Original German WW1 1914 Iron Cross Medal 2nd Class

Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 1914 German Iron Cross medal 2nd class.

This great example retains the black finish to the centre and shows genuine age tarnishing to the silver frame, that will clean off if required, but I prefer to leave that option to the next owner.

I can see a triangular stamp on suspension ring, but I can’t make out a maker mark or ...  read more

Code: 51808

WW1 German Trench Art Driving Band Bracelet with Black Enamel Iron Cross

Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 German trench art driving band bracelet with attached black enamel 1914 Iron Cross.

This bracelet has been made from a copper driving band salvaged from a WW1 German artillery shell.

A gilt finish was applied and it retains the original grooved pattern to the outer surface.

A minute detailed brass and black e...  read more

Code: 50906

Unusual Small Single Bladed Antique Penknife – ‘Lucky’ Pig with Four Leaf Clover

Here on offer is an unusual and delightful, small single bladed antique penknife, with a grip that depicts a ‘lucky’ pig with a four leaf clover in its mouth.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries the pig was a popular lucky charm in France, England and Ireland, as well as Germany and Austria, where it was and still is known as Glücksschwein (‘good luck pig’).
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Code: 51805

Antique Ring-Opening Double Bladed Gentleman’s Penknife by Wade Wingfield & Rowbotham Sheffield c1840

Here on offer is a scarce example of an antique ring-opening, double bladed gentleman’s penknife by Wade Wingfield & Rowbotham of Sheffield, circa 1840.

This ingenious double bladed folding penknife can be easily opened by turning the large rings which project from and rotate the blades pivots. This is really useful for people with delicate or too short finger nails, or even glov...  read more

Code: 51804

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Code: 51806

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

19th Century Victorian Presentation Music Conductor’s Mahogany Baton with Silver Fittings Dated 1882

Here on offer is an impressive 19th century Victorian presentation music conductor’s Mahogany baton with silver fittings dated 1882.

The baton has been made a piece of turned and tapered light Mahogany wood, with three silver fittings.

The silver fittings are not hallmarked but test as 925 grade sterling silver.

The pommel cap has a lovely engraved f...  read more

Code: 51802

WW1 French Bronze Medallion – Remembrance of the Combatants of Meudon 1914 – 1918 by L Coudray with Original case

Here on offer is a WW1 French Bronze Medallion, in remembrance of the combatants of Meudon 1914 – 1918, by Marie-Alexandre-Lucien Coudray, with its original red card case.

The medal was designed by the famous French medallist, Marie Alexandre Lucien Coudray (1864-1932).

On the obverse it depicts the image of a WW1 French soldier about to throw a grenade, with an an...  read more

Code: 51512

Mint Playboy 40th Anniversary - ‘Bunny’ Logo Cufflinks with Original Case

Here on offer is a mint set of Playboy 40th Anniversary ‘Bunny’ logo cufflinks with their original case, from 1993.

The first Playboy magazine was published in 1953, and these cufflinks were made in the USA in 1993 to celebrate Playboy’s 40th anniversary.

These rectangular silver and black coloured cufflinks depict the famous ‘Bunny’ logo on the front, with one fac...  read more

Code: 51801

Vintage ‘Jack Russell Terrier Dog’ Essex Crystal Diamond Cut Cufflinks with 22ct Gold Plated Fittings and Original Metal Leatherette Case c1930

Here on offer is a great set of vintage ‘Jack Russell Terrier’ dog, Essex crystal diamond cut cufflinks with 22ct gold plated fittings and their original metal leatherette case, circa 1930.

Each of the rectangular cufflinks depict a cute coloured image of a standing Jack Russel Terrier dog.

They have been made with a chain link fitting and all the metal is 22ct gol...  read more

Code: 51800