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April/May auction including Connoisseur Collectors' auction
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
April/May auction including Connoisseur Collectors' auction

April/May 2018

Auction dates
30 Apr 2018 10:30 BST
Lots: 1001-1303
01 May 2018 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-59, 201-500
02 May 2018 11:00 BST
Lots: 60-163
02 May 2018 14:00 BST
Lots: 501-629
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26 Apr 2018 09:00 - 13:00 BST
26 Apr 2018 14:00 - 17:00 BST
27 Apr 2018 09:00 - 13:00 BST
27 Apr 2018 14:00 - 17:00 BST
30 Apr 2018 09:00 - 10:00 BST
01 May 2018 09:00 - 10:30 BST
02 May 2018 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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An officer’s 28 bore percussion holster pistol by Blissett, 12½” overall, octagonal twist barrel
Lot 121
An officer’s 28 bore percussion holster pistol by Blissett, 12½” overall, octagonal twist barrel
400 - 500 GBP
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A charming 140 bore flintlock boxlock muff pistol by Twigg, c 1810, 4¼” overall, turn off barrel 1-
Lot 122
A charming 140 bore flintlock boxlock muff pistol by Twigg, c 1810, 4¼” overall, turn off barrel 1-
400 - 500 GBP
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A good double barrelled 13 bore officer’s percussion holster pistol by Beattie, 11½” overall, rifled
Lot 123
A good double barrelled 13 bore officer’s percussion holster pistol by Beattie, 11½” overall, rifled
1,600 - 2,200 GBP
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A 160 bore flintlock boxlock muff pistol by Nock, c 1815 4¾” overall, turn off barrel 1¼”,
Lot 124
A 160 bore flintlock boxlock muff pistol by Nock, c 1815 4¾” overall, turn off barrel 1¼”,
300 - 500 GBP
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A scarce 4 barrelled 60 bore turnover percussion boxlock sidehammer pistol by E & W Bond, 8¼”
Lot 125
A scarce 4 barrelled 60 bore turnover percussion boxlock sidehammer pistol by E & W Bond, 8¼”
400 - 600 GBP
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A good cased 5 shot 54 bore Webley type double action percussion revolver, 10½” overall, barrel
Lot 126
A good cased 5 shot 54 bore Webley type double action percussion revolver, 10½” overall, barrel
1,500 - 1,800 GBP
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A cased 5 shot 54 bore Beaumont Adams double action percussion revolver, 11½” overall, barrel 5¾”
Lot 127
A cased 5 shot 54 bore Beaumont Adams double action percussion revolver, 11½” overall, barrel 5¾”
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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A cased 5 shot 80 bore Tranter’s Patent double action percussion revolver, 9½” overall, barrel 4½”
Lot 128
A cased 5 shot 80 bore Tranter’s Patent double action percussion revolver, 9½” overall, barrel 4½”
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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A cased 5 shot 80 bore Tranter’s Patent single trigger double action percussion revolver, 9½”
Lot 129
A cased 5 shot 80 bore Tranter’s Patent single trigger double action percussion revolver, 9½”
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A Belgian 11.5mm Model 1867 Albini Braendlin breech loading single shot rifle, 53½” overall,
Lot 130
A Belgian 11.5mm Model 1867 Albini Braendlin breech loading single shot rifle, 53½” overall,
400 - 600 GBP
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A .577” Snider Mark III 2 band rifle, 48½” overall, barrel 30½” with ordnance proofs and inspector’s
Lot 131
A .577” Snider Mark III 2 band rifle, 48½” overall, barrel 30½” with ordnance proofs and inspector’s
400 - 600 GBP
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A .577” Volunteer 3 band Mark III Snider rifle, by LAC, 55” overall, barrel 36”, the breech with
Lot 132
A .577” Volunteer 3 band Mark III Snider rifle, by LAC, 55” overall, barrel 36”, the breech with
800 - 900 GBP
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A Commercial .577” Enfield 2 band percussion rifle, 49” overall, barrel 33” with Birmingham proofs
Lot 133
A Commercial .577” Enfield 2 band percussion rifle, 49” overall, barrel 33” with Birmingham proofs
400 - 500 GBP
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A scarce Victorian 10 b ore 1839 pattern “Brown Bess” percussion musket, 54½” overall russet
Lot 134
A scarce Victorian 10 b ore 1839 pattern “Brown Bess” percussion musket, 54½” overall russet
800 - 900 GBP
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A .577” Portuguese contract Snider carbine, 38” overall, barrel 19½” with Birmingham proofs and
Lot 135
A .577” Portuguese contract Snider carbine, 38” overall, barrel 19½” with Birmingham proofs and
300 - 400 GBP
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A commercial .577” Snider Mark III Artillery carbine, retailed by C G Edwards of Plymouth, 40¼”
Lot 136
A commercial .577” Snider Mark III Artillery carbine, retailed by C G Edwards of Plymouth, 40¼”
350 - 500 GBP
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A .577” Enfield 1861 pattern percussion cavalry carbine, 36½” overall, rifled barrel 21” with
Lot 137
A .577” Enfield 1861 pattern percussion cavalry carbine, 36½” overall, rifled barrel 21” with
500 - 600 GBP
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A .450” Westley Richards “Monkey Tail” breech loading percussion rifle, 40¾” overall, barrel 25”
Lot 138
