Large collection consisting of several hundred original personal photos taken by German soldiers before and during WWII. Photos show infantry combat, gun crews, military vehicles, bombings, hospitals, ceremonies, burials, rest and recreation, and more. Also includes many portraits of individual men and officers of the Wehrmacht, Kriegsmarine, and Luftwaffe. A fascinating and provocative collection of … Read more
Smith & Wesson US Army Model 1917 hand ejector double-action revolver with M1910 pistol belt, M1909 holster, cartridge pouch and 4 half-moon clips. Barrel length 5.5 inches. Frame marked “U.S. Army Model 1917” at butt. Left of barrel marked “S&W D.A. 45.” Top of barrel has “Smith & Wesson, Springfield Mass. U.S.A.” over patent dates … Read more
The Saint-Gaudens double eagle is a twenty-dollar gold coin, or double eagle, produced by the United States Mint from 1907 to 1933. The coin is named after its designer, the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who designed the obverse and reverse. It is considered by many to be the most beautiful of U.S. coins. NGC Graded MS63.
A pocket watch manufactured by Touchon for Tiffany & Co, with attached chain and mechanical pencil and pocket knife. Touchon was largely established as a prestige watchmaker for Tiffany. This is a slim line “Banker’s Watch,” specifically marketed to the finance sector. Serial #43375. Comes in original Tiffany case, allowing for specific dating of the … Read more
Tunic features gold bullion collar tabs, gold bullion shoulder boards, gold bullion breast eagle, edelweiss patch on right arm, 5 ribbon bar, SA sports badge, pebbled buttons from Assmann. Black silk lining with pin stripe sleeve lining. Name tag for H. Holter. Dated 11, 14, 1944. Medium size. Comes with trousers. Non-fluorescing. Generalleutnant during World … Read more
Vietnam War-era US Navy Breitling navigational chonograph pocket watch. Wakmann 17 jewel Swiss movement. Case back stamped “Stop Watch, MIL-W-5605A, Serial No. 1382, FSN: 2H6645-241-3280, MFG. Part No. 605A, Cont. No. N00104-68-D-0069.” Case back interior engraved “Nickel Chromium, Breitling Watch Ltd. Swiss, 1262627.” 2-inch diameter. Very good condition. Functions without issue. Case and crystal show … Read more
French alarm pocket watch, ca. 1850, by Antoine Redier, inventor of the mechanical alarm clock. Silver case, hinged front and back, size 17, key wound and set. Dust cover engraved “No. 113, Redier, Succ’r de Duchemin, Place du Chatelet, 2.” Back of case marked “17694, 27.” White enamel dial with Roman numerals, subdial and keyholes … Read more
Antique Swiss pocket watch, unmarked Roman numeral enamel dial. Size 12s, 8j, KW KS, 18k gold case. Case back marked with rhombus above serial “13214” and “9106,” copper dust cover engraved “Cylinder Huit, Rubis” and on reverse “Cuivre 9106.” Weight 52 grams. Not running. Good condition with some dial hairlines. Thin bezel does not snap … Read more
Hamilton model 992B, “Railway Special” railroad watch, size 16, 10K gold fill case. Movement 21 jewels, DMK, adj. temp & 6 positions. Runs and holds time. Movement serial C251910. Very good overall condition.
Antique Swiss musical or chiming cylinder escapement pocket watch in silver case. Key wound and set, size 20s. Enamel dial, Roman numerals and gold hands. Dial marked “John Charles Pybus, A. Geneve.” City of London records show a watchmaker named John Charles Pybus operating in 1836. Interior of case back marked “ANDRE.” Caseback and dust … Read more