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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
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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 Continental shortsword, second half of the 17th century, broad, straight, double edged blade 26½”,
Lot 121
A Continental shortsword, second half of the 17th century, broad, straight, double edged blade 26½”,
360 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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†A United States infantry officer’s sword, c 1900, slender curved plated blade 30”, etched on one
Lot 122
†A United States infantry officer’s sword, c 1900, slender curved plated blade 30”, etched on one
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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†A WWI period Prussian Guard Infantry officer’s sword, plated, twin fullered blade 32”, with “
Lot 123
†A WWI period Prussian Guard Infantry officer’s sword, plated, twin fullered blade 32”, with “
275 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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†An Austrian light cavalry officers sword c 1890, slightly curved blade 32½”, with shallow fuller to
Lot 124
†An Austrian light cavalry officers sword c 1890, slightly curved blade 32½”, with shallow fuller to
290 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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†A World War I Prussian NCO’s sword, twin fullered blade 29½”, marked Robert Hermes, Solingen at
Lot 125
†A World War I Prussian NCO’s sword, twin fullered blade 29½”, marked Robert Hermes, Solingen at
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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†A George V 1892 pattern Household Cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 34”,
Lot 126
†A George V 1892 pattern Household Cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 34”,
400 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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†A Bavarian Artillery officer’s sword c 1900, slender curved blade 35”, with “ancient warrior”
Lot 127
†A Bavarian Artillery officer’s sword c 1900, slender curved blade 35”, with “ancient warrior”
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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†A Prussian 1856 pattern Hussar officer’s sword, curved, pipe backed blade 32½”, double edged at
Lot 128
†A Prussian 1856 pattern Hussar officer’s sword, curved, pipe backed blade 32½”, double edged at
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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†A 1796 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, curved, shallow fullered blade 32½”, etched on one
Lot 129
†A 1796 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, curved, shallow fullered blade 32½”, etched on one
350 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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†A French M1854 Carabinier’s sword, straight double fullered blade 39”, marked “Mre Impale de
Lot 130
†A French M1854 Carabinier’s sword, straight double fullered blade 39”, marked “Mre Impale de
340 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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†A Spanish briquet sidearm, slightly curved blade 27”, engraved in capital letters on one side “Arta
Lot 131
†A Spanish briquet sidearm, slightly curved blade 27”, engraved in capital letters on one side “Arta
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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†A cavalry officer’s sword of the King’s German Legion, curved, fullered blade 32”, with narrow back
Lot 132
†A cavalry officer’s sword of the King’s German Legion, curved, fullered blade 32”, with narrow back
455 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An unusually small naval dirk, c 1800, slender diamond section blade 4¾” (tip AF), retaining some
Lot 133
An unusually small naval dirk, c 1800, slender diamond section blade 4¾” (tip AF), retaining some
450 GBP
450 - 550 GBP
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A naval dirk c 1800, shallow diamond section blade 7
Lot 134
A naval dirk c 1800, shallow diamond section blade 7", gilt crossguard with heavily embossed
375 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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An 1804 pattern naval cutlass, straight, single edged, flat blade 29½”, 2 disc iron guard, ribbed
Lot 135
An 1804 pattern naval cutlass, straight, single edged, flat blade 29½”, 2 disc iron guard, ribbed
550 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A most interesting English made American style dirk named to an Ensign of The 89th Regiment and
Lot 136
A most interesting English made American style dirk named to an Ensign of The 89th Regiment and
1,500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A post-1902 naval officer’s sword, very slightly curved, fullered blade 31½”, etched with Royal Arms
Lot 137
A post-1902 naval officer’s sword, very slightly curved, fullered blade 31½”, etched with Royal Arms
310 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A fine World War I Admiralty prize dirk, blade 18
Lot 138
A fine World War I Admiralty prize dirk, blade 18" double edged towards point, by Henry Wilkinson,
1,050 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An Elizabeth II naval officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 31
Lot 139
An Elizabeth II naval officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 31", with Solingen squirrel mark at
