Home Front - ARP Warden's Whistle c.1939
A WW2 Air Raid Precautions whistle made by Hudsons. Presented in very good condition, having retained most of its original finish. Blows nice and loud. read more
28.00 GBP
Victorian Pistol Cleaning Rod c.1850
A good example of a cleaning rod, suitable for a duelling or target pistol of around 54B, with a detachable brass ball starting cap/jag and iron worm. Made of dark hardwood and brass, with some gilt finish remaining.
Light signs of previous use but no breaks or repairs.
Total length = 8¼ inches read more
WW2 RNZAF Cap & Sleeve Badge
A scarce WW2 Royal New Zealand Air Force brass cap badge, sold together with the original owner's RAF engineering apprentice badge. Both are presented in good order but with some rubbing. Interestingly, the apprentice four-bladed prop badge, which is normally sewn onto the tunic sleeve, has had an additional screw mount added, presumably for the convenience of the young airman - Both the back p... read more
36.00 GBP
W. Rodgers WW2 Sheath Knife
Selling on consignment:
A good WW2 era belt knife by W. Rodgers, with the blade marked "I Cut My Way", complete with its leather sheath. The hide washer handle is in superb condition, complete with its horn pommel.
A great example overall with a 5 inch blade. read more
120.00 GBP
Royal Navy AP301 Clasp Knife
Selling on consignment:
A good pre WW1 Admiralty Pattern clasp knife by Harrison Brothers & Howson. Presented in good order with firm joints, this knife has strong springs providing a crisp snap action, plus lovely stag horn grips. read more
HMS Sirius Model Twin 4.5 Inch Gun
A well constructed brass desk model of the main gun from the Royal Navy frigate, HMS Sirius. The model is articulated with gun elevation and tracking and is mounted on a teak wood base, with plaque dated 1972/73.
HMS Sirius was of Leander Class and this gun was her main forward armament. This was later replaced with an Exocet missile system.
The base measures, 4x3 ... read more
27.00 GBP
RAF Pilot's 6B Hamilton Watch c.1968
A scarce RAF first pattern Hamilton 6B wristwatch, issued to pilot's in the 1960s as an alternative to the International, Jaeger Le Coultre and Omega Mark 11 watches.
This Hamilton is in excellent condition, keeping good time, probably as a result of the strict maintenance schedule that was demanded by the Air Force. However, as the service history is not known, this watch will ... read more
1390.00 GBP
Webley .22 Pellet Tin
A good Webley .22 pellet tin in original condition, retaining much of its painted finish. With some speckling and discolouration but no damage. read more
Other Ranks Pocket Watch
A post WW1 era "Railway Timekeeper" pocket watch made by Plangg & Pfluger in Austria. These so called, "Dollar" watches were variously used by persons of more modest means, as they were reliable timekeepers that would keep on going in environments that were perhaps more destructive to finer precision timepieces.
As such, many were carried by soldiers and even the South African Railway ... read more
29.00 GBP
WW2 Air Ministry King's Crown Pocket Watch
A rare, early WW2 pocket watch with King's Crown and Air Ministry marking, complete with a wartime period leather fob. Supplied by the jeweller, "Pringle", to aid the war effort, their name was added to the case back prior to issue.
This is an original example used by the RAF, which show light signs of service wear, yet it remains in excellent condition. Even the celluloid crysta... read more
275.00 GBP