About Hatchwell Antiques
Hatchwell Antiques is a treasure trove of the unexpected, where highly collectable pianos sit alongside giant titanium turbines, submarine doors and exquisite glass chandeliers. View our stock online with 1stdibs, alternatively visit our London showroom on the Kings Road, Chelsea. We specialise in: AERONAUTICAL, OPTICS, 20TH CENTURY, CLASSICAL. AERONAUTICAL With a passion for pioneering design and superior engineering we have become international specialists in this field, with many pieces being of scientific and historical importance. Some pieces remain in their pure s...Read More
Established in 19611stDibs seller since 2015
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Featured Pieces
Timby’s Solar Timepiece, by Whiting, Saratoga Springs, NY, circa 1865
Located in London, GB
Timby’s Solar Timepiece, by L. E. Whiting, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA, circa 1865.
Annular paper dial around the globe showing the hours and minutes in Arabic numerals, a second enam...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Wall mounted copper outline of the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Tartar
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century wall mounted copper outline of the Royal Navy Tribal-class destroyer HMS Tartar.
Mounted on an ebonised backboard with plaque: HMS TARTAR 1906
Width: 24 ¾ inches...
Category
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Set of 8 brass Troy ounce nesting standard weights
Located in London, GB
A set of 8 brass Troy ounce stacking standard weights, circa 1910.
5, 3, 2, 1, .5, .3, .2, and .1 TR OZ
Each with "ER" royal cipher, and number: 21.
The larger 4 weights marked: L...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Two Victorian ceramic weights by W & T Avery of Birmingham
Located in London, GB
Two late 19th century Victorian ceramic weights by W & T Avery of Birmingham.
Imperial 2 and 1 lbs.
With lead calibration inserts.
2 Lb weight with Queen Victoria "VR" royal ciphe...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Ceramic
WWII era Morse Mark V United States Navy 12 bolt diving helmet
By Morse Diving Equipment Co.
Located in London, GB
WWII era Morse Mark V Mod-1 United States Navy 12 bolt diving helmet.
Dated: July 1944
Brailes, Bonnet, and corselet marked with serial number: 5281
Badge to corselet marked:
UNI...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
20lbs standard scales by W & T Avery of Birmingham
Located in London, GB
A 20lbs standard verification balance by W & T Avery of Birmingham, dated 1908.
Made for the City Borough of Blackpool.
Lever marked: W&T AVERY Ltd BIRMINGHAM PATENT 24269-06
Fron...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Diver’s band-mask by U.S. DIVERS Co of Santa Ana, California.
Located in London, GB
Diver’s band-mask by U.S. DIVERS Co of Santa Ana, California, USA, circa 1975.
Marked: U.S. DIVERS CO. SANTA CALIF. PAT. NO. 3680556
United States Patent. US 3680556 A.
Morgan. 1 A...
Category
Late 20th Century American Nautical Objects
Materials
Chrome
Mid 19th century fireplace fender
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century fireplace fender, polished iron and copper decorations.
Each corner with heads of mythical beasts and vases with flaming finials.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Copper, Iron
Augsburg portable brass sundial and compass by Andreas Vogler
Located in London, GB
A folding portable brass sundial and compass, ornately engraved octagonal fire gilt base plate, Augsburg, circa 1780 – 1800.
Signed: And Vogl. (Andreas Vogler 1766-1808).
The hour ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
WWII era flying boat sextant by Henry Hughes & Son
Located in London, GB
A WWII era flying boat sextant by Henry Hughes & Son Ltd of London, circa 1943.
3 ½ inch radius. Silvered scale divided 0° – 120°, with micrometer vernier adjustment.
Air Ministry...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
French Naval semaphore telescope by SOM Paris
Located in London, GB
A 23 x 60 French Naval semaphore telescope by SOM Paris, model 1954.
60 mm objective lens. Field of view: 2° 10′.
Oculars lens with grey filter. Dioptre: +4 to -6.
SOM PARIS – No....
Category
Mid-20th Century French Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950’s French café baby-foot football table.
Located in London, GB
A 1950’s French café “babyfoot” football table.
By Etablissement Jacquet, of Le Havre, France.
With working pull rod mechanism for ball release, abacus scoring and ashtrays.
Ball...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Games
Materials
Chrome
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