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A Set Of Four 1904 Sheffield Solid Sterling Silver Hallmarked Boer War Commemorative Teaspoons By William Hutton & Sons Ltd Sheffield & London With Handles In The Form Of Period British Enfield Long Lee Bolt Action Rifles. Sn 20089 - 20089
During & at the end of the Boer wars (1899-1902), British Victorian & Edwardian produced many items of commemorative tableware on the home front to commemorate the British Army’s involvement in the conflict, including, these excellent solid sterling silver hallmarked teaspoons whose handles are quality made and in the form of the famous Enfield Long Lee bolt action .303 calibre rifle which were successfully used by British Forces during the Boer wars (illustrated in image 1 is The Battle of Biddulphsberg during the Second Boer War, 28 May 1900, a copy of a contemporary illustration by Richard Caton Woodville, which depicts British troops in action with Long Lee rifles). The teaspoons are each 4 ¼” in length and each weigh 0.016 grams. The rear of each teaspoon bowl have crisp Sterling Silver Hallmarks ‘Crown, Lion Passant, M’ (Sheffield 1904) together with maker’s mark ‘W over SS H Ld over &’ which is William Hutton & Sons Ltd (The firm was established in Birmingham in 1800 by William Hutton, and was transferred to Sheffield in 1832. After the founder's death the business was continued under the style of William Hutton by his son William Carr Hutton. The firm was transformed in William Hutton & Sons in 1864 and William Hutton & Sons Ltd from 1893 to 1930. In 1930 goodwill transferred to James Dixon & Sons Ltd). These attractive teaspoons are clean & a nice conversation piece. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20089 (jewellery draw office)
£250.00

Original WWII British Dated 1943 Commando Equipment Folding Wire Cutters. MISC 922. - MISC 922
Wire cutters were typically stored for easy access on a utility belt or in a bag. Barbed wire posed a significant obstacle to attacking troops: it slowed or prevented progress across the battle field and made soldiers easy targets while they were tangled or being cut free. 'Wiring parties' of engineers were tasked with cutting through barbed wire blockades, often at night, working silently to avoid detection. Measuring 27 ½ cm in length this example works effortlessly and silently. They are all steel construction and have a hole to one arm to attach a rope or belt for easy access. These Commando issue wire cutters are foldable for easy transportation. Folded they measure 24 ½ cm and un-folded they measure 33 ½ cm allowing for greater leverage. They are all steel construction with a hole to both arms for the attachment of a rope or strap. On the inside of one arm there is a War Department Broad Arrow and 1943. On the inside of the other arm there is a War Department Broad Arrow and 44. In fully working order with an extremely smooth action these wire cutters are a credit to the manufacturer. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 922
£145.00

Original British WWI 1914 Dated all Steel Wire cutters. MISC 921. - MISC 921
A wire cutter used by British troops in WWI, this example has steel handles and are designed to slip into a pocket or bag. Wire cutters were typically stored for easy access on a utility belt or in a bag. Barbed wire posed a significant obstacle to attacking troops: it slowed or prevented progress across the battle field and made soldiers easy targets while they were tangled or being cut free. 'Wiring parties' of engineers were tasked with cutting through barbed wire blockades, often at night, working silently to avoid detection. Measuring 27 ½ cm in length this example works effortlessly and silently. They are all steel construction and have a hole to one arm to attach a rope or belt for easy access. One arm is stamped ‘Wynn & Timmins- C&M 1914’ (Wynn, Timmins and Co. Birmingham tool manufacturers) with a Broad Arrow. A very nice fully working example. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 921 (Middle shelf near telescopes)
£195.00

Original British Dated WWI Long Reach Wire Cutters with Broad Arrows. MISC 9120 - MISC 920
A very nice original pair of WWI long reach wire cutters. A wire cutter used by British troops in WWI, this example has wooden handles and a loop for attaching to a strap or belt. Wire cutters were typically stored for easy access on a utility belt. Barbed wire posed a significant obstacle to attacking troops: it slowed or prevented progress across the battle field and made soldiers easy targets while they were tangled or being cut free. 'Wiring parties' of engineers were tasked with cutting through barbed wire blockades, often at night, working silently to avoid detection. This is a classic pattern of wire cutters made by Wolseley and stamped 1918 to one side and two Broad Arrows to the other .They are in excellent order made from cast metal with long wooden handles and a small loop at the end of one handle for attaching to a strap/rope. The mouth comprises of two prongs of metal, flared outwards. The blades are in good condition with no damage. The action is tight and moves smoothly. The wooden grips are good and show ancient surface dirt which has left a lovely patina to them. they measure 19 ¼ “ in length. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 920. (Middle shelf)
£295.00

