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July auction
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
July auction

Sale of Toys, Models, Militaria, Arms and Armour

Auction dates
23 Jul 2018 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-410
24 Jul 2018 11:00 BST
Lots: 501-949
Viewing dates
19 Jul 2018 09:00 - 13:00 BST
19 Jul 2018 14:00 - 17:00 BST
20 Jul 2018 09:00 - 13:00 BST
20 Jul 2018 14:00 - 17:00 BST
23 Jul 2018 09:00 - 10:00 BST
24 Jul 2018 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A finely embroidered depiction of the Dreadnought HMS Albion c 1900, set in an oval with red,
Lot 511
A finely embroidered depiction of the Dreadnought HMS Albion c 1900, set in an oval with red,
30 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A set of 9 coloured prints of Boer War period officers, with biographical details on the back,
Lot 512
A set of 9 coloured prints of Boer War period officers, with biographical details on the back,
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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2 coloured prints “The Garden Front of Longleat House” after original by R Pocock, 22” x 25” and “
Lot 513
2 coloured prints “The Garden Front of Longleat House” after original by R Pocock, 22” x 25” and “
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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3 coloured prints: “Russian Rifle Pit”, after original by Simpson, details on back, 18½ x 23½”; “
Lot 514
3 coloured prints: “Russian Rifle Pit”, after original by Simpson, details on back, 18½ x 23½”; “
60 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A pair of coloured prints “The Durbar-Kahneh of Shah Shoojah-Ool-Moolk, at Cabul” and “The Village
Lot 515
A pair of coloured prints “The Durbar-Kahneh of Shah Shoojah-Ool-Moolk, at Cabul” and “The Village
60 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A well executed charcoal sketch of 2 Soviet infantrymen, head and shoulders, wearing forage caps
Lot 516
A well executed charcoal sketch of 2 Soviet infantrymen, head and shoulders, wearing forage caps
0 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A WWII watercolour painting of a Lancaster bomber, above a town with bombed buildings and smoke,
Lot 517
A WWII watercolour painting of a Lancaster bomber, above a town with bombed buildings and smoke,
25 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A half length portrait “Ensign Henry Fiennes, c 1835”, scarlet full dress coatee with epaulettes and
Lot 518
A half length portrait “Ensign Henry Fiennes, c 1835”, scarlet full dress coatee with epaulettes and
3,500 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A well executed head and shoulders oil painting on board of an officer, probably 1st Bn (Coke’s)
Lot 519
A well executed head and shoulders oil painting on board of an officer, probably 1st Bn (Coke’s)
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service, civil issue, Geo VI first type (Dereck H. Moseley)
Lot 520
British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service, civil issue, Geo VI first type (Dereck H. Moseley)
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Military Medal, Geo V first type (1015 Pte J. C. Vaisey 22nd R Fus), GVF, in Princess Mary Christmas
Lot 521
Military Medal, Geo V first type (1015 Pte J. C. Vaisey 22nd R Fus), GVF, in Princess Mary Christmas
200 GBP
275 - 375 GBP
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I.G.S. 1854, 1 clasp Samana 1891 (192[3, Colour] Serjt G Simpson, 2nd Bn Manch Regt), NVF (contact
Lot 522
I.G.S. 1854, 1 clasp Samana 1891 (192[3, Colour] Serjt G Simpson, 2nd Bn Manch Regt), NVF (contact
50 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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China 1900, silver issue 1 clasp Relief of Pekin (engraved in script 3650 Sepoy Bluliha (?) 24th
Lot 523
China 1900, silver issue 1 clasp Relief of Pekin (engraved in script 3650 Sepoy Bluliha (?) 24th
130 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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Three: 1914 star, BWM, Victory (7961 Pte W G Arnold 2/R Suss. R); with Infantry Record Office
Lot 524
Three: 1914 star, BWM, Victory (7961 Pte W G Arnold 2/R Suss. R); with Infantry Record Office
110 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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Assembled group of five: 1939-45 star, Defence (erased), War (N X9 7722 A.E.T. Wilson), GSM 1918,
Lot 525
Assembled group of five: 1939-45 star, Defence (erased), War (N X9 7722 A.E.T. Wilson), GSM 1918,
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A.G.S. 1902, EIIR issue, 1 clasp Kenya (F7104 Const (R) Lingul Beyio) NEF
Lot 526
A.G.S. 1902, EIIR issue, 1 clasp Kenya (F7104 Const (R) Lingul Beyio) NEF
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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Volunteer Force LS medal, Ed VII issue (5222 Bmbr A. Briggs 1/Sussex R.G.A.V), GVF. Enclosed note
Lot 527
Volunteer Force LS medal, Ed VII issue (5222 Bmbr A. Briggs 1/Sussex R.G.A.V), GVF. Enclosed note
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Northumberland Fusiliers: 5th Foot Order of Merit, silver example of post 1836 type (edge
Lot 528
Northumberland Fusiliers: 5th Foot Order of Merit, silver example of post 1836 type (edge
25 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Vic AE shooting medal, obv Egypt 1882 style bust, rev kneeling rifleman and “In Defence” (un-named)
Lot 529
Vic AE shooting medal, obv Egypt 1882 style bust, rev kneeling rifleman and “In Defence” (un-named)
40 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Miniature group of three: CB, marked 18ct, CBE first type military, QSA 2 clasps CC, SA02. GVF. An
Lot 530
Miniature group of three: CB, marked 18ct, CBE first type military, QSA 2 clasps CC, SA02. GVF. An
130 GBP
125 - 140 GBP
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Waterloo: an interesting commemorative medal being an 8 pointed star backing plate superimposed with
Lot 531
Waterloo: an interesting commemorative medal being an 8 pointed star backing plate superimposed with
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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German Federal Republic Cross of Merit, for workers completing 50 years service with the same
Lot 532
German Federal Republic Cross of Merit, for workers completing 50 years service with the same
20 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A group of 4 German Democratic Republic medals for service in the “Nationalen Volksarmee” in bronze,
Lot 533
A group of 4 German Democratic Republic medals for service in the “Nationalen Volksarmee” in bronze,
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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Victoria AR crowns (2): 1891 JH NVF (sli polished); 1893 LVI NF.
