Beautiful Antique French Silver “Dogs Head” Chatelaine Belt Clip

Here on offer is beautiful antique French silver “Dogs Head” chatelaine belt clip.

This wonderful little silver clip is designed to hook over the user’s belt/garment with the dog’s head folding closed, holding the clip in place.

A Chatelaine chain clasp can then be suspended from the large ring that the dog has in its mouth.

The front shows the fi...  read more

Code: 51709

Rare Antique Hallmarked Silver & Gold Watch Fob Medal Awarded by Crossway Cycling Club to F.W. Ryland for 50 Mile Time Trial 1910

Here on offer is an antique hallmarked silver & gold watch fob medal awarded by Crossway Cycling Club to F.W. Ryland for a 50 mile time trial race, in 1910.

50 mile bicycle and even tricycle racing was popular in the late Victorian period and they still take place today.

F.W. Ryland’s race time of 2HRS.41MINS.48SECS is an impressive result, given how basic the cyc...  read more

Code: 51689

Victorian Brass and Metal Riding Boot Match Holder and Striker c1860

Here on offer is an antique Victorian brass and metal riding boot match holder and striker, circa 1860.

The main section of the detailed riding boot is probably made from pewter that was originally painted black but a lot of the paint has now worn away over time.

The top lip of the boot is made from polished brass, that now has a nice patina.

The bot...  read more

Code: 51708

WW2 Royal Marines Cap Badge - Trench Art Brass Matchbox Cover

Here on offer is a WW2 Royal Marines cap badge - trench art brass matchbox cover, complete with an empty original Bryant & May “BRYMAY” matchbox.

The front has a WW2 Royal Marines blackened brass cap badge attached.

On the back edge you can see where solder has been used to join the back plate to the folded front section, which is either how it was originally made ...  read more

Code: 51707

Ornate Metal Baby Rattle with Bells and Whistle

Here on offer is a baby’s rattle comprising of three balls, with bells and attached a whistle in the stem. It seems to be made from nickel silver or possibly a low grade Chinese silver?

There are no markers or silver marks on it, that I can see on it. It is also hard to date this piece, but possibly late Victorian?

It is in excellent condition and the whistle is ...  read more

Code: 51702

Original Ex-Royal Navy Siebe Gorman Divers Knife c1970

Here on offer is an original ex-Royal Navy, Siebe Gorman divers knife with its heavy cast brass sheath, circa 1970.

I believe this is the final ‘fifth style’ of divers knife that Siebe Gorman made.

This variation is in fact the last real divers knife made by Siebe Gorman and dates from the late 1970’s or early 1980’s.

I believe they did make a series...  read more

Code: 51700

Extra Photos of Siebe Gorman Drivers Knife - 51700

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Code: 51699

Original WW1 Royal Scots Fusiliers (Scottish) Regiment Cap Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of WW1 Royal Scots Fusiliers (Scottish) Regiment brass cap badge with two lugs and a split pin on the reverse.

It measures 2.75” (7cm) high and weighs 22g.

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

Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance ...  read more

Code: 51698

Rare 19th Century 72nd Highlanders Regiment Tunic Button Sweetheart Bar Brooch

Here on offer is a fine example of a rare 19th century 72nd Highlanders Regiment tunic button sweetheart bar brooch.

The tunic button still retains all its original gilt and crisp detail to the stags head and lettering on the front. It has been professionally attached to a gilt pin so that it can be worn as a bar brooch.

Some history of the 72nd Highlanders...  read more

Code: 50218

Vintage English Fireman’s Axe marked - ELWELL 5122 - c1950

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage ELWELL fireman’s axe, circa 1950.

One side of the blade on this example has been stamped with the maker’s marks 'ELWELL 5122’. There are no other markings that I can see, so I don’t believe this was a military issued piece and was probably used by the regular civil Fire Service.

The axe has an ash handle that is in exce...  read more

Code: 51688