London 1936 Hallmarked Silver Matchbox Cover with Long Royal Swan Vestas Matchbox

Here on offer