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November auction of Toys, Militaria and Arms & Armour
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
November auction of Toys, Militaria and Arms & Armour

Auction dates
16 Nov 2015 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-301
17 Nov 2015 11:00 GMT
Lots: 501-889
Viewing dates
12 Nov 2015 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
12 Nov 2015 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
13 Nov 2015 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
13 Nov 2015 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
16 Nov 2015 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
17 Nov 2015 09:00 - 10:30 GMT
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A Saxony M 1845 brass hilted Artillery hanger, slightly swollen, SE blade 19”, with hatchet point,
Lot 740
A Saxony M 1845 brass hilted Artillery hanger, slightly swollen, SE blade 19”, with hatchet point,
220 GBP
225 - 250 GBP
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A Saxony sidearm, c 1845, SE blade 18½”, slightly swollen at hatchet point, solid iron hilt with
Lot 741
A Saxony sidearm, c 1845, SE blade 18½”, slightly swollen at hatchet point, solid iron hilt with
110 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A French M1831 infantry sidearm, gladius style blade 19”, with “Talabot Paris” and inspector stamp
Lot 742
A French M1831 infantry sidearm, gladius style blade 19”, with “Talabot Paris” and inspector stamp
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A French M1831 infantry sidearm, similar to last lot but with “Jean” at forte, with lower part of
Lot 743
A French M1831 infantry sidearm, similar to last lot but with “Jean” at forte, with lower part of
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A French M1831 infantry sidearm, similar to last lot but with plain plated blade, the hilt partly
Lot 744
A French M1831 infantry sidearm, similar to last lot but with plain plated blade, the hilt partly
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late 18th Cent continental infantry officer’s sword, SE fullered blade 32½”, slender steel
Lot 745
A late 18th Cent continental infantry officer’s sword, SE fullered blade 32½”, slender steel
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An ERII troopers sword of the Household Cavalry, slightly curved, plated blade 34½”, by Wilkinson,
Lot 746
An ERII troopers sword of the Household Cavalry, slightly curved, plated blade 34½”, by Wilkinson,
525 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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A WWI officer’s sword of The Royal Artillery, almost straight fullered blade 35”, by Wilkinson no
Lot 747
A WWI officer’s sword of The Royal Artillery, almost straight fullered blade 35”, by Wilkinson no
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Vic drummer’s sword Mk 1, blade 20”, panelled brass cruciform hilt with langets and “VR” cypher,
Lot 748
A Vic drummer’s sword Mk 1, blade 20”, panelled brass cruciform hilt with langets and “VR” cypher,
120 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
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An India Pattern 1908 Mk I cavalry trooper’s sword, fullered blade 35”, by Wilkinson with stamps and
Lot 749
An India Pattern 1908 Mk I cavalry trooper’s sword, fullered blade 35”, by Wilkinson with stamps and
120 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A continental light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved shallow fullered blade 32½”, with “tapered”
Lot 750
A continental light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved shallow fullered blade 32½”, with “tapered”
85 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A scarce sidearm in the style of an 1856 pattern sword bayonet, recurved blade 20½”, by Kratz,
Lot 751
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 bandsman’s sword, slender DE blade 29”, with central fuller for half length, brass hilt similar
Lot 752
A bandsman’s sword, slender DE blade 29”, with central fuller for half length, brass hilt similar
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An Indian army cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 36½”, heavy steel hilt with
Lot 753
An Indian army cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 36½”, heavy steel hilt with
190 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A 1796 light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, shallow fullererd blade 32½”, marked “Gill” on
Lot 754
A 1796 light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, shallow fullererd blade 32½”, marked “Gill” on
70 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A good late 19th century Prussian M1852 cavalry sword, slightly curved pipe backed blade 35”,
Lot 755
A good late 19th century Prussian M1852 cavalry sword, slightly curved pipe backed blade 35”,
310 GBP
100 - 250 GBP
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A Vic drummer’s sword, Mark I, shallow diamond section blade 19”, brass panelled cruciform hilt,
Lot 756
A Vic drummer’s sword, Mark I, shallow diamond section blade 19”, brass panelled cruciform hilt,
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Vic bugler’s sword Mark I, similar to last lot except that the hilt and scabbard mounts are of
Lot 757
A Vic bugler’s sword Mark I, similar to last lot except that the hilt and scabbard mounts are of
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A French M An XI (1800) light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, shallow fullered blade 34½”, with
Lot 758
A French M An XI (1800) light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, shallow fullered blade 34½”, with
825 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A French cuirassier trooper’s sword, dated 1816, straight double fullered blade 38”, with stamps
Lot 759
A French cuirassier trooper’s sword, dated 1816, straight double fullered blade 38”, with stamps
675 GBP
800 - 850 GBP
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A model Napoleonic period field gun, brass barrel 9½”, with loops, on its wooden carriage with
Lot 760
A model Napoleonic period field gun, brass barrel 9½”, with loops, on its wooden carriage with
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A similar model Napoleonic period field gun, brass barrel 9½” without loops.