Lot 534
Victoria AR crowns (2): 1891 JH NVF (sli polished); 1893 LVI NF.
20 GBP
20 - 25 GBP
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Charles I (1625-1649) AR medallion to commemorate his marriage to Henrietta Maria 1625. Obv
Lot 535
Charles I (1625-1649) AR medallion to commemorate his marriage to Henrietta Maria 1625. Obv
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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Admiral Vernon and Porto Bello commemorative medallion, AE, obv Vernon left, ½ length, holding cane,
Lot 536
Admiral Vernon and Porto Bello commemorative medallion, AE, obv Vernon left, ½ length, holding cane,
200 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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Admiral Vernon & Porto Bello medallion 1739, obv ¾ busts of Vernon and Brown with legend “Admiral.
Lot 537
Admiral Vernon & Porto Bello medallion 1739, obv ¾ busts of Vernon and Brown with legend “Admiral.
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A speculative plaque, being an aluminium outline of Australia (approx 3½” x 2¾”), with “QSL”, “
Lot 538
A speculative plaque, being an aluminium outline of Australia (approx 3½” x 2¾”), with “QSL”, “
320 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Shipwreck Treasure: Netherlands AR Ducaton “Silver Rider” 1673, in expected recovered condition, and
Lot 539
Shipwreck Treasure: Netherlands AR Ducaton “Silver Rider” 1673, in expected recovered condition, and
70 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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South Africa: Proof set of coins 1963, including gold 2 Rand and 1 Rand , 50 Cents to ½ cent (9
Lot 540
South Africa: Proof set of coins 1963, including gold 2 Rand and 1 Rand , 50 Cents to ½ cent (9
320 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A cased seven inch “Star Globe Epoch 1975”, manufactured by Kelvin & Hughes, contained in its wooden
Lot 541
A cased seven inch “Star Globe Epoch 1975”, manufactured by Kelvin & Hughes, contained in its wooden
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A pair of satin finish military curtains with fringe depicting the badges of the British Army,
Lot 542
A pair of satin finish military curtains with fringe depicting the badges of the British Army,
45 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A set of sharks jaws, 13” from front to back, complete with all teeth. GC
Lot 543
A set of sharks jaws, 13” from front to back, complete with all teeth. GC
40 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A collection of 12 ships’ plaques made of metal or plaster mounted on wooden shields: Ark Royal,
Lot 544
A collection of 12 ships’ plaques made of metal or plaster mounted on wooden shields: Ark Royal,
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30 - 45 GBP
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A collection of 12 plaques comprising HMS Juno, Australian Infantry Battalion Association, HMS
Lot 545
A collection of 12 plaques comprising HMS Juno, Australian Infantry Battalion Association, HMS
30 GBP
35 - 45 GBP
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A collection of 12 plaques comprising: Turkish Air Force, R.A.S.C, Belgian Air Force, 1st
Lot 546
A collection of 12 plaques comprising: Turkish Air Force, R.A.S.C, Belgian Air Force, 1st
0 GBP
35 - 45 GBP
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A necklace, probably 1930s, consisting of white metal long chain links, 2 spherical and 2 oblong
Lot 547
A necklace, probably 1930s, consisting of white metal long chain links, 2 spherical and 2 oblong
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A lock of hair stated to be Napoleon’s, wrapped in paper with ink written details in French, and
Lot 548
A lock of hair stated to be Napoleon’s, wrapped in paper with ink written details in French, and
300 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A WWI simulated polished malacca walking cane, inverted conical brass top script engraved “2nd Lieut
Lot 549
A WWI simulated polished malacca walking cane, inverted conical brass top script engraved “2nd Lieut
35 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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This item now withdrawn and will be offered in our September auction with provenance ,
Lot 550
This item now withdrawn and will be offered in our September auction with provenance ,
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50 - 80 GBP
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A 19th century life preserver, pear shaped, line engraved, darkwood heads with short stud tips, cord
Lot 551
A 19th century life preserver, pear shaped, line engraved, darkwood heads with short stud tips, cord
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Vic hardwood truncheon, with ribbed grip, maker’s mark on pommel of “Field Tavistock St. WC”.
