Rare Art Deco Period Plated Matchless Cigarette Lighter by the Wolverhampton Die-Casting Co Ltd c1920

Here on offer is a rare Art Deco period plated Matchless cigarette lighter by the Wolverhampton Die-Casting Co Ltd, circa 1920.

This impressive Art Deco style lighter is in excellent condition, retaining all of its original plating.

On one side it reads:

MATCHLESS

MAZAK

On the other side:

MATCHLESS
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Code: 51499

Antique Amber Pressed Glass 'Landseer' Lion Paperweight - John Derbyshire c1870

Here on offer is an antique Victorian amber pressed glass 'Landseer' style seated lion, (as seen at Trafalgar Square), paperweight probably by John Derbyshire, circa 1870.

It is in excellent condition and there are no visible marks, chips, cracks or blemishes on the lion figure.

It measures 4.75” (12cm) long by 2.6” (6.6cm) high and weighs 155g.

Pl...  read more

Code: 51508

Antique Silver Plated Double Glass Inkwell and Pen Rest with Hunting Theme by Hammond Turner & Sons

Here on offer is an antique silver-plated desk, double glass inkwell and pen rest with deer hunting theme, by Hammond Turner & Sons, Birmingham.

This beautiful silver-plated desk inkwell and pen rest, has an ornate design around the edges and on the front and rear, (they mirror each other) a stag’s head along with a hunting horn, riding stirrup and antler.

On the u...  read more

Code: 51506

WW2 “Trench Art” RAF Aluminium Lidded Pot fitted with RAF Cap Badge

Here on offer is a great example of an original WW2 RAF “Trench Art” RAF aluminium lidded pot with RAF cap badge, fitted on the front.

This peace was most likely made in a RAF aircraft workshop during WW2 as a sweetheart or just a souvenir piece.

The cylindrical body has two circular holes in the base so the engineer has inserted a thin circular disc of aluminium ...  read more

Code: 51503

Victorian Hallmarked Silver Isle of Man Bar Brooch –Celtic Three Legs of Mann and Thistle Flowers - Chester 1897

Here on offer is a Victorian hallmarked silver Isle of Man bar brooch that has finely detailed cut-out images of the Celtic Three Legs of Mann and thistle flowers.

The reverse still has its original retaining pin and “C” clasp, along with a clear set of English silver hallmarks.

The hallmarks are a sword between three wheatsheaves for the assay office of Chester...  read more

Code: 51498

HM Armed Forces Veteran Remembrance Souvenir Enamel Pin Badge

Here on offer is a HM Armed Forces Veteran remembrance souvenir enamel pin badge.

This is a quality gilt and enamel brooch with fine detailing.

On the reverse has a fixing pin with “locking” C clasp.

The brooch is 1” (2.6cm) high and weighs 4.2g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description...  read more

Code: 51453

Fine Antique Arts and Crafts Copper Fronted Fireplace Bellows

Here on offer are some antique arts and crafts style copper fronted working fireplace bellows.

This impressive set of fireplace bellows have a beautifully hand hammered copper face with an arts and crafts style Repoussé (raised pattern) to the finish along with leather fittings and brass studs.

The bellows have the normal wooden frame and thick leather bellows tha...  read more

Code: 51475

Unusual Teak Ashtray and Match Holder from H.M.S. WARSPITE c1947

Here on offer is a genuine solid piece of teak wood from H.M.S. WARSPITE that has been made into an ashtray and match holder.

It has a quality brass plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TEAK OF
H.M.S. WARSPITE

It measures 5” (12.7cm) diameter by 2.4” (6cm) high.

It weighs 160g.

Some history relating t...  read more

Code: 51497

Rare Antique Russian Ikon brought back by British Soldier who was part of the North Russian Relief Force in 1919 with Provenance

Here on offer is a rare antique Russian Ikon brought back by British soldier who was part of the North Russian Relief Force (NRRF) in 1919, with a letter of provenance and photo.

It comes with a typed letter from the soldier (with its spelling mistakes) that is also signed by H. Scarlett, the soldier who found it and reads:

The history of this Eikon or Heikon
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Code: 51496

Extra Photos of Antique Russian Ikon brought back by British Soldier of the NRRF 1919

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Code: 51495