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April/May auction including Connoisseur Collectors' auction
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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
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27 Apr 2018 14:00 - 17:00 BST
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01 May 2018 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A similar pouch of The R Artillery, basically GC (traces of gilt, some wear).
Lot 458
A similar pouch of The R Artillery, basically GC (traces of gilt, some wear).
100 - 120 GBP
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A Vic mounted officer’s black PL sabretache, crowned VR cypher badge. QGC
Lot 459
A Vic mounted officer’s black PL sabretache, crowned VR cypher badge. QGC
50 - 80 GBP
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A Vic Staff officer’s Russia leather sabretache, gilt crowned VR cypher badge, flat pouch at the
Lot 460
A Vic Staff officer’s Russia leather sabretache, gilt crowned VR cypher badge, flat pouch at the
80 - 100 GBP
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An officer’s black PL undress sabretache of The 17th (D.C.O.) Lancers, prominent silver plated skull
Lot 461
An officer’s black PL undress sabretache of The 17th (D.C.O.) Lancers, prominent silver plated skull
150 - 200 GBP
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A similar Vic sabretache of The R Artillery, brass R Arms/cannon badge as for HP, with 3 short
Lot 462
A similar Vic sabretache of The R Artillery, brass R Arms/cannon badge as for HP, with 3 short
100 - 150 GBP
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A similar Vic sabretache of the Volunteer Artillery, good silver plated R Arms/cannon badge as for
Lot 463
A similar Vic sabretache of the Volunteer Artillery, good silver plated R Arms/cannon badge as for
100 - 150 GBP
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A similar Vic sabretache, silver plated badge of crowned R Arms with supporters and motto, 3 short
Lot 464
A similar Vic sabretache, silver plated badge of crowned R Arms with supporters and motto, 3 short
80 - 120 GBP
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A similar sabretache of the South Middlesex Rifle Volunteers, unusual 2 compartment pouch, silver
Lot 465
A similar sabretache of the South Middlesex Rifle Volunteers, unusual 2 compartment pouch, silver
100 - 150 GBP
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3 WM ball topped swagger canes: XX Hyderabad Regiment (worn), 10th Gurkhas (worn) and lion rampant
Lot 466
3 WM ball topped swagger canes: XX Hyderabad Regiment (worn), 10th Gurkhas (worn) and lion rampant
30 - 50 GBP
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A WWI darkwood parade cane of the Royal Flying Corps, WM thimble top (dented) with RFC wings (
Lot 467
A WWI darkwood parade cane of the Royal Flying Corps, WM thimble top (dented) with RFC wings (
60 - 80 GBP
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A horse head harness of the Scots Guards, steel bit with WM Thistle Star boss badges, similar larger
Lot 468
A horse head harness of the Scots Guards, steel bit with WM Thistle Star boss badges, similar larger
50 - 60 GBP
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A Boer War period brown leather bandolier of 5 pouches, no visible markings. Basically GC for age (
Lot 469
A Boer War period brown leather bandolier of 5 pouches, no visible markings. Basically GC for age (
100 - 125 GBP
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A brass and copper bugle, by McQueens Manchester, with mouthpiece, cords and tassels; an ERII RAF
Lot 470
A brass and copper bugle, by McQueens Manchester, with mouthpiece, cords and tassels; an ERII RAF
50 - 60 GBP
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An ERII painted drum of the Gibraltar Regiment, with title scroll, crowned Gibraltar arms and motto,
Lot 471
An ERII painted drum of the Gibraltar Regiment, with title scroll, crowned Gibraltar arms and motto,
150 - 200 GBP
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6 WWI/II arm bands: Sussex VAD, d 1918, Derby Scheme, CIGS officer, WVS, CDC and MP.