425 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry officer’s undress sword with special pattern hilt, broad straight
Lot 140
A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry officer’s undress sword with special pattern hilt, broad straight
1,000 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A 1796 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword of The 10th Light Dragoons, curved, shallow fullered
Lot 141
A 1796 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword of The 10th Light Dragoons, curved, shallow fullered
825 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An unusual 1796 pattern sword for an Irish light cavalry officer, curved, shallow fullered blade
Lot 142
An unusual 1796 pattern sword for an Irish light cavalry officer, curved, shallow fullered blade
1,350 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A 1796 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, dated 1798, broad curved shallow fullered blade
Lot 143
A 1796 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, dated 1798, broad curved shallow fullered blade
525 GBP
350 - 500 GBP
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A late 18th century French infantry sidearm, broad flat curved blade 22”, solid brass hilt, plain
Lot 144
A late 18th century French infantry sidearm, broad flat curved blade 22”, solid brass hilt, plain
370 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry officer’s undress sword, broad, straight shallow fullered blade,
Lot 145
A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry officer’s undress sword, broad, straight shallow fullered blade,
1,500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A French Model An XIII heavy cavalry trooper’s sword, straight double fullered blade 37½”,
Lot 146
A French Model An XIII heavy cavalry trooper’s sword, straight double fullered blade 37½”,
800 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A late 18th century light infantry or light company officer’s sword, curved shallow fullered blade
Lot 147
A late 18th century light infantry or light company officer’s sword, curved shallow fullered blade
425 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A light company officer’s sword, flat, sharply curved blade 29”, steel stirrup hilt with shallow
Lot 148
A light company officer’s sword, flat, sharply curved blade 29”, steel stirrup hilt with shallow
750 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A pre 1803 pattern light company officer’s sword, curved blade 28”, brass stirrup hilt with langets,
Lot 149
A pre 1803 pattern light company officer’s sword, curved blade 28”, brass stirrup hilt with langets,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An officer’s service sword, c 1810, of Captain Charles Diggle, 52nd Regiment, plain curved,
Lot 150
An officer’s service sword, c 1810, of Captain Charles Diggle, 52nd Regiment, plain curved,
3,500 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An early 19th century officer’s sword of The 52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry) Regiment, curved flat
Lot 151
An early 19th century officer’s sword of The 52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry) Regiment, curved flat
2,500 GBP
2,000 - 2,300 GBP
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A Household Cavalry officer’s levée dress sword, c1840, straight, fullered blade 33” (tip slightly
Lot 152
A Household Cavalry officer’s levée dress sword, c1840, straight, fullered blade 33” (tip slightly
270 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A mid 18th Century Horseman’s backsword, straight, fullered blade 35½”, lightly etched with
Lot 153
A mid 18th Century Horseman’s backsword, straight, fullered blade 35½”, lightly etched with
825 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A late 18th century French naval cutlass, curved, shallow fullered blade, 25”, with narrow back
Lot 154
A late 18th century French naval cutlass, curved, shallow fullered blade, 25”, with narrow back
850 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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†A 19th century officer’s mameluke hilted sword, probably Indian Army, curved, pipe backed blade
Lot 155
†A 19th century officer’s mameluke hilted sword, probably Indian Army, curved, pipe backed blade
775 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A mid 18th century backsword, blade 33” with slightly offset twin back fullers, steel half basket
Lot 156
A mid 18th century backsword, blade 33” with slightly offset twin back fullers, steel half basket
1,250 GBP
1,500 - 1,600 GBP
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†A George VI officer’s sword of The Highland Light Infantry, blade 32½” by Wilkinson, no 67292 (
Lot 157
†A George VI officer’s sword of The Highland Light Infantry, blade 32½” by Wilkinson, no 67292 (
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Highland broadsword, blade 33”, with shallow central fuller for half length and simple running
Lot 158
A Highland broadsword, blade 33”, with shallow central fuller for half length and simple running
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 1,600 GBP
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†A late Victorian Indian Army General officer’s mameluke hilted sword, curved blade 31½”, etched
Lot 159
†A late Victorian Indian Army General officer’s mameluke hilted sword, curved blade 31½”, etched
675 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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†A late 18th century Highland broadsword, double edged blade 32”, with narrow central fuller for
Lot 160
†A late 18th century Highland broadsword, double edged blade 32”, with narrow central fuller for
