Stunning Antique Victorian Mahogany Striped Wooden Page-Turner with Hallmarked Silver Fittings 1893
Here on offer is a beautiful example of an antique Victorian hard wood page-turner with hallmarked silver fittings dating to 1893.
The page turner measures an impressive 17.75” long and is shaped in the form of a long wooden knife with tapering blade edge.
The wood appears to be a hard African “tiger striped” mahogany and has a stunning pattern.
The ... read more
75.00 GBP
Antique Silver Plated American Postman's Hat Table Snuffbox - William Barthman of New York circa 1890
Here on offer is an antique silver plated American Postman's hat style table snuffbox.
The miniature metal hat has been very well made and shows fine detailing of cloth texturing around the rim and sides along with a twisted rope copper cord across the front, that has buttons and knots on either side.
The circular top fits snuggly and lifts off to reveal a gilt in... read more
65.00 GBP
Fine Antique Arts and Crafts Copper Fronted Fireplace Bellows
Here on offer are some antique arts and crafts style copper fronted working fireplace bellows.
This impressive set of fireplace bellows have a beautifully hand hammered copper face with an arts and crafts style Repoussé (raised pattern) to the finish along with leather fittings and brass studs.
The bellows have the normal wooden frame and thick leather bellows tha... read more
65.00 GBP
Rare Limited Edition (1of100) CORGI 1/72 scale model of a GLOSTER GLADIATOR MK.II – Raw Metal Casting
Here on offer is a very rare limited edition (1 of 100) CORGI 1/72 scale model of a GLOSTER GLADIATOR MK.II – raw metal casting.
This example is in mint condition and has never been out of its box. It also retains its original cover sleeve.
This limited edition was limited to a production run of only 100 models.
The box measures 8” (20.2cm) by 8” (2... read more
75.00 GBP
WW2 Period RAF “Early Pattern” C-Type Wired Leather Flying Helmet
Here on offer is a genuine WW2 period RAF “early pattern” C-Type Wired leather flying helmet that doesn’t appear to have any visible markings but seems to be a large size helmet.
Apparently, this helmet had been used after WW2 and the owner has carefully removed both of the rubberized ear phone covers. The circular holes have then been covered by round sections of leather, that w... read more
95.00 GBP
Original Napoleonic Era British Royal Navy Whalebone & Lead Bosun’s Cosh circa 1800
Here on offer is a rare early 19th century Royal Navy weapon known as a “bosun's cosh”.
It consists of a metal shaft that is bound in twisted whalebone (baleen) with weighted ends made of lead that are covered in twine knot work.
Baleen is a whale product best known for its use in ladies’ corsets where it is usually referred to as ‘whalebone’.
This t... read more
175.00 GBP
Mint Silver, Enamel and Marcasite Royal Navy Sweetheart Brooch c1930
Here on offer is a top quality mint silver, enamel and marcasite Royal Navy Sweetheart Brooch, circa 1930.
This top quality Royal Navy silver sweetheart brooch, has been made in the style of an officer's cap badge.
It depicts a crowned fouled anchor within laurel sprays, cast in solid thick sterling silver. The crown is inset with red enamel and the whole brooch is... read more
40.00 GBP
Original WW1 Trench Raiding Club with Cast Lead Head
Here on offer is a WW1 trench raiding club with a roughly cast lead head.
This is a great example of a what I was told is a British WW1 trench raiding club but I can’t certify it is British or German, as there are no identifying marks on this piece?
It has been made using a “3 sectioned” length of extremely strong bamboo shaft, that was probably originally part of... read more
Customised 1999 Zippo Lighter with an Outer Casing of Matchsticks set with US 1980 Nickel Coin
Here on offer is a customised 1999 Zippo lighter that has been fitted with an outer casing made from matchsticks.
On the front it has been inset with a US 1980 Jefferson Nickel (5 Cent) coin.
By adding the matchstick outer casing, the lighter is easier and warmer to hold. The addition of the matchsticks has been very well done and they are all held securely in pla... read more
30.00 GBP
Rare Austrian Table Striker or Lighter in the form of Dick Turpin on a Horse c1930
Here on offer is a rare Austrian table striker or lighter in the form of Dick Turpin astride a horse, circa 1930.
This impressive and heavy figure has been cast in a white metal most likely spelter.
It has very fine detailing and has been beautifully hand painted in a rich palette of autumn colours.
This particular model has delicate and vulnerab... read more
175.00 GBP