BOAS Militaria

WW1 British Great War Veterans of America Bronze Wall Plaque 1914 to 1918

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 related circular cast bronze wall plaque for the British War Veterans of America.

The centre has two raised shields; one depicts the American Flag and the other the British Flag.

Around the shields inside a raised circle are the words,

BRITISH GREAT WAR VETERNS OF AMERICA

Then between the inner and oute... read more

Code: 50224

55.00 GBP

Antique I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM Stag Handled Bowie Knife with Original Leather Sheath c 1890

Here on offer is a great example of an antique I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM stag handled bowie knife with original leather sheath, circa 1890.

The knife has been used and shows signs of heavy sharping to the blade, but it still retains a sharp edge. There is some aged “greying” and scratch marks to the blade finish, but I think this would clean up to a brighter finish, if that was pre... read more

Code: 51312

Scarce First Edition of THE 2nd RHODESIA REGIMENT IN EAST AFRICA by Capell A.E. and Published by Simson & Co. in 1923

Here on offer is an original first edition, hard back copy of the book, THE 2nd RHODESIA REGIMENT IN EAST AFRICA by Capell A.E. and published by Simson & Co. in 1923.

The book provides a detailed account of the regiment’s work in East Africa during WW1, with a foreword by Major-General Sir Alfred H.M. Edwards. Commandant-General, Rhodesian Forces.

This copy is an e... read more

Code: 51325

85.00 GBP

Rare WW1 Souvenir Pocket Watch Depicting LORD KITCHENER & JOSEPH JOFFRE 1914-1915

Here on offer is a very rare and unusual example of a genuine WW1 souvenir Pocket Watch that depicts the images of the British Secretary of War, Lord Kitchener and the French Commander, Joseph Joffre.

The main body of the watch is silver plated with most of the plating worn off on the outer edges and back cover.

The back-hinged cover levers open to reveal the top ... read more

Code: 50255

250.00 GBP

Parker-Hale Cased Set of TEN Smith & Wesson, First Production Run, Scrimshaw Knives

Here on offer is a wonderful collector’s set of TEN Smith & Wesson, First Production Run Scrimshaw knives, distributed in a plush display case by Parker-Hale.

Each of the knives has a 2.7” (6.7cm) stainless steel blade that is stamped with the name Smith & Wesson on the ricasso and has the full details marked on the front of the blade:

Smith & Wesson
FIRST P... read more

Code: 50782

200.00 GBP

Antique Horn Handled Ridding Crop - Sword Stick

Here on offer is an antique horn handled riding crop with a concealed blade (short sword stick), probably made in the early 1900’s.

This unusual ridding crop has a horn handle carved into the form of a horses leg. It has some slight chipping to one side of the hoof and may have had a metal horseshoe fitted originally, as I can just make out the remains of 5 tiny fixing holes?
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Code: 50896

160.00 GBP

Antique Georgian Eight Sided Bone Spinning Top or Teetotum - Possibly made by a Napoleonic POW c1810

Here on offer is an antique Georgian bone eight sided spinning top or teetotum, commonly used for gambling games, circa 1810.

It could possibly be a French Napoleonic Prisoner of War made piece?

This example has been beautifully carved from bone, possibly ox or cow bone.

It would have originally had the numbers 1 to 8 painted on the eight flat surfac... read more

Code: 51588

65.00 GBP

Antique Chrome Plated Snuff Box with Horse Racing Scene c1920

Here on offer is an antique chrome plated snuff box with horse racing scene, circa 1920 but could be older?

The rectangular box seems to have been made from formed steel plate that has then been chrome plated.

It rounded corners so it would fit in a pocket comfortably.

The hinged lid displays the coloured image of three race horses actually taking p... read more

Code: 51587

45.00 GBP

Cased 1910 Bronze Medal from Royal Society of Arts Manufactures and Commerce awarded in 1921

Here on offer is a near mint example of a cased, 1910 large bronze medal awarded by the Royal Society of Arts Manufactures and Commerce, to Frank Stokes in 1921.

It was Designed by Leonard Charles Wyon and the engraver was Edgar Bertram Mac Kennal.

The medal was first cast in 1910 and has the image of George V on one side with the wording:

GEORG V ... read more

Code: 51586

50.00 GBP

Heavily Chrome Plated WW1 Trench Art 77mm Brass Artillery Shell Case made into a Vase

Here on offer is an impressive piece of WW1 trench art, that is a heavily chrome plated WW1 trench art 77mm brass artillery shell case, that has been made into a striking vase.

This 77mm shell case has had the base removed with all the ordinance marks, so I can’t tell if it is German or British in origin?

However, the main cylindrical section has been expertly r... read more

Code: 51584

65.00 GBP