A .450” Westley Richards “Monkey Tail” breech loading percussion rifle, 40¾” overall, barrel 25”
900 - 1,200 GBP
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A good .25” WCF Winchester Model 1885 single shot falling block Volunteer rifle, 43½” overall, blued
Lot 139
A good .25” WCF Winchester Model 1885 single shot falling block Volunteer rifle, 43½” overall, blued
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A .300” side lever centre hammer boxlock ejector Rook Rifle, by W R Leeson, Ashford, Kent, number
Lot 140
A .300” side lever centre hammer boxlock ejector Rook Rifle, by W R Leeson, Ashford, Kent, number
300 - 500 GBP
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A .295” patent smooth bore top lever ejector hammer Rook Rifle by Charles Lancaster, number 7452,
Lot 141
A .295” patent smooth bore top lever ejector hammer Rook Rifle by Charles Lancaster, number 7452,
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A .300” side lever centre hammer boxlock non ejector Rook Rifle, 42¾” overall, octagonal barrel 27”,
Lot 142
A .300” side lever centre hammer boxlock non ejector Rook Rifle, 42¾” overall, octagonal barrel 27”,
300 - 400 GBP
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A .300” top lever hammerless boxlock ejector Rook Rifle by I. Hollis & Sons, no visible number,
Lot 143
A .300” top lever hammerless boxlock ejector Rook Rifle by I. Hollis & Sons, no visible number,
600 - 800 GBP
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A Belgian .310” Francotte’s Patent Martini action Rook Rifle, number 96235, 42” overall, octagonal
Lot 144
A Belgian .310” Francotte’s Patent Martini action Rook Rifle, number 96235, 42” overall, octagonal
500 - 650 GBP
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A .310” BSA Martini Australian Cadet Rifle, 40” overall, barrel 25¼” with Birmingham proof and
Lot 145
A .310” BSA Martini Australian Cadet Rifle, 40” overall, barrel 25¼” with Birmingham proof and
400 - 500 GBP
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A good cased .295” semi smooth bore top lever hammerless boxlock ejector Rook Rifle by Holland &
Lot 146
A good cased .295” semi smooth bore top lever hammerless boxlock ejector Rook Rifle by Holland &
3,000 - 3,500 GBP
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A good cased .300” top lever hammerless boxlock ejector Rook Rifle, by William Evans, number
Lot 147
A good cased .300” top lever hammerless boxlock ejector Rook Rifle, by William Evans, number
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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A 19th century heavy steel signalling cannon in the form of a muzzle loading coastal defence or
Lot 148
A 19th century heavy steel signalling cannon in the form of a muzzle loading coastal defence or
200 - 300 GBP
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A 17th century German signalling cannon, the tapered octagonal iron barrel 23½” with 1¼” bore with
Lot 149
A 17th century German signalling cannon, the tapered octagonal iron barrel 23½” with 1¼” bore with
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A good .46” Tower Long Sea Service flintlock belt pistol, 19” overall, barrel 12” with ordnance
Lot 150
A good .46” Tower Long Sea Service flintlock belt pistol, 19” overall, barrel 12” with ordnance
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
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A good .65” Tower New Land pattern flintlock cavalry pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9” with ordnance
Lot 151
A good .65” Tower New Land pattern flintlock cavalry pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9” with ordnance
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A 16 bore (.65”) Light Dragoon pattern flintlock holster pistol by D. Egg, 15” overall, barrel 9”
Lot 152
A 16 bore (.65”) Light Dragoon pattern flintlock holster pistol by D. Egg, 15” overall, barrel 9”
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
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A French 42 bore percussion target pistol by Gastinne Renette, c 1860, 16½” overall, rifle octagonal
Lot 153
A French 42 bore percussion target pistol by Gastinne Renette, c 1860, 16½” overall, rifle octagonal
600 - 1,200 GBP
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A 22 bore Queen Anne period cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock side action pistol by Barbar, 10”
Lot 154
A 22 bore Queen Anne period cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock side action pistol by Barbar, 10”
1,500 - 1,600 GBP
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An 18th century Indian “cottage” tinderlighter in the European style, 8” overall, of steel
Lot 155
An 18th century Indian “cottage” tinderlighter in the European style, 8” overall, of steel
300 - 400 GBP
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An early 17th century German military wheel lock holster pistol, 20” overall, the 24 bore
Lot 156
An early 17th century German military wheel lock holster pistol, 20” overall, the 24 bore
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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A good .56” Dragoon flintlock holster pistol by Farmer, dated 1745, 19” overall, barrel 12” with
Lot 157
A good .56” Dragoon flintlock holster pistol by Farmer, dated 1745, 19” overall, barrel 12” with
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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A scarce .753” 1842 Lancers pattern percussion holster pistol of the 16th Lancers, 15½” overall,
