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January 2019 Including Geology and Natural History section
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United Kingdom
January 2019 Including Geology and Natural History section

Auction dates
07 Jan 2019 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-352
08 Jan 2019 11:00 GMT
Lots: 501-778
08 Jan 2019 15:00 GMT
Lots: 801-883
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03 Jan 2019 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
03 Jan 2019 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
04 Jan 2019 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
04 Jan 2019 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
07 Jan 2019 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
08 Jan 2019 09:00 - 10:30 GMT
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6 cap badges: 1st patt. Tanks, Machine Gun, 1st patt Queen’s, 1st patt Norfolk, cast Jewish Bns R
Lot 629
6 cap badges: 1st patt. Tanks, Machine Gun, 1st patt Queen’s, 1st patt Norfolk, cast Jewish Bns R
55 GBP
65 - 100 GBP
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15 cap/glengarry badges, including RSG, 5th L, Grenadier and Coldstream Gds, R Scots, Northumberland
Lot 630
15 cap/glengarry badges, including RSG, 5th L, Grenadier and Coldstream Gds, R Scots, Northumberland
200 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An officer’s enamelled cap badge of The R Sussex Regt, marked L& Co, Sterling. Basically GC (red
Lot 631
An officer’s enamelled cap badge of The R Sussex Regt, marked L& Co, Sterling. Basically GC (red
95 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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5 RA cap badges: KC fixed wheel, (2, one with brooch pin), moveable wheel, small and ERII officers
Lot 632
5 RA cap badges: KC fixed wheel, (2, one with brooch pin), moveable wheel, small and ERII officers
45 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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2 R Artillery OR’s HPs, Vic and KC. GC to VGC
Lot 633
2 R Artillery OR’s HPs, Vic and KC. GC to VGC
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An officer’s rectangular SBP, c1825, of the 89th Regt, bearing silver plated crown, Sphinx and “
Lot 634
An officer’s rectangular SBP, c1825, of the 89th Regt, bearing silver plated crown, Sphinx and “
1,700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Vic officer’s black leather shoulder belt and pouch, small plated crowned VR flap badge to pouch
Lot 635
A Vic officer’s black leather shoulder belt and pouch, small plated crowned VR flap badge to pouch
140 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Soviet Russian heavy double sided red velvet banner, 64” x 52”, heavily embroidered on one side
Lot 636
A Soviet Russian heavy double sided red velvet banner, 64” x 52”, heavily embroidered on one side
160 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A police Special Constables uniform, overcoat with SC379 shoulder strap, sergeants chevrons and “
Lot 637
A police Special Constables uniform, overcoat with SC379 shoulder strap, sergeants chevrons and “
130 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A “Coat, combat, camouflage, woodland pattern”, and 4 other similar coats/jackets. GC to VGC
Lot 638
A “Coat, combat, camouflage, woodland pattern”, and 4 other similar coats/jackets. GC to VGC
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A WWII US Sergeants khaki tunic of the 4th Air Force, embroidered 4th AF shield to right shoulder
Lot 639
A WWII US Sergeants khaki tunic of the 4th Air Force, embroidered 4th AF shield to right shoulder
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A WWII US army khaki tunic of the 91st Division, embroidered pine tree to right shoulder, Army
Lot 640
A WWII US army khaki tunic of the 91st Division, embroidered pine tree to right shoulder, Army
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An interesting WWII US Army prototype khaki jacket, known as the Eisenhower jacket, a 2 pocket BD
Lot 641
An interesting WWII US Army prototype khaki jacket, known as the Eisenhower jacket, a 2 pocket BD
120 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Geo officer’s DB scarlet coatee of the Queen’s Own Dorset Yeomanry Cavalry, blue facings, silver
Lot 642
A Geo officer’s DB scarlet coatee of the Queen’s Own Dorset Yeomanry Cavalry, blue facings, silver
300 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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3 composition helmets: French despatch rider, c 1970, with leather neck guard/ear pieces; French
Lot 643
3 composition helmets: French despatch rider, c 1970, with leather neck guard/ear pieces; French
45 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Continental (Swiss?) steel helmet, with textured speckled grey finish, leather lining, and
Lot 644
A Continental (Swiss?) steel helmet, with textured speckled grey finish, leather lining, and
