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Militaria & Ethnographica

 
Lot 223
 


Lot 223 - A Second World War RAF Sector Clock, the 36cm...
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A Second World War RAF Sector Clock, the 36cm circular cream enamelled dial with black Arabic numerals divided by red, yellow and blue outward pointing sectors, enclosing RAF laurel wreath badge and winding aperture, the glazed door with black painted brass bezel, in a mahogany case with cushion moulded frame, the pegged box base with correct F W Elliott brass single chain driven fusee movement, the back plate stamped with maker's name, numbered 13683 and dated 1941, 50cm diameter, together with brass pendulum and chromed winding key.

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Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000

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The dial has been repainted, and has been done well. There is wear to the four blue sectors and two red sectors. The clip which secures the glazed door is broken. The brass bezel has been repainted black at some time and there is some touching up in the area of the broken clip. The case is in good order. The movement is working.

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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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