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Militaria, Arms & Armour,
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Lewes, East Sussex
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United Kingdom
Militaria, Arms & Armour,

Thursday 5th December 2024, Militaria, Arms and Armour

Auction dates
05 Dec 2024 09:30 GMT
Lots: 1-348
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28 Nov 2024 09:30 - 16:30 GMT
29 Nov 2024 09:30 - 16:30 GMT
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A scarce pre 1881 officer's scarlet tunic of the 2nd Somerset Militia, black velvet facings,
Lot 242
A scarce pre 1881 officer's scarlet tunic of the 2nd Somerset Militia, black velvet facings,
120 GBP
100 - 140 GBP
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A scarce pre 1881 officer's scarlet tunic, bearing fine silvered buttons of the 4th Westmorland
Lot 243
A scarce pre 1881 officer's scarlet tunic, bearing fine silvered buttons of the 4th Westmorland
0 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A post 1902 Rifle Regiment officer's frogged tunic, dark green with 1st Lieutenant insignia, red
Lot 244
A post 1902 Rifle Regiment officer's frogged tunic, dark green with 1st Lieutenant insignia, red
120 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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An unusual Victorian blue 5 button serge frock with WM Bear and Ragged Staff collar badges, WM GS
Lot 245
An unusual Victorian blue 5 button serge frock with WM Bear and Ragged Staff collar badges, WM GS
150 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A fine Victorian Senior NCO's Volunteer Artillery working frock, WM buttons and collar badges,
Lot 246
A fine Victorian Senior NCO's Volunteer Artillery working frock, WM buttons and collar badges,
260 GBP
180 - 200 GBP
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A Victorian officer's serge frock with pockets, silvered ball buttons bearing strung bugles, blue
Lot 247
A Victorian officer's serge frock with pockets, silvered ball buttons bearing strung bugles, blue
0 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A scarce WWII RAF Historic service dress jacket of Mark Evelyn Redgrave. Squadron Leader Redgrave
Lot 248
A scarce WWII RAF Historic service dress jacket of Mark Evelyn Redgrave. Squadron Leader Redgrave
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A WWII era large size fleece lined leather flying jacket; an RAF
Lot 249
A WWII era large size fleece lined leather flying jacket; an RAF "C" type leather flying helmet with
0 GBP
1,350 - 1,500 GBP
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A WWII Princess Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service cape, lining has an assortment of WWII etc
Lot 250
A WWII Princess Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service cape, lining has an assortment of WWII etc
0 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A set of Officer's aiguillettes of the Household Cavalry, gilt bullion with gilt metal finials,
Lot 251
A set of Officer's aiguillettes of the Household Cavalry, gilt bullion with gilt metal finials,
80 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A good Victorian Household Cavalry officer's cuirass, being brass mounted plated front and back
Lot 252
A good Victorian Household Cavalry officer's cuirass, being brass mounted plated front and back
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400 - 500 GBP
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A 19th Century Household Cavalry trooper's back plate, steel with rolled edges, brass studs. GC £
Lot 253
A 19th Century Household Cavalry trooper's back plate, steel with rolled edges, brass studs. GC £
0 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A 1788 pattern Light Cavalry trooper's sword, blade 33
Lot 254
A 1788 pattern Light Cavalry trooper's sword, blade 33", with steel hilt and leather covered grip.
