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WW1 1915 British Gillwell Trench Equipment Axe With Leather Axe Head Cover / Belt Carrier. MISC 825 - MISC 825
British Gillwell axes were used by the British Scouting organisation, this 1915 dated example was most likely carried by a British soldier as part of his Trench equipment. The lack of WD marks indicates that this was a private purchase piece. The axe is 13 ¼” long overall. The polished steel axe head is 5” width from broadest part of the cutting edge to the flat hammer Poll / Butt. One side of the axe head has the maker’s name ‘Gillwell’ and trademark above ‘1915’ date. Its wood haft has no damage. The axe has its original brown leather cover / belt carrier with flap cover which has an eyelet which fastens to a brass stud on the body of the carrier. The rear of the carrier has 2 belt loops, all leather and stitching is clean & intact. There are no maker or date marks on the belt carrier. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 825 (entrenching equipment box)
£245.00

British Army, WW1, 1918 Dated, SMLE Rifle Valase Canvas Carrying Case & Strap. - MISC 1832
This is a British Army, WW1, 1918 dated and crowfoot stamped khaki canvas valase case with a carrying strap for the SMLE service rifle. The bag is reinforced on the seams, nose and sides with stitching and has a webbing reinforced nose to protect the muzzle/foresight and webbing round the outside to protect the breach. The case has a closure flap at the top retained by a webbing strap and brass closure buckle. The webbing carrying strap is suspended on two iron D rings sewn into the spine of the bag. The case has a feint crowfoot and 1918 (date) stencilled in black inside the closure flap. There are no holes or rips to the bag. The SMLE rifle in the photograph is not included in the sale and is shown for reference purposes only. The price includes U.K. delivery. MISC 1832
£175.00

Original/Boxed/Un-Issued WWII RAF MK VIII Flying Goggles. 22521. - 22521
An original pair of RAF MK VIII Goggles dating from the Second World War. These goggles are arguably the most iconic of all RAF goggles and saw use with aircrews from 1942 well into the post-war years. They also saw action with USAAF crews, Fleet Air Arm and Coastal Command amongst others. This pair are in very good condition and feature the curved edge to the brass frames which is associated with wartime manufactured goggles. The lenses are in reasonable condition with some signs of delamination and the frames retain a large amount of the factory applied blue paint. The leatherwork is in good order with areas of the chrome finish missing. The original elastic strap is still present and retains its metal adjuster which shows some signs of age-related wear. This is a very genuine pair of original RAF goggles with the sought after curved frames. Accompanying the googles is their original cardboard box which is worn in parts. The price includes UK delivery. 22521. (In telescopic sight box)
£225.00

**RARE**WW1 Wood Transit Cased 1918 British WD W.D.S.F-K Fullerphone MK III Combination Field / Trench Telephone & Morse Code Set. Sn 22553:17 - 22553:17
The Fullerphone Mk III was a British World War I field telephone and buzzer telegraph system. It was designed for secure communication in trench warfare, where traditional field phones were vulnerable to interception. The Mk III utilized a "buzz chopper" to scramble the signal, making it difficult to overhear, even if tapped directly. It also included a Morse key for sending coded messages and a separate telephone handset. The "buzz chopper" (or buzzer unit) scrambled the signal, making it resistant to interception using Moritz devices, which tapped into the ground return of standard field phones. A folding Morse key allowed for sending coded messages. The handset allowed for voice communication. The Mk III came in a wooden carrying case with a protective lid. The Mk III was developed during the latter stages of World War I, around 1915-1916. The Fullerphone Mk III was a significant development in military communications, offering a more secure way to communicate in the static conditions of trench warfare. Its ability to transmit Morse signals along with speech, and its resistance to interception, made it a valuable tool for the British Army. This is a rare to find example of the Fullerphone MK III. It is complete with its original Telephone handset wired with communication cord and 4 prong plug. The fitted case has the correct terminals for attaching communication wires and is complete with correct folding Morse Key and headset with wired ear phones. The interior is stamped ‘W.D.S.F-K Fullerphone MK III’ together with ‘No. 930’, WD arrow and 1918 date. The inside of the case lid has instructions and morse code plate. The battery compartment with hinged lid has original batteries (not tested). The original wood case has a hinged lid, stencilled lettering, canvas wings for noise and light protection when in use. The case has clasp fasteners and steel carry handles. The case measures 13” x 8” x 7”. The case has no damage. The set has not been tested and we give no guarantee regarding functionality. The price for this rare WW1 communications set includes UK delivery. Sn 22553:17 (storeroom shelves above entrenching equipment)
£495.00

