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Toys, Military Arms and Armour
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Toys, Military Arms and Armour

Auction dates
31 Jul 2017 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-480
01 Aug 2017 11:00 BST
Lots: 501-748
Viewing dates
27 Jul 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
27 Jul 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
28 Jul 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
28 Jul 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
31 Jul 2017 09:00 - 10:00 BST
01 Aug 2017 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A large quantity of African tourist souvenir painted wooden figures (Masai?), ebony busts,
Lot 501
A large quantity of African tourist souvenir painted wooden figures (Masai?), ebony busts,
40 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A quantity of Wild West and US Civil War theatrical costume, together with busts, gloves, dummy
Lot 502
A quantity of Wild West and US Civil War theatrical costume, together with busts, gloves, dummy
90 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A modern painted wooden doorstop, in the form of a flattened stylized figure of a soldier of the “
Lot 503
A modern painted wooden doorstop, in the form of a flattened stylized figure of a soldier of the “
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An interesting Scouts grey wool blanket, folded and embellished with approx 250 cloth insignia of
Lot 504
An interesting Scouts grey wool blanket, folded and embellished with approx 250 cloth insignia of
140 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A darkwood walking stick, brass ferrule, silver band HM B’ham 1914, 35” overall; another knotted
Lot 505
A darkwood walking stick, brass ferrule, silver band HM B’ham 1914, 35” overall; another knotted
70 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A late 19th century Swiss souvenir walking cane, the stem marked “Interlaken”, deer’s foot top
Lot 506
A late 19th century Swiss souvenir walking cane, the stem marked “Interlaken”, deer’s foot top
45 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A battered section of aircraft aluminium skin and ribs, approx 16” x 18”, painted at a later date in
Lot 507
A battered section of aircraft aluminium skin and ribs, approx 16” x 18”, painted at a later date in
280 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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A complete Mah-Jong set, comprising 136 bamboo backed bone tiles (Bamboos, circles, characters,
Lot 508
A complete Mah-Jong set, comprising 136 bamboo backed bone tiles (Bamboos, circles, characters,
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An unopened Boer War field rations tin, of flattened oval form, with sealed ends and stamped “
Lot 509
An unopened Boer War field rations tin, of flattened oval form, with sealed ends and stamped “
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A stool from the Coronation of George VI, dark oak legs, grey green velvet shaped seat, gilt lace
Lot 510
A stool from the Coronation of George VI, dark oak legs, grey green velvet shaped seat, gilt lace
190 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A wooden cabinet of 3 drawers, scalloped lower edge, 17” x 16” x 8”, and another, with 6 small
Lot 511
A wooden cabinet of 3 drawers, scalloped lower edge, 17” x 16” x 8”, and another, with 6 small
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An alloy ashtray/matchbox holder of HMS Hermes, on turned darkwood stem and pedestal base, the
Lot 512
An alloy ashtray/matchbox holder of HMS Hermes, on turned darkwood stem and pedestal base, the
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40 - 60 GBP
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An interesting instrument, formed from a hollow coconut shell nicely carved overall into tapering
Lot 513
An interesting instrument, formed from a hollow coconut shell nicely carved overall into tapering
50 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A small ship’s bell, integral cast name panel “M.S. Bremen, 1911” with clapper and cord, diam 5¼”;
Lot 514
A small ship’s bell, integral cast name panel “M.S. Bremen, 1911” with clapper and cord, diam 5¼”;
55 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Columbia No 109 wind up portable gramophone, the lid with large painted RAF badge. GWO & C (the
Lot 515
A Columbia No 109 wind up portable gramophone, the lid with large painted RAF badge. GWO & C (the
35 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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A Vic gilt brass Royal Crest flag pole finial, crowned lion on crown, 6” high, with additional 1”
Lot 516
A Vic gilt brass Royal Crest flag pole finial, crowned lion on crown, 6” high, with additional 1”
650 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A WWI whistle, marked “J Hudson & Co Birmingham 1914”, GC, and another marked “AM/ Crown/ 23/ 230”
Lot 517
A WWI whistle, marked “J Hudson & Co Birmingham 1914”, GC, and another marked “AM/ Crown/ 23/ 230”
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A limited edition plate “The Battle of Trafalgar”; 3 other Nelson commemorative plates; a similar
Lot 518
A limited edition plate “The Battle of Trafalgar”; 3 other Nelson commemorative plates; a similar
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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“The Royal Welch Fusiliers Plate”, a finely produced porcelain plate by Spode, no 466 of a limited
Lot 519
“The Royal Welch Fusiliers Plate”, a finely produced porcelain plate by Spode, no 466 of a limited
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A commemorative glass plate, beaded inscription “Roberts, Pretoria” around the rim, centre with
