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

Auction dates
28 Nov 2017 11:00 GMT
Lots: 401-656
29 Nov 2017 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-325
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23 Nov 2017 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
23 Nov 2017 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
24 Nov 2017 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
24 Nov 2017 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
27 Nov 2017 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
27 Nov 2017 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
28 Nov 2017 09:00 - 10:30 GMT
29 Nov 2017 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
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2 tunics: Coldstream Guards officer’s full dress (severely mothed) and Vol Q.M. Sergeant (
Lot 556
2 tunics: Coldstream Guards officer’s full dress (severely mothed) and Vol Q.M. Sergeant (
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Captain’s full dress scarlet tunic of The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, gosling green facings,
Lot 557
A Captain’s full dress scarlet tunic of The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, gosling green facings,
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A post 1902 colour sergeant’s full dress scarlet tunic of the 7th (Montgomery) Bn Royal Welsh
Lot 558
A post 1902 colour sergeant’s full dress scarlet tunic of the 7th (Montgomery) Bn Royal Welsh
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An OR’s full dress Lovat grey doublet of the London Scottish, blue facings, green braid edging all
Lot 559
An OR’s full dress Lovat grey doublet of the London Scottish, blue facings, green braid edging all
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A tin case for tropical helmets, painted name on lid “Lieut. Colonel J.M. Reid RAMC”, with clasp;
Lot 560
A tin case for tropical helmets, painted name on lid “Lieut. Colonel J.M. Reid RAMC”, with clasp;
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Scottish OR’s blue beret, silk tails, scarlet tuft; 2 pairs officers’ overalls, one with broad
Lot 561
A Scottish OR’s blue beret, silk tails, scarlet tuft; 2 pairs officers’ overalls, one with broad
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A continental naval officer’s tricorne hat, of black compressed felt, ¾” gilt lace trim to top
Lot 562
A continental naval officer’s tricorne hat, of black compressed felt, ¾” gilt lace trim to top
190 GBP
75 - 80 GBP
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A fully professionally restored mitre cap of the Grenadier Company, The Queen’s Own Regiment of
Lot 563
A fully professionally restored mitre cap of the Grenadier Company, The Queen’s Own Regiment of
0 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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An Edward VII Quartermaster’s cocked hat of the Grenadier Guards, black velvet body, gilt bullion
Lot 564
An Edward VII Quartermaster’s cocked hat of the Grenadier Guards, black velvet body, gilt bullion
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An OR’s rifle green shako of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), plaited cord to front, plain
Lot 565
An OR’s rifle green shako of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), plaited cord to front, plain
375 GBP
425 - 450 GBP
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A trooper’s brass helmet of The 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards, with peak
Lot 566
A trooper’s brass helmet of The 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards, with peak
500 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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A trooper’s brass helmet of the 7th (the Princess Royal’s) Dragoon Guards, with peak binding, ear to
Lot 567
A trooper’s brass helmet of the 7th (the Princess Royal’s) Dragoon Guards, with peak binding, ear to
675 GBP
600 - 650 GBP
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A Vic Royal Navy officer’s sword, claymore blade 31½”, by Ledger Smith & Co, 9 Dowgate Hill, London,
Lot 568
A Vic Royal Navy officer’s sword, claymore blade 31½”, by Ledger Smith & Co, 9 Dowgate Hill, London,
140 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officer’s family sword, very slightly curved, fullered blade 32½”,
Lot 569
A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officer’s family sword, very slightly curved, fullered blade 32½”,
90 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An interesting mid 19th century sidearm, plated straight SE blade 24½”, DE at point, etched “William
Lot 570
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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A 19th century Italian cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 34”, sheet steel
Lot 571
A 19th century Italian cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 34”, sheet steel
110 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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An Indian made 1853 type cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 32½”, marked
Lot 572
An Indian made 1853 type cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 32½”, marked
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An 1821 light cavalry trooper’s style sword, slightly curved fullered blade 35”, steel hilt with
Lot 573
An 1821 light cavalry trooper’s style sword, slightly curved fullered blade 35”, steel hilt with
85 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An 1845 pattern infantry field officer’s sword, almost straight, fullered blade 32”, etched on
