WW2 Period Silver-Plated Tie Bar/Clasp with Submarine Engraved Justyn Edwards - July 1946

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 period handmade, silver-plated tie bar/clasp with a chain suspended plated metal image of what I believe is an allied WW2 submarine.

On the back of the submarine, it is engraved on the back with the owner’s name, that appears to read as:

Justyn Edwards
July 1946

On the back of the top bar, it has a strong clas...  read more

Code: 51603

WW1 Copper Submarine Ashtray Commemorating German U-Boat U-155 DEUTSCHLAND

Here on offer is a scarce circular copper ash tray that depicts an embossed stylised image of WW1 German U-Boat, U-155 also known as DEUTSCHLAND.

U-155 was broken up by Robert Smith & Sons, Birkenhead, at Rock Ferry in 1922 and some of the copper was made into souvenirs, such as this ashtray, that were sold to help support War Aid charities.

The ashtray is in great...  read more

Code: 51774

Large Antique Georgian Inlaid Wooden Jewellery Box

Here on offer is a large antique Georgian inlaid wooden jewellery box.

This beautiful box seems to have been made from rosewood and has been inlaid, mainly on the lid, with some unique and ornate designs, using various coloured African and fruit woods. It has a image of a box inlaid on the front edge.

I think this may well have been made back in the Georgian period...  read more

Code: 51546

Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas tin that is now empty of its original contents.

This tin is in good condition retaining the fine detail to the lid and it now has a polished brass finish. The lid hinge still works as originally designed and there are light dents on the base of the tin. There are also small splits to all four corners of the base (see my ...  read more

Code: 51758

Collector’s Lockback Knife by Frost Cutlery with Custom Scrimshaw of a Bald Eagle by O.D.

Here on offer is a is a beautiful single blade locking knife made by Frost Cutlery when they were still getting knives from Seki City in Japan, an area famed for making some of the best blade steels.

It has a 2.75” blade with a razor sharp 2.1” cutting edge. The ricasso is stamped with the Frost Cutlery logo of a flying eagle and the words:

SURGICAL STEEL
<...  read more

Code: 52108

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