WW1 (Hastings) Arcadian Crested China Model of the British E Class Submarine - HMS E4 - c1915

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW1 (Hastings) Arcadian crested china model, of the British E Class Submarine HMS E4, circa1915.

HMS E4 was a British E-class submarine launched in 1912 that served during WW1 in the North Sea as part of the 8th Flotilla, based at Harwich. It is known for being involved in early, dramatic North Sea engagements, such as the Battle of Heli...  read more

Code: 52289

Victorian 1879 Pattern British Midshipman’s Dirk or Short Sword Retailed by J. Gieve & Sons Portsmouth

Here on offer is a genuine example of a Victorian 1879 pattern British Midshipman’s dirk or short sword.

The dirk fittings consist of a gilt brass hilt, a detailed lion’s head pommel and plain cross-guard with acorn quillions, that is set on the front with a crowned fouled anchor within an oval wreath.

The lion’s mouth ring retains a short section of a naval dirk p...  read more

Code: 52282

Extra Photos of Victorian 1879 Pattern British Midshipman’s Dirk - 52282

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Code: 52281

Extra Photos of Victorian 1879 Pattern British Midshipman’s Dirk - 52282

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Code: 52280

Arcadian Crested China WW1 British Tank - City of Bristol - c1917

Here on offer is an example of an Arcadian (A & S) crested china model of a WW1 (Female) Mark IV British tank, with the crest for the City of Bristol, circa 1917.

The Mark IV was introduced in 1917 and it benefited from significant developments of the Mark I tank. The main improvements were in armour, the re-siting of the fuel tank and ease of transport. A total of 1,220 Mk IV...  read more

Code: 52288

Unusual Silver Plated King Edward VII “Pop Out” Penny Coin Brooch

Here on offer is a scarce silver plated King Edward VII “Pop Out” repousse relief, penny coin brooch.

This brooch has been made from a genuine Victorian English penny, dated 1900, that has the 3D bust of Edward VII pushed through the center, creating a “Pop Out” repousse image, that was popular in the early Edwardian period.

It is in excellent condition, still ret...  read more

Code: 52133

WW1 (LONDON) Crested Ware China Model of German 15cm Artillery Shell “Jack Johnson” by Arcadian China

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 (LONDON) Crested Ware China Model of German 15cm Artillery Shell, “Jack Johnson” by Arcadian China.

On the front of the shell is the coloured crest for LONDON and on the reverse are the words JACK JOHNSON.

My understanding is that ‘Jack Johnson’ was a British nickname used to describe the impact of the heavy G...  read more

Code: 50286

Framed Antique Hand Coloured Print of HMS MONARCH (1868)

Here on offer is a large framed antique hand coloured print of the Royal Navy ship, HMS MONARCH (1868) that I recently acquired in Cornwall.

These types of antique prints where coloured in by hand using coloured inks.

This fine example has been professionally framed by Cornmill Picture Frames prior to 1995 as the phone code on their label is 0726, which changed in...  read more

Code: 50053

Arcadian Crested China WW1 British Tank – Mark IV - EXETER - c1917

Here on offer is a fine example of an Arcadian (A & S) crested china model of a WW1 (Female) Mark IV British Tank, made around 1917.

The Mark IV was introduced in 1917 and it benefited from significant developments of the Mark I tank. The main improvements were in armour, the re-siting of the fuel tank and ease of transport. A total of 1,220 Mk IV’s were built: 420 “Males”, 59...  read more

Code: 50490

Scarce Norwegian M1957/SLG Bayonet and Scabbard made from 1935 WW2 German K-98 III Bayonet and 1942 Scabbard

Here on offer is a scarce Norwegian M1957/SLG bayonet and scabbard.

This type of bayonet was made from captured WW2 German K-98 (M1884/98) III bayonets, to mount and use with the U.S. MI Garand rifle, in 1957.

At the end of WW2, Norway inherited a quantity of captured Kar 98k rifles and K-98 III bayonets from their German occupiers. When the USA provided Norway wit...  read more

Code: 52042