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May auction of Toys, Militaria, Arms and Armour including Spring Connoisseurs
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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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A Michael Sutty painted porcelain figure of an officer “Skinner’s Horse”, in full dress with turban,
Lot 61
A Michael Sutty painted porcelain figure of an officer “Skinner’s Horse”, in full dress with turban,
260 GBP
250 - 280 GBP
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A Michael Sutty large painted porcelain figure “Duke of Wellington 1805”, in full dress holding
Lot 62
A Michael Sutty large painted porcelain figure “Duke of Wellington 1805”, in full dress holding
390 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A Michael Sutty large painted porcelain figure “Lord Nelson 1805” in full dress with bicorne hat,
Lot 63
A Michael Sutty large painted porcelain figure “Lord Nelson 1805” in full dress with bicorne hat,
500 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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An early 19th century powder horn of the Percy Tenantry, brass sprung scoop nozzle, base engraved
Lot 64
An early 19th century powder horn of the Percy Tenantry, brass sprung scoop nozzle, base engraved
380 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A mid 19th century rifle volunteer officer’s polished horn powder flask, white metal mounts, the top
Lot 65
A mid 19th century rifle volunteer officer’s polished horn powder flask, white metal mounts, the top
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A well executed 18th century scrimshaw engraved flattened horn powder flask, 10½” overall, one
Lot 66
A well executed 18th century scrimshaw engraved flattened horn powder flask, 10½” overall, one
250 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A flattened horn priming flask/ wheellock spanner, 8¼” overall, with baluster nozzle, one side
Lot 67
A flattened horn priming flask/ wheellock spanner, 8¼” overall, with baluster nozzle, one side
85 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A large naval gunner’s powder horn, polished body showing attractive wavy grain, sprung brass nozzle
Lot 68
A large naval gunner’s powder horn, polished body showing attractive wavy grain, sprung brass nozzle
230 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A cowhorn flask for the Baker Rifle, 10” overall (small size, probably officers), line engraved
Lot 69
A cowhorn flask for the Baker Rifle, 10” overall (small size, probably officers), line engraved
480 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A cowhorn flask for the Baker Rifle, 10½” overall (small size, possibly officers), brass base with
Lot 70
A cowhorn flask for the Baker Rifle, 10½” overall (small size, possibly officers), brass base with
200 GBP
200 - 150 GBP
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A large plain copper powder flask, brass top marked Sykes Patent, graduated nozzle marked “Sykes”
Lot 71
A large plain copper powder flask, brass top marked Sykes Patent, graduated nozzle marked “Sykes”
0 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A copper bag shaped pistol flask, sprung brass charger marked “James Dixon & Sons Sheffield”,
Lot 72
A copper bag shaped pistol flask, sprung brass charger marked “James Dixon & Sons Sheffield”,
370 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Peninsula War period scrimshaw engraved cowhorn, with views of a coastal fort and town on an
Lot 73
A Peninsula War period scrimshaw engraved cowhorn, with views of a coastal fort and town on an
160 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Napoleonic War period scrimshaw engraved powder horn, engraved “Second Division L.G.D” within a
Lot 74
A Napoleonic War period scrimshaw engraved powder horn, engraved “Second Division L.G.D” within a
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A 19th century iron naval type cannon, barrel 31” overall, bore diameter approximately 1½”, on its 4
Lot 75
A 19th century iron naval type cannon, barrel 31” overall, bore diameter approximately 1½”, on its 4
850 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A large well made model of a French Napoleonic period field gun, 25” overall, the copper plated iron
Lot 76
A large well made model of a French Napoleonic period field gun, 25” overall, the copper plated iron
250 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese sword Katana, 17th century Shinto period, blade 24”, signed Echizen (province) No Kami (
Lot 77
A Japanese sword Katana, 17th century Shinto period, blade 24”, signed Echizen (province) No Kami (
1,250 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A Japanese sword Wakizashi, 17th century Shinto period, in shira saya, blade 16½” signed Hizen
Lot 78
A Japanese sword Wakizashi, 17th century Shinto period, in shira saya, blade 16½” signed Hizen
500 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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An interesting 19th century Sudanese sword kaskara, the scabbard formed from the head and skin of
Lot 79
An interesting 19th century Sudanese sword kaskara, the scabbard formed from the head and skin of
400 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A fine old Tongan hardwood club, 40” overall, the head of lozenge section tapering to almost
Lot 80
A fine old Tongan hardwood club, 40” overall, the head of lozenge section tapering to almost