WWI Pattern British Officers ‘The Orilux’ Trench Lamp and Leather Case with Straps to Fit Sam Browne Equipment Belt. 22553:10. - 22553:10
The Orilux torch was a handheld torch used primarily by the British Army during the early 20th century, particularly during World War I. It's known for its use in trench warfare and by medical personnel, including the 16 Parachute Field Ambulance. The torch is often seen in photographs, and one notable example was presented to Winston Churchill by his brother-in-law in 1915, showing shrapnel damage from a trench explosion. An original ‘The Orilux’ trench lamp’ An Orilux trench torch saved Churchill's life, it was damaged while he fought in the trenches during the First World War. He was holding the torch in his hand when his temporary headquarters were shelled during breakfast). This example is from the WWI era with leather case, belt hooks and shoulder strap. The top of the torch shows the name of the torch and the manufacturer ‘J.H. Steward Ltd 406 Strand London’. The lens and pebbled leather are in excellent condition. The leather case is near perfect condition, all of the stitching, strap *lower part of strap absent-see images* and studs are in excellent order. This piece of history with Sam Browne attachments is worthy of any collection. The price includes UK delivery. 22553:10. (Shelf with telescopes)
£275.00

WWI Era British WD Officer’s Gas Mask with WWI Dated Canvas Satchel by Waring & Gillow. 22553:8 - 22553:8
Waring and Gillow Ltd, Lancaster’s famous furniture business of Gillows and Co dated back to the early 18th century. By the early years of the 20th century it had merged with the Liverpool based company of Waring. They produced a wide range of items for the WW1 war effort using the full range of skills found across each department. This ranged from standard joinery for packing crates, fine woodworking for aeroplane wings, upholstery for tents, haversacks and even uniform tunics. This is an original WWI era British Officer’s gas mask with WD Satchel by Waring & Gillow. The Gas mask has its original rubber backed cloth covered face mask with hose and filtration canister. The material is fragile. It has shrunk and perished in areas to be expected with age and service use and is unwearable. The mask has its original eye lenses. The hose is intact, and the filtration canister has no dents but does have light surface rust. The mask has ink inspection marks (illustrated) The head straps are present but have become detached on one side of the mask. The canvas satchel has a flap cover with press studs and adjustable shoulder strap. The inside of the top flap is WD marked and is ink stamped by the manufacturer ‘Waring & Gillow’. The outside of the flap is numbered ‘3’ and has other small handwritten numbers and ‘1917’ internally (illustrated). The satchel has internal pockets to hold the mask and canister. The satchel has storage staining and some holes consistent with age and service use. It is rare to find these gas masks from the Great War. The price includes UK delivery. 22553:8
£475.00

WWI Officers Private Purchase ‘The Lifeguard’ Pocket Trench Periscope by F Duerr & Sons of Manchester. 22553:6. - 22553:6
A 'Lifeguard' 1915 Patent Periscope made by F.Duerr & Sons, Manchester. These were privately purchased by officers to be used as trench periscopes with the threat of enemy snipers ever present. This left-hand model is the earlier type of Lifeguard with no supporting 'U' pieces at various points. The Lifeguard was introduced in early 1915 and then upgraded as per the second model to give more rigidity. The dark patch on the mirrors is age-related deterioration of the silvering. This example has the 'Lifeguard Patent Duerr' motif to both mirror plates with only the postal initials 'S.W.' which is distinctly WW1 period manufacture only. Undamaged mirrors with hinged action working perfectly*some aged related tarnishing*. Sadly, missing its carrying pouch, these are now becoming harder to find. The price includes UK delivery. 22553:6. (Shelves facing Office)
£295.00

