Vintage Aluminium Jelly Mould with Image of an Alsatian Dog’s Head

Here on offer is a vintage aluminium jelly mould with the profile image of an Alsatian dog’s head, raised on the top.

The mould if in excellent condition, with no damage, just some oxidisation to the finish that would polish off, to give a bright finish if so required.

It measures 2.75” (7cm) high with a 4.9” (cm) diameter base.

It weighs 58g.
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Code: 52299

Post WW2 Royal Signals Catterick Camp Permanent Pass Booklet and Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a post WW2 Royal Signals Catterick Camp Permanent Pass booklet and a Royal Corps of Signals, silver and enamel sweetheart brooch.

I am offering both these items together as that is how they came into my possession.

The folding permanent pass booklet is made from fabric covered thick card, with the Royal Signals crest on the front, in black ink.
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Code: 52297

Inert British Jet Engine No.9 Starter Cartridge as used on RAF Canberra Bombers c1974

Here on offer is an inert British jet engine No.9 starter cartridge as used on RAF Canberra bombers in the 1970’s.

My understanding is this is a No. 9 or 10, Engine Starter Cartridge.

The No. 9 Cartridge was for use in the Rolls Royce turbo-starter Type SBS 720 Mk 1. (single chamber) as fitted to Avon 1 engines in the Canberra 1, 2, 3 & 4 (possibly others).
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Code: 52295

Unusual Cased Limited Edition Böker “Masonic” Stockman Knife with Blade by Manfred Sachse c1990

Here on offer is an unusual and rare, limited edition Böker “Masonic” Stockman knife with a beautifully decorated blade by the master blade smith, Manfred Sachse, circa 1990.

It comes in an ebonised wood, hinged case with a black silk lining.

I did try to research this knife but failed to find another example listed or documented anywhere?

Given the...  read more

Code: 51075

Unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucky Gold-Plated Charm Brooch with a Backing Feather

Here on offer is an original and unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky gold-plated charm, that has been made into a brooch with a backing feather.

They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely gold-plated body with moving arms (with Thumbs UP) and a wooden painted head, so the soldier could ‘Touch Wood’ for luck before a battle.

This is the o...  read more

Code: 51109

Stunning Cased Victorian Hallmarked Silver and Mother of Pearl Letter Opener - Medieval Halberd Axe - by Henry Wigfull of Sheffield 1900

Here on offer is a stunning Victorian hallmarked silver and mother of pearl letter opener in the form of a medieval Halberd Axe by Henry Wigfull (Lee & Wigfull) of Sheffield, dated to 1900. It comes with its original fitted silk lined case.

This impressive and possibly unique piece has been made in the image of a medieval Halberd Axe, with a solid one piece silver top section and...  read more

Code: 52292

Extra Photos of Victorian Hallmarked Silver and Mother of Pearl Letter Opener - 5292

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Code: 52291

WW1 – White China 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour

Here on offer is a WW1 white china 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour.

The white bodied china mug has an applied transfer depicting Britannia and the flags of the Allies with a Dove of Peace and the words “Liberty, Justice, Truth, Honour” in a ribbon at the bottom.

The shield transfer on the other side contains the famous Sir David Beattys Historic ...  read more

Code: 52290

Antique Victorian Turned and Painted Wooden City of London Police Truncheon

Here on offer is an antique Victorian City of London turned and painted wooden police truncheon.

It has an impressive ring turned grip and the lower section has been painted black with a painted oval image of the flag of the City of London.

This is based on the flag of England, having a centred red St George’s Cross on a white background, with the red sword in the...  read more

Code: 50987

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Extendable Book Rack

Here on offer is an impressive antique Black Forest carved wood (possibly tulip wood) extending book rack with fruit baskets, with apples, berries and grapes surrounded with detailed pointed leaves.

It was carved in Switzerland back in the 19th century and is in excellent original condition with a nice patina finish to the wood.

The only damage I can see are four o...  read more

Code: 50615