Silver ERII Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 with NEAR EAST clasp for Operation Musketeer - Suez Crisis 1956

Here on offer is a fine example of a ERII Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 with a NEAR EAST clasp issued for Operation Musketeer, Suez Crisis 1956

It is named to D.P. CASTLE who served in the Royal Navy as an able seaman.

Awarded for service in support of ‘Operation Musketeer’, a conflict often referred to as the ‘Suez Crisis’ that took place between 31st Octobe...  read more

Code: 51960

WW1 Teak Barrel Match Holder from H.M.S. AJAX – Battle of the River Plate

Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from H.M.S. AJAX that has been made into a ribbed barrel shaped match holder.

It has a metal plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TEAK OF
H.M.S. AJAX
BATTLE OF THE RIVER PLATE

The barrel is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.

The barrel measures 1.9” (...  read more

Code: 52135

Sterling Silver Swastika Pendant with Lapel/Tie Bar and Chain by W.BROS c1930

Here on offer is a sterling silver Swastika pendant with lapel/tie bar and chain by W.BROS, circa 1930.

The cutout swastika circular pendant is made from thin sterling silver and is stamped on the reverse with SILVER and the maker W.BROS, set in an oval.

I believe W.BROS are an English silversmith, but I can’t find out who the maker actually is.

It w...  read more

Code: 52134

Vintage The War Widows Association of Great Britain Lapel Bar Pin & Enamel Pendant by F.C. Parry Birmingham

Here on offer is a vintage “The War Widows Association of Great Britain” lapel bar pin and enamel pendant, by F.C. Parry of Birmingham.

The gilt metal and enamel diamond-shaped pin badge has a white chrysanthemum at the centre and the inscription, THE WAR WIDOWS ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN, around the edge.
The badge is suspended from an ornate gilt bar that has a fixing ...  read more

Code: 52131

Rare Georgian Period Gold and Whitby Jet Maltese Cross Pendant c1830

Here on offer is a rare Georgian gold and Whitby Jet Maltese cross pendant, circa 1830.

This striking brooch features a bold geometric design in the shape of Maltese cross with four Whitby Jet stone triangular segments. These are held in place by a central gold collet setting, that in turn fit around a center square crystal compartment. The clear crystal “windows” have bevelled ...  read more

Code: 51912

Unusual Moulded Elephant Head Celluloid Letter Opener c1930

Here on offer is an unusual moulded Elephant head celluloid letter opener, circa 1930.

The top handle section depicts the detailed image of one side of an elephant’s head, which has a dark grey finish, which looks almost like metal. It has a celluloid tusk securely glued in place, making the head look very realistic.

The flat blade section is still straight and is ...  read more

Code: 52116

Pocket Forecaster by Negratti & Zimbra London in original box with instructions c1920

Here on offer is a scarce example of a pocket forecaster by Negratti & Zimbra of London, in its original box, complete with instructions, circa 1920.

The pocket forecaster is constructed using three concentric discs, made from an early celluloid.

The white base disc displays “Direction of Wind” and has the maker’s “Negretti & Zambra, London,” around the edge.
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Code: 51243

Mint Gentleman’s or Lobster knife by Aug. Muller Sohne Solingen made for the Mechanical Engineering Company, Th. Kieserling & Albrecht c1950

Here on offer is an ornate gentleman’s knife by Aug. Muller, Sohne, Solingen, Germany with its original pouch, circa 1950.

It appears this example was made to advertise the famous German mechanical engineering company, Th. Kieserling & Albrecht, possible a salesman’s gift to a new or valued customer.

Th. Kieserling & Albrecht was a mechanical engineering company t...  read more

Code: 52117

Rare Antique French Religious Brass Medal Charm - Saint Alphonse De Liguori our Lady Virgin Mary and Jesus

Here on offer is an attractive antique French religious brass medal charm, depicting on the front, Saint Alphonse De Liguori our Lady Virgin Mary and Jesus, circa 1890.

On the reverse it has the French phrase:

Image Miraculeuse Veneree A Rone Dans L Eclise De S Alphonse

This translates into English as:

Miraculous Image Venerated at Ro...  read more

Code: 52130

Antique Miniature Ladies Chatelaine Folding Glove Button Hook with Ornate Silver Handle Scales c1890

Here on offer is an attractive antique miniature ladies chatelaine folding glove button hook with ornate silver handle scales, circa 1890.

This glove button hook was used by ladies for fastening the buttons on their delicate gloves.

It could be attached to a watch chain, fob or even a chatelaine.

This fine example has what seem to be ornate silver s...  read more

Code: 52126