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Auction House:
Dunbar Sloane Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** Japanese officer's sword, standard issue ***
*** World War I British two officers swords complete with fruitwood strengthened canvas carry cover, both swords by Wilkinson, singled edged steel blade, all decorated with Royal Hussars coat of arms and crest, steel scabbards, 103.5 cm overall lengths,… ***
*** Rare brass/bronze signal cannon, used to be fired by Noel Cole at moose Lodge, lake Rotoiti each year. He would dress up as General Custer on the anniversary of the battle of little Big horn ***
*** British 1845 pattern Infantry officers sword, gilded brass hilt with VR and folding guard, with scabbard (af) ***
*** Display Maori Battalion & Maori Pioneer Battalion with Cook Islands Company set, Onward set and others (25) ***
*** 70 Bore Percussion pistol, side plate stamped Tower. Good working order. ***
*** World War II period Japanese Katana, complete with scabbard and tassel. ***
*** World War II German Nskk Dagger double edged blade made by Reinh Weyserberg, Solingen, early nickel crossguard/pommel with eagle and logo, rosewood grip, ebonised scabbard (some paint missing) suspended on chain with SA logo belt clip37 cm overall length… ***
*** Ode Composed in Honour of Capt. Henry King and sung at the dinner given to the first settlers prior to sailing to NZ, 27th Oct. 1840. Original manuscript given to P.J.H. White by Mr. J. Cutfield of Wanganui ***
*** An early Fijian flag, century 1900 Union Jack with Fijian crest. 85 x 169 cm. ***
*** New Zealand four Reinforcement badges 21st, 29th, 26th cap badges and kiwi on fern collar ***
*** New Zealand 13 National Reserve badges mainly blue enamel including Hawera DRC in red and blue enamel, Ruahine and Napier districts in brass ***
*** German World War II officers peaked cap eagle and swastika badge above laurel and winged badge ***
*** Late 19th century Colonial New Zealand Interest historical sporting cup & three medals comprising silver plated prize goblet, inscribed, K R (Kaitangata Rifles) for Drill Attendance & Class Firing won by Vol. Jas Robritson (sic) 1887, New Zealand silver… ***
*** Prussian Non-Commissioned officer's pickelhaube, with gilt fittings and chin-scales. Replaced cockades. One Star missing from top ***
*** German World War II dagger double edge blade with resin grip, white metal mounts with original toggle and hanger 43 cm overall length ***
*** An interesting and rare World War I photograph showing New Zealand and Australian Prisoners from Gallipoli, there were just 70 ANZACs taken prisoner at Gallipoli and they sustained a death rate in captivity of 25%. This image clearly shows several New… ***
*** Lee Speed sporting rifle by BSA, bolt action .303, engraving to magazine, trigger guard, tang and heel plate on butt. Stock and checkering in very good condition, blueing 70%, overall condition is very good. ***
*** Double barrelled side by side shotgun by Charles Boswell, maker 126 Strand, London W.C. bright cut engraving of multiple rosettes and scrolls, walnut stock, fitted leather case with three division cleaning rod. Serial No, 14435, barrel 76 cm, overall 119… ***
*** World War II Japanese officers naval sword the gunto fully decorated with blossom, wire bound shagreen grip with metal nickel plated saya 60 cm blade length (some faults to grip base) ***
*** Japanese sword blade with temperline/hamon, bronze tsuba with ray skin handle/ tsuka, fine menuki with plain black lacquered scabbard/saya 63 cm blade length ***
*** Teutenberg in Husten double barrel shotgun pin fire with ornate metal work fittings and carved detail to stock grip 120 cm overall length ***
*** Two medal group awarded to 5376 TPR: H. H. McDonald NZMR 8th Cont. Queens South Africa medal 1899-1902 with three bars Transvaal, South Africa 1902, Cape Colony & awarded to 18932 RFLM. H. H. McDonald. NZEF British war medal 1914-20 with New Zealand… ***
*** A 19th century Claymore of Greatsword variant all forged steel, 167 cm overall length ***
*** A single barrelled percussion pistol. By Lacy & Co. C. 1830 ***
*** A pair of wooden