Vintage English Fireman’s Axe marked - ELWELL 5122 - c1950

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage ELWELL fireman’s axe, circa 1950.

One side of the blade on this example has been stamped with the maker’s marks 'ELWELL 5122’. There are no other markings that I can see, so I don’t believe this was a military issued piece and was probably used by the regular civil Fire Service.

The axe has an ash handle that is in exce...  read more

Code: 51688

Antique Vertical Boiler Model Steam Engine

Here on offer is a great example of an antique vertical boiler model Steam Engine.

I believe this example has been professionally “hand made” as I can’t find any makers mark or label. It looks very similar to antique German made examples by Ernst Plank of this type of vertical boiler steam engine.

The main cylindrical boiler is made from copper and the main wheel/s...  read more

Code: 50424

British WW2 ARP Axe with Black Wooden Handle

Here on offer is an excellent example of a British WW2 ARP axe.

I believe this axe is an early wooden handled version that still retains all of its black paint finish.

The wooden shaft is stamped on both sides with the letters A.R.P.

The solid metal axe head is securely held in place with two large metal copper rivets, and retains its black finish. <...  read more

Code: 50584

Large Imperial German 105mm Brass Shell Case Marked PATRONENFABRIK KARLSRUHE 1901

Here on offer is an early example of a large German 105mm brass shell case that is impressed on the base:

PATRONENFABRIK
KARLSRUHE
1901

'Patronenfabrik' means cartridge factory and ‘Karlsruhe’ is the town in Germany where it was made in 1901.

These are the only markings I can see in the case, which is unusual? There are normally vari...  read more

Code: 51686

35 “TURF” British Aircraft Cigarette Cards by Carreras Ltd London in Original Cigarette Carton c1953

Here on offer are a total of 35 “TURF” British Aircraft cigarette cards that came fitted inside an original TURF cigarette carton, made by Carreras Ltd London.

The carton originally contained 10 cigarettes and depicts the image of “Pegasus” on the front. The carton is now is empty and has the end flaps missing.

I believe this set of cigarette cards consisted of a ...  read more

Code: 51685

WW2 Period RAF “Early Pattern” C-Type Wired Leather Flying Helmet

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 period RAF “early pattern” C-Type Wired leather flying helmet that doesn’t appear to have any visible markings but seems to be a large size helmet.

Apparently, this helmet had been used after WW2 and the owner has carefully removed both of the rubberized ear phone covers. The circular holes have then been covered by round sections of leather, that w...  read more

Code: 51630

WW2 Period RAF “Late Pattern” C-Type Wired Leather Flying Helmet – 22C/880

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 period RAF “late pattern” C-Type Wired leather flying helmet stamped with a stores reference number: 22C/880, that equates to a large size 4 helmet.

This helmet was a “loft” find that I acquired years ago and was in a very dry and stiff condition and was folded flat. Apparently, it had been used after WW2 and the owner had to cut both of the rubberi...  read more

Code: 51627

Antique Brass-Bound Walnut Military Campaign Writing Slope with Key and Inkwell c1860

Here on offer is an antique brass-bound walnut campaign writing slope, with key and inkwell, circa 1860.

This is a fine example of an antique military campaign writing slope.

It has been made from fine grained English walnut and has inset brass banding around all the outer edges in a campaign manner.

There is also a blank brass name plaque set into ...  read more

Code: 51682

Extra Photos of Antique Campaign Writting Slope - 51682

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Code: 51681

Antique French made Japanese Tanto Dagger Souvenir Letter Opener with the Edinburgh Maule’s Department Store Slogan “Meet me at Maules

Here on offer is a souvenir letter opener that is a bit of a conundrum?

It is an antique French made souvenir letter opener, created in the style of a miniature ceremonial Japanese Tanto dagger, with raised scenes of Japanese citizens including Samurai warriors, on the sheath and grip.

The grip and sheath are made from a hard moulded plastic. That is coloured to lo...  read more

Code: 51669