Charming Victorian Period – Finely Detailed 17th Century Shoe Shaped Pewter Snuff Box

Here on offer is charming Victorian period made, 17th century shoe shaped pewter snuff box.

These shoe snuff boxes are believed to have been made in the Victorian period as faithful representations of late 17th and early 18th century shoes.

Made in pewter rather than wood allowed the craftsmen to add far more detail than would otherwise be possible. They are such ...  read more

Code: 51501

Charming Antique Victorian Brass Vesta Case depicting a Smartly Dressed Frog – “Jeremy Fisher” c1870

Here on offer is a charming antique Victorian brass vesta case depicting a smartly dressed frog, “Jeremy Fisher”, circa 1870.

The vesta features a frog who appears to be smartly dressed with a jacket, very much like the famous frog “Jeremy Fisher” depicted in the Beatrix Potter books.

The frog’s head acts as the lid of the vesta and is hinged with a nice firm actio...  read more

Code: 51500

Large Antique Victorian Brass Vesta Case depicting a Monkey’s Head with Fez Hat c1870

Here on offer is a large and charming antique Victorian brass vesta case, depicting a monkey’s head wearing a fez hat, circa 1870.


The vesta features the head of a wise monkey wearing a fez hat.

The hat acts as the lid of the vesta and is hinged with a nice firm action.

There is a striker plate embedded into the base and a ring and loop atta...  read more

Code: 51502

Rare Art Deco Period Plated Matchless Cigarette Lighter by the Wolverhampton Die-Casting Co Ltd c1920

Here on offer is a rare Art Deco period plated Matchless cigarette lighter by the Wolverhampton Die-Casting Co Ltd, circa 1920.

This impressive Art Deco style lighter is in excellent condition, retaining all of its original plating.

On one side it reads:

MATCHLESS

MAZAK

On the other side:

MATCHLESS
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Code: 51499

Antique Amber Pressed Glass 'Landseer' Lion Paperweight - John Derbyshire c1870

Here on offer is an antique Victorian amber pressed glass 'Landseer' style seated lion, (as seen at Trafalgar Square), paperweight probably by John Derbyshire, circa 1870.

It is in excellent condition and there are no visible marks, chips, cracks or blemishes on the lion figure.

It measures 4.75” (12cm) long by 2.6” (6.6cm) high and weighs 155g.

Pl...  read more

Code: 51508

Victorian Hallmarked Silver Isle of Man Bar Brooch –Celtic Three Legs of Mann and Thistle Flowers - Chester 1897

Here on offer is a Victorian hallmarked silver Isle of Man bar brooch that has finely detailed cut-out images of the Celtic Three Legs of Mann and thistle flowers.

The reverse still has its original retaining pin and “C” clasp, along with a clear set of English silver hallmarks.

The hallmarks are a sword between three wheatsheaves for the assay office of Chester...  read more

Code: 51498

HM Armed Forces Veteran Remembrance Souvenir Enamel Pin Badge

Here on offer is a HM Armed Forces Veteran remembrance souvenir enamel pin badge.

This is a quality gilt and enamel brooch with fine detailing.

On the reverse has a fixing pin with “locking” C clasp.

The brooch is 1” (2.6cm) high and weighs 4.2g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description...  read more

Code: 51453

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

Code: 51475

Original WW1 German P08 Luger Hard Shell Leather Holster by R. Nagel & Co. 1914

Here on offer is an original WW1 German P08 luger hard shell leather holster by R. Nagel & Co, Bielefeld, Germany, dated 1914.

The very dark brown/black hard shell leather holster is stamped on the front with the maker’s details and date, which are:

R. NAGEL & Co.
BIELEFELD
1914

It retains both original belt loops, which are now flat ag...  read more

Code: 51171

WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine Dagger with Hammered Scabbard and Knot by E. & F. HORSTER

Here on offer is a beautiful early German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger by E. & F. Horster, with the anchor pattern etched blade and much sort after hammered scabbard and original knot/portepee.

The ivory-coloured grip is the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original twisted bras grip wire. There is a long old hairline crack on the back and a smaller one on the si...  read more

Code: 51318