WW2 POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case - RAF Africa 1948
Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.
I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian and German POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2 and imprisoned in POW camps across British controlled Africa, mainly in Kenya.
Apparently the last POW camp in Kenya still had three occupa... read more
40.00 GBP
Scarce Hallmarked Silver and Horn Letter Opener by Philippa Jane Merriman 2001
Here on offer is a rare hallmarked silver and bovine cow horn letter opener by Philippa Jane Merriman dating to 2001.
The blade and tang have been made from one piece of beautifully patterned cow horn, that has two flat sections of English sterling silver completing the handle, that are held in place by five silver pins.
Stamped on one section is a clear set of En... read more
30.00 GBP
Heavily Chrome Plated WW1 Trench Art 77mm Brass Artillery Shell Case made into a Vase
Here on offer is an impressive piece of WW1 trench art, that is a heavily chrome plated WW1 trench art 77mm brass artillery shell case, that has been made into a striking vase.
This 77mm shell case has had the base removed with all the ordinance marks, so I can’t tell if it is German or British in origin?
However, the main cylindrical section has been expertly r... read more
45.00 GBP
Victorian Brass and Metal Riding Boot Match Holder and Striker c1860
Here on offer is an antique Victorian brass and metal riding boot match holder and striker, circa 1860.
The main section of the detailed riding boot is probably made from pewter that was originally painted black but a lot of the paint has now worn away over time.
The top lip of the boot is made from polished brass, that now has a nice patina.
The bot... read more
30.00 GBP
Impressive Large Vintage Solid Wooden Plaque Carved with Winston Churchill Quote "The Entrepreneur" – in German
Here on offer is an impressive large vintage solid wooden plaque, hand made in the style of a parchment/scroll and carved with the Winston Churchill quote, "The Entrepreneur" in German.
It features the famous and timeless quote by Winston Churchill about the role of an entrepreneur, beautifully carved into the piece.
It reads as:
„Es gibt Leute, die ... read more
45.00 GBP
WW1 British Great War Veterans of America Bronze Wall Plaque 1914 to 1918
Here on offer is an unusual WW1 related circular cast bronze wall plaque for the British War Veterans of America.
The centre has two raised shields; one depicts the American Flag and the other the British Flag.
Around the shields inside a raised circle are the words,
BRITISH GREAT WAR VETERNS OF AMERICA
Then between the inner and oute... read more
45.00 GBP
WW2 Army Trench Whistle by J Hudson & Co. Birmingham with Long Expanding Chain Lanyard 1945
Here on offer is an original WW2 Army Trench Whistle, by J Hudson & Co of Birmingham, still with its long metal ‘expanding’ chain lanyard.
The nickel silver metal whistle is in excellent undamaged and full working condition.
The front is stamped with the maker’s name and the British Military “Crows Foot Mark” and the date 1945.
J.HUDSON & Co.
BIRMINGH... read more
40.00 GBP
Mint Vintage Unused British Army Folding Two-Piece Stainless Steel Clasp or Jack Knife Dated 1952 with Original Waxed Paper Wrapping
Here on offer is a vintage unused British army folding, two-piece stainless steel clasp or jack knife, dated 1952 with original waxed paper wrapping.
I have managed to acquire a couple of these unused, near mint knives, still with their original waxed paper wrapping.
It has a main blade, a combination can and bottle opener, along with a screwdriver tip and at the... read more
50.00 GBP
Genuine WW2 Luftwaffe Fighting Knife Stamped with Official Stick Eagle “5” Waffenamt Stamp on the Blade and on the Scabbard
Here on offer is a fine example of a genuine WW2 Luftwaffe fighting knife stamped with official Stick Eagle “5” Waffenamt stamp on the blade and very unusually at the tip of the scabbard.
The slightly curved light wood grip scales are in excellent condition with just some age-related shallow dents and light scratches to the finish. They are held securely in place by three steel d... read more
325.00 GBP
