Antique Victorian Finely Carved “Pea Pod” Needle Case circa 1880

Here on offer is an antique Victorian finely carved “Pea Pod” needle case, circa 1880.

The needle case has been accurately carved to look like a real Pea Pod, with the bumps of the peas in a pod and even a short stork.

It has been hand carved from a natural material that is in excellent undamaged condition, with just some light age staining to the finish.
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Code: 50668

Rare Antique Trocar Medical Instrument c1840

Here on offer is a rare example of an antique Trocar medical instrument circa 1840.

The Trocar served as a tool for extracting accumulated bodily fluids until the development of diuretics. It involved inserting the trocar, along with its accompanying cannula pipe, into either the chest or abdomen. Subsequently, the trocar was withdrawn, allowing the fluid to be drained through th...  read more

Code: 51646

Vintage Cased Set of Four French Silver Plated Wine Tasters by Deschamps Frères - Orfevrerie Vulcan Paris c1930

Here on offer is a vintage cased set of four French silver plated wine tasters/tastevins.

They are actually made by the well renowned silversmiths, Deschamps Frères, 46 rue du Rocher, Paris, who were active from 1923 and I would date these tasters to circa 1930.

Interestingly they come in a fitted silk lined red case that has another French silversmith’s name embos...  read more

Code: 51668

Extra Photos of Cased French Wine Tasters

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Code: 51667

2nd Boer War POW Carved and Pierced Wooden Dip Pen – St. Helena 1901

Here on offer is a fine example of a 2nd Boer War, St. Helena, prisoner of war made wooden dip pen, dated 1901.

The bulbus wooden shaft of this pen has a hollow section in the centre and a spiral grove cut into the outer surface. Also on surface are some geometric style patterns and the words:

St. HELENA 1901 P.O.W.

The tip of the pen has a blued ...  read more

Code: 51228

2nd Boer War POW Carved Horn Dip Pen – Engraved BOEREN KAMP CEYLON 1902

Here on offer is a fine and unique example of a 2nd Boer War POW carved horn dip pen, engraved in the centre section, with the details:

BOEREN KAMP
CEYLON 1902

BOEREN KAMP is in Afrikaans and translates to BOER CAMP, in English.

The smooth pen shaft has been carved from a beautiful section of pale coloured horn and the tip has been finished w...  read more

Code: 51666

Rare Large Parachute Regiment Horse Brass – Maker Marked John Ellis c1970

Here on offer is a very large example of a Parachute Regiment Horse Brass, that was made by John Ellis, in the 1970’s.

JOHN ELLIS, or John E Ellis (JEE), from England, who made quality brasses in the 70's and early 80s. These original JEE brasses are rare and well sort after due to their large size and quality.

The front depicts the Parachute Regiments emblem with ...  read more

Code: 51665

Excellent Vintage Ingersoll Triumph Pocket Watch – Made in Gt. Britain c1960

Here on offer is an excellent example of a vintage Ingersoll “Triumph” open face, top winding pocket watch, circa 1960.

The watch is in truly excellent condition and is in full working order and keeps good time.

It just has some very light scratches to the back of the nickel case and tiny marks on the front “glass”.

It has a clear hard plastic “glass...  read more

Code: 51664

Original WW1 Kings Own Scottish Borderers Regiment KOSB Glengarry White Metal Badge

Here on offer is an excellent example of an original WW1 Kings Own Scottish Borderers Regiment KOSB Glengarry white metal badge with two lugs.

It measures 1.9” (4.8cm) wide and weighs 17.5g.

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

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

Code: 51661

WW1 Period Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Large Metal Cap Badge

Here on offer is a WW1 period (Princess Louise's) pattern, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders large metal cap badge.

The white metal badge has a circlet inscribed ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND. Within the circlet, voided, the cypher "L" of the late Princess Louise, interlaced and reversed.
On the left of the cypher is a boar's head and on the right a cat-a-mountain (wild cat). read more

Code: 51659