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AN AMERICAN SWORD RETAILER'S SIGN FOR AMES & CO, A LARGE BOWIE KNIFE, AND A FIGHTING KNIFE IN 19TH CENTURY STYLE, the first

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 210

AN AMERICAN SWORD RETAILER'S SIGN FOR AMES & CO, A LARGE BOWIE KNIFE, AND A FIGHTING KNIFE IN 19TH CENTURY STYLE, the first with slightly curved long iron blade, rudimentary stirrup hilt, in its scabbard painted 'Agents for Ames N. P. Co. Mass' in red on each side, and with a chain for suspension; the second with very broad etched blade, German silver cross-piece and hardwood grip with German silver inlays, in its leather sheath with engraved German silver mounts, and the third with polished steel blade, chequered hardwood grips inlaid with a gold rondel with the later inscription 'A token of Loyalty from J. P. Lee to W. L. S. 1882', the first: 133.3cm; 52 1/2in blade, (3)

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TWO 1885 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPERS SWORDS AND A 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPERS SWORD, the first two with regulation markings t

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 212

TWO 1885 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPERS SWORDS AND A 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPERS SWORD, the first two with regulation markings throughout, each in its scabbard, and one retaining some nickel- plating; the second dated 1915, in its steel scabbard (rusted), the first: 87.5cm; 34 1/2in blades, (3)

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A WHITE CLOTH COVERED CORK HELMET BY HAWKES & CO. 14 PICCADILLY, LONDON, LATE 19TH CENTURY, with green lining, and retaining

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 222

A WHITE CLOTH COVERED CORK HELMET BY HAWKES & CO. 14 PICCADILLY, LONDON, LATE 19TH CENTURY, with green lining, and retaining its khaki cover, together with a black feather plume, contained in a japanned tin case, and a black horsehair plume, a red and whitehorse hair plume and a japanned tin case applied with a brass plaque engraved 'Captain M. P. Lloyd, Carmarthen Rifles', the first: 24cm; 9 1/2in high, (6)

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A GROUP OF THREE REGIMENTAL HORSE BITS, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES, the first two with U-shaped mouthpiece and a pair of curved

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 226

A GROUP OF THREE REGIMENTAL HORSE BITS, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES, the first two with U-shaped mouthpiece and a pair of curved side bars, one applied with a pair of brass bosses cast in relief with the crowned Royal Cypher VR enclosed by the garter, the other applied on each side with the regimental device of the King's Royal Rifle Corps beneath a post 1902 crown; the third of polished steel applied with a brass boss on each side with the regimental device of the Household Cavalry, (3)

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A COMPOSITE NORTH EUROPEAN PART ARMOUR, CIRCA 1620, comprising collar of a single lame front and rear, fastened by a stud an

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 239

A COMPOSITE NORTH EUROPEAN PART ARMOUR, CIRCA 1620, comprising collar of a single lame front and rear, fastened by a stud and keyhole slot at the right, decorated with radiating bands of incised lines and fitted at each side with a pair of contemporary spaudlers each of six lames (the first two associated), medially-ridged breastplate of late peascod form, engraved with a marine monster at the left hand side and flanged outwards at the base to receive a fauld of two lames (one associated), a pair of medially-ridged tassets each of five lames, matching backplate (one early internally patched repair), with plain inward turns, and some black-from-the-hammer finish throughout, stand not included, Provenance, E. Oser Collection, Basel, sold Dr.Störi Kunstsalon, Zurich, 6th December 1929, lot 213

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A FINE AND RARE GERMAN ETCHED, BLUED AND GILT COMB MORION OF THE TRABANTENLEIBGARDE OF THE PRINCE ELECTORS OF SAXONY, NUREMB

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 240

A FINE AND RARE GERMAN ETCHED, BLUED AND GILT COMB MORION OF THE TRABANTENLEIBGARDE OF THE PRINCE ELECTORS OF SAXONY, NUREMBERG, CIRCA 1580, with tall skull formed in one piece and rising to a roped comb, the base encircled with a row of fifteen gilt-brass lion masks over lining-rivets, each with a ring in its mouth (one ring missing, one boss an early replacement), narrow brim rising to a point at the front and rear, decorated at its edges with a roped inward turn (the right side showing two short cracks), struck with Nuremberg mark and a small serial mark at the front (the points each with a small hole, plume -holder missing), the skull decorated with etched and gilt bands of interlaced foliate scrollwork encircling the figure of Mutius Scaevola before Porsena on one side and Marcus Curtius leaping into the gulf on the other, the comb with further etched and gilt bands of running foliage and a central-cabled medallion framing, on the respective faces, the arms of the Dukes of Saxony and the Archmarshallship of the Holy Roman Empire, the brim decorated with etched and gilt bands of running scrolls, and retaining much original gilding and early blued finish throughout (the bluing largely oxidised), 30cm; 11 3/4in high, Provenance, The Saxon Electoral Armoury, Dresden, Rutherford Stuyvesant, Important Austrian Art, sold Christie's London, 1993, lot number 113, Literature, The Arms and Armour Collection of Rutherford Stuyevesant, 1914, cat. No. 26. This helmet belongs to a distinctive group which was first made for the Trabantenleibgarde of the Elector August I of Saxony (1553-86) and continued to be used, and possibly added to, in the time of his successors Christian I (1586-91) and Christian II (1601-11). Originally this would have matched the black doublets and yellow trunk hoses of the uniform of the guards. A large number of helmets from this group, which may have included the present example, were removed from the Electoral armoury in the 1830s and sent to the State Opera House in Dresden for theatrical use, many of which were seen there by Bashford Dean in 1912. See H. Nickel 1989, pp.117-21 and I. Eaves 2002, pp. 149-150.

