Extra Photos of Victorian 1879 Pattern British Midshipman’s Dirk - 52282

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Code: 52281

Extra Photos of Victorian 1879 Pattern British Midshipman’s Dirk - 52282

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Code: 52280

Arcadian Crested China WW1 British Tank - City of Bristol - c1917

Here on offer is an example of an Arcadian (A & S) crested china model of a WW1 (Female) Mark IV British tank, with the crest for the City of Bristol, circa 1917.

The Mark IV was introduced in 1917 and it benefited from significant developments of the Mark I tank. The main improvements were in armour, the re-siting of the fuel tank and ease of transport. A total of 1,220 Mk IV...  read more

Code: 52288

Unusual Silver Plated King Edward VII “Pop Out” Penny Coin Brooch

Here on offer is a scarce silver plated King Edward VII “Pop Out” repousse relief, penny coin brooch.

This brooch has been made from a genuine Victorian English penny, dated 1900, that has the 3D bust of Edward VII pushed through the center, creating a “Pop Out” repousse image, that was popular in the early Edwardian period.

It is in excellent condition, still ret...  read more

Code: 52133

WW1 (LONDON) Crested Ware China Model of German 15cm Artillery Shell “Jack Johnson” by Arcadian China

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 (LONDON) Crested Ware China Model of German 15cm Artillery Shell, “Jack Johnson” by Arcadian China.

On the front of the shell is the coloured crest for LONDON and on the reverse are the words JACK JOHNSON.

My understanding is that ‘Jack Johnson’ was a British nickname used to describe the impact of the heavy G...  read more

Code: 50286

Framed Antique Hand Coloured Print of HMS MONARCH (1868)

Here on offer is a large framed antique hand coloured print of the Royal Navy ship, HMS MONARCH (1868) that I recently acquired in Cornwall.

These types of antique prints where coloured in by hand using coloured inks.

This fine example has been professionally framed by Cornmill Picture Frames prior to 1995 as the phone code on their label is 0726, which changed in...  read more

Code: 50053

Arcadian Crested China WW1 British Tank – Mark IV - EXETER - c1917

Here on offer is a fine example of an Arcadian (A & S) crested china model of a WW1 (Female) Mark IV British Tank, made around 1917.

The Mark IV was introduced in 1917 and it benefited from significant developments of the Mark I tank. The main improvements were in armour, the re-siting of the fuel tank and ease of transport. A total of 1,220 Mk IV’s were built: 420 “Males”, 59...  read more

Code: 50490

Original Antique “THE METROPOLITAN” Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr St Birmingham c1902

Here on offer is an original antique “THE METROPOLITAN” whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr Street Birmingham, circa 1902.

It still retains its original twisted silk cord lanyard.

The front of the whistle is stamped with the following details:

THE METROPOLITAN
PATENT
J. HUDSON & CO.
244. BARR ST
BIRMINGHAM

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Code: 52070

Unusually Large WW1 Period, Silver Plate and Wooden Presentation Spoon for the 5th Battalion - Royal Sussex Regiment

Here on offer is an unusually large WW1 period, silver plate and wooden presentation spoon for the 5th Battalion - Royal Sussex Regiment.

This large spoon has been beautifully made with a heavily silver-plated handle and a carved wooden spoon bowl.

On the front of the handle is a finely detailed Royal Sussex Regimental emblem, which I think is made from sterling si...  read more

Code: 51134

WW1 Royal Engineers 1915 Hallmarked Silver & Gold SMLE Rifle Sweetheart Brooch with Original Case

Here on offer is a top quality WW1 Royal Engineers, 1915 hallmarked silver & gold SMLE rifle sweetheart brooch, with its original case.

On the front it depicts a heavily gold plated miniature Royal Engineers badge, with a George V cypher. This has been mounted on a detailed silver miniature WW1 period S.M.L.E style rifle, complete with its fixed bayonet and sling.

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Code: 51794