Unique WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet made into a “Pull-A-Long” Toy Tortoise
Here on offer is what appears to be a WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet that has made into a wonderful “Pull A Long” Toy Tortoise.
I am no expert when it comes to WW2 helmets, but I am pretty sure it isn’t a Paratroopers Helmet, as I believe these where constructed of steel and this one is made from fibre.
The old gent I bought it from along with ... read more
75.00 GBP
Impressive WW2 Period British “Artillery Shell” Shaped Steel Petrol Table Lighter with turned Bakelite Base
Here on offer is an impressive and very heavy WW2 period British “Artillery Shell” shaped polished steel petrol table lighter, with a turned and stepped brown Bakelite base.
The top cone section has a fine thread that unscrews to reveal flint wheel with two knurled wheels and the wick.
It is in working order but is being sold without a flint or any fuel to comply w... read more
75.00 GBP
Scarce Danish Carlsberg Bryggerierne “The Carlsberg Breweries” Swastika Advertising Medal c1920
Here on offer is a scarce Danish Carlsberg Bryggerierne “The Carlsberg Breweries” Swastika advertising medal circa 1920.
The Swastika was used by Carlsberg as their Trademark and these medals were in the years up until WW2, souvenir/ advertising items for the Danish Carlsberg beer company.
The Swastika’s on the medals were used as a symbol of peace in the pre-WW2 p... read more
Impressive RAF Related Antique Winged Car Mascot with an Early RAC Car Badge and RAF Brass Cap Badge
Here on offer is an impressive RAF related antique winged car mascot enhanced with an early RAC car badge and RAF brass cap badge.
From what I can make out, it looks to have possibly been made up from a 1920’s Buick Master “winged” car mascot/radiator cap, that originally would have had a temperature heat gauge in the centre?
Where the gauge would have been fitted,... read more
150.00 GBP
Signed Portrait of a WW2 British Officer in Uniform – Italy 1944
Here on offer is a fine portrait of a British military officer in uniform, with his pipe!
The portrait has been painted using oils on a wooden board and is signed in the lower left hand corner:
H. MANSFIELD – PROFFITT
ITALY 44
I assume the officer’s name is H. Mansfield or H. Mansfield – Proffitt?
I have done some basic research... read more
75.00 GBP
MINT Vintage Japanese Chrome Plated PISTOL Shaped Petrol Lighter with Box
Here on offer is a mint example of a small vintage Japanese pistol shaped petrol lighter with its original cardboard box.
There are no markings that I can see on the lighter, but it is in the classic style made in Japan back in the 1950’s and 60’s.
The lighter is in mint condition, retaining all the chrome plating and looks to have been only used a couple times, bu... read more
30.00 GBP
WW1 Hallmarked Silver Cigarette Case Engraved - Lt Sergt Paine R.E. - In Memory of Rosherville Hospital - January 1919
Here on offer is WW1 period hallmarked silver cigarette case with a gilt interior.
The front is engraved with the words:
Lt Sergt Paine R.E.
in memory of
Rosherville
January 1919.
As yet I haven’t managed to find the service records for Lt Sergeant Paine of the Royal Engineers, who was clearly injured during WW1 and was treated ... read more
75.00 GBP
Rare Original Vintage Advertising Display Box of PLAZA “Blue Steel Blades” with 20 x 5 packs of Blades c1950
Here on offer is an original vintage shop display box for PLAZA “Blue Steel Blades” that still contains the 20 unopened packs of 5 razor blades.
These are rare and really impossible to find these days!
The box is made from card and when the top is raised it folds back to form a display advert for the razor blades, that originally sold at 5 for 1 shilling back in ci... read more
30.00 GBP