Antique Bronzed and Gilt Pewter Art Nouveau Double Inkwell and Pen Tray

Here on offer is in an beautiful antique bronzed pewter art nouveau double inkwell and pen tray c1900.

This very attractive double inkwell seems to have been cast in pewter that that now has a dark bronzed patina/finish. There are raised images of birds and foliage that have now have a rubbed gilt finish.

The hinged covers still work perfectly and both clear glass ...  read more

Code: 51163

Two Vintage RAF Model Aircraft Association Championship Medals - c1966

Here on offer is are two vintage RAF Model Aircraft Association (M.A.A.) Championship medals, awarded in 1966.

The RAF Model Aircraft Association has been active since 1949 encouraging participants in Model Flying events at local, Inter-Service, national and international level.

Under the governance of the Directorate of RAF Sport, the RAFMAA supports Service Perso...  read more

Code: 51165

Cased Bristol Education Committee Hallmarked Silver Medal to EDWARD VALE for 6 Years Regular Attendance & Satisfactory Conduct - 1910

Here on offer is an antique Bristol Education Committee, large hallmarked silver medal awarded to EDWARD VALE for 6 years regular attendance and satisfactory conduct in 1910, complete with its presentation case.

In the early days of mass schooling in Victorian and then Edwardian Britain, attendance was a persistent issue. Parents often resented having to send their children to sc...  read more

Code: 51164

French Chassepot M1866 Bayonet Shortened to a WW1 Close Combat Trench Knife

Here on offer is French Chassepot M1866 Bayonet that has been shortened to produce a WW1 combat or possibly a trench knife?

This knife has actually been crudely modified, probably in by a soldier in the field of action. It doesn’t reflect the quality of those that were produced by the French government during WW1 to provide the troops with trench knives.

Having s...  read more

Code: 51159

Post WW2 Turkish Damascus Steel Hitler Letter Opener by Paul Müller c1960

Here on offer is a post WW2 Hitler letter opener made with Turkish Damascus steel that is attributed to the famous Master Damascus Swordsmith, Paul Müller and was possibly commissioned by Colonel Attwood in the 1960’s.

Please note, this is being offered as a REPRODUCTION WW2 letter opener, NOT an original period piece.

The dagger blade shaped letter opener is I bel...  read more

Code: 51157

Additional Photos of Post WW2 Damascus Steel Hitler Letter Opener c1960

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Code: 51156

WW2 No.36 Type II British 'Rifle' Mills Grenade by BBC Converted to a Table Lighter

Here on offer is great example of a now inert, original WW2 No.36 Type II British 'Rifle' Mills grenade made by BBC and now converted to a table lighter.

The front of the main body of the grenade has the letters BBC stamped on it (with a rivet covering the central “B”), which indicates the maker of the body was the British Bath Co, of Greenford, London.

These grena...  read more

Code: 51162

Additional Photos of WW2 Grenade Lighter 51162

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Code: 51161

Scottish Silver-Plated Lucky Grouse Foot Brooch set with an Amethyst Stone - Ward Brothers Glasgow

Here on offer is a vintage Scottish silver-plated lucky grouse foot brooch, set with a large amethyst stone.

The base of the brooch is decorated with a deer's head and set with a deeply coloured amethyst stone.

The supporting frame under the foot is stamped in a diamond mark with the maker’s mark, “WBs” for Ward Brothers of Glasgow. The company WBS ceased to exist...  read more

Code: 50700

Memorable Order of Tin Hats (M.O.T.H) Stick Pin Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of a Memorable Order of Tin Hats (M.O.T.H) stick pin badge.

The stick pin seems to be made from brass that now shows a dark aged patina to the finish.

It has the famous WW1/2 allied tin hat to the top with M.O.T.H in a raised letters on the front.

The long pin is still securely attached to the back of the hat and the ...  read more

Code: 51151