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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
26 Apr 2019 14:00 - 17:00 BST
29 Apr 2019 09:00 - 10:00 BST
30 Apr 2019 09:00 - 13:00 BST
30 Apr 2019 14:00 - 17:00 BST
01 May 2019 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A good Vic carving knife, 9” SE blade marked “IXL Geo. Wostenholm & Son, Sheffield England”,
Lot 668
A good Vic carving knife, 9” SE blade marked “IXL Geo. Wostenholm & Son, Sheffield England”,
20 GBP
35 - 50 GBP
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A late 19th century multi purpose clasp knife, ivory grips, with large blade 4½” (replaced), smaller
Lot 670
A late 19th century multi purpose clasp knife, ivory grips, with large blade 4½” (replaced), smaller
300 GBP
350 - 375 GBP
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A Spanish folding knife navaja, swollen SE blade 5½”, with maker’s “sugar tongs” mark and name “
Lot 671
A Spanish folding knife navaja, swollen SE blade 5½”, with maker’s “sugar tongs” mark and name “
65 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A 19th century Spanish folding knife navaja, blade 9½”, with maker’s name (unclear) and simple
Lot 672
A 19th century Spanish folding knife navaja, blade 9½”, with maker’s name (unclear) and simple
290 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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3 small daggers, all with shallow diamond section blade (a) blade 4¼”, WM crossguard, moulded
Lot 673
3 small daggers, all with shallow diamond section blade (a) blade 4¼”, WM crossguard, moulded
85 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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3 sheath knives, with Bowie type blades (one hilt AF), another with DE blade, and a “Truflite”
Lot 674
3 sheath knives, with Bowie type blades (one hilt AF), another with DE blade, and a “Truflite”
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A WWII US M3 trench knife, blade 8¾”, DE at point, marked in capitals along one edge “US M3” and
Lot 675
A WWII US M3 trench knife, blade 8¾”, DE at point, marked in capitals along one edge “US M3” and
200 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A US jet pilot’s survival knife, Bowie type blade 5¼”, plain crossguard pierced with 2 holes,
Lot 676
A US jet pilot’s survival knife, Bowie type blade 5¼”, plain crossguard pierced with 2 holes,
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A scarce WWII Smatchet fighting knife, 10¾” leaf shaped blade, steel cross piece and pommel, (with
Lot 677
A scarce WWII Smatchet fighting knife, 10¾” leaf shaped blade, steel cross piece and pommel, (with
360 GBP
400 - 425 GBP
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A scarce Vietnam War period Survival/Fighting machete, DE straight edge spatulate blade 7”,
Lot 678
A scarce Vietnam War period Survival/Fighting machete, DE straight edge spatulate blade 7”,
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 2nd pattern FS fighting knife, blade 6¾” with “Wilkinson Sword London” and “The FS Fighting Knife”
Lot 679
A 2nd pattern FS fighting knife, blade 6¾” with “Wilkinson Sword London” and “The FS Fighting Knife”
340 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A 3rd pattern FS fighting knife, 6-5/8” DE blade, crosspiece marked “B2” and broad arrow, in its
Lot 680
A 3rd pattern FS fighting knife, 6-5/8” DE blade, crosspiece marked “B2” and broad arrow, in its
220 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Bowie bladed hunting knife, clipped back blade 6”, staghorn grip, in its brown leather sheath; a
Lot 681
A Bowie bladed hunting knife, clipped back blade 6”, staghorn grip, in its brown leather sheath; a
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An unusual Bowie type sheath knife, 5½” clipped back blade, marked “William Rodgers I Cut My Way”
Lot 682
An unusual Bowie type sheath knife, 5½” clipped back blade, marked “William Rodgers I Cut My Way”
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Bowie knife, blade 6”, with maker’s square mark and name “Kassnar Hi-Stainless” at forte, horn
Lot 683
A Bowie knife, blade 6”, with maker’s square mark and name “Kassnar Hi-Stainless” at forte, horn
70 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Collins Legitimus bowie knife, blade 9½” (slightly shortened) with twin narrow back fullers,
Lot 684
A Collins Legitimus bowie knife, blade 9½” (slightly shortened) with twin narrow back fullers,
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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*An SB 20 bore x 2½” top lever hammer gun, 47” overall, nicely browned nitro proved (1975)
Lot 685
*An SB 20 bore x 2½” top lever hammer gun, 47” overall, nicely browned nitro proved (1975)
35 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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*A DB 12 bore x 2½” top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, by Midland Gun Company
Lot 686
*A DB 12 bore x 2½” top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, by Midland Gun Company
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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*A DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock ejector sporting gun, by Cogswell & Harrison, number
Lot 687
*A DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock ejector sporting gun, by Cogswell & Harrison, number
0 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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*A Spanish DB 12 bore x 2¾” top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, by Aya, 46½”
Lot 688
*A Spanish DB 12 bore x 2¾” top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, by Aya, 46½”
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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*A Spanish DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, 45½” overall, barrel
Lot 689
*A Spanish DB 12 bore top lever hammerless boxlock non ejector sporting gun, 45½” overall, barrel
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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*A Russian DB 12 bore Baikal IJ 58 top lever hammerless boxlock ejector sporting gun, number K14000,
Lot 690
*A Russian DB 12 bore Baikal IJ 58 top lever hammerless boxlock ejector sporting gun, number K14000,
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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**A Belgian .22” LR F N Browning self loading rifle, 37” overall, take down barrel 19”, number
Lot 691
**A Belgian .22” LR F N Browning self loading rifle, 37” overall, take down barrel 19”, number
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A WWI telescopic sight, brass and black enamelled, marked with broad arrow and “No 146. W.