Lot 552
A Vic hardwood truncheon, with ribbed grip, maker’s mark on pommel of “Field Tavistock St. WC”.
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A portion of WWI Zeppelin which was shot down at Potters Bar on 1st October 1916, mounted on a
Lot 553
A portion of WWI Zeppelin which was shot down at Potters Bar on 1st October 1916, mounted on a
1,100 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A miniature pin fire watch chain pistol c 1950s, 1½” overall, the barrel stamped “Austria”, the
Lot 554
A miniature pin fire watch chain pistol c 1950s, 1½” overall, the barrel stamped “Austria”, the
50 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A black bakelite telephone c 1940, with Eastbourne number, GC; another similar badly damaged; also a
Lot 555
A black bakelite telephone c 1940, with Eastbourne number, GC; another similar badly damaged; also a
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A WWII Air Ministry astro compass Mark II, in its wooden carrying case; a Thermos flask, the base
Lot 556
A WWII Air Ministry astro compass Mark II, in its wooden carrying case; a Thermos flask, the base
80 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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A WWII US Army Air Forces aircraft sextant type No AN-585143, in its fitted bakelite case. GC
Lot 557
A WWII US Army Air Forces aircraft sextant type No AN-585143, in its fitted bakelite case. GC
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A good Victorian naval sextant, by J Combes Optician and Admiralty Agent Devonport, in its fitted
Lot 558
A good Victorian naval sextant, by J Combes Optician and Admiralty Agent Devonport, in its fitted
180 GBP
180 - 200 GBP
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A 19th cent surgeon’s kit, comprising 2 long knives, stitching spike, slender tweezers, cutter,
Lot 559
A 19th cent surgeon’s kit, comprising 2 long knives, stitching spike, slender tweezers, cutter,
380 GBP
350 - 375 GBP
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An interesting 19th century heavy iron strong box, the lid having two sunken panels embossed with
Lot 560
An interesting 19th century heavy iron strong box, the lid having two sunken panels embossed with
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A 19th century Staffordshire Toby jug of traditional form, seated holding a jug, 9” high. GC
Lot 561
A 19th century Staffordshire Toby jug of traditional form, seated holding a jug, 9” high. GC
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A well modelled bronzed figure of Napoleon, wearing a tricorne hat, cloak over coatee and
Lot 562
A well modelled bronzed figure of Napoleon, wearing a tricorne hat, cloak over coatee and
525 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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A hollow bronze figure of a Gurkha rifleman, standing easy, in full marching order, with hat,
Lot 563
A hollow bronze figure of a Gurkha rifleman, standing easy, in full marching order, with hat,
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A small collection of 27 Third Reich era German message postcards, some with commemorative stamps,
Lot 564
A small collection of 27 Third Reich era German message postcards, some with commemorative stamps,
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40 - 60 GBP
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A set of 4 WWI German propaganda coloured prints, 10½” x 8”, mounted in card with descriptive notes.
Lot 565
A set of 4 WWI German propaganda coloured prints, 10½” x 8”, mounted in card with descriptive notes.
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A watercolour portrait of Erwin Rommel, attributed to Lt. Col Burmingham, 7” x 10”, in window
Lot 566
A watercolour portrait of Erwin Rommel, attributed to Lt. Col Burmingham, 7” x 10”, in window
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Third Reich 1st class Faithful Service Decoration, in gilt and enamel, with ribbon, which has a
Lot 567
A Third Reich 1st class Faithful Service Decoration, in gilt and enamel, with ribbon, which has a
75 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Third Reich Police 25 year gilt Long Service award, as New Condition, in its case with ribbon.
Lot 568
A Third Reich Police 25 year gilt Long Service award, as New Condition, in its case with ribbon.
170 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Third Reich War Merit Cross 1st class with swords, in its case. New Condition
Lot 569
A Third Reich War Merit Cross 1st class with swords, in its case. New Condition
140 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 1939 Iron Cross 2nd class, with ribbon, GC, in its printed paper packet, marked to “SS Pz
Lot 570
A 1939 Iron Cross 2nd class, with ribbon, GC, in its printed paper packet, marked to “SS Pz
130 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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