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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The skull of a WWI trench art decorated British steel helmet, with turned over brim, painted with
Lot 645
The skull of a WWI trench art decorated British steel helmet, with turned over brim, painted with
180 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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An ERII officer’s sidecap of The R Artillery, scarlet and blue cloth, gilt trim, embroidered
Lot 646
An ERII officer’s sidecap of The R Artillery, scarlet and blue cloth, gilt trim, embroidered
35 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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An officer’s blue peaked cap of The R Artillery, scarlet piping and headband, gilt badge and buttons
Lot 647
An officer’s blue peaked cap of The R Artillery, scarlet piping and headband, gilt badge and buttons
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A white ball tuft plume for infantry officer’s Albert pattern shako, worn 1844-46, and similar
Lot 648
A white ball tuft plume for infantry officer’s Albert pattern shako, worn 1844-46, and similar
420 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An officer’s Bell topped shako, 1829-44, of The 11th (N Devon) Regt, black felt body (replaced) with
Lot 649
An officer’s Bell topped shako, 1829-44, of The 11th (N Devon) Regt, black felt body (replaced) with
1,400 GBP
1,500 - 1,600 GBP
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An officer’s 1855 (French) pattern shako of The 47th (The Lancashire) Regt, black beaver body with
Lot 650
An officer’s 1855 (French) pattern shako of The 47th (The Lancashire) Regt, black beaver body with
1,300 GBP
1,200 - 1,300 GBP
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A Vic OR’s green cloth spiked helmet of the Diamond Fields Horse, WM peak binding, top mount and
Lot 651
A Vic OR’s green cloth spiked helmet of the Diamond Fields Horse, WM peak binding, top mount and
460 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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An OR’s lance cap of The 17th (D of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers, black PL skull and peak (some
Lot 652
An OR’s lance cap of The 17th (D of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers, black PL skull and peak (some
900 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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An Imperial Russian Garde officer’s helmet, with brass skull and chinscales, star plate with gilt
Lot 653
An Imperial Russian Garde officer’s helmet, with brass skull and chinscales, star plate with gilt
4,750 GBP
5,000 - 5,500 GBP
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A Vic RN officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 31½” by E&W Seagrove, Hard, Portsea,
Lot 654
A Vic RN officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 31½” by E&W Seagrove, Hard, Portsea,
190 GBP
125 - 175 GBP
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An 1887 (modified 1845) naval cutlass, slightly curved flat blade, 29”, iron hilt with plain bowl
Lot 655
An 1887 (modified 1845) naval cutlass, slightly curved flat blade, 29”, iron hilt with plain bowl
330 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An 1845 cutlass, shallow fullered straight blade 26”, iron hilt with bowl guard bearing small
Lot 656
An 1845 cutlass, shallow fullered straight blade 26”, iron hilt with bowl guard bearing small
300 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A continental light infantry sword, crowned blade 25½” (tip rounded) marked “F.S. Jung CF” with mark
Lot 657
A continental light infantry sword, crowned blade 25½” (tip rounded) marked “F.S. Jung CF” with mark
80 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Lot 658
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A good French M 1822 light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, fullered blade 36”, marked “Mre d’
Lot 659
A good French M 1822 light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, fullered blade 36”, marked “Mre d’
0 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A P1885 cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 34” (tip rounded) stamps at
Lot 660
A P1885 cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 34” (tip rounded) stamps at
200 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late French M1822 light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved fullered blade 36”, with narrow back
Lot 661
A late French M1822 light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved fullered blade 36”, with narrow back
0 GBP
200 - 220 GBP
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A Vic 1827 pattern Rifle Regt officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 32½” by J. Spooner (?
Lot 662
A Vic 1827 pattern Rifle Regt officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 32½” by J. Spooner (?
