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*Large/Rare* German 1935-36 Iron and Steel works Helmet Factory Plaque. 14322. - 14322
In the aftermath of WWI Germany, weapons production resumed in 1933. This solid Bronze coloured plaque would have been hung in or around the steel and iron works factories which produced helmets amongst other items and machinery. The plaque measures; 24 ½ cm in circumference ,1 ¾ cm deep and weighs just under 2kg. The front bears a soldiers head wearing a steel helmet with the words; Eiserne Arbeit Stahlerne Wehr Sichern Uns Freiheit Und Ehr‘ which roughly translates to Iron/steel work to back us for freedom. Dated to the rear 1935-36 with turn of the year machine factory in German imprinted. There is a hanging ring attached to the rear also. The price includes UK delivery. 14322.
£495.00

Post 1852 Victorian English Wingfield Rowbotham & Co Sheffield Spear Point Bowie Knife With Stag Antler Scales & Scabbard. Sn 21625 - 21625
Wade Wingfield & Rowbotham were Victorian cutlers who before 1852 had premises at 82 Tenter Street, Sheffield. In 1852 the company changed name to Wingfield Rowbotham & Co (see pages 674 & 675 of Tweedale’s Directory Of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers 1740-2013 2nd Edition by Tweedale). This is an excellent original Victorian English Spear Point Bowie Knife by Wingfield Rowbotham & Co made sometime after 1852 when the company name changed. It has an 8 ¼” spear point Bowie blade and measures 13” overall. The blade is 4 mm thick. The blade is signed by the manufacturer 'Wingfield Rowbotham & Co, 82 Tenter Street Sheffield' together with 'Harp with Victorian Crown' Trademark. The blade has some light areas of staining and staining consistent with age and use. It has excellent undamaged Stag antler scales secured by brass pins. The Bowie has a flat, recurving steel cross guard with rounded ends. The knife is complete with its original leather open top leather scabbard with single belt loop. All stitching is intact. The leather has some surface wear in the bottom section near to its reinforced leather chape. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21625
£675.00

WWI 4 Draw Leather Bound Brass Telescope by Adie & Son Edinburgh. OPT 806. - OPT 806
Founded by Alexander James Adie (1775-1858), optician and instrument maker, partnership between Alexander Adie (w.1823-1834) & his son. Adie & Son were appointed by William IV, and manufactured domestic cistern barometers and marine barometers. All optics of the telescope are excellent and function as they should, the telescope extends easily and smoothly into a 4-draw length. The brown leather caps and strap are in supple condition *break in main strap* with working buckle and secure stitching. Measuring 83 cm when fully extended (26 ½ cm closed not including caps). It is a lovely antique, possibly nautical use intended, telescope. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 806.
£295.00

**QUALITY MAKER**Post 1911 George V Or George VI Era Joseph Rodgers & Sons 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield Spear Point Bowie Knife With Stippled Polished Horn Scales & Scabbard. Sn 21626 - 21626
Joseph Rodgers had an unsurpassed reputation for knife making in the 19th & 20th century. The Star and Maltese cross were granted to Rodgers by the Company in 1764 and both he and later his sons continued to produce quality knives throughout the Victorian era and into the 20th Century at various premises in Sheffield including the world famous 6 Norfolk Street. Due to the high quality of their work Rodgers & Sons were awarded Royal Warrants (see pages 522 to 530 of Tweedale’s Directory Of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers 1740-2013 2nd Edition). This is an excellent spear point Bowie made by Rodgers & Sons at their Norfolk Street premises sometime in the reign of either King George V or VI. It has stippled polished horn scales secured by steel pins & oval German silver cross guard (one scale has a small stable secure crack near to the top edge only visible on close inspection). It has a 7” spear point Bowie blade. The blade is clean & crisply marked on one side ‘J. Rodgers & Sons, No.6 Norfolk St Sheffield England’ together with King’s crown and Royal Cypher ‘GR’ (King George Rex). The reverse has their ‘Star and Maltese cross’ trademark. The Bowie is 11 ½” overall. The original brown leather open top scabbard with rivetted belt loop is clean and undamaged. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21626
£695.00

*Rare* Circa.1943 British S.O.E. Airborne & Commando Top Secret “Tabby” Infra-red Monocular scope with Original Leather case.. OPT 807. - OPT 807
These receivers were employed by Combined Operations Pilotage Parties (COPP's) from 1942-1945; contained then state-of-the-art technology, equipment was 'top secret' until March 1944. Existence of COPP's was classified under the Official Secrets Act until 1957. Special Operations Executive (SOE) was a British organisation formed in 1940 to conduct espionage, sabotage and reconnaissance in German-occupied Europe and to aid local resistance movements during World War II. This rare and Top Secret World War Two “Tabby” Infra-red Monocular scope contained in its original brown leather carrying case and marked on both piece and carrying case with Identification marks. Manufactured in 1943, this British designed monocular Infra-red night vision equipment was the first of its kind and took its basic design from pre-war Farnsworth television equipment. Having the vague appearance of a water bottle in a leather case, this device was used, prior to and on D-Day in Normandy by the assault pilotage (COPPs and the SBS teams) to guide in the invasion task forces onto the beaches. The unit itself comprised of a hermetically sealed receiver unit containing a triple pyle 3,000 volt battery (long since dead) and the infra-red optics. The screen is magnified by a lens-eyepiece which is adjustable for focus by turning. This device was used by the commando, airborne and ranger units in many famous battles over the period of WWII and was classified as Top Secret. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 807.
£395.00

