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Militaria — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:86
Sale Title:MilitariaLots with images:73
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:34
Date:1-Aug-2012
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A Georgian light British cavalry 1796 trooper’s sword with Hussar type wide blade and broad fuller. Engraved Crown over ‘GR’. Stirrup hilt, leather grip with silver wire, no scabbard. Length 96.5 cm
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An 18th century English mourning small sword with cut steel facet decorated hilt, guard and pommel. Colichemarde engraved triangular steel blade. Rust areas. Length 96 cm
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A British rifle brigade 1827 pattern officer’s sword steel, Gothic hilt, fish skin wire bound grip. Engraved blade. Steel scabbard. Crest with ‘PRO. REGE ET GREGE’. Length 97 cm
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A British 1853 pattern infantry officer’s sword three bar hilt, fish skin wire bound grip. Engraved blade by Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London. Leather scabbard. Rust spotting. Length 10.4 cm
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A British 1790s infantry officer's short sword engraved diamond section blade. Scroll shape guard and ribbed hardwood grip. Length 92 cm
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A British 1821 heavy cavalry officers Sabre with pipe backed blade. Fish skin grip with silver wire, pierced hilt, blade with multiple nicks. Length 10.7 cm
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A British Victorian cavalry officer’s 1853 pattern sword with engraved blade. Three bar hilt. Fish skin wire wrapped hilt. Steel scabbard. Faults. Length 104.5
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A British cavalry officer’s sword three bar hilt with wire wrapped fish skin grip. Engraved blade by Hobson & Sons. Windmills London. Length 103.5
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A 17th century German swept hilt back sword with opposite curving quillions, ringed hilt, wire bound grip and facet pommel. Flattened diamond section blade. Numerous sword makers punch marks and inlaid running Wolf mark. Length 113.5 cm
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An early 18th century British back sword cast brass hilt, guard and knuckle guard. Short fuller with flat tapered blade. Length 99 cm
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A British regimental basket hilt broad sword engraved blade with George V Cypher and Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders. 1828 pattern. Silk tassels, plated scabbard. Length 1,000
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A heavy Russian cavalry trooper's sabre 1826 pattern. Wide blade, three bar hilt, ribbed hard wood grip. Signed back edge date 1834. Various marks. Steel scabbard. Length 101.5 cm
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A British infantry officer’s sabre 1803 pattern. Gilt brass pierced guard, lions head pommel. Leather grip with silver wire chain wrap. Wide engraved German blade signed Runkel Solingen. Leather scabbard with gilt metal fittings. Sold by S. Brunn. London. Length 89 cm
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An Edwardian infantry officer’s sword 3/4 basket hilt. 1895 pattern. Engraved blade with cypher. Fish skin grip. Leather scabbard. Signed Riccaso Owen & Co.: Durban. Length 97 cm
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A 19th century Portuguese mameluke general's sword with ornate quillons and ivory-slab grip. Engraved blade with ricasso signed Jorge & Santos. Lisbon. Gold tassel and nickel scabbard. Length 93 cm
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An English 1822 pattern infantry officer’s sword engraved blade with crest and VR cyphers. Pierced gilt brass. Four bar guard with ‘VR’. Fine chequered hardwood grip. Leather and brass scabbard. Length 98 cm
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A British light cavalry 1821 pattern officer’s sword three bar hilt. Fish skin wire wrapped grip. Engraved blade with artillery wings and cannon. Signed on Ricasso Hobson & Sons: London. Plated metal scabbard. Length 96 cm
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A British heavy cavalry 1796 pattern officer's sword brass hilt, knuckle guard and pommell. Boat shell guards. Double quillons and brass twist wire grip. Hollow ground flat diamond section blade. Steel scabbard. Length 99 cm
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A Victorian British general’s mamaluke pattern sword decorative double quillons with slab-ivory grip. Engraved and signed blade. London. Brass scabbard. Length 96 cm
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A 19th century Prussian officer’s small sword brass stirrup knuckle guard with shield langets. Fish skin grip, silver plaited. Engraved blade with single fuller. Doves head pommel. Steel scabbard. Length 93 cm
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A large French Napoleonic heavy cavalry Trooper sword straight single edge double fullered blade. Four bar brass hilt with domed pommel cap. Leather grip. Stamped 803. Steel scabbar, metal pitted. Length 115.5 cm
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A British light cavalry officer’s 1821 pattern sword three bar hilt, fish skin grip with copper wire. Engraved single fullered blade. Marked leather scabbard: W.R. Kirschbaum Solingen on Ricasso. Length 102 cm
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A British early 19th century naval dirk lion's head pommel with ribbed ivory grip. Cross quillons. Curved blade with single fuller signed: Wooley Sargant & Fairfax. Wrapped leather scabbard with brass fittings. Length 59 cm
