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Two Day auction of Toys, Militaria, Arms and Armour, Coins
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Two Day auction of Toys, Militaria, Arms and Armour, Coins

2 day sale of Toys, Militaria, Arms, Armour and Coins

Auction dates
24 Aug 2015 10:30 BST
25 Aug 2015 11:00 BST
Viewing dates
21 Aug 2015 09:00 - 13:00 BST
21 Aug 2015 14:00 - 17:00 BST
22 Aug 2015 09:00 - 13:00 BST
24 Aug 2015 09:00 - 10:00 BST
25 Aug 2015 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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7 Scottish glengarry badges: plated Cameronians star/title scroll and ERII Seaforths & Camerons, Vic
Lot 655
7 Scottish glengarry badges: plated Cameronians star/title scroll and ERII Seaforths & Camerons, Vic
220 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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2 piper’s glengarry badges: WM 21st R Scot Fus (slight wear) and bi-metal R Irish Fus; a Vic Suffolk
Lot 656
2 piper’s glengarry badges: WM 21st R Scot Fus (slight wear) and bi-metal R Irish Fus; a Vic Suffolk
180 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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30 ERII cap badges, officer’s and OR’s Brigades and amalgamated regiments; a R Irish Rangers piper’s
Lot 657
30 ERII cap badges, officer’s and OR’s Brigades and amalgamated regiments; a R Irish Rangers piper’s
140 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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4 cap badges: Ulster Regt of Nat Vols, Militia Bn E Lancs, brass with WM rose, R M School of Music
Lot 658
4 cap badges: Ulster Regt of Nat Vols, Militia Bn E Lancs, brass with WM rose, R M School of Music
130 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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3 K Royal Rifle Corps badges: blackened WM glengarry with “60” to centre, battle honours to arms
Lot 659
3 K Royal Rifle Corps badges: blackened WM glengarry with “60” to centre, battle honours to arms
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Vic OR’s blackened glengarry of the Rifle Brigade, Guelphic crown, and another without battle
Lot 660
A Vic OR’s blackened glengarry of the Rifle Brigade, Guelphic crown, and another without battle
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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12 cavalry cap badges: KDG eagle brass and WM, 3rd DG, 3rd Carabiniers, 7th DG brass, 4th/7th DG,
Lot 661
12 cavalry cap badges: KDG eagle brass and WM, 3rd DG, 3rd Carabiniers, 7th DG brass, 4th/7th DG,
170 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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12 cavalry cap badges: 3rd H small, 4th H, 8th H, 9th L, 10th H (slide missing), 11th H, 12th L,
Lot 662
12 cavalry cap badges: 3rd H small, 4th H, 8th H, 9th L, 10th H (slide missing), 11th H, 12th L,
140 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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12 cavalry cap badges: 4th H, 12th L, 13th H (770 and 771 fastenings AF), 18th H (788), 13th/18th
Lot 663
12 cavalry cap badges: 4th H, 12th L, 13th H (770 and 771 fastenings AF), 18th H (788), 13th/18th
150 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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3 Vic cavalry cap badges: Bays, 5th DG and 6th DG (one lug missing). Near VGC
Lot 664
3 Vic cavalry cap badges: Bays, 5th DG and 6th DG (one lug missing). Near VGC
160 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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3 Vic cavalry cap badges: 8th H, 13th H (one lug missing) and 21st L.
