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Toys, Military Arms and Armour
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
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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 scarce early 19th century French sidearm, broad, slightly curved, shallow fullered blade 23”, 2”
Lot 681
A scarce early 19th century French sidearm, broad, slightly curved, shallow fullered blade 23”, 2”
440 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officers sword of The R Fusiliers, straight fullered blade 32½, by
Lot 682
A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officers sword of The R Fusiliers, straight fullered blade 32½, by
260 GBP
120 - 130 GBP
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A French M. An XI cuirassier’s broadsword, straight, double fullered blade 38½”, with hatchet point,
Lot 683
A French M. An XI cuirassier’s broadsword, straight, double fullered blade 38½”, with hatchet point,
850 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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A bronze 10 bore ball mould, with sprue cutter and cord bound handles; a leather shoulder shot flask
Lot 684
A bronze 10 bore ball mould, with sprue cutter and cord bound handles; a leather shoulder shot flask
85 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A rare 19th century unopened string bound paper packet of pistol or musket balls; a 10 bore steel
Lot 685
A rare 19th century unopened string bound paper packet of pistol or musket balls; a 10 bore steel
110 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An inert German made Boer War period 1 pounder pom pom shell, by “Patr. Fabr. Karlsruhe”, GC; and
Lot 686
An inert German made Boer War period 1 pounder pom pom shell, by “Patr. Fabr. Karlsruhe”, GC; and
380 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A 19th century Turkish silver plated cartouche, the front and lid embossed with scrolled floral
Lot 687
A 19th century Turkish silver plated cartouche, the front and lid embossed with scrolled floral
75 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A small Turkish flintlock blunderbuss, 21½” overall, swamped steel barrel 12” decorated with
Lot 688
A small Turkish flintlock blunderbuss, 21½” overall, swamped steel barrel 12” decorated with
260 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A mid 19th century flintlock blunderbuss, 29½” overall, half octagonal steel barrel 13”, the
Lot 689
A mid 19th century flintlock blunderbuss, 29½” overall, half octagonal steel barrel 13”, the
360 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A small silver mounted skean dhu, blade 3½”, darkwood hilt with strapwork outer face, facetted
Lot 690
A small silver mounted skean dhu, blade 3½”, darkwood hilt with strapwork outer face, facetted
120 GBP
130 - 150 GBP
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A quantity of beadwork items, flywhisks, batons, neckbeads, knives, miniature weapons etc. GC to VGC
Lot 691
A quantity of beadwork items, flywhisks, batons, neckbeads, knives, miniature weapons etc. GC to VGC
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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7 various early 20th century African spears, including one with 19” shallow hollow diamond section
Lot 692
7 various early 20th century African spears, including one with 19” shallow hollow diamond section
160 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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9 various early 20th century African spears, including a Masai lion spear, overall lengths 60” to
Lot 693
9 various early 20th century African spears, including a Masai lion spear, overall lengths 60” to
150 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Masai lion spear, unusually long slender blade of traditional form but slightly swollen at
Lot 694
A Masai lion spear, unusually long slender blade of traditional form but slightly swollen at
140 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A pair of bazaar quality N African Nimchas, inlaid wire and MOP studded decoration to hilts and
Lot 695
A pair of bazaar quality N African Nimchas, inlaid wire and MOP studded decoration to hilts and
45 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Sudanese Dervish camel drum, of dark wood bowl form, iron studs around the top on to which is
Lot 696
A Sudanese Dervish camel drum, of dark wood bowl form, iron studs around the top on to which is
400 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A 19th century Oceanic Islands brown wood paddle club, of flattened diamond section, the head with
Lot 697
A 19th century Oceanic Islands brown wood paddle club, of flattened diamond section, the head with
480 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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**A good .17” Czech CZ 452-2E ZKM American bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, 40½” overall (
Lot 698
**A good .17” Czech CZ 452-2E ZKM American bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, 40½” overall (
280 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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**A .22” LR Krico semi automatic box magazine sporting rifle, 48” overall (inc silencer), barrel
Lot 699
