Unusual Ornate Antique Brass Travelling Inkwell and Pen Rest c1880

Here on offer is an unusual ornate antique brass travelling inkwell and pen rest, circa 1880.

This small inkwell and pen rest has been made from brass that has been engraved with a floral pattern on the top of the main body and the lid.

The top lid is held by catch which when released hinges open to reveal another smaller lid that also locks in place and forms an ...  read more

Code: 51229

Scarce Hallmarked Silver and Horn Letter Opener by Philippa Jane Merriman 2001

Here on offer is a rare hallmarked silver and bovine cow horn letter opener by Philippa Jane Merriman dating to 2001.

The blade and tang have been made from one piece of beautifully patterned cow horn, that has two flat sections of English sterling silver completing the handle, that are held in place by five silver pins.

Stamped on one section is a clear set of En...  read more

Code: 51629

Georgian Period Deer’s Foot Snuff Mull circa 1830

Here on offer is a scarce and early example of an antique Georgian period deer's foot snuff mull, circa 1830, probably Scottish.

These early Georgian period pieces were made without any metal fittings and are rare to find in this condition.

The snuff mull has removable lid to the top with its original shaped cork lining underneath, that was originally made to fit t...  read more

Code: 51636

Impressive Vintage South African 5” Boar’s Tusk

Here on offer is an impressive vintage South African boar’s tusk fitted with a metal end cap.

This genuine wild boar’s tusk originated from South Africa, where they are breed in captivity as a food source for captive wild cats, so the tusks are a natural bi-product.

The beautiful naturally curved tusk has been polished and actually feels very tactile and comfortabl...  read more

Code: 51635

Original British WW1-2 Period Blue Stable 'Trophy' Belt

Here on offer is an original WW1-2 period stable belt that has had cloth and cap badges attached by its original owner.

A stable belt would originally have been worn by a cavalryman when working in and around stables - hence the name. But gradually their use spread to all units of the British army.

This style of belt was popular with soldiers during WW1 and WW2. ...  read more

Code: 50925

Antique Silver Plated Double Glass Inkwell and Pen Rest with Hunting Theme by Hammond Turner & Sons

Here on offer is an antique silver-plated desk, double glass inkwell and pen rest with deer hunting theme, by Hammond Turner & Sons, Birmingham.

This beautiful silver-plated desk inkwell and pen rest, has an ornate design around the edges and on the front and rear, (they mirror each other) a stag’s head along with a hunting horn, riding stirrup and antler.

On the u...  read more

Code: 51506

Vintage Pruning Knife with Oak Grips by Joseph Rodgers Sheffield England circa 1960

Here on offer is a vintage pruning knife with oak grips by the English maker, Joseph Rodgers, Sheffield, England circa 1960.

The grip is made up from two dark coloured oak slabs, which appear to stuck in place as there is no sign of any pins which is slightly unusual?

The slightly curved blade has the maker’s trademark and name stamped on one side of the ricasso, ...  read more

Code: 51246

French Napoleonic Prisoner of War Carved and Painted Cow Shinbone circa 1810

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a carved and painted cow shinbone, possibly made by a French Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW).

When I acquired this piece of POW art, I was told a French Napoleonic POW had made it but I can’t guarantee this.

I must say that I have only seen a couple of carved shinbones from the Napoleonic period, as most of the POW art is u...  read more

Code: 50877

Rare Imperial German “Hussar” Swiss Silver Pocket Watch with Photos and Documents Relating to Kurt von Teichmann

Here on offer is the personal silver pocket watch that belonged to Kurt Sylvius Ferdinand Moritz von Teichmann of the 2nd Lieb-Hussar Regiment.

Research shows that the Leib-Hussar Regiment "Konigin Viktoria von Preussen" Nr. 2, part of the XVII Army Corps, was garrisoned in Danzig-Langfuhr in what was then West Prussia, now Poland.

Princess Viktoria Luise, of Pruss...  read more

Code: 50990

Extra Photos of Rare Imperial German “Hussar” Swiss Silver Pocket Watch - 50990

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Code: 50989