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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
25 Jul 2023 10:30 BST
Lots: 1-388
Viewing dates
20 Jul 2023 09:30 - 16:30 BST
21 Jul 2023 09:30 - 16:30 BST
24 Jul 2023 09:30 - 16:30 BST
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Lot 1
The Bystanders "Fragments from France"; "More Fragments From France", "Still More Fragments from
0 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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Lot 2
"Royal Arms at Rosenborg" by Hoff, Schepelern and Boesen, in 2 volumes, volume one text, volume
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50 - 60 GBP
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Lot 3
"European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London", by Dufty, HMSO 1974, new condition in its card
120 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Lot 4
"Cut and Thrust Weapons" by Wagner, 1969 (ex Library copy); "American Society of Arms Collectors
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40 - 60 GBP
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Lot 5
"A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and use of Arms and Armour" by Cameron Stone, 1961
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Lot 6
"The Powder Flask Book" by Riling, "Small Arms Makers" by Gardner; also 4 other gun books. GC £20-30
45 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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A very large quantity of reference books on guns and shooting, approximately 60 titles. GC £60-70
Lot 7
A very large quantity of reference books on guns and shooting, approximately 60 titles. GC £60-70
50 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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Lot 8
"Scottish Arms Makers" by Whitelaw; "Superimposed Load Firearms 1360-1860" by Baxter (2), also 6
75 GBP
30 - 35 GBP
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Lot 9
"Forty Two Years Scrapbook of Rare Ancient Firearms" by Dexter, Los Angeles 1954; "Guns and Rifles
20 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Lot 10
"The Gun and Its Development" by Greener, 7 editions; "Rifles and Ammunition" by Ommundsen and
45 GBP
20 - 30 GBP
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Lot 11
"The Colt Heritage" by Wilson, "Small Arms of the World" , also 25 other gun books. GC £30-35
60 GBP
30 - 35 GBP
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Lot 12
"Winchester Engraving" by R L Wilson, pub by Beinfeld, 1989 edition, VGC with dust cover; and 4
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50 - 60 GBP
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Lot 13
"Treatise on the Snider" by Skennerton; also 29 other books relating to guns and shooting. GC
65 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Lot 14
"European Hand Firearms of the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries" by Jackson, No 196 of a limited 550
190 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Lot 15
"Arms & Armour, Essays by Stephen V. Grancsay, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin 1920-
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A set of 4 H Alken coloured hunting prints, framed, 26
Lot 16
A set of 4 H Alken coloured hunting prints, framed, 26" x 20": "In Full Cry", "Getting Away Tally
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A watercolour painting of a Napoleonic Lancer officer, marked
Lot 17
A watercolour painting of a Napoleonic Lancer officer, marked "2ieme Chevauxlegers-
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A watercolour painting of an officer in the 3rd Foot Guards, c 1820, 14½
Lot 18
A watercolour painting of an officer in the 3rd Foot Guards, c 1820, 14½" x 10", signed W.A. Mann.
25 GBP
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A watercolour painting of an officer of the Royal Field Artillery, c 1914, 14½
Lot 19
A watercolour painting of an officer of the Royal Field Artillery, c 1914, 14½" x 10", signed W.A.
