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Two Day auction of Toys, Militaria, Arms and Armour, Coins
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
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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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A Polynesian carved hardwood boat shaped bowl, 22½” overall, the “bow” and “stern” forming the
Lot 715
A Polynesian carved hardwood boat shaped bowl, 22½” overall, the “bow” and “stern” forming the
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A good horn spoon from the Haida of the North West Coast of America (Queen Charlotte and Prince of
Lot 716
A good horn spoon from the Haida of the North West Coast of America (Queen Charlotte and Prince of
475 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A 19th century East African, probably Masai, carved oval deep hardwood bowl, with small ear like
Lot 717
A 19th century East African, probably Masai, carved oval deep hardwood bowl, with small ear like
190 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Scottish Highland Dirk in the 18th Century style, tapered fullered blade 14”, the dark carved wood
Lot 718
A Scottish Highland Dirk in the 18th Century style, tapered fullered blade 14”, the dark carved wood
95 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A similar Highland Dirk, with brass mounts and all brass sheath with companion knife (the fork
Lot 719
A similar Highland Dirk, with brass mounts and all brass sheath with companion knife (the fork
95 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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An ERII Highland bandsman’s dirk, blade 11½”, etched with thistle and scrolls in panels, studded,
Lot 720
An ERII Highland bandsman’s dirk, blade 11½”, etched with thistle and scrolls in panels, studded,
240 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Scottish WO’s or Sergeant’s basket hilted broadsword, the plain 32½” blade with traces of
Lot 721
A Scottish WO’s or Sergeant’s basket hilted broadsword, the plain 32½” blade with traces of
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A WWI Highland officer’s service broadsword, blade 33” with Royal Arms and maker’s escutcheon at
Lot 722
A WWI Highland officer’s service broadsword, blade 33” with Royal Arms and maker’s escutcheon at
725 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A 12 bore Indian 3 band percussion musket, 55½” overall, barrel 39” with block rearsight and long
Lot 723
A 12 bore Indian 3 band percussion musket, 55½” overall, barrel 39” with block rearsight and long
80 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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An unusual .32/40 Express BSA bolt action single shot sporting rifle, number 2699, 44¼” overall,
Lot 724
An unusual .32/40 Express BSA bolt action single shot sporting rifle, number 2699, 44¼” overall,
360 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A good .300” Martini action Rook Rifle, by Dickson & Son, Princes St, Edinburgh, number 20545,
Lot 725
A good .300” Martini action Rook Rifle, by Dickson & Son, Princes St, Edinburgh, number 20545,
550 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A .380” long rifle Holland & Holland thumb underlever centre hammer boxlock Rook Rifle, number 4829,
Lot 726
A .380” long rifle Holland & Holland thumb underlever centre hammer boxlock Rook Rifle, number 4829,
500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An SB 10 bore percussion sporting gun, by J.V. Needham (Birmingham), number 4220, 49” overall,
Lot 727
An SB 10 bore percussion sporting gun, by J.V. Needham (Birmingham), number 4220, 49” overall,
410 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A .577” Snider rifle converted to sporting gun, 55” overall, barrel 36½” with no rearsight, the lock
Lot 728
A .577” Snider rifle converted to sporting gun, 55” overall, barrel 36½” with no rearsight, the lock
90 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A .577” Snider 3 band Volunteer rifle by Wilkinson, 55” overall, barrel 36½” with 3 groove
Lot 729
A .577” Snider 3 band Volunteer rifle by Wilkinson, 55” overall, barrel 36½” with 3 groove
375 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 1917 Remington type bayonet for the Enfield rifle, in scabbard; a Seitengewehr 1884/98 bayonet,
Lot 730
A 1917 Remington type bayonet for the Enfield rifle, in scabbard; a Seitengewehr 1884/98 bayonet,
95 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A French M1842/59 bayonet, d 1844 on backstrap, in scabbard, and a P1856/58 bar on barrel Enfield
Lot 731
A French M1842/59 bayonet, d 1844 on backstrap, in scabbard, and a P1856/58 bar on barrel Enfield
60 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A WWI German ersatz bayonet, unfullered blade 12” with ordnance mark on back edge, the black painted
Lot 732
A WWI German ersatz bayonet, unfullered blade 12” with ordnance mark on back edge, the black painted
70 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A socket bayonet for Martini Henry Rifle, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, ordnance stamps
Lot 733
A socket bayonet for Martini Henry Rifle, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, ordnance stamps
120 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A socket bayonet for Martini Henry Rifle, ordnance stamps at forte, in its brass mounted leather
