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May auction of Toys, Militaria, Arms and Armour including Spring Connoisseurs
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
May auction of Toys, Militaria, Arms and Armour including Spring Connoisseurs

Auction dates
16 May 2016 10:30 BST
Lots: 1001-1308
17 May 2016 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-63 & 301-487
18 May 2016 11:00 BST
Lots: 64-250
18 May 2016 14:30 BST
Lots: 488-583
Viewing dates
12 May 2016 09:00 - 13:00 BST
12 May 2016 14:00 - 17:00 BST
13 May 2016 09:00 - 13:00 BST
13 May 2016 14:00 - 17:00 BST
16 May 2016 09:00 - 10:00 BST
17 May 2016 09:00 - 10:30 BST
18 May 2016 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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An Irish 14 bore flintlock holster pistol, 15” overall, barrel 9” with ordnance proofs, flat lock
Lot 241
An Irish 14 bore flintlock holster pistol, 15” overall, barrel 9” with ordnance proofs, flat lock
500 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A scarce French 12 bore Model 1777 cavalry trooper’s flintlock belt pistol, 13½” overall, barrel
Lot 242
A scarce French 12 bore Model 1777 cavalry trooper’s flintlock belt pistol, 13½” overall, barrel
625 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A .65” Tower New Land Pattern flintlock holster pistol, 15” overall, barrel 9” with ordnance proofs,
Lot 243
A .65” Tower New Land Pattern flintlock holster pistol, 15” overall, barrel 9” with ordnance proofs,
650 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A 16 bore Irish flintlock holster pistol by Clarke, Dublin, c 1800, 14” overall, round barrel 9”
Lot 244
A 16 bore Irish flintlock holster pistol by Clarke, Dublin, c 1800, 14” overall, round barrel 9”
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A French 12 bore Model An IX naval flintlock belt pistol, 15” overall, barrel 9”, the half rounded
Lot 245
A French 12 bore Model An IX naval flintlock belt pistol, 15” overall, barrel 9”, the half rounded
850 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A .577” Enfield 3 band Volunteer percussion rifle, 55” overall, barrel 39” with Birmingham proofs,
Lot 246
A .577” Enfield 3 band Volunteer percussion rifle, 55” overall, barrel 39” with Birmingham proofs,
350 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A German 12 bore military flintlock musket, 52½” overall, barrel 36½”, octagonal breech with Liege
Lot 247
A German 12 bore military flintlock musket, 52½” overall, barrel 36½”, octagonal breech with Liege
425 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A .65” Dublin Castle Elliott flintlock cavalry carbine of the 21st Light Dragoons, c 1800, 42¾”
Lot 248
A .65” Dublin Castle Elliott flintlock cavalry carbine of the 21st Light Dragoons, c 1800, 42¾”
4,500 GBP
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A very fine brass barrelled flintlock ship’s musketoon, or boat gun, by Bumford, c 1760, 50½”
Lot 249
A very fine brass barrelled flintlock ship’s musketoon, or boat gun, by Bumford, c 1760, 50½”
5,250 GBP
5,000 - 600 GBP
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A rare 2nd model 7 barrelled 30 bore Nock flintlock volley gun, c 1790, 37” overall, barrels 20”
Lot 250
A rare 2nd model 7 barrelled 30 bore Nock flintlock volley gun, c 1790, 37” overall, barrels 20”
15,000 GBP
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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D.C.M. George V issue (7906 Pte M. Sullivan RAMC) Note: DCM London Gazette 16.2.1915, recipient with
Lot 301
D.C.M. George V issue (7906 Pte M. Sullivan RAMC) Note: DCM London Gazette 16.2.1915, recipient with
600 GBP
650 - 750 GBP
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Waterloo 1815 (Serjeant Isaac Bon- 1st Batt 52nd Reg Foot) Fine (lacking suspender block, the
Lot 302
Waterloo 1815 (Serjeant Isaac Bon- 1st Batt 52nd Reg Foot) Fine (lacking suspender block, the
475 GBP
800 - 850 GBP
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Three: 1914-15 Star, BWM, Victory (230587 W Smith Y.S. RN) with memorial plaque to Walter Smith,
Lot 303
Three: 1914-15 Star, BWM, Victory (230587 W Smith Y.S. RN) with memorial plaque to Walter Smith,
130 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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Australia: 9ct gold WWI Tribute Medal from Coolah, New South Wales. Obv. domed centre which
Lot 304
Australia: 9ct gold WWI Tribute Medal from Coolah, New South Wales. Obv. domed centre which
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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6 interesting Army Service Corps Transport and Supply Column medallions, awarded for sporting and
Lot 305
6 interesting Army Service Corps Transport and Supply Column medallions, awarded for sporting and
90 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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†A wax seal of Maria Lejinska, consort of Louis XV of France, diam 4½”, mounted on velvet and
Lot 306
†A wax seal of Maria Lejinska, consort of Louis XV of France, diam 4½”, mounted on velvet and
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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An attractive Spode china commemorative plate of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, the base
Lot 307
An attractive Spode china commemorative plate of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, the base
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A large White Ensign, stamped “R”, broad arrow, “V Ensign 571.3232”, on hessian inner border, 12’
Lot 308
A large White Ensign, stamped “R”, broad arrow, “V Ensign 571.3232”, on hessian inner border, 12’
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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†A WWII silk US “Blood Chit” flag, with “Take me to your leader” message in French, Vietnamese,
