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Spring Connoisseur Sale and Auction 612
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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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A cased .38” rimfire Woodward’s patent double barrelled over and under turnover pistol, number
Lot 61
A cased .38” rimfire Woodward’s patent double barrelled over and under turnover pistol, number
480 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A good cased .30” rim fire Sharps patent 4 barrelled pistol by Tipping & Lawden, number 4027, 5½”
Lot 62
A good cased .30” rim fire Sharps patent 4 barrelled pistol by Tipping & Lawden, number 4027, 5½”
900 GBP
600 - 900 GBP
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A brass barrelled percussion pistol with spring bayonet, by Goodwin & Co, converted from flintlock
Lot 63
A brass barrelled percussion pistol with spring bayonet, by Goodwin & Co, converted from flintlock
0 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A good 16 bore double barrelled over and under percussion boxlock side hammer belt pistol, by F.
Lot 64
A good 16 bore double barrelled over and under percussion boxlock side hammer belt pistol, by F.
1,200 GBP
800 - 900 GBP
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A late 18th century powder horn of the Percy Tenantry, brass scoop nozzle with spring catch, brass
Lot 65
A late 18th century powder horn of the Percy Tenantry, brass scoop nozzle with spring catch, brass
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450 - 500 GBP
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A good scarce late 19th century 7 pounder RML (rifled muzzle loading) Mountain or Naval Landing
Lot 66
A good scarce late 19th century 7 pounder RML (rifled muzzle loading) Mountain or Naval Landing
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8,000 - 9,000 GBP
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A cased mid 19th century double barrelled 38 bore percussion boxlock side hammer pistol, 9” overall,
Lot 67
A cased mid 19th century double barrelled 38 bore percussion boxlock side hammer pistol, 9” overall,
1,100 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A cased pair of 18 bore percussion boxlock sidehammer belt pistols, by Whistler, Strand, London, c
Lot 68
A cased pair of 18 bore percussion boxlock sidehammer belt pistols, by Whistler, Strand, London, c
1,800 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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A cased 5 shot 54 bore Adams Model 1851 self cocking percussion revolver, barrel 6¾” engraved “Deane
Lot 69
A cased 5 shot 54 bore Adams Model 1851 self cocking percussion revolver, barrel 6¾” engraved “Deane
1,500 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A cased 5 shot 54 bore Adams Model 1851 self cocking percussion revolver, barrel 6¼” engraved “
Lot 70
A cased 5 shot 54 bore Adams Model 1851 self cocking percussion revolver, barrel 6¼” engraved “
1,300 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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A cased 5 shot 54 bore Beaumont Adams double action percussion revolver, barrel 5¾” engraved “Robert
Lot 71
A cased 5 shot 54 bore Beaumont Adams double action percussion revolver, barrel 5¾” engraved “Robert
1,800 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A cased 5 shot 54 bore Beaumont Adams double action percussion revolver, barrel 6” engraved “Deane
Lot 72
A cased 5 shot 54 bore Beaumont Adams double action percussion revolver, barrel 6” engraved “Deane
1,800 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A cased 5 shot 54 bore third model Tranter double trigger self cocking percussion revolver, barrel
Lot 73
A cased 5 shot 54 bore third model Tranter double trigger self cocking percussion revolver, barrel
1,900 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A cased 5 shot 54 bore Kerr’s patent side hammer single action percussion revolver, barrel 5½”
Lot 74
A cased 5 shot 54 bore Kerr’s patent side hammer single action percussion revolver, barrel 5½”
2,500 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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An extremely rare combination flintlock blunderbuss carbine/ pistol/ gun/ walking stick, c 1760, the
Lot 75
An extremely rare combination flintlock blunderbuss carbine/ pistol/ gun/ walking stick, c 1760, the
5,000 GBP
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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An interesting collection of 22 WWII era (1938-45) HMSO and other soft back publications, mostly
Lot 101
An interesting collection of 22 WWII era (1938-45) HMSO and other soft back publications, mostly
0 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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“The War in Pictures”, pub Odhams Press, in 6 vols, 1939-1945, uniformly bound in maroon cloth. VGC
Lot 102
“The War in Pictures”, pub Odhams Press, in 6 vols, 1939-1945, uniformly bound in maroon cloth. VGC
35 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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23 modern books on Battles and weapons, including “One Hundred Great Guns” by Merrill Lindsay, 1967;
Lot 103
23 modern books on Battles and weapons, including “One Hundred Great Guns” by Merrill Lindsay, 1967;
50 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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“Sharps Firearms” by Frank Sellers, 1995 edition, published by Frank M Sellers (earlier editions
Lot 104
“Sharps Firearms” by Frank Sellers, 1995 edition, published by Frank M Sellers (earlier editions
110 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A facsimile of a signed typewritten agreement between Hitler and Chamberlain, regarding “the
Lot 105
A facsimile of a signed typewritten agreement between Hitler and Chamberlain, regarding “the
