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Militaria & Weapons — Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers

Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:353
Sale Title:Militaria & WeaponsLots with images:327
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:279
Date:25-Oct-2014
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The 36th Australian Infantry Battalion 1939-1945, signed by author
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HMAS Australia Albertos Sailors hat
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Oberon Class Submarine Port Crock, RAN c. 1985. Black complete with 'sonar' stopper. Produced for crew members of HMA Submariners Otway, Oxley, Ovens, Onslow, Otawa, Orion. Approx 50 cm x 10 cm x 6 cm
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Britain's Royal Artillery Gun World War I Pattern field gun (possibly 18 pounder) boxed, cap gun action
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Anti Aircraft Gun by Astra Pharos Ltd (UK). Boxed cap gun action, winding elevation. Approx 9 cm high, 15 cm long
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Coldstream Guards belt buckle and Brigade of Guards drink coasters (5) Belt buckle is brass, c1950s and the coasters are approx 9 cm x 9 cm
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Tony Raft, ink sketch, New Guinea 1944, approx 14 cm x 27 cm
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Tony Raft (Official War Artist) World War II 'American troops waiting disembarkation from troopship, SS Taroona, Milne Bay, New Guinea 1945, gouche, signed and dated, approx 18 cm x 24 cm
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Tony Raft (official war artist) 'Kit Bags'. Tony Raft (Official War Artist) 'Kit Bags' troopship Taroona, Milne Bay, New Guinea 1944, approx 13 cm x 14.5 cm
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Bronze figure of a soldier along with a composite figure of a figure mine detector. Approx 25 cm high and shorter (2)
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Three French medals, World War I & World War II (3)
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Limoges china desert service, planes of World War I (13) piece set
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Three old embossed powder flasks with adjustable nozzles (3)
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Eskimo Sled Team With three white Huskies, three figures plus sled, brown and white
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Two old plain body powder flasks with adjustable nozzles, both by Hawksley (2)
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A rare framed collection of photographs of the action and post events of the HMAS Sydney and The German Cruiser Emden. The Emden Photo Souvenir. They were obtained by a Canteen Office on an Australian Troopship en route from Australia to Egypt Dec 1914 all rights Reserved. Presented by Gilbert Horriman Ex Lieut H.K.R.W.V.R. Top right HMAS Sydney, The captain marked with X and Kaisers Nephew (XX) and the Officers of the Emden, The Emden after the Sydney had finished with her. The wreaked Wireless station…
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Three powder flasks, one plain old Dixon, two modern (3)
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Two old copper and brass powder flasks suitable for restoration (2)
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Old Hawksley powder flask with adjustable nozzle
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Imperial German brass and silver helmet plate
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Major parts of a NSW issued Alexander Henry rifle (G, A or B Licence required)
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Antique French pinfire under lever double barrel shotgun with back action locks. Damascus barrels.(G, A or B Licence Required)
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Australian World War I poster 'He kept his pledge' Albert. Australian World War I poster 'He kept his pledge' Albert Jacka VC
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Framed poster World War II, 'Sorry, Australia got it. Framed poster World War II, 'Sorry, Australia got it first...''
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Framed Australian poster World War II, 'Bring him home. Framed Australian poster World War II, 'Bring him home sooner'
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Fine antique Joseph Braddell and Sons of Belfast single barrel side lever rifle with octagonal barrel.38 cal, (A or B Licence Required)
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Antique French pinfire under lever double barrel shotgun with back action locks. (G, A or B Licence Required)
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Antique French pinfire under lever double barrel shotgun with back action locks, Damascus barrels.(G, A or B Licence Required)
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Antique Winchester single shot falling block shotgun in 20 gauge, Take-down barrel.(A or B Licence Required)
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Antique French double barrel under lever action hammer shotgun with back action locks. (G, A or B Licence Required)
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Fine antique Stephen Grant 12 gauge double barrel shotgun, 1887 number 5770. Side lever side lock eject, double triggers, replacement nitro re proof fluid steel sleeved barrels by maker in 1960's, with acanthus scroll engraving. Automatic safety, all round excellent little use. Barrels Replaced Post 1954. Mark Birmingham. (A or B Licence Required)
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BRNO Model 2 bolt action rifle in .22 calibre, fitted with a Bentley 4 x 40 telescopic sight with it's 5 shot magazine and a spare 10 shot magazine (A or B Licence Required))
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Antique Ornate carved bone Japanese Shin Shinto Period Tanto, fitted with carved bone Kosharae, approx 34 cm long
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Japanese World War II era Kamikaze dagger, Achouchi mounted, unsigned with saja gaki on the Tsuka and ornate bone Fuchi Kashira, original hole for a leather thong, approx 30.5 cm long
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Antique American Civil War period boot knife, Possible Confederate use, handle inlaid with pewter, with CS, modified anchor and other decoration. Approx 30 cm long
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Antique leather worked riding crop/ dagger, finely worked ribbed tapering slelve. Total length approx 43 cm
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Colt 1873 SAA 7 1/2 45 Cal 1902 Serial No 233751 all matching No's good working order, Req H or G licence with PTA
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Colt 1873 SAA 4 3/4 inch 41 cal 1886 nickel finished, Serial No 118772 all matching numbers good working order, early 2 line address on barrel, Req H or G licence with PTA
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Colt 1878 DA 5 1/2 450B cal, circa 1880 Serial Number 11593 all matching numbers, very good working and over all condition, (small piece missing left heel grips) London Mall address Req G Licence and PTA
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Japanese Tanto civilian mounts, bone mounts, 3 mm Shinto, total length approx 25 cm
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World War II Polish naval dagger, approx 37.5 cm long
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Japanese Boys Day sword, signed Seki Nnobu, circa 1950's, approx 49.5 cm long
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Japanese Geisha Fan dagger, circa 1860's Unsigned, approx 31.5 cm long
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Japanese military mount katana, blade circa 1600, signed Fuji Warn Mitschiro, approx 91 cm long
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Group of World War II issue unposted post cards of various submarine Captains (6)
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Three World War II issue US submarine coloured postcards, two used one unused (3)
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Four Japanese Medal cases, 3 of Bakelite & one of pressed card. Rising Sun Orders. (4)
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Rare unopened packets of 10 rounds each The Colonial Ammunition Company's Ball Cartridge M.H.R Mark X 1896 four packets along with a single unopened packet of S.A Mark III Ball Martini-Henry Rifle cartridges Total 5 in all (G,A,B or H Licence Required) PTA
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Four North African daggers (4)
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FLISSA with foureau (44 cm) and dagger foureau North Africa.
