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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
19 Mar 2019 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
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A North African dagger flyssa. 20th century, slightly swollen blade 26cms chiselled with some
Lot 61
A North African dagger flyssa. 20th century, slightly swollen blade 26cms chiselled with some
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An African Central Congolese (Mongo) tribal knife. Early 20th century, finely forged broad DE
Lot 62
An African Central Congolese (Mongo) tribal knife. Early 20th century, finely forged broad DE
110 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A North African dagger nimcha. Early 20th century, curved SE blade 26cms engraved and with a
Lot 63
A North African dagger nimcha. Early 20th century, curved SE blade 26cms engraved and with a
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A pair of North African iron stirrups. 20th century, 20cms, of conventional form with integral
Lot 64
A pair of North African iron stirrups. 20th century, 20cms, of conventional form with integral
45 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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An attractive Balinese dagger kris. Wavy blade 49cms with distinctive pamor, wooden hilt carved as a
Lot 65
An attractive Balinese dagger kris. Wavy blade 49cms with distinctive pamor, wooden hilt carved as a
460 GBP
250 - 500 GBP
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A Balinese dagger kris. Straight DE blade 48cms with distinct stepped pattern pamor, silver cup
Lot 66
A Balinese dagger kris. Straight DE blade 48cms with distinct stepped pattern pamor, silver cup
320 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A fine Balinese dagger kris. Wavy DE blade 49.5cms with fine pamor, wooden hilt carved with folds,
Lot 67
A fine Balinese dagger kris. Wavy DE blade 49.5cms with fine pamor, wooden hilt carved with folds,
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Javanese dagger kris. 19th century, broad straight pamor blade 28.5cms, foliate carved wooden
Lot 68
A Javanese dagger kris. 19th century, broad straight pamor blade 28.5cms, foliate carved wooden
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An unusual dagger kris. Probably Java, 18th century straight blade 28cms, with distinctive etched
Lot 69
An unusual dagger kris. Probably Java, 18th century straight blade 28cms, with distinctive etched
60 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Malayan Peninsula (Patani) kris. Straight slender DE blade 55cms with striking pamor, carved
Lot 70
A Malayan Peninsula (Patani) kris. Straight slender DE blade 55cms with striking pamor, carved
300 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Balinese dagger kris. 19th century or earlier straight DE blade 48cms with distinctive pamor,
Lot 71
A Balinese dagger kris. 19th century or earlier straight DE blade 48cms with distinctive pamor,
130 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Sulu datu's short sword kris from the Philippines. 19th century, broad wavy blade 52cms, silver/
Lot 72
A Sulu datu's short sword kris from the Philippines. 19th century, broad wavy blade 52cms, silver/
0 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Balinese dagger kris. Straight blade 40cms with distinctive pamor, silver hilt embossed as Bima,
Lot 73
A Balinese dagger kris. Straight blade 40cms with distinctive pamor, silver hilt embossed as Bima,
280 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Sumatran dagger kris. Straight 19th century pamor blade 33.5cms, clam shell hilt of Garuda form,
Lot 74
A Sumatran dagger kris. Straight 19th century pamor blade 33.5cms, clam shell hilt of Garuda form,
260 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Indian elephant goad ankus. The iron head 18cms probably 17th or 18th century, each limb forged
Lot 75
An Indian elephant goad ankus. The iron head 18cms probably 17th or 18th century, each limb forged
260 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian saddle axe tabarzin. Probably 18th or 19th century, thick heavy head with 11.25cms
Lot 76
An Indian saddle axe tabarzin. Probably 18th or 19th century, thick heavy head with 11.25cms
550 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Indian axe tabarzin. 18th century iron head14.5cms in excavated condition, on later wooden haft
Lot 77
An Indian axe tabarzin. 18th century iron head14.5cms in excavated condition, on later wooden haft
190 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A composite Indian sword.18th century swollen SE patissa blade 78cms, deeply struck with repeated
Lot 78
A composite Indian sword.18th century swollen SE patissa blade 78cms, deeply struck with repeated
850 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A decorative Indian short sword. Curved SE pattern welded blade 46cms with silver damascened
Lot 79
A decorative Indian short sword. Curved SE pattern welded blade 46cms with silver damascened
80 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A decorative Indian sword from Rajasthan. Late 19th century, broad wavy DE blade 48cms gold