Lot 734
A socket bayonet for Martini Henry Rifle, ordnance stamps at forte, in its brass mounted leather
75 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A good Gras bayonet, blade marked Mre d’Armes de St Etienne Avril 1878 on backstrap, in its steel
Lot 735
A good Gras bayonet, blade marked Mre d’Armes de St Etienne Avril 1878 on backstrap, in its steel
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A French M1866 Chassepot bayonet, the blade dated St Etienne 1868, slightly worn overall; a No 4
Lot 736
A French M1866 Chassepot bayonet, the blade dated St Etienne 1868, slightly worn overall; a No 4
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A French M1886 Lebel bayonet, with downswept quillon and round button catch, in its silver painted
Lot 737
A French M1886 Lebel bayonet, with downswept quillon and round button catch, in its silver painted
40 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 1907 SMLE bayonet, by Wilkinson, the hilt with blackened steel mounts and varnished grip, in its
Lot 738
A 1907 SMLE bayonet, by Wilkinson, the hilt with blackened steel mounts and varnished grip, in its
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Seitengewehr M 1898-1905 bayonet, sawback removed, with flash guard and trimmed muzzle ring, in
Lot 739
A Seitengewehr M 1898-1905 bayonet, sawback removed, with flash guard and trimmed muzzle ring, in
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A P1837 sword bayonet for the Brunswick rifle, blade 21¾” stamped with crowned VR and “Enfield
Lot 740
A P1837 sword bayonet for the Brunswick rifle, blade 21¾” stamped with crowned VR and “Enfield
340 GBP
350 - 375 GBP
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A leather shot flask, the body embossed with “dead game” (similar Riling 1469) and maker’s name
Lot 741
A leather shot flask, the body embossed with “dead game” (similar Riling 1469) and maker’s name
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A leather shot flask with “Sykes Patent” brass top, incorporating detachable scoop ( top, Riling
Lot 742
A leather shot flask with “Sykes Patent” brass top, incorporating detachable scoop ( top, Riling
50 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A leather covered powder flask, sprung brass top marked “Extra Quality” and “W Bartram”, graduated
Lot 743
A leather covered powder flask, sprung brass top marked “Extra Quality” and “W Bartram”, graduated
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A leather covered powder flask, sprung brass top marked “G & J W Hawksley, Sheffield”, graduated
Lot 744
A leather covered powder flask, sprung brass top marked “G & J W Hawksley, Sheffield”, graduated
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An early 19th century gunner’s powder horn, line engraved brass nozzle with spring catch, darkwood
Lot 745
An early 19th century gunner’s powder horn, line engraved brass nozzle with spring catch, darkwood
200 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A good early 19th century gunner’s powder horn, line engraved brass nozzle with spring catch,
Lot 746
A good early 19th century gunner’s powder horn, line engraved brass nozzle with spring catch,
130 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 7mm DA pinfire revolver, 7” overall, octagonal barrel 3¼”, with engraved cylinder
Lot 747
A Belgian 6 shot 7mm DA pinfire revolver, 7” overall, octagonal barrel 3¼”, with engraved cylinder
90 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Birmingham made Adams’ type 6 shot .442” CF DA revolver, 11” overall, octagonal barrel 6¼”, with
Lot 748
A Birmingham made Adams’ type 6 shot .442” CF DA revolver, 11” overall, octagonal barrel 6¼”, with
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An officer’s 16 bore flintlock holster pistol, c 1800, 15” overall, sighted flat topped round barrel
Lot 749
An officer’s 16 bore flintlock holster pistol, c 1800, 15” overall, sighted flat topped round barrel
375 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Continental 24 bore percussion pistol, converted from flintlock, by C Bauduin (Liege), c 1770, 12”
Lot 750
A Continental 24 bore percussion pistol, converted from flintlock, by C Bauduin (Liege), c 1770, 12”
375 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A South American Gaucho knife, the 7” bright blade etched with scenes of Gauchos and cattle drive,
Lot 751
A South American Gaucho knife, the 7” bright blade etched with scenes of Gauchos and cattle drive,
90 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A souvenir Bowie knife, blade 10½”, etched on one side “1834-1909 Mimbreno Apache War Chief
Lot 752
A souvenir Bowie knife, blade 10½”, etched on one side “1834-1909 Mimbreno Apache War Chief
150 GBP
225 - 250 GBP
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A bowie knife, blade 10½”, WM crossguard simulated horn hilt. GC
Lot 753
A bowie knife, blade 10½”, WM crossguard simulated horn hilt. GC
170 GBP
225 - 250 GBP
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A small knife from the Phillipines, almost straight tapered DE blade 6” with simple deeply
Lot 754
A small knife from the Phillipines, almost straight tapered DE blade 6” with simple deeply
95 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A stonebow, c 1800, 31½” overall, steel bow 28”, with folding U shaped fore sight, folding