Lot 692
A WWI telescopic sight, brass and black enamelled, marked with broad arrow and “No 146. W.
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 19th Century percussion cap tin, with green marbled paper covering and red printed label for “Foil
Lot 693
A 19th Century percussion cap tin, with green marbled paper covering and red printed label for “Foil
110 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A modern Y shaped combination tool for the Enfield percussion rifle; a mainspring clamp; and a
Lot 694
A modern Y shaped combination tool for the Enfield percussion rifle; a mainspring clamp; and a
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Zulu throwing spear, slender leaf shaped blade on long stem, 16”, with binding onto darkwood haft,
Lot 696
A Zulu throwing spear, slender leaf shaped blade on long stem, 16”, with binding onto darkwood haft,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An African (Cameroon Grasslands area) dress knife. c.1900, broad swollen DE blade 43cms swollen
Lot 697
An African (Cameroon Grasslands area) dress knife. c.1900, broad swollen DE blade 43cms swollen
65 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Turkish horseman’s flintlock “knee” blunderbuss, c 1800, 19” overall, 2 stage swamped steel barrel
Lot 699
A Turkish horseman’s flintlock “knee” blunderbuss, c 1800, 19” overall, 2 stage swamped steel barrel
370 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Brown Bess socket bayonet marked to 2nd Royal Lancashire Militia, 17” blade with proof marks “ROF”
Lot 700
A Brown Bess socket bayonet marked to 2nd Royal Lancashire Militia, 17” blade with proof marks “ROF”
170 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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An 1855 patt Enfield socket bayonet, 17” blade, in brass mounted leather scabbard; another similar
Lot 701
An 1855 patt Enfield socket bayonet, 17” blade, in brass mounted leather scabbard; another similar
170 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A Lebel bayonet, WM grip, hooked quillon and round button catch (blade tip slightly bent), and a
Lot 702
A Lebel bayonet, WM grip, hooked quillon and round button catch (blade tip slightly bent), and a
90 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A P1853 Enfield triangular socket bayonet, blade 17”, unmarked apart from serial number 840, with
Lot 703
A P1853 Enfield triangular socket bayonet, blade 17”, unmarked apart from serial number 840, with
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A socket bayonet, blade 15” (slightly shortened), 3” socket marked “8/57”. GC (some age wear)
Lot 704
A socket bayonet, blade 15” (slightly shortened), 3” socket marked “8/57”. GC (some age wear)
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An 1853 pattern Enfield socket bayonet, blade 17”, WD and broad arrow issue stamps and rack No “
Lot 705
An 1853 pattern Enfield socket bayonet, blade 17”, WD and broad arrow issue stamps and rack No “
90 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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An 1856 pattern yataghan sword bayonet, 23” wavy blade with Govt proof marks and King’s head mark.
Lot 706
An 1856 pattern yataghan sword bayonet, 23” wavy blade with Govt proof marks and King’s head mark.
