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Directors' Selection; Militaria & Weapons Auction including the collection of the late John Moverley — Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers

Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:1,278
Sale Title:Directors' Selection; Militaria & Weapons Auction including the collection of the late John MoverleyLots with images:1,166
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:739
Date:5-Dec-2015
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Five framed prints: i) 13th light Dragoons ii) 12th Royal Lancers iii) Royal Horse Artillery iv) 1st Life Guards v) 10th Hussors
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Three antique Blackermann's Military Scraps hand coloured engravings
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Framed large photograph of 19th century artilleryman and wife, approx 65 cm x 52 cm
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Framed original 19th century chromolithograph by H.Bunnett '1st Battalion (West Melbourne) Victorian Infantry', approx 43 x 34 cm
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Framed scarce Australian World War I printed by Walter Jardine (a commissioned war illustrator in both World War I and World War II) 'War Chest Coffee Stall' 27.5 cm x 25 cm
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Framed scarce original chromolithograph of A.G. Hales, Australian war correspondent to Boer war, circa 1902, approx 56 cm x 41 cm
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Eva Elliott, World War I scene, signed and dated lower right 28
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Antique Framed Japanese embroided USA national emblem, approx 47 cm x 59 cm, 32 stars shown. 19th century trade piece between Japan & USA
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Antique lithograph, Jamerson's Last Stand, Battle of Doornkop January 2nd 1896, mounted in an antique carved oak frame, 83 x 116 cm including frame
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J Berne-bellecour (French) World War I French stretcher bearers at first aid staion at the Front, signed and dated lower right 1915, 28.5 x 45 cm
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Dress uniform for Colour Sergeant. Tunic, Blue cloth with four pockets and high collar with attached gilded collar badges and gilded RM shoulder titles, Badges, Colour Sergeant, Three stripes, Paratrooper, Mountain leader and medal ribbons. Trousers, Blue cloth with 1/4 inch red stripe, Cap, White plastic covered peaked cap with red band and senior NCO's gilt cap badge along with Accessories, white nylon webbing belt with RM brass buckle (4)
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Dress uniform for Staff Band Master 1963-1972. Tunic, Blue cloth with red stand up collar, gold shoulder cords, single breasted with 9 buttons at front and 6 buttons at rear. Gold bullion on cuffs with 3 buttons, gold bullion collar badges on red, sleeve badge in tarnished gold thread 'Lyre in wreath with crown'. Trousers, Blue cloth with 1 and ½ inch red stripe, along with Helmet, White Wolsey with gilt brass helmet plate, ball on top and brass chain chin strap.
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RM black serge working trousers (no red stripe) circa 1950, White cotton mess jacket (no badges or buttons) along with RM black dress trousers with red stripe
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RM Khaki bush jacket with correct officers badges, buttons and medal ribbons, associated khaki trousers
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2nd Lieutenants mess undress. Jacket, white cotton mess jacket with all correct miniature badges and buttons. Trousers, black cloth with 2 and ½ inch red stripe. Red Cumberland, evening shirt and black bow tie
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No 4 Lovat Undress uniform for Sergeant. Tunic, Green Lovat cloth with four pockets, single breasted with cloth belt and 4 large dark brown metal buttons at front and small dark brown metal buttons on pockets and epaulettes, dark metal lapel badges and shoulder titles. Badges, 3 sergeant stripes, Paratrooper, Kings badge, and medal ribbons. Trousers, Green Lovat cloth, along with Accessories Fawn dress shirt and wool tie (5)
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Russian tankers suite and helmet, fitted with head phones and leads, leather belt, etc
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Dress uniform Frock coat for Band Officer. Coat, Blue cloth, with blue cloth stand up collar with collar badges embroided in gold bullion with silver globes, 3 small buttons on each cuff, 12 buttons in two rows down front, 6 at rear. Black epaulettes with two gold/silver stars (Lt) and medal ribbons. Trousers, Blue cloth with 1 and ¾ inch red stripe, along with a Sam Brown Belt
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Dress uniform for Lieutenant as assistant Director of Music. Tunic, Blue cloth with red stand up collar, with gold bullion edging and gold bullion Globe & Laurel collar badge (silver globe), shoulder rank gold twist with two gold/silver stars (Lt), Gold bullion on cuffs with 3 buttons, 9 buttons down front and 6 buttons at rear. Trousers, blue overalls with 1 and 3/4 inch red stripe. (2)
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Richard LaBarr enlistment 28th April 1943, US World War II uniform with medals and badges, Richard LaBarr 8916 (32918916) Silver Star for Gallantry, US Army Paratrooper jump wings, US infantry Collar badges, US sterling World War II Combat infantry badge etc, along with original pants, cap, Belt, tie etc all in exception Museum condition
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Antique European uniforms, to include jacket label for Fallourd Lucon, matching pair of black stripped pants, and trench coat (3)
