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WWII Era Japanese Silk 'Yosegaki Hinomaru' House Banner to Wish Good Luck to Soldiers Departing for War. 21028. - 21028 This is an excellent original Japanese 'yosegaki hinomaru' or good luck banner/flag. The Good Luck Flag was a traditional gift for Japanese servicemen deployed during the military campaigns of the Empire of Japan, most notably during World War II. The flag was typically a national flag signed by friends and family, often with short messages wishing the soldier victory, safety and good luck. Today, hinomaru are used for occasions such as charity and sporting events. The name 'hinomaru' is taken from the name for the flag of Japan, also known as hinomaru, which translates literally as "circular sun". When yosegaki hinomaru were signed by friends and relatives, the text written on the flag was generally written in a vertical formation radiating out from the central red circle, resembling the sun's rays. This appearance is referenced in the term 'yosegaki' (lit., "collection of writing"), meaning that the term 'yosegaki hinomaru' can be interpreted as a "collection of writing around the red sun", describing the appearance of text radiating outwards from the circle in the centre of the flag. Measuring; 26” x 31”. The banner has stitched edges, and the bottom edge has original small tassels. The material has no mothing or other holes and just areas of light staining consistent with age. The price for this WWII Japanese good luck banner includes UK delivery. 21028. (Large flag box). £245.00 |
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Original/Fully Serviced Early 20th Century Klaxon with London Trademark. 22441:35. - 22441:35 The English company Klaxon Signals Ltd. has been based in Oldham, England for the last 80 years, with premises also in Birmingham. Klaxons were first fitted to automobiles and bicycles in 1908. They were originally powered by six-volt dry cells, and from 1911 by rechargeable batteries. Later hand-powered versions were used as military evacuation alarms and factory sirens. They were also used as submarine dive and surface alarms beginning in the Second World War. In the first klaxons, the wheel was driven either by hand or by an electric motor. American inventor Miller Reese Hutchison (later chief engineer of Thomas Edison) patented the mechanism in 1908. This excellent example has been fully serviced and repainted in period black paint. The main body is of cast iron with an oak turning handle. The original manufacturers plate is pinned to the body which reads; KLAXON Trademark Req’d KLAXON LTD. 49 Upper Brook St W.1. with a serial No 056k. There is a 3-hole hanging plate-weight 2.5kg. The klaxon is very loud and works as it is intended. The price includes UK delivery. 22441:35. (Bottom shelf stores) £225.00 |
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c1800’s Gun Size Embossed Fluted Design Copper Black Powder Flask with Graduated, Sprung Brass Nozzle Charger. 22441:34. - 22441:34 Decoration of 19th century powder flasks varied dramatically with hunting, game animals, foliate, village, military and marine scenes. This quality flask falls into the category of fluted décor featuring deep embossed shell (see page 281 of The powder flask book by Riling). This is an excellent, copper and brass, gun size, black powder flask which is not maker marked. It is deeply embossed with upward rising fluted decoration. The screw top brass charger has measurement adjustment (no grain markings) and spring lever which is fully functioning with a strong action. The flask is 7 ½” length and 3 ¼” diameter at its widest. The copper body has very minor use related dents. There are no cracks, damage or signs of repair. The price for this attractive flask includes UK delivery. 22441:34. (Powder flask 2 Drawer) £125.00 |
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*Boxed/Un-used* James Dixon & Sons Made for Parker Hale Ltd Copper Leather Covered Powder Flask with Graduated Brass Sprung Lever Nozzle Charger. 22441:33. - 22441:33 This flask falls into the ‘Plain category’ described in the ‘Plain Flasks’ chapter (page 271) of, ‘The Powder Flask’ book by Riling. Similar plain flasks by Dixon & Sons are illustrated in that chapter. Riling states that these plain flasks “should receive special attention from the new collector and form an important part of any collection”. This flask measures 8 ¼” overall length and is 3 ½” at its widest. The brass sprung steel lever charger works correctly and has a removable screw in nozzle. The charger bears the James Dixon & Sons Sheffield and Parker-Hale Birmingham London & is graduated 50/60/70. The leather body has no marks. The box is in good order and compliments the flask nicely. The price includes UK delivery. 22441:33. (Powder flask 2 Drawer) £275.00 |
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U.S. Army WWII CS-41 Generator Hand 10 Watts Mk2 in Original Carry Case. 22441:26 - 22441:26 Commonly used with the WS48, can also be switched to provide power for the Wireless Set 18 (WS18). Generator Hand 10 Watts Mk II was developed in the USA for powering Wireless Set No. 48 when dry batteries were not available in static field use. It could also be used with British Wireless Sets No. 18 and No. 68. Note that the general layout of this hand-operated generator unit, particularly the seat construction *(not included)*, is similar to the hand-generators issued with USA Signal Corps field radio sets e.g. BC-1306, AN/GRC9. See page 208 of Government Issue ‘GI’ Collectors Guide by Henri-Paul Enjames for reference. Retaining the majority of its original olive paint, the body is in very good condition. The unit comes with both hand cranks, cable and original web carry case which are all in very good order. *This unit has not been tested*. The price includes UK delivery. 22441:26. (Bottom shelf stores) £275.00 |
