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

WW2 British Military Police Wooden Truncheon 1944

Here on offer is a what I believe to be a WW2 British military police wooden truncheon, dated 1944.

It has the usual turned grip and a long lower shaped section, that has the “Crows Foot” stamped on the side and “44” stamped on the top.

It is made from a light-coloured wood, possibly hickory and is in excellent, possibly unissued condition but does have some shallo...  read more

Code: 51014

Scarce - 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion - Large Sterling Silver Boxing Medal - Winner Team Championship Novices 1922

Here on offer is a scarce inter-wars period, large sterling silver boxing medal awarded to the Winner of the novice team championship in 1922, the 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion.

This large medal came with the small medal or fob that is listed as item No.51287.

The 1st (Depot) Battalion only formed after the end of WW1 and had a short existence being renamed the Royal ...  read more

Code: 51279

5 INERT Relic WW1 British Brass Fuse Heads from the SOMME Battlefields Mounted on an Oak Base

Here on offer is a great display of 5 INERT Relic WW1 British brass fuse heads, mounted on an oak base.

I was told these where recovered from the battlefields of the SOMME battlefields many years ago.

All 5 of the fuses look to be British from the markings that I can make out. They all show signs of being fired in anger and some are in better condition than others....  read more

Code: 50481

WW2 “V” For Victory - RAF - Army - RN – WRNS – ATS – WAAF - Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover

Both sides depict photographic images of members of the British Armed Services including the RAF, Army, Royal Navy, on one side and the ATS, WRNS and WAAF on the other.

On the edge it has “V . . . –“, which is the morse code for V for victory.

Along with the words:

Our Deepest Gratitude
and admiration to them all.

The whole op...  read more

Code: 51301

Rare Souvenir Dish Commemorating the Goodyear Zeppelin Corp - U.S. Navy’s Airship - USS AKRON c1931

Here on offer is in a rare and unusual souvenir gilt metal small trinket dish, commemorating the U.S. Navy’s Airship, USS AKRON (ZRS-4), which was launched in August 1931.

This highly detailed oval dish was made in Japan from cast antimony, that has then been gilt-plated on the top.

It depicts a scene of the U.S. Navy’s helium airship; USS AKRON being removed from ...  read more

Code: 51308

WW2 - 4” Naval Shell - Bottle Holder -“Coal Scuttle” Presented to the Cardigan Arms Pub - Moulton 1944

Hear on offer is an unusual WW2 “trench art” presentation bottle holder, that looks like a “coal scuttle”, made from 4” Naval artillery shells.

The coal shuttle has been really well made and includes a swivel handle. The whole piece has then been chrome plated and has the following dedication inscribed on the front:

4” NAVAL SHELL
PRESENTED
TO
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Code: 51235

Scarce Gilt and Enamel 1902 Royal Coronation Brooch - from Queen Alexandra

Here on offer is a scarce antique gilt brass and enamel 1902 Royal Coronation brooch, that appears to have been a gift/award from Queen Alexandra.

Edward VII coronation, with his wife Alexandra of Denmark, was held on 9th August 1902.

I can’t find much information about this brooch, but it would appear not many where made and they were given as a gift or award to p...  read more

Code: 51197

WW2 Period Gentleman’s Double-Bladed Penknife by SMF Solingen c1940

Here on offer is a double-bladed gentleman’s penknife by SMF, Solingen, circa 1940.

The penknife has an unusual “one piece” ivorine handle, that looks like ivory. Ivorine was invented back in 1883 and is actually a synthetic ivory, made from cellulose nitrate.

The knife has two steel blades, that hinge out perfectly, one at each end.

The longer blad...  read more

Code: 51081

Cased Bristol Education Committee Hallmarked Silver Medal to EDWARD VALE for 6 Years Regular Attendance & Satisfactory Conduct - 1910

Here on offer is an antique Bristol Education Committee, large hallmarked silver medal awarded to EDWARD VALE for 6 years regular attendance and satisfactory conduct in 1910, complete with its presentation case.

In the early days of mass schooling in Victorian and then Edwardian Britain, attendance was a persistent issue. Parents often resented having to send their children to sc...  read more

Code: 51164