Victorian Silver Owl Cheroot Cutter with Glass Eyes c1890

Here on offer is beautiful example of a Victorian owl with glass eyes, silver and steel fob cheroot cutter, circa 1890.

Both side panels of the cutter are made from sterling silver and depicts the front and back of an owl in fine detailing, including cute coloured glass eyes.

The silver owl side plates are securely fitted to the central steel body. The “V” cutter ...  read more

Code: 52447

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Code: 52446

Vintage 22” Mounted Police Wooden Truncheon

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage mounted police truncheon as used by the British Royal Mounted Police but this example does not show any maker or unit marks.

It has the usual turned grip and very long lower shaped section of stained wood, possible beech?

At the end of the grip is a turned slot that can be used to fit a leather strap or cord lanyard.read more

Code: 52454

Antique Pruning Knife with Hawksbill Blade and Stag Antler Grip by SAYNOR c1890

Here on offer is an antique pruning knife with a large hawksbill blade and stag antler grip plates by SAYNOR, circa c1890.

SAYNOR are known for making top quality pruning knives, making them very collectable and in high demand.

The condition of this example is not mint and I would say it has been stored where the bolsters have become damp at some point during its l...  read more

Code: 52452

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Code: 52451

Rare P&O Line – 9.5” Ironstone China Compote Dish by G. L. Ashworth & Bros c1862

Here on offer is genuine and rare P&O Line “Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company”, Victorian 9.5” ironstone china compote dish, by G. L. Ashworth & Bros of Hanley, circa 1862.

This dish would have been used on the early paddle-steamers and steam ships that P&O operated during the mid to late 1800’s.

This white glazed compote dish is in excellent conditi...  read more

Code: 51521

Antique Silver Graduated Albert Pocket Watch Chain with a “Reading Town Cup” Fob by William Hair Haseler & Tiny Bone Elephant Charm

Here on offer is an unusual and interesting pocket watch accessory set.

It consists of an antique English hallmarked solid silver graduated Albert pocket watch chain with a silver “Reading Town Cup” fob and a tiny carved bone elephant charm.

The graduated Albert chain shows the true sign of quality, as each individual link is stamped with the Lion Passant.
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Code: 50822

Unique Hand Carved Mother of Pearl Letter Opener with Duke of Wellington’s Profile Commemorating Waterloo 1815

Here on offer is a very unusual and possibly unique hand carved Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell letter opener with Duke of Wellington’s Profile, that I believe was made to Commemorate the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

This came into my possession form a lady in Hampshire, who lived near Stratfield Saye House, along with a Horse Hair Bracelet made form the hair of the Duke of Wellin...  read more

Code: 50107

WW2 British Military Police Wooden Truncheon 1944

Here on offer is a what I believe to be a WW2 British military police wooden truncheon, dated 1944.

It has the usual turned grip and a long lower shaped section, that has the “Crows Foot” stamped on the side and “44” stamped on the top.

It is made from a light-coloured wood, possibly hickory and is in excellent, possibly unissued condition but does have some shallo...  read more

Code: 51014

Scarce - 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion - Large Sterling Silver Boxing Medal - Winner Team Championship Novices 1922

Here on offer is a scarce inter-wars period, large sterling silver boxing medal awarded to the Winner of the novice team championship in 1922, the 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion.

This large medal came with the small medal or fob that is listed as item No.51287.

The 1st (Depot) Battalion only formed after the end of WW1 and had a short existence being renamed the Royal ...  read more

Code: 51279