Vintage German Pewter Brooch depicting the two Mischievous Story Characters - Max and Moritz

Here on offer is a vintage german pewter brooch depicting the two famous German story characters, Max and Moritz.

Max and Moritz are the mischievous main characters from the famous 1865 German illustrated story by Wilhelm Busch. The book depicts seven tales of two naughty boys playing cruel pranks, ultimately leading to their comical but grim downfall, becoming classic figures in...  read more

Code: 52132

Vintage The War Widows Association of Great Britain Lapel Bar Pin & Enamel Pendant by F.C. Parry Birmingham

Here on offer is a vintage “The War Widows Association of Great Britain” lapel bar pin and enamel pendant, by F.C. Parry of Birmingham.

The gilt metal and enamel diamond-shaped pin badge has a white chrysanthemum at the centre and the inscription, THE WAR WIDOWS ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN, around the edge.
The badge is suspended from an ornate gilt bar that has a fixing ...  read more

Code: 52131

Rare Georgian Period Gold and Whitby Jet Maltese Cross Pendant c1830

Here on offer is a rare Georgian gold and Whitby Jet Maltese cross pendant, circa 1830.

This striking brooch features a bold geometric design in the shape of Maltese cross with four Whitby Jet stone triangular segments. These are held in place by a central gold collet setting, that in turn fit around a center square crystal compartment. The clear crystal “windows” have bevelled ...  read more

Code: 51912

Unusual Moulded Elephant Head Celluloid Letter Opener c1930

Here on offer is an unusual moulded Elephant head celluloid letter opener, circa 1930.

The top handle section depicts the detailed image of one side of an elephant’s head, which has a dark grey finish, which looks almost like metal. It has a celluloid tusk securely glued in place, making the head look very realistic.

The flat blade section is still straight and is ...  read more

Code: 52116

Rare 19th Century Elephant Hide Warrior Shield from the Hadendoa people of the Beja Tribe from Sudan/Eritrea

Here on offer is a rare 19th century Elephant hide warrior shield made by the Hadendoa people of the Beja Tribe from Sudan/Eritrea.

This example is a museum quality piece!

The Hadendoa are a nomadic, pastoral people group, a major branch of the larger Beja people of eastern Sudan, Eritrea, and Egypt, known for their fierce warriors, distinctive hairstyles (earning ...  read more

Code: 52129

Antique Portuguese M1904 Sword Bayonet and Scabbard made by Simson & Co of Suhl Germany

Here on offer is an antique Portuguese M1904 sword bayonet and scabbard made by Simson & Co of Suhl Germany.

This Portuguese sword bayonet was designed to be used with the 6.5 mm M1904 Mauser-Vergueiro rifle.

M1904 bayonets have a shorter hilt compared to the M1908 and later Mauser bayonets, making them only suitable for use with the M1904 Mauser rifles.
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Code: 52128

Extra Photos of Portuguese M1904 Sword Bayonet and Scabbard - 52128

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Code: 52127

Mint Gentleman’s or Lobster knife by Aug. Muller Sohne Solingen made for the Mechanical Engineering Company, Th. Kieserling & Albrecht c1950

Here on offer is an ornate gentleman’s knife by Aug. Muller, Sohne, Solingen, Germany with its original pouch, circa 1950.

It appears this example was made to advertise the famous German mechanical engineering company, Th. Kieserling & Albrecht, possible a salesman’s gift to a new or valued customer.

Th. Kieserling & Albrecht was a mechanical engineering company t...  read more

Code: 52117

Rare Antique French Religious Brass Medal Charm - Saint Alphonse De Liguori our Lady Virgin Mary and Jesus

Here on offer is an attractive antique French religious brass medal charm, depicting on the front, Saint Alphonse De Liguori our Lady Virgin Mary and Jesus, circa 1890.

On the reverse it has the French phrase:

Image Miraculeuse Veneree A Rone Dans L Eclise De S Alphonse

This translates into English as:

Miraculous Image Venerated at Ro...  read more

Code: 52130