(Code: 2202) | | Beautiful and very rare 1950's Dunhill Aquarium petrol lighter featuring a Salmon swimming up river in Scotland. Lucite body with silver plated metal finish. Stamped to base Made in England Patent No.143752.
These lighters were made from Lucite, which was developed in WWII as an alternative to glass, because of its shatterproof qualities, it was invaluable for everything from airplane windshields to submarine periscopes. Following the conflict, the remaining Lucite stock found its way into artists’ studios and designers’ workshops. The lighters were created by Ben Shillingford who was later joined by Margaret and Allan Bennett. While Margaret was responsible for the pencil and watercolour blueprints, it was Allan who carved the panels once the designs had been approved by Dunhill. Like Shillingford, he used dental tools to complete the intricate work, before his wife undertook the back painting of the panels, ensuring every lighter was unique. No two aquarium lighters are the same, making them each a unique work of art. Shillingford’s skills were so outstanding that when he retired the skills necessary to continue manufacturing the aquarium lighter could not be found and production ceased. Dunhill counted royalty, aristocrats and the European elite among its clients, including the cigar-smoking Sir Winston Churchill who kept a Dunhill aquarium lighter on his desk at Chartwell Manor.
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(Code: 4574) | | Multiple eagle and swastika waffenampts, stamped ''Fsu'' maker code with number 13307. Complete with leather pads, sight block, bolt box, ranging plate, and replacement straps. Legs all working correctly. Refurbished in Atlantic Wall camouflage.
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(Code: 2405) | | Luftwaffe officers silver piped visor cap complete with celluloid diamond of the rare Vienna Master Taylor Josef Andrysek of 29 Wein IV/50. Stitching to front of visor has come away slightly in the middle but still held securely on either side. The cap appears to have been crushed at some point, either by the original owner or the veteran who brought it back but still displays well on a mannequin head or stand. Interestingly the bullion cockade appears to feature two wings rather than the usual four. We are not sure whither the threads seperating the wings have come away or this is the way Josef Andrysek produced his luftwaffe cockades. |
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(Code: 1795) | | Very scarce British Army Polish mine detector model Mk3 (ZA22175) with accessories and its light version No4 (ZA22158) removable handle in two parts with counterweight, adjustment box fixed on handle. Detector mine No3 (Polish) battery amplifier serial number 10025. Webbing back pack made by MECo and stamped WA 10099 complete with straps, wiring and headphones. Invented by Lieut. Jozef Stanislaw Kosacki 1903-1990 a Polish inventor and soldier. While serving in the Signals Corps of the exiled Polish Army defending the Fife coast, Kosacki developed the mine detector. He had experimented with mine detection while still in Poland, but based in St Andrews in 1941, he was asked by the British War Office to develop a device which could be used to clear growing mine fields, both much faster and with much less risk to the lives of the soldiers doing the clearing than their previous technique of prodding the ground with a bayonets. More than 500 of this so-called Polish Mine Detector were shipped to North Africa for use in the Battle of El Alamein. The detector was used later during the Allied invasion of Sicily, the Allied invasion of Italy and the Invasion of Normandy
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(Code: 2419) | |
Rifle is stamped B.S.A.& M.Co. and also has the stamp of the British East India Government. Good strong working action locks up tight. Full / half cock.Clean rifling and clean bore. Sight cover is a leather reproduction. Some age related bumps and marks on stock. Nice patina throughout.
You must be over 18 to buy any type of gun. Sorry due to new postal restrictions rifles are shop collection only and can not be sent by post.
