Ornate Vintage Collectors Lock Knife by Herbertz Messer with Laguiole “Bee”

Here on offer is a mint example of an ornate vintage collectors lock knife by Herbertz Messer, Solingen.

What I find unusual about this knife is it has the forged image of a Bee on the locking spring stop, as seen on French made Laguiole knives?

The Bee, one of the symbols of an Original Forge de Laguiole knife, is carved with a file and an engraver. The legend g...  read more

Code: 50924

Vintage Hourglass Egg Timer with Seashells Encased in clear Pink Lucite

Here on offer is a vintage hourglass egg timer with seashells encased in clear pink Lucite.

This was probably made back in the 1950’s when many where made in various colours but each one was with a unique design of shells.

It is in excellent condition with just some minor surface scratches.

It measures 3.25” (8.3cm) wide, 2.75” (7cm) high and 1.1” ...  read more

Code: 50927

WW2 British Brass Pocket Petrol Lighter by SEIGNEUR circa 1943

Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 period British brass pocket petrol lighter by SEIGNEUR that dates to 1943.

The lighter has been manufactured in England by SEIGNEUR that has been stamped on the bottom edge along with an Rd No. 839372, which dates it to 1943.

The main parts of the lighter have been made from brass and the whole outer case has a smooth poli...  read more

Code: 50672

WW2 Royal Canadian Engineers Gilt Brass & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful original WW2 period Royal Canadian Engineers gilt brass and enamel sweetheart brooch.

The Royal Canadian Engineers emblem is displayed in the centre and the name ROYAL CANADIAN ENGINEERS is set into a blue enamel ribbon at the bottom.

It comes in excellent condition, no loss of enamel that I can see.

On the reverse it st...  read more

Code: 50920

Mint in Box - 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Channel Islands Medal

Here on offer is a “mint in box” example of a 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Channel Islands medal, 1945 -1995.

I believe these liberation medals where only on sale on the island of Jersey in 1995 and therefore these are quite rare.

The medal is just in mint condition and a love the image displayed on the back of a German officer and a British policeman in f...  read more

Code: 50914

Rare WW2 Deutsches Jungvolk DJ Carved Wooden Letter Opener

Here on offer is an rare and unusual WW2 Deutsches Jungvolk DJ letter opener.

Founded in 1928, the Deutsches Jungvolk in der Hitlerjugend DJ, also DJV; German for "German Youngsters in the Hitler Youth") was the separate section for boys aged 10 to 13 of the Hitler Youth (HJ) organisation in Nazi Germany.

Through a programme of outdoor activities, parades and spor...  read more

Code: 50909

Vintage The Royal Engineers Association Members Lapel Badge

Here on offer is a vintage The Royal Engineers Association member’s gilt and enamel lapel badge.

The badge is in mint condition and retains all its original gilt and enamel detailing on the front.

On the back it retains its pin and “C” clasp and has the details:

LONDON BADGE
0933 650801

It measures 0.9” (2.3cm) high and weighs 3...  read more

Code: 50905

Presentation RAF Squadron Leaders Glass Bottomed Pewter Tankard - “TUG Wilson” 1978

Here on offer is a fine example of a presentation RAF squadron leaders glass bottomed English pewter tankard.

On the front it has engraved:

Sqn Ldr “Tug Wilson”
from his friends
March 78

The tankard itself is in excellent undamaged condition and has a clear glass base and a maker’s name: Pinder Bros of Sheffield.

I can’t...  read more

Code: 50908

Cased RADO “DiaStar” JUBILE WRIST WATCH WITH 42 ROUND CUT DIAMONDS - 1998

Here on offer is a truly elegant, genuine, RADO DiaStar Jubilé watch with diamonds and it comes with its original box and guarantee, dated 1998.

This rare RADO Integral DiaStar Jubile Men's watch has hand set Diamond Bezels.

Each side features 21 bezel set diamonds for a total of 42 diamonds.

The strap is made up of Black Ceramic scratch proof links...  read more

Code: 50903

Genuine Aboriginal Australian Woomera Spear Thrower

Here on offer is genuine Aboriginal Australian woomera spear thrower.

This large 33” long spear thrower is I believe, hand carved from a beautiful piece of mulga wood.

It is a 'male' spear thrower, meaning it has a wooden peg at one end that is held in place with kangaroo sinew. This is insert into a conical depression in the bottom of the hunting spears.
...  read more

Code: 50901