ODDS AND SODS SECTION

VINTAGE &

SPECIALIST SEARCHLIGHTS

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Francis 250mm 10 mile marine signal/searchlight all brass and in outstanding condition, Ex Falklands veteran Warship HMS Exeter, just off the ship recently had new cable and fitted with the original working 230 volt 1300 watt bulb, can be fitted with a standard domestic bulb. Perfect parabolic glass mirror. Mounted on a large military alloy heavy duty tripod pictured at 7ft and will extend to 10ft, very stable with large rubber faced adjustable feet and anti splay system. Superb complete and original working light. Another piece of UK Navy history. £POA

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Left*Francis Marine light. 11"all brass. 230 volt 100 watt standard bulb, steel defused mirror nice gentle light ideal standard / display light, including socket dimmer, mounted on a clean simple antique hard wood tripod. £575

Centre & Right*Francis polished brass 11 inch searchlight. Glass Parabolic mirror. Mounted on a Vintage Leopold & Voepel of Portland Oregon cherry wood and brass tripod, Standing at 6ft 6inch.Superb condition. Fitted 240 volt 100 watt Es bulb and dimmer socket. Rubber feet. Still has the original spike ends just reversed legs/ Fantastic house, office or display feature light.£1275

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Giant Eddison screw bulb, spun alloy base with Perspex bulb made in France. fitted internal low energy bulb. Mounted on a slender matching alloy studio tripod, inline switch extends to approx 7ft 6 inch or will drop to 4ft One off. £425.

* Centre. Webster of Cambridge Ex RAF fire crash tender. 11 inch all alloy body fitted sbc 40 watt 230 volt candle bulb and dimmer socket, mounted all alloy matching tripod with original spike feet. Total height 6ft.6inch lowest 4ft.6inch.£550

*Right Francis 9 inch chrome on brass original condition with slight golden sheen where the brass is just showing through, fitted 230 volt crown top silver bulb with dimmer socket. Vintage hardwood tripod Set at 6 ft will drop to 4 ft or max height 7 ft. Anti splay chains. Rubber spike ferrules .£695

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Francis 9 inch searchlight chrome on brass 230volt crown top silver bulb with glass parabolic mirror, mounted on a alloy and oak ex MOD tripod. £675 (20 lights to pick from)

Right* Francis 9inch searchlight fitted 230volt halogen bulb and dimmer socket. Chrome polished through to brass in places giving it a lot of character. Mounted on a slender wooden four position tripod with anti leg splay lock and rubber feet. will drop to 3ft 6inch or to a total height of 8ft. £595

Carlisle & Finch or Westinghouse (not sure), Military 11 inch, brass & alloy, very heavy Bulls eye glass magnifying lens. Adjustable focus, fitted sbc 240 volt 40 watt candle bulb and dimmer socket, polished metal mirror. Mounted on a matching Kern wooden and alloy tripod. Centre mounted anti splay system. Total Height 7ft pictured at 6ft, it will lower to approx 4ft. I have been told it was used on the Berlin wall. £650

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Below *Rare 1946 Francis cabin operation 9" some more restoration to sort out.

Below left*Francis 9 inch cabin operation all brass but painted. £POA

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Francis. Big 15 inch searchlight direct fire service nice original condition fitted 110 volt GES bulb. original glass parabolic mirror.£POA

Francis 9"(right) paint on brass, glass parabolic mirror inc 12, 24 or 230 volt halogen bulb. I may strip and polish. £275 as is.( base mounts extra )

Francis Searchlights (left )11" chrome on brass, with parabolic glass mirror reflector, They can be 12, 24 and 230volt. Fantastic accessory for classic car ,boat or military vehicle. I have ten of the 11 inch and ten 9 inch all about the same well used condition. From £250 ( Base mounts extra ) One near mint chrome11" NOS.1972 ex MOD. SOLD

Left*Francis searchlight 11inch satin black over brass, Perfect glass parabolic mirror, toughened front lens glass, complete with a vintage matching wood and alloy tripod with unusual leg anti splay system. Total height 6ft. 230 volt halogen bulb and dimmer socket.£975

Right*London electric company,11 inch, all brass inc base mount I would think about 1939 ? maybe earlier. Glass parabolic mirror could do with a re silver, OK for ornamental standard or feature light use. Mounted on a pre WW1 W. Vinton of London tripod with anti splay chains and rubber feet. Standing 7ft in picture, will raise another 10 inch approx. 230 volt es fitting. I have left in "as found" verdi-gris condition showing it`s history it would be a shame to polish it. £750

Francis 9inch searchlight glass parabolic mirror, converted to standard 230volt bc bulb can be used as a desk/interior or outside light.

