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Toys, Military Arms and Armour
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Lewes, East Sussex
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Toys, Military Arms and Armour

Auction dates
11 Sep 2017 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-321
12 Sep 2017 11:00 BST
Lots: 401-796
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07 Sep 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
07 Sep 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
08 Sep 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
08 Sep 2017 14:00 - 17:00 BST
11 Sep 2017 09:00 - 10:00 BST
12 Sep 2017 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A piper’s embroidered banner of The Gordon Highlanders, tartan cloth, finely gilt embroidered
Lot 593
A piper’s embroidered banner of The Gordon Highlanders, tartan cloth, finely gilt embroidered
260 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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A pair of RAF type flying goggles, elasticated strap; and a pair of Italian (?) small darkened
Lot 594
A pair of RAF type flying goggles, elasticated strap; and a pair of Italian (?) small darkened
80 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A pair of RAF flying boots, sheepskin lining, KC Air Ministry stamps inside; see Note with
Lot 595
A pair of RAF flying boots, sheepskin lining, KC Air Ministry stamps inside; see Note with
140 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An East German officer’s tunic, with epaulettes, collar patches, 2 medal ribbon bars and white on
Lot 597
An East German officer’s tunic, with epaulettes, collar patches, 2 medal ribbon bars and white on
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Lot 598
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A scarce Vic Rifle Volunteer quartermaster’s black frogged shell jacket, red facings, 4 stripes
Lot 599
A scarce Vic Rifle Volunteer quartermaster’s black frogged shell jacket, red facings, 4 stripes
85 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Vic infantry OR’s undress scarlet tunic, white facings, universal pattern brass buttons, stamped
Lot 600
A Vic infantry OR’s undress scarlet tunic, white facings, universal pattern brass buttons, stamped
110 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A Hussar Captain’s full dress blue tunic, 6 gilt gimp loops with purl buttons and olivets to
Lot 601
A Hussar Captain’s full dress blue tunic, 6 gilt gimp loops with purl buttons and olivets to
500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A black slouch hat with leather band (no badge), probably Queen’s Own Oxfordshire Hussar who wore
Lot 602
A black slouch hat with leather band (no badge), probably Queen’s Own Oxfordshire Hussar who wore
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A WWI Imperial Russian Adrian pattern steel helmet, with khaki/brown painted skull and badge, and
Lot 603
A WWI Imperial Russian Adrian pattern steel helmet, with khaki/brown painted skull and badge, and
480 GBP
600 - 650 GBP
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A French “Adrian” pattern steel helmet, stamped disc with “RF” grenade on crossed cannon, leather
Lot 604
A French “Adrian” pattern steel helmet, stamped disc with “RF” grenade on crossed cannon, leather
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A WWI Brodie’s pattern steel helmet, with part of chinstrap and liner. Basically GC for age (some
Lot 605
A WWI Brodie’s pattern steel helmet, with part of chinstrap and liner. Basically GC for age (some
300 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Vic trooper’s lance cap of The 12th (Prince of Wales’s Royal) Lancers, black PL body and top,
Lot 606
A Vic trooper’s lance cap of The 12th (Prince of Wales’s Royal) Lancers, black PL body and top,
675 GBP
700 - 750 GBP
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A North Vietnamese Army officer’s “dry season” light weight uniform, c 1970, comprising jacket
Lot 607
A North Vietnamese Army officer’s “dry season” light weight uniform, c 1970, comprising jacket
110 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A time capsule. A collection of items belonging to Sgt Charles Ernest Dencer, Royal Marine
Lot 608
A time capsule. A collection of items belonging to Sgt Charles Ernest Dencer, Royal Marine
500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A good Lieutenant’s full dress uniform of the Army Service Corps, dated 1911 comprising: blue
Lot 609
A good Lieutenant’s full dress uniform of the Army Service Corps, dated 1911 comprising: blue
775 GBP
850 - 900 GBP
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A Geo naval dirk, tapering blade 8”, with central fuller for half length, brass foliate
Lot 610
A Geo naval dirk, tapering blade 8”, with central fuller for half length, brass foliate
180 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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An early 20th century Turkish naval officer’s sword, slender, curved, fullered blade 26”, etched
Lot 611
An early 20th century Turkish naval officer’s sword, slender, curved, fullered blade 26”, etched
200 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A post 1902 RN Warrant Officer’s sword, straight, fullered blade 31½”, by J Friedeberger, Portsea,
Lot 612
A post 1902 RN Warrant Officer’s sword, straight, fullered blade 31½”, by J Friedeberger, Portsea,
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A French light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved pipe backed blade 36½”, marked “Manufre Rale de
