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March 2019
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
March 2019

Auction dates
18 Mar 2019 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1001-1321
19 Mar 2019 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-132
19 Mar 2019 14:00 GMT
Lots: 501-771
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14 Mar 2019 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
14 Mar 2019 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
15 Mar 2019 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
15 Mar 2019 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
18 Mar 2019 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
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An Indian dagger katar. 19th century, blade 21cms, raised central rib and swollen point, in a
Lot 1
An Indian dagger katar. 19th century, blade 21cms, raised central rib and swollen point, in a
180 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian dagger katar, early 18th century. Blade 25cms cut with multiple convergent fullers, iron
Lot 2
An Indian dagger katar, early 18th century. Blade 25cms cut with multiple convergent fullers, iron
500 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A South Indian dagger 'hooded' katar. Probably 17th century, broad blade 34cms cut with multiple
Lot 3
A South Indian dagger 'hooded' katar. Probably 17th century, broad blade 34cms cut with multiple
180 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian dagger katar. 19th century, blade 26cms with central rib and thickened point, iron hilt
Lot 4
An Indian dagger katar. 19th century, blade 26cms with central rib and thickened point, iron hilt
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An Indian dagger 'scissors' katar c.1900. Twin hollow half-blades 20cms opening when the handle bars
Lot 5
An Indian dagger 'scissors' katar c.1900. Twin hollow half-blades 20cms opening when the handle bars
150 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian (western Deccan) dagger katar. Early 18th century, wootz blade 18cms with raised rib and
Lot 6
An Indian (western Deccan) dagger katar. Early 18th century, wootz blade 18cms with raised rib and
420 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Indian dagger pesh kabz. Possibly Gujerat, straight SE T-section wootz blade 33.5cms, hilt
Lot 7
An Indian dagger pesh kabz. Possibly Gujerat, straight SE T-section wootz blade 33.5cms, hilt
950 GBP
250 - 500 GBP
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An Indian dagger pesh kabz. 19th century, recurved T-section blade 19cms (refinished), iron hilt
Lot 8
An Indian dagger pesh kabz. 19th century, recurved T-section blade 19cms (refinished), iron hilt
360 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Indian dagger kard. 19th century single edge wootz blade 24.5cms, iron grip strap and bolsters
Lot 9
An Indian dagger kard. 19th century single edge wootz blade 24.5cms, iron grip strap and bolsters
220 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Uzbek dagger of bytshak type. Probably Bukhara c.1900, straight SE blade 20cms of bulat steel,
Lot 10
An Uzbek dagger of bytshak type. Probably Bukhara c.1900, straight SE blade 20cms of bulat steel,
1,000 GBP
250 - 500 GBP
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A Bosnian dagger. 19th century, straight tapered DE blade 36.5cms chiselled with geometric ornament,
Lot 11
A Bosnian dagger. 19th century, straight tapered DE blade 36.5cms chiselled with geometric ornament,
380 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A Greek or Cretan ear knife.19th century, straight SE blade 25cms inlaid with brass stars, 2 piece
Lot 12
A Greek or Cretan ear knife.19th century, straight SE blade 25cms inlaid with brass stars, 2 piece
320 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A rare Ceylonese knife kirichchiya. Slightly curved SE blade 15cms dated 1939 and with single
Lot 13
A rare Ceylonese knife kirichchiya. Slightly curved SE blade 15cms dated 1939 and with single
90 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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A fine Philippine's dagger punal. 1st half of the 20th century, slightly curved broad DE tapered
Lot 14
A fine Philippine's dagger punal. 1st half of the 20th century, slightly curved broad DE tapered
140 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An unusual Javanese or Balinese short machete wedung. c.1900, swollen SE blade 22.5cms chiselled
Lot 15
An unusual Javanese or Balinese short machete wedung. c.1900, swollen SE blade 22.5cms chiselled
95 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A scarce knife from the Maldives. 19th century, SE blade 13cms, hilt made from ivory, silver and
Lot 16
A scarce knife from the Maldives. 19th century, SE blade 13cms, hilt made from ivory, silver and
360 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A scarce knife from the Maldives dated 1875. SE blade 11cms, hilt made from ivory, silver and
Lot 17
A scarce knife from the Maldives dated 1875. SE blade 11cms, hilt made from ivory, silver and
500 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A hunting knife c.1900. Possibly Swedish, straight SE blade 12cms, casein grip imitating engine
Lot 18
A hunting knife c.1900. Possibly Swedish, straight SE blade 12cms, casein grip imitating engine
120 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An Indian shikari hunting knife. Mid-19th century, straight DE blade 31cms stamped ARNACHELLUM
Lot 19
An Indian shikari hunting knife. Mid-19th century, straight DE blade 31cms stamped ARNACHELLUM
180 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A Burmese knife. Late 19th century, associated slender curved SE blade 25.5cms, ivory hilt carved
Lot 20
A Burmese knife. Late 19th century, associated slender curved SE blade 25.5cms, ivory hilt carved
170 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An Indian Hindu axe zagnal. Late 19th century, iron head 22cms with thick brass inlay of Krishna and
