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

Auction dates
20 Jun 2017 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-306
Viewing dates
15 Jun 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
15 Jun 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
16 Jun 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
16 Jun 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
20 Jun 2017 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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*A DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock ejector shotgun, by H Hodgson, Bury St Edmunds & Ipswich,
Lot 181
*A DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock ejector shotgun, by H Hodgson, Bury St Edmunds & Ipswich,
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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*A DB 12 bore x 2½” top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, by John Dickson & Son,
Lot 182
*A DB 12 bore x 2½” top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, by John Dickson & Son,
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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*A DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector shotgun, by Charles Boswell, London, number
Lot 183
*A DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector shotgun, by Charles Boswell, London, number
200 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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Lot 184
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0 GBP
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A German 3rd Model 1884/98 bayonet, marked Bontgen Sabin, Solingen at forte, in scabbard with
Lot 185
A German 3rd Model 1884/98 bayonet, marked Bontgen Sabin, Solingen at forte, in scabbard with
75 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A German 3rd Model 1884/98 bayonet, marked “Gebr Hartkopf Solingen” on one side at forte and “H
Lot 186
A German 3rd Model 1884/98 bayonet, marked “Gebr Hartkopf Solingen” on one side at forte and “H
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Scottish piper’s dirk, SE blade 11”, etched in panels on both sides with thistles and foliage,
Lot 187
A Scottish piper’s dirk, SE blade 11”, etched in panels on both sides with thistles and foliage,
85 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A small silver mounted skean dhu, blade 3½”, darkwood hilt with strapwork outer face, facetted
Lot 188
A small silver mounted skean dhu, blade 3½”, darkwood hilt with strapwork outer face, facetted
130 GBP
150 - 180 GBP
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An ovoid dark/white hide shield, slotted central bands, 33” x 17”. GC
Lot 189
An ovoid dark/white hide shield, slotted central bands, 33” x 17”. GC
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A broad ovoid white/brown hide shield, slotted central section, on a pole, 29” x 26” (not old);
Lot 190
A broad ovoid white/brown hide shield, slotted central section, on a pole, 29” x 26” (not old);
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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12 various fishing spears, on bamboo hafts, average 4’ overall. GC
Lot 191
12 various fishing spears, on bamboo hafts, average 4’ overall. GC
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An all iron spear, pierced blade head, “screwdriver” shoe, hollow iron centre grip with brass
Lot 192
An all iron spear, pierced blade head, “screwdriver” shoe, hollow iron centre grip with brass
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A parchment covered quiver, containing 11 various iron tipped bamboo arrows, average 22”, old
Lot 193
A parchment covered quiver, containing 11 various iron tipped bamboo arrows, average 22”, old
50 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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3 old dark wood bows, length 53”, 57” and 59”, the first complete with drawstring. GC
Lot 194
3 old dark wood bows, length 53”, 57” and 59”, the first complete with drawstring. GC
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A small 19th century African hardwood club, head in the form of a grinning face, 15½” in length. GC
Lot 195
A small 19th century African hardwood club, head in the form of a grinning face, 15½” in length. GC
40 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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An African spear, leaf shaped blade, polished haft with slightly flared end, leather bound grip with
Lot 196
An African spear, leaf shaped blade, polished haft with slightly flared end, leather bound grip with
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An African Chieftain’s staff, darkwood egg shaped top, tapering haft to iron spear shoe, 51”
Lot 197
An African Chieftain’s staff, darkwood egg shaped top, tapering haft to iron spear shoe, 51”
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A small old African barrel shaped drum, simple carved linear panels to centre, hide covered ends,
Lot 198
A small old African barrel shaped drum, simple carved linear panels to centre, hide covered ends,
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A small Swazi ovoid dark hide shield, slotted central bands, 22” x 18”. GC
Lot 199
A small Swazi ovoid dark hide shield, slotted central bands, 22” x 18”. GC
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Zulu walking stick, polished brown wood haft slightly tapered towards the lower end, 2 tone
Lot 200
A Zulu walking stick, polished brown wood haft slightly tapered towards the lower end, 2 tone
85 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of slightly tapered form, nearly spherical head, of polished brown
Lot 201
A Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of slightly tapered form, nearly spherical head, of polished brown
140 GBP
75 - 100 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 202
An unusual Zulu Chief’s staff, the stem of very slightly tapered form, with a carved studded band at
85 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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2 Zulu knobkerries, one of dark wood with ball head, the other of light toned wood with slightly
Lot 203
2 Zulu knobkerries, one of dark wood with ball head, the other of light toned wood with slightly
75 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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2 Masai ovoid hide shields, painted in black, red and white panels, bound wooden edges, 40” x 20”
Lot 204
2 Masai ovoid hide shields, painted in black, red and white panels, bound wooden edges, 40” x 20”
380 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Masai shortsword seme, swollen flat blade 16”, with 2 lines (fullers ?) along one edge at forte,
Lot 205
A Masai shortsword seme, swollen flat blade 16”, with 2 lines (fullers ?) along one edge at forte,
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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The component parts of 3 Masai lion spears, 58”, 68” and 77” each (assembled); and a quantity of
Lot 206
The component parts of 3 Masai lion spears, 58”, 68” and 77” each (assembled); and a quantity of
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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3 Masai lion spears, slender spatulate heads, long tapering shoes, overall lengths 77”, 82” and 85”.