Lot 761
A similar model Napoleonic period field gun, brass barrel 9½” without loops.
70 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A pair of model late 17th century cannon, stepped brass barrels 10” including large cascabels,
Lot 762
A pair of model late 17th century cannon, stepped brass barrels 10” including large cascabels,
80 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A large 19th century hollow iron mortar shell, approximately 12” diameter, with two small integral
Lot 763
A large 19th century hollow iron mortar shell, approximately 12” diameter, with two small integral
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A large 19th century hollow iron mortar shell, approximately 12” diameter, with two small integral
Lot 764
A large 19th century hollow iron mortar shell, approximately 12” diameter, with two small integral
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Another, with smaller hole and no lugs. QGC (heavily pitted overall)
Lot 765
Another, with smaller hole and no lugs. QGC (heavily pitted overall)
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pump up walking stick air gun, with 60 bore shot barrel and inserted 120 bore brass rifle barrel
Lot 766
A pump up walking stick air gun, with 60 bore shot barrel and inserted 120 bore brass rifle barrel
240 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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4 various spears, iron heads, wooden hafts, one with iron shoe; 2 W African darkwood souvenir
Lot 767
4 various spears, iron heads, wooden hafts, one with iron shoe; 2 W African darkwood souvenir
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An African Chief’s baton with concealed blade, of bone segments interspersed with 4 plain iron
Lot 768
An African Chief’s baton with concealed blade, of bone segments interspersed with 4 plain iron
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A pair of African wooden drums, possibly Zulu, with cow hide skins, the bodies decorated with
Lot 769
A pair of African wooden drums, possibly Zulu, with cow hide skins, the bodies decorated with
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A large Zulu darkwood knobkerry, 2 tone head, 30” overall. GC Plate 10
Lot 770
A large Zulu darkwood knobkerry, 2 tone head, 30” overall. GC Plate 10
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A good quality Zulu polished darkwood knobkerry, flattened ball head, the haft with copper wirebound
Lot 771
A good quality Zulu polished darkwood knobkerry, flattened ball head, the haft with copper wirebound
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Zulu Chief’s darkwood snake staff, slender tapering shaft around which are curled 3 snakes,
Lot 772
A Zulu Chief’s darkwood snake staff, slender tapering shaft around which are curled 3 snakes,
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century Masai shortsword Seme, slender leaf shaped blade 24½”, with heavy central rib,
Lot 773
A 19th century Masai shortsword Seme, slender leaf shaped blade 24½”, with heavy central rib,
50 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A Masai lion spear, long slender head, slightly swollen at point, on short socket, wooden grip,
Lot 774
A Masai lion spear, long slender head, slightly swollen at point, on short socket, wooden grip,
95 GBP
100 - 130 GBP
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An African Pende carved wood cup from the Congo, height 5½”, in the form of a female head; an
Lot 775
An African Pende carved wood cup from the Congo, height 5½”, in the form of a female head; an
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A carved wood standing bowl from Cameroon, 7½” diameter, height 11½”, supported by 4 squat
Lot 776
A carved wood standing bowl from Cameroon, 7½” diameter, height 11½”, supported by 4 squat
60 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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An Ivory Coast Baoule carved hardwood comb, and a carved wood heddel pulley, both with handles in
Lot 777
An Ivory Coast Baoule carved hardwood comb, and a carved wood heddel pulley, both with handles in
60 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A 19th century W African Mandingo sword, broad curved blade 24”, brass ribbed ball pommel to hilt
Lot 778
A 19th century W African Mandingo sword, broad curved blade 24”, brass ribbed ball pommel to hilt
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late 19th century Sudanese triple dagger set, blades 6”, with semi circle and dot central panel
Lot 779
A late 19th century Sudanese triple dagger set, blades 6”, with semi circle and dot central panel
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A very sharply curved N African leather sword scabbard, 37” across the curve, with panels of tooled
Lot 780
A very sharply curved N African leather sword scabbard, 37” across the curve, with panels of tooled
