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Spring Connoisseur Sale and Auction 612
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Spring Connoisseur Sale and Auction 612

Auction dates
27 May 2020 11:00 BST
Lots: 1-75 & 101-370
Auction currency
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“The Queen’s Guards Collection” from the Birmingham Mint 1977 comprising 12 HM silver proof
Lot 146
“The Queen’s Guards Collection” from the Birmingham Mint 1977 comprising 12 HM silver proof
110 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A WWI leather bound wooden trench cosh, 13¾”, with cord wrist strap (some service wear), and an
Lot 147
A WWI leather bound wooden trench cosh, 13¾”, with cord wrist strap (some service wear), and an
130 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A knotted darkwood walking cane, the rootwood top carved in the form of a gorilla torso, brass
Lot 148
A knotted darkwood walking cane, the rootwood top carved in the form of a gorilla torso, brass
65 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An inert US WWII pineapple grenade, with replacement alloy lever and pin. GC
Lot 149
An inert US WWII pineapple grenade, with replacement alloy lever and pin. GC
80 GBP
80 - 90 GBP
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A WWII German POWs heavy wood and metal model of a German tank, revolving turret, inscription
Lot 150
A WWII German POWs heavy wood and metal model of a German tank, revolving turret, inscription
260 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A WWI period canvas covered shell bucket, painted red overall, with R Arms (faint) and other
Lot 151
A WWI period canvas covered shell bucket, painted red overall, with R Arms (faint) and other
65 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A fireman’s brass helmet by Merryweather, c 1900, with front and back peaks, ornamental crest and
Lot 152
A fireman’s brass helmet by Merryweather, c 1900, with front and back peaks, ornamental crest and
0 GBP
185 - 200 GBP
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An unopened packet of tobacco, and a packet of 20 cigarettes, “Her Royal Highness The Princess
Lot 153
An unopened packet of tobacco, and a packet of 20 cigarettes, “Her Royal Highness The Princess
150 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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An early 19th century pack of 52 lithographed playing cards, with a few details highlighted in red
Lot 154
An early 19th century pack of 52 lithographed playing cards, with a few details highlighted in red
800 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Patent brass “Dunhill Tinder Pistol” cigarette lighter, in the form of a flintlock
Lot 155
A Patent brass “Dunhill Tinder Pistol” cigarette lighter, in the form of a flintlock
70 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A chain link bracelet, incorporating 5 Geo V and 3 Geo VI 3d coins; a small open fruit and leaf
Lot 156
A chain link bracelet, incorporating 5 Geo V and 3 Geo VI 3d coins; a small open fruit and leaf
45 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A silver coloured charm bracelet, double link chain, with tiny stage and 3 dancing girls with
Lot 157
A silver coloured charm bracelet, double link chain, with tiny stage and 3 dancing girls with
60 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Parker Pen Company “Presidential trio” set in 18 ct gold, comprising fountain pen with converter
Lot 158
A Parker Pen Company “Presidential trio” set in 18 ct gold, comprising fountain pen with converter
1,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A pair of brass barrelled model Napoleonic period naval cannon, stepped wooden carriages, brass
Lot 159
A pair of brass barrelled model Napoleonic period naval cannon, stepped wooden carriages, brass
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A model of an early 19th century ship’s cannon, brass barrel 6”, darkwood carriage, on a section
Lot 160
A model of an early 19th century ship’s cannon, brass barrel 6”, darkwood carriage, on a section
70 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A British military issue Mark III prismatic marching compass, with shiny black lacquered finish,
Lot 161
A British military issue Mark III prismatic marching compass, with shiny black lacquered finish,
55 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An elegant heavy quality Italian coffee pot and matching hot water jug, line decorated rims, and
Lot 162
An elegant heavy quality Italian coffee pot and matching hot water jug, line decorated rims, and
75 GBP
50 - 150 GBP
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A WM military stop watch, makers name “Smith” and broad arrow to dial, case marked “1/5 Sec
Lot 163
A WM military stop watch, makers name “Smith” and broad arrow to dial, case marked “1/5 Sec
50 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A plated military pocket watch, dial marked “Helvetia” and “Swiss Made”, and on the back broad arrow
Lot 164
A plated military pocket watch, dial marked “Helvetia” and “Swiss Made”, and on the back broad arrow
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A British military issue WWW wristwatch by Timar, the back marked “Timor broad arrow WWW K 1675/
Lot 165
A British military issue WWW wristwatch by Timar, the back marked “Timor broad arrow WWW K 1675/
