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
1951 Festival of Britain Ingersoll Watch
In 1951, to help create a sense of recovery after the war, and to mark the centenary of the original Great Exhibition, the nation celebrated British design, science, technology and identity. To mark the "Festival of Britain", Ingersoll produced this commemorative pocket watch.
Presented in superb original condition, retaining all the original finish, the watch bears the 1951 Fest... read more
WW2 TP/WT Ingersoll Watch
A rare WW2 issue Ingersoll radio operator's watch with the dial bearing the Temporary Pattern Wireless Telegraphy mark.
Presented in good original condition, the watch is in full working order and keeping time. They never had a bow, as the neck of these watches was intended to fit into a special holder mounted to the radio. The strong magnetic field associated with the use of the... read more
45.00 GBP
Early Ingersoll Midget Watch
The Ingersoll Midget was a small pendant watch, originally designed to be worn on the wrist by means of a special leather wrist strap. These were popular with soldiers but alternatively, the Midget was also favoured as a lady's fob watch, often chosen to be a nurse's timepiece. Either way, many Ingersoll watches, known as "Dollar Watches", saw service because of their inexpensive cost.
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WW2 Rolex GS Mark II Pocket Watch
A superb example of a General Service Mark II pocket watch by Rolex.
An unspoilt and very fine watch that shows little sign of any service wear, this Rolex is arguably the best of its kind on offer at this time. It is in full working order and would make a worthy and stylish timepiece for daily use. The first image shows the dial with the bezel and glass removed.
A... read more
1250.00 GBP
WW2 GSTP Pocket Watch
A WW2 British Army issue General Service pocket watch by Leonidas. The watch is in good original condition, but exhibits service wear without any sign of abuse.
A lovely wartime example, in working order and at a bargain price, cheaper than the online auction markets. read more
49.00 GBP
Rare Longines Chasseral Pocket Watch c.1886
A very rare Longines-Chasseral 15 jewel pocket watch c.1886. Complete with its protective outer case, this gunmetal watch, which would originally have been black, is typical of the timepieces sought by officers. More resilient than silver or nickel, at this time, gunmetal watches offered a better alternative for those seeking a timepiece that could withstand the rigours of an active life.
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80.00 GBP
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Dear Collectors,
Coming from a family that was involved in clocks and watches during their postwar heyday, it's not surprising that I became intrigued by military timepieces, originally inspired by my father, who served in WW2 with the Polish Army and then the REME. I watched him work on these miniature marvels, and he taught me. Today, 50 years on, I hope that future collectors ... read more
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WW1 Medals - Pte. S. Old - Middlesex Regiment
A pair of unresearched WW1 medals, both awarded to "207978 PTE. S. OLD MIDDLESEX". read more