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* Trench Art * Boer ZARP Badge on a 3-pounder Hotchkiss Shell. MISC 864. - MISC 864
A Hotchkiss 3 pounder shell with a rare Republic of South Africa badge worn by the Zuid Afrikaansche Ruidende Police (ZARP) being the uniformed police force in the Transvaal, which is the armorial brass martingale decoration for horses. The Eagle has been removed and replaced by a crown. The badge has ‘eendragt maakt magt’ to it which means ‘Unity creates power’. The shell is a Hotchkiss 3 Pounder (The QF 3-pounder Hotchkiss or in French use Canon Hotchkiss à tir rapide de 47 mm were a family of long-lived light 47 mm naval guns introduced in 1886 to defend against new, small and fast vessels such as torpedo boats and later submarines. There were many variants produced, often under license which ranged in length from 32 to 50 calibers but 40 caliber was the most common version. They were widely used by the navies of a number of nations and often used by both sides in a conflict). A lovely piece of trench art which would benefit from further investigation. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 864. (Near Cannon)
£175.00

WW1 1918 British Mills Munitions Co Magazine Pouch & 2 Colt 1911 .45 ACP Calibre Magazines. MISC 862 - MISC 862
This magazine pouch was recently found in storage and are dated October 1918. Manufactured and stamped by the 'MILLS MUNITIONS Co' (In the First World War the foundry produced lightweight castings for the newly formed aircraft industry which rapidly grew as part of the war effort. At this time, William Mills invented the Mills hand grenade, which was not produced at the foundry, but by the Mills Munitions Factory in Birmingham and by a host of contractors. William Mills opened the munitions factory in 1915, and around 75,000,000 grenades were produced. Due to his contribution to the nation’s armoury, William Mills received a knighthood in 1922). Stamped; Oct 1918 Pat July 16’ 07 Oct 22’ 18’ They were intended to carry two pistol magazines for the Colt 1911s , also later the 1911A1 and the Colt Pistol in .455 automatic a British calibre. The Pouch contains 2 Colt 1911 .45 ACP magazines. The magazines are correctly slotted for inspection and have strong springs. They load as they should. The magazines have no visible manufacturer or calibre marks. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 862 (Drawers)
£155.00

7 Round Magazines For Colt .45 ACP Calibre M1911 & 1911A1 Semi Automatic Pistols (2 AVAILABLE. PRICE IS PER MAGAZINE**NOW ONLY 2 & 4 AVAILABLE**)). MISC 861 - MISC 861
These are original 7 Round Magazines for Colt .45 ACP Calibre M1911 & 1911A1 Semi Automatic Pistols. The magazines have original finish. The magazines are correctly slotted for inspection and have strong springs. They load as they should. Magazine number 1 and magazine number 4 have bases stamped ‘Colt 45 Auto’, the other magazines have no visible manufacturer or calibre marks. The price is per magazine & includes UK delivery. Please state which magazine number you want when contacting to make payment. **NOW ONLY 2 & 4 AVAILABLE** MISC 861
£65.00

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
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