Cornish Light Infantry Military Glass Paperweight

Here on offer is a Cornish Light Infantry, military glass paperweight.

The circular slightly concave shaped glass paperweight depicts the crest of the Cornish Light Infantry along with their regimental colours.

The base is fitted with a dark blue felt covering.

It is in excellent condition, with just s tiny chip to the left-hand top edge, as shown in...  read more

Code: 51545

Vintage French Novelty Mechanical Bird Cigarette Dispenser c1960

Here on offer is vintage French, possibly by Brevete, novelty mechanical bird cigarette dispenser circa 1960.

It has been made from a strong durable plastic that has been coloured to highlight the bird and surroundings.

The cigarettes are placed inside the lidded box and when the bird is pushed forward, it stoops and picks up a single cigarette from a tray that ex...  read more

Code: 51544

WW1 – The Edmonton Green Committee (London) – Wounded Soldiers’ Fund - Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover

Here on offer is an early WW1 metal and celluloid matchbox cover, from The Edmonton Green Committee (London), in aid of the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund, 1914 – 1915.

The front depicts the framed words:

From
The Edmonton Green Committee
In aid of the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund

Then it also lists the names of the leading members, president, etc…...  read more

Code: 51543

S.S. GOTHIC – ERII’s Royal Tour 1953 – 1954 - Ships Wheel Shaped Aluminium Souvenir Ashtray

Here on offer is an impressive souvenir of S.S. GOTHIC, ERII’s Royal Tour 1953 – 1954, being a ships wheel shaped aluminium ashtray.

The ashtray has been made from polished aluminium, with eight handles fitted to the outer rim.
In the centre there is a circular enamel badge, that depicts a Royal ensign flag and the words:

Royal Tour
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Code: 51542

WW2 Romanian Army Dagger with Scabbard and Hanging Straps

Here on offer is a WW2 Romanian Army dagger with scabbard and rare hanging straps.

There is no maker mark on this dagger as is common with these Romanian daggers.

The hilt fittings are all chrome-plated an in excellent condition, showing no signs of rust or pitting.

The ornate pommel is in the shape of an eagle’s head and it still retains its origina...  read more

Code: 50741

Cased Ludlow Grammer School Bronze Senior Relay Sports Medal to R.V. CHEESE 1935

Here on offer is a Ludlow Grammer School, small bronze senior relay sports medal, awarded to R. V. CHEESE in 1935 with its original fitted case.

On the front it depicts three athletes running on a track.

On the reverse it has the raised lettering:

LUDLOW GRAMMER SCHOOL

In the centre it has been engraved with the winner’s details:
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Code: 51537

Unusual Throwing Knife and Scabbard by Taylor “Eye” Witness Sheffield Possibly Used During WW2

Here on offer is an unusual and early throwing knife and scabbard by Taylor Witness of Sheffield England.

The story that came with this knife, without any provenance I might add, was that it was used by a British commando whilst undertaking close combat missions against German’s during WW2?

Obviously, this can just be a made-up story, but the what is interesting i...  read more

Code: 51539

Extra Photos of Taylor "Eye" Witness Throwing Knife - 51539

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Code: 51538

Unique Scottish Dress Dirk depicting Herm of Zeus Ammon and using a WW2 K98 Blade with Leather Scabbard and Ensuite Knife and Fork

Here on offer is a unique Scottish dress dirk depicting a detailed brass pommel, in the image of the head of “Herm of Zeus Ammon”.

Herm of Zeus Ammon, was a syncretic deity of early classical origins, part man, part beast. The facial features are human but the ears and the coiling of the ram's horns are bestial.

The brass grip and scabbard mounts are engraved with ...  read more

Code: 51541

Extra Photos of Unique Scottish Dirk - 51541

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Code: 51540