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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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A good quality original German beer stein. With hinged pewter lid with eagle atop with lion and
Lot 422
A good quality original German beer stein. With hinged pewter lid with eagle atop with lion and
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Kaiser Porcelain commemorative plate. Hand painted depiction of a rendezvous of Graf Zeppelin with a
Lot 423
Kaiser Porcelain commemorative plate. Hand painted depiction of a rendezvous of Graf Zeppelin with a
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A rare China commemorative plate. 35cm diameter. White rimmed plate with a hand painted bowl
Lot 424
A rare China commemorative plate. 35cm diameter. White rimmed plate with a hand painted bowl
230 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare China commemorative plate. 33cm diameter. Black rimmed plate with a hand painted bowl
Lot 425
A rare China commemorative plate. 33cm diameter. Black rimmed plate with a hand painted bowl
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A rare China commemorative plate. 34cm diameter. Black rimmed plate with a hand painted bowl
Lot 426
A rare China commemorative plate. 34cm diameter. Black rimmed plate with a hand painted bowl
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A rare China commemorative plate. 34cm diameter. Black rimmed plate with a hand painted bowl
Lot 427
A rare China commemorative plate. 34cm diameter. Black rimmed plate with a hand painted bowl
380 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A collection of items relating to ‘Good Year’ etc. Including an aluminium tankard with glass bottom,
Lot 428
A collection of items relating to ‘Good Year’ etc. Including an aluminium tankard with glass bottom,
50 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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An interesting collection of 20 airship/Zeppelin related stick pins, lapel badge and small
Lot 429
An interesting collection of 20 airship/Zeppelin related stick pins, lapel badge and small
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A similar collection of 20 airship/Zeppelin related stick pins, lapel badge and small medallions.
Lot 430
A similar collection of 20 airship/Zeppelin related stick pins, lapel badge and small medallions.
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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9 Zeppelin lapel pins. Mostly aluminium and pewter ‘Graf Zeppelin’ but also includes a Graf Zeppelin
Lot 431
9 Zeppelin lapel pins. Mostly aluminium and pewter ‘Graf Zeppelin’ but also includes a Graf Zeppelin
40 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An unusual souvenir of the 1931 Columbia film ‘Dirigible’ Produced of base metal and made as a
Lot 432
An unusual souvenir of the 1931 Columbia film ‘Dirigible’ Produced of base metal and made as a
420 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An interesting late 1920’s German plated metal desk ornament. In the style of the ‘Graf Zeppelin
Lot 433
An interesting late 1920’s German plated metal desk ornament. In the style of the ‘Graf Zeppelin
270 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Collection of early 20th Century cigarette lighters and one post 1945 miniature lighter. Three
Lot 434
Collection of early 20th Century cigarette lighters and one post 1945 miniature lighter. Three
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Collection of early 20th Century cigarette lighters. Three lighters all showing the same pictures,
Lot 435
Collection of early 20th Century cigarette lighters. Three lighters all showing the same pictures,
35 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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4 commemorative copper Mantelpiece decorations and a duralumin Ashtray. A collection of 4 pieces,
Lot 436
4 commemorative copper Mantelpiece decorations and a duralumin Ashtray. A collection of 4 pieces,
40 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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3 early 20th Century cigarette lighters, seeming to celebrate the triumph of French Aviation. All
Lot 437
3 early 20th Century cigarette lighters, seeming to celebrate the triumph of French Aviation. All
40 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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3 WW1 souvenir colour printed scarves. 2 being for the allied forces and 1 German. All three show
Lot 438
3 WW1 souvenir colour printed scarves. 2 being for the allied forces and 1 German. All three show
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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3 fringed silk scarves each with printed designs. The first is pink in colour and is printed ‘
Lot 439
3 fringed silk scarves each with printed designs. The first is pink in colour and is printed ‘
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot 440
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2 modern copy white peaked caps. Of the style as worn by Graf von Zeppelin in many photographs,
