WW1 Period Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Large Metal Cap Badge

Here on offer is a WW1 period (Princess Louise's) pattern, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders large metal cap badge.

The white metal badge has a circlet inscribed ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND. Within the circlet, voided, the cypher "L" of the late Princess Louise, interlaced and reversed.
On the left of the cypher is a boar's head and on the right a cat-a-mountain (wild cat). read more

Code: 51659

Original The Gordon Highlanders WWI "BYDAND" Cap Badge 1898-1921 with 2 Lugs

Here on offer is an excellent example of an original 1898-1921 The Gordon Highlanders white metal regimental cap badge with two lugs on the back. The badge depicts the stag from the crest of the Marquis of Huntley, with the ducal coronet within a wreath of ivy, and motto "BYDAND".

It measures 2.6” (6.7cm) wide and weighs 14g.

Please see my pictures for the details ...  read more

Code: 51658

WW1 Period Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Large Metal Cap Badge

Here on offer is a WW1 period (Princess Louise's) pattern, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders large metal cap badge.

The white metal badge has a circlet inscribed ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND. Within the circlet, voided, the cypher "L" of the late Princess Louise, interlaced and reversed.
On the left of the cypher is a boar's head and on the right a cat-a-mountain (wild cat). read more

Code: 50201

Vintage Oval China Serving Dish with a Scene of Gun Dogs Spooking Pheasants by Sovereign China Ltd

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage hand coloured transfer print oval china serving dish by Sovereign China Ltd, Stoke-on-Trent, England.

It depicts a classic English hunting scene of gun dogs spooking pheasants into the air during a pheasant shoot.
The edge of the plate has a slightly raise and scalloped edge with a gilt line.

On the rear of the p...  read more

Code: 51651

Near Mint WW2 NAAFI 1/2 Franc Octangular Brown Bakelite Token

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 NAAFI 1/2 franc octangular shaped brown Bakelite token.

The token is made of a dark brown laminated Bakelite in a distinctive octagonal shape.

Printed in lack in a repeating pattern on both sides are the words:

HALF FRANC TOKEN NAAFI ONLY


My understanding is that owing to a shortage of...  read more

Code: 51649

Genuine WW2 1945 Victory & Peace Celebrations Medal with Ribbon - Stourport-on-Severn

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 1945 Victory & Peace celebrations medal and ribbon, that relates to the English town of Stourport-on-Severn.

Stourport-on-Severn, often shortened to Stourport, is a town and civil parish in the Wyre Forest District of North Worcestershire, England, a few miles to the south of Kidderminster and downstream on the River Severn from Bewdley.
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Code: 51647

Antique Victorian Horn BOLLINGER Champagne Bottle Cigar or Cheroot Cutter c1883

Here on offer is a novel Victorian cigar/cheroot cutter in the form of a bottle of BOLLINGER Champagne.

The body of the bottle is made of carved horn with silver plated metal mounts and mechanism. It also has a ring attached to the top so that it can be attached to a pocket watch chain.

On this fine example the metal label plate on the front, depicts the name of t...  read more

Code: 51645

Rare Victorian Sunderland and Tyne Lustre Pottery Plate by Scott’s Southwick Pottery depicting A FRIGATE in FULL SAIL c1860

Here on offer is a fine example of a rare antique Victorian Sunderland and Tyne lustre pottery plate by Scott’s Southwick Pottery, depicting “a Frigate in Full Sail”, circa 1860.

Some information relating to Moore & Co's Wear Pottery and Scott's Southwick Pottery

My understanding is that the plates and jugs with these ship transfers where always unmarked. The trans...  read more

Code: 51644

Vintage Heavyweight (60g) 18” Long, 9.2mm Wide, Solid Sterling Silver Curb Link Chain with Lobster Clasp

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage heavyweight (60g) 18” long, 9.2mm wide, solid sterling silver curb link chain with a strong lobster clasp.

The chain is stamped 925 for sterling silver on both parts of the lobster clasp.

I bought this back the 1990’s and is in excellent hardly worn condition.

This is not like the modern version’s lightwei...  read more

Code: 51643

Antique Victorian Horn Champagne Bottle Cigar or Cheroot Cutter c1883

Here on offer is an interesting English Victorian cigar/cheroot cutter in the form of a Champagne bottle.

The body of the bottle is made of carved horn with silver plated metal mounts and mechanism. It also has a ring attached to the top so that it can be attached to a pocket watch chain.

On this fine example the metal label plate on the front has been left blank,...  read more

Code: 50757