Genuine Full Size WW1 War, Victory & Star Medals to – FREDERICK CRAWLEY – DRIVER with Royal Engineers - Service No. 80225

Here is a TRIO of full-size WW1 BRITISH MEDALS being the WAR, VICTORY and 1914-15 STAR, correctly named to:

F. CRAWLEY (Frederick Crawley)

They come mounted and stitched on a long breast bar, which is quite flexible and are complete with the correct original ribbons.

They have the following information stamped on the lower rim and back of the S...  read more

Code: 51454

Original WW1 Miniature British Medals - Mons 1914 Star, War and Victory on a Pin Bar

Here on offer is an excellent set of three original British WWI miniature medals, known as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.

They are made up of the Mons 1914 Star, War and Victory medals with their correct ribbons, fitted to a medal pin bar.

The silver War medal has an aged dark patina and they are all in excellent original condition and a truly genuine set of WW1 medals ...  read more

Code: 51641

Vintage Japanese HOBO - 11 Multi Tool Survival Knife with Synthetic Stag-horn Grips, by STELLAR, c1950

Here on offer is a great example of a vintage Japanese HOBO - 11 multi tool survival knife with synthetic stag-horn grips and steel bolsters, circa 1950.

This ingenious folding multi tool knife has 11 individual tools, knife blade, scissors etc, as shown in my photos.

What is interesting about this slightly neater version, is it doesn’t have the large folding spoon...  read more

Code: 51955

Silver Hallmarked Ring-Opening Single Bladed Gentleman’s Penknife by William Needham -Sheffield 1928

Here on offer is a scarce example of silver hallmarked ring-opening single bladed gentleman’s penknife by William Needham, Sheffield 1928.

This ingenious single bladed folding penknife can be easily opened by turning the large ring which rotates the blade pivot. This is really useful for people with delicate or too short finger nails, or even gloved hands.

The pen...  read more

Code: 51954

Rare Boxed Set of Two Cutthroat Razors by the Famous Cutler J. W. STUTTER London c1880

Here on offer is a rare presentation boxed set of two cutthroat razors by the famous cutler, J. W. Stutter of 133 Bishopsgate, London c1880.

This is the same cutler who made the impressive 365 bladed knife for Great Exhibition in 1851, photo attached for reference.

They come in what looks to be a light oak wood presentation box that has a red silk and felt lining a...  read more

Code: 50836

Antique Cane and Lead Weighted Salmon/Trout Fish Priest c1880

Here on offer is a fine antique lacquered cane and lead weighted, salmon or trout anglers fish priest, circa 1880.

It has been made from a 50cm long section of mature cane, that has a lead weighted top, that has also been wrapped in thin lead wire and a small brass disc pommel secured to the top.

At the other end it has the remains of its original leather strap, st...  read more

Code: 51952

Pewter Image/Picture of French Brigantine Jeune Hortense Shipwrecked at Long Rock, Penzance Cornwall 11th May 1888 - signed Sue Lake

Here on offer is a large 12” by 11.2” image/picture of the French brigantine Jeune Hortense, depicted shipwrecked in Mount’s Bay, on Long Rock, Penzance, Cornwall on 11th May 1888.

It is signed in the bottom right-hand corner, Sue Lake, who I can’t trace but feel is probably a local Cornish artist?

She has used a large sheet of English pewter to produce this impres...  read more

Code: 51951

WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Silver-Plated Thimble Pattern Topped Bamboo Swagger Stick

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) silver-plated thimble pattern topped bamboo swagger stick.

The excellent silver-plated ‘thimble’ top has the crowned RFC pilots wings embossed into it and just a couple of minor indentations.

The long cane section is in excellent condition but now has a gentle curve to it, as shown in my photos.
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Code: 51949

Antique British Metropolitan Police Lignum Vita Truncheon Stamped with ‘M Crown P’ c1888

Here on offer is an antique Victorian British Metropolitan Police lignum vitae truncheon, stamped with ‘M Crown P’, circa 1888.

My understanding is the Metropolitan Police ‘M P’ stamp with a ‘Crown’ in between, only appeared after 1887. Earlier versions were stamped with an ‘M P’ below a ‘Crown’.

This fine example of a Victorian truncheon, still retains its origina...  read more

Code: 51941

Vintage British Officer’s Brown Leather Covered Swagger Stick

Here on offer is a fine vintage British officer’s brown leather covered swagger stick.

It is devoid of any maker’s marks but the leather is stamped with:

MADE IN ENGLAND

The fine English leather covering has an impressed ‘pinhead’ pattern, all over. I think this is to assist with gripping the stick. It is in excellent condition retaining all of its o...  read more

Code: 51950