Pewter Image/Picture of French Brigantine Jeune Hortense Shipwrecked at Long Rock, Penzance Cornwall 11th May 1888 - signed Sue Lake

Here on offer is a large 12” by 11.2” image/picture of the French brigantine Jeune Hortense, depicted shipwrecked in Mount’s Bay, on Long Rock, Penzance, Cornwall on 11th May 1888.

It is signed in the bottom right-hand corner, Sue Lake, who I can’t trace but feel is probably a local Cornish artist?

She has used a large sheet of English pewter to produce this impres...  read more

Code: 51951

WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Silver-Plated Thimble Pattern Topped Bamboo Swagger Stick

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) silver-plated thimble pattern topped bamboo swagger stick.

The excellent silver-plated ‘thimble’ top has the crowned RFC pilots wings embossed into it and just a couple of minor indentations.

The long cane section is in excellent condition but now has a gentle curve to it, as shown in my photos.
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Code: 51949

Antique British Metropolitan Police Lignum Vita Truncheon Stamped with ‘M Crown P’ c1888

Here on offer is an antique Victorian British Metropolitan Police lignum vitae truncheon, stamped with ‘M Crown P’, circa 1888.

My understanding is the Metropolitan Police ‘M P’ stamp with a ‘Crown’ in between, only appeared after 1887. Earlier versions were stamped with an ‘M P’ below a ‘Crown’.

This fine example of a Victorian truncheon, still retains its origina...  read more

Code: 51941

Vintage British Officer’s Brown Leather Covered Swagger Stick

Here on offer is a fine vintage British officer’s brown leather covered swagger stick.

It is devoid of any maker’s marks but the leather is stamped with:

MADE IN ENGLAND

The fine English leather covering has an impressed ‘pinhead’ pattern, all over. I think this is to assist with gripping the stick. It is in excellent condition retaining all of its o...  read more

Code: 51950

2 x Vintage RAF Officer's Embroidered Blazer Badges - PER ARDUA AD ASTRA

Here on offer are two vintage RAF Officer's embroidered blazer badges, with the RAF crowned eagle emblem and the motto: PER ARDUA AD ASTRA.

Both badges display Queens Crown and are therefore post WW2 examples.

Both badges are in great condition, retaining a lot of the original colour to the embroidered emblem.

One has been removed from the blazer and...  read more

Code: 51948

Rare Victorian Embroidery Sewing Scissors with a Gilt Metal Case in the Shape of a Renaissance Style Dagger c1890

Here on offer is a rare small pair of Victorian embroidery sewing scissors in their gilt metal case, in the shape of a Renaissance style dagger, circa 1890.

There is gilt suspension chains attached to the dagger crossguard that in turn connect to an ornate silver coloured mount, that is also fitted with a gilt chain and lobster claw catch, that could be clipped to a chatelaine. ...  read more

Code: 51945

Amusing Vintage Cold Painted Austrian Bobble Head Figure Ashtray

Here on offer is an amusing early vintage cold painted Austrian “bobble head” figure ashtray, circa 1920.

The cast figure is of a dressed man wearing a red bow tie and straw hat.

His head is fitted to a steel spring that allows it to “bobble” when the ashtray is just moved slightly.

The ashtray itself is finished in a gilt paint that now shows signs ...  read more

Code: 51940

Vintage RAF Lossiemouth - Robbie Burns, Limited Edition White Ceramic Scottish Quaich Drinking Vessel by W Bates & Co.

Here on offer is an unusual vintage RAF Lossiemouth commissioned, Robbie Burns, limited edition white ceramic Scottish Quaich drinking vessel, by W Bates & Co.

I believe this Quaich was most likely commissioned by a the Royal Airforce to be used in the senior NCO’s mess at RAF Lossiemouth, making it a rare and highly collectable piece.

The Quaich (from the Gaelic "...  read more

Code: 51942

Antique British Police Hickory Truncheon with Original Leather Wrist Strap Marked HIATT c1920

Here on offer is an antique British Police hickory truncheon with original leather wrist strap marked HIATT, circa 1920.

This truncheon has a finely turned grip with a more elaborate top and long lower shaped section, without any markings or maker’s details on the wood. It appears to be made from a lighter hickory wood, that now has a nice patina, with some discolouration at the ...  read more

Code: 51939

Antique British Police Hickory Truncheon with Original Leather Wrist Strap Marked HIATT c1920

Here on offer is an antique British Police hickory truncheon with original leather wrist strap marked HIATT, circa 1920.

This truncheon has a finely turned grip with a more elaborate top and long lower shaped section, without any markings or maker’s details on the wood. It appears to be made from a lighter hickory wood, that now has a beautiful patina.

It retains i...  read more

Code: 51938