Rare WW2 “Trench Art” Plexiglass Model of a Spitfire

Here on offer is a model of a WW2 period RAF Spitfire fighter aircraft, made from scrap or broken windshields and canopies of downed or repaired WW2 aircraft.

This is a rare piece of WW2 trench art, that was skilfully crafted by service personnel or factory workers from salvaged aircraft canopy plexiglass.

It has been very well made and is an almost perfect scale ...  read more

Code: 52418

Rare 1940’s ‘Spitfire’ Target Tiddly-Winks Game by Berwick’s of Liverpool, England

Here on offer is an original WW2 period version of the classic “Tiddly-Winks” parlour game.

This is the ‘Spitfire’ Target edition, made in England by Berwick’s of Liverpool, circa 1940.

I can only find one other example currently for sale and its being offered at £110!

The game is in great condition and comes with its original Bakelite cup that has ...  read more

Code: 51044

WW2 Trench Art Aluminium Model of an RAF Spitfire

Here on offer is an example of a period WW2 Trench Art aluminium model of a RAF Spitfire.

The model is a one piece solid aluminium casting and does show overall light age oxidisation to the finish.

There are some “nibbles/chips” to the top of the tail and tail wings, as well as minor nibbles to the main wing tips.

The underside has a hole drilled, to...  read more

Code: 50207

Large Bronzed Aluminium Alloy Stylised Model of a WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat

Here on offer is a large bronzed aluminium alloy stylised model of a WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat.

I have no real idea of how old this model is but it seems to have been created in a stylised form to represent the famous British WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat.

It makes a great display piece and looks great as a aviation desk ornament.

It is made from alumi...  read more

Code: 50521

Scarce WW2 Issue of Needlewoman and Needlecraft Magazine Supplement - Wartime Mail No.16 - 1943

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 Issue of a Needlewoman and Needlecraft Magazine Supplement, Wartime Mail No.16, issued in 1943.

Needlewoman and Needlecraft was a popular UK crafting quarterly formed by a merger between The Needlewoman and Needlecraft Practical Journal. It’s very first issue was published in January 1940, and it continued running until 1970.

During W...  read more

Code: 52357

Impressive 11.5” WW2 Period Brass and Copper Trench Art Model of a British “T” Class Submarine

Here on offer is an impressive and heavy WW2 period handmade “Trench Art” model of a WW2 British Submarine, which I think from its shape is a “T” class submarine?

The British T-class (or Triton-class) was a highly successful class of diesel-electric patrol submarines built for the Royal Navy in the 1930s. Designed to replace older vessels, 53 boats served heavily in WW2, known fo...  read more

Code: 52308

WW2 Period Model of a British “S” Class Submarine Dated 1942

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 period, hand made metal model of a WW2 British Submarine, which I think from its shape is an “S” class submarine?

This type of WW2 “Trench Art” where normally made by Naval engineering ratings in their spare time, from any materials that where not being used at the time.

The submarine has been made from a solid piece of aluminium ...  read more

Code: 50048

Royal Navy Officers Bicorn, Epaulettes & Sword Belt by Gieves with Transit Tin Case and named to P.H.G. Richardson RN

Here on offer is an impressive set of Royal Navy Officers dress uniform attire, consisting of a bicorn, epaulettes and a dress sword belt complete with its original Japanned transit tin case, circa 1935.

The set is in exceptional condition with almost no signs of wear, as clearly seen in the photos.

It is named to P.H.G. Richardson RN, which has been hand painted o...  read more

Code: 51823

Extra Photos of Royal Navy Officers Bicorn, Epaulettes & Sword Belt by Gieves with Transit Tin Case - 51823

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Code: 51822

Unique WW2 British POW Hand Carved Wooden “Arm of a Chair” linked to the Royal Artillery

Here on offer is an unusual and unique WW2 British POW hand carved wooden “arm of a chair” linked to the Royal Artillery.

I have never come across a POW made piece like this before. The wooden chair arm rest has been beautifully carved with various images, consisting of the crest of the Royal Artillery, the four suits of cards, spades, hearts etc, along with a horse’s head surrou...  read more

Code: 52265