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(Code: 1898) | | All tin pickelhaube with brass fittings. Black finish all remaining with no dents. Original cockades with replacement replica chinstrap. No liner. Beneath peak is faint traces of the maker with 'Berlin' eligible alongside and beneath Berlin can be clearly seen 'No.78'
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(Code: 2760) | | Stamped Telescope Identification A.A. Mark III 1943 CT&S No 5116 O.S.583 G.A. with War Department broad arrow. Complete with transit case and spare filters.Telescope would originally have formed part of Britain's World War 2 coastal defences , helping to protect he skies from the German Luftwaffe . Operated by two members of the Royal Observer Corp or Woman's ATS units and used to track the height and bearing of enemy aircraft to enable the accurate firing of anti - aircraft guns. Shop collection only due to the weight of 38 KG. |
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(Code: 1678) | | WW2 RAF Mk 1 parachute harness with "Harness Mk 1 Ref No 15A /552" label and dated 1945.Complete with fully working quick release box. Very unusual harness as it has features of the rare B5 harness such as the sleeve on the left hand chest strap for the handle, but has the standard quick release box with four connections rather than the six as found on the B5. Any further information on this harness would be welcome.
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(Code: 864) | | Dated 1940 with broad arrow acceptance stamp . Complete with its 1945 dated canvas carrying harness which enabled the tripod to be strapped to the back of the soldier. Also included are the extra legs stored internally to convert to an anti aircraft stand. |
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(Code: 1271) | | Dated 1944 with War Department stamps. Complete with Deactivation Certificate (mortars are exempt from the new EU de-act laws)
You must be over 18 to buy any type of gun. Sorry guns can not be posted outside of the UK.
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(Code: 1561) | | Complete with the M-357-A box kite used to hoist the aerial cable for the 'Gibson Girl' radio. Also included is the signal lamp in it`s original box which would be attached to the radio.This set also includes accessories for the K-type dinghy ie bailout bucket and paddles. The kite drawstring bag and canister are also included.
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(Code: 2055) | | Helmet still retains some original grey paint and traces of where the decals would have been. Chinstrap and rear helmet rivet are missing. Maker and size stamped SE64 and lot number 3885. Complete with original liner which is size stamped 54. Five of the liner retaining studs are missing otherwise good condition.
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(Code: 2621) | | Optics and lenses all clear and good. Binos stamped 'CARL ZEISS JENA' and ''BINOCTAR 7 X 50'' . With original strap. Original Black 'PRESTOFF' case in excellent condition with maker stamp to front 'WALTER WINKLER 1944' and eagle and swastika waffenampt stamp alongside. Case has its leather strap.
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(Code: 1669) | | British Army 'Tabby' Infra red Night Vision Binoculars .One of the first ever night vision devices used operationally. Lens plate is stamped ''ZA 23001 CU 35''. Complete with rubber head rest,webbing head strap and cables. These Infra Red Tabbies were made famous from 1942 and were used on tanks and on the LVT Water Buffalo during the famous Rhine River Crossing. The Tabby is complete and excellent condition with Ministry Of Supply Acceptance Label still attached and dated 11.1.44.
Originally designed to be issued to British Special Forces ,but due to weight issue were not suitable for combat,they were then issued to Armoured Crews and Reconnaissance vehicles.
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(Code: 203) | | Tunic comes with officers cap with silver wire insignia and silver piping. Tunic has Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler cuff title, shoulder straps with Leibstandarte cypher and ribon for Iron Cross 2nd class.
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(Code: 2369) | | Tunic comes complete with replica decorations ,German Cross in gold, screw back 1st class Imperial Iron Cross, bar of the Iron Cross 2nd class, silver Close Combat Clasp, Infantry Assault Badge, Black Wounds Badge, Africa Corp cuff title and cloth Jager badge on right upper sleeve. Tan shirt with rank of Major shoulder straps is also included.
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(Code: 2575) | | Art Deco 1930's Monkey Cigarette dispenser and striker
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(Code: 2608) | | Maker marked Hugh MacPherson Edinburgh Made in Scotland. Complete with opening purse, some wear to badger mask.
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(Code: 2667) | | The Verbandkasten or Medical Box was placed inside every German Military Vehicle. Sheet metal construction. Top lid has Red Cross sign painted along with the word Verbandkasten-First Aid Case .Interior lid has large contents and instructions label. Full of medical contents including bandages, ointments, medical bottles, medical instruments, armband and other items.
