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Three Day Sale of Toys, Militaria, Arms & Armour including The Airship Auction
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Venue address
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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Graf Zeppelin’ 1931 Baltic round flight, Dutch acceptance, to Berlin. Very good strike of the
Lot 361
Graf Zeppelin’ 1931 Baltic round flight, Dutch acceptance, to Berlin. Very good strike of the
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50 - 70 GBP
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‘Graf Zeppelin’ Landing Flight to Darmstadt. August 1930. Austrian mail postcard. Reverse blank.
Lot 362
‘Graf Zeppelin’ Landing Flight to Darmstadt. August 1930. Austrian mail postcard. Reverse blank.
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50 - 75 GBP
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Un-flown Mail. A postcard dated May 6th 1937, addressed to Hamburg. Not flown due to the
Lot 363
Un-flown Mail. A postcard dated May 6th 1937, addressed to Hamburg. Not flown due to the
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70 - 100 GBP
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A rare ‘Hindenburg’ cover from the ill-fated last flight. German post 1st May 1937. Addressed to H.
Lot 364
A rare ‘Hindenburg’ cover from the ill-fated last flight. German post 1st May 1937. Addressed to H.
140 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A rare possibly unique ‘Hindenburg’ First return Flight Cover from Lakehurst USA 12th May 1936 to
Lot 365
A rare possibly unique ‘Hindenburg’ First return Flight Cover from Lakehurst USA 12th May 1936 to
100 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A rare Zeppelin Mail Drop Sacket and Streamer. Dropped from a Zeppelin, probably pre-World War 1,
Lot 366
A rare Zeppelin Mail Drop Sacket and Streamer. Dropped from a Zeppelin, probably pre-World War 1,
230 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A very rare original German Zeppelin Mail Drop Parachute. Of light brown silk with black printing ‘
Lot 367
A very rare original German Zeppelin Mail Drop Parachute. Of light brown silk with black printing ‘
360 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Graf Zeppelin Airmail Information Sheet 1933.Mounted, glazed and framed (40cm x 65cm), a sheet
Lot 368
Graf Zeppelin Airmail Information Sheet 1933.Mounted, glazed and framed (40cm x 65cm), a sheet
30 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An impressive heart shaped wood framed and glazed display of salvaged wire from the airship SL11
Lot 369
An impressive heart shaped wood framed and glazed display of salvaged wire from the airship SL11
720 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Souvenirs of L31 mounted on an oak shield-shaped board. A wooden board (40cmx51cm), made of 2 planks
Lot 370
Souvenirs of L31 mounted on an oak shield-shaped board. A wooden board (40cmx51cm), made of 2 planks
280 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Souvenirs of L32 shot down 24 September 1916. A plywood board, (39cmx20cm) upon which is mounted 7
Lot 371
Souvenirs of L32 shot down 24 September 1916. A plywood board, (39cmx20cm) upon which is mounted 7
280 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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2 small pieces of the Zeppelin L.31 destroyed at Potters Bar on October 1st 1916. A piece 17.5cm and
Lot 372
2 small pieces of the Zeppelin L.31 destroyed at Potters Bar on October 1st 1916. A piece 17.5cm and
240 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A fragment of the outer cover of the Graf Zeppelin. A small piece mounted and certified ‘original
Lot 373
A fragment of the outer cover of the Graf Zeppelin. A small piece mounted and certified ‘original
50 GBP
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Souvenir of L.31. A cast white metal ashtray, (12cm in diameter) engraved around its top surface “
Lot 374
Souvenir of L.31. A cast white metal ashtray, (12cm in diameter) engraved around its top surface “
220 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Souvenir Fragment of L-31, mounted and framed. A fragment of Duralumin framework (9cmx3cm) with a
Lot 375
Souvenir Fragment of L-31, mounted and framed. A fragment of Duralumin framework (9cmx3cm) with a
120 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A piece of the duralumin spar from a military Zeppelin. A joint section, approximately 18cm x
Lot 376
A piece of the duralumin spar from a military Zeppelin. A joint section, approximately 18cm x
200 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A piece of the duralumin spar from a military Zeppelin. A joint section, approximately 23.5cm at its
