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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
Viewing dates
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 Sudanese Dervish camel drum, of dark wood bowl form, iron studs around the top on to which is
Lot 181
A Sudanese Dervish camel drum, of dark wood bowl form, iron studs around the top on to which is
0 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A brass cavalry trumpet, by Henry Potter, Charing Cross, London, stamped with WD and broad arrow, “C
Lot 182
A brass cavalry trumpet, by Henry Potter, Charing Cross, London, stamped with WD and broad arrow, “C
600 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A commemorative glass plate beaded inscription “Baden Powell” and Mafeking around the rim, in the
Lot 183
A commemorative glass plate beaded inscription “Baden Powell” and Mafeking around the rim, in the
40 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A Boer penknife c 1900, 6¼” long, blade extended. One side with relief images of Kruger and De
Lot 184
A Boer penknife c 1900, 6¼” long, blade extended. One side with relief images of Kruger and De
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An amusing Boer War period hand held puzzle, diameter 2½”, with relief moulded head and shoulders of
Lot 185
An amusing Boer War period hand held puzzle, diameter 2½”, with relief moulded head and shoulders of
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A commemorative glass plate, beaded inscription “Roberts. Pretoria” around the rim, centre with
Lot 186
A commemorative glass plate, beaded inscription “Roberts. Pretoria” around the rim, centre with
0 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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An officer’s bible of the Boer War, red leather bound embossed in gilt lettering “Marked
Lot 187
An officer’s bible of the Boer War, red leather bound embossed in gilt lettering “Marked
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50 - 75 GBP
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A Boer War printed linen souvenir handkerchief “The Absent Minded Beggar” with head and shoulders
Lot 188
A Boer War printed linen souvenir handkerchief “The Absent Minded Beggar” with head and shoulders
40 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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An unopened Boer War field rations tin, of flattened oval form, with sealed end caps, and stamped “
Lot 189
An unopened Boer War field rations tin, of flattened oval form, with sealed end caps, and stamped “
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150 - 200 GBP
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3 amusing original water colour sketches of the “Nile Expedition”, one signed “RWV ‘/89”, the
Lot 190
3 amusing original water colour sketches of the “Nile Expedition”, one signed “RWV ‘/89”, the
200 GBP
75 - 125 GBP
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A rare original sepia photograph of the Siege of Mafeking, 8” x 6” depicting a group of 20 men
Lot 191
A rare original sepia photograph of the Siege of Mafeking, 8” x 6” depicting a group of 20 men
280 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A scarce Hadendowa warrior’s elephant hide war shield c 1880, of typical circular form, with large
Lot 192
A scarce Hadendowa warrior’s elephant hide war shield c 1880, of typical circular form, with large
340 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A very good Sudanese circular elephant hide shield, with prominent conical central boss, wooden grip
Lot 193
A very good Sudanese circular elephant hide shield, with prominent conical central boss, wooden grip
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Southern Sudan warrior’s circular shield c 1880,made of reed, with high central boss. Few of
Lot 194
A Southern Sudan warrior’s circular shield c 1880,made of reed, with high central boss. Few of
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A scarce Hadendowa warrior’s elephant hide war shield, c 1880, of typical circular form, with
Lot 195
A scarce Hadendowa warrior’s elephant hide war shield, c 1880, of typical circular form, with
300 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Sudanese circular elephant hide shield from the battle of El Teb, with prominent conical central
Lot 196
A Sudanese circular elephant hide shield from the battle of El Teb, with prominent conical central
400 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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An Imperial Yeomanry slouch hat, turned up on one side and bearing a blue and red rosette with medal
Lot 197
An Imperial Yeomanry slouch hat, turned up on one side and bearing a blue and red rosette with medal
730 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A set of bagpipes (no bag) with official printed label attached 2nd Scots Guards and written
Lot 198
A set of bagpipes (no bag) with official printed label attached 2nd Scots Guards and written
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400 - 500 GBP
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A rare Lance Corporal’s khaki service uniform of the Rough Riders, comprising felt slouch hat,
Lot 199
A rare Lance Corporal’s khaki service uniform of the Rough Riders, comprising felt slouch hat,
2,300 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A WWII driver’s handbook for 3 ton Chevrolet truck, printed 1943; a Canadian Ford military pattern
Lot 301
A WWII driver’s handbook for 3 ton Chevrolet truck, printed 1943; a Canadian Ford military pattern
60 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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“Silhouettes of Japanese Aircraft”, Air Ministry publication 1937; Hutchinson’s “Warships and
Lot 302
“Silhouettes of Japanese Aircraft”, Air Ministry publication 1937; Hutchinson’s “Warships and
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60 - 100 GBP
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An autographed letter from Field Marshal Montgomery, from “Monty” to “My Dear Bishop”, dated 20.4.
Lot 303
An autographed letter from Field Marshal Montgomery, from “Monty” to “My Dear Bishop”, dated 20.4.
