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

Auction dates
22 Aug 2016 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-205
23 Aug 2016 11:00 BST
Lots: 501-786
Viewing dates
18 Aug 2016 09:00 - 13:00 BST
18 Aug 2016 14:00 - 17:00 BST
19 Aug 2016 09:00 - 13:00 BST
19 Aug 2016 14:00 - 17:00 BST
22 Aug 2016 09:00 - 10:00 BST
23 Aug 2016 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A 1796 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved shallow fullered blade 32½”, marked “Osborn” on
Lot 657
A 1796 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved shallow fullered blade 32½”, marked “Osborn” on
190 GBP
100 - 130 GBP
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A Vic General officer’s mameluke hilted sword, curved flat blade 30½”, by Henry Wilkinson, Pall
Lot 658
A Vic General officer’s mameluke hilted sword, curved flat blade 30½”, by Henry Wilkinson, Pall
375 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An 1895 pattern infantry officer’s sword, slender, straight fullered blade 32½”, retaining a
Lot 659
An 1895 pattern infantry officer’s sword, slender, straight fullered blade 32½”, retaining a
85 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A good Volunteer officer’s sword, c 1798, of Lieut Col Kearsley, curved, shallow fullered blade
Lot 660
A good Volunteer officer’s sword, c 1798, of Lieut Col Kearsley, curved, shallow fullered blade
2,350 GBP
2,500 - 2,750 GBP
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A French cuirassier broadsword, double fullered blade 37½”, marked “Mfture Imple du Klingenthal
Lot 661
A French cuirassier broadsword, double fullered blade 37½”, marked “Mfture Imple du Klingenthal
400 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A Vic 1897 pattern Indian Army infantry officer’s sword, very slightly curved, fullered blade 33”,
Lot 662
A Vic 1897 pattern Indian Army infantry officer’s sword, very slightly curved, fullered blade 33”,
160 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A 1796 pattern Light Cavalry troopers sword, curved, shallow fullered blade 32½”, marked I Gill on
Lot 663
A 1796 pattern Light Cavalry troopers sword, curved, shallow fullered blade 32½”, marked I Gill on
500 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A Household Cavalry officer’s levee dress sword, c 1840, straight, fullered blade 33” (tip
Lot 664
A Household Cavalry officer’s levee dress sword, c 1840, straight, fullered blade 33” (tip
275 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Brazilian cavalry trooper’s sword, c 1935, slightly curved, shallow fullered blade 32½”, with
Lot 665
A Brazilian cavalry trooper’s sword, c 1935, slightly curved, shallow fullered blade 32½”, with
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A similar Brazilian sword, but with ribbed WM grips, similar condition. Plate 7
Lot 666
A similar Brazilian sword, but with ribbed WM grips, similar condition. Plate 7
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Geo V officer’s sword of The Royal Artillery, straight fullered blade 32”, etched with crown, R
Lot 667
A Geo V officer’s sword of The Royal Artillery, straight fullered blade 32”, etched with crown, R
180 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A late Vic officer’s sword of a Rifle Regiment, straight fullered blade 32½”, by Wilkinson, no 36264
Lot 668
A late Vic officer’s sword of a Rifle Regiment, straight fullered blade 32½”, by Wilkinson, no 36264
220 GBP
140 - 160 GBP
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An Arab 20 bore flintlock jezail, 63” overall, slender barrel 49” with traces of decoration at the
Lot 669
An Arab 20 bore flintlock jezail, 63” overall, slender barrel 49” with traces of decoration at the
120 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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Four crude Indian percussion guns, 46” to 54” overall. FC
Lot 670
Four crude Indian percussion guns, 46” to 54” overall. FC
110 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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Two crude Indian percussion guns, 48” and 52” overall, one with converted EIC musket lock; and a
Lot 671
Two crude Indian percussion guns, 48” and 52” overall, one with converted EIC musket lock; and a
120 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A 14 bore Indian Coorg matchlock gun, 57” overall, barrel 43” with 6 iron barrel bands,
Lot 672
A 14 bore Indian Coorg matchlock gun, 57” overall, barrel 43” with 6 iron barrel bands,
110 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A large Indian 10 bore matchlock gun, torador, 72” overall, barrel 51” with flared and engraved
Lot 673
A large Indian 10 bore matchlock gun, torador, 72” overall, barrel 51” with flared and engraved
265 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A copper powder flask “foliage” (sim Riling 671), sprung brass top, graduated nozzle, 8” overall (
Lot 674
A copper powder flask “foliage” (sim Riling 671), sprung brass top, graduated nozzle, 8” overall (
60 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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4 18th cent horn flasks, of tapered form with screw on cap chargers, 6” - 7” overall; and a
Lot 675
4 18th cent horn flasks, of tapered form with screw on cap chargers, 6” - 7” overall; and a
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A p1907 bayonet, numerous stamps at forte, in its leather scabbard, darkened hilt and scabbard
Lot 676
A p1907 bayonet, numerous stamps at forte, in its leather scabbard, darkened hilt and scabbard
30 GBP
90 - 100 GBP
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A P1907 SMLE bayonet, by Sanderson, in scabbard. GC (a little bruising to pommel).
