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 | Kreigsmarine WWII Rangefinder by Carl Zeiss - numbered 2024 with KM I.D. plaque. The original rubber face pad is in place, as is the leather strap. The optics are clear, but lacks the leather 'doughnut' protector from one end. Overall, a fine and rare KM issued example, which comes complete with a reprint of the original Operating Manual (in German) dated 1938. 80 cm (31").
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| Kreigsmarine WWII Barograph - in fitted case with folding lid and glazed side panels. The cabinet top carries a KM issue plaque with Eagle and Swastika. The instrument is in good working order. The recording drum rotates once every 24 hours, so would have provided an extremely accurate reading. 29 cm (11.5").
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| Ship's Clock in Heavy Brass Case - silver dial with second hand and fast/slow time adjuster. Repair marks to back of case indicating 1939 and 1954, so we would date this clock to the 1930's. Recently serviced, in excellent working order. 17 cm (7").
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| Small Ship's Opening Porthole - in brass. 10" diameter (25 cm), original glass.
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| Fishing Boat's Name Board 'Drifter' - Varnished mahogany with some wear to varnish. Length - 14" (36 cm)
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| Ship's Name Board - removed from the starboard bridge area of HMS Diamond - a Royal Navy Destroyer built on the Clyde by John Brown, launched 14th June 1950 - the last of her Class to be built. After a full service career with the Navy, she was scrapped in 1980. Brass lettering on a mahogany mount. Length - 51" (130 cm)
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| Large, Quality Brass Ship's Bell - with original clapper and bell rope. The bell is unnamed, has a wonderful patina, and is ready for many more years' service on land, or sea. Height - 10.5" (27 cm)
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| Throttle Lever and Mount - from a motor launch probably dating to the 1920's. Solid brass with Bakelite handle which screws down to lock the throttle. Excellent original condition and ready to be refitted on your classic boat! Length - 8" (21 cm)
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| Copper Port Rigging Lantern - converted for mains electricity.
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| Large Ship's Masthead Electric Lamp - in brass & copper. Marked JSE4 5925. Minor chips on prismatic lens. 31 cm x 30 cm.
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| Candle Lantern - in original condition, complete with internal reflector and wooden insulation handle. C.1945.
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| Triton Ship's Foghorn - elm and brass, made by Alldays & Onion, Birmingham, c. 1880.
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| Ship's Lifeboat Binnacle - complete with gimballed mounted compass, oil lamp and burner. Compass marked SC3837. Some old repairs which adds to the character as has obviously had significant service use.
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| Ditty-Box - sailors' issue, circa 1914, made in pine. These boxes were issued to all RN sailors to store their personal possessions, letters, etc. This one is interesting as it retains a brass plaque indicating that the original owner was one W J Shipp, Musician.
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| Optical Telebearing Gun Sight - No.10 Mk I. Dated 1943. Used on 25 pounders. Very clear optics. Original paint finish.
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| Ship in a Bottle - sailor made, three masted schooner named Iris with steam tug & diorama background, c. late 19th century.
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| Ship's Binnacle - ex RN, containing a sprung damped compass. Marked 6605-41-460-642B. Oil lamp housing to side (lacking burner), mounted on an oak display board.
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| Ship's Binnacle - with gimballed mounted compass marked SC1526. This instrument is of a type used in a ship's lifeboat and probably dates from c.1950 and is near perfect condition but lacking oil lamp burner.
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| Ship's Brass Heel Indicator - A.E.W. Mk I pat. 135584. In polished brass on oak display board. Used to measure degree of list to ensure even weight distribution.
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| Binnacle Lamp - complete with original oil burner. Used to light compass card at night. 19th century.
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