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July auction of Toys, Militaria, Arms and Armour
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
July auction of Toys, Militaria, Arms and Armour

Auction dates
04 Jul 2016 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-310
05 Jul 2016 11:00 BST
Lots: 501-796
Viewing dates
30 Jun 2016 09:00 - 13:00 BST
30 Jun 2016 14:00 - 17:00 BST
01 Jul 2016 09:00 - 13:00 BST
01 Jul 2016 14:00 - 17:00 BST
04 Jul 2016 09:00 - 10:00 BST
05 Jul 2016 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A scarce Vic RN officer’s pattern sword of the Royal Dockyard Battalion, slightly curved, fullered
Lot 635
A scarce Vic RN officer’s pattern sword of the Royal Dockyard Battalion, slightly curved, fullered
510 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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A French officer’s silver mounted hanger from the warship “Glorieux”, captured at the Battle of
Lot 636
A French officer’s silver mounted hanger from the warship “Glorieux”, captured at the Battle of
1,600 GBP
1,500 - 1,550 GBP
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An unusual Geo naval officer’s small cutlass/sidearm, broad steeply curved and tapering blade 20”,
Lot 637
An unusual Geo naval officer’s small cutlass/sidearm, broad steeply curved and tapering blade 20”,
600 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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A dirk, in the form of a contemporary cut down spadroon,c 1795, shallow fullered SE blade 11½” (
Lot 638
A dirk, in the form of a contemporary cut down spadroon,c 1795, shallow fullered SE blade 11½” (
70 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A Geo naval dirk, slender shallow diamond section blade 9½”, line turned ivory grip (few small
Lot 639
A Geo naval dirk, slender shallow diamond section blade 9½”, line turned ivory grip (few small
260 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Geo naval dirk, shallow diamond section blade 6½”, faintly etched overall with trophies and
Lot 640
A Geo naval dirk, shallow diamond section blade 6½”, faintly etched overall with trophies and
570 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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An unusually small naval dirk, c 1800, slender diamond section blade 4¾” (tip AF), retaining some
Lot 641
An unusually small naval dirk, c 1800, slender diamond section blade 4¾” (tip AF), retaining some
450 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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A naval dirk c 1800, shallow diamond section blade 7
Lot 642
A naval dirk c 1800, shallow diamond section blade 7", gilt crossguard with heavily embossed
475 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A Geo naval dirk, slender DE blade 8½”, with central fuller, small copper inverted bowl shaped
Lot 643
A Geo naval dirk, slender DE blade 8½”, with central fuller, small copper inverted bowl shaped
800 GBP
700 - 750 GBP
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A Geo naval dirk, tapering blade 14”, with central fuller, plain brass crossguard with downturned
Lot 644
A Geo naval dirk, tapering blade 14”, with central fuller, plain brass crossguard with downturned
180 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A late 18th century naval dirk, DE blade 18”, with back fuller, lightly etched with trophy, oak
Lot 645
A late 18th century naval dirk, DE blade 18”, with back fuller, lightly etched with trophy, oak
280 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A naval dirk or short hanger, c 1850, heavy curved SE blade 14½” (slightly shortened) with border
Lot 646
A naval dirk or short hanger, c 1850, heavy curved SE blade 14½” (slightly shortened) with border
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Geo V RN Midshipman’s dirk, plated SE blade 18”, etched with crowned GVR cypher on one side and
Lot 647
A Geo V RN Midshipman’s dirk, plated SE blade 18”, etched with crowned GVR cypher on one side and
400 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A bandsman’s sword, c 1820, straight SE blade 29½”, solid brass hilt, the S shaped crossguard with
Lot 648
A bandsman’s sword, c 1820, straight SE blade 29½”, solid brass hilt, the S shaped crossguard with
250 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry officer’s sword, almost straight SE blade 35”, with hatchet point,
Lot 649
A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry officer’s sword, almost straight SE blade 35”, with hatchet point,
1,800 GBP
1,800 - 1,900 GBP
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A mid 18th century infantry hanger, curved blade 26”, with back fuller to within 6” point, brass
Lot 650
A mid 18th century infantry hanger, curved blade 26”, with back fuller to within 6” point, brass
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A 1796 infantry NCO’s sword, plain SE blade 27”, plain brass hilt with double shell guard,
Lot 651
A 1796 infantry NCO’s sword, plain SE blade 27”, plain brass hilt with double shell guard,
130 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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An officer’s full dress sword, c 1835, of the Life Guards, straight, fullered blackened blade
Lot 652
An officer’s full dress sword, c 1835, of the Life Guards, straight, fullered blackened blade
250 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An interesting “W.T.S. Union Hall” hanger, being a late 18th century infantry officers sword, the
Lot 653
An interesting “W.T.S. Union Hall” hanger, being a late 18th century infantry officers sword, the
120 GBP
100 - 130 GBP
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An 1821 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 35”, marked