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A GROUP OF NINE VARIOUS PRICK SPURS, ROMAN AND MEDIEVAL, in excavated condition, the first Roman, of iron, with tubular heel

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 259

A GROUP OF NINE VARIOUS PRICK SPURS, ROMAN AND MEDIEVAL, in excavated condition, the first Roman, of iron, with tubular heel band formed with a pair of pierced oval terminals and short conical spike; the second Roman, of bronze, with slender heel band with flattened pierced terminals, and short spike; the third probably 11th Century, with heel band of near triangular section and short near conical spike; the fourth and fifth 12th Century, each with recurved heel band, pierced terminals and robust spike interrupted by a bulbous moulding, and one retaining its buckle; the sixth, seventh and eighth 13th/14th Century, with slender recurved heel bands, pierced terminals, and near pyramidal spikes, and one incorporating an additional loop at the neck, and an unusual spiked spur, (9)

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A PAIR OF STEEL ROWEL SPURS AND SEVEN FURTHER STEEL ROWEL SPURS, 14TH-17TH CENTURIES, the first pair probably 17th Century,

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 260

A PAIR OF STEEL ROWEL SPURS AND SEVEN FURTHER STEEL ROWEL SPURS, 14TH-17TH CENTURIES, the first pair probably 17th Century, with slender heel bands, with pierced oval terminals for attaching straps, the neck drawn-up in a pronounced U-shape decorated with tin, and fitted with very small star- shaped rowel; the third with curved heel band with pierced terminals, long neck and fitted with a five-pointed rowel; another, with large heel band, short neck and star-shaped rowel of six points (incomplete); another (rowel missing); another, late 14th/early 15th Century, with curved heel band, pierced terminal retaining a portion of the original buckles and fitted with star-shaped rowel of six points; another, early 16th Century, with curved heel band, pierced terminals retaining a portion of its buckles, short moulded neck and star-shaped rowel of five points (incomplete); and two 17th Century spurs with curved heel bands with pierced terminals retaining their original buckles, moulded necks and each with star-shaped rowel of five points, (9)

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FIVE PAIRS OF SPURS, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES, the first of polished steel with U-shaped heel bands fitted with screw-in spik

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 262

FIVE PAIRS OF SPURS, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES, the first of polished steel with U-shaped heel bands fitted with screw-in spikes in the heel fixing (one missing), straight rectangular necks and flat moulded spike rowels; the second of brass with U-shaped heel bands, petal-shaped rowels, decorated throughout with olive foliage and the letter 'H' crowned at the terminals; the third, 18th Century, with U-shaped heel bands of writhen steel, short necks and star-shaped rowel; and two pairs of steel spurs, (10),

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FIVE VARIOUS EUROPEAN STIRRUPS, 12TH TO EARLY 16TH CENTURIES, the first 11th/12th Century in excavated condition with slende

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 263

FIVE VARIOUS EUROPEAN STIRRUPS, 12TH TO EARLY 16TH CENTURIES, the first 11th/12th Century in excavated condition with slender arched sides rising to a rectangular loop; the second, probably 12th Century, with pierced oval tread, arched sides (loop incomplete); the third with oval tread incorporating a pair of additional bars, tapering fluted arched sides, and rectangular loop (incomplete); and a pair of stirrups in 12th/13th Century style, in excavated condition, (5)

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TWO HORSE BITS AND A GROUP OF THIRTEEN BUCKLES, in excavated condition, the first probably Roman, 1st/2nd Century AD, the mo

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 265

TWO HORSE BITS AND A GROUP OF THIRTEEN BUCKLES, in excavated condition, the first probably Roman, 1st/2nd Century AD, the mouthpiece formed of two writhen bars and a pair of short side bars with knop-shaped terminals; the second with mouthpiece of two bars fitted with a series of discs, the side bars with strongly recurved terminals (the side bars bent); and thirteen various buckles in bronze, iron and brass, framed and glazed, (3)

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A GROUP OF FIVE HORSE BITS, 14TH-18TH CENTURIES, the first 14th Century, the mouthpiece formed of two bars, a pair of side b

