18th Sep, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST
Militaria & Ethnographica
150
A Second World War British Air Raid Siren, finished in grey enamel with cranked winding handle and tubular steel stand, in its original wood crate with paper labels HAND OPERATED SYREN (HOME OFFICE PROPERTY), MAKER SERVICE ELECTRIC CO. LTD, and with instruction card.
Sold for £280
Estimated at £250 - £350
Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 18th Sep, 2024
Highlights of the Militaria section include an interesting collection of items relating to Colonel Alwyn de Blaquiere Valentine Paget, a Gentleman at Arms (bodyguard) to King Edward VII, a Second World War RAF Sector Clock, used in operations' rooms to aid track and intercept enemy aircraft over Britain and two collections of badges, buttons and insignia. A good offering of Ethnographica in the sale is lead by a 19th Century Australian Aboriginal Parrying Shield, from the Lower Murray River Region.
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Tuesday 17th September 10am-5pm, and the morning of the sale from 8am
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