700 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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A British military issue WWW wristwatch by IWC, back marked with broad arrow over “W.W.W. M16837”,
Lot 166
A British military issue WWW wristwatch by IWC, back marked with broad arrow over “W.W.W. M16837”,
3,800 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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Siegerin wristwatch. Plated case, 30mm without crown. Snap caseback, serial 138045. Dial heavily
Lot 167
Siegerin wristwatch. Plated case, 30mm without crown. Snap caseback, serial 138045. Dial heavily
0 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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Acacia S.A wristwatch. Serial number 947. Plated case, wear to plating, 32mm without crown. Fixed
Lot 168
Acacia S.A wristwatch. Serial number 947. Plated case, wear to plating, 32mm without crown. Fixed
0 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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Unmarked Arctos wristwatch. Serial 679962. Plated case, brushed finish, considerable wear to
Lot 169
Unmarked Arctos wristwatch. Serial 679962. Plated case, brushed finish, considerable wear to
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Francis Borgel cased Alpina wristwatch. Steel case, 30mm without crown. Springbars. Screw
Lot 170
Francis Borgel cased Alpina wristwatch. Steel case, 30mm without crown. Springbars. Screw
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Felco wristwatch. Plated case, almost all plating removed from midcase, bezel pitted and worn,
Lot 171
Felco wristwatch. Plated case, almost all plating removed from midcase, bezel pitted and worn,
0 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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Helma wristwatch. Plated case with brushed finish, heavy wear, most plating missing. Fixed bars.
Lot 172
Helma wristwatch. Plated case with brushed finish, heavy wear, most plating missing. Fixed bars.
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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DH marked Helma wristwatch. Serial D 07996 H. Plated case (refinished), 32mm without crown. Fixed
Lot 173
DH marked Helma wristwatch. Serial D 07996 H. Plated case (refinished), 32mm without crown. Fixed
0 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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Unmarked Mimo wristwatch. Serial 331600. Plated case, brushed finish, worn. Springbars. Screw
Lot 174
Unmarked Mimo wristwatch. Serial 331600. Plated case, brushed finish, worn. Springbars. Screw
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Moeris wristwatch. Chrome plated case (possibly refinished), 32mm without crown. Springbars. Screw
Lot 175
Moeris wristwatch. Chrome plated case (possibly refinished), 32mm without crown. Springbars. Screw
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Recta wristwatch. Serial 566310. Plated case, brushed finish, substantial wear to plating, 33mm
Lot 176
Recta wristwatch. Serial 566310. Plated case, brushed finish, substantial wear to plating, 33mm
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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DH marked Para wristwatch. Serial D8514H. Plated case, brushed finish, some plating loss, 35mm
Lot 177
DH marked Para wristwatch. Serial D8514H. Plated case, brushed finish, some plating loss, 35mm
0 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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“Mein Kampf”, by Adolf Hitler, 1939 peoples’ edition, published by Zentralverlag der NSDAP, Munchen,
Lot 178
“Mein Kampf”, by Adolf Hitler, 1939 peoples’ edition, published by Zentralverlag der NSDAP, Munchen,
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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8 unused Third Reich Feldpost letters, each bearing a portrait of a holder of the Knights Cross with
Lot 179
8 unused Third Reich Feldpost letters, each bearing a portrait of a holder of the Knights Cross with
40 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Third Reich commemorative postal cover for Hitler’s 53rd birthday, 20th April 1942, bearing
Lot 180
A Third Reich commemorative postal cover for Hitler’s 53rd birthday, 20th April 1942, bearing
85 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Third Reich War Merit Cross 1st class, with screw in fluted disc fitting, VGC; and an Imperial
Lot 181
A Third Reich War Merit Cross 1st class, with screw in fluted disc fitting, VGC; and an Imperial
85 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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Third Reich medals: bronze Medal of Merit without swords; Return of Memel; West Wall; and War
Lot 182
Third Reich medals: bronze Medal of Merit without swords; Return of Memel; West Wall; and War
190 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Third Reich medal for the Eastern Front, and a Mother’s Cross in bronze, both with ribbons, a
Lot 183
A Third Reich medal for the Eastern Front, and a Mother’s Cross in bronze, both with ribbons, a
80 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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3 German medals: 1914 Iron Cross 2nd class; Third Reich West Wall medal; and War Merit medal, all
Lot 184
3 German medals: 1914 Iron Cross 2nd class; Third Reich West Wall medal; and War Merit medal, all