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H. TREMO (active in the nineteenth century). The infantryman. Proof patinated bronze. Signed on base. Approx 17.5 cm high
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Antique French powder flask embossed brass decorated with a Poseidon. Approx 16 cm long
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Antique French white metal powder horn, decorated with hunting dog, spout dispenser 32.28 and 26 decigrams
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Antique French infantry Shako
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French World War I wooden trench periscope, approx 51 cm
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Rare James Purdey and Sons of London instructional booklet dated 1929
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Winchester model 1892 ½ trapper type carbine 32-20. Winchester model 1892 ½ trapper type carbine 32-20 cal fair condition for age all complete and working Serial No 0031532-shooters lic req with PTA S/N 0031532 Rego No 707529143
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Three RAAF hats, one side cap World War II dated, two peaked caps (3)
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Four pith helmets, includes one South Australian Police.
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Four World War II era British/Australian steel helmets (4)
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Box of military history books
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Lot to include a pair of Australian leather leggings, British guardsmen's bearskin hat and an unidentified peaked cap
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Treasure Trove of World War II correspondence to a Mr. R. Roberts of Leichhardt, much of it with RAN significance.
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Box of various military books
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Six various steel helmets, French, etc (6)
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Seven various steel helmets, French etc, including a nice Paratroopers helmet
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Mixed military lot, Heavy cast iron plaques, buttons, trench art vases, gas mask, pair shoulder boards, three hackles, two cast iron planes, match holder, Rabaul 1946 cigarette case
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Box of various firearm, military history books
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Box of various military books, newspapers, pamphlets, etc
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Group of six British World War II medals 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, African Star, Burma Star, Defence medal, 1939-1945 medal. Unnamed as issued.(6)
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Two brass shell cases (2)
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Michael J. Sutty, bone china military figure. Approx 30 cm high
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Pair of Italian glazed pottery military lamp figures, approx 38 cm high and 39 cm high (2)
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Model of a cannon
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Late 19th century Afghanistan leather bound wooden Gun powder flask with studded work decorating the face, approx 20 cm dia
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Selection of assorted military pieces
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Australian Royal Melbourne Regiment coat
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American camouflage helmet
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Assortment of gun parts
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Silver topped swagger stick, approx 74 cm long
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Scottish military tunic in red with black cuffs and white piping, Buttons with King's Crown.
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Antique Powder horn for black powder, some gaps at the back with a hole. Approx 24 cm long
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Military insignia including paratroopers beret badges, military and sporting patent.
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Pair of copper powder flasks, cannons and flags (2)
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Old Small brass barrel model ship's cannon, approx 6 cm high, 15 cm long, 6 cm wide
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French cruciform blade bayonet with lebel rifle, complete with it's steel scabbard. Steel grip. Approx 65 cm long
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Tibetan ritual dagger, PHURBU, cast bronze gilt and steel blade
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US civil war era socket bayonet, approx 53 cm long
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Royal Doulton character jug 'Gun Smith', approx 19 cm high
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Mid 19th century socket bayonet
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Three large brass trench art vases (3)
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Very nice lot of eight Australian caps and hats, seven army and one police
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French Artillery Officer's lot of belt with gilt brass buckle, gilt epaulettes, gilt and black sword knot. All in exceptional condition.
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Pair of World War I trench art vases made from six pounder shell cases, each approx 29 cm high (2)
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Vintage French naval officer's bicorn hat with gilt insignia, Captains cuffs, belt and gilt metal buckle, etc
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Nice German World War I era personal lot of pipe with portrait of owner in his Hussar uniform on porcelain bowl, together with it's extra cap in the form of a pickelhaube, and a 1910 dated 1000 mark banknote.
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Very nice French military academy kepi with large brass badge 'Ecole Speciale Militaire'
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French military officer's kepi with regimented number '102' in brass
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Lot of officer's brown leather Sam Browne belt with shoulder strap and pair of brown leather leggings.
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Choice lot of twelve items of small World War I trench art, lighters, name stamps, etc
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