WW2 RAF Mk.II Helmet - OP 4
An interesting MK.II helmet. The outside of the shell is grey in colour and has OP4 stencilled to the front in white whilst the inside retains its factory finish. I am not sure exactly what OP4 stands for, possibly Observation Post 4 or Operations 4. I am 'presuming' this belonged to either a member of the RAF or the Observer Corps? The is shell stamped ROCO 1939 with 1938 stamped lugs. The li... read more
WW2 Air Ministry Wooden Filing Trays - AM C137
A pair of light oak filing trays or desk tidies. Both trays measure approx 38cm x 27cm x 7cm - they are stamped AM C137 on the underside. Used as part of a display - documents shown for example only. read more
WW2 Blue / Grey Film Canister - WD AKS
I believe this is an RAF film canister due to its colour. The tin is impressed 14C/165 Patt No 7615. It has the crows foot W.D. A.K.S. There are two old labels still present. The canister measures approx 18cm dia x 2.5cm. read more
WW2 RAF Control Room Microphone 10A/12052
An Air Ministry candlestick microphone being the type used in operations rooms and control towers. This example retains a good condition Bakelite head/mouthpiece and still has its original wire flex.
There is some blistering to the paintwork on the topside of the base and also evidence of some touching up to that area. This came from part of a display. read more
1940s Six Lever Dictograph Telephone System
An early wooden cased Dictaphone system with six levers. The cradle & handset are made of bakelite and marked Dictaphone Telephone System and in good condition with no cracks. Came from a display so labels probably not period. Great for enactment display. read more
RAF Type D Straight Morse Key Ref 10A/7373
An RAF Air Ministry Radio Operators' Morse Key Type D, as used in the Battle of Britain and for the duration of the Second World War. This Ground Station Key is one of the most under-valued keys of the collecting world and was made by the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company for Air Ministry use and carries the Stores Reference Number 10A/7373. The back of the case has been cracked an period repa... read more
WW2 RAF R1155 Radio Receiver
The R1155 was a British communications receiver, commonly used in aircraft along with its associated T1154 transmitter. It was used extensively by the Royal Air Force during World War II, mainly in larger aircraft such as the Avro Lancaster, Handley Page Halifax, Vickers Wellington and Short Sunderland. Some were also used in vehicles and air-sea rescue launches. I am told this was working and ... read more
1930-40s Black Bakelite GPO Pyramid Telephone - (Display)
1930s -1940s black bakelite Pyramid Telephone in great condition considering age with no cracks or chips. The handset is stamped C33 G.P.O. No.164 234. The handset retains its original twisted cord wiring. This came from a display - the (copy label) reads Speech Not Secret - Tangmere. read more
1940s Bakelite Five Push Button Intercom Telephone
This is a five button Intercom or Telephone constructed from bakelite and steel receiver hook. The handset is marked 184 52. I have been informed this was made by Phoenix Telephone & Electric Works Ltd and updated for ARP telephone systems - per a reference book "House Telephones, Bells & Signalling Systems". Overall in good condition slight damage to mouthpiece grill. Retains its old cord wiri... read more
1930s Bakelite Wall Mounted Telephone - Siemens 311
This series of wall phones were made by Siemens brothers of Woolwich London from 1931. The automatic telephone manufacturing company (ATM ) also made a broadly similar device. This range was made for internal systems such as hospitals, hotels etc. Apparently an extremely rare and collectable telephone. read more