Scarce Unmodified Siamese Type 45 Mauser Bayonet with its original Blued Steel Scabbard

Here on offer is a scarce original untouched version of a Siamese Type 45 Mauser bayonet with its original blued steel scabbard.

The Siamese Type 45 bayonet was produced in Japan under license from Mauser in Germany. 40,000 Type 45 rifles and bayonets were produced in 1903 at the Imperial Japanese Arsenal at Tokyo (Kowisikawa).

Siam wanted Mauser to produce them, ...  read more

Code: 52067

Pre WW2 Gilt Metal Swastika Token “FOR TWO YEARS OF GOOD LUCK - GOOD LUCK” c1930

Here on offer is a gilt metal Swastika token or jeton, with the inscription “FOR TWO YEARS OF GOOD LUCK - GOOD LUCK”, circa 1930.

A Swastika jeton, which is a token bearing a swastika symbol, was used as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in the Western world before and during the early 20th century. These tokens were popular decorative items for various crafts, advertising, an...  read more

Code: 52090

Rare Victorian Plated Brass Vesta Case made by Thomas Turner & Company for Charles Baker & Company's Stores c1885

Here on offer is a rare Victorian nickel plated brass vesta case made by Thomas Turner & Company for Charles Baker & Company's Stores, circa 1885.

Charles Baker & Company stores were a chain of high-end menswear and boys' clothing retailers in London that operated primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were established in 1864 and specialized in ready-to-wear a...  read more

Code: 52089

WW1 The Kings Royal Rifles Silver Rimmed, Gilt Brass, Enamel and Mother of Pearl Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a really beautiful example of a WW1 The Kings Royal Rifles silver rimmed, gilt brass, enamel and mother of pearl sweetheart brooch, with a King’s Crown.

The brooch is in excellent condition and retains all the enamel to the metal regimental crest, that is pinned to a stunning mother of pearl disc, that is held in a circular silver frame.

The regime...  read more

Code: 52088

Scarce Antique Folding Ink Palette Knife by John Petty & Sons, Sheffield – Advertising A.B. Fleming & Co. Ltd

Here on offer is a scarce antique folding ink palette knife, made by John Petty & Sons, at their Perth Works, at Garden Street, Sheffield England, circa 1895.

It appears to have been made as an advertising or salesman’s “gift” knife, for A.B. Fleming & Co. Ltd, who claimed to have the largest printing ink factory in the world, during the Victorian period.

The roun...  read more

Code: 52085

Damaged WW1 Leather and Silver ID Bracelet for Sidney Cadogan – Sapper with Royal Engineers - Service No. 267206

Here on offer is a WW1 ID bracelet for Sidney Cadogan, who was a sapper serving with the Royal Engineers.

According to the CWGC Commonwealth War Graves Commission, he survived WW1.

The bracelet is sadly damaged with part of the leather strap now missing. The half with the buckle is still present, along with the leather that runs behind the oval disc, but the brown...  read more

Code: 52084

Stunning WW1 Royal Artillery Silver, Enamel and Faux Diamond Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 period Royal Artillery silver, enamel and faux diamond Sweetheart Brooch.

This fine quality silver brooch is in excellent condition and retains all the blue and red enamel to the crown and ribbons.

I can’t find any maker or hallmarks but it does test positive for 925 Sterling grade silver and weighs a heavy 5.1g.
...  read more

Code: 50291

Impressive WW1 Trench Art Crucifix made from Bullets and Cartridge Cases

Here on offer is a fine piece of WW1 Trench Art, being a Crucifix made from used bullets and brass cartridge cases.

From some research I have done it appears these crucifixes where probably commercially produced from two French 8mm lebel cartridge cases with three German bullet projectiles forming the cross at the top.

The figure of Christ, formed from pressed bra...  read more

Code: 50438

WW2 Gravesend Sea School GSS Lapel Badge by J. R. Guant

Here on offer is a WW2 period Gravesend Sea School GSS lapel badge by J R Guant, Birmingham.

This circular white metal badge has the detailed image of a Viking ship on the front with GSS det in the sail. Around the inner edge are the words:

GRAVESEND SEA SCHOOL

Then on the reverse it has the half-moon shaped button hole fitting that is stamped with ...  read more

Code: 52082

WW1 'Cheeky' Heart Shaped Cast Iron Trench Art Flanders Souvenir Trinket Tray

Here on offer is an original WW1 'Cheeky' heart shaped, cast iron metal Trench Art Tray, from Flanders.

On the front it shows a Ww1 British Officer walking with a Belgium lady who is in traditional dress, with the classic large bow shaped headdress.

There is also a Belgium windmill in the background.

On the reverse it shows a scene of the back of th...  read more

Code: 52081