Rare Pair of Antique Czech Glass Intaglio Saltcellars with Cabochon Gilt Brass Filigree Rims

Here on offer is a rare pair of antique Czech glass intaglio saltcellars with ornate gilt brass filigree rims fitted with tiny cabochon stones.

The gilt brass filigree rims originally had four tiny coloured cabochon stones set into both of the edges. One rim still retains all of its eight coloured stones, one has two stones missing, one on each side, so six remain in all.
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Code: 50813

Rare WWI Brass Matchbox Cover with Kewpies or Pixies "FUMSUP" Dolls c1914

Here on offer is an original and very rare WW1 period brass matchbox cover with kewpies or pixies "FUMSUP" dolls, circa 1914.

The matchbox cover is made from solid brass and is larger than the standard matchboxes of the time. It has three cover sides with an open side with lipped retainers to allow the striker side of a matchbox to be used.

Fixed on the top cover i... read more

Code: 50812

Antique 19th Century Belgian Pinfire Pocket Revolver – The Guardian Model of 1878 - in Near Mint Condition

Here on offer is a fine example of a 19th century 8mm Belgian Pinfire revolver, known as the Guardian Model of 1878.

This is an obsolete calibre pistol and does not require any firearms certification.

It has a three and a quarter inch barrel with cartridge ejector to the side. The ejector rod is slightly wobbly in its retaining sleeve.

There is a ... read more

Code: 50811

WW1 Treen Spill Vase or Penholder made from Teak Wood from HMS Iron Duke – Jellicoe’s Flagship - Jutland 1916

Here on offer is a GENUINE and unusual piece of teak wood from the famous Battleship, HMS Iron Duke that has been made into a treen spill vase or penholder.

It measures 12.6cm (5”) wide, 3.5” (8.9cm) high and 1.9” (4.9cm) diameter at the base.

It weighs 51g.

It has a brass plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TEAK OF HMS I... read more

Code: 50810

English William Rodgers Bowie Knife with Leather Boot Sheath c1950

Here on offer is a great example of a vintage bowie knife and boot sheath by William Rodgers of Sheffield, England, circa 1950.

The grip is made from two grip plates of beautiful rosewood, fitted to the steel tang by two large smooth headed rivets. It is a right-handed knife and has finger placement notches cut into one of the rosewood grip plates.

The crossguard i... read more

Code: 50809