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.
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
Lot 408
A selection of reproduction and later made Advertising Signs
Sold for £60
Estimated at £60 - £100
Lot 419
A collection of various British and Overseas Minisheets and Covers
Sold for £60
Estimated at £50 - £80
Lot 424
Being sold on behalf of Alexander Devine Children's Cancer Hospice
Sold for £50
Estimated at £50 - £80
Lot 429
A collection of Victorian and Later British and Overseas Stamps
Sold for £50
Estimated at £50 - £60
Lot 448
Edwardian and Later Mainly Merchant and Passenger Marine Themed Includes RPs, (300+)
Sold for £70
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 450
Edwardian and Later Postcards in Three Period Albums (360+)
Sold for £180
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 451
Extensive Edwardian and Later Postcard Collection (2600+)
Sold for £650
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 455
1970S /80S Competition Photographs by W A Pike Reading (120+)
Sold for £20
Estimated at £50 - £80
Lot 457
Pre and Early Post-war Cigarette and Trade Card Marine/Shipping Themed Sets (33)
Sold for £140
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 458
Pre and Early Post-war Cigarette and Trade Card Railway/Train Themed Sets (48)
Sold for £230
Estimated at £120 - £160
Lot 459
Pre and Early Post-war Cigarette and Trade Card Aviation and Other Transport Themed Sets (30)
Sold for £140
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 460
Pre and Early Post-war Cigarette and Trade Card Cricket and Rugby Themed Sets (19)
Sold for £140
Estimated at £70 - £90
Lot 463
Pre and Early Post-war Cigarette and Trade Card Sports Themed Sets (28)
Sold for £230
Estimated at £100 - £120
Lot 465
Pre War Cigarette Card Beauties and Actress Themed Sets (22)
Sold for £150
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 467
Pre and Post War Cigarette and Trade Card Dogs and Pets Themed Sets (33)
Sold for £90
Estimated at £80 - £100
Lot 469
Pre and Post-war Cigarette and Trade Card British Birds and Butterflies Themed Sets (32)
Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £120
Lot 471
Pre and Post-war Cigarette and Trade Card Foreign Wildlife and Zoo Themed Sets (37)
Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £120
Lot 472
Pre and Post-war Cigarette and Trade Card Flora and Trees Themed Sets (41)
Sold for £110
Estimated at £100 - £120
Lot 474
Pre War Cigarette Card International Views and Landmarks Themed Sets (51)
Sold for £110
Estimated at £100 - £120
Lot 475
Pre War Cigarette and Trade Card British Isles Views Themed Sets (97)
Sold for £200
Estimated at £150 - £200
Lot 476
Pre War Cigarette and Trade Card Literature Theatre and Music Themed Sets (29)
Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £120
Lot 477
Pre War Cigarette Card Art and Antiques Themed Sets (53)
Sold for £120
Estimated at £120 - £160
Lot 478
Pre War Cigarette Card and Trade Card Historical Themed Sets (24)
Sold for £150
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 479
Pre War Cigarette Card and Trade Card Historical Themed Sets (31)
Sold for £140
Estimated at £80 - £100
Lot 480
Pre War Cigarette Card Historical Figures Themed Sets (25)
Sold for £210
Estimated at £100 - £120