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Click here to subscribeA small group of British 19th century and later mixed denomination coinage including 1891 crown, also a WWII period military issue pocket watch with broad arrow to reverse and further stamped 'GS/TP P40124' (af) on base metal chain suspending sports medallion inscribed 'CDN Corps Troops Softball England 1941 L19062 Cpl. D.A. Dodge'. CONDITION REPORT: Pocket watch not running, extensive wear throughout to all items.
A Gilt Brass & Silver Equinoctial Dial by Johann Willebrand, early 18th century, German, Ausburg type octagonal dial with central compass, cardinal points marked in Latin initials engraved arrow indicating magnetic variation 15 degrees west of north, silver latitude arc divided 0 - 90 degrees subdivided to two degrees, silver and gilt-brass hour ring 3-12, 1-9 divided to 5 minutes, strut supporting rod gnomon, reverse of dial plate engraved Johann Willebrand in Augburg, compass base engraved with list of latitudes, Lisbona Corfu 39, Napoli 41, Rome 42, Niss 44, Belgrad Mayland Venidig Lion 45, Wien Strasburg Salsb Munchen 48, Paris Regisburg Nurnb Heidelburg 49, Prag Wurtzburd Frankfurt Main Trier Russel 50, Callin Brusel Breslau Gend Antwerpen Dresden Leitzig 51, Berlin Amsterda Londen 52, Hamb Danzig 54, Coppeh 56, Stockholm 60, in fitted silk-lined Morrocco leather case, dial plate 5.4cm
An Ausburg Equinoctial Sundial, 18th Century, German, brass octagonal base with decorative engraving and inset compass, faded paper compass rose with magnetic variation arrow, compass base crudely engraved with with latitude information, latitude arc divided to two degrees, hour ring divided to half-hour, 5.1cm across dial plate
An Ausburg Equinoctial Sundial by Ludovicus Theodatus Muller, circa 1750, German, brass octagonal base with decorative engraving and traces of gilding, and inset compass, silvered compass rose with magnetic variation arrow, compass base engraved Elev Pol, Lisbon 39, Rom 42, Veneo 45, Wien, Ausg 48, with initials LTM, silvered latitude arc divided to two degrees, hour ring divided to half-hour, in original oak case, 5.3cm across dial plate
A Silver Cased Deck Watch by W Matthews, signed 'W Matthews Holyhead Road Coventry 42858', with broad arrow, mounted on brass outer case within mahogany case with label 'Issued from H.M. Chronometer Depot Bristol' and stamped 'Bradford-on-Avon 15 Dec 1942'. Note: Completely overhauled, staff pivots re-polished and test regulated March 2010 by James Reed C.M.B.H.I.
A fine Edward VII 1827 pattern Lucknow Volunteer Rifles sword, by Manton & Co of Calcutta, 81.5cm blade engraved F. Rowland Hill The Baillie Guard L.V.R., heavy nickel guard, dark shagreen and wire grip, brass-mounted leather scabbard with coat of arms and crest of an arm holding an arrow surmounting the motto Semper Paratus, monogrammed F.R.H., 101cm long overall The Baillie Guard gateway is the entry point to the Residency Complex of Lucknow, during the Indian Mutiny some of the fiercest fighting was focused around this gateway
Bell - Ships bell, H.M.S. FLATHOLM 1943, Royal Navy Minesweeper, a six pillar crown top bell with original hanging bracket to crown, broad arrow mark or crows foot to rear, original crazed wax infill to lettering, built by Cook, Welton and Gemmill, Beverley for the Royal Navy, pennant T354, ordered 30 July 1943, laid down 23rd February 1943, launched 8th May 1943, a crown top bell in good original condition, no cracks, good untouched patina, original brass and steel hammer, appears to be original bell rope, hung on forged steel bracket, 31.3cm high, 32cm wide, 19.05kg in weight, bracket weight 4.53kg The Isles class trawlers were a class of naval trawler used by the Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy during World War Two, they were mainly used on minesweeping and harbour defence duties, after the war H.M.S. Flatholme was a wreck disposal vessel (DV9) sold on 31st August 1960
Trench Art - a Vickers Mark II shell case, inscribed Fired From The H.M. Transport Pola, No. 775 In The Mediterranean, Captain Hugh Hughes, 41.5cm high; a World War Two whistle, by Adie Bros, Birmingham, 1940, War Department arrow mark; an early 20th century scratchbuilt lighter [3] SS Pola was built in 1898 by J. Redhead & Sons, South Shields, for the English & American Shipping Co (C.T. Bowring Co), no. 109967. However, with the onset of World War One she was quickly in the service of the Admiralty as a collier, no. 775. In March 1917, she was torpedoed and sunk by U-Boat 81 while 280 miles west-north-west of Ushant on passage from Cardiff.
