WWII Royal Navy Gunsight, circa 1940

A splendid enamel painted cast aluminum model of a Handley Page Hastings on newly made polished aluminum stand. This model was originally made for the Air Ministry at the end of the 1940s when the Hastings was first introduced. Dimensions: 52 cm/20½ inches (length) x 571.75 cm/28? inches (wing span) x 31.25 cm/12? inches (maximum height on stand). Designed and manufactured by aviation company Handley Page for the Royal Air Force...

A painted carved wooden model of a Hawker Hunter in RAF livery with an interesting provenance, circa 1955. The model is mounted on a wood and acrylic sta...

A unique pair of miniature tradesman’s or apprentice samples of English general purpose saddles. Circa 1930. Both equestrian saddle examples are individually hand crafted using a mi...

Unusual large scale model of a late Victorian crane, circa 1880. Beautifully constructed in mahogany with brass binding and details and the original working metal winch and chains, a...

An unusual silver plated Dunhill 'Giant' table or desk lighter with Lizard skin covering to the body; circa 1950. The 'Giant' lighter was first seen in t...

An unusual English nineteenth century leather and brass single drawer hand held Naval signals telescope with a lens cap, sliding eyepiece cover and panel insert into the leather show...

Fully polished German Kriegsmarine binoculars that were used on German warships during the Second World War for anti-aircraft guns and as observation binoculars. The lenses are coate...

This is a beautifully preserved WWII Navy aircraft carrier banner, emblazoned with a welcome for the ship's firemen. The banner is partially printed and has sewn elements. The flag's field is dyed a rich navy blue, with a resist dyed white stripe and a sewn red stripe at both top and bottom. A large "WELCOME" is resist dyed at center, in big white letters. This is followed by a sewn yellow strip of contrasting fabric, printed with the word "FIREMEN" in blue. Thirteen white stars complete the design of this patriotic piece of WWII and Navy history. The banner retains its original white hoist, with two metal grommets on each side, for ease in display on the ship. Along the center of the hoist is the printed name of "J.S. Sullivan." "Naugatuck, Conn." is printed along the left and the size "2 x3 FT" is printed along the right. The flag maker, Annin, has sewn in its label, boasting "guaranteed defiance fast colors." CONDITION: Very good condition, considering age and past use. Partially printed and hand-sewn flag construction. Some toning to the white of the flag and along the top hoist. Original grommets at left and right of the hoist. The flag measures 36" X 22". Expertly framed on black linen with an antiqued black wood...

Fine scale model of a British Navy Admirals Launch by accomplished model maker John Haynes. Crisply detailed with basswood deck, brass fittings, cabin, deck gun...

Solid brass minesweeper chain. This is a segment of a stud link English Navy. Non-magnetic brass alloy chain. Highly polished and lacquered. Genuine piece of history and quite decora...

Linen nautical signal flag representing the letter “Z” in the Royal Navy. Sturdy white hoist with brass grommets. Custom frame. Weight: 7 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 23"H x 27"W Made: ...

Solid brass ship’s compass on gimbal mounted into a brass binnacle housing. The nameplate reads pattern 0183, and serial number 14313-B. The compass car...