| Reference |
Stock Item |
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Description |
Price |
| 4704 |  |  | Trinity House Totland Bay Pilot Station Sign Board - Manufactured from hardwood (probably teak) with a varnished finish and recessed lettering picked out in red paint. Totland Bay pier, situation on the Isle of Wight off Southern England was built in 1881 and acted as a landing stage for steamers. In WWI it became a military look out station and in WWII was sectioned for fear of a German invasion. In 1971 it was purchased by Trinity House for £10,000 for use as a base for TH pilot boats. In 1978 the pier was damaged by fire and closed. Our sign is a unique souvenir that will appeal to Trinity House collectors or to those with associations with Totland Bay. Measures: 29" x 15" (78cm x 38cm) | £165.00 |
| 2350 |  | | HMS Warrior/Operational Grapple Presentation Tankard - Made from English pewter, the tankard is engraved with a flying bird with a grappling hook held in its claws and below engraved "Operation Grapple" 1956-1957 Cdr. P. Whitfield DFC, RN from Ship's Flight HMS Warrior. Warrior was an aircraft carrier launched in 1944.She took part in Operation Grapple, the first British hydrogen bomb tests held near the Malden and Christmas Islands in the Central Pacific Ocean, embarking a handful of helicopters and Grumman Avenger AS.4s to collect samples from the tests and ferry them back for analysis. After the operation was completed the Avengers were catapulted into the sea as they were considered contaminated with radioactivity. Warrior was broken up in 1971. Measures 5" (13cm) | £35.00 |
| 4465 |  | | Kriegsmarine Silver Cutlery Rest - we understand this tool to have been used in the Officers' Mess for formal meals to enable cutlery to be rested between courses to prevent soiling of the table cloth. We have, however, been unable to positively identify, so if any of our Kriegsmarine collectors can give us confirmation, it would be appreciated. The item is stamped on the base with a fine Waffen Ampt and a large M below. It is also marked with 90 which we believe confirms the grade of silver used and beside this is a maker's mark. In excellent original condition.Price indicated is for the pair.We would be happy to sell a single stand at £55.00 Measures 4.75" (11cm) | £100.00
pair |
| PC33 |  | | HMS Plymouth Falklands War Souvenir - This item features a framed black and white photograph of HMS Plymouth a Rothesay Class Frigate which entered service in 1959. The picture includes an original sailor's cap band from the Plymouth and is signed in ink by David Pentreath who was the Captain of the Plymouth during the Falklands war. The Argentinian surrender was signed by Lt. Cdr. Alfredo Astiz on board the Plymouth and Captains Pentreath and Barker (of HMS Endurance) accepted the surrender. Minor ageing to the photograph but a unique item to Falklands war collectors. Measures 16.5" x 13.5" (42cm x 34cm). | £45.00 |
| 4373 |  | | HMS Invincible Hip Flask - A quality example made from English pewter in Sheffield, the home of fine metalwork in England. To the front is a naval crest with crown, rope surround and triton device. To the rear is a list of battle honours for all the ships to carry the name Invincible from St.Vincent in 1780 to the Falklands in 1982. Height 6" (15cm) | £42.00 |
| 3570 |  | | H.M.C.S. Naming Ceremony Presentation Award - This item is in the form of a soap stone whale mounted on a hard wood base which is carved with the inscription "Presented to Lady Thomas on the occasion of the naming of H.M.C.S. Victoria 6th October, 2000." H.M.C.S. Victoria (SSK 876) is a long range Hunter Killer submarine and is named after the city of Victoria in British Columbia. She originally served with the Royal Navy as H.M.S. Unseen (S41), between 1989-2000. The soap stone has been used as a carving material for thousands of years and is widely used in Eskimo art. This whale is particularly nicely executed, although he has a minor chip to the tail fluke and fin, so here is your opportunity to purchase a very unique example of fish and chips!! We have no information on Lady Thomas but assume she was probably responsible for the naming of this boat.
