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Militaria & Weapons; Directors Selection — Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers

Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:510
Sale Title:Militaria & Weapons; Directors SelectionLots with images:500
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:315
Date:25-Feb-2018
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Large quantity of badges and rank insignia. Mainly Australian
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Bren gun maintenance kit in its canvas pouch
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Australian World War II helmet complete with liner
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US military helmet complete with liner
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Australian World War II helmet with shore patrol marking. Complete with liner
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Lot of World War II dated case for.303 cartridges. Webbing back/pack, belt, sling. 2x officers caps. World War II water bottle. 4x leather belt pouches. Small camping stove. Large quantity of charger clips. Military gun cleaning bits.
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British World War I khaki side cap dated 1918. Choice example
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Australian made SMLE Mk III sniper rifle in.303 calibre. The rifle is a Lithgow made example dated 1915. Fitted with sight Telescopic Pattern 1918 (Aust.) / 1. BAA 3650 GA. Dated 1945 good optics and complete with its leather protector. Low mounts. A superb example of a very rare rifle. Serial No. 25115. SMLE, serial no. 25115
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Australian made SMLE Mk III sniper rifle in.303 calibre. The rifle is a Lithgow made example dated 1917. Fitted with Sight Telescopic Pattern 1918 (Aust.) Dated 1944. Good optics and complete with its leather protector. High mounts. A superb example of a very rare rifle. Serial no. 76589
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Australian made. SM26 No.1 Mk III. Shortened and lightened troop trials rifle in.303 calibre (See 'The Lee Enfield' by Ian Skennertor, page 500 for details) Only 100 of these rifles were made in 1944. A superb example of a very rare rifle. Serial no. XP70
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Australian made SMLE Mk III* No. 6 experimental rifle in.303 calibre (See 'The Lee Enfield' by Ian Skennerton for details). Very few of these rifles were made. A superb example of a very rare rifle. Serial no. XP256
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Tanfoglio Gold Custom 38 semi automatic pistol in.38 calibre. Fitted with Tasco ProPoint sight. With original cleaning equipment, instruction manual and 3 spare magazines. Its new condition. In its high quality Tanfoglio, serial no. N9910736
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Browning high power semi automatic pistol in 9 mm calibre. A deluxe example with overall factory engraving of scrolling foliage, finely checkered walnut grips. Serial No. 245 PZ 84059. In its original packing with extra magazine, cleaning rod and instruction manual. serial no. 245PZ84059
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Colt M1851 Navy percussion 6 shot revolver in.36 calibre. In a very well made later case with powder flask and bullet mold (both reproduction). The pistol quite crisp and with some nickel plating still present. Serial no. 98919
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Feinwerkbau. Model 90 air pistol in.77 calibre. In its original packing case with instruction manual, etc. serial no. 313535
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Feinwerkbau. Model C55 air pistol in.177 calibre. In its original packing case with instruction manual, etc. serial no. 03604
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Tranter 5 shot revolver in.32 CF calibre. Border line and some scrolling foliage engraving. In its original filled oak case complete with oil bottle, turnscrew and oil bottle. A superb example. Serial no. 38696
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German World War II Mauser 1898 sniper rifle made by WP I 1945. The telescopic sight by Carl Zeiss of Jena marked Zielvier r. 51157. In its very high grade fitted case with a copy of book 'Backbone of the Wehrmacht. The German K98K Rifle, 1934-1945' by R.D. Low. The rifle and telescopic sight in absolutely unfired condition. The case embellished with reproduction Knights' Cross, Oak leaves etc, The exterior with plaque. K98-70 Nazi 'SS' Sniper Rifle with original, Sniper scope, with Storm Trooper and…
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Moroccan Jimbiya with scabbard. Face of hilt and scabbard with silver decoration.
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British P1907 bayonet, World War I dated
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Lot to include four edged weapons and native object, i) bone mounted short sword, ii) reproduction SS dagger, iii) Syrian dagger, iv) Nigerian dagger, v) native carved club
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British / Australian Pattern 1888 MkII bayonet and scabbard for Lee
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Australia 1942 dated Pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard. A choice example.
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High quality old Thai or Burmese dha 69 cm overall with 50 cm single edged flared blade with correct square tip. Metal or low grade silver mounted wooden scabbard and grip
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High quality old Indonesian sword 60 cm overall with 48 cm hand forged blade. Showing very distinct pamor. High grade silver mounted scabbard and guard, very well carved black wooden (ebony?) grip in the form of a mythical beast
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Superb Australian World War I era officers swagger stick 68 cm overall. Nickle mounted head embossed with AIF rising sun emblem
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Good and old masonic sword with scabbard. 85 cm overall with 71 cm slim double edged blade. Brass mounted leather scabbard, brass cruciform hilt of a typical form.
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Japanese army officers sword and scabbard (pre 1938) 97 cm overall with 82 cm curved single edged blade. Nickle plated steel scabbard wire bound black form grip, pierced and embossed gilt brass hilt, the backstrap with silver family mon. A very nice example of larger size and weight than usual.
