WW1 Tank Crew Monocular No3 Mk II

The No3 Mark II was a military prismatic binocular that was first adopted by the British Army in 1911, remaining in production throughout WW1. Interestingly, at some point in service these were converted into a monocular bearing the British Army number, "TK. 1073", "TK" being the army designation code used to identify "Tank", of which there were around 2,500 in service during the Great War.
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Code: 51838

Boer War - Army Officer's Kit Bag & Lock

A military officer's bronze kit bag D-ring lock, complete with what is probably the original padlock and key. Related to the Boer War tent hooks, this item belonged to the same individual.

The D-ring is of solid, heavy duty construction, being larger and more substantial than the standard issue brass ones. Clearly marked by the retailer, Harrods Limited.  read more

Code: 51837

Boer War - Military Tent Hooks, c.1900

A scarce British Army Major's tent pole clothes hook, dating to the Boer War and retailed by the Army & Navy Store at 15 York House, London.

This is an original item in generally good condition but, although the buckle end strap is attached, it may benefit from some stitching to securely hold, as shown.  read more

Code: 51836

WW2 Ebel ATP Wristwatch

Arguably, the best WW2 Ebel ATP watch currently on sale on the internet. This is a genuinely stunning example, showing little sign of wear and yes, it is in full woring order.

The military Ebel is one of the nicest of the Army Trade Pattern watches that were supplied to the War Department as they feature a steel case and this one has not been refinished. Likewise the dial, hands,...  read more

Code: 51793

WW2 Ebel ATP Wristwatch

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Code: 51794

Admiralty Carronade Brass & Teak Model

A well engineered vintage model of an Admiralty Pattern carronade as found on HMS Victory during the Napoleonic era. The model has been made of solid brass with a teak carriage and wheeled platform, showing much detail in its construction.

This carronade has a bore of around 11 mm, that has been drilled through but the touch hole has never been added.

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Code: 51835

WW2 WWW Vertex Watch c.1944

A superb WW2 British Army issue ( Dirty Dozen ) wristwatch by Vertex, c.1944.

It's not widely known but Vertex is a British watch company that was established during WW1, although they called themselves "Dreadnought" at that time. By WW2, this watch company, which is linked to Revue Thommen in Switzerland, had premises in the jewellery district of Hatton Garden, London, from wher...  read more

Code: 51832

WW1 British Army Issue Monocular c.1914

An early and rare WW1 monocular, probably issued to the British Expeditionary Force.

At a time when optics were in short supply, monoculars such as this one, were purchased from the French maker, Hunsicker. Marked as a "Mon. Prism. No.1 Mk 1", this is a genuine item with good lenses but having some internal dust. Issue marked with broad arrow. A useable item.  read more

Code: 51830