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Two World War II Australian parachute training harnesses (2)
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Set of World War II pattern 37 webbing and bayonet frog
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Royal New Zealand Air Force canvas kit bag, N.Z 43S949
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Gazette Des Armes, ver 50 issues plus five hard cover albums
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Choice lot of two books i) Drapeaux and Etendards de la Revolution et de l'Empire (2)
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Armes A Feu Francaises Modeles Reglementaires, two volumes i) 1833 to 1861, Chargement Bouche and Percussion ii) Armament dessai 1759 to 1917
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King of the World. The Padshahnama. An Imperial Mughal manuscript from the Royal Library, Windsor Castle. 1997. Large hardcover. 248 pages, 171 fine colour and black and white plates. A detailed study of the manuscript and art of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Shah Jahan 1594-1666, the 5th Mughal Emperor of India. Many of the plates show dignitaries wearing weapons and so are an invaluable source for dating.
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Pant, G.N. Indian Arms and Armour Volume 1 (Pre and Protohistoric Weapons and Archery) 1978. Large hardcover. 184 pages plus 89 plates. A major and essential reference. Long out of print
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The Age of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. 1990. Large soft cover. 144 pages, many very fine colour plates. The catalogue of the important exhibition held at the Art Gallery of NSW. Long out of print.
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Box of war magazines
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Australian Army Badges by J.K. Cossum Part 1: 1930-1942, Part 2: 1900-1930, Part 3: 1948-1985 and Australia Army Badges, cloth insignia of the Army in Australia, 1860 to 1993, parts 1 to 3 with loose pages but all are present, just needs re-stapling. The definitive work, long out of print.
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La Defense des Places, Mise in Equilibre by Jean Bernard Virgin 1781
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Two books i) Les Troupes Legenes De Láncien Regime Les Corsaires du Roy de L''Armee de Terne ii) Uniforms of The French Foreign Legion (2)
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Rogers, J.M. and Ward, R.W. Suleyman the Magnificent. 1988. Large hardcover. 224 pages, 164 very fine colour plates. A major reference on ottoman art, arms and armour of the period of Sultan Suleyman (1494-1566). Long out of print.
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Robinson, F. Atlas of the Islamic World since 1500. 1991. Large soft cover. 238, many plates and maps.
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Rawson, P.S. The Indian Sword. 1967. The original soft cover edition. 184 pages, 72 fine plates. A choice copy of this major and essential reference. Long out of print.
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Part 2: 1900-1930, Australian Army Badges by J.K. Cossum, A presentation copy from the author - inscribed inside from cover. With loose pages, but all are present, just needs re-stapling. The definitive work, long out of print.
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Military related books
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A good lot of six books to include i) Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War ii) American Military Equipage 1851 to 1872 iii) Military Dress of North America 1665-1970 iv) The United States Cavalry v) Battles of the American Revolution vi) A Concise Encyclopaedia of the Civil War (6)
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Laking, G.F. The Armoury of Windsor Castle. European Section. 1904. 284 pages, 40 plates. A superb copy of it's most important study, 955 items fully described and discussed by the leading authority of the day. With original dust wrapper and slipcase.
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Four metal kit trunks (4)
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USSR air rifle, break action,.22 cal. Rego 705839383 (PTA and Licence Required)
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Remington 22-250 bolt action rifle, model 788. rego number 706575623 PTA Licence required B. Good clean condition
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Winchester Bolt action, 243, Model Cooey 71, rego 717730449 (PTA and Licence Required)
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Anschutz bolt action rifle, 22 cal longrifle, rego 705839404 (PTA and Licence Required)
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Anschutz bolt action, Model 1,400.22 rifle. Rego 711650034 (PTA and Licence Required)
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Savage Combination Rifle / Shotgun,.22 magnum, rego 711649957. Model 24J-DL (PTA and Licence Reguired)
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Antique, double barrel 12 guage, percussion cap shotgun by I.Holls London
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Rare & unusual, very large escape map of China
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Set of Five World War II escape maps of different areas of South East Asian. All mint condition, unopened
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Edward VII military swagger stick, marked 'Australian Commonwealth' dated to 1901-1910, rare
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Australian World War II era knife by Whittingslow, approx 28 cm overall with 15 cm single edged blade.