**LARGE**MINT**LIMITED EDITION**1987 TWO HUNDRED YEARS Bi-CENTENIAL 1787-1987 BLADE NUMBER 004 OF 200 BLADES**Slater Sheffield, Weiss London Commemorative Bowie Knife With Later Quality Bespoke Saddler Hand Made Leather Scabbard. Sn 21596 - 21596
John Weiss & Son were London-based surgical instrument makers during the 1700s and 1800s. The company was founded in 1787 by John Weiss, an Austrian, whose skill as master cutler and instrument maker were soon widely acknowledged. He received much recognition, including Royal endorsement for his inventiveness and craftsmanship & was appointed “Razor Makers to the King” by William IV. John Weiss' original premises were at 42 Strand, London, and by 1836 at 62 Strand. By 1841 the business was styled John Weiss & Son. The Sheffield Cutler Herbert Marriot Slater worked at 105 Arundel Street. In 1931, Herbert M. Slater Ltd was incorporated. Herbert re-enhanced the family’s reputation for the production of most types of cutlery, but especially pocket knives and razors. From around the mid 1960's Denis Slater was at the helm, alongside his wife Monica, still at that 105 Arundel Street address. The Slater business and their Sheffield cutler contacts were close business customers of the Weiss London cutlers and in 1987 Slater commissioned the Sheffield trade to make a limited edition of 200 Weiss London commemorative blades. This impressive, large, Bowie in near mint condition is one of those made in 1987 in a limited edition of only 200 blades to commemorate 200 years of Weiss knife making. The polished steel, deep swept, Bowie blade is just under 10 ¼” long and 1 ½” broad at its widest. The spine of the blade is 5 mm thick at its widest. The knife measures 15 ¾” overall length. The ricasso is stamped ‘Weiss London’ on one side and the reverse is numbered ‘004’. The knife has heavy re-curving brass cross guard and ribbed brass ferrule. The hilt is solid Rosewood with a carved clamshell design on the pommel. The Bowie comes with its quality bespoke Saddler hand made leather scabbard with integral belt loop. The scabbard is made of excellent quality old leather. The Bowie fits the scabbard snugly. The price for this impressive limited edition Bowie includes UK delivery. Sn 21596
£675.00

WWII Dated 6 Pounder Anti-Tank Gun Sight No22 C MkII in Original Case. 15703:46. - 15703:46
These Anti-Tank gun sights were for use by early 6pdr Anti-Tank Guns (The Ordnance Quick-Firing 6-pounder 7 cwt or just 6-pounder, was a British 57 mm gun, serving during the Second World War as a primary anti-tank gun of both the British and United States Army (as the 57 mm Gun M1). It was also used as the main armament for a number of armoured fighting vehicles). With magnification of 1.9 and field of view 21 Degrees. This anti-tank telescopic gunsight is of the direct line of sight type with cross hairs and aiming marks and “R” and “L” indicated on the horizontal line to fire at moving targets. With markings to the side; O.S 163 G.A Telescope Sighting No22C MKII ATOZ 1942 No 23575. With minor use related marks adding to its patina. Both lenses are intact and the extension moves freely. Accompanied by its original steel case which retains the majority of its drab olive paint. A very good original set. The price includes UK delivery. 15703:46.
£295.00

WWII Nazi German, Winter/ Russian Front (Blue Cross) Dienstglas (Service Glass), 10 X 50 Magnification, German Infantry Officer's Binoculars By Carl Zeiss, Jena (rln) with WW2 1941 Case by ‘htg’ Duderstadt Plant, Westphalia. Sn 10400:10. - 10400:10
An original pair of WWII Nazi German, Dienstglas (Service Glass), 10 X 50 Magnification, Infantry Officer's Binoculars & case. The binoculars have undamaged adjustable Bakelite eyepieces. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars and they are fitted with original thin leather neck strap and leather tab for attachment to Uniform. All optics are good and function as they should. The right shoulder of the binoculars are crisply stamped 'Dienstglas 10x 50' and with serial number '26994'. It is also stamped with the code 'rln' which is the one of the Nazi German War Time codes for Carl Zeiss, Jena, together with a blue ‘+’ which indicates that the lenses were treated to withstand temperatures down to -40° for cold climate use such as Winter or use on the Russian front. They are contained in their fitted sturdy black leather case with hinged lid. The lid of the case has its original sprung, armoured strap and the body has its original single stud fastener. The case is fitted with leather shoulder strap. The body of the case near to the rim is crisply waffenamt ‘WaA326’ and dated 1941 together with ‘htg’ which is the Nazi German War Time Code for Polte Armaturen Maschinenfabriken Duderstadt plant, Westphalia. Price for these nicely marked Nazi Binoculars in their WW2 dated case, includes UK delivery. Sn 10400:10.
£895.00

