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January 2019 Including Geology and Natural History section
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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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A P1907 bayonet, stamp and date 12.18 at forte, in scabbard, near VGC; and a P1913 Remington bayonet
Lot 749
A P1907 bayonet, stamp and date 12.18 at forte, in scabbard, near VGC; and a P1913 Remington bayonet
140 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An Austrian M1888 Mannlicher bayonet, various stamps, in its steel scabbard with (worn) frog, and
Lot 750
An Austrian M1888 Mannlicher bayonet, various stamps, in its steel scabbard with (worn) frog, and
120 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A Lebel bayonet, WM grip, hooked quillon and another without quillon, both in scabbard. GC, clean
Lot 751
A Lebel bayonet, WM grip, hooked quillon and another without quillon, both in scabbard. GC, clean
120 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Spanish plug bayonet, pierced, slightly swollen DE blade 8”, with some pricker decoration, small
Lot 752
A Spanish plug bayonet, pierced, slightly swollen DE blade 8”, with some pricker decoration, small
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Seitengewehr M1898/05 bayonet, by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen, swollen fullered blade,
Lot 753
A Seitengewehr M1898/05 bayonet, by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen, swollen fullered blade,
170 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A 5 shot 48 bore 3rd Model Webley “Long Spur” SA percussion revolver, number 1127, 12½” overall,
Lot 754
A 5 shot 48 bore 3rd Model Webley “Long Spur” SA percussion revolver, number 1127, 12½” overall,
1,180 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 7mm DA pinfire revolver, 7” overall, round barrel 3¼”, Liege proved, with folding
Lot 755
A Belgian 6 shot 7mm DA pinfire revolver, 7” overall, round barrel 3¼”, Liege proved, with folding
130 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 7mm DA pinfire revolver, 7” overall, octagonal barrel 3½”, Liege proved, with
Lot 756
A Belgian 6 shot 7mm DA pinfire revolver, 7” overall, octagonal barrel 3½”, Liege proved, with
110 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 19th century Indian iron mace, of hollow sheet iron construction, the head in the form of a horned
Lot 757
A 19th century Indian iron mace, of hollow sheet iron construction, the head in the form of a horned
140 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A 19th Century Indian double headed axe, blades, 9”, with traces of silver damascened cross
Lot 758
A 19th Century Indian double headed axe, blades, 9”, with traces of silver damascened cross
60 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A City of New York Police Lieutenant’s enamelled gilt badge,with blank identity card in matching
Lot 759
A City of New York Police Lieutenant’s enamelled gilt badge,with blank identity card in matching
55 GBP
55 - 60 GBP
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A US Marine Corps white tropical jacket, gilt buttons, with pair overalls, maker’s labels with
Lot 760
A US Marine Corps white tropical jacket, gilt buttons, with pair overalls, maker’s labels with
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A WWII period US black leather holster, for a M1911 automatic pistol, the flap embossed with “US” in
Lot 761
A WWII period US black leather holster, for a M1911 automatic pistol, the flap embossed with “US” in
65 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A US infantry officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 28¼”, marked US 1862 at forte, solid brass
Lot 762
A US infantry officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 28¼”, marked US 1862 at forte, solid brass
110 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A pair of 50 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistols, signed “Stevens, London”, c 1840, 5¾”
Lot 763
A pair of 50 bore percussion boxlock pocket pistols, signed “Stevens, London”, c 1840, 5¾”
460 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 34 bore Belgian percussion target or officer’s pistol, 14” overall, slightly swamped octagonal
Lot 764
A 34 bore Belgian percussion target or officer’s pistol, 14” overall, slightly swamped octagonal
310 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A .577” 1856 pattern percussion cavalry pistol, 16” overall, rifled barrel 10” with B’ham proofs,
Lot 765
A .577” 1856 pattern percussion cavalry pistol, 16” overall, rifled barrel 10” with B’ham proofs,
575 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A mid 18th century French 40 bore double barrelled over and under single trigger flintlock holster
Lot 766
A mid 18th century French 40 bore double barrelled over and under single trigger flintlock holster
750 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A heavy metal Japanese model Kabuto, 10” high, the helmet surmounted with a large dragon, flanked by
Lot 767
A heavy metal Japanese model Kabuto, 10” high, the helmet surmounted with a large dragon, flanked by
30 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A Japanese knife kodsuka, signed blade 4½”, housed in a hinged case with translation in lid and
Lot 768
A Japanese knife kodsuka, signed blade 4½”, housed in a hinged case with translation in lid and
