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19th Century French Sapeurs Pompiers De Flechin Fireman's Helmet.22292 - 22292
In France, firefighters are known as sapeurs-pompiers or informally as pompiers. The former originally refers to the military-based Paris Fire Brigade. Pompier (pumper) comes from the word for "pump", referring to the manual pumps originally used for firefighting. Sapeur means "sapper" and refers to the first official firefighting unit created by Napoleon I which was part of the military engineering arm. Crafted in the late 19th century, this remarkable piece stands as a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of its time. The helmet, composed of lustrous brass, showcases an immaculate finish that captures the eye and elevates any collection. Its original lining, strap, and plume remain intact, contributing to its authenticity and charm. Measuring 20cm in height, with a circumference of 22cm and a length of 25cm. The plate reads; Sapeurs Pompiers De Flechin (A farming village situated 13 miles (21 km) south of Saint-Omer. Surrounded by the communes Febvin-Palfart, Enquin-les-Mines and Laires, Fléchin is located 20 km northwest of Bruay-la-Buissière, the largest city around) over a castle above a flaming grenade/bomb and leaves. The left-hand side socket has a red a white feathered parade plume. A beautiful display item in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. 22292.
£375.00

*Excellent/Original Box* Walther LP53 .177 Target Air Pistol with Original Inter-changeable Sight Blades. 22271. - 22271
The LP53 (LP stands for luft pistole – German for air pistol) is Walther’s early (1953-1983) .177 target pistol. It copies the lines of their famous .22 LR model 1936 Olympia II target pistol, and it uses a spring piston to compress the air. he LP53 is all metal with beautifully formed plastic grip panels. The early pistols had a beavertail extension that curved down over the web of the hand; later guns also had an extension, but it was straight. The trigger blade is thin and elegant – looking exactly like a firearm trigger. In fact, there’s nothing about the LP53 that doesn’t look right, which is why the movie posters for early James Bond films show him holding an air pistol instead of his service PPK. The story is that the photographer used the air pistol instead of Bond’s service (at the time) Walther PPK because they were in England where the laws concerning firearms are more restrictive. This example serial number ‘033438’ is in very nice original condition. The grips are undamaged, and the metalwork is near mint. The pistol comes in its original cardboard box and packaging, along with its cocking aid and interchangeable rear and front sight blades. The pistol cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. The price for this complete set includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Pistol the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. 22271.
£475.00

Hardback Book ‘The Grand Old Lady of No Mans Land’ The Story of the Vickers Machinegun with Original Associated Ephemera BO 482. - BO 482
The Grand Old Lady of No Mans Land is Goldsmiths triumphant, in-depth sequel to his best selling ‘The Devils Paintbrush’. After some 19th Century background on the influential and powerful Vickers family, steelmakers and shipbuilders extraordinaire, this book opens in 1908, the year Maxims own patents expired, when in a stroke of genius, the Maxim action was turned ‘upside down’ to become the ‘Light Pattern’ Vickers machinegun (The Vickers machine gun or Vickers gun is a water-cooled .303 British (7.7 mm) machine gun produced by Vickers Limited, originally for the British Army. The gun was operated by a three-man crew but typically required more men to move and operate it: one fired, one fed the ammunition, the others helped to carry the weapon, its ammunition, and spare parts.[18] It was in service from before the First World War until the 1960s, with air-cooled versions of it on many Allied World War I fighter aircraft). Included with book is a Headquarters RLC Territorial Army admittance ticket and letter to an ‘Emma Gee’ exercise in 1995 of the 80th anniversary of the Vickers gun along with a newspaper cut out and original WWI photograph and one of the exercises in 1995 (Why 'Emma Gee'? Because it is phonetic, the men called it MG which became Emma Gee. Their original magazine was called The Boy David, but this was changed to Emma Gee). Hardback in excellent condition with original cover. 567 illustrated pages. The price includes UK delivery. BO 482.
£140.00

