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
40.00 GBP
WW2 No.36 Type II British 'Rifle' Mills Grenade by BBC Converted to a Table Lighter
Here on offer is great example of a now inert, original WW2 No.36 Type II British 'Rifle' Mills grenade made by BBC and now converted to a table lighter.
The front of the main body of the grenade has the letters BBC stamped on it (with a rivet covering the central “B”), which indicates the maker of the body was the British Bath Co, of Greenford, London.
These grena... read more
175.00 GBP
Elizabeth II - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal with 1985 Bar, Rosette Ribbon Bar and Case to JAMES H. GRITT
Here on offer is an original Elizabeth II - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal with 1985 Bar. It also comes with a Rosette Ribbon Bar and its original presentation case.
It was presented to JAMES H. GRITT and his name is stamped on the lower rim of the medal.
I believe the 1985 medal bar was awarded for an additional 10 years of continuous service.
45.00 GBP
Reverse Glass Painted Picture of H.M.S. GOLIATH Memorialising her sinking in the Dardanelles 12th May 1915 during WW1
Here on offer is a rare example of a commemorative reverse glass painted picture of the Royal Navy battleship H.M.S. GOLIATH, before she was sunk by torpedoes in the Dardenelles on 12th May 1915, during WW1.
A glass picture has been reverse printed and then hand coloured along with mother of pearl detailing.
The picture shows the ship at full speed in a calm sea w... read more
75.00 GBP
Scarce WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine Dagger by PUMA with Etched Blade
Here on offer is an original WW2 German Kriegsmarine Officer’s dagger with etched blade by a scarce maker PUMA.
The ivory coloured grip is the celluloid over wood version and is in great condition. It does have a small “stress” crack at the top and bottom, undoubtedly caused by overtightening of the pommel at some point in its life. They are both stable and with a portepee fitte... read more
675.00 GBP
Victorian Period Francis Barker & Son of London Pattern Pocket Travelling “Tub” Compass c1880
Here on offer is a Victorian period Francis Barker of London, pattern pocket travelling “tub” compass, circa 1880.
The dial features a much sought after printed paper card dial, showing traditional English cardinal and intercardinal points (N, S, E, W, NNE, etc.).
Just beneath the North fleur-de-lis decoration, it contains the signature "Trade Mark London" circula... read more
95.00 GBP
Fine Double-Bladed Penknife with Horn Grip Inset with Silver and Mother of Pearl
Here on offer is a top quality double-bladed penknife with a dark horn grip, inset with silver and mother of pearl.
The penknife has two smooth dark horn grip scales, one has been inset with a pattern of wavy silver wire and small pieces of Mother of Pearl, making a very attractive finish.
Both scales are held in place against the brass liners, by three brass pins... read more
20.00 GBP
Victorian Period Zulu War Iklwa Short Spear c1879
Here on offer is a fine example of a Victorian period Zulu War iklwa short spear, circa 1879.
The Zulus were renowned for their use of the short assegai spear. This stabbing weapon was named the 'iklwa' after the sound that was heard as it was withdrawn from the victim's body.
Under Shaka Zulu, the Zulu warrior carried a short stabbing spear with an approximate 8” ... read more