Lot 613
A French light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved pipe backed blade 36½”, marked “Manufre Rale de
250 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A mameluke hilted sword, slender, curved fullered blade 26”, solid brass hilt, the crossguard with
Lot 614
A mameluke hilted sword, slender, curved fullered blade 26”, solid brass hilt, the crossguard with
75 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An East India Co infantry officer’s 1822 pattern sword, slender pipe backed blade 30½”, brass hilt
Lot 615
An East India Co infantry officer’s 1822 pattern sword, slender pipe backed blade 30½”, brass hilt
130 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A composite sword, slender curved fullered blade 32”, with back fuller, steel 1821 light cavalry
Lot 616
A composite sword, slender curved fullered blade 32”, with back fuller, steel 1821 light cavalry
80 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An interesting mid 19th century sidearm, plated straight SE blade 24½”, DE at point, etched “William
Lot 617
An interesting mid 19th century sidearm, plated straight SE blade 24½”, DE at point, etched “William
110 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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An early 19th century Continental cavalry troopers sword, curved fullered blade 33½”, marked S & K
Lot 618
An early 19th century Continental cavalry troopers sword, curved fullered blade 33½”, marked S & K
160 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An early 20th century French infantry officer’s sword, slender blade 34”, marked “Coulaux & Cie
Lot 619
An early 20th century French infantry officer’s sword, slender blade 34”, marked “Coulaux & Cie
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A late 18th century continental cavalry sword, curved shallow fullered blade 35”, with narrow back
Lot 620
A late 18th century continental cavalry sword, curved shallow fullered blade 35”, with narrow back
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Vic infantry NCO’s sword, plain curved fullered blade 32½”, marked “Mole” on backstrap, regulation
Lot 621
A Vic infantry NCO’s sword, plain curved fullered blade 32½”, marked “Mole” on backstrap, regulation
140 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late Vic 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword of the Diamond Fields Horse, very slightly
Lot 622
A late Vic 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword of the Diamond Fields Horse, very slightly
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An 1821 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword, plain fullered blade 32½”, regulation steel hilt with
Lot 623
An 1821 pattern light cavalry trooper’s sword, plain fullered blade 32½”, regulation steel hilt with
130 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Turkish sidearm, straight shallow diamond section, blade 26½”, with Arabic numerals at forte,
Lot 624
A Turkish sidearm, straight shallow diamond section, blade 26½”, with Arabic numerals at forte,
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Vic infantry officer’s 1845 pattern dress sword, slender fullered straight blade 32”, etched on
Lot 625
A Vic infantry officer’s 1845 pattern dress sword, slender fullered straight blade 32”, etched on
95 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Geo V Indian Army infantry officer’s service sword, plain fullered blade 31”, regulation pierced
Lot 626
A Geo V Indian Army infantry officer’s service sword, plain fullered blade 31”, regulation pierced
90 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An 1853 pattern cavalry troopers sword of the Indian Army, slightly curved fullered blade 35” with
Lot 627
An 1853 pattern cavalry troopers sword of the Indian Army, slightly curved fullered blade 35” with
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A similar sword to lot 627, broad arrow and “I” on backstrap, no markings on quillon, “31/RA” on
Lot 628
A similar sword to lot 627, broad arrow and “I” on backstrap, no markings on quillon, “31/RA” on
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An early Vic 1845 pattern infantry officer’s sword, curved fullered blade 31½” by Andrews Williams &
Lot 629
An early Vic 1845 pattern infantry officer’s sword, curved fullered blade 31½” by Andrews Williams &
120 GBP
120 - 130 GBP
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A Vic 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword of the 3rd Vol Bn The Duke of Wellington’s (W Riding
Lot 630
A Vic 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword of the 3rd Vol Bn The Duke of Wellington’s (W Riding
240 GBP
125 - 175 GBP
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A WWI period German made Turkish officer’s sword, curved shallow fullered blade 31”, etched on
Lot 631
A WWI period German made Turkish officer’s sword, curved shallow fullered blade 31”, etched on
160 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Geo V officer’s sword of the Malay States Volunteer Rifles, straight fullered blade 32”, by
Lot 632
A Geo V officer’s sword of the Malay States Volunteer Rifles, straight fullered blade 32”, by
180 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A Geo V officer’s sword of the Indian Police, straight fullered blade 32½”, by Fenton Brothers
Lot 633
A Geo V officer’s sword of the Indian Police, straight fullered blade 32½”, by Fenton Brothers
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A small Turkish flintlock blunderbuss, 21½” overall, swamped steel barrel 12” decorated with