6,000 GBP
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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A 19th century American Indian tomahawk pipe, iron trade blade 2½”, scalloped along the upper and
Lot 81
A 19th century American Indian tomahawk pipe, iron trade blade 2½”, scalloped along the upper and
600 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 19th century American Indian tomahawk pipe, iron trade blade 2½”, with panelled socket and peen
Lot 82
A 19th century American Indian tomahawk pipe, iron trade blade 2½”, with panelled socket and peen
375 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Zulu polished darkwood staff, angled grip in the form of a plain stylized hand clasping a short
Lot 83
A Zulu polished darkwood staff, angled grip in the form of a plain stylized hand clasping a short
500 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A heavy Zulu darkwood knobkerry, very slightly flattened head (few small cracks), haft with flared
Lot 84
A heavy Zulu darkwood knobkerry, very slightly flattened head (few small cracks), haft with flared
100 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An interesting inscribed Zulu darkwood snuff knobkerry, offset head, flattened on top and below, the
Lot 85
An interesting inscribed Zulu darkwood snuff knobkerry, offset head, flattened on top and below, the
925 GBP
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
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A large Zulu knobkerry from the battle of Ulundi 1879, heavy 2 tone head on darkwood haft with small
Lot 86
A large Zulu knobkerry from the battle of Ulundi 1879, heavy 2 tone head on darkwood haft with small
1,050 GBP
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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An interesting 19th century Zulu walking stick, the straight darkwood handle carved in the form of a
Lot 87
An interesting 19th century Zulu walking stick, the straight darkwood handle carved in the form of a
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Italian Fascist MSVN Leader’s Model 1937 dagger, plated blade 7¾” (the cutting edge on opposite
Lot 88
An Italian Fascist MSVN Leader’s Model 1937 dagger, plated blade 7¾” (the cutting edge on opposite
250 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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An Italian Fascist MSVN Leader’s Model 1937 dagger, the plain blade 7¾”, in its black painted sheath
Lot 89
An Italian Fascist MSVN Leader’s Model 1937 dagger, the plain blade 7¾”, in its black painted sheath
310 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A Third Reich SA dagger with full Rohm inscription, by “CD Schaaf, Solingen, Gebr”, with nickel
Lot 90
A Third Reich SA dagger with full Rohm inscription, by “CD Schaaf, Solingen, Gebr”, with nickel
1,550 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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A Third Reich 1933 Model SS dagger, the blade etched with RZM mark and “M7/5” (Carl Julius Krebs,
Lot 91
A Third Reich 1933 Model SS dagger, the blade etched with RZM mark and “M7/5” (Carl Julius Krebs,
950 GBP
750 - 850 GBP
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A scarce Third Reich TeNo (Technische Nothilfe) Subordinate’s hewer, the blade etched with TeNo
Lot 92
A scarce Third Reich TeNo (Technische Nothilfe) Subordinate’s hewer, the blade etched with TeNo
850 GBP
850 - 950 GBP
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A scarce Third Reich RAD Leader’s dagger, by Alcoso, Solingen, the blade etched with RAD motto,
Lot 93
A scarce Third Reich RAD Leader’s dagger, by Alcoso, Solingen, the blade etched with RAD motto,
850 GBP
1,000 - 1,100 GBP
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A rare Third Reich TeNo (Technische Nothilfe) Leader’s dagger, the blade etched with the TeNo
Lot 94
A rare Third Reich TeNo (Technische Nothilfe) Leader’s dagger, the blade etched with the TeNo
3,700 GBP
4,500 - 5,000 GBP
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A 19th century Indian dagger, Kard, single edged knife style blade 7”, with stylized gold damascened
Lot 95
A 19th century Indian dagger, Kard, single edged knife style blade 7”, with stylized gold damascened
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A 19th century bowie knife, blade 11”, with logo of Manson Sheffield at forte on one side, silver
Lot 96
A 19th century bowie knife, blade 11”, with logo of Manson Sheffield at forte on one side, silver
650 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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A rare mid 18th century French officer’s sword with folding triple bar hilt, straight single edged
Lot 97
A rare mid 18th century French officer’s sword with folding triple bar hilt, straight single edged
875 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A 19th century bowie knife, blade 10½”, marked “Broomhead & Thomas Celebrated American Hunting
Lot 98
A 19th century bowie knife, blade 10½”, marked “Broomhead & Thomas Celebrated American Hunting
2,050 GBP
450 - 550 GBP
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A 19th century Ottoman dagger, single edged knife blade 7½”, with studded silver plated reinforce
Lot 99
A 19th century Ottoman dagger, single edged knife blade 7½”, with studded silver plated reinforce
250 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A WWI military knife by Robbins of Dudley, curved double edged blade, 7½”, one piece lightweight