**A .22” LR Krico semi automatic box magazine sporting rifle, 48” overall (inc silencer), barrel
150 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, d 1869 on backstrap, in its steel scabbard (dark rust patina). GC
Lot 700
A Chassepot bayonet, d 1869 on backstrap, in its steel scabbard (dark rust patina). GC
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A German made Chassepot pattern bayonet for the American Civil War, with “AC” and scales stamp of
Lot 701
A German made Chassepot pattern bayonet for the American Civil War, with “AC” and scales stamp of
65 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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An old iron cannon ball, approx 11lbs weight, in heavily corroded excavated condition (purchased
Lot 702
An old iron cannon ball, approx 11lbs weight, in heavily corroded excavated condition (purchased
240 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A pair of early 19th century 6 pounder iron Carronades, 43” overall, breeches embossed with a
Lot 703
A pair of early 19th century 6 pounder iron Carronades, 43” overall, breeches embossed with a
2,700 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A good 19th century Sudanese sword kaskara, unusually long blade 38½” with shallow central fuller
Lot 704
A good 19th century Sudanese sword kaskara, unusually long blade 38½” with shallow central fuller
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An 18th century Indian sword Firanghi, shortened, shallow triple fullered blade 29”, reinforce at
Lot 705
An 18th century Indian sword Firanghi, shortened, shallow triple fullered blade 29”, reinforce at
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A late 18th century “jingle” hilted temple sword from Malabar, broad DE blade 27”, with faint
Lot 706
A late 18th century “jingle” hilted temple sword from Malabar, broad DE blade 27”, with faint
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Eastern dagger choora, SE tapered blade 8”, iron reinforce into stained bone grip, in its lightly
Lot 707
An Eastern dagger choora, SE tapered blade 8”, iron reinforce into stained bone grip, in its lightly
80 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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8 miniature kukris, the longest blade 8¼”, the shortest 4”, various plain and studded grips, 6 in
Lot 708
8 miniature kukris, the longest blade 8¼”, the shortest 4”, various plain and studded grips, 6 in
85 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A large bazaar quality kukri, plated blade 29” pricker inscription along one back edge including “
Lot 709
A large bazaar quality kukri, plated blade 29” pricker inscription along one back edge including “
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A bazaar quality dha, curved blade 17”, the hilt and scabbard covered with thin gilt sheet metal
Lot 710
A bazaar quality dha, curved blade 17”, the hilt and scabbard covered with thin gilt sheet metal
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Bali kris, straight pamor blade 13”, facetted semi pistol shaped darkwood grip with a little
Lot 711
A Bali kris, straight pamor blade 13”, facetted semi pistol shaped darkwood grip with a little
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A late 19th century Java kris, slender, pronounced wavy blade 13½”, brass cup set with brilliants to
Lot 712
A late 19th century Java kris, slender, pronounced wavy blade 13½”, brass cup set with brilliants to
110 GBP
180 - 200 GBP
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A crude 24 bore percussion gun, possibly of African tribal origin, 53” overall, barrel 37½”, with
Lot 713
A crude 24 bore percussion gun, possibly of African tribal origin, 53” overall, barrel 37½”, with
45 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A long 22 bore Indian matchlock gun, torador, from the Jaipur arsenal, 72” overall, barrel 52½”
Lot 714
A long 22 bore Indian matchlock gun, torador, from the Jaipur arsenal, 72” overall, barrel 52½”
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An 11mm Egyptian Remington Rolling Block SS military rifle, 50½” overall, barrel 35” with ladder
Lot 715
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 SB 18 bore flintlock sporting gun c 1800, 50½” overall, half octagonal barrel 35” with gold lines
Lot 716
An SB 18 bore flintlock sporting gun c 1800, 50½” overall, half octagonal barrel 35” with gold lines
500 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 717
A good quality double barrelled 30 bore flintlock sporting gun, by W Mills, London, c 1820, 45”
3,600 GBP
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A Spanish SB 16 bore under lever pinfire sporting gun, 49” overall, twist barrel 33½” with octagonal
Lot 718
A Spanish SB 16 bore under lever pinfire sporting gun, 49” overall, twist barrel 33½” with octagonal
100 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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An SB 10 bore percussion sporting gun by J Wiggan, c 1850, 45½” overall, the 29¼” browned twist
Lot 719
An SB 10 bore percussion sporting gun by J Wiggan, c 1850, 45½” overall, the 29¼” browned twist
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A good quality DB 14 bore percussion sporting gun by Smith, London, (Samuel & C Smith, Prince’s
Lot 720
A good quality DB 14 bore percussion sporting gun by Smith, London, (Samuel & C Smith, Prince’s