60 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 769
A Japanese gardener’s knife kurikibi with half brass and half steel blade 10”, in wood and bone
340 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Japanese tanto, untempered blade 9½”, mounts in the form of a dragon lacquered with ivory details,
Lot 770
A Japanese tanto, untempered blade 9½”, mounts in the form of a dragon lacquered with ivory details,
55 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A WWII Japanese NCO’s sword katana, blade 27½”, with back fuller, no. 133524, pierced brass tsuba,
Lot 771
A WWII Japanese NCO’s sword katana, blade 27½”, with back fuller, no. 133524, pierced brass tsuba,
400 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An SB 14 bore percussion sporting gun, 47” overall, barrel 32”, with back action lock and steel
Lot 772
An SB 14 bore percussion sporting gun, 47” overall, barrel 32”, with back action lock and steel
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An SB 14 bore percussion sporting gun, 48” overall, barrel 32½”, the lock adapted from an earlier
Lot 773
An SB 14 bore percussion sporting gun, 48” overall, barrel 32½”, the lock adapted from an earlier
160 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A good 10 bore private purchase flintlock musket of the Honourable Artillery Company, by Stevens,
Lot 774
A good 10 bore private purchase flintlock musket of the Honourable Artillery Company, by Stevens,
725 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A .577” Volunteer Enfield 2 band percussion rifle, 51” overall, barrel 35” with London proofs, the
Lot 775
A .577” Volunteer Enfield 2 band percussion rifle, 51” overall, barrel 35” with London proofs, the
480 GBP
350 - 500 GBP
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A continental military percussion musket cut down as a musketoon, 37” overall, barrel 22” with
Lot 776
A continental military percussion musket cut down as a musketoon, 37” overall, barrel 22” with
45 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A .577” Volunteer Snider 3 band rifle, 55” overall, barrel 36½” with London proofs, the breech block
Lot 777
A .577” Volunteer Snider 3 band rifle, 55” overall, barrel 36½” with London proofs, the breech block
425 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A scarce French 18mm centre fire Tabatiere M1867 breech loading single shot rifled musket, converted
Lot 778
A scarce French 18mm centre fire Tabatiere M1867 breech loading single shot rifled musket, converted
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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43 books on Archaeological themes (British and Foreign). Including; Chichester Excavations (
Lot 801
43 books on Archaeological themes (British and Foreign). Including; Chichester Excavations (
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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39 books on Geological Themes including Rocks, Minerals and Fossils. Titles include; Atlas of
Lot 802
39 books on Geological Themes including Rocks, Minerals and Fossils. Titles include; Atlas of
25 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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35 books on Biological subjects. Including; The Wild Flowers of Britain and Northern Europe, Where
Lot 803
35 books on Biological subjects. Including; The Wild Flowers of Britain and Northern Europe, Where
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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27 books on Fossils, etc. including; Fossils a Photographic Field Guide, Microfossils, Principals of
Lot 804
27 books on Fossils, etc. including; Fossils a Photographic Field Guide, Microfossils, Principals of
40 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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24 Antiquarian Books and Monographs on fossils, etc. Publishers and authors include The
Lot 805
24 Antiquarian Books and Monographs on fossils, etc. Publishers and authors include The
75 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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24 books on Fossil Vertebrates including dinosaurs. Volumes include; Mesozoic Birds, Fossil
Lot 806
24 books on Fossil Vertebrates including dinosaurs. Volumes include; Mesozoic Birds, Fossil
75 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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22 books on the Geology of Great Britain. Including several volumes of the Geological Conservation
Lot 807
22 books on the Geology of Great Britain. Including several volumes of the Geological Conservation
65 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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25 books on Foreign Geology. Including; Geology of Libya, The Jurassic of Denmark and Greenland, The
Lot 808
25 books on Foreign Geology. Including; Geology of Libya, The Jurassic of Denmark and Greenland, The
45 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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4x 1960s/70s microscopes. A monocular example by John H. Bassett with revolving table and 4
Lot 809
4x 1960s/70s microscopes. A monocular example by John H. Bassett with revolving table and 4
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A wooden museum storage box containing mineral specimens and crystals. Including Brochantite from
