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April and May auction including Spring Connoisseur Collectors Auction
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April and May auction including Spring Connoisseur Collectors Auction

Auction dates
29 Apr 2019 10:30 BST
Lots: 1001-1438
01 May 2019 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-102
01 May 2019 14:00 BST
Lots: 501-728
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25 Apr 2019 09:00 - 13:00 BST
25 Apr 2019 14:00 - 17:00 BST
26 Apr 2019 09:00 - 13:00 BST
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29 Apr 2019 09:00 - 10:00 BST
30 Apr 2019 09:00 - 13:00 BST
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An officer’s full dress uniform of the 3rd (Prince of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards, comprising: helmet
Lot 67
An officer’s full dress uniform of the 3rd (Prince of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards, comprising: helmet
3,400 GBP
3,500 - 4,000 GBP
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A khaki tropical helmet of a Scottish Regiment, silk puggaree with diamond shape piece of tartan
Lot 68
A khaki tropical helmet of a Scottish Regiment, silk puggaree with diamond shape piece of tartan
800 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A post-1902 officer’s blue cloth spiked helmet of The Hampshire Regiment, gilt peak binding, top
Lot 69
A post-1902 officer’s blue cloth spiked helmet of The Hampshire Regiment, gilt peak binding, top
380 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A good officer’s khaki slouch hat of the Middlesex Yeomanry, silk binding to brim, narrow leather
Lot 70
A good officer’s khaki slouch hat of the Middlesex Yeomanry, silk binding to brim, narrow leather
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A.577” prize Volunteer 3 band Enfield percussion rifle to the 26th Middlesex Rifles, by the London
Lot 71
A.577” prize Volunteer 3 band Enfield percussion rifle to the 26th Middlesex Rifles, by the London
1,150 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A .577” prize Volunteer 3 band Enfield percussion rifle to the Queen’s Westminster Rifles, by the
Lot 72
A .577” prize Volunteer 3 band Enfield percussion rifle to the Queen’s Westminster Rifles, by the
1,600 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A brass barrelled flintlock holster pistol, c 1770, by N. Atkinson, 16½” overall, tapered barrel 10”
Lot 73
A brass barrelled flintlock holster pistol, c 1770, by N. Atkinson, 16½” overall, tapered barrel 10”
850 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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A good .65” Tower New Land Pattern flintlock holster pistol, 15” overall, barrel 9” with Tower
Lot 74
A good .65” Tower New Land Pattern flintlock holster pistol, 15” overall, barrel 9” with Tower
1,100 GBP
1,200 - 1,300 GBP
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An officer’s 16 bore percussion holster pistol by Tatham c 1800, converted from flintlock with
Lot 75
An officer’s 16 bore percussion holster pistol by Tatham c 1800, converted from flintlock with
325 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A good .56” Tower percussion Sea Service belt pistol, 11½” overall, barrel 6” with Tower proofs
Lot 76
A good .56” Tower percussion Sea Service belt pistol, 11½” overall, barrel 6” with Tower proofs
400 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A mid 19th century 20 bore percussion holster pistol by Smith, London, 11½” overall, sighted
Lot 77
A mid 19th century 20 bore percussion holster pistol by Smith, London, 11½” overall, sighted
360 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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A .577” Volunteer Snider 3 band rifle by Reilly, 55” overall, barrel 36½” with London proofs and
Lot 78
A .577” Volunteer Snider 3 band rifle by Reilly, 55” overall, barrel 36½” with London proofs and
700 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A .577/450” Mark II Martini Henry rifle, 49½” overall, barrel 33” with Birmingham proofs and
Lot 79
A .577/450” Mark II Martini Henry rifle, 49½” overall, barrel 33” with Birmingham proofs and
550 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A good .577/450” Mark II Martini Henry rifle, 49½” overall, barrel 33½” with ordnance proof and view
Lot 80
A good .577/450” Mark II Martini Henry rifle, 49½” overall, barrel 33½” with ordnance proof and view
1,400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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**A good .303” Enfield Martini cavalry carbine by Holland & Holland, 37½” overall, barrel 21½”
Lot 81
**A good .303” Enfield Martini cavalry carbine by Holland & Holland, 37½” overall, barrel 21½”
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A good .66” private purchase Royal Midlothian Yeomanry percussion carbine, by Bryce of Edinburgh,
Lot 82
A good .66” private purchase Royal Midlothian Yeomanry percussion carbine, by Bryce of Edinburgh,
525 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A good .451” Westley Richards “Monkey Tail” breech loading percussion carbine, 36” overall, barrel
Lot 83
A good .451” Westley Richards “Monkey Tail” breech loading percussion carbine, 36” overall, barrel
1,000 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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An early 19th century brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss pistol, by Theops. Richards (
Lot 84
An early 19th century brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss pistol, by Theops. Richards (
875 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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A mid 18th century silver mounted 22 bore “Queen Anne” style cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock side
Lot 85
A mid 18th century silver mounted 22 bore “Queen Anne” style cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock side
