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Antique Militaria and Collectables Auction
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West Street Auction Galleries
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Antique Militaria and Collectables Auction

Auction dates
06 Jun 2023 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-391
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01 Jun 2023 09:30 - 16:30 BST
02 Jun 2023 09:30 - 16:30 BST
05 Jun 2023 09:30 - 16:30 BST
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6 assorted swords, comprising a Wilkinson Society sword; a Georgian cavalry troopers sword in
Lot 185
6 assorted swords, comprising a Wilkinson Society sword; a Georgian cavalry troopers sword in
150 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A WWII period Italian officer's sword, blade 33½", steel triple bar hilt with leather covered
Lot 186
A WWII period Italian officer's sword, blade 33½", steel triple bar hilt with leather covered
100 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A French officer's epee, c 1880, plain flat diamond section blade 32", brass hilt with double
Lot 187
A French officer's epee, c 1880, plain flat diamond section blade 32", brass hilt with double
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century Russian infantry sidearm, blade 27", with one piece brass hilt dated 1826 on the
Lot 188
A 19th century Russian infantry sidearm, blade 27", with one piece brass hilt dated 1826 on the
95 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A late 19th/20th century courtsword, 32" of concave triangular section, by "Timewell Hooper & Co,
Lot 189
A late 19th/20th century courtsword, 32" of concave triangular section, by "Timewell Hooper & Co,
140 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A good copy of an early 18th century silver plated hilted smallsword
Lot 190
A good copy of an early 18th century silver plated hilted smallsword
180 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A 19th century Bowie knife, plain blade 7" with scalloped back edge, the hilt of staghorn with
Lot 191
A 19th century Bowie knife, plain blade 7" with scalloped back edge, the hilt of staghorn with
0 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A 19th century Bowie knife, plain clipped back blade 6", the hilt of staghorn with tear shaped
Lot 192
A 19th century Bowie knife, plain clipped back blade 6", the hilt of staghorn with tear shaped
90 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Green River knife, blade 4½" with scalloped back edge, marked "Green River" and "Cast Steel,
Lot 193
A Green River knife, blade 4½" with scalloped back edge, marked "Green River" and "Cast Steel,
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A WWII 2nd pattern FS knife, chequered bronze grip, blued blade 6½", in its brass mounted brown
Lot 195
A WWII 2nd pattern FS knife, chequered bronze grip, blued blade 6½", in its brass mounted brown
400 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A Third pattern FS fighting knife, blued blade 6¾", ribbed blackened hilt, in its leather sheath.
Lot 196
A Third pattern FS fighting knife, blued blade 6¾", ribbed blackened hilt, in its leather sheath.
0 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A WWII Third Pattern FS knife, blade 6¼", ribbed hilt, GC (blackened finish worn) with an
Lot 197
A WWII Third Pattern FS knife, blade 6¼", ribbed hilt, GC (blackened finish worn) with an
300 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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An 1853 pattern Enfield socket bayonet, blade 17½". GC (locking ring missing) £50-60
Lot 198
An 1853 pattern Enfield socket bayonet, blade 17½". GC (locking ring missing) £50-60
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A French 1842 pattern sword bayonet, with unmarked blade, brass hilt, and steel scabbard. QGC (
Lot 199
A French 1842 pattern sword bayonet, with unmarked blade, brass hilt, and steel scabbard. QGC (
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An MI Garand sword bayonet (grip screw missing), with scabbard; 2 Continental bayonets with
Lot 200
An MI Garand sword bayonet (grip screw missing), with scabbard; 2 Continental bayonets with
160 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A good 18th/19th century Arab Nimcha, plain slightly curved blade 30½" with wide shallow fullers,
Lot 201
A good 18th/19th century Arab Nimcha, plain slightly curved blade 30½" with wide shallow fullers,
3,400 GBP
2,000 - 2,200 GBP
