WW1 Swiss Trench Watch Compass

TO CLEAR: A Swiss made WW1 military style compass, designed to be worn on a wrist strap, mimicking a Trench Watch.

The compass is in working order, with a rotating bezel. and as such, it presents well in a display but please note that the side button used to lock the needle, is missing.

Diameter = 37mm  read more

Code: 51649

Pre WW1 Military Railway Cortebert Watch, c.1910

An interesting pre WW1 "Railway Regulator" pocket watch, with British Army (India) marking. Made by Juillard C. Cortebert, this watch is a high quality timepiece using the Calibre 474 movement. The "J.C." stamp and other details are on the high quality movement.

The watch has signs of service wear but it remains fully working, but not serviced. The dial is the perfect original, w...  read more

Code: 51647

WW1 Longines Chronograph

A Longines pocket chronograph supplied to the British Army in India, by the West End Watch Company, c.1914. According to Longines' archive records the watch was made in 1912. The watch is in working order and keeps time but while the sweeping chronograph hand operates, the minute recorder does not function. The watch has not been serviced.

Cosmetically this Longines is in good c...  read more

Code: 51648

WW1 Silver Trench Watch c.1917

A good WW1 silver Trench Watch, of Swiss origin but imported to England by George Stockwell. This jeweller imported watches during the Great War, many with similar military attributes, which likely saw active service. The London hallmark gives the assay date, 1917.

By 1917 the War Department were advocating the use of "Wristlets" as "indispensable" items of military kit, through ...  read more

Code: 51646

WW2 RAF Costume Jewellery

An attractive item of costume jewellery made during WW2. This attractive RAF lady's broach appears to have been commercially produced but using economy grade materials. Plastic substitutes ivory and polished aluminium was used instead of silver and diamonds.

All in all, the broach is attractive and in good condition. Today these broaches are difficult to source.

Me...  read more

Code: 51644

WW1 Identity Bracelet ASC

A genuine and good WW1 identity bracelet made from aluminium, with a steel chain fastening.

Named to "P. J. Knight" the bracelet gives the regiment as the Army Service Corps (Mechanical Transport) and service number.  read more

Code: 51645

WW2 Sniper Scout Regiment MkII Telescope & Case

An immaculate WW2 era sniper's MkIIs telescope by HCR & Son Ltd., used in conjunction with the .303 No. 4T rifle. All fully ordnance marked, with perfect leather and dent free brass tubes, retaining their black oxide finish. Absolutely stunning and difficult to better, with superb optics, complete with sliding sun hood, together with tinted filter and neutral eyepiece, plus issue leather case.  read more

Code: 51643

Pre WW1 Rifleman Telescope & Stand

A pre-WW1 target shooter's "The Rifleman" two-draw telescope by J.H. Steward Ltd, together with its original and rare, wooden oak stand by Alfred Parker, all fully marked and stamped, "The Firma". The tripod is in excellent condition, having articulated legs with the rear brass support being adjustable for height.

Generally untouched, overall the set is in very good condition wit...  read more

Code: 51642

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