170 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A 1796 pattern Infantry officer's sword (blade rusty, knucklebow missing, grip rebound with cord),
Lot 255
A 1796 pattern Infantry officer's sword (blade rusty, knucklebow missing, grip rebound with cord),
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An 1895 pattern drummer's/bugler's sword, the blade stamped with broad arrow and inspector's mark,
Lot 256
An 1895 pattern drummer's/bugler's sword, the blade stamped with broad arrow and inspector's mark,
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100 - 150 GBP
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An officer's 1896 pattern sword of the Royal Military College, etched with unit title and post
Lot 257
An officer's 1896 pattern sword of the Royal Military College, etched with unit title and post
120 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A Dutch kleewang sidearm, with curved single edge blade 17
Lot 258
A Dutch kleewang sidearm, with curved single edge blade 17", in its leather scabbard stamped "2 40",
80 GBP
70 - 80 GBP
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A French Model 1831 Infantry sidearm, with brass hilt, Quite GC (the blade very worn); and another
Lot 259
A French Model 1831 Infantry sidearm, with brass hilt, Quite GC (the blade very worn); and another
0 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Japanese 1875 pattern Warrant Officer's parade sword, plated blade 30½
Lot 260
A Japanese 1875 pattern Warrant Officer's parade sword, plated blade 30½", brass hilt with wire
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150 - 200 GBP
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A Japanese 1935 pattern Army NCO's shin gunto sword, blade 27½
Lot 261
A Japanese 1935 pattern Army NCO's shin gunto sword, blade 27½" with serial number 113338 and Kokura
340 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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An 18th century silver hilted hunting sword, slightly curved saw back blade 22
Lot 262
An 18th century silver hilted hunting sword, slightly curved saw back blade 22" with full length
0 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A brass hilted court sword, etched blade 31
Lot 263
A brass hilted court sword, etched blade 31". GC £30-40
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A late 17th century transitional rapier, flat blade 34
Lot 264
A late 17th century transitional rapier, flat blade 34", steel hilt with large pierced double
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A 19th century Eastern mameluke hilted shamshir, curved, watered steel blade 32
Lot 265
A 19th century Eastern mameluke hilted shamshir, curved, watered steel blade 32", with long
2,000 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Central African Ngala Execution knife, elaborate scalloped edge blade 17
Lot 266
A Central African Ngala Execution knife, elaborate scalloped edge blade 17", the wooden hilt
200 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Arab jambiya, blade 7
Lot 267
An Arab jambiya, blade 7", the hilt of horn with silver panel and embossed silver band (damaged),
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A small Burmese dha dagger, plain blade 4
Lot 268
A small Burmese dha dagger, plain blade 4", with silver mounted and silver wire bound grip, in its
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Burmese dha type dagger, blade 5¼
Lot 269
A Burmese dha type dagger, blade 5¼" with small panels of silver scroll decoration, bone hilt with
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A Burmese dha dagger, plain blade 5¾
Lot 270
A Burmese dha dagger, plain blade 5¾", the hilt with silver covered mount and pommel and fine wire
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A small Burmese dha, blade 8½
Lot 271
A small Burmese dha, blade 8½" impressed with rosette mark, the hilt and scabbard covered with sheet
0 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Southern Indian Arab jambiya, multi fullered blade 6½
Lot 272
A Southern Indian Arab jambiya, multi fullered blade 6½" with gold koftgari inscriptions, with one
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An Indian khanjar, blade 11½
Lot 273
An Indian khanjar, blade 11½" with primitive design of animals and figures in panels, the iron
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50 - 60 GBP
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A Kabyle flyssa, blade 9
Lot 274
A Kabyle flyssa, blade 9" inlaid with brass inlaid panels, the hilt of pale brass with horse head
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Turkish dagger, hollow ground blade 5½
Lot 275
A Turkish dagger, hollow ground blade 5½" engraved and dated 1913, eared hilt with bone grips. GC £
65 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A Turkish yataghan dagger, blade 8
Lot 276
A Turkish yataghan dagger, blade 8", the hilt and sheath of embossed silver coloured metal. GC £50-
150 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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8 spears, with various shaped heads, the blades measuring from 8
Lot 277
8 spears, with various shaped heads, the blades measuring from 8" to 25", two with brass wire
0 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A Victorian Scottish Rifle Volunteer Officer's silver mounted dirk, blade 11½
Lot 278
A Victorian Scottish Rifle Volunteer Officer's silver mounted dirk, blade 11½" with scalloped back
360 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A WWII Royal Navy issue jacknife, made by Harrison and Fisher of Sheffield, chequered steel grips; a
