Framed Edwardian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion – “1909”

Here on offer is a great example of an Edwardian period Heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted wooden display case.

In the centre of the cushion, made from small white beads is the date “1909”, which clearly had some significance to the person this was made for, maybe to celebrate a wedding?

This example is in excellent condition...  read more

Code: 50527

Framed Victorian Period Star-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion with Seashells

Here on offer is a fine example of a Victorian period Star-shaped sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass front and side panelled wooden display case, with a display of seashells.

This very large velvet covered pincushion has been set in the centre with a flower design made of coloured glass beads and small pearls.

Around the outer edges is a mass of ...  read more

Code: 50528

Framed Victorian Period Sweetheart Pincushion with a Floral Design

Here on offer is a pretty example of a Victorian period sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted, gilt wooden framed cardboard display case.

This pincushion has been set on the front with a beautiful display of flower heads made from clusters of clear and coloured glass beads.

Around the edge it has been finished with a stunning blue glass bea...  read more

Code: 50531

Antique French Bevelled Glass and Gilt Repoussé Silk Lined Trinket Casket and Pocket Watch Stand with Stick Pin Cushion c1880

Here on offer is an unusual antique French bevelled glass and gilt metal repoussé, silk lined trinket casket and pocket watch stand with stick pin cushion, circa 1880.

The trinket box has an ornate gilt repoussé scroll/leaf pattern on the sides and it has a thick bevelled glass hinged top with retaining clip at the front.

Inside the light green silk cushion and lin...  read more

Code: 51132

Framed Victorian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion – “Sweet Memories”

Here on offer is a wonderful example of a Victorian period Heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted wooden display case.

In the centre of the cushion is a square of early cream coloured celluloid square, which has the embossed image of an anchor, heart and horseshoe all joined by a rope, surrounded by coloured flowers.

In the centr...  read more

Code: 50525

Genuine WW1 ‘The Gift Of The Colonies’ Chocolate Tin

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 tin that would have contained chocolate from the British Colonies that were sent out to the serving British Military Forces on the battlefronts.

On the front lid the tin is marked in gilt lettering with:

THE GIFT OF THE COLONIES OF TRINIDAD, GRANADA & ST LUCIA TO HIS MAJESTY’S NAVAL & MILITARY FORCES.

and:

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Code: 51322

Unusual Solid Sterling Silver Inter-Services Swimming Championships Medal – 1961 Junior Championships - 1 Metre Springboard by F. Phillips of Aldershot

Here on offer is an unusual solid sterling silver Inter-Services swimming championships medal. It was awarded for 1st place in the junior championships, 1 metre springboard, held in 1961.

It also comes with its original red coloured card box.

I have seen a few of this type of Inter-Services medal before, that seem to date from the 1930’s through to the 1960’s, bu...  read more

Code: 51313

Unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucky Gold-Plated Charm Brooch with a Backing Feather

Here on offer is an original and unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky gold-plated charm, that has been made into a brooch with a backing feather.

They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely gold-plated body with moving arms (with Thumbs UP) and a wooden painted head, so the soldier could ‘Touch Wood’ for luck before a battle.

This is the o...  read more

Code: 51109

WW1 Period Nickel Plated Metal Matchbox Cover with Brass and Enamel Anchor for the ROYAL NAVY

Here on offer is a WW1 period nickel plated metal matchbox cover with brass and enamel anchor insignia for the ROYAL NAVY.

All three sides of the metal cover appear to be nickel or chrome plated. The edge is plain but both flat sides have an ornate engine turned pattern

On the front it has an impressive raised brass and enamel badge depicting the anchor insignia of...  read more

Code: 51315

WW1 Period Nickel Plated Metal Matchbox Cover with Brass and Enamel Insignia for HMS TIGER

Here on offer is a WW1 period nickel plated metal matchbox cover with brass and enamel insignia for HMS TIGER.

All three sides of the metal cover appear to be nickel or chrome plated, on the edge, it is stamped with the maker’s name:

SYLVANA REGd

On the front it has an impressive raised brass and enamel badge depicting the insignia of HMS TIGER.read more

Code: 51310