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October Auction
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Venue address
West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
October Auction

October auction including Autumn Connoisseur Collectors sale

Auction dates
14 Oct 2019 10:30 BST
Lots: 1001-1394
16 Oct 2019 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-92 & 301-616
Viewing dates
10 Oct 2019 09:00 - 13:00 BST
10 Oct 2019 14:00 - 17:00 BST
11 Oct 2019 09:00 - 13:00 BST
11 Oct 2019 14:00 - 17:00 BST
14 Oct 2019 09:00 - 10:00 BST
15 Oct 2019 09:00 - 13:00 BST
15 Oct 2019 14:00 - 17:00 BST
16 Oct 2019 09:00 - 10:30 BST
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A 1796 pattern light cavalry trooper's sword to the 12th Lancers, blade 32½
Lot 509
A 1796 pattern light cavalry trooper's sword to the 12th Lancers, blade 32½" with viewer's mark
280 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A French heavy cavalry broadsword, straight double fullered blade 37½
Lot 510
A French heavy cavalry broadsword, straight double fullered blade 37½", marked "Manufre..(
220 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A 19th cent Spanish officer's sword, curved blade 30
Lot 511
A 19th cent Spanish officer's sword, curved blade 30", with narrow back fuller and similar to top
120 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A 17th century continental, probably Polish, cavalry trooper's sword, almost flat, straight DE blade
Lot 512
A 17th century continental, probably Polish, cavalry trooper's sword, almost flat, straight DE blade
280 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A continental infantry officer's service sword c 1900, curved, fullered blade 32½
Lot 513
A continental infantry officer's service sword c 1900, curved, fullered blade 32½", pierced steel
120 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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An 1895 pattern infantry officers sword, earlier slightly curved, fullered blade 33
Lot 514
An 1895 pattern infantry officers sword, earlier slightly curved, fullered blade 33", by
160 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An 1845 pattern sword of The Royal Engineers, similar to the 1845 infantry sword, curved fullered
Lot 515
An 1845 pattern sword of The Royal Engineers, similar to the 1845 infantry sword, curved fullered
0 GBP
140 - 160 GBP
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A late Vic cavalry officers sword, very slightly curved, fullered blade 34½
Lot 516
A late Vic cavalry officers sword, very slightly curved, fullered blade 34½", by Hamburger
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An aged replica of the rare Webley Mark VI revolver bayonet, patented by Captain Arthur Pritchard in
Lot 517
An aged replica of the rare Webley Mark VI revolver bayonet, patented by Captain Arthur Pritchard in
70 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, marked
Lot 518
A Chassepot bayonet, marked "Mrd d'Armes de Chatt. obre 1874", in its scabbard with matching nos. "
100 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Brown Bess socket bayonet, with crown and
Lot 519
A Brown Bess socket bayonet, with crown and "Harper…" (?unclear) at forte, 4" socket marked "C/
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Lebel bayonet, cruciform section blade, hilt without quillon, WM grips, in its steel scabbard with
Lot 520
A Lebel bayonet, cruciform section blade, hilt without quillon, WM grips, in its steel scabbard with
60 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A socket bayonet for Lovell's spring catch, marked
Lot 521
A socket bayonet for Lovell's spring catch, marked "EX/Inspector's stamp/ S. Hill/X" at forte. GC .
80 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A French 1866 Chassepot bayonet, in its sheath. FC (the sheath pitted and painted, the blade heavily
Lot 522
A French 1866 Chassepot bayonet, in its sheath. FC (the sheath pitted and painted, the blade heavily
60 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A second pattern sword bayonet for the Baker Rifle, blade 22½
Lot 523
A second pattern sword bayonet for the Baker Rifle, blade 22½", DE at point, sale mark at forte,
0 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Seitengewehr M1898/05 sawback bayonet, marked
Lot 524
A Seitengewehr M1898/05 sawback bayonet, marked "Waffenfabrik Mauser AG. Oberndorf a.N" at forte,
150 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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An Indian bazaar quality steel barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, 27
Lot 525
An Indian bazaar quality steel barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, 27" overall, swamped barrel 12"
0 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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An early 19th century brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, 29½
Lot 526
An early 19th century brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss, 29½" overall, bell mouth barrel 14",
700 GBP
700 - 725 GBP
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A small Scandinavian hunting knife, SE blade 2
Lot 527
A small Scandinavian hunting knife, SE blade 2", with scalloped back edge, polished horn grip with
85 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Two Soviet Russian naval daggers, the blades dated
Lot 528
Two Soviet Russian naval daggers, the blades dated "1952" and "58", in their sheaths with brocade
190 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A good 3rd pattern FS knife, blade 7
Lot 529
A good 3rd pattern FS knife, blade 7", plain crossguard with maker's name "R Cooper Sheffield,
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100 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century Spanish folding knife navaja, swollen SE blade 7
Lot 530
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 traditional Basque walking cane Makhila with concealed spike, flattened horn disc pommel in the
Lot 531
A traditional Basque walking cane Makhila with concealed spike, flattened horn disc pommel in the
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300 - 350 GBP
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A probably unique 11mm French Model 1866 Chassepot bolt action needle fire rifle, 51½
Lot 532
A probably unique 11mm French Model 1866 Chassepot bolt action needle fire rifle, 51½" overall,
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500 - 600 GBP
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A .300
Lot 533
A .300" CF side lever centre hammer Rook Rifle, by Army & Navy C.S.L, London, number 42525, 41½"
300 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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A .300
Lot 534
A .300" extra long BSA Martini underlever rifle, number 44520, 40" overall, barrel 25" with two
300 GBP
300 - 325 GBP
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Lot 535
"A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and use of Arms and Armour", by Stone, 1961 reprint; "
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot 536
"The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Firearms" by Hogg, "The World's Great Guns" by Wilkinson, "The Book
70 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot 537
"Early Percussion Firearms" by Winant; "A History of Spanish Firearms" by Lavin, "The Gun and Its
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot 538
"Sixguns" by Keith, pub Bonanza Books 1960/61; "Colt Revolvers", by Rosa, Royal Armouries
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Lot 539
"The Revolver, 1818-1865", by Taylerson, Andrews and Frith, 1968; "United States Martial Pistols and
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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11 padded, zip up covers for pistols/revolvers. As new condition .
