Guildhall School of Music Hallmarked Silver Medallion to Ronald Holloway – Pianoforte - London 1931 with Box

Here on offer is a hallmarked silver and enamel medal awarded in London by the Guildhall School of Music to Ronald Holloway for pianoforte, in 1931.

This ornate shield shaped medal has been made from hallmarked sterling silver that is set with red enamel on the front and has the wording:

GUILDHALL
SCHOOL OF
MUSIC
PREPARATORY

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Code: 51569

Rare 19th Century English Treen Boxwood Fisherman's Salmon Priest c1830

Here on offer is what I believe is a fine antique English treen boxwood fisherman's Priest, circa 1830.

This early 19th century example of a fisherman's priest, has been hand crafted from one piece of wood. It has a beautifully turned oval shaped end, inset with three grooved lines. The long shaft tappers slightly to a conical tip, that has a deep groove, presumably to allow a le...  read more

Code: 52099

WW1 British .303 sweetheart “Bullet” Pendant fitted with a miniature enamel Belgium flag

Here on offer is a WW1 British .303 sweetheart “Bullet” pendant, with a miniature, red yellow and black enamel Belgium flag at the top. The flag has been quite crudely soldered in place, but these where possible made as "trench art" pieces, so not the best quality.

The bullet with a rounded tip, looks to be from a WW1 period British .303 Mk VI ball round.

The top ...  read more

Code: 52098

Unusual WW1 British .303 sweetheart “Bullet” Pendant fitted with Miniature Royal Engineers GvR Badge

Here on offer is a WW1 British .303 sweetheart “Bullet” pendant, fitted with a miniature gilt brass and enamel Royal Engineers badge.

The bullet with a rounded tip, looks to be from a WW1 period British .303 Mk VI ball round.

Mounted on the front is a finely detailed miniature Royal Engineers GvR badge/crest, made from gilt brass and enamel, with a King’s crown. Th...  read more

Code: 52097

Stunning Large Hand Carved Set of “Bear Head” Finnish Puukko Knifes by T.W.R.

Here on offer is a large and beautiful hand carved set of antique “Bear Head” Finnish Puukko knives, in their carved wooden sheath.

The set consists of TWO knives, one large and one small, that have carved wooden handles that depict bears heads as the pommels.

Both knives have polished brass bolsters that connect what I believe are carbon steel blades that are the ...  read more

Code: 52096

Extra Photos of antique “Bear Head” Finnish Puukko knives - 52096

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Code: 52095

WW2 Army Catering Corps Gilt Brass and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 Army Catering Corps gilt brass and enamel sweetheart brooch.

The gilt brass badge depicts the crest of the Army Catering Corps, depicting a flaming cauldron in the centre surrounded in blue enamel with the words:

ARMY CATERING CORPS

At the top is a King’s Crown inset with red enamel.

On th...  read more

Code: 52094

Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by H.G. LONG & Co - CROSS DAGGERS – SHEFFIELD c1860

Here on offer is an early example of an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the famous English knife and cutlery maker, H.G Long & Co, circa 1860.

They are also famous for making a range of WW2 SOE knives.

I believe this knife is a very early example of an H.G. Long knife as it only has the CROSS DAGGERS logo and the words CROSS DAGGRS SHEFFI...  read more

Code: 50399

Unusual Fish Shaped Penknife by Southern & Richards of Sheffield c1900

Here on offer is an unusual novelty fish shaped penknife by Southern & Richards of Sheffield, circa 1900.

I actually can’t find another example of this type of penknife. Southern & Richards are known for making a range of cutlery, knives and razors but penknives are actually rare to find.

On this penknife, the grip is made from two plates of smooth bone, that have ...  read more

Code: 52093