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September 2nd and 3rd auction
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
September 2nd and 3rd auction

Auction dates
02 Sep 2019 10:00 BST
Lots: 1001-1479
03 Sep 2019 10:30 BST
Lots: 266-837
Viewing dates
29 Aug 2019 09:00 - 13:00 BST
29 Aug 2019 14:00 - 17:00 BST
30 Aug 2019 09:00 - 13:00 BST
30 Aug 2019 14:00 - 17:00 BST
02 Sep 2019 09:00 - 09:45 BST
03 Sep 2019 09:00 - 10:00 BST
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Lot 689
"A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armour" by Stone, classic
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Lot 690
"The Revolver 1818-1865" by Taylerson, Andrews and Frith, similar 1865-1888 and similar 1889-1914
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Vic penknife by G. Butler & Co, Sheffield, 4
Lot 691
A Vic penknife by G. Butler & Co, Sheffield, 4" closed, incorporating 3" blade marked "The Royal
0 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A small gaucho knife, flat SE blade 4
Lot 692
A small gaucho knife, flat SE blade 4", with traces of maker's mark "Pampa....Industria....", silver
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A 19th century Spanish folding knife navaja, swollen SE blade 7
Lot 693
A 19th century Spanish folding knife navaja, swollen SE blade 7", with maker's name "Valero u. (
0 GBP
140 - 160 GBP
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A 3rd pattern FS knife, blade 6¼
Lot 694
A 3rd pattern FS knife, blade 6¼" (tip repointed), plain crossguard marked "Sheffield England",
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A good 3rd pattern FS knife, blade 7
Lot 695
A good 3rd pattern FS knife, blade 7", plain crossguard with maker's name "R Cooper Sheffield,
0 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A machette, blade marked with crocodile
Lot 696
A machette, blade marked with crocodile "Registered" and "Martindale Made in England" on one side
55 GBP
45 - 50 GBP
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A Persian powder flask, Qjar dynasty, 15cms, bird shaped tinned brass body applied with a
Lot 697
A Persian powder flask, Qjar dynasty, 15cms, bird shaped tinned brass body applied with a
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An Indonesian, possibly Javanese, flattened dark horn flask, 8
Lot 698
An Indonesian, possibly Javanese, flattened dark horn flask, 8" overall, carved with a demon mask
0 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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An Afghan 28 bore flintlock holster pistol, swamped hexagonal barrel 11½
Lot 699
An Afghan 28 bore flintlock holster pistol, swamped hexagonal barrel 11½" decorated overall with
95 GBP
80 - 150 GBP
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An Afghan 38 bore flintlock holster pistol, 16½
Lot 700
An Afghan 38 bore flintlock holster pistol, 16½" overall, round swamped twist barrel 10½" with
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Afghan 20 bore flintlock jezail, 61
Lot 701
An Afghan 20 bore flintlock jezail, 61" overall, barrel 47" with flared muzzle, the EIC pattern
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Afghan 16 bore flintlock musket, 60
Lot 702
An Afghan 16 bore flintlock musket, 60" overall, ribbed barrel 46" with flared muzzle,
65 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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A pair of fencing foils, brass disc guards and pommel studs; and another, steel guard and pommel. GC
Lot 703
A pair of fencing foils, brass disc guards and pommel studs; and another, steel guard and pommel. GC
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A 19th cent French mourning sword, hollow triangular section blade 30½
Lot 704
A 19th cent French mourning sword, hollow triangular section blade 30½", marked "Coulaux et Cie,
180 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late 18th century continental hunting sword, straight fullered blade 18½
Lot 705
A late 18th century continental hunting sword, straight fullered blade 18½", DE at tip, with maker's
130 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A late Vic courtsword, slender blade 32
Lot 706
A late Vic courtsword, slender blade 32", etched on both sides with flat topped crown and reversed
95 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A late 19th century courtsword, slender hollow triangular section blade 32
Lot 707
A late 19th century courtsword, slender hollow triangular section blade 32", by "Anderson &
0 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A courtsword of Ludwig of Bavaria (1864-1886), slender flattened hexagonal section blade, 31½
Lot 708
A courtsword of Ludwig of Bavaria (1864-1886), slender flattened hexagonal section blade, 31½", by
140 GBP
140 - 160 GBP
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A good cut steel hilted courtsword, slender, hollow triangular section blade 31
Lot 709
A good cut steel hilted courtsword, slender, hollow triangular section blade 31" by J.B. & F. Wells,
