Beautiful Antique Miniature Silver and Bone Magnifying Glass with London Import Mark c1920

Here on offer is a beautiful antique miniature silver and bone magnifying glass with a small suspension ring, circa 1920.

The handle on this piece is made from bone and just has a small hairline crack, near the top, where the suspension ring and pin is fitted. It attaches snuggly to the ribbed silver stem section of the magnifying glass.

The ribbed section has been...  read more

Code: 52202

Short British Military Police Wooden Truncheon c1960

Here on offer is what I am told is a short version of a British Police truncheon, circa 1960.

It has been well made from what looks to be a lighter wood than the normal hardwoods that were used on earlier versions.

It retains a cord loop threaded through the top of the grip.

These smaller truncheons are actually hard to come by in such good condition...  read more

Code: 52200

Unusual 7” Bowie Bladed Knife with WW2 German SS/SA Dagger Style Grip by WHITBY Solingen Germany c1960

Here on offer is an unusual 7” bowie bladed knife with WW2 German SS/SA Dagger style grip by WHITBY Solingen Germany, circa 1960.

It has a sturdy 7” stainless steel bowie shaped blade with a 6.5” cutting edge. The only markings on the blade are the makers details, stamped on one side of the ricasso:

WHITBY
SOLINGEN
GERMANY

The blade is ...  read more

Code: 52199

WW1 German Trench Art Driving Band Gilt Bangle with Safety Chain

Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 German trench art driving band gilt bangle with safety chain.

This bangle has been made from a copper driving band salvaged from a WW1 German artillery shell.

A gilt finish was applied and it retains the original grooved driving band pattern to the outer surface.

It is hinged on one side, with the opposite si...  read more

Code: 52187

Fine Antique French Letter Opener with Ornate Silver Bolster and Ebony Handle by E. Page & Co. of Lyon c1900

Here on offer is a fine antique French letter opener with an ornate silver bolster and ebony handle by E. Page & Co. of Lyon, France circa 1900.

This is actually a well-made and useful letter opener with a undamaged double edged blade.

The antique steel blade now shows signs of age darkening to the finish and is engraved on one side with:

E. Page et...  read more

Code: 52198

Antique Victorian Silver Rimmed Horn Beaker with Spotted Pattern and a Blank Silver Cartouche c1890

Here on offer is a fine example of a Victorian silver rimmed horn beaker with a spotted pattern and a blank silver oval cartouche on the front, circa 1890.

The beaker has been made very well made with a light almost transparent cylindrical section of horn. The outside has been marked with a symmetrical pattern of dark spots, making this an impressive and unusual piece.
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Code: 52190

Pair of British Police Hiatt “D” Type Handcuffs with a Key c1920

Here on offer is a pair of British Police Hiatt “D” type handcuffs with their original early type of long “ribbed” key.

I find it difficult to accurately date these, but they have the earlier version of the “ribbed” key and as such I believe they are from around the 1920’s.

You can still just make out the Hiatt markings on them, being:

HIATT
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Code: 52189

Rare Antique Victorian or Edwardian 15ct Gold Swastika Pendant set with an Amethyst Stone

Here on offer is rare antique Victorian or Edwardian, 15ct gold Swastika pendant set in the center with a diamond cut amethyst stone.

The swastika is an ancient symbol of good luck and prosperity in many cultures, particularly in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, where it is used on homes, religious items, and as a charm to attract good fortune.

Obviously in the ea...  read more

Code: 51961

Unusual Leather covered Ladies Powder Compact Depicting a Map of Germany Post WW2 with French and US Zones c1945

Here on offer is an unusual vintage leather covered ladies powder compact depicting a map of Germany, post WW2 with French and US Zones, circa 1945.

The map of Germany has numerous towns named in gold lettering, along with French and US Zones.

The lid of the compact is opened by pushing the clip on the front edge.

Inside is an undamaged round mirro...  read more

Code: 52188

REPRODUCTION German WW2 Waffen SS Dutch Sports Badge

Here on offer is a REPRODUCTION German WW2 Waffen SS Dutch Sports Badge, which is actually a good copy of the original badge.

The badge is made of a two piece aluminium construction with a black wool in center.

It depicts the SS runes set inside a laurel wreath.

On the back it is faintly stamped 'Ges Gesch and retains its fixing pin.

I...  read more

Code: 52193