Unusual WW1 Hallmarked Silver Royal Artillery Sweetheart Brooch by Frederick Narborough - 1914

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 hallmarked silver Royal Artillery sweetheart brooch by Frederick Narborough 1914.

This unusual example of a sweetheart brooch depicts a crossed rifle and sword, with a Royal Artillery cannon crest/badge in the centre.

The crest depicts an artillery cannon with 'Ubique' (Everywhere) scroll above and 'Quo fas et gloria ducunt' (Whereve...  read more

Code: 52163

Pre WW1 Hallmarked Silver MIZPAH and Suffolk Regiment Double Heart Sweetheart Brooch by C&S - 1907

Here on offer is a scarce pre WW1 hallmarked silver MIZPAH and Suffolk Regiment, double heart sweetheart brooch by C&S – 1907

This sweetheart brooch depicts two hollow silver conjoined hearts, one bearing the Suffolk Regiments crest badge, with a crowned castle.

The other heart shows the MIZPAH benediction, that reads as:

THE LORD WATCH BETWEEN THEE ...  read more

Code: 52159

Vintage Plummet Major Throwing Knife by J. Nowill and Sons Sheffield with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage Plummet Major throwing knife by J. Nowill and Sons of Sheffield, complete with its original leather sheath.

This throwing knife has been made using a full tang construction. The double-edged thick spear tip blade and is made of a high quality mirror polished stainless steel.

On one side it is lightly etched with:
...  read more

Code: 52158

WW2 Trench Art RAF Spitfire Desk Ashtray

Here on offer is a WW2 tench art RAF aluminium Spitfire model and brass ashtray, mounted on a wooden plinth.

This impressive piece has a finely detailed cast aluminium model of a Spitfire, fitted to a curved stand made from a section of perspex, that was probably from the canopy of a damaged WW2 period RAF aircraft.

The perspex stand fits securely to a rectangula...  read more

Code: 52149

Antique Drenching Horn Farm Implement Engraved with WC

Here on offer is an antique 19th century drenching horn farm implement, made from the horn of a large cow.

This was used when livestock were given liquids including medicine in the days before syringes and plastic bottles.

The "medicine" would be poured into the horn while a farmhand held the animal's head. Then the wide end of the horn would be inserted into ...  read more

Code: 52152

Scarce German Leopard 2 Tank 120mm Shell Casing Base

Here on offer is a scarce German Leopard 2 tank, 120mm shell casing base.

My understanding is that authentic German Leopard 2 tank 120mm shell casing bases are difficult to find?

The German Leopard 2 tank uses combustible cartridge cases, produced by Rheinmetall, for its 120mm ammunition, meaning the main body of the case burns up during firing. The only part that...  read more

Code: 52153

FANTASY WW2 SS Cigarette Case with fake SS emblem – Real Case is made from Alpacca Silver by Robert Kraft Depicting a Spider in its Web

Here on offer is a pure “FANTASY” WW2 SS Cigarette case with a fake SS emblem attached to the top cover of a real case.

Personally, I would sadly say the value of the case has been affected by someone tacking on a bogus SS emblem and engraving it with false markings and owner details.

The REAL cigarette case is actually an impressive art deco period Alpacca silver...  read more

Code: 50625

Non-Magnetic Siebe Gorman Diver’s Knife Complete with Rare Original Leather Belt and Loop c1960

Here on offer is fine example of a NON-MAGNETIC SIEBE GORMAN diver’s knife complete with its rare original thick leather belt and belt loop.

From researching (please see the excellent information relating to these knives on Divescrap.com), I believe this version of knife is the type used by the Dutch Navy in the 1960’s.
These knives had no markings on the brass sheath wher...  read more

Code: 50893