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 266

A GROUP OF FIVE HORSE BITS, 14TH-18TH CENTURIES, the first 14th Century, the mouthpiece formed of two bars, a pair of side bars, decorated throughout with simple filed ornament and retaining traces of tinned finish; the second German, late 16th Century, with mouthpiece formed of two conical bars joined in the centre, the side bars with flattened terminals at the front, fitted shaped bracket and moulded at the top (one bracket incomplete); the third late 16th/early 17th Century, the mouthpiece formed of a single rounded bar hinged at the front and attached to the side bars by a chain on each side, fitted with a decorative pendant at the front and a series of ornamental rings, the side bars each with moulded terminals and one bar stamped with the letter 'B', possibly the maker's mark; the fourth German, late 16th/early 17th Century, with mouthpiece formed of a single rounded bar hinged at the front (side chains missing) and finely chiselled scrolling side bars; and the fifth with mouthpiece of a single bar, and a pair of scrolling side bars interrupted by a filed moulding in the centre, (5)

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A COD-PIECE IN LATE 16TH CENTURY STYLE, AND LARGE STEEL DOOR LOCK, 17TH/18TH CENTURY, AND A PIKEMAN'S PART ARMOUR IN 17TH CE

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 277

A COD-PIECE IN LATE 16TH CENTURY STYLE, AND LARGE STEEL DOOR LOCK, 17TH/18TH CENTURY, AND A PIKEMAN'S PART ARMOUR IN 17TH CENTURY STYLE, MODERN, the first fitted with a peg at the top, pierced with two holes at the base, embossed with a vertical strip and decorated in the so-called black and white fashion; the second formed of a large main plate and incorporating a single sliding bolt (heavily patinated throughout), and the third comprising gorget, breast-plate and a pair of tassets each of five lames, the first: 18.5cm; 7 1/4in high, (3)

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Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 281

A MODERN DECORATED CASE FOR A SHOTGUN AND TWO LEATHER GAME BAGS, the first lined with green baize, inlaid with finely engraved brass plaques including bold scrolls of flowers and foliage centring on a vase filled with a bouquet on the lid, and with a brass carrying handle at each end; one game bag applied with German silver studs on the flap, and the other embroidered with rattan, and each with its carrying strap, the first: 90.8cm; 35 3/4in by 29cm; 11 1/2in, (3)

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THREE CROSSBOW BOLTS, 16TH CENTURY, each with steel head, one formed of five pyramidal points, the other two of tapering-dia

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 291

THREE CROSSBOW BOLTS, 16TH CENTURY, each with steel head, one formed of five pyramidal points, the other two of tapering-diamond section, the first with ivory tip, and the second and third each with a portion of an early leather flight, 29.5cm; 11 5/8in, 37.2cm; 14 5/8in, (3)

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A GERMAN CARVED STAGHORN POWDER-FLASK, LATE 16TH CENTURY, the inner surface engraved with bold scrolls of foliage, the outer

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 305

A GERMAN CARVED STAGHORN POWDER-FLASK, LATE 16TH CENTURY, the inner surface engraved with bold scrolls of foliage, the outer face carved with the three graces in low relief against a finely hatched ground, steel mounts comprising pierced belt hook, four loops for suspension, and nozzle (spring cut-off missing, basal caps restored); and an 18th century steel bullet mould for a ball of approximately 28 bore, the first: 19cm 7 1/2in high, (2)

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A RARE SAXON MUSKETEER'S POWDER-FLASK, FIRST QUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY, formed in imitation of flattened cowhorn, of carve

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 306

A RARE SAXON MUSKETEER'S POWDER-FLASK, FIRST QUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY, formed in imitation of flattened cowhorn, of carved ebonised wood, carved with a Saxon spear bearer in contemporary dress on the outer face and bold scrolling foliage on the inner face, fitted with iron basal cap and nozzle, the latter fitted with spring cut-off and lever closure, long belt hook, and six loops for suspension, 21.5cm; 8 1/2in long, Provenance:, The Saxon Electoral Armouries, Dresden, Flasks of this type were carried by the Trabanten-Leib Garde of Christian II (r. 1591-1611). Another flask from this group was included in the sale of Highly Important Arms from the Saxon Royal Collections, Sotheby & Co. 23rd March 1970, lot 4.

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A FINE FRENCH BRONZE SALUTING CANNON BY VAUTROT MRE ARMURIER AU 4E HUSSARDS, DATED 1824, with tapering barrel formed in four

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 312

A FINE FRENCH BRONZE SALUTING CANNON BY VAUTROT MRE ARMURIER AU 4E HUSSARDS, DATED 1824, with tapering barrel formed in four stages, with raised astragal mouldings, engraved with a band of anthemion foliage behind the muzzle and fitted with a fore-sight, inscribed 'MES PROPORTIONS FONT MA FORCE', in a recessed panel and cast with the crowned Royal cypher of Louis XV, on the chase, cast and chased with a maned lion mask beneath the date on the first reinforce, inscribed with the maker's details on the base ring, the cascabel drawn-out to a globose button and engraved with further anthemion, a pair of lifting- handles of Gribeauval type and plain trunnions each impressed with the number '16': on its original brass-clad wooden field carriage retaining some green paint throughout, painted with matching number '16', fitted with elevating screw, and a pair of brass-shod spoked cambered wheels (one cup-square and one spoke are missing), 37.2cm; 14.5/8in barrel, 1.8cm; 3/4in bore.