120 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A socket bayonet for P1853 Enfield rifle, no visible markings, in brass mounted leather scabbard
Lot 707
A socket bayonet for P1853 Enfield rifle, no visible markings, in brass mounted leather scabbard
90 GBP
75 - 125 GBP
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“Colt Firearms from 1836”, by Serven, fully illus classic work, 5th printing 1964. GC
Lot 708
“Colt Firearms from 1836”, by Serven, fully illus classic work, 5th printing 1964. GC
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A N American Indian rattle, formed from a tortoiseshell with a goats foot handle, held together with
Lot 709
A N American Indian rattle, formed from a tortoiseshell with a goats foot handle, held together with
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A darkened cast brass figure of a 19th century US cavalryman, on galloping charger, with full
Lot 710
A darkened cast brass figure of a 19th century US cavalryman, on galloping charger, with full
95 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An American 6 shot .32” RF Bacon open frame SA revolver, 8¼” overall, octagonal barrel 4” with
Lot 711
An American 6 shot .32” RF Bacon open frame SA revolver, 8¼” overall, octagonal barrel 4” with
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 38 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by Archer, c 1800, 7½” overall, turn off barrel 3¼”,
Lot 713
A 38 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol by Archer, c 1800, 7½” overall, turn off barrel 3¼”,
150 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A 30 bore percussion boxlock sidehammer pistol, 9½” overall, sighted octagonal barrel 4” engraved “
Lot 714
A 30 bore percussion boxlock sidehammer pistol, 9½” overall, sighted octagonal barrel 4” engraved “
180 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 6 shot 90 bore self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, 8” overall, barrels 8”
Lot 715
A 6 shot 90 bore self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, 8” overall, barrels 8”
360 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A 5 shot 120 bore Bentley type open frame self cocking percussion revolver, 9” overall, octagonal
Lot 716
A 5 shot 120 bore Bentley type open frame self cocking percussion revolver, 9” overall, octagonal
290 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A 6 shot 54 bore Lang type Witton & Daw open wedge frame long spur SA percussion revolver, 13”
Lot 717
A 6 shot 54 bore Lang type Witton & Daw open wedge frame long spur SA percussion revolver, 13”
500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 7mm open frame DA pinfire revolver, 7” overall, round barrel 3½” stamped “W4026
Lot 718
A Belgian 6 shot 7mm open frame DA pinfire revolver, 7” overall, round barrel 3½” stamped “W4026
150 GBP
175 - 180 GBP
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A Tranter .38 RF 5 shot revolver, 5” barrel marked “Wm Powell & Son”, frame marked “Tranters
Lot 719
A Tranter .38 RF 5 shot revolver, 5” barrel marked “Wm Powell & Son”, frame marked “Tranters
380 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A .442” CF 6 shot revolver, 6” barrel, marked on top “London”, chequered wood grips. Basically GWO &
Lot 720
A .442” CF 6 shot revolver, 6” barrel, marked on top “London”, chequered wood grips. Basically GWO &
300 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A well made Indian lance head, slender leaf shaped blade with prominent central rib each side into
Lot 721
A well made Indian lance head, slender leaf shaped blade with prominent central rib each side into
85 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A DB 12 bore flintlock coaching carbine by Leonard, c 1820, adapted from a sporting gun, 32½”
Lot 722
A DB 12 bore flintlock coaching carbine by Leonard, c 1820, adapted from a sporting gun, 32½”
700 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 12 bore Crimean War period Russian percussion musket, 57” overall, barrel 41½”, the lock converted
Lot 723
A 12 bore Crimean War period Russian percussion musket, 57” overall, barrel 41½”, the lock converted
650 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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A 2 band Indian Army NCOs percussion fusil, 33” barrel, lock marked “Sirohi State”, woodstock, brass
Lot 724
A 2 band Indian Army NCOs percussion fusil, 33” barrel, lock marked “Sirohi State”, woodstock, brass
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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An 1858 Pattern .656 Indian army sepoy’s 3 band percussion Enfield smooth bore musket, 39” barrel,
Lot 725
An 1858 Pattern .656 Indian army sepoy’s 3 band percussion Enfield smooth bore musket, 39” barrel,
300 GBP
325 - 350 GBP
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A .577/450 Martini Henry sporting rifle, 30” barrel marked “Westley Richards 1878” and “Henry
Lot 726
A .577/450 Martini Henry sporting rifle, 30” barrel marked “Westley Richards 1878” and “Henry
380 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A .577” Volunteer Snider Cavalry carbine, 37½” overall, barrel 19” with 3 groove rifling, the Mark
Lot 727
A .577” Volunteer Snider Cavalry carbine, 37½” overall, barrel 19” with 3 groove rifling, the Mark
390 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A .577” Snider Artillery carbine of the Berwick -on- Tweed Artillery Volunteers, 40” overall, barrel
Lot 728
A .577” Snider Artillery carbine of the Berwick -on- Tweed Artillery Volunteers, 40” overall, barrel
390 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A quantity of Jouef 'HO' model railway. 3x locomotives - class 141 TA 2-8-2 tank loco RN141 TA
Lot 1001
A quantity of Jouef 'HO' model railway. 3x locomotives - class 141 TA 2-8-2 tank loco RN141 TA
200 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A quantity of Fleischmann and Liliput 'HO' model railway. Fleischmann- 2x DB tender locomotives-
Lot 1002
A quantity of Fleischmann and Liliput 'HO' model railway. Fleischmann- 2x DB tender locomotives-
200 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A quantity of Jouef 'HO' model railway. 3x locomotives - 2 SNCF Co-Co electric locomotive RN CC40101
Lot 1003
A quantity of Jouef 'HO' model railway. 3x locomotives - 2 SNCF Co-Co electric locomotive RN CC40101
170 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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