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A late 19th century Caucasian "St. George" shashqua, blade 30½" gold inlaid with a simple calvary
Lot 202
A late 19th century Caucasian "St. George" shashqua, blade 30½" gold inlaid with a simple calvary
2,200 GBP
2,000 - 2,200 GBP
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An 18th/19th century Indian tulwar, blade 28½", the iron hilt silver damascened overall, the
Lot 203
An 18th/19th century Indian tulwar, blade 28½", the iron hilt silver damascened overall, the
440 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An interesting special pattern officer's sword of the Marwar State Forces c 1900, blade 32"
Lot 204
An interesting special pattern officer's sword of the Marwar State Forces c 1900, blade 32"
110 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Turkish sword Kilij, almost straight English style plain pipe back blade 36", the hilt having pale
Lot 205
A Turkish sword Kilij, almost straight English style plain pipe back blade 36", the hilt having pale
0 GBP
1,200 - 1,300 GBP
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An Omani sword Kattara from Zanzibar, double edged blade 30" (very rusty), the grip bound with
Lot 206
An Omani sword Kattara from Zanzibar, double edged blade 30" (very rusty), the grip bound with
280 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Arab jambiya, blade 7¾” with central rib, amber handle with WM mounts. GC £50-80
Lot 207
An Arab jambiya, blade 7¾” with central rib, amber handle with WM mounts. GC £50-80
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A small jambiya, with recurved blade 6", WM mounted horn handle, in its embossed WM sheath. GC £30-
Lot 208
A small jambiya, with recurved blade 6", WM mounted horn handle, in its embossed WM sheath. GC £30-
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A large Persian Jambiya, broad blade 13" x 2½" at widest, with central rib and gold koftgari panels,
Lot 209
A large Persian Jambiya, broad blade 13" x 2½" at widest, with central rib and gold koftgari panels,
0 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A Malay kris, wavy pamir blade 11½", horn garuda hilt with brass cup ferrule, in its sheath the
Lot 210
A Malay kris, wavy pamir blade 11½", horn garuda hilt with brass cup ferrule, in its sheath the
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Nubian arm dagger, blade 5½" with three narrow fullers, dark wood hilt with turned pommel and
Lot 211
A Nubian arm dagger, blade 5½" with three narrow fullers, dark wood hilt with turned pommel and
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An African assegai, possibly Zulu or Matabele, 53" overall, iron blade 13", wire bound shank and
Lot 212
An African assegai, possibly Zulu or Matabele, 53" overall, iron blade 13", wire bound shank and
140 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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2 African fly whisks with 2 tone horn handles, GC. (2) £50-80
Lot 213
2 African fly whisks with 2 tone horn handles, GC. (2) £50-80
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A good 19th century Australian Aborigine club "Langeel", with carved bee hive shaped grip and old
Lot 214
A good 19th century Australian Aborigine club "Langeel", with carved bee hive shaped grip and old
2,500 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A Western Australian Aborigine wooden shield "Woonda", 31" x 6" wide, decorated overall with
Lot 215
A Western Australian Aborigine wooden shield "Woonda", 31" x 6" wide, decorated overall with
0 GBP
600 - 700 GBP
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A South Sea Islands type club with a disc shaped stone head and carved hardwood haft, 38". GC (
Lot 216
A South Sea Islands type club with a disc shaped stone head and carved hardwood haft, 38". GC (
0 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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An impressive Zulu drum, 23" high, 30" diameter, wooden body covered in cow skin. GC £30-40
Lot 217
An impressive Zulu drum, 23" high, 30" diameter, wooden body covered in cow skin. GC £30-40
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A good WWII American naval wall mounted barometer/thermometer, by "W.M. Welch Scientific Company,
Lot 218
A good WWII American naval wall mounted barometer/thermometer, by "W.M. Welch Scientific Company,
0 GBP
600 - 650 GBP
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A good quality 48 star US flag, 60" x 34", of stitched construction, edge stamped "USMC 1944" etc.
Lot 219
A good quality 48 star US flag, 60" x 34", of stitched construction, edge stamped "USMC 1944" etc.
