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A COLLECTION OF HMS NAVAL PHOTOGRAPHS WITH COMPLETE DETAILS

This item is a collection of HMS Naval photographs. They have complete details of the vessels on the reverse of each and are all in a mint condition. They are from an original set of maritime vessel pictures and are as follows:

* HMS KING GEORGE V
* HMS RODNEY
* HMS PRINCE OF WALES
* HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH
* HMS ARK ROYAL
* HMS ARGONAUT
* HMS BELFAST

The overall size of each photograph is 7¼" x 9¾" (18.5cm x 25cm). The details shown on the reverse of each gives the vessel’s history and technical data.
Item: TT690 BA90

A MATCH HOLDER ITEM FROM THE VESSEL HMS BIRMINGHAM

This is an unusual item to have come across. It is a superb match holder barrel item with a striker base, which has been hand made our of wood. It is set on a table plinth piece and the whole item is made from the original battleships timbers of the old vessel HMS BIRMINGHAM. There is a plaque attached to the piece with inscription. The size is 5¼" (13.5cm) high and it is in a fantastic condition.
Item: TT444 BA59

A HAND COLOURED FRAMED PICTURE OF ‘HMS WARSPRITE’

This is a superb early collectors print of the Royal Marine Society’s training ship HMS WARSPRITE, which was based at Greenwich, England. It is nicely hand coloured and is dated 10th June 1877. It is in a holding frame and can be kept in this or re set as required. The item is approx. 13¾” x 12¼” (35cm x 31cm).
Item: TT377 BA49

A SMALL COLLECTION OF CRIMEA WAR ITEMS 1855-1856

This is a small collection of original items connected with the CRIMEA War. They are ideal for framing or just owning and are as follows:

(A) Embarking the Rifle Brigade on the ‘VULCAN’. Embarking of the Grenadier Guards on the ‘RIPON’ March 1854.
(B) Underway to the Crimea. View of “HMS Thunder” new Floating Battery May 1855.
(C) The “Recruit” Steam Gunboat in action during the fall of SEBASTOPAOL Sept ember 1855.
(D) A very nice on board view of Gun Room Midshipman’s Mess breakfast. HMS CAESAR Baltic fleet March 1856.

This is a fantastic set which is unusual to have found and is certainly worth owning.
Item: TT328 BA42

A TEAK CANDLESTICK HOLDER FROM THE TIMBERS OF HMS BIRMINGHAM

This is a candlestick holder item, made of teak, and it is from the famous old battleship HMS BIRMINGHAM. The item is made from the ship’s timbers and has a plaque on the side, which reads as follows:

‘HMS BIRMINGHAM FROM THE TEAK OF DOGGER BANK AND JUTLAND FAME’.

The size of the piece is 3½" x 2¾” (9cm x 7cm) and it is in a great condition.
Item: TT300 BA38

A BRASS SHIPS TANKARD FROM THE VESSEL HMS BHERUNDA

This is a nice original brass ships Tankard from the vessel HMS BHERUNDA. The item reads on the side

'HMS BHERUNDA ‘V’ DAY 1945'.

The size of the Tankard is approx. 4½" high x 3½" wide (11.5cm x 9cm) plus the handle. This is an interesting item , which is a commemorative piece.
Item: TT285 BA35

BATTLESHIP’S TIMBERS FROM HMS CAMBRIAN

This is a beautiful hand made item cnnected with HMS CAMRIAN. It is a ‘Mantelpiece Thermometer’ and was made from the timbers of the vessel HMS CAMBRIAN by a retired seaman. It has a plaque on the top, which reads
“FROM THE TEAK OF HMS CAMBRIAN”
and is dated circa 1930’s. The size of this piece is approx 5” x 4¼” (13cm x 11cm) and it is beautifully made.
Item: TT251 BA30

AN ITEM CONNECTED WITH THE SHIP HMS WORCESTER

This is an interesting item connected with the ship HMS Worcester 1860-1948. It is an actual piece of ships timber, and it is combined together with a decanter stopper and port chain taken from on board, just before the last days of this well known ship. This is an unusual piece and the size is approx. 5" x 3" (13cm x 8cm).
Item: TT202 BA21

A NEWSPAPER ITEM CONNECTED WITH HMS WASP

Here we have an article showing the complete details of the shipwreck of the famous old vessel HMS WASP. This was a once famous Naval Gun Boat. It shows a superb view of the vessel and a separate view of the liner going down etc. This item would look superb if framed. It is a nice article of maritime history.
Item: TT193 BA20

2 UNUSUAL ITEMS FROM THE FAMOUS BATTLESHIP ‘HMS NELSON’

Here we have some interesting items from the famous old battleship, HMS NELSON. They are as follows:

A) An unusual ‘Senior Service’ wall hanging piece made entirely from the cigarette packets.
B) An original ladies handkerchief purchased by a seaman and who then added the battleship and ships name upon it.

The cigarette card item has been beautifully made by hand and is a one off! They are in an excellent condition and an unusual find.
Item: TT153 BA13