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Toy and Arms & Militaria auction
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Toy and Arms & Militaria auction

Auction dates
21 Nov 2016 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-523
22 Nov 2016 11:00 GMT
Lots: 601-999
Viewing dates
17 Nov 2016 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
17 Nov 2016 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
18 Nov 2016 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
18 Nov 2016 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
21 Nov 2016 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
22 Nov 2016 09:00 - 10:30 GMT
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A 17th century “lobster tail” helmet, the ribbed skull formed in two parts, with integral peak,
Lot 918
A 17th century “lobster tail” helmet, the ribbed skull formed in two parts, with integral peak,
1,200 GBP
1,200 - 1,300 GBP
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An 18th century 22 bore Turkish flintlock holster pistol, 19” overall, barrel 12½” with traces of
Lot 919
An 18th century 22 bore Turkish flintlock holster pistol, 19” overall, barrel 12½” with traces of
150 GBP
150 - 180 GBP
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An 18th century 18 bore Turkish flintlock holster pistol in the European style, 22” overall,
Lot 920
An 18th century 18 bore Turkish flintlock holster pistol in the European style, 22” overall,
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A 32 bore brass barrelled flintlock holster pistol by Archer, c 1815, 12” overall, 2 stage barrel
Lot 921
A 32 bore brass barrelled flintlock holster pistol by Archer, c 1815, 12” overall, 2 stage barrel
900 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A good William IV .56” flintlock sea service belt pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9” with faint
Lot 922
A good William IV .56” flintlock sea service belt pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9” with faint
1,800 GBP
2,000 - 2,100 GBP
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A letter written by Queen Caroline (1768-1821) wife of George IV, dated 7th January 1811 to a Mrs
Lot 923
A letter written by Queen Caroline (1768-1821) wife of George IV, dated 7th January 1811 to a Mrs
150 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A small marble head and shoulders bust of Queen Alexandra, on black pedestal, 11” overall. GC
Lot 924
A small marble head and shoulders bust of Queen Alexandra, on black pedestal, 11” overall. GC
50 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A St. John’s Gate “Gate Keeper’s Ceremonial Key”, on Maltese Cross ribbon, in presentation case,
Lot 925
A St. John’s Gate “Gate Keeper’s Ceremonial Key”, on Maltese Cross ribbon, in presentation case,
75 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A small flat Ed VII Coronation tin case for chocolate, with portraits of the King and Q Alexandra,
Lot 926
A small flat Ed VII Coronation tin case for chocolate, with portraits of the King and Q Alexandra,
55 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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An official invitation to the Coronation 1953 for His Royal Highness Prince Saif Al Islam Al
Lot 927
An official invitation to the Coronation 1953 for His Royal Highness Prince Saif Al Islam Al
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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The brief case of Sir H Percy Robinson, containing an archive of the Prince of Wales’s Tour of India
Lot 928
The brief case of Sir H Percy Robinson, containing an archive of the Prince of Wales’s Tour of India
260 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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3 framed Grant of Arms to Sir Henry Lyons creating him Baronet 1938, another dated 1955 establishing
Lot 929
3 framed Grant of Arms to Sir Henry Lyons creating him Baronet 1938, another dated 1955 establishing
625 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A Russian document, d 1905, conferring the Order of St Stanislau, 3rd Class, on Ivan Kushnevski,
Lot 930
A Russian document, d 1905, conferring the Order of St Stanislau, 3rd Class, on Ivan Kushnevski,
75 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A “Thank You” letter from Princess Mary 16/10/14 for donation of Two Shillings and Sixpence for
Lot 931
A “Thank You” letter from Princess Mary 16/10/14 for donation of Two Shillings and Sixpence for
160 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A heavy brass Tudor Crown, 11” high, blackened overall, salvaged from the bomb damage to
Lot 932
A heavy brass Tudor Crown, 11” high, blackened overall, salvaged from the bomb damage to
900 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A signature on paper “Faisal 12.8.52”, a similar d. 23.9.52, and another “Abdulillah 12/8/52”;
Lot 933
A signature on paper “Faisal 12.8.52”, a similar d. 23.9.52, and another “Abdulillah 12/8/52”;
65 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A presentation photograph of members of the Royal Family together with Navy and Army personnel on
Lot 934
A presentation photograph of members of the Royal Family together with Navy and Army personnel on
210 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A printed ticket for the Duke of Wellington’s funeral, to Major Gen Ewart CB, with black bordered
Lot 935
A printed ticket for the Duke of Wellington’s funeral, to Major Gen Ewart CB, with black bordered
330 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Special Statute signed by Queen Victoria for the Order of the Star of India (March 1890), making
Lot 936
A Special Statute signed by Queen Victoria for the Order of the Star of India (March 1890), making
550 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An ERII R Marines Sergeant’s mess jacket of the Royal Yacht Squadron, blue cloth with scarlet
Lot 937
An ERII R Marines Sergeant’s mess jacket of the Royal Yacht Squadron, blue cloth with scarlet
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A cross stitched ERII Silver Jubilee panel, with crown, “1952-1977” and “Queen Elizabeth II.
