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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 kris, blade 12”, facetted darkwood “pistol” grip, in its foliate panel embossed WM sheath with
Lot 800
A kris, blade 12”, facetted darkwood “pistol” grip, in its foliate panel embossed WM sheath with
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Lewes, East Sussex
A kris, blade 12” stained ivory garuda hilt (cup missing) in its dark wood sheath (in 2 parts)
Lot 801
A kris, blade 12” stained ivory garuda hilt (cup missing) in its dark wood sheath (in 2 parts)
0 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A steel barrelled percussion blunderbuss, converted from flintlock , by J.G. Lang c 1800, 30½”
Lot 802
A steel barrelled percussion blunderbuss, converted from flintlock , by J.G. Lang c 1800, 30½”
375 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Masonic dagger, plated blade 9½”, by Eickhorn with retailers name “Toye & Co, London” at forte,
Lot 803
A Masonic dagger, plated blade 9½”, by Eickhorn with retailers name “Toye & Co, London” at forte,
190 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A WWII Italian military knife, blade 8½”, shaped wooden grips secured with 3 studs, in its black
Lot 804
A WWII Italian military knife, blade 8½”, shaped wooden grips secured with 3 studs, in its black
95 GBP
130 - 150 GBP
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A commemorative FS Commando knife, by Wilkinson Sword, etched panels on both sides, blackened
Lot 805
A commemorative FS Commando knife, by Wilkinson Sword, etched panels on both sides, blackened
200 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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An FS military knife, 2nd pattern “Fat Boy” variant, in unofficial leather sheath; see Flook “The
Lot 806
An FS military knife, 2nd pattern “Fat Boy” variant, in unofficial leather sheath; see Flook “The
475 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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An FS military knife, blued blade, all steel hilt of unusual pattern, in correct leather sheath
Lot 807
An FS military knife, blued blade, all steel hilt of unusual pattern, in correct leather sheath
400 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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A late 19th century stiletto, blade 7”, marked “W Earnshaw, Warranted Sheffield” at forte, WM
Lot 808
A late 19th century stiletto, blade 7”, marked “W Earnshaw, Warranted Sheffield” at forte, WM
70 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An 18th century Italian dagger, heavy tapered blade 7¾”, with rounded shoulders, chiselled panels
Lot 809
An 18th century Italian dagger, heavy tapered blade 7¾”, with rounded shoulders, chiselled panels
85 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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3 Indian matchlock guns, average 58” overall, the barrels with fluted sections near breech, two
Lot 810
3 Indian matchlock guns, average 58” overall, the barrels with fluted sections near breech, two
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Indian 28 bore matchlock gun, torador, 59” overall, slender barrel 40”, with slightly flared
Lot 811
An Indian 28 bore matchlock gun, torador, 59” overall, slender barrel 40”, with slightly flared
50 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A heavy 10 bore Indian matchlock gun torador, 73” overall, barrel 54” with flared and chiselled
Lot 812
A heavy 10 bore Indian matchlock gun torador, 73” overall, barrel 54” with flared and chiselled
120 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A good early 19th century gunner’s powder horn, line engraved brass nozzle with spring catch,
Lot 813
A good early 19th century gunner’s powder horn, line engraved brass nozzle with spring catch,
120 GBP
130 - 150 GBP
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7 gun size brass mounted embossed copper powder flasks, various patterns, and another pistol size; a
Lot 814
7 gun size brass mounted embossed copper powder flasks, various patterns, and another pistol size; a
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A copper powder flask “Shell” (Riling 355 without rings), by G & JW Hawksley, brass top, graduated
Lot 815
A copper powder flask “Shell” (Riling 355 without rings), by G & JW Hawksley, brass top, graduated
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A copper powder flask “Medallion” (Riling 691), “Sykes Patent” brass top, graduated nozzle 2¼” to 2¾
Lot 816
A copper powder flask “Medallion” (Riling 691), “Sykes Patent” brass top, graduated nozzle 2¼” to 2¾
0 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A copper powder flask “3 horseheads” (Riling 1051), brass top marked “G & JW Hawksley, Sheffield”,
Lot 817
A copper powder flask “3 horseheads” (Riling 1051), brass top marked “G & JW Hawksley, Sheffield”,
85 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A middle eastern percussion pistol, 13½” overall, 2 stage barrel 8¼” with octagonal breech bearing
Lot 818
A middle eastern percussion pistol, 13½” overall, 2 stage barrel 8¼” with octagonal breech bearing
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Indian 14 bore military style percussion holster pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9”, the plain flat
Lot 819
