WW2 RAF Smiths 1/10 VC Stopwatch
A good military 1/10 Second VC stop watch, with 6B/ issue marks for the RAF, in collector grade condition and working order.
For many years the meaning of the "VC" marking on these stopwatches has dogged collectors, with some fanciful suggestions being proffered. However, the real meaning of this code can now be revealed.
Military watch collectors may have noted th... read more
75.00 GBP
Pre WW2 Polish Army Stopwatch
An incredibly rare, pre WW2 Polish Army stop watch by Excelsior Park.
Presented in working order, the watch dial bears the W.P. (Wojsko Polskie) marking, together with the Polish Eagle national emblem. Internally, the movement is in crisp and generally untouched condition, proteced in a nickel double back case. A genuine museum grade example. read more
290.00 GBP
WW2 Royal Navy Navigator's Deck Watch c.1943
A superb WW2 Elgin Deck Watch, used by the ship's navigator when calculating position by celestial methods where the angle ot the Sun or stars is measured.
According to Elgin's records, this 22 jewel watch was made in 1943 and cosmetically, it looks pristine. It is in full working order, with a functioning "hack" for precision synchronisation of the seconds hand.
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Early WW2 German Army ARSA Pocket Watch, c.1939
WW2 German Army issue Edo pocket watch by ARSA (Auguste Reymond Société Anonyme). Potentially procured in 1938, these very early wartime watches frequently bore no military details, but these Edo watches are well-known to historians as being contracted to the Deutsche Heer. As such, they feature a hermetic case with a three-slot screw on back, an inner antimagnetic dust cover and a shock-prote... read more
WW2 Tank Commander's Elgin Watch c.1943
A very good example of a WW2 tank watch. According to Elgin and War Department records, this is a genuine WW2 Tank Commander's pocket watch, made in 1943. It was likely issued for D-Day, as it bears the army abbreviation "TK", which was the WD abbreviation denoting "Tank".
This US-made watch uses the Elgin Grade 594 movement, which is in good cosmetic condition, showing some serv... read more
125.00 GBP
WW1 Wraggs GS Pattern Bone Handled Knife
An early, jigged bone General Service pocket knife having the blade and can opener signed, "Wraggs, Arundel St.". The blade and metalwork have retained a good profile, with a dark age patina and some pitting; just one of the grip scales is lacking a piece of bone.
The knife is in a sleepy condition and has not been cleaned. Its springs are firm, and the blade is secure at the jo... read more
35.00 GBP
City Police Truncheon c.1890
A Victorian City of London police truncheon stamped with the Queen's Crown and C.P. marks. The truncheon is in used condition, with signs of service wear and some knocks, or over-stamping. A fine fissure is also evident, yet it remains in solid order. read more
35.00 GBP
Wedgewood - Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy
A new old stock Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy plate by Wedgewood. In perfect condition, complete in its original box. read more
WW2 British Army Issue Monocula By R.E.L. c.1943
A good WW2 7 x 50mm monocular with superb and clear optics, equipped with a tripod mount. Manufactured by Canadian Research Enterprises Limited (REL), these binoculars feature an impressed broad arrow and focus operated by the eyepiece.
Suitable for use. read more
George Butler & Co Bone Handled Knife c.1882
A lovely and rare mid-Victorian bone-handled knife bearing the maker's name, "George Butler & Co.", on the blade, together with their Key trademark, registered in 1882. However, the blade also has its earlier 1860 registered mark, featuring the word "ART" in an oval.
The knife has firm joints and a strong spring, together with bone scales, all in superb condition with no wobble.<... read more