English Compass and Magnifying Glass/Loop Fob Charm c1930

Here on offer is a charming English compass and magnifying glass/loop, fob charm.

I have seen these before in poor condition with the plating worn off and advertised as “antique”. However personally I would date this to early 20th century, circa 1930, albeit it might be earlier?

The main body is made from nickel or chrome plated brass that is in excellent, near min...  read more

Code: 51929

Antique English Hallmarked Silver & Enamel Watch Fob or Medal Awarded to P. H. Knowling for 20 Mile Walk in 1907

Here on offer is an antique English hallmarked silver and enamel watch fob or medal awarded to P. H. KNOWLING for a 20 mile walk in 1907.

The shield shaped fob has been made from a thick piece of solid silver and the front depicts the image of a race walker in the centre. Set in light and dark blue enamel are the words:

1907
20 MILE WALK
St ANDREWS C...  read more

Code: 51305

Large Size British Army Issued GS MK 6 Combat Helmet with DPM Camo Cover - dated 1987

Here on offer is a British Army issued GS MK 6 large combat helmet dated 1987, with a Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) camo cover, that still retains its elastic strapping.

The Mk 6 was issued to the British military in 1986. They were known to be used in Northern Ireland and the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield.

The helmet was manufactured by ...  read more

Code: 51883

Original WW1 British Officers Private Purchase Leather Revolver Holster with Belt Loop and Swing Hook Fittings – Colt New Service Mk I Revolver

Here on offer is a fine example of an original WW1 British Officers “private purchase” leather revolver holster with belt loop and two swivel spring hook fittings, probably for the much rarer, Colt New Service Mk I Revolver.

Given the quality of this piece, I believe this would have been an officer’s “private purchase” holster and there are no maker’s marks or military marks that...  read more

Code: 51919

Rare Vintage The Royal Society of St George Enamel & Chrome Car Badge circa 1930

Here on offer is fine example of a vintage enamel and chrome car badge, for The Royal Society of St George.

The Society was established back in 1894 to promote the English way of life and Englishness.

This a an early and rare example from the 1920’s or early 1930’s and has a member number 226 stamped on the reverse.

It was manufactured by Spencer o...  read more

Code: 50228

Vintage Belgian Military Three-Piece Clasp or Jack Knife by A.B.L. COLIN WINAND dated 1951

Here on offer is a vintage Belgian military three-piece, clasp or jack knife by A.B.L. COLIN WINAND and is dated 1951.

This three-piece type of clasp knife, has a single 2.4” plain blade and a bottle/can opener that is stamped on one side with the maker A.B.L. that stands for Armee Belge Legere, and COLIN WINAND along with the date 1951.

The knife also has a large ...  read more

Code: 51923

Beautiful Victorian Boer War Period Projectile Shaped Table Lighter

Here on offer is a beautiful Victorian Boer War period ‘warhead’ or ‘projectile’ shaped petrol table lighter.

This lighter actually came in a Boer War POW carved wooden box, along with a revolver holster and other POW trench art.

To me the lighter looks to have been professionally made, possible by a jeweller and doesn’t appear to be what I would class as POW Tren...  read more

Code: 50467

Boer War Commemorative Bone China Cream Jug Depicting Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White by R.H. & S.L. Plant - S.A. Souvenir Ware

Here on offer is fine Boer War commemorative bone china small cream jug depicting Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White and was made by R.H. & S.L. Plant S.A. Souvenir Ware, circa 1899.

The fine bone china sugar bowl has an embossed floral pattern and features on the front, the transfer photo image of Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White, surrounded by a Union Jack and Royal Nav...  read more

Code: 51916

Boer War Commemorative Bone China Sugar Bowl Depicting General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts by R.H. & S.L. Plant - S.A. Souvenir Ware

Here on offer is fine Boer War commemorative bone china sugar bowl depicting General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts and was made by R.H. & S.L. Plant S.A. Souvenir Ware, circa 1899.

The fine bone china sugar bowl has an embossed floral pattern and features on the front, the transfer photo image of General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts, surrounded by a Union Jack and Royal Navy f...  read more

Code: 51915

Very Large WW1 Trench Art - Brass Table Lighter & Ashtray

Here on offer is an unusual version of a very large WW1 brass table lighter and ashtray, probably used in an officer’s mess.

This great piece of “WW1 Trench Art” has been constructed from various lengths of turned brass central supports that screw together. Fitted in the centre is an edged circular dish that acts as a cigarette or cigar rest and ashtray.

Fitted t...  read more

Code: 50459