Mole Richardson (centre)7inch lens, spot to flood,230 volt. original condition inc lens, cradle & grill.

Right Large ex MOD floodlight (I have two) 1000 watt 230volt.paint over galve.

Right* Francis FB 11 inch ex fire appliance. £275 each base extra, I have a matching pair, I also the same but a 9 inch

Left* .Searchlight. Rare Butler, 5.1/2". 18" 0verall.Internal and external cabin operation. New old stock condition .£185

Francis Chrome on brass. Big heavy light 12 inch front lens. Glass parabolic lead backed mirror could do with a re silver but fine for ornamental or standard light use. Approx 1960. Original 1000 watt Ges bulb 240 volt. Totally original condition, rare find. Now mounted on a rare very heavy 1st WW film era tripod 10ft fully extended! about 7ft in picture. £1250. Please note the dolly is NOT included

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Right* Francis 11 inch all brass 1953, missing cradle, nice glass parabolic mirror. £POA as is. I will buy a cradle if you have one.

Centre*Francis marine searchlight 11" As arrived original brass unpolished ,inc base plinth. glass parabolic mirror some discolouration , great piece of marine art mounted on a WW1 studio film era tripod. Original verdi-gris patina to good to remove. great feature light. £950

Francis (Left) search light 7 inch .with rear handle, brass with grey paint, good used condition (fitted 12 volt Halogen bulb and new cable) inc new brass plinth. £220

Francis searchlight (left)" Lite 230" 9 inch Deck mounting, fixed focus fitted 12 volt 100watt ( 230 volt if required ) alloy parabolic mirror, Stainless steel body. toughened glass. can be sold just light. condition. NOS. 60 inch inc pedestal. £490

Francis (right) "Light 300" 11 inch deck mounting, alloy mirror ,240 volt 550 watt. with or without Alloy pedestal, stainless steel body, toughened glass, adjustable focus .inc bulb. NOS. height 62 inch inc pedestal. £695.

FRANCIS (grey) cabin operation marine SEARCHLIGHT 9" Diameter, could be flat roof mounted. Total height 49". 28 volt sealed beam. NOS condition. £385

FRANCIS (far right) "Lite 300 "11 inch Deck mounting, alloy mirror,240 volt 600watt,with or without pedestal, Stainless steel body toughened glass. Fixed focus inc new bulb NOS. with pedestal height 62 inch.£685

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Right*Francis 11inch chrome on brass original perfect glass mirror, 230 volt 150 watt halogen bulb with dimmer socket. Mounted on a Birns & Sawyer of Hollywood slender 6 ft adjustable ball head movie tripod, now fitted machined spike covers with rubber ferrules and stainless steel anti splay chains can be used on a polished floor. £1250

Centre*Very rare all satin finish alloy 11 inch searchlight looks like a Francis but make unknown? Cradle, mount and mirror all alloy 230 volt (can be 12 or 24 volt) including dimmer socket. Mounted on a Kern matching satin all alloy extending tripod, Machined spike covers with rubber ferrules. Very smart. £975

Francis Searchlight (left) 380mm (15 inch )with glass parabolic mirror. satin black over brass, Mint condition.1000 watt GES fitting , adjustable focus 240 volt, mounted on a WW1 wooden studio film era tripod approx 8 ft fully adjusted. condition excellent. Fantastic bright working feature light. Ideal shop display, or hotel reception £1450

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1982 Falklands and 1990 first Gulf war veteran HMS FEARLESS. Built by Harland &Wolf 1965. Daylight signal lights, large 28" tall & very heavy All alloy totally original, inc all data plates, dated 1961 made by Francis searchlights. Unique ? Fantastic outside / inside feature lights. Real Royal Navy history. Appeared in 007 film The Spy Who Loved Me. Special forces based on Fearless. (sister ship to HMS Intrepid) Now dismantled at Van Heyghen breakers in Ghent. £750 each