skis with leather bindings belonging to James Robert Dennistoun (each ski monogrammed). Dennistoun was a member of Scott's 1910-11 Antarctic Expedition and was awarded the Kings Antarctic medal. James died of wounds during World War I… ***
*** Early 19th century Balkan/Bulgarian flintlock pistol, walnut casing and silver inlaid mounts, reputedly made around the lake Ohrid area, now in Northern Macedonia, 49 cm overall length ***
*** Pilot's 1944 leather flying jacket. U.S. Army Air Corps ***
*** A World War I and later diary of B C Scott of Wanganui, who served from 1941-1945 primarily in the Pacific theatre, the diary, although not filled in on a regular basis gives graphic accounts of 'rial combat in the Pacific and is of some importance. He… ***
*** Spanish 18 Bore Miquelet Type Percussion Blunderbuss plain walnut full stock, octagonal barrel, replaced - engraved brass side plate and trigger guard with steel ramrod,63 cm length overall ***
*** New Zealand medal dated 1861 to 1866 to CORPL. M CLARKE. AUCKD. MILA. ***
*** World War I German Luger pistol the top dated 1916, with leather holster stamped C Heinichen, Dresden, 1916. ***
*** Volunteer Forces long service Medal, together with New Zealand long & Efficient service Medal and New Zealand Volunteers 12 year service Medal. 145 Pvte. Francis S Parker - Linwood rifle Volunteers ***
*** Historic naval Documents and photographs - Ebrey Family with photos of World War II New Zealand naval service. John Alfred Ebrey - born Kent, UK, 1890. Enlisted in the Royal Navy in June 1910 and saw service during World War I, including Gallipoli where… ***
*** Flintlock blunder bus steel barrel and locks, brass trigger guard and butt plate. Provenance: Purchased around 1997 from Birmingham arms and Militaria fair, National Motorbike Museum, Birmingham ***
*** Droplock Rook Rifle, single shot 9.mm calibre, cleaning rod under barrel. No makers name found but had Belgian proof marks, engraving on action, heel plate and trigger guard, case hardening visible on action, leaf sights 60-100- 125 yards in gold… ***
*** Webley side by side 12 gauge hammerless Gibbs and Pitt side lever shotgun, Barrel address P. Webley & Sons 21 Rydeer Street, St James, London, engraving to locks, action, trigger and backstrap, also butt plate. 30 inch Damascus barrels, nitro proofed,… ***
*** Adams mark II .45 Boxer revolver Serial Number 17007, 85% of blue remaining, good original condition, wooden checkered grips, contained in an oak case lined with green felt and trade label. Accessories are cap box, oil bottle, cleaning rod and spare… ***
*** George Daw side by side breech loading centre fire 12 gauge hammer shotgun, first British centre fire breech loading shotgun on the market. Arrived in New Zealand during the Maori Wars, barrel address George. H. Daw's patent central fire 57 Threadneedle… ***
*** World War II German mine sweepers badge and lapel pin with Blockade Runners badge and lapel pin ***
*** Scottish officers basket Hilt sword on a tartan backed display with 3 metal badges. ***
*** Antique flintlock pistol smoothed faceted steel barrel on walnut with fitted brass embossed butt cap, silver inlaid crest to grip all with engraved decorations to fittings 42 cm overall length ***
*** Joseph Lang Rook Rifle, .300 calibre single shot under lever, early hammerless ejector, makers address J. Lang & Son Cockspur Street, Pall Mall, London. Action and under lever highly engraved, browned barrel, steel butt plate. Stock and checkering in good… ***
*** Dan Wesson stainless steel .44 magnum revolver with second barrel 8' and 6'. Comes with three speed loaders. ***
*** Dan Wesson .22 magnum stainless steel revolver with Leopold scope and second barrel 8' and 6' Take down tool. All in aluminium Dan Wesson case. ***
*** An interesting Medic's collection of World War II Diaries, the owner, Doug Venz, was a member of the New Zealand medical Corps serving in Fiji, New Caledonia and also in New Zealand at a number of the hospitals established in Auckland and in Hamilton (no… ***
*** German World War II officers peaked cap spread winged eagle badge above laurel and winged badge ***
*** The World War II