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Collectables, Militaria, Arms & Armour
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
Collectables, Militaria, Arms & Armour

Sale 634 March 2024

Auction dates
05 Mar 2024 09:30 GMT
Lots: 1-410
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29 Feb 2024 09:30 - 16:30 GMT
01 Mar 2024 09:30 - 16:30 GMT
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22 copies of The Journal of the Brigade of Gurkhas, 1954 to 1995 approx; also a quantity of Military
Lot 1
22 copies of The Journal of the Brigade of Gurkhas, 1954 to 1995 approx; also a quantity of Military
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60 - 70 GBP
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"British Battles on Land and Sea", edited by Sir Evelyn Wood VC, 2 vols by Cassell & Co, 1915 (
Lot 2
"British Battles on Land and Sea", edited by Sir Evelyn Wood VC, 2 vols by Cassell & Co, 1915 (
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30 - 40 GBP
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"Military Small Arms of the 20th Century" by Hogg and Weeks; "The Complete Illustrated Guide to
Lot 3
"Military Small Arms of the 20th Century" by Hogg and Weeks; "The Complete Illustrated Guide to
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50 - 60 GBP
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"Introduction to Modern Gunsmithing", by Harold E MacFarland, 1967; "Modern Handloading", by Maj
Lot 4
"Introduction to Modern Gunsmithing", by Harold E MacFarland, 1967; "Modern Handloading", by Maj
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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"A Treatise on the Snider, The British Soldiers' Firearm 1866-1880", by Skennerton 1977; "Duelling
Lot 5
"A Treatise on the Snider, The British Soldiers' Firearm 1866-1880", by Skennerton 1977; "Duelling
140 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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"Japanese Arms & Armour" by Russell Robinson, Arms & Armour Press 1969; "The Great Western
Lot 6
"Japanese Arms & Armour" by Russell Robinson, Arms & Armour Press 1969; "The Great Western
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30 - 40 GBP
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2 sets of "Realistic Travels - Publishers" stereoscopic pictures of "The Great War", in their
Lot 7
2 sets of "Realistic Travels - Publishers" stereoscopic pictures of "The Great War", in their
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270 - 300 GBP
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Four large sepia prints from a publication c 1900, depicting "Mafeking", by Caton Woodville, "Some
Lot 8
Four large sepia prints from a publication c 1900, depicting "Mafeking", by Caton Woodville, "Some
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20 - 30 GBP
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A coloured print of "Supermarine Spitfire 1a DW-O No 11 Group (HQ Uxbridge) 610 "County of
Lot 9
A coloured print of "Supermarine Spitfire 1a DW-O No 11 Group (HQ Uxbridge) 610 "County of
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30 - 40 GBP
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An oil painting on board of a Hawker Hurricane in flight, signed "DART", 13½" x 9½", in frame,
Lot 10
An oil painting on board of a Hawker Hurricane in flight, signed "DART", 13½" x 9½", in frame,
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30 - 50 GBP
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A pair of "long horn" cow's horns, span 36", mounted on a wall plaque; and a pair of buffalo
Lot 11
A pair of "long horn" cow's horns, span 36", mounted on a wall plaque; and a pair of buffalo
40 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A Christmas 1914 Princess Mary gift tin, containing packet of tobacco (unopened), packet of
Lot 12
A Christmas 1914 Princess Mary gift tin, containing packet of tobacco (unopened), packet of
150 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A "bullet pencil" as issued with Christmas 1914 Princess Mary's gift tins, the brass case with
Lot 13
A "bullet pencil" as issued with Christmas 1914 Princess Mary's gift tins, the brass case with
55 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A WWII ARP brass hand bell, turned wood handle, 10¼". GC £40-45
Lot 14
A WWII ARP brass hand bell, turned wood handle, 10¼". GC £40-45
40 GBP
40 - 45 GBP
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A brass cased carriage clock, by Arthur Baker, Carfax, Horsham, with carrying handle, GC and appears
Lot 15
A brass cased carriage clock, by Arthur Baker, Carfax, Horsham, with carrying handle, GC and appears
65 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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17 various petrol and gas cigarette lighters, including leather covered incorporating a clock and
Lot 16
17 various petrol and gas cigarette lighters, including leather covered incorporating a clock and
1,800 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A set of 6 silver tea spoons, by "S.Ld", HM B'ham 1913 (or 1938?), in their fitted case; a set of
Lot 17
A set of 6 silver tea spoons, by "S.Ld", HM B'ham 1913 (or 1938?), in their fitted case; a set of
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A small Victorian silver vinaigrette, 1½" x 1", HM B'ham 1843, the lid and base engraved overall
Lot 18
A small Victorian silver vinaigrette, 1½" x 1", HM B'ham 1843, the lid and base engraved overall
40 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A WWI officer's 7 section plated telescopic campaign beaker, height 2¾", with integral saucer base
Lot 19
A WWI officer's 7 section plated telescopic campaign beaker, height 2¾", with integral saucer base
45 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Victorian Magistrate's Baton, 24" overall, of wood, painted black and gold and coloured crown over
Lot 20
A Victorian Magistrate's Baton, 24" overall, of wood, painted black and gold and coloured crown over
280 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An miner's old brass lamp, "The Protector", by Eccles, Manchester, with heavy brass base and
Lot 21
An miner's old brass lamp, "The Protector", by Eccles, Manchester, with heavy brass base and
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30 - 50 GBP
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A pair of well made reproduction brass framed flintlock boxlock tinder lighters, with engraved
Lot 22
A pair of well made reproduction brass framed flintlock boxlock tinder lighters, with engraved
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Spanish symbolic key for a Gentleman of the King's Bedchamber of Alfonso XIII (1886-1931), of
Lot 23
A Spanish symbolic key for a Gentleman of the King's Bedchamber of Alfonso XIII (1886-1931), of
280 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Two speculative Russian painted bronze figures, inscribed "Faberge" and dated 1912, height 7".
