Fine Antique Horn Handled Ridding Crop with Concealed Blade – Short Sword Stick
Here on offer is the best example of an antique horn handled riding crop with a concealed blade (short sword stick), that I have ever owned. Probably made in the early 1900’s.
It has a beautiful blonde horn handle carved into the form of a horse’s leg, that has been fitted on the top with a flat silver horse shoe. The horn is in excellent condition, with just a natural groove and... read more
Unusual WW1 Menin Gate Souvenir - Ballpoint Pen with Large White Celluloid Feather
Here on offer is an unusual WW1 souvenir that is a ballpoint pen fitted with a large white celluloid feather, to look like a Victorian dip pen.
The feather is actually very detailed and appears to be made from an early celluloid or plastic and fits snuggly to a smooth gilt brass pen grip.
Printed on the feather is a coloured image of the famous Menin Gate at Ypres ... read more
25.00 GBP
Impressive Large King Leopold II Belgian Gilt Bronze Medal – Sleidinge Festival 1894
Here on offer is an impressive Large King Leopold II Belgian gilt bronze medal dated 1894.
This large medal is in excellent condition and retains a large amount of its original gilt finish.
The obverse depicts the portrait of King Leopold II and the reverse has the words:
GEMEENTE
SLEIDINGE
FESTIVAL
1894
Set in th... read more
45.00 GBP
M1908 Brazilian Mauser Bayonet with Brass Mounted Leather Scabbard
Here on offer is an excellent example of a M1908 Brazilian Mauser bayonet with brass mounted leather scabbard.
I believe they were made for use with the 7 mm M1908 Mauser rifle that was produced for Brazil by DWM in Germany.
These bayonets were made from 1908–1914 by several German blade makers. Such as Simson & Co. of Suhl, and Alex Coppel.
There a... read more
115.00 GBP
Cased Army Athletic Association Bronze Silver Plated Medallion Awarded for Army Boys Cross Country Championships “A” – Winner J/RFN. R. STEWARD 1960
Here on offer is a vintage cased Army Athletic Association bronze silver plated medallion awarded for Army Boys Cross Country Championships “A” – winner J/RFN. R. STEWARD 1960.
The obverse depicts the image of the Greek god Hermes, seated on the ground, adjusting his winged sandals (pédila). He is also wearing a winged traveller’s hat (petasos) and has a staff entwined with snak... read more
25.00 GBP
French Ministry of War - Bronze Medallion for Military Physical Training Preparation - Prize of The Minister c1911
Here on offer is a cased example of a French Ministry of War - Bronze Medallion for Military Physical Training Preparation - Prize of The Minister circa 1911.
This very large solid bronze medallion has on the obverse the image of La Patrie seated on a cannon showing a young soldier the feats of arms of the French Army.
Around the edge are the words:
... read more
25.00 GBP
WW1 Sweetheart Brooch made from a Cap Badge for The 18th County of London Battalion (London Irish)
Here on offer is an unusual WW1 sweetheart brooch made from a cap badge for The 18th County of London Battalion (London Irish)
The original white metal cap badge retains all of its original fine detailing and displays a silver finish.
On the back, the retaining slider has been professionally removed and a fixing pin and “C” clasp has been fitted, enabling it to ... read more
20.00 GBP
Vintage British Railway Rectangular Cast Iron 1 ¼ Track Cant Plate
Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage British Railway rectangular cast iron 1 ¼ track cant plate.
This type of small rectangular cant plate is a highly collectible piece of lineside railwayana, used historically to indicate a track elevation (cant or superelevation) of exactly 1.25 inches on a curve.
Trackmen used them to easily verify the track's banking... read more
15.00 GBP
Late Victorian Brass and MOP Cheroot “V” Cutter Multi-tool with Knife and Fork c1880
Here on offer is a fine example of a Victorian brass and (MOP) mother of pearl cigar/cheroot “V” cutter multi-tool with a knife and fork.
This type of antique cheroot multi-tool represents a highly specialised category of late 19th century smoking multi-tools. Cheroots are small, open-ended cigars that became popular in the Victorian era. Smokers carried compact multi-functional ... read more
75.00 GBP
WW2 Theatre made Aluminium “Trench Art” Combat Knife marked Egypt 1942
Here on offer is an interesting WW2 theatre “trench art” combat knife made from aluminium recovered from downed aircraft during the conflict in North Africa, marked Egypt 1942.
I was told this was made by a RAF maintenance unit engineer while they were based at RAF Aboukir in Egypt during WW2.
In 1942, the Royal Air Force (RAF) operated several airfields in Egypt, ... read more
45.00 GBP