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A watercolour painting of an officer of the Ludhiana Sikhs c 1900, 14½
Lot 20
A watercolour painting of an officer of the Ludhiana Sikhs c 1900, 14½" x 10", signed W.A. Mann. VGC
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Military Medal, George V first type (R/13926 Sgt T. Elvin, 12 KRRC) NEF, with a brass sergeant's
Lot 21
Military Medal, George V first type (R/13926 Sgt T. Elvin, 12 KRRC) NEF, with a brass sergeant's
280 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A group of WWI/WWII medals to C H L Greenhill, 13th County of London Battalion (Kensington),
Lot 22
A group of WWI/WWII medals to C H L Greenhill, 13th County of London Battalion (Kensington),
600 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (Gnr D B Goodwin RA), VF; a sporting medal in HM silver (
Lot 23
Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (Gnr D B Goodwin RA), VF; a sporting medal in HM silver (
65 GBP
35 - 45 GBP
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WWI medals etc: Memorial plaque, named Frederick Ford, the wreath held by Britannia covered by small
Lot 24
WWI medals etc: Memorial plaque, named Frederick Ford, the wreath held by Britannia covered by small
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Seven: 1939-45 star, Italy star, Defence, War, GSM 1918, 1 clasp Palestine 1945-48 (14437235 Sjt I H
Lot 25
Seven: 1939-45 star, Italy star, Defence, War, GSM 1918, 1 clasp Palestine 1945-48 (14437235 Sjt I H
130 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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Three: WWII War medal, GSM 1962, 2 clasps Radfan, South Arabia (clasps without rivets); RAF LS & GC,
Lot 26
Three: WWII War medal, GSM 1962, 2 clasps Radfan, South Arabia (clasps without rivets); RAF LS & GC,
240 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Three: Queen's Korea (22693392 Pte J A Macpherson, Regt detail erased), UN Korea; Police LS & GC,
Lot 27
Three: Queen's Korea (22693392 Pte J A Macpherson, Regt detail erased), UN Korea; Police LS & GC,
130 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Voluntary Medical Service medal, silver, with 3 additional service bars (Ethel M Paton), EF; a Red
Lot 28
Voluntary Medical Service medal, silver, with 3 additional service bars (Ethel M Paton), EF; a Red
75 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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The Royal Household Long and Faithful Service medal, Geo VI issue, suspender arms engraved 1925
Lot 29
The Royal Household Long and Faithful Service medal, Geo VI issue, suspender arms engraved 1925
600 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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Bomber Command un-official tribute medal, with slip numbered 8508, GEF in case. A
Lot 30
Bomber Command un-official tribute medal, with slip numbered 8508, GEF in case. A "Sterling
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140 - 180 GBP
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Belgium: Order of the Crown knights badge; WWI Croix de Guerre with Palm to riband; Croix de Feu
Lot 31
Belgium: Order of the Crown knights badge; WWI Croix de Guerre with Palm to riband; Croix de Feu
90 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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France: Legion of Honour knights badge, crossed flag reverse 1914-18 period; Croix de Guerre -
Lot 32
France: Legion of Honour knights badge, crossed flag reverse 1914-18 period; Croix de Guerre -
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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USA: Air Medal in official case of issue with riband bar and lapel ditto; Military Merit medal as
Lot 33
USA: Air Medal in official case of issue with riband bar and lapel ditto; Military Merit medal as
65 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Isle of Man: Elizabeth II regular issue Sovereign 1973, Uncirculated. £280-320
Lot 34
Isle of Man: Elizabeth II regular issue Sovereign 1973, Uncirculated. £280-320
280 GBP
280 - 320 GBP
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Elizabeth II: silver proof commemorative issue £2 1986 Commonwealth Games issue; Silver proof £1
Lot 35
Elizabeth II: silver proof commemorative issue £2 1986 Commonwealth Games issue; Silver proof £1
50 GBP
35 - 50 GBP
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GB Silver proof Two pound coin, 1994, commemorating the Tercentenary of the Bank of England,
Lot 36
GB Silver proof Two pound coin, 1994, commemorating the Tercentenary of the Bank of England,
45 GBP
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Elizabeth II silver proof issue £1 1988; Silver proof crown, 1981 commemorating the wedding of the
Lot 37
Elizabeth II silver proof issue £1 1988; Silver proof crown, 1981 commemorating the wedding of the
45 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Approx 160 coins, mostly British, including £5 EIIR crown type (2) 2001 and 2002 GVF & VF; crown
Lot 38
Approx 160 coins, mostly British, including £5 EIIR crown type (2) 2001 and 2002 GVF & VF; crown
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Elizabeth II 2012 Diamond Jubilee annual coin set: £5 (crown size) to 1p (8 coins), Unc in Royal
Lot 39
Elizabeth II 2012 Diamond Jubilee annual coin set: £5 (crown size) to 1p (8 coins), Unc in Royal
