Antique English Silver Spoon made to Commemorate the Mayflower Ship in its Original Case, by Martin Hall & Co. 1893

Here on offer is a rare and unusual example of an antique solid silver spoon that has been made to commemorate the Mayflower ship that took the Pilgrims from Plymouth to America back in 1620.


The bowl of the spoon depicts the Mayflower ship in relief with the name of the ship below it.

The top of the spoon is formed in the shape of the early Victorian cres...  read more

Code: 50599

Antique Bone & Silver Cased Tibetan or Chinese Eating Utensil Kit –Trousse c1820

Here on offer is a rare and beautiful example of an antique Tibetan or North Chinese set of encased eating utensils, consisting of a cow bone handled knife or carving utensil, two cow bone chopsticks, all in a silver over bamboo carrying case.

Another name for a set of these eating utensils is called a "TROUSSE" or Kit.

I understand that similar sets were used in ...  read more

Code: 50003

Original Torbay Aircraft Museum German ME109 Large “1 Pint” Souvenir Mug by Britannia Designs – Dartmouth Pottery c1960

Here on offer is an original Torbay Aircraft Museum German ME109 large “1 Pint” capacity” thick china souvenir mug, by Britannia Designs – Dartmouth Pottery, circa 1960.

On the front it features a transfer printed line illustration of the iconic German WW2 fighter, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 commonly called the ME109, that I believe the Torbay Museum had a full size replica of at ...  read more

Code: 51721

Beautiful Vintage German made DRUCO Chrome Plated Table Lighter c1950

Here on offer is a beautiful vintage German made DRUCO chrome plated table lighter c1950.

The lighter seems to have been constructed from brass that has been finely chrome plated.

The flat sides have a detailed Deco style machine turned pattern and the front has a blank cartouche that could be engraved with a name or initials.

The thin ends have a...  read more

Code: 51738

Unusual and Rare Antique Medical Thermometer Disguised as a Cigar with Original Label - Non Plus Ultra Por Larrañaga c1870

Here on offer is a really unusual and very rare antique medical thermometer that has been designed to be concealed within an imitation cigar.

It is complete with an original cigar label for the maker, Non Plus Ultra - Por Larrañaga, circa 1870.

Por Larranaga is a brand with a long history. Founded in 1834, it is the oldest Cuban cigar brand and enjoys a well-earne...  read more

Code: 51741

Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin.

This tin is empty of its contents and is in good condition, however all the external gilt finish has gone but all the fine brass detailing remains.

It does have some minor dents in the base and a couple on the lid along with some age tarnish stains to the brass, that I think would polish out.
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Code: 51302

Antique Twin Curved Bladed Bistoury Surgical Scalpel by HILLS of Kings Street, Borough, c1880

Here on offer is an antique twin curved bladed bistoury surgical scalpel by HILLS of Kings Street, Borough, England, circa 1880.

A "bistoury scalpel" is a long, narrow surgical knife with a blade that can be either straight or curved, often used for making precise incisions in delicate surgeries; essentially, a bistoury is a more specific term for a particular kind of scalpel bla...  read more

Code: 51739

French Shooting Society of Canton de Stenay - Bronze Award Medal by Artis Bertrand

Here on offer is a French Shooting Society of Canton de Stenay, bronze award medal by Artis Bertrand.

This large solid bronze medallion has on the obverse the image of three soldiers that seem to have been in a shooting competition, with the one in the centre holding up a “winners” wreath.

It has the engravers name just below the image, “A. BERTRAND”, which relat...  read more

Code: 51604

A Sweetheart WW1 Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover Depicting a Photo of a Child Wearing a Bonnet

Here on offer is a WW1 period “Sweetheart” metal and celluloid matchbox cover, that depicts a really sweet period photograph of a child wearing a bonnet on the front.

I can only assume that this was made for a solider going off to war so he could easily have a photo of his child with him during those dark times.

The picture has been completely sealed by the cellul...  read more

Code: 51740

Original WW2 British Army Swiss made Pocket Watch Marked G.S.T.P. 109822

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 British Army, military issed, Swiss made pocket watch that appears to be in good working order.

I have had it running for a few days now (winding it daily) but as with all mechanical pocket watches I can’t guarantee it will be working after a journey through the postal system. I will however securely wrap and protect it for transit.

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Code: 51733