NEW - Mark II GSTP Wrist Watch Converter
We are delighted to offer collectors a simple solution for wearing their military pocket watches on their wrists!
We now have a small quantity of military style Mark II GS pocket watch holders available. These are modern renditions of the watch holders used during WW2, but reimagined to now feature concealed lugs, allowing the wearer to strap their pocket watch to the wrist on e... read more
22.00 GBP
WW2 POW Chess Set c.1942
A rare and complete WW2 chess set made for the British Army by Jaques of London. Coming in its original 1942 dated, maker and broad arrow marked box, together with its playing board, these somewhat basic chess sets (by Jaques' standards) were sent out to POW camps. In some instances, chess pieces have previously been found with concealed escape compasses built into them, but these are made of s... read more
Longines West End Half Hunter Watch c.1922
A mint and rare example of a Longines pocket watch made for the gentleman traveller, complete in its original box. The silver demi-savonnette case is as perfect as they come, featuring a protective cover with a viewing window and a crisp flip-up function to reveal the immaculate dial. Internally, the movement looks factory fresh.
Overall, this mid-size watch is not bulky, making ... read more
250.00 GBP
Pryor Military Marking Punch Set
A complete set of 27 1/8" Pryor alphabet punches, complete with their original military storage box, marked "Priority Marking Punches" and bearing a crown mark. The set has some signs of service use and surface rust. read more
Military KRRC Bugle c.1940
A rare vintage bugle made by S. Rose & Company, Bombay, attributed to the 1st Cadet Battalion King's Royal Rifles and bearing their badge.
This copper and brass bugle is a proper military grade musical instrument and is of heavy construction. It is not a modern reproduction. Historical adverts show that S. Rose & Co. were manufacturing instruments in Britain before exporting them... read more
WW1 British Army P17 Remington Bayonet
A very good 1917 British Army issue bayonet by Remington, with US flaming grenade and eagle inspector's stamp, complete with a good and correct scabbard where the leather bears broad arrow and board of ordnance crown marks, together with "HGR 17" marks, presumably applied by Hepburn, Gale & Ross, a London-based manufacturer of leather goods and a military supplier. Exhibiting minor service wear... read more
Early Scout Whistle, c.1908
A very early tube whistle dating to the first years of the Boy Scouts, founded in 1907 by Lord Baden Powel. The earliest patterns were handmade and featured a one-piece solid brass cast top, which was succeeded in 1908 by a riveted lanyard loop.
Presented in good overall condition, this whistle, which is marked with the words "The Scout Patent", has age patina but no dents. A col... read more
35.00 GBP
WW2 Military Deutsches Heer Style Longines Watch, c.1945
From the outset, let me state that this is not a Deutsches Heer issue Longines, however, it is a genuine WW2 Longines watch, which certainly makes a good doppelganger for the coveted German Army version.
Presented in very good to excellent original condition, this Longines has the same 12.68 calibre ebauche as used in the DH watch. Additionally, the waterproof steel case is numbe... read more
575.00 GBP
Vintage Percussion Pistol Petrol Lighter
A very good vintage petrol lighter in the form of an antique percussion pistol, which is presented on its original wooden stand. This novelty lighter is of all-metal construction and has its fuel reservoir located down the barrel, filled from the muzzle.
Getting hard to find in working order, this collectable lighter is in great condition, retaining most of its original finish. ... read more
22.00 GBP