Antique Scottish Silver Mounted Horn Spoon with an Ornate Silver Whistle Tip circa 1890

Here on offer is a fine example of what I believe is an antique Scottish silver mounted horn spoon with an ornate silver whistle set on the top of the handle, circa 1890.

I acquired it in a jewellery box that contained a whole range of antique Scottish brooches and pins.

The long spoon has been made from a beautiful dark piece of horn that shows stunning colouring ...  read more

Code: 50411

Beautiful WW2 Period Marquetry Picture of a RAF Bristol Blenheim MK. IV Bomber by J.H. Bacon

Here on offer is a beautiful WW2 period marquetry picture of a RAF Bristol Blenheim MK. IV bomber by J.H. Bacon.

The picture has been made from sections of different coloured wood veneers, expertly cut and inlaid onto a wooden panel, so as to depict an RAF Bristol Blenheim MK. IV in flight.

On the front, bottom right-hand corner, it is signed J.H. Bacon.
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Code: 51392

Vintage “Cashs of Coventry” Miniature Woven Silk Framed Picture of an 1850 Royal Horse Guards Officer

Here on offer is a vintage “Cashs of Coventry” miniature woven silk framed picture of an 1850 mounted Royal Horse Guards Officer.

The picture is made entirely from woven silk threads and will fade if exposed to direct sunlight or excess humidity.

This fine glazed and framed example is in excellent original condition and retains all its bright colouring.

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Code: 51391

Genuine WW2 German Five Place Bakelite Fuze Holder dated 1941

Here on offer is a Genuine WW2 German Five Place Bakelite Fuze Holder dated 1941.


This original WW2 period manufactured five place black Bakelite holder, is marked on the bottom and the top of the lid, with the details: Kz.Zdlg.C/98, in raised text.

On the underside of the lid are various markings including what looks to be the manufactures logo and the pro...  read more

Code: 51380

Signed Portrait of a WW2 British Officer in Uniform – Italy 1944

Here on offer is a fine portrait of a British military officer in uniform, with his pipe!

The portrait has been painted using oils on a wooden board and is signed in the lower left hand corner:

H. MANSFIELD – PROFFITT
ITALY 44

I assume the officer’s name is H. Mansfield or H. Mansfield – Proffitt?

I have done some basic research...  read more

Code: 50945

Unusual WW1 China Model of a ZEPPELIN – with the Crest for the ARMS OF WALES

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 china “crest-ware” model of a zeppelin with the crest for the arms of Wales.

What makes this example unusual is the size which is larger than normal being 6.75” (17.3cm) long and the fact it has a “nipple” section extending from the rear, near the fins for a stanhope viewer that is now sadly missing.

On the front is a coloured crest...  read more

Code: 51372

Japanese Samurai and Phoenix Satsuma High Relief Vase with Perforated and Dragon Design brass rim

Here on offer is an imprssive Japanese Samurai and Phoenix satsuma high relief vase with perforated and dragon design brass rim.

The front depicts a fine Samurai warrior with blade drawn about to confront an enemy behind him.

On the other side is the image of a what looks to be a Phoenix in flight.

In Japanese culture the phoenix is a symbol of good ...  read more

Code: 51370

Scarce Antique Revolver Shaped Glass Bottle c1910

Here on offer is a scarce example of an empty antique revolver shaped clear glass bottle, circa 1910.

This early type has some fine detailing and would have originally contained a drinking spirit, possibly whiskey with a cork stopper.

There are no maker’s or distributer marks on this example.

It is in excellent undamaged condition just some tiny ai...  read more

Code: 51364

Large Framed WW1 Embroidery Panels Depicting the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) and The Royal Tank Regiment

Here on offer are two original framed WW1 embroidery panels, depicting the insignia of Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) and the Royal Tank Regiment.

I was told that a proud mother embroidered these fine panels, to honour her two sons who served in these regiments during WW1.

The panels are in excellent condition and have been kept “fresh and bright” beh...  read more

Code: 51365

Interesting WW1 German POW - Antique Black Forest Walnut shaped Inkwell – marked PEDRAS SALGADAS 1916

Here on offer is an interesting and beautifully carved walnut shaped Black Forest wooden inkwell, that I was told relates to a German prisoner of war detained in Portugal during WW1.

The story goes that when Portugal went from being a neutral country to entering WW1 on the side of the allies in 1916, they interned 36 German and Austro-Hungarian ships in Lisbon.

The...  read more

Code: 51363