WW1 (LONDON) Crested Ware China Model of German 15cm Artillery Shell “Jack Johnson” by Arcadian China

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 (LONDON) Crested Ware China Model of German 15cm Artillery Shell, “Jack Johnson” by Arcadian China.

On the front of the shell is the coloured crest for LONDON and on the reverse are the words JACK JOHNSON.

My understanding is that ‘Jack Johnson’ was a British nickname used to describe the impact of the heavy G...  read more

Code: 50286

Framed Antique Hand Coloured Print of HMS MONARCH (1868)

Here on offer is a large framed antique hand coloured print of the Royal Navy ship, HMS MONARCH (1868) that I recently acquired in Cornwall.

These types of antique prints where coloured in by hand using coloured inks.

This fine example has been professionally framed by Cornmill Picture Frames prior to 1995 as the phone code on their label is 0726, which changed in...  read more

Code: 50053

Arcadian Crested China WW1 British Tank – Mark IV - EXETER - c1917

Here on offer is a fine example of an Arcadian (A & S) crested china model of a WW1 (Female) Mark IV British Tank, made around 1917.

The Mark IV was introduced in 1917 and it benefited from significant developments of the Mark I tank. The main improvements were in armour, the re-siting of the fuel tank and ease of transport. A total of 1,220 Mk IV’s were built: 420 “Males”, 59...  read more

Code: 50490

Scarce Norwegian M1957/SLG Bayonet and Scabbard made from 1935 WW2 German K-98 III Bayonet and 1942 Scabbard

Here on offer is a scarce Norwegian M1957/SLG bayonet and scabbard.

This type of bayonet was made from captured WW2 German K-98 (M1884/98) III bayonets, to mount and use with the U.S. MI Garand rifle, in 1957.

At the end of WW2, Norway inherited a quantity of captured Kar 98k rifles and K-98 III bayonets from their German occupiers. When the USA provided Norway wit...  read more

Code: 52042

Extra Photos of Norwegian M1957/SLG Bayonet - 52042

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Code: 52041

Original Antique “THE METROPOLITAN” Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr St Birmingham c1902

Here on offer is an original antique “THE METROPOLITAN” whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr Street Birmingham, circa 1902.

It still retains its original twisted silk cord lanyard.

The front of the whistle is stamped with the following details:

THE METROPOLITAN
PATENT
J. HUDSON & CO.
244. BARR ST
BIRMINGHAM

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Code: 52070

Unusually Large WW1 Period, Silver Plate and Wooden Presentation Spoon for the 5th Battalion - Royal Sussex Regiment

Here on offer is an unusually large WW1 period, silver plate and wooden presentation spoon for the 5th Battalion - Royal Sussex Regiment.

This large spoon has been beautifully made with a heavily silver-plated handle and a carved wooden spoon bowl.

On the front of the handle is a finely detailed Royal Sussex Regimental emblem, which I think is made from sterling si...  read more

Code: 51134

Post WW2 British Military Machete with Leather Scabbard by B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1955

Here on offer is an original example of a post WW2 British military machete with a thick brown leather scabbard B.H. & G. Ltd dated 1955.

The two black composite grip slabs are in excellent solid condition. Unusually there are four smooth notches in the metal of the tang and both grips, that allows the four fingers of your hand to fit snuggly in the grip.

The grip...  read more

Code: 51402

WW1 Royal Engineers 1915 Hallmarked Silver & Gold SMLE Rifle Sweetheart Brooch with Original Case

Here on offer is a top quality WW1 Royal Engineers, 1915 hallmarked silver & gold SMLE rifle sweetheart brooch, with its original case.

On the front it depicts a heavily gold plated miniature Royal Engineers badge, with a George V cypher. This has been mounted on a detailed silver miniature WW1 period S.M.L.E style rifle, complete with its fixed bayonet and sling.

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Code: 51794

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