Lot 665
3 Vic cavalry cap badges: 8th H, 13th H (one lug missing) and 21st L.
200 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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3 cavalry cap badges: 12th L (767), 18th H officer’s bronze (785 resoldered lugs) and OR’s brass (
Lot 666
3 cavalry cap badges: 12th L (767), 18th H officer’s bronze (785 resoldered lugs) and OR’s brass (
150 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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6 Kings Hussars cap badges: 14th H large (773), small (774) and 14th/20th, 14th/20th H brass with FR
Lot 667
6 Kings Hussars cap badges: 14th H large (773), small (774) and 14th/20th, 14th/20th H brass with FR
160 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A good Vic OR’s WM cap badge of the 9th Lancers. VGC Plate 7
Lot 668
A good Vic OR’s WM cap badge of the 9th Lancers. VGC Plate 7
85 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Vic OR’s brass cap badge of The 20th Hussars. Near VGC, dark patina. Plate 7
Lot 669
A Vic OR’s brass cap badge of The 20th Hussars. Near VGC, dark patina. Plate 7
140 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A cased display of Life Guards items comprising Vic officer’s HP (enamel restored), post 1902 OR’s
Lot 670
A cased display of Life Guards items comprising Vic officer’s HP (enamel restored), post 1902 OR’s
340 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A copper gilt rectangular shoulder belt plate crowned belted Garter motto with GR (interlinked and
Lot 671
A copper gilt rectangular shoulder belt plate crowned belted Garter motto with GR (interlinked and
60 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A cavalry officers plain black PL undress sabretache, slings and waistbelt, the gilt snake clasp
Lot 672
A cavalry officers plain black PL undress sabretache, slings and waistbelt, the gilt snake clasp
270 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A quantity of overalls, mostly US, khaki, blue, beige, etc. GC
Lot 673
A quantity of overalls, mostly US, khaki, blue, beige, etc. GC
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A quantity of US jackets, navy, army, etc, some with insignia. Generally GC
Lot 674
A quantity of US jackets, navy, army, etc, some with insignia. Generally GC
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Geo VI Grenadier Guards officer’s blue peaked cap, black stretch cloth headband, embroidered
Lot 675
A Geo VI Grenadier Guards officer’s blue peaked cap, black stretch cloth headband, embroidered
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An early ERII Staff officer’s cap of The Royal Ulster Rifles, embroidered R Crest badge, PL
Lot 676
An early ERII Staff officer’s cap of The Royal Ulster Rifles, embroidered R Crest badge, PL
45 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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An officer’s helmet of the Papal Civil Guard of Pope Pius IX (1846-78), black leather skull, gilt
Lot 677
An officer’s helmet of the Papal Civil Guard of Pope Pius IX (1846-78), black leather skull, gilt
525 GBP
550 - 600 GBP
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An officer’s helmet c 1850, of the Royal Midlothian Yeomanry Cavalry, binding to front and back
Lot 678
An officer’s helmet c 1850, of the Royal Midlothian Yeomanry Cavalry, binding to front and back
1,800 GBP
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
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A Geo Naval dirk, plain curved blade 16¼”, the brass hilt with recurved crosspiece, backstrap with
Lot 679
A Geo Naval dirk, plain curved blade 16¼”, the brass hilt with recurved crosspiece, backstrap with
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An 1804 pattern naval cutlass, plain straight blade 29”, with maker’s name “T. Craven” and strap
Lot 680
An 1804 pattern naval cutlass, plain straight blade 29”, with maker’s name “T. Craven” and strap
360 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A post 1902 RN officer’s sword, straight, slender fullered blade 31”, etched with R Arms, and
Lot 681
A post 1902 RN officer’s sword, straight, slender fullered blade 31”, etched with R Arms, and
300 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A late 19th century continental officer’s sword, probably French, slender DE double fullered blade
Lot 682
A late 19th century continental officer’s sword, probably French, slender DE double fullered blade
100 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Geo V infantry officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered Vic blade 31”, with faint traces of
Lot 683
A Geo V infantry officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered Vic blade 31”, with faint traces of
110 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A Custom’s officer’s sidearm, plain straight blade 23½”, marked “Reeves & Co” on backstrap, brass
Lot 684
A Custom’s officer’s sidearm, plain straight blade 23½”, marked “Reeves & Co” on backstrap, brass
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A late 18th century “mourning” smallsword, plain slender hollow triangular blade 31”, the facetted
Lot 685
A late 18th century “mourning” smallsword, plain slender hollow triangular blade 31”, the facetted
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Vic drummer’s sword Mk I, blade 20”, panelled brass cruciform hilt with langets and “VR” cypher,
Lot 686
A Vic drummer’s sword Mk I, blade 20”, panelled brass cruciform hilt with langets and “VR” cypher,
120 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
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A Prussian cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, shallow fullered blade 32”, d 1848 on backstrap at
Lot 687
A Prussian cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, shallow fullered blade 32”, d 1848 on backstrap at
150 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A scarce sidearm in the style of an 1856 pattern sword bayonet, recurved blade 20½”, by Kratz,
Lot 688
A scarce sidearm in the style of an 1856 pattern sword bayonet, recurved blade 20½”, by Kratz,
140 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A 1796 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, shallow fullered blade 32½”, with maker’s name
Lot 689
A 1796 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, shallow fullered blade 32½”, with maker’s name
600 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A mid 18th century broadsword, straight SE blade 33½”, with twin back fullers, pierced panelled half
