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WWI, 1914 Dated, British, 13 & 18 Pounder Artillery Dial Sight No7 MKII. - MISC 1013
This is an original, early First World War, 1914 dated British No7 Mark II dial sight used on 13 and 18 pounder field guns. The sight could be used for both indirect periscope sighting and for direct line of sight. Th top of the prism is stamped DIAL SIGHT NO7 MKII R&J Beck Ltd 1914 (1914 date) No 1475. The sight is in excellent condition and the body retains much of its original black finish. The optics of the sight are good with a nice crosshair in the entre. The sight was bolted to the left hand side of the gun and was held in position with a castellated nut and split pin, both of which are both present. The price for this early WW1 prismatic 13 and 18 pounder field gun sight includes U.K. delivery. MISC 1013
£275.00

**RARE**Original British WW1 Trench Warfare Periscope Mirror Observation Attachment For British Pattern 1907 SMLE Rifle Bayonets. OPT 901 - OPT 901
This is a rare to find original WW1 Trench Warfare Periscope Mirror Attachment For British SMLE Rifle Bayonets, see page 351 of ‘The Lee Enfield Story’ by Skennerton where an MOD pattern room image of one of these devices attached to a Pattern 1907 bayonet is illustrated. That image and a period image of one of these devices in use attached to a British Army Sergeant’s SMLE rifle are illustrated in image 1. There are no visible maker or date marks on this periscope mirror. The steel cased mirror measures 49 mm x 90 mm x 8mm when closed. The hinged case has a clip attachment to the rear which neatly slides onto the tip of a British Pattern 1907 bayonet. The clip is hinged for adjustment. The metal work has most of its original green paint. The case opens to reveal a small mirror which has some tarnish due to age but is still useable. The price for this rare trench warfare piece includes UK delivery. OPT 901 (in Misc drawer office) NB The WW1 SMLE & Bayonet illustrated in the images are not included but are available separately on our website stock number D 5990)
£225.00

Rare* WWII Japanese Army NCO Issue 6X24 Binoculars by Manufacturer KAIKOSHA K.T. Sn - 22295
These are WWII issue Japanese army NCO binoculars with original leather carry strap. These bear the KAIKOSHA K.T. for Kaikosha, an organisation in Kudan, Tokyo. The original Kaikosha was founded before World War II as an organisation exclusively for active duty commissioned officers and warrant officers in the Imperial Japanese Army for mutual aid, friendship, and academic research, but was re-founded after the war to represent formerly high-ranking army officials. The organisation's name means “let’s go together” or “we shall fight this war side by side,” and derives from a line in an old Chinese poem recorded in the Book of Odes. This example is stamped with the serial number; 30479. The binoculars are fully functional, with each side having an independent focus control. The optics are clear and focus accurately. Areas of the black paint are exposed through age related wear, see images for condition. The price for these scarce binoculars includes UK delivery. Sn 22295
£375.00

**CHECKED & CLEANED**FULLY FUNCTIONING**WW2 1944 British WD Officer’s Mess Hall Smith’s Empire Astral Pallet Movement Large Wall Clock With No.10 Popular Progress Key. Sn 22942 - 22942
The history of the Smiths Astral clock began in 1932 when S. Smith and Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd purchased the English Clock and Watch Manufacturers, acquiring the trade name Astral for their high-quality marine clocks and other products. The Astral became a respected brand for various items, including watches and, notably, the eight-day ships' clocks used for watchkeeping on the bridge. Smith’s Empire Astral Pallet Movement clocks are very durable and reliable. This is an original checked & cleaned WW2 1944 British WD Officer’s Mess Hall Smith’s Empire Astral Pallet Movement Large Wall Clock With No.10 Popular Progress Key. The clock is un-damaged and has a hinged glazed cover with brass rim and wood frame (14” clock face diameter, 17” overall width, 4 ¾” deep). The clean clock face is clearly marked with black Roman Numeral hour marks & minute marks. The face below the winding hole has crisp WD broad arrow 1944 date and ‘Smith’s English Clocks Ltd London’. The face of the clock also has a slow / fast adjuster slot. The rim of the glazed cover and back of the wood frame have latches which lock together to keep the cover securely in place. The rear top of the wood frame has a bracket for wall hanging. The clock keeps excellent time and its steel key is numbered ‘10’ and ‘Popular Progress Made In England’. The key winds the clock correctly. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22942 (clocks shelf storeroom)
£495.00