Lot 540
11 padded, zip up covers for pistols/revolvers. As new condition .
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Indonesian, possibly Javanese, flattened dark horn flask, 8
Lot 541
An Indonesian, possibly Javanese, flattened dark horn flask, 8" overall, carved with a demon mask
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75 - 100 GBP
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A copper powder flask
Lot 542
A copper powder flask "Shell" (Riling 369 without rings), patent brass top marked "G & J W Hawksley,
55 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A .177
Lot 543
A .177" Phoenix G50 pop out air pistol, with black lacquered finish and factory issue wire
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A .177
Lot 544
A .177" Phoenix G50 pop out air pistol, with rare white lacquered factory finish, GWO & C, in its
55 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A .177
Lot 545
A .177" Colt Government Model 1911 CO2 pistol, number F24008728, made in Germany under licence
140 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A .22
Lot 546
A .22" Webley Mark 1 air pistol, c 1946-58, batch number 1853, with Birmingham 4 address. WO & GC,
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A .177
Lot 547
A .177" German Diana Mod 15 break action tinplate air gun. GWO & C, retaining much blued finish
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An early 20th century .177
Lot 548
An early 20th century .177" "Heavy" style Gem air rifle, 37½" overall, half octagonal barrel 19½",
75 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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A .22
Lot 549
A .22" Swedish RWS Rapier pre charged compressed air rifle, number 518, with walnut stock having
240 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A .22
Lot 550
A .22" BSA Meteor break action air rifle, number TH 1750, with plastic end cap, fully adjustable
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75 - 80 GBP
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A .22
Lot 551
A .22" BSA Meteor Mark I break action air rifle, number TB46021, with plastic end cap, rearsight
0 GBP
75 - 80 GBP
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A Zulu throwing spear, slender leaf shaped blade 11
Lot 552
A Zulu throwing spear, slender leaf shaped blade 11", fastened to darkwood haft with twisted steel
30 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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4 various Masai lion spear heads, 29
Lot 553
4 various Masai lion spear heads, 29" to 36"; a stabbing spear with flared haft, 45" overall; 4
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A well made North African tribal dagger, 2nd half of the 20th century, broad DE tapered blade 7½
Lot 554
A well made North African tribal dagger, 2nd half of the 20th century, broad DE tapered blade 7½",
35 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An interesting polished red earthenware dish, with 5/8th
Lot 555
An interesting polished red earthenware dish, with 5/8th" bamboo and raffia work rims, the inside
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40 - 60 GBP
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A sheet copper covered rectangular casket, the sides and rounded lid embossed overall with small
Lot 556
A sheet copper covered rectangular casket, the sides and rounded lid embossed overall with small
40 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 557
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 558
An African raffia woven circular basket, domed lid, stripwood carrying handle with central ring,
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50 - 70 GBP
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A heavy cup shaped drum, skin covered top with multi cord stretchers to base, diam 14
Lot 559
A heavy cup shaped drum, skin covered top with multi cord stretchers to base, diam 14", height
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40 - 60 GBP
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An African wooden stool, carved from a section of tree trunk, with shallow cup shaped top and
Lot 560
An African wooden stool, carved from a section of tree trunk, with shallow cup shaped top and
25 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 561
An African child's (?) chair, formed from 2 panels of wood which slot together in the centre, the
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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 562
5 various face masks: Duk-Duk spirit dancer, Tulai tribe, Papua N. Guinea (label inside) painted top
30 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 563
A stylized wooden face mask, with pierced frame to top and sides, coarse fabric cap and an abundance
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50 - 80 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 564
A large hollow, carved human head, in the form of a mask with cut out eyes, long nose and cut out
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100 - 150 GBP
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An African darkened lightweight wood figure, of a mother with child on her back, kneeling before
Lot 565
An African darkened lightweight wood figure, of a mother with child on her back, kneeling before
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150 - 200 GBP
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An African stylized darkwood female figure, ovoid face with short pigtails clasped by outstretched
Lot 566
An African stylized darkwood female figure, ovoid face with short pigtails clasped by outstretched
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A New Guinea (Sepik River area) wooden shield, of elliptical form and carved with a stylised human
Lot 567
A New Guinea (Sepik River area) wooden shield, of elliptical form and carved with a stylised human
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60 - 80 GBP
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A New Guinea (Sepik River area) tear drop shaped wooden shield, carved and painted with a stylised
Lot 568
A New Guinea (Sepik River area) tear drop shaped wooden shield, carved and painted with a stylised
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60 - 80 GBP
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