Vintage Bronze and Enamel Shooting Medal for the Brighton & District League Division 1 Winners in 1950

Here on offer is a vintage bronze and enamel shooting medal for the Brighton & District League Division 1 winners, in 1950.

I believe these annual shooting competitions were linked to the Delancey Shield?

This attractive bronze medal depicts two enamel shields and inlaid in blue enamel are the words:

BRIGHTON & DISTRICT LEAGUE

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Code: 52047

WW1 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Cap Badge

Here on offer is a WW1 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Cap Badge.

This Australian army “Rising Sun” badge is made from pressed brass and now has a age patina to the finish.

The front depicts a radiating pattern representing sun with a King’s crown at the centre and inscribed banner across bottom, that reads:

AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH
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Code: 52044

Unusual WW2 Period Novelty RAF Spitfire Aircraft Shaped Brass Penknife by Leppington CUTLASS Sheffield c1940

Here on offer is a scarce and unusual WW2 Period novelty RAF spitfire aircraft shaped brass penknife, by Leppington (CUTLERS) Ltd, Sheffield, circa 1940.

I actually can’t find another example of this type of penknife. Leppington are known for making a range of cutlery, so penknives are actually rare to find.

On this penknife, the grip is made from two plates of sol...  read more

Code: 52034

Rare WW1 Grimwades Commemorative Vase Depicting Two Bruce Bairnsfather Cartoons

Here on offer is a rare WW1 Grimwades commemorative vase depicting two Bruce Bairnsfather cartoons.

Captain Charles Bruce Bairnsfather was a prominent British humourist and cartoonist. His best-known cartoon character is Old Bill. Bill and his pals Bert and Alf featured in Bairnsfather's "Fragments from France" cartoons published weekly in The Bystander magazine during WW1.
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Code: 52028

WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 8.25” Commemorative Dish Depicting a Cooking Cartoon and the words THE HISTORICAL TOUCH – “WELL ALFRED OW ARE THE CAKES?”

Here on offer is a large WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 9” commemorative dish depicting a cooking cartoon and the words THE HISTORICAL TOUCH – “WELL ALFRED OW ARE THE CAKES?”

Captain Charles Bruce Bairnsfather was a prominent British humourist and cartoonist. His best-known cartoon character is Old Bill. Bill and his pals Bert and Alf featured in Bairnsfather's "Fragments from France" c...  read more

Code: 52027

Large WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 9” Commemorative Dish Depicting a Juggling Grenades Cartoon and the words “KEEPING HIS HAND IN?”

Here on offer is a large WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 9” commemorative dish depicting a juggling grenades cartoon and the words “KEEPING HIS HAND IN?”.

Captain Charles Bruce Bairnsfather was a prominent British humourist and cartoonist. His best-known cartoon character is Old Bill. Bill and his pals Bert and Alf featured in Bairnsfather's "Fragments from France" cartoons published wee...  read more

Code: 52026

Antique Mid 18th Century 'Chinoiserie' Delftware Plate Depicting a Bird and Flowers c1750

Here on offer is an antique mid 18th century 'Chinoiserie' blue and white painted tin-glazed delftware plate.

It depicts an oriental pheasant type bird sitting on a fence with a floral border.

There is no makers mark, which is common with such early pieces, but it is most likely Liverpool delftware, circa 1750.

Unfortunately, is has an old crack r...  read more

Code: 52025

WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 6” Commemorative Plate/Plaque Depicting “Old Bill” and the words “WHEN THE ‘ELL IS IT GOIN' TO BE STRAWBERRY?”

Here on offer is a WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 6” commemorative plate/plaque depicting “Old Bill” and the words “WHEN THE ‘ELL IS IT GOIN' TO BE STRAWBERRY?”.

Captain Charles Bruce Bairnsfather was a prominent British humourist and cartoonist. His best-known cartoon character is Old Bill. Bill and his pals Bert and Alf featured in Bairnsfather's "Fragments from France" cartoons publis...  read more

Code: 52021

Stunning Antique Victorian Mahogany Striped Wooden Page-Turner with Hallmarked Silver Fittings 1893

Here on offer is a beautiful example of an antique Victorian hard wood page-turner with hallmarked silver fittings dating to 1893.

The page turner measures an impressive 17.75” long and is shaped in the form of a long wooden knife with tapering blade edge.

The wood appears to be a hard African “tiger striped” mahogany and has a stunning pattern.

The ...  read more

Code: 50844

WW2 Butterscotch Bakelite Sweetheart Pendant set with a Photo of a Soldier

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 butterscotch coloured Bakelite sweetheart pendant, inset with a sepia photo of a soldier in uniform.

The square shaped Bakelite pendant has a beautifully patterned butterscotch marbled finish and is in excellent undamaged condition. It has a hole in the top that has a suspension ring fitted through it.

The front has a small ...  read more

Code: 52020