photos of Sgt. Jams Vernon General Lord Freyberg's driver for 4 years. James 'Jim' Alfred Darcy Vernon, born 24 January 1922. He enlisted in the New Zealand army service Corps in Wellington in 1940 and was given the rank of driver. He… ***
*** An important World War II album, New Zealand army 1st field Regiment, the images range from pre-war 1939 training at Waiouru and follow through to the Pacific campaign, including the landings at New Hebrides and Fiji, as well as photographs of Guadalcanal… ***
*** New Zealand Medal 1845-47 and 1860-66 to Pri. W.McCauley .1st Waikato. Mil., issued c1876, with research papers (replacement suspender) ***
*** New Zealand Reinforcement badges 28th, 30th and 30th collar and Samoan relief Force cap badge ***
*** New Zealand Samoan relief cap badge with Camp quartermaster stores set and other (7) ***
*** Mauser semi automatic 'Broom Handle' pistol 7.63 calibre. Thought to be the 'Bolo' model which was made in large numbers in the early part of the 20th century for the Soviet Army. Worn original condition 50% blue remaining. C licence required. ***
*** Three bar pot helmet English civil war period 'Three-Barred Pott' comprised of a hand forged two piece folded skull, fixed stepped neck tail, one piece fall/peak with attached three barred face cage, and solid cheek pieces suspended with leather. This… ***
*** Robert Jones of Liverpool Maker,12 gauge side by side non ejector underlever pin fire shotgun. 30 inch Damascus barrels, engraved borderline and scroll on action, side locks and trigger guard, fair to good condition. Contained in leather and wood green… ***
*** Two soldiers diaries 1917 and 1918, belonging to a military medal winner New Zealand FA with paybook, discharge certificate and telegram ***
*** British War Medal, Victory Medal, New Zealand Territorial service (12 yrs) Medal, together with New Zealand War Medal 1939/45 and Efficiency decoration (George VI). 20925 Lt. F Kingsford ***
*** Ornate Spanish Migulet Flintlock pistol, steel barrel with silver inlay, nickel plated brass fittings carved wood stock with some silver inlay. Provenance: Purchased around 1995 from Chris James medals and Militaria, Warwick antique centre, Warwickshire UK ***
*** World War II seven medal group, to No.42795 C.A.L. De Vere, 1939-1945 star, Pacific Star, Italy star, Defence medal, War Medal, New Zealand War Service Medal and GVIR Territorial Efficiency medal with all medals being named together with matching boxed… ***
*** New Zealand mounted Rifles Reinforcements small cap badge, 23rd bronze and 24th ***
*** Colt Combat Elite pistol .45 ACP stainless steel and blue frame. Pachmayn grips 1970s. C licence required. ***
*** Miniature 18th century bronze ships cannon 'Lantaka' 40 cm ***
*** World War II German officer's sword slightly curved single edged fullered blade un-marked, wire bound grip with gilt metal engraved fittings, eagle crest in japanned steel scabbard 81 cm blade length ***
*** Waitohi World War II Tribute fob medal hand engraved in gold (9ct, 6.7gms, 27 x 27 mm ), ring top suspension, no maker, obverse with inscribed initials 'W.P.S' (probably Waitohi patriotic Society), reverse inscribed 'Prestd. To/L/Sgt. D.… ***
*** Cannon ball recovered from Rangihaeata's pa at Pauatahanui, fired from a mortar on 7 August,1846 during an assault on the pa ***
*** New Zealand 12th (Otago) Mounted Rifles set with 9th (Wgtn East Coast) Mounted Rifles set and 11th (Nth Auck) Mounted Rifles cap badge with hook and others (13) ***
*** A Flintlock pocket pistol, by Thomas Archer, London. C. 1800 ***
*** C G Bonehill dated 1880 Snider Mk III carbine .577 cal multiple touchmarks with N 81 Z over 10 102 cm overall length ***
*** New Zealand Torpedo Corps cut brass initial badge and other ***
*** 19th century Police truncheon, with painted decoration, 44.5 cm ***
*** W.J. Jeffery Rook Rifle .255 calibre single shot side lever, leaf sights, barrel address W. J. Jeffery & Co 13 King Street, St James, London, engraving on action, trigger guard and grip cap, case hardening visible on action, blueing in good condition,… ***
*** Dan Wesson .44 magnum revolver with second barrel 6' and 4'. Has 95% of