Lot 634
A small Turkish flintlock blunderbuss, 21½” overall, swamped steel barrel 12” decorated with
250 GBP
250 - 280 GBP
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A large quantity of auction sale catalogues, Spink, SAS, Bonhams, Landshuter, Rustkammer, James D
Lot 635
A large quantity of auction sale catalogues, Spink, SAS, Bonhams, Landshuter, Rustkammer, James D
30 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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13 gun related books, including “Smith & Wesson Hand Guns” by McHenry and Roper, 1st edition
Lot 636
13 gun related books, including “Smith & Wesson Hand Guns” by McHenry and Roper, 1st edition
95 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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13 gun related books, including “British Pistols and Guns, 1640 - 1840”, by Glendenning, 1951; “
Lot 637
13 gun related books, including “British Pistols and Guns, 1640 - 1840”, by Glendenning, 1951; “
80 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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“Notes on Military Explosives” by Maj E M Weaver, US Artillery, 1st ed, New York 1906, brown
Lot 638
“Notes on Military Explosives” by Maj E M Weaver, US Artillery, 1st ed, New York 1906, brown
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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“Colt Firearms, 1836 - 1954”, by Serven, 1st Edition, 1954; and “The Story of Colt’s Revolvers,
Lot 639
“Colt Firearms, 1836 - 1954”, by Serven, 1st Edition, 1954; and “The Story of Colt’s Revolvers,
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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“The Machine Gun: History, Evolution and Development” etc, by Lt Col G M Chinn, US Marine Corps,
Lot 640
“The Machine Gun: History, Evolution and Development” etc, by Lt Col G M Chinn, US Marine Corps,
50 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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“A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armour in all Countries and in all
Lot 641
“A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armour in all Countries and in all
30 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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“The Webley Story” by Dowell, 1st edition 1962, VGC with DW (DW slightly worn)
Lot 642
“The Webley Story” by Dowell, 1st edition 1962, VGC with DW (DW slightly worn)
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Sudanese sword kaskara, blade 35”, with triple fullers at forte, facetted crossguard and
Lot 643
A Sudanese sword kaskara, blade 35”, with triple fullers at forte, facetted crossguard and
85 GBP
40 - 70 GBP
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A massive tourist quality kukri, blade 30”, with pricker decoration on one side, alloy studded hilt,
Lot 644
A massive tourist quality kukri, blade 30”, with pricker decoration on one side, alloy studded hilt,
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A tulwar, curved SE blade 29½”, Arabic stamps on backstrap at forte, solid iron hilt with long
Lot 645
A tulwar, curved SE blade 29½”, Arabic stamps on backstrap at forte, solid iron hilt with long
55 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A similar tulwar to lot 645, blade 31½”, plain disc pommel, similar scabbard. GC
Lot 646
A similar tulwar to lot 645, blade 31½”, plain disc pommel, similar scabbard. GC
60 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Burmese sword dha, curved blade 23”, swollen towards point, central fuller, wavy line decoration
Lot 647
A Burmese sword dha, curved blade 23”, swollen towards point, central fuller, wavy line decoration
170 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 19th century silver mounted Burmese sword dha, slightly swollen and curved SE blade 18½”, polished
Lot 648
A 19th century silver mounted Burmese sword dha, slightly swollen and curved SE blade 18½”, polished
420 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A late 19th century Chinese sword, shallow diamond section blade 18½”, brass crossguard, lower
Lot 649
A late 19th century Chinese sword, shallow diamond section blade 18½”, brass crossguard, lower
320 GBP
200 - 240 GBP
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A Chinese sword, similar to last lot but of more slender proportions, the scabbard of plain
Lot 650
A Chinese sword, similar to last lot but of more slender proportions, the scabbard of plain
150 GBP
150 - 180 GBP
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A Chinese “Boxer Rebellion” period sword, curved, swollen, plated blade 23”, with twin back fuller
Lot 651
A Chinese “Boxer Rebellion” period sword, curved, swollen, plated blade 23”, with twin back fuller
220 GBP
150 - 180 GBP
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**A good .17” Czech CZ 452-2E ZKM American bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, 40½” overall (
Lot 652
**A good .17” Czech CZ 452-2E ZKM American bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, 40½” overall (
290 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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**A .243” Yugoslav Zastava bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, number 33581, 44½” overall,
Lot 653
**A .243” Yugoslav Zastava bolt action box magazine sporting rifle, number 33581, 44½” overall,
95 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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