Unusual Small Finely Engraved WW2 Aluminium Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter with Initials M M

Here on offer is an unusually small, finely engraved WW2 period aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter.

It appears to be made from aircraft grade aluminium, probably by interned POWs from downed WW2 aircraft metal?

On one side it depicts the image of a daisy flower that is set against a background of very fine hand chisel work.

Then on the othe...  read more

Code: 51748

Finely Engraved WW2 Aluminium Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter with Initials A.F.

Here on offer is a finely engraved WW2 period aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter.

It appears to be made from aircraft grade aluminium, probably by interned POWs from downed WW2 aircraft metal?

On one side it depicts the image of a horse shoe with a branch from an oak tree, with leaves and two acorns. This image is set against a background of very fine hand...  read more

Code: 51746

WW2 Period Italian Fascist M.V.S.N. 2nd Pattern Dagger/Fighting Knife with Metal Scabbard

Here on offer is an original WW2 period Italian Fascist M.V.S.N. 2nd pattern large dagger/fighting knife with metal scabbard.

This type of dagger/fighting knife used by Italian & Axis troops during the time of Benito Mussolini from the early 1920s until 1943.

This "2nd pattern" MVSN dagger, unlike the first pattern, was completely and originally manufactured to th...  read more

Code: 51571

Extra Photos of WW2 Period M.V.S.N. Italian Fascist Dagger/Knife with Scabbard - 51571

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Code: 51570

Ornate Boer War Commemorative Combined Double Bladed Penknife and Corkscrew – Kruger and De Wet with BROKEN SPRING

Here on offer is a Boer War commemorative combined double bladed penknife and corkscrew that depicts the images of Kruger and De Wet.

My understanding is that these commemorative souvenir knives were all made in Germany after the Boer War ended and were exported to South Africa, circa 1905.

Unfortunately, the penknife now has a broken spring bar that means although...  read more

Code: 51743

Antique English Silver Spoon made to Commemorate the Mayflower Ship in its Original Case, by Martin Hall & Co. 1893

Here on offer is a rare and unusual example of an antique solid silver spoon that has been made to commemorate the Mayflower ship that took the Pilgrims from Plymouth to America back in 1620.


The bowl of the spoon depicts the Mayflower ship in relief with the name of the ship below it.

The top of the spoon is formed in the shape of the early Victorian cres...  read more

Code: 50599

Antique Bone & Silver Cased Tibetan or Chinese Eating Utensil Kit –Trousse c1820

Here on offer is a rare and beautiful example of an antique Tibetan or North Chinese set of encased eating utensils, consisting of a cow bone handled knife or carving utensil, two cow bone chopsticks, all in a silver over bamboo carrying case.

Another name for a set of these eating utensils is called a "TROUSSE" or Kit.

I understand that similar sets were used in ...  read more

Code: 50003

Original Torbay Aircraft Museum German ME109 Large “1 Pint” Souvenir Mug by Britannia Designs – Dartmouth Pottery c1960

Here on offer is an original Torbay Aircraft Museum German ME109 large “1 Pint” capacity” thick china souvenir mug, by Britannia Designs – Dartmouth Pottery, circa 1960.

On the front it features a transfer printed line illustration of the iconic German WW2 fighter, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 commonly called the ME109, that I believe the Torbay Museum had a full size replica of at ...  read more

Code: 51721

Beautiful Vintage German made DRUCO Chrome Plated Table Lighter c1950

Here on offer is a beautiful vintage German made DRUCO chrome plated table lighter c1950.

The lighter seems to have been constructed from brass that has been finely chrome plated.

The flat sides have a detailed Deco style machine turned pattern and the front has a blank cartouche that could be engraved with a name or initials.

The thin ends have a...  read more

Code: 51738

Unusual and Rare Antique Medical Thermometer Disguised as a Cigar with Original Label - Non Plus Ultra Por Larrañaga c1870

Here on offer is a really unusual and very rare antique medical thermometer that has been designed to be concealed within an imitation cigar.

It is complete with an original cigar label for the maker, Non Plus Ultra - Por Larrañaga, circa 1870.

Por Larranaga is a brand with a long history. Founded in 1834, it is the oldest Cuban cigar brand and enjoys a well-earne...  read more

Code: 51741