Lot 100
A WWI military knife by Robbins of Dudley, curved double edged blade, 7½”, one piece lightweight
650 GBP
650 - 750 GBP
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A heavy early 19th century pioneer axe, possibly French, blade 8” with stamp (unclear) on one
Lot 101
A heavy early 19th century pioneer axe, possibly French, blade 8” with stamp (unclear) on one
160 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A good early 19th century Indian axe zaghnal, blade 8”, reinforced towards point, pierced at the
Lot 102
A good early 19th century Indian axe zaghnal, blade 8”, reinforced towards point, pierced at the
430 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A good 18th century dagger katar from Upper India, overlaid in gold, blade 9½”, with reinforced
Lot 103
A good 18th century dagger katar from Upper India, overlaid in gold, blade 9½”, with reinforced
1,000 GBP
1,200 - 1,400 GBP
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A large Coorg knife Ayda Katti, (officer quality) blade 12” of traditional “chopper” form, stepped
Lot 104
A large Coorg knife Ayda Katti, (officer quality) blade 12” of traditional “chopper” form, stepped
270 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An unusually large early 19th century Spanish folding knife navaja, swollen single edged blade 14½”,
Lot 105
An unusually large early 19th century Spanish folding knife navaja, swollen single edged blade 14½”,
240 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A scarce .177” Accles & Shelvoke “Warrior” air pistol c 1932, the frame stamped “The “Warrior”/ Made
Lot 106
A scarce .177” Accles & Shelvoke “Warrior” air pistol c 1932, the frame stamped “The “Warrior”/ Made
250 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A late 18th century English sergeant’s halberd, steel spear blade 9½”, to tip with axe blade and
Lot 107
A late 18th century English sergeant’s halberd, steel spear blade 9½”, to tip with axe blade and
380 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Victorian boarding pike, triangular section head 5”, on 8” tangs to haft, one stamped N/ broad
Lot 108
A Victorian boarding pike, triangular section head 5”, on 8” tangs to haft, one stamped N/ broad
150 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A late 18th century Sergeant’s spontoon, slender leaf shaped blade 12”, crosspiece with bud finials,
Lot 109
A late 18th century Sergeant’s spontoon, slender leaf shaped blade 12”, crosspiece with bud finials,
480 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Victorian swordstick, squared blade 27” tapering to a single. Horn grip with gilt mounts, bamboo
Lot 110
A Victorian swordstick, squared blade 27” tapering to a single. Horn grip with gilt mounts, bamboo
290 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A late 18th century Sergeant’s spontoon, slender leaf shaped blade 11”, stamped “King/ Dublin” (
Lot 111
A late 18th century Sergeant’s spontoon, slender leaf shaped blade 11”, stamped “King/ Dublin” (
560 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 19th century Zulu headman’s darkwood staff, small knopped top set with brass studs, 3 similar
Lot 112
A 19th century Zulu headman’s darkwood staff, small knopped top set with brass studs, 3 similar
100 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An officer’s pike, c 1800, slightly hollow ground slender leaf shaped blade, 11½”, into ribbed
Lot 113
An officer’s pike, c 1800, slightly hollow ground slender leaf shaped blade, 11½”, into ribbed
190 GBP
200 - 350 GBP
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A George IV 1822 pattern infantry field officer’s sword, slightly curved, pipe backed blade 32½”,
Lot 114
A George IV 1822 pattern infantry field officer’s sword, slightly curved, pipe backed blade 32½”,
340 GBP
200 - 350 GBP
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An early Victorian 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, slightly curved, pipe backed blade
Lot 115
An early Victorian 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, slightly curved, pipe backed blade
320 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An early Victorian 1821 pattern heavy cavalry officer’s sword, curved, pipe backed blade 36
Lot 116
An early Victorian 1821 pattern heavy cavalry officer’s sword, curved, pipe backed blade 36" ,
525 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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An interesting Victorian infantry officer’s 1845 pattern sword with steel hilt, slightly curved
Lot 117
An interesting Victorian infantry officer’s 1845 pattern sword with steel hilt, slightly curved
390 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Victorian officer’s sword of The Royal Artillery, slightly curved, fullered blade 32
Lot 118
A Victorian officer’s sword of The Royal Artillery, slightly curved, fullered blade 32" by
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An Edward VII cavalry officer’s sword, very slightly curved, fullered blade 35
Lot 119
An Edward VII cavalry officer’s sword, very slightly curved, fullered blade 35" by Wilkinson, no
400 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Victorian officer’s sword of The Royal Artillery, very slightly curved blade 32½”, by Wilkinson,
Lot 120
A Victorian officer’s sword of The Royal Artillery, very slightly curved blade 32½”, by Wilkinson,
270 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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