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June auction including Part 2 of the Dr Zimmermann Collection of Eastern and African edged weapons
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June auction including Part 2 of the Dr Zimmermann Collection of Eastern and African edged weapons

Toys Nr.243, Dr Zimmermann Collection Part 2, Militaria and Arms & Armour 606

Auction dates
10 Jun 2019 10:30 BST
Lots: 1001-1304
11 Jun 2019 10:30 BST
Lots: 133-265
11 Jun 2019 13:30 BST
Lots: 301-643
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06 Jun 2019 09:00 - 13:00 BST
06 Jun 2019 14:00 - 17:00 BST
07 Jun 2019 09:00 - 13:00 BST
07 Jun 2019 14:00 - 17:00 BST
10 Jun 2019 09:00 - 10:00 BST
11 Jun 2019 09:00 - 10:00 BST
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An Indian (Rajasthani, possibly Jaipur) dagger katar. 19th century, curved DE blade 16cms with
Lot 133
An Indian (Rajasthani, possibly Jaipur) dagger katar. 19th century, curved DE blade 16cms with
320 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian dagger katar. 19th century, blade 18cms with raised central rib and thickened point,
Lot 134
An Indian dagger katar. 19th century, blade 18cms with raised central rib and thickened point,
220 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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An Indian dagger katar c.1700. Blade 20cms cut with convergent fullers, thickened point, iron hilt
Lot 135
An Indian dagger katar c.1700. Blade 20cms cut with convergent fullers, thickened point, iron hilt
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An Indian dagger katar. Mid-18th century, later slightly curved wootz blade 21cms, with raised
Lot 136
An Indian dagger katar. Mid-18th century, later slightly curved wootz blade 21cms, with raised
550 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian dagger katar.18th century, broad blade 21cms with raised rib and thickened point, iron
Lot 137
An Indian dagger katar.18th century, broad blade 21cms with raised rib and thickened point, iron
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Indian dagger pesh kabz. Straight T-shaped 19th century blade 25.5cms, the hilt with grips made
Lot 138
An Indian dagger pesh kabz. Straight T-shaped 19th century blade 25.5cms, the hilt with grips made
80 GBP
100 - 175 GBP
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An Indian dagger pesh kabz. 19th century possibly Sialkot, straight SE T-section blade 25cms
Lot 139
An Indian dagger pesh kabz. 19th century possibly Sialkot, straight SE T-section blade 25cms
450 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian dagger pesh kabz. Recurved T-section 19th century wootz SE blade 22cms with some gold
Lot 140
An Indian dagger pesh kabz. Recurved T-section 19th century wootz SE blade 22cms with some gold
440 GBP
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An unusual Iraqi dagger shabriya (shibriyyah). Late 19th century, curved DE wootz blade 15cms with
Lot 141
An unusual Iraqi dagger shabriya (shibriyyah). Late 19th century, curved DE wootz blade 15cms with
70 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An Indian "tiger's claw" weapon bagh nakh. Comprising an iron bar 10cms inlaid with 4 curved "claws"
Lot 142
An Indian "tiger's claw" weapon bagh nakh. Comprising an iron bar 10cms inlaid with 4 curved "claws"
85 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An unusual Balkan silver fruit knife. Possibly 20th century, straight slender single edge silver
Lot 143
An unusual Balkan silver fruit knife. Possibly 20th century, straight slender single edge silver
130 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A scarce Sumatran dagger sekin. 19th century, curved SE blade 29cms with scrolled top, horn hilt
Lot 144
A scarce Sumatran dagger sekin. 19th century, curved SE blade 29cms with scrolled top, horn hilt
80 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Javanese dagger badek. Early 20th century, pattern welded single edge blade 30.5cms pierced
Lot 145
A Javanese dagger badek. Early 20th century, pattern welded single edge blade 30.5cms pierced
110 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Italian dagger stiletto. 17th century, triangular section tapered blade 20 cms, with baluster
Lot 146
An Italian dagger stiletto. 17th century, triangular section tapered blade 20 cms, with baluster
340 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An attractive Hungarian ornamental knife. 20th century, straight SE blade 14cms not sharpened, one
Lot 147
An attractive Hungarian ornamental knife. 20th century, straight SE blade 14cms not sharpened, one
150 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A South American stiletto c.1900. Straight diamond section DE blade 19cms, elaborate nickel hilt
Lot 148
A South American stiletto c.1900. Straight diamond section DE blade 19cms, elaborate nickel hilt
60 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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A Bosnian knife. Probably Sarajevo, early 20th century, straight SE blade 18cms cut with 3 narrow
Lot 149
A Bosnian knife. Probably Sarajevo, early 20th century, straight SE blade 18cms cut with 3 narrow
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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An Indian combination weapon "Fakir's crutch" c.1900. Maximum 65cms, comprising an iron horn with
Lot 150
An Indian combination weapon "Fakir's crutch" c.1900. Maximum 65cms, comprising an iron horn with