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British pattern 1822 infantry officers sword with scabbard post 1854 and before 1900 date by Henry Wilkinson, finely etched blade. Wire bound fish skin grip, pierced gilt brass guard with VR cypher. Steel scabbard.
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British pattern 1912 cavalry officers sword with scabbard by Henry Wilkinson. Straight single edged blade numbered 49015. Wire bound fish skin grip, steel guard and scabbard.
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British pattern 1829 cavalry troopers sword with scabbard. 104 cm overall with 89 cm heavy single edged blade by Woolley & Sargent. Steel hilt with three bar guard, leather grip. Steel scabbard. Quite a scarce sword
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Spanish infantry officers sword with scabbard. Slim straight fullered blade, checkered block composition grip nickle plated guard (enamelled national emblem) and scabbard
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British military sword with scabbard of 19th century date by Henry Wilkinson. Straight single edged fullered blade with VR cypher, owner monogram (numbered 28223). Wire bound fish skin grip, pierced steel guard, steel mounted field service scabbard, leather infantry officers sword knot.
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British pattern 1822 artillery officers sword with scabbard of 19th century date by Henry Wilkinson. Finely etched blade numbered 9015 and with VR cypher and 'Madras Artillery' Wire bound fish skin grip, three bar guard, steel scabbard, leather carry bag.
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British pattern 1897 infantry officer sword with scabbard by Darke Day & Co of London. Straight fullered blade etched with foliage, GVR cypher etc. Wire bound fish skin grip pierced steel guard with GVR cypher steel scabbard
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French' Naval officers sword with scabbard. 92 cm overall with 76 cm slim double edged blade of diamond section. Wire bound black grip, brass guard with flags and anchor emblem, brass mounted leather scabbard
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British naval officers sword and scabbard of 19th century Date by Henry Wilkinson. Straight single edged fullered blade numbered 32726 etched with Royal arms tec. Wire bound fish skin grip, brass guard, brass mounted leather scabbard. With leather carry bag.
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Japanese sword with scabbard 75 cm overall with 50 cm blade. Hilt and scabbard in bone carved overall with samurai figures
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British pattern 1822 artillery officers sword with scabbard. Straight single edged fullered blade etched 'Royal Artillery'and EVIIR cypher. Wire bound fish skin grip, three bar guard, steel scabbard
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Imperial German military NCO's sword with scabbard. 93 cm overall with 80 cm. Slightly curved single edged pipe back blade. Wire bound fish skin grip, steel stirrup guard, steel scabbard.
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French military officers sword with scabbard by Page Freres of 19th century date 91 cm. Overall with 77 cm slightly curved blade with one main and one subsidary fuller on each face. Horn grip, pierced brass guard, steel scabbard.
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Good quality Old German hunting side arm and scabbard 48 cm overall with 35 cm straight single edged single fullered blade marked 'Berlin'. Heavy brass hilt with deer hoof quillons, brass mounted steel scabbard.
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British pattern 1897 infantry officers sword with scabbard by Henry Wilkinson. Finely etched straight single fullered blade with GRI Cypher, numbered 60622. Wire bound fish skin grip, pierced steel guard GRI cypher. Steel scabbard, cloth carry bag.
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French M1874 bayonet and scabbard for the gras rifle
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French M1874 bayonet and scabbard for the gras rifle
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French M1874 bayonet and scabbard for the gras rifle
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French M1874 bayonet and scabbard for the gras rifle
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French M1874 Gras bayonet and scabbard for Gras rifle
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French M1888 bayonet and scabbard for the Hebel rifle. Version with white metal grip made without quillon
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French presentation sword and scabbard of pioneer type. The double edged blade very well engraved 'E.S.O Poildessous Yannich Promotion S.C.H Sako Ecole Nationale des Sous. Officiers d'áctive' Vendor states that the date is 2001. Brass gladius type grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with frog.
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Japanese army officers' sword (Shin Gunto) of World War II date, blade has been shortened and was originally from a Naginata blade. Mounted in usual Shin Gunto mounting
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British Royal Engineer officers' sword with scabbard of 19th century date. Etched blade with maker's particulars, Norton of London. Pierced gilt brass hilt and guard with gilt brass mounted leather scabbard. The hilt with custom locking mechanism to retain the sword in the scabbard.
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French cavalry troopers' sword and scabbard. Curved, single edged fullered blade. Wine bound leather grip, brass three bar guard and steel scabbard, approx 103 cm L (89 cm blade)
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Heavy German Third Reich era fireman's axe, blade with Waffenamt stamp, replacement haft
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Good quality gun case
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Good quality gun case
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Good quality gun case
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Good quality Italian made Negrini gun case
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Good quality very large gun case
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Good quality gun case
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Antique French Napoleon III bronze clock, figure of Napoleon on horseback, cartouche titled 'Capitulation, 17 October 1803', the base mounted with flag and canon trophies and N in a cartouche below, 60 cm high, 39 cm wide, 16 cm deep, has pendulum, no key.