Lot 677
A P1907 SMLE bayonet, by Sanderson, in scabbard. GC (a little bruising to pommel).
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An Enfield socket bayonet for rifled musket and another for Martini Henry. QGC (heavily rusted). (2)
Lot 678
An Enfield socket bayonet for rifled musket and another for Martini Henry. QGC (heavily rusted). (2)
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Swiss socket bayonet, M1863 blued finish (similar BB315); a Netherlands socket bayonet bright
Lot 679
A Swiss socket bayonet, M1863 blued finish (similar BB315); a Netherlands socket bayonet bright
100 GBP
130 - 150 GBP
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A 65 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 7¼” overall, turn off barrel 3” with B’ham proofs, the
Lot 680
A 65 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 7¼” overall, turn off barrel 3” with B’ham proofs, the
75 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 55 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 7” overall, turn off barrel 2¾” with traces of B’ham
Lot 681
A 55 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 7” overall, turn off barrel 2¾” with traces of B’ham
90 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 50 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 7” overall, turn off barrel 2¾” with B’ham proofs.
Lot 682
A 50 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 7” overall, turn off barrel 2¾” with B’ham proofs.
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A 48 bore percussion boxlock side hammer pocket pistol, 6½” overall, turn off barrel 1¾”, with B’ham
Lot 683
A 48 bore percussion boxlock side hammer pocket pistol, 6½” overall, turn off barrel 1¾”, with B’ham
130 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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A German 70 bore DB side by side percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 8” overall, octagonal barrels
Lot 684
A German 70 bore DB side by side percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 8” overall, octagonal barrels
140 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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A 20 bore percussion holster pistol converted from flintlock, by Bumford, c 1770, 12½” overall, 3
Lot 685
A 20 bore percussion holster pistol converted from flintlock, by Bumford, c 1770, 12½” overall, 3
50 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An officer’s 22 bore percussion holster pistol, by Ezekiel Baker & Son,15½” overall, sighted
Lot 686
An officer’s 22 bore percussion holster pistol, by Ezekiel Baker & Son,15½” overall, sighted
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A leather cartridge belt, for 25 x 12 bore cartridges, GC; an old leather cartridge belt, also for
Lot 687
A leather cartridge belt, for 25 x 12 bore cartridges, GC; an old leather cartridge belt, also for
60 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A floor standing darkwood rack for 5 guns, and a similar wall rack for 4 guns. GC (2)
Lot 688
A floor standing darkwood rack for 5 guns, and a similar wall rack for 4 guns. GC (2)
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A WWII German steel ammunition box, 14” x 3½” x 7” deep, the lid with maker’s code “brc 43”, with
Lot 689
A WWII German steel ammunition box, 14” x 3½” x 7” deep, the lid with maker’s code “brc 43”, with
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A brown steel gun cabinet, for up to 5 guns, 11½” x 8” x 53” high. GC, with keys.
Lot 690
A brown steel gun cabinet, for up to 5 guns, 11½” x 8” x 53” high. GC, with keys.
40 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A mahogany case, 5½” x 14” x 2”, brass escutcheon to lid and keyhole, adapted to take a pistol;
Lot 691
A mahogany case, 5½” x 14” x 2”, brass escutcheon to lid and keyhole, adapted to take a pistol;
140 GBP
150 - 160 GBP
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A mahogany case for a pistol or revolver, 14” x 5¾” x 1½”, with rectangular lid escutcheon and two
Lot 692
A mahogany case for a pistol or revolver, 14” x 5¾” x 1½”, with rectangular lid escutcheon and two
150 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A 19th century oak case for a revolver, 12” x 6¾” x 1¾” internal, with plain brass circular lid
Lot 693
A 19th century oak case for a revolver, 12” x 6¾” x 1¾” internal, with plain brass circular lid
250 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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An SB 14 bore percussion sporting gun, converted from flintlock, 51” overall, 2 stage twist barrel
Lot 694
An SB 14 bore percussion sporting gun, converted from flintlock, 51” overall, 2 stage twist barrel
120 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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An SB 12 bore percussion sporting gun, 47” overall, round barrel 31” with gold line at breech, the
Lot 695
An SB 12 bore percussion sporting gun, 47” overall, round barrel 31” with gold line at breech, the
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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An SB 12 bore percussion sporting gun, 46” overall, 2 stage rebrowned twist barrel 30”, the back
Lot 696
An SB 12 bore percussion sporting gun, 46” overall, 2 stage rebrowned twist barrel 30”, the back
150 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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An Austrian DB 14 bore percussion sporting gun, 45¾” overall, browned twist barrels 30”, the top rib
Lot 697
An Austrian DB 14 bore percussion sporting gun, 45¾” overall, browned twist barrels 30”, the top rib
300 GBP
600 - 650 GBP
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A good WWII 2nd patt FS military knife, blade 6½” with Wilkinson logo on one side at forte, “The
Lot 698
A good WWII 2nd patt FS military knife, blade 6½” with Wilkinson logo on one side at forte, “The
650 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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A pair of African souvenir carved darkwood paddle spears, 66” overall (one AF) and a relic light
Lot 699
A pair of African souvenir carved darkwood paddle spears, 66” overall (one AF) and a relic light
35 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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3 various spears with leaf blades, 6” (2) and 8”, on stems into wooden hafts, average 51” overall.