**QUALITY**NAMED VICTORIAN 1848-1884 PROMINENT BRITISH ROYAL NAVY CAPTAIN’S 2 DRAW DAY OR NIGHT BRASS TELESCOPE**By Thomas Harris & Sons London Engraved To 'Capt H. Chads R.N’ With Sliding Eye Piece & Lens Shutters. Sn 22896 - 22896
The most prominent "Captain Chads" of the Royal Navy were two men from the same family: Henry Ducie Chads (1788-1868), an officer from the Napoleonic Wars to the Crimean War, and his son, Admiral Sir Henry Chads (1819-1906), who served as Commander-in-Chief of The Nore. The family also had a prior ancestor, Captain Henry Chads R.N. (died 1799), who was the father of Henry Ducie Chads. Admiral Sir Henry Chads KCB (27 October 1819 – 29 June 1906) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, The Nore. Born the son of Admiral Sir Henry Ducie Chads, Henry Chads joined the Royal Navy in 1832 and went on to take part in operations against Malay pirates in the Strait of Malacca. Promoted to Captain in 1848, he commanded HMS Portland, HMS Amphion, HMS Conway, HMS Nile and then HMS London. He was appointed Captain-Superintendent of Deptford Dockyard in 1863 and Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in 1876 before retiring in 1884. He lived at Portland House in Southsea and there is a memorial to him in St Judes Church in Portsmouth. Thomas Harris originally established his firm in 1780 based at 9 and 22 Cornhill, London. He brought his son William into the firm in 1806 to form T Harris & Son – moving to 140 Fleet Street in the same year, and then 20 Duke Street in 1808. Between 1810 and 1817 they were based at 30 Hyde Park, but their main premises were at 52 Great Russell Street, occupying this address between 1816 and 1885. By 1890 they were at 32 Gracechurch Street, remaining there until 1901. The company had a royal appointment to the Prince Regent in 1819 and to King George IV in 1820. T. Harris & Son were known as opticians and makers of globes, mathematical instruments, and telescopes. Their ‘Day or Night’ telescopes were commonly used on board ship. As the name suggests, they could also be used at night because they had relatively large objective lenses to collect the maximum amount of light. Telescopes of this kind, marketed as “Day or Night,” were particularly valuable to Royal Navy Captains & watch officers stationed on deck at night.. This is an original ROYAL NAVY CAPTAIN’S 2 DRAW DAY OR NIGHT BRASS TELESCOPE By Thomas Harris & Sons London, the rim of the barrel engraved To Capt H. Chads R.N’. It is made brass & the barrel is bound with basket weave for grip and protection. One draw is signed by the maker ‘T. Harris & Sons London Day Or Night’. All optics of the telescope are excellent and function as they should. The scope has sliding brass shutters to protect the eyepiece and lens. The scope is 15 ¼” in length when closed and 35” length fully drawn. The price for this telescope by a quality maker attributed to a Prominent British Royal Navy Captain includes UK delivery. Sn 22896
£675.00

**RECENTLY SERVICED**FULL WORKING ORDER**C1900 Armstrongs Of Manchester Brass Cased Naval Bulkhead Ship’s Clock Complete With Key. Sn 22762 - 22762
The famous watch and clockmaking family business Armstrongs of Manchester was founded at 88 Deansgate in 1825 by Joseph Armstrong (born 1801) and 2 of his 13 children, followed him into his Deansgate business - Thomas Armstrong (1829-91) and George Booth Armstrong (1836-91). On their father’s retirement in c1858, these two brothers then formed a partnership from the 88 Deansgate premises, changing the name of the business to ‘Thomas Armstrong & Brother’ and by 1860, opening a second retail outlet at 80 Deansgate, Manchester. With this additional retail space, the brothers also extending their product offering into jewellery and optical supplies and services. This is an excellent brass nautical ship’s bulkhead clock by Armstrongs of Manchester made C1900. It has a 6” diameter face which is clean. It has 1-12 hour Roman numeral markings with black metal hour and minute hands. It is marked on the face by the manufacturer ‘Armstrongs Manchester’. The face also has an adjustable slow-fast slider in a slot for fine tuning the time keeping & a hole for key winding. The clock case is brass and measures 8” diameter including its integral rim which has 4 factory drilled holes for wall mounting. It has a hinged, brass rimmed, glazed face cover and is complete with steel winding key. The clock case is 4” deep with the face closed. This clock has recently been fully serviced and is fully functioning, keeping precise time. The price for this excellent nautical time piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22762 (clocks shelf storeroom)
£475.00
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