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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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A .177” BSA Club Special underlever air rifle, number CS 50424 (1933), 44” overall, barrel 19¼”,
Lot 578
A .177” BSA Club Special underlever air rifle, number CS 50424 (1933), 44” overall, barrel 19¼”,
120 - 180 GBP
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A similar air rifle, number CS 39539 (1929), 45” overall, with 3 hole trigger block. GWO & basically
Lot 579
A similar air rifle, number CS 39539 (1929), 45” overall, with 3 hole trigger block. GWO & basically
120 - 180 GBP
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A .177” pre war BSA break action air rifle, number B1974 (1936), with traces of etching on the air
Lot 580
A .177” pre war BSA break action air rifle, number B1974 (1936), with traces of etching on the air
100 - 150 GBP
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A similar air rifle, number B5970 (?) (1937/8). GWO & Clean Condition (professionally reblued
Lot 581
A similar air rifle, number B5970 (?) (1937/8). GWO & Clean Condition (professionally reblued
80 - 120 GBP
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A composite knife, SE blade 6½”, marked “Maug...”, silver plated handle, the bone grips inset with
Lot 582
A composite knife, SE blade 6½”, marked “Maug...”, silver plated handle, the bone grips inset with
40 - 50 GBP
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A composite dagger, slender tapering 17th century blade 16½”, with traces of maker’s name in half
Lot 583
A composite dagger, slender tapering 17th century blade 16½”, with traces of maker’s name in half
60 - 80 GBP
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A 19th century Spanish folding knife navaja, blade 8”, marked “Toledo” in oval on one side,
Lot 584
A 19th century Spanish folding knife navaja, blade 8”, marked “Toledo” in oval on one side,
110 - 120 GBP
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A similar navaja, blade 7½”, marked “Valerosus (unclear) Saragoza”, alternate stained bone and brass
Lot 585
A similar navaja, blade 7½”, marked “Valerosus (unclear) Saragoza”, alternate stained bone and brass
150 - 175 GBP
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A 3rd patt. FS military knife, blade 6¼” (shortened and rusted), regulation hilt, in its sheath (
Lot 586
A 3rd patt. FS military knife, blade 6¼” (shortened and rusted), regulation hilt, in its sheath (
50 - 60 GBP
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An RAF survival knife, unusual curved SE blade with rounded reinforced tip to prevent danger to user
Lot 587
An RAF survival knife, unusual curved SE blade with rounded reinforced tip to prevent danger to user
50 - 80 GBP
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A US WWII folding survival machete, blade 10”, swollen at point, marked “Case XX” along back edge on
Lot 588
A US WWII folding survival machete, blade 10”, swollen at point, marked “Case XX” along back edge on
100 - 120 GBP
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A rare WWII RJH jungle knife, shallow fullered bowie type blade 8”, marked “Wilkinson Sword, London,
Lot 589
A rare WWII RJH jungle knife, shallow fullered bowie type blade 8”, marked “Wilkinson Sword, London,
100 - 150 GBP
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A rare American OSS Machete, swollen SE blade 16”, shaped black composition hilt with diced grip
Lot 590
A rare American OSS Machete, swollen SE blade 16”, shaped black composition hilt with diced grip
250 - 300 GBP
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An African Shona shortsword, made for the tourist trade, blade 19”, the hilt and scabbard of pale
Lot 591
An African Shona shortsword, made for the tourist trade, blade 19”, the hilt and scabbard of pale
30 - 40 GBP
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A darkwood boomerang, the rounded side with shallow incised linear panels, the tips and flat
Lot 592
A darkwood boomerang, the rounded side with shallow incised linear panels, the tips and flat
100 - 120 GBP
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2 spike bayonets No 4, Mk II, in sheaths; a trench dagger in sheath and another. GC (4)
Lot 593
2 spike bayonets No 4, Mk II, in sheaths; a trench dagger in sheath and another. GC (4)
30 - 40 GBP
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A spike bayonet No 4 Mk II*, in scabbard; a sheath knife and companion knife; 2 other knives in
Lot 594
A spike bayonet No 4 Mk II*, in scabbard; a sheath knife and companion knife; 2 other knives in
50 - 60 GBP
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A French 1874 Gras bayonet, the blade dated 1877, in its black painted scabbard with non matching
Lot 595
A French 1874 Gras bayonet, the blade dated 1877, in its black painted scabbard with non matching
50 - 80 GBP
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A 1907 SMLE bayonet, by Chapman, in its scabbard with leather frog; and another by Sanderson, an
Lot 596
A 1907 SMLE bayonet, by Chapman, in its scabbard with leather frog; and another by Sanderson, an
80 - 100 GBP
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A 1907 SMLE bayonet, by Wilkinson, the pommel stamped “OTC” and “AMP/258” (Ampleforth?), in its
