London 1936 Hallmarked Silver Matchbox Cover with Long Royal Swan Vestas Matchbox
Here on offer is a London 1936 hallmarked silver matchbox cover with a long Royal Swan Vestas matchbox.
The long solid silver matchbox cover has a beautiful engine turned surface, set with a blank rectangular cartouche. There are a couple of surface marks and scratches to the finish.
The solid and cutaway sides are plain and also show some minor indentations.
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95.00 GBP
Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin
Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin.
This tin is empty of its contents and is in great condition with some of the gilt detail still present.
It does have some minor dents in the base and an indentation on the inside of the lid.
On the top surface of the lid, most of the original gilt finish has been lost on the raised im... read more
50.00 GBP
Vintage Hadeland Scandinavian Art Glass paperweight of an Inuit or Eskimo figurine c1960
Here on offer is a Vintage Hadeland Scandinavian art glass paperweight depicting an Inuit or Eskimo figurine.
This stylish piece was designed by Benny Motzfeldt for Hadeland Glassverk, Norway.
I believe it dates back to the 1960’s.
It has been handmade from clear lead glass and as such it is a very heavy piece for its size.
It is in ex... read more
20.00 GBP
Rare Victorian Hallmarked 9ct Solid Gold Medal awarded for the City Police One Mile Bicycle Race in 1897
Here on offer is a rare Victorian 9ct solid gold, hallmarked medal for the City Police One mile bicycle race in 1897.
The medal is in the shape of a Maltese Cross with ornate chisel work and the front has a raised circular disc engraved with the words:
PRESENTED
BY
Mr JAMES URQUHART
CONVENER
POLICE COMMITTEE
1896-97
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195.00 GBP
Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin
Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin.
This tin is empty of its contents and is in great condition with some of the gilt detail still present.
It does have some minor dents in the base and an indentation on the top edge of the lid as shown in my photos.
On the top surface of the lid, most of the original gilt finish has bee... read more
50.00 GBP
Unusual WW2 Belgium or Dutch POW made Wooden Bayonet Shaped Letter Opener - Fallingbostel 24 Mei 1940 - Stalag XI-B
Here on offer is an original and unusual WW2 Belgium or Dutch POW made wooden bayonet shaped letter opener, engraved, Fallingbostel 24 Mei 1940.
The letter opener has been well made in the image of a WW2 period bayonet from one piece of light wood, possibly pine.
It has been carved with a muzzle ring, a grooved grip and even a metal pin has been fitted to look lik... read more
45.00 GBP
Antique Swiss William Tell & Lion of Lucerne - Twin Bladed Penknife by Joseph Feist Solingen - Circa 1920
Here on offer is an antique Swiss themed, William Tell and Lion of Lucerne, twin bladed penknife by Joseph Feist of Solingen, Germany, circa 1920.
The scales on this penknife are in excellent condition and are cast from aluminium.
On one side it depicts in relief, the Swiss national hero, William Tell and his son above the Swiss flag and the name “TELL” on a ribbo... read more
35.00 GBP
Antique Dutch Brass Novelty Ships Engine Room Telegraph Cigar Cutter c1890
Here on offer is an unusual antique Dutch made brass novelty ships engine room telegraph, cigar or cheroot cutter, circa 1890.
The novelty cigar cutter has been designed as a ship’s engine room telegraph on a brass pedestal base.
It is operated by sliding the top control lever, backwards or forwards. There is a hole on the front of both sides where you insert the ... read more
75.00 GBP
5 INERT Relic WW1 British Brass Fuse Heads from the SOMME Battlefields Mounted on an Oak Base
Here on offer is a great display of 5 INERT Relic WW1 British brass fuse heads, mounted on an oak base.
I was told these where recovered from the battlefields of the SOMME battlefields many years ago.
All 5 of the fuses look to be British from the markings that I can make out. They all show signs of being fired in anger and some are in better condition than others.... read more
85.00 GBP