Scarce Australian Souvenir Matchbox Cover “The Dog 0n the Tucker Box” with Bowyang Yorke’s Verse

Here on offer is a scarce original metal and celluloid matchbox cover with Bowyang Yorke's verse, "BILL THE BULLOCKY" printed on it.

It is about a dog on the tucker box written on 20th June 1859.

On the front is the image of the monument unveiled to the legendary dog in Gundagai, NSW Australia.

The whole matchbox cover is coated in a clear celluloi...  read more

Code: 51411

Vintage Cast Aluminium Scottie Dog/Terrier Ashtray or Trinket Tray c1930

Here on offer is a vintage cast aluminium Scottie dog
ashtray or trinket tray, circa 1930.

The whole thing has been cast in two pieces, in aluminium that now has a bright and slightly oxidised finish in some areas. These types of pieces were made as “novelty” but useful items back in the 1930’s.

On the top edge it depicts a Scottie dog with a collar that is ...  read more

Code: 51412

WW2 British Military Machete by S & J Kitchin Ltd dated 1945 with Leather Scabbard dated 1944

Here on offer is an unusual late war version of an original WW2 British military machete by S & J Kitchin Ltd that is dated 1945.

It comes with a thick brown leather scabbard that is dated 1944 and also stamped with 83.

The two black composite grip slabs are in good solid condition with a couple of cracks in the slabs near the top. What is unusual about this exampl...  read more

Code: 51408

Post WW2 British Military Machete with Leather Scabbard by B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1955

Here on offer is an original example of a post WW2 British military machete with a thick brown leather scabbard B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1955.

The two black composite grip slabs are in excellent solid condition. Unusually there are four smooth notches in the metal of the tang and both grips, that allows the four fingers of your hand to fit snuggly in the grip.

The grip...  read more

Code: 51402

Royal Mint Gilt Bronze Medallion 350th Anniversary of Sailing of The Mayflower from Plymouth – 1620 – 1970

Here on offer is a Royal Mint gilt bronze medallion 350th anniversary (1620 - 1970) of sailing of the Mayflower from Plymouth.

On the front, it has a detailed engraving the Mayflower under sail and the wording around the edge:

350th ANNIVERSARY
THE SAILING OF THE MAYFLOWER FROM PLYMOUTH

On the reverse it has the coat of arms for Plymouth and ...  read more

Code: 51396

Small WW1 Carved Oak Picture Frame with Photo of British Soldier

Here on offer is a small WW1 carved oak picture frame with photo of British soldier

This hexagonal oak frame has been skilfully hand carved in relief on the front with stemmed flowers.

In the centre is a domed glass covered round sepia photo of an impressive British soldier in uniform, with a full handlebar mustache.

I just can’t make out the cap ba...  read more

Code: 51400

Large WW2 Period Scratch Built Wooden British Toy Tank

Here on offer is a WW2 period scratch built wooden British toy tank.

This great scale model has been well made from sections of what seems to be a sycamore type wood, which makes it very solid and quite heavy.

The generic style of the tank, with a raised turret and single long barrel and machine gun, means it’s probably based on a WW2 British Churchill tank.
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Code: 51398

Scarce WW1 Commemorative Tape Measure with Portrait Photo of Sir John French

Here on offer is a scarce and original WW1 commemorative tape measure with a sepia photo portrait of Sir John French.

Field Marshal Sir John French, Earl of Ypres, was born in 1852. After serving briefly with the Royal Navy, he joined the Army in 1874, serving in the Sudan and South Africa during the Boer Wars. During 1912 - 1913, French served as Chief of the Imperial General St...  read more

Code: 51399

Silver Sea Cadet Corps National Championships Swimming Medallion by F. Phillips Aldershot

Here on offer is silver Sea Cadet Corps, National Championships swimming medallion by F. Phillips of Aldershot.

Presumably awarded for a swimming competition sometime between WW1 and WW2 but I can’t be certain as it’s undated.

On the front, it has a detailed engraving of two swimmers in the water with another jumping into the water in the background.

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Code: 51394

Large Vintage Bowie Knife with Etched Scene of American Indian’s Hunting Buffalo c1960

Here on offer is a great example of a large vintage bowie knife with etched scene of American Indian’s hunting buffalo, circa 1960.

The smooth grip is made up of two shaped wooden slabs, held in place with three large brass pins.

The rounded finger guard is made from polished brass and fits tightly to the beautiful polished clip point Bowie blade.

Th...  read more

Code: 51367