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A FINE SOUTH GERMAN BRONZE SALUTING CANNON BY ULRICH MAYSCHPERGER, AUGSBURG, DATED 1567, with tapering multi-stage barrel ca

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 313

A FINE SOUTH GERMAN BRONZE SALUTING CANNON BY ULRICH MAYSCHPERGER, AUGSBURG, DATED 1567, with tapering multi-stage barrel cast with raised astragal mouldings, chiselled over much of its surface against a finely punched ground, including a band of foliage issuant from espagnolette masks behind the muzzle, a band of acanthus at each end of the chase framing a raised scrollwork plaque, scrolling foliage issuant from demon masks behind the lifting-handles and around the vent field, the latter incorporating a raised rectangular vent and with provision for a cover (missing), a vacant shield enclosed by a laurel wreath over the first reinforce and a further band of acanthus, moulded base-ring stamped 'Ulrich Mayschperger Suo Augspurg [sic] 1567' within a slender recessed panel, and the cascabel finely chiselled with a maned lion mask enclosed by a further wreath of laurel (both sides very slightly trimmed, probably to accommodate a carriage), a pair of dolphin lifting-handles chiselled with acanthus, a pair of plain trunnions, and remaining in clean lightly patinated condition throughout (small dents) , 44.4cm; 17 1/2in barrel, 2.2cm; 3/4in bore, Provenance, The Bodmer Collection, Schloss Kyburg, circa 1920, Ulrich Mayschperger (also spelt Maisperger) is recorded in Augsburg circa 1545-68. His other works include a mortar dated 1545 preserved in the Bargello, Florence, another model gun dated 1557 in Lindau and a falconet dated 1562 included in the 1689 inventory of the Munich Zeughaus. See A. N. Kennard 1986, p.107.

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A BRONZE SALUTING CANNON DATED 1650, PROBABLY GERMAN, with tapering multi-stage barrel cast with raised astragal mouldings,

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 315

A BRONZE SALUTING CANNON DATED 1650, PROBABLY GERMAN, with tapering multi-stage barrel cast with raised astragal mouldings, strongly moulded at the muzzle and cast with scrolling foliage involving flowers and a lion mask behind the muzzle, a cherubic mask ahead of the dolphin lifting-handles, and further foliage including the date and a coat of arms, an eagle displayed facing dexter, on the first reinforce, raised vent with provision for a cover (now missing, one cover lug missing) and the cascabel drawn-out to a rounded button: on a steel-clad wooden carriage with iron-shod wheels, 42.5cm; 16 3/4in barrel, 2cm; 3/4in bore, Provenance, The Bodmer Collection, Schloss Kyburg, circa 1920

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A PAIR OF BRONZE SALUTING CANNON IN 17TH CENTURY STYLE, 19TH CENTURY, each with tapering multi-stage barrel cast with the da

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 320

A PAIR OF BRONZE SALUTING CANNON IN 17TH CENTURY STYLE, 19TH CENTURY, each with tapering multi-stage barrel cast with the date "1671" over the chase, a crowned stylised coat-of-arms over the first reinforce, globose cascabel, a pair of plain trunnions, and dolphin lifting-handles: on its carved wooden carriage with brass-clad wheels (one cap square missing), 71cm; 28in barrels, 3.5cm; 1 1/4in bores, (2)

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TWO DECORATED MINIATURE CANNON, 19TH CENTURY, the first in French early 16th century style, with tapering multi-stage barrel

Thomas Del Mar Ltd

Lot 325

TWO DECORATED MINIATURE CANNON, 19TH CENTURY, the first in French early 16th century style, with tapering multi-stage barrel cast with a series of fleur-de-lys over the full length of its top surface; the second with tapering barrel, engraved over its full surface with a spiralling band of acanthus foliage, 16.3cm; 6 1/2in and 24.5cm; 9 5/8in barrel, (2),

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A .41 CALIBRE RIM-FIRE COLT THIRD MODEL LONDON DERRINGER, LONDON PROOF MARKS, NO. 17716, CIRCA 1875 AND A U.S. FIVE SHOT REV

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Lot 352

A .41 CALIBRE RIM-FIRE COLT THIRD MODEL LONDON DERRINGER, LONDON PROOF MARKS, NO. 17716, CIRCA 1875 AND A U.S. FIVE SHOT REVOLVER, CIRCA 1870, the first of standard production specifications, with 2 1/2in barrel struck with proof marks beneath, brass frame engraved with a rampant Colt on the left, and polished walnut grips (repaired); the second with short octagonal barrel, top-strap engraved 'Premier' fluted cylinder, later nickel plating throughout, and chequered composition grips, 12.5cm; 4 7/8in and 16.5cm; 6 1/2in, (2), See footnote to previous lot

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A .41 CALIBRE RIM-FIRE COLT FIRST MODEL DERRINGER, NO. 1505, CIRCA 1870-80, of standard production specifications, with 2 1/

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Lot 354

A .41 CALIBRE RIM-FIRE COLT FIRST MODEL DERRINGER, NO. 1505, CIRCA 1870-80, of standard production specifications, with 2 1/2in barrel fitted with German silver fore-sight, and engraved steel frame with integral grips, 12.5cm; 4 7/8in

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A .32 CALIBRE U.S. RIM-FIRE FIVE-SHOT REVOLVER BY HOPKINS & ALLEN AND A .32 CALIBRE SMITH & WESSON FIRST ISSUE REVOLVER, NO.

