Sold Gallery
These pages display a number of the rare items that I have had the pleasure of selling. To view more details and a larger photograph please click on the thumbnail picture.
Wartime U.S Army \"Molle\" Shaving Cream
Wartime U.S Army issue \"Molle\" brushless shaving cream in unissued condition, original box states - Special Service Package for the armed forces only.
The National Fire Service Drill Book.
The National Fire Service Drill Book, 3rd edition revised 1943 published by Home Office Fire service dept. Card cover 152 page illustrated handbook in very good condition with ink stamp to front cover - Ship Fire School Gosport.
Night And Fire Spotting by Francis Chichester
Night And Fire Spotting by Francis Chichester, published 1941 by George Allen & Unwin Ltd. Hardback book with dust jacket in sound used condition with some foxing. Booked produced for fire watchers and fire fighters.
Ayr County Council ARP - Civilian Respirators Leaf
Single sided leaflet issued by Ayr County Council A.R.P department on care of the civilian respirators. Leaflet in good clean condition.
R.A.F Ferry Command Flying Log Book Grouping.
R.A.F Flying Log Book document grouping to 197227 F/O Alan Taylor Wireless Operator. The group includes - R.A.F Flying Log Book covering the period May 1943 to June 1946. 2 x R.A.F Ferry Command Radio Officers Log. 1943 - 1944 National service Grade Card 1941. R.A.F Flying Clothing Issue Card. Detailed letter to his parents about repatriation of POWs and wounded dated May 1945 written on 271 squadron headed paper RAF Down Ampney. 18 x Photographs. His 1980s passport. Memorial booklet from his funeral 6thFebruary 2002. Log Book. Training commenced 4th May 1943 with Air operating Section No4 Radio School, moving to No 8. AGS Raf Evanton before going to Canada to complete training. While in Canada he joined No45 (Atlantic Transport) Group RAF Dorval - Canada whos main role was of aircraft delivery to uk. On return to uk served at No1 PTS Ringway for a month moving then to 107 OTU RAF Leicester on supply dropping training flying Dakota. Early 1945 took part in paratroop and supply drops taking part in Operation "Manna" . Joined 271 Squadron in April 1945 numerous flights are recorded to Germany taking supplies and picking up casualties with the end of the war flights turn to bringing home pows and causalities. He continued with 271 Squadron to his last recorded flight 15th June 1945 listing numerous flights. The log is in sound well used condition with some wear damage to the spine, is clearly written with all correct stamps and signatures. A interesting group in need of further research.
WW1 Scrap Book
Interesting small note book full of numerous newspaper cuttings from World War One many with handwritten notes. Book in good sound condition for its age with some discolouration to the pages.
Britain Under Fire - Foreword by J.B Priestley.
\"Britain Under Fire\" published 1940 by Country Life Ltd. Hard back book with dust jacket (jacket has some damage) approx 96 pages illustrated throughout with black and white photographs. Book is in good clean sound condition. Nearly 200 photographs of damage to British cities and towns by German bombers.
War Cookery Leaflet Number 16 - Pickles and Chutne
Ministry of Food issued January 1945 War Cookery Leaflet No 16 - Pickles and Chutney. In good clean condition.
Cased Sterling Silver R.A.F Sweetheart Wings.
A lovely quality sterling silver R.A.F sweetheart wings in its original case. The wings are in excellent used condition with safety chain and marked sterling silver to reverse. The case is in good condition with label to inside of lid - You have in this article of good jewellery, British made, may it long give you pleasure in wear.
R.A.F Mk VIII Flying Goggles.
R.A.F Mk VIII Flying Goggles, a good used pair in been there condition, metal frames are good and retain most of the original finish, lenses are good and clear, the leather is sound clean and supple, the reverse is sound but a little grubby from use, the strap has been shortened but retain some elasticity. Overall a good used pair of Mk VIII which display well..