A Sweetheart WW1 Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover Depicting a Photo of a Child Wearing a Bonnet

Here on offer is a WW1 period “Sweetheart” metal and celluloid matchbox cover, that depicts a really sweet period photograph of a child wearing a bonnet on the front.

I can only assume that this was made for a solider going off to war so he could easily have a photo of his child with him during those dark times.

The picture has been completely sealed by the cellul...  read more

Code: 51740

WW1 Period Royal Navy H.M.S. RENOWN Plated Metal Vesta Case

Here on offer is a WW1 souvenir Royal Navy H.M.S. RENOWN plated metal vesta case.

This chrome plated vesta case has a hinged front lid, allowing access to the matches and a stricker plate on the lower edge. On the top it has a suspension ring to allow it to be hung from a chain.

On the front of the lid, it is fitted with a detailed brass and blue enamel H.M.S. RENO...  read more

Code: 51732

Royal Navy H.M.S. RENOWN Gilt Metal and Mother of Pearl Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a scarce original H.M.S. RENOWN sweetheart brooch.

The badge is in excellent condition and is made up of a finely detailed gilt metal and blue enamel H.M.S. RENOWN emblem, mounted onto a circular disc of mother of pearl.

This style was popular during WW1 and into WW2.

On the reverse it still has its original gilt brass brooch pin and...  read more

Code: 51213

Edwardian Sheffield Hallmarked Silver “Prize” Tea Spoon Engraved with Crossed Rifles by John Round and Sons Ltd 1902

Here on offer is a fine example of an Edwardian Sheffield hallmarked silver “Prize” tea spoon, engraved with “crossed rifles” by John Round and Sons Ltd 1902.

My understanding is that this type of silver spoon with the “crossed rifles”, were made just after the end of the 2nd Boer War. Returning soldiers took part in a lot of rifle/shooting competitions at this time and individu...  read more

Code: 51730

Vintage 3.5” Single Bladed Folding Knife with Candy Stripe Grip c1950

Here on offer is a vintage 3.5” single bladed folding knife. There are no visible maker’s marks, but it is possibly by Richards of Sheffield, who did market this type of knife, back in the 1950’s.

The steel blade is in good condition, with some scratches and light spotting. It still retains a good cutting edge and has a very slight curve that could be easily straightened out. It ...  read more

Code: 51726

Unusual Vintage Scandinavian Puukko Knife with Black Horn and Burr Wood grip and Brown Leather Sheath

Here on offer is an unusual vintage Scandinavian Puukko Knife with black horn and burr wood grip and brown leather sheath.

I can’t see a maker’s name on the knife, so I can tell if this is a Norwegian or Finnish made piece?

This knife has a very attractive and tactile grip, made from sections of what looks like black horn and a burr wood.

The clean 3...  read more

Code: 51720

Antique Japanese Brass Embossed Vesta Case Depicting a Bird in a Grape Vine c1900

Here on offer is a fine quality, antique Japanese brass embossed vesta case depicting a bird in a grape vine on both sides, circa 1900.

On both sides of the vesta it depicts, in fine embossed detailing, the image of a small bird settling on a grapevine whilst looking down at a bee or wasp, that is flying towards a bunch of grapes.

Japanese art often depicts birds i...  read more

Code: 51725

Vintage Hand Carved Stag Antler and Inset Gilt Fox Head Brooch c1930

Here on offer is an unusual vintage hand carved stag antler and inset gilt metal fox head brooch, probably dating to the 1930’s.

A small section of stag antler has been worked to create a hollow dish section in the centre that has been inset with a finely detailed gilt metal fox head, that has been encased in a clear (with a gilt backing) early plastic, probably Lucite?
<...  read more

Code: 51728

Antique German Cigar or Cheroot Cutter and Letter Opener c1910

Here on offer is beautiful antique German made cigar or cheroot cutter and letter opener, circa 1910.

The letter opener and the cutter grip sections are made from a natural animal material that is in excellent undamaged condition and now has a smooth polished finish and shows its natural graining.

The spring lever operated metal cutter is in full working order with...  read more

Code: 51719

Near Mint Post WW2 NAAFI 1d British Armed Forces Brown Bakelite Token c1946

Here on offer is a fine example of a near mint post WW2 NAAFI 1d British Armed Forces, Brown Bakelite token.

The token is made of a dark brown laminated Bakelite in a circular shape.

Printed in lack in a repeating pattern on both sides are the words:

1d BRITISH ARMED FORCES

Now I have seen these listed as used during WW2, but my under...  read more

Code: 51713