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February 13th/14th 2018
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
February 13th/14th 2018

Auction dates
13 Feb 2018 11:00 GMT
Lots: 501-939
14 Feb 2018 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-400
Viewing dates
08 Feb 2018 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
08 Feb 2018 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
09 Feb 2018 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
09 Feb 2018 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
13 Feb 2018 09:00 - 10:30 GMT
14 Feb 2018 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
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2 WWI period shell buckets, painted with post 1902 R Arms and supporters, 20” overall, one with
Lot 521
2 WWI period shell buckets, painted with post 1902 R Arms and supporters, 20” overall, one with
40 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A silver plated table centre piece in the form of a Viking long ship, length 11”, with dragon head
Lot 522
A silver plated table centre piece in the form of a Viking long ship, length 11”, with dragon head
240 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A heavy quality Arts & Crafts style silver coloured casket, prominent strap hinges to sloping lid
Lot 523
A heavy quality Arts & Crafts style silver coloured casket, prominent strap hinges to sloping lid
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese Mah Jong set, complete with 144 bamboo backed bone tiles, representing dragons, winds,
Lot 524
A Chinese Mah Jong set, complete with 144 bamboo backed bone tiles, representing dragons, winds,
80 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A diver’s cast brass torch, slender stem with screw on head, diam 3¼”, incorporating bullseye
Lot 525
A diver’s cast brass torch, slender stem with screw on head, diam 3¼”, incorporating bullseye
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A WWI prismatic marching compass, marked “Vernier’s Pattern VII” and “F Darton & Co, London, No
Lot 526
A WWI prismatic marching compass, marked “Vernier’s Pattern VII” and “F Darton & Co, London, No
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A miniature brass telescope, chequered leather covered body, length extended 1¾”, of a type used
Lot 527
A miniature brass telescope, chequered leather covered body, length extended 1¾”, of a type used
100 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A single draw telescope, mahogany body, lacquered brass mounts, length extended 30½”. GC
Lot 528
A single draw telescope, mahogany body, lacquered brass mounts, length extended 30½”. GC
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A large 19th century French single draw telescope, mahogany body, brass objective end with lens
Lot 529
A large 19th century French single draw telescope, mahogany body, brass objective end with lens
250 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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3 painted plaster figures: Charlie Chaplin, in typical baggy suit with bowler hat and cane, 17”,
Lot 530
3 painted plaster figures: Charlie Chaplin, in typical baggy suit with bowler hat and cane, 17”,
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40 - 50 GBP
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3 continental painted porcelain figures of early 19th century naval officer, dragoon and hussar,
Lot 531
3 continental painted porcelain figures of early 19th century naval officer, dragoon and hussar,
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A heavy cast bronze model of a WWI Renault FT17 tank, painted dark green, bearing traces of an
Lot 532
A heavy cast bronze model of a WWI Renault FT17 tank, painted dark green, bearing traces of an
0 GBP
1,800 - 1,900 GBP
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2 all brass modern model cannon, barrels 5¼” of unconventional form (not bored through), one on a
Lot 533
2 all brass modern model cannon, barrels 5¼” of unconventional form (not bored through), one on a
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A modern model of an 18th century siege mortar, the cast iron barrel 5½” with 1¾” bore (not fully
Lot 534
A modern model of an 18th century siege mortar, the cast iron barrel 5½” with 1¾” bore (not fully
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A well made modern model naval cannon, brass barrel 12” of good form (not bored through), on its 4
Lot 535
A well made modern model naval cannon, brass barrel 12” of good form (not bored through), on its 4
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A good 19th century model cannon, the bronze barrel 10½”, on its 4 wheeled openwork brass garrison
Lot 536
A good 19th century model cannon, the bronze barrel 10½”, on its 4 wheeled openwork brass garrison
150 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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Four: DCM, Geo V field marshal type (93000 Pte W. Sidell 6/Tank Corps), BWM, Victory, WWII War Medal
Lot 537
Four: DCM, Geo V field marshal type (93000 Pte W. Sidell 6/Tank Corps), BWM, Victory, WWII War Medal
2,700 GBP
1,500 - 1,600 GBP
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Crimea 1854, no clasp (un-named as issued), NVF, (contact marked, claw loose). Afghanistan 1878-
Lot 538
Crimea 1854, no clasp (un-named as issued), NVF, (contact marked, claw loose). Afghanistan 1878-
150 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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Pair: Egypt 1882, no clasp (22492 Gunr. G Browning 1/3 Bde Lon Div RA), NVF (minor edge knocks and
Lot 539
