Large WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 9” Commemorative Dish Depicting a Juggling Grenades Cartoon and the words “KEEPING HIS HAND IN?”

Here on offer is a large WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 9” commemorative dish depicting a juggling grenades cartoon and the words “KEEPING HIS HAND IN?”.

Captain Charles Bruce Bairnsfather was a prominent British humourist and cartoonist. His best-known cartoon character is Old Bill. Bill and his pals Bert and Alf featured in Bairnsfather's "Fragments from France" cartoons published wee...  read more

Code: 52026

Antique Mid 18th Century 'Chinoiserie' Delftware Plate Depicting a Bird and Flowers c1750

Here on offer is an antique mid 18th century 'Chinoiserie' blue and white painted tin-glazed delftware plate.

It depicts an oriental pheasant type bird sitting on a fence with a floral border.

There is no makers mark, which is common with such early pieces, but it is most likely Liverpool delftware, circa 1750.

Unfortunately, is has an old crack r...  read more

Code: 52025

Unusual Antique English 1879 Hallmarked Silver Cross Potent Pendant by George Unite

Here on offer is a really rare antique English 1879 hallmarked silver Cross Potent pendant, by the highly regarded silversmith, George Unite of Birmingham, England.

I really can’t believe this pendant was made nearly 150 years ago! The style is so plain and sharp it looks to be a modern made piece and can easily be worn today.

A Cross Potent, is also known as a cru...  read more

Code: 52010

WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 6” Commemorative Plate/Plaque Depicting “Old Bill” and the words “WHEN THE ‘ELL IS IT GOIN' TO BE STRAWBERRY?”

Here on offer is a WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 6” commemorative plate/plaque depicting “Old Bill” and the words “WHEN THE ‘ELL IS IT GOIN' TO BE STRAWBERRY?”.

Captain Charles Bruce Bairnsfather was a prominent British humourist and cartoonist. His best-known cartoon character is Old Bill. Bill and his pals Bert and Alf featured in Bairnsfather's "Fragments from France" cartoons publis...  read more

Code: 52021

Rare Antique Hand Carved Wooden Native Indian Chief Pipe Rack c1900

The carved heads themselves are very detailed and depict the style of the classic Native Indian Chief, as often seen on large carved cigar store advertising figures of that period.

I can only find similar examples of Indian Chief head pipes, but no pipe racks, making this a very rare and highly collectable piece of early Native Indian art.

The pipe rack is in great...  read more

Code: 51556

Stunning Antique Victorian Mahogany Striped Wooden Page-Turner with Hallmarked Silver Fittings 1893

Here on offer is a beautiful example of an antique Victorian hard wood page-turner with hallmarked silver fittings dating to 1893.

The page turner measures an impressive 17.75” long and is shaped in the form of a long wooden knife with tapering blade edge.

The wood appears to be a hard African “tiger striped” mahogany and has a stunning pattern.

The ...  read more

Code: 50844

Rare Antique Victorian or Edwardian 15ct Gold Swastika Pendant set with an Amethyst Stone

Here on offer is rare antique Victorian or Edwardian, 15ct gold Swastika pendant set in the center with a diamond cut amethyst stone.

The swastika is an ancient symbol of good luck and prosperity in many cultures, particularly in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, where it is used on homes, religious items, and as a charm to attract good fortune.

Obviously in the ea...  read more

Code: 51961

WW2 Butterscotch Bakelite Sweetheart Pendant set with a Photo of a Soldier

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 butterscotch coloured Bakelite sweetheart pendant, inset with a sepia photo of a soldier in uniform.

The square shaped Bakelite pendant has a beautifully patterned butterscotch marbled finish and is in excellent undamaged condition. It has a hole in the top that has a suspension ring fitted through it.

The front has a small ...  read more

Code: 52020

Boer War Commemorative Pressed Gilt Metal Star Shaped Pendant Depicting General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts c1900

Here on offer is Boer War commemorative pressed gilt metal star shaped pendant, depicting a sepia photo of General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts, circa 1900.

The eight pointed star shaped pendant has a star-burst pattern on each point.

In the centre it has a circular paper photo image of Lord Roberts in military uniform with his name ROBERTS.

It com...  read more

Code: 52019

Rare Boer War Commemorative Staffordshire Flatback figure Depicting Robert Baden Powell on Horseback c1900

Here on offer is a rare example of an antique Boer War period commemorative Staffordshire flatback figure depicting Robert Baden Powell, in his military uniform, on horseback, circa 1900.

This exact type of Staffordshire figure, is shown on page39, Plate 82, Fig.2, of the book by Pieter Posthuizen, titled, BOER WAR MEMORABILIA – THE COLLECTOR’S GUIDE.

I believe it...  read more

Code: 52018