Lot 309
†A WWII silk US “Blood Chit” flag, with “Take me to your leader” message in French, Vietnamese,
150 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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†A nicely engraved WWI German 75mm shell case, “Yser” and shield with “EJ” within an all over floral
Lot 310
†A nicely engraved WWI German 75mm shell case, “Yser” and shield with “EJ” within an all over floral
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A slender straight copper trumpet, in 2 sections, with mouthpiece, small applied roundel device to
Lot 311
A slender straight copper trumpet, in 2 sections, with mouthpiece, small applied roundel device to
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A good quality set of Scottish bagpipes by R G Lawrie Limited, turned wood chanter and drones, ivory
Lot 312
A good quality set of Scottish bagpipes by R G Lawrie Limited, turned wood chanter and drones, ivory
330 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Jutland souvenir desk weight, in the form of a shell fragment mounted on a bronze, steel and
Lot 313
A Jutland souvenir desk weight, in the form of a shell fragment mounted on a bronze, steel and
190 GBP
75 - 80 GBP
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A large 2 handled pewter tankard, engraved with monogram A & CI on one side and “The Sally Port Inn,
Lot 314
A large 2 handled pewter tankard, engraved with monogram A & CI on one side and “The Sally Port Inn,
270 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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A scarce 19th century black leather case for a truncheon, the top with retaining strap, loop for
Lot 315
A scarce 19th century black leather case for a truncheon, the top with retaining strap, loop for
85 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A Vic oak truncheon, painted crown/ VR/ MSC / 24 (Metropolitan Special Constabulary), ribbed grip,
Lot 316
A Vic oak truncheon, painted crown/ VR/ MSC / 24 (Metropolitan Special Constabulary), ribbed grip,
95 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Vic blackened truncheon, painted “M.S.D./ 1868” in cartouche with ornamental band below (
Lot 317
A Vic blackened truncheon, painted “M.S.D./ 1868” in cartouche with ornamental band below (
150 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Vic Railway blackened truncheon, painted crown / SDR / stylized flower/ falling petals / 27 (South
Lot 318
A Vic Railway blackened truncheon, painted crown / SDR / stylized flower/ falling petals / 27 (South
140 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Vic blackened baluster style truncheon, painted VR/ Crown/ 1/ Thornton, stem to swollen ribbed
Lot 319
A Vic blackened baluster style truncheon, painted VR/ Crown/ 1/ Thornton, stem to swollen ribbed
120 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Vic dark blue truncheon, painted VIR/ 18 crown 47/ SC/ JS all within scrolls and flourishes,
Lot 320
A Vic dark blue truncheon, painted VIR/ 18 crown 47/ SC/ JS all within scrolls and flourishes,
100 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Wm IV blackened truncheon, painted IV/ W.R/ Special/ Constable, with stars, ribbed grip,
Lot 321
A Wm IV blackened truncheon, painted IV/ W.R/ Special/ Constable, with stars, ribbed grip,
95 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Geo III tipstaff, stated to be Scottish, of slender cylindrical form, painted dark blue/ grey/
Lot 322
A Geo III tipstaff, stated to be Scottish, of slender cylindrical form, painted dark blue/ grey/
100 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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An interesting WWII US Mine Detector set. AN/PRS-1 d 1944, the various components packed into fitted
Lot 323
An interesting WWII US Mine Detector set. AN/PRS-1 d 1944, the various components packed into fitted
20 GBP
40 - 70 GBP
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A diver’s chromium plated brass torch, marked “Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd, Makers, London. Patented
Lot 324
A diver’s chromium plated brass torch, marked “Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd, Makers, London. Patented
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A 3 draw brass telescope, marked “Reconditioned for John Barker & Co Ltd, Kensington W5 by
Lot 325
A 3 draw brass telescope, marked “Reconditioned for John Barker & Co Ltd, Kensington W5 by
65 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A 3 draw telescope, marked “Tel. Sct. Regt. MkIIs/ 26719 O.S. 126 G.A/ and broad arrow, with maker’s
Lot 326
A 3 draw telescope, marked “Tel. Sct. Regt. MkIIs/ 26719 O.S. 126 G.A/ and broad arrow, with maker’s
90 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Geo. silver wine funnel filter of The 22nd Regt, gadrooned border to detachable filter tap with
Lot 327
A Geo. silver wine funnel filter of The 22nd Regt, gadrooned border to detachable filter tap with
575 GBP
750 - 800 GBP
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An unusual early 20th century officers campaign folding cake/ sandwich stand, consisting of 3
Lot 328
An unusual early 20th century officers campaign folding cake/ sandwich stand, consisting of 3
140 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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†A folding leather wallet “Travelling Desk”, stitched edges and cover design of Cross of Lorraine
Lot 329
†A folding leather wallet “Travelling Desk”, stitched edges and cover design of Cross of Lorraine
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A mid 19th century brass bound walnut veneer writing slope, lacquered brass corner pieces, edge
Lot 330
