2nd Boer War POW Carved and Pierced Wooden Dip Pen – St. Helena 1901

Here on offer is a fine example of a 2nd Boer War, St. Helena, prisoner of war made wooden dip pen, dated 1901.

The bulbus wooden shaft of this pen has a hollow section in the centre and a spiral grove cut into the outer surface. Also on surface are some geometric style patterns and the words:

St. HELENA 1901 P.O.W.

The tip of the pen has a blued ...  read more

Code: 51228

2nd Boer War POW Carved Horn Dip Pen – Engraved BOEREN KAMP CEYLON 1902

Here on offer is a fine and unique example of a 2nd Boer War POW carved horn dip pen, engraved in the centre section, with the details:

BOEREN KAMP
CEYLON 1902

BOEREN KAMP is in Afrikaans and translates to BOER CAMP, in English.

The smooth pen shaft has been carved from a beautiful section of pale coloured horn and the tip has been finished w...  read more

Code: 51666

Rare Large Parachute Regiment Horse Brass – Maker Marked John Ellis c1970

Here on offer is a very large example of a Parachute Regiment Horse Brass, that was made by John Ellis, in the 1970’s.

JOHN ELLIS, or John E Ellis (JEE), from England, who made quality brasses in the 70's and early 80s. These original JEE brasses are rare and well sort after due to their large size and quality.

The front depicts the Parachute Regiments emblem with ...  read more

Code: 51665

Original WW1 Kings Own Scottish Borderers Regiment KOSB Glengarry White Metal Badge

Here on offer is an excellent example of an original WW1 Kings Own Scottish Borderers Regiment KOSB Glengarry white metal badge with two lugs.

It measures 1.9” (4.8cm) wide and weighs 17.5g.

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

Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insuran...  read more

Code: 51661

WW1 Period Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Large Metal Cap Badge

Here on offer is a WW1 period (Princess Louise's) pattern, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders large metal cap badge.

The white metal badge has a circlet inscribed ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND. Within the circlet, voided, the cypher "L" of the late Princess Louise, interlaced and reversed.
On the left of the cypher is a boar's head and on the right a cat-a-mountain (wild cat). read more

Code: 51659

Original The Gordon Highlanders WWI "BYDAND" Cap Badge 1898-1921 with 2 Lugs

Here on offer is an excellent example of an original 1898-1921 The Gordon Highlanders white metal regimental cap badge with two lugs on the back. The badge depicts the stag from the crest of the Marquis of Huntley, with the ducal coronet within a wreath of ivy, and motto "BYDAND".

It measures 2.6” (6.7cm) wide and weighs 14g.

Please see my pictures for the details ...  read more

Code: 51658

WW1 Period Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Large Metal Cap Badge

Here on offer is a WW1 period (Princess Louise's) pattern, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders large metal cap badge.

The white metal badge has a circlet inscribed ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND. Within the circlet, voided, the cypher "L" of the late Princess Louise, interlaced and reversed.
On the left of the cypher is a boar's head and on the right a cat-a-mountain (wild cat). read more

Code: 50201

Vintage Oval China Serving Dish with a Scene of Gun Dogs Spooking Pheasants by Sovereign China Ltd

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage hand coloured transfer print oval china serving dish by Sovereign China Ltd, Stoke-on-Trent, England.

It depicts a classic English hunting scene of gun dogs spooking pheasants into the air during a pheasant shoot.
The edge of the plate has a slightly raise and scalloped edge with a gilt line.

On the rear of the p...  read more

Code: 51651

Near Mint WW2 NAAFI 1/2 Franc Octangular Brown Bakelite Token

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 NAAFI 1/2 franc octangular shaped brown Bakelite token.

The token is made of a dark brown laminated Bakelite in a distinctive octagonal shape.

Printed in lack in a repeating pattern on both sides are the words:

HALF FRANC TOKEN NAAFI ONLY


My understanding is that owing to a shortage of...  read more

Code: 51649

Antique Victorian Horn BOLLINGER Champagne Bottle Cigar or Cheroot Cutter c1883

Here on offer is a novel Victorian cigar/cheroot cutter in the form of a bottle of BOLLINGER Champagne.

The body of the bottle is made of carved horn with silver plated metal mounts and mechanism. It also has a ring attached to the top so that it can be attached to a pocket watch chain.

On this fine example the metal label plate on the front, depicts the name of t...  read more

Code: 51645