2 x Vintage RAF Officer's Embroidered Blazer Badges - PER ARDUA AD ASTRA

Here on offer are two vintage RAF Officer's embroidered blazer badges, with the RAF crowned eagle emblem and the motto: PER ARDUA AD ASTRA.

Both badges display Queens Crown and are therefore post WW2 examples.

Both badges are in great condition, retaining a lot of the original colour to the embroidered emblem.

One has been removed from the blazer and...  read more

Code: 51948

Rare Victorian Embroidery Sewing Scissors with a Gilt Metal Case in the Shape of a Renaissance Style Dagger c1890

Here on offer is a rare small pair of Victorian embroidery sewing scissors in their gilt metal case, in the shape of a Renaissance style dagger, circa 1890.

There is gilt suspension chains attached to the dagger crossguard that in turn connect to an ornate silver coloured mount, that is also fitted with a gilt chain and lobster claw catch, that could be clipped to a chatelaine. ...  read more

Code: 51945

Amusing Vintage Cold Painted Austrian Bobble Head Figure Ashtray

Here on offer is an amusing early vintage cold painted Austrian “bobble head” figure ashtray, circa 1920.

The cast figure is of a dressed man wearing a red bow tie and straw hat.

His head is fitted to a steel spring that allows it to “bobble” when the ashtray is just moved slightly.

The ashtray itself is finished in a gilt paint that now shows signs ...  read more

Code: 51940

Huge Antique French Folding Palm Knife Stag Grip and 10” Blade – NOGENT DG

Here on offer is massive example of an antique French folding Palm knife with a genuine stag horn grip and 10” blade – NOGENT DG.

This is the largest example I have seen of one these famous French knives.

The impressive large stag horn grip is 12” long and has a great aged patina to its finish.

The large 10” long single edged steel blade, slots onto ...  read more

Code: 50778

Vintage RAF Lossiemouth - Robbie Burns, Limited Edition White Ceramic Scottish Quaich Drinking Vessel by W Bates & Co.

Here on offer is an unusual vintage RAF Lossiemouth commissioned, Robbie Burns, limited edition white ceramic Scottish Quaich drinking vessel, by W Bates & Co.

I believe this Quaich was most likely commissioned by a the Royal Airforce to be used in the senior NCO’s mess at RAF Lossiemouth, making it a rare and highly collectable piece.

The Quaich (from the Gaelic "...  read more

Code: 51942

Antique British Police Hickory Truncheon with Original Leather Wrist Strap Marked HIATT c1920

Here on offer is an antique British Police hickory truncheon with original leather wrist strap marked HIATT, circa 1920.

This truncheon has a finely turned grip with a more elaborate top and long lower shaped section, without any markings or maker’s details on the wood. It appears to be made from a lighter hickory wood, that now has a nice patina, with some discolouration at the ...  read more

Code: 51939

Antique British Police Hickory Truncheon with Original Leather Wrist Strap Marked HIATT c1920

Here on offer is an antique British Police hickory truncheon with original leather wrist strap marked HIATT, circa 1920.

This truncheon has a finely turned grip with a more elaborate top and long lower shaped section, without any markings or maker’s details on the wood. It appears to be made from a lighter hickory wood, that now has a beautiful patina.

It retains i...  read more

Code: 51938

Beautiful Original Vintage Lignum Vita British Police Truncheon c1950

Here on offer is a beautiful example of an original vintage British Police truncheon made from lignum vita, circa 1950.

This fine truncheon has the usual turned grip and long lower shaped section, without any markings or maker’s details. It appears to be made from a dense section of lignum vita, that now has a beautiful patina.

It appears to be the style used from ...  read more

Code: 51937

Original Vintage Dark Oak British Police Truncheon with Leather Strap c1960

Here on offer is a fine example of an original vintage wooden British Police truncheon with leather strap, circa 1960.

This fine truncheon has the usual turned grip and long lower shaped section, without any markings or maker’s details. It is made from a very dense dark oak wood or possibly lignum vita?

It appears to be the style used from the late 1950’s or early ...  read more

Code: 51936

WW1 – White China 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour with an Interesting Crest and Signature of a Mayor

Here on offer is a WW1 white china 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour with an interesting crest and signature of a Mayor?

The white bodied china mug has an applied transfer depicting Britannia and the flags of the Allies with a Dove of Peace and the words “Liberty, Justice, Truth, Honour” in a ribbon at the bottom.

The shield transfer on the other s...  read more

Code: 51332