480 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Indian axe zaghnal. Probably 18th or 19th century, head 17cms with pointed blade cut with twin
Lot 151
An Indian axe zaghnal. Probably 18th or 19th century, head 17cms with pointed blade cut with twin
650 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Balinese ceremonial axe. 20th century, broad iron head pierced and silver damascened with a wayang
Lot 152
A Balinese ceremonial axe. 20th century, broad iron head pierced and silver damascened with a wayang
50 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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An unusual short sword. Probably Sinhalese 19th century, slightly curved SE blade 46cms, hook-shaped
Lot 153
An unusual short sword. Probably Sinhalese 19th century, slightly curved SE blade 46cms, hook-shaped
130 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Moroccan sword nimcha. Second half of the 19th century, slightly curved SE blade 94.5cms cut
Lot 154
A Moroccan sword nimcha. Second half of the 19th century, slightly curved SE blade 94.5cms cut
1,600 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Banochie throwing pick lohar. First half of the 20th century, sickle shaped blade 18.5cms haft and
Lot 155
A Banochie throwing pick lohar. First half of the 20th century, sickle shaped blade 18.5cms haft and
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A scarce star-shaped copper mace head. Probably pre-Columbian, Inca c.1200-1532AD cast with 5 points
Lot 156
A scarce star-shaped copper mace head. Probably pre-Columbian, Inca c.1200-1532AD cast with 5 points
160 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A Rajasthani shield made from a turtle shell. 48 x 44cms, fitted with 4 fluted bosses of flower-head
Lot 157
A Rajasthani shield made from a turtle shell. 48 x 44cms, fitted with 4 fluted bosses of flower-head
310 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Greek cast brass cartouche palaska.19th century, 10cms, the front with a relief scene of
Lot 158
A Greek cast brass cartouche palaska.19th century, 10cms, the front with a relief scene of
75 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A New Guinea (Sepik river area) wooden shield. Of elliptical form and carved with a stylised human
Lot 159
A New Guinea (Sepik river area) wooden shield. Of elliptical form and carved with a stylised human
0 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A South American gaucho's silver mounted horse whip. With 3 cylindrical mounts each with
Lot 160
A South American gaucho's silver mounted horse whip. With 3 cylindrical mounts each with
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An Asian child's toy 'pistol'. 19cms overall, comprising a brass spring loaded tube wrapped around
Lot 161
An Asian child's toy 'pistol'. 19cms overall, comprising a brass spring loaded tube wrapped around
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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3 assorted kris hilts. Comprising one from Madura made from clam shell and geometrically carved, and
Lot 162
3 assorted kris hilts. Comprising one from Madura made from clam shell and geometrically carved, and
0 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A good Ceylonese long bow. 19th century, 185cms, horn nocks, decorated overall with "Kandy ware"
Lot 163
A good Ceylonese long bow. 19th century, 185cms, horn nocks, decorated overall with "Kandy ware"
70 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An Indian dagger jambiya. Late 19th century, curved DE blade 21cms with thickened point, iron hilt
Lot 164
An Indian dagger jambiya. Late 19th century, curved DE blade 21cms with thickened point, iron hilt
260 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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An Indian dagger jambiya, mid 19th century. Curved DE wootz blade 21cms with raised central rib,
Lot 165
An Indian dagger jambiya, mid 19th century. Curved DE wootz blade 21cms with raised central rib,
400 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Indian dagger jambiya. Hardstone hilt of chilanum form carved from a single piece probably 19th
Lot 166
An Indian dagger jambiya. Hardstone hilt of chilanum form carved from a single piece probably 19th
300 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian dagger jambiya. Probably Hyderabad 19th century, broad curved DE blade 20cms with raised
Lot 167
An Indian dagger jambiya. Probably Hyderabad 19th century, broad curved DE blade 20cms with raised
200 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Indian dagger jambiya. Curved DE blade 19cms, nicely gold damascened at forte en suite with the
Lot 168
An Indian dagger jambiya. Curved DE blade 19cms, nicely gold damascened at forte en suite with the
260 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian dagger jambiya. Late 19th century, broad curved wootz blade 20cms of Persian form
Lot 169
An Indian dagger jambiya. Late 19th century, broad curved wootz blade 20cms of Persian form
370 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A Yemeni dagger gusbi from the Hadhramaut. c.1900, broad curved DE blade 19cms with raised central
Lot 170
A Yemeni dagger gusbi from the Hadhramaut. c.1900, broad curved DE blade 19cms with raised central
550 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A Ceylonese knife piha kaetta, 19th century. Straight SE blade 20cms with scroll decorated brass
Lot 171
