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Auction of Toys, Arms, Armour and Militaria
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United Kingdom
Auction of Toys, Arms, Armour and Militaria

October Auction

Auction dates
05 Oct 2015 10:30 BST
Lots: 201-533
07 Oct 2015 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-131
07 Oct 2015 13:30 BST
Lots: 601-921
Viewing dates
02 Oct 2015 09:00 - 13:00 BST
02 Oct 2015 14:00 - 17:00 BST
03 Oct 2015 09:00 - 13:00 BST
05 Oct 2015 09:00 - 10:00 BST
06 Oct 2015 09:00 - 13:00 BST
06 Oct 2015 14:00 - 16:45 BST
07 Oct 2015 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A fire station brass alerting bell of the London Fire Brigade, marked LCC/LFB on the top, integral
Lot 1
A fire station brass alerting bell of the London Fire Brigade, marked LCC/LFB on the top, integral
95 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A fireman’s brass helmet c 1910 of the London Fire Brigade, with binding to front peak and
Lot 2
A fireman’s brass helmet c 1910 of the London Fire Brigade, with binding to front peak and
550 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A ship’s brass bell from the screw steamer “Skipton Castle”, incised name, the letters painted
Lot 3
A ship’s brass bell from the screw steamer “Skipton Castle”, incised name, the letters painted
575 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A complete WWI Princess Mary’s Gift Tin, containing unopened packets of tobacco and cigarettes,
Lot 4
A complete WWI Princess Mary’s Gift Tin, containing unopened packets of tobacco and cigarettes,
190 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A plain copper beaker and 3 small measures each engraved with Napoleonic crowned N, and marked on
Lot 5
A plain copper beaker and 3 small measures each engraved with Napoleonic crowned N, and marked on
300 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A continental painted porcelain figure of a Napoleonic war period officer of The R. Artillery, in
Lot 6
A continental painted porcelain figure of a Napoleonic war period officer of The R. Artillery, in
45 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A well detailed continental painted porcelain figure of an “Officer, 3rd Guards 1660”, in full
Lot 7
A well detailed continental painted porcelain figure of an “Officer, 3rd Guards 1660”, in full
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An impressive cricket presentation 2 handled silver cup, Hallmarked 1893, “Presented to W.P. Jones
Lot 8
An impressive cricket presentation 2 handled silver cup, Hallmarked 1893, “Presented to W.P. Jones
1,250 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A good Victorian Army Surgeon’s case of instruments belonging to Deputy Surgeon General Rowland
Lot 9
A good Victorian Army Surgeon’s case of instruments belonging to Deputy Surgeon General Rowland
2,000 GBP
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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An oil painting on canvas of Lt. Colonel Redvers-Buller rescuing a fellow officer from Zulu Warriors
Lot 10
An oil painting on canvas of Lt. Colonel Redvers-Buller rescuing a fellow officer from Zulu Warriors
350 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A dramatic oil painting on canvas of a British square at Waterloo by David Cartwright, giving a
Lot 11
A dramatic oil painting on canvas of a British square at Waterloo by David Cartwright, giving a
1,050 GBP
950 - 1,000 GBP
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An interesting hand written address to Mr. Thomas Webley on the occasion of his marriage in 1862,
Lot 12
An interesting hand written address to Mr. Thomas Webley on the occasion of his marriage in 1862,
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A scarce Third Reich Knights Cross of the Iron Cross presentation document on vellum to (
Lot 13
A scarce Third Reich Knights Cross of the Iron Cross presentation document on vellum to (
8,000 GBP
3,500 - 3,750 GBP
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A Russian iron figure of a mounted Cossack with carbine, sword and blanket, on rectangular plinth,
Lot 14
A Russian iron figure of a mounted Cossack with carbine, sword and blanket, on rectangular plinth,
925 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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A bronze figure “A Gentleman in Khaki” on black marble plinth, height 10”, a standing soldier,
Lot 15
A bronze figure “A Gentleman in Khaki” on black marble plinth, height 10”, a standing soldier,
800 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A pencil sketch of the horse Van Tromp by Major General Crealock, with artist’s initials in lower
Lot 16
A pencil sketch of the horse Van Tromp by Major General Crealock, with artist’s initials in lower
50 GBP
75 - 150 GBP
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The Battle of Britain commemorative lace panel, produced by Dobsons and Browne & Co Ltd, Nottingham,
Lot 17
The Battle of Britain commemorative lace panel, produced by Dobsons and Browne & Co Ltd, Nottingham,
0 GBP
7,500 - 7,700 GBP
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A heavy white marble head and shoulders bust of His Grace the Duke of Wellington, on short marble
Lot 18
A heavy white marble head and shoulders bust of His Grace the Duke of Wellington, on short marble
500 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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An officer’s gilt and silver plated bearskin grenade badge of The 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers),
Lot 19
