WW2 RAF RADAR Stop Watch, c.1938
A rare and genuine Air Ministry issue stop watch issued to Radar Station No. 30. This pre-WW2 watch is presented in its original condition and working order, although it shows signs of wartime damage.
RADAR is an acronym for "radio detection and ranging", the Air Ministry's pre-war secret weapon, using radio waves and a stop watch to calculate distance, speed, and direction of en... read more
80.00 GBP
1854 Transport Corps Issue Sea Service Pistol
*** My thanks to a colleague who helped me with gaps in my knowledge on Crimean War history ***
A good percussion pistol with its lock signed by Blake & Co. London and dated, 1854. This commercial pistol is a modified Tower pattern, that is attributed to the Transport Corps, a paramilitary organisation that predates the Land Transport Corps.
The history of the civi... read more
590.00 GBP
Genuine NATO Smiths Red Sweep Seconds Hands
A genuine pair of Smiths military sweep seconds hands, intended for a range of ships' clocks. The 8 inch hands are rare to find and both are unused. They come complete with their original issue box, which once contained a dozen spare red hands.
The last image shows one of the clocks that would have been fitted with these hands, while there are many other types made for a range of... read more
40.00 GBP
WW1 Trench Art Signal Cannon
This is an attractive WWI-era or possibly earlier, trench art-style miniature signal cannon presented in untouched condition. The antique brass barrel has a deep age patina and a 3mm bore that is clear through to the vent. The wooden truck is nicely made, but one of the wheels has a small loss.
The muzzle loading barrel measures 2 inches and the cannon, 2 ½ inches overall. read more
30.00 GBP
Sewill Brass Ship's Bulkhead Clock c.1990
A superb English vintage quartz ship's clock by Sewill of Liverpool, c.1990
Sewill was established as a clock and instrument supplier to the Royal Navy in the era of Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar. For over two centuries, Sewill's clocks were linked with seafaring and this example is no different - It is not a mere wall decoration but rather, a serious nautical timepiece. The... read more
3 Advertising Pocket Knives
3 good vintage pocket knives, each one an advertising novelty keyring, including Richards, Black & Decker and A.P. (?) read more
Percussion Nipple Wrench, c.1850
A good nipple wrench suitable for an English percussion revolver, c.1850. read more
Ranger High Power Pancratic Telescope, c.1940
This is an excellent and near-fine example of a wartime-era 35 - 55x zoom telescope by Enbeeco. Otherwise known as N.B. Co., Newbold, Bulford & Co. Ltd. changed their name during the war years. However, they were the makers of this telescope, which features what is known as a Pancratic Tube. This serves to magnify the image significantly over typical scopes of this size. Fully extended, the sco... read more
75.00 GBP
Early English Day & Night Telescope, c.1810
Commission Sale: An impressive early 19th Century English telescope, identical to known examples by the London maker Harris & Son, c.1810.
Fully extended, this quality telescope weighs 3 Lbs and with the three-draw tubes extended, it measures just short of 37 inches. Overall, the brasswork is in great condition, exhibiting only light signs of service wear, and the original optics... read more
Antique Indonesian Kris Dagger c.1890
Commission Sale: A good antique Kris (or Keris) knife in a traditional form incorporating much ritual symbolism and mythological beliefs of the mariners from Southeast Java.
Measuring 19 inches in length, the Kris has a tayuman wood handle that takes the form of a deity crewing a boat, offering protection to sailors. The laminated blade is traditionally made from folded iron, re... read more
290.00 GBP