Impressive RAF Related Antique Winged Car Mascot with an Early RAC Car Badge and RAF Brass Cap Badge

Here on offer is an impressive RAF related antique winged car mascot enhanced with an early RAC car badge and RAF brass cap badge.

From what I can make out, it looks to have possibly been made up from a 1920’s Buick Master “winged” car mascot/radiator cap, that originally would have had a temperature heat gauge in the centre?

Where the gauge would have been fitted,...  read more

Code: 51564

Extra Photos of Antique Winged RAF Car Mascot - 51564

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Code: 51563

WW2 Trench Art “20mm Cartridge” Brass and Steel Petrol Table Lighter

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 trench art brass and steel petrol table lighter.

The top cone section is from the top of a 20mm cartridge and the lower section has been made up from a large calibre artillery cartridge igniter, that I can’t identify?

Many countries have used 20mm anti-aircraft guns during WW2, on board ships, on land and they were also popular on...  read more

Code: 51536

Cornish Light Infantry Military Glass Paperweight

Here on offer is a Cornish Light Infantry, military glass paperweight.

The circular slightly concave shaped glass paperweight depicts the crest of the Cornish Light Infantry along with their regimental colours.

The base is fitted with a dark blue felt covering.

It is in excellent condition, with just s tiny chip to the left-hand top edge, as shown in...  read more

Code: 51545

Vintage French Novelty Mechanical Bird Cigarette Dispenser c1960

Here on offer is vintage French, possibly by Brevete, novelty mechanical bird cigarette dispenser circa 1960.

It has been made from a strong durable plastic that has been coloured to highlight the bird and surroundings.

The cigarettes are placed inside the lidded box and when the bird is pushed forward, it stoops and picks up a single cigarette from a tray that ex...  read more

Code: 51544

WW1 – The Edmonton Green Committee (London) – Wounded Soldiers’ Fund - Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover

Here on offer is an early WW1 metal and celluloid matchbox cover, from The Edmonton Green Committee (London), in aid of the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund, 1914 – 1915.

The front depicts the framed words:

From
The Edmonton Green Committee
In aid of the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund

Then it also lists the names of the leading members, president, etc…...  read more

Code: 51543

S.S. GOTHIC – ERII’s Royal Tour 1953 – 1954 - Ships Wheel Shaped Aluminium Souvenir Ashtray

Here on offer is an impressive souvenir of S.S. GOTHIC, ERII’s Royal Tour 1953 – 1954, being a ships wheel shaped aluminium ashtray.

The ashtray has been made from polished aluminium, with eight handles fitted to the outer rim.
In the centre there is a circular enamel badge, that depicts a Royal ensign flag and the words:

Royal Tour
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Code: 51542

WW2 Romanian Army Dagger with Scabbard and Hanging Straps

Here on offer is a WW2 Romanian Army dagger with scabbard and rare hanging straps.

There is no maker mark on this dagger as is common with these Romanian daggers.

The hilt fittings are all chrome-plated an in excellent condition, showing no signs of rust or pitting.

The ornate pommel is in the shape of an eagle’s head and it still retains its origina...  read more

Code: 50741

Scarce Danish Carlsberg Bryggerierne “The Carlsberg Breweries” Swastika Advertising Medal c1920

Here on offer is a scarce Danish Carlsberg Bryggerierne “The Carlsberg Breweries” Swastika advertising medal circa 1920.

The Swastika was used by Carlsberg as their Trademark and these medals were in the years up until WW2, souvenir/ advertising items for the Danish Carlsberg beer company.

The Swastika’s on the medals were used as a symbol of peace in the pre-WW2 p...  read more

Code: 51535

Unique Victorian Carved Horn and Silver Horse Leg Shaped Snuff Holder

Here on offer is a unique and rare Victorian horn and silver snuff holder that has been hand carved into a horse’s leg and hoof.

I have seen a few antique walking canes with horn horse leg handles, but never a snuff holder.

All the metal fittings are test as 925-grade silver but there are no hallmarks or makers details.

The horse leg has been beauti...  read more

Code: 50645