Pair: Egypt 1882, no clasp (22492 Gunr. G Browning 1/3 Bde Lon Div RA), NVF (minor edge knocks and
140 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Pair: QSA, 3 clasps CC, Trans, Witte (engraved 2290 Pte W E Holloway S. Gds); KSA, both clasps (
Lot 540
Pair: QSA, 3 clasps CC, Trans, Witte (engraved 2290 Pte W E Holloway S. Gds); KSA, both clasps (
140 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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QSA 2 clasps Trans, SA02 (8526 Pte G Hyde Rl. Sussex Regt). VF Recipient served with 3rd Bn, roll
Lot 541
QSA 2 clasps Trans, SA02 (8526 Pte G Hyde Rl. Sussex Regt). VF Recipient served with 3rd Bn, roll
75 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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1914 star (5771 Pte G Whitney, 2/R Berks R); 1914-15 star (G3391 Pte W C Bowley R.Suss. R) (
Lot 542
1914 star (5771 Pte G Whitney, 2/R Berks R); 1914-15 star (G3391 Pte W C Bowley R.Suss. R) (
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Territorial War Medal, 1914-19 (2015 Pte B W Lumber, Som LI.) VF
Lot 543
Territorial War Medal, 1914-19 (2015 Pte B W Lumber, Som LI.) VF
110 GBP
130 - 160 GBP
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Mercantile Marine medal (Percival J Taylor), GVF Note: Percival John Taylor, Ward Attdnt.HM Hospital
Lot 544
Mercantile Marine medal (Percival J Taylor), GVF Note: Percival John Taylor, Ward Attdnt.HM Hospital
65 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Memorial plaque (John Amos Askew, SS Dalewood, Mercantile Marine, died 26.2.1918); Victory medal (
Lot 545
Memorial plaque (John Amos Askew, SS Dalewood, Mercantile Marine, died 26.2.1918); Victory medal (
120 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Five: 1939-45 star, Italy star, Defence, War, Territorial Efficiency medal, Geo VI first type (
Lot 546
Five: 1939-45 star, Italy star, Defence, War, Territorial Efficiency medal, Geo VI first type (
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Naval LS & GC, Geo V admiral’s bust (193584 James Shirley PO HMS Pembroke), VF; ditto Geo VI
Lot 547
Naval LS & GC, Geo V admiral’s bust (193584 James Shirley PO HMS Pembroke), VF; ditto Geo VI
130 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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23 modern hardback books on aircraft and flying, GC to VGC, many with DWs, also one paperback and
Lot 548
23 modern hardback books on aircraft and flying, GC to VGC, many with DWs, also one paperback and
55 GBP
30 GBP
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27 modern books, mostly relating to WWII, hardback and paperback, and also including “Downside and
Lot 549
27 modern books, mostly relating to WWII, hardback and paperback, and also including “Downside and
35 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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8 books of Nelson interest: “The Nelson Companion”, “Trafalgar Captains”, “Nelson at Copenhagen”,
Lot 550
8 books of Nelson interest: “The Nelson Companion”, “Trafalgar Captains”, “Nelson at Copenhagen”,
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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“1 See All” in 4 large volumes, a pictorial encyclopedia of over 100,000 items of people places
Lot 551
“1 See All” in 4 large volumes, a pictorial encyclopedia of over 100,000 items of people places
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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“The History of the Great European War” by Macbean Knight, Vols I and II only; also 22 modern
Lot 552
“The History of the Great European War” by Macbean Knight, Vols I and II only; also 22 modern
65 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An interesting WWII “The Borough of Hendon 4 Fighter Fund” typed letter, d. 18th Nov 1940, from
Lot 553
An interesting WWII “The Borough of Hendon 4 Fighter Fund” typed letter, d. 18th Nov 1940, from
50 GBP
50 - 40 GBP
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6 Crimea War period “Return of Horses” documents, 4 on WO Form 753, 2 m/s, various dates 1855/6
Lot 554
6 Crimea War period “Return of Horses” documents, 4 on WO Form 753, 2 m/s, various dates 1855/6
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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4 letters from Thomas Bishopp to “My Dearest Emily” his wife, Dec 6th 1854 to April 1st 1855,
Lot 555
4 letters from Thomas Bishopp to “My Dearest Emily” his wife, Dec 6th 1854 to April 1st 1855,
200 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A letter from Corporal C F Simmons “Camp before Sebastopol” to the wife of a comrade in arms who
Lot 556
A letter from Corporal C F Simmons “Camp before Sebastopol” to the wife of a comrade in arms who
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A letter from Alfred Austin “Heights above Sebastopol” to his sister, including 2 small sketches, “
Lot 557
A letter from Alfred Austin “Heights above Sebastopol” to his sister, including 2 small sketches, “
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A letter from Sergt G Anderson, 34th Regt to his parents, written at “Camp before Sebastopol, 17th
Lot 558
A letter from Sergt G Anderson, 34th Regt to his parents, written at “Camp before Sebastopol, 17th
120 GBP
125 - 150 GBP
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A small stamped envelope, addressed to “Captain Radcliffe, 20th Regiment, British Army in Turkey,
Lot 559
A small stamped envelope, addressed to “Captain Radcliffe, 20th Regiment, British Army in Turkey,
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A large quantity of overseas postage stamps, mostly 20th century, foreign and commonwealth,
Lot 560