Lot 938
A cross stitched ERII Silver Jubilee panel, with crown, “1952-1977” and “Queen Elizabeth II.
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A studio photograph of Princess Alexandra, signed in lower margin “Dec 1st Alexandra 1890”, framed
Lot 939
A studio photograph of Princess Alexandra, signed in lower margin “Dec 1st Alexandra 1890”, framed
320 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A framed Christmas card, 1963, from the Queen Mother, showing her seated in an armchair with 2
Lot 940
A framed Christmas card, 1963, from the Queen Mother, showing her seated in an armchair with 2
60 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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“The Ceremonies to be Observed at the Royal Coronation of Their Majesties King George the Fifth
Lot 941
“The Ceremonies to be Observed at the Royal Coronation of Their Majesties King George the Fifth
45 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An original P.O. Telegraph form written by the Princess of Wales (later Q Alexandra), dated 11.3.
Lot 942
An original P.O. Telegraph form written by the Princess of Wales (later Q Alexandra), dated 11.3.
60 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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George IV Coronation pass ticket to the Coronation Banquet in Westminster Hall, 1820, also a pass
Lot 943
George IV Coronation pass ticket to the Coronation Banquet in Westminster Hall, 1820, also a pass
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Assorted items including a signed Royal Pardon by Queen Victoria; 2 official tickets to the
Lot 944
Assorted items including a signed Royal Pardon by Queen Victoria; 2 official tickets to the
190 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A Peer’s 6 ball coronet made for the Coronation of Edward VII, crimson velvet caul with ermine trim,
Lot 945
A Peer’s 6 ball coronet made for the Coronation of Edward VII, crimson velvet caul with ermine trim,
975 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Peeress’s 6 ball coronet made for the Coronation of George VI, crimson velvet caul with ermine
Lot 946
A Peeress’s 6 ball coronet made for the Coronation of George VI, crimson velvet caul with ermine
1,150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A replica brass orb and sceptre from the crown jewels, embellished with coloured glass “gems”,
Lot 947
A replica brass orb and sceptre from the crown jewels, embellished with coloured glass “gems”,
230 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A brass column mounted with an Imperial eagle 20” (has been used as a table lamp, no longer wired)
Lot 948
A brass column mounted with an Imperial eagle 20” (has been used as a table lamp, no longer wired)
260 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A replica state crown, of brass set with glass “jewels”, purple velvet inner with white fur
Lot 949
A replica state crown, of brass set with glass “jewels”, purple velvet inner with white fur
875 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An original seating plan of Westminster Abbey, for the Coronation of George VI and Q Elizabeth,
Lot 950
An original seating plan of Westminster Abbey, for the Coronation of George VI and Q Elizabeth,
110 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A printed on silk “Programme & Souvenir of the Royal Visit to Eton College” with portraits of Ed VII
Lot 951
A printed on silk “Programme & Souvenir of the Royal Visit to Eton College” with portraits of Ed VII
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A letter from the Duke of Wellington, to Lady Georgina de Ros, congratulating her on the birth of
Lot 952
A letter from the Duke of Wellington, to Lady Georgina de Ros, congratulating her on the birth of
250 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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“The Queen’s London Memorial Edition” 14 (of 15 parts), pub Cassell & Co Ltd c 1902, paper
Lot 953
“The Queen’s London Memorial Edition” 14 (of 15 parts), pub Cassell & Co Ltd c 1902, paper
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An Ed VIII document awarding the OBE, to Nigel Clinton Hollins, with envelope and relevant notes,
Lot 954
An Ed VIII document awarding the OBE, to Nigel Clinton Hollins, with envelope and relevant notes,
120 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A George IV muslin handkerchief, stamped with small crown/ GR/ 1824, with a portrait print, his
Lot 955
A George IV muslin handkerchief, stamped with small crown/ GR/ 1824, with a portrait print, his
90 GBP
75 - 125 GBP
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2 “Samples of Batons, made by 10 Command Workshop REME, purple and gold for the funeral of Queen
Lot 956
2 “Samples of Batons, made by 10 Command Workshop REME, purple and gold for the funeral of Queen
270 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A steward’s painted baton for the Coronation of George V, scarlet with gilt ends, painted crown
Lot 957
A steward’s painted baton for the Coronation of George V, scarlet with gilt ends, painted crown
100 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A similar baton for George VI, gilt with scarlet ends, painted crown GVI R “Coronation” 1937, 21” GC
Lot 958
A similar baton for George VI, gilt with scarlet ends, painted crown GVI R “Coronation” 1937, 21” GC