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A British Hussar mameluke general’s sword reputably belonging to the King of Tonga, with engraved blade inscribed with warrant. Cross quillons with silver Crown over JT. Slab ivory grips, silver scabbard with bronze fittings but discernable by Henry Wilkinson. (blade pitted and rubbed). Length 94 cm
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A George VI Wilkinson airforce officer’s sword cast & gilt brass, half basket hilt with crowned-eagle and eagle head pommel. Shark skin grip with gilt wire wrap. Engraved single fuller blade. Ricasso the property of Gieves. Leather scabbard with gilt brass fitting. Twin rings. Length 95 cm
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An interesting 17th century mortuary hilted broad sword. Cast brass hilt with raised crown boar crests. Brown wooden handle. The blade stamped Hornsloe and of a flattened double sided taper. Average condition. Length 96 cm
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A Victorian British general’s mameluke sword with decorative quillons. Slab white wood grip. A curved engraved blade with double edged point signed by J. Daniels & Co. Woolwich. Plated steel scabbard. Length 93 cm
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A Victorian British equerry mameluke style sword with ornate gilt bronze quillons. Horseshoe motif. Slab ivory grip. A curved engraved blade with double edged point signed ricasso Hamburger & Co. 30 King St. Cout-garden, London. Steel scabbard with gilt bronze mounts. Length 92 cm
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A British general’s Officer mamaluke style sword gilt bronze cross quillons. Ivory slab grip, engraved blade with double edged point signed by E. Thurkle. 5 Denmark St Soho. London. Brass scabbard. Length 98 cm
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A good 18th century Hussars mamaluke sword gilt bronze cross quillons with ivory-slab grip. Carved Indian Wootz steel blade with pipe back, minor nicks. Steel scabbard with brass mounts. Length 91 cm
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A small ceremonial dress sword. with cast brass, pommel and knuckle guard. Faintly engraved thin steel blade. Length 95 cm
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An Italian naval engraved 20th century dress sword. Plated steel scabbard with wooden grip. Length 92 cm
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A British 1853 pattern officer’s sword. Three bar hilt with fish skin grip. Engraved blade with field gun. By Pillin Soho, London. Leather scabbard. Length 101 cm
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A Swiss officer’s dress sword waffenfabrik, neuhausen. Basket hilt, shagreen gip and later metal scabbard, circa 1900. Length 99 cm
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An Indonesian kris knife with a wavy blade, well carved handle and a foliate silver sheath. Length 53.5 cm
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A modern Scottish piper’s dirk engraved blade and handle, thistle mounts. Together with a smaller knife. Length 48 cm
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A 19th century French steel cuirasse breastplate armour and helmet from the mounted cavalry regiment. Stamped 1264, with brass studs and leather straps. The helmet has relief brass embellishments. Feather plume and black horse hair tail. Some rust spots.
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A reproduction German high Gothic suit of armour made in 1996 in the high gothic style of 1480’s Germany together with a broadsword. Some rust patches.
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A reproduction Cromellian suit of armour
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An antique composite suit of armour
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A Japanese Edo period part suit of armour comprising a pair of sode (shoulder defense) with kote (arm defense) and do (cuirass) with laced skirt panels and suneate (greaves). All panels are lacquered metal and leather in a russet brown colour and joined with blue and orange silk lacings in the traditional manner. Some silk binding is deteriorating.
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Six framed 19th century German officer’s swords together with an Imperial German flag. Height 112 cm. Width 84 cm
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A framed early 19th century officer’s jacket together with two matching sabres. Height 116 cm. Width 100 cm
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A framed Hauraki regimental dress jacket and cap together with certificate for 2nd Lieutenant Roy Waldo Fry wood. 1912.
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A Woman’s Auxillary Airforce workshop Uniform of navy blue cotton trousers, jacket and cap.
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A Japanese World War II steel infantry helmet
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A World War II U.S Airforce Cockpit jacket type A2, standard issue in brown leather and fur collar. Age related wear.
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A U.S Airforce style Cockpit jacket type A2 by Avirex.
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A black watch regimental leather pouch Anderson & Sons, military Outfitters, Edinburgh and Glasgow
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A miniature cast bronze naval Canon with red painted carriage and brass and copper fittings. Length 40 cm
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A BSA .222 CF2 hunting rifle with telescopic sight. A gun or pistol licence will be required to purchase these guns.
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A BSA .308 rifle and wooden Stock no. 681552.
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A Marlin .3030 lever action rifle model 336 with telescopic sight.
