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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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1932 Solid Silver & Enamel Polish Airborne Cigarette Case. MISC 113. - MISC 113 A fully hallmarked silver 1932 Cigarette case with turquoise enamel rear and machine turned pattern to the front and Hallmarks inside also engraved 'M.L.B. 18/11/32'. Measuring 8 x 5 ½ x 1 cm. To the front are two Polish badges, possibly Airborne, one being an eagle diving through thistles and the other appears to be 1st Division. Inside is an original card of a Miss Brownlie, Glasgow with various handwritten addresses, including WFS Camp, Burnside, Rutherford, Roxburgh. There is slight damage to the enamel on the rear. A lovely piece worthy of further investigation regarding the piece, and the address card. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 113. £275.00 |
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WW2 Era Nazi German Single Sided Heavy 3 Piece Construction NSDAP Party Wall Hanger / Banner Flag. Sn 15980:14. - 15980:14 An original single sided Nazi banner. The banner's thick red cotton material measures 45 ½” x 42”. It has large 24” diameter central stitched thick white cloth roundel on one side mounted with black stitched edge tape Swastika. The correct quality stitching of the Nazi device can be seen on the back of the banner. For wall mounting 3 corners of the banner have their original small brass ringed holes. The material of the flag has small areas of staining consistent with age. It has no mothing. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15980:14 £345.00 |
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C1950’s Italian Boxed 7 Shot Top Venting .22 Crimped Calibre Blank Firing ‘Sports Starting Pistol’ With Original 7 Round Magazine. MISC 1027 - MISC 1027 This is an Italian made Boxed 7 Shot .22 Crimped Calibre Blank Firing ‘Sports Starting Pistol’ With Original 7 Round Magazine. It features a sleek design with a sturdy construction. The pistol has a black finish alloy frame with the appearance of a period semi automatic pocket pistol. The frame has cast foliate decoration and ridges towards the rear of the frame to give the appearance of a semi auto pistol slide. One side of the pistol has cast lettering ‘Gun Italy’. The gun is top venting and has a viewing port on one side to indicate how many rounds are left in its original magazine which is numbered 1 to 7. This starting pistol fires .22 calibre crimped blank cartridges, which produce a loud report and smoke when fired, creating a distinct signal for the commencement of races or other events. Although these pistols are primarily associated with sporting events, they also found their way into theatrical performances and historical re-enactments. Its realistic appearance and sound effects allowed it to effectively simulate the firing of a real firearm. Its loading & firing mechanisms work correctly. The metalwork is very good with only minor loss of black finish. The plastic grips with roundels and chequered panels are excellent & undamaged. The pistol comes with its original colourful illustrated cardboard box which has instructions for use in both English and Dutch. The box has warning banners in Dutch ‘buiten het bereik van kinderen houden’ (English: Keep out of reach of children). The pistol comes with its original .22 blank calibre 7 round alloy magazine with chambers numbered 1-7 which can be viewed by the user through the pistols round counter viewing port. The price includes UK delivery. NB as a top venting blank firer no licence is required to own this item in the UK. MISC 1027 (drawers office) £275.00 |
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*Royal Mint* 5oz Solid Silver Coin Commemorating the Birth of RJ Mitchell the Legendary Spitfire Designer, Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity. MISC 1025. - MISC 1025 Reginald Joseph Mitchell CBE FRAeS (20 May 1895 – 11 June 1937) was a British aircraft designer who worked for the Southampton aviation company Supermarine from 1916 until 1936. He is best known for designing racing seaplanes such as the Supermarine S.6B, and for leading the team that designed the Supermarine Spitfire. Born in Butt Lane, Staffordshire, Mitchell attended Hanley High School and afterwards worked as an apprentice at a locomotive engineering works, whilst also studying engineering and mathematics at night. In 1917 he moved to Southampton to join Supermarine. He was appointed Chief Engineer in 1920 and Technical Director in 1927. Between 1920 and 1936 he designed 24 aircraft, which included flying boats and racing seaplanes, light aircraft, fighters, and bombers. From 1925 to 1929 he worked on a series of racing seaplanes, built by Supermarine to compete in the Schneider Trophy competition, the final entry in the series being the Supermarine S.6B. The S.6B won the trophy in 1931. Mitchell was authorised by Supermarine to proceed with a new design, the Type 300, which went on to become the Spitfire. With only 2500 made - solid silver weighing 5oz, antique toned and hallmarked to the edge. Issued in 1995 it comes with padded, lined presentation box and certificate of authentication. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 1025. (Misc drawer) £295.00 |
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*RARE* Victorian or Earlier Medieval/Italian Renaissance Form Battle Shield With Ornate Decoration. Sn 13596 The Victorian era saw a revival of interest in objects from the renaissance and ancient medieval cultures that influenced architecture, decoratio - 13596 The Victorian era saw a revival of interest in objects from the renaissance and ancient medieval cultures that influenced architecture, decoration, furnishings and art. This renewed awareness led to an intense affinity of arms and armour from those periods of history and production of quality authentic reproduction arms and armour. This is a fine medieval/ renaissance form battle shield. Its excellent quality and form indicate that it is either a Victorian reproduction or possibly a much earlier piece. The iron shield is 24” diameter with a rope effect and riveted rim. The surface of the shield elegantly curves to form a conical point which in its original form would allow the carrier to strike opponent’s, allowing the shield to be used for both defence and attack. This form also provides strength to the structure and would assist deflection of striking weapons. The whole surface of the shield has beautifully etched panels in the Italian Renaissance style featuring religious, hunting, mythical and battle iconography. The shield retains its original shape and original 4 carry strap lugs. The rear of the shield has its original leather riveted padding, and a rope carry handle secured to 2 of the lugs. The shield has even patina and just one small crack approx. 5mm length to one side of the conical boss which is only visible on close inspection and does not detract from the attractiveness of the piece. The price for this quality shield worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 13596 £875.00 |
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