Original WWI Dated 1916 Officers Folding Trench Lantern with Case by Manufacturer James Hinks & Son of Birmingham. 22553:5 - 22553:5
In WWI the trench Lamp was intended for use with either an Oil Lamp, or if oil was not available with a lighted Candle. The Lantern has eight flat glazed panes with one that opens when in the used position for access. All four glazed panels (windows) present and undamaged *one corner missing, see images*. James Hinks & Son Birmingham 1916 is imprinted to an oval plaque at the base of one side of the lantern and ‘Use ½ Candles Only’ on a plate at the top of another (James Hinks (c.1816 – 21 December 1905) was an oil lamp manufacturer in Birmingham, England, and the founder of the company James Hinks & Son- The company was first incorporated in 1873 (and re-incorporated in 1896). Newspaper reports suggest that James retired as Managing Director and became Chairman in about 1897–98, when Joseph took over. The firm had bases in London and Birmingham. Important customers included railway companies, which used oil lamps to light stations, trains and signals. With an eye to the domestic market, Hinks' lamps were also decorative and borrowing from the designs of beautiful European China and porcelain table decorations their lamps were also a byword for domestic beauty, so much so that there is still a flourishing market for antique Hinks' lamps. They also developed specialist lamps and hurricane lanterns for India which was one of their most lucrative markets. Hinks' lamps were state-of-the-art until the early 20th century when electric lighting became the norm). All of the steel work and glazing are in excellent condition *one corner missing off one pane-see images*. The storage box is in very good order *leather carry straps missing*. A Hinks & Son makers plate can be found on one side of the case. Measuring 31 cm high and 15 cm wide this is a rare piece of history for the collector/en-actor. The price includes UK delivery. 22553:5.
£375.00

Original WWI British Tubular Trench Periscope. 22554. - 22554
The trench periscope is an optical device that soldiers used during the First World War to observe the ground in front of their trenches and fortifications, without taking the risk of raising their eyes above the parapet and creating a target for the enemy snipers. An officer once wrote in a 1917 handbook ‘To make the image in the periscope clearer, binoculars can be applied to the lower glass at the proper angle, and almost as clear a view obtained as by looking over the parapet. One disadvantage of the periscope is that it makes the distance seem greater than it really is, and many a man receives a shock when he places his head above the parapet after looking through a periscope for a while, to see how close the enemy trenches are’. The periscope worked using two mirrors at 45 degrees to each other to reflect a view down a barrel or tube to the user who was safely out of sight of snipers This example with original brown/green painted tubular metal body with turned wooden grip. Retaining both mirror plates and measuring 55 ½ cm in length. The price includes UK delivery. 22554.
£175.00

Imperial German WWI 'Sniper's Loop' Trench Plate Armour/Manlet. Sn 20431 - 20431
WWI Trench plates or Manlets also known as "Sniper loops" could be carried short distances, by an assault party to help create a trench block. They were often set into the sides of trenches or used to create semi- permanent sniper's posts. This is the model 1916 manlet most easily identified by the sliding shutter mechanism. Constructed of "Ruhr Valley" silicon-nickel steel about 5 mm thick it weighs around 28 lbs, offset to one side for a right-handed shooter. The shields are said to be able to withstand machine-gun fire at ranges over 100 yards but were ineffective against armour piercing rounds. The snipers shield has the correct turned edges and measures 26” by 12”. The shield has two thin hinged folding side shields on each side that are cut to enable the shield to stand up with an angle of approximately 10 degrees to stop it falling forward. These side shields fold flat when the shield is folded and open out when use. The side shields measure 11 inches high with a length of 8 inches at the top and 12 inches at the bottom. There held on by two forged brackets on each side of the manlet which are held on by nuts screwed onto riveted bolts. Between the hinges are integral steel handles with wooden grips to enable the shield to be moved in position when the side shields are folded. The two handles are hidden from use when the side shields are folded in. the firing slot measures 5 inches high by 2 inches wide. The price for this rare sniper armour includes UK delivery. Sn 20431
£475.00
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