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Pre WW2 Hauptner Trick Ball-Lock Knife, c.1935

Pre WW2 Hauptner Trick Ball-Lock Knife, c.1935

This is a UK Legal EDC knife as there is nothing to prevent the blade from immediately folding - The term "Ball-Lock" refers to the system which prevents the blade from opening in the first instance.

In 1901 the German knife maker Heinrich Hauptner of Solingen started a business making surgical and precision bladed instruments. By the 1930s, their range of medical blades extended...  read more

Code: 51401

26.00 GBP

Trick Ball-Lock Knife By T. Ellin & Co., c.1935

Trick Ball-Lock Knife By T. Ellin & Co., c.1935

A rare trick knife By the Sheffield knife maker, Thomas Ellin & Co., c.1935.

This penknife is suitable for EDC under UK law as it has an immediately folding blade - Only the locking mechanism is one that prevents the knife from opening in the first instance unless the "trick" is known by the user.

The ball-lock is in working order but the blade is a little proud of...  read more

Code: 51400

22.00 GBP

Patriotic King Edward VII Trench Art Fob

Patriotic King Edward VII Trench Art Fob

A Trench Art profile bust of King Edward VII made from a one penny copper coin, dated 1905. The profile bears part of the Britannia image and the fob is in generally good condition.  read more

Code: 51390

5.00 GBP

Military Pulsar (Seiko) Chronograph Quartz Watch, c.2014

Military Pulsar (Seiko) Chronograph Quartz Watch, c.2014

A superb military issue quartz chronograph by Pulsar (Seiko), dated 2014. This watch is in full working order, showing no sign of service wear. With no scratches, this remarkable example is near perfect, with just some light handling and storage marks evident on the closest scrutiny.

This is a stunning example of a scarce watch, which comes on NATO strap representing the tri-colo...  read more

Code: 51347

SOLD

WW2 8-Day Mk2 RAF Aircraft Clock c.1943

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

Code: 51344

195.00 GBP

Pewter Toy Cannon, c.1830

Pewter Toy Cannon, c.1830

An interesting antique miniature cannon made of pewter, probably as a boy's toy.

This cast cannon is slightly distorted with a misshaped muzzle, yet the bore is clear through to the vent. Apparently, this novelty item was found in the silt of the Thames' mudbanks at Greenwich.

Overall length = 1¾ inches  read more

Code: 51296

20.00 GBP

WW2

WW2 "MetroVick" Omega / Lemania Chronograph

A special-purpose wrist timer, once owned by the firm Metropolitan Vickers Electric Limited and made by the Omega / Lemania group in Switzerland. Designed with a hi-beating balance, these chronograph based timers were state of the art, capable of providing very accurate time measurement. All of this at a time when war had been declared in Europe, suggests that something interesting was being wo...  read more

Code: 51286

790.00 GBP

WW2 RAF Issue Longines Watch, c.1943

WW2 RAF Issue Longines Watch, c.1943

A good and original WW2 Longines wristwatch issued to pilots and navigators of the Royal Air Force.

According to Longines' records, this watch was supplied in 1943 to their British agency within the jewellery trade, however, these "Economy" watches were never made for commercial sale. Instead, these watches were given over to the Air Ministry who, if time allowed, marked them wi...  read more

Code: 51163

Reserved

WW2 Royal Navy HS⩚5 Survey Vessel's Pocket Watch

WW2 Royal Navy HS⩚5 Survey Vessel's Pocket Watch

In 1939, the Royal Navy appears to have had in service, 9 Survey Vessels, but by 1943 only four of the ships remained; HMS Challenger, Franklin, Scott and White Bear, with most having been lost in the first year of action.

The Survey Ships' work involved the preparation of nautical charts, which included the position plotting of sea-mines. However, between 1943-44 the Hydrographi...  read more

Code: 51142

245.00 GBP

RAF Centenary Bear By Merrythought, 1918 - 2018

RAF Centenary Bear By Merrythought, 1918 - 2018

To celebrate 100 years of the Royal Air Force, Merrythought, Britain's only traditional soft toy manufacturer, marks the occasion with its release of a handsome, fully articulated teddy bear. Much like the mascots carried by aviator's, these lovely "RAF100 Appeal" teddy bears will also help raise funds for RAF charities.

Hand-crafted in Shropshire using the softest pure mohair a...  read more

Code: 50788

99.00 GBP