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November 2018
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
November 2018

Auction dates
26 Nov 2018 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-482
27 Nov 2018 11:00 GMT
Lots: 601-906
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22 Nov 2018 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
22 Nov 2018 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
23 Nov 2018 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
23 Nov 2018 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
26 Nov 2018 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
27 Nov 2018 09:00 - 10:30 GMT
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A Colt type bag shaped copper powder flask, 7” overall, with patent top, by G & J W Hawksley,
Lot 839
A Colt type bag shaped copper powder flask, 7” overall, with patent top, by G & J W Hawksley,
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A copper powder flask, embossed with 2 birds in ornate panel with escutcheon, patent top (spring
Lot 840
A copper powder flask, embossed with 2 birds in ornate panel with escutcheon, patent top (spring
50 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A 20th century copper “Gunstock” powder flask, brass top, 2¾-2¼ (drams), marked “Dixon & Sons”
Lot 841
A 20th century copper “Gunstock” powder flask, brass top, 2¾-2¼ (drams), marked “Dixon & Sons”
50 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An early plain black leather gun size powder flask, broad body, sprung brass top (old repair to
Lot 842
An early plain black leather gun size powder flask, broad body, sprung brass top (old repair to
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A leather covered gun size powder flask, WM top marked “Extra Quality Snider” graduated charger 4½-
Lot 843
A leather covered gun size powder flask, WM top marked “Extra Quality Snider” graduated charger 4½-
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A plain copper gun size powder flask, brass top marked “James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield”, graduated
Lot 844
A plain copper gun size powder flask, brass top marked “James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield”, graduated
0 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A copper gun size powder flask “Medallion” (Riling 686 without rings), “Patent” brass top, graduated
Lot 845
A copper gun size powder flask “Medallion” (Riling 686 without rings), “Patent” brass top, graduated
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A late 18th century leather powder flask, brass edge band, with rounded outer, and flat inner,
Lot 846
A late 18th century leather powder flask, brass edge band, with rounded outer, and flat inner,
80 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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An embossed copper gun sized powder flask, “Foliage” (Riling 667), with common top. GO & C (one
Lot 847
An embossed copper gun sized powder flask, “Foliage” (Riling 667), with common top. GO & C (one
45 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A copper gun size powder flask “Medallion” (not in Riling), patent brass top marked “G & J W
Lot 848
A copper gun size powder flask “Medallion” (not in Riling), patent brass top marked “G & J W
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A copper gun size powder flask “Shell & Bush” (Riling 388 without rings), brass top marked “G & JW
Lot 849
A copper gun size powder flask “Shell & Bush” (Riling 388 without rings), brass top marked “G & JW
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A copper gun size powder flask “Shell & Bush” (Riling 388 without rings), common brass top, 3
Lot 850
A copper gun size powder flask “Shell & Bush” (Riling 388 without rings), common brass top, 3
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A copper gun size powder flask, with embossed rope and chain link panels, brass top, 3 position
Lot 851
A copper gun size powder flask, with embossed rope and chain link panels, brass top, 3 position
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A copper gun size powder flask “Panel” (Riling 537), common brass tip, 3 position charger marked “
Lot 852
A copper gun size powder flask “Panel” (Riling 537), common brass tip, 3 position charger marked “
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A late 18th century horn powder flask, brass edge bound with rounded outer, and flat inner, sides,
Lot 853
A late 18th century horn powder flask, brass edge bound with rounded outer, and flat inner, sides,
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A plain pistol size copper powder flask, 4¾”, with patent top. GO & C, retaining some original
Lot 854
A plain pistol size copper powder flask, 4¾”, with patent top. GO & C, retaining some original
45 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A late 18th century 2 way pistol flask, with unusual horn body, brass edge bound, with plain nozzle,
Lot 855
A late 18th century 2 way pistol flask, with unusual horn body, brass edge bound, with plain nozzle,
85 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A copper gun size powder flask “Dead Game” (Riling 600 without rings), common brass top, 3
Lot 856
A copper gun size powder flask “Dead Game” (Riling 600 without rings), common brass top, 3
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A contemporary Indian made copy of a 10 bore Brown Bess type EIC flintlock musket, 53” overall,
Lot 857
A contemporary Indian made copy of a 10 bore Brown Bess type EIC flintlock musket, 53” overall,
260 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A good cased .295” semi smooth bore top lever hammerless boxlock ejector Rook Rifle by Holland &
Lot 858
A good cased .295” semi smooth bore top lever hammerless boxlock ejector Rook Rifle by Holland &
0 GBP
3,000 - 3,500 GBP
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A .451” Whitworth 3 band percussion target rifle, 52” overall, barrel 36” with Whitworth hexagonal
Lot 859
A .451” Whitworth 3 band percussion target rifle, 52” overall, barrel 36” with Whitworth hexagonal
2,100 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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“Legend in Japanese Art” by Henri L Joly, a description of folklore etc with over 700
Lot 860
“Legend in Japanese Art” by Henri L Joly, a description of folklore etc with over 700
180 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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4 Japanese medals in original cases: Order of the Sacred Treasure, 8th class; China incident 1937-
Lot 861
4 Japanese medals in original cases: Order of the Sacred Treasure, 8th class; China incident 1937-
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A collection of 13 Japanese menuki, mounted for display on a round wooden frame, GC (2 loose).