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WWII Dated Luftwaffe Silver Presentation/Serving Tray Engraved ‘Fur Besondere Bewahrung’ Translating to ‘For Special Preservation’. 22441:17. - 22441:17 This very nice silver* award or serving plate has the Luftwaffe Eagle and Swastika under 1942 and over ‘Fur besondere Bewahrung’. This tray could have been an award for outstanding service, or used as a tray at a higher ranked officers dinner party to serve hors d'oeuvres? More likely the former. Measuring; 25cm in length and 13 ½ cm at its widest point. The Eagle and swastika are raised, and the engravings are in a font conducive to its age. The edge is scrolled, and the underside has the imprint of the raised Eagle. This piece requires further investigation and would be perfect on a desk or in a mancave. The price includes UK delivery. 22441:17. (Shelf facing Office) £225.00 |
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**LARGE**WW1 1916 Turkish / Ottoman Empire Prisoner Of War Hand Made Beaded Snake With Beaded Script ‘Turkish Prisoners 1916’. Sn 22441:11 - 22441:10 WW1 Turkish / Ottoman Empire prisoners of war made many items whilst in captivity. It kept them occupied and was an avenue for them to earn money to supplement their rations and purchase items they required. Some prisoners even sent them home as gifts for family members or used them to barter with other prisoners. The Australian Memorial's collection of Ottoman prisoner beadwork includes snakes, lizards, bags, bookmarks and jewellery. All were handmade with small glass beads using either beaded crochet method or weaving on small looms. Crochet beaded snakes were the most popular of the beaded souvenirs created in the prisoner of war camps. Nearly half the Memorial's collection of beadwork items is made up of snakes. This is probably for two reasons, firstly a snake is basically a tube, a very easy shape to make with bead crochet. Secondly, snakes were a symbol of good luck in parts of South East Europe, so the prisoner of war snakes could have had a symbolic importance for their makers. The text on the belly usually says ‘TURKISH PRISONER’. However this does not mean that all the prisoners who made the items were ethnically Turkish. The Ottoman Empire stretched from the Balkans to the Sinai. This means that the makers could have been Turkish, Kurdish, Arab, Greek, or Eastern European. This large hand made WW1 Turkish / Ottoman Prisoner Of War Beaded Snake measures a large 7 Feet 6 Inches overall length and is decorated with colourful beads in typical snake skin diamond back design. The belly of the snake has beaded script ‘Turkish Prisoner 1916’. It has the typical Snake’s head with open mouth & forked tongue. There is one old repair in the centre section (illustrated in the images). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22441:11 (Storeroom bottom shelf near spears) £375.00 |
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*Original* WWI Breach Plate/Plaque Taken off a Turkish WWI Artillery Gun. MISC 810. - MISC 810 The Ottoman Empire, also called the Turkish Empire, was an imperial realm that controlled much of Southeast Europe, West Asia, and North Africa from the 14th to early 20th centuries; it also controlled parts of southeastern Central Europe, between the early 16th and early 18th centuries. The Ottoman Empire was one of the Central Powers of World War I, allied with the German Empire, Austria-Hungary, and Bulgaria. It entered the war on 29 October 1914 with a small surprise attack on the Black Sea coast of Russia, which prompted Russia to declare war on 2 November 1914. Ottoman forces fought the Entente in the Balkans and the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I. The Ottoman Empire's defeat in the war in 1918 was crucial in the eventual dissolution of the empire in 1922. This original breach plate would have been most likely attached to a Model 1903 75 mm Field Gun or similar. Having been ornately cast depicting scrolls, the Turkish crescent and star, flags and armoury which would have been cast during the reign of Mohammed V, sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Weighing an impressive 0.6kg and measuring 14 ¾ cm x 11 ½ cm x 0.5 cm. The price for this excellent piece of history includes UK delivery. MISC 810. £295.00 |
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*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. £495.00 |
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Quality, American, Bespoke, Hand Made Leather Rifle Carry Case with Leather Closing Lid & Carrying Strap. - MISC 1026 This is a quality bespoke made leather carrying case and lid made for a single shot rifle with a length of 42 inches. The dark brown case is made of thick hard 5mm thick leather and was specially ordered from an American Saddlery company for a customer. The body measures 34 inches in length and the 12 inch lid with a stitched on leather cap measures 12 inches. The case measures 44 inches overall and is not heavy. The case has a tooled border and decoration to the side. The case is very rigid and would provide superb protection for the weapon being carried inside it. The leather cap is quickly removable, it being by two studs on the body and 2 straps on the lid. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 1026 £295.00 |
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