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Lot 359

A .32 CALIBRE U.S. RIM-FIRE FIVE-SHOT REVOLVER BY HOPKINS & ALLEN AND A .32 CALIBRE SMITH & WESSON FIRST ISSUE REVOLVER, NO. 24315 CIRCA 1865-70, the first with later plated finish, and the second with 3 1/2in barrel stamped with 1859 and 1865 patent dates, 19.5cm; 7 3/4in and 21cm; 8 1/4in, (2)

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Lot 364

A .700 COMPOSITE CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN AND A 25 BORE GERMAN PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, the first converted from flintlock, with tapering sighted military barrel, French regulation lock with Charleville arsenal inscription, hardwood half-stock, and the butt with sliding patchbox-cover (worn throughout, ramrod missing); the second with octagonal sighted barrel, associated lock signed Hebert and engraved with a hound, figured walnut full stock, carved walnut trigger-guard, and brass mounts of shaped outline (worn), the first: 85.3cm; 33 5/8in barrel, (2)

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A 120 BORE D.B. FRENCH PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL, ST ETIENNE PROOF, AND A 54 BORE BELGIAN D.B. PERCUSSION PISTOL, LIÈGE PROOF

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Lot 396

A 120 BORE D.B. FRENCH PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL, ST ETIENNE PROOF, AND A 54 BORE BELGIAN D.B. PERCUSSION PISTOL, LIÈGE PROOF, MID-19TH CENTURY, the first with separate rifled barrels joined by a small block incorporating the fore-sight at the rebated breeches, box-lock action, figured walnut butt, broad steel trigger-guard and brass-tipped steel ramrod; and the second with octagonal barrels, scroll- engraved box-lock action, figured walnut butt, engraved steel trigger-guard, and vacant shield-shaped German silver escutcheon (surface rust), the first: 20.3cm; 8in, (2)

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John Parkinson, "Theatrum Botanicum - The Theater of Plantes", in one illustrated Volume, printed by Tho. Coates 1640, first

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Lot 155

John Parkinson, "Theatrum Botanicum - The Theater of Plantes", in one illustrated Volume, printed by Tho. Coates 1640, first edition.

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Matheo Aleman, "The Rogue - Or The Life of Guzman de Alfarache", First Edition, in two Volumes bound in one, printed for Edw

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Lot 223

Matheo Aleman, "The Rogue - Or The Life of Guzman de Alfarache", First Edition, in two Volumes bound in one, printed for Edward Blount 1623.

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Gabrielis Faerni, "Cremonensis Fabulæ Centum", First Edition, one illustrated Volume, published Guil. Darres & Claude du Bos

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Lot 235

Gabrielis Faerni, "Cremonensis Fabulæ Centum", First Edition, one illustrated Volume, published Guil. Darres & Claude du Bosc 1743.

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Four Early Issues of Action 'Britain First' Newspapers: No.137 Oct 1 1938, No.138 Oct 8 1938, No.139 Oct 15 1938, No. 150 Ja

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Lot 55

Four Early Issues of Action 'Britain First' Newspapers: No.137 Oct 1 1938, No.138 Oct 8 1938, No.139 Oct 15 1938, No. 150 Jan 7 1938. The Action was first published in the late 1930s, produced as a mouthpiece for the British Union of Fascists (B.U.F.). The B.U.F. was a political party formed in 1932 by ex-Labour government minister Sir Oswald Mosley, at its height the Union attracted more than 50,000 members and political support from three councils in London's East End. Banned by the government in 1940 because of its violent and anti-semitic stance, Mosley and over 700 other members were interned for the duration of the war; together with other un- related newspapers and other publications, (lot).

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An R.A.F. Rescue helicopter winch assembly hook, last fitted to Westland Sea King HAR3A 'ZH541', the aircraft first to arriv

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Lot 58

An R.A.F. Rescue helicopter winch assembly hook, last fitted to Westland Sea King HAR3A 'ZH541', the aircraft first to arrive on scene during the Gloucestershire floods of 2007, now mounted on a shaped wooden board, overall 40cm high. Provenance: Donated by 22 Squadron, the Royal Air Force, R.M.B. Chivenor, to raise funds for Cancer Research and the Macmillan Nurses.

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A Frech/German Napoleonic First Empire Infantry Sword, curved, plain single edged blade 23in.(58.5cm), insribed to back edge

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Lot 95

A Frech/German Napoleonic First Empire Infantry Sword, curved, plain single edged blade 23in.(58.5cm), insribed to back edge, various marks to brass hilt, lacking scabbard.