Lot 654
An 1821 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 35”, marked
250 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A mid 18th century infantry hanger, slightly curved blade 23½”, with back fuller, ‘Running Wolf’
Lot 655
A mid 18th century infantry hanger, slightly curved blade 23½”, with back fuller, ‘Running Wolf’
110 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An interesting composite French sidearm from Waterloo, curved blade 23”, with back fuller, solid
Lot 656
An interesting composite French sidearm from Waterloo, curved blade 23”, with back fuller, solid
410 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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†A Spanish briquet sidearm, slightly curved blade 27”, engraved in capital letters on one side “Arta
Lot 657
†A Spanish briquet sidearm, slightly curved blade 27”, engraved in capital letters on one side “Arta
110 GBP
75 - 125 GBP
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An assembled Vic rifle regt officer’s sword, thin flexible DE Spanish blade 31”, etched and gilt for
Lot 658
An assembled Vic rifle regt officer’s sword, thin flexible DE Spanish blade 31”, etched and gilt for
140 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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A Household Cavalry officer’s levée dress sword, c1840, straight, fullered blade 33” (tip slightly
Lot 659
A Household Cavalry officer’s levée dress sword, c1840, straight, fullered blade 33” (tip slightly
290 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An 1853 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 33½” (the tip rounded) with
Lot 660
An 1853 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 33½” (the tip rounded) with
240 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A French M1816 heavy cavalry broadsword, straight double fullered blade 37½”, marked Manufre du
Lot 661
A French M1816 heavy cavalry broadsword, straight double fullered blade 37½”, marked Manufre du
525 GBP
600 - 650 GBP
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A Vic 1897 pattern sword of The R Engineers, straight blade 32½”, by “Robt Mole & Sons,
Lot 662
A Vic 1897 pattern sword of The R Engineers, straight blade 32½”, by “Robt Mole & Sons,
110 GBP
100 - 130 GBP
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A rare mid 18th century French officer’s sword with folding triple bar hilt, straight single edged
Lot 663
A rare mid 18th century French officer’s sword with folding triple bar hilt, straight single edged
1,150 GBP
1,300 - 1,500 GBP
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A pre 1803 pattern light company officer’s sword, curved blade 28”, brass stirrup hilt with langets,
Lot 664
A pre 1803 pattern light company officer’s sword, curved blade 28”, brass stirrup hilt with langets,
500 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 18th century officer’s spadroon, straight SE fullered blade 32½”, with traces of maker’s name
Lot 665
A late 18th century officer’s spadroon, straight SE fullered blade 32½”, with traces of maker’s name
280 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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A good 1892 pattern infantry officers sword, straight blade 32½”, by “Robt Mole & Sons,
Lot 666
A good 1892 pattern infantry officers sword, straight blade 32½”, by “Robt Mole & Sons,
250 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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Approx 120 antique and modern arms and armour, militaria, medal and fine art auction catalogues
Lot 667
Approx 120 antique and modern arms and armour, militaria, medal and fine art auction catalogues
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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“Wallace Collection Catalogues: European Arms and Armour” Vol 1 Armour, Vol II Arms, illus, card
Lot 668
“Wallace Collection Catalogues: European Arms and Armour” Vol 1 Armour, Vol II Arms, illus, card
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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“Arms and Armour in Antiquity and the Middle Ages: also a Descriptive Notice of Modern Weapons” by
Lot 669
“Arms and Armour in Antiquity and the Middle Ages: also a Descriptive Notice of Modern Weapons” by
0 GBP
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“British Military Swords Vol 1 1600-1650”, by Mowbray, English Civil Wars and Birth of the British
Lot 670
“British Military Swords Vol 1 1600-1650”, by Mowbray, English Civil Wars and Birth of the British
35 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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“Cut and Thrust Weapons” by Wagner, second impression 1969, profusely illustrated with coloured line
Lot 671
“Cut and Thrust Weapons” by Wagner, second impression 1969, profusely illustrated with coloured line
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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“Firearms Past and Present” by Jaroslav Lugs, 2 vols, pub by Grenville, London, English edition
Lot 672
“Firearms Past and Present” by Jaroslav Lugs, 2 vols, pub by Grenville, London, English edition
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“The Armouries of the Tower of London, The Ordnance”, by H L Blackmore, pub by HMSO 1976; “Pollard’s
Lot 673
“The Armouries of the Tower of London, The Ordnance”, by H L Blackmore, pub by HMSO 1976; “Pollard’s
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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“The Book of the Gun” by Peterson, fully illus classic work; “British Smoothbore Artillery” by Maj
Lot 674
