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WW1 1918 British WB Limited Trench Warfare Hand Held Gas Alarm Rattle. MISC 822 - MISC 822
When gas was introduced onto the battlefield in 1915 (at the battle of Ypres, Belgium), it was common to use large cylinders that would send billowing clouds of gasses like Xylyl bromide and chlorine towards the enemy lines. Soldiers developed several ways to warn each other of inbound gas. Whenever the hiss of a gas cylinder or explosion of a shell was heard, a lookout would yell “gas!” to everyone in earshot. To communicate the warning up and down the lines, everything from church bells to air horns was used. Eventually, the men found that klaxon horns and wooden alarm rattles worked best ( a period image of a similar gas rattle in use by a British Soldier equipped for gas attack is illustrated in image 1). Alarm rattles were preferable because they were lightweight, easy to carry, and had a simple design. The rattle worked by whirling the device overhead, which caused a loud whirring sound. The gas alarm rattle was made primarily of wood & Iron. The gas alarm rattle was sometimes referred to as a ‘Policeman’s rattle’ because they were similar to those used by civilian police. Our original WW1 dated example made from hardwood with an iron frame is 11 ½” long and has a 7 ½” revolving handle attached to a wood cog that knocks together two pieces of wood when spun, which in turn makes a loud clacking noise. The handle is impressed with maker name ‘WD Ld (Limited)’ a known maker of these rattles together with 1918 date. This rattle is in remarkably good condition for its age. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 822. (Storeroom shelves entrenching box)
£195.00

**QUALITY MAKERS**C1950 Two Large Display Cased Sets of John Nowill & Sons Sheffield Cutlers Factory Shop Window Knives & Assorted Cutlery. Sn 21501 - 21501
The earliest record of the business is in the books of the ‘Cutlers Company on 27TH April 1700. This family company was first based in Meadow Street Sheffield, but later moved to Scotland Street around 1840. It was in 1842 that the first of John Nowill sons, William, joined the business after finishing his apprenticeship. His maker’s marks of ‘D*’ and ‘CROSSKEYS’ remain the marks of the company to this day (see Tweedale’s The Sheffield Knife Book page 242). These are 2 original C1950 Display Cased Sets of John Nowill & Sons Sheffield Cutlers Factory Shop Window Knives & other assorted cutlery. Most of the knife blades contained in both displays are signed ‘J.Nowill & Sons-Sheffield above ‘D’ and Cross keys’ apart from 4 of the white ivorine or bone handled knives in one of the displays (right hand display in 1st image), which are signed ‘Frank Mills & Co Ltd Wearwell Stainless Steel’, a cutler connected to Nowills ( Frank Mills (1860-1932) was a clothes dealer and table knife blade grinder. The first directory listing of Frank Mills was in 1893 in Charlotte Street, as a table knife manufacturer. In 1903, it became Frank Mills & Co Ltd. Frank Mills, died on Christmas Day in 1932, afterwards, the firm’s address was 135 Scotland Street (the same as Nowill, which had acquired Mills’ assets and marks including ‘Wearwell’, see Tweedale's Directory of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers 1740-2013 [2nd edition]). All of the cutlery in both displays are securely wire bound to their felt backboards which both have J. Nowill & Sons & trademark labelling. The 2 piece glazed wood frames are screwed together at the rear (to avoid damage we have not attempted to remove the tools and blades from their mounts). All of the knives and other cutlery are clean and fully functional. Each case measures 36”x18”x 3 ½”. The price is for both cased displays and includes UK delivery (due to size and risk of glass damage International delivery is not available). Sn 21501 (office in front of storeroom door)
£395.00

*Mint Boxed* Miniature ‘The Partizan’ by Manufacturer Wilkinson Sword. MISC 820. - MISC 820
A genuine miniature copy of The Partizan by Wilkinson Sword. This stainless-steel miniature has been in its case since it was manufactured. Established in 1772, Wilkinson Swords no longer manufacture swords. The Partizan weapon evolved from the pikes, which became widely used in the English Civil War as defence against attacks by massed cavalry. The ornately engraved blade also displays the Queen Elizabeth's Crown, the E II R cypher and the Wilkinson Sword Crest. This example has the card of authenticity that also has a brief description on the reverse. The miniature comes in its silk lined, dark blue lidded box. The miniature measures 9” (22.75cm) long and with the box weighs 136g. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 820. (Shelf above bayonets)
£145.00

*Mint Boxed* Miniature Cavalry Officers Sword by Manufacturer Wilkinson Sword. MISC 819. - MISC 819
A genuine miniature copy of a Cavalry Officers Sword by Wilkinson Sword. This stainless-steel miniature has been in its case since it was manufactured. Established in 1772, Wilkinson Swords no longer manufacture swords. With faux gilt brass cross and curved blade. The ornately engraved curved blade also displays the Queen Elizabeth's Crown, the E II R cypher and the Wilkinson Sword Crest. This example has the card of authenticity that also has a brief description on the reverse. The miniature comes in its silk lined, dark blue hinged faux leather box. The miniature measures 8 ¼” (21 cm) long and with the box weighs 298g. This piece would make a lovely desk top letter opener. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 819. (Above bayonets on shelf)
£145.00

*Mint Boxed* Miniature Celtic Sword by Manufacturer Wilkinson Sword. MISC 818. - MISC 818
A genuine miniature copy of a Celtic Sword by Wilkinson Sword. This stainless-steel miniature has been in its case since it was manufactured. Established in 1772, Wilkinson Swords no longer manufacture swords. The Celtic culture and influence continue even to this day. The size of the sword derives from the Roman spatha, which the Celts adopted for their own use. The ornately engraved blade also displays the Queen Elizabeth's Crown, the E II R cypher and the Wilkinson Sword Crest. This example has the card of authenticity that also has a brief description on the reverse. The miniature comes in its silk lined, dark blue lidded box. The miniature measures 9 ¼” (23.75cm) long and with the box weighs 220g. This piece would make a lovely desk top letter opener. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 818. (Above bayonets on shelf)
£145.00

*Mint Boxed* Miniature Royal Artillery Sword by Manufacturer Wilkinson Sword. MISC 817. - MISC 817
A genuine Royal Artillery Sword by Wilkinson Sword. This stainless-steel miniature has been in its case since it was manufactured. Established in 1772, Wilkinson Swords no longer manufacture swords. The Royal Artillery Sword pattern originated in the mid 1850’s and the three-bar hilt style was used widely by British cavalry regiments, until it was superseded by later patterns. This pattern, with a straight blade has been retained by the British Artillery and Horse Artillery to this day. The ornately engraved blade also displays the Queen Elizabeth's Crown, the E II R cypher and the Wilkinson Sword Crest. This example has lost the card of authenticity that also had a brief description on the reverse, but I have listed the description above for reference. The miniature comes in its silk lined, dark blue lidded box. The miniature measures 8.5” (21.5cm) long and with the box weighs 135g. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 817. (Above bayonets on shelf)
£145.00
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