Fine Antique French Letter Opener with Ornate Silver Bolster and Ebony Handle by E. Page & Co. of Lyon c1900

Here on offer is a fine antique French letter opener with an ornate silver bolster and ebony handle by E. Page & Co. of Lyon, France circa 1900.

This is actually a well-made and useful letter opener with a undamaged double edged blade.

The antique steel blade now shows signs of age darkening to the finish and is engraved on one side with:

E. Page et...  read more

Code: 52198

Antique Victorian Silver Rimmed Horn Beaker with Spotted Pattern and a Blank Silver Cartouche c1890

Here on offer is a fine example of a Victorian silver rimmed horn beaker with a spotted pattern and a blank silver oval cartouche on the front, circa 1890.

The beaker has been made very well made with a light almost transparent cylindrical section of horn. The outside has been marked with a symmetrical pattern of dark spots, making this an impressive and unusual piece.
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Code: 52190

Unusual Leather covered Ladies Powder Compact Depicting a Map of Germany Post WW2 with French and US Zones c1945

Here on offer is an unusual vintage leather covered ladies powder compact depicting a map of Germany, post WW2 with French and US Zones, circa 1945.

The map of Germany has numerous towns named in gold lettering, along with French and US Zones.

The lid of the compact is opened by pushing the clip on the front edge.

Inside is an undamaged round mirro...  read more

Code: 52188

REPRODUCTION German WW2 Waffen SS Dutch Sports Badge

Here on offer is a REPRODUCTION German WW2 Waffen SS Dutch Sports Badge, which is actually a good copy of the original badge.

The badge is made of a two piece aluminium construction with a black wool in center.

It depicts the SS runes set inside a laurel wreath.

On the back it is faintly stamped 'Ges Gesch and retains its fixing pin.

I...  read more

Code: 52193

REPRODUCTION German WW2 SS/SA 10th Anniversary of the Gautag Berlin Badge

Here on offer is a REPRODUCTION German WW2 SS/SA 10th Anniversary of the Gautag Berlin Badge, which is actually a good copy of the original badge.

The badge is made of a two piece metal alloy construction with black wool in center.

It depicts a central raised shield featuring SS and SA insignia, topped by oak leaves, above a German national eagle clutching a wreath...  read more

Code: 52192

Impressive Portuguese Canesa Style Folding Lock Knife by CUREL with a large 9.25” stainless steel blade c1940

Here on offer is an impressive Portuguese Canesa style folding lock knife by CUREL, with a large 9.25” stainless steel blade and beautiful dark marble patterned Lucite grip scales, circa 1940.

The knife has a large single edged spear pointed polished stainless steel blade, stamped on one side of the ricasso with:

CUREL
INOX

The blade is in nea...  read more

Code: 52191

Pair of WW1 Trench Art British 4.5” Howitzer Brass Shell Case Bases Engraved with Daffodils and the Famous Battles of ARRAS and VIMY

Here on offer is an impressive pair of WW1 “Trench Art“, British 4.5” Howitzer brass shell case bases, engraved with daffodils and the names of the famous battles of ARRAS and VIMY in 1917.

Both of the brass bases are now only 0.8” high with have a rounded lip, so that can be used as a trinket or coin dish.

Both are engraved on the inside with a laurel wreath, the...  read more

Code: 52182

Full Size English Hallmarked Silver Key Pendant 1977

Here on offer is a full size English hallmarked silver key pendant, dates to 1977.

The key itself is shaped like a “YALE” key and has a plain finish to both sides.

It has the required groves on the arm that means it can actually be cut to fit a door lock.

On one side there is a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silve...  read more

Code: 51460

RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ORNATE BRASS THERMOMETER HOLDER

Here on offer is a rare example of an antique Victorian ornately patterned brass thermometer holder.

I believe this holder may have been originally silver-plated, as there is some evidence of it still existing in the recesses of the pattern, but is has clearly worn off over the years.

The cylindrical shaped holder has a beautiful raised floral pattern all over its ...  read more

Code: 50250

Antique British Military Mahogany and Brass Pill Roller by MAW London c1810

Here on offer is a fine and rare example of an antique British military, mahogany and brass pill roller by MAW, later S. Maw & Sons, London, circa 1810.

What makes this larger 24 slot, 5 grain version so unusual is the fact it is stamped on the brass cutting plate with the British military's Broad Arrow, or “Crows Foot”, a stylised representation of an arrowhead, used to identify...  read more

Code: 51790