Royal Mint Gilt Bronze Medallion 350th Anniversary of Sailing of The Mayflower from Plymouth – 1620 – 1970

Here on offer is a Royal Mint gilt bronze medallion 350th anniversary (1620 - 1970) of sailing of the Mayflower from Plymouth.

On the front, it has a detailed engraving the Mayflower under sail and the wording around the edge:

350th ANNIVERSARY
THE SAILING OF THE MAYFLOWER FROM PLYMOUTH

On the reverse it has the coat of arms for Plymouth and ...  read more

Code: 51396

Small WW1 Carved Oak Picture Frame with Photo of British Soldier

Here on offer is a small WW1 carved oak picture frame with photo of British soldier

This hexagonal oak frame has been skilfully hand carved in relief on the front with stemmed flowers.

In the centre is a domed glass covered round sepia photo of an impressive British soldier in uniform, with a full handlebar mustache.

I just can’t make out the cap ba...  read more

Code: 51400

Large WW2 Period Scratch Built Wooden British Toy Tank

Here on offer is a WW2 period scratch built wooden British toy tank.

This great scale model has been well made from sections of what seems to be a sycamore type wood, which makes it very solid and quite heavy.

The generic style of the tank, with a raised turret and single long barrel and machine gun, means it’s probably based on a WW2 British Churchill tank.
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Code: 51398

Scarce WW1 Commemorative Tape Measure with Portrait Photo of Sir John French

Here on offer is a scarce and original WW1 commemorative tape measure with a sepia photo portrait of Sir John French.

Field Marshal Sir John French, Earl of Ypres, was born in 1852. After serving briefly with the Royal Navy, he joined the Army in 1874, serving in the Sudan and South Africa during the Boer Wars. During 1912 - 1913, French served as Chief of the Imperial General St...  read more

Code: 51399

Rare WW2 Churchill ‘V’ For Victory - Army Navy and RAF Flags - Tin Button Badge

Here on offer is a scarce original WW2 period celluloid tin button badge.

It depicts a photo image of Prime Minister Winston Churchill and above him, the Union Jack and the White Ensign flags, crossed to form a 'V' with the Royal Air Force roundel within.

The badge is in excellent condition, complete with its original pin fitting on the back. The colours remain br...  read more

Code: 51397

Silver Sea Cadet Corps National Championships Swimming Medallion by F. Phillips Aldershot

Here on offer is silver Sea Cadet Corps, National Championships swimming medallion by F. Phillips of Aldershot.

Presumably awarded for a swimming competition sometime between WW1 and WW2 but I can’t be certain as it’s undated.

On the front, it has a detailed engraving of two swimmers in the water with another jumping into the water in the background.

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Code: 51394

Large Vintage Bowie Knife with Etched Scene of American Indian’s Hunting Buffalo c1960

Here on offer is a great example of a large vintage bowie knife with etched scene of American Indian’s hunting buffalo, circa 1960.

The smooth grip is made up of two shaped wooden slabs, held in place with three large brass pins.

The rounded finger guard is made from polished brass and fits tightly to the beautiful polished clip point Bowie blade.

Th...  read more

Code: 51367

WW1 Period “The Devonshire Regiment” Embroidered Silk Banner

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 period “The Devonshire Regiment” black silk banner with the emblem for The Devonshire Regiment hand embroidered with coloured threads, in the centre.

This banner is in excellent condition and just has some folding creases, that can easily be steamed flat.

The banner measures 21” (53.3cm) by 19” (48.3cm).

It we...  read more

Code: 51375

Antique Scottish Silver Mounted Horn Spoon with an Ornate Silver Whistle Tip circa 1890

Here on offer is a fine example of what I believe is an antique Scottish silver mounted horn spoon with an ornate silver whistle set on the top of the handle, circa 1890.

I acquired it in a jewellery box that contained a whole range of antique Scottish brooches and pins.

The long spoon has been made from a beautiful dark piece of horn that shows stunning colouring ...  read more

Code: 50411

Large WW1 Trench Art British “Male” Mark IV Wooden Model Tank

Here on offer is a genuine piece of WW1 Trench Art, being a British Mark IV Wooden Model Tank.

This finely detailed scale model has been skilfully created from what seems to be oak wood, that now has a lovely aged patina to the wood.

The two protruding 6-pounder cannons on the sies, actually swivel.

The unusual rhomboidal shape of WW1 tanks was to gi...  read more

Code: 51393