Scarce WW1 Trinidad and Tobago ‘WIN THE WAR’ Fund Raising Badge

Here on offer is a scarce WW1 Trinidad and Tobago ‘WIN THE WAR’ fund raising badge.

I can’t find another example of this badge but believe they were made to be sold to help raise funds in Trinidad and Tobago, to help support the war effort during WW1.

During WW1, Trinidad and Tobago contributed substantial financial aid to the British war effort through an Emergenc...  read more

Code: 51962

WW2 Silver ID bracelet for Royal Navy Acting Stoker Petty Officer – W.T. Hide – Service No. KX75718 – H.M.S. AURORA

Here on offer is a privately purchased WW2 sterling silver ID tag, made in the style of a lucky horseshoe.

It is engraved on the front:

W.T. HIDE. (ACT) S.P.O.
7 MESS
H.M.S. AURORA
KX75718

This translates to the fact he served on H.M.S. AURORA during WW2 and was an acting Stoker Petty Officer, allocated to Mess number 7 and he h...  read more

Code: 51513

Unusual Large Antique Folding Lock-Back Knife with Chequered Wood Grip by Joseph Rodgers & Sons c1880

Here on offer is a large antique folding lock-back knife with chequered wood grip by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, circa 1880.

I have owned this knife for many years but struggled to identify the maker. Whilst researching other knives I came across the stamped image of ‘No 6’ (an ‘N’ with a lower case ‘o’ above an underscore dash) which you can just make out stamped on the ricasso of th...  read more

Code: 51913

Impressive Dagger with 9.75” Single Edged Spearpoint blade and Stag Antler Handle c1900.

Here on offer is an impressive dagger with 9.75” spearpoint blade and stag antler handle. There is no maker’s mark on the dagger and it is actually hard to date, but looking at the fittings and pommel, I would date it to around 1900 and possibly made in Germany?.

This is an interesting dagger with 9.75” long single edged spearpoint steel blade, with a 3” false edge. There is also...  read more

Code: 51958

Handmade Vintage Bowie Knife with Impressive 9.5” Polished Steel Blade – Stag Antler Handle and Suede Sheath

Here on offer is a handmade vintage bowie knife with an impressive 9.5” polished steel blade, stag antler handle and suede sheath.

I am sure this knife has never been used and it is in mint condition, like the day it was made!

The wide 9.5” long steel blade, has a mirror polished finish and retains a sharp curved cutting edge, with no edge nicks.

The...  read more

Code: 51957

Fine WW2 Auxiliary Fire Service Brass Pocket Petrol Lighter with Silver Plated AFS Buttons

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) brass pocket petrol lighter with silver plated AFS buttons

The lighter’s inner frame is made from a section brass pipe, that is fitted with the flint/thumb wheel along with the wick, which remarkably, still retains its screw on cover and chain. At the bottom there are two screws, the smaller is used to gain acc...  read more

Code: 51959

Antique Cutthroat Corn Razor with Fine Steel Blade, Ivorine Grip and Original Card Case c1880

Here on offer is an antique cutthroat corn razor with a fine steel straight blade, ivorine grip and its original card case, circa 1880.

During the late 1800's a number of cutlery firms manufactured a uniquely styled razor. The razor was much smaller than an average cutthroat razor and was produced to serve a purpose other than shaving.

The style was called "Corn R...  read more

Code: 51956

Vintage Novelty Bowling Pin Petrol Lighter by KEM Company Detroit USA c1950

Here on offer is a vintage novelty Bowling Pin petrol lighter manufactured by the KEM Company, 1900 E. Jefferson Ave, Detroit, 7 Michigan, USA, circa 1950.

The lighter has been moulded using maple-coloured plastic, to produce an exact reproduction of a regulation Bowling Pin. This example has a plain finish, but I believe some were painted with red stripes.

Insid...  read more

Code: 51807

Antique Gilt Pressed Brass Elephant Charm/Pendant

Here on offer is an Antique Gilt Pressed Brass Elephant Charm/Pendant.

This charm/pendant is in great condition and retains most of its gilt finish and fine detailing.

It has a hollow centre, being constructed from two separate pressed sides that are fixed together.

It still retains its suspension ring, allowing it to be worn on a chain or bracelet.<...  read more

Code: 51420

WW1 1919 Peace Medal Issued by the City of Birmingham with Original Ribbon

Here on offer is a WW1 1919 Peace Medal issued by the City of Birmingham with its original faded red, white and blue ribbon and large brass safety pin.

This Birmingham 1919 Peace Medal is a commemorative medal, struck at the Birmingham mint and issued by the City of Birmingham to celebrate the end of WW1.

On the obverse, it features an image of the City’s Coat of ...  read more

Code: 51778