Other Ranks Pocket Watch
A post WW1 era "Railway Timekeeper" pocket watch made by Plangg & Pfluger in Austria. These so called, "Dollar" watches were variously used by persons of more modest means, as they were reliable timekeepers that would keep on going in environments that were perhaps more destructive to finer precision timepieces.
As such, many were carried by soldiers and even the South African Railway ... read more
Jeep - Military Style Wristwatch
An attractive, modern military style quartz wristwatch advertising the "Jeep" motor vehicle brand. Presented in very good used condition, showing little signs of use. benefitting from a damage free glass. Offered in full working order - requires strap.
Waterproofing not guaranteed.
Diameter = 42mm (excluding shoulders or crown) read more
28.00 GBP
Nero Lemania Military Stopwatch, c.1970
A near mint military stopwatch, appearing to be unissued and having seen very little use. Presented in full working order this stopwatch was made by Lemania, a top chronograph supplier to the MOD. read more
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
4.00 GBP
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
295.00 GBP
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
20.00 GBP
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
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
26.00 GBP
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
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
20.00 GBP