Lot 80
A decorative Indian sword from Rajasthan. Late 19th century, broad wavy DE blade 48cms gold
1,000 GBP
200 - 350 GBP
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A massive Indian Hindu 'execution' sword tulwar. Late 19th century, blade 74 x 9cms cut with 6
Lot 81
A massive Indian Hindu 'execution' sword tulwar. Late 19th century, blade 74 x 9cms cut with 6
2,000 GBP
500 - 1,000 GBP
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A South Indian sword khanda. Broad DE blade 88.5cms swollen towards the partizan-shaped tip, iron
Lot 82
A South Indian sword khanda. Broad DE blade 88.5cms swollen towards the partizan-shaped tip, iron
800 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Persian medieval revival sword. Qjar dynasty, straight DE watered blade 68cms cut with a single
Lot 83
A Persian medieval revival sword. Qjar dynasty, straight DE watered blade 68cms cut with a single
1,000 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian sword tulwar. 19th century, curved SE blade 83.5cms (tip AF) with short Hindi
Lot 85
An Indian sword tulwar. 19th century, curved SE blade 83.5cms (tip AF) with short Hindi
340 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian sword tulwar. Second half of the 19th century, curved SE polished blade 80cms, iron hilt
Lot 86
An Indian sword tulwar. Second half of the 19th century, curved SE polished blade 80cms, iron hilt
440 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A North Indian sword tulwar. 19th century, broad curved SE blade 83cms (tip bent) struck with
Lot 87
A North Indian sword tulwar. 19th century, broad curved SE blade 83cms (tip bent) struck with
600 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Sumatran (Palambang) sword parang, 19th century, curved SE blade 43.5cms cut with a single fuller,
Lot 88
A Sumatran (Palambang) sword parang, 19th century, curved SE blade 43.5cms cut with a single fuller,
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Indonesian sword parang. 20th century, broad SE blade 61.5cms swollen towards the tip, cast brass
Lot 89
An Indonesian sword parang. 20th century, broad SE blade 61.5cms swollen towards the tip, cast brass
140 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A North Sumatran sword luju alang. 19th century, broad straight pattern welded SE blade 54cms cut
Lot 90
A North Sumatran sword luju alang. 19th century, broad straight pattern welded SE blade 54cms cut
440 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Sumatran short sword parang probably Palembang. 19th century, curved pattern welded SE blade 56cms
Lot 91
A Sumatran short sword parang probably Palembang. 19th century, curved pattern welded SE blade 56cms
0 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A good Battak sword piso gading. Sumatra 19th century, swollen SE blade 49cms, substantial fluted
Lot 92
A good Battak sword piso gading. Sumatra 19th century, swollen SE blade 49cms, substantial fluted
650 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A Batak short sword from Sumatra. 20th century, swollen SE blade 37.5cms, cast pale brass hilt in
Lot 93
A Batak short sword from Sumatra. 20th century, swollen SE blade 37.5cms, cast pale brass hilt in
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Javanese dagger pedang lurus c.1900. Slightly swollen SE blade 21cms with striking pamor, silver
Lot 94
A Javanese dagger pedang lurus c.1900. Slightly swollen SE blade 21cms with striking pamor, silver
95 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Persian all-iron processional mace. Late Qjar dynasty, 95cms overall, large swollen head etched
Lot 95
A Persian all-iron processional mace. Late Qjar dynasty, 95cms overall, large swollen head etched
240 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Indian all iron mace gurz. c.1900, iron shaft cut with chevrons, curved at the top and with an
Lot 96
An Indian all iron mace gurz. c.1900, iron shaft cut with chevrons, curved at the top and with an
340 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Persian trident head. Qjar dynasty, straight DE central blade 30cms within a pair of outer wavy
Lot 97
A Persian trident head. Qjar dynasty, straight DE central blade 30cms within a pair of outer wavy
360 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Indo-Persian leather powder flask. Possibly 19th century, 24cms, of gourd form painted overall
Lot 98
An Indo-Persian leather powder flask. Possibly 19th century, 24cms, of gourd form painted overall
45 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An Indo-Persian brass powder flask.19th century, swollen purse-shaped body with applied devices
Lot 99
An Indo-Persian brass powder flask.19th century, swollen purse-shaped body with applied devices
220 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Persian steel shield dhal. Qjar dynasty, 45cms diameter, fitted with 4 central bosses and etched
Lot 100
A Persian steel shield dhal. Qjar dynasty, 45cms diameter, fitted with 4 central bosses and etched
280 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Persian iron arm guard bazu band. Qjar dynasty, 29.5cms etched with hunting scenes involving
Lot 101