Lot 597
A 1907 SMLE bayonet, by Wilkinson, the pommel stamped “OTC” and “AMP/258” (Ampleforth?), in its
25 - 40 GBP
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An Enfield type volunteer socket bayonet, with locking ring, blade 17” in its brass mounted
Lot 598
An Enfield type volunteer socket bayonet, with locking ring, blade 17” in its brass mounted
60 - 80 GBP
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A volunteer sword bayonet for Enfield rifle, in its steel mounted leather scabbard, no visible
Lot 599
A volunteer sword bayonet for Enfield rifle, in its steel mounted leather scabbard, no visible
60 - 90 GBP
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A socket bayonet for musket with Lovell catch; another for Enfield rifle, in leather scabbard; and
Lot 600
A socket bayonet for musket with Lovell catch; another for Enfield rifle, in leather scabbard; and
60 - 80 GBP
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A Lovell’s pattern socket bayonet, with maker’s name “John Ra..”(?) in script, the socket
Lot 601
A Lovell’s pattern socket bayonet, with maker’s name “John Ra..”(?) in script, the socket
40 - 60 GBP
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An 1856 pattern sword bayonet, Solingen Knight’s head mark at forte, stamped 127and B&P on pommel; 8
Lot 602
An 1856 pattern sword bayonet, Solingen Knight’s head mark at forte, stamped 127and B&P on pommel; 8
60 - 80 GBP
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A P1887 Mk 3 Martini Henry sword bayonet, unfullered blade with Wilkinson stamps, date ‘89, etc at
Lot 603
A P1887 Mk 3 Martini Henry sword bayonet, unfullered blade with Wilkinson stamps, date ‘89, etc at
80 - 100 GBP
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A Swedish M1896 bayonet, stamps at forte, in scabbard; a No 7 Mk 1 bayonet/trench dagger with swivel
Lot 604
A Swedish M1896 bayonet, stamps at forte, in scabbard; a No 7 Mk 1 bayonet/trench dagger with swivel
50 - 70 GBP
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A Lebel bayonet, in its scabbard, matching nos 94551, quillon officially removed, GC; and a brass
Lot 605
A Lebel bayonet, in its scabbard, matching nos 94551, quillon officially removed, GC; and a brass
60 - 90 GBP
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An Enfield sword bayonet, various stamps at forte, marked 5/RMFA/42 on pommel, in steel scabbard
Lot 606
An Enfield sword bayonet, various stamps at forte, marked 5/RMFA/42 on pommel, in steel scabbard
60 - 100 GBP
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A 46 bore percussion sporting rifle, 44½” overall, rebrowned octagonal twist barrel 28½” with
Lot 607
A 46 bore percussion sporting rifle, 44½” overall, rebrowned octagonal twist barrel 28½” with
200 - 250 GBP
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A DB 14 bore percussion sporting gun by Harvey of Exeter, 46” overall, well rebrowned twist
Lot 608
A DB 14 bore percussion sporting gun by Harvey of Exeter, 46” overall, well rebrowned twist
200 - 300 GBP
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A .577” 2nd Model 1853 percussion Artillery carbine, 40” overall, barrel 24” with two folding leaf
Lot 609
A .577” 2nd Model 1853 percussion Artillery carbine, 40” overall, barrel 24” with two folding leaf
400 - 450 GBP
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A .577” 3 band Enfield percussion rifle, 55” overall, barrel 39” with traces of late type ordnance
Lot 610
A .577” 3 band Enfield percussion rifle, 55” overall, barrel 39” with traces of late type ordnance
300 - 400 GBP
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A hunting hanger, SE blade 13” (heavily cleaned) brass mounted hilt with small oak leaf
Lot 611
A hunting hanger, SE blade 13” (heavily cleaned) brass mounted hilt with small oak leaf
200 - 250 GBP
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A 19th century courtsword, slender DE blade 31”, etched for half length on both sides with
Lot 612
A 19th century courtsword, slender DE blade 31”, etched for half length on both sides with
70 - 90 GBP
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A courtsword, slender, hollow triangular section blade 32” by Ede Son & Ravenscroft, 93-94
Lot 613
A courtsword, slender, hollow triangular section blade 32” by Ede Son & Ravenscroft, 93-94
200 - 250 GBP
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A good 19th century British cavalry lance, bamboo body, steel shod, leather hand grip 108”
Lot 614
A good 19th century British cavalry lance, bamboo body, steel shod, leather hand grip 108”
150 - 175 GBP
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4 red brown painted wooden stands, each for 2 Japanese swords. GC
Lot 615
4 red brown painted wooden stands, each for 2 Japanese swords. GC
40 - 50 GBP
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A Japanese dagger Aikuchi, blade polished bright with fuller 6¾” in its black lacquered saya,
Lot 616
A Japanese dagger Aikuchi, blade polished bright with fuller 6¾” in its black lacquered saya,
300 - 400 GBP
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A Japanese dagger Aikuchi, blade polished with wavy hamon 7¼”, signed Kaneuzi (possibly a copy of
Lot 617
A Japanese dagger Aikuchi, blade polished with wavy hamon 7¼”, signed Kaneuzi (possibly a copy of
400 - 500 GBP