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A no. 5 Lee Enfield Jungle Carbine and bayonet 9/45 R4051.
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An 1850 Colt .36 replica Navy pistol A. Uberti & Co.
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An 1858 Remington.44 ‘New army’ replica pistol A. Uberti & Co.
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A Colt .44 40 replica pistol A. Uberti & Co.
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A Webley 'Thomas Bland' .450 Revolver No. 1406.
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A 19th century British tower percussion musket. with brass butt plate, trigger guard and fittings (ramrod missing). Barrel with stamps and proof marks. Length 1,400
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A 19th century percussion musket the lock with rampant lion emblem and large brass trigger guard. Brass fittings, ramrod and triangular socket bayonet. Sling and swivels. Length 1,400
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A 19th century Snider Patut percussion rifle. With plate stamped, Tower 1865. Brass trigger guard, strap and swivels. Triangular socket bayonet (ramrod missing). Brass butt plate. Length 132 cm
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An early 19th century flintlock belt pistol. Full stock with brass mounts. 10 inch barrel with marks. Steel butt cap. Length 43.5 cm
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A late 18th century flintlock duelling pistol. Octagonal barrel 10 inch. Full stock with brass fitlings engraved: H. Nock (later addition). Length 39.5 cm
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A mid 19th century percussion holster pistol with brass mounts, 8 inch barrel (ramrod missing). Signed lockplate indistinct. Length 37 cm
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An 18th century flintlock holster pistol barrel 10 inches with brass fitlings and long spur butt cap (restored). Engraved barrel with proof marks. Simulated ramrod. Length 43 cm
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Royal Numismatic Society of NZ decimal Coinage medal 1967 6.3 cm, bright silver, 200 struck, hallmarked, ICOI, Royal mint London, design by James berry, OBE, FRSNZ. MacMaster 1967/3. Together with (2) Royal Numismatic Society of NZ decimal Coinage medal 1967, 6.3 cm, bright bronze, 500 struck, ICOI, Royal mint London, design by James berry OBE, FRNSNZ, (see no. 1) MacMaster 1967/3.
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Royal Numismatic Society of NZ decimal Coinage medal 1967 6.3 cm, bright bronze, 500 struck, ICOI, Royal mint London, design by James berry OBE, FRNSNZ, (see no. 2) MacMaster 1967/3. Together with (2) Royal Numismatic Society of N Z, Cook Bicentenary medal 1969, 6.3 cm, bronze, 250 struck, Royal Australian mint, for RNSNZ, design by J berry OBE FRNSNZ. ICOI. MacMaster 1969/1.
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bicentenary of Cook’s second voyage to NZ 1972 38 mm, bronze, Hawke’s Bay & Gisborne Savings Bank, New Zealand . 5,000 struck. MacMaster 1972/1. Together with (2) south polar diamond [Antarctic] Anniversary 1971-72, 39 mm, nickel-silver, in card folder. MacMaster 1971/13. bicentenary James Cook to New Zealand 1769-1969, 33 mm, copper, (3) Hawke’s Bay & Gisborne Savings Bank. MacMaster 1969/4. bi-Centenary of Cook’s Landing in NZ, 1969, 50 mm, cast bronze metal, in plastic pouch. MacMaster 1969/8.
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New Zealand Proclaimed a Dominion, September 26th 1907 Presented to the children attending the Schools of the Dominion [in 1908]. 2.6 cm, aluminium. Morel 1907/1-5. Together with (2) to Commemorate the departure of N Z Troops from Lyttelton [to South African war] February 1900, 23 mm brass/copper; Moller and young; pierced at 12 o’clock. Morel 1900/2-3-4. (3) Nelson Celebrations Edward VII, crowned 1902, white metal, heart-shaped with Crown pierced for suspension. Morel 1902/17-18. (4) Royal Visit of Duke…
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NZ Numismatic Society (now Royal) Centennial of New Zealand medal 1940 38 mm, silver; 260 struck by Mayer & Kean Ltd., Morel 1940/1.
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Canterbury Centenary 1950, 5 cm, bronze. 2000 struck. MacMaster 1950/1. Together with (2) Otago Centenary 1948, 5.2 cm, bronze. 1000 struck MacMaster 1948/1. (3) Otago Centenary 1948, 3.2 cm, gilt. 2 examples. MacMaster 1948/3. (4) Wellington chamber of Commerce Centenary medal 1956, 4.8 cm, bronze, struck by Mayer & Kean Ltd. MacMaster 1956/1. (5) canterbury Centennial medal 1950, frosted silver, 5 cm. MacMaster 1950/1. (6) canterbury Centennial 1950, copper-gilt medal, 3.2 cm, with red and black ribbon…
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Otago Jubilee Exhibition 1898, 17 mm, silver, with ring for suspension. Morel 1898/7. Together with (2) Otago Jubilee Exhibition 1898, 17 mm brass, pierced at 12 o’clock. Morel 1898/7. (3) international Exhibition, Christchurch 1882, silver, 22 mm; pierced at 12 o’clock. Morel 1882/5.