Lot 574
An 1845 pattern infantry field officer’s sword, almost straight, fullered blade 32”, etched on
150 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An interesting Brighton WWI infantry officer’s sword, with 1914-18 War and Victory Medals and
Lot 575
An interesting Brighton WWI infantry officer’s sword, with 1914-18 War and Victory Medals and
100 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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A mountain artillery sword, broad, curved fullered blade 30”, with various stamps at forte including
Lot 576
A mountain artillery sword, broad, curved fullered blade 30”, with various stamps at forte including
300 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A WWI 1897 pattern officer’s sword of The Royal Engineers, straight fullered blade 32½”, by Henry
Lot 577
A WWI 1897 pattern officer’s sword of The Royal Engineers, straight fullered blade 32½”, by Henry
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An early 19th century continental officer’s dress sword, straight fullered blade 32½”, etched with
Lot 578
An early 19th century continental officer’s dress sword, straight fullered blade 32½”, etched with
260 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A large African drum, of rounded tapered form, skin top and base, cord and hide body, diam 20”,
Lot 579
A large African drum, of rounded tapered form, skin top and base, cord and hide body, diam 20”,
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30 - 40 GBP
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A Zulu polished darkwood knobkerry, almost spherical head, 6 closely wound copper wire, spiral
Lot 580
A Zulu polished darkwood knobkerry, almost spherical head, 6 closely wound copper wire, spiral
0 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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A Zulu polished darkwood knobkerry, large almost spherical head, nicely shaped haft, 23” overall. GC
Lot 581
A Zulu polished darkwood knobkerry, large almost spherical head, nicely shaped haft, 23” overall. GC
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An unusually long darkwood bow, possibly Polynesian, of deep semi circular section, with hollow fore
Lot 582
An unusually long darkwood bow, possibly Polynesian, of deep semi circular section, with hollow fore
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A small 19th century Turkish flintlock blunderbuss, 17½” overall, 2 stage swamped iron barrel 8½”,
Lot 583
A small 19th century Turkish flintlock blunderbuss, 17½” overall, 2 stage swamped iron barrel 8½”,
220 GBP
230 - 260 GBP
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A mid 18th century hunting hanger, tapering SE blade 22” with shallow fuller and narrow back fuller,
Lot 584
A mid 18th century hunting hanger, tapering SE blade 22” with shallow fuller and narrow back fuller,
180 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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An English smallsword, c 1775, colichmarde blade 32”, faintly etched with trophy of arms and
Lot 585
An English smallsword, c 1775, colichmarde blade 32”, faintly etched with trophy of arms and
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pre 1958 .177” Webley Junior air pistol, batch number 444. GWO & C (lightly worn overall with
Lot 586
A pre 1958 .177” Webley Junior air pistol, batch number 444. GWO & C (lightly worn overall with
60 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A .22” Webley Premier “D” series air pistol, number 4185. GWO & C, retaining much original blued
Lot 587
A .22” Webley Premier “D” series air pistol, number 4185. GWO & C, retaining much original blued
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A .177” Dolla pop out air pistol, c 1930s, 10” open, of 2 piece cast iron construction, bright
Lot 588
A .177” Dolla pop out air pistol, c 1930s, 10” open, of 2 piece cast iron construction, bright
50 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An extremely rare American .177” Haviland and Gunn 1872 Model air pistol, 5¼” overall, of
Lot 589
An extremely rare American .177” Haviland and Gunn 1872 Model air pistol, 5¼” overall, of
900 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A .177” Marco (?) break action air rifle, 42” overall, half octagonal barrel 19” with unusual tall
Lot 590
A .177” Marco (?) break action air rifle, 42” overall, half octagonal barrel 19” with unusual tall
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A .177” Gem break action air rifle, number 13 on breech faces, 34½” overall, half octagonal barrel
Lot 591
A .177” Gem break action air rifle, number 13 on breech faces, 34½” overall, half octagonal barrel
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A .22” Jelly break action repeating air rifle, number 1082, with full length spring loaded tubular
Lot 592
A .22” Jelly break action repeating air rifle, number 1082, with full length spring loaded tubular
50 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A .22” Diana Mod 27 break action air rifle, number 277490, GWO & C; also a .177” BSA Meteor Mark I
Lot 593
A .22” Diana Mod 27 break action air rifle, number 277490, GWO & C; also a .177” BSA Meteor Mark I
50 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A .177” pre war BSA break action air rifle, 41½” overall, barrel 18½”, number 6173 (1935). GWO &
Lot 594
A .177” pre war BSA break action air rifle, 41½” overall, barrel 18½”, number 6173 (1935). GWO &
70 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A .177” BSA “Light” or “Ladies” model underlever air rifle, 39¾” overall, barrel 17”, number
Lot 595