120 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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5 large commemorative plates 10½” diam: Queen Mother 1980, Silver Jubilee 1977, Charles & Diana (2),
Lot 959
5 large commemorative plates 10½” diam: Queen Mother 1980, Silver Jubilee 1977, Charles & Diana (2),
45 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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An ERII Chelsea Pensioner’s peaked cap, embroidered “RH”, and scarlet coat, blue facings, brass
Lot 960
An ERII Chelsea Pensioner’s peaked cap, embroidered “RH”, and scarlet coat, blue facings, brass
90 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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“The Form and Order of Service” for the coronation of George V and Queen Mary, 1911, card covers,
Lot 961
“The Form and Order of Service” for the coronation of George V and Queen Mary, 1911, card covers,
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Princess Margaret wedding hassock, imitation white leather covered, gilt edges and inscription all
Lot 962
A Princess Margaret wedding hassock, imitation white leather covered, gilt edges and inscription all
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of presentation white kid gloves, trimmed with gold braided tassels, as traditionally given
Lot 963
A pair of presentation white kid gloves, trimmed with gold braided tassels, as traditionally given
50 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A Royal Command to attend the Coronation of George VI and Q Elizabeth, 12th May 1937, issued to
Lot 964
A Royal Command to attend the Coronation of George VI and Q Elizabeth, 12th May 1937, issued to
120 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A WWI Temporary Commission signed “George RI” to “Philip Allard Gentleman” as 2nd Lieut in the Royal
Lot 965
A WWI Temporary Commission signed “George RI” to “Philip Allard Gentleman” as 2nd Lieut in the Royal
70 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A head and shoulders autographed photograph of Princess Margaret, 5½” x 7½” wearing tiara, diamond
Lot 966
A head and shoulders autographed photograph of Princess Margaret, 5½” x 7½” wearing tiara, diamond
150 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A gift to Tony Shephard by the 9th Earl Spencer of his tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales at
Lot 967
A gift to Tony Shephard by the 9th Earl Spencer of his tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales at
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A canvas covered scrap book of the Wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip 20 November 1947. GC
Lot 968
A canvas covered scrap book of the Wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip 20 November 1947. GC
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Staffordshire mounted figure of the Duke of Wellington, 10” x 7”, Victoria mug for 1887 Jubilee,
Lot 969
A Staffordshire mounted figure of the Duke of Wellington, 10” x 7”, Victoria mug for 1887 Jubilee,
40 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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Tweedsmuir (Lady): interesting series of correspondence addressed to her, 1949, mainly
Lot 970
Tweedsmuir (Lady): interesting series of correspondence addressed to her, 1949, mainly
100 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A handwritten letter from Prince Alfred (Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe Coburg-Gotha), second son of
Lot 971
A handwritten letter from Prince Alfred (Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe Coburg-Gotha), second son of
70 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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2 letters from Field Marshal Haig, to a friend Sir Harry (?) 6th March and 4th Aug 1927, one
Lot 972
2 letters from Field Marshal Haig, to a friend Sir Harry (?) 6th March and 4th Aug 1927, one
360 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Autographs and signed documents of George II and III, the Duke of York (1763-1827) also a warrant
Lot 973
Autographs and signed documents of George II and III, the Duke of York (1763-1827) also a warrant
250 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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11 letters from royalty: three from Duchess of Teck (Q Mary’s mother), Duke of Teck 1886, Arthur,
Lot 974
11 letters from royalty: three from Duchess of Teck (Q Mary’s mother), Duke of Teck 1886, Arthur,
180 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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Several examples of Queen Victoria’s handwriting also a letter written by the Queen, dated Fb 18
Lot 975
Several examples of Queen Victoria’s handwriting also a letter written by the Queen, dated Fb 18
290 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A set of replica coronation robes for Emperor Napoleon and Josephine, of crimson velveteen with
Lot 976
A set of replica coronation robes for Emperor Napoleon and Josephine, of crimson velveteen with
450 GBP
100 - 300 GBP
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An official invitation to the Inauguration of Barack H Obama and Joseph R Biden Jr as Vice President
Lot 977
An official invitation to the Inauguration of Barack H Obama and Joseph R Biden Jr as Vice President
200 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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