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 482
Pre and Post-war Cigarette and Trade Card 20th Century Military Themed Sets (43)
Sold for £230
Estimated at £120 - £160
Lot 483
Pre War Cigarette Card and Trade Card Events and People of the Day Themed Sets (37)
Sold for £150
Estimated at £100 - £120
Lot 486
Pre-war Cigarette Card Sets International Girls/Female Royalty Themed Sets (4)
Sold for £60
Estimated at £80 - £100
Lot 487
Pre-war Cigarette Card Scouting and Schools Themed Sets (20)
Sold for £150
Estimated at £80 - £100
Lot 488
Pre-war Cigarette Card UK Arms and Emblems Themed Sets (18)
Sold for £50
Estimated at £40 - £50
Lot 489
Pre War Cigarette and Trade Card Science and Engineering Themed Sets (33)
Sold for £130
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 490
Pre-war Cigarette and Trade Card Humour Games and Superstition/Fable Themed Sets (42)
Sold for £130
Estimated at £80 - £100
Lot 491
Pre and Post-war Cigarette and Trade Card Instructional Sets Various Subjects (42)
Sold for £130
Estimated at £80 - £100
Lot 492
Pre-war Cigarette Card Fitness Exercise First Aid Themed Sets (13)
Sold for £100
Estimated at £40 - £60
Lot 493
Pre-war Cigarette Card Art Literature and Stage Themed Sets (15)
Sold for £60
Estimated at £50 - £80
Lot 494
Pre-war Cigarette and Trade Card Historical Marine and Flags Themed Sets (25)
Sold for £90
Estimated at £80 - £100
Lot 495
Pre-war Cigarette and Trade Card 20th Century Military Themed Sets (18)
Sold for £60
Estimated at £50 - £80
Lot 496
Pre-war Cigarette Cards People and Events of The Day Themed Sets (3)
Sold for £40
Estimated at £50 - £70
Lot 497
Pre-war Cigarette and Trade Card Film and Stage Themed Sets (13)
Sold for £140
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 498
Pre and Post war Cigarette and Trade Card Film Stage Radio Dance Themed Sets (33)
Sold for £240
Estimated at £100 - £120
Lot 499
Pre-war Cigarette Card Beauties and Actresses Sets and Part Sets (19)
Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £120
Lot 501
Pre-war Cigarette Card Cricket Rugby and Boxing Themed Sets and Part Sets (17)
Sold for £120
Estimated at £80 - £100
Lot 503
Pre-war Trade Card Football Themed Sets and Part Sets (14)
Sold for £80
Estimated at £70 - £90
Lot 504
1950s Trade and Cigarette Card Football Themed Sets (14)
Sold for £120
Estimated at £70 - £90
Lot 505
Early 20th Century Odd Cigarette Cards by Cohen Weenen and Ogdens (51)
Sold for £100
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 506
Early 20th Century Odd Cigarette Cards Gallaher Wills and Others (260)
Sold for £100
Estimated at £80 - £120
Lot 507
Mainly Pre-war Cigarette and Trade Card Sets and Parts Sets (39 Sets)
Sold for £120
Estimated at £70 - £90
Lot 508
Mainly Pre-war Cigarette Card Part Sets and Odds Together With Postcards (Qty)
Sold for £40
Estimated at £50 - £80
Lot 510
Pre and Post-war and Modern Football Themed Trade and Bubble Gum Card Sets (18)
Sold for £340
Estimated at £100 - £120
Lot 511
Post-war and Modern Football Themed Trade Card Sets (17)
Sold for £130
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 512
Post-war Football Themed Bubble Gum Card Sets and Part Sets (5 sets)
Sold for £600
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 513
Post-war Bubble Gum Card Part Sets Includes Sports TV Film and Others (250+)
Sold for £100
Estimated at £80 - £100
Lot 514
A & BC Post-war Bubble Gum Cards TV and Film and Other Themed Sets (5)
Sold for £130
Estimated at £80 - £100
Lot 515
Post-war and Modern TV /Film/Music and Science Fiction/Space Themed Trade Card Sets (38)
Sold for £420
Estimated at £150 - £200
Lot 516
Pre and Post-war Cigarette and Trade Card Odds and Part Sets (Qty)
Sold for £170
Estimated at £70 - £90
Lot 517
Pre and Post-war Cigarette and Trade Card Odds and Part Sets (Qty)
Sold for £100
Estimated at £50 - £60
Lot 518
Large Collection of Post-war to Modern Trade/Cigarette/Cigar Cards Sets and Part Sets (1000s)
Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 521
A collection of various Fire Service related Pictures and Signs
Sold for £45
Estimated at £50 - £80
Lot 539
A mid-20th Century Fire & Safety Engineers Ltd Fire Extinguisher
Sold for £30
Estimated at £30 - £50
Lot 554
Medals and Decorations of the British Army and Navy by John Horsley Mayo
Unsold
Estimated at £50 - £80
Lot 555
A collection of Royal Air Force Bomb Selector and Release Units
Sold for £200
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 560
A WWI Royal Flying Corps Creagh-Osborne Type 5/17 Aircraft Compass
Sold for £460
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lot 561
Composition Figures by Lineol Elastolin and Similar Third Reich Era Leaders and Soldiers (7)
Unsold
Estimated at £150 - £200