“The Book of the Gun” by Peterson, fully illus classic work; “British Smoothbore Artillery” by Maj
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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“Purdey: Gun & Rifle Makers” by Dallas, definitive history of the famous make, fully illus in colour
Lot 675
“Purdey: Gun & Rifle Makers” by Dallas, definitive history of the famous make, fully illus in colour
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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“British Military Firearms” by Blackmore, 1962, “The British Soldiers Firearm, 1850-1864” by
Lot 676
“British Military Firearms” by Blackmore, 1962, “The British Soldiers Firearm, 1850-1864” by
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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“The Art of the Gunmakers” by Hayward, 2 vols 1962-63, “English Pistols and Revolvers” 1938 (binding
Lot 677
“The Art of the Gunmakers” by Hayward, 2 vols 1962-63, “English Pistols and Revolvers” 1938 (binding
40 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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“European Hand Firearms” by Jackson, limited edition 750, 1959; “Great British Gunmakers 1740-
Lot 678
“European Hand Firearms” by Jackson, limited edition 750, 1959; “Great British Gunmakers 1740-
50 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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“A History of Firearms” by H B C Pollard, reprinted 1930 (one loose page, some foxing, covers
Lot 679
“A History of Firearms” by H B C Pollard, reprinted 1930 (one loose page, some foxing, covers
25 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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“English Pistols & Revolvers” by J N George, 1938 and “English Guns & Rifles” by same author,
Lot 680
“English Pistols & Revolvers” by J N George, 1938 and “English Guns & Rifles” by same author,
20 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 7mm open frame DA pinfire revolver, 7” overall, octagonal barrel 3¼”, Liege proved,
Lot 681
A Belgian 6 shot 7mm open frame DA pinfire revolver, 7” overall, octagonal barrel 3¼”, Liege proved,
150 GBP
150 - 180 GBP
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A diver’s knife, broad DE blade 7½”, marked Siebe Garman & Co on one side, plain brass crossguard
Lot 683
A diver’s knife, broad DE blade 7½”, marked Siebe Garman & Co on one side, plain brass crossguard
230 GBP
180 - 200 GBP
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A WWII smatchet, SE leaf shaped blade 11”, oval crossguard, wooden grips secured by studs, alloy
Lot 684
A WWII smatchet, SE leaf shaped blade 11”, oval crossguard, wooden grips secured by studs, alloy
500 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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12 various tins for percussion caps etc, mostly fairly modern, some with paper labels, including one
Lot 685
12 various tins for percussion caps etc, mostly fairly modern, some with paper labels, including one
35 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A steel combination bullet mould/ reloading tool for .44-40 cartridge, by “Ideal Mfg Co Newhaven, Ct
Lot 686
A steel combination bullet mould/ reloading tool for .44-40 cartridge, by “Ideal Mfg Co Newhaven, Ct
35 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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2 steel combination bullet mould/ resizing dies, by Ideal Mfg Co, Newhaven, Conn, USA for .32 S&W
Lot 687
2 steel combination bullet mould/ resizing dies, by Ideal Mfg Co, Newhaven, Conn, USA for .32 S&W
20 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An all steel 7 cavity bullet mould for round nosed bullets, of approx .30”, .36”, .40” and .45”
Lot 688
An all steel 7 cavity bullet mould for round nosed bullets, of approx .30”, .36”, .40” and .45”
40 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A bronze pincer mould for .450/480 plain round nosed bullet, suitable for Martini Henry rifle; and
Lot 689
A bronze pincer mould for .450/480 plain round nosed bullet, suitable for Martini Henry rifle; and
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A good quality steel 6 cavity bullet mould, for 3 .36” pointed bullets of Colt type, and 3 balls,
Lot 690
A good quality steel 6 cavity bullet mould, for 3 .36” pointed bullets of Colt type, and 3 balls,
80 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A leather gun slip, new condition; a hessian gun slip (some wear); a Redding “Powder and Bullet
Lot 691
A leather gun slip, new condition; a hessian gun slip (some wear); a Redding “Powder and Bullet
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A French leather bound canvas covered leg-o-mutton case, for a DB gun with 28” barrels, by “
Lot 692
A French leather bound canvas covered leg-o-mutton case, for a DB gun with 28” barrels, by “
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A miniature leather leg-o--mutton gun case, 12” overall, with lid and carrying handle, containing
Lot 693
A miniature leather leg-o--mutton gun case, 12” overall, with lid and carrying handle, containing
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A WWI American wooden ammunition box for the .30” Browning 1917 machine gun, of oak with heavy
Lot 694
A WWI American wooden ammunition box for the .30” Browning 1917 machine gun, of oak with heavy
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A scarlet velvet covered wooden case for a presentation mameluke sword, fitted interior, inscribed
Lot 696
A scarlet velvet covered wooden case for a presentation mameluke sword, fitted interior, inscribed
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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