WW2 Period Silver-Plated Tie Bar/Clasp with Submarine Engraved Justyn Edwards - July 1946

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 period handmade, silver-plated tie bar/clasp with a chain suspended plated metal image of what I believe is an allied WW2 submarine.

On the back of the submarine, it is engraved on the back with the owner’s name, that appears to read as:

Justyn Edwards
July 1946

On the back of the top bar, it has a strong clas...  read more

Code: 51603

Unusual WW2 USAAF Cadet Overseas Sweetheart Brooch - DUNKERQUE

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 USAAF cadet overseas insignia sweetheart brooch. These were worn by USAAF Flying School Cadets who has not yet become a graduated aviator or a commissioned flying officer.


The brooch, that has been made in the style of a WW2 USAAF cadet badge, with a propellor and detailed feathered wings. It appears made from a die stamped bright metal al...  read more

Code: 51198

Boer War Coin Brooch made from a 2-Shilling Silver ZAR Coin 1897 fitted in a Hallmarked Silver Brooch Cartwheel Frame c1900

Here on offer is a Boer War sweetheart coin brooch made with a 2-shilling silver ZAR (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek) coin dated 1897.

The coin is fitted into a hallmarked silver brooch cartwheel frame, that uses a locking mechanism that means the coin can be removed as and when required.

The solid silver South African Republic (Transvaal) 2-shiliing coin was engraved...  read more

Code: 51205

Large Vintage Sterling Silver Zeppelin Airship Brooch c1930

Here on offer is a stunning vintage sterling silver Zeppelin airship brooch, circa 1930.

The brooch depicts the image of a Zeppelin airship from the time of their heyday, the 1930’s.

On the back it is stamped 925, meaning it has been made from solid sterling silver.

It also retains its original long securing pin and swivel locking clasp.
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Code: 51351

Fine Antique Silver and Carved MOP Folding Pocket Fruit Knife by John Yeomans Cowlishaw, Sheffield 1875

Here on offer is a top quality antique English silver and carved Mother of Pearl folding pocket fruit knife by John Yeomans Cowlishaw 1875
This beautiful knife is just in a class above the rest. It has a solid silver plain blade with a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), Queen Victoria’s head in profile, a Lions Head for the assay office of ...  read more

Code: 50059

Unique WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet made into a “Pull-A-Long” Toy Tortoise

Here on offer is what appears to be a WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet that has made into a wonderful “Pull A Long” Toy Tortoise.

I am no expert when it comes to WW2 helmets, but I am pretty sure it isn’t a Paratroopers Helmet, as I believe these where constructed of steel and this one is made from fibre.

The old gent I bought it from along with ...  read more

Code: 50091

Rare Vintage The Royal Society of St George Enamel & Chrome Car Badge circa 1930

Here on offer is fine example of a vintage enamel and chrome car badge, for The Royal Society of St George.

The Society was established back in 1894 to promote the English way of life and Englishness.

This a an early and rare example from the 1920’s or early 1930’s and has a member number 226 stamped on the reverse.

It was manufactured by Spencer o...  read more

Code: 50228

Vintage Yacht Tufnol Sheave Block - Small Pulley by Main Marine England - Type 4-RS

Here on offer is a vintage yacht Tufnol sheave block or small pulley type 4-RS, made by Main Marine England.

The pulley is in excellent condition and looks to me as if it has never been used. The sides and the pulley wheel are made of Tufnol and the maker’s name ‘Main Marine’ is stamped on the metal plates, that are secured on both sides.

It is also stamped with wh...  read more

Code: 51624

Beautiful WW2 Italian POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case

Here on offer is a WW2 Italian POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.

I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2. Apparently, they were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POW’s.

The POW Camp at Fayid, Egypt was one of the last camps to have its...  read more

Code: 50205

WW2 POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Sierra Leone

Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.

I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian and German POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2 and imprisoned in POW camps across British controlled Africa.

No large-scale battles or military action took place in or around Sierra Leon...  read more

Code: 50489