Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin.

This tin is empty of its contents and is in great condition with some of the gilt detail still present.

It does have some minor dents in the base and an indentation on the top edge of the lid as shown in my photos.

On the top surface of the lid, most of the original gilt finish has bee...  read more

Code: 51295

Unusual WW2 Belgium or Dutch POW made Wooden Bayonet Shaped Letter Opener - Fallingbostel 24 Mei 1940 - Stalag XI-B

Here on offer is an original and unusual WW2 Belgium or Dutch POW made wooden bayonet shaped letter opener, engraved, Fallingbostel 24 Mei 1940.

The letter opener has been well made in the image of a WW2 period bayonet from one piece of light wood, possibly pine.

It has been carved with a muzzle ring, a grooved grip and even a metal pin has been fitted to look lik...  read more

Code: 51232

Antique Swiss William Tell & Lion of Lucerne - Twin Bladed Penknife by Joseph Feist Solingen - Circa 1920

Here on offer is an antique Swiss themed, William Tell and Lion of Lucerne, twin bladed penknife by Joseph Feist of Solingen, Germany, circa 1920.

The scales on this penknife are in excellent condition and are cast from aluminium.

On one side it depicts in relief, the Swiss national hero, William Tell and his son above the Swiss flag and the name “TELL” on a ribbo...  read more

Code: 51294

Antique Dutch Brass Novelty Ships Engine Room Telegraph Cigar Cutter c1890

Here on offer is an unusual antique Dutch made brass novelty ships engine room telegraph, cigar or cheroot cutter, circa 1890.

The novelty cigar cutter has been designed as a ship’s engine room telegraph on a brass pedestal base.

It is operated by sliding the top control lever, backwards or forwards. There is a hole on the front of both sides where you insert the ...  read more

Code: 51293

5 INERT Relic WW1 British Brass Fuse Heads from the SOMME Battlefields Mounted on an Oak Base

Here on offer is a great display of 5 INERT Relic WW1 British brass fuse heads, mounted on an oak base.

I was told these where recovered from the battlefields of the SOMME battlefields many years ago.

All 5 of the fuses look to be British from the markings that I can make out. They all show signs of being fired in anger and some are in better condition than others....  read more

Code: 50481

INERT WW1 British No 80 IV.A Shrapnel Shell Brass Fuse Head dated 1915

Here on offer is a great example of an INERT WW1 British No 80 IV.A shrapnel shell fuse head, dated to May 1915.

This is an early version of this type of fuse, with an aluminium threaded base and top cone, that is stamped with a tiny letter “B”.

The fuse itself has been fired but is now INERT and was recovered from the battlefields of France. It shows signs of imp...  read more

Code: 51292

Mint Vintage German “Hunting Dog” Scene - Double Bladed Penknife by Boker Solingen

Here on offer is a mint example of a vintage German “Hunting Dog” scene double bladed penknife by the quality German knife maker, Boker.

The knife grips have been made from a metal alloy and both depict hunting dogs in a woodland scene and the head of a dog set in an oval, in the centre.

Both blades are made from stainless steel and the larger blade has the maker...  read more

Code: 51291

Rare Oak Framed “Citizens of Portsmouth” WW1 Certificate Presented by the Citizens to Mr H.C. Archer – 19th July 1919

Here on offer is a rare framed Citizens of Portsmouth, WW1 certificate presented by the citizens to Mr H.C. Archer, dated 19th July 1919.

To mark the final end of WW1, Saturday 19th July 1919 was designated a public holiday and Peace celebrations took place throughout the land.

I haven’t done any research on Mr H C Archer, but I assume he is from Portsmouth and pr...  read more

Code: 51285

Mint Vintage German “Hunting Deer” Scene - Double Bladed Penknife by Boker Solingen

Here on offer is a mint example of a vintage German “Hunting Deer” scene double bladed penknife by the quality German knife maker, Boker.

The knife grips have been made from a metal alloy and both depict a woodland hunting scene, in high relief, with multiple deer, a hunter with gun and his dog in the background.

Both blades are made from stainless steel and the ...  read more

Code: 51290

Impressive Framed Display of a Bull Shark’s Jaws and Teeth

Here on offer is a most interesting and collectible deep framed display of a Bull shark’s jaws and teeth.

This professionally made, deep glass framed “shadow box” displays the jaws and teeth of what I was told came from a Bull shark. I am no expert when it comes to sharks, but the jaws may have ben mounted upside down? Either way still makes a very impressive display piece.
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Code: 51289