550 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A most interesting late 18th century smallsword, flattened hexagonal section blade 31½
Lot 710
A most interesting late 18th century smallsword, flattened hexagonal section blade 31½", etched on
340 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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*A good Spanish Aya DB side by side 20 bore x 2¾
Lot 711
*A good Spanish Aya DB side by side 20 bore x 2¾" top lever hammerless boxlock ejector shotgun,
0 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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*A Spanish Aya DB side by side 12 bore x 2¾
Lot 712
*A Spanish Aya DB side by side 12 bore x 2¾" top lever hammerless boxlock ejector shotgun, number
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250 - 300 GBP
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3 African fishing spears: (a) blade 7½
Lot 713
3 African fishing spears: (a) blade 7½", barbed socket, darkwood haft, 50" overall, (b) blade 7",
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100 - 140 GBP
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A Masai lion spear, leaf shaped blade 9
Lot 714
A Masai lion spear, leaf shaped blade 9", flared socket, slender darkwood haft 67" overall, and
90 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A tribal helmet of the African Congo Shulis Tribe, probably a chief, the dome completely covered
Lot 715
A tribal helmet of the African Congo Shulis Tribe, probably a chief, the dome completely covered
0 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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An African Salampasu head hunter's tribal knife. Early 20th century, broad DE blade 42.5cms,
Lot 716
An African Salampasu head hunter's tribal knife. Early 20th century, broad DE blade 42.5cms,
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A North African littoral dagger, early 20th century, curved SE blade 26cms engraved and inlaid
Lot 717
A North African littoral dagger, early 20th century, curved SE blade 26cms engraved and inlaid
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A New Guinea (Sepik River area) wooden shield, of elliptical form and carved with a stylised human
Lot 718
A New Guinea (Sepik River area) wooden shield, of elliptical form and carved with a stylised human
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An Andaman Islands fishing spear head, set with 4 lines of shark's teeth, on a short section of
Lot 720
An Andaman Islands fishing spear head, set with 4 lines of shark's teeth, on a short section of
0 GBP
140 - 160 GBP
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A heavy cup shaped drum, skin covered top with multi cord stretchers to base, diam 14
Lot 721
A heavy cup shaped drum, skin covered top with multi cord stretchers to base, diam 14", height
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An African hide shield, of ovoid form, wooden frame with central grip, red, white and black (
Lot 722
An African hide shield, of ovoid form, wooden frame with central grip, red, white and black (
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A New Guinea (Sepik River area) tear drop shaped wooden shield, carved and painted with a stylised
Lot 723
A New Guinea (Sepik River area) tear drop shaped wooden shield, carved and painted with a stylised
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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4 various Masai lion spear heads, 29
Lot 724
4 various Masai lion spear heads, 29" to 36"; a stabbing spear with flared haft, 45" overall; 4
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An old African hand
Lot 725
An old African hand "piano", iron keys, simple incised cross panel decoration, 7¼" x 4" (worn,
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20 - 40 GBP
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An interesting polished red earthenware dish, with 5/8th
Lot 726
An interesting polished red earthenware dish, with 5/8th" bamboo and raffia work rims, the inside
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A sheet copper covered rectangular casket, the sides and rounded lid embossed overall with small
Lot 727
A sheet copper covered rectangular casket, the sides and rounded lid embossed overall with small
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An African raffia woven circular casket, on squared base, the lid decorated with 3 lizards, the
Lot 728
An African raffia woven circular casket, on squared base, the lid decorated with 3 lizards, the
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An African raffia woven circular basket, domed lid, stripwood carrying handle with central ring,
Lot 729
An African raffia woven circular basket, domed lid, stripwood carrying handle with central ring,
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An African wooden stool, carved from a section of tree trunk, with shallow cup shaped top and
Lot 730
