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A treasure trove of the unexpected

Highly collectable 20th Century pianos sit alongside giant polished titanium turbines, submarine doors and exquisite glass chandeliers. Our stock is split into four areas of expertise: Aeronautical, 20th Century, Optics and Classical. View our online shop or visit our Chelsea showroom on the Kings Road.

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Terrestrial Globe Clock

Terrestrial Globe Clock

Shipbuilders model

Shipbuilders model of S.S. Teviotdale

Clock by Henry-Lepaute

Clock by Henry-Lepaute

McDonnell F-4C Phantom II

McDonnell F-4C Phantom II model

Kismet trolley compressor

Kismet trolley compressor

Engineer’s square

Engineer’s square by Moore & Wright

USAF Republic F-84

USAF Republic F-84 Thunderjet

Hughes & Son station pointer

Hughes & Son station pointer

BADA news

News for U.S. customers

The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) confirmed that antiques and artworks purchased through its members can qualify for exemption from US import tariffs, following the USTR’s July 2026 guidance. Please contact the showroom if you would like us to prepare the correct paperwork for transatlantic shipping.

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Our Portfolio

Aeronautical

Grown from a passion for pioneering design and superior engineering we have become a leading supplier of highly sophisticated models of aeronautical and space development. Many pieces are of scientific and historical importance.

Aircraft models, ejector seats by Martin-Baker, mirrors from polished aluminium and titanium turbines, metal and wooden propellers, and tables incorporating jet and piston engines from Rolls-Royce, Lycoming, Alvis, Pratt & Whitney, GEC and Jacobs.

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Allan Hatchwell on scientific instruments

“What draws people to scientific and optical instruments is the quality of the way these things have been put together. They are extremely visual, very beautiful, as well as historically important.”

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