WW1 German Trench Art Driving Band Gilt Bracelet with Safety Chain

Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 German trench art driving band gilt bracelet with safety chain.

This bracelet has been made from a copper driving band salvaged from a WW1 German artillery shell.

A gilt finish was applied and it retains the original grooved driving band pattern to the outer surface.

The band is hinged at one side, with the o...  read more

Code: 52187

INERT Original 1915 WW1 British No5 Mk1 Mills Hand Grenade – Carron Company Falkirk Scotland

Here on offer is wonderful example of an INERT original WW1 British No5 Mk1 Mills hand grenade, by the Carron Company of Falkirk Scotland and dated to 1915.

This genuine grenade is the best example that I have ever had the privilege to own.

My understanding is that the No. 5 Mk. 1 was the first version of the grenade, first being issued in May 1915 and entered gen...  read more

Code: 52186

Beautiful Victorian Hallmarked Silver Sovereign Holder by Samuel Mordan and Co - London 1890

Here on offer is a beautiful Victorian hallmarked silver sovereign holder by Samuel Mordan and Co, London 1890.

This truly impressive round sovereign holder has a raised swirling pattern to both halves of the case.

On the front there is a small circular cartouche that has been lightly engraved with the owner’s initials in an antique font, which appear to be AO or O...  read more

Code: 52185

Stunning WW1 Trench Art British 18 Pounder Field Gun Embossed Brass Shell Case Commemorating The Battle of Liège 1914

Here on offer is a beautifully embossed example of trench art, being a WW1 British 18 pounder field gun brass shell case, commemorating The Battle of Liège or Luik in 1914.

Luik is the Dutch name and Liège is the French name for the same city in eastern Belgium. The variation exists due to the city's location in the bilingual/multilingual region of Wallonia, where both French and...  read more

Code: 52184

Small Polished Steel Folding Keyring Utility Knife

Here on offer is a small polished steel folding keyring knife.

This handy folding knife has a 1.5” spearpoint blade that locks in place, when opened out.

It has a finger recess in the steel grip and a small chain at the end, that can act as a keyring.

There is no maker’s mark on it, just the words: STAINLESS on the blade.

This type o...  read more

Code: 52183

Short British Military Police Lignum Vitae Truncheon - Possibly WW2 Period

Here on offer is what I am told is a short version of a British Military Police truncheon, that may relate to the WW2 period?

It has been very well made from what looks to be lignum vitae or a very dark and dense African hardwood.

It retains a military khaki coloured webbing strap that is securly stitched in place around the top of the turned finger grip handle. It...  read more

Code: 52177

Milton China Crested Ware Sack Jug Depicting Lucky Black Cat with Swastika c1920

Here on offer is a fine example of a Milton white china crested ware sack jug, circa 1920.

On the front it depicts a smiling black cat with a “good luck” Swastika and the words:

BEST OF LUCK

The fine white china jug is in excellent condition, no cracks and it retains its red glazing to the rim and handle. There is just a tiny section of red glazing m...  read more

Code: 52173

Pair of WW1 Trench Art British 4.5” Howitzer Brass Shell Case Bases Engraved with Daffodils and the Famous Battles of ARRAS and VIMY

Here on offer is an impressive pair of WW1 “Trench Art“, British 4.5” Howitzer brass shell case bases, engraved with daffodils and the names of the famous battles of ARRAS and VIMY in 1917.

Both of the brass bases are now only 0.8” high with have a rounded lip, so that can be used as a trinket or coin dish.

Both are engraved on the inside with a laurel wreath, the...  read more

Code: 52182

Full Size English Hallmarked Silver Key Pendant 1977

Here on offer is a full size English hallmarked silver key pendant, dates to 1977.

The key itself is shaped like a “YALE” key and has a plain finish to both sides.

It has the required groves on the arm that means it can actually be cut to fit a door lock.

On one side there is a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silve...  read more

Code: 51460

Burma “Bring Back” Kukri Knife Attributed to Lance Sergeant Denis Edwards of 4th Field Regiment Royal Artillery 1946

Here on offer is a Burma “Bring Back” Kukri knife attributed to Lance Sergeant Denis Edwards (Service no. 472604) of the 4th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, 1946.

I actually acquired the Kukri directly from his son, who provided a lot of details and items related to his “32 Years a Gunner” long service history, between 1942 (Home Guard) and 1974.

I have attached a...  read more

Code: 52156