An African wooden stool, carved from a section of tree trunk, with shallow cup shaped top and
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An African child's (?) chair, formed from 2 panels of wood which slot together in the centre, the
Lot 731
An African child's (?) chair, formed from 2 panels of wood which slot together in the centre, the
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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5 various face masks: Duk-Duk spirit dancer, Tulai tribe, Papua N. Guinea (label inside) painted top
Lot 732
5 various face masks: Duk-Duk spirit dancer, Tulai tribe, Papua N. Guinea (label inside) painted top
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A stylized wooden face mask, with pierced frame to top and sides, coarse fabric cap and an abundance
Lot 733
A stylized wooden face mask, with pierced frame to top and sides, coarse fabric cap and an abundance
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An African darkwood mask, female face with upright coiffure, cherubic features and eye slots, 12
Lot 734
An African darkwood mask, female face with upright coiffure, cherubic features and eye slots, 12"
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50 - 70 GBP
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A large hollow, carved human head, in the form of a mask with cut out eyes, long nose and cut out
Lot 735
A large hollow, carved human head, in the form of a mask with cut out eyes, long nose and cut out
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An African stylized darkwood female figure, ovoid face with short pigtails clasped by outstretched
Lot 736
An African stylized darkwood female figure, ovoid face with short pigtails clasped by outstretched
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An African carved darkwood female figure, wearing loincloth and necklace, holding a large urn on her
Lot 737
An African carved darkwood female figure, wearing loincloth and necklace, holding a large urn on her
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An African carved lightweight darkened wood figure of a mother with prominent features and child
Lot 738
An African carved lightweight darkened wood figure of a mother with prominent features and child
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An interesting African witch doctor's darkwood, naked fetish figure, standing upright with the right
Lot 739
An interesting African witch doctor's darkwood, naked fetish figure, standing upright with the right
700 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An African carved darkwood double figure, one seated on the shoulders of the other squatting figure,
Lot 740
An African carved darkwood double figure, one seated on the shoulders of the other squatting figure,
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An African carved darkwood figure of a double deity, the top figure's head with pointed ears and row
Lot 741
An African carved darkwood figure of a double deity, the top figure's head with pointed ears and row
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Gras bayonet, unusual marking
Lot 742
A Gras bayonet, unusual marking "Paris - Oudry -1880" on backstrap, in scabbard; and a bade bade
50 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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A WWI German
Lot 743
A WWI German "Ersatz" bayonet, fullered blade 9½" (worn), with pressed steel hilt, in its steel
55 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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An 1856/58 Pattern Enfield sword bayonet, the blade with government sale mark, in its scabbard.
Lot 744
An 1856/58 Pattern Enfield sword bayonet, the blade with government sale mark, in its scabbard.
65 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Spanish M1893 bayonet, by Simson, Suhl, in scabbard, and an Austrian export M1898 Mauser
Lot 745
A Spanish M1893 bayonet, by Simson, Suhl, in scabbard, and an Austrian export M1898 Mauser
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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An 1856 pattern Enfield sword bayonet, ¾
Lot 746
An 1856 pattern Enfield sword bayonet, ¾" muzzle ring, flattened back to grip, Enfield stamp at
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, marked
Lot 747
A Chassepot bayonet, marked "Mre d'Armes de Chatt. obre 1874", in its scabbard with matching nos. "
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A P1907 sword bayonet, cleaning hole in pommel, in a brass mounted scabbard, and a Japanese
Lot 748
A P1907 sword bayonet, cleaning hole in pommel, in a brass mounted scabbard, and a Japanese
90 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Canadian M1910 Ross rifle bayonet, in leather scabbard with frog. Basically GC (some rust).
Lot 749
A Canadian M1910 Ross rifle bayonet, in leather scabbard with frog. Basically GC (some rust).
60 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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