Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Extendable Book Rack

Here on offer is an impressive antique Black Forest carved wood (possibly tulip wood) extending book rack with fruit baskets, with apples, berries and grapes surrounded with detailed pointed leaves.

It was carved in Switzerland back in the 19th century and is in excellent original condition with a nice patina finish to the wood.

The only damage I can see are four o...  read more

Code: 50615

Large French Bronze Medal - 2nd Prize - in the 10th international competition of the interpretation of the French melodies in 1966

Here on offer is a fine example of a large French bronze medal that was awarded to Anne Duparcq for a 2nd prize in the 10th international competition of the interpretation of the French melodies in 1966.

The medal was designed by the famous French medallist, Marie Alexandre Lucien COUDRAY (1864-1932).
A pupil of Dumont and Thomas, Allouard and Ponscarme.
Awarded t...  read more

Code: 50760

WW1 (Hastings) Arcadian Crested China Model of the British E Class Submarine - HMS E4 - c1915

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW1 (Hastings) Arcadian crested china model, of the British E Class Submarine HMS E4, circa1915.

HMS E4 was a British E-class submarine launched in 1912 that served during WW1 in the North Sea as part of the 8th Flotilla, based at Harwich. It is known for being involved in early, dramatic North Sea engagements, such as the Battle of Heli...  read more

Code: 52289

Victorian 1879 Pattern British Midshipman’s Dirk or Short Sword Retailed by J. Gieve & Sons Portsmouth

Here on offer is a genuine example of a Victorian 1879 pattern British Midshipman’s dirk or short sword.

The dirk fittings consist of a gilt brass hilt, a detailed lion’s head pommel and plain cross-guard with acorn quillions, that is set on the front with a crowned fouled anchor within an oval wreath.

The lion’s mouth ring retains a short section of a naval dirk p...  read more

Code: 52282

Extra Photos of Victorian 1879 Pattern British Midshipman’s Dirk - 52282

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Code: 52281

Extra Photos of Victorian 1879 Pattern British Midshipman’s Dirk - 52282

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Code: 52280

Arcadian Crested China WW1 British Tank - City of Bristol - c1917

Here on offer is an example of an Arcadian (A & S) crested china model of a WW1 (Female) Mark IV British tank, with the crest for the City of Bristol, circa 1917.

The Mark IV was introduced in 1917 and it benefited from significant developments of the Mark I tank. The main improvements were in armour, the re-siting of the fuel tank and ease of transport. A total of 1,220 Mk IV...  read more

Code: 52288

Full Size Custom Damascus Hunting Knife with a Black Palm Wood Handle by Terry Kranning

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to acquire full-size collector's hunting knife with Damascus blade and black palm wood handle, made by Terry Kranning.

I bought this knife and some miniatures directly from Terry back in 2002.

Sadly, Terry was killed in a climbing accident during the Pocatello Pump rock climbing competition, Idaho, USA, back in 2004.

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Code: 50956

Unusual Silver Plated King Edward VII “Pop Out” Penny Coin Brooch

Here on offer is a scarce silver plated King Edward VII “Pop Out” repousse relief, penny coin brooch.

This brooch has been made from a genuine Victorian English penny, dated 1900, that has the 3D bust of Edward VII pushed through the center, creating a “Pop Out” repousse image, that was popular in the early Edwardian period.

It is in excellent condition, still ret...  read more

Code: 52133

WW1 (LONDON) Crested Ware China Model of German 15cm Artillery Shell “Jack Johnson” by Arcadian China

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 (LONDON) Crested Ware China Model of German 15cm Artillery Shell, “Jack Johnson” by Arcadian China.

On the front of the shell is the coloured crest for LONDON and on the reverse are the words JACK JOHNSON.

My understanding is that ‘Jack Johnson’ was a British nickname used to describe the impact of the heavy G...  read more

Code: 50286