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

Auction dates
08 May 2017 10:30 BST
Lots: 1001-1316
09 May 2017 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-25, 301-624
10 May 2017 11:00 BST
Lots: 26-199, 625-846
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04 May 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
04 May 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
05 May 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
05 May 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
08 May 2017 09:00 - 10:00 BST
09 May 2017 09:00 - 10:30 BST
10 May 2017 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A scarce 10 bore Tower flintlock Short Sea Service musket, 42” overall, barrel 26” with fore
Lot 121
A scarce 10 bore Tower flintlock Short Sea Service musket, 42” overall, barrel 26” with fore
2,900 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A very rare British ordnance pattern heavy Sea Service musketoon/boat gun, 43” overall, the
Lot 122
A very rare British ordnance pattern heavy Sea Service musketoon/boat gun, 43” overall, the
4,700 GBP
5,500 - 6,000 GBP
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A scarce 19th century American Steward muzzle loading line throwing gun, the iron barrel 32” with
Lot 123
A scarce 19th century American Steward muzzle loading line throwing gun, the iron barrel 32” with
925 GBP
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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A late 19th century Holland and Holland advertisement on linen, in red and black, the main text
Lot 124
A late 19th century Holland and Holland advertisement on linen, in red and black, the main text
85 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A pair of early 19th century 6 pounder iron Carronades, 43” overall, breeches embossed with a
Lot 125
A pair of early 19th century 6 pounder iron Carronades, 43” overall, breeches embossed with a
2,500 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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An extremely rare Krupp 7.5cm breech loading Model L/13 Mountain Gun of 1885, made for the Ottoman
Lot 126
An extremely rare Krupp 7.5cm breech loading Model L/13 Mountain Gun of 1885, made for the Ottoman
8,500 GBP
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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South Africa 1877-79, clasp 1879 (1752 Pte A Davis 1-24 Foot) GVF, Roll confirms clasp. Plate 1
Lot 127
South Africa 1877-79, clasp 1879 (1752 Pte A Davis 1-24 Foot) GVF, Roll confirms clasp. Plate 1
700 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Egypt 1882, 4 clasps: Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85 (398 Pte F Webb 1/
Lot 128
Egypt 1882, 4 clasps: Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85 (398 Pte F Webb 1/
0 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Queen’s Sudan (3766 Pte C Thompson 21/L’crs) VF (minor obverse contact marks. The regimental
Lot 129
Queen’s Sudan (3766 Pte C Thompson 21/L’crs) VF (minor obverse contact marks. The regimental
1,300 GBP
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Group of three: Queen’s Sudan (3736 Pte C Rose 21/L/cers); Imperial Service medal, Geo V issue
Lot 130
Group of three: Queen’s Sudan (3736 Pte C Rose 21/L/cers); Imperial Service medal, Geo V issue
1,600 GBP
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Three: Queen’s Sudan (engraved 3216 Se’g’t Tp’r F. Knight 21/L’crs); Army LS&GC medal, Victorian
Lot 131
Three: Queen’s Sudan (engraved 3216 Se’g’t Tp’r F. Knight 21/L’crs); Army LS&GC medal, Victorian
6,000 GBP
9,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Pair: Egypt 1882, no clasp (J. Bates Ord 2 Cl. HMS Thalia); Khedive’s Star 1882 VF. With this lot
Lot 132
Pair: Egypt 1882, no clasp (J. Bates Ord 2 Cl. HMS Thalia); Khedive’s Star 1882 VF. With this lot
380 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An interesting relic of the Siege of Ladysmith, 1899, being a small plum pudding wrapped in
Lot 133
An interesting relic of the Siege of Ladysmith, 1899, being a small plum pudding wrapped in
700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th century Zulu wooden snuff container, shaped like a corn cob, the length decorated with
Lot 134
A 19th century Zulu wooden snuff container, shaped like a corn cob, the length decorated with
0 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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A late 19th century Zulu snuff container, in wood and brass, pen shaped, the neck formed of a .303
Lot 135
A late 19th century Zulu snuff container, in wood and brass, pen shaped, the neck formed of a .303
380 GBP
600 - 650 GBP
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A good example of a 19th century Zulu wooden double snuff container, with chain style links,
Lot 136
A good example of a 19th century Zulu wooden double snuff container, with chain style links,
700 GBP
1,300 - 1,400 GBP
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An interesting group of 14 letters and part letters back to family from No 800 Private William Henry
Lot 137
An interesting group of 14 letters and part letters back to family from No 800 Private William Henry
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An interesting Boer War publication: “The National Bazaar in aid of the Sufferers of the War. May
Lot 138
An interesting Boer War publication: “The National Bazaar in aid of the Sufferers of the War. May
0 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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An interesting Boer War printed notice, relating to the “surrender of Burghers”, in English and
Lot 139
An interesting Boer War printed notice, relating to the “surrender of Burghers”, in English and
0 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A walking stick formerly belonging to Major General Sir George Colley shot by the Boers at the
Lot 140
A walking stick formerly belonging to Major General Sir George Colley shot by the Boers at the
450 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A Zulu walking stick/knobkerry, of polished light brown wood, the stout stem of slightly tapered
Lot 141
A Zulu walking stick/knobkerry, of polished light brown wood, the stout stem of slightly tapered
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Zulu walking stick, polished brown wood haft slightly tapered towards the lower end, 2 tone
Lot 142
A Zulu walking stick, polished brown wood haft slightly tapered towards the lower end, 2 tone
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Zulu knobkerry c 1870, heavy two tone wood ball head and 21” haft. GC, dark patina overall.