Lot 520
A commemorative glass plate, beaded inscription “Roberts, Pretoria” around the rim, centre with
30 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A commemorative glass plate beaded inscription “Baden Powell” and Mafeking around the rim, in the
Lot 521
A commemorative glass plate beaded inscription “Baden Powell” and Mafeking around the rim, in the
30 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A WWI commemorative set of 12 silver plated spoons (6” length) depicting the leaders of Armed Forces
Lot 522
A WWI commemorative set of 12 silver plated spoons (6” length) depicting the leaders of Armed Forces
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A silver plated ladle, engraved badges and “3rd Vol Battn. RWF” on stem (some wear); a pewter
Lot 523
A silver plated ladle, engraved badges and “3rd Vol Battn. RWF” on stem (some wear); a pewter
70 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A pair of well executed painted figures of fencers, Edwardian style dress, facing each other, one
Lot 524
A pair of well executed painted figures of fencers, Edwardian style dress, facing each other, one
30 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A diorama of the Colour Party R Welch Fusiliers, 6 lead figures, another of the Pioneers of the
Lot 525
A diorama of the Colour Party R Welch Fusiliers, 6 lead figures, another of the Pioneers of the
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An Ashmor Falklands commemorative painted porcelain figure of a R. Marine, 40, 42 and 45 Commando,
Lot 526
An Ashmor Falklands commemorative painted porcelain figure of a R. Marine, 40, 42 and 45 Commando,
70 GBP
85 - 100 GBP
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A well made model of an early 19th century 68 pounder carronade, cast iron barrel 11¼” overall
Lot 527
A well made model of an early 19th century 68 pounder carronade, cast iron barrel 11¼” overall
280 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A well made model of an early 19th century naval cannon, cast iron barrel 15½” with ¾” bore (only
Lot 528
A well made model of an early 19th century naval cannon, cast iron barrel 15½” with ¾” bore (only
320 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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B.E.M., EIIR civil issue (Charles Herman Green), GVF in Royal Mint case. Awarded in New Year Honours
Lot 529
B.E.M., EIIR civil issue (Charles Herman Green), GVF in Royal Mint case. Awarded in New Year Honours
190 GBP
175 - 225 GBP
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Five: A.G.S. 1902, 1 clasp Somaliland 1902-04 (C.F. Clark, Pte RM HMS Porpoise); 1914 star with
Lot 530
Five: A.G.S. 1902, 1 clasp Somaliland 1902-04 (C.F. Clark, Pte RM HMS Porpoise); 1914 star with
900 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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BWM (32830 Cpl R H Sherbourne, RA) VF. Victory (L 9544 Pte S Castle RW Kent R) NVF. WWII medals:
Lot 531
BWM (32830 Cpl R H Sherbourne, RA) VF. Victory (L 9544 Pte S Castle RW Kent R) NVF. WWII medals:
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GSM 1918 1 clasp Palestine 1945-48 (T/22033369 Dvr R E J Crofton RASC) GVF, framed with RASC cap
Lot 532
GSM 1918 1 clasp Palestine 1945-48 (T/22033369 Dvr R E J Crofton RASC) GVF, framed with RASC cap
130 GBP
150 - 160 GBP
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USA: a display of 6 medals: European, African, Middle East campaign; Army Commendation; Army Good
Lot 533
USA: a display of 6 medals: European, African, Middle East campaign; Army Commendation; Army Good
75 GBP
75 - 80 GBP
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A WWI A1 poster “Which? Now!” in bold Union flag patterned lettering, additional plain text “Have
Lot 534
A WWI A1 poster “Which? Now!” in bold Union flag patterned lettering, additional plain text “Have
120 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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4 WWII A3 posters: message from the Queen “To the Nurses of Britain”....in their third year of the
Lot 535
4 WWII A3 posters: message from the Queen “To the Nurses of Britain”....in their third year of the
60 GBP
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3 WWII A3 posters, “You can help build me a ship”, ditto “gun” and ditto “plane” with head and
Lot 536
3 WWII A3 posters, “You can help build me a ship”, ditto “gun” and ditto “plane” with head and
360 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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4 WWII A3 posters: sinking ship and crew in lifeboat “A few Careless Words May end in this”;
Lot 537
4 WWII A3 posters: sinking ship and crew in lifeboat “A few Careless Words May end in this”;
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5 A3 health posters: “Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases - Trap the Germs in Your handkerchief” (2
Lot 538
5 A3 health posters: “Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases - Trap the Germs in Your handkerchief” (2
140 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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4 WWII A3 “Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases” cartoon posters: man sneezing onto lathe which
Lot 539
4 WWII A3 “Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases” cartoon posters: man sneezing onto lathe which
90 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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4 WWII A3 fuel economy posters: 2 “Don’t be Fuel-ish” each showing “The Man Who Wasted Gas” as a
Lot 540
4 WWII A3 fuel economy posters: 2 “Don’t be Fuel-ish” each showing “The Man Who Wasted Gas” as a