950 GBP
950 - 1,050 GBP
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A pair of 38 bore percussion boxlock sidehammer belt pistols, by Alexander Martin, Glasgow, 9”
Lot 86
A pair of 38 bore percussion boxlock sidehammer belt pistols, by Alexander Martin, Glasgow, 9”
1,050 GBP
1,200 - 1,300 GBP
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A 55 bore cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, by Murdoch, c 1780, 8” overall, turn off
Lot 87
A 55 bore cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, by Murdoch, c 1780, 8” overall, turn off
380 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A heavy mid 18th century 8 bore military style flintlock musket, 56½” overall, unusually heavy 3
Lot 88
A heavy mid 18th century 8 bore military style flintlock musket, 56½” overall, unusually heavy 3
1,000 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A good scarce .75” Prussian 1740/73 Pattern Potsdam flintlock musket, 57” overall, barrel 41” with
Lot 89
A good scarce .75” Prussian 1740/73 Pattern Potsdam flintlock musket, 57” overall, barrel 41” with
3,100 GBP
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A scarce 10 bore Victorian Brown Bess flintlock musket, 55” overall, barrel 39” with ordnance proofs
Lot 90
A scarce 10 bore Victorian Brown Bess flintlock musket, 55” overall, barrel 39” with ordnance proofs
1,300 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A good private purchase pistol bore (.56”) Baker flintlock rifle, by Ezekiel Baker, probably made to
Lot 91
A good private purchase pistol bore (.56”) Baker flintlock rifle, by Ezekiel Baker, probably made to
0 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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A rare .65” 1776 type Volunteer military flintlock rifle, by Morris (Birmingham) c 1800, 44”
Lot 92
A rare .65” 1776 type Volunteer military flintlock rifle, by Morris (Birmingham) c 1800, 44”
2,400 GBP
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
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A scarce Hodges’ Patent elastic powered catapult “gun”, to fire a bolt, 47” overall, octagonal twist
Lot 93
A scarce Hodges’ Patent elastic powered catapult “gun”, to fire a bolt, 47” overall, octagonal twist
800 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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A 5 shot 54 bore 1851 Adams self cocking percussion revolver with “Improved Frame” and Robert
Lot 94
A 5 shot 54 bore 1851 Adams self cocking percussion revolver with “Improved Frame” and Robert
1,600 GBP
1,600 - 1,700 GBP
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A pair of brass cannon barrelled and brass framed flintlock boxlock pocket pistols by Ketland &
Lot 95
A pair of brass cannon barrelled and brass framed flintlock boxlock pocket pistols by Ketland &
775 GBP
700 - 850 GBP
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A scarce 3 barrelled 150 bore tap action flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, by Whalley,
Lot 96
A scarce 3 barrelled 150 bore tap action flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, by Whalley,
1,200 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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A scarce 3 barrelled 150 bore tap action flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by J. H. Bolton, London,
Lot 97
A scarce 3 barrelled 150 bore tap action flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by J. H. Bolton, London,
900 GBP
900 - 1,000 GBP
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A good quality 40 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by Sykes of Oxford c 1810, 6¼” overall,
Lot 98
A good quality 40 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by Sykes of Oxford c 1810, 6¼” overall,
600 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 24 bore flintlock duelling pistol by Wogdon, c 1785, 14” overall, sighted round barrel with flat
Lot 99
A 24 bore flintlock duelling pistol by Wogdon, c 1785, 14” overall, sighted round barrel with flat
1,500 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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A 30 bore percussion duelling style target pistol by James Wilkinson & Son, probably converted
Lot 100
A 30 bore percussion duelling style target pistol by James Wilkinson & Son, probably converted
1,250 GBP
1,300 - 1,400 GBP
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A 40 bore percussion duelling pistol by Joseph Manton, number 4468 (1807), converted by Manton
Lot 101
A 40 bore percussion duelling pistol by Joseph Manton, number 4468 (1807), converted by Manton
1,000 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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A 32 bore percussion duelling pistol by Joseph Manton, number 8832 (1821),15” overall, heavy browned
Lot 102
A 32 bore percussion duelling pistol by Joseph Manton, number 8832 (1821),15” overall, heavy browned
1,450 GBP
1,500 - 1,600 GBP
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“The History of the Steel Helmet in the First World War” by Hazelgrove and Radovic, a
Lot 501
“The History of the Steel Helmet in the First World War” by Hazelgrove and Radovic, a
85 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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20 books mainly on antique firearms, mostly of “coffee table” type, including “Guns and Rifles of
Lot 502
20 books mainly on antique firearms, mostly of “coffee table” type, including “Guns and Rifles of
35 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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“British Military Firearms 1650-1850” by Blackmore (DW AF), “The British Soldier’s Firearm, 1850-
Lot 503
“British Military Firearms 1650-1850” by Blackmore (DW AF), “The British Soldier’s Firearm, 1850-
80 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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“Armies of 1812” by von Pivka, “Napoleon’s Enemies” by Warner, “The Book of the Gun” by Peterson, 13
