Vintage Folding Lock Knife by Herbertz CJH with Etched Eagle Motif on the Blade

Here on offer is a mint example of a vintage collectors lock knife by Herbertz CJH of Solingen.

The grip is made up of a richly grained section of Pakka wood on each side, held in place by four brass pins. To the bras liners. There is a brass lined lanyard hole at the end.

My understanding is that Pakka wood is a man-made, wood-resin composite material created by ...  read more

Code: 52075

Unusual Scottish 5th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders Glengarry Nickel Silver Badge

Here on offer is what looks to be an unusual Scottish 5th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders Glengarry nickel silver crest/badge?

It depicts a mountain cat of the Sutherlands to the voided centre, surrounded by an oval belt and buckle with the words:

SANS PEUR

"Sans peur" is a French phrase that translates to "without fear" or "fearless" in English.
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Code: 52074

Victorian Scottish Cast Brass Doorstop Depicting a Scottish Soldier in Military Uniform - BONNIE SCOTLAND

Here on offer is an unusual Victorian cast brass doorstop, depicting a Scottish soldier in dress uniform, wearing a kilt, and large sporran, circa 1888.

The doorstep has been cast in solid brass in Scotland and actually has the Glasgow foundry name on the back, but I just can’t make it out the name, just the word GLASGOW

Cast in raised letters on the front of the ...  read more

Code: 52073

Rare Victorian Gilt Cast Brass Doorstop Depicting Field Marshal Garnet Wolseley on a Camel c1885

Here on offer is a rare Victorian gilt cast brass doorstop, depicting Field Marshal Garnet Wolseley on a camel, circa 1885.

Field Marshal Garnet Wolseley, was a prominent British military commander and reformer in the 19th century, who held the rank of Major General for a significant period. He was known for his colonial campaigns, his influence on the British army, and the phras...  read more

Code: 52072

Original WW2 A.R.P. Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of Barr St Hockley Birmingham with Chain

Here on offer is an original WW2 A.R.P. whistle by J. Hudson & Co., Barr St, Hockley, Birmingham.

This seems to be one of the four types that J. Hudson made, this one having the body of their metropolitan whistle.

It still retains its original long linked metal chain, which is now missing its end clip. The chain looks to have been made from a nickel silver alloy a...  read more

Code: 52071

Original Antique “THE METROPOLITAN” Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr St Birmingham c1902

Here on offer is an original antique “THE METROPOLITAN” whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr Street Birmingham, circa 1902.

It still retains its original twisted silk cord lanyard.

The front of the whistle is stamped with the following details:

THE METROPOLITAN
PATENT
J. HUDSON & CO.
244. BARR ST
BIRMINGHAM

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Code: 52070

Nazi Period WHW Fund Raising Badge depicting a WW1 German Soldier 1916 Embroidered in Silk

Here on offer is an unusual version of a Nazi period WHW fund raising badge depicting a “WW1 German Soldier 1916”, which dates to 1938.

A WHW winter help Nazi fund raising badge from the Military Uniforms series, depicting a WW1 German Soldier embroidered in coloured silk in a metal frame.

The pressed metal frame has now lost some of its grey paint finish. It has ...  read more

Code: 52068

Nazi Period WHW Fund Raising Badge depicting a Prussian Soldier 1864 Embroidered in Silk

Here on offer is an unusual version of a Nazi period WHW fund raising badge depicting a “Prussian Soldier 1864”, which dates to 1938.

A WHW winter help Nazi fund raising badge from the Military Uniforms series, depicting a Prussian Soldier embroidered in coloured silk in a metal frame.

The pressed metal frame has now lost some of its grey paint finish. It has rais...  read more

Code: 52069

Original WW1 Period “THE METROPOLITAN” Birmingham City Police Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 244 Barr Street

Here on offer is an original WW1 period “THE METROPOLITAN” Birmingham City Police whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 244 Barr Street, Birmingham, still with its original metal chain and hook.

The nickel silver metal whistle and chain are in excellent undamaged condition.

The front is stamped with the following details:

THE METROPOLITAN
PATENT
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Code: 51769

Unusual WW1 Period White China Ribbed Feeding Cup with Red Cross Society Emblem and Gilt Edging

Here on offer is an unusual version of a WW1 period white china “ribbed” feeding cup with a Red Cross Society emblem and gilt edging.

This feeding cup is made from white china with a teapot-like spout and half-enclosed opening on the top and small handle on the side adjacent to spout.

What makes this cup unusual is the ribbed design to the sides and spout, on most...  read more

Code: 52066