JR Gaunt - Military Issue Brass Button Stick

A new old stock brass button stick from the 1970s with age patina and some discolouration, but all unused and straight. You will receive one at random but all are identically marked and made by J.R. Gaunt & Son.

Additional postage will be refunded on multiple purchases.  read more

Code: 51536

Pre WW1 Ship Captain's Log Watch By Zenith

A rare pre-WW1 Ship Captain's "Log Watch" made by Zenith and retailed by the maritime engineering company of James Weir, Glasgow.

This silver hallmarked watch was originally sold as a "waterproof" timepiece, given that it comes in an early 1900s silver case intended for marine use. This design was the best, whereby the watch movement was given greater protection from the elements...  read more

Code: 51520

Air Ministry Pilot's Longines '56 Pattern

A superb Air Ministry Longines, fully marked with RAF 6B/159 codes, as issued to pilots and navigators. The 1956 pattern watches were made using WW2 surplus timepieces, which were brought up to postwar spec and mounted in a steel waterproof A.W. Dennison screw back cases. This example is totally original, showing just minor signs of use. The hands, crown, dial and even the shock protection spac...  read more

Code: 51503

Vintage British Army Cast Flat Iron

An early British Army-issued flat iron in excellent condition. This iron is marked with a large military broad arrow and maker's marks and has been coloured over with a thin wash of antique-gold paint.

It would make an attractive repurposed doorstop or bookend.  read more

Code: 51482

Army Bomb Disposal Armoured Fist

An unusual and rare item formerly used by the British Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams as part of their bomb suit.

Unissued and in new old stock condition with labels attached.

When used in mine clearance ops, the armoured fist would cover the spare hand, while a similar guard and probe would be worn over the working hand. The final image shows how this woul...  read more

Code: 51477

WW2 RAF Longines Pilot's Wristwatch, c.1942

A genuine WW2 RAF Longines wristwatch, presented in original condition and in good working order. The off-white dial is untouched, having acquired an even-age patina and just a hint of fading. All three hands are genuine, as is the winding crown and the case shows signs of service use, but no defect. All in all, a lovely example to wear, coming on a MOD issue strap of the correct wartime patter...  read more

Code: 51466

WW2 Royal Navy Oversized MTB Watch, c.1940

A new old stock WW2 Royal Navy issue watch with a Unitas movement, c.1940.

During the war, these 60mm oversized watches had a number of applications and not just as deck watches. One version saw them fitted to the Swordfish biplane, however, many were reserved for use on patrol vessels, such as the MTB (Motor Torpedo Boat). In this role, high-precision timekeepers were not essent...  read more

Code: 51461

WW2 Royal Navy Issue Zenith Deck Watch

A near-mint Deck Watch by Zenith, c.1944.

This is a superb example of a WW2 Zenith Deck Watch. Having seen minimal use, this Zenith has been stored long-term at Herstmonceaux Castle, which was one of the Royal Navy's Chronometer Branch depots. As such, it is presented in a genuine MOD carton. Part of the work of the RN Chronometer Branch was to keep the navy's watches ready for i...  read more

Code: 51457

WW2 Era Pierce Chronograph Watch Case

A new old stock military chronograph watch case by Pierce, c.1945.

During WW2 all branches of the armed forces took possession of chronograph wristwatches from the Swiss manufacturer, Pierce. These were used for a number of military applications and later, or soon after the war, the War Department set about upgrading their remaining store of watches to reflect changing needs. To ...  read more

Code: 51421

British Army W10 Lemania Stopwatch, c.1967

This high-quality Lemania W10 stopwatch was made for the British Army. Cosmetically it appears to be very bright and hardly used, exhibiting minimal handling and storage marks, including one on the glass at the "80" marker. The dial is white but has photographed a little yellow - it's not. Offered in full working order.

This Lemania has a stop/start function and a pause/restart s...  read more

Code: 51410