A large quantity of overseas postage stamps, mostly 20th century, foreign and commonwealth,
60 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A large quantity of British postage stamps in two albums, including Vic penny reds identified by
Lot 561
A large quantity of British postage stamps in two albums, including Vic penny reds identified by
150 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Players cigarette cards “Film Stars”, set of 50, head and shoulders with autographs, framed, 23½”
Lot 562
Players cigarette cards “Film Stars”, set of 50, head and shoulders with autographs, framed, 23½”
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30 - 40 GBP
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Cigarette cards: approx 9,000 assorted mixture. Mostly early 1930’s. QGC
Lot 563
Cigarette cards: approx 9,000 assorted mixture. Mostly early 1930’s. QGC
140 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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Cigarette cards: approx 8,000 assorted mixture. Mostly early 1930’s. QGC
Lot 564
Cigarette cards: approx 8,000 assorted mixture. Mostly early 1930’s. QGC
130 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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Cigarette cards: approx 7,000 assorted mixture. Mostly early 1930’s. QGC
Lot 565
Cigarette cards: approx 7,000 assorted mixture. Mostly early 1930’s. QGC
130 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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Cigarette cards: Scissors cigarettes National Dancing Girls (31), Military Uniforms (24); Wills
Lot 566
Cigarette cards: Scissors cigarettes National Dancing Girls (31), Military Uniforms (24); Wills
95 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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Blank
Lot 567
Blank
0 GBP
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An album of military scraps, postcards of uniform, insignia and memorabilia, etc, the postcards
Lot 568
An album of military scraps, postcards of uniform, insignia and memorabilia, etc, the postcards
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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12 pre WWI Tuck’s coloured postcards of British warships; 5 similar monochrome by Gale & Polden
Lot 569
12 pre WWI Tuck’s coloured postcards of British warships; 5 similar monochrome by Gale & Polden
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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9 WWI colour embroidered postcards, flags, trophies, decorative emblems, etc, with titles“1915
Lot 570
9 WWI colour embroidered postcards, flags, trophies, decorative emblems, etc, with titles“1915
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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53 Gale & Polden postcards of infantry uniforms, near VGC; 92 Gale & Polden regimental insignia,
Lot 571
53 Gale & Polden postcards of infantry uniforms, near VGC; 92 Gale & Polden regimental insignia,
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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40 monochrome postcards, c 1935-48, of military personnel, activities, groups, individuals, etc,
Lot 572
40 monochrome postcards, c 1935-48, of military personnel, activities, groups, individuals, etc,
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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296 military postcards in 3 albums, cavalry and infantry regts, also a number of scraps taken from
Lot 573
296 military postcards in 3 albums, cavalry and infantry regts, also a number of scraps taken from
20 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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14 WWI monochrome postcards of individuals, mostly infantry men in service dress; 4 of family groups
Lot 574
14 WWI monochrome postcards of individuals, mostly infantry men in service dress; 4 of family groups
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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55 postcards of naval interest, comprising 29 British, photographic and printed, including a few
Lot 575
55 postcards of naval interest, comprising 29 British, photographic and printed, including a few
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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“The Royal Scots Tercentenary 1633-1933”, 12 large postcard size coloured prints of uniform,
Lot 576
“The Royal Scots Tercentenary 1633-1933”, 12 large postcard size coloured prints of uniform,
45 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A postcard size signed photograph “Rita Heyworth”, head and shoulders, issued by Columbia Studios,
Lot 577
A postcard size signed photograph “Rita Heyworth”, head and shoulders, issued by Columbia Studios,
50 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A head and shoulders studio photographic portrait signed “Susan Hayward”, mounted and framed in gilt
Lot 578
A head and shoulders studio photographic portrait signed “Susan Hayward”, mounted and framed in gilt
70 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A close up head and shoulders studio photographic portrait signed “Hedi Lemaar”, well mounted and
Lot 579
A close up head and shoulders studio photographic portrait signed “Hedi Lemaar”, well mounted and
60 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A full length sepia photograph signed “Betty Hutton” and “Fred Astaire”, showing them swirling in
Lot 580
A full length sepia photograph signed “Betty Hutton” and “Fred Astaire”, showing them swirling in
75 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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