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Original British WWI A.R.P Warden Wood Gas Rattle Marked by W. Clements & Son MISC 859. - MISC 859
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. 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. These alarms sometimes went missing in the trenches, where dry kindling for cooking fires was in short supply. The gas alarm rattle was sometimes referred to as a ‘Policeman’s rattle’ because they were similar to those used by civilian police. Made from hardwood and 27cm in length and 3 ½ cm thick with a revolving handle attached to a cog that catches two thin pieces of wood when spun, which in turn makes the rattle noise. This rattle is in remarkably good condition for its age, which has been saved from the trenches of WWI (and the cooks’ fire). The price includes UK delivery. MISC 859. (Top shelf-back)
£245.00

Gilt Framed Oil on Board Painting by Esteemed Artist Nicholas Mace – Woodcock Coming Over. 20321:2. - 20321:2
Born in London in 1949, Nicholas Mace has always been fascinated by every aspect of wildlife and field sport, and his realistic and detailed paintings reflect his extensive knowledge and love of the countryside. Having started painting as a young boy, by the age of fifteen he was selling his pictures in open-air shows in London. Later he started work as a designer in a commercial art studio and later left the commercial world to devote himself entirely to painting. He has now earned an excellent reputation as a sporting and landscape painter, and are now avidly collected in Europe and the United States. Nicholas Mace pieces have fetched very high amounts when auctioned through famous houses such as; Christies, Charlton Hall and William Shannon auction houses. His works have been exclusively exhibited at ‘The British Game Fair’ since 1972, which is regarded as a special honour, and also in the U.S. Frame measuring; 21 ½” x 16” (14 ¾” x 9 ½” visible artwork). The picture depicts a winters countryside shoot and are signed by the artist. This painting is ready to hang and would look splendid in a drawing room or hall way, and will only increase in value. The price for the pair of paintings includes UK delivery. 20321:2.
£275.00

Two Ornate Gilt Framed Oil Paintings by Revered Artist Nicholas Mace –‘Pheasants in the Wood & Covey from the Kale’. 20321:1. - 20321:1
Born in London in 1949, Nicholas Mace has always been fascinated by every aspect of wildlife and field sport, and his realistic and detailed paintings reflect his extensive knowledge and love of the countryside. Having started painting as a young boy, by the age of fifteen he was selling his pictures in open-air shows in London. Later he started work as a designer in a commercial art studio and later left the commercial world to devote himself entirely to painting. He has now earned an excellent reputation as a sporting and landscape painter, and are now avidly collected in Europe and the United States. Nicholas Mace pieces have fetched very high amounts when auctioned through famous houses such as; Christies, Charlton Hall and William Shannon auction houses. His works have been exclusively exhibited at ‘The British Game Fair’ since 1972, which is regarded as a special honour, and also in the U.S. The two pictures for sale are oil on board and in beautiful gilt frames measuring 19 ½ “x 14” (visible artwork 14 ½ “x 9 ½ “). Both scenes depict Grouse shoots in countryside settings and are signed by the artist *repair to the corner of one of the frames*. These paintings are ready to hang and would look splendid in a drawing room or hall way, and will only increase in value. The price for the pair of paintings includes UK delivery. (A-Frames not included). 20321:1.
£475.00

Victorian Cast Iron 'Door Stop' Depicting Lord Kitchener On Horse Back Mounted On A Metal Plinth. MISC 858. - MISC 858
This is a contemporary door stop of Lord Kitchener who won fame in 1898 for winning the Battle of Omdurman. thus securing control of the Sudan. For this he was given the title 'Lord Kitchener of Khartoum'. As Chief of Staff in the second Boer war, he played a key role in Lord Roberts Conquest of the Boer Republics. He then succeeded Roberts as Commander in Chief. After spells in India and Egypt he returned to Britain and in 1914 became Secretary of State for War. His face was well known on the famous @Your Country Needs You' posters. He died on 5th June 1916on H.M.S. Hampshire when the ship struck a German mine. This is a nice contemporary door stop of a National hero. It is in very good condition and undamaged. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 858.
£125.00

Brass Cased Eight Day Naval Bulkhead Clock By Barkers of Kensington, London, Mounted on Dark Stained Oak Mount, in fully Working Order. Complete with Key. MISC 831. - MISC 831
Barkers of Kensington was a department store in Kensington High Street, Kensington, London. It was started by John Barker and James Whitehead, later Lord Mayor of London, in 1870. It was sold to House of Fraser in 1957. This example has a 6 ½ ” diameter silvered face which is clean. It has 1-12 hour markings with black metal hour and minute hands. It is marked on the face with "Barkers Kensington". The clock case is brass and comes with a key. The face also has an adjustable slow-fast slider in a slot for fine tuning the time keeping. The clock glass in brass frame twists off to reveal the fine tuning slot. There is also a hole for key winding. The clock case measures 7 ¼ ” in diameter, opening out to 9" at the mounting flange and is 2 ¼ " deep. The case has a mounting brass flange, and three factory drilled holes with which it is mounted to a dark stained oak mount which has two brass mounting lugs. Below the top lug the oak mount is stamped with a serial number "1395". This clock is fully functioning, keeping precise time. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 856.
£475.00

