The Collector's Auction - featuring the Natural World
The Collector's Auction - featuring the Natural World

The Collector's Auction - featuring the Natural World

18th & 19th November 2025 at 10:00 am

This two-day auction of over 800 lots consists of over 100 lots of Taxidermy, Fossils and Minerals, Vintage Advertising and Enamel Signs, Political and Historical Signatures, Mechanical Music, Religious Artifacts and Scriptures, Royal Memorabilia, Scientific Instruments, Fire Service Equipment, Sporting Prints and Paper ephemera, such as Stamps, Post Cards and Cigarette & Trade Cards.

Also with the sale a large collection of Militaria from WWI, WWII and the Falklands, including Memorabilia, Badges, Medals, Equipment, Bayonets & Swords, Firearms, Helmets, Uniforms and so much more.

We are currently consigning for this Sale and future 2026 'Collectors' Auctions. For further information, please email adam@specialauctionservices.com or call 01635 580595.

Catalogue: Download PDF catalogue

Order of Auction

Day One - Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 10:00
Lots 001 to 013 - Mechanical Music
Lots 014 to 042 - Scientific Instruments
Lots 043 to 104 - Collectables
Lots 105 to 123 - Sport
Lots 124 to 139 - Medallions
Lots 140 to 155 - Historic & Famous Autographs
Lots 156 to 164 - Royal Memorabilia
Lots 165 to 224 - Religious Artifacts
Natural World - Lots 225 - 376
Lots 225 to 237 - Artwork
Lots 238 to 292 - Fossils & Minerals
Lots 293 to 376 - Taxidermy
Lots 377 to 380 - Advertising
Lots 381 to 410 - Advertising Signs
Lots 411 to 447 - Stamps & First Day Covers
Lots 448 to 455 - Postcards & Ephemera
Lots 456 to 519 - Cigarette & Trade Cards
Lots 520 to 541 - Fire Service

Day Two - Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 10:00
Lots 542 to 626 - Military Memorabilia
Lots 627 to 641 - Uniforms & Helmets
Lots 642 to 667 - Badges and Clasps
Lots 668 to 673 - Sweetheart Brooches
Lots 674 to 697 - Medals
Lots 698 to 699 - Air Weapon Accessories
Lots 700 to 708 - Air Rifles *
Lots 709 to 764 - Air Pistols *
Lots 765 to 777 - Ordnance
Lots 778 to 787 - Firearm Accessories
Lots 788 to 792 - Shotguns **
Lots 793 to 799 - Antique Pistols
Lots 800 to 803 - Antique Rifles
Lots 804 to 850 - Knives ***
Lots 851 to 905 - Bayonets ***
Lots 906 to 927 - Weaponry, Swords & Sidearms ***
End of Auction

Lot Symbols:

(ar) - Goods may be subject to Artist's Resale Rights with an additional premium.

(f) - Firearms Licence required.

* 18+ To Purchase, Section 21 Disclaimer Must Be Signed Before Releasing Of Lot, Face To Face Collection Preferred

** Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Proof of Certificate required, no postage available for these Lots

*** No postage for bladed items, we can supply pack only service at a cost, the buyer to organise their own collection as soon after the sale as possible, please contact Pack & Send, Newbury on T: 0163 041 0636  E: newbury@packsend.co.uk or Mail Boxes Etc. 0118 951 7980 email: info@mbereading.co.uk


 

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Military & Collectables (927)

 

Lot 193
A French figure of the Praying Virgin Mary

Sold for £30
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 195
A cast metal figure of a Saint or Angel

Sold for £20
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 197
Saint Therese of Lisieux

Unsold
Estimated at £25 - £40

Lot 198
Greek Icon

Sold for £25
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 199
A 19th Century religious panel

Sold for £190
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 200
A small collection of Religious Artworks

Sold for £40
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 201
A collection of Religious Prints

Sold for £30
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 204
A collection of Pottery and Glass Figures

Sold for £25
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 205
A 17th Century Delft tile

Sold for £50
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 206
A 19th Century oak figure of The Virgin Mary

Sold for £110
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 209
An assortment of Religious metalware

Sold for £45
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 210
A collection of metal Crosses and Crucifixes

Sold for £90
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 211
A large Corpus on Cross

Sold for £30
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 213
A selection of Stoneware Religious Figures

Sold for £150
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 214
A collection of Religious items

Sold for £90
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 215
An assortment of Religious white metal items

Sold for £160
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 218
The Whole Booke of Psalmes

Sold for £550
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 219
A group of four Antique Religious Books

Sold for £2,600
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 220
The Holy Bible