Lot 377
A piece of the duralumin spar from a military Zeppelin. A joint section, approximately 23.5cm at its
140 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A piece of the duralumin spar from a military Zeppelin. A thin crosspiece attached to part of the
Lot 378
A piece of the duralumin spar from a military Zeppelin. A thin crosspiece attached to part of the
275 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A small section of twisted and riveted duralumin tubular spar from the R.100. Made as a hollowed
Lot 379
A small section of twisted and riveted duralumin tubular spar from the R.100. Made as a hollowed
210 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A small section of tubular spar from the R.100. A 22cm complete piece with ventilated screw ends and
Lot 380
A small section of tubular spar from the R.100. A 22cm complete piece with ventilated screw ends and
190 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An impressively large fruit bowl. ‘Made from the Fuel Tank of The ‘Hindenburg’ Crashed Lakehurst,
Lot 381
An impressively large fruit bowl. ‘Made from the Fuel Tank of The ‘Hindenburg’ Crashed Lakehurst,
1,050 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A small drinks tray made of blued duralumin. Produced for use on either the Hindenburg or Graf
Lot 382
A small drinks tray made of blued duralumin. Produced for use on either the Hindenburg or Graf
190 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A large salad/fruit bowl. Made of a tinted green light alloy for use on the Zeppelins Graf
Lot 383
A large salad/fruit bowl. Made of a tinted green light alloy for use on the Zeppelins Graf
200 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A souvenir bowl made of duralumin. A pleasing piece, of oval form with pleated edges and a centrally
Lot 384
A souvenir bowl made of duralumin. A pleasing piece, of oval form with pleated edges and a centrally
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A specially produced serving dish for the Hindenburg ‘Löwental-Löwental Krupp/Essen flight (9hr
Lot 385
A specially produced serving dish for the Hindenburg ‘Löwental-Löwental Krupp/Essen flight (9hr
190 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A piece of wood purporting to be from a German Zeppelin shot down in France in 1917. A splinter of
Lot 386
A piece of wood purporting to be from a German Zeppelin shot down in France in 1917. A splinter of
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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German Airship First Aid Box. Flat metal box (37cmx23cmx9cm) with wood lining, painted olive green
Lot 387
German Airship First Aid Box. Flat metal box (37cmx23cmx9cm) with wood lining, painted olive green
310 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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Cylinder Head bell from the L15. A most fascinating and memorable trophy bell fashioned from a
Lot 388
Cylinder Head bell from the L15. A most fascinating and memorable trophy bell fashioned from a
440 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An American produced ‘Pittsburgh Dirigible Searchlight’. A chrome plated external light with its
Lot 389
An American produced ‘Pittsburgh Dirigible Searchlight’. A chrome plated external light with its
50 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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A ‘Hanau-Hanovia’ timer and bell. A circular brass framed clockwork timer 12.5cm diameter with a
Lot 390
A ‘Hanau-Hanovia’ timer and bell. A circular brass framed clockwork timer 12.5cm diameter with a
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A scarce early ‘Airship Altimeter Mark 1’. Made by Short & Mason London, with WD broad arrow mark.
Lot 391
A scarce early ‘Airship Altimeter Mark 1’. Made by Short & Mason London, with WD broad arrow mark.
180 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A scarce U.S. Navy Airship Altimeter. Made by Crosby of Boston U.S.A. with an iron body and thick
Lot 392
A scarce U.S. Navy Airship Altimeter. Made by Crosby of Boston U.S.A. with an iron body and thick
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Zeppelin altimeter believed to be from the wreck of the L-34 (LZ 78). A rare Imperial German Great
Lot 393
Zeppelin altimeter believed to be from the wreck of the L-34 (LZ 78). A rare Imperial German Great
650 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A scarce German Amp Meter. For use in early Zeppelins/Airships and Ships. Manufactured by S.
Lot 394
A scarce German Amp Meter. For use in early Zeppelins/Airships and Ships. Manufactured by S.