*Set of Four* Hardback Books on Middle Eastern and Asian Weapons. BO 483. - BO 483
1-An Illustrated Handbook of Indian Arms. This book was intended to have been one of a series, descriptive of the several sections of the India Museum, which I had hoped to see issued. Hardback-151 illustrated pages-good condition. 2- The Firearms of Tipu Sultan 1783-1799. In around 1750 Haidar Ali, a successful military adventurer, by force of arms ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in India, and on his death in December 1782 he was succeeded by his son Tipu Sultan. Among jism ant attributes, Tipu had a love of firearms. Hardback with original cover-149 illustrated pages - good condition * pages intact but loose from the hard cover*. 3- Islamic Arms. Unlike Western arms the styles and shapes of Islamic arms did not continually change. Once an Islamic armourer had a found a satisfactory design, it was often retained for many centuries. Hardback – 49 illustrated pages- good condition. 4- Keris and other Malay weapons. This book which is of evident interest to a collector of weapons makes fascinating reading also for a person who has never ventured into realms so remote as Malaya. Hardback with original cover. 137 illustrated pages- good condition. The price for all four books includes UK delivery. BO 483.
£125.00

*Pair* Two Hardback Books ‘The Archaeology of Weapons’ and ‘A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and use of Arms and Armour’. BO 484. - BO 484
1- The Archaeology of Weapons Arms and Armour from Prehistory to the age of Chivalry. The author has illustrated the text with more than 170-line drawings, taken from scrupulous accuracy from contemporary sources or from actual objects. His aim is to show the development of arms in unbroken sequence. Hardback with original cover – fair condition – 356 illustrated pages. A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and use of Arms and Armour in all countries and all times is an exhaustive study of arms and armour in all countries through recorded history- from stone age up to the 2nd World War. 700 pages describing 10000 different kinds of arms and armour, 875 photo engraving illustrating over 3500 different kinds of weapons. Hardback with original cover. Good condition. The price for the pair includes UK delivery. BO 484.
£95.00

*Scarce* C1980 BSA ‘Tokyo Scope’ 35mm 4X40 Wide Angle Telescopic Sight with Mounts. OPT 854. - OPT 854
A rare Bsa 4x40 scope which were made by TL in Japan, BSA supplied them with the the BSA Centenary Airsporters from the early 1980's. With the infinity symbol which is the mark of a ‘Tokyo Scope’. 33cm in length, in good condition with minor age/use related marks. With a broad and thin reticule, the optics are unmarked. The price for this scarce Japanese BSA scope with mounts includes UK delivery. OPT 854.
£165.00

1960’s BSA 12mm 3X Fixed Crosshair Telescopic Sights with Proprietary Sights. OPT 855. - OPT 855
Thought to be supplied with Mark 1 Meteors (Birmingham Small Arms introduced the Meteor Air rifle in both .177 & .22 calibre in 1959. MK 1 rifles were produced until 1962 when the MK II model was introduced. MK II production continued until 1968) which were claimed to be the first air rifle to come with a dedicated scope. These were plastic bodied, originally 2x and later 3x such as these. 28cm in length with minor age-related wear. Stamped BSA 3X Made in England. Ideal if you are putting together or restoring a vintage air rifle. The price includes UK delivery. OPT 855.
£125.00

*RARE* Victorian or Earlier Medieval/Italian Renaissance Form Battle Shield With Ornate Decoration. Sn 13596 The Victorian era saw a revival of interest in objects from the renaissance and ancient medieval cultures that influenced architecture, decoratio - 13596
The Victorian era saw a revival of interest in objects from the renaissance and ancient medieval cultures that influenced architecture, decoration, furnishings and art. This renewed awareness led to an intense affinity of arms and armour from those periods of history and production of quality authentic reproduction arms and armour. This is a fine medieval/ renaissance form battle shield. Its excellent quality and form indicate that it is either a Victorian reproduction or possibly a much earlier piece. The iron shield is 24” diameter with a rope effect and riveted rim. The surface of the shield elegantly curves to form a conical point which in its original form would allow the carrier to strike opponent’s, allowing the shield to be used for both defence and attack. This form also provides strength to the structure and would assist deflection of striking weapons. The whole surface of the shield has beautifully etched panels in the Italian Renaissance style featuring religious, hunting, mythical and battle iconography. The shield retains its original shape and original 4 carry strap lugs. The rear of the shield has its original leather riveted padding, and a rope carry handle secured to 2 of the lugs. The shield has even patina and just one small crack approx. 5mm length to one side of the conical boss which is only visible on close inspection and does not detract from the attractiveness of the piece. The price for this quality shield worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 13596
£875.00