Lot 21
An Indian Hindu axe zagnal. Late 19th century, iron head 22cms with thick brass inlay of Krishna and
240 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An unusual Indonesian dagger sadop Kalimantan c.1900. Broad DE kris-like blade 12.5cms with wavy
Lot 22
An unusual Indonesian dagger sadop Kalimantan c.1900. Broad DE kris-like blade 12.5cms with wavy
110 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A speculative dagger. Broad straight DE blade 30.5cms of shallow diamond section and struck with a
Lot 23
A speculative dagger. Broad straight DE blade 30.5cms of shallow diamond section and struck with a
300 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Cambodian powder horn. Probably 19th century, 26cms, swollen top carved with lotus leaves,
Lot 24
A Cambodian powder horn. Probably 19th century, 26cms, swollen top carved with lotus leaves,
70 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An Abyssinian shield gashan. c.1900, 47.5cms, conical shape covered with red velvet and fitted
Lot 25
An Abyssinian shield gashan. c.1900, 47.5cms, conical shape covered with red velvet and fitted
200 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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An Omani thick hippopotamus hide shield buckler. 19th century or earlier, 25cms diameter, of conical
Lot 26
An Omani thick hippopotamus hide shield buckler. 19th century or earlier, 25cms diameter, of conical
360 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A dark grey-coloured pottery fire grenade. Probably 13th or 14th century11.5cms, of conventional
Lot 27
A dark grey-coloured pottery fire grenade. Probably 13th or 14th century11.5cms, of conventional
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Kingsmill (Gilbert) Islander's dagger tebutje. 31cms, comprising tiger shark's teeth (one missing)
Lot 28
A Kingsmill (Gilbert) Islander's dagger tebutje. 31cms, comprising tiger shark's teeth (one missing)
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Asian child's toy 'pistol'. 19cms overall, comprising a brass spring loaded tube wrapped around
Lot 29
An Asian child's toy 'pistol'. 19cms overall, comprising a brass spring loaded tube wrapped around
35 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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4 assorted kris hilts. Comprising 2 from Sumatra, the first made from hippo tusk and carved with a
Lot 30
4 assorted kris hilts. Comprising 2 from Sumatra, the first made from hippo tusk and carved with a
260 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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3 small assorted priming flasks. Comprising an Assam Naga horn 12cms with geometric pewter inlay and
Lot 31
3 small assorted priming flasks. Comprising an Assam Naga horn 12cms with geometric pewter inlay and
280 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Persian dagger jambiya. Late Qjar dynasty, curved DE blade 19cms etched overall en suite with iron
Lot 32
A Persian dagger jambiya. Late Qjar dynasty, curved DE blade 19cms etched overall en suite with iron
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An Indian dagger jambiya. 20th century, recurved shallow diamond section blade 23cms, rock crystal
Lot 33
An Indian dagger jambiya. 20th century, recurved shallow diamond section blade 23cms, rock crystal
340 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An Indian dagger jambiya. 20th century, broad curved DE blade 20cms of Arab type, bulbous iron
Lot 34
An Indian dagger jambiya. 20th century, broad curved DE blade 20cms of Arab type, bulbous iron
110 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Indian dagger jambiya. Late 19th century, curved DE blade 17cms chiselled with Hinu divinities at
Lot 35
An Indian dagger jambiya. Late 19th century, curved DE blade 17cms chiselled with Hinu divinities at
150 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Persian dagger jambiya. Twin sprung blades 19.5cms enclosing a fixed shorter central barbed blade,
Lot 36
A Persian dagger jambiya. Twin sprung blades 19.5cms enclosing a fixed shorter central barbed blade,
35 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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A good Indian 'tiger's tooth' dagger jambiya. 2nd half of the 19th century, broad curved DE wootz
Lot 37
A good Indian 'tiger's tooth' dagger jambiya. 2nd half of the 19th century, broad curved DE wootz
2,100 GBP
300 - 600 GBP
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A rare Arab dagger jambiya and matching kard. Probably Hyderabad c.1900, each with dark brown
Lot 38
A rare Arab dagger jambiya and matching kard. Probably Hyderabad c.1900, each with dark brown
700 GBP
350 - 500 GBP
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A scarce Indian transitional dagger chilanam/khanjarli. Late 17th century, recurved DE watered blade
Lot 39
A scarce Indian transitional dagger chilanam/khanjarli. Late 17th century, recurved DE watered blade
850 GBP
350 - 500 GBP
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A Ceylonese knife piha kaetta. 19th century, blade 18cms with elaborate scrolled brass ferule and
Lot 40
A Ceylonese knife piha kaetta. 19th century, blade 18cms with elaborate scrolled brass ferule and
170 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian dagger kard. Straight single edge pattern welded blade 19cms, engraved silvered forte,
Lot 41
An Indian dagger kard. Straight single edge pattern welded blade 19cms, engraved silvered forte,
300 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Indian dagger kard. Late 19th century, straight single edge wootz blade 14cms, gilt stepped
Lot 42
An Indian dagger kard. Late 19th century, straight single edge wootz blade 14cms, gilt stepped
320 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A scarce Uzbek dagger kard from Bokhara. 19th century, hollow ground single edge watered blade 15.