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A Third Reich First Pattern Luftwaffe Dress Dagger, double-edged blade 30cm long, bearing the E.Pack maker's mark, the pomme

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Lot 112

A Third Reich First Pattern Luftwaffe Dress Dagger, double-edged blade 30cm long, bearing the E.Pack maker's mark, the pommel and quillon lacking badge insignia, complete with its silver-plate mounted blue leather sheath; a Third Reich Rotes Kreuz Dagger, broad fullered saw backed blade, bearing the GES maker's mark, lacking scabbard; a reproduction Hitlerjugend knife, pre-1938 pattern, the blade bearing the 'Blut und Ehre' inscription, (3)

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A Third Reich War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords 1939, late war issue, silvered zinc; West Wall Medal 1939, early and lat

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Lot 131

A Third Reich War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords 1939, late war issue, silvered zinc; West Wall Medal 1939, early and later issues x 2; Medal for the Winter Campaign in Russia 1941-1942, in silvered grey zinc; The Armed Forces (Wehrmacht) Wound Badge 1939-1945, 3rd class in black; three Party Rally Badges (Day badge) 1935; five assorted Military and Party stick pins; and a Second World War Home Front Air Raid Precautions Householders First Aid Outfit, complete with contents.

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D.R.A. Sports Badge, first design, 1933 (Deutsches Reichsabzeichen fur Leibesubungen), 3rd class in bronze, in black case; W

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Lot 136

D.R.A. Sports Badge, first design, 1933 (Deutsches Reichsabzeichen fur Leibesubungen), 3rd class in bronze, in black case; War Merit Cross 1st Class, without Swords 1939 (Kriegsverdienstkreuz ohne Schwerter), silver-plated, in maker marked case; War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords 1939 (Kriegsverdienstkreuz mit Schwertern), silvered zinc, in maker marked case; Ostvolk Decoration for Bravery or Merit on the Eastern Front 1942 (Tapferkeits-und Verdienst-Auszeichnung fur Angehorige der Ostvolker), 1st Class in Gold with Swords, in black case.

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A Set of Thirteen Oak Dining Chairs, Late 19th/Early 20th century, brass nailed backs, over-stuffed seats, including large c

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Lot 138

A Set of Thirteen Oak Dining Chairs, Late 19th/Early 20th century, brass nailed backs, over-stuffed seats, including large carver Provenance: The Council- War Room, Clifton College, Bristol The American V Corps first arrived at Clifton College on November 13th 1942, nearly a year later, In October 1943 General Bradley joined them after service in the Mediterranean where he had commanded 11 Corps in Sicily, using the school's council room as his headquarters, 'The War Room' General Bradley and his staff began detailed plans for the largest military invasion in history, (Operation Overlord), D-Day, including the ill fated landings at Omaha Beach, later re- named 'Bloody Omaha', after the 2200 casualties sustained by the young GI's on June 6th. Lt. Gen. Omar BradleyUnlike some of the most colorful Generals of World War Two, Bradley was a polite and courteous man, known informally as the 'Soldier's General' and as Will Lang Jr. of Life magazine once said of him 'The thing i most admire about Omar Bradleys his gentleness, he was never known to issue an order to anybody of any rank without saying 'Please First'.

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Joseph Jeakes after Thomas Whitcombe. Engagement between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon, 1 June 1813. Coloured aquatint. 35.

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Lot 178

Joseph Jeakes after Thomas Whitcombe. Engagement between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon, 1 June 1813. Coloured aquatint. 35.5cm x 51cm; Together with another of the same action. Trimmed, in bird's eye maple frames (2) Provenance: The property of a lady of Title The War of 1812. HMS Shannon, commanded by Captain Philip Broke, was one of the ships patrolling off the coast of the United States. During his seven years in charge, Broke had worked up his ship to a peak of fighting efficiency with the best gunnery drill of any vessel in the Royal Navy. His gun crews were trained to fire into the hull of the enemy ship to kill the crew instead of shooting down the masts. Throughout his career Broke had prepared for a single-ship action. He even refused to capture American merchant ships, as this would require him to put crews on board and reduce the Shannon's efficiency. After a long patrol off Boston, Broke was rewarded on 1st June 1813 when the 38-gun frigate USS Chesapeake came out to challenge him. The ensuing battle was the finest single-ship action in the age of sail. Captain James Lawrence, the new commander of the Chesapeake, was confident in the ability of his veteran crew, but had reckoned without Broke and the Shannon. As the Chesapeake approached, the Shannon fired her first devastating broadside at a range of about 35 metres. Lawrence was wounded, but ordered the Chesapeake to slow down to enable her to return fire. However, the American gunners did not have time to adjust their aim as the carronades of the British ship swept the Chesapeake's quarterdeck and on her upper deck two-thirds of the gun crews were already casualties. At a crucial moment the Chesapeake's wheel was destroyed by a 9-pounder gun that Broke had installed on Shannon's quarterdeck for that purpose. Out of control, the vulnerable stern of the American ship was exposed to raking British fire and in desperation Lawrence ordered his men to board as the Chesapeake drifted stern first towards the Shannon. Instead it was Broke who seized the moment and led the boarding party in person onto the Chesapeake. Despite a final appeal from Captain Lawrence 'Don't give up the ship!', the battle was effectively over. In a final act three American sailors, probably from the rigging, attacked Broke; he killed the first, but the second hit him with a musket and the third sliced open his skull before being overwhelmed. The entire action lasted only 11 minutes, but its unequalled ferocity left 148 American and 83 English sailors killed or wounded. All the Chesapeake's officers were casualties and Lawrence died of his wounds three days later