Lot 441
2 modern copy white peaked caps. Of the style as worn by Graf von Zeppelin in many photographs,
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A rare group of artefacts. Commemorating the loss of this British airship over the river Humber on
Lot 442
A rare group of artefacts. Commemorating the loss of this British airship over the river Humber on
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An impressively large German WW1 period rectangular carved wood plaque. 109.5cm x 30cm. With two
Lot 443
An impressively large German WW1 period rectangular carved wood plaque. 109.5cm x 30cm. With two
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A framed and mounted silk handkerchief upon which is printed ‘The King’s Message’. With a picture of
Lot 444
A framed and mounted silk handkerchief upon which is printed ‘The King’s Message’. With a picture of
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Another framed and mounted silk handkerchief. Upon which is printed ‘The King’s Message’. Mounted,
Lot 445
Another framed and mounted silk handkerchief. Upon which is printed ‘The King’s Message’. Mounted,
40 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An early American ‘Air Way Bally Product’ mechanical pinball machine. A heavy black painted wooden
Lot 446
An early American ‘Air Way Bally Product’ mechanical pinball machine. A heavy black painted wooden
200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 1920’s - 30’s period German Keg Tap (beer dispenser). A tall (56cm) cylindrical plated metal
Lot 447
A 1920’s - 30’s period German Keg Tap (beer dispenser). A tall (56cm) cylindrical plated metal
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Silver Plated LZ127 ‘Graf Zeppelin’ commemorative Ewer. Moulded bands to rim and neck, with plain
Lot 448
Silver Plated LZ127 ‘Graf Zeppelin’ commemorative Ewer. Moulded bands to rim and neck, with plain
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Silver Plated Art Nouveau presentation urn. Art Nouveau style urn with von Zeppelin family crest
Lot 449
Silver Plated Art Nouveau presentation urn. Art Nouveau style urn with von Zeppelin family crest
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A large tin to contain a French brand of Paprika. Retailed/packed by G.S.R. the tin is 25cm x 18.5cm
Lot 450
A large tin to contain a French brand of Paprika. Retailed/packed by G.S.R. the tin is 25cm x 18.5cm
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A collection of 3 alloy ash trays. 2 circular examples 10.5cm both marked ‘cast from strafed
Lot 451
A collection of 3 alloy ash trays. 2 circular examples 10.5cm both marked ‘cast from strafed
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An English cigarette box. Silver plated tin with a hinged impressed picture lid of the R.101 airship
Lot 452
An English cigarette box. Silver plated tin with a hinged impressed picture lid of the R.101 airship
280 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An interesting period piece of British Airship Art Deco. A chromed framed outline of the airship R.
Lot 453
An interesting period piece of British Airship Art Deco. A chromed framed outline of the airship R.
150 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Very interesting Wooden Cheroot Cigar box in the shape of an Airship. (25cm x 16cm x 20cm) A
Lot 454
Very interesting Wooden Cheroot Cigar box in the shape of an Airship. (25cm x 16cm x 20cm) A
65 GBP
80 - 130 GBP
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Graf Zeppelin Mould. An unusual moulding block with star shaped ends, carefully encased in a
Lot 455
Graf Zeppelin Mould. An unusual moulding block with star shaped ends, carefully encased in a
20 GBP
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Lighter-than-air miscellany. 12 Liebig cards, history of aviation. Numbered series 1-9 of comic/
Lot 456
Lighter-than-air miscellany. 12 Liebig cards, history of aviation. Numbered series 1-9 of comic/
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70 - 90 GBP
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German card game “Mit Graf Zeppelin um die Erde”. (“With Graf Zeppelin to the Earth”). Suites
Lot 457
German card game “Mit Graf Zeppelin um die Erde”. (“With Graf Zeppelin to the Earth”). Suites
30 GBP
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Card Game “Rings um den Bodensee” (“Ring of Lake Constance”). 12 Suites of cards I to XII, each
Lot 458
Card Game “Rings um den Bodensee” (“Ring of Lake Constance”). 12 Suites of cards I to XII, each
30 GBP
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Card Game “Rings um den Bodensee” (“Ring of Lake Constance”). 12 Suites of cards I to XII, each
Lot 459
Card Game “Rings um den Bodensee” (“Ring of Lake Constance”). 12 Suites of cards I to XII, each
30 GBP
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Mappin 8 day watch set into a brass and copper silhouette of an airship. Engraved by eye “Time
Lot 460
Mappin 8 day watch set into a brass and copper silhouette of an airship. Engraved by eye “Time
40 GBP
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Pocket Watch set into silhouette of R101. Un-named pocket watch set into a brass engraved silhouette