140 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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“Some Frightful War Pictures” by W Heath Robinson, 23 (of 24, no 2 missing) cartoons, with brief
Lot 106
“Some Frightful War Pictures” by W Heath Robinson, 23 (of 24, no 2 missing) cartoons, with brief
55 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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“The Western Front: Drawings by Muirhead Bone”, 10 issues Dec 1916 to Oct 1917, each containing 20
Lot 107
“The Western Front: Drawings by Muirhead Bone”, 10 issues Dec 1916 to Oct 1917, each containing 20
0 GBP
90 - 100 GBP
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A colour photoprint of the cast of “Zulu” on location, with details, 9” x 11”; and head and
Lot 108
A colour photoprint of the cast of “Zulu” on location, with details, 9” x 11”; and head and
25 GBP
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An early 19th century signed photograph of F. Marshal Lord Kitchener, wearing peaked cap and frock
Lot 109
An early 19th century signed photograph of F. Marshal Lord Kitchener, wearing peaked cap and frock
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75 - 100 GBP
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2 small early 1950’s recruiting posters, colour printed on card “See it all... in the Regular
Lot 110
2 small early 1950’s recruiting posters, colour printed on card “See it all... in the Regular
30 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A WWII “National Savings” poster for the film “I Want You” with text “your country wants your
Lot 111
A WWII “National Savings” poster for the film “I Want You” with text “your country wants your
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50 - 60 GBP
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An Ackermann print “Rifle Brigade”, d 1841 mounted and framed by Ackerman & Son with their label
Lot 112
An Ackermann print “Rifle Brigade”, d 1841 mounted and framed by Ackerman & Son with their label
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A coloured print “Dr Jameson’s Last Stand”, showing the scene of battle with 3 oval vignettes above:
Lot 113
A coloured print “Dr Jameson’s Last Stand”, showing the scene of battle with 3 oval vignettes above:
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30 - 40 GBP
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A coloured print “The Heroes of Ladysmith: meeting of Generals Buller and White”, details in margin,
Lot 114
A coloured print “The Heroes of Ladysmith: meeting of Generals Buller and White”, details in margin,
35 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A small head and shoulders print of Gen Gordon, mounted and framed, 13½” x 10½”, another of “Lt
Lot 115
A small head and shoulders print of Gen Gordon, mounted and framed, 13½” x 10½”, another of “Lt
60 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A pair of coloured prints, after originals by Harry Payne, “Mounted Officer of Grenadier Guards,
Lot 116
A pair of coloured prints, after originals by Harry Payne, “Mounted Officer of Grenadier Guards,
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12 coloured lithographs, the “Victoria Cross Gallery”, featuring 12 individuals in battle scenes,
Lot 117
12 coloured lithographs, the “Victoria Cross Gallery”, featuring 12 individuals in battle scenes,
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60 - 90 GBP
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A large quantity of template sketches on tracing paper, by Charles Stadden, from which to compose
Lot 118
A large quantity of template sketches on tracing paper, by Charles Stadden, from which to compose
70 GBP
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A coloured print “The Queens Royal Surrey Regiment”, 4 uniforms 1727-1961, after the original by
Lot 119
A coloured print “The Queens Royal Surrey Regiment”, 4 uniforms 1727-1961, after the original by
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40 - 60 GBP
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5 binders from Charles Stadden’s archive covering the following regiments: Berkshire, Royal West
Lot 120
5 binders from Charles Stadden’s archive covering the following regiments: Berkshire, Royal West
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100 - 125 GBP
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8 binders: Corps and Depts, Arms & Equipment of Artillery Engineers, RASC, RAOC, RAPC, RAVC, RMP
Lot 121
8 binders: Corps and Depts, Arms & Equipment of Artillery Engineers, RASC, RAOC, RAPC, RAVC, RMP
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100 - 125 GBP
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C.B.E. 2nd type military EF; MBE recent issue in OBE case, by Fattorini Birmingham. GEF (2)
Lot 122
C.B.E. 2nd type military EF; MBE recent issue in OBE case, by Fattorini Birmingham. GEF (2)
340 GBP
140 - 150 GBP
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Pair: Punniar Star, 29th Decr. 1843 (Private William Walters HM, HM (sic) 9th or Queen’s Royal
Lot 123
Pair: Punniar Star, 29th Decr. 1843 (Private William Walters HM, HM (sic) 9th or Queen’s Royal
950 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Four place name/menu holders, adapted from Victorian campaign medals: Crimea, 3 clasps Alma,
Lot 124
Four place name/menu holders, adapted from Victorian campaign medals: Crimea, 3 clasps Alma,
900 GBP
450 - 475 GBP
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QSA, 7 clasps: Rel of Kimberley, Paarde, Drief, Johannes, D Hill, Belfast, SAO1 (1040 Pte T
Lot 125
QSA, 7 clasps: Rel of Kimberley, Paarde, Drief, Johannes, D Hill, Belfast, SAO1 (1040 Pte T
380 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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QSA, 5 clasps: CC, OFS, Trans, SA01, SA02 (20926 Pte C W F Hollington, 16th Coy Imp Yeo), VF.
Lot 126
QSA, 5 clasps: CC, OFS, Trans, SA01, SA02 (20926 Pte C W F Hollington, 16th Coy Imp Yeo), VF.
