WW1 Soldier's Trench Tipple Cup c.1914
A good example of the popular trench "tipple cup" in the form of a pocket watch, which when opened, expands to a full measure ideal for your rum ration.
The cup bears the maker's initial, C.T. & S. together with their logo and patent registration details. It is made of nickel plated brass, retaining most of its original finish, with the outer case showing minor service wear but t... read more
WW1 German Ernst Busch Trench Knife
A sleepy WW1 German military knife by Ernst Busch.
Presented in good order, this knife has an excellent blade profile, which is unsharpened, and has a good profile with only a few tiny edge nicks. The wooden grips are undamaged and the original steel scabbard is free from dents, exhibiting much age patina. Only the leather strap is lacking.
A good example, with sh... read more
Vintage Small Arms School Zippo Lighter
A British Army Small Arms School engraved Zippo Lighter. Presented in good working order, sparking well, but requiring fuel. read more
48.00 GBP
WW2 RAF RADAR Stop Watch, c.1938
A rare and genuine Air Ministry issue stop watch issued to Radar Station No. 30. This pre-WW2 watch is presented in its original condition and working order, although it shows signs of wartime damage.
RADAR is an acronym for "radio detection and ranging", the Air Ministry's pre-war secret weapon, using radio waves and a stop watch to calculate distance, speed, and direction of en... read more
80.00 GBP
1854 Transport Corps Issue Sea Service Pistol
*** My thanks to a colleague who helped me with gaps in my knowledge on Crimean War history ***
A good percussion pistol with its lock signed by Blake & Co. London and dated, 1854. This commercial pistol is a modified Tower pattern, that is attributed to the Transport Corps, a paramilitary organisation that predates the Land Transport Corps.
The history of the civi... read more
590.00 GBP
WW1 RFC Mk IV 8-Day Pilot's Watch, c.1914
A rare military contract Record Watch issued to the Royal Flying Corps, c.1914. This original and early pilot's watch is in good condition, running well and keeping time, with some sign of service use, yet remaining authentic and in collector grade condition. It has not been serviced.
Bearing the name of Record's founder, "Moise Dreyfuss" on the white dial, this Mark IV watch use... read more
275.00 GBP
Genuine NATO Smiths Red Sweep Seconds Hands
A genuine pair of Smiths military sweep seconds hands, intended for a range of ships' clocks. The 8 inch hands are rare to find and both are unused. They come complete with their original issue box, which once contained a dozen spare red hands.
The last image shows one of the clocks that would have been fitted with these hands, while there are many other types made for a range of... read more
40.00 GBP
WW1 Trench Art Signal Cannon
This is an attractive WWI-era or possibly earlier, trench art-style miniature signal cannon presented in untouched condition. The antique brass barrel has a deep age patina and a 3mm bore that is clear through to the vent. The wooden truck is nicely made, but one of the wheels has a small loss.
The muzzle loading barrel measures 2 inches and the cannon, 2 ½ inches overall. read more
30.00 GBP
Sewill Brass Ship's Bulkhead Clock c.1990
A superb English vintage quartz ship's clock by Sewill of Liverpool, c.1990
Sewill was established as a clock and instrument supplier to the Royal Navy in the era of Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar. For over two centuries, Sewill's clocks were linked with seafaring and this example is no different - It is not a mere wall decoration but rather, a serious nautical timepiece. The... read more
3 Advertising Pocket Knives
3 good vintage pocket knives, each one an advertising novelty keyring, including Richards, Black & Decker and A.P. (?) read more
16.00 GBP