Lot 700
3 various spears with leaf blades, 6” (2) and 8”, on stems into wooden hafts, average 51” overall.
35 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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3 various spears, one with leaf blade 12”, another 8”, the other 4”, on stems into wooden hafts,
Lot 701
3 various spears, one with leaf blade 12”, another 8”, the other 4”, on stems into wooden hafts,
35 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An interesting pair of slender all iron fishing spears, barbed blade heads, 8½”, spatulate ends, a
Lot 702
An interesting pair of slender all iron fishing spears, barbed blade heads, 8½”, spatulate ends, a
50 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A spear, thin, pierced, wavy leaf shaped blade 21”, copper bound grip to wooden haft, 60” overall
Lot 703
A spear, thin, pierced, wavy leaf shaped blade 21”, copper bound grip to wooden haft, 60” overall
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An African chief’s lightwood ceremonial staff, nyama, boldly carved overall with serpent head
Lot 704
An African chief’s lightwood ceremonial staff, nyama, boldly carved overall with serpent head
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An African bow, wound cord, ends and grip, 54” overall. GC (worn)
Lot 705
An African bow, wound cord, ends and grip, 54” overall. GC (worn)
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An old African hardwood bow, snakeskin binding to most of its length, plaited cord, 58” overall. GC
Lot 706
An old African hardwood bow, snakeskin binding to most of its length, plaited cord, 58” overall. GC
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A large African knife, slightly curved broad SE blade 18”, leather covered sectioned wooden hilt
Lot 707
A large African knife, slightly curved broad SE blade 18”, leather covered sectioned wooden hilt
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 20th century elephant hide Pokok shield from Kenya, of waisted rectangular form on wooden frame,
Lot 708
A 20th century elephant hide Pokok shield from Kenya, of waisted rectangular form on wooden frame,
110 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Hadendoa dagger, plain curved blade 6½”, darkwood hilt with copper wirebound grip and set with
Lot 709
A Hadendoa dagger, plain curved blade 6½”, darkwood hilt with copper wirebound grip and set with
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Dyak sword mandau, swollen blade 21”, with incised scroll panel along the top on one side and
Lot 710
A Dyak sword mandau, swollen blade 21”, with incised scroll panel along the top on one side and
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A late 18th century 22 bore Turkish flintlock holster pistol, 19½” overall, barrel 12½” with worn
Lot 711
A late 18th century 22 bore Turkish flintlock holster pistol, 19½” overall, barrel 12½” with worn
80 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Belgian 14 bore military pattern flintlock holster pistol, 14½” overall, barrel 8” with Liege
Lot 712
A Belgian 14 bore military pattern flintlock holster pistol, 14½” overall, barrel 8” with Liege
140 GBP
150 - 160 GBP
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A 16 bore New Land Pattern flintlock holster pistol, 15” overall, barrel 9” with ordnance proofs,
Lot 713
A 16 bore New Land Pattern flintlock holster pistol, 15” overall, barrel 9” with ordnance proofs,
550 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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An African jambiya, slender blade 8½”, wooden hilt, brass top, in its brass and WM sheath, simple
Lot 714
An African jambiya, slender blade 8½”, wooden hilt, brass top, in its brass and WM sheath, simple
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A late 19th century Khyber knife, tapering T section blade 24”, with shallow fuller along the top of
Lot 715
A late 19th century Khyber knife, tapering T section blade 24”, with shallow fuller along the top of
140 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A large kukri, blade 20”, with brass inlaid designs to one side (worn), incised panel along back
Lot 716
A large kukri, blade 20”, with brass inlaid designs to one side (worn), incised panel along back
100 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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