Lot 472
6 WWI/II arm bands: Sussex VAD, d 1918, Derby Scheme, CIGS officer, WVS, CDC and MP.
100 - 120 GBP
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2 pairs of Georgian soldiers’ boots, one pair lace up type and the other ankle boots. Both with
Lot 473
2 pairs of Georgian soldiers’ boots, one pair lace up type and the other ankle boots. Both with
50 - 75 GBP
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A quantity of Russian combat clothing, 3 jackets, 2 prs of trousers, 3 American wind cheaters and
Lot 474
A quantity of Russian combat clothing, 3 jackets, 2 prs of trousers, 3 American wind cheaters and
20 - 30 GBP
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A fine Vic General officer’s blue greatcoat, royal blue velvet collar and red cloth lining, 18
Lot 475
A fine Vic General officer’s blue greatcoat, royal blue velvet collar and red cloth lining, 18
180 - 200 GBP
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A Frontiersman’s blue tunic, staybrite shoulder chains and insignia, with peaked cap; a pair cavalry
Lot 476
A Frontiersman’s blue tunic, staybrite shoulder chains and insignia, with peaked cap; a pair cavalry
30 - 40 GBP
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A post 1902 RA officer’s blue service dress jacket, brass regimental buttons (rank badges
Lot 477
A post 1902 RA officer’s blue service dress jacket, brass regimental buttons (rank badges
30 - 40 GBP
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A good Coldstream Guards corporal’s tunic dated 1957, anodised regimental buttons, Guards pattern
Lot 478
A good Coldstream Guards corporal’s tunic dated 1957, anodised regimental buttons, Guards pattern
100 - 120 GBP
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A good post 1953 Coldstream Guards OR’s greatcoat, anodised regimental buttons. VGC
Lot 479
A good post 1953 Coldstream Guards OR’s greatcoat, anodised regimental buttons. VGC
40 - 50 GBP
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A post 1902 Scottish Rifles doublet, KC WM GS buttons, white cord piping, original stores label
Lot 480
A post 1902 Scottish Rifles doublet, KC WM GS buttons, white cord piping, original stores label
50 - 60 GBP
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A 10th Gurkha Rifles officer’s rifle green SD uniform, comprising jacket with black composition
Lot 481
A 10th Gurkha Rifles officer’s rifle green SD uniform, comprising jacket with black composition
70 - 100 GBP
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A fine and rare Bengal Staff Corps field officer’s scarlet tunic c 1875, collar rank and cuff
Lot 482
A fine and rare Bengal Staff Corps field officer’s scarlet tunic c 1875, collar rank and cuff
350 - 375 GBP
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2 Civil Defence steel helmets, one painted black, the other khaki; and an HAC black beret with WM
Lot 483
2 Civil Defence steel helmets, one painted black, the other khaki; and an HAC black beret with WM
30 - 40 GBP
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A scarce WWII period Eastern European steel helmet, raw edged with 3 slots for camouflage netting
Lot 484
A scarce WWII period Eastern European steel helmet, raw edged with 3 slots for camouflage netting
70 - 100 GBP
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A scarce blue cloth glengarry cap with headband, tails and lining with gilt stamp “Warranted
Lot 485
A scarce blue cloth glengarry cap with headband, tails and lining with gilt stamp “Warranted
80 - 120 GBP
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A Royal Navy ratings straw sennet hat, black silk tally “HMS Nelson” (faint), broad brim.
Lot 486
A Royal Navy ratings straw sennet hat, black silk tally “HMS Nelson” (faint), broad brim.
150 - 175 GBP
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An officer’s sidecap of The 17th (D.C.O) Lancers, white top, blue sides, gilt braid to edges, gilt
Lot 487
An officer’s sidecap of The 17th (D.C.O) Lancers, white top, blue sides, gilt braid to edges, gilt
50 - 60 GBP
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An officer’s blue cloth sidecap of The Cheshire Regt, yellow piping to top edges, small buttons,
Lot 488
An officer’s blue cloth sidecap of The Cheshire Regt, yellow piping to top edges, small buttons,
40 - 60 GBP
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A Drum Major’s blue velvet “jockey” cap, ventilator top, prominent peak, padded silk lining. GC
Lot 489
A Drum Major’s blue velvet “jockey” cap, ventilator top, prominent peak, padded silk lining. GC
60 - 80 GBP
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A Spanish police officer’s peaked cap, gilt badge; an East German officer’s peaked cap; 2 British
Lot 490
A Spanish police officer’s peaked cap, gilt badge; an East German officer’s peaked cap; 2 British
30 - 40 GBP
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A post 1902 RA officer’s blue service dress cap, gilt KC badge, gilt bullion braiding to peak,
Lot 491
A post 1902 RA officer’s blue service dress cap, gilt KC badge, gilt bullion braiding to peak,
35 - 50 GBP
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A Welsh Guards SD cap, 2 other caps; a mortar board and an embroidered panel. GC
Lot 492
A Welsh Guards SD cap, 2 other caps; a mortar board and an embroidered panel. GC
40 - 50 GBP
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An officer’s white cloth tropical helmet, reputed to be Indian Army 15th Lancers, gilt stylised
Lot 493
An officer’s white cloth tropical helmet, reputed to be Indian Army 15th Lancers, gilt stylised
250 - 350 GBP
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An ERII bandsman’s white helmet, cast gilt mounts and HP, leather and silk lining, with chinchain (
Lot 494
An ERII bandsman’s white helmet, cast gilt mounts and HP, leather and silk lining, with chinchain (
100 - 120 GBP
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A Vic officer’s busby of The Royal Artillery, red cloth bag, gilt grenade plume holder, applied R
Lot 495
A Vic officer’s busby of The Royal Artillery, red cloth bag, gilt grenade plume holder, applied R