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150 - 200 GBP
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10 framed sepia photographs, of army individuals and groups, late 19th and early 20th cent,
Lot 304
10 framed sepia photographs, of army individuals and groups, late 19th and early 20th cent,
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30 - 50 GBP
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A contemporary photograph of Kitchener of Khartoum, 4” x 5”, with his signature on paper affixed
Lot 305
A contemporary photograph of Kitchener of Khartoum, 4” x 5”, with his signature on paper affixed
25 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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7 19th century Cruickshank humorous black and white prints, showing the career of a naval officer,
Lot 306
7 19th century Cruickshank humorous black and white prints, showing the career of a naval officer,
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A coloured print “The Hussars. No 5”, pub 1846 by Henry Graves, mounted and framed, 23” x 17”; “
Lot 307
A coloured print “The Hussars. No 5”, pub 1846 by Henry Graves, mounted and framed, 23” x 17”; “
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60 - 80 GBP
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A well executed watercolour sketch “1st Batt Gordon Highlanders”, signed “C. Conroy (? unclear),
Lot 308
A well executed watercolour sketch “1st Batt Gordon Highlanders”, signed “C. Conroy (? unclear),
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60 - 70 GBP
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A well executed military watercolour Trumpeter 1st King’s Dragoon Guards, 1907, by Charles
Lot 309
A well executed military watercolour Trumpeter 1st King’s Dragoon Guards, 1907, by Charles
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100 - 125 GBP
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4 modern oil on canvas paintings of Napoleonic War period warships, in full sail, 22” x 26” with
Lot 310
4 modern oil on canvas paintings of Napoleonic War period warships, in full sail, 22” x 26” with
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70 - 80 GBP
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Four: Military Medal, Geo V first type (87508 Gnr D Fowler, 114/Hy By RGA), 1914-15 star, BWM,
Lot 311
Four: Military Medal, Geo V first type (87508 Gnr D Fowler, 114/Hy By RGA), 1914-15 star, BWM,
280 GBP
275 - 350 GBP
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Victory medals: UK (4: 392471 Dvr H Kirwan ASC, 123456 Pnr J Atkins RE, 87889 Dvr A Williams RA,
Lot 312
Victory medals: UK (4: 392471 Dvr H Kirwan ASC, 123456 Pnr J Atkins RE, 87889 Dvr A Williams RA,
65 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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Memorial plaques (2): Percy Edwin Brown, with miniature 1914-15 star, the plaque, scroll,
Lot 313
Memorial plaques (2): Percy Edwin Brown, with miniature 1914-15 star, the plaque, scroll,
100 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Belgium: Yser medal (2), Queen Elisabeth medal; War medal 1914-18 (2), (one with 2 bars); Cross
Lot 314
Belgium: Yser medal (2), Queen Elisabeth medal; War medal 1914-18 (2), (one with 2 bars); Cross
60 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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France: Croix de Guerre 1914-17, bronze star to ribbon; another 1914-18, leaf to ribbon; Combatant’s
Lot 315
France: Croix de Guerre 1914-17, bronze star to ribbon; another 1914-18, leaf to ribbon; Combatant’s
60 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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Japan WWI Victory medal, un-named, VF; Italy: War Medal 1915-18 (3), War Cross 1916 (2); Austria:
Lot 316
Japan WWI Victory medal, un-named, VF; Italy: War Medal 1915-18 (3), War Cross 1916 (2); Austria:
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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USA: Medal for Service 1917-1919 Presented by the State of New York, numbered 32992, VF. Italy:
Lot 317
USA: Medal for Service 1917-1919 Presented by the State of New York, numbered 32992, VF. Italy:
50 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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USA WWI Victory medals: boxed with clasp France; unboxed: 4 clasps Defensive Sector, Meuse
Lot 318
USA WWI Victory medals: boxed with clasp France; unboxed: 4 clasps Defensive Sector, Meuse
80 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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USA WWI Victory medals (3): 2 clasps Defensive Sector, Meuse Argonne; 1 clasp Asiatic, with star
Lot 319
USA WWI Victory medals (3): 2 clasps Defensive Sector, Meuse Argonne; 1 clasp Asiatic, with star
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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USA WWI Victory medals (5): 5 clasps Defensive Sector, Lys, Aisne, Montdidier Noyon, Oise Aisne,
Lot 320
USA WWI Victory medals (5): 5 clasps Defensive Sector, Lys, Aisne, Montdidier Noyon, Oise Aisne,
100 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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USA WWI Victory medals with replacement clasps (5): 4 clasps Naval Battery, Mobile Base, West
Lot 321
USA WWI Victory medals with replacement clasps (5): 4 clasps Naval Battery, Mobile Base, West
120 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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Elizabeth II AV £5 piece, 1995, with “U” beside date. Unc, in official Royal Mint plush case, with
Lot 322
Elizabeth II AV £5 piece, 1995, with “U” beside date. Unc, in official Royal Mint plush case, with
925 GBP
1,100 - 1,200 GBP
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Elizabeth II AV £5 piece 1999, with “U” beside date. Unc, in official Royal Mint plush case (gilt
Lot 323
Elizabeth II AV £5 piece 1999, with “U” beside date. Unc, in official Royal Mint plush case (gilt
950 GBP
1,100 - 1,200 GBP
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George IV AV £2 1823 (edge has been mounted, little detail remains) Weight 15.4g. Fine.
