WW1 Ingersoll "Wrist" Trench Watch
An early WW1 trench watch made by Ingersoll and marketed as their "Wrist" model. The watch shows signs of historic service wear and tear, as well as evidence of having been strap worn but it remains in working order. read more
WW1 Ingersoll "Midget" Fob Watch c.1913
An early WW1 "Midget" fob watch that became Ingersoll's inspiration for their "Wrist" trench watch. As was, Midget watches were frequently strapped to soldier's wrists by means of a special leather watch holder.
A good example in working order but with its original crystal cracked. read more
H. Potter 1897 Boer War Military Fife
A Boer War period British Army issue fife signed by the London maker, Henry Potter & Co. This fife is unusual as it features four keys, while most have none. It also bears an 1897 date together with various military issue numbers and "RAC", Royal Army College, marking.
Presented in generally good condition with some historical in-service knocks but no cracks or obvious repairs. C... read more
68.00 GBP
Military Bandsman's Case & Fife
An unmarked wooden fife of two piece design, complete with a bandsman's instrument case. The two piece fife is unmarked complete and in good condition, complete with a military leather case, which is painted or heavily blancoed.
I believe the flute or fife is complete and undamaged but as a non player, I am unable to get more than a few strained "toots" out of it. read more
28.00 GBP
Vintage Nepalese Kukri Knife
A good 20th century Kukri knife typical of the pattern used by the Gurkha soldiers of Nepal.
The curved blade is heavily patinated with staining and some surface rust evident but this could be cleaned. Complete with a wood and leather sheath with applied brass "Nepal" badge.
Overall length of knife and sheath = 23 inches read more
98.00 GBP
Pre WW2 Royal Navy AP 301B Clasp Knife
A rare Royal Navy Admiralty Pattern 301B pocket knife by Joseph Allen.
AP301 clasp knives were introduced to the Royal Navy in 1910 with stag grips but the pattern changed in the 1930s when aluminium scales were introduced, renaming them as the Pattern 301B. These were shortlived before being redesigned to have the marlin spike on the opposite end of the blade joint.
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Rolex - A Gentleman's Silver Pocket Watch c.1919
A superb early silver pocket watch by Rolex. Presented in excellent condition and working order.
Not a lot of people know this but Rolex has its origin in London, where Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis established the company in 1905. Rolex remained there until postwar high government taxes forced them to relocate to Geneva in 1919. During these formative years, a strong working re... read more
1200.00 GBP
WW2 GS Knife By W Rodgers.
A WW2 GS pattern pocket knife made by William Rodgers
This is a good knife that is in decent order with strong springs and clear marking, but the blade has signs of sharpening, with lots of age patina and surface stains throughout. read more
22.00 GBP
WW2 GS Knife c.1945
A WW2 GS pocket knife marked, "Sheffield England". The blade bears a stamped broad arrow together with a partly obscured date, which reads, 1945.
The knife shows signs of sharpening but the blade profile remains good, with all tools opening tightly. No evident damage to grips but with surface staining to steel parts. read more