60 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Elizabeth II crowns: 1953 (5), 1977 Jubilee (34), average EF; Mauritius 25 Rupees 1977 Proof
Lot 40
Elizabeth II crowns: 1953 (5), 1977 Jubilee (34), average EF; Mauritius 25 Rupees 1977 Proof
65 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Victoria AR Jubilee medallion 1897 small size, VF; Edward VII Coronation AR medallion 1902 (2)
Lot 41
Victoria AR Jubilee medallion 1897 small size, VF; Edward VII Coronation AR medallion 1902 (2)
30 GBP
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Westminster Mint: Elizabeth and Phillip 1947-2007 Cook Islands
Lot 42
Westminster Mint: Elizabeth and Phillip 1947-2007 Cook Islands "proof" coin collection 2007-2010
35 GBP
40 - 80 GBP
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Windsor Mint: Queen Elizabeth II diamond jubilee commemorative medallions, produced in copper and
Lot 43
Windsor Mint: Queen Elizabeth II diamond jubilee commemorative medallions, produced in copper and
50 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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The Worcester Medal Services sets (2): The Battle of Waterloo 1815-2015 set of medallions: Duke of
Lot 44
The Worcester Medal Services sets (2): The Battle of Waterloo 1815-2015 set of medallions: Duke of
220 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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An accumulation of several hundred world currency notes of many countries of Europe, Asia etc
Lot 45
An accumulation of several hundred world currency notes of many countries of Europe, Asia etc
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A small collection of 14 sporting medals to Cpl. W. Buery: Sherwood Foresters 1st Place ½ mile (
Lot 46
A small collection of 14 sporting medals to Cpl. W. Buery: Sherwood Foresters 1st Place ½ mile (
95 GBP
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9x hallmarked silver items. Including a set of 6x desert knives hallmarked for Mappin and Webb,
Lot 47
9x hallmarked silver items. Including a set of 6x desert knives hallmarked for Mappin and Webb,
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Victorian majolica jug with military and naval themed embossed figures, height 10½
Lot 48
A Victorian majolica jug with military and naval themed embossed figures, height 10½". VGC £40-50
30 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Boer War chocolate tin, containing several original pieces of Cadbury's chocolate in their paper
Lot 49
A Boer War chocolate tin, containing several original pieces of Cadbury's chocolate in their paper
120 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A gilt brass mounted leather card case, the front mounted with Victorian crown over
Lot 50
A gilt brass mounted leather card case, the front mounted with Victorian crown over "20". GC,
55 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Two letters from East India House relating to the loss of the East Indiaman
Lot 51
Two letters from East India House relating to the loss of the East Indiaman "Hindostan", wreck in
45 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A doctor's large leather bag, with brass lock and catches, the body bearing the initials
Lot 52
A doctor's large leather bag, with brass lock and catches, the body bearing the initials "H.E.H",
70 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A miners modern presentation brass lamp, engraved
Lot 53
A miners modern presentation brass lamp, engraved "Presented to Air Marshal Sir Ivor Broom by
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100 - 120 GBP
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A pair of old iron plug lock handcuffs, one numbered
Lot 54
A pair of old iron plug lock handcuffs, one numbered "43", with their key, GC (surface rust
35 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Victorian gentleman's cane, 36
Lot 55
A Victorian gentleman's cane, 36" with white metal top and brass ferrule; also a police hardwood
40 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A pair of 3
Lot 56
A pair of 3" gun brass shell cases with "Trench Art" embellishment, dated 1916, length 16",
25 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Wimbledon Tennis Championship interest: 5 bronze medallions of the All England Lawn Tennis Club as
Lot 57
Wimbledon Tennis Championship interest: 5 bronze medallions of the All England Lawn Tennis Club as
190 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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An album of 62 privately taken photographs of Third Reich German Army Mountain Troops. VGC £30-40
Lot 58
An album of 62 privately taken photographs of Third Reich German Army Mountain Troops. VGC £30-40
50 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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Lot 59
"Der Grosse Befehl", Berlin 1941 (the paper covers very worn); 10 photo reprints of Dutch SS on
20 GBP
10 - 30 GBP
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A Third Reich military wall clock, bakelite body with plated face rim, Kriegsmarine eagle and
Lot 60
A Third Reich military wall clock, bakelite body with plated face rim, Kriegsmarine eagle and "M" on
300 GBP
300 - 320 GBP
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