650 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An interesting officer’s sword of The R Army Medical Corps, almost straight, fullered blade 32½”, by
Lot 161
An interesting officer’s sword of The R Army Medical Corps, almost straight, fullered blade 32½”, by
300 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A similar sword (owned by McLoughlin’s son, who had both swords rehilted and plated en suite)
Lot 162
A similar sword (owned by McLoughlin’s son, who had both swords rehilted and plated en suite)
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Cromwellian triple bar “lobster tail” helmet, the skull in two halves with low medial rib and
Lot 163
A Cromwellian triple bar “lobster tail” helmet, the skull in two halves with low medial rib and
1,750 GBP
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
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An early 17th century English pikeman officer’s pot helmet, formed in two halves with low slightly
Lot 164
An early 17th century English pikeman officer’s pot helmet, formed in two halves with low slightly
1,550 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A good heavy mid 17th century Dutch lobster tail helmet, the skull formed in two pieces with six
Lot 165
A good heavy mid 17th century Dutch lobster tail helmet, the skull formed in two pieces with six
1,600 GBP
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
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An early 17th century gorget, probably German, shield shaped with roped edges and similar borders
Lot 166
An early 17th century gorget, probably German, shield shaped with roped edges and similar borders
600 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A rare 17th century “Spider” helmet, the crown formed from 10 radiating bars secured by 2 bands
Lot 167
A rare 17th century “Spider” helmet, the crown formed from 10 radiating bars secured by 2 bands
1,750 GBP
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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A very good 10 bore India Pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket, 55” overall, barrel 39” with good
Lot 168
A very good 10 bore India Pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket, 55” overall, barrel 39” with good
1,800 GBP
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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An unusual late 18th century central European 12 bore flintlock sporting rifle with left hand
Lot 169
An unusual late 18th century central European 12 bore flintlock sporting rifle with left hand
925 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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A 24 bore Japanese matchlock gun, 48” overall, plain slightly tapered octagonal barrel 33½”, with
Lot 170
A 24 bore Japanese matchlock gun, 48” overall, plain slightly tapered octagonal barrel 33½”, with
450 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A .451” percussion sporting rifle by Wilkinson, Pall Mall, 46½” overall, round barrel 30½” with
Lot 171
A .451” percussion sporting rifle by Wilkinson, Pall Mall, 46½” overall, round barrel 30½” with
450 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A .577” Volunteer 3 band Snider rifle, 55” overall, barrel 36½” with Birmingham proofs, the lock
Lot 172
A .577” Volunteer 3 band Snider rifle, 55” overall, barrel 36½” with Birmingham proofs, the lock
300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A good .32-40 Model 1893 Marlin Safety full tube magazine underlever rifle, 44½” overall, round
Lot 173
A good .32-40 Model 1893 Marlin Safety full tube magazine underlever rifle, 44½” overall, round
1,550 GBP
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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A fine .32-40 Winchester Model 1894 full tube magazine underlever rifle, 44” overall, octagonal
Lot 174
A fine .32-40 Winchester Model 1894 full tube magazine underlever rifle, 44” overall, octagonal
975 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A .577/450” Martini Henry sporting rifle by Tolley, 45” overall, barrel 29” with folding leaf
Lot 175
A .577/450” Martini Henry sporting rifle by Tolley, 45” overall, barrel 29” with folding leaf
500 GBP
500 - 500 GBP
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A .25” rimfire Marlin No 27-S tube magazine pump action rifle, 42” overall, round barrel 24” with
Lot 176
A .25” rimfire Marlin No 27-S tube magazine pump action rifle, 42” overall, round barrel 24” with
375 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 10.4mm Swiss M81 Vetterli bolt action tube magazine rifle, 52” overall, barrel 33”; the frame
Lot 177
A 10.4mm Swiss M81 Vetterli bolt action tube magazine rifle, 52” overall, barrel 33”; the frame
375 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, by Thomas, c 1800, 31” overall, three stage bell mouth
Lot 178
A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, by Thomas, c 1800, 31” overall, three stage bell mouth
1,250 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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An Irish brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, by Tomlinson, Dublin, c 1800, 30½” overall, 2
Lot 179
An Irish brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, by Tomlinson, Dublin, c 1800, 30½” overall, 2
1,200 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss with top spring bayonet, by W. Bond, London, c 1820, 30”
Lot 180
A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss with top spring bayonet, by W. Bond, London, c 1820, 30”
1,400 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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