Lot 461
Pocket Watch set into silhouette of R101. Un-named pocket watch set into a brass engraved silhouette
60 GBP
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Zeppelin miscellany. A nice group of entry tickets for the Zeppelin hanger, plus an early ticket for
Lot 462
Zeppelin miscellany. A nice group of entry tickets for the Zeppelin hanger, plus an early ticket for
50 GBP
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William Leefe Robinson. A collection of British WW1 anti-Zeppelin cards mostly concerned with
Lot 463
William Leefe Robinson. A collection of British WW1 anti-Zeppelin cards mostly concerned with
40 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Pathe x Motion Picture Film – The Cruise of the Graf Zeppelin. A boxed reel of 8mm film from Pathe
Lot 464
Pathe x Motion Picture Film – The Cruise of the Graf Zeppelin. A boxed reel of 8mm film from Pathe
30 GBP
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R101 Stereoscopic viewer and photographs. Superb collection of thirty stereoscopic photographs (
Lot 465
R101 Stereoscopic viewer and photographs. Superb collection of thirty stereoscopic photographs (
230 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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LZ127 “Graf Zeppelin Stereoscopic viewer and photographs. Lovely collection of thirty-eight
Lot 466
LZ127 “Graf Zeppelin Stereoscopic viewer and photographs. Lovely collection of thirty-eight
230 GBP
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Glass Slides with photographic images of early Aviation, primarily Airships. Including 8 German “
Lot 467
Glass Slides with photographic images of early Aviation, primarily Airships. Including 8 German “
20 GBP
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Eagle Pencil Company “Famous Flights” Pencil Case c1928: Cardboard pencil case with flap and
Lot 468
Eagle Pencil Company “Famous Flights” Pencil Case c1928: Cardboard pencil case with flap and
20 GBP
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An ink well/pen holder. Loosely in the style of an early British Naval airship. Carved wood in its
Lot 469
An ink well/pen holder. Loosely in the style of an early British Naval airship. Carved wood in its
140 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Low-relief carving in Coal of a Rigid Airship flying over a Liner. Carved and Polished piece of coal
Lot 470
Low-relief carving in Coal of a Rigid Airship flying over a Liner. Carved and Polished piece of coal
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Alloy Ingot Mould (for chocolates?). Alloy mould showing contemporary 1930’s transport. 4 columns of
Lot 471
Alloy Ingot Mould (for chocolates?). Alloy mould showing contemporary 1930’s transport. 4 columns of
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Destruction of L33 – Souvenir Candlestick. Crude aluminium alloy candlestick (20cm high) made of a
Lot 472
Destruction of L33 – Souvenir Candlestick. Crude aluminium alloy candlestick (20cm high) made of a
70 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A Photo of the Akron being walked out of the Goodyear Air-dock and an “Akron” Duralumin Paper Knife,
Lot 473
A Photo of the Akron being walked out of the Goodyear Air-dock and an “Akron” Duralumin Paper Knife,
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Early 20th century enamelled penknife/pocketknife with image of an early Zeppelin, and portrait of
Lot 474
Early 20th century enamelled penknife/pocketknife with image of an early Zeppelin, and portrait of
20 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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L31 - 3 Napkin Rings made of aluminium alloy. These three napkin rings (each being 5cm diameter, 2.
Lot 475
L31 - 3 Napkin Rings made of aluminium alloy. These three napkin rings (each being 5cm diameter, 2.
80 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Destruction of L34 – Pair of Souvenir Napkin Rings. Two aluminium alloy Napkin Rings (5cm
Lot 476
Destruction of L34 – Pair of Souvenir Napkin Rings. Two aluminium alloy Napkin Rings (5cm
300 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Destruction of L32 – Souvenir Napkin Ring. Made of aluminium alloy, (4.7cm diameter, 2.1cm high)
Lot 477
Destruction of L32 – Souvenir Napkin Ring. Made of aluminium alloy, (4.7cm diameter, 2.1cm high)
70 GBP
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L31 Commemorative Napkin Ring. Aluminium alloy napkin ring, more heavily worked than other similar
Lot 478
L31 Commemorative Napkin Ring. Aluminium alloy napkin ring, more heavily worked than other similar
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Destruction of L33 – Souvenir Napkin Ring. Aluminium alloy Napkin Ring (5cm diameter, 4cm high).
Lot 479
Destruction of L33 – Souvenir Napkin Ring. Aluminium alloy Napkin Ring (5cm diameter, 4cm high).
55 GBP
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Destruction of L33 – Souvenir Napkin Ring. Aluminium alloy Napkin Ring (5cm diameter, 3cm high).
Lot 480
Destruction of L33 – Souvenir Napkin Ring. Aluminium alloy Napkin Ring (5cm diameter, 3cm high).
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