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A military document, appointing Archibald Fairgreave, Gent as Quartermaster to the Twenty-First Regiment of Foot or Royal Fu

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Lot 181

A military document, appointing Archibald Fairgreave, Gent as Quartermaster to the Twenty-First Regiment of Foot or Royal Fusiliers, commanded by General James Lord Forbes, dated December 1830 and signed by William IV; together with two Church documents, relating to the parishes of North Molton and South Molton (both Devon) respectively, dated 1807 and 1806, (3).

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Voysey, Charles Francis Annesley. Individuality, first edition, Chapman & Hall, London 1915. Green cloth, octavo.

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Lot 189

Voysey, Charles Francis Annesley. Individuality, first edition, Chapman & Hall, London 1915. Green cloth, octavo.

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Johns, Capt. W.E. Biggles in the Gobi, first edition, Hodder & Stoughton, London 1953. Boards, octavo; Johns, Capt. W.E. Big

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Lot 194

Johns, Capt. W.E. Biggles in the Gobi, first edition, Hodder & Stoughton, London 1953. Boards, octavo; Johns, Capt. W.E. Biggles Sets a Trap, first edition, Hodder & Stoughton, 1962. Boards, dustjacket, octavo (jacket worn); a further fourteen assorted Biggles titles, all reprints; and a Penguin book, Maurois, Andre. Ariel, third impression, London 1935, (17).

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Lot 196

Henty, G.A. Under Wellington's Command. A Tale of the Peninsula War, first edition, Blackie, London 1899. Pictorial blue cloth gilt, olivine edges, illustrations by Wal. Paget, thirty-two page publisher's catalogue, octavo; and assorted other decoratively bound children’s books, (30).

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Rackham, Arthur, illustrator, & Wagner, Richard. The Ring of the Niblung, A Trilogy with a Prelude [The Rhinegold; The Valky

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Lot 198

Rackham, Arthur, illustrator, & Wagner, Richard. The Ring of the Niblung, A Trilogy with a Prelude [The Rhinegold; The Valkyrie; Siegfried; The Twilight of the Gods], translated into English by Margaret Armour, Heinemann, London 1911. Full leather gilt, thirty paper-protected tipped-in colour plates, quarto. Association copy: Inscribed to the flyleaf verso 'To Fritz Lang in remembrance of the first performance of his wonderful film 'The Nibelungen' / Berlin February 15th 1924 / from Mr & Mrs J. Powell'.

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The Collects from the Book of Common Prayer, Caradoc Press, Chiswick 1901. Full vellum, square octavo; Thomas, R.S. The Brea

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Lot 214

The Collects from the Book of Common Prayer, Caradoc Press, Chiswick 1901. Full vellum, square octavo; Thomas, R.S. The Bread of Truth, second impression, Hart-Davis, London 1964. Boards, dustjacket, octavo, the front free endpaper signed 'R.S. Thomas'; Thomas, R.S. Pieta, first edition, London 1966. Boards, dustjacket, octavo, the front free endpaper signed 'R.S. Thomas', and with a hand-written note from the author; and Gide, Andre. Two Symphonies, first British edition, translated by Dorothy Bussy, Cassell, London 1931. Boards, dustjacket, octavo, (4).

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Johns, Capt. W.E. Biggles Takes a Holiday, first edition, Hodder & Stoughton, London 1949. Boards, dustjacket, octavo; Johns

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Lot 217

Johns, Capt. W.E. Biggles Takes a Holiday, first edition, Hodder & Stoughton, London 1949. Boards, dustjacket, octavo; Johns, Capt. W.E. Biggles Works it Out, first edition, Hodder & Stoughton, London 1951. Boards, dustjacket, octavo; and a further four assorted titles by the same, including one first edition, (6).

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Cronin, A.J. The Stars Look Down, first edition, Gollancz, London 1935. Black cloth, dustjacket, octavo, the title page sign

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Lot 225

Cronin, A.J. The Stars Look Down, first edition, Gollancz, London 1935. Black cloth, dustjacket, octavo, the title page signed 'A.J. Cronin'.

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Pratchett, Terry. Witches Abroad, first edition, Gollancz, London 1991. Boards, dustjacket, octavo, the title page signed by

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Lot 226

Pratchett, Terry. Witches Abroad, first edition, Gollancz, London 1991. Boards, dustjacket, octavo, the title page signed by author; Johnny and the Dead, first edition, Doubleday, London 1993. Boards, dustjacket, octavo, the title page signed by author; with Interesting Times, first edition, 1994; Jingo, first edition, 1997; The Fifth Elephant, first edition, 1999; and Thief of Time, 2001, each signed by author, (6).

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Thomas, Dylan. The Map of Love, first edition, Dent, London 1939. Purple cloth, dustjacket, portrait frontispiece, octavo.

