Framed Victorian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion – “Sweet Memories”

Here on offer is a wonderful example of a Victorian period Heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted wooden display case.

In the centre of the cushion is a square of early cream coloured celluloid square, which has the embossed image of an anchor, heart and horseshoe all joined by a rope, surrounded by coloured flowers.

In the centr...  read more

Code: 50525

Genuine WW1 ‘The Gift Of The Colonies’ Chocolate Tin

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 tin that would have contained chocolate from the British Colonies that were sent out to the serving British Military Forces on the battlefronts.

On the front lid the tin is marked in gilt lettering with:

THE GIFT OF THE COLONIES OF TRINIDAD, GRANADA & ST LUCIA TO HIS MAJESTY’S NAVAL & MILITARY FORCES.

and:

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Code: 51322

Unusual Solid Sterling Silver Inter-Services Swimming Championships Medal – 1961 Junior Championships - 1 Metre Springboard by F. Phillips of Aldershot

Here on offer is an unusual solid sterling silver Inter-Services swimming championships medal. It was awarded for 1st place in the junior championships, 1 metre springboard, held in 1961.

It also comes with its original red coloured card box.

I have seen a few of this type of Inter-Services medal before, that seem to date from the 1930’s through to the 1960’s, bu...  read more

Code: 51313

WW1 Period Nickel Plated Metal Matchbox Cover with Brass and Enamel Anchor for the ROYAL NAVY

Here on offer is a WW1 period nickel plated metal matchbox cover with brass and enamel anchor insignia for the ROYAL NAVY.

All three sides of the metal cover appear to be nickel or chrome plated. The edge is plain but both flat sides have an ornate engine turned pattern

On the front it has an impressive raised brass and enamel badge depicting the anchor insignia of...  read more

Code: 51315

WW1 Period Nickel Plated Metal Matchbox Cover with Brass and Enamel Insignia for HMS TIGER

Here on offer is a WW1 period nickel plated metal matchbox cover with brass and enamel insignia for HMS TIGER.

All three sides of the metal cover appear to be nickel or chrome plated, on the edge, it is stamped with the maker’s name:

SYLVANA REGd

On the front it has an impressive raised brass and enamel badge depicting the insignia of HMS TIGER.read more

Code: 51310

MINT Vintage Japanese Chrome Plated PISTOL Shaped Petrol Lighter with Box

Here on offer is a mint example of a small vintage Japanese pistol shaped petrol lighter with its original cardboard box.

There are no markings that I can see on the lighter, but it is in the classic style made in Japan back in the 1950’s and 60’s.

The lighter is in mint condition, retaining all the chrome plating and looks to have been only used a couple times, bu...  read more

Code: 51311

Rare WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) No. 56 Squadron – LENS - Mess Dinner Gong - 1917

Here on offer is a rare WW1 Royal Flying Corps, mess dinner gong that relates to the legendary RFC No. 56 fighter squadron.

I was told this came from an airfield mess room of No. 56 Squadron that was used while they were operating in France in 1917. However, I don’t have any provenance to support this claim, so I am unsure if this was a personal item or actually came from an airf...  read more

Code: 51273

WW1 Memorial Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover Honouring Nurse Edith Cavell - Brussels 1915

Here on offer is a WW1 memorial matchbox cover depicting the gallant nurse, Edith Cavell.

The metal and celluloid open sided matchbox cover has the image of Edith Cavell, set inside a laurel wreath on the front.

On the side is a statement from King George V:

“I ask you to make good these Sacrifices”

On the back is a Red Cross and th...  read more

Code: 51300

Vintage Hadeland Scandinavian Art Glass paperweight of an Inuit or Eskimo figurine c1960

Here on offer is a Vintage Hadeland Scandinavian art glass paperweight depicting an Inuit or Eskimo figurine.

This stylish piece was designed by Benny Motzfeldt for Hadeland Glassverk, Norway.

I believe it dates back to the 1960’s.

It has been handmade from clear lead glass and as such it is a very heavy piece for its size.

It is in ex...  read more

Code: 51296

Rare Oak Framed “Citizens of Portsmouth” WW1 Certificate Presented by the Citizens to Mr H.C. Archer – 19th July 1919

Here on offer is a rare framed Citizens of Portsmouth, WW1 certificate presented by the citizens to Mr H.C. Archer, dated 19th July 1919.

To mark the final end of WW1, Saturday 19th July 1919 was designated a public holiday and Peace celebrations took place throughout the land.

I haven’t done any research on Mr H C Archer, but I assume he is from Portsmouth and pr...  read more

Code: 51285