Lot 324
George IV AV £2 1823 (edge has been mounted, little detail remains) Weight 15.4g. Fine.
400 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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Elizabeth II AV £2 1995, proof issue, commemorating 50th Anniversary of the United Nations. From a
Lot 325
Elizabeth II AV £2 1995, proof issue, commemorating 50th Anniversary of the United Nations. From a
360 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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Elizabeth II: UK Silver proof Piedfort £2 coin set, dated 1997 and 1998 (2 coins). Struck in .925
Lot 326
Elizabeth II: UK Silver proof Piedfort £2 coin set, dated 1997 and 1998 (2 coins). Struck in .925
120 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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Elizabeth II “2008 United Kingdom Olympic Games Handover Ceremony silver proof £2 coin”. Unc in
Lot 327
Elizabeth II “2008 United Kingdom Olympic Games Handover Ceremony silver proof £2 coin”. Unc in
75 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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Elizabeth II AV sovereign 1995, Proof issue, Unc in Royal Mint presentation case, this issue limited
Lot 328
Elizabeth II AV sovereign 1995, Proof issue, Unc in Royal Mint presentation case, this issue limited
220 GBP
220 - 240 GBP
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Elizabeth II AV sovereign 2015, Proof issue, Unc in official Royal Mint wooden display case. This
Lot 329
Elizabeth II AV sovereign 2015, Proof issue, Unc in official Royal Mint wooden display case. This
220 GBP
220 - 240 GBP
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Elizabeth II AV sovereign, 2015, Unc, in hard round “capsule” case.
Lot 330
Elizabeth II AV sovereign, 2015, Unc, in hard round “capsule” case.
210 GBP
220 - 240 GBP
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UK: “The Half Sovereign Portrait Collection” from the Royal Mint, comprising 7 coins: Vic. YH 1880
Lot 331
UK: “The Half Sovereign Portrait Collection” from the Royal Mint, comprising 7 coins: Vic. YH 1880
700 GBP
775 - 850 GBP
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Elizabeth II UK AV Proof 50p coin commemorating 25th Anniversary of EEC, 1998 and ditto silver proof
Lot 332
Elizabeth II UK AV Proof 50p coin commemorating 25th Anniversary of EEC, 1998 and ditto silver proof
360 GBP
425 - 450 GBP
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AR threepences (approx 400), mostly Geo V and VI. Fair to VF
Lot 333
AR threepences (approx 400), mostly Geo V and VI. Fair to VF
55 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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Elizabeth II “United Kingdom Silver Anniversary Collection of Coins 1996” £1 to 1p “Proof quality”
Lot 334
Elizabeth II “United Kingdom Silver Anniversary Collection of Coins 1996” £1 to 1p “Proof quality”
50 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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UK 1997 Proof Coin Collection comprising cupro nickel £5 Royal Wedding Anniversary 1947-1997, £2
Lot 335
UK 1997 Proof Coin Collection comprising cupro nickel £5 Royal Wedding Anniversary 1947-1997, £2
30 GBP
35 - 50 GBP
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“The United Kingdom Millenium Silver Collection Set of coins 2000, £5 to 1p plus 4 Maundy Coins (
Lot 336
“The United Kingdom Millenium Silver Collection Set of coins 2000, £5 to 1p plus 4 Maundy Coins (
140 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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Edward VII AR set of Maundy coins 1902, VF to EF, in a Royal Mint “Maundy Money” case. Another
Lot 337
Edward VII AR set of Maundy coins 1902, VF to EF, in a Royal Mint “Maundy Money” case. Another
90 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A Chinese eating trousse, comprising wood handled knife and bone chopsticks, in fishskin covered
Lot 338
A Chinese eating trousse, comprising wood handled knife and bone chopsticks, in fishskin covered
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A pair of decorative mirrors, with transfer coloured figures of “British Grenadier 1776” and “
Lot 339
A pair of decorative mirrors, with transfer coloured figures of “British Grenadier 1776” and “
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A quantity of beadwork items, flywhisks, batons, neckbeads, knives, miniature weapons, etc. GC to
Lot 340
A quantity of beadwork items, flywhisks, batons, neckbeads, knives, miniature weapons, etc. GC to
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A box of flywhisks, VGC not old.
Lot 341
A box of flywhisks, VGC not old.
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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