19th Century Beauvoir (Thiers France) ‘Blacksmith’s Pliers’ Trademark Spanish Navaja / Corsican Vendetta Form Folding Fighting / Utility Knife With Razor Sharp Scimitar Blade, Decorated Polished Horn / Bone & Brass Section Scales. Sn 21595 - 21595
Vendetta knives were used by assassins and families in French Corsica involved in Vendettas that often led to bloodshed. The Navaja is a traditional Spanish folding-blade fighting and utility knife. One of the oldest folding knife patterns still in production, the first true Navajas originated in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. In Spain, the term navaja is often used to generally describe all folding-blade knives. In Spain the navaja epitomized the concept of a defensive knife to be carried at all times on the person. The design is thought to have been first adopted by the working classes - mule drivers, teamsters, artisans, and sailors as well as by the majos, the "gentlemen of the lower class" of Andalusia. Its association with barateros, pícaros, jácaros and rufos (gamblers, rogues, ruffians, and thugs) comes from its frequent use as a weapon of the underworld, where it was often used to enforce the collection of gambling debts or to rob innocent victims. This French made folding knife has the form and characteristics of both Spanish Navaja and Corsican Vendetta knives made in the 19th Century. The flamboyant razor sharp steel blade in Navaja scimitar form is 5 ½” in length and tapers to a pin sharp point. It has light staining consistent with age. The blade has the makers name ‘Beauvoir’ (a 19th century cutler based in Thiers France) together with his ‘Blacksmith’s Pliers’ Trademark. The knife measures 12” overall length when open. The blade has rubbing and staining consistent with age but no damage. The knife has Polished Horn, Bone & Brass Section Scales secured by pins. The lower sections of polished bone have naïve hand applied ink decoration as found on both French Corsican Vendettas and Navajas (illustrated, one side very faint) and one polished horn section is mounted with a small white metal shield with etched flower device. The top brass bolster sections have scalloped decoration. The elongated ‘3 ball shape’ lower brass bolsters are fitted with a small brass lanyard ring which has a piece of old string tied to it. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21595 (folding knives draw office)
£395.00

M28 Fuze Setter for 105 mm Pack Howitzer and Transport Case. O 2114. - O 2114
M28 fuze setter for M563 MTSQ (mechanical time super quick) fuze. M28 fuze setter spanner. (An artillery fuze or fuse is the type of munition fuze used with artillery munitions, typically projectiles fired by guns (field, anti-aircraft, coast and naval), howitzers and mortars). The spanner is made from ordnance steel and is circular in shape. A rubber covered carry handle also acts as the spanner handle during fuze setting operations. The fuze setter is engraved with timing ring scales marked in minutes and seconds. A wing nut secures the settings for fuze adjustments. Approx length 9", Approx width 8.5", Approx weight 9.5lbs Setter Fuze, M28 Serial No. 09531. The setter and original carry case are in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. O 2114.
£295.00

Victorian London Constabulary W. Parker Warranted Etched Police Brass Guard Hanger / Sword (Later Parker Field & Sons) With Scabbard. Sn 21560 - 21560
This is an excellent original Victorian Police Hanger / sword & scabbard. Manufactured by W. Parker (later Parker Field & Sons who had premises at 233 Holborn London C1850). It has a 23 ¾” fullered steel blade with pronounced curve and original leather hilt washer. The blade has just a few small areas of staining consistent with age and no damage. One side of the blade has an etched panel ‘W. Parker Warranted’. Its Shagreen covered handle with finger grooves is in excellent condition. It has a brass knuckle guard & stepped pommel. The overall length of the sword is 29 ½”. Its black leather scabbard is in excellent undamaged condition with brass mounts. The upper mount has brass frog locket. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21560 (in tub armoury)
£475.00

WWII British Mk2 Dial Sight for 3" Mortar. O 2115. - O 2115
The Ordnance ML 3-inch mortar was the United Kingdom's standard mortar used by the British Army from the early 1930s to the late 1960s, superseding the Stokes mortar. Initially handicapped by its short range compared to similar Second World War mortars, improvements of the propellant charges enabled it to be used with great satisfaction by various armies of the British Empire and of the Commonwealth. The early 3in mortars originated were first used in WW1 and this basic design was improved during the interwar years and as a result the ML 3in was the standard medium mortar used by British and Commonwealth countries in WW2 and beyond. Improvements were made during 1942 which allowed for greater range and these were called Mk. II LR (Longer Range) and they were issued in 1943. The ML 3in was issued to mortar platoons at battalion level. In good condition *see images* Serial No; MR248A. The price includes UK delivery. O 2115.
£295.00
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