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Lot 229

Thomas, Dylan. The Map of Love, first edition, Dent, London 1939. Purple cloth, dustjacket, portrait frontispiece, octavo.

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Rushdie, Salman. Midnight's Children, first edition, Cape, London 1981. Cloth-spined boards, dustjacket, octavo.

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Lot 230

Rushdie, Salman. Midnight's Children, first edition, Cape, London 1981. Cloth-spined boards, dustjacket, octavo.

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Noyce, Wilfrid. South Col. One Man's Adventure on the Ascent of Everest, 1953, first edition, Heinemann, London 1954. Blue c

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Lot 233

Noyce, Wilfrid. South Col. One Man's Adventure on the Ascent of Everest, 1953, first edition, Heinemann, London 1954. Blue cloth, black and white plate illustrations from photographs, octavo, inscribed to the title page 'V.P. Townend / Best wishes / Wilfrid Noyce / 20.5.58'.

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H. HOLLAND, A MAHOGANY SAMPLE CASE OF NORTON'S PROJECTILES, the mahogany case with hinged glazed lid, revealing a selection

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Lot 187

H. HOLLAND, A MAHOGANY SAMPLE CASE OF NORTON'S PROJECTILES, the mahogany case with hinged glazed lid, revealing a selection of Captain Norton's Rifle Projectiles against a fitted blue velvet interior, the drawer containing an explanatory booklet entitled "Norton's Projectiles" published by the Patent Offices, together with further single sheet explanations, the case with applied H. Holland trade label with the address, 9, King's Street, Holborn and with a letter from Harris Holland dated Aug/55, "Sir, Enclosed is the key of the case, containing the various descriptions of modern improvements in rifle bullets. You will find a description in the drawer. Should you require any further particulars, I shall be most happy to give them, I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant, H. Holland". Harris Holland was first listed as trading from 9, King's Street as a tobacconist in 1841. By 1850, his business had changed to that of a gunmaker and he continued to occupy these premises until 1857. Items from so early in the history of Holland & Holland are extremely rare. Captain John Norton was one of the first proponents and designers of bullet-shaped bullets. One of his earliest designs for a hollow-based bullet from 1823 was submitted to and rejected by the British Board of Ordnance because spherical bullets had been used for the past 300 years. He continued designing various improvements and projectiles, of which many examples are contained in this lot. Hollow-based projectiles with explosive qualities were one of his specialities.

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PURDEY, A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 6864 29, 1/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, t

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Lot 310

PURDEY, A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 6864 29, 1/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and First Patent thumb lever with fine scroll engraving, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., black powder re-proof. The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1864

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A selection of autographed sports memorabilia including tennis, cricket, rugby, horse racing, golf and athletics, including

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Lot 627

A selection of autographed sports memorabilia including tennis, cricket, rugby, horse racing, golf and athletics, including books signed by Martina Navratilova, Mathew Pinset and Kelly Holmes, signed photographs of the England 'A' tour to India 1994 - and England tour Australia 1994-5, signed tennis balls, a glove signed by Colin Montgomerie, a first day cover from 1979 commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Derby, signed by Willie Carson and Lester Piggott, etc (qty)

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The Beatles on Tour with Roy Orbison 1963, cardboard mounted Foyer advert, First Night at Adelphi, Slough, Saturday 18th May

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Lot 640

The Beatles on Tour with Roy Orbison 1963, cardboard mounted Foyer advert, First Night at Adelphi, Slough, Saturday 18th May, Beatles joint headliners with Roy Orbison, 25cm x 32cm, by Hastings Printing Company (1)

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Police memoirs - Frederick George Abberline (1843-1929) Chief Inspector at Scotland Yard, prominent police figure in the inv

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Lot 762

Police memoirs - Frederick George Abberline (1843-1929) Chief Inspector at Scotland Yard, prominent police figure in the investigations into the Jack the Ripper murders. Two handwritten and signed documents. Both headed Reminiscences of ex Detective Chief Inspector F G Abberline CID Scotland Yard, first document of twenty-eight pages recalls an investigation he conducted. Abberline describes this as The Mysteries Disappearance of a Lady. The other document of twelve pages relates to three successive seasons or twelve months behind the scenes at Monte Carlo. Also 1975 newspaper cutting (3)

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Lot 768

Stamps - world selection in albums, presentation packs, FDCs including first Wedgwood cover, portfolio of covers including pre-stamp

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Nazi War Merit Cross (First Class) with pin back

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Lot 1413

Nazi War Merit Cross (First Class) with pin back

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Nazi War Merit Cross with Swords (first class) with pin back

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Lot 1435

Nazi War Merit Cross with Swords (first class) with pin back

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Nazi War Merit Cross (first class) with pin back, marked '15'

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Lot 1436

Nazi War Merit Cross (first class) with pin back, marked '15'

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Victorian wooden money box in the form of a trunk, with a note 'Papa's gift to his little king when 15 months old, the first

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Lot 1637

Victorian wooden money box in the form of a trunk, with a note 'Papa's gift to his little king when 15 months old, the first deposit made upon April 10th 1862'

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