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September 2nd and 3rd auction
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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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A Persian axe tabar. Qjar dynasty, wootz steel head 14cms, chiselled with lion attacking deer on
Lot 341
A Persian axe tabar. Qjar dynasty, wootz steel head 14cms, chiselled with lion attacking deer on
900 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A pair of decorative Indian axe heads. 8cms, cast and pierced serrated steel blades, cast brass
Lot 342
A pair of decorative Indian axe heads. 8cms, cast and pierced serrated steel blades, cast brass
35 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Persian sword shamshir. Qjar dynasty, broad SE blade 68cms with later Ottoman gold damascened
Lot 343
A Persian sword shamshir. Qjar dynasty, broad SE blade 68cms with later Ottoman gold damascened
600 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indian short sword tulwar. Late 19th century, T-section sossun pata blade 43.5cms polished
Lot 344
An Indian short sword tulwar. Late 19th century, T-section sossun pata blade 43.5cms polished
500 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A good Afghan sword pulouar. 19th century, curved SE blade 74.5cms cut with a single fuller and a
Lot 345
A good Afghan sword pulouar. 19th century, curved SE blade 74.5cms cut with a single fuller and a
320 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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An unusual Indian sword khanda. 19th century, strongly recurved T-section swollen blade 65cms with
Lot 346
An unusual Indian sword khanda. 19th century, strongly recurved T-section swollen blade 65cms with
550 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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An Indian sword from Malabar. 19th century, recurved SE blade (probably earlier) 66cms, brass hilt
Lot 347
An Indian sword from Malabar. 19th century, recurved SE blade (probably earlier) 66cms, brass hilt
300 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indo-Nepalese sword tulwar-kora. Second half of the 19th century, swollen SE blade with '
Lot 348
An Indo-Nepalese sword tulwar-kora. Second half of the 19th century, swollen SE blade with '
380 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A composite Indian sword tulwar. 19th century, curved SE pattern welded blade 69cms, back edge cut
Lot 349
A composite Indian sword tulwar. 19th century, curved SE pattern welded blade 69cms, back edge cut
1,100 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A scarce Indian Rajasthani double sword tulwar. Whereby 2 swords slot together to form a single
Lot 350
A scarce Indian Rajasthani double sword tulwar. Whereby 2 swords slot together to form a single
2,700 GBP
500 - 1,000 GBP
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An Indian sword tulwar. 2nd half of the 19th century, curved SE blade 74cms cut with twin narrow
Lot 351
An Indian sword tulwar. 2nd half of the 19th century, curved SE blade 74cms cut with twin narrow
220 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A good Borneo sword parang latok from Kalimantan. 19th century, SE blade 56cms, swollen towards
Lot 353
A good Borneo sword parang latok from Kalimantan. 19th century, SE blade 56cms, swollen towards
1,400 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An Indonesian short sword parang. Second half of the 19th century, slightly curved SE pattern welded
Lot 354
An Indonesian short sword parang. Second half of the 19th century, slightly curved SE pattern welded
440 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Buginese sword alamang from Sulawesi (Java) c.1900. Broad SE blade 50.5cms (cleaned bright with
Lot 355
A Buginese sword alamang from Sulawesi (Java) c.1900. Broad SE blade 50.5cms (cleaned bright with
100 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Borneo (Kalimantan) Dyak head-hunter's sword mandau. Late 19th century, straight SE blade 51.
Lot 356
A Borneo (Kalimantan) Dyak head-hunter's sword mandau. Late 19th century, straight SE blade 51.
