Interesting WW1 German POW - Antique Black Forest Walnut shaped Inkwell – marked PEDRAS SALGADAS 1916

Here on offer is an interesting and beautifully carved walnut shaped Black Forest wooden inkwell, that I was told relates to a German prisoner of war detained in Portugal during WW1.

The story goes that when Portugal went from being a neutral country to entering WW1 on the side of the allies in 1916, they interned 36 German and Austro-Hungarian ships in Lisbon.

The...  read more

Code: 51363

Unique WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet made into a “Pull-A-Long” Toy Tortoise

Here on offer is what appears to be a WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet that has made into a wonderful “Pull A Long” Toy Tortoise.

I am no expert when it comes to WW2 helmets, but I am pretty sure it isn’t a Paratroopers Helmet, as I believe these where constructed of steel and this one is made from fibre.

The old gent I bought it from along with ...  read more

Code: 50091

WW1 Eastern Front German Boot or Trench Knife with Deer Antler Grip – Blade Etched “RUSSLAND 1915”

Here on offer is what appears to be a WW1 Eastern Front German boot or trench knife with a deer antler grip.

The single edged blade is faintly etched on one side with the words:

RUSSLAND 1915

Translates from German to English as “Russia 1915”.

This implies it was used during the German successful advances into Russia during this early ...  read more

Code: 51026

Rare Hallmarked Silver and Guilloché Whisky Decanter Label by Turner & Simpson - 1960

Here on offer is a very rare hallmarked silver and Guilloché Whisky decanter label by Turner & Simpson, dating to 1960.

It is very unusual and rare to find a decanter label that has a top quality Guilloché finish, that is made by a top English silversmith.

This fine example is in mint undamaged condition on the front, with all the Guilloché in place. There are just...  read more

Code: 51129

Unique Hand Carved Mother of Pearl Letter Opener with Duke of Wellington’s Profile Commemorating Waterloo 1815

Here on offer is a very unusual and possibly unique hand carved Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell letter opener with Duke of Wellington’s Profile, that I believe was made to Commemorate the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

This came into my possession form a lady in Hampshire, who lived near Stratfield Saye House, along with a Horse Hair Bracelet made form the hair of the Duke of Wellin...  read more

Code: 50107

Antique Victorian Bamboo “Soap” Box used by ERNST HEINRICHSEN of Nuremberg to Ship their Flat Tin Toy Soldiers c1900

Here on offer is an empty antique Victorian bamboo “Soap” box used by the famous ERNST HEINRICHSEN of Nuremberg to contain and ship their flat tin toy soldier figures, circa 1900.

This is an early version of the oval type of box they used and is in excellent condition with no cracks or splits, just a corner section of the label is now missing.

The hand written sect...  read more

Code: 51361

Vintage Scout Knife by Wade & Butcher with Leather Sheath by John Leckie & Co. c1930

Here on offer is great example of a vintage scout knife, made by the famous razor and knife manufacturer, Wade & Butcher, of Sheffield, England, circa 1930.

It comes with its original brown leather sheath that was made by John Leckie & Co.

The grip is in excellent condition are is made up of stacked leather sections along with brown and red Bakelite, that are separ...  read more

Code: 51257

Large Framed Original Period Black and White Photo of the Royal Navy Battleship H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth

Here on offer is a large 23” by 9.5” framed and colour tinted, original period black and white photo of H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth.

HMS Queen Elizabeth was the lead ship of her class of five dreadnought battleships built for the Royal Navy and launched in 1913 and was often used as a flagship. She served in the First World War as part of the Grand Fleet, and participated in the incon...  read more

Code: 51360

Original WW1 Souvenir 0.303 Bullet Pencil from YPRES

Here on offer is an original WW1 souvenir 0.303 bullet pencil from YPRES, France.

The 0.303 bullet pencil comprises of a short red pencil fixed inside a silver bullet, which tests as 925 grade silver, but may just be a thick silver plate?

This fits VERY tightly into the neck of the brass (fired) cartridge case. You have to gently wiggle the bullet to get it free f...  read more

Code: 51357

Large Vintage Sterling Silver Zeppelin Airship Brooch c1930

Here on offer is a stunning vintage sterling silver Zeppelin airship brooch, circa 1930.

The brooch depicts the image of a Zeppelin airship from the time of their heyday, the 1930’s.

On the back it is stamped 925, meaning it has been made from solid sterling silver.

It also retains its original long securing pin and swivel locking clasp.
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Code: 51351