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A finely flaked very pale green glass arrow or spear head, 3”, with remains of hard gum “cement”
Lot 781
A finely flaked very pale green glass arrow or spear head, 3”, with remains of hard gum “cement”
45 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A New Guinea Sepik River carved hardwood pottery making paddle, 15½” overall (small chip to one
Lot 782
A New Guinea Sepik River carved hardwood pottery making paddle, 15½” overall (small chip to one
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A New Guinea Massim teardrop shaped shallow hardwood dish, the rim with incised decoration, 16”
Lot 783
A New Guinea Massim teardrop shaped shallow hardwood dish, the rim with incised decoration, 16”
60 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Polynesian carved hardwood model canoe, 51” overall, decorated overall with varied carved
Lot 784
A Polynesian carved hardwood model canoe, 51” overall, decorated overall with varied carved
85 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A South Sea Islands chief’s polished darkwood staff, of slightly tapering form, nicely carved
Lot 785
A South Sea Islands chief’s polished darkwood staff, of slightly tapering form, nicely carved
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Fijian brown wood fighting club, beaked head of traditional form, stout haft with shallow
Lot 786
A Fijian brown wood fighting club, beaked head of traditional form, stout haft with shallow
400 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A de-activated (“old spec”) German 9mm MP40 Schmeisser Machine pistol, number 94595/ 5757, with
Lot 787
A de-activated (“old spec”) German 9mm MP40 Schmeisser Machine pistol, number 94595/ 5757, with
1,800 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A rare de-activated WWII .32” ACP Mark II Welrod Special Forces silenced pistol, number 1717, with
Lot 788
A rare de-activated WWII .32” ACP Mark II Welrod Special Forces silenced pistol, number 1717, with
0 GBP
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
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10 various Eastern and African knives/daggers, all but one in sheaths and an Indian silver inlaid
Lot 789
10 various Eastern and African knives/daggers, all but one in sheaths and an Indian silver inlaid
90 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A jambiya,blade 8”, hilt with sheet silver back and decorated band, in its dark leather sheath
Lot 790
A jambiya,blade 8”, hilt with sheet silver back and decorated band, in its dark leather sheath
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 19th century Khyber knife, T section blade 20” (shortened) into steel mount (one side missing),
Lot 791
A 19th century Khyber knife, T section blade 20” (shortened) into steel mount (one side missing),
75 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A 19th century Khyber knife, T section blade 21”, with narrow back fuller and brass top (corroded)
Lot 792
A 19th century Khyber knife, T section blade 21”, with narrow back fuller and brass top (corroded)
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A small 19th century Khyber knife, blade 12” with armour piercing point etched at forte and along
Lot 793
A small 19th century Khyber knife, blade 12” with armour piercing point etched at forte and along
180 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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2 presentation style kukris, one with blade 10”, black composition hilt, in Eastern silver
Lot 794
2 presentation style kukris, one with blade 10”, black composition hilt, in Eastern silver
50 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A bazaar quality pesh kabz, blade 8”, WM and composition hilt, in sheet copper sheath. GC
Lot 795
A bazaar quality pesh kabz, blade 8”, WM and composition hilt, in sheet copper sheath. GC
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A similar lot. GC
Lot 796
A similar lot. GC
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An early 19th century Indian jambiya, curved blade 9”, with etched foliate panels at forte,
Lot 797
An early 19th century Indian jambiya, curved blade 9”, with etched foliate panels at forte,
190 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A small Malayan parang, curved blade 14½”, cut out decoration at the top into grip, the pommel
Lot 798
A small Malayan parang, curved blade 14½”, cut out decoration at the top into grip, the pommel
120 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A small kris, wavy blade 8”, into plated filigree cup, facetted wooden hilt with a little carving
Lot 799
A small kris, wavy blade 8”, into plated filigree cup, facetted wooden hilt with a little carving
95 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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