Lot 862
A collection of 13 Japanese menuki, mounted for display on a round wooden frame, GC (2 loose).
140 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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2 modern Japanese tsuba, one large with trellis and gilt floral design, the other very heavy with
Lot 863
2 modern Japanese tsuba, one large with trellis and gilt floral design, the other very heavy with
40 GBP
25 - 50 GBP
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4 modern Japanese tsuba, depicting Samurai warriors, birds, fans. GC
Lot 864
4 modern Japanese tsuba, depicting Samurai warriors, birds, fans. GC
65 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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2 Japanese tsubas, oval in shape and pierced, the other hexagonal with floral gilt lines. Both in
Lot 865
2 Japanese tsubas, oval in shape and pierced, the other hexagonal with floral gilt lines. Both in
60 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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7 Japanese tsubas some with decoration, floral, birds etc. GC
Lot 866
7 Japanese tsubas some with decoration, floral, birds etc. GC
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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11 Japanese tsubas, many interesting designs and shapes. GC
Lot 867
11 Japanese tsubas, many interesting designs and shapes. GC
600 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Japanese tsuba, of unusual dished form, impressed with floral design, in a case. GC
Lot 868
A Japanese tsuba, of unusual dished form, impressed with floral design, in a case. GC
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Japanese tsuba, chiselled with fisherman inlaid with shakudo silver and copper gilt. GC in a case.
Lot 869
A Japanese tsuba, chiselled with fisherman inlaid with shakudo silver and copper gilt. GC in a case.
60 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A Japanese tsuba, nambam, nicely pierced with garooned edge, in a case GC
Lot 870
A Japanese tsuba, nambam, nicely pierced with garooned edge, in a case GC
60 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A Japanese tsuba, in the form of a dragon. GC
Lot 871
A Japanese tsuba, in the form of a dragon. GC
95 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A Japanese tsuba, signed Bushu Zu Masayoshi, waves in design. In a case, GC
Lot 872
A Japanese tsuba, signed Bushu Zu Masayoshi, waves in design. In a case, GC
50 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A Japanese tsuba, signed Bushu Zu Kinai Soku, gold wire inlay. GC
Lot 873
A Japanese tsuba, signed Bushu Zu Kinai Soku, gold wire inlay. GC
60 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A Japanese tsuba, shoami, mid to late Edo period, silver overlaid GC (some wear,) in a case. GC
Lot 874
A Japanese tsuba, shoami, mid to late Edo period, silver overlaid GC (some wear,) in a case. GC
75 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A Japanese tsuba, signed Kanefusa. Design of a rat, GC, in a case
Lot 875
A Japanese tsuba, signed Kanefusa. Design of a rat, GC, in a case
90 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A Japanese tsuba, engraved Kofu Ju Masayoshi (18th C), carved with 3 minogami (turtles), in a
Lot 876
A Japanese tsuba, engraved Kofu Ju Masayoshi (18th C), carved with 3 minogami (turtles), in a
140 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A set of wakizashi mounts (no blade) red lacquer saya, waist cord binding. GC
Lot 877
A set of wakizashi mounts (no blade) red lacquer saya, waist cord binding. GC
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A set of Japanese katana mounts, repaired same saya, brass tusba and collar. Otherwise GC
Lot 878
A set of Japanese katana mounts, repaired same saya, brass tusba and collar. Otherwise GC
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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2 miniature Chinese swords, a miniature Japanese sword on its metal stand and an unsigned Yuri blade
Lot 879
2 miniature Chinese swords, a miniature Japanese sword on its metal stand and an unsigned Yuri blade
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A WWII Japanese police or army parade sword, slightly curved, plated blade 28½”, with narrow back
Lot 880
A WWII Japanese police or army parade sword, slightly curved, plated blade 28½”, with narrow back
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A WWII Japanese police or army parade sword, slightly curved, plated blade 28½”, with back fuller,
Lot 881