An officer’s gilt and silver plated bearskin grenade badge of The 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers),
1,900 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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† A very fine officer’s 1812-1816 (Waterloo) Pattern copper gilt shako plate of The Royal Regiment
Lot 20
† A very fine officer’s 1812-1816 (Waterloo) Pattern copper gilt shako plate of The Royal Regiment
500 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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A Victorian officer’s gilt bearskin grenade badge of The Royal Fusiliers (City of London
Lot 21
A Victorian officer’s gilt bearskin grenade badge of The Royal Fusiliers (City of London
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Victorian officer’s gilt and silver plated helmet plate of The East Surrey Regiment, velvet centre
Lot 22
A Victorian officer’s gilt and silver plated helmet plate of The East Surrey Regiment, velvet centre
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An 1843-55 officer’s rectangular gilt shoulder belt plate of The 49th (the Princess Charlotte of
Lot 23
An 1843-55 officer’s rectangular gilt shoulder belt plate of The 49th (the Princess Charlotte of
900 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Victorian officer’s gilt sabretache badge of The Royal Regiment of Artillery, Royal Arms and
Lot 24
A Victorian officer’s gilt sabretache badge of The Royal Regiment of Artillery, Royal Arms and
100 GBP
125 - 175 GBP
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A good Edward VII lancer officer’s silver mounted pouch, scarlet leather pouch with embroidered top,
Lot 25
A good Edward VII lancer officer’s silver mounted pouch, scarlet leather pouch with embroidered top,
310 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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The gilt and silver plated star centre from an 1829 (Bell Topped) shako plate of The 32nd (Cornwall)
Lot 26
The gilt and silver plated star centre from an 1829 (Bell Topped) shako plate of The 32nd (Cornwall)
750 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Victorian trooper’s white metal helmet of the Fife Light Horse, with peak binding, leather
Lot 27
A Victorian trooper’s white metal helmet of the Fife Light Horse, with peak binding, leather
800 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A Victorian officer’s helmet of The Life Guards, plated skull (minor dents) with gilt peak
Lot 28
A Victorian officer’s helmet of The Life Guards, plated skull (minor dents) with gilt peak
1,450 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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A trooper’s 1871 pattern helmet of The 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards, brass
Lot 29
A trooper’s 1871 pattern helmet of The 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards, brass
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A French officer’s lance cap, c 1848, of the National Guard Lancers, black patent leather skull and
Lot 30
A French officer’s lance cap, c 1848, of the National Guard Lancers, black patent leather skull and
675 GBP
750 - 850 GBP
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A Swiss dragoon leather helmet, c 1852, brass mounts including binding to front peak, panelled
Lot 31
A Swiss dragoon leather helmet, c 1852, brass mounts including binding to front peak, panelled
575 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A French dragoon’s brass helmet, c 1830, tall brass skull with front and back peaks, leather
Lot 32
A French dragoon’s brass helmet, c 1830, tall brass skull with front and back peaks, leather
975 GBP
1,100 - 1,300 GBP
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An 18th Century long scarlet single breasted coatee of the 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), 2
Lot 33
An 18th Century long scarlet single breasted coatee of the 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), 2
825 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A South American hunting knife, bowie type blade 13”, with twin narrow fullers for three quarters of
Lot 34
A South American hunting knife, bowie type blade 13”, with twin narrow fullers for three quarters of
330 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Japanese short sword, repolished blade 10¾” with 2 mekugi ana, in its 18” scabbard, the hilt and
Lot 35
A Japanese short sword, repolished blade 10¾” with 2 mekugi ana, in its 18” scabbard, the hilt and
525 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Georgian naval officer’s dirk, curved flat blade 14”, 1-3/8” at forte, and tapering to double
Lot 36
A Georgian naval officer’s dirk, curved flat blade 14”, 1-3/8” at forte, and tapering to double
1,025 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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A mid 19th century German hunting sidearm, single edged, fullered blade 17”, blackened cast iron
Lot 37
A mid 19th century German hunting sidearm, single edged, fullered blade 17”, blackened cast iron
250 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Japanese dagger, Aikuchi, repolished blade 7” with false back edge and wavy yakiba, the
Lot 38
A Japanese dagger, Aikuchi, repolished blade 7” with false back edge and wavy yakiba, the
250 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Japanese sword Katana, blade 28”, plain disc tsuba, fish menuki; in its polished saya. Good
Lot 39
A Japanese sword Katana, blade 28”, plain disc tsuba, fish menuki; in its polished saya. Good
250 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A large Zulu darkwood knobkerry, 2 tone head, 30” overall. Good Condition Plate 18
