BOAS Militaria

Framed Victorian Period Sweetheart Pincushion with a Floral Design

Here on offer is a pretty example of a Victorian period sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted, gilt wooden framed cardboard display case.

This pincushion has been set on the front with a beautiful display of flower heads made from clusters of clear and coloured glass beads.

Around the edge it has been finished with a stunning blue glass bea... read more

Code: 50531

50.00 GBP

Antique French Bevelled Glass and Gilt Repoussé Silk Lined Trinket Casket and Pocket Watch Stand with Stick Pin Cushion c1880

Here on offer is an unusual antique French bevelled glass and gilt metal repoussé, silk lined trinket casket and pocket watch stand with stick pin cushion, circa 1880.

The trinket box has an ornate gilt repoussé scroll/leaf pattern on the sides and it has a thick bevelled glass hinged top with retaining clip at the front.

Inside the light green silk cushion and lin... read more

Code: 51132

75.00 GBP

Framed Victorian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion – “Sweet Memories”

Here on offer is a wonderful example of a Victorian period Heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted wooden display case.

In the centre of the cushion is a square of early cream coloured celluloid square, which has the embossed image of an anchor, heart and horseshoe all joined by a rope, surrounded by coloured flowers.

In the centr... read more

Code: 50525

55.00 GBP

Genuine WW1 ‘The Gift Of The Colonies’ Chocolate Tin

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 tin that would have contained chocolate from the British Colonies that were sent out to the serving British Military Forces on the battlefronts.

On the front lid the tin is marked in gilt lettering with:

THE GIFT OF THE COLONIES OF TRINIDAD, GRANADA & ST LUCIA TO HIS MAJESTY’S NAVAL & MILITARY FORCES.

and:

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Code: 51322

45.00 GBP

Limited Edition HATTORI Knife of the Year “2002” with Leather Sheath and Wooden Presentation Box - 1 of 100

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a genuine Limited Edition Hattori Knife of the Year “2002”, fixed blade knife, 1 of 100 ever made.

This example is actually number 97 of the 100 produced.

I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition, with its brown leather sheath and complete with its original presentation wooden box.

It ... read more

Code: 50512

Limited Edition HATTORI Knife of the Year “1999” Folding Knife - 1 of 99

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a genuine Limited Edition Hattori Knife of the Year “1999”, folding knife, 1 of 99 ever made.

This example is actually number 23 of the 99 produced.

I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition, still in its original presentation wooden box.

The knife fittings show a very slight 22 year ag... read more

Code: 50511

Very Rare French WWI Kewpie or Pixie Doll "FUMSUP" Postcard with Inset Glass Eyes c1914

Here on offer is an original and very rare French WW1 period FUMSUP Kewpie or Pixie doll postcard with inset glass eyes.

The postcard has the image of a lucky FUMSUP Kewpie or Pixie doll with a sash and basket of coloured flowers.

What is really unusual about this image is that it has tiny glass eyes inserted between the sheets of card used to make the postcard, t... read more

Code: 51319

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

Code: 51313

45.00 GBP

Unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucky Gold-Plated Charm Brooch with a Backing Feather

Here on offer is an original and unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky gold-plated charm, that has been made into a brooch with a backing feather.

They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely gold-plated body with moving arms (with Thumbs UP) and a wooden painted head, so the soldier could ‘Touch Wood’ for luck before a battle.

This is the o... read more

Code: 51109

75.00 GBP

WW1 Period Nickel Plated Metal Matchbox Cover with Brass and Enamel Anchor for the ROYAL NAVY

Here on offer is a WW1 period nickel plated metal matchbox cover with brass and enamel anchor insignia for the ROYAL NAVY.

All three sides of the metal cover appear to be nickel or chrome plated. The edge is plain but both flat sides have an ornate engine turned pattern

On the front it has an impressive raised brass and enamel badge depicting the anchor insignia of... read more

Code: 51315

20.00 GBP