Lot 207
3 Masai lion spears, slender spatulate heads, long tapering shoes, overall lengths 77”, 82” and 85”.
40 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Masai sword, seme, flat swollen blade 15”, marked with a giraffe “Brades” and “Giraffe 1673”,
Lot 208
A Masai sword, seme, flat swollen blade 15”, marked with a giraffe “Brades” and “Giraffe 1673”,
65 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A similar Masai sword, seme, blade 16”, without marking, in similar scabbard. GC (sword very tight
Lot 209
A similar Masai sword, seme, blade 16”, without marking, in similar scabbard. GC (sword very tight
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A small 19th century Somali circular hide shield, turn over rim, the centre with simple panelled
Lot 210
A small 19th century Somali circular hide shield, turn over rim, the centre with simple panelled
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A bazaar quality Sudanese dagger, in crocodile skin sheath, and 2 similar W African daggers in brown
Lot 211
A bazaar quality Sudanese dagger, in crocodile skin sheath, and 2 similar W African daggers in brown
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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2 Pacific Islands dark wood bows, of flattened oval section, with bamboo drawstrings, 56” and 58”
Lot 212
2 Pacific Islands dark wood bows, of flattened oval section, with bamboo drawstrings, 56” and 58”
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Gilbert Islands sharkstooth “sword” Tebutje, dark wood “blade” 22”, bound with 3 lines of sharks
Lot 213
A Gilbert Islands sharkstooth “sword” Tebutje, dark wood “blade” 22”, bound with 3 lines of sharks
280 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A South Pacific Islands darkwood paddle club, the segmented, panelled “blade” carved on one side
Lot 214
A South Pacific Islands darkwood paddle club, the segmented, panelled “blade” carved on one side
190 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A South Pacific Islands club, the bulbous head nicely carved with lined and cross hatched decorative
Lot 215
A South Pacific Islands club, the bulbous head nicely carved with lined and cross hatched decorative
320 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A New Britain black wood club, 15½” in length. GC (one end shortened).
Lot 216
A New Britain black wood club, 15½” in length. GC (one end shortened).