A WWII Japanese police or army parade sword, slightly curved, plated blade 28½”, with back fuller,
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A WWII Japanese naval officers sword, Kaiginto, slightly curved, plated blade 26”, with back
Lot 882
A WWII Japanese naval officers sword, Kaiginto, slightly curved, plated blade 26”, with back
190 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A WWII Japanese army NCOs sword, slightly curved blade 30”, with back fuller for whole length,
Lot 883
A WWII Japanese army NCOs sword, slightly curved blade 30”, with back fuller for whole length,
200 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Japanese boy’s tachi, blade 20¾” mounted in tourist style showing tokigowa mon, rosettes and metal
Lot 884
A Japanese boy’s tachi, blade 20¾” mounted in tourist style showing tokigowa mon, rosettes and metal
160 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Japanese knife kodsuka, signed blade 4½”, housed in a hinged case with translation in lid and
Lot 885
A Japanese knife kodsuka, signed blade 4½”, housed in a hinged case with translation in lid and
0 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A Japanese gardener’s knife kurikibi with half brass and half steel blade 10”, in wood and bone
Lot 886
A Japanese gardener’s knife kurikibi with half brass and half steel blade 10”, in wood and bone
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A reproduction Japanese tanto, with simulated same hilt and saya, wavy yakeba to blade 7” GC; also a
Lot 887
A reproduction Japanese tanto, with simulated same hilt and saya, wavy yakeba to blade 7” GC; also a
75 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A Japanese tanto, untempered blade 9½”, mounts in the form of a dragon lacquered with ivory details,
Lot 888
A Japanese tanto, untempered blade 9½”, mounts in the form of a dragon lacquered with ivory details,
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Japanese sword tanto, unsigned blade 13” c 1680, ribbed habaki, modern hilt mounts, signed
Lot 889
A Japanese sword tanto, unsigned blade 13” c 1680, ribbed habaki, modern hilt mounts, signed
170 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A small Japanese sword wakizashi, unsigned blade 11” c 1800, modern menuki and kodsuka. Ribbed black
Lot 890
A small Japanese sword wakizashi, unsigned blade 11” c 1800, modern menuki and kodsuka. Ribbed black
160 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese sword wakizashi, unsigned blade 12½” c 1800, iron mounts, floral engraved tsuba, copper
Lot 891
A Japanese sword wakizashi, unsigned blade 12½” c 1800, iron mounts, floral engraved tsuba, copper
190 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Japanese sword wakizashi, unsigned blade 19” c 1800, slender straight blade, cat scratch habaki,
Lot 892
A Japanese sword wakizashi, unsigned blade 19” c 1800, slender straight blade, cat scratch habaki,
220 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese wakizashi, blade 18””signed Tadamitsu c 1680, mounted in tachi style, QGC (top and bottom
Lot 893
A Japanese wakizashi, blade 18””signed Tadamitsu c 1680, mounted in tachi style, QGC (top and bottom
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese showa military katana, signed blade 24½”, Sukekuni and dated 1942, bird menuki, GC (blade
Lot 894
A Japanese showa military katana, signed blade 24½”, Sukekuni and dated 1942, bird menuki, GC (blade
480 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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WWII Japanese NCO’s katana, fullered blade 26½”, spring catch fastener. Regulation mounts. GC
Lot 895
WWII Japanese NCO’s katana, fullered blade 26½”, spring catch fastener. Regulation mounts. GC
360 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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WWII Japanese NCO’s katana, fullered blade 26½”, spring catch fastener, GC (some hand wear to
Lot 896
WWII Japanese NCO’s katana, fullered blade 26½”, spring catch fastener, GC (some hand wear to
420 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese WWII katana, signed blade 26¼” with stamp and signed Kanetoshi in military mounts with
Lot 897
A Japanese WWII katana, signed blade 26¼” with stamp and signed Kanetoshi in military mounts with
700 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A near pair of late 19th century German 70 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistols, 8” overall,
Lot 898
A near pair of late 19th century German 70 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistols, 8” overall,
70 GBP
50 - 800 GBP
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