Lot 810
A wooden museum storage box containing mineral specimens and crystals. Including Brochantite from
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A wooden museum storage box containing mineral specimens and crystals. Including Siderite on Calcite
Lot 811
A wooden museum storage box containing mineral specimens and crystals. Including Siderite on Calcite
80 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A wooden museum storage box containing mineral specimens and crystals. Including Garnet from the
Lot 812
A wooden museum storage box containing mineral specimens and crystals. Including Garnet from the
80 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A wooden museum storage box containing mineral specimens and crystals. Including Pyromorphite from
Lot 813
A wooden museum storage box containing mineral specimens and crystals. Including Pyromorphite from
70 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A wooden museum storage box containing mineral specimens and crystals. Including Cobalti-Calcite
Lot 814
A wooden museum storage box containing mineral specimens and crystals. Including Cobalti-Calcite
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A wooden museum storage box containing mineral specimens and crystals. Including Fluorite from
Lot 815
A wooden museum storage box containing mineral specimens and crystals. Including Fluorite from
55 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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3-drawer set of mineral specimens. Including; Lamprophyllite, Natrolite, Phlogophite, and other
Lot 816
3-drawer set of mineral specimens. Including; Lamprophyllite, Natrolite, Phlogophite, and other
85 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A small cabinet of mineral specimens. Including; smoky quartz, blue john flourspar, agate,
Lot 817
A small cabinet of mineral specimens. Including; smoky quartz, blue john flourspar, agate,
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A quantity of mineral specimens. Including, a spendid example of epidote, chrysoprase, stilbite,
Lot 818
A quantity of mineral specimens. Including, a spendid example of epidote, chrysoprase, stilbite,
75 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A quantity of larger mineral specimens. Including, quartz with pyrite, agate, obsidian, etc. £30-50
Lot 819
A quantity of larger mineral specimens. Including, quartz with pyrite, agate, obsidian, etc. £30-50
65 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A quantity of mineral specimens. Including, azurite, vanadinite, nepheline, etc. £30-50
Lot 820
A quantity of mineral specimens. Including, azurite, vanadinite, nepheline, etc. £30-50
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A wooden museum storage box containing mineral specimens. Including; uvite, ruby, hessonite,
Lot 821
A wooden museum storage box containing mineral specimens. Including; uvite, ruby, hessonite,
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A wooden museum storage box containing two trays of minerals. Including specimens of amazonite,
Lot 822
A wooden museum storage box containing two trays of minerals. Including specimens of amazonite,
80 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A large sample of Impactite (Suevite) from the Nordlingen Reis metereorite crater in Germany. From
Lot 823
A large sample of Impactite (Suevite) from the Nordlingen Reis metereorite crater in Germany. From
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A cross-section Stromatolite sample (approx 340mm across). A sliced and polished specimen showing
Lot 824
A cross-section Stromatolite sample (approx 340mm across). A sliced and polished specimen showing
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A cross-section Stromatolite sample (approx 330mm across). A sliced and polished specimen showing
Lot 825
A cross-section Stromatolite sample (approx 330mm across). A sliced and polished specimen showing
85 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A cross-section Stromatolite sample (approx 320mm across). A sliced and polished specimen showing
Lot 826
A cross-section Stromatolite sample (approx 320mm across). A sliced and polished specimen showing
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A quantity of modern tropical sea-shells. Including a number of good sized decorative examples. £
Lot 827
A quantity of modern tropical sea-shells. Including a number of good sized decorative examples. £
25 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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2 storage boxes of tropical butterflies. All labelled and in good condition. £30-50
Lot 828
2 storage boxes of tropical butterflies. All labelled and in good condition. £30-50
100 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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This item has been withdrawn and will be offered in our next specialist sale.
Lot 829
This item has been withdrawn and will be offered in our next specialist sale.
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A taxidermy Tenrec. A taxidermy specimen of the Common Tenrec, native and unique to Madagascar. £
Lot 830
A taxidermy Tenrec. A taxidermy specimen of the Common Tenrec, native and unique to Madagascar. £
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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