WW2 Trench Art RAF Spitfire Desk Ashtray
Here on offer is a WW2 tench art RAF aluminium Spitfire model and brass ashtray, mounted on a wooden plinth.
This impressive piece has a finely detailed cast aluminium model of a Spitfire, fitted to a curved stand made from a section of perspex, that was probably from the canopy of a damaged WW2 period RAF aircraft.
The perspex stand fits securely to a rectangula... read more
45.00 GBP
Antique Drenching Horn Farm Implement Engraved with WC
Here on offer is an antique 19th century drenching horn farm implement, made from the horn of a large cow.
This was used when livestock were given liquids including medicine in the days before syringes and plastic bottles.
The "medicine" would be poured into the horn while a farmhand held the animal's head. Then the wide end of the horn would be inserted into ... read more
45.00 GBP
Scarce German Leopard 2 Tank 120mm Shell Casing Base
Here on offer is a scarce German Leopard 2 tank, 120mm shell casing base.
My understanding is that authentic German Leopard 2 tank 120mm shell casing bases are difficult to find?
The German Leopard 2 tank uses combustible cartridge cases, produced by Rheinmetall, for its 120mm ammunition, meaning the main body of the case burns up during firing. The only part that... read more
65.00 GBP
FANTASY WW2 SS Cigarette Case with fake SS emblem – Real Case is made from Alpacca Silver by Robert Kraft Depicting a Spider in its Web
Here on offer is a pure “FANTASY” WW2 SS Cigarette case with a fake SS emblem attached to the top cover of a real case.
Personally, I would sadly say the value of the case has been affected by someone tacking on a bogus SS emblem and engraving it with false markings and owner details.
The REAL cigarette case is actually an impressive art deco period Alpacca silver... read more
45.00 GBP
Non-Magnetic Siebe Gorman Diver’s Knife Complete with Rare Original Leather Belt and Loop c1960
Here on offer is fine example of a NON-MAGNETIC SIEBE GORMAN diver’s knife complete with its rare original thick leather belt and belt loop.
From researching (please see the excellent information relating to these knives on Divescrap.com), I believe this version of knife is the type used by the Dutch Navy in the 1960’s.
These knives had no markings on the brass sheath wher... read more
650.00 GBP
Original Napoleonic Era British Royal Navy Whalebone & Lead Bosun’s Cosh circa 1800
Here on offer is a rare early 19th century Royal Navy weapon known as a “bosun's cosh”.
It consists of a metal shaft that is bound in twisted whalebone (baleen) with weighted ends made of lead that are covered in twine knot work.
Baleen is a whale product best known for its use in ladies’ corsets where it is usually referred to as ‘whalebone’.
This t... read more
175.00 GBP
Unusual Hand Made Soldiers Wooden Truncheon – Liverpool & Irish Regiment c1890
Here on offer is a rare hand made soldiers wooden truncheon that was owner by a member of the Liverpool & Irish Regiment circa 1890 and possibly used in the Second Boer War, whilst supporting the King’s Liverpool Regiment.
The hard wood truncheon has been made from a branch or root of a tree that had a spur near the top that provides a hard “nodule”.
The truncheon ... read more
50.00 GBP
Unique Victorian Carved Horn and Silver Horse Leg Shaped Snuff Holder
Here on offer is a unique and rare Victorian horn and silver snuff holder that has been hand carved into a horse’s leg and hoof.
I have seen a few antique walking canes with horn horse leg handles, but never a snuff holder.
All the metal fittings are test as 925-grade silver but there are no hallmarks or makers details.
The horse leg has been beauti... read more
150.00 GBP
Antique Solid Brass Vesta/Match Holder made from part of the Rochdale Mitchell Hey Beam Engine, circa 1909
Here on offer is a beautifully made antique Solid Brass Vesta/Match Holder that has was made from part of the Rochdale “Mitchell Hey” Beam Engine in around 1909.
The whole thing has been made from the brass from the beam engine after it was stopped and scrapped in 1909.
The front of the cup has been professionally engraved with the details of the engine and when it... read more
55.00 GBP
Vintage African Tebu Ceremonial Short Sword with Leather Strap
Here on offer is a vintage African Tebu ceremonial short sword with leather strap.
I believe this short sword was made by the Tebu people, indicated by the characteristic bulb on the bottom of the sheath.
This type of short sword or large knife are very “flat” in their construction. Please see photo.
The grip and crossguard have a raised “M” pattern... read more
50.00 GBP