A .177” BSA “Light” or “Ladies” model underlever air rifle, 39¾” overall, barrel 17”, number
90 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A good .22” Webley Victor air rifle, number 024299, with fully adjustable rearsight and beechwood
Lot 596
A good .22” Webley Victor air rifle, number 024299, with fully adjustable rearsight and beechwood
110 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A good .22” late model Webley Mark 3 air rifle, number B1318, the varnished stock having plastic “
Lot 597
A good .22” late model Webley Mark 3 air rifle, number B1318, the varnished stock having plastic “
140 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A very good .177” BSA Cadet air rifle, number B18304 (1946-49), the metalwork having blued finish,
Lot 598
A very good .177” BSA Cadet air rifle, number B18304 (1946-49), the metalwork having blued finish,
270 GBP
275 - 325 GBP
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A copper powder flask, of bird in foliage type, “Patent” brass top (AF), 7½” overall; a brass
Lot 599
A copper powder flask, of bird in foliage type, “Patent” brass top (AF), 7½” overall; a brass
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A darkwood powder flask, of panelled rectangular section with iron borders and hinged top with
Lot 600
A darkwood powder flask, of panelled rectangular section with iron borders and hinged top with
475 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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A Turkish eared dagger, SE blade 7½”, with ornamental studded silver reinforce at forte into central
Lot 601
A Turkish eared dagger, SE blade 7½”, with ornamental studded silver reinforce at forte into central
200 GBP
200 - 225 GBP
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A modern Yemeni presentation jambiya, sealed in an imitation black velvet covered case with gilt and
Lot 602
A modern Yemeni presentation jambiya, sealed in an imitation black velvet covered case with gilt and
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A small Indian jambiya, blade 6”, lightly silver damascened with stylized foliage in panels, sheet
Lot 603
A small Indian jambiya, blade 6”, lightly silver damascened with stylized foliage in panels, sheet
40 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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A kindjal style dagger, DE blade 8”, adapted from an early 18th century blade with incised “P” style
Lot 604
A kindjal style dagger, DE blade 8”, adapted from an early 18th century blade with incised “P” style
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Malayan knife, SE swollen scimitar style blade 9”, with line along the back edge, octagonal
Lot 605
A Malayan knife, SE swollen scimitar style blade 9”, with line along the back edge, octagonal
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A parang, blade 12”, darkwood grip, simple carved turtle head pommel, wooden scabbard with
Lot 606
A parang, blade 12”, darkwood grip, simple carved turtle head pommel, wooden scabbard with
40 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An 18th century tulwar hilted Indian sword, very slightly curved broad blade 33”, with narrow back
Lot 607
An 18th century tulwar hilted Indian sword, very slightly curved broad blade 33”, with narrow back
110 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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The dis-assembled parts of a middle eastern (Turkish?) contemporary copy of a 5 shot .31” Colt SA
Lot 608
The dis-assembled parts of a middle eastern (Turkish?) contemporary copy of a 5 shot .31” Colt SA
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A scarce early 5 shot 80 bore 1st type Kerr’s Patent SA percussion revolver, marked to the Sussex
Lot 609
A scarce early 5 shot 80 bore 1st type Kerr’s Patent SA percussion revolver, marked to the Sussex
1,600 GBP
1,750 - 1,800 GBP
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A Bowie knife, tapering SE blade 8”, marked on one side “H. Hobson, Warranted” at forte with “The
Lot 610
A Bowie knife, tapering SE blade 8”, marked on one side “H. Hobson, Warranted” at forte with “The
625 GBP
750 - 800 GBP
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A 2nd pattern FS military knife, blade 6¼” (repointed), brass hilt in its leather sheath with belt
Lot 611
A 2nd pattern FS military knife, blade 6¼” (repointed), brass hilt in its leather sheath with belt
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A polished walking cane, the handle in the form of an imitation shagreen covered miniature brass
Lot 612
A polished walking cane, the handle in the form of an imitation shagreen covered miniature brass
110 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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An early 20th century sword cane, slender rectangular section blade, 27”, brass ferrule, darkened
Lot 613
An early 20th century sword cane, slender rectangular section blade, 27”, brass ferrule, darkened
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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An Indian SB 14 bore percussion sporting gun, 53” overall, round barrel 37” with short octagonal
Lot 614
An Indian SB 14 bore percussion sporting gun, 53” overall, round barrel 37” with short octagonal
65 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An Indian made 24 bore military style 2 band percussion musket, 45½” overall, barrel 29½” with
Lot 615
An Indian made 24 bore military style 2 band percussion musket, 45½” overall, barrel 29½” with
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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