Post 1958 Webley Junior Series 2 .177 Calibre Air Pistol with Original Box/Instructions

Here on offer an excellent example of a post 1958 Webley Junior Series 2 .177 calibre air pistol, please see pages 95 to 108 of Gordon Bruce’s book ‘Webley Air Pistols’ for a reference.

The air pistol is undamaged and retains nearly all of its original blued and plum coloured finish, there is just some light pitting to the finish, mainly on the barrel section. I believe this pis...  read more

Code: 51485

Extra Photos of Webley Junior Air Pistol 51485

 read more

Code: 51484

WW2 1945 Belgium XXX Corps ALAMEIN CUXHAVEN Bronze Medal Commemorating Final Advance into Germany with Box

Here on offer is a WW2 1945 Belgium XXX Corps ALAMEIN CUXHAVEN bronze medal commemorating final advance into Germany with its original round box.

On the obverse, it depicts the rampant boar insignia of the XXX Corps, with the Headquarters 1st Army Group (later Headquarters British Army of the Rhine) insignia above, the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade insignia to the left of the boa...  read more

Code: 51418

Original WW2 German Afrika Korps - Luftwaffe Breast Eagle and National Tricolour Cockade

Here on offer is a British veteran “bring back”, original Luftwaffe Afrika Korps Breast Eagle NCO’s insignia and National Tricolour Cockade.

I was told they were removed from a damaged Afrika Korps Luftwaffe NCO/EM Visored Field Cap.

The breast eagle is formed on tan-coloured cotton with a machine embroidered silver-grey Luftwaffe eagle, clutching a swastika. The ...  read more

Code: 51265

Rare Large Bronze Award Medallion - 1839 Royal Botanic Society London – by Benjamin Wyon Sc.

Here on offer is an unissued solid bronze 1839 Royal Botanic Society London award medallion, by the famous engraver and medalist Benjamin Wyon Sc.

This finely detailed medallion has never been awarded or if it was, the recipient never had their details engraved on it?

I believe these award medallions where only issued in small numbers and where struck in Gold, silv...  read more

Code: 51204

H.M.S. GANGES Hallmarked Silver Sports Medal by N.A.A.F.I. – “Winners 2nd Division” – 1927

Here on offer is an inter wars period, H.M.S. GANGES hallmarked silver sports medal, made by N.A.&A.F.I. and awarded to the “Winners 2nd Division” in 1927.

The circular medal has been made from hallmarked English silver and the front depicts the scene of two runners in what looks to be a cross country race.

The reverse displays the finely detailed raised image of ...  read more

Code: 51192

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Chatelaine with Three Chains and Accesories

Here on offer is a late Georgian or early Victorian cut steel chatelaine.

It has three finely cut steel chains and a cut and pierced decorative hook-plate, with an assortment of original period accessories.

There is a metal thimble case in the form of a bucket that may originally have had a felt lining? Then there is also a period steel button hook. Finally, ther...  read more

Code: 52259

Impressive Large WW2 Letter Opener made from Shrapnel Recovered from the LONDON BLITZ 1940-41

Here on offer is an impressive and very large 14” long, WW2 letter opener made from shrapnel recovered during the 1940-41 London Blitz.

I believe that some of these were professionally made by firms like Asprey of London, but many were hand-fashioned by civilians or soldiers behind the lines using available workshop tools.

This is a real piece of WW2 historical "t...  read more

Code: 52258

WW1 Trench Art Brass Letter Opener with a Beautiful Layered Section Handle

Here on offer is a WW1 period trench art brass letter opener with a stunning layered handle.

The scimitar shaped brass 4.1” blade it etched on one side with “THE GREAT WAR” and on the other, “1914 – 1918”.
There is a small oval shaped brass crossguard that connects to the brass ferrule.

What is special about this letter opener is the beautiful layered square...  read more

Code: 51147

Stunning Pair of WW1 German POW 8” Cow Shinbones Carved with Roses - KNOCKALOE -I.O.M. “Legs of Man”

Here on offer is a stunning pair of WW1 German POW 8” cow shinbones carved with roses and KNOCKALOE and the Isle of Man, “Legs of Man” symbol.

depicting skilfully detailed roses.

This pair was made on the Isle of Man, by German POW’s held at the large internment camp at Knockaloe, during WW1.

They used what materials they had to hand and cow bones p...  read more

Code: 52252