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A Japanese tanto tsuba (sukashi work) c 1700; also fuchi kashira bird in tree and bark work. Both in
Lot 618
A Japanese tanto tsuba (sukashi work) c 1700; also fuchi kashira bird in tree and bark work. Both in
200 - 250 GBP
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Lot 619
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A Trade quality 14 bore percussion holster pistol, converted from flintlock, 14” overall, barrel
Lot 620
A Trade quality 14 bore percussion holster pistol, converted from flintlock, 14” overall, barrel
80 - 120 GBP
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A 16 bore Turkish flintlock holster pistol, 18” overall, barrel 11” with engraved decoration and
Lot 621
A 16 bore Turkish flintlock holster pistol, 18” overall, barrel 11” with engraved decoration and
150 - 200 GBP
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A 48 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 6” overall, turn off barrel 1¾” with B’ham proofs, the
Lot 622
A 48 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistol, 6” overall, turn off barrel 1¾” with B’ham proofs, the
100 - 150 GBP
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A 60 bore cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, c 1780, 7¾” overall, turn off barrel
Lot 623
A 60 bore cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, c 1780, 7¾” overall, turn off barrel
150 - 200 GBP
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A 50 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol c 1800, 7” overall, turn off barrel 2½”, with single Tower
Lot 624
A 50 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol c 1800, 7” overall, turn off barrel 2½”, with single Tower
200 - 250 GBP
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A 55 bore cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by Barber c 1770, 7¾” overall, turn off
Lot 625
A 55 bore cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by Barber c 1770, 7¾” overall, turn off
380 - 420 GBP
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A silver mounted 54 bore cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by Adams, London, c
Lot 626
A silver mounted 54 bore cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by Adams, London, c
300 - 350 GBP
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A 42 bore flintlock boxlock large pocket pistol by Mabson & Labron c 1820, 6½” overall, turn off
Lot 627
A 42 bore flintlock boxlock large pocket pistol by Mabson & Labron c 1820, 6½” overall, turn off
180 - 220 GBP
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A composite .65” Tower Light Dragoon flintlock holster pistol, 15” overall, barrel 9” with clear
Lot 628
A composite .65” Tower Light Dragoon flintlock holster pistol, 15” overall, barrel 9” with clear
100 - 150 GBP
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A 14 bore French Model 1822 flintlock holster pistol, 13½” overall, barrel 7¾” with traces of
Lot 629
A 14 bore French Model 1822 flintlock holster pistol, 13½” overall, barrel 7¾” with traces of
400 - 450 GBP
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A quantity of American outline HO gauge railway. Including; A Bachmann Spectrum Norfolk & Western
Lot 1001
A quantity of American outline HO gauge railway. Including; A Bachmann Spectrum Norfolk & Western
80 - 130 GBP
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A small quantity of Eheim HO Gauge Trolley Buses and roadside running equipment. Including Set 103
Lot 1002
A small quantity of Eheim HO Gauge Trolley Buses and roadside running equipment. Including Set 103
70 - 100 GBP
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A Trix Fine Art HO gauge Prussian State Railways Class T16 4-6-4 tank locomotive, 1980, (22527/
Lot 1003
A Trix Fine Art HO gauge Prussian State Railways Class T16 4-6-4 tank locomotive, 1980, (22527/
400 - 600 GBP
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A Trix Fine Art HO gauge Deutsche Reichsbahn Class H45 2-10-42 locomotive with condensing tender,
Lot 1004
A Trix Fine Art HO gauge Deutsche Reichsbahn Class H45 2-10-42 locomotive with condensing tender,
400 - 600 GBP
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A Trix Fine Art HO gauge Prussian State Railways Class ES6 2-6-2 electric locomotive, 6, (22490/
Lot 1005
A Trix Fine Art HO gauge Prussian State Railways Class ES6 2-6-2 electric locomotive, 6, (22490/
400 - 600 GBP
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A BRAWA HO gauge Deutsche Reichbahn Schnellzuglokomotive Class BR 19.1, 39 1012, (40442). A highly
Lot 1006
A BRAWA HO gauge Deutsche Reichbahn Schnellzuglokomotive Class BR 19.1, 39 1012, (40442). A highly
400 - 600 GBP
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A Trix Fine Art HO gauge Saxon KSStEB Railways Sachsische 4-6-2 tender locomotive, 196, (22717). A
Lot 1007
A Trix Fine Art HO gauge Saxon KSStEB Railways Sachsische 4-6-2 tender locomotive, 196, (22717). A
400 - 600 GBP
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A Trix Fine Art HO gauge Saxon KSStEB Railways SACHS XV 0-6-6-0T locomotive, 1352, (42234). A superb
Lot 1008
A Trix Fine Art HO gauge Saxon KSStEB Railways SACHS XV 0-6-6-0T locomotive, 1352, (42234). A superb
400 - 600 GBP
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