180 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Pair: QSA 4 clasps CC, OFS, Rel of Ladysmith, Trans; KSA both date clasps (Lieut S H F Muriel 1/
Lot 127
Pair: QSA 4 clasps CC, OFS, Rel of Ladysmith, Trans; KSA both date clasps (Lieut S H F Muriel 1/
2,100 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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QSA 4 clasps: CC, OFS, Trans, SA02 (6352 L.Cpl G James Yorks Regt), VF. Yorkshire Field Firing
Lot 128
QSA 4 clasps: CC, OFS, Trans, SA02 (6352 L.Cpl G James Yorks Regt), VF. Yorkshire Field Firing
200 GBP
80 - 129 GBP
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QSA, 1 clasp CC (8198 Pte W. Male, Coldstm Gds), GVF, roll confirms single clasp. Pair: BWM, Victory
Lot 129
QSA, 1 clasp CC (8198 Pte W. Male, Coldstm Gds), GVF, roll confirms single clasp. Pair: BWM, Victory
130 GBP
160 - 200 GBP
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IGS 1908, 1 clasp Afghanistan NWF 1919 (G 6460 Pte E J Atkins R Suss R), VF; Efficiency Medal,
Lot 130
IGS 1908, 1 clasp Afghanistan NWF 1919 (G 6460 Pte E J Atkins R Suss R), VF; Efficiency Medal,
150 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Three: 1914 star with clasp, BWM, Victory (7170 Pte E C Riddle RAMC) EF, (recently cleaned and
Lot 131
Three: 1914 star with clasp, BWM, Victory (7170 Pte E C Riddle RAMC) EF, (recently cleaned and
150 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Four: 1914-15 star (Mate, G Ellis RN), BWM, Victory (Eng Lt G Ellis RN) Silver Jubilee medal 1935 (
Lot 132
Four: 1914-15 star (Mate, G Ellis RN), BWM, Victory (Eng Lt G Ellis RN) Silver Jubilee medal 1935 (
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (J29361 A R Fitzjohn, AB, RN) VF mounted as worn, recipient served
Lot 133
Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (J29361 A R Fitzjohn, AB, RN) VF mounted as worn, recipient served
110 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (2826 Cpl W G Burton 3-Lond R) GVF. Efficiency medal with
Lot 134
Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (2826 Cpl W G Burton 3-Lond R) GVF. Efficiency medal with
110 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Three:1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (10209 Pte J T Boadey, S. Lan Regt), GVF (Victory named as
Lot 135
Three:1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (10209 Pte J T Boadey, S. Lan Regt), GVF (Victory named as
130 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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Three: BWM, Victory (343262 C Hawkins Ar Cr RN), LS & GC Geo V Admiral’s bust (343262 Charles
Lot 136
Three: BWM, Victory (343262 C Hawkins Ar Cr RN), LS & GC Geo V Admiral’s bust (343262 Charles
140 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Pair: BWM, Victory (931034 Gnr S J Cook, RA), VF. BWM (24914 Pte G O Turner, Bedf R), VF. Single
Lot 137
Pair: BWM, Victory (931034 Gnr S J Cook, RA), VF. BWM (24914 Pte G O Turner, Bedf R), VF. Single
90 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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WWI single medals: 1914-15 star (T4-041460 Dvr T Gray ASC); BWM (Ply 12025 Pte A.R. Goddard RMLI,
Lot 138
WWI single medals: 1914-15 star (T4-041460 Dvr T Gray ASC); BWM (Ply 12025 Pte A.R. Goddard RMLI,
80 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Eight: 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Africa star with North Africa 1942-43 clasp, Italy star,
Lot 139
Eight: 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Africa star with North Africa 1942-43 clasp, Italy star,
300 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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Seven: 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Defence, War, Reserve Decoration EIIR issue, d 1967 on
Lot 140
Seven: 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Defence, War, Reserve Decoration EIIR issue, d 1967 on
240 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Five: 1939-45 star, Air Crew Europe star with F&G clasp, Defence, War, Air Efficiency Award, Geo
Lot 141
Five: 1939-45 star, Air Crew Europe star with F&G clasp, Defence, War, Air Efficiency Award, Geo
550 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Four: 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Pacific star, War medal (in RN carton numbered C/JX 392433)
Lot 142
Four: 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Pacific star, War medal (in RN carton numbered C/JX 392433)
140 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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“The Churchill Centenary Medals” being a set of 24 gold plated silver prooflike medallions.
Lot 143
“The Churchill Centenary Medals” being a set of 24 gold plated silver prooflike medallions.
0 GBP
150 - 175 GBP
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EIIR specimen sets (4): 1970, halfcrown to half penny (8 coins); 1972 50p to ½p (7 coins including
Lot 144
EIIR specimen sets (4): 1970, halfcrown to half penny (8 coins); 1972 50p to ½p (7 coins including
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Austria: Maria Theresia AR thalers 1780 (5), average VF, some toned. Ceylon AE 5 cents 1870 NF; 8
Lot 145
Austria: Maria Theresia AR thalers 1780 (5), average VF, some toned. Ceylon AE 5 cents 1870 NF; 8
95 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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