Lot 690
A mid 18th century broadsword, straight SE blade 33½”, with twin back fullers, pierced panelled half
1,500 GBP
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
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10 various gun cleaning rods, including an old brass mounted 2 piece ebony, another 2 piece brass
Lot 691
10 various gun cleaning rods, including an old brass mounted 2 piece ebony, another 2 piece brass
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A small old cast iron cannon barrel, 8¼” overall, of classic form, with .50” bore. Basically GC (
Lot 692
A small old cast iron cannon barrel, 8¼” overall, of classic form, with .50” bore. Basically GC (
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A barrel from an Indian percussion torador, 49” overall, with ribbed and fluted sections; and a
Lot 693
A barrel from an Indian percussion torador, 49” overall, with ribbed and fluted sections; and a
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A mahogany pistol case, 14½” x 6½” internal, with circular brass lid escutcheon and two hook
Lot 694
A mahogany pistol case, 14½” x 6½” internal, with circular brass lid escutcheon and two hook
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A 19th century composite swordstick, SE fullered late 18th century blade 26”, etched with trophy
Lot 695
A 19th century composite swordstick, SE fullered late 18th century blade 26”, etched with trophy
170 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A .177” Briton “de luxe” pop out air pistol, c 1928-1930s, with bulldog (?) trade mark and white
Lot 696
A .177” Briton “de luxe” pop out air pistol, c 1928-1930s, with bulldog (?) trade mark and white
45 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A .177” Webley Junior Mk II air pistol, batch number 709. WO and clean condition (action weak), in
Lot 697
A .177” Webley Junior Mk II air pistol, batch number 709. WO and clean condition (action weak), in
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A .177” Haenel Mod I break action air rifle, number 629, with plain walnut stock. GWO & basically GC
Lot 698
A .177” Haenel Mod I break action air rifle, number 629, with plain walnut stock. GWO & basically GC
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A .177” Webley Senior Mark II third series air rifle, number S2822, the barrel with matching
Lot 699
A .177” Webley Senior Mark II third series air rifle, number S2822, the barrel with matching
370 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A .22” Webley Xocet break action air rifle, number 915327. GWO & C; a relic continental percussion
Lot 700
A .22” Webley Xocet break action air rifle, number 915327. GWO & C; a relic continental percussion
90 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A .22” Relum Tornado underlever air rifle, 45” overall, barrel 19”, with simple adjustable
Lot 701
A .22” Relum Tornado underlever air rifle, 45” overall, barrel 19”, with simple adjustable
50 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A pair of African wooden drums, possibly Zulu, with cow hide skins, the bodies decorated with
Lot 702
A pair of African wooden drums, possibly Zulu, with cow hide skins, the bodies decorated with
45 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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An African carved wood fertility doll, with round “moon” face, short stubby arms, and tapered
Lot 703
An African carved wood fertility doll, with round “moon” face, short stubby arms, and tapered
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An African carved soft wood pot bellied standing figure, with grotesque face, tattoos and long
Lot 704
An African carved soft wood pot bellied standing figure, with grotesque face, tattoos and long
70 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A mid 20th century Zaramo/Kwere hardwood funerary pole from Tanzania, the carved upper half
Lot 705
A mid 20th century Zaramo/Kwere hardwood funerary pole from Tanzania, the carved upper half
65 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A mid 20th century Makonde hollow carved wood full head mask from Tanzania, with non pierced
Lot 706
A mid 20th century Makonde hollow carved wood full head mask from Tanzania, with non pierced
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Two early 20th century Masai hide bags from Kenya, one decorated with coloured beads, cowrie
Lot 707
Two early 20th century Masai hide bags from Kenya, one decorated with coloured beads, cowrie
45 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A mid 20th century Masai oval hide shield from Kenya, 30” x 22”, painted with red, white and black
Lot 708
A mid 20th century Masai oval hide shield from Kenya, 30” x 22”, painted with red, white and black
80 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A mid 20th century Songey shallow carved wood mask from the Congo, the eye surrounds nose, and
Lot 709
A mid 20th century Songey shallow carved wood mask from the Congo, the eye surrounds nose, and
60 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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An early 20th century Chokwe carved wood tribal mask from the Congo, with pierced eyes, nose and
Lot 710
An early 20th century Chokwe carved wood tribal mask from the Congo, with pierced eyes, nose and
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A large mid 20th century hollow carved wood Guere mask from Liberia/Ivory Coast, with pierced
Lot 711
A large mid 20th century hollow carved wood Guere mask from Liberia/Ivory Coast, with pierced
70 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A Tuareg kaskara, blade 32” with triple line fullers and crescent marks, iron hilt with brass pommel
Lot 712
A Tuareg kaskara, blade 32” with triple line fullers and crescent marks, iron hilt with brass pommel
95 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A very sharply curved North African leather sword scabbard, 37” across the curve, with panels of
Lot 713
A very sharply curved North African leather sword scabbard, 37” across the curve, with panels of
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Two native bows, possibly from Borneo, composed of 2 single piece flat wooden arms joined at the
Lot 714
Two native bows, possibly from Borneo, composed of 2 single piece flat wooden arms joined at the
60 GBP
25 - 50 GBP
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