150 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A 19th Century Prussian infantry sidearm, slightly curved, shallow fullered blade 26½” , with
Lot 663
A 19th Century Prussian infantry sidearm, slightly curved, shallow fullered blade 26½” , with
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A French “gladius” sidearm, swollen DE blade 18½” with “Manuf...Chatellerault...” (partly worn) at
Lot 664
A French “gladius” sidearm, swollen DE blade 18½” with “Manuf...Chatellerault...” (partly worn) at
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A French “gladius” sidearm, swollen DE blade 19”, with traces of maker’s name at forte and date “
Lot 665
A French “gladius” sidearm, swollen DE blade 19”, with traces of maker’s name at forte and date “
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A French “gladius” sidearm, swollen DE blade 19”, by Talabot, Paris, solid brass cruciform hilt with
Lot 666
A French “gladius” sidearm, swollen DE blade 19”, by Talabot, Paris, solid brass cruciform hilt with
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A WWI 1912 pattern cavalry officer’s sword of the 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), straight
Lot 667
A WWI 1912 pattern cavalry officer’s sword of the 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), straight
320 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An officer’s mameluke hilted sword, curved blade 31”, DE at point, etched overall (pattern
Lot 668
An officer’s mameluke hilted sword, curved blade 31”, DE at point, etched overall (pattern
320 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Geo VI R Naval officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 31”, by Wilkinson Sword, London (no
Lot 669
A Geo VI R Naval officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 31”, by Wilkinson Sword, London (no
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An 1845 pattern infantry officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 32”, by Henry Wilkinson,
Lot 670
An 1845 pattern infantry officer’s sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 32”, by Henry Wilkinson,
160 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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An 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword of the 19th Hussars slightly curved, fullered blade,
Lot 671
An 1821 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword of the 19th Hussars slightly curved, fullered blade,
460 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Vic infantry officer’s dress sword, slender very slightly curved blade 32½”, by Wilkinson, no
Lot 672
A Vic infantry officer’s dress sword, slender very slightly curved blade 32½”, by Wilkinson, no
140 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Vic infantry field officer’s 1845 pattern sword of the 7th (or Royal Fusiliers), slightly
Lot 673
A Vic infantry field officer’s 1845 pattern sword of the 7th (or Royal Fusiliers), slightly
460 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Spanish infantry sword, straight SE blade 33”, DE at point, marked “Rl. Fabrica de Toledo. Ano
Lot 674
A Spanish infantry sword, straight SE blade 33”, DE at point, marked “Rl. Fabrica de Toledo. Ano
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A good French M1845 sword of an Adjutant of infantry, slightly curved, fullered blade 30½”, with
Lot 675
A good French M1845 sword of an Adjutant of infantry, slightly curved, fullered blade 30½”, with
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An early 20th century continental infantry officer’s sword, pipe back blade 31”, etched with a star,
Lot 676
An early 20th century continental infantry officer’s sword, pipe back blade 31”, etched with a star,
170 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A French M1857 sword, tapering DE blade 32½”, double fullered for top half, etched in fullers at
Lot 677
A French M1857 sword, tapering DE blade 32½”, double fullered for top half, etched in fullers at
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A late 18th century French style sidearm, broad, slightly curved shallow fullered blade 24”,
Lot 678
A late 18th century French style sidearm, broad, slightly curved shallow fullered blade 24”,
360 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An early plain black leather gun size powder flask, broad body, sprung brass top (old repair to
Lot 679
An early plain black leather gun size powder flask, broad body, sprung brass top (old repair to
60 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A plain copper gun size powder flask, brass top marked “James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield”, graduated
Lot 680
A plain copper gun size powder flask, brass top marked “James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield”, graduated
70 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A copper gun size powder flask “Shell & Bush” (Riling 388 without rings), brass top marked “G & JW
Lot 681
A copper gun size powder flask “Shell & Bush” (Riling 388 without rings), brass top marked “G & JW
65 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 682
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 683
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 scrimshaw engraved powder horn flask dated 1792, with crowned GR cypher, warship in full sail,
Lot 684
A scrimshaw engraved powder horn flask dated 1792, with crowned GR cypher, warship in full sail,
440 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An 18th Century 28 bore Kabyle Arab snaphaunce jezail, 62” overall, 2 stage barrel 47½” with
Lot 685
An 18th Century 28 bore Kabyle Arab snaphaunce jezail, 62” overall, 2 stage barrel 47½” with
0 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Spanish dagger, DE blade 5½”, by Artilleria Fabrica de Toledo, etched with foliate panel for ¾
Lot 686
A Spanish dagger, DE blade 5½”, by Artilleria Fabrica de Toledo, etched with foliate panel for ¾
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Spanish folding knife navaja, blade 8¼”, with a small decorated panel each side, brass mounted
Lot 687
A Spanish folding knife navaja, blade 8¼”, with a small decorated panel each side, brass mounted
460 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A sheath knife, short Bowie type blade 4¾”, by Wade & Butcher, Sheffield, England, banded leather
Lot 688
A sheath knife, short Bowie type blade 4¾”, by Wade & Butcher, Sheffield, England, banded leather
130 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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