Unusual Original WW2 Copper “Trench Art” RAF Spitfire Long Bar Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a superb example of an original WW2 “Trench Art” sweetheart brooch which is in the form of a RAF Spitfire fighter aircraft made from copper, mounted on a long bar brooch.

It is thought that these brooches where true “WW2 Trench Art” possibly made from copper coins by German POW’s retained in the UK and sold to guards for chocolate and cigarettes.

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Code: 51999

WW1 5th London Rifle Brigade Gilt Brass, Enamel and Mother of Pearl Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 5th London Rifle Brigade gilt brass, enamel and mother of pearl sweetheart brooch, with a King’s crown.

The brooch is in excellent condition and retains all the enamel to the metal regimental crest, that is pinned to a stunning mother of pearl disc.

The regimental crest depicts the 'Royal Arms' within a title circlet wi...  read more

Code: 51998

Impressive WW2 Trench Art Chrome Plated Brass Model of an RAF Handley Page HP52 Hampden

Here on offer is a rare and impressive example of a WW2 Trench Art chrome plated brass model of a RAF HP52 Handley Page Hampden, twin engined medium bomber.

The model is a one piece solid brass casting and it retains most of its bright chrome plating finish. There is just wear to the plating on top of the engine cowlings and on base along with the three retracted undercarriage wh...  read more

Code: 51997

Rare Original WW2 Royal Air Force No 617 Squadron “The Dambusters” Gilt and Enamel Badge by H. W. Miller Ltd

Here on offer is a rare original WW2 Royal Air Force No 617 Squadron “The Dambusters” badge, by H. W. Miller Ltd, circa 1944.

This gilt and enamel badge was made to commemorate the Dambusters 'Operation Chastise’. This was commonly known as the Dambusters Raid and was an attack on German dams carried out on the night of 16/17 May 1943 by 617 Squadron RAF Bomber Command, later cal...  read more

Code: 51996

Rare Joseph Rodgers Special Edition 2000 Millennium Collectors Lockback Folding Knife - Mint in Box

Here on offer is a rare Joseph Rodgers special edition 2000 Millennium collectors lockback folding knife, still in its clear plastic box and in mint condition.

I bought this knife brand new from Joseph Rodgers of Sheffield in 2000, as a memento of the 2000 millennium. It has been displayed, in its clear plastic box, in a glass display case for the last 25 years.

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Code: 51993

Mint Joseph Rodgers Small Stainless Steel Penknife circa 2000

Here on offer is a mint example of a small Joseph Rodgers penknife that I bought new in 2000 direct from Joseph Rodgers, along with a couple of special edition millennium knives.

I did mean to use it on my keyring, but I never got around to use it, so it has been in a glass display case for the last 25 years.

This knife has a mint 1.5” polished stainless steel blad...  read more

Code: 51994

Rare Joseph Rodgers Special Edition 2000 Millennium Collectors Lambsfoot Folding Knife - Mint in Box

Here on offer is a rare Joseph Rodgers special edition 2000 Millennium collectors Lambsfoot folding knife, still in its clear plastic box and in mint condition.

I bought this knife brand new from Joseph Rodgers of Sheffield in 2000, as a memento of the 2000 millennium. It has been displayed, in its clear plastic box, in a glass display case for the last 25 years.

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Code: 51977

Vintage Taylors Eye Witness Farmer's 7.5cm Lambsfoot Bolstered Pocket Knife with Imitation Stag Grip

Here on offer is a Taylors Eye Witness Farmer's 7.5cm Lambfoot bolstered pocket knife with a black imitation stag grip.

Taylor’s Eye Witness penknives, farmer’s knives and stock knives have been a treasured possession throughout the world for over 150 years and are still made by hand in Taylor’s Eye Witness’ Sheffield factory.

Like all Eye Witness pocket knives, th...  read more

Code: 51992

Aluminium Tray Depicting Edward VIII ‘Our Prince of Sports’ Given as a Souvenir of the K.C.P.S Dinner in 1922 – Made by R.W. Coan London

Here on offer is a rare sand cast aluminium tray depicting the then Prince of Wales, Edward VIII, in his Royal Navy uniform, smoking a cigarette. The image of the Prince of Wales is likely taken from a photograph of him signing a visitor’s book during a trip to Canada in 1919, as shown in my last photo.

Below the image on the tray are the words:

OUR PRINCE OF SPOR...  read more

Code: 51989

3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers Personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery

Here on offer is an excellent example of a 1970’s period, 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers of Sheffield.

This knife has been personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery and dated to 1972-1973.

This beautiful double-edged dagger blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) in length and retains its original bright nickel-plated finish....  read more

Code: 50476