*Ltd Edition* Black Watch Bone China Commemorative Plate Ltd Edition- No 314 of only 500 made - Manufactured by Spode. MISC 830. - MISC 830
With the approval of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother Colonel in Chief of the regiment. The Black Watch, The Royal Highland Regiment originated as six independent companies of foot which were formed in 1725 from Clans loyal to the Government ,for service in the Highlands. Their dark coloured tartans gave rise to the name ‘The Black Watch’. In as new condition in its original presentation box with its letter of authentication. The price for this collector’s item includes UK delivery. MISC 830. (Middle Shelf)
£125.00

A Cased British Military 'Nero' Stop Watch with 3 Second Sweep, 1/110 Seconds. MISC 828. - MISC 828
This is a high quality, British Military Swiss Movement 'Nero' Stop watch with a 3 second sweep, making it a very accurate stop watch. The rear is stamped with "1/100 Sec" (seconds) and the War Department 'Broad Arrow' along with a serial number "3855". The stop watch has a chromed brass case with a flip rear cover and flip inner cover to reveal the Swiss movement. The inside of the covers is a brushed finish. The front has a white face with black numerals. It has blued steel fingers and brass centre bushes. The glass is flat and clear. It has just one very small chip on the top right side. The watch has a lanyard ring with a push button stop/start button which also acts as a winder for the mechanical mechanism. The stop watch runs perfectly. To the right of this is a zero push button which has a sliding lock bar on it, which operates as it should. The dial is marked around the outside with 3 second intervals divided into 100ths making this very accurate. It has a 3 second full sweep. The sub scale registers up to 60 seconds. This type of stop watch was used in the military on board sub marines for torpedo runs, on board aircraft for timing bomb drops and the army for artillery. It comes in a fitted case with silk and velvet lining. The watch measures 2 ½ " in diameter. This is a very nice, quality time piece. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 828.
£475.00

WW1 British Officer’s Lacquered Wooden Sword Stick with Ferrule Engraved To ‘Captain Chas Alford MM France 1916-1918’ & Bone Handle. Sn 12097. - Sn 12097
This is a very good original WW1 British Officer’s Sword Stick. The sword has a slim, short 10” triangular blade which is clean, straight and undamaged. The sword stick measures 34 ¾” overall in its scabbard. Its undamaged bone handle has a steel ferrule engraved ‘Capt Chas (most likely abbreviation of Charles) Alford MM France 1916-1918’, indicating that this named officer served in France during 1916-1918 and was awarded the prestigious British Military Medal for valour. The scabbard is undamaged & has a brass roundel throat mount and conical brass end cap. Price for this attractive WW1 Officer’s sword stick to a named Officer which is worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 12097.
£545.00

*Large Original, WW1 British De Havilland 'DH4' Bomber Aircraft Propellor Boss Officer's Mess Centre Piece With Front Wind 'Sestrel' Maritime Clock By Smith & Son Southampton Mounted On Original Propellor Wood Plinth. MISC 809. - MISC 809
De Havilland Bi Planes were used by both the British & Americans during WW1 as Bomber & Reconnaissance Aircraft. This is an excellent WW1 British De Havilland Aircraft Propellor Boss Hub Converted To an Officer's Mess Feature Piece With Chrome Plated Cased Front Wind Clock By Smith & Son Southampton. The original Mahogany propellor boss is undamaged and the piece measures a large 42x17x11 inches (including plinth & clock). The blades near to the boss centre are marked ' DE.H.4 LEFT HAND', '210 M & Co', 'ENGNO 450' & '250HP ROLLS ROYCE'. The hub centre is mounted with an undamaged, glazed chrome plated cased clock which is in full working order. The face of the clock which is a maritime piece is clearly marked by the manufacturer 'Sestrel' & 'F. Smith & Son, Southampton'. It has its original minute and hour hands and crisp numerals. The clock with glazed hinged cover has its original key. The boss is mounted on a large wooden plinth made from the wood of the propellors. The price for this superb British WW1 Combat Aircraft centre piece includes UK delivery. MISC 809.
£545.00

Original, WW1 Sopwith Pup British Fighter Aircraft Propeller Boss Converted To Officer's Mess/ Mantle Feature Piece with Brass Cased Front Wind Clock By Smiths London Mounted On original Propeller Wood Plinth. MISC 807. - MISC 807
The Sopwith Pup was a British single seater biplane fighter aircraft built by the Sopwith Aviation Company. It entered service with the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service in the autumn of 1916. With good manoeuvrability, the aircraft proved very successful. The Pup was eventually outclassed by newer German fighters, but it was not completely replaced on the Western Front until the end of 1917. Remaining Pups were relegated to Home Defence and training units. The Pup's flying characteristics also made it ideal for use in aircraft carrier deck landing and take-off experiments. This is an excellent WW1 Sopwith Pup British Fighter Aircraft Propeller Boss Converted to an Officer's Mess/ Mantle Feature Piece With Contemporary Brass Cased Front Wind Clock By Smith. The original propeller boss is undamaged and measures 18x8x4 inches. The centre of the boss snugly houses the excellent, undamaged, glazed brass cased clock which is in full working order. The clock is push fitted into the boss and can be removed for inspection/ repair. The face of the clock is clearly marked by the manufacturer 'Smiths, British made 179-185 Gt Portland Street, London, W' and 'AC 4322'. It has it's original minute and hour hands and crisp numerals. The boss is mounted on a large wooden plinth made from the wood of the propellor which measures 17 3/4"x 6 1/2x1 1/2". Price for this excellent piece which would make an excellent Officer's Mess or Mantelpiece feature includes UK delivery. MISC 807.
£575.00
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