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Antique Hugo Lonitz majolica jardiniere, female terms and Pan masks, impressed marks to base, 30 cm high, 34 cm wide, 26 cm deep
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Pair of antique sterling silver basting spoons by Dorothy Langland (1804-1814) marks Newcastle, DL, Duty Passant, 32 cm long & 238g
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Antique French terracotta figure group of Bacchante, Satyr and a Putto, after Clodion on a golden velour stepped base, 54 cm high including stand
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Antique 19th century monumental Sevres urn, baluster form, cobalt-blue ground centred with chased gilt surrounding a cartouche painted by A. Lheri, deep blue ground, painted with oval reserves showing allegorical figure and winged cupid, the reverse wooded landscape with waterfall, all decorated with raised gilt, two female term handles, lid showing signs of restoration to the cover. Ex Collection of the Late Eva Freidman, 70 cm high
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Antique French Grand Tour enamelled thermometer, with bronze head of a child in a helmet finial and green alabaster stepped base, 19 cm high
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Pair of antique George III sterling silver basting spoons marked London, 1802, Stephen Adams, 30.5 cm long (2)
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Antique French school seated Bronze figure, Lesprit, seated, on a stepped oval marble base, 45 cm high, 43 cm wide, 21 cm deep
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Pair of original vintage French distressed brown leather armchairs (2)
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French combination mirror & still life, raised decoration in high relief, 117 cm high, 103 cm wide
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Antique French St Clement pierced faience ware footed jardiniere with armour and shield decoration, 22 cm high, 46 cm long
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Antique French Louis XV style marble topped cabinet, canted sides, faux two drawer front, as a single door, fitted with bronze nude putti handles, 88 cm high, 87 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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Antique brass bound rosewood box, fitted interior with key, with monogrammed shield to top, 7.5 cm high, 15 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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Antique French painted corner cupboard, faux marble painted top, above three drawers and cupboards below, 91 cm high, 95 cm wide, 69 cm deep
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Art Nouveau style bronze figural epergne, with ceramic vase to the top and bowl 50 cm high
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Antique 17th century peak top coffer, distressed leather ridge capping, wrought iron strap work and carry handles, painted and dated 1689, possibly from Military use, 82 cm high, 13 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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Ladies baroque pearl necklace with a gold clasp set with pink sapphires marked 375 7 mm-9 mm pearls. 77x pearl
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Antique French 19th century tapestry in verte, ducks in a landscape, re-mounted edge, 218 cm x 236 cm
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Antique late 18th century French walnut Louis XV two drawer commode, bronze handles and escutcheons, 86 cm high, 110 cm wide, 59 cm deep
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Vintage Venetian glass wall mirror, 110 cm high, 64 cm wide
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Bvlgari, 'Bvlgari' 18ct gold watch, marked to case and back 750 Swiss marks, 30 cm diameter
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Antique French Parian ware bust of a young girl, signed to back 'H Jacobs', 24 cm high, 23 cm wide
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Petite antique French work table with inlaid floral decoration, lift top with mirror, 73 cm high, 50 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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Vintage French champagne bucket, heavy cut crystal body with metal mounts, and hexagonal ring handles, 22 cm high, 21 cm diameter
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Emerald eternity 18ct white gold ring, unmarked with 20x RBC four claw set emeralds 2.9g, Size L
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Antique French bronze figure of a Marley horse, signed to base, 38 cm high, 32 cm wide
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Antique Georgian cordial trumpet glass with enamel twist stem, 14 cm high
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Impressive antique style trestle table, thick slab chestnut wood top, shaped carved trestle ends, joined by a central stretcher, 90 cm high, 235 cm long, 75 cm wide
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Rare, antique George III epergne, sterling silver with bespoke, modern glass liners, marked MB for Matthew Boulton, Birmingham,1790, 2225g ex liners, 33 cm high
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Antique French painted grape pickers hopper, Chateau Neuf de pape crest, 63 cm high, 61 cm wide
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Antique French painted hopper, black ground painted with Chateau Neuf de pape crest, 72 cm high, 57 cm wide
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French painted hopper, of red ground painted with Chateau Neuf de pape crest, 61 cm high, 60 cm wide
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Antique Georgian single drawer hall table, 76 cm high, 85 cm wide, 59 cm deep
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Antique French stand, part early 18th century, in the Renaissance style, inlaid with a bird and leaves to the top, 80 cm high
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Vintage French three light briolette lamp, black tin adjustable shade, 45 cm high
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French green marble tapered pedestal with revolving, steel bearing top, superb quality, 123 cm high, 43 cm sq
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Antoine Durenne Foundry of Paris, antique cast iron figure of a nude putti holding his arm aloft, signed to base, 87 cm high
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Pair of antique French bronze table lamps, with mythical embossed decoration and lion mask handles, each 40 cm high (2)
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Impressive French composite stone figural stone garden urn, crouching semi clad putti holding aloft an urn, 150 cm high
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Antique French gilt spelter mantle clock under glass dome of Madonna & Child, has key, no pendulum, 39 cm high, 49 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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