Lot 143
A Zulu knobkerry c 1870, heavy two tone wood ball head and 21” haft. GC, dark patina overall.
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A lightwood Zulu stick, the head carved to represent the head of a young man with prominent raised
Lot 144
A lightwood Zulu stick, the head carved to represent the head of a young man with prominent raised
0 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A Zulu warrior’s knobkerry, c 1879 or earlier, 29” long, head covered with brass studs, 4 wide bands
Lot 145
A Zulu warrior’s knobkerry, c 1879 or earlier, 29” long, head covered with brass studs, 4 wide bands
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Zulu stick, the head carved to represent a human head, the length of the handle entirely covered
Lot 146
A Zulu stick, the head carved to represent a human head, the length of the handle entirely covered
0 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A Zulu darkwood knobkerry, the head of heavy bud shaped form, haft slightly flared at the lower end,
Lot 147
A Zulu darkwood knobkerry, the head of heavy bud shaped form, haft slightly flared at the lower end,
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Zulu wooden staff, the ball carved to represent a human head wearing the Zulu isicoco head ring.
Lot 148
A Zulu wooden staff, the ball carved to represent a human head wearing the Zulu isicoco head ring.
0 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A Boer P.O.W. carved ebony walking stick, flattened ball head, the tip of the shaft inscribed in
Lot 149
A Boer P.O.W. carved ebony walking stick, flattened ball head, the tip of the shaft inscribed in
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th Century Zulu charm necklace, diameter 7”, consisting of lengths of slim wood shaped at the
Lot 150
A 19th Century Zulu charm necklace, diameter 7”, consisting of lengths of slim wood shaped at the
0 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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2 Zulu knobkerries, one of dark wood with ball head, the other of light toned wood with slightly
Lot 151
2 Zulu knobkerries, one of dark wood with ball head, the other of light toned wood with slightly
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Zulu warrior’s shield, 48” x 24”, of dark skin, the shield staff 50” is of good quality being well
Lot 152
A Zulu warrior’s shield, 48” x 24”, of dark skin, the shield staff 50” is of good quality being well
400 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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An unusual concealed Zulu knife, the blade 7” and disguised in a wood and metal representation of
Lot 153
An unusual concealed Zulu knife, the blade 7” and disguised in a wood and metal representation of
0 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of slightly tapered form, nearly spherical head, of polished brown
Lot 154
A Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of slightly tapered form, nearly spherical head, of polished brown
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of slightly tapered form, spherical head, of polished brown wood,
Lot 155
A Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of slightly tapered form, spherical head, of polished brown wood,
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An unusual Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of very slightly tapered form, with a carved studded band at
Lot 156
An unusual Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of very slightly tapered form, with a carved studded band at
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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2 Sudanese spears c 1880, forming an almost exact pair. Wide leaf shaped steel blades with a high
Lot 157
2 Sudanese spears c 1880, forming an almost exact pair. Wide leaf shaped steel blades with a high
320 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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2 Zulu throwing spears c 1870, with long metal hafts and small heads. Both with fibre binding strips
Lot 158
2 Zulu throwing spears c 1870, with long metal hafts and small heads. Both with fibre binding strips
70 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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2 Zulu stabbing spears c 1870, one with fibre binding below the blade and swollen end to the haft,
Lot 159
2 Zulu stabbing spears c 1870, one with fibre binding below the blade and swollen end to the haft,
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A pair of Sudanese warrior’s duel purpose stabbing/throwing spears, metal shoe on one missing,
Lot 160
A pair of Sudanese warrior’s duel purpose stabbing/throwing spears, metal shoe on one missing,
180 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Zulu warrior’s shield c 1879, of the type carried by the junior Zulu regiments, 30” long, of
Lot 161
A Zulu warrior’s shield c 1879, of the type carried by the junior Zulu regiments, 30” long, of
320 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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5 various Zulu spears, with small leaf blades on long tangs to dark wood hafts (3), and hide covered
