Oak Revolver / Pistol Case

An original oak pistol case retaining its blue baize and some compartments. The box is generally sound with good hinges and strong joints but the lock was probably forced in the past and the key, and escutcheon are lacking. A cigar(?) scorch mark can also be seen on the lid.

External dimensions = 10½ x 6 ¾ x 2½ inches  read more

Code: 51641

WW2 Royal Engineers Plaque

A bespoke WW2 era Royal Engineers plaque of metal and wood construction, presented in good condition, measuring 8½ x 7½ inches.  read more

Code: 51640

WW1 RMS Balmoral Castle

An excellent novelty souvenir from the RMS Balmoral Castle, which sailed in 1910, under contract to the Royal Mail. During WW1 the ship was also used as a troop carrier and eventually scrapped in 1939.

The patriotic silver-plated souvenir is in the form of a "loving" or "sharing cup", which features the Union Jack and flag of the "Union-Castle" shipping line, with the three handl...  read more

Code: 51639

WW2 Military Signal Lantern c.1944

A good military issue signal lantern, made by G. Eastgate & Son and dated "1944". The lantern shows little or no sign of use and although the inner lamp has surface oxidisation and rust, the original black enamel surfaces appear to be in unmarked condition. All glass, including the red and green filters, is perfect. Generally, there is no sign of the lantern having ever being lit as the wick is...  read more

Code: 51637

WW2 Trench Art c.1943

An item of WW2 "Trench Art" depicting a field artillery gun. Made of brass, the item is nicely constructed, incorporating a 20mm anti aircraft shell casing for the barrel, which is embellished with a Royal Artillery button and the carriage has turning wheels.

Maximum length of gun = 11 inches  read more

Code: 51636

WW2 Polish Air Force 6B Omega Wristwatch, c.1942

A very rare Polish Air Force marked 6B/159 Omega watch, in untouched, original condition.

At the start of WW2, when the first Polish airmen arrived in Britain, there was nothing they wanted more than to be allowed the chance to help destroy the Luftwaffe. They believed that the RAF would give them that opportunity, however, the Air Ministry was not convinced that the Polish pilot...  read more

Code: 51275

1908 Boy Scout Whistle

An excellent and early Boy Scout whistle made by Hudsons, c.1908 and bearing their patent mark for that year. The mark relates to the cast solid brass top and swinging lanyard ring, which the company soon replaced with a simpler pressed and dished top.

A collector grade example in proper working order that has a straight, dent free body, that has retained most of its factory blac...  read more

Code: 51635

WW2 POW Chess Set c.1942

A rare and complete WW2 chess set made for the British Army by Jaques of London. Coming in its original 1942 dated, maker and broad arrow marked box, together with its playing board, these somewhat basic chess sets (by Jaques' standards) were sent out to POW camps. In some instances, chess pieces have previously been found with concealed escape compasses built into them, but these are made of s...  read more

Code: 51634