Lot 158
A scarce .753” 1842 Lancers pattern percussion holster pistol of the 16th Lancers, 15½” overall,
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A good .56” William IV flintlock Sea Service belt pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9” with faint
Lot 159
A good .56” William IV flintlock Sea Service belt pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9” with faint
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
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A rare 18 bore flintlock mail coach pistol by Harding c 1830, 14½” overall, brass barrel 9” with
Lot 160
A rare 18 bore flintlock mail coach pistol by Harding c 1830, 14½” overall, brass barrel 9” with
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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A pair of 24 bore percussion duelling pistols by H W Mortimer, converted from flintlock by James
Lot 161
A pair of 24 bore percussion duelling pistols by H W Mortimer, converted from flintlock by James
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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A cased pair of 22 bore flintlock duelling pistol by Wogdon, c 1785, 15” overall, sighted
Lot 162
A cased pair of 22 bore flintlock duelling pistol by Wogdon, c 1785, 15” overall, sighted
6,000 - 7,000 GBP
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An impressive massive 15th century gold ring for wear on a gloved hand, from the period of Henry
Lot 163
An impressive massive 15th century gold ring for wear on a gloved hand, from the period of Henry
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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A quantity of Association Football publications relating to the 1960’s, including: approx 200
Lot 201
A quantity of Association Football publications relating to the 1960’s, including: approx 200
50 - 70 GBP
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50 books of military interest, regiments, uniforms, campaigns, battles etc, mostly in DW’s.
Lot 202
50 books of military interest, regiments, uniforms, campaigns, battles etc, mostly in DW’s.
50 - 60 GBP
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“Celebrities of the Army”, 19 other books on uniforms and weapons etc. Also 20 Osprey and other
Lot 203
“Celebrities of the Army”, 19 other books on uniforms and weapons etc. Also 20 Osprey and other
20 - 30 GBP
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“Tonbridge School and the Great War” service records of Tonbridge Boys in the Great War 1914-1919,
Lot 204
“Tonbridge School and the Great War” service records of Tonbridge Boys in the Great War 1914-1919,
20 - 30 GBP
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“Battle Honours of the British Empire and Commonwealth” by Rodger; “Uniforms of the Scottish
Lot 205
“Battle Honours of the British Empire and Commonwealth” by Rodger; “Uniforms of the Scottish
20 - 40 GBP
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“The History of The Welch Regiment” Part I by Maj Whitehorne, Part II by Maj Gen Sir T Harden, 1932,
Lot 206
“The History of The Welch Regiment” Part I by Maj Whitehorne, Part II by Maj Gen Sir T Harden, 1932,
50 - 80 GBP
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“Uniforms of the Royal Artillery”, “Infantry Uniforms of the British Army” 3 vols, and “Uniforms
Lot 208
“Uniforms of the Royal Artillery”, “Infantry Uniforms of the British Army” 3 vols, and “Uniforms
30 - 50 GBP
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“Headdress Badges of the British Army” by Kipling and King, Vols I and II, 1973 and 1979, fully
Lot 209
“Headdress Badges of the British Army” by Kipling and King, Vols I and II, 1973 and 1979, fully
60 - 80 GBP
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“Bowles’s Naval Flags” 20 plates of hand coloured illustrations of the Naval flags of the nations of
Lot 210
“Bowles’s Naval Flags” 20 plates of hand coloured illustrations of the Naval flags of the nations of
100 - 200 GBP
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“Titi Lucretii, Cari Poetae....de Rerum Natura”...etc, pub Paris 1564, 16 mo in contemporary
Lot 211
“Titi Lucretii, Cari Poetae....de Rerum Natura”...etc, pub Paris 1564, 16 mo in contemporary
30 - 50 GBP
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An interesting WWII Prisoner of War diary for 1943, the fly leaf inscribed to Capt Tathem (?) 2nd
Lot 212
An interesting WWII Prisoner of War diary for 1943, the fly leaf inscribed to Capt Tathem (?) 2nd
30 - 50 GBP
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A quantity of photographs and ephemera relating to Tim Nelson and the Red Arrows c 1966-69,
Lot 214
A quantity of photographs and ephemera relating to Tim Nelson and the Red Arrows c 1966-69,
50 - 60 GBP
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A small quantity of vintage aircraft magazines, including the Aeroplane British Aircraft Industry
Lot 215
A small quantity of vintage aircraft magazines, including the Aeroplane British Aircraft Industry
30 - 40 GBP
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A large collection of postage stamps, mounted in various albums. GC
Lot 216
A large collection of postage stamps, mounted in various albums. GC
30 - 40 GBP
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A large quantity of postage stamps of the world. GC
Lot 217
A large quantity of postage stamps of the world. GC
30 - 40 GBP
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