WW2 Period Silver-Plated Tie Bar/Clasp with Submarine Engraved Justyn Edwards - July 1946

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 period handmade, silver-plated tie bar/clasp with a chain suspended plated metal image of what I believe is an allied WW2 submarine.

On the back of the submarine, it is engraved on the back with the owner’s name, that appears to read as:

Justyn Edwards
July 1946

On the back of the top bar, it has a strong clas...  read more

Code: 51603

Unusual WW2 USAAF Cadet Overseas Sweetheart Brooch - DUNKERQUE

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 USAAF cadet overseas insignia sweetheart brooch. These were worn by USAAF Flying School Cadets who has not yet become a graduated aviator or a commissioned flying officer.


The brooch, that has been made in the style of a WW2 USAAF cadet badge, with a propellor and detailed feathered wings. It appears made from a die stamped bright metal al...  read more

Code: 51198

Boer War Coin Brooch made from a 2-Shilling Silver ZAR Coin 1897 fitted in a Hallmarked Silver Brooch Cartwheel Frame c1900

Here on offer is a Boer War sweetheart coin brooch made with a 2-shilling silver ZAR (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek) coin dated 1897.

The coin is fitted into a hallmarked silver brooch cartwheel frame, that uses a locking mechanism that means the coin can be removed as and when required.

The solid silver South African Republic (Transvaal) 2-shiliing coin was engraved...  read more

Code: 51205

Unique WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet made into a “Pull-A-Long” Toy Tortoise

Here on offer is what appears to be a WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet that has made into a wonderful “Pull A Long” Toy Tortoise.

I am no expert when it comes to WW2 helmets, but I am pretty sure it isn’t a Paratroopers Helmet, as I believe these where constructed of steel and this one is made from fibre.

The old gent I bought it from along with ...  read more

Code: 50091

Vintage Yacht Tufnol Sheave Block - Small Pulley by Main Marine England - Type 4-RS

Here on offer is a vintage yacht Tufnol sheave block or small pulley type 4-RS, made by Main Marine England.

The pulley is in excellent condition and looks to me as if it has never been used. The sides and the pulley wheel are made of Tufnol and the maker’s name ‘Main Marine’ is stamped on the metal plates, that are secured on both sides.

It is also stamped with wh...  read more

Code: 51624

Beautiful WW2 Italian POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case

Here on offer is a WW2 Italian POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.

I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2. Apparently, they were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POW’s.

The POW Camp at Fayid, Egypt was one of the last camps to have its...  read more

Code: 50205

WW2 POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Sierra Leone

Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.

I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian and German POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2 and imprisoned in POW camps across British controlled Africa.

No large-scale battles or military action took place in or around Sierra Leon...  read more

Code: 50489

WW2 POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case - RAF Africa 1948

Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.

I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian and German POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2 and imprisoned in POW camps across British controlled Africa, mainly in Kenya.

Apparently the last POW camp in Kenya still had three occupa...  read more

Code: 50509

WW2 POW made Aluminium Cigarette Case England 1944

Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.

This is the first example I have seen that was actually made in a POW camp in England, normally they where made POW’s in North Africa.

These cases were traded for food and cigarettes by the POW’s, with the guards and locals.

The cases where made using the aluminium frames...  read more

Code: 50510

Unusual Vintage HMS Blake Gilt Powder Compact c1960

Here on offer is an unusual vintage HMS Blake (C99) Gilt Powder Compact, circa 1960

The gilt metal circular compact is of a type I haven’t seen before, with a small opening lid on the top that reveals a round space that you can place a photo of a loved one, with the lid then protecting the image.

On the top of this lid, it is fitted with a brass and enamel crest fo...  read more

Code: 51614