Lot 504
“Armies of 1812” by von Pivka, “Napoleon’s Enemies” by Warner, “The Book of the Gun” by Peterson, 13
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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“World War I” by Barnett, “World War II” foreword by Earl Mountbatten, “Weapons of War” by Cook
Lot 505
“World War I” by Barnett, “World War II” foreword by Earl Mountbatten, “Weapons of War” by Cook
0 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A WWI “Short Service Attestation” certificate, for Percy Edward Nosworthy, Army Pay Corps, d 19th
Lot 506
A WWI “Short Service Attestation” certificate, for Percy Edward Nosworthy, Army Pay Corps, d 19th
10 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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An album of press cuttings, pictures and ephemera, relating to Bury (Lancs) c 1920-1950, in a
Lot 507
An album of press cuttings, pictures and ephemera, relating to Bury (Lancs) c 1920-1950, in a
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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6 interesting WWII Japanese propaganda match box labels, text rendered in Roman lettering, one in
Lot 508
6 interesting WWII Japanese propaganda match box labels, text rendered in Roman lettering, one in
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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5 sets of cigarette cards: Players “Cycling” (in album), “Cricketers 1934” and “Derby and Grand
Lot 509
5 sets of cigarette cards: Players “Cycling” (in album), “Cricketers 1934” and “Derby and Grand
20 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Player’s cigarettes “Victoria Cross” set of 25, in double sided frame, 18½” x 12”. GC
Lot 510
Player’s cigarettes “Victoria Cross” set of 25, in double sided frame, 18½” x 12”. GC
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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4 albums of photographs, mostly privately taken, 1935-39, many identified, of the Near East and
Lot 511
4 albums of photographs, mostly privately taken, 1935-39, many identified, of the Near East and
180 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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3 different framed photographs of HMS Cumberland, one d. “Columbo 1944”, average size 7” x 11”,
Lot 512
3 different framed photographs of HMS Cumberland, one d. “Columbo 1944”, average size 7” x 11”,
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30 - 40 GBP
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A coloured print “Wellington’s Finest Hour”, Waterloo, after the original by David Cartwright,
Lot 514
A coloured print “Wellington’s Finest Hour”, Waterloo, after the original by David Cartwright,
70 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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A black and white print “The Zulu War: the Entrenched Position at Rorke’s Drift”, from a sketch by
Lot 516
A black and white print “The Zulu War: the Entrenched Position at Rorke’s Drift”, from a sketch by
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A black and white print “The Kaffir War: driving the Kaffirs out of the Iron Mount and
Lot 517
A black and white print “The Kaffir War: driving the Kaffirs out of the Iron Mount and
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A coloured print “Isandlwana: Saving the Guns”, showing a troop of the R. Horse Artillery dashing
Lot 518
A coloured print “Isandlwana: Saving the Guns”, showing a troop of the R. Horse Artillery dashing
40 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A coloured print “Hlobane and Pte Mossop saving warrior”, after the original painting by Jason
Lot 523
A coloured print “Hlobane and Pte Mossop saving warrior”, after the original painting by Jason
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50 - 70 GBP
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A coloured print “Rourke’s (sic) Drift: near the scene of the Recent Conflict”, from a sketch of
Lot 525
A coloured print “Rourke’s (sic) Drift: near the scene of the Recent Conflict”, from a sketch of
35 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A coloured print “Isandlwana”, after original painting by Charles Fripp, no 208 of an edition of
Lot 527
A coloured print “Isandlwana”, after original painting by Charles Fripp, no 208 of an edition of
55 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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Three: Military Medal, Geo V first type (29798 Pte F Pearson 9/North’d Fus) BWM and Victory, GVF,
Lot 529
Three: Military Medal, Geo V first type (29798 Pte F Pearson 9/North’d Fus) BWM and Victory, GVF,
700 GBP
450 - 550 GBP
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Mr Boulton’s Trafalgar Medal 1805, bronze issue, c 1807-1847, bearing legend “From M: Boulton To The
Lot 530
Mr Boulton’s Trafalgar Medal 1805, bronze issue, c 1807-1847, bearing legend “From M: Boulton To The
280 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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QSA, no clasp (G Morris Pte RM HMS Forte) VF. With photocopy of George Morris’s service papers for
Lot 531
QSA, no clasp (G Morris Pte RM HMS Forte) VF. With photocopy of George Morris’s service papers for
100 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (106383 Dvr S Fisher RFA) GVF; Pair: BWM, Victory (M2-264648 Pte S
Lot 532
Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (106383 Dvr S Fisher RFA) GVF; Pair: BWM, Victory (M2-264648 Pte S
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Edward I AR penny, c 1307, Bury St Edmunds mint, obv variety reads Hyb:, GF/NVF, slight clipping;
Lot 533
Edward I AR penny, c 1307, Bury St Edmunds mint, obv variety reads Hyb:, GF/NVF, slight clipping;
100 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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