WW1 Era Hand Painted Regimental Side Drum Of The 2nd Battalion 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles With Painted Regiment badge & 1916-1919 Battle Honours Later Converted To Side Table. Sn 20740 - 20740
The 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles, (abbreviated to 10 GR), was originally a rifle regiment of the British Indian Army. The regiment was formed in 1890, taking its lineage from a police unit and over the course of its existence it had a number of changes in designation and composition. It took part in a number of campaigns on the Indian frontiers during the 19th and early 20th centuries, before fighting in the First World War, the Third Anglo-Afghan War and the Second World War. Following India's independence in 1947, the regiment was one of four Gurkha regiments to be transferred to the British Army. In the 1960s it was active in the Malayan Emergency and Indonesian Confrontation. It was amalgamated with the other three British Gurkha regiments to form the Royal Gurkha Rifles in 1994. The 2nd Battalion saw much action during WW1. This is an original 2nd battalion 10 G.R steel and wood Regimental side drum. It measures 14 ¾” in diameter and is 20 ¾” in height (including its later fitted wood table stand). The wood rims and steel body are undamaged. The top skin is intact and tight. The circumference of the drum is fitted with ropes which are mounted with stitched buff leather tabs. The upper rim of the drum is fitted with 3 metal ball head pegs. The drum is painted dark green with black banding. Central on the body is the ‘strung Bugle with Kukri & 10 painted Regiment badge’, to the left and right sides of the badge are painted banners with 1916-1919 battle honours. All of colours are excellent and rich. At some point in its post service life the drum has been converted into a side table by fixing a wood base with 4 block legs to the underside of the drum and addition of a removable circular glass plate that fits neatly over the skin top. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20740
£575.00

SOLD SOLD (21/04)A’ Series WW2 1941 RAF Transit Cased British Swift Training Rifle Company Limited Military Training Rifle With Wood Calibration Frame, Original Types 1,2 & 3 Targets & Photocopies Of Pages From An Original Swift User Manual. Sn 20672:28 - 20672:28
The Swift Training Rifle was a rifle shooting training device made in Great Britain during the Second World War. The first Swift training rifles were most evidently designed around the Pattern'14 ( Enfield No.3) Rifle. This rifle did not actually fire a cartridge, but shot out a forked probe that punctured a paper target barely an inch from the "muzzle". The system illustrated, to a recruit or trainee, the required sight picture and the correct hold of the rifle as well as the correct operation of the action, the finesse of trigger pull, and the importance of prevention of cant of the rifle. The Swift Training Rifle originally came with a stand that folded out in "Deck Chair" fashion, and onto which was clipped the paper target. The rifle was held at a constant distance from the target by a steel rod bridle hinged from the target frame and hooked into a sling-swivel-like fitting under the rifle's fore-end woodwork (we do not have the ‘deck chair’ frame). The targets were printed in a series of different images, each illustrating a particular training scenario (our example is complete with original types 1,2 and 3 targets and Photocopies Of Pages From An Original Swift User Manual describing how to use the device). The wood is undamaged. It has the correct prongs at the muzzle and sprung butt plate. The stock is mounted with brass plate bearing the Company name and address and ‘A series’ number ‘A/982’ (illustrated). The bolt action cocking & prong action at the muzzle functions correctly. The rifle has its original box muzzle cover. The original sturdy transit case has a hinged lip clasp fasteners and carry handles. The exterior of the case has original green paint and white stencilled stores codes as well as ‘RAF’ Royal Air Force mark. The inside of the case is fitted to hold the rifle securely & has its original illustrated swift trade label which has a diagram of the rifle, Swift’s company name Oxford address and 1941 date. The case contains its original "U" shaped plywood calibration frame. This frame screws onto the front of the rifle and would have a piece of plain paper taped to it to facilitate adjustment of relationship between the point of impact and the sight-line. The path of the needle-pin that punched the hole in the target could be adjusted by virtue of several screws bearing on the needle channel. These screws are located in the side of, and under, the fore-end below the hood. The price for this rare type Swift training rifle with original accessories includes UK delivery. NB This item is not classed as a firearm and no licence is required to own it in the UK. Sn 20672:28
£0.00

