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.
Port Of London Authority - River Emergency Service
Scarce wartime Port of London - River Emergency Services lapel badge. The button hole fixing badge measures approx 2cm dia and is in very good condition with no damage to the enamel. The River Emergency Services was formed pre-war for the purpose of Air Raid Precautions duties on the River Thames with the Port of London.
Paperweight Made From Stone From the Bombed Houses
Stone paperweight made from stone from the houses of parliament when it was bombed in 1941. The paper weight measures appro 9 x 10 cm has circular casting on top which reads - "this stone came from the houses of parliament" Produced by the London Stonecraft Ltd in the 1940s this item was advertised at 10 shillings with post and packing at 1 shilling, the companies catalogue of the time shows a whole range of items made from the stone and metal from the houses of parliament after it was damaged by bombing by the enemy in 1941.
B.R.C.S. - A.R.P . Reserve Arm Band.
British Red Cross Society A.R.P Reserve armband, made from green canvas with a brass buckle in good condition with some slight staining and service wear.
Royal Flying Corps Pilots Training Note Book.
The "Ideal" Royal Flying Corps Loose Leaf Note Book - issued to Cadet pilot 61708 Herbert Victor Barker - A. Squadron No 2 R.F.C Cadet Wing Hurley? Park Camp Winchester 1917. The book contains his hand written cadet training notes and provides and insight into the training of a R.F.C pilot. The note book is in very good condition for its age, is clearly written, features printed RFC wings to front cover and a number of signatures to inner back cover presumable other cadets and is clearly named to Barker. Photo copies of research carried out are included. Herbert Victor Barker war born on the 5th February 1899 in Middlesbrough, graduated as R.F.C Pilot March 1918, wounded in combat, France May 1918, 80 Squadron. WW2 service as Squadron Leader killed in a crashed between two Whitley aircraft while serving with 9 AGS 10th October 1941 buried Middlesbrough cemetery.
Luftflotte West - Number 21 - 30th May 1941
Luftwaffe division magazine Luftflotte West (Air Fleet 3), edition no 21, 30th May 1941. Scarce 16 page illustrated magazine in sound well used condition with some damage to the spine.
Wartime Topical Card Game.
The New M.P Topical War Card Game - Who's Who or Food for Thought For Everybody! The card game is complete, in its original box with instructions in good used condition with some wear and discolouring.
Royal Flying Corps Pilots Wings.
World War One Royal Flying Corps pilots wings. A excellent used pair of padded pilots wings with service wear showing signs of having been removed from uniform and retains it paper backing.
RAF Benevolent Fund Battle of London Commemorative
Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Battle of London commemorative medallion produced at the end of the war to raise funds. The medallion measures approx 55mm dia and is retained in its original box. Produced by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd, London. The two sided medallion depicts Blitz scene Sept 1940 - 1941 May and on the reverse V1 scene June 1944 - August.
Wartime Price\'s Night Lights.
A box of ten wartime Price's "Sentinel" Night Lights. The box is clearly marked Temporary Wartime Pack and contains its ten original night lights. Condition is very good with just expected age wear.
N.A.R.P.A.C - Newspaper December 1940.
Scarce single sheet newspaper of the N.A.R.P.A.C (The National A.R.P Animals Committee) Volume.1. No.2 December 1939 - January 1940. The large (approx 48 x 30 cm) double sided single sheet newspapers is in a fairly delicate condition with some age damage and staining.