130 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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4 WWII A3 fuel economy posters: “Save Fuel at Work”, machine operator calling to colleague who has
Lot 541
4 WWII A3 fuel economy posters: “Save Fuel at Work”, machine operator calling to colleague who has
85 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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4 WWII A3 fuel economy posters: “Don't be Fuel-ish”, 2 versions of worker wasting fuel - leaving
Lot 542
4 WWII A3 fuel economy posters: “Don't be Fuel-ish”, 2 versions of worker wasting fuel - leaving
120 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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4 WWII A3 fuel economy posters: “Save Fuel in the Kitchens” with list of practical tips displayed by
Lot 543
4 WWII A3 fuel economy posters: “Save Fuel in the Kitchens” with list of practical tips displayed by
140 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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2 WWII A1 fuel economy posters: “Draughts Eat Coal - Stop all Draughts”, with figure of a monster
Lot 544
2 WWII A1 fuel economy posters: “Draughts Eat Coal - Stop all Draughts”, with figure of a monster
65 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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2 WWII A1 “Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases” posters by H.M. Bateman, both showing scenes in a
Lot 545
2 WWII A1 “Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases” posters by H.M. Bateman, both showing scenes in a
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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2 similar “Coughs and Sneezes” posters, one by H.M. Bateman showing 3 women on a munitions factory
Lot 546
2 similar “Coughs and Sneezes” posters, one by H.M. Bateman showing 3 women on a munitions factory
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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2 WWII A1 stylized design R.N. Posters: “The Royal Navy ...why not join the New Fleet Air Arm as
Lot 547
2 WWII A1 stylized design R.N. Posters: “The Royal Navy ...why not join the New Fleet Air Arm as
320 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A WWII A1 photographic poster “Mightier Yet”, showing battleships steaming in line ahead, with
Lot 548
A WWII A1 photographic poster “Mightier Yet”, showing battleships steaming in line ahead, with
160 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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“Cavalry Uniforms of the British Army”, 1962, card covers, in DW, and “Infantry Uniforms of the
Lot 549
“Cavalry Uniforms of the British Army”, 1962, card covers, in DW, and “Infantry Uniforms of the
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“Nelson: the Man and the Legend” by Coleman, 2011; “The Nelson Companion” ed White 1995; “Trafalgar”
Lot 550
“Nelson: the Man and the Legend” by Coleman, 2011; “The Nelson Companion” ed White 1995; “Trafalgar”
35 GBP
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An interesting Boer War publication: “The National Bazaar in aid of the Sufferers of the War. May
Lot 551
An interesting Boer War publication: “The National Bazaar in aid of the Sufferers of the War. May
45 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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“A Record of Service No 1 Battalion (Denbighshire) Home Guard”, by Lt Col Williams, fully photo
Lot 552
“A Record of Service No 1 Battalion (Denbighshire) Home Guard”, by Lt Col Williams, fully photo
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“Historical Record of the Second or Queen’s Royal Regiment of Foot”, 1838, with colour plates of
Lot 553
“Historical Record of the Second or Queen’s Royal Regiment of Foot”, 1838, with colour plates of
45 GBP
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“Regimental Records of The Royal Welch Fusiliers”, Vols 1 & 2 by Cary and McCance, Vols 3 & 4 by
Lot 554
“Regimental Records of The Royal Welch Fusiliers”, Vols 1 & 2 by Cary and McCance, Vols 3 & 4 by
70 GBP
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“Some Account of the Life, Convincement and Religious Experience of Thomas Watson” etc, “Written
Lot 555
“Some Account of the Life, Convincement and Religious Experience of Thomas Watson” etc, “Written
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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“The Present State of Guernsey with a Short Accompt of Jersey and the Forts belonging to the Said
Lot 556
“The Present State of Guernsey with a Short Accompt of Jersey and the Forts belonging to the Said
500 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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16 late 19th century military carte de visite photographs: two identified as Lieut Richards of the
Lot 557
16 late 19th century military carte de visite photographs: two identified as Lieut Richards of the
65 GBP
175 - 200 GBP
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4 late 19th century naval family (?) carte de visite photographs, of Midshipman Lewis Pitcairn
Lot 558
4 late 19th century naval family (?) carte de visite photographs, of Midshipman Lewis Pitcairn
40 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Vic photo album (24 pages) full colour illustrated by R Caton Woodville (12 pages). Military and
Lot 559
A Vic photo album (24 pages) full colour illustrated by R Caton Woodville (12 pages). Military and
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50 - 75 GBP
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An interesting Boer War printed notice, relating to the “surrender of Burghers”, in English and
Lot 560
An interesting Boer War printed notice, relating to the “surrender of Burghers”, in English and
45 GBP
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