Royal Navy, Meteorological Interest - a mid-20th century ship's bell, Weather Reporter, inscribed, War Department arrow to verso, both picked out in red, clapper en suite, the bell 34cm high, c. 1958 Originally HMS Oakham Castle, laid down in 1943 as a Royal Navy corvette of the Castle Class and intended as a convoy during the Second World War, and became the weather ship: Weather Reporter in 1958, before finally being scrapped in 1977.
Timor - a W.W.W gentleman's stainless steel British Army wristwatch, black dial, Arabic numerals, minute track, subsidiary seconds, luminous gilt hands, broad Arrow issue mark, manual wind 6060 cal movement, fixed bars, screw back case, diameter approx. 36mm, issue markings,TIMOR Arrow, WWW K 2758 32658, part leather strap
A mid 20thC Rolex Orchid Chameleon ladies wristwatch, having 9ct gold case, with unique changeable strap ability, having cream dial with applied gilt stick and arrow markers with fluted bezel and case and signed crown, in original box, with four interchangeable straps, and original outer card box.
A 19th century Meissen porcelain figure group of young boy and girl cupids, he sits with hat at a grinding wheel sharpening an arrow, she sits beside a basket of wares holding a single arrow aloft and a quiver in her right hand, both are beside a leafy tree wrapped with a garland of roses, painted blue crossed swords and incised marks, red painted numbered 25
Onyx Formula 1 Models, A collection of boxed 1:43 scale models, including lots of 24 in trade boxes comprising 279 Minardi Ford Tarso Marques (24), 193A Sauber Karl Wendlinger (24) and 284 Arrow Hart Riccardo Rosset, (24) together with a box containing various other onyx F1 models E, Boxes F-G, (115+)
Diecast and Tin Model Cars, A boxed collection of vintage and modern vehicles including, Franklin Mint 1:24 scale 1938 Jaguar, Corgi Casino Royal CC99194, Maxichamps Peugeot 205 GTI, Vanguards (2), Atlas Editions Dinky (2), and another, together with a Schylling collectors series clock work tin Golden Arrow, E, Boxes F-G, (9)
Urn shaped brass pommel with 2nd pattern type ‘hatched’ grip showing service use and blackened finish. ‘B’ (Wilkinson wartime stamp), with Dept. Defence arrow stamped to guard. Very good black 17cm long plated double edge blade, with factory sharpened edges and good spear point. Chocolate brown leather frog with removed leg ties/grip suspender, with blackened brass end cap & belt loop section.
Features a brass grip, with beaded & ribbed guard, showing light use overall, arrow stamped 6. 17 cm long double edged blued blade, with a very nice finish and perfect spear point. The brown leather scabbard retains leg straps, brass end cap & elastic grip suspender, stamped England to leather belt loop portion. A very fine condition piece, touted as an ‘export’ model for use by US & Commonwealth Special Forces, however many of these were issued to British S.F. including L.R.D.G. & S.A.S.
Cross hatched bakelite riveted grips, showing arrow issue stamps to rivets. 38 cm long machete blade, showing factory sharpening to edge. Light pitting overall, but generally good overall. Dept. Defence stamped and dated 45 DC (Die Casters Pty Ltd). Comes with the original faded olive drab coloured canvas scabbard with brass securing tabs and belt hook & grip snaps (securer removed). Good original piece.
WW2 2nd pattern Fairbairn & Sykes commando dagger & scabbard by Wilkinson Sword. Urn shaped pommel with 2nd pattern type ‘hatched’ grip showing service use and blackened finish. ‘B2’ (Wilkinson Sword) with Dept. Defence arrow stamped to top side of guard. 17.2 cm long plated double edge blade, with sharpened edges and use to spear point, with light wear, generally very good. ‘2’ stamped chocolate brown leather frog with leg ties & blackened brass end cap, having had the elastic strap section removed.