90 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An Indonesian sword parang Late 19th century, slightly curved SE pattern welded blade 56.5cms,
Lot 357
An Indonesian sword parang Late 19th century, slightly curved SE pattern welded blade 56.5cms,
600 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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An unusual Malayan chopper parang jengkok. 19th century, curved SE tapered blade 21cms with scrolled
Lot 358
An unusual Malayan chopper parang jengkok. 19th century, curved SE tapered blade 21cms with scrolled
85 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An Indian all steel mace. Late 19th century, 76cms overall, spherical head studded with tapered
Lot 359
An Indian all steel mace. Late 19th century, 76cms overall, spherical head studded with tapered
850 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Persian all iron 'mace of Rustam'. c.1900, 54cms, head embossed as a bull?s head with applied
Lot 360
A Persian all iron 'mace of Rustam'. c.1900, 54cms, head embossed as a bull?s head with applied
60 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An Indian mace chob. 55cms, made from copper retaining some silver plated finish, embossed with a
Lot 361
An Indian mace chob. 55cms, made from copper retaining some silver plated finish, embossed with a
120 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Persian iron parade mace. Qjar dynasty, 78cms overall, head in the form of a horned dragon's
Lot 362
A Persian iron parade mace. Qjar dynasty, 78cms overall, head in the form of a horned dragon's
1,700 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A Persian brass powder flask of horn shape. Late 19th century, 16cms, engraved with foliage overall,
Lot 364
A Persian brass powder flask of horn shape. Late 19th century, 16cms, engraved with foliage overall,
95 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Persian iron arm guard bazu band. Qjar dynasty, 32.5cms etched with hunting scenes in bas relief
Lot 365
A Persian iron arm guard bazu band. Qjar dynasty, 32.5cms etched with hunting scenes in bas relief
200 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Persian steel helmet kulah khud. Qjar dynasty, the bowl etched overall with scenes of the hunt
Lot 366
A Persian steel helmet kulah khud. Qjar dynasty, the bowl etched overall with scenes of the hunt
420 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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An extraordinary Indian twin bladed dagger. 20th century, blades 35cms cut with twin fullers and
Lot 368
An extraordinary Indian twin bladed dagger. 20th century, blades 35cms cut with twin fullers and
260 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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An Indian steel bow koman 78cms. Unscrews into 2 halves, each with foliate engraved and gold
Lot 369
An Indian steel bow koman 78cms. Unscrews into 2 halves, each with foliate engraved and gold
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Javanese spear head mounted as a dagger. 19th century, straight DE blade 26.5cms with pronounced
Lot 370
A Javanese spear head mounted as a dagger. 19th century, straight DE blade 26.5cms with pronounced
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An Indian powder flask barutdan. Made from the shell of a green sea snail (turbo marmoratus),
Lot 371
An Indian powder flask barutdan. Made from the shell of a green sea snail (turbo marmoratus),
280 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Indian mother of pearl powder flask. Maximum 18cms, fan-shaped body with reinforced edges,
Lot 372
An Indian mother of pearl powder flask. Maximum 18cms, fan-shaped body with reinforced edges,
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of South Indian cast brass stirrups. Probably 19th century, each with 3 pierced hemispheres
Lot 373
A pair of South Indian cast brass stirrups. Probably 19th century, each with 3 pierced hemispheres
55 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A North Sumatran dagger rencong, Aceh 19th century, curved SE blade 20cms (refinished), one piece
Lot 376
A North Sumatran dagger rencong, Aceh 19th century, curved SE blade 20cms (refinished), one piece
0 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Sumatran dagger rencong. Aceh 19th century, curved SE blade 22cms, one piece rounded black coral
Lot 377
A Sumatran dagger rencong. Aceh 19th century, curved SE blade 22cms, one piece rounded black coral
1,500 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Sumatran curved knife korambi. Late 19th century, sharply curved tapered SE blade 10 cms,
Lot 378
A Sumatran curved knife korambi. Late 19th century, sharply curved tapered SE blade 10 cms,
800 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A long Chinese sword jian. Straight DE nicely watered blade 77.5cms inlaid with 7 pierced copper
Lot 379
A long Chinese sword jian. Straight DE nicely watered blade 77.5cms inlaid with 7 pierced copper
260 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese short sword dao. 20th century, glaive-like SE blade 44cms, swollen towards the tip,
Lot 380
A Chinese short sword dao. 20th century, glaive-like SE blade 44cms, swollen towards the tip,
120 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A large Chinese silver mounted dagger. 20th century, broad straight SE blade 43cms, trilobate
Lot 381
A large Chinese silver mounted dagger. 20th century, broad straight SE blade 43cms, trilobate
240 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese or Tibetan knife, 20th century. Straight SE blade 32cms cut with a single fuller on one
Lot 382
A Chinese or Tibetan knife, 20th century. Straight SE blade 32cms cut with a single fuller on one
