BOAS Militaria

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

10.00 GBP

Framed Antique Hand Coloured Print of HMS MONARCH (1868)

Here on offer is a large framed antique hand coloured print of the Royal Navy ship, HMS MONARCH (1868) that I recently acquired in Cornwall.

These types of antique prints where coloured in by hand using coloured inks.

This fine example has been professionally framed by Cornmill Picture Frames prior to 1995 as the phone code on their label is 0726, which changed in... read more

Code: 50053

20.00 GBP

Antique Handcrafted Sword Stick with 21.5" Long Square Blade and Shaped Wooden Handle

Here on offer is an antique handcrafted sword stick with 21.5" long square blade and shaped wooden handle.

This sword stick looks like a normal Victorian period walking stick, with a black shaft.

The handle is made up two smooth sections of carved and shaped wood, joined to make a standard “L” shaped handle.

The 21.5” square shaped polished steel bla... read more

Code: 52271

Vintage Throwing Knife and Leather Sheath by J. Nowill and Sons Sheffield England c1952

Here on offer is an unusual vintage throwing knife and leather sheath by J. Nowill and Sons, Sheffield, England, circa 1952.

The throwing knife has a double-edged thick steel spear tip blade, making for a well-balanced and weighty throwing knife. The edges of the tip are still quite sharp with some light pitting and it now has some age greying to the finish, on both sides of the ... read more

Code: 52287

30.00 GBP

Solid Brass Nautical ‘BRITAINS PRIDE’ Sailor Figure Doorstop – Ships Wheel

Here on offer is an excellent example of a solid brass nautical, ‘BRITAINS PRIDE’ sailor figure doorstop.

It is difficult to age but the casting looks to be old and I know of others that show a Registered Design number 320316, which dates to 1898.

The Sailor is posed leaning on a ships wheel, clutching his cutlass in its scabbard.

Across the plinth... read more

Code: 50442

25.00 GBP

Solid Brass Nautical ‘BRITAINS PRIDE’ Sailor Figure Doorstop - Harbour Post

Here on offer is an excellent example of a solid brass nautical, ‘BRITAINS PRIDE’ sailor figure doorstop.

It is difficult to age but the casting looks to be old and I know of others that show a Registered Design number 320316, which dates to 1898.

The Sailor is posed leaning on a harbour tie post and he seems to be holding a telescope.

Across the p... read more

Code: 50441

25.00 GBP

Antique “Leopard Shirtings” Brass Letter Opener Advertising Horrockses Crewdson & Co Ltd c1889 with Case

Here on offer is a mint example of an antique "Leopard Shirtings" brass letter opener advertising Horrockses Crewdson & Co Ltd, Manchester, circa 1889.

This Rare Victorian brass letter opener has on the circular handle: the image of a leopard and the words “LEOPARD SHIRTINGS on one side.

On the other side is the image of three mice chasing each other’s tails, and t... read more

Code: 50388

15.00 GBP

Arcadian Crested China WW1 British Tank – Mark IV - EXETER - c1917

Here on offer is a fine example of an Arcadian (A & S) crested china model of a WW1 (Female) Mark IV British Tank, made around 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’s were built: 420 “Males”, 59... read more

Code: 50490

30.00 GBP

Vintage Hunting Bowie Knife with Faux Stag Antler Grip and Handmade Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a fine, near mint hunting bowie knife with a faux (plastic) stag antler grip and handmade leather sheath.

This bowie/hunting knife is in near mint condition and has a 5.2” highly polished steel blade.

There is no maker’s mark that I can see and it is possible that if it did have one, it may have been polished off?

It has a brass sin... read more

Code: 52286

Mint Small VENTURE Bowie Knife with 3” Blade and Stag Antler Grip plus Leather Sheath by H.M. Slater of Sheffield

Here on offer is a mint example of a small VENTURE hunting bowie knife with a stag antler grip and leather sheath, made by H.M. Slater of Sheffield.

This bowie/hunting knife is in mint condition and has a 3” highly polished steel blade.

On one side of the blades ricasso it is stamped with the maker’s details:

VENTURE
H.M. SLATER
SHEFFI... read more

Code: 52285