Antique Victorian Pierced and Turned Bone Combination Dip Pen and Letter Opener c1880

Here on offer is a beautiful antique pierced and turned bone combination dip pen and letter opener, measuring 8.5” long, circa 1880.

The bone handle features fine pierced and turned detailing in the Dieppe style, typical of the Victorian era’s fascination with miniature craftsmanship.

Unscrewing the handle reveals a concealed gold plated dip pen nib that is held s...  read more

Code: 52048

Rare Anglo-Boer War - POW made “Snake in a Boot” – Bermuda 1902

Here on offer is a great example of an Anglo-Boer POW (prisoner of war), carved wooden “Snake in a Boot”, made in one of the POW camps in Bermuda in 1902.

These miniature boots were made by POWs from local cedarwood that now has a beautiful patina to the finish.

The front of the heeled boot has some fine detailing of the leather fastening flaps and stitching.
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Code: 52045

Crimea Medal 1854-55 with 3 Clasps - ALMA, INKERMAN & SEBASTOPOL - Named to C. HARPER of the 55th Regiment of Foot

Here on offer is a fine example of a Crimea Medal 1854-55 with 3 clasps being: ALMA, INKERMAN and SEBASTOPOL.

It is named to C. HARPER of the 55th Regiment of Foot.

The 55th Regiment of Foot, known as the Westmorland Regiment, later amalgamated with the 34th Cumberland Regiment in 1881 to form the Border Regiment.

Now I have tried to trace C. Harper...  read more

Code: 51947

Extra Photos of Crimea Medal 1854-55 with 3 Clasps - 51947

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Code: 51946

WWI Period Imperial Service Badge

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of an original WWI period Imperial Service badge.

This silver coloured white metal badge depicts a detailed King’s Crown above the words ‘IMPERIAL SERVICE’.

On the reverse it has a thick pin and ‘C’ clasp.

This badge is in excellent condition.

The Territorial Force Imperial Service Badge was a...  read more

Code: 52056

Original British Army WW1 period Royal Artillery Brass Cap Badge

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of an original British Army WW1 period Royal Artillery brass cap badge.

This fine example is in excellent condition and retains the brass slider fitting on the back.

The badge measures 2.45” (6.2cm) wide and 1.9” (4.8cm) high.

It weighs 14g.

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Code: 52055

Post WW2 Vintage Royal Air Force Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a post WW2 vintage Royal Air Force sweetheart brooch.

The badge is made up of a finely detailed RAF emblem, made of silvered metal, with red and blue enamel, that has been mounted on what appears to be a Lucite disc that is emulating mother of pearl.

On the reverse it still has its original vintage gilt brass brooch pin and locking ‘C’ clip. read more

Code: 52054

Scarce WW1 Period LEST WE FORGET COMRADES OF THE GREAT WAR ASSOCIATE MEMBER Gilt and Enamel Lapel Badge

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a scarce WW1 period LEST WE FORGET COMRADES OF THE GREAT WAR ASSOCIATE MEMBER, gilt and enamel lapel badge.

The badge displays a Union Flag to the centre of a circle of red enamel set with the words:

COMRADES OF THE GREAT WAR ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Then there is a blue enamel scroll ribbon at the top set with the wor...  read more

Code: 52053

WW1 King's Own Yorkshire light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I. Brass and Enamel Regimental Crest Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 King's Own Yorkshire light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I., brass and enamel regimental crest sweetheart brooch

The brooch is in excellent condition and it retains all of the red, white and blue enamel to the crest and crown. The gilt finish is still very bright.

It still retains its original fixing pin and locking “C” clasp on the...  read more

Code: 52052

WW1 GVR Royal Engineers Brass and Enamel Regimental Crest Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1, Geroge V, Royal Artillery gilt brass and enamel regimental crest sweetheart brooch.

The brooch is in excellent condition and it retains all of the red, white and blue enamel to the crest and crown. The gilt finish now has a slightly darkened age patina finish.

It still retains its original fixing pin and locking “C” cl...  read more

Code: 52051