Unique Hand Carved Wooden Version of a RAD EM Hewer dated 4.4.38

Here on offer is a hand carved wooden (near full size) version of a RAD EM Hewer, named and dated 4.4.38.

I have actually seen a photo of trainee RAD member wearing this type of hand made wood carved Hewer in their training camp. My understanding is that they were not issued with the official version until they had completed and passed their training course.

There...  read more

Code: 50725

Montgomery Clan Hallmarked Scottish Silver Lapel Brooch – Edinburgh 1951

Here on offer is a Montgomery Clan hallmarked Scottish silver lapel brooch, dated to Edinburgh 1951.

This small solid silver brooch is in excellent condition and still has some fine detail to the Montgomery clan image of the lady on the front. She is supporting an anchor with one hand and holding the severed head of a Saracen the other.

She is bordered by a ribbon/...  read more

Code: 50537

Royal Navy H.M.S. KENT (54) Bronze Prize Medallion for Billiards 1929 and Case

Here on offer is a rare and unusual, Royal Navy Bronze Prize Medallion for 2nd place at ‘Billiards’ in 1929, HMS KENT (54).

The shield shaped bronze medallion shows a Battleship Cruiser under steam, in relief, on the front.
The rear is engraved with:

BILLIARDS
CLASS III
W.H.W. 1929
2ND
KENT


The Medallion com...  read more

Code: 50238

Impressive WW2 Theatre made 7.25” Bowie Blade Fighting Knife with Wooden Grip and Canvas Sheath

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 “Theatre” made 7.25” Bowie blade fighting knife with wooden grip scales and a stitched khaki canvas sheath.

WW2 theatre-made Bowie knives are custom, hand-crafted fighting knives produced by service members, local machinists, or shipboard armorers in active combat zones during WW2. No two knives are identical, reflecting the personal taste and a...  read more

Code: 52415

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

Scarce W.W. Greener Humane Cattle Killer Single Shot Obsolete .310 Calibre Bell Gun with Wooden Mallet

Here on offer is a scarce W.W. Greener humane cattle killer, single shot, obsolete .310 calibre bell gun with a wooden mallet.

In 1895 Birmingham the famous gunmaker W. W. Greener invented the world’s first humane animal killer, which was later adopted by the War Office and Admiralty. During WW1, 8 million horses died and countless other maimed or diseased mules, camels, donkeys...  read more

Code: 52417

Extra Photos of W.W. Greener Humane Cattle Killer Bell Gun - 52417

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Code: 52416

Issued Cold War era RAF Aircrew Pocket Book - RAF Form No. 443

Here on offer is a great used example of a cold war era RAF Aircrew Pocket Book, RAF Form No. 443.

This RAF Aircrew Pocket Book is an official Royal Air Force folder used by pilots and flight crew to organize and protect essential, time-sensitive operational documents in-flight.

Historically issued during the Cold War and they have been continually revised.
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Code: 52412

Rare 19th Century 18” Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Scholar's Wrist Rest

Here on offer is a rare and beautifully carved 19th century 18” long, Anglo-Indian ebony scholar's wrist rest, in mint condition.

It is referenced historically as a scholar's wrist rest, a clerk's arm support, or an element from a larger writing slope and it is a rare and highly collectible piece of colonial-era gentleman's library furniture.

These utilitarian obj...  read more

Code: 52411