Fairey Aviation Petrol Lighter
A bespoke WW2-era petrol lighter, probably made by Orlik for Fairey Aviation. Hardly used, the lighter is in working order.
Based on the Orlik No.67 "Stormproof Tank", the lighter was specially made for Fairey Aviation, as the badge is not simply applied to the top but rather, has been factory inserted into a stamped outline of the logo, which was done at the point of manufactur... read more
60.00 GBP
WW1 "Miniature Bisley" Telescope c.1914
A superb pocket telescope made by "Steward Ltd, London". This quality 2-draw telescope offers shooters good optics with a high magnification of around x25. The leather-covered brass scope is in excellent, dent-free condition, and offers the user a fixed sun hood and smooth operation.
No lens damage or fungus - Good clear views. In addition, the leather is clean, and the stitching... read more
Brass Royal Navy Master & Commander Shoehorn c.1807
A very good and extremely rare Royal Navy shoehorn bearing the rank insignia of the ship's Master. The triple anchor emblem first appeared in 1807 but its use was short-lived.
Onboard a First Rate Ship of the Line, a commissioned Master was the ship's navigator, regarded as second only to the Captain. However, the Admiralty could appoint the The Master as Captain of a smaller war... read more
180.00 GBP
WW2 RAF 141 Squadron Pocket Knife
An unbranded pocket knife marked to 141 Squadron RAF, showing only minor signs of use.
Originally disbanded after WW1, 141 was reformed in 1939 as an operational night fighter and night intruder squadron, flying a range of aircraft, including Defiants and Beaufighters. Their Latin motto "Caedimus Noctu", "We slay by night", appears on the knife and stems from WW2.
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58.00 GBP
WW1 RFC "Night Fighter" Pocket Watch
A rare "Luminous" Mark V Royal Flying Corps issue cockpit watch by Zenith, c.1915. Presented in excellent condition, the watch is fully working and running well, but not serviced.
Interestingly, in the 1940s the War Department reissued this Zenith to the Home Guard. At this time REME watchmakers serviced the watch and added a bow, plus an "unbreakable" celluloid glass, they then... read more
295.00 GBP
WW2 Bust of General Sikorski c.1943
A rare bust of the Polish Army General Władysław Sikorski. Artisan made during WW2, the bust has been hand carved from alabaster, a mineral stone largely found in the Mediterranean and North Africa. This white bust is in good overall condition but it does exhibit age wear, slight damage and discolouration.
In 1943 General Sikorski was killed when his aircraft crashed shortly afte... read more
48.00 GBP
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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 movement.
The watch has signs of service wear but it remains fully working, just not serviced. The dial is the perfect original, which is mark... read more
120.00 GBP
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