Akron’ airship toy. 63cm.
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A scarce very large American Steelcraft heavy duty tinplate push-pull along ‘Graf Zeppelin’
Lot 93
A scarce very large American Steelcraft heavy duty tinplate push-pull along ‘Graf Zeppelin’
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early French penny toy style child’s whistle. 12cm. Fitted to a revolving airship with a cog
Lot 94
An early French penny toy style child’s whistle. 12cm. Fitted to a revolving airship with a cog
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A thin alloy ‘Ferdinand Strauss Inc’ of NYC ‘Graf Zeppelin’ clockwork toy. 40cm. In an unpainted
Lot 95
A thin alloy ‘Ferdinand Strauss Inc’ of NYC ‘Graf Zeppelin’ clockwork toy. 40cm. In an unpainted
45 GBP
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A Japanese light alloy R-100 clockwork airship by C.K. in silver light alloy 28cm ‘R.100’ in red
Lot 96
A Japanese light alloy R-100 clockwork airship by C.K. in silver light alloy 28cm ‘R.100’ in red
300 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A charming child’s toy side drum. Dating from the 1920’s early 30’s the drum measures 22.5cm in
Lot 98
A charming child’s toy side drum. Dating from the 1920’s early 30’s the drum measures 22.5cm in
30 GBP
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A small tinplate airship toy in the style of an early pre WW1 Zeppelin. 17cm long in light brown
Lot 99
A small tinplate airship toy in the style of an early pre WW1 Zeppelin. 17cm long in light brown
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Another small tinplate airship toy in the style of an early pre WW1 Zeppelin. 17cm long. This
Lot 100
Another small tinplate airship toy in the style of an early pre WW1 Zeppelin. 17cm long. This
55 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A rare early French tinplate clockwork airship toy. Based on the non-rigid airship ‘Republique’.
Lot 101
A rare early French tinplate clockwork airship toy. Based on the non-rigid airship ‘Republique’.
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A Lehmann tinplate clockwork airship toy 767. 25cm. In anodised light cream finish with red and
Lot 102
A Lehmann tinplate clockwork airship toy 767. 25cm. In anodised light cream finish with red and
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A Lehmann tinplate clockwork airship toy 652. 25cm. In anodised gold finish with red and black
Lot 103
A Lehmann tinplate clockwork airship toy 652. 25cm. In anodised gold finish with red and black
100 GBP
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A rare Tipp & Co tinplate clockwork lithographed airship toy. ‘R.101’. Probably produced for the
Lot 104
A rare Tipp & Co tinplate clockwork lithographed airship toy. ‘R.101’. Probably produced for the
130 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare Tipp & Co tinplate clockwork lithographed Zeppelin toy ‘Hindenburg’. 28cm long in gold tinted
Lot 105
A rare Tipp & Co tinplate clockwork lithographed Zeppelin toy ‘Hindenburg’. 28cm long in gold tinted
310 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare Tipp & Co tinplate clockwork lithographed toy Zeppelin ‘Hindenburg D-LZ129’. 28cm in gold
Lot 106
A rare Tipp & Co tinplate clockwork lithographed toy Zeppelin ‘Hindenburg D-LZ129’. 28cm in gold
480 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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An early continental produced tinplate clockwork Chair-O-Plane. 21cm high. This aesthetically
Lot 107
An early continental produced tinplate clockwork Chair-O-Plane. 21cm high. This aesthetically
250 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A scarce simple German clockwork tinplate Chair-O-Plane style airship/Zeppelin toy. A small
Lot 108
A scarce simple German clockwork tinplate Chair-O-Plane style airship/Zeppelin toy. A small
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A rare clockwork tinplate Chair-O-Plane style airship/Zeppelin toy. 16cm high. An Edwardian tinplate
Lot 109
A rare clockwork tinplate Chair-O-Plane style airship/Zeppelin toy. 16cm high. An Edwardian tinplate
220 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An unusual clockwork tinplate airship toy. Produced by CKO (Kellerman) in the 1920’s. A 20cm
Lot 110
An unusual clockwork tinplate airship toy. Produced by CKO (Kellerman) in the 1920’s. A 20cm
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An unusual tinplate early French fair-ground style toy. 18cm to top of framework, with twin
Lot 111
An unusual tinplate early French fair-ground style toy. 18cm to top of framework, with twin
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 1990’s Marklin tinplate model of ‘Graf Zeppelin’. (11400). A special edition 1859-1999.
Lot 112
A late 1990’s Marklin tinplate model of ‘Graf Zeppelin’. (11400). A special edition 1859-1999.
100 GBP
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Art Deco model of Graf Zeppelin in flight against clouds. (80cmx20cmx42cm)Lovely model of the
Lot 113
Art Deco model of Graf Zeppelin in flight against clouds. (80cmx20cmx42cm)Lovely model of the
280 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An impressive ‘Erector’ Airship. Probably produced for display at exhibitions around North
Lot 114
An impressive ‘Erector’ Airship. Probably produced for display at exhibitions around North
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A fine display Model of LZ129, Hindenburg. A pre-world war 2 example, possibly intended for US
Lot 115
A fine display Model of LZ129, Hindenburg. A pre-world war 2 example, possibly intended for US
850 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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An extremely fine silver model of R Class Zeppelin. Depicting the Imperial German Navy airship
Lot 116
An extremely fine silver model of R Class Zeppelin. Depicting the Imperial German Navy airship
360 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A silver-gilt commemorative model of the non-rigid airship ‘Clement Bayard II’. Hallmarked
Lot 117
A silver-gilt commemorative model of the non-rigid airship ‘Clement Bayard II’. Hallmarked
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Collection of medallions relating to the Imperial German military and events of 1913 – 1919.
Lot 118
Collection of medallions relating to the Imperial German military and events of 1913 – 1919.
90 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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A Group of medallions relating to US aviation and in Particular the USS Los Angeles. LZ 126 was
Lot 119
A Group of medallions relating to US aviation and in Particular the USS Los Angeles. LZ 126 was
150 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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A collection of medallions recording some of the key events or people in the history of the Zeppelin
Lot 120
A collection of medallions recording some of the key events or people in the history of the Zeppelin
250 GBP
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