A Ceylonese knife piha kaetta, 19th century. Straight SE blade 20cms with scroll decorated brass
120 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An Indian dagger kard, 20th century. Straight SE blade 17.5cms and octagonal iron hilt both
Lot 172
An Indian dagger kard, 20th century. Straight SE blade 17.5cms and octagonal iron hilt both
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An Indian dagger kard. SE blade 20cms, iron hilt and forte silver damascened with flowers and
Lot 173
An Indian dagger kard. SE blade 20cms, iron hilt and forte silver damascened with flowers and
75 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A small Indian knife c.1900. Straight SE replacement blade 11.5cms, long conical silver ferule
Lot 174
A small Indian knife c.1900. Straight SE replacement blade 11.5cms, long conical silver ferule
210 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An interesting Indian dagger kard. Formed from 2 daggers which slot together as one, straight
Lot 175
An interesting Indian dagger kard. Formed from 2 daggers which slot together as one, straight
290 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian dagger, 20th century. Cast brass hilt in the form of a deity supported by foliage, broad
Lot 176
An Indian dagger, 20th century. Cast brass hilt in the form of a deity supported by foliage, broad
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An Indian dagger. 20th century, straight tapering DE blade 26cms with swollen point, one piece
Lot 177
An Indian dagger. 20th century, straight tapering DE blade 26cms with swollen point, one piece
400 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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An Indian double dagger. Skilfully made as 2 daggers slotting together to form a single dagger,
Lot 178
An Indian double dagger. Skilfully made as 2 daggers slotting together to form a single dagger,
360 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian steel dagger bich-hwa, c.1800. Recurved DE blade 18cms, iron loop-shaped hilt with
Lot 179
An Indian steel dagger bich-hwa, c.1800. Recurved DE blade 18cms, iron loop-shaped hilt with
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Malayan dagger tumbok lada. Late 19th century, curved single edge blade 21cms, horn hilt carved
Lot 180
A Malayan dagger tumbok lada. Late 19th century, curved single edge blade 21cms, horn hilt carved
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Burmese dagger dha c.1900. Straight SE blade 22cms nicely silver damascened with inscriptions
Lot 181
A Burmese dagger dha c.1900. Straight SE blade 22cms nicely silver damascened with inscriptions
220 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A Burmese sword dha, 20th century. Slightly curved SE blade 54cms cut with a single fuller, wooden
Lot 182
A Burmese sword dha, 20th century. Slightly curved SE blade 54cms cut with a single fuller, wooden
95 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Tibetan dagger. 20th century, straight single edge blade 19cms, nickel pommel and sheath
Lot 183
A Tibetan dagger. 20th century, straight single edge blade 19cms, nickel pommel and sheath
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A good quality Tibetan knife. Second half of the 20th century, SE fullered blade 9cms, 2 piece
Lot 184
A good quality Tibetan knife. Second half of the 20th century, SE fullered blade 9cms, 2 piece
90 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Sino-Tibetan short sword. Late 19th century, broad SE blade 43cms, wooden hilt with octagonal
Lot 185
A Sino-Tibetan short sword. Late 19th century, broad SE blade 43cms, wooden hilt with octagonal
65 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Tibetan or North Indian border copper shield. 20th century, embossed with 4 seated buddha-like
Lot 186
A Tibetan or North Indian border copper shield. 20th century, embossed with 4 seated buddha-like
50 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A North African tribal knife. Straight DE blade 16cms, wooden hilt and leather sheath with good
Lot 187
A North African tribal knife. Straight DE blade 16cms, wooden hilt and leather sheath with good
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An African Ngala, Mondjembo or Lobala (?) chieftain's knife. c.1900, thin blade 36cms finely
Lot 188
An African Ngala, Mondjembo or Lobala (?) chieftain's knife. c.1900, thin blade 36cms finely
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An African Ngala "execution" sword. 19th century, broad iron sickle-shaped blade of distinctive form
Lot 189
An African Ngala "execution" sword. 19th century, broad iron sickle-shaped blade of distinctive form
75 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A good African Shona tribal knife bakatwa. c.1900, straight DE blade 29cms with off-set fullers,
Lot 190
A good African Shona tribal knife bakatwa. c.1900, straight DE blade 29cms with off-set fullers,
360 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Sudanese short sword. Early 20th century, straight DE blade 61cms chiselled with geometric
Lot 191
A Sudanese short sword. Early 20th century, straight DE blade 61cms chiselled with geometric
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Sudanese short sword. 20th century, broad sharply curved DE blade 39cms incised with geometric
Lot 192
A Sudanese short sword. 20th century, broad sharply curved DE blade 39cms incised with geometric
75 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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