85 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A pair of Chinese cast steel stirrups. 20th century, 14cms, bows each with a pair of dragon heads
Lot 383
A pair of Chinese cast steel stirrups. 20th century, 14cms, bows each with a pair of dragon heads
20 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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Lot 384
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A Japanese dagger aikuchi. Blade 12.2cms signed Kunitoshi with 2 mekugi ana, late 19th century,
Lot 385
A Japanese dagger aikuchi. Blade 12.2cms signed Kunitoshi with 2 mekugi ana, late 19th century,
260 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An unusual Japanese polearm magari yari. Probably 19th century (details of nakago unavailable), head
Lot 386
An unusual Japanese polearm magari yari. Probably 19th century (details of nakago unavailable), head
320 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese retainer's helmet jingasa. Of octagonal kabuto form, up-turned brim, brown lacquered
Lot 387
A Japanese retainer's helmet jingasa. Of octagonal kabuto form, up-turned brim, brown lacquered
240 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese fan dagger. Blade 16cms (heavily cleaned), wooden hilt and sheath carved in the shape
Lot 388
A Japanese fan dagger. Blade 16cms (heavily cleaned), wooden hilt and sheath carved in the shape
95 GBP
30 - 60 GBP
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A Persian dagger khanjar. 2nd half of the 19th century, curved DE watered blade 24cms, cut with a
Lot 389
A Persian dagger khanjar. 2nd half of the 19th century, curved DE watered blade 24cms, cut with a
700 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Persian dagger khanjar. Qjar dynasty, curved DE watered blade 27.5cms, with central rib
Lot 390
A Persian dagger khanjar. Qjar dynasty, curved DE watered blade 27.5cms, with central rib
850 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Indian dagger khanjar. Straight SE blade 21.5cms, silver hilt embossed with a ram's head, the
Lot 391
An Indian dagger khanjar. Straight SE blade 21.5cms, silver hilt embossed with a ram's head, the
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early Nepalese dagger jamdhar katari. Probably 17th century, thin slightly swollen DE blade 23.
Lot 392
An early Nepalese dagger jamdhar katari. Probably 17th century, thin slightly swollen DE blade 23.
160 GBP
150 - 300 GBP
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A small Ottoman Turkish dagger jambiya. Probably Trabzon 20th century, curved DE blade 12.5cms
Lot 393
A small Ottoman Turkish dagger jambiya. Probably Trabzon 20th century, curved DE blade 12.5cms
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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An Ottoman knife bichaq. Late 19th century, straight SE watered blade 10cms with 2 gold damascened
Lot 394
An Ottoman knife bichaq. Late 19th century, straight SE watered blade 10cms with 2 gold damascened
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A large Ottoman heart-shaped wooden powder flask. Dated AH1291 (=1874) 27cms including turned horn
Lot 395
A large Ottoman heart-shaped wooden powder flask. Dated AH1291 (=1874) 27cms including turned horn
300 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Ottoman soft leather belt-pouch. 18th or 19th century, 17cms of square shape, hinged flap with
Lot 396
An Ottoman soft leather belt-pouch. 18th or 19th century, 17cms of square shape, hinged flap with
110 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A massive and very decorative Indian Hindu axe. Late 19th century, crescent-shaped iron blade
Lot 397
A massive and very decorative Indian Hindu axe. Late 19th century, crescent-shaped iron blade
400 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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The Spitfire Log' compiled by Haining, 'The Pictorial History of World War II' by Messenger, '
Lot 401
The Spitfire Log' compiled by Haining, 'The Pictorial History of World War II' by Messenger, '
140 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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3 WWII Air Ministry publications: 'Aircraft Recognition Training' handbook with photos,
Lot 402
3 WWII Air Ministry publications: 'Aircraft Recognition Training' handbook with photos,
25 GBP
25 - 30 GBP
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The College of Arms' book, 'London 1963', listing
Lot 403
The College of Arms' book, 'London 1963', listing "officers of the college and their predecessors in
0 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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Lot 404
"Fascinating Walking Sticks" by Boothroyd, illus, 1973, in DW; "Everyday Antiques" fully colour
100 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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Lot 405
"Secret Warfare" by Lorain trans. Kahn, line illus, 1983 in DW; "Elite Forces" by Bennett, few
10 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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Lot 406
"Dictionary of Battles" ed Chandler, 1987, in DW; "Battle: a History of Conflict on Land and Sea",
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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Lot 407
"European Military Uniforms: a Short History" by Martin, line drawing and colour illus, 1967 edn, in
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Lot 408
"The King's African Rifles" by Lt Col Moyse-Bartlett, maps and photo illus, 1956, in DW; "Battle
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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