Early WW2 German Army ARSA Pocket Watch, c.1939
WW2 German Army issue Edo pocket watch by ARSA (Auguste Reymond Société Anonyme). Potentially procured in 1938, these very early wartime watches frequently bore no military details, but these Edo watches are well-known to historians as being contracted to the Deutsche Heer. As such, they feature a hermetic case with a three-slot screw on back, an inner antimagnetic dust cover and a shock-prote... read more
160.00 GBP
WW2 Tank Commander's Elgin Watch c.1943
A very good example of a WW2 tank watch. According to Elgin and War Department records, this is a genuine WW2 Tank Commander's pocket watch, made in 1943. It was likely issued for D-Day, as it bears the army abbreviation "TK", which was the WD abbreviation denoting "Tank".
This US-made watch uses the Elgin Grade 594 movement, which is in good cosmetic condition, showing some serv... read more
125.00 GBP
WW1 Wraggs GS Pattern Bone Handled Knife
An early, jigged bone General Service pocket knife having the blade and can opener signed, "Wraggs, Arundel St.". The blade and metalwork have retained a good profile, with a dark age patina and some pitting; just one of the grip scales is lacking a piece of bone.
The knife is in a sleepy condition and has not been cleaned. Its springs are firm, and the blade is secure at the jo... read more
35.00 GBP
City Police Truncheon c.1890
A Victorian City of London police truncheon stamped with the Queen's Crown and C.P. marks. The truncheon is in used condition, with signs of service wear and some knocks, or over-stamping. A fine fissure is also evident, yet it remains in solid order. read more
35.00 GBP
Wedgewood - Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy
A new old stock Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy plate by Wedgewood. In perfect condition, complete in its original box. read more
WW2 British Army Issue Monocula By R.E.L. c.1943
A good WW2 7 x 50mm monocular with superb and clear optics, equipped with a tripod mount. Manufactured by Canadian Research Enterprises Limited (REL), these binoculars feature an impressed broad arrow and focus operated by the eyepiece.
Suitable for use. read more
George Butler & Co Bone Handled Knife c.1882
A lovely and rare mid-Victorian bone-handled knife bearing the maker's name, "George Butler & Co.", on the blade, together with their Key trademark, registered in 1882. However, the blade also has its earlier 1860 registered mark, featuring the word "ART" in an oval.
The knife has firm joints and a strong spring, together with bone scales, all in superb condition with no wobble.<... read more
1951 Festival of Britain Ingersoll Watch
In 1951, to help create a sense of recovery after the war, and to mark the centenary of the original Great Exhibition, the nation celebrated British design, science, technology and identity. To mark the "Festival of Britain", Ingersoll produced this commemorative pocket watch.
Presented in superb original condition, retaining all the original finish, the watch bears the 1951 Fest... read more
WW2 TP/WT Ingersoll Watch
A rare WW2 issue Ingersoll radio operator's watch with the dial bearing the Temporary Pattern Wireless Telegraphy mark.
Presented in good original condition, the watch is in full working order and keeping time. They never had a bow, as the neck of these watches was intended to fit into a special holder mounted to the radio. The strong magnetic field associated with the use of the... read more
45.00 GBP
Early Ingersoll Midget Watch
The Ingersoll Midget was a small pendant watch, originally designed to be worn on the wrist by means of a special leather wrist strap. These were popular with soldiers but alternatively, the Midget was also favoured as a lady's fob watch, often chosen to be a nurse's timepiece. Either way, many Ingersoll watches, known as "Dollar Watches", saw service because of their inexpensive cost.
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