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(Code: 274) | | Blue painted USN Helmet with front seam and swivel loop chinstrap bail.One bail and chinstrap missing. Heat stamp inside quite worn however S and 310 are visible.Inner fibre liner is later Korean War period and stamped CAPAC 53 5152. Still retains high degree of original USN blue paint with remnants of original red paint for abbreviation of 1st Lieutenant to front of helmet.
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(Code: 2762) | | Complete with functioning leather pocket. Stamped real leather made in Scotland.
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(Code: 1533) | | Complete with M44 eagle and cockade insignia. Old moth damage which has been treated is only visible when cap flap is pulled down. Otherwise in good condition. |
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(Code: 923) | | Three piece construction.
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(Code: 1707) | | German prisoner of war made ship in bottle. Label reads "Happendon January1st 1947 To kindly remembrance of your new German friends Willie + Johnny +Alli". Complete with modern custom made box. Happendon POW Camp was located at Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland and held both German and Italian prisoners. |
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(Code: 1986) | | Comprises Beret, Jacket, Bow Tie, Trousers and Territorial & Army Volunteer Reserve miniature medal . 1960s/70's period. |
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(Code: 2221) | | Dark blue paint with Luftschutz decal in excellent condition. The rear inner skirt is stamped RL2-39/10 indicating 1939 manufacture and size stamped 58. It is also stamped with the pricing details including the highest authorised sale price of 8 Reich marks. Complete with liner minus chin strap.. |
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(Code: 2605) | | German 'Ruckentrage (Backpack Cable Reel) with eagle and swastika stamp and dated H43 to outer wheel. Refurbished in correct Dunkelgelb paint. Replacement straps and modern cable.
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(Code: 4391) | | Excellent condition U.S. Air Force rare ''Crusher'' visor cap complete with HS33 Headphones ,HB7 Headband and ANB H1 Receivers made by Western Electric USA. Remains of maker label to inside.
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(Code: 2835) | |
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(Code: 1856) | | Comprises tunic.cap,shirt,tie and Sam Browne belt and cross strap.No labels to tunic,shirt or cap. Silk lining to tunic.Officer quality badge insignia to collars and cap.Green tropical shirt and tie both excellent condition.Shoulder boards are minus metal R.A.O.C. insignia,Officer crowns present.All brass buttons present are R.A.O.C. with waist button beneath belt having 'ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORP' along edge of button.All buttons are maker stamped.Cap minus interior maker label otherwise in excellent condition with owners initials ' DHK ' stamped to sweatband.Sam Browne leather good with no cracking.
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(Code: 2603) | | A very rare and good condition tunic for a Harbour Master with ribbon bar for WWI War Medal, Mercantile Marine Medal, and the rare Lloyd's Life Saving Medal. All eight gilt buttons present with Harbour Master insignia. Sleeves have four gilt embroidered rank stripes denoting Harbour Master. Interior lining has stitched makers label for 'WOOD'S, NORTH & SOUTH SHIELD'S' to the inside and the outside of the pocket. Blue silk lining.
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(Code: 2164) | | Five piece construction
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(Code: 794) | | Five piece construction. |
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(Code: 1514) | | Brown hard shell holster for P08 Luger pistol .Maker stamped to inside closure lid ''SCHAEFER & REICHE , BERLIN S.O. 1917'' . All stitching intact. Leather shows some wear and minor cracking otherwise good condition. |
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(Code: 4613) | | Chainmail upper body armour with Medusa crest to front. Head chainmail with helmet. Mannequin not included. |
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(Code: 2121) | | Admiralty Patent No M 361. Please note that due to weight cannot be posted and is shop collection only. |
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(Code: 2186) | | Near mint German Railway's Official's cap. Navy blue wool cap with red rayon piping. Machine woven eagle on dark navy/black backing cloth. Machine woven tricolour cockade beneath eagle. Black rayon lined interior with size stamp '55' .Excellent condition
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(Code: 2385) | | 48 Star multi piece construction American Flag . 150 cm x 300 cm . A bit of light age staining and some small holes.
