Rare Cased Set of Four Antique Silver Plated Knife Rests by Roberts & Belk - circa 1888

Here on offer is an extremely rare cased set of four antique Victorian silver plated knife rests by Roberts & Belk, of Sheffield, circa 1888.

These heavy and thickly silver plated knife rests have been made in an unusual form that seems to resemble “atoms”?

I understand that Roberts & Belk actually worked with the famous designer, Christopher Dresser and these are ...  read more

Code: 50745

Rare Antique 19th Century Japanese Repousse Solid Silver Tiger and Dragon Motif Belt Buckle

Here on offer is a truly fine example of a rare 19th century Meiji period, Japanese repoussé solid silver Tiger and Dragon motif belt buckle.

The front depicts a stylised Tiger on the left half of the buckle and a Dragon on the right half.

On the reverse, each half is stamped with the number 84 and two Japanese Kanji/Chrysanthemum marks.

I believe f...  read more

Code: 50736

Charming Original Albert Brenot French Wine Store Display Advertisement Lithography Poster c1928

Here on offer is a scarce original Albert Brenot “Grands Vins De Bourgogne”, store display, French wine advertisement lithography poster, circa 1928.

It depicts a cheeky colour image of three young naked children, popping a bottle of wine, with the cork hitting one of them on the bum and propelling them towards the moon!

The image is litho-printed onto a thick card...  read more

Code: 51528

Impressive WW2 Period British “Artillery Shell” Shaped Steel Petrol Table Lighter with turned Bakelite Base

Here on offer is an impressive and very heavy WW2 period British “Artillery Shell” shaped polished steel petrol table lighter, with a turned and stepped brown Bakelite base.

The top cone section has a fine thread that unscrews to reveal flint wheel with two knurled wheels and the wick.

It is in working order but is being sold without a flint or any fuel to comply w...  read more

Code: 51529

19th Century Borneo Jimpul Head Hunting Sword – Dayak - Kalimantan Borneo

Here on offer is an antique fine example of what I believe is a genuine 19th century Jimpul Head Hunting Sword.

The Jimpul is a member in the family of heavy machete like swords of the Sea Dayak and the Kenyah people of Kalimantan (Borneo). Other members of the family are the Mandau, the Langgai Tinggang and the Niabor as well as few others. All associated with the head-hunting t...  read more

Code: 51531

Extra Photos of 19th Century Borneo Jimpul Head Hunting Sword 51531

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Code: 51530

P&O Steam Navigation Company – 150th Anniversary 1837 to 1987 Commemorative Bronze Medallion Paperweight

Here on offer is a P&O Steam Navigation Company, 150th Anniversary 1837 to 1987 Commemorative Bronze Medallion Paperweight.

This impressive commemorative P&O bronze medallion has been set in clear resin with a flat base to allow it to be used as a paperweight.

On one side it displays the 'William Fawcett' paddle-steamer with sails set, P & O flag (enamelled) below,...  read more

Code: 51527

Large 8” Scarborough “SEAREEL” Hand Made Oak Fishing Reel with Bakelite Handles c1940

Here on offer is a large 8” Scarborough “SEAREEL” oak fishing reel, circa 1940

A large 8” Scarborough “SEAREEL” oak fishing reel, with a ventilated spool, large black Bakelite winding handles and central brass wind-up pressure braking system.

This very large example has lost its maker’s label over time, which would have stated:

THE
SEAREEL
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Code: 51526

Top Quality Victorian Three-Piece Officer’s Folding Campaign Cutlery Set by F. WEST with Silver Fork and Spoon by Robert Hutton 1873 in Leather Covered Case

Here on offer is a fine quality Victorian three-piece Officer’s folding campaign cutlery set by the famous Royal appointed cutler, F. WEST, in their black leather covered case.

The fork and spoon are made from hallmarked silver and both have a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silver (925), a crown for the assay office of Sheffield and the date ...  read more

Code: 51525

Extra Photos of Folding Campaign Cutlery Set 51525

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Code: 51524