JANE'S 100 SIGNIFICANT AIRCRAFT - 1909-1969 compiled by H. F. King and edited by John W. R. Taylor

Here on offer is an original hardcover reference book, JANE'S 100 SIGNIFICANT AIRCRAFT 1909-1969 compiled by H. F. King and edited by John W. R. Taylor.

This 158-page impressive reference manual contains information on the 100 most significant aircraft, between 1909 and 1969, so it includes the famous Concorde.

It describes and illustrates the aircraft, providing...  read more

Code: 51339

JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1970-71 Hardcover Reference Book edited by Raymond V.B. Blackman

Here on offer is an original hardcover reference book, JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1970-71, edited by Raymond V.B. Blackman.

This 675-page impressive reference manual contains information on all the world's warships of the period, arranged by nation, including information on ships' names, dimensions, armaments, silhouettes and photographs, etc.

It describes and illustra...  read more

Code: 51338

JANE'S WORLD RAILWAYS 1983-84 Hardcover Reference Book

Here on offer is an original hardcover reference book, JANE'S WORLD RAILWAYS 1983-84.

This 744-page impressive reference manual covering railway systems with hundreds of black and white photographs and diagrams.

This copy is in what I would say is in excellent and very lightly used condition, with one edge ding to the front cover.

It has been kept in...  read more

Code: 51337

WW2 British Military Police Wooden Truncheon 1944

Here on offer is a what I believe to be a WW2 British military police wooden truncheon, dated 1944.

It has the usual turned grip and a long lower shaped section, that has the “Crows Foot” stamped on the side and “44” stamped on the top.

It is made from a light-coloured wood, possibly hickory and is in excellent, possibly unissued condition but does have some shallo...  read more

Code: 51014

Scarce Hardcover Book - JANE'S ARMOUR AND ARTILLERY 1991-92 – Twelfth Edition edited by Christopher F Foss

Here on offer is an original and scarce hardcover book, JANE'S ARMOUR AND ARTILLERY 1991-92 – Twelfth Edition edited by Christopher F Foss.

This 803-page impressive reference manual is a survey of armoured fighting vehicles, featuring self-propelled and towed field artillery systems, multiple rocket systems and coastal defence weapons, and guns and missiles.

The b...  read more

Code: 51333

Rare WW2 Prisoner of War “Religious Shrine in a Bottle” DALLA PRIGIONNIA INDIA 1942

Here on offer is a rare example of a WW2 Italian Prisoner of War “Religious Alter in a Bottle” made in a POW Camp in India, possibly by or to Cercone. L and is dated 1942.

This is an incredible example of a “ship in a bottle”, style piece, but consists of a hand built religious alter with paper images, candles a cross and a candelabra hanging from the inside of the metal bottle c...  read more

Code: 51331

Large Tea Pot or Display Stand made from the Teak Wood of H.M.S. GANGES c1930

Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from H.M.S. GANGES that has been made into a large tea pot or display stand, circa 1930.

This large circular piece if beautifully grained teak has been shaped with a grooved top rim and a green felt base.

It interestingly shows the cross section of an original brass screw that has been cut through when the teak was cut ...  read more

Code: 51330

Vintage Boxed Example of a Submarine OCA (Old Comrades Association) Car Badge - Mint Unused Condition c1950

Here on offer is a vintage boxed example of a Submarine OCA (Old Comrades Association) car badge, in mint unused condition, circa 1950.

The round car badge is made from heavy chrome plated metal and has the image of the Submarine OCA cap badge on the front, under a thick Perspex domed cover.

On the back of the badge is a distributers label, for Club Sports of New C...  read more

Code: 50102

Original Large WW2 “1 Pint” China Mug by New Hall Pottery and Dated 1941

Here on offer is an original large WW2 “1 pint capacity” thick china mug by New Hall pottery and dated 1941.

This type of mug is typical of those used at British Army and RAF bases during WW2.

The mug is in excellent condition with just one tiny circular section of missing glaze on the side, probably from the time of manufacture. It also shows age related crazing ...  read more

Code: 51324

Rare WW1 Period Sweetheart Pin Cushion Embroidered with the Badge for the Royal Berkshire Regiment ‘China’

Here on offer is a WW1 period or possibly earlier, Royal Berkshire Regiment, Sweetheart Pin Cushion.

On the front it is beautifully hand embroidered with the badge of the Royal Berkshire Regiment ‘China’.

The edges of the square cushion are finished with a silk or satin fringe.

It is in excellent condition with the embroidery retaining most of its or...  read more

Code: 50270