Victorian Police/ Constabulary Tipstaff with Hand Painted Decoration & Brass Plate with Royal Cypher. Sn 11548 - 11548
The earliest record of the Tipstaff (Warrant Stick) was in the 14th century. The name derives from the early origins of Policing when Warranted Officers would apprehend a criminal with the help, if necessary, of a tipped staff. The staff would be made of wood or metal and were not only a means of self-defence, but the tips of the staffs would bear symbols of their authority. Modern Police Truncheons originated from these Tipstaffs. This is an excellent original Victorian era Tipstaff. The body is made of heavy wood tapered and shaped for grip. The handle is holed for wrist strap. The top of the staff has a circular brass plate engraved with Crown ‘V’ (Victoria). The staff has beautiful hand painted decoration featuring a Crown and Royal Cypher. All of the staff’s gold, green and red decoration is vivid. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 11548.
£545.00

**SOLD**3/12**1580’s -1650’s ANCIENT BLADE** Japanese Bizen / Mino School Work Gendaito Wakizashi Sword With Kogatana Side Knife, Scabbard With Family Mon Badge Devices & Expert Assessment. Sn 22332 - 22332
This ancient blade Japanese Wakizashi has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes with illustrations accompany the sword. Extracts from the notes include “Possible Bizen work with some Mino traits, looks to date 1580’s-1650’s period. Unsigned with one mekugi ana looks like schools copying different traits & forging in the early Shinto period (crossover work). In good but amateur polish needs last couple of finishing stones to sharpen grain. Saya is black lacquer in good condition, only damage is to the mouth (koi guchi missing). Lacquer has family mons of birds & leaves (hato doves heads), needs more research to find family. Finished with Kogatana side knife , hilt (kodjuka) has a missing motif from its display panel. Tsuba is a tsukashi pierced plate of shakudo showing geese in flight. Looks Meiji into showa period work possible Tokyo area in very good condition. Tsuka wrapped in good fish skin with good quality brown ito re-bind. Has menuki of soft metal silver with gilt highlighted flower emblems. Fuchi is shakudo metal with Chidori over large waves gold inlay good quality, with mis-matched plain shakudo kashira (worn finish). Needs some work to finish it off. A nice looking sword with stand out hamon”. In his illustrations he describes the blade cutting edge as 45cms length and overall length as 57.5 cms. He also describes other sword dimensions and characteristics (illustrated in the images). The price for this ancient blade with expert opinion includes UK delivery. Sn 22332
£0.00

1830-1837 William IV Painted Ebonised Painted Wood City of Manchester Police Truncheon. POL 406. - POL 406
William IV (William Henry; 21 August 1765 – 20 June 1837) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837. This is an original William IV era Painted Police Truncheon. The Ebonised wood is hand painted with Crown below WR IIII cypher (William IV Rex). The truncheon also features the red shield with gold stripes that feature in the city of Manchester’s heraldic arms (the red shield with gold stripes is taken from the Lords of Manchester, who ruled the city prior to 1301). Its original gilt, red and blue/green colours are vivid. The truncheon measures 18 ¼” overall length and has a turned handle. The price includes UK delivery. POL 406.
£375.00

*Rare* MINT, WWII 1940 British WD RAF Pilot’s Tan Cloth Pilot's Training Flying Helmet by M. Kaye with Correct Air Ministry Gosport Communication Tubes. Sn 15339:22. - 15339:22
An original rare to find WWII RAF pilot's cloth flying helmet (see page 20 of the book Flying Headgear of The World 1934-45 by Weld). The helmet is made of tan cloth with inner felt lining and mesh ear roundels. It has the correct cloth chin strap with buckle. The helmet is near mint, clean and undamaged. It has the correct ear flaps with press stud fasteners and the lining has a 1940 dated size label 6 ½ - 6 7/8 with manufacturer detail M.Kaye together with ‘WD arrow Q244’ ink stamp (illustrated). The helmet comes with original AM marked Gosport tubes, used for communication between Trainer pilot and co-pilot / trainee. The fabric covered flexible metal tubes are in excellent condition. The earpieces bakelite, each marked with A.M. King's Crown and reference numbers. The alloy jack is AM Crown marked (all illustrated). The display head illustrated in the images is not included. The price for rare WWII set includes UK delivery. Sn 15339:22.
£475.00
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