Rare WW2 Trench Art Aluminium Model of an RAF Bristol Beaufighter

Here on offer is a rare example of a period WW2 Trench Art aluminium model of a RAF Bristol Beaufighter.

This is the first example I have come across of a Trench Art Beaufighter model in 40 years of collecting.

The model is a one piece solid aluminium casting and does show overall age oxidisation to the finish, but no cracks or repairs.

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Code: 50206

Cased Royal British Legion 50th Anniversary Gold Plated Medallion by SPINK & SON Ltd

Here on offer is a Royal British Legion 50th Anniversary (1921 to 1971), gold plated medallion, with its original blue case.

The top of the blue leatherette covered metal hinged case has the gold lettering:

BRITISH LEGION
1921 – 1971

Inside the case lid are the Royal appointment crests and details of the famous English medal ma...  read more

Code: 50427

WW2 Copper Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter with WW1 & WW2 Coins

Here on offer is a great example of an early WW2 period copper trench art pocket petrol lighter, with WW1 and WW2 coins.

The lighter’s outer frame is made from two sections of copper pipe.

Fitted to one end is an English 1939 dated halfpenny showing the sailing ship image and at the other end is a George V, WW1 period, halfpenny that displays the pr...  read more

Code: 50417

Near Mint Deflection Magnetometer Compass by W & J George & Becker Ltd circa 1950

Here on offer is a fine example of a 1950’s period Deflection Magnetometer by the famous English laboratory instrument maker:


W & J George & Becker Ltd

Founded from a take over of F.E. Becker & Co. by W.J. George Ltd in 1897, they continued to trade under the original name until the 1950s when W. & J. George & Becker Ltd was adopted.
T...  read more

Code: 50393

Unusual WW1 Miniature Diary of The War Extracts from The TIMES Diary - Sept 1914 to May 1915

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 Miniature Diary of the War extracts from the TIMES diary, Sept 1914 to May 1915.

This small diary/booklet was possibly a giveaway item published in 1915, which also has printed on the front:

With the Compliments from

CROCKER SONS & Co. Ltd
FRIDAY STREET
E.C.

Someone has also ...  read more

Code: 50383

Stunning Example of a Large Handmade Brass Napoleonic Field Cannon & Limber

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a very large hand made model of solid brass Napoleonic field cannon with its attachable limber carriage.

I am selling this fine example on behalf of a truly talented model maker, who crafted this example over 40 years ago.

It is based on a Napoleonic field cannon from the Battle of Waterloo period circa 1815.read more

Code: 50389

Antique “Leopard Shirtings” Brass Letter Opener Advertising Horrockses Crewdson & Co Ltd c1889 with Case

Here on offer is a mint example of an antique "Leopard Shirtings" brass letter opener advertising Horrockses Crewdson & Co Ltd, Manchester, circa 1889.

This Rare Victorian brass letter opener has on the circular handle: the image of a leopard and the words “LEOPARD SHIRTINGS on one side.

On the other side is the image of three mice chasing each other...  read more

Code: 50388

Unusual Middle Eastern “Trench Art” Brass Box Depicting King Bin Saud of Saudi Arabia c1943

Here on offer is an unusual lidded brass “trench art” box depicting King Abdulaziz “Bin Saud” Abdul Rahman the founder of Saudi Arabia, dated 1943.

I was told this box dates back to WW2 and is a rare for of Middle Eastern “Trench Art”.

The numbers 43 stamped into on
e edge of the lid, relate to the year 1943.

On the top of the p...  read more

Code: 50377

Vintage “Bend to Cock” Double-Barrelled Cork Firing Toy Shotgun – Made in Japan

Here on offer is a great vintage “bend to cock” double-barrelled cork firing Toy Shotgun, from the 1950’s or 60’s.

The main body of the gun is made from pressed metal that has some a raised scroll work design on the sides. The metal has been painted black at some point in its life and shows some light corrosion under the paint.

The stock is made from a hard brown p...  read more

Code: 50382

Two Impressive WW1 Period Cast Iron Wall Plaques - Earl Kitchener & General Joffre

Here on offer are two impressive WW1 period, cast iron oval wall plaques: one of Earl Kitchener & another of General Joffre.

Their images are shown in profile with a grooved and crest patterned border.

Each plaque has been cast with fine detail on the images and they have been painted black.

On the back they have two raised lugs that...  read more

Code: 50376