300 - 400 GBP
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A Guardsman’s bearskin of the Grenadier Guards, white hair plume on left, leather liner and
Lot 496
A Guardsman’s bearskin of the Grenadier Guards, white hair plume on left, leather liner and
150 - 200 GBP
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A Guardsman’s bearskin of the Coldstream Guards, scarlet hair plume on right, leather liner and
Lot 497
A Guardsman’s bearskin of the Coldstream Guards, scarlet hair plume on right, leather liner and
150 - 200 GBP
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A 19th Cent Guardsman’s bearskin of the Scots Guards, no provision for plume, early patt. with
Lot 498
A 19th Cent Guardsman’s bearskin of the Scots Guards, no provision for plume, early patt. with
80 - 120 GBP
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An ERII bandsman’s blue cloth helmet of the Royal Anglian Regt, gilt washed top mount and spike,
Lot 499
An ERII bandsman’s blue cloth helmet of the Royal Anglian Regt, gilt washed top mount and spike,
150 - 250 GBP
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A French cuirassier’s steel helmet, plated skull, brass peak lining, ear rosettes and leather backed
Lot 500
A French cuirassier’s steel helmet, plated skull, brass peak lining, ear rosettes and leather backed
300 - 400 GBP
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A Belgian cavalry NCO’s sword d. 1844, of French style, curved, fullered blade, 36” with narrow back
Lot 501
A Belgian cavalry NCO’s sword d. 1844, of French style, curved, fullered blade, 36” with narrow back
250 - 350 GBP
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A Belgian cavalry trooper’s sword, d 1851, of French style with crowned, fullered blade 36”,
Lot 502
A Belgian cavalry trooper’s sword, d 1851, of French style with crowned, fullered blade 36”,
200 - 300 GBP
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A 1796 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, (some wear and pitting, grip leather missing, no scabbard)
Lot 503
A 1796 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, (some wear and pitting, grip leather missing, no scabbard)
400 - 425 GBP
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A French gladius sidearm, DE blade 19”, swollen at point, stamps at forte, solid brass hilt,
Lot 504
A French gladius sidearm, DE blade 19”, swollen at point, stamps at forte, solid brass hilt,
60 - 80 GBP
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An interesting pair of swords belonging to Col J. R. Harvey, 5th Lancers and Ist VB Norfolk Regt:
Lot 505
An interesting pair of swords belonging to Col J. R. Harvey, 5th Lancers and Ist VB Norfolk Regt:
400 - 500 GBP
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A late 19th cent French officer’s sword, slightly curved, SE, fullered blade 30” (officially
Lot 506
A late 19th cent French officer’s sword, slightly curved, SE, fullered blade 30” (officially
120 - 140 GBP
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A late Vic 1822 patt infantry field officer’s levée sword, slender, almost straight blade, 32½”,
Lot 507
A late Vic 1822 patt infantry field officer’s levée sword, slender, almost straight blade, 32½”,
150 - 175 GBP
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A continental light cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to the French M1822, curved fullered blade 34½”
Lot 508
A continental light cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to the French M1822, curved fullered blade 34½”
100 - 150 GBP
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A similar sword, except there is no crowned “D” mark on the knucklebow, and the no at the top is “
Lot 509
A similar sword, except there is no crowned “D” mark on the knucklebow, and the no at the top is “
100 - 150 GBP
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A French M1882 infantry officer’s sword, slender DE blade 33½” marked “M (? unclear) Alp, St
Lot 510
A French M1882 infantry officer’s sword, slender DE blade 33½” marked “M (? unclear) Alp, St
100 - 150 GBP
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A mid 19th cent sidearm, curved fullered blade 27”, brass stirrup hilt, plain forward sloping pommel
Lot 511
A mid 19th cent sidearm, curved fullered blade 27”, brass stirrup hilt, plain forward sloping pommel
80 - 120 GBP
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A continental light cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to British 1780 type, curved fullered blade
Lot 512
A continental light cavalry trooper’s sword, similar to British 1780 type, curved fullered blade
250 - 400 GBP
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A Vic 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, slender, curved fullered blade 32½”, etched with
Lot 513
A Vic 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, slender, curved fullered blade 32½”, etched with
100 - 120 GBP
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An interesting German railway officials sword c 1925, straight SE plated blade 32”, brass hilt
Lot 514
An interesting German railway officials sword c 1925, straight SE plated blade 32”, brass hilt
150 - 250 GBP
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A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry officer’s dress sword, straight DE blade 32”, with short central fuller
Lot 515
A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry officer’s dress sword, straight DE blade 32”, with short central fuller
150 - 200 GBP
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A 1796 pattern light cavalry sword, curved shallow fullered blade 33”, with traces of etching to
Lot 516
A 1796 pattern light cavalry sword, curved shallow fullered blade 33”, with traces of etching to
70 - 90 GBP
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A Vic 1831 pattern General officer’s sword, curved blade 30½”, DE at point, by Johnston, Sword
Lot 517
A Vic 1831 pattern General officer’s sword, curved blade 30½”, DE at point, by Johnston, Sword
500 - 600 GBP
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