Large Vintage Framed Dedication to Alderman George T. Craker from the Air Training Corps 39F Squadron for 22 Years service in 1963

Here on offer is a large vintage framed dedication to Alderman George T. Craker from the Air Training Corps of the 39F Squadron (Barnes) for 22 years devoted service, in 1963.

The dedication has been hand written in black ink in a stylish gothic font and reads as:

Presented to
Alderman George T. Craker
By the Officers, NCO’s, Cadets,
And Membe...  read more

Code: 51561

WW2 Trench Art “20mm Cartridge” Brass and Steel Petrol Table Lighter

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 trench art brass and steel petrol table lighter.

The top cone section is from the top of a 20mm cartridge and the lower section has been made up from a large calibre artillery cartridge igniter, that I can’t identify?

Many countries have used 20mm anti-aircraft guns during WW2, on board ships, on land and they were also popular on...  read more

Code: 51536

WW1 – The Edmonton Green Committee (London) – Wounded Soldiers’ Fund - Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover

Here on offer is an early WW1 metal and celluloid matchbox cover, from The Edmonton Green Committee (London), in aid of the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund, 1914 – 1915.

The front depicts the framed words:

From
The Edmonton Green Committee
In aid of the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund

Then it also lists the names of the leading members, president, etc…...  read more

Code: 51543

S.S. GOTHIC – ERII’s Royal Tour 1953 – 1954 - Ships Wheel Shaped Aluminium Souvenir Ashtray

Here on offer is an impressive souvenir of S.S. GOTHIC, ERII’s Royal Tour 1953 – 1954, being a ships wheel shaped aluminium ashtray.

The ashtray has been made from polished aluminium, with eight handles fitted to the outer rim.
In the centre there is a circular enamel badge, that depicts a Royal ensign flag and the words:

Royal Tour
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Code: 51542

19th Century Borneo Jimpul Head Hunting Sword – Dayak - Kalimantan Borneo

Here on offer is an antique fine example of what I believe is a genuine 19th century Jimpul Head Hunting Sword.

The Jimpul is a member in the family of heavy machete like swords of the Sea Dayak and the Kenyah people of Kalimantan (Borneo). Other members of the family are the Mandau, the Langgai Tinggang and the Niabor as well as few others. All associated with the head-hunting t...  read more

Code: 51531

Extra Photos of 19th Century Borneo Jimpul Head Hunting Sword 51531

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Code: 51530

P&O Steam Navigation Company – 150th Anniversary 1837 to 1987 Commemorative Bronze Medallion Paperweight

Here on offer is a P&O Steam Navigation Company, 150th Anniversary 1837 to 1987 Commemorative Bronze Medallion Paperweight.

This impressive commemorative P&O bronze medallion has been set in clear resin with a flat base to allow it to be used as a paperweight.

On one side it displays the 'William Fawcett' paddle-steamer with sails set, P & O flag (enamelled) below,...  read more

Code: 51527

WW1 Trench Art Brass Dish “For Dad” with Cornish Crest from a Soldier - W. Howard - Oct 31st 1917

Here on offer is a WW1 Trench Art brass dish embossed with the Cornish crest and the words FOR DAD that you can just make out above the crest.

On the back it is engraved with the soldier’s name and a date:

W. HOWARD Oct 31st 1917

This small brass dish has a crimped wavey edge and now shows usage wear to the Cornish crest in the centre.
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Code: 51505

Vintage Copper Picture of an Australian Kookaburra Bird in Repoussé

Here on offer is Vintage Copper Picture of an Australian Kookaburra Bird in Repoussé.

The copper has been finely worked to produce the detailed raised image of the bird and now has a nice patina to the finish.

There are no maker’s or artist details on the picture that I can see.

The frame measures 10.2” (26cm) by 8.25” (21cm) and weighs 400g.
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Code: 51517

Charming Victorian Period – Finely Detailed 17th Century Shoe Shaped Pewter Snuff Box

Here on offer is charming Victorian period made, 17th century shoe shaped pewter snuff box.

These shoe snuff boxes are believed to have been made in the Victorian period as faithful representations of late 17th and early 18th century shoes.

Made in pewter rather than wood allowed the craftsmen to add far more detail than would otherwise be possible. They are such ...  read more

Code: 51501