Canberra Model WWI He found work as a

He found work as a layetier – a maker of wooden boxes and cases for transporting travelers’ possessions – and was selected as the personal layetier to Empress Eugénie de Montijo

With polished nickel plated brass hands and 'Arabic' numerals mounted on a circular face

Wonderful patinated dark brown leather Norfolk hide case that is bigger than usual

The surprisingly weighty silver plated container has a velvet cushion in the base and would make the perfect pot for cufflinks

Pendragon travel goods

Canberra Model WWI He found work as aA splendid polished cast aluminium model of a Canberra Jet on original solid aluminium stand base. Made for the Air Ministry, the base is engraved English Electric Canberra January 1951. The English Electric Canberra was an extremely versatile bomber which was manufactured by British company English Electric. It went into service with the Royal Air Force (RAF), the type's first operator, in May 1951, becoming the service's first jet powered bomber.