French Napoleonic Prisoner of War Small Carved Bone Knife Possibly used as a Letter Opener c1810

Here on offer is an original French Napoleonic Prisoner of War small carved bone knife, that was probably made to be used as letter opener or just a miniature butter knife.

The French POWs to trade with locals for money or food, circa 1810.

This beautifully hand carved bone knife would have been most probably made from a section of cow bone that was easily availabl...  read more

Code: 50400

Vintage Pruning Knife with Oak Grips by Joseph Rodgers Sheffield England circa 1960

Here on offer is a vintage pruning knife with oak grips by the English maker, Joseph Rodgers, Sheffield, England circa 1960.

The grip is made up from two dark coloured oak slabs, which appear to stuck in place as there is no sign of any pins which is slightly unusual?

The slightly curved blade has the maker’s trademark and name stamped on one side of the ricasso, ...  read more

Code: 51246

Excellent Original WW2 8th Army and (MID) Mentioned in Despatches Medal Group

Here on offer is a truly excellent example of a WW2 8th Army and MID Medal group.

The full size medal group consists of:

The 1939 – 1945 Star with ribbon
The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar with ribbon
The France and Germany Star with ribbon
Defence Medal and ribbon
War medal with MID Bronze Oak Leaf and ribbon

8th Army Bar ...  read more

Code: 50365

Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by H.G. LONG & Co - CROSS DAGGERS – SHEFFIELD c1860

Here on offer is an early example of an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the famous English knife and cutlery maker, H.G Long & Co, circa 1860.

They are also famous for making a range of WW2 SOE knives.

I believe this knife is a very early example of an H.G. Long knife as it only has the CROSS DAGGERS logo and the words CROSS DAGGRS SHEFFI...  read more

Code: 50399

Antique Georgian Eight Sided Bone Spinning Top or Teetotum - Possibly made by a Napoleonic POW c1810

Here on offer is an antique Georgian bone eight sided spinning top or teetotum, commonly used for gambling games, circa 1810.

It could possibly be a French Napoleonic Prisoner of War made piece?

This example has been beautifully carved from bone, possibly ox or cow bone.

It would have originally had the numbers 1 to 8 painted on the eight flat surfac...  read more

Code: 51588

Large Vintage Sterling Silver Zeppelin Airship Brooch c1930

Here on offer is a stunning vintage sterling silver Zeppelin airship brooch, circa 1930.

The brooch depicts the image of a Zeppelin airship from the time of their heyday, the 1930’s.

On the back it is stamped 925, meaning it has been made from solid sterling silver.

It also retains its original long securing pin and swivel locking clasp.
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Code: 51351

Unusual Moulded Owl Celluloid Letter Opener with Concealed Pencil Topped with a Crown

Here on offer is an unusual moulded owl celluloid letter opener with a concealed pencil that is topped with a crown.

The top handle section depicts the detailed image of a crowned owl, seated on what I think is an open book, set on a plinth, that is decorated in leaves and scrolled ribbons.

What is unusual about this piece is the fact the owl is shown wearing a cr...  read more

Code: 51857

WW2 Royal Navy Button and Heart Shaped Perspex Sweetheart Pendant

Here on offer is a rare handmade example of a WW2 Royal Navy button and heart shaped Perspex sweetheart pendant.

I was told from the family I bought it from, that it was made from the Perspex canopy of a damaged WW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arms SEAFIRE fighter plane and the top of a Royal Navy officers brass button.

The clear Perspex heart is inset on the domed side ...  read more

Code: 51866

WW1 Royal Artillery Gilt Brass and Enamel Regimental Crest Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 period Royal Artillery gilt brass and enamel regimental crest sweetheart brooch.

The brooch is in great condition and retains most of the red and blue enamel to the crest and crown. There is a tiny area of blue missing on the lower ribbon, by the letters "DU". The gilt finish now has a darkened age patina finish.

It sti...  read more

Code: 51864

WW1 Royal Artillery Gilt Brass and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch - Gilt Oval Setting

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 period Royal Artillery gilt brass and enamel sweetheart brooch

The brooch is in excellent condition and retains all the red and blue enamel to the crest and crown.

It has a detailed regimental crest attached to an ornate oval gilt brass frame.

This is then attached by a loop and ring to a plain gilt bar b...  read more

Code: 51863