Swiss Victorinox E79 Type Swiss Army Knife Large Electric Powered Moving Shop Advertising Display. Sn 19614 - 19614
This is an impressively large, original Victorinox E79 type Swiss army knife shop advertising display a tapered square display stand. The displays were made in Switzerland usually as a limited edition for selected Victorinox dealers in the second half of the 20th century, each having its serial number stamped into the base. The display measures approximately 33 inches tall and has 5 moving blades consisting of a large blade, a small blade, scissors, a can opener with a screwdriver, a bottle opener with a screwdriver. The awl is fixed in position.. The maximum width of the display is 23 inches. The knife display is made mainly from plastic with chrome plated blades and a painted body. The knife sits on a chrome round boss on top of a gold coloured tapered square base which has ‘Made in Switzerland VICTORINOX The original Swiss Army Knife’ on the front face. The base of the display has the makers identification label attached to the bottom together with the serial number 003032. The display is powered by a 240 volt plug which when plugged into the mains electricity powers 5 of the blades in a moving display. The awl is fixed and does not move. The motor mechanism works fine and all moving parts are working. The faceplate of the knife is the usual red with the Victorinox trade mark on it in silver. The price for this impressive display includes U.K. delivery. Sn 19614
£645.00

**MINT**Original, Immediate Post WW2, Large Framed, John Cleland & Son Ltd Belfast N. Ireland Colour Lithograph British Irish Guards Regiment Recruitment Poster. Sn 20535 - 20535
The Irish Guards (IG) is one of the Foot Guards regiments of the British Army and is part of the Guards Division. Together with the Royal Irish Regiment, it is one of the two Irish infantry regiments in the British Army. The regiment has participated in campaigns in the First World War, the Second World War, the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan as well as numerous other operations throughout its history. The Irish Guards claim six Victoria Cross recipients, four from the First World War and two from the Second World War. The ending of the Second World War saw the world in turmoil & the Irish Guards along with other Regiments required additional men to supplement their numbers in order to serve British interests throughout the world in regions such as Palestine, Cyprus and cold war Germany. This original Irish Guards recruitment poster was made immediately after WW2. The near mint, colourful later wood framed lithograph poster measures 32 ½” x 23 ¼” x ¾” in its frame. The rear is mounted with cord for wall hanging. The glazed frame and poster have at some time been wrapped in plastic film which has protected its vivid colour and kept it in excellent condition. We have not removed the film to maintain its integrity. The poster emblazoned ‘Irishmen Required For The Irish Guards’ features heraldic arms of Ireland including the ‘Red hand’ of Ulster above the Portrait of an Irish Guard wearing a uniform peaked Visor cap with WW1 and WW2 battle honours either side, an Irish guard in parade Uniform wearing a Bearskin set on a backdrop of the map of Northern Ireland and text describing recruitment requirements and conditions (all illustrated). The bottom right edge of the poster has ‘ Lithographed By John Cleland & Son Ltd Belfast N Ireland’ (John Cleland & Son Ltd printing & stationary business operated from the corner building of Great Victoria Street & Bruce Street Belfast 1903 - 1960s). NB. Due to the size & fragile nature of this piece delivery will be within the UK by arrangement and at cost. Sn 20535
£295.00

*Scarce* WWII German Wooden Transit Case For 25 Stuck A.Z.23 umg.m.2V Fuses. Sn. 10900. - 10900
This is a scarce German wooden transit case, with its original waterproof tinplate lining to the sides and bottom used to carry 25 of the A.Z.23 umg.m.2V nose fuses used on the German 88mm high explosive shell. This fuse had 2 delays of 0.15 and 0.20 seconds. This wooden case has the original 1939 dated label on inside of the lid. There are two pairs of black hinges, locking catches and recessed fold out carrying handles fitted to the case. The case measures 14.75” x 17.9” x 7” high. Price includes UK delivery. Sn. 10900.
£195.00

WW1 Era British Officers Brown Leather Covered Swagger / Riding Crop With Brass Mounts Embossed With Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) Regimental Badge & Crest. Sn 20526 - 20526
The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) is the oldest regiment in the British Army with a long history of tradition and excellence. HAC soldiers take great pride in their ability to switch quickly and seamlessly between serving their country on operations and performing ceremonial duties in the City of London. This is an excellent British HAC leather covered swagger / riding crop. The crop measures 31” overall including its flexible plaited leather shaft with leather crop loop. The crop has a brass cap embossed on one side with the Regimental badge of the HAC and the reverse embossed with HAC crest and motto. The brass ferrule of the handle is inscribed ‘steel lined’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20526
£375.00
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