1,000 GBP
500 - 750 GBP
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Aerial Dart. An unusual spring-loaded dart, (55cm long and when opened 33cm x 33cm) comprising a
Lot 395
Aerial Dart. An unusual spring-loaded dart, (55cm long and when opened 33cm x 33cm) comprising a
305 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An interesting propeller blade probably off an early airship. 117cm long with a large brass
Lot 396
An interesting propeller blade probably off an early airship. 117cm long with a large brass
480 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare original propeller blade from an early British airship. A heavy duty military style example
Lot 397
A rare original propeller blade from an early British airship. A heavy duty military style example
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200 - 300 GBP
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2 rare 1920’s American glass bottles. To contain a root beer flavoured drink. Made by ‘John Graf
Lot 398
2 rare 1920’s American glass bottles. To contain a root beer flavoured drink. Made by ‘John Graf
35 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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2 cut glass vases. Both showing Count von Zeppelin portrait within wreath and two early airships
Lot 399
2 cut glass vases. Both showing Count von Zeppelin portrait within wreath and two early airships
55 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Glass box with brass lid – showing relief image of LZ III. Small rectangular clear glass box (
Lot 400
Glass box with brass lid – showing relief image of LZ III. Small rectangular clear glass box (
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A fine French style lime green opaque glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible 36cm
Lot 401
A fine French style lime green opaque glass liqueur decanter. In the shape of a dirigible 36cm
170 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A cut glass goblet. 20cm high in deep yellow and green glass with frosted scene of an early Parceval
Lot 402
A cut glass goblet. 20cm high in deep yellow and green glass with frosted scene of an early Parceval
100 GBP
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An interesting clear glass container in the form of a Zeppelin. A period piece from the 1930’s
Lot 403
An interesting clear glass container in the form of a Zeppelin. A period piece from the 1930’s
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An interesting frosted glass airship/Zeppelin style bottle. Possibly of French origin, 24cm long
Lot 404
An interesting frosted glass airship/Zeppelin style bottle. Possibly of French origin, 24cm long
45 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Graf von Zeppelin’s glass decanter of rectangular form. 18.5cm tall to the top of the silver neck
Lot 405
Graf von Zeppelin’s glass decanter of rectangular form. 18.5cm tall to the top of the silver neck
230 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Rare bottle of beer from the Hindenburg. One of 6 known to survive. A bottle of fire damaged
Lot 406
Rare bottle of beer from the Hindenburg. One of 6 known to survive. A bottle of fire damaged
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Collection of 6 Jersey Pottery Bowls depicting early Airships. Each shallow dish bowl is 31cm in
Lot 407
Collection of 6 Jersey Pottery Bowls depicting early Airships. Each shallow dish bowl is 31cm in
25 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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3 period china souvenir Zeppelin shaped cruet sets. All 17.5cm 2 with mother of pearl finish and one
Lot 408
3 period china souvenir Zeppelin shaped cruet sets. All 17.5cm 2 with mother of pearl finish and one
55 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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3 period china souvenir Zeppelin shaped cruet sets. A short example 13cm in white glaze, with
Lot 409
3 period china souvenir Zeppelin shaped cruet sets. A short example 13cm in white glaze, with
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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3 period china souvenir Zeppelin shaped cruet sets. A short example 13cm in white glaze, with
Lot 410
3 period china souvenir Zeppelin shaped cruet sets. A short example 13cm in white glaze, with
55 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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3 period china souvenir Zeppelin shaped cruet sets. All 17.5cm with mother of pearl finish, oval
Lot 411
3 period china souvenir Zeppelin shaped cruet sets. All 17.5cm with mother of pearl finish, oval
55 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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2 period china souvenir Zeppelin shaped cruet sets. Both approximately 20cm in length, one in
Lot 412
2 period china souvenir Zeppelin shaped cruet sets. Both approximately 20cm in length, one in
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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2 period china souvenir Zeppelin shaped cruet sets. Both approximately 19cm in length and both in
Lot 413
2 period china souvenir Zeppelin shaped cruet sets. Both approximately 19cm in length and both in
45 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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2 period china souvenir Zeppelin shaped cruet sets. Both approximately 18cm in length, both in white
Lot 414
2 period china souvenir Zeppelin shaped cruet sets. Both approximately 18cm in length, both in white
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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2 small china vases. Both urn shaped, one with green wash/leaf design with picture within oval
Lot 415
2 small china vases. Both urn shaped, one with green wash/leaf design with picture within oval
65 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Vintage Sanyei blue and white fruit bowl depicting an un-mechanised European landscape with an
Lot 416
Vintage Sanyei blue and white fruit bowl depicting an un-mechanised European landscape with an
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A pair of matching good quality large German beer steins. “In memory of my term of service” Ornate
Lot 417
A pair of matching good quality large German beer steins. “In memory of my term of service” Ornate
65 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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2 small German beer steins. One 9cm to top of pewter hinged lid finial and the other 11.5cm to top
Lot 418
2 small German beer steins. One 9cm to top of pewter hinged lid finial and the other 11.5cm to top
60 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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2 good quality German beer steins. A unusual small dumpy ½ litre bier stein, with a plain alloy
Lot 419
2 good quality German beer steins. A unusual small dumpy ½ litre bier stein, with a plain alloy
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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2 good quality German beer steins. One with hinged pewter top with space shuttle finial, multi
Lot 420
2 good quality German beer steins. One with hinged pewter top with space shuttle finial, multi
40 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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