An Indian 14 bore military style percussion holster pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9”, the plain flat
60 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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An Indian 22 bore military type percussion bazaar pistol, 14” overall, octagonal barrel 8½”, the
Lot 820
An Indian 22 bore military type percussion bazaar pistol, 14” overall, octagonal barrel 8½”, the
60 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A 16 bore percussion travelling pistol, 10” overall, octagonal barrel 5¼”, with back action lock,
Lot 821
A 16 bore percussion travelling pistol, 10” overall, octagonal barrel 5¼”, with back action lock,
190 GBP
220 - 250 GBP
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A good quality 16 bore percussion boxlock sidehammer belt pistol, by J Lang, London, 10½”
Lot 822
A good quality 16 bore percussion boxlock sidehammer belt pistol, by J Lang, London, 10½”
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A French 16 bore Model 1842 percussion conversion of the 1822 pattern pistol, 14½” overall,
Lot 823
A French 16 bore Model 1842 percussion conversion of the 1822 pattern pistol, 14½” overall,
190 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Birmingham made 18 bore percussion pistol converted from flintlock, 13” overall, octagonal
Lot 824
A Birmingham made 18 bore percussion pistol converted from flintlock, 13” overall, octagonal
100 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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A 14 bore New Land Pattern type pistol converted to percussion, 15” overall, barrel 9” with traces
Lot 825
A 14 bore New Land Pattern type pistol converted to percussion, 15” overall, barrel 9” with traces
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A continental 22 bore DB O&U percussion pistol, 12½” overall, octagonal twist barrels 7”, with
Lot 826
A continental 22 bore DB O&U percussion pistol, 12½” overall, octagonal twist barrels 7”, with
160 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A late 18th century hunting hanger, shallow diamond section blade 19” (worn), iron mounted hilt with
Lot 827
A late 18th century hunting hanger, shallow diamond section blade 19” (worn), iron mounted hilt with
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Spanish courtsword, DE plated blade 30”, marked “Toledo” and “1873” at forte, solid brass hilt
Lot 828
A Spanish courtsword, DE plated blade 30”, marked “Toledo” and “1873” at forte, solid brass hilt
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An early 19th century courtsword, hollow triangular section blade 30”, etched with trophies in
Lot 829
An early 19th century courtsword, hollow triangular section blade 30”, etched with trophies in
120 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century courtsword, plain hollow triangular section blade 27½”, black painted hilt, ovoid
Lot 830
A 19th century courtsword, plain hollow triangular section blade 27½”, black painted hilt, ovoid
120 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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An early 19th century courtsword, slightly hollow triangular section blade 30½”, nicely etched with
Lot 831
An early 19th century courtsword, slightly hollow triangular section blade 30½”, nicely etched with
150 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A late 18th century mourning sword, hollow triangular section blade 32½”, etched with man in the
Lot 832
A late 18th century mourning sword, hollow triangular section blade 32½”, etched with man in the
160 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A dismantled 54 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, turn off barrel 1½” with B’ham proofs, the
Lot 833
A dismantled 54 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, turn off barrel 1½” with B’ham proofs, the
190 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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An 18 bore flintlock pistol by Freeman, London, c 1775, 13½” overall, barrel 8” with London and
Lot 834
An 18 bore flintlock pistol by Freeman, London, c 1775, 13½” overall, barrel 8” with London and
875 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A French 14 bore Model An XIII flintlock cavalry pistol, 14” overall, barrel 8” dated 1814, the
Lot 835
A French 14 bore Model An XIII flintlock cavalry pistol, 14” overall, barrel 8” dated 1814, the
475 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A .65” Tower New Land Pattern flintlock holster pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9” with ordnance
Lot 836
A .65” Tower New Land Pattern flintlock holster pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9” with ordnance
375 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A P1888 Mk I second type bayonet, by Wilkinson, stamps at forte including date 2 ‘98, oil hole in
Lot 837
A P1888 Mk I second type bayonet, by Wilkinson, stamps at forte including date 2 ‘98, oil hole in
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50 - 60 GBP
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A Gras bayonet, d 1878 on backstrap, in its steel scabbard with matching no 40027 to hilt. GC
Lot 838
A Gras bayonet, d 1878 on backstrap, in its steel scabbard with matching no 40027 to hilt. GC
