Large Framed Original Period Black and White Photo of the Royal Navy Battleship H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth

Here on offer is a large 23” by 9.5” framed and colour tinted, original period black and white photo of H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth.

HMS Queen Elizabeth was the lead ship of her class of five dreadnought battleships built for the Royal Navy and launched in 1913 and was often used as a flagship. She served in the First World War as part of the Grand Fleet, and participated in the incon...  read more

Code: 51360

Original WW1 Souvenir 0.303 Bullet Pencil from YPRES

Here on offer is an original WW1 souvenir 0.303 bullet pencil from YPRES, France.

The 0.303 bullet pencil comprises of a short red pencil fixed inside a silver bullet, which tests as 925 grade silver, but may just be a thick silver plate?

This fits VERY tightly into the neck of the brass (fired) cartridge case. You have to gently wiggle the bullet to get it free f...  read more

Code: 51357

Large Vintage Sterling Silver Zeppelin Airship Brooch c1930

Here on offer is a stunning vintage sterling silver Zeppelin airship brooch, circa 1930.

The brooch depicts the image of a Zeppelin airship from the time of their heyday, the 1930’s.

On the back it is stamped 925, meaning it has been made from solid sterling silver.

It also retains its original long securing pin and swivel locking clasp.
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Code: 51351

Unusual Vintage Stag Horn Dagger Shaped Brooch c1950

Here on offer is an unusual vintage stag horn dagger shaped brooch.

This unusual brooch has been made from a piece of stag horn and shaped to look like a dagger.

On the back it retains its original brass securing pin and clasp.

By the style of the pin, I would say this was made back in the 1940’s or 50’s as a souvenir piece, possibly Scottish or Ger...  read more

Code: 51352

INERT Original 1916 WW1 British No5 Mk1 Mills Hand Grenade - Vickerys Patent Ltd

Here on offer is great example of an INERT original and untouched WW1 British No5 Mk1 Mills hand grenade dated to 1916.

This is not one of those metal detector or French grenades that have been in the ground for 100 years, it’s a genuine example that survived WW1, being deactivated and kept for historical interest. It actually makes a great desk display item or even a paperweight...  read more

Code: 51346

Vintage RAF Chrome Plated Wishbone & Wings Sweetheart Brooch c1950

Here on offer is an excellent example of an RAF sweetheart brooch in which consists of a detailed RAF Crown and Wings emblem, set on a chrome plated wishbone.

I think these where made just after the end of WW2, circa 1950.

There isn’t a maker’s mark on this piece but it is very similar to the propeller brooches made by F.W.C & S Ltd.

It retains its o...  read more

Code: 51349

Original Small WW2 “Trench Art” RAF Spitfire Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a superb example of an original WW2 RAF “Trench Art” sweetheart brooch which is in the form of a metal RAF Spitfire fighter aircraft that still retains some aged patina to what looks like a silver or nickel alloy?

It is thought that these brooches where true “WW2 Trench Art” possibly made from coins by German POW’s retained in the UK and sold to guards for chocol...  read more

Code: 51348

Vintage Pussers Rum - Royal Navy Copper 1/2 Gill Rum Measure - H.M.S. WARRIOR 1860

Here on offer is a vintage Pussers Rum - Royal Navy copper 1/2 gill rum measure - H.M.S. WARRIOR 1860

This is an authentic replica of a tin lined copper Royal Navy 1/2 gill rum measure, that was made by Pussers Rum as part of a series of replicas with various ships names, back in the 1960’s I believe.

The 1/2 gill measure represents a full daily “tot” of rum as iss...  read more

Code: 51347

Unusual WW1 THUMS UP Brass Gilt and Enamel Brooch c1917

Here on offer is an unusual small WW1 THUMS UP brass gilt and enamel brooch.

I can’t find another example of this particular type of brooch?

The front depicts a pair of hands, just touching, with their thumbs up. Below this are the words “THUMBS UP” set into blue enamel.

On the back is an Rd No. 662624, which when the Registration Numbers are checked...  read more

Code: 51345

Original Framed Portrait of Named Boer War British Soldier – J.FOX - Saddler – 3383 of the 10th (Prince Of Wales Own Royal) Hussars

Here on offer is a fine original oil painting of a named Boer War British Soldier sitting in a Victorian chair, in his uniform of the 10th (Prince Of Wales Own Royal) Hussars.

His name is J.FOX, rank Saddler, with a service number 3383.

He was awarded both The Queen's South Africa (QSA) Medal and clasps: Cape Colony, Transvaal, and the King's South Africa (QSA) Med...  read more

Code: 51344