40 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A 40 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by Calvert, Leeds c 1820, 6
Lot 217
A 40 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by Calvert, Leeds c 1820, 6" overall, turn off barrel 1¾”,
240 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A 48 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, by Bass, London c 1790, 6½” overall, turn off barrel
Lot 218
A 48 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, by Bass, London c 1790, 6½” overall, turn off barrel
220 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A 54 bore brass barrelled and brass framed flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by Ryan & Watson, c 1800,
Lot 219
A 54 bore brass barrelled and brass framed flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by Ryan & Watson, c 1800,
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A good pair of 60 bore brass barrelled and brass framed double barrelled over and under tap action
Lot 220
A good pair of 60 bore brass barrelled and brass framed double barrelled over and under tap action
1,800 GBP
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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A better than average quality 18th century 16 bore Turkish flintlock holster pistol, 20” overall,
Lot 221
A better than average quality 18th century 16 bore Turkish flintlock holster pistol, 20” overall,
300 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Sudanese sword kaskara, DE blade 29”, with rounded tip, small central fuller, triple at forte with
Lot 222
A Sudanese sword kaskara, DE blade 29”, with rounded tip, small central fuller, triple at forte with
45 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A good Sudanese Emir’s sword Kaskara, broad double edged blade 35½”, triple fullered for half its
Lot 223
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 18th century Indian sword Firanghi, shortened, shallow triple fullered blade 29”, reinforce at
Lot 224
An 18th century Indian sword Firanghi, shortened, shallow triple fullered blade 29”, reinforce at
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A tulwar, curved, slightly swollen blade 27”, with faint fuller, iron hilt and long langets,
Lot 225
A tulwar, curved, slightly swollen blade 27”, with faint fuller, iron hilt and long langets,
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A tulwar, curved blade 28½”, with shallow twin back fullers, iron hilt with long langets,
Lot 226
A tulwar, curved blade 28½”, with shallow twin back fullers, iron hilt with long langets,
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A good Sinhalese sword Kastane, slightly curved fullered blade 18”, the hilt of typical form with
Lot 227
A good Sinhalese sword Kastane, slightly curved fullered blade 18”, the hilt of typical form with
500 GBP
750 - 800 GBP
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A Dyak sword, mandau, SE slightly curved and swollen blade 17”, darkwood hilt with raffia bound grip
Lot 228
A Dyak sword, mandau, SE slightly curved and swollen blade 17”, darkwood hilt with raffia bound grip
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Dyak sword, mandau, swollen SE blade 21”, with some pierced decoration along the edges and brass
Lot 229
A Dyak sword, mandau, swollen SE blade 21”, with some pierced decoration along the edges and brass
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An Austrian 22 bore military flintlock musket, c 1850, 48½” overall, barrel 33½” with short
Lot 230
An Austrian 22 bore military flintlock musket, c 1850, 48½” overall, barrel 33½” with short
190 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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An identical musket, GWO & basically GC (similar condition, stock damaged around lock, no butt plate
Lot 231
An identical musket, GWO & basically GC (similar condition, stock damaged around lock, no butt plate
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A late 18th century Volunteer 10 bore Short Land pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket by Ketland &
Lot 232
A late 18th century Volunteer 10 bore Short Land pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket by Ketland &
1,850 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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An SB 18 bore flintlock sporting gun c 1800, 50½” overall, half octagonal barrel 35” with gold lines
Lot 233
An SB 18 bore flintlock sporting gun c 1800, 50½” overall, half octagonal barrel 35” with gold lines
480 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A good quality double barrelled 30 bore flintlock sporting gun, by W Mills, London, c 1820, 45”
Lot 234
A good quality double barrelled 30 bore flintlock sporting gun, by W Mills, London, c 1820, 45”
3,700 GBP
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A DB 12 bore percussion sporting gun, 44½” overall, twist barrels 28½”, the scroll engraved locks
Lot 235
A DB 12 bore percussion sporting gun, 44½” overall, twist barrels 28½”, the scroll engraved locks
140 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A fine quality double barrelled 12 bore percussion sporting gun by R Ancell of Perth, 46” overall,
Lot 236
A fine quality double barrelled 12 bore percussion sporting gun by R Ancell of Perth, 46” overall,
700 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A double barrelled 12 bore percussion sporting gun, 44” overall, twist barrels 27¾”; back action
Lot 237
A double barrelled 12 bore percussion sporting gun, 44” overall, twist barrels 27¾”; back action
280 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A continental hunting knife, plated blade 4¼”, with short scalloped back edge, ornamental stud
Lot 238
A continental hunting knife, plated blade 4¼”, with short scalloped back edge, ornamental stud
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A diver’s knife, DE blade 8” (signs of heating at forte), by Siebe, Gorman & Co, brass crossguard,
Lot 239
A diver’s knife, DE blade 8” (signs of heating at forte), by Siebe, Gorman & Co, brass crossguard,
190 GBP
220 - 240 GBP
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A Third Pattern FS military knife, blade etched on one side with crowned R Arms and suppliers with
Lot 240
A Third Pattern FS military knife, blade etched on one side with crowned R Arms and suppliers with
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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