Arcadian Crested China WW1 British Tank – Mark IV - EXETER - c1917

Here on offer is a fine example of an Arcadian (A & S) crested china model of a WW1 (Female) Mark IV British Tank, made around 1917.

The Mark IV was introduced in 1917 and it benefited from significant developments of the Mark I tank. The main improvements were in armour, the re-siting of the fuel tank and ease of transport. A total of 1,220 Mk IV’s were built: 420 “Males”, 59...  read more

Code: 50490

Original Antique “THE METROPOLITAN” Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr St Birmingham c1902

Here on offer is an original antique “THE METROPOLITAN” whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr Street Birmingham, circa 1902.

It still retains its original twisted silk cord lanyard.

The front of the whistle is stamped with the following details:

THE METROPOLITAN
PATENT
J. HUDSON & CO.
244. BARR ST
BIRMINGHAM

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Code: 52070

Unusually Large WW1 Period, Silver Plate and Wooden Presentation Spoon for the 5th Battalion - Royal Sussex Regiment

Here on offer is an unusually large WW1 period, silver plate and wooden presentation spoon for the 5th Battalion - Royal Sussex Regiment.

This large spoon has been beautifully made with a heavily silver-plated handle and a carved wooden spoon bowl.

On the front of the handle is a finely detailed Royal Sussex Regimental emblem, which I think is made from sterling si...  read more

Code: 51134

WW1 Royal Engineers 1915 Hallmarked Silver & Gold SMLE Rifle Sweetheart Brooch with Original Case

Here on offer is a top quality WW1 Royal Engineers, 1915 hallmarked silver & gold SMLE rifle sweetheart brooch, with its original case.

On the front it depicts a heavily gold plated miniature Royal Engineers badge, with a George V cypher. This has been mounted on a detailed silver miniature WW1 period S.M.L.E style rifle, complete with its fixed bayonet and sling.

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Code: 51794

Rare 19th Century Elephant Hide Warrior Shield from the Hadendoa people of the Beja Tribe from Sudan/Eritrea

Here on offer is a rare 19th century Elephant hide warrior shield made by the Hadendoa people of the Beja Tribe from Sudan/Eritrea.

This example is a museum quality piece!

The Hadendoa are a nomadic, pastoral people group, a major branch of the larger Beja people of eastern Sudan, Eritrea, and Egypt, known for their fierce warriors, distinctive hairstyles (earning ...  read more

Code: 52129

Scarce German Leopard 2 Tank 120mm Shell Casing Base

Here on offer is a scarce German Leopard 2 tank, 120mm shell casing base.

My understanding is that authentic German Leopard 2 tank 120mm shell casing bases are difficult to find?

The German Leopard 2 tank uses combustible cartridge cases, produced by Rheinmetall, for its 120mm ammunition, meaning the main body of the case burns up during firing. The only part that...  read more

Code: 52153

WW1 British Army Officer’s Knife from a Combination Cutlery Set by Levi & Salaman Limited of Birmingham

Here on offer is a WW1 British Army Officer’s knife from a combination cutlery set by Levi & Salaman Limited of Birmingham.

The knife has a 3.5” steel blade with a flat nickel silver handle.

On one side of the handle, it is stamped with:

NS L & S Ltd

The NS notes it is made from Nickel Silver and the L &S ltd relates to the maker, Le...  read more

Code: 52277

Antique British Armorial Wax Seal Impression Proof of the BUNBURY Family Crest by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd with Original Case

Here on offer is an antique British armorial wax seal impression proof of the BUNBURY family crest by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd with its original round case.

The octagonal shaped seal impression displays a finely engraved image of a leopard's face pierced by two swords in saltire, which is the crest for the BUNBURY family.

I believe this piece proba...  read more

Code: 52264

Unique WW2 British POW Hand Carved Wooden “Arm of a Chair” linked to the Royal Artillery

Here on offer is an unusual and unique WW2 British POW hand carved wooden “arm of a chair” linked to the Royal Artillery.

I have never come across a POW made piece like this before. The wooden chair arm rest has been beautifully carved with various images, consisting of the crest of the Royal Artillery, the four suits of cards, spades, hearts etc, along with a horse’s head surrou...  read more

Code: 52265

WW1 Commemorative China Teapot Stand Depicting THE FLAGS OF THE ALLIES by W.H. GOSS

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 commemorative china teapot stand, depicting THE FLAGS OF THE ALLIES by W.H. GOSS.

The stand is made of white-coloured glazed china with a detailed colour transfer print on the top.

It depicts the four flags of the WW1 allies at the time and the words:

FLAGS OF THE ALLIES
GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE, BELGIUM, RUSSIA.read more

Code: 52266