Maybe in that the Walrus was also designed by Mitchell? Or would that sort of information not been known at the time?

I find the flyers a useful reminder that Shoreham is approaching Andy, but yes a more colourful one might be a bit more beneficial.

It mentions freezing them so you can do them over time

Indeed freezing is the standard practice when dealing with a quantity of water damaged material which cannot be treated strait away. Do it quickly as mould appears really fast on damp paper, but remember to separate each item in the freezer (put each book in a freezer bag) so that they do not stick together, that way you can take them out one at a time and dry them out as time allows without the panic of trying to get everything dry now.

Jaguar XZ118 and Harrier ZE695 in Hastings Old Town

Nice control wheel:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-RAF-Early-Nimrod-Comet-MR2-Control-Column-Positioning-Wheel-Assembly-/390555190507?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item5aeee744eb

Is this correct? I assume the mirror itself is, but was this mounting ever used on Spitfires?

No this mirror is a bullet mirror from a 50’s racing car, seller has been infromed, and replied “no evidence that this type of mirror was not used”

see here for a replica item of this type of mirror:

http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=37057

Here is my brief conversation with him. That said, if someone buys it without doing even a very simple check they might deserve what they get.

Dear vongold,

Nice grip but from a Harvard. Google AH2242 spade grip.

– vongold
Reply in your email program or through My Messages

yep i know but thanks

If that is the case then if it is brought to ebay’s attention I would feel they are obligated to end the listing, though I wouldn’t hold my breath. Whilst I realise that the antiques world has always been “caveat emptor” if a real auction house represented a lot as something it wasn’t knowingly, they would be liable to legal action. Just makes me mad that ebay seems to flount the laws of selling under false pretences and allows such listings to run.

I’ve asked the question, let’s see the reply!

GYD

The seller must know this is Harvard as it was previuosly listed as such and very recently. Ebay is very hot on pulling miss leading listings if there is copyright infringment. But would they do anything if contacted over an item such as this that I suspect is intended to catch the novice/unwary collector out?