Lot 24
Two speculative Russian painted bronze figures, inscribed "Faberge" and dated 1912, height 7".
480 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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USA. An Army Commission document on vellum appointing Beekman Du Barry Commissary General of
Lot 25
USA. An Army Commission document on vellum appointing Beekman Du Barry Commissary General of
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Victoria, AV Young Head Sovereign 1871. About VF £300-320
Lot 26
Victoria, AV Young Head Sovereign 1871. About VF £300-320
320 GBP
300 - 320 GBP
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Belgium: a uniface AE and enamelled commemorative decoration of the "Exposition Industrielle
Lot 27
Belgium: a uniface AE and enamelled commemorative decoration of the "Exposition Industrielle
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100 - 140 GBP
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France: Napoleon III WM medallion, diam 48mm, commemorating the "Palais De Exposition L'industrie"
Lot 28
France: Napoleon III WM medallion, diam 48mm, commemorating the "Palais De Exposition L'industrie"
100 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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An interesting assemblage of awards etc, loosely tie mounted on display board, comprising: MBE,
Lot 29
An interesting assemblage of awards etc, loosely tie mounted on display board, comprising: MBE,
500 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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M.B.E., 2nd type civil issue, EF, in case, with miniature. £100-120
Lot 30
M.B.E., 2nd type civil issue, EF, in case, with miniature. £100-120
90 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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British Empire Medal, George VI military issue, (2196931 Sgt David H Harris RE), VF (correction to
Lot 31
British Empire Medal, George VI military issue, (2196931 Sgt David H Harris RE), VF (correction to
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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Military Medal, Geo V first type (280 L.Cpl R Brooks 11/Middx R), GVF (small nick to obverse field).
Lot 32
Military Medal, Geo V first type (280 L.Cpl R Brooks 11/Middx R), GVF (small nick to obverse field).
220 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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New Zealand 1865 to 1866 medal (1381 Fredk Eaton, 4th Batn Mility Trn). GVF. 76 awarded to this
Lot 33
New Zealand 1865 to 1866 medal (1381 Fredk Eaton, 4th Batn Mility Trn). GVF. 76 awarded to this
340 GBP
280 - 320 GBP
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Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp Ahmed Khel (725 Pte G. Kirk 59th Foot), VF. Together with 5 photocopies
Lot 34
Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp Ahmed Khel (725 Pte G. Kirk 59th Foot), VF. Together with 5 photocopies
160 GBP
180 - 200 GBP
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IGS 1895, 1 clasp Relief of Chitral 1895, (2999 Pte J Murray, 2nd Bn, K.O.Sco Bord), VF, claw a
Lot 35
IGS 1895, 1 clasp Relief of Chitral 1895, (2999 Pte J Murray, 2nd Bn, K.O.Sco Bord), VF, claw a
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140 - 160 GBP
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Four: QSA 2 clasps Relief of Ladysmith, SA 01; 1914 star, BWM and Victory (S 14556 Pte G Groves ASC)
Lot 36
Four: QSA 2 clasps Relief of Ladysmith, SA 01; 1914 star, BWM and Victory (S 14556 Pte G Groves ASC)
110 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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Pair: QSA, 6 clasps Rel of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill,
Lot 37
Pair: QSA, 6 clasps Rel of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill,
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260 - 340 GBP
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QSA, 4 clasps CC, OFS, SA01, SA02 (6603 Pte J W Smethurst, R Lanc Regt), NVF, (last two clasps
Lot 38
QSA, 4 clasps CC, OFS, SA01, SA02 (6603 Pte J W Smethurst, R Lanc Regt), NVF, (last two clasps
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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QSA, 4 clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Paarde, Johannes (21617 Dr J McKenzie 18th Batt, RFA), VF, a
Lot 39
QSA, 4 clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Paarde, Johannes (21617 Dr J McKenzie 18th Batt, RFA), VF, a
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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QSA, no clasp (Condr. I. Slattery, A.S.C.) GVF £50-70
Lot 40
QSA, no clasp (Condr. I. Slattery, A.S.C.) GVF £50-70
60 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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IGS 1895, Ed VII issue in bronze, 1 clasp Waziristan 1901-2 (Bearer Fazl Ilahi 29th Pjb Infy),
Lot 41
IGS 1895, Ed VII issue in bronze, 1 clasp Waziristan 1901-2 (Bearer Fazl Ilahi 29th Pjb Infy),
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100 - 140 GBP
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Four: 1914 star with clasp, BWM, Victory with MID leaf, Army LS & GC Geo V issue (T 17106 W S Sjt
