1854 Transport Corps Issue Sea Service Pistol
A good percussion pistol with its lock signed by Blake & Co. London and dated, 1854. This commercial pistol is a modified Tower pattern, which is attributed to the Transport Corps, a paramilitary organisation that predates the Land Transport Corps.
The history of the civilian Transport Corps stems from the Crimean War, after inadequate supply lines failed to deliver the needed pr... read more
495.00 GBP
WW2 Royal Navy Pattern 300 Pocket Watch
A genuine Admiralty Pattern 300 pocket watch, c.1940, despite its battle-scarred appearance.
The Admiralty Pattern 300 is a favourite among military watch collectors, but its precise purpose has eluded historians, although clues and anecdotes exist that may help define this watch's wartime roles. To that end, some of what I now know about this watch is shared here.
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WW1 Kaiserliche Marine Stopwatch
An incredibly rare WW1 German Imperial Navy stopwatch by Alpina, now bearing the French Navy stamp, as applied to captured equipment and marked upside down. During the Great War, the French Navy were focused on the Mediterranean and was involved in the Dardanelles Campaign.
The stopwatch is of the rapid running type, often associated with torpedo timing, but a submarine connectio... read more
190.00 GBP
Vintage Cutlery / Pistol Box
An old but attractive cutlery box ready to be repurposed to hold a pair of pistols or a quality mid-size revolver. Presented in good condition, the box exudes quality workmanship, with its brass reinforced corners and escutcheons, together with an English made and patented lock, but missing its key, plus some minor loss of veneer.
Internally, the case has dark blue velour and sil... read more
22.00 GBP
Early LMS Railway Watch By Record, c.1923
This is a genuine and early example of a London, Midland & Scottish railway pocket watch. Created in 1923, the LMS was an amalgamation of smaller rail networks that served virtually the length of Great Britain.
Probably cleaned daily, this pocket watch displays its heritage on the back of the hemetic case. Made by the Record Watch Co., their robust "negative-set" industrial grade... read more
140.00 GBP
Rolls Royce Broad Arrow Die Stamp
A vintage but unused and mint die stamp by Pryor that was intended to mark the aluminium identification plates found on MOD equipment, believed to have been used in the production of Rolls-Royce aircraft and tank engines. read more
WW2 8-Day Mk2 RAF Aircraft Clock c.1943
A rare 8-Day RAF Mark 2 aircraft clock in perfect mint original condition, with the dial dated 1943 - Not repainted.
Made by Smiths, this clock could have been fitted to any WW2 bomber or fighter aircraft. However, the addition of 1953 maintenance unit inscriptions to the back of the clock, intimate that it remained in service postwar, possibly on a jet. Nevertheless, what is par... read more
WW2 WWW Longines c.1945
An authentic British Army-issued Longines bearing the acronym WWW (Watch - Wristlet - Waterproof). Being one of the legendary "Dirty Dozen" this Longines has survived active military service to come fresh to the market, offered in good vintage condition - With matching numbers and full working order, and no nasty dings or dents.
According to Longines' archives, this watch was mad... read more
3950.00 GBP
WW2 GSTP Unitas Watch
An excellent General Service watch by Unitas. Few WW2 watches are found this good. Showing little sign of use, the watch is running well and keeping time.
Interestingly, the same Unitas ebauche was used to construct some Royal Navy chronometers and Fleet Air Arm aircraft clocks. They are renowned for their precision. read more
68.00 GBP