Rare WW2 British Army Fire Service - Red Painted Steel Brodie Helmet MKII by BMB dated 1939

Here on offer is an rare example of a WW2 British Army Fire Service, red painted steel Brodie helmet MKII, by BMB dated 1939.

This came out of a barn in Cornwall where it has been stored since WW2.

I have been told that this unusual RED painted British helmet was used by the Army Fire Service (AFS) which was formed in March 1944 as part of the preparations for the ...  read more

Code: 50949

Very Scarce WW2 2nd Pattern ‘T’ MoS Inspection Marked FS Fighting Knife & ‘T’ MoS Stamped Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a very scarce example of a WW2 British 2nd Pattern “T” MoS inspection marked (Fairbairn Sykes) FS Fighting Knife with its original leather sheath.

According to the well-known FS specialist, Roy Shadbolt, only a few examples of an FS knife with these markings have ever been observed. In fact he states he has only seen around eight examples during the many years of...  read more

Code: 50478

Rare Antique Watchmaker’s Box Wood and Agate Stone Pocket Oil Well Pot

Here on offer is a rare 19th century box wood and agate watchmaker's oil well pot.

This fantastic Antique Treen & Agate Oil Pot was used by a Watchmaker in his Watchmaking & Repair business.

The wooden pot has been hand turned and is a beautiful piece of “treenware” in its own right.

The lid does have a slight age crack but that is the only damage ...  read more

Code: 51045

Rare Limited Edition (1of100) CORGI 1/72 scale model of a GLOSTER GLADIATOR MK.II – Raw Metal Casting

Here on offer is a very rare limited edition (1 of 100) CORGI 1/72 scale model of a GLOSTER GLADIATOR MK.II – raw metal casting.

This example is in mint condition and has never been out of its box. It also retains its original cover sleeve.

This limited edition was limited to a production run of only 100 models.

The box measures 8” (20.2cm) by 8” (2...  read more

Code: 50785

Early Vintage Series 2 - Type 3 Civil Service Motoring Association CSMA Car Badge by Collins London c1930

Here on offer is a great example of a vintage Series 2, Type 3, Civil Service Motoring Association, CSMA, car badge by Collins of London, circa 1930.

This excellent early example of a Civil Service Motoring Association chromed brass and enamel car badge, topped with a King's Crown.

This piece retains all its original chrome finish which is clean and bright and has...  read more

Code: 51590

WW1 British Great War Veterans of America Bronze Wall Plaque 1914 to 1918

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 related circular cast bronze wall plaque for the British War Veterans of America.

The centre has two raised shields; one depicts the American Flag and the other the British Flag.

Around the shields inside a raised circle are the words,

BRITISH GREAT WAR VETERNS OF AMERICA

Then between the inner and oute...  read more

Code: 50224

Rare WW1 Souvenir Pocket Watch Depicting LORD KITCHENER & JOSEPH JOFFRE 1914-1915

Here on offer is a very rare and unusual example of a genuine WW1 souvenir Pocket Watch that depicts the images of the British Secretary of War, Lord Kitchener and the French Commander, Joseph Joffre.

The main body of the watch is silver plated with most of the plating worn off on the outer edges and back cover.

The back-hinged cover levers open to reveal the top ...  read more

Code: 50255

Antique Georgian Eight Sided Bone Spinning Top or Teetotum - Possibly made by a Napoleonic POW c1810

Here on offer is an antique Georgian bone eight sided spinning top or teetotum, commonly used for gambling games, circa 1810.

It could possibly be a French Napoleonic Prisoner of War made piece?

This example has been beautifully carved from bone, possibly ox or cow bone.

It would have originally had the numbers 1 to 8 painted on the eight flat surfac...  read more

Code: 51588

Antique Chrome Plated Snuff Box with Horse Racing Scene c1920

Here on offer is an antique chrome plated snuff box with horse racing scene, circa 1920 but could be older?

The rectangular box seems to have been made from formed steel plate that has then been chrome plated.

It rounded corners so it would fit in a pocket comfortably.

The hinged lid displays the coloured image of three race horses actually taking p...  read more

Code: 51587

Cased 1910 Bronze Medal from Royal Society of Arts Manufactures and Commerce awarded in 1921

Here on offer is a near mint example of a cased, 1910 large bronze medal awarded by the Royal Society of Arts Manufactures and Commerce, to Frank Stokes in 1921.

It was Designed by Leonard Charles Wyon and the engraver was Edgar Bertram Mac Kennal.

The medal was first cast in 1910 and has the image of George V on one side with the wording:

GEORG V ...  read more

Code: 51586