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**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

WW2, 1944 Dated, Container Light Equipment Parachute. Sn - 22846:91
The CLE (container light equipment) was developed during the Second World War to carry additional supplies to be dropped with Paratroopers and for later resupply purposes. Initially named the CLE after the Central Landing Establishment, it could contain various weapons, ammunition, rations, medical equipment, radios and even the small Welbike motorcycle. Later it was officially named the Container Light Equipment. Initial variants were canvas bags with internal supports, but the chosen design consisted of a metal tube with large access doors. It was attached via a trestle to the aircraft, usually a Dakota. The CLE parachute was contained in a canvas bag atop the container and the parachutes themselves were colour coded, depending on contents and the operation, and could range from khaki through to blue, yellow, red and white. The collapsible crash pad dome at the base of the container was designed to take the impact of the landing. This is a cream coloured parachute for the container light equipment container that was attached to the top of the container. The parachute is stamped in red on the inside F.CO LOT NO FC-1 15 FEB 7 1944 (7 February 1944 date). The parachute measures approximately 88 inches diameter with a 6 inch spill hole in the top where the parachute straps cross and a spill slit on one side between the top to near the bottom of the parachute to allow air to escape and stabilise the parachute in a vertical descent. The free length of the 12 parachute cords is 44 inches. All of the seams, circumference and cord attachments have reinforced seams. The parachute is in good condition and the price includes U.K. delivery. Sn 22846:91
£225.00

SOLD SOLD (09/03) Original WWI Dated British Respirator, Small Box Type (SBR) Mapplin & Web Haversack, Anti-Gas Eyeshields, Anti-Dimming Composition & Upgraded Filter. 22441:32. - 22441:32
The Small Box Respirator (SBR) was a British gas mask of the First World War and a successor to the Large Box Respirator. In late 1916, the respirator was introduced by the British with the aim to provide reliable protection against chlorine and phosgene gases. The respirator offered a first line of defence against these. The use of mustard gas, was begun by the Germans; a vesicant ("blister agent") that burnt the skin of individuals that were exposed to it. Death rates were high with exposure to both the mixed phosgene, chlorine and mustard gas, however with soldiers having readily available access to the small box respirator, death rates had lowered significantly. Light and reasonably fitting, the respirator was a key piece of equipment to protect soldiers on the battlefield. This is an original WWI respirator with canister, Mapplin & Web haversack with khaki rubberised cloth face mask, glass eyepieces and black elastic harness; the rubber mouthpiece inside is connected to a tube running to the outside, a cloth covered rubber connector tube connects mouthpiece to canister; tin plate canister. The khaki manufacturer marked and WWI dated webbing haversack has two internal compartments and popper closure which holds the mask, canister and original MKIII Anti-Gas eye shields and Glasso Anti-Dimming composition with instructions for use – see images. The price includes UK delivery. 22441:32.
£0.00

WW2, British, 1943 Dated, Unused Chahil Cloth 1 Gallon Water Carrier. Sn - 22846:81
During the Second World War it soon became apparent that the standard British Army water bottle was not sufficient. What was needed was something with a large capacity that could keep the water pleasantly cool. The British army turned to an ancient East Asian idea they had been using since the early days of the Raj; the Chagul or Chagil. The chagul is a cloth bag that water is put inside. The water slowly evaporates through the fabric (approximately 15% water loss per day), keeping the remaining contents cool. The idea had been used for thousands of years by natives in the far east and the British soon produced canvas bags to take advantage of the principle and was used in the Far East area including Burma. This is an original British WW2, 1943 dated unused chagil linen water carrier as issued to British troops. The buff water carrier is stencilled on the side in black TO BE SOAKED IN WATER FOR 48 HOURS BEFORE USE F.E.F. 1943 (date) W Indian arrow 26. There are two khaki webbing hanging straps on the top of the carrier and a bottom khaki webbing loop. Whilst two straps and a loop at the base allow it to be attached to vehicles or carried in a variety of ways. There is a chord loop to secure the neck of the carrier from spillage. There is a photograph of Sepoy Hali Ram of the 19th Indian Division using a chagul for a drink during WW2. The chagul was an essential piece of equipment in jungle warfare. The price for this rare to find carrier includes U.K. delivery. Sn 22846:81
£95.00
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