Rare Commemorative Centennial 1874 – 1974 MARTINDALE Letter Opener with the iconic "Crocodile" trademark

Here on offer is an unusual commemorative centennial 1874 – 1974 MARTINDALE, letter opener with the iconic "Crocodile" trademark.

I can’t find any record of these being made or any other examples being sold. I believe there was a celebratory dinner for the centenar and maybe they were given to the attendees, to mark the occasion?

The name Martindale most famously r...  read more

Code: 52419

Rare 1940’s ‘Spitfire’ Target Tiddly-Winks Game by Berwick’s of Liverpool, England

Here on offer is an original WW2 period version of the classic “Tiddly-Winks” parlour game.

This is the ‘Spitfire’ Target edition, made in England by Berwick’s of Liverpool, circa 1940.

I can only find one other example currently for sale and its being offered at £110!

The game is in great condition and comes with its original Bakelite cup that has ...  read more

Code: 51044

Scarce W.W. Greener Humane Cattle Killer Single Shot Obsolete .310 Calibre Bell Gun with Wooden Mallet

Here on offer is a scarce W.W. Greener humane cattle killer, single shot, obsolete .310 calibre bell gun with a wooden mallet.

In 1895 Birmingham the famous gunmaker W. W. Greener invented the world’s first humane animal killer, which was later adopted by the War Office and Admiralty. During WW1, 8 million horses died and countless other maimed or diseased mules, camels, donkeys...  read more

Code: 52417

Extra Photos of W.W. Greener Humane Cattle Killer Bell Gun - 52417

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Code: 52416

Issued Cold War era RAF Aircrew Pocket Book - RAF Form No. 443

Here on offer is a great used example of a cold war era RAF Aircrew Pocket Book, RAF Form No. 443.

This RAF Aircrew Pocket Book is an official Royal Air Force folder used by pilots and flight crew to organize and protect essential, time-sensitive operational documents in-flight.

Historically issued during the Cold War and they have been continually revised.
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Code: 52412

Royal Navy Divers Knife N.S. No. 4220-99-523-9744 by John Nowill & Sons Ltd with Black Plastic Sheath c1970

Here on offer is an excellent, near mint example of an original Royal Navy Divers knife, (N.S. No. 4220-99-523-9744) by John Novwill & Sons Ltd, complete with its black plastic sheath, circa 1970.

It has a 7.75" pointed double edged stainless steel blade, with one side serrated and the other with a straight sharpened edge.

On one side it is clearly etched with th...  read more

Code: 52413

Rare 19th Century 18” Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Scholar's Wrist Rest

Here on offer is a rare and beautifully carved 19th century 18” long, Anglo-Indian ebony scholar's wrist rest, in mint condition.

It is referenced historically as a scholar's wrist rest, a clerk's arm support, or an element from a larger writing slope and it is a rare and highly collectible piece of colonial-era gentleman's library furniture.

These utilitarian obj...  read more

Code: 52411

Miniature Kukri Knife with Engraved Dedication to “Major A.O.L Burke 7th Gurkha Rifles” of the Indian Army WW2

Here on offer is a miniature kukri knife with engraved dedication to “Major A.O.L Burke 7th Gurkha Rifles”.

The scale of the miniature knife is “spot on” with it’ is perfectly shaped brass blade and carved wooden grip that mimics the genuine Kukri knife very well.

On one side of the blade, it is engraved with a dedication to “Major A.O.L Burke 7th Gurkha Rifles”.read more

Code: 52410

Algerian Silver Bracelet with a Nautical Theme in Memory of the WW2 French Battleship – JEAN BART - c1945

Here on offer is an 8.25” long Algerian silver nautical themed bracelet, that was made in memory of the famous WW2 French Battleship – JEAN BART – circa 1945.

I believe these bracelets were made as souvenirs and in memory of the ship being docked at Casablanca for most of WW2.

The bracelet has 7 individual pieced panels, each with a nautical theme, consisting of, f...  read more

Code: 51459