Sold for £400
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 221
The Holy Bible

Sold for £600
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 224
A Russian Orthodox Religious Icon

Unsold
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 225
Watercolour

Sold for £10
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 226
Watercolour

Sold for £80
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 227
A group of four 18th Century Bird Etchings

Sold for £60
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 228
M Gould

Sold for £360
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 229
Two Chinese Watercolours on Bodhi Leaves

Sold for £40
Estimated at £40 - £50

Lot 230
(ar) Bryan Hanlon (British - b.1956)

Sold for £700
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 231
(ar) Bryan Hanlon (British - b.1956)

Unsold
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 232
(ar) Bryan Hanlon (British - b.1956)

Unsold
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 233
(ar) Bryan Hanlon (British - b.1956)

Sold for £300
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 234
(ar) Bryan Hanlon (British - b.1956)

Sold for £850
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 235
(ar) Bryan Hanlon (British - b.1956)

Sold for £800
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 236
An early 19th Century Book

Sold for £200
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 237
A group of five Antique Maps

Sold for £50
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 238
A White Quartz Geode

Sold for £20
Estimated at £30 - £50

Lot 239
A Chevron Amethyst Mineral Boulder

Sold for £30
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 240
A White Quartz Geode

Sold for £30
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 241
A Rose Quartz Specimen

Sold for £15
Estimated at £30 - £50

Lot 242
A Citrine Quartz Mineral on Matrix

Sold for £30
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 243
An Agate Geode

Sold for £30
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 244
An Agate Geode with Quartz Cavity

Sold for £45
Estimated at £60 - £100

Lot 245
A large Iron Pyrite on Prasiolite Matrix

Sold for £120
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 246
An Ammonite Dish

Sold for £60
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 247
A large Ammonite Fossil

Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £200

Lot 248
A large fossil specimen

Sold for £60
Estimated at £100 - £200

Lot 249
An Orthoceras Tower/Column

Sold for £70
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 250
An Orthoceras Plate

Sold for £80
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 251
A large Agate Slice on stand

Sold for £200
Estimated at £200 - £250

Lot 252
A large Orthoceras Tower/Column

Sold for £210
Estimated at £250 - £350

Lot 253
A large Mammoth Tooth

Sold for £180
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 255
A large Conch Shell

Unsold
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 256
A collection of Minerals and Fossils

Sold for £90
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 257
An assortment of Sea Shells and Fossils

Sold for £25
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 258
Knightia Alta

Sold for £50
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 259
A collection of small minerals

Sold for £20
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 260
A Large Orthoceras Plate

Unsold
Estimated at £300 - £400

Lot 261
A small selection of Minerals

Sold for £30
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 262
A selection of Minerals and Hardstones

Sold for £50
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 263
A large Crinoid Plate

Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £1,800 - £2,200

Lot 264
An extensive collection of Fossils and Minerals

Sold for £30
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 265
An assortment of Malachite

Sold for £55
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 266
A large quantity of World Fossils

Sold for £30
Estimated at £50 - £100

Lot 267
A large assortment of Fossils and Minerals

Sold for £30
Estimated at £50 - £100

Lot 268
A collection of Shells and Sea Fossils

Sold for £45
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 269
A Good Collection of Minerals

Unsold
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 270
A large collection of Onyx items

Sold for £50
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 271
Treasures of the Earth

Unsold
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 272
An assortment of various Minerals and Fossils

Sold for £35
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 273
A small collection of Minerals and Fossils

Sold for £40
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 274
An extensive collection of Fossils and Minerals

Sold for £45
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 275
A quantity of Minerals and Fossils

Sold for £30
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 276
An assortment of Fossils

Sold for £40
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 277
A Quantity of Fossils

Sold for £110
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 278
Minerals and Fossils

Sold for £35
Estimated at £60 - £100

Lot 279
An extensive collection of smaller minerals

Sold for £80
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 280
A quantity of Fossils and Minerals

Sold for £40
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 281
An assortment of worked hardstones

Sold for £160
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 282
A small selection of Minerals and Fossils

Sold for £20
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 283
A selection of various Minerals

Sold for £40
Estimated at £100 - £200

Lot 284
An assortment of Minerals

Sold for £40
Estimated at £100 - £200

Lot 285
A collection of Minerals

Unsold
Estimated at £100 - £200

Lot 286
An assortment of Bones and Teeth

Sold for £110
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 287
Rhacolepis

Sold for £60
Estimated at £40 - £50

Lot 288
Mosasaur Tooth/Jaw Fossil

Sold for £60
Estimated at £70 - £100