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.
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20.00 GBP
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
790.00 GBP
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
99.00 GBP
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"Dawn Patrol" A Sir Douglas Bader Signed Print By Roderick Lovesey
This is a limited edition print of the "Dawn Patrol," depicting twoBristol Bulldog biplanes in flight. Limited to 250 prints, this work has been signed in pencil by the renowned artist, Roderick Lovesey, as well as by Sir Douglas Bader. In 1931 Bader was nearly killed when the Bulldog aircraft he was flying, crashed, costing him the loss of his legs. Nevertheless, Bader went on to become one o... read more
245.00 GBP