A mid 19th century brass bound walnut veneer writing slope, lacquered brass corner pieces, edge
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A quantity of auction sale catalogues, arms and armour, militaria, etc, Sotheby, Thomas del Mar,
Lot 331
A quantity of auction sale catalogues, arms and armour, militaria, etc, Sotheby, Thomas del Mar,
20 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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“Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research” Vol II No 7 (January 1923), with thin card
Lot 332
“Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research” Vol II No 7 (January 1923), with thin card
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A set of 8 well bound educational books by Odhams Press, “The World’s Greatest Wonders”, “Story of
Lot 333
A set of 8 well bound educational books by Odhams Press, “The World’s Greatest Wonders”, “Story of
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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“Life’s Picture History of World War II” N. York 1950, fully illus, red cloth; “The Allies in
Lot 334
“Life’s Picture History of World War II” N. York 1950, fully illus, red cloth; “The Allies in
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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“History of the Corps of Royal Engineers”, by Maj Gen Wentworth Porter with maps and
Lot 335
“History of the Corps of Royal Engineers”, by Maj Gen Wentworth Porter with maps and
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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“British Military Swords” Vol 1 1600-1650” by Mowbray, English Civil Wars and Birth of the British
Lot 336
“British Military Swords” Vol 1 1600-1650” by Mowbray, English Civil Wars and Birth of the British
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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“Pistols and Revolvers” by Maj Myatt, fully illus, Tiger Books, 1989; “Handguns” by Batchelor &
Lot 337
“Pistols and Revolvers” by Maj Myatt, fully illus, Tiger Books, 1989; “Handguns” by Batchelor &
50 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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“The ‘Two Types’”, by Jon, a booklet of cartoons covering WWII in N Africa, Sicily and Italy,
Lot 338
“The ‘Two Types’”, by Jon, a booklet of cartoons covering WWII in N Africa, Sicily and Italy,
20 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Vic photo album “Army and Navy Album” pages with coloured plates by R Caton Woodville,
Lot 339
A Vic photo album “Army and Navy Album” pages with coloured plates by R Caton Woodville,
55 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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5 Vols of coloured plates of uniforms 9¼” x 14½” by Smitherman, Royal Artillery 1716-1966,
Lot 340
5 Vols of coloured plates of uniforms 9¼” x 14½” by Smitherman, Royal Artillery 1716-1966,
0 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A quantity of ephemera much of it relating to L/Cpl E J Buchan, Grenadier Guards, and his service in
Lot 341
A quantity of ephemera much of it relating to L/Cpl E J Buchan, Grenadier Guards, and his service in
95 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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2 pairs of limited edition prints of war scenes, after originals by Ken Howard, mounted and framed
Lot 342
2 pairs of limited edition prints of war scenes, after originals by Ken Howard, mounted and framed
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An original F W Assmann & Sohn of Ludenscheid loose leaf catalogue, of military and civilian badges,
Lot 343
An original F W Assmann & Sohn of Ludenscheid loose leaf catalogue, of military and civilian badges,
20 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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† “Die Wehrmacht”, a German army picture magazine, with coloured cover picture of a Luftwaffe pilot,
Lot 344
† “Die Wehrmacht”, a German army picture magazine, with coloured cover picture of a Luftwaffe pilot,
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A quantity of Third Reich printed ephemera, including award document for the German Cross in gold,
Lot 345
A quantity of Third Reich printed ephemera, including award document for the German Cross in gold,
90 GBP
50 - 150 GBP
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A Third Reich souvenir photograph album, the cover embossed in silver with eagle and swastika and “
Lot 346
A Third Reich souvenir photograph album, the cover embossed in silver with eagle and swastika and “
55 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A most interesting archive of over 100 mostly small format privately taken photographs relating to
Lot 347
A most interesting archive of over 100 mostly small format privately taken photographs relating to
100 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A good Third Reich stereoscopic picture book, “Die Nationalsozialistischen Musterbetriebe”, volume
Lot 348
A good Third Reich stereoscopic picture book, “Die Nationalsozialistischen Musterbetriebe”, volume
45 GBP
50 - 150 GBP
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A Third Reich army Gefreiter’s epaulette, slightly stained, from a deceased recipient of the Iron
Lot 349
A Third Reich army Gefreiter’s epaulette, slightly stained, from a deceased recipient of the Iron
20 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A pair of late 19th century Imperial German officer’s gilt lace epaulettes, 2½” tassels, embroidered
Lot 350
A pair of late 19th century Imperial German officer’s gilt lace epaulettes, 2½” tassels, embroidered
30 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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