0 GBP
65 - 70 GBP
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An early 19th century Native North American Indian trade tomahawk pipe, the good quality head 9"
Lot 220
An early 19th century Native North American Indian trade tomahawk pipe, the good quality head 9"
0 GBP
1,200 - 1,300 GBP
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An early 19th century Native North American Indian trade tomahawk pipe, the iron head 9" overall,
Lot 221
An early 19th century Native North American Indian trade tomahawk pipe, the iron head 9" overall,
0 GBP
1,500 - 1,600 GBP
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An American mid 19th century .38 percussion plains rifle, 37½" overall, heavy octagonal barrel 22"
Lot 222
An American mid 19th century .38 percussion plains rifle, 37½" overall, heavy octagonal barrel 22"
1,400 GBP
1,200 - 1,300 GBP
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A Partisan, length 84", steel blade stamped "1673"; also a similar halberd, both with turned wood
Lot 223
A Partisan, length 84", steel blade stamped "1673"; also a similar halberd, both with turned wood
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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The iron head of a cavalry lance, mounted on a plain wooden haft, 75" overall. GC (the head
Lot 224
The iron head of a cavalry lance, mounted on a plain wooden haft, 75" overall. GC (the head
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A heavy mediaeval style "morning star" mace, fabricated steel shaft, cast head. GC £50-60
Lot 225
A heavy mediaeval style "morning star" mace, fabricated steel shaft, cast head. GC £50-60
240 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A heavy European "lobster tail" helmet, in the style of c1640
Lot 226
A heavy European "lobster tail" helmet, in the style of c1640
500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A good quality reproduction armour gauntlet, constructed of riveted steel with articulated
Lot 227
A good quality reproduction armour gauntlet, constructed of riveted steel with articulated
0 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A 17th century European crossbow, length 30", with dark walnut stock, the butt branded with initials
Lot 228
A 17th century European crossbow, length 30", with dark walnut stock, the butt branded with initials
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Five small 18th century Indian hide quivers, probably for crossbow bolts, average 9", GC for age (
Lot 229
Five small 18th century Indian hide quivers, probably for crossbow bolts, average 9", GC for age (
0 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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Nineteen 18th century Indian arrows, with bullet or bodkin heads, on cane shafts. Generally Quite
Lot 230
Nineteen 18th century Indian arrows, with bullet or bodkin heads, on cane shafts. Generally Quite
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Eighteen 18th century Indian arrows, the small heads of rectangular, triangular, diamond, flat and
Lot 231
Eighteen 18th century Indian arrows, the small heads of rectangular, triangular, diamond, flat and
85 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Fourteen 18th century Indian iron arrowheads, including 4 long bodkins, 2 long octagonal, 3 flat
Lot 232
Fourteen 18th century Indian iron arrowheads, including 4 long bodkins, 2 long octagonal, 3 flat
70 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A set of thirteen 18th century Indian arrows, with rectangular section, triangular section, and flat
Lot 233
A set of thirteen 18th century Indian arrows, with rectangular section, triangular section, and flat
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Eleven 18th century Indian arrows with broad flat leaf shaped blades, including a matching pair,
Lot 234
Eleven 18th century Indian arrows with broad flat leaf shaped blades, including a matching pair,
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Ten 18th century Indian arrows, including five with leaf shaped heads, two with long bodkin heads,
Lot 235
Ten 18th century Indian arrows, including five with leaf shaped heads, two with long bodkin heads,
110 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Ten 18th century Indian arrows, including a set of four with small triangular section heads and
Lot 236
Ten 18th century Indian arrows, including a set of four with small triangular section heads and
95 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Ten 18th century Indian arrows, including four with flat leaf shaped heads, one with long bodkin
Lot 237
Ten 18th century Indian arrows, including four with flat leaf shaped heads, one with long bodkin
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Ten 18th century Indian arrows, including a set of three with small triangular section heads and
Lot 238
Ten 18th century Indian arrows, including a set of three with small triangular section heads and
95 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A leather bound canvas covered case for a DB gun with 30" barrels, red felt lined with all
Lot 240
A leather bound canvas covered case for a DB gun with 30" barrels, red felt lined with all
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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19 various gun slips, sword bags and pistol cases. GC £30-35
Lot 241
19 various gun slips, sword bags and pistol cases. GC £30-35
55 GBP
30 - 35 GBP
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A detached back action lock for a Starr Arms Co breech loading carbine, c 1865, marked "STARR ARMS
Lot 242
A detached back action lock for a Starr Arms Co breech loading carbine, c 1865, marked "STARR ARMS
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30 - 50 GBP
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A set of modern unfinished cast brass mounts for an 18th century heavy dragoon flintlock holster
Lot 243
A set of modern unfinished cast brass mounts for an 18th century heavy dragoon flintlock holster
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A small quantity of mostly modern gun accessories, including shoulder stock for Colt Army percussion
Lot 244
A small quantity of mostly modern gun accessories, including shoulder stock for Colt Army percussion
50 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A plain copper pistol size powder flask, 4¾" overall (minor dents); a shell embossed zinc pistol
Lot 245
A plain copper pistol size powder flask, 4¾" overall (minor dents); a shell embossed zinc pistol
60 GBP
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