Lot 755
A stonebow, c 1800, 31½” overall, steel bow 28”, with folding U shaped fore sight, folding
240 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A mid 17th century iron breastplate, with turned over edges around neck and arms, stamped with small
Lot 756
A mid 17th century iron breastplate, with turned over edges around neck and arms, stamped with small
675 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A cabasset c 1600, the skull formed in one piece, with vestigial “pear stalk” finial, and row of
Lot 757
A cabasset c 1600, the skull formed in one piece, with vestigial “pear stalk” finial, and row of
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A mid 17th century “lobster tail” helmet, the ribbed skull formed of two halves with integral peak
Lot 758
A mid 17th century “lobster tail” helmet, the ribbed skull formed of two halves with integral peak
1,150 GBP
1,200 - 1,400 GBP
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A US cavalry trooper’s sword, curved fullered blade 35”, with narrow back fuller to central section,
Lot 759
A US cavalry trooper’s sword, curved fullered blade 35”, with narrow back fuller to central section,
340 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 6 shot .36” Colt Model 1851 London Navy percussion revolver, number 32590 (1855) on all parts, the
Lot 760
A 6 shot .36” Colt Model 1851 London Navy percussion revolver, number 32590 (1855) on all parts, the
725 GBP
750 - 850 GBP
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A 6 shot .36” Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, number 202803 (1867) on all parts
Lot 761
A 6 shot .36” Colt Model 1851 Navy percussion revolver, number 202803 (1867) on all parts
0 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A martially marked 6 shot .44” Colt Second Model Hartford Dragoon percussion revolver, number
Lot 762
A martially marked 6 shot .44” Colt Second Model Hartford Dragoon percussion revolver, number
0 GBP
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Ancient Greece: Athens AR Tetradrachm, c 425BC, obverse head of Athena right, reverse Owl of
Lot 763
Ancient Greece: Athens AR Tetradrachm, c 425BC, obverse head of Athena right, reverse Owl of
260 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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Indo Greek: Bactrian Kings, Menander I Soter AR drachm (c 165-130BC), obverse diademed bust right,
Lot 764
Indo Greek: Bactrian Kings, Menander I Soter AR drachm (c 165-130BC), obverse diademed bust right,
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Cappodocian Kingdom, Ariarathes V AR drachm, Yr 33-130BC, obverse: diademed head right, reverse
Lot 765
Cappodocian Kingdom, Ariarathes V AR drachm, Yr 33-130BC, obverse: diademed head right, reverse
45 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Alexandria Troas, AR tetradrachm, obverse head of Apollo, reverse: Apollo walking right with bow,
Lot 766
Alexandria Troas, AR tetradrachm, obverse head of Apollo, reverse: Apollo walking right with bow,
30 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Greek Coinage Arsacid Kings of Parthia, Artabanus II (AD 10-38) drachm, obverse bust left, wearing
Lot 767
Greek Coinage Arsacid Kings of Parthia, Artabanus II (AD 10-38) drachm, obverse bust left, wearing
30 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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Ancient Persia: Parthian Kingdom, Gotarzes I (c 95-87BC) AR drachm, obverse bust left, reverse
Lot 768
Ancient Persia: Parthian Kingdom, Gotarzes I (c 95-87BC) AR drachm, obverse bust left, reverse
0 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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Roman Republic: AE As, obverse bearded representation of Janus; reverse prow of galley right, with
Lot 769
Roman Republic: AE As, obverse bearded representation of Janus; reverse prow of galley right, with
85 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Roman Republic Aes Grave, As (c 289-245 BC), obverse head of Janus left, reverse head of Mercury
Lot 770
Roman Republic Aes Grave, As (c 289-245 BC), obverse head of Janus left, reverse head of Mercury
160 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Roman Republic: C. Scribonius (c 154BC) AR denarius. Obverse head of Roma right, X behind;
Lot 771
Roman Republic: C. Scribonius (c 154BC) AR denarius. Obverse head of Roma right, X behind;
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Roman Republic: L. Sempronius (c.148? BC), AR denarius, obverse helmeted head of Roma right, X
Lot 772
Roman Republic: L. Sempronius (c.148? BC), AR denarius, obverse helmeted head of Roma right, X
30 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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Roman Republic: M. Caecilius Q.F. Qn Metellus (c 127 BC) AR denarius, obverse helmeted head of
Lot 773
Roman Republic: M. Caecilius Q.F. Qn Metellus (c 127 BC) AR denarius, obverse helmeted head of
40 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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Roman Republic: A. Plautius (55BC) AR denarius, obverse turreted head of Cybele right; reverse
Lot 774
Roman Republic: A. Plautius (55BC) AR denarius, obverse turreted head of Cybele right; reverse
45 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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