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(Code: 2772) | | A miniature suit of Japanese Samurai armour which measures approximately 15 inches in height and 14 inches in width. It is made from metal and held together with lace. The helmet is also metal with brass fittings and features what appears to be small spikes covering the crown of the helmet, these appear to be made from clay and some have snapped off, complete with modern wooden stand. Brought back by a British officer who served in Japan where he was stationed in 1946 as part of the British Occupation Force. |
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(Code: 972) | | M34 stamped sheet steel helmet with high degree of original black satin paint remaining.Helmet crown has two attachment slots for the comb. Four salt & pepper ventilation holes on each side of crown. Interior M31 brown leather liner with crown liner canvas panel .Black leather neck guard with all attachment leather tabs intact.Original black leather chinstrap.Liner has ink stamp of owner's name 'BROCKMANN'.
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(Code: 5009) | | With Sam Browne belt and cross strap. Ribbon bar for 39-45 Star, France & Germany Star, War Medal. Maker's label to inside collar with owner's name in ink 'Capt D.H. Ross 25451 B. March 1942' . Since he aquired the tunic he had been promoted twice from Captain to Lieutenant Colonel. The 1916 Pattern tunic was used from 1916 to mid 1940's. Lanyard has been cut away at pocket.
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(Code: 2450) | | Very Scarce Third Reich version. 1934-36. Swastika on helmet.
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(Code: 5060) | | Good condition tunic with cap and trousers. Label to tunic inside has size details and owners name in ink. Cap has label with size 57. Trousers are also labelled.
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(Code: 2853) | | Maker marked PECAR. Pecar was the post war trade mark for the war time company P Kohler. |
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(Code: 1671) | | Complete with leather trim and red tourie. Hole in liner and damage to rear.
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(Code: 1840) | | The Winchester Model 1866 was famous for its rugged construction and lever-action "repeating rifle" mechanism that allowed the user to fire a number of shots before having to reload. As well as being used in the Wild West France purchased 6,000 Model 1866 rifles for use during the Franco-Prussian War.
You must be over 18 to buy any type of gun. Sorry due to Parcelforce new restrictions rifles are shop collection only and can not be sent by post.
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(Code: 1411) | |
1411 Unidentified shovel WWI era ,most likely British, and decorated with the flags of the Allied nations to head and with a gilt border around edge of shovel head.There is a motif decoration to wooden handle.There are no other markings or stamps.The Allied flags are Belgium,France,Great Britain,Russian Navy Flag,Japanese Navy Flag. |
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(Code: 660) | | Very rare 16th Feb 1944 dated Flare Gun grenade case for carrying 50 grenade projector stems. Original labels to inside and outside of box. Maker stamped 'G.W. LEMGO 1939' . Front writing translates as 'AIRTIGHT CARTRIDGE BOX' . Internal lid box label translates as '50 Piece Stems for the Projectile 361' .Box in excellent condition with steel closure locking clips in working order.
The Wurfkorper 361 was an attempt to expand capability for the 4 guage flare gun or Leuchtpistole. The M39 Egg grenade was mounted on the muzzle loading projector stem with a propellant and initiation charge located in the stem end with internal wire running to the grenade delay fuze.
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(Code: 931) | | Olive drab canvas construction with leather, steel and alloy fittings .All straps and buttons present. Excellent condition. |
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(Code: 2901) | | The Winchester Model 1866 was famous for its rugged construction and lever-action "repeating rifle" mechanism that allowed the user to fire a number of shots before having to reload. As well as being used in the Wild West France purchased 6,000 Model 1866 rifles for use during the Franco-Prussian War.
You must be over 18 to buy any type of gun. Sorry due to new postal restrictions rifles are shop collection only and can not be sent by post.
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