Lot 40
A large Zulu darkwood knobkerry, 2 tone head, 30” overall. Good Condition Plate 18
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th Century Nepalese sacrificial temple sword ram dao, heavy single edged blade 26”, with carved
Lot 41
A 19th Century Nepalese sacrificial temple sword ram dao, heavy single edged blade 26”, with carved
370 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Coorg shortsword Ayda Katti, heavy curved and swollen blade of traditional form, 14”, with
Lot 42
A Coorg shortsword Ayda Katti, heavy curved and swollen blade of traditional form, 14”, with
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A two tone wooden presentation knobkerry, slightly flattened head with applied silver shield
Lot 43
A two tone wooden presentation knobkerry, slightly flattened head with applied silver shield
2,100 GBP
1,000 - 1,100 GBP
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A South Sea Island’s chief’s polished darkwood staff, of slightly tapering form, nicely carved
Lot 44
A South Sea Island’s chief’s polished darkwood staff, of slightly tapering form, nicely carved
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Zulu Chief’s darkwood snake staff, slender tapering shaft around which are curled 3 snakes, their
Lot 45
A Zulu Chief’s darkwood snake staff, slender tapering shaft around which are curled 3 snakes, their
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Fijian brown wood fighting club, beaked head of tradition form, stout haft with shallow knopped
Lot 46
A Fijian brown wood fighting club, beaked head of tradition form, stout haft with shallow knopped
0 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A fine quality German naval officer’s dirk, the blade with mark of F.W. Holler, Solingen, and
Lot 47
A fine quality German naval officer’s dirk, the blade with mark of F.W. Holler, Solingen, and
1,850 GBP
2,000 - 2,300 GBP
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A Third Reich SA dagger with partly erased Rohm inscription, by EP & S Solingen, the blade with Rohm
Lot 48
A Third Reich SA dagger with partly erased Rohm inscription, by EP & S Solingen, the blade with Rohm
850 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Masonic dagger, plated blade 9½”, by Eickhorn with retailers name “Toye & Co, London” at forte,
Lot 49
A Masonic dagger, plated blade 9½”, by Eickhorn with retailers name “Toye & Co, London” at forte,
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Georgian naval dirk, straight fullered blade 9”, copper gilt shallow inverted cap guard engraved
Lot 50
A Georgian naval dirk, straight fullered blade 9”, copper gilt shallow inverted cap guard engraved
800 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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A small Georgian naval dirk, straight blade 6”, with traces of etching, oval guard, the top nicely
Lot 51
A small Georgian naval dirk, straight blade 6”, with traces of etching, oval guard, the top nicely
900 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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An FS military knife, 2nd pattern “Fat Boy” variant, in unofficial leather sheath; see Flook “The
Lot 52
An FS military knife, 2nd pattern “Fat Boy” variant, in unofficial leather sheath; see Flook “The
575 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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A commemorative FS Commando knife, by Wilkinson Sword, etched panels on both sides, blackened
Lot 53
A commemorative FS Commando knife, by Wilkinson Sword, etched panels on both sides, blackened
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An FS military knife, blued blade, all steel hilt of unusual pattern, in correct leather sheath
Lot 54
An FS military knife, blued blade, all steel hilt of unusual pattern, in correct leather sheath
625 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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A scarce 1st pattern FS fighting knife, the blade with “Wilkinson Sword” on one side and “The F-S
Lot 55
A scarce 1st pattern FS fighting knife, the blade with “Wilkinson Sword” on one side and “The F-S
1,150 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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A similar scarce 1st pattern FS Commando knife, Good Condition. Plate 20
Lot 56
A similar scarce 1st pattern FS Commando knife, Good Condition. Plate 20
1,050 GBP
1,250 - 1,500 GBP
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A good late Victorian 1845 pattern infantry field officer’s sword of the Chatsworth Rifles, almost
Lot 57
A good late Victorian 1845 pattern infantry field officer’s sword of the Chatsworth Rifles, almost
460 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Victorian 1845 pattern Staff officer’s sword, very slightly curved, flat blade 34½”, by Wilkinson,
Lot 58
A Victorian 1845 pattern Staff officer’s sword, very slightly curved, flat blade 34½”, by Wilkinson,
420 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Victorian infantry field officer’s 1845 pattern levée sword, slender , very slightly curved,
Lot 59
A Victorian infantry field officer’s 1845 pattern levée sword, slender , very slightly curved,
180 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Victorian 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, very slightly curved, fullered blade 35” by
Lot 60
A Victorian 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, very slightly curved, fullered blade 35” by
500 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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