| £75.00 |
| 3775 |  | | Barge Water Carrier by Bulpitt - Whilst more famous for manufacturing quality marine lamps, Bulpitt & Sons Birmingham also made other nautical items and this copper jug is a fine example. Clearly maker marked and dated 1912, it has a very solid built quality and superb patina. It features insulated handles and on one is scratched 33 and XYI, which we assume to be the original owner's identifying marks. Minor service wear, but overall in excellent condition and perfect for display in an inglenook fireplace, as a unique flower vase or for its original use as a water carrier, despite its 95 years of service! It is large at 38cm (15")to top of handle and 28cm (11") at the base. | £145.00 |
| 2410 |  | | SS Otranto Presentation Cup - The SS Otranto was built by Vickers in 1925, weighed 20,000 tons and carried 1686 passengers. She was subsequently used as a troop ship and survived WWII. This cup carries the ship's crest in relief and below a presentation engraving dated April 11th, 1927. It is named to Lieut. F. J. Boswell RN, who was the winner of the ship's sports on that date with no less than four firsts and one second! The cup appears to be EPNS and is in very good condition. Measures 4.5" (11cm) | £32.00 |
| 3294 |  | | RMSP Copper Jug - An original copper jug engraved to the front RMSP (Royal Mail Steam Packet Company) and possibly used on one of the ships of this line for water in a cabin. The base is stamped Best NE and the letter B. It is in extremely good condition and is a very decorative item from this famous line. It is also an excellent size to display at 8.5" (22cm) | £65.00 |
| OC214 |  | | HMS Benbow Trench Art - A solid brass tray, probably fashioned from a shell casing with ornate scalloped edges and a fine engraved image of a part women/part bird with the legend HMS Benbow 1924. Benbow was a 25,000 Battle Ship built for the Royal Navy in 1913 and she served throughout WW1 including the battle of Jutland where she escaped any damage. She was paid off and broken up in 1931.This item was no doubt crafted by a crew member in 1924 when she was serving in the Mediterranean as a unique gift for his wife, girlfriend or family member. Measures 5.5" (34cm) | £30.00 |
| 3199 |  |  | Royal Navy Ditty Box - A pine box which was issued to sailors so as to keep their personal possessions, including letters from home, safe and private. They were all made to a standard design and size. This example carries a brass plate to the front with the original owner's name H. Eldridge. Our research indicates a Herbert Eldridge was a boy first class sailor service no. J/37894 and he served aboard HMS Queen Mary in WWI. He sadly died in action on the first day of the Battle of Jutland on the 31st May, 1916 aged 16. He is remembered with honour on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial. Good original condition but lacking key. 12" (21 cm) | |
| 3203 |  | | Royal Navy Cigarette Case - An early 20th century hallmarked silver cigarette case with Royal Navy connections. The front carries a family coat of arms and initials below. These show some wear and while the initals are not entirely clear, they may be CFH. The reverse is engraved with 20 Royal Navy ships' names and beside each a corresponding date, which appears to indicate the time served on each vessel. The first entry is for HMS Britannia from January 1905 and the final posting is for HMS Vernon in November 1921. Throughout WWI he served on HMS Blenheim (Feb 1914-August 1918). Some of the early engravings are a little worn, but it is possible to decipher HMS Isis, Eclipse, Africa, Greenwich, Excellent, Stranner, Monarch, Irresistible, Erin, Caledon, Curacoa. The case is hallmarked Birmingham 1907 with maker's mark A&JZ. It measures 3.5" x 3" (9 cm x 8 cm). Generally good condition with minor service wear. | £125.00 |
| 2378 |  | | Ale House Tankard - Original tankard finely engraved to the front "Ye Olde Boat Inne Alcester." Manufactured in brass, the tankard would have been used in a public house and the engraving would effectively be an early form of property mark to ensure the tankard remained on the premises! It features a hinged lid and the tankard shows minor service wear as you would expect, but overall has great patina and probably dates from the late 19th century. | £75.00 |
| 1176 |  | | Huddart Parker Line Dish - Manufactured by Walker & Hall, Sheffield and stamped to base warranted hard and silver soldered. To the rim is a finely embossed crest to the Huddart Parker Line. Good solid build quality with minor service wear. Measures 9" (23 cm.) | £35.00 |
| 2423 |  | | Trench Art Ashtray named to Sea Swallow - Made from brass, copper and white metal, this is a most attractive example and it features a marine motif to the ashtray section and the ship's name below. We have so far not researched the Sea Swallow, but suspect she was probably a WWII vintage Merchant Navy vessel. | £48.00 |
| 2725 |  | | H.M.T.B. 27 Presentation Item - An attractive EPNS preserve set complete with two glass dishes. To the front of the base is finely engraved HMTB 27, presented to Mr. & Mrs. Enever from Mess Mates, November 1917. While we have no direct provenance, we can only assume Mr. Enever was a crew member of Torpedo Boat 27 in WWI and this was perhaps presented by his crew mates on the occasion of his wedding? The base is stamped EPNS, a maker's mark and the number 5778. The chrome finish shows minor age wear, but overall in extremely nice condition. Torpedo Boat 27 was 127 feet long, weighed 60 tons and built by Thornycroft in 1880. She was sold out of service 2.10.19. | £95.00 |
| 1136 |  | | Silver Plate Ashtray named to SS Ariguana - named to SS Ariguana. On the reverse is the date 17.4.1930 and names of various people who, we assume, were crew members at that time. | £25.00 |
| 706 |  | | Glass Fishing Floats - a selection, and last few remaining with rope binding but our supplies are now nearly exhausted. Used to support fishing nets prior to the introduction of plastic floats. | £10.00
each |
| OC62 |  | | Souvenir Tray - made from aluminium, named to Cunard Adventurer 15cm x 15cm. | £3.00 |
| OC96 |  | | Presentation Plaque - named to USS Atlanta SSN712 Resurgens. Reverse reads: “Presented to Flag Officer Sea Training Radm J M Webster. | £28.00 |
| OC65 |  | | Naval Ship's Plaques - The following plaques are currently in stock:-
Athabaskan & Hart. We have other examples just in . Please apply for details | £12.00
each |
| 694 |  | | Chrome on Brass Plaque - showing soldier against barbed wire and inscribed: "Comite Reception des Prisonniers de Guerre et Deportes Politiques Seraing Centre" (in Belgium). | £24.00 |
| 1318 |  | | Oak Carved Picture Frame - set in a lifebelt that carries the legend "Ancona" and "1944-45". This is surrounded by a carved relief of laurel leaves featuring a King's Crown and the words "Royal Navy". Ancona is a seaport on the Adriatic coast of Italy - a strategically important location in WWII. Top to Bottom 5.5” (14cm) | £18.00 |
