Vintage Gold Plated Single Bladed Penknife Keyring by Richards of Sheffield c1960

Here on offer is a near mint vintage gold plated single bladed penknife keyring, by Richards of Sheffield, circa 1960.

The knife handle has been machine turned on both sides and gold plated and retains a bright finish.

The single blade is made from stainless steel and has the maker’s details stamped on one side of the ricasso, along with the ‘Lamp Post’ logo:
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Code: 51616

Unusual Vintage HMS Blake Gilt Powder Compact c1960

Here on offer is an unusual vintage HMS Blake (C99) Gilt Powder Compact, circa 1960

The gilt metal circular compact is of a type I haven’t seen before, with a small opening lid on the top that reveals a round space that you can place a photo of a loved one, with the lid then protecting the image.

On the top of this lid, it is fitted with a brass and enamel crest fo...  read more

Code: 51614

WW2 US Army Quartermasters Bone Letter Opener with Brass Badge c1940

Here on offer is a WW2 US Army Quartermasters bone letter opener with brass badge, circa1940

This interesting letter opener has been made from a fine piece of animal bone that has been fitted with a brass WW2 US Army Quartermasters badge at the top.

The bone now has a really smooth finish and shows some dark age staining which gives it a pleasant marbled effect.read more

Code: 51613

Vintage Icelandic Hand Carved Reindeer Antler Letter Opener/Knife Signed - Hilson Lia Thomas

Here on offer is an Icelandic letter opener/knife that has been hand carved from reindeer antler and bone.

The blade seems to have been carved and shaped from a reindeer bone and the front depicts a couple of circular patterns and a reindeer pulling a sleigh. Below this is a name which appears to reads as:

Hilson Lia Thomas

who I assume was the artis...  read more

Code: 51612

WW2 Army Trench Whistle by J Hudson & Co. Birmingham with Long Expanding Chain Lanyard 1945

Here on offer is an original WW2 Army Trench Whistle, by J Hudson & Co of Birmingham, still with its long metal ‘expanding’ chain lanyard.
The nickel silver metal whistle is in excellent undamaged and full working condition.

The front is stamped with the maker’s name and the British Military “Crows Foot Mark” and the date 1945.

J.HUDSON & Co.<...  read more

Code: 50221

Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau Brass ‘Go to Bed’ Candlestick and Matchbox Holder, circa 1900

Here on offer is a beautiful antique art nouveau brass ‘Go to Bed’ candlestick and matchbox holder, circa 1900.

It is not maker marked but is possibly French, given is attractive flowing lines.

The handle is a curved section of smooth brass that flows from the lip of the candle holder to the edge of the base. It just fits your hand perfectly and makes it easy to ca...  read more

Code: 51607

WW2 Period Model of a British “S” Class Submarine Dated 1942

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 period, hand made metal model of a WW2 British Submarine, which I think from its shape is an “S” class submarine?

This type of WW2 “Trench Art” where normally made by Naval engineering ratings in their spare time, from any materials that where not being used at the time.

The submarine has been made from a solid piece of aluminium ...  read more

Code: 50048

Unusual WW2 Lady’s "Sweetheart" Black Patent Handbag with WW2 Royal Tank Regiment Cap Badge

Here on offer is a really unusual and possibly unique, WW2 lady’s "sweetheart" black patent handbag, fitted with a WW2 Royal Tank Regiment cap badge.

The handbag has clearly been used and loved and now the black patent has a crazed finish and is rubbed/missing on the corners.

The strap is also very fragile and is just about holding together at the top.

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Code: 51609

Rare WW2 British Army Fire Service - Red Painted Steel Brodie Helmet MKII by BMB dated 1939

Here on offer is an rare example of a WW2 British Army Fire Service, red painted steel Brodie helmet MKII, by BMB dated 1939.

This came out of a barn in Cornwall where it has been stored since WW2.

I have been told that this unusual RED painted British helmet was used by the Army Fire Service (AFS) which was formed in March 1944 as part of the preparations for the ...  read more

Code: 50949

Very Scarce WW2 2nd Pattern ‘T’ MoS Inspection Marked FS Fighting Knife & ‘T’ MoS Stamped Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a very scarce example of a WW2 British 2nd Pattern “T” MoS inspection marked (Fairbairn Sykes) FS Fighting Knife with its original leather sheath.

According to the well-known FS specialist, Roy Shadbolt, only a few examples of an FS knife with these markings have ever been observed. In fact he states he has only seen around eight examples during the many years of...  read more

Code: 50478