Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin.

This tin is empty of its contents and is in great condition with some of the gilt detail still present.

It does have some minor dents in the base and an indentation on the top edge of the lid as shown in my photos.

On the top surface of the lid, most of the original gilt finish has bee...  read more

Code: 51295

Original French WW1 Foug M1916 Inert Lemon Grenade Body - Citron Modèle 1916

Here on offer is an original French WW1 Foug M1916 inert Lemon grenade body.

It no longer has the galvanized steel fuse cover or wood-mounted inert impact fuse. They were easily lost, so it is usual to find just the bodies, such as with this example.

There is a lot of rust pitting on the body, but the fragmentation shape is really evident and it displays very well...  read more

Code: 51479

Unusual WW1 Trench Art Mills Grenade Adapted to be used as a Candlestick

Here on offer is a really unusual and very well made. example of what appears to be a piece of WW1 period trench art, a Mills No.5 grenade, that has been adapted to be used as a candlestick, being mounted on to a smooth brass dished base.

When I acquired this piece inside the grenade was half full with used red candle wax, which I have since cleaned out.

The inert ...  read more

Code: 51480

Rare Georgian Period Cut-Steel Pocket Watch Chain c1820

Here on offer is a rare Georgian cut-steel pocket watch chain, circa 1820.

This genuine original Georgian period piece has been made from cut-steel and still retains its T-Bar, spring kook and additional small chain with suspension ring.

The chain itself is made up of long oval shaped rings alternating with small round rings.

It is in excellent con...  read more

Code: 51481

Post 1958 Webley Junior Series 2 .177 Calibre Air Pistol with Original Box/Instructions

Here on offer an excellent example of a post 1958 Webley Junior Series 2 .177 calibre air pistol, please see pages 95 to 108 of Gordon Bruce’s book ‘Webley Air Pistols’ for a reference.

The air pistol is undamaged and retains nearly all of its original blued and plum coloured finish, there is just some light pitting to the finish, mainly on the barrel section. I believe this pis...  read more

Code: 51485

Extra Photos of Webley Junior Air Pistol 51485

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Code: 51484

Original WW2 era British Territorial Army (TA) Silver Lapel Badge – Service No. 166759

Here on offer is an original WW2 era British Territorial Army (TA) silver lapel badge, stamped with a service no. 166759.

This badge feels, looks and test as 925 grade silver and has the image of the TA crest with a King’s crown on the front.

On the back it has the buttonhole fixing that is stamped with the TA service no. 166759.

It is in excellent ...  read more

Code: 51482

Small Antique Cold Painted Bronze “Birds Nest” Lidded Desk Inkwell c1880

Here on offer is a really sweet, small antique cold painted bronze “birds’ nest” lidded desk inkwell, circa 1880.

This beautiful small inkwell cast in bronze, depicts a birds’ nest with three white painted eggs on the top/lid.

It shows fine detailing of brown painted grasses and straw that make up the body of the nest, with some small painted branches around the ou...  read more

Code: 51478

Rare Boer War P.O.W. Carved French “Oom Paul/Hungarian” Smoking Pipe

Here on offer is a rare Boer War P.O.W. carved, French “Oom Paul/Hungarian” Smoking Pipe.

The Hungarian shaped pipe is one of the most bent pipes that has ever been created. It is the favorite silhouette for smokers who like to comfortably keep their pipe at the corner of their mouth, while having their hands free to do something else. Its name comes from the old Hungarian manufa...  read more

Code: 51473

Early WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers with all Brass Fittings but Straps in Worn Aged Condition

Here on offer is a very early set of WW2 German Army Officer’s dagger hangers with all brass fittings but the straps in worn, aged condition.

Although this set is in very worn/used condition, the straps are still fixed to the top hanger, so they can still be used as dagger hangers, especially on an early Army Officer’s dagger.

This is actually the only set I have c...  read more

Code: 51474