Lot 42
Four: 1914 star with clasp, BWM, Victory with MID leaf, Army LS & GC Geo V issue (T 17106 W S Sjt
110 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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Three: 1914 star with clasp, BWM, Victory (10181 Pte F H G Willey 2/R Suss R), VF, with Memorial
Lot 43
Three: 1914 star with clasp, BWM, Victory (10181 Pte F H G Willey 2/R Suss R), VF, with Memorial
320 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (15597 Pte J W Wilson L'pool R), GEF in original carton. Note:
Lot 44
Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (15597 Pte J W Wilson L'pool R), GEF in original carton. Note:
240 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (L-10721 Pte F Sharp, R Suss R), GVF. Note: Private Frederick
Lot 45
Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (L-10721 Pte F Sharp, R Suss R), GVF. Note: Private Frederick
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (21788 Cpl F Fieldwick, 15/Can Inf), VF, with 2 Canadian
Lot 46
Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (21788 Cpl F Fieldwick, 15/Can Inf), VF, with 2 Canadian
220 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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BWM and Victory pairs (3): (69909 Cpl H J Swain, Tank Corps), GVF and NEF, with a Tank Corps cap
Lot 47
BWM and Victory pairs (3): (69909 Cpl H J Swain, Tank Corps), GVF and NEF, with a Tank Corps cap
160 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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BWM and Victory pairs (2): (50061 Pte A W Logan Rifle Brig), VF, with a British Red Cross Society
Lot 48
BWM and Victory pairs (2): (50061 Pte A W Logan Rifle Brig), VF, with a British Red Cross Society
55 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A small collection of WWI medals to the Smethurst family comprising Pairs: BWM, Victory (3205 Gnr
Lot 49
A small collection of WWI medals to the Smethurst family comprising Pairs: BWM, Victory (3205 Gnr
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120 - 130 GBP
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BWM and Victory pairs (3: 700740 Gnr W H Green RA) EF in original card box remains; (234056 Pnr C
Lot 50
BWM and Victory pairs (3: 700740 Gnr W H Green RA) EF in original card box remains; (234056 Pnr C
80 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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Pair: BWM, Victory (3107420 Pte A.E. Beckett, 102-Can Inf), VF; ditto pair: BWM, Victory (250069 Cpl
Lot 51
Pair: BWM, Victory (3107420 Pte A.E. Beckett, 102-Can Inf), VF; ditto pair: BWM, Victory (250069 Cpl
110 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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Pair: BWM, Victory (3317025 Pte A J Deadman, 102 Can Inf) VF; Single BWM (132790 A.L. Cpl S.
Lot 52
Pair: BWM, Victory (3317025 Pte A J Deadman, 102 Can Inf) VF; Single BWM (132790 A.L. Cpl S.
0 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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Pair: BWM, Victory (249224 Pte H R Howchin, 116-Can Inf), VF; single BWM (175142 Pte J T Chandler
Lot 53
Pair: BWM, Victory (249224 Pte H R Howchin, 116-Can Inf), VF; single BWM (175142 Pte J T Chandler
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Commonwealth WWI medals: Pair: BWM, Victory (13761 Pte H R Harwood, NZEF) first slight staining to
Lot 54
Commonwealth WWI medals: Pair: BWM, Victory (13761 Pte H R Harwood, NZEF) first slight staining to
95 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Six: 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Africa star, Defence and War medals, Naval LS & GC, Geo VI (
Lot 55
Six: 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Africa star, Defence and War medals, Naval LS & GC, Geo VI (
110 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Four: 1939-45 star, F&G star, Defence and War medals, in RAOC carton to R. Thomas, VF; single
Lot 56
Four: 1939-45 star, F&G star, Defence and War medals, in RAOC carton to R. Thomas, VF; single
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Pair: GSM 1918-62, 1 clasp Cyprus (22563044 Dvr H V Williams, RASC), NEF, UN Cyprus medal (un-
Lot 57
Pair: GSM 1918-62, 1 clasp Cyprus (22563044 Dvr H V Williams, RASC), NEF, UN Cyprus medal (un-
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Meritorious Service Medal, George V (WR 276587 Spr A. Cpl T.G. Tribe RE), VF. Immediate award, LG
Lot 58
Meritorious Service Medal, George V (WR 276587 Spr A. Cpl T.G. Tribe RE), VF. Immediate award, LG
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Army LS & GC, Vic issue, with swivelling scroll suspender, undated type (impressed 114 Pte A
Lot 59
Army LS & GC, Vic issue, with swivelling scroll suspender, undated type (impressed 114 Pte A
0 GBP
75 - 100 GBP
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Volunteer Force LS medal, Edward VII issue (1282 Pte W Stephens 1st VB, Somerset LI) VF. £60-80
Lot 60
Volunteer Force LS medal, Edward VII issue (1282 Pte W Stephens 1st VB, Somerset LI) VF. £60-80
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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