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 385
Britsol Tipped Cigarettes

Sold for £150
Estimated at £180 - £220

Lot 386
Colman's DSF Mustard

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 387
Will's Rich Cut Virginia Tobacco

Sold for £80
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 388
Solo Margarine

Sold for £40
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 389
Brooke Bond Tea Dividend

Sold for £80
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 390
Will's Gold Flake Cigarettes

Sold for £100
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 391
R White's Soft Drinks

Sold for £90
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 392
Golden Shred

Sold for £150
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 393
Spratt's Bonio

Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 394
Will's Gold Flake

Sold for £50
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 395
Westward Ho! Smoking Mixture

Sold for £20
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 396
Capstan Cigarettes

Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 397
Volvolutum

Sold for £140
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 398
Drink Tizer The Appetizer

Sold for £120
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 399
Lyon's Cocoa

Unsold
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 400
Lyon's Tea

Sold for £130
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 401
Venos Lightning Cough Cure

Sold for £100
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 402
Martini Vermouth

Sold for £130
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 403
A vintage Coca Cola Shot Display

Unsold
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 404
Cadbury's Chocolate & Wholesome

Sold for £80
Estimated at £60 - £80

Lot 405
Gibson Watchmaker and Jeweller Sign

Sold for £80
Estimated at £100 - £200

Lot 406
Use ''Royal Daylight'' Lamp Oil

Sold for £120
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 407
No Smoking

Sold for £50
Estimated at £30 - £50

Lot 409
Brasso Metal Polish

Sold for £100
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 410
One & All Manure & Seeds

Unsold
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 411
An extensive collection of World Stamps

Sold for £200
Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 412
United States

Sold for £70
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 413
World Stamps

Sold for £150
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 414
Germany

Sold for £40
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 415
A vast quantity of British and Overseas stamps

Sold for £220
Estimated at £50 - £100

Lot 418
A large quantity of British and Overseas Stamps

Sold for £90
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 420
A large collection of First Day Covers

Sold for £40
Estimated at £100 - £200

Lot 422
A large collection of Overseas Stamps

Sold for £20
Estimated at £50 - £100

Lot 425
Malta

Sold for £400
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 426
A collection of Stamps and FDCs

Sold for £40
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 427
USA Stamps

Sold for £70
Estimated at £60 - £80

Lot 431
Victorian 2d Blue

Sold for £120
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 432
Victorian 2s sg119 Deep Blue

Sold for £80
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 433
Edward VII Postage Dues Set

Sold for £160
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 434
Victorian 1d Red

Sold for £80
Estimated at £30 - £40

Lot 435
Victorian 1d Penny Reds

Sold for £100
Estimated at £30 - £40

Lot 436
Victorian 1889 £1 Brown

Sold for £500
Estimated at £200 - £250

Lot 437
Elizabeth II Waterlow Castles Set

Sold for £25
Estimated at £30 - £50

Lot 438
George VI 2/6d - £1 set of 6

Sold for £80
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 439
1911 £1 green

Sold for £120
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 440
Edward VII High Values

Sold for £100
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 441
A Victorian 8d stamp

Sold for £480
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 442
A Victorian 6d Stamp

Sold for £120
Estimated at £50 - £80

Lot 443
A Victorian 1s

Sold for £80
Estimated at £60 - £80

Lot 444
A Victorian 1d Penny Red

Sold for £30
Estimated at £40 - £50

Lot 445
An 1841 1d Penny Red

Unsold
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 446
1841 1d red-brown

Sold for £60
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 447
1918 5s Seahorse

Sold for £35
Estimated at £30 - £50

Lot 449
Edwardian and Later Postcards Mainly Humour (340+)

Sold for £110
Estimated at £100 - £120

Lot 452
Edwardian and Later Postcards (280+)

Sold for £90
Estimated at £60 - £80

Lot 453
Victorian and Later Photographs (Qty)

Sold for £80
Estimated at £80 - £100

Lot 462
Pre-war Cigarette Card Football Themed Sets (22)

Sold for £110
Estimated at £60 - £80

Lot 473
Wix Kensitas Silk Issue Flowers Sets (4)

Sold for £300
Estimated at £100 - £120