blued original finish. Has take down tool. In aluminium case. ***
*** New Zealand World War II service medals on bar 39-45 star, Africa star with north Africa 42-43 bar, Atlantic star, Defence, war and New Zealand service medals and Memorial cross (only cross named) to NZ2313 Po R/M D.L.Ritchie with research papers ***
*** New Zealand 7th (Wgtn West Coast Rifles) Regiment set with Wgtn West Coast & Taranaki set, 11th (Taranaki Rifles) regiment three badges, bronze, battle honours and others (20) ***
*** World War I NZEF green felt lemon Squeezer Slouch hat with Taranaki XI Rifles Regiment badge ***
*** A carved ivory figure of a robed lady holding a sword. Height 21 cm (including Stand) ***
*** World War I Prussian officers sword double fullered blade marked with twin squirrels, Imperial eagle folding guard, wire bound grip (missing cypher) in matching steel scabbard 79 cm blade length ***
*** Antique Belgium 10shot double action Revolver.455cal seven faceted barrel all finely engraved with mother of pearl grips 27 cm overall length named J Rufina Barrios: Justo Rufilno Barrios (President of Guatemala 1873-85) ***
*** World War II German Navy breast Insignia with arm shield for action at Narvik, Norway and petty officers badge ***
*** World War I Webley & Scott, London & Birmingham Flare pistol all brass with steel fitting, mahogany grip with New Zealand military markings 25 cm overall length ***
*** World War II Medal group to Fred Smith 7887923 enlisted first Royal tank Regiment, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, long service & good Conduct EIIR Medal with regular army bar with set of five miniature Medals, dog tags,… ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal awarded to Captain J.B. Beale, New Zealand mounted Rifles 9th Constabulary. Together with 'South Africa 1902' and 'Transvaal' bars ***
*** Australian pattern 143 machete bayonet, handle stamped SLAZ 48, with canvas scabbard, blade 31 cm, overall 45 cm ***
*** Abyssinia Medal 1867-68 named on reverse to 2107 W. Brien H.M. 108th. Part of the collection of the late Bill Brien ***
*** Group of Three: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal 1914-18 to 2/351 Bdr. C.S Taylor. N.Z.E.F., with research papers, a Gallipoli Veteran ***
*** New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal to Maj. A.J. Mirrielees. R. of O. (wrong ribbon) with research papers, a long serving officer in Johnsonville who at one time faced a near mutiny. ***
*** Antique Indo-Persian sword curved single edged blade, leather handle, ribbed brass pommel shaped leather scabbard with original fringed hangings 78 cm overall ***
*** New Zealand 3rd Auckland Lemonsqeezer dated 1940 ***
*** Imperial German Captain's dress blues tunic, with iron cross second class and 1914-18 Crest of Honour ***
*** An India pattern British army Percussion Musket, complete with ram rod ***
*** Petty Officer Coey's personal knife in leather sheath. Coey served on the HM Achilles during World War II and the knife is accompanied by his special Wellington tram and bus pass awarded for 'Duty Nobly Done, 13 Dec 1939' ***
*** New Zealand mounted Rifles Reinforcements 24th and 33rd badges with three collar badges ***
*** World War I artillery officers sword by Hobson & Son, fullered and engraved blade on shagreen grip with steel guard and mounts, leather scabbard with frog 88.5 cm blade length ***
*** Makikihi World War I Tribute fob medal handcrafted in gold (9ct, 10.3gms, 42 x 30 mm ), ring top suspension, by E. Mills (Dunedin), obverse with inscribed initials 'J.J.Q', reverse inscribed 'Great war 1914-18/Presented To/Lcp.Cpl. J.J. Quinn/By Makikihi… ***
*** Heriot World War I Tribute fob medal handcrafted in gold (9ct, 9.3gms, 40 x 40 mm ), ring top suspension, no maker, obverse inscribed 'N/Z/E/F' around crossed rifles, reverse inscribed 'Presented/To/D.Dun/N.Z. Exped Forces/The great war… ***
*** Sutlej Medal 1845-46 to Corpl J William Heath 3rd Lt Dragns with research papers showing that this medal is part of a pair other being the Punjab Medal with entitlement to the Chilianwala clasp. Heath emigrated to New Zealand, this medal was dug up in a… ***