WW1 Period Royal Flying Corps Framed Embroidery
A most appealing and fresh to the market WW1 period mahogany framed RFC embroidery on a black silk background.
This splendid looking item was obtained from a local house clearance where it had resided for many decades.
The stitch work retains lovely strong colour and in excellent condition, some light dust and smears present behind the glass due to age but hardly noticeable.
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Mid-Victorian Mappin & Company Gentleman`s Spear Point Knife 1860-1864
An elegant antique ivory handled gentleman`s knife that was manufactured by the short lived company Mappin & Co who traded from 77-78 Oxford Street, London, between the years 1860 to 1864.
It was in 1860 that the 22 year old John Mappin made the decision to leave the well established family cutlery business to set up on his own under the new business name of Mappin & Company, two years l... read more
WW2 German 'Stag horn Grip` Parade Bayonet (Carbine Blade)
A pleasing and untouched WW2 German stag horn grip parade bayonet made by E.Pack & Sohne with a 198mm carbine type blade.
The narrow fullered blade retains much of its nickel plating apart from approximately 5mm at tip, the birds head pommel along with the end of the turn down quillon also displays some loss of finish, good working button, leather washer absent.
Good steel scabbar... read more
WW1 Period Territorial Letter `T' Collar badges
A pair of gilt washed brass Territorial letter T collar badges with prong backs, 10mm tall.
Part of an old badge & button collection, 5 pairs came on a cardboard backing card, sold as pairs, some light wear to gilt finish.
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14.00 GBP
WW1 Kodak Vesta Pocket Camera
The type used by servicemen to record life, hardship and action during the Great war.
This example is in used condition with age related wear to all surfaces, the strap on the canvas case is broken, name and London address written on the inside of flap.
Unknown if in working order, sold as display item only. read more
Scarce Early WW2 Ladies Respirator Carrying Case & Gasmask
An excellent condition 1939 dated small size civilian respirator with a very pliable rubber face mask, the bottom of the filter with some very light rusting/staining but would improve with light cleaning.
The gas mask is housed in its scarce ladies carrying case/bag with a zip opening, zip in working order.
The case/bag has some light age related stiffness and slight surface crack... read more
Victorian Light Infantry Officer`s Scarlet Mess Jacket & Waistcoat
A fresh to the market and rather splendid looking Victorian officer`s scarlet melton mess jacket and silver corded waistcoat.
The two items were part of a large uniform & accoutrements group all belonging to a long serving military family from the 1850`s up to 1918.
The small size scarlet jacket with its black facings and silver coloured cord is in very good condition and retains ... read more
WW2 ARP Triangular Bandage x 5
5 x triangular bandages issued by the Home Office for the Air Raid Precaution department.
55mm x 35mm x 35mm read more
Early Post WW2 RAF Instrument Flying Goggles Mk2 (Unissued & unopened)
An unissued pair of early post WW2 RAF Mk2 instrument flying goggles that are still sealed within their plastic protective covering.
The Mk2 goggles bear the stores reference 22c/1136 along with the makers name of Polaroid.
Two pairs were acquired both sealed, one was opened for inspection purposes and was found to be in very good order apart from some light rusting on the strap b... read more