Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas tin that is now empty of its original contents.

This tin is in good condition retaining the fine detail to the lid and it now has a polished brass finish. The lid hinge still works as originally designed and there are light dents on the base of the tin. There are also small splits to all four corners of the base (see my ...  read more

Code: 51758

Collector’s Lockback Knife by Frost Cutlery with Custom Scrimshaw of a Bald Eagle by O.D.

Here on offer is a is a beautiful single blade locking knife made by Frost Cutlery when they were still getting knives from Seki City in Japan, an area famed for making some of the best blade steels.

It has a 2.75” blade with a razor sharp 2.1” cutting edge. The ricasso is stamped with the Frost Cutlery logo of a flying eagle and the words:

SURGICAL STEEL
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Code: 52108

Stunning Antique Mother of Pearl and Hallmarked Silver Pedestal Caviar Dish by Mappin & Webb 1923

Here on offer is a truly stunning antique mother of pearl and hallmarked silver pedestal caviar dish by Mappin & Webb, dated to 1923.

The beautiful polished natural mother of pearl shell or nacre shell dish, has been fitted to a sterling silver pedestal that has pleasing curved and raised edges crafted by the famous silversmith Mappin & Webb of London.

The pedesta...  read more

Code: 52137

Silver ERII Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 with NEAR EAST clasp for Operation Musketeer - Suez Crisis 1956

Here on offer is a fine example of a ERII Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 with a NEAR EAST clasp issued for Operation Musketeer, Suez Crisis 1956

It is named to D.P. CASTLE who served in the Royal Navy as an able seaman.

Awarded for service in support of ‘Operation Musketeer’, a conflict often referred to as the ‘Suez Crisis’ that took place between 31st Octobe...  read more

Code: 51960

WW1 Teak Barrel Match Holder from H.M.S. AJAX – Battle of the River Plate

Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from H.M.S. AJAX that has been made into a ribbed barrel shaped match holder.

It has a metal plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TEAK OF
H.M.S. AJAX
BATTLE OF THE RIVER PLATE

The barrel is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.

The barrel measures 1.9” (...  read more

Code: 52135

Sterling Silver Swastika Pendant with Lapel/Tie Bar and Chain by W.BROS c1930

Here on offer is a sterling silver Swastika pendant with lapel/tie bar and chain by W.BROS, circa 1930.

The cutout swastika circular pendant is made from thin sterling silver and is stamped on the reverse with SILVER and the maker W.BROS, set in an oval.

I believe W.BROS are an English silversmith, but I can’t find out who the maker actually is.

It w...  read more

Code: 52134

Vintage The War Widows Association of Great Britain Lapel Bar Pin & Enamel Pendant by F.C. Parry Birmingham

Here on offer is a vintage “The War Widows Association of Great Britain” lapel bar pin and enamel pendant, by F.C. Parry of Birmingham.

The gilt metal and enamel diamond-shaped pin badge has a white chrysanthemum at the centre and the inscription, THE WAR WIDOWS ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN, around the edge.
The badge is suspended from an ornate gilt bar that has a fixing ...  read more

Code: 52131

Rare Georgian Period Gold and Whitby Jet Maltese Cross Pendant c1830

Here on offer is a rare Georgian gold and Whitby Jet Maltese cross pendant, circa 1830.

This striking brooch features a bold geometric design in the shape of Maltese cross with four Whitby Jet stone triangular segments. These are held in place by a central gold collet setting, that in turn fit around a center square crystal compartment. The clear crystal “windows” have bevelled ...  read more

Code: 51912

Unusual Moulded Elephant Head Celluloid Letter Opener c1930

Here on offer is an unusual moulded Elephant head celluloid letter opener, circa 1930.

The top handle section depicts the detailed image of one side of an elephant’s head, which has a dark grey finish, which looks almost like metal. It has a celluloid tusk securely glued in place, making the head look very realistic.

The flat blade section is still straight and is ...  read more

Code: 52116

Pocket Forecaster by Negratti & Zimbra London in original box with instructions c1920

Here on offer is a scarce example of a pocket forecaster by Negratti & Zimbra of London, in its original box, complete with instructions, circa 1920.

The pocket forecaster is constructed using three concentric discs, made from an early celluloid.

The white base disc displays “Direction of Wind” and has the maker’s “Negretti & Zambra, London,” around the edge.
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Code: 51243