75 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 1939 bar to the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd class, mounted on a length of very faded ribbon; and a similar
Lot 185
A 1939 bar to the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd class, mounted on a length of very faded ribbon; and a similar
110 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A 1939 bar to the 1914 Iron Cross 1st class, with fluted screw back fixing. GC
Lot 186
A 1939 bar to the 1914 Iron Cross 1st class, with fluted screw back fixing. GC
100 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A 1939 bar to the 1914 Iron Cross 1st class, with flat pin back, the pin marked “L21” in
Lot 187
A 1939 bar to the 1914 Iron Cross 1st class, with flat pin back, the pin marked “L21” in
130 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A silver plated and enamel breast badge of the Croatian Air Force Legion, with pin back; and a Third
Lot 188
A silver plated and enamel breast badge of the Croatian Air Force Legion, with pin back; and a Third
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A Third Reich Army Close Combat clasp in silver, by F & BL (Funke & Brunninghaus). GC
Lot 189
A Third Reich Army Close Combat clasp in silver, by F & BL (Funke & Brunninghaus). GC
190 GBP
130 - 140 GBP
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A Third Reich 2nd pattern E boat badge, by Schwerin, the swastika not fretted. GC
Lot 190
A Third Reich 2nd pattern E boat badge, by Schwerin, the swastika not fretted. GC
0 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Third Reich U boat badge, the back marked “Frank & Reif, Stuttgart”. GC
Lot 191
A Third Reich U boat badge, the back marked “Frank & Reif, Stuttgart”. GC
55 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Third Reich U boat badge, by Frank & Reif, in its box with gilt impressed lid. GC
Lot 192
A Third Reich U boat badge, by Frank & Reif, in its box with gilt impressed lid. GC
200 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A Third Reich wound badge, in gold with solid back marked “L/14”; and another, hollow back in
Lot 193
A Third Reich wound badge, in gold with solid back marked “L/14”; and another, hollow back in
45 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Third Reich General Assault badge, in grey metal, by JFS (Josef Feix & Sohne), GC (Beadle 63).
Lot 194
A Third Reich General Assault badge, in grey metal, by JFS (Josef Feix & Sohne), GC (Beadle 63).
55 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Third Reich Army Parachutists badge, of heavy construction with matt finish to gilt wreath and
Lot 195
A Third Reich Army Parachutists badge, of heavy construction with matt finish to gilt wreath and
180 GBP
180 - 200 GBP
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A Third Reich Former Pilot’s Commemorative badge, silver washed with grey eagle and round pin. GC
Lot 196
A Third Reich Former Pilot’s Commemorative badge, silver washed with grey eagle and round pin. GC
150 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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A German small gilt and white enamel pin back badge for the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the back marked “
Lot 197
A German small gilt and white enamel pin back badge for the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the back marked “
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Third Reich oval enamelled pin back badge, superimposed in the centre is the NSFK emblem in
Lot 198
A Third Reich oval enamelled pin back badge, superimposed in the centre is the NSFK emblem in
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Third Reich oval silver plated and blue enamel pin back badge, depicting an Auto Union racing
Lot 199
A Third Reich oval silver plated and blue enamel pin back badge, depicting an Auto Union racing
55 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 1920s period German fire service brass HP, bearing helmet in red painted shield on trophy of
Lot 200
A 1920s period German fire service brass HP, bearing helmet in red painted shield on trophy of
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Third Reich armband, black “O T 8833” on khaki (Organisation Todt), GC
Lot 201
A Third Reich armband, black “O T 8833” on khaki (Organisation Todt), GC
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Third Reich oval cast brass plaque, inscribed around the rim “Heeresversuchsstelle Peenemunde”,
Lot 202
A Third Reich oval cast brass plaque, inscribed around the rim “Heeresversuchsstelle Peenemunde”,
70 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A Third Reich civilian gas mask, the thin rubber and aluminium filter with clear waffenamt marks.
Lot 203
A Third Reich civilian gas mask, the thin rubber and aluminium filter with clear waffenamt marks.
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Third Reich civilian Luftschutz gas mask, the filter with waffenamt stamp, date 1940, and with
Lot 204
A Third Reich civilian Luftschutz gas mask, the filter with waffenamt stamp, date 1940, and with
140 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A WWII German brown bakelite binocular case, with small waffenamt stamp and maker’s code “ihg” and
Lot 205
A WWII German brown bakelite binocular case, with small waffenamt stamp and maker’s code “ihg” and
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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