380 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A fine quality double barrelled 12 bore percussion sporting gun by R Ancell of Perth, 46” overall,
Lot 721
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 leather covered powder flask, sprung WM top marked “Improved Fireproof” and “Patent”, graduated
Lot 722
A leather covered powder flask, sprung WM top marked “Improved Fireproof” and “Patent”, graduated
85 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A copper powder flask “Overall” (similar Riling 413 without sideloops), sprung brass top marked “G &
Lot 723
A copper powder flask “Overall” (similar Riling 413 without sideloops), sprung brass top marked “G &
120 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A copper powder flask “Fluted” (similar Riling 289), plain sprung brass top with 4 position
Lot 724
A copper powder flask “Fluted” (similar Riling 289), plain sprung brass top with 4 position
70 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A 6 shot 48 bore self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, by James Webley, 9” overall,
Lot 725
A 6 shot 48 bore self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, by James Webley, 9” overall,
340 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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A 5 shot 80 bore self cocking open frame percussion revolver, 10” overall, octagonal barrel 4¾”
Lot 726
A 5 shot 80 bore self cocking open frame percussion revolver, 10” overall, octagonal barrel 4¾”
320 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Japanese coloured woodcut of the Samurai warrior Hirioka, with sword, in attack pose, with
Lot 727
A Japanese coloured woodcut of the Samurai warrior Hirioka, with sword, in attack pose, with
55 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A cast iron model of a Japanese Samurai helmet kabuto, GC; a wakizashi blade (very worn), with a non
Lot 728
A cast iron model of a Japanese Samurai helmet kabuto, GC; a wakizashi blade (very worn), with a non
170 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Japanese tanto blade c 1890-1900, 6½” overall, in modern shirasaya. GC (the blade cleaned and
Lot 729
A Japanese tanto blade c 1890-1900, 6½” overall, in modern shirasaya. GC (the blade cleaned and
110 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A WWII period Japanese naval officer’s dagger, plated blade 9”, with conventional brass mounted hilt
Lot 730
A WWII period Japanese naval officer’s dagger, plated blade 9”, with conventional brass mounted hilt
190 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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The koshirae (fittings) for a Japanese sword wakizashi, wooden “blade” 60.5cms, iron Goto tsuba with
Lot 731
The koshirae (fittings) for a Japanese sword wakizashi, wooden “blade” 60.5cms, iron Goto tsuba with
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A composite Japanese boy’s sword wakizashi, blade 48.8cms, mumei, untempered, tape bound same tsuka,
Lot 732
A composite Japanese boy’s sword wakizashi, blade 48.8cms, mumei, untempered, tape bound same tsuka,
200 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A good WWII Japanese NCO’s sword, regulation mounts, spring clip for securing blade, leather wrist
Lot 733
A good WWII Japanese NCO’s sword, regulation mounts, spring clip for securing blade, leather wrist
1,500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An interesting merchant shipping company ship’s 16 bore military pattern percussion holster pistol
Lot 734
An interesting merchant shipping company ship’s 16 bore military pattern percussion holster pistol
460 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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A 50 bore brass framed percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 6” overall, turn off barrel 1½”, B’ham
Lot 735
A 50 bore brass framed percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 6” overall, turn off barrel 1½”, B’ham
220 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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An 18 bore percussion boxlock sidehammer pistol with spring bayonet, 11” overall, octagonal barrel
Lot 736
An 18 bore percussion boxlock sidehammer pistol with spring bayonet, 11” overall, octagonal barrel
700 GBP
600 - 650 GBP
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An officer’s 28 bore percussion holster pistol signed Richardson, London, c 1850, 14½” overall,
Lot 737
An officer’s 28 bore percussion holster pistol signed Richardson, London, c 1850, 14½” overall,
440 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A pair of bamboo cavalry lances, leather hand grips to centre. GC
Lot 738
A pair of bamboo cavalry lances, leather hand grips to centre. GC
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of bamboo cavalry lances, leather hand grips to centre. GC
Lot 739
A pair of bamboo cavalry lances, leather hand grips to centre. GC
130 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An early 19th century French steel breastplate, with border of domed brass rivets and two domed
Lot 740
An early 19th century French steel breastplate, with border of domed brass rivets and two domed
550 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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