Lot 43
A scarce Uzbek dagger kard from Bokhara. 19th century, hollow ground single edge watered blade 15.
260 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A small Indian knife, 20th century. SE blade 12cms with gold damascened bird at forte, silver hilt
Lot 44
A small Indian knife, 20th century. SE blade 12cms with gold damascened bird at forte, silver hilt
200 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An unusual Indian dagger. With thick bifurcated pattern welded blade 17cms, iron hilt with ear-
Lot 45
An unusual Indian dagger. With thick bifurcated pattern welded blade 17cms, iron hilt with ear-
150 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An North Indian dagger. Late 19th century, broad straight DE blade 30.5cms chiselled with flowers,
Lot 46
An North Indian dagger. Late 19th century, broad straight DE blade 30.5cms chiselled with flowers,
140 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Uzbek dagger of bytshak type. Probably Bukhara c.1900, straight SE blade 15.5cms of bulat steel,
Lot 47
An Uzbek dagger of bytshak type. Probably Bukhara c.1900, straight SE blade 15.5cms of bulat steel,
160 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian twin bladed dagger bich-hwa. Late 19th century, recurved DE blades 19cms, gilt copper
Lot 48
An Indian twin bladed dagger bich-hwa. Late 19th century, recurved DE blades 19cms, gilt copper
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Malayan dagger bade bade. 19th century, curved slender SE blade 21.5cms, hippo ivory hilt and
Lot 49
A Malayan dagger bade bade. 19th century, curved slender SE blade 21.5cms, hippo ivory hilt and
220 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A rare Mentawai Islander's (Siberut/Sipura) knife palitai. 19th century, straight DE pointed blade
Lot 50
A rare Mentawai Islander's (Siberut/Sipura) knife palitai. 19th century, straight DE pointed blade
200 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Burmese dagger dha. First half of the 20th century, slightly swollen SE blade 24cms, silver
Lot 51
A Burmese dagger dha. First half of the 20th century, slightly swollen SE blade 24cms, silver
0 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A good Burmese silver mounted sword dha.19th century, SE blade 56cms swollen towards the tip,
Lot 52
A good Burmese silver mounted sword dha.19th century, SE blade 56cms swollen towards the tip,
1,300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A carved ivory handle from a Burmese letter-opener. Early 20th century, 11cms, hilt carved as a
Lot 53
A carved ivory handle from a Burmese letter-opener. Early 20th century, 11cms, hilt carved as a
80 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A North African knife. Straight DE blade 25cms, nickel hilt with up-turned cross-piece, short
Lot 54
A North African knife. Straight DE blade 25cms, nickel hilt with up-turned cross-piece, short
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An African Kota tribal knife bolengwa. 20th century, broad DE blade 32cms cut with decorative
Lot 55
An African Kota tribal knife bolengwa. 20th century, broad DE blade 32cms cut with decorative
280 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An African (Sudanese) Hadendoa tribal knife. c1900, broad curved DE blade 21.5cms, black hardwood
Lot 56
An African (Sudanese) Hadendoa tribal knife. c1900, broad curved DE blade 21.5cms, black hardwood
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A good African Shona tribal battle axe gano. c.1900, small head 11cms with incised decoration,
Lot 57
A good African Shona tribal battle axe gano. c.1900, small head 11cms with incised decoration,
380 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Ethiopian sword shotel, early 20th century. Straight SE French military cuirassier's sword
Lot 58
An Ethiopian sword shotel, early 20th century. Straight SE French military cuirassier's sword
150 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An Ethiopian sword shotel. early 20th century, broad straight DE Liegeoise blade 80cms cut with 2
Lot 59
An Ethiopian sword shotel. early 20th century, broad straight DE Liegeoise blade 80cms cut with 2
220 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An African (Cameroon Grasslands area) dress knife. c.1900, broad swollen DE blade 43cms swollen
Lot 60
An African (Cameroon Grasslands area) dress knife. c.1900, broad swollen DE blade 43cms swollen
0 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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