Antique ‘Duke of Wellington’ Staffordshire Pottery Character Jug, circa 1830

Here on offer is a fine example of an antique ‘Duke of Wellington’ Staffordshire Pottery Character Jug, circa 1830.

After the Duke of Wellington’s victory at Waterloo in 1815, a number of commemorative souvenir items where made and these finely detailed character jugs where made depicting the Duke in his uniform.

They where all hand painted in a numb...  read more

Code: 50229

RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ORNATE BRASS THERMOMETER HOLDER

Here on offer is a rare example of an antique Victorian ornately patterned brass thermometer holder.

I believe this holder may have been originally silver-plated, as there is some evidence of it still existing in the recesses of the pattern, but is has clearly worn off over the years.

The cylindrical shaped holder has a beautiful raised floral patter...  read more

Code: 50250

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH HALLMARKED SILVER SNUFFBOX BY JOHN SHAW c1819

Here on offer is a beautiful antique Georgian English hallmarked silver Snuffbox by John Shaw circa 1819.

This pocket Snuffbox is a finely made quality piece and has a crosshatched pattern over the centrally raised lid and a slightly different cross hatch pattern on the central section of the base.

There is a small rectangular cartouche in the centr...  read more

Code: 50248

RARE ANTIQUE 18thC SPIKED LEATHER DOG COLLAR – USED AS PROTECTION FROM WOLVES

Here on offer is a rare 18th or early 19th century, original leather dog collar that would have been worn as a protection from wolf attacks.

This superb example has been made with two layers of stitched thick leather inset with two rows of metal spikes.

The spiked section is attached by two ‘swivel’ buckles to a thick leather adjustable strap, whic...  read more

Code: 50247

RARE BLACK FACED 14CT GOLD OMEGA MENS ART DECO POCKET WATCH c1943 WW2

Here on offer is a rare and beautiful vintage 14ct gold Art Deco Gents Pocket Watch by the famous premier Swiss watch maker, Omega.

This superb original stem-winder example has an unusual black dial with gold hands and gold Roman Numeral numbers.
It also has a sub seconds dial set at the 6 o’clock position.
It looks to still have its original mineral...  read more

Code: 50244

RARE SAMPSON MORDAN & Co HALLMARKED 9ct GOLD CARPENTERS PENCIL HOLDER c1921

Here on offer is a rare 9ct gold, Art Deco, Sampson Mordan & Co, Carpenter’s Pencil Holder from 1921.

This example has a beautiful long ribbed finish on the main section, with a suspension ring and loop attached at the end.

On one side it is stamped:

S.MORDAN & Co

along with:

SM & Co

...  read more

Code: 50243

Royal Navy H.M.S. KENT (54) Bronze Prize Medallion for Billiards 1929 and Case

Here on offer is a rare and unusual, Royal Navy Bronze Prize Medallion for 2nd place at ‘Billiards’ in 1929, HMS KENT (54).

The shield shaped bronze medallion shows a Battleship Cruiser under steam, in relief, on the front.
The rear is engraved with:

BILLIARDS
CLASS III
W.H.W. 1929
2ND
KENT


The Medal...  read more

Code: 50238

Rare Vintage The Royal Society of St George Enamel & Chrome Car Badge circa 1930

Here on offer is fine example of a vintage enamel and chrome car badge, for The Royal Society of St George.

The Society was established back in 1894 to promote the English way of life and Englishness.

This a an early and rare example from the 1920’s or early 1930’s and has a member number 226 stamped on the reverse.

It was manufactur...  read more

Code: 50228

WW1 British Great War Veterans of America Bronze Wall Plaque 1914 to 1918

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 related circular cast bronze wall plaque for the British War Veterans of America.

The centre has two raised shields; one depicts the American Flag and the other the British Flag.

Around the shields inside a raised circle are the words,

BRITISH GREAT WAR VETERNS OF AMERICA

Then between the...  read more

Code: 50224

WW2 Royal Navy Shield Shaped Bakelite Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 shield shaped Bakelite sweetheart brooch, inset with a black and white photo of a Royal Navy rating in uniform.

The Bakelite shield and top bar have a brown marbled finish and are in excellent undamaged condition.

The front has a small circular photo of a Navy rating in uniform that is covered in a clea...  read more

Code: 50219