Unique Hand Carved Mother of Pearl Letter Opener with Duke of Wellington’s Profile Commemorating Waterloo 1815

Here on offer is a very unusual and possibly unique hand carved Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell letter opener with Duke of Wellington’s Profile, that I believe was made to Commemorate the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

This came into my possession form a lady in Hampshire, who lived near Stratfield Saye House, along with a Horse Hair Bracelet made form the hair of the Duke of Wellin...  read more

Code: 50107

Antique Victorian Bamboo “Soap” Box used by ERNST HEINRICHSEN of Nuremberg to Ship their Flat Tin Toy Soldiers c1900

Here on offer is an empty antique Victorian bamboo “Soap” box used by the famous ERNST HEINRICHSEN of Nuremberg to contain and ship their flat tin toy soldier figures, circa 1900.

This is an early version of the oval type of box they used and is in excellent condition with no cracks or splits, just a corner section of the label is now missing.

The hand written sect...  read more

Code: 51361

Original WW1 Souvenir 0.303 Bullet Pencil from YPRES

Here on offer is an original WW1 souvenir 0.303 bullet pencil from YPRES, France.

The 0.303 bullet pencil comprises of a short red pencil fixed inside a silver bullet, which tests as 925 grade silver, but may just be a thick silver plate?

This fits VERY tightly into the neck of the brass (fired) cartridge case. You have to gently wiggle the bullet to get it free f...  read more

Code: 51357

Unusual Vintage Stag Horn Dagger Shaped Brooch c1950

Here on offer is an unusual vintage stag horn dagger shaped brooch.

This unusual brooch has been made from a piece of stag horn and shaped to look like a dagger.

On the back it retains its original brass securing pin and clasp.

By the style of the pin, I would say this was made back in the 1940’s or 50’s as a souvenir piece, possibly Scottish or Ger...  read more

Code: 51352

Vintage RAF Chrome Plated Wishbone & Wings Sweetheart Brooch c1950

Here on offer is an excellent example of an RAF sweetheart brooch in which consists of a detailed RAF Crown and Wings emblem, set on a chrome plated wishbone.

I think these where made just after the end of WW2, circa 1950.

There isn’t a maker’s mark on this piece but it is very similar to the propeller brooches made by F.W.C & S Ltd.

It retains its o...  read more

Code: 51349

Original Small WW2 “Trench Art” RAF Spitfire Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a superb example of an original WW2 RAF “Trench Art” sweetheart brooch which is in the form of a metal RAF Spitfire fighter aircraft that still retains some aged patina to what looks like a silver or nickel alloy?

It is thought that these brooches where true “WW2 Trench Art” possibly made from coins by German POW’s retained in the UK and sold to guards for chocol...  read more

Code: 51348

Antique Silver Graduated Albert Pocket Watch Chain with a “Reading Town Cup” Fob by William Hair Haseler & Tiny Bone Elephant Charm

Here on offer is an unusual and interesting pocket watch accessory set.

It consists of an antique English hallmarked solid silver graduated Albert pocket watch chain with a silver “Reading Town Cup” fob and a tiny carved bone elephant charm.

The graduated Albert chain shows the true sign of quality, as each individual link is stamped with the Lion Passant.
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Code: 50822

JANE'S 100 SIGNIFICANT AIRCRAFT - 1909-1969 compiled by H. F. King and edited by John W. R. Taylor

Here on offer is an original hardcover reference book, JANE'S 100 SIGNIFICANT AIRCRAFT 1909-1969 compiled by H. F. King and edited by John W. R. Taylor.

This 158-page impressive reference manual contains information on the 100 most significant aircraft, between 1909 and 1969, so it includes the famous Concorde.

It describes and illustrates the aircraft, providing...  read more

Code: 51339

JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1970-71 Hardcover Reference Book edited by Raymond V.B. Blackman

Here on offer is an original hardcover reference book, JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1970-71, edited by Raymond V.B. Blackman.

This 675-page impressive reference manual contains information on all the world's warships of the period, arranged by nation, including information on ships' names, dimensions, armaments, silhouettes and photographs, etc.

It describes and illustra...  read more

Code: 51338

JANE'S WORLD RAILWAYS 1983-84 Hardcover Reference Book

Here on offer is an original hardcover reference book, JANE'S WORLD RAILWAYS 1983-84.

This 744-page impressive reference manual covering railway systems with hundreds of black and white photographs and diagrams.

This copy is in what I would say is in excellent and very lightly used condition, with one edge ding to the front cover.

It has been kept in...  read more

Code: 51337