Fine Victorian English Silver Vesta Case by Constantine & Floyd Ltd 1896

Here on offer is an elegant antique Victorian solid silver Vesta Case by Constantine & Floyd Ltd, dating to 1896.

The Vesta Case has been beautifully engraved with ornate floral scrollwork on the front and back. The front also has two engraved gothic initials:

G H

in a circular cartouche.

There are four very tiny raised "pin heads" of ...  read more

Code: 50796

Antique Cased Bronze Medallion from Marling School Stroud Awarded for 220yds Athletic Race - to J.H. VINER in 1924

Here on offer is a fine antique cased bronze medallion from Marling School, located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, complete with its fitted presentation case.

It was awarded to the winner of the 220yds junior handicapped athletic race, a J.H. VINER in 1924.

Marling School is the oldest secondary school for boys in Stroud, having been founded in 1887 by Sir ...  read more

Code: 51234

WW2 RAF Aerial Propaganda Leaflet Dropped over France – Dated 5th January 1943

Here on offer is a surviving copy of an RAF aerial propaganda leaflet that were dropped over France during WW2.

This copy is dated 5th January 1943.

This scarce example of the “Le Courrier De L’Air” that translates to “The Air Mail” has the headline: The Russian offensive grows and accelerates.

Apparently, thousands of copies of this type of leaflet ...  read more

Code: 51238

WW2 RAF Aerial Propaganda Leaflet Dropped over France – Dated 31st December 1942

Here on offer is a surviving copy of an RAF aerial propaganda leaflet that were dropped over France during WW2.

This copy is dated 31st December 1942.

This scarce example of the “Le Courrier De L’Air” that translates to “The Air Mail” has the headline: General de Gaulle will form an army of 300,000 men.

Apparently, thousands of copies of this type of...  read more

Code: 51237

2nd Boer War POW Carved and Pierced Wooden Dip Pen – St. Helena 1901

Here on offer is a fine example of a 2nd Boer War, St. Helena, prisoner of war made wooden dip pen, dated 1901.

The bulbus wooden shaft of this pen has a hollow section in the centre and a spiral grove cut into the outer surface. Also on surface are some geometric style patterns and the words:

St. HELENA 1901 P.O.W.

The tip of the pen has a blued ...  read more

Code: 51228

Miniature Wilkinson Sword – The Duke of Wellington Sword – Mint in Box and with Wooden Display Stand

Here on offer is a ‘mint in box’ miniature of The Duke of Wellington Sword by Wilkinson Sword complete, with wooden display stand.

This beautifully crafted miniature sword that has a curved stainless steel blade that is ornately engraved on one side and displays the Wilkinson Sword Crest and Queens Crown.

The miniature comes in its velvet lined, hinged dark blue c...  read more

Code: 51236

Unusual Scout Association Machete with Original Leather Scabbard by TomTom

Here on offer is an unusual vintage machete that was issued for use by the Scout Association.

I have come across many different types of Scout Knives in my years of collecting, but never a Scout machete!

It has the post 1967 Scout membership badge a “fleur-de-li with stars”, stamped on the front of the wooden handle and also on the front of the leather scabbard.read more

Code: 50124

WW1 Period British Colour Sergeant’s Leather Cartridge Ammunition Case named to C/Sgt. L. E. Letcher

Here on offer is a genuine example of a large WW1 period leather cartridge ammunition case, named to Colour Sergeant L. E. Letcher.

The hard thick dark brown leather case is in original condition with a small tear/repair patch on the inside of the lid on the back left corner.

There is also some scratch marks to the front by the chrome metal lock.
The chrome...  read more

Code: 50311

WW2 Souvenir Letter Opener from R.A.F. STATION YATESBURY 1946

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 souvenir letter opener from RAF Yatesbury, Wiltshire, England.

This very well-made wooden dagger shaped letter opener, depicts a paper image of the RAF crest at the top and an inscription on the blade, that reads:

R.A.F. STATION YATESBURY 1946

It is in excellent condition with no damage to the blade edges, just some s...  read more

Code: 51230

Large Vintage “Fantasy” Nazi SS Flag

Here on offer is a very large “fantasy”, NOT genuine, Nazi SS flag.

This vintage flag is made of a nylon type material and depicts the SS runes and a Totenkopf, deaths head skull, which have been stitched in place. It also has Totenkopf makers stamps along the edges.

It has folding/storage creases and some slight age staining.

It measures 54" (137cm)...  read more

Code: 51226