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Royal Visit, of Queen Elizabeth II to New Zealand 1953-54 3.7 cm, copper, presented to NZ school children, holed but lacks usual blue ribbon. [Prov. Seaby 1981]. MacMaster 1953-54/2. Together with (2) commemorating P-3 Orion aircraft into RNZAF September 1966, 38 mm bronze. MacMaster 1966/4. (3) the Bluff NZAS Smelter opening 30.11.71, 47 mm, aluminium. MacMaster 1971/14. (4) Centenary of Birth of Lord Rutherford, August 1971, 39 mm, bright bronze, the Franklin Mint, USA, for the Royal Society of New…
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Royal Horticultural Society, Affiliated Societies medal issued by HVHS 1931 (Hutt Valley Horticultural Society, New Zealand), 4.4 cm, silver, Pinches London, named on reverse HVHS Mrs. J.J. Reich, cyclamen, spring show 1931. Pinches page 154. Together with (2) St. John Cadets golden Jubilee 1977, 42 mm, silver, obverse arms of the Priory in New Zealand of the Order and reverse inscription, 'St. John Cadets Golden Jubilee 1977, First Division in New Zealand Formed at Wanganui 2 May 1927'. Designed by P P…
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Hutt District Agricultural Horticultural & pastoral Society 1877 58 mm, bronze, ICOI, H. Wilkinson & Co, obverse pastoral scene, reverse naming, awarded to a Braithwaite crossbred ewe 1877. Together with (2) Hutt District Agricultural Horticultural and pastoral Society, 58 mm, bronze, obverse scene of animals, hills, and sea, reverse inscription as above ?' middle engraved Awarded to N. Valentine, boar pig 2nd prize, [Prov. Private UK collection] similar to cased bronze and silver purchased in Auckland.
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Hallmarked sterling New Zealand medal 1913 36 mm, silver, designed and struck by W R Bock, of Wellington. Presented by New Zealand Government to the officers and Crew of ship. Scarce. Morel 1913/3.
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British Empire Games, New Zealand, 1950 Competition/prize medal 5.2 cm, bronze, named K. Forsyth NZ. No case. MacMaster 1950/7. Together with (2) New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, 4.1 cm, bronze, named on reverse Hop Step and Jump, 1st K. Forsyth, 46’ 10inch 1948. (3) New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, 3 cm, bronze, named on reverse Hop Step and Jump 1953, K H.Forsyth 47’ 2.5inch (4) New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, 3 cm, bronze, named on reverse 2nd Hop Step Jump, K Forsyth 1947.…
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J. C. Firth's prize medal, 32 mm, silver, by Anton Teutenberg (signed with 'AT'). Obverse: Within a Laurel Wreath 'WON /BY / VOL and Above J. C. FIRTH's PRIZE; Plain Reverse Engraved 'Arthur C. Firth'. Arthur temple Clifton Firth, born c1867, a Son of J C Firth, joined Colonial sugar Company and at age of 20 moved to a branch in New South ales, Australia. Josiah Clifton Firth (1826-1897), of Matamata Estate, was a strong supporter of military volunteer movement and provided various prizes, including medals…
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‘Diamond’ male & female, 1983, 76 mm, bronze gilt, issued British Art medal Society, designed Lynn Chadwick CBE. Limited edition of 128. [Prov. BAMS 1985], one example sold at auction in UK for UK £450.00) BAMS no. 18.
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Stonehenge, by Ron Dutton, 1987. Limited edition of 70. BAMS no 46.
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Battle of Britain, by Michael Meszaros, 1988. Limited edition of 30. BAMS no. 53. Meszaros, an Australian, is internationally k
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Joseph Conrad, by Ewa Olszewska-Borys 1994. Cast in bronze by the artist. BAMS
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Asterix & Obelix 1993, by Sandeha Lynch. This medal was only available to BAMS members. BAMS
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Monday morning [cloths on washing line], by John Paddison, cast bronze, 1997. BAMS
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Nurture / Growth, 95 mm, bronze, no. 9 of 25, designed Jim Wheeler obverse hand holding small (green coloured) plant, nurture, reverse, large tree (green coloured) growth, [Prov. Ferner gallery N Z 1998], Wheeler, an American has lived in NZ for some time, and is a well known medallist.
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A Lord Nelson small bronze plaque
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