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. Parallel rule Perspex Width 6.5" (16.5 cm) Cardboard box with instruction booklet Three roses each graduated with 2 sets of figures: 1. For use with parallels of latitude or horizontal datum lines 2. For use with meridian of longitude or vertic
1934
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. The sextant has a black-lacquered brass bell-pattern frame and a wooden handle with a brass-lined hole for the locking mechanism. The automatic clamp and endless tangent screw with a white plastic micrometer drum (“Hezzanith” Rapid Reader Pa
1934
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Bermondsey Wharfs. Depiction of Bermondsey Wharfs with ships all tied up along the quayside and warehouses in the background. Signed by artist and dated.
1934
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Brass notice plate. Brass plate from Hitler's yacht 'Grille' 1934. Inscribed: ' GASLÖSCH TURBINENRAUM 2 UNTEN' ( Gas extinguisher, turbine room 2 below?). Two holes for screws, letters filled with black composition.
1934
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Certificate of Manufacture for the Davis Challenge Cup: Training Ship rowing trophy. A Certificate of manufacture for the Davis Challenge Cup; Training Ship rowing trophy. Printed on the certificate are the words "THE GOLD ON THIS SILVER GILT "H
1935
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Certificate of manufacture for the Davis Challenge Cup: Training Ship rowing trophy. A Certificate of manufacture for the Davis Challenge Cup; Training Ship rowing trophy. Printed on the certificate are the words "THE GOLD ON THIS SILVER GILT "H
1934
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Cutty Sark as tea clipper. Model of Cutty Sark as tea clipper 1869. Very detailed model of the ship made by Sir Maurice Denny. Mounted on raised metal supports fixed to a black wooden base.
1934
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Daily Record medalet commemorating RMS 534 ('Queen Mary'). Daily Record medalet commemorating RMS 534 ('Queen Mary'). Obverse: Busts conjoined of King George V and Queen Mary (left). Reverse: Port-bow view of the liner, figure 534. Leg
1934
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Defiant. International Sailing Canoe 'Defiant'. The canoe is complete with the pioneering and unique wing sail as designed by Austin Farrar - a later version of which appears as Lady Helmsman's wing sail mast (BAE0046). The canoe also inco
1934
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Hollick's Wharf on the Blackwall Reach of the Thames, Greenwich. Oil painting
1934
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Joyous. Recreation vessel, sailing dinghy called 'Joyous'. The dinghy is clinker planked of silver spruce on rock elm timbers with a mahogany finish. The design is loosely based on Uffa Fox's Frostbite class, as described in his book '
1934
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Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Royal Fleet Reserve 1934-36. Awarded to Alexander Alfred Reeves, RN. Obverse: Head of King George V (L). Legend: "GEORGIVS V BRITT:OMN;REX ET IND:IMP:" Reverse: Starboard broadside view of the battleship Dead
1934
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Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Royal Fleet Reserve 1934-36. Obverse: Head of King George V (L). Legend: "GEORGIVS V BRITT:OMN;REX ET IND:IMP:" Reverse: Starboard broadside view of the battleship Deadnought. Legend: "DIUTERNE FIDELIS&q

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Medal commemorating Roland Michel Barrin, Marquis de la Galissoniere (1693-1756) and the cruiser 'Galissonière'. Medal commemorating Roland Michel Barrin, Marquis de la Galissonière (1693-1756) and the cruiser 'Galissoni&egrav
1934
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Port of London Authority, Royal Victoria and Albert and King George V Docks 1934. Scale:1:4,800. Colour chart of Royal Victoria and Albert and King George V Docks, London. Coloured reference scale of features, buildings, land property, roads and railways.
1934
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Prize medal, Mediterranean Fleet Rifle Meeting 1934. Awarded to Vice-Adm Robert Don Oliver. Uniface, a cross pattee superimposed on a circular wreath and two crossed rifles, naval crown above. Inscription: "MEDITERRANEAN FLEET RIFLE MEETING". Ba
1934
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Prize medal, Mediterranean Fleet Rifle Meeting 1934. Box for the prize medal awarded to Vice-Adm Robert Don Oliver.
1934
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Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1891. Lieutenant's trousers, full dress
1934
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Waterman's uniform: pattern 1934 ?. Waterman's coat
1934
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Aug 1934
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HMS Ark Royal (1937). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the fore/aft body, sheer lines and longitudinal half-breadth of the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal (1937). This is a preliminary design drafted in 1934, and alterations can be seen in pencil. The drawing ha
November 1934
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