Vintage Hand Carved Stag Antler and Inset Gilt Fox Head Brooch c1930

Here on offer is an unusual vintage hand carved stag antler and inset gilt metal fox head brooch, probably dating to the 1930’s.

A small section of stag antler has been worked to create a hollow dish section in the centre that has been inset with a finely detailed gilt metal fox head, that has been encased in a clear (with a gilt backing) early plastic, probably Lucite?
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Code: 51728

Antique German Cigar or Cheroot Cutter and Letter Opener c1910

Here on offer is beautiful antique German made cigar or cheroot cutter and letter opener, circa 1910.

The letter opener and the cutter grip sections are made from a natural animal material that is in excellent undamaged condition and now has a smooth polished finish and shows its natural graining.

The spring lever operated metal cutter is in full working order with...  read more

Code: 51719

Near Mint Post WW2 NAAFI 1d British Armed Forces Brown Bakelite Token c1946

Here on offer is a fine example of a near mint post WW2 NAAFI 1d British Armed Forces, Brown Bakelite token.

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

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

1d BRITISH ARMED FORCES

Now I have seen these listed as used during WW2, but my under...  read more

Code: 51713

WW2 Gilt and Enamel RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Brooch c1940

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a gilt and enamel RAF emblem sweetheart brooch, circa 1940.

This is a quality gold-plated piece with fine detailing to the spread feathered wings along with the Kings Crown and “RAF” letters, with just some tiny areas of plating loss. The Raf letters have a blue enamel background and the crown is inset with red enamel.

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Code: 51417

1919 WW1 “Peace Victory” King George V and Queen Mary Medal and Ribbon

Here on offer is a 1919 WW1 “Peace Victory” King George V and Queen Mary, white metal (pewter) commemorative medal and ribbon.

On the obverse is the image of the conjoined busts of their majesties crowned heads facing left.

The script around the edge reads as:

QUEEN MARY.
KING
GEORGE
V.

On the reverse it depicts th...  read more

Code: 51712

Beautiful Antique French Silver “Dogs Head” Chatelaine Belt Clip

Here on offer is beautiful antique French silver “Dogs Head” chatelaine belt clip.

This wonderful little silver clip is designed to hook over the user’s belt/garment with the dog’s head folding closed, holding the clip in place.

A Chatelaine chain clasp can then be suspended from the large ring that the dog has in its mouth.

The front shows the fi...  read more

Code: 51709

Rare Antique Hallmarked Silver & Gold Watch Fob Medal Awarded by Crossway Cycling Club to F.W. Ryland for 50 Mile Time Trial 1910

Here on offer is an antique hallmarked silver & gold watch fob medal awarded by Crossway Cycling Club to F.W. Ryland for a 50 mile time trial race, in 1910.

50 mile bicycle and even tricycle racing was popular in the late Victorian period and they still take place today.

F.W. Ryland’s race time of 2HRS.41MINS.48SECS is an impressive result, given how basic the cyc...  read more

Code: 51689

Victorian Brass and Metal Riding Boot Match Holder and Striker c1860

Here on offer is an antique Victorian brass and metal riding boot match holder and striker, circa 1860.

The main section of the detailed riding boot is probably made from pewter that was originally painted black but a lot of the paint has now worn away over time.

The top lip of the boot is made from polished brass, that now has a nice patina.

The bot...  read more

Code: 51708

WW2 Royal Marines Cap Badge - Trench Art Brass Matchbox Cover

Here on offer is a WW2 Royal Marines cap badge - trench art brass matchbox cover, complete with an empty original Bryant & May “BRYMAY” matchbox.

The front has a WW2 Royal Marines blackened brass cap badge attached.

On the back edge you can see where solder has been used to join the back plate to the folded front section, which is either how it was originally made ...  read more

Code: 51707

Ornate Metal Baby Rattle with Bells and Whistle

Here on offer is a baby’s rattle comprising of three balls, with bells and attached a whistle in the stem. It seems to be made from nickel silver or possibly a low grade silver?

There are no markers or silver marks on it, that I can see on it. It is also hard to date this piece, but possibly late Victorian?

It is in excellent condition and the whistle is still ve...  read more

Code: 51702