A Persian iron arm guard bazu band. Qjar dynasty, 29.5cms etched with hunting scenes involving
160 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A late Persian steel helmet kulah khud. Qjar dynasty, the bowl embossed with a stylised face and
Lot 102
A late Persian steel helmet kulah khud. Qjar dynasty, the bowl embossed with a stylised face and
420 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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An Indian all iron javelin, probably 18th or 19th century. 108cms overall, long tapered head,
Lot 103
An Indian all iron javelin, probably 18th or 19th century. 108cms overall, long tapered head,
420 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An Indian chopper moplah from the Malabar coast. Late 19th century, broad curved blade swollen
Lot 104
An Indian chopper moplah from the Malabar coast. Late 19th century, broad curved blade swollen
900 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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12 assorted Indian reed arrows tir. Possibly 18th or 19th century, comprising 1 with a katar-
Lot 105
12 assorted Indian reed arrows tir. Possibly 18th or 19th century, comprising 1 with a katar-
200 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An African (Sudanese) double dagger haladie. c.1900, curved DE blades 28cms each etched with thuluth
Lot 106
An African (Sudanese) double dagger haladie. c.1900, curved DE blades 28cms each etched with thuluth
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A decorative Indian powder flask. Made from a turbo shell, 14cms, large stepped copper top with
Lot 107
A decorative Indian powder flask. Made from a turbo shell, 14cms, large stepped copper top with
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Indian carved and painted circular wooden powder flask. In the form of a makarra,18cms, the
Lot 108
An Indian carved and painted circular wooden powder flask. In the form of a makarra,18cms, the
160 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A pair of South Indian cast brass hollow stirrups. Probably 19th century, each bow engraved and
Lot 109
A pair of South Indian cast brass hollow stirrups. Probably 19th century, each bow engraved and
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Indian lacquered shield dhal. c.1900, 47cms, without bosses or fittings, lacquered on the outside
Lot 110
An Indian lacquered shield dhal. c.1900, 47cms, without bosses or fittings, lacquered on the outside
190 GBP
100 - 20 GBP
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An Indian Hindu mendicant's parrying shield madu. 19th century 76cms overall, iron shield with brass
Lot 111
An Indian Hindu mendicant's parrying shield madu. 19th century 76cms overall, iron shield with brass
280 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Indian spear.19th century, head 21.5cms with wavy blade12.75cms, socket covered with silver
Lot 112
An Indian spear.19th century, head 21.5cms with wavy blade12.75cms, socket covered with silver
320 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Sumatran dagger rencong. 19th century, curved SE blade 20cms, curved tapered octagonal horn hilt
Lot 113
A Sumatran dagger rencong. 19th century, curved SE blade 20cms, curved tapered octagonal horn hilt
70 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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The head of a Chinese polearm. Of glaive form, broad blade 55cms with scalloped back edge issuing
Lot 114
The head of a Chinese polearm. Of glaive form, broad blade 55cms with scalloped back edge issuing
150 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese 'river pirate's' double sword jian. c.1900, straight DE blades 53cms inlaid with small
Lot 115
A Chinese 'river pirate's' double sword jian. c.1900, straight DE blades 53cms inlaid with small
420 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese sword dao. Early 20th century, glaive-shaped blade 44cms with some chiselled decoration
Lot 116
A Chinese sword dao. Early 20th century, glaive-shaped blade 44cms with some chiselled decoration
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A fine Chinese or Tibetan silver mounted knife. 20th century, straight SE blade 30cms, 2 piece
Lot 117
A fine Chinese or Tibetan silver mounted knife. 20th century, straight SE blade 30cms, 2 piece
1,000 GBP
250 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese or Tibetan leather tinder purse chuck muck. Early 20th century,12cms, of half-moon
Lot 118
A Chinese or Tibetan leather tinder purse chuck muck. Early 20th century,12cms, of half-moon
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Chinese or Tibetan leather tinder purse chuck muck. 20th century,13.5cms, of half-moon shape,
Lot 119
A Chinese or Tibetan leather tinder purse chuck muck. 20th century,13.5cms, of half-moon shape,
110 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Japanese dagger aikuchi. Late 19th century, blade 25.6cms hira-zukiri, probably unsigned (tang
Lot 120
A Japanese dagger aikuchi. Late 19th century, blade 25.6cms hira-zukiri, probably unsigned (tang
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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