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HMS Newcastle 250 mm 10 mile signal / searchlight, Now mounted on a heavy duty alloy tripod. The light is straight off the ship, The ship was launched at Swan Hunter in Wallsend in April 1975, She is the eighth ship to carry the name and has been involved in operations in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. In 1998 HMS Newcastle visited Montserrat to assist the population, many of whom were still coming to terms with the devastation caused by the volcanic eruption. In 1999 she was to be involved in the Gulf/Kosovo deployment, having the Ship's Company phoned and recalled on Boxing Day to escort HMS Invincible. The light is 240 volt with original 1300 watt bulb. Approx Total weight 50 kgs. The Royal Navy's longest serving type 42 Destroyer. Picture of the searchlight mounted on the ship. £POA

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Left*Antique Brass search lights 12"make not known, parabolic glass mirror, I have a pair the other will need the paint removing. I am looking for a pair of cradle/yokes to fit about 13inch wide inside yoke.

Middle* Antique I would think well over 150 years old, Brass search / flood light 12" unknown make (Bigger than it looks in picture) this was an original carbon ark light converted to GES complete with the original tripod. nice glass parabolic mirror. £POA

Right*9 inch brass no cradle, flat mirror. Early Francis.

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Francis Big 300mm 240volt 650 watt. Complete with new bulb. Cabin control marine searchlight. New old stock. Glass parabolic mirror, Original paint over brass, some alloy and stainless steel fittings. Would look fantastic polished. £675

Left*Francis rare 13 inch.1969 rear adjuster, I have two.

RIGHT*Francis 9inch cabin operation very smart chrome but missing cabin roof mounting.

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Francis Marine (Left) 250 mm Royal Navy Warship signal / searchlight. Dated1988 .33 kgs. All polished brass mounted on a polished brass pedestal fantastic condition. 230 volt 60 watt low energy bulb. Original glass parabolic mirror and working shutters spectacular feature lamp/standard light. POA

Francis Marine (Right) Rare 250 mm Ex Admiralty WW 2 MFV boat. signal / search light, all alloy just mounted on WW1 era movie camera tripod, 6ft closed ,approx 10ft fully extended. Still some bits to sort out. £POA

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ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY SHIP GREY ROVER

Francis 250 mm brass Signal / Searchlight, including heavy duty alloy tripod 6ft total height. Approx total weight 50 kgs Ex Royal Fleet Auxiliary Grey Rover ,Small fleet tanker. Nice original condition complete with glass parabolic mirror. I will include the ships original ensign with the light (see picture) During 1973 while serving as the Clyde port oiler she was struck below the water line by the Canadian submarine Okanagan while submerged. June of 1976 saw her standing by to evacuate British Nationals from the Lebanon. In December of 1978 during her passage from Karachi to the Seychelles, RFA Grey Rover was ordered to loiter off Iran after civilian unrest with the possibility of the evacuation of British Nationals. In November of 1983 RFA Grey Rover was back in the Lebanon during Operation Offcut, the naval support for British troops in the multinational force in the Lebanon. September of 1984 saw a team from RFA Grey Rover fire fighting on the motor yacht Yankee Clipper in Freeport in the Bahamas. In 2004 while in the far east RFA Grey Rover conducted the first ever RAS for the Singapore after her final tour down the South Atlantic she sailed for the Caribbean where RFA Grey Rover was part of the biggest drugs bust in recent times with a haul of approximately £350 million of cocaine. RFA Grey Rover finally sailed into Portsmouth on the 15th of March 2006. £POA

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I have a selection of spare original tripods including a Rare (Dated) 1912 oak and brass with a multi adjustable ball head see two right pics, Approx 54inch extended 38 closed .£155. Also a couple of Gandolfi pre war with ratchet handle height adjusters £75 each & a number of fixed wooden and brass fittings. I can post or courier UK mainland only, about £15 depending on weight.

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ODDS AND SODS SECTION !

some open to offers!

Old heavy 6.5 kg copper riveted circular tube, has been used as a hall stick stand for yonks , size 23.5" inches high x 10.5" inches diameter, most probably originated from an old steam traction funnel?.I'm selling it as a stick stand or tall plant container !Nice looking unusual item, only £95

Collection of six Mills Munitions (makers of the original mills hand grenade) shooting /walking sticks very rare in this condition, some dating from WW1,inc one more pre 1st WW not shown all complete with discs. £750

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Below*Antique mahogany & cane "Bergere" three piece suite,restored about 18 years ago new cane, original down fillings. Claw and ball feet, Including cushions. OVER 100 YEARS OLD. OFFERS. ( Original cost £2950 )