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French bayonet for the hebel rifle
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Old Burmese knife of good quality. 340 mm overall with 200 mm slightly down curved single edged blade of hand forged steel. The silver mounted wooden hilt finely inlaid with geometric designs in silver wire.
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US M3 trench knife with scabbard. 295 mm overall with 170 mm partially double edged blade stamped 'U.S. M3-Utica', (see 'U.S. Military Knives, Bayonets & Machetes. Book III' by M.H. Cole, page 97, no.22). Steel cross guard and pommel, stacked leather grip. US M8 scabbard by B.M. Co. Complete with it’s leather leg tie.
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British/Australian World War II entrenching tool head and handle. The handle with the fitting for attaching a No 4 bayonet as used for mine detection.
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U.S. army officer's sword and scabbard. Etched blade
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Japanese army officer's sword and scabbard of World War II era. Signed and dated (1944) blade
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CRESCENT Miniature Diecast Coronation State Coach Carriage & Horses with original box
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Vintage William Britain, The York and Lancaster Regiment soliders to include running officer with sword drawn, officers with guns drawn & bugle, some showing loses & damages, with original box (13)
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Vintage William Britain, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders in running position (14)
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Vintage William Britain, Complete Gun of the Royal Horse Artillery with original box
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Vintage William Britain, British Expeditionary Force Cavalry, in original box (5)
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Vintage William Britain, Types of the British Navy, The Royal Marines, in original box (8)
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Vintage William Britain, Types of Italian Army, Bersagliere, in original box (13)
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Vintage William Britain, British Soliders, British Infantry, Active service equipment, with shrapnel proof helmets & gas masks, in original box (7)
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Vintage William Brittain Lead soldiers, arabs
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Vintage William Britain,Lead soldiers, indians on camels
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Vintage William Britain lead soldiers and Zulu warriors
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Five Vintage William Britain,Lead soldiers, American indians
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Five vintage William Britain,Lead soldiers, arabs on camels (5)
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Seven vintage William Britain,Lead soldiers, cowboys (7)
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Four Vintage Vintage William Britain,Lead soldiers, red coats on horses
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Vintage William Britain,Lead soldiers, toy miniature boat
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Vintage William Britain,Lead soldiers, horses and carts
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Vintage William Britain,Lead soldiers, World War I soldiers
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Fifteen Vintage William Britain, Lead soldiers, World War I french army
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Vintage William Britain,Lead soldiers, red coats and union jack flag
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Three Rare vintage William Britain, World War I Lead soldiers on bikes with vickers machine guns in box
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Vintage William Britain, Lead soldiers, beef eaters
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Vintage William Britain, Lead soldiers, the injured and nurses
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Six vintage William Britains, Lead soldiers, marching band
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Twelve Vintage William Britains, Lead soldiers, scottsman
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William Britain, Lead soldiers, mentengrin army
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William Britain, Lead soldiers, black horses
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Fifteen vintage William Britain, Lead soldiers, brown horses
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Vintage William Britain, Lead soldiers, brown coats
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Vintage William Britain, Lead soldiers, to include Queen on horse back, ponies, field cannon
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Thirty vintage William Britain, Lead soldiers in kilts, scottish
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Set of four French Military engraving, hand coloured, each approx 24 cm x 12 cm (4)
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Pair of 18ct white gold cluster earrings set with Ceylon sapphires and diamonds, Sapphires 4.79ct and 24 diamonds = 2.26cts
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18ct yellow gold and diamond tennis bracelet set with 40 diamonds H Si 1
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Pair of 18ct white gold six claw set, diamond studs,.071cts, H Si 2
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14ct gold necklace and pendant. Approx 6g
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14ct gold cufflinks set with pearls. Wing back. Approx 12g
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Large oval Citrine set in a stamped 14ct gold ring, approx 10g
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18ct white gold ring set with 3.54ct cushion cut Ceylon sapphire and 10 diamonds =0.71cts
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18ct white gold pendant set with a Thai cabochon Sapphire, 5 + 14 = 2.53ct Diamonds – G/H Si 1
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18ct White gold pendant 10 diamond enhancer, 0.50ct 'Circle' design H Si 1
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