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
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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Optional Premium Service work is available on most watches offered here. This gives customers real peace of mind when buying a vintage watch from ZMW MILITARIA as our servicing work provides your heirloom timepiece with a 12 month warranty. When a Premium Service is requested at the time of purchase, or within 3 months (see our Terms & Conditions), you will be receiving the service at half the ... read more
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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