' The Official Dambusters Experience ' by John Sweetman, in association with the Royal Air Force. Exclusive 70th Anniversary Edition book and presentation slipcase. The book signed by Mary Stopes Roe ( Barnes Wallis' daughter), last surviving British Dambuster George ' Johnny ' Johnson, and 617 Squadron Pilot Benny Goodman. All three have autographed both the inside of the book, and the exterior slipcase. On the rear inside cover, Johnson has added a small arrow and ' Our Target ', as well as his autograph. Exclusive to this event.
Small selection of London Transport 'Red Arrow' DESTINATION BLINDS for MB-class buses ('K'-coded blinds) comprising Victoria (GM) garage front box dated 23.2.77, rear box dated 3.12.79 and Walworth (WL) garage front box dated 15.7.80. All are Aldenham-manufactured linen blinds, complete with white leaders at both ends, and in good to very good, ex-use condition. [3]
London Underground enamel STATION INDICATOR PLATE 'Charing Cross'. This is the type once common on the system where an arrow would illuminate next to the plate to indicate the next train. This example is believed to be from one of the indicators on the eastbound platform at Earl's Court station for when short-working trains would terminate at Charing Cross, now re-named Embankment. Measures 29" x 7" (74cm x 17cm) and in excellent condition, minor blemishes only. [1]
1960s London Transport enamel BUS STOP FLAG 'Red Arrow'. This is the very uncommon version which is for Red Arrow services only. It's an E3 version with space for 3 e-plates on both sides but, as with many Red Arrow flags, the runners were removed by LT for re-use when these flags were taken down c.1972. A traditional bullseye 'boat' flag, (two-sided, hollow) measuring 18" x 20.5" (46cm x 52cm). A few small chips to the enamel at the edges but generally a very good example of this very scarce flag. [1]
1930s London Underground ENAMEL SIGN 'Baker Street Stn' with a two-flighted arrow piercing the bullseye. This would have been located on a lamp standard etc in the vicinity of the station. Vendor advises that the sign is double-sided but only one side is visible while it remains in its bespoke wooden frame. Measures 26" x 10.5" (66cm x 27cm). Somewhat weathered with areas of restoration and a small loss at the bottom l/h corner. A most unusual item. [1]
A fine and large Georgian mourning pendant, of oval from, with engraved yellow metal frame, the front having a gold and seed pearl set ' classical altar' with blue enamelled columns and central hand painted panel depicting a cherub with arrow, surmounted by a further oval hand painted panel depicting interlocking hearts, with seed pearl border and gold filigree work torchere and quiver of arrows behind, all under convex glass reverse painted in black and gilt with repeating arrow flight border, the verso with quadrants of hair and central oval hand painted monogram with seed pearl border, also under convex glass, (yellow metal assessed as gold), height 6.2cm x width 4.8cm x depth 1.3cm.
France, Kingdom. Louis XIV 'the Sun King' (AD 1643-1715) AR Douzième d'écu of Béarn. Morlàas, 1660-M. LVD•XIIII•D•G• •FR•ET•NAV•REX•BD, laureate and draped bust right; arrow above / SIT•NOMEN•DOMINI• •BENEDICTVM•1660, crowned coat-of-arms of France-Navarre-Béarn; M above, mintmark below. Gadoury 114; Duplessy 1480. 2.24g, 20mm, 6h. Good Fine - Very Fine. Toned. Rare.
Pisidia, Keraitai(?) Æ14. Circa 1st century BC. Bust of Artemis right, with quiver over shoulder; dotted circular border / Upright bow and arrow; K-E across fields. Unpublished; SNG France -, cf. 1415-19 for coins with Artemis and the KE ethnic; SNG von Aulock -, cf. 5051-55 for coins with Artemis and the KE ethnic. 2.34g, 14mm, 12h. Very Fine. Apparently Unpublished.
Seleukid Empire, Seleukos II AR Drachm. Uncertain mint, probably in eastern Syria or northern Mesopotamia, 246-226 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet / Apollo standing left, holding arrow in right hand, left hand on bow resting on ground; ???????? to right, ???????? to left, N in circle in left field. SC -; Freeman & Sear MBS 14, 21 June 2007, lot 272. 4.03g, 18mm, 12h. Very Fine; some corrosion marks to rev. Lightly toned and lustrous. Very Rare, perhaps the second known example.
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