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

WW2 Canteen Services Military Watch c.1942

A good WW2 military Leonidas wristwatch supplied to the British Army in India via the Canteen Services, c.1942.

Although it was accepted that the C.S.(I) stamp appeared on timepieces belonging to the Civil Service in India, ongoing research has revealed that these have more of a connection with the military than was previously known. The C.S.(I) mark was used by a government-auth...  read more

Code: 51535

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

WW2 Australian Army Issue Pocket Watch

A rare WW2 ANZAC pocket watch, with Australian Army Defence Department markings, made by Elgin c.1942.

Seldom found in such good condition with most original finish, this watch does have some light signs of service use but it remains in working order, having benefitted from a full-service. It is working well and keeping time.

Cosmetically the watch has a perfect di...  read more

Code: 51519

Pre WW1 8-Day Dashboard Clock-Watch

A vintage instrument clock-watch complete with its original brass housing, which would have been mounted on the instrument panel of the automobile or even, an aeroplane.

While many clock watches used a basic zero or low jewel movement to them more resistant to damage from knocks, at the expense of accuracy, this substantial timepiece was constructed using a high-quality fully jew...  read more

Code: 51412

WW2 RAF Pilot's Wristwatch, c.1942

An excellent example of a WW2 Air Ministry wristwatch, with genuine pilot/navigator 6B/159 RAF issue codes to the rear of the steel Dennison case.

This example is in fine collector-grade condition, retaining a superb original dial and hand set - Not restored or refurbished, the watch is working well and keeping time.

A Premium Service can be requested for this watc...  read more

Code: 51504

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

Army Vehicle Box Spanner Tool Kit, c.1950

A rare and complete set of post WW2 box spanners, together with their Allen key wrench and metal case.

All the Whitworth spanners are broad arrow marked and correspondingly size stamped and stacked in their case alongside the hex wrench tool. They are all in generally unworn condition showing only minor sign of use. All the sockets have thick walls and remain good to use.
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Code: 51497

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