WW1 British Military Issued Angle of Sight Instrument H.A. Mk1 – Compass Clinometer dated 1915 with Leather Case
Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 British Military Issued, Angle of Sight Instrument H.A. Mk1 – Compass Clinometer, dated 1915 with its original leather case.
This instrument was patented jointly by J. C. Asten and Francis Barker & Son Ltd in 1909 as the 'Patent Combined Altitude Instrument and Prismatic Compass'.
Dating from 1915, this example is in excell... read more
175.00 GBP
Beautifully Engraved Victorian Hallmarked Silver Triple Cigar Case by Thomas Acott & Co. 1894
Here on offer a beautifully engraved Victorian solid silver triple cigar case, by Thomas Acott & Co., of Birmingham, England and dates to 1894.
The case has been skilfully made and is perfectly shaped to hold up to three cigars. The outer surfaces have been hand engraved with floral leaves and scrolls and it has a cartouche on the top, engraved with the initials LL in a Victorian... read more
275.00 GBP
Antique Mid-sized Bryant & May Tinplate Matchbox Cover with Coloured Poppies and Empty Matchbox
Here on offer is an early antique tinplate matchbox cover, decorated with different coloured poppy flowers on both sides, circa 1920.
I believe this scarce example was made as a memento of Remembrance Day, soon after the end of WW1.
It is made by Bryant & May of England and has BRYANT & MAY’S MATCHES printed on both sides of the cover.
Also include... read more
INERT WW2 German 1Kg B1E Incendiary Bomb
Here on offer is an INERT WW2 German 1Kg B1E incendiary bomb, that is one of a pair (see item 51574).
I recently acquired from a local Cornishman, who claimed they were dropped on Portwrinkle, a harbour village in Cornwall, during the massive German bombing raids on Plymouth, in early 1941.
Plymouth was the target of many bombing raids during World War II, includi... read more
INERT - Partly Activated - WW2 German 1Kg B1E Incendiary Bomb - Dropped on Portwrinkle in Cornwall 1941
Here on offer is an inert and party activated, WW2 German 1Kg B1E incendiary bomb.
It is one of a pair, (see item 51576) I recently acquired from a local Cornishman, who claimed they were dropped on Portwrinkle, a harbour village in Cornwall, during the massive German bombing raids on Plymouth, in early 1941.
Plymouth was the target of many bombing raids during Wo... read more
Rare Original Vintage Advertising Display Box of PLAZA “Blue Steel Blades” with 20 x 5 packs of Blades c1950
Here on offer is an original vintage shop display box for PLAZA “Blue Steel Blades” that still contains the 20 unopened packs of 5 razor blades.
These are rare and really impossible to find these days!
The box is made from card and when the top is raised it folds back to form a display advert for the razor blades, that originally sold at 5 for 1 shilling back in ci... read more
50.00 GBP
Antique Scottish Rams Horn Snuff Mull with Silver Fittings and Blank Silver Plaque c1860
Here on offer is an antique Scottish rams horn snuff mull with silver fittings (tests as 925 silver) and a blank silver plaque on the top of the lid, circa 1860.
The lid still retains the cork seal on the inside and open and closes as it should, forming a good fit.
The curled horn is in excellent condition, and the lighter coloured horn lid is in perfect order.
135.00 GBP