Lot 162
5 various Zulu spears, with small leaf blades on long tangs to dark wood hafts (3), and hide covered
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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2 Dervish spears, slender leaf blades 17”, iron bound to coarse grained haft with iron shoe, 64”
Lot 163
2 Dervish spears, slender leaf blades 17”, iron bound to coarse grained haft with iron shoe, 64”
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Sudanese Hadendowa warrior’s large traditional “x” shaped hilted dagger c 1880, with curved blade,
Lot 164
A Sudanese Hadendowa warrior’s large traditional “x” shaped hilted dagger c 1880, with curved blade,
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Zulu shield, of brown hide, banded cut out central section, black wood pole, hide top covering,
Lot 165
A Zulu shield, of brown hide, banded cut out central section, black wood pole, hide top covering,
95 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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2 Zulu knobkerries, one with a 2 toned head, 34” overall, the other 33” overall. GC
Lot 166
2 Zulu knobkerries, one with a 2 toned head, 34” overall, the other 33” overall. GC
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Sudanese spear, slender leaf shaped blade and slender darkwood haft, 70” overall, and another with
Lot 167
A Sudanese spear, slender leaf shaped blade and slender darkwood haft, 70” overall, and another with
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Zulu warrior’s shield, length 45”, dark brown and white cowhide with its stick, fur trimming at
Lot 168
A Zulu warrior’s shield, length 45”, dark brown and white cowhide with its stick, fur trimming at
440 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Zulu shield, of black and white hide, banded central section, darkwood pole, with fur top binding,
Lot 169
A Zulu shield, of black and white hide, banded central section, darkwood pole, with fur top binding,
0 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Sudanese heavy lance, possible slight battle damage to one side of blade, with a heavy iron “foot”
Lot 170
A Sudanese heavy lance, possible slight battle damage to one side of blade, with a heavy iron “foot”
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A very long Sudanese Dervish spear, broad leaf shaped blade 16” on its long wooden haft with small
Lot 171
A very long Sudanese Dervish spear, broad leaf shaped blade 16” on its long wooden haft with small
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Sudanese Dervish war banner, of upright rectangular form, the front hand stitched in panels of
Lot 172
A Sudanese Dervish war banner, of upright rectangular form, the front hand stitched in panels of
2,500 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A Zulu warrior’s shield, length 51” of brown and white cowhide, with its carved wood stick. GC
Lot 173
A Zulu warrior’s shield, length 51” of brown and white cowhide, with its carved wood stick. GC
550 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Martini Henry bayonet fighting training rifle, of the type used during both the Zulu War and the
Lot 174
A Martini Henry bayonet fighting training rifle, of the type used during both the Zulu War and the
340 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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An 11mm Egyptian Remington Rolling Block SS military rifle, 50½” overall, barrel 35” with ladder
Lot 175
An 11mm Egyptian Remington Rolling Block SS military rifle, 50½” overall, barrel 35” with ladder
0 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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An 11mm Egyptian Remington Rolling Block SS military rifle, 50½” overall, barrel 35” with ladder
Lot 176
An 11mm Egyptian Remington Rolling Block SS military rifle, 50½” overall, barrel 35” with ladder
1,000 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A scarce Egyptian M1869 bayonet for the Remington Rifle, almost identical to French 1866 Chassepot
Lot 177
A scarce Egyptian M1869 bayonet for the Remington Rifle, almost identical to French 1866 Chassepot
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A good Sudanese Emir’s sword Kaskara, broad double edged blade 35½”, triple fullered for half its
Lot 178
A good Sudanese Emir’s sword Kaskara, broad double edged blade 35½”, triple fullered for half its
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An 1890 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 34½”, numerous stamps at
Lot 179
An 1890 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 34½”, numerous stamps at
1,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,100 GBP
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A Sudanese Dervish jibbah, of white cloth with applied squares and geometric shapes, with neatly
Lot 180
A Sudanese Dervish jibbah, of white cloth with applied squares and geometric shapes, with neatly
3,100 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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