Two pair binoculars in leather cases. Binoculars of dark green metal marked: “CARL ZEISS. JENA. Fernglas 08” Pair (a) has “Nr. 26615” & “IV 1917” and pair (b) marked “Nr. 31134” & “V 1917”. Both cases have label of German text inside lid. Case (a) has a label on top of original label which reads: “…
Two pair binoculars in leather cases. Binoculars of dark green metal marked: “CARL ZEISS. JENA. Fernglas 08” Pair (a) has “Nr. 26615” & “IV 1917” and pair (b) marked “Nr. 31134” & “V 1917”. Both cases have label of German text inside lid. Case (a) has a label on top of original label which reads: “Please return to: George Vaux Jr. Gulph Rd. Bryn Mawr. Penna. U.S.A.” Case (a) has leather strap and case (b) has a canvas strap.
3 prismatic compasses, olive-drab painting on the body, military issue, marked: “U.S.E.D. CREAGH-OSBORNE MARCHING COMPASS. MARK VII. MOD.E. SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. In leather carrying cases. “Captain Frank Osborne Creagh-Osborne, Royal Navy, (1867/1943) was Superintendent of Compasses …
3 prismatic compasses, olive-drab painting on the body, military issue, marked: “U.S.E.D. CREAGH-OSBORNE MARCHING COMPASS. MARK VII. MOD.E. SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. In leather carrying cases. “Captain Frank Osborne Creagh-Osborne, Royal Navy, (1867/1943) was Superintendent of Compasses with the British Admiralty and inventor. His various inventions were built by H. Hughes & Son Ltd, Dent & Co & Johnson Ltd, Sperry Gyroscopes Co., etc. There exist two versions of a sturdy and heavy LENSATIC marching compass made by SPERRY GYROSCOPE Co. BROOKLYN N.Y.” “MARK VII MOD.E. Technical Data: - Foldable rifle-type sighting system- Adjustable lense- Case: brass- Dimensions: 85 x 60 x 32 mm- Weight: 230 gr- Fluid damped compass card”Quoted material from: http://www.compassmuseum.com/hand/hand_2.htm
A collection of eight military pins in a leather covered, lidded, round box. Some of the pins are marked “CANADA”, and “Canada 82 Overseas Battalion Calgary.”
A collection of eight military pins in a leather covered, lidded, round box. Some of the pins are marked “CANADA”, and “Canada 82 Overseas Battalion Calgary.”
Two tin pie pans.a) The bottom of the inside of this pan has a slightly raised, textured surface and is marked “BAKE-RITE TINWARE 10.”b) This pan is marked “Ekcoloy.”
Two tin pie pans.a) The bottom of the inside of this pan has a slightly raised, textured surface and is marked “BAKE-RITE TINWARE 10.”b) This pan is marked “Ekcoloy.”
A metal meat grinder that clamps onto a table or counter. The grinding blade can be separated from the grinder housing. The blade is attached to a long crank shaft that has a wooden handle. The housing is marked “RUSSWIN NO. 1” and also with the maker’s name.
A metal meat grinder that clamps onto a table or counter. The grinding blade can be separated from the grinder housing. The blade is attached to a long crank shaft that has a wooden handle. The housing is marked “RUSSWIN NO. 1” and also with the maker’s name.
A brass (?) mortar and pestle. The urn-shaped mortar has two squared handles. The flattened ends of the pestle are circular and joined to the shaft which has a ring at the centre.
A brass (?) mortar and pestle. The urn-shaped mortar has two squared handles. The flattened ends of the pestle are circular and joined to the shaft which has a ring at the centre.
Loving cup with three handles. Each curved handle has a lion’s head at the top. The cup is not attached to the wooden base. The cup is engraved “BANFF REGATTA GENTS DOUBLE CANOE COMPETITION PRESENTED BY D.E. BLACK CALGARY.”
Loving cup with three handles. Each curved handle has a lion’s head at the top. The cup is not attached to the wooden base. The cup is engraved “BANFF REGATTA GENTS DOUBLE CANOE COMPETITION PRESENTED BY D.E. BLACK CALGARY.”
Oval-shaped sturdy basket with a fitted lid. The basket has metal swivel handles, metal handle rests, metal hinges, and metal plates on the body and lid for closure (the hook is missing). The inside of the basket is lined with floral patterned fabric.
Oval-shaped sturdy basket with a fitted lid. The basket has metal swivel handles, metal handle rests, metal hinges, and metal plates on the body and lid for closure (the hook is missing). The inside of the basket is lined with floral patterned fabric.
Yellow dish with rectangular cut-outs around the rim. The centre of the dish has a picture of Banff Avenue and “Main Street and Cascade Mountain 9796 ft. Banff.”
Yellow dish with rectangular cut-outs around the rim. The centre of the dish has a picture of Banff Avenue and “Main Street and Cascade Mountain 9796 ft. Banff.”