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Lebel bayonet, WM grip, hooked quillon, in its steel scabbard. GC
Lot 839
A Lebel bayonet, WM grip, hooked quillon, in its steel scabbard. GC
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, d 1874 on backstrap, in its steel scabbard with matching no. 7207 to hilt. GC,
Lot 840
A Chassepot bayonet, d 1874 on backstrap, in its steel scabbard with matching no. 7207 to hilt. GC,
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60 - 80 GBP
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A “Brown Bess” socket bayonet, blade 17¼”, by Hill with stamps at forte, the socket marked “1...15/
Lot 841
A “Brown Bess” socket bayonet, blade 17¼”, by Hill with stamps at forte, the socket marked “1...15/
55 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A socket bayonet, blade 19”, with locking ring, stamps (unclear) at forte and on socket, similar to
Lot 842
A socket bayonet, blade 19”, with locking ring, stamps (unclear) at forte and on socket, similar to
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A P1853 Enfield socket bayonet, inspector’s stamp at forte, in an associated scabbard (AF). GC (
Lot 843
A P1853 Enfield socket bayonet, inspector’s stamp at forte, in an associated scabbard (AF). GC (
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A P1907 bayonet, by Wilkinson, stamps at forte, pommel stamped “3.S.G 2867” (3rd Bn Scots
Lot 844
A P1907 bayonet, by Wilkinson, stamps at forte, pommel stamped “3.S.G 2867” (3rd Bn Scots
60 GBP
50 - 70 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 845
A good Gras bayonet, blade marked Mre d’Armes de St Etienne Avril 1878 on backstrap, in its steel
70 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 846
A Seitengewehr M 1898-1905 bayonet, sawback removed, with flash guard and trimmed muzzle ring, in
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A P1837 sword bayonet for the Brunswick Rifle, blade 21¾” stamped with crowned VR and “Enfield
Lot 847
A P1837 sword bayonet for the Brunswick Rifle, blade 21¾” stamped with crowned VR and “Enfield
230 GBP
350 - 375 GBP
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A good P1876 Martini Henry socket bayonet, numerous stamps at forte, in its brass mounted leather (
Lot 848
A good P1876 Martini Henry socket bayonet, numerous stamps at forte, in its brass mounted leather (
120 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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An Indian bazaar sword, heavy curved blade 29½”, with lightly etched decoration overall, brass
Lot 849
An Indian bazaar sword, heavy curved blade 29½”, with lightly etched decoration overall, brass
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A tulwar, plain curved blade 30”, marked “nV7” on one side at forte, iron hilt, disc pommel, in
Lot 850
A tulwar, plain curved blade 30”, marked “nV7” on one side at forte, iron hilt, disc pommel, in
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A tulwar, curved flat blade 30”, shallow fuller, line panel decoration, iron hilt of traditional
Lot 851
A tulwar, curved flat blade 30”, shallow fuller, line panel decoration, iron hilt of traditional
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A tulwar, blade 29” with faint central fuller, iron hilt of traditional form (one crossguard finial
Lot 852
A tulwar, blade 29” with faint central fuller, iron hilt of traditional form (one crossguard finial
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An old Indian sword tulwar, broad curved blade 33”, with shallow fuller and back fuller, iron hilt
Lot 853
An old Indian sword tulwar, broad curved blade 33”, with shallow fuller and back fuller, iron hilt
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Boxer period Chinese sword, heavy blade 28”, with small shallow back fuller, iron disc guard and
Lot 854
A Boxer period Chinese sword, heavy blade 28”, with small shallow back fuller, iron disc guard and
170 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Dyak sword mandau, flat, recurved blade 26”, swollen towards point with pierced decoration
Lot 855
A Dyak sword mandau, flat, recurved blade 26”, swollen towards point with pierced decoration
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A US Society sword, Solingen made blade 30½”, marked “Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, NY” at forte,
Lot 856
A US Society sword, Solingen made blade 30½”, marked “Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, NY” at forte,
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A US Society sword, blade 28” etched “Knights of Columbus” within ornamental panels, cruciform
Lot 857
A US Society sword, blade 28” etched “Knights of Columbus” within ornamental panels, cruciform
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A late 18th century US infantry sword, straight fullererd blade 32½”, with traces of etching
Lot 858
A late 18th century US infantry sword, straight fullererd blade 32½”, with traces of etching
40 GBP
40 - 70 GBP
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A .56” American percussion plains rifle, 54” overall, heavy octagonal barrel 38” with deep 7 groove
Lot 859
A .56” American percussion plains rifle, 54” overall, heavy octagonal barrel 38” with deep 7 groove
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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