Lot 279
A WWII Royal Navy issue jacknife, made by Harrison and Fisher of Sheffield, chequered steel grips; a
0 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A Russian diver's anti magnetic knife for use in mine clearance operations, in its copper sheath. GC
Lot 280
A Russian diver's anti magnetic knife for use in mine clearance operations, in its copper sheath. GC
110 GBP
60 - 70 GBP
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A Brown Bess pattern triangular socket bayonet with lug for Lovell's spring catch, the 17
Lot 281
A Brown Bess pattern triangular socket bayonet with lug for Lovell's spring catch, the 17" blade
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Brown Bess triangular socket bayonet with 4
Lot 282
A Brown Bess triangular socket bayonet with 4" socket and unmarked 15¼" blade, in its brass
0 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A good Pattern 1853 Enfield socket bayonet, blade marked
Lot 283
A good Pattern 1853 Enfield socket bayonet, blade marked "WS" , in its brass mounted leather
0 GBP
80 - 90 GBP
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A Pattern 1859 Cutlass bayonet, the blade bearing Government markings. Generally quite good (
Lot 284
A Pattern 1859 Cutlass bayonet, the blade bearing Government markings. Generally quite good (
50 GBP
50 - 60 GBP
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A French 1866 Chassepot bayonet, (pitted, spring catch missing), and another Chassepot tyhpe bayonet
Lot 285
A French 1866 Chassepot bayonet, (pitted, spring catch missing), and another Chassepot tyhpe bayonet
45 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A fine Colonial American scrimshaw engraved powder horn, 12
Lot 286
A fine Colonial American scrimshaw engraved powder horn, 12" overall, dating from the beginning of
0 GBP
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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An early 19th century powder horn of the Percy Tenantry, 14
Lot 287
An early 19th century powder horn of the Percy Tenantry, 14" overall, with brass base engraved
170 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 19th century Gunner's powder horn, 14
Lot 288
A 19th century Gunner's powder horn, 14" overall, with wooden base and screw in plug, brass
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 19th century plain copper gun size powder flask, the top marked
Lot 289
A late 19th century plain copper gun size powder flask, the top marked "Dixon & Sons Patent", the
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A small embossed copper pistol flask
Lot 290
A small embossed copper pistol flask "Panel" (Riling 435), 3½". GC (very small dents). £40-50
50 GBP
40 - 50 GBP
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A plain copper pistol flask, 5
Lot 291
A plain copper pistol flask, 5" overall, retaining some brown lacquer finish; a modern bag shaped
60 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A good reproduction of the copper
Lot 292
A good reproduction of the copper "Gun Stock" pistol flask (Riling 1287), GWO&C £60-80
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60 - 80 GBP
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A 1lb canister for Curtiss & Harvey No 2 gunpowder, red with paper labels; a green Webley pellet tin
Lot 293
A 1lb canister for Curtiss & Harvey No 2 gunpowder, red with paper labels; a green Webley pellet tin
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30 - 50 GBP
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A modern .36
Lot 294
A modern .36" double cavity brass mould for bullet and ball; another similar with home made handle
50 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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2 detached locks from French 1867 Tabatiere military rifles, and a detached lock from an Austrian
Lot 295
2 detached locks from French 1867 Tabatiere military rifles, and a detached lock from an Austrian
0 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A pair of good quality 14 bore barrels from a double barrelled percussion sporting gun c 1840,
Lot 296
A pair of good quality 14 bore barrels from a double barrelled percussion sporting gun c 1840,
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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12 new unfinished steel sword scabbards, some with brass throat mounts, 33
Lot 297
12 new unfinished steel sword scabbards, some with brass throat mounts, 33" - 36" overall. New
70 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A very large quantity of modern belt leathers, together with a very large quantity of decorative
Lot 298
A very large quantity of modern belt leathers, together with a very large quantity of decorative
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An 18 bore flintlock holster pistol by Barber of Newark, c 1785, 15
Lot 299
An 18 bore flintlock holster pistol by Barber of Newark, c 1785, 15" overall, octagonal barrel 9"
500 GBP
500 - 550 GBP
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A good .75
Lot 300
A good .75" (10 bore) flintlock 1796 style Volunteer or ship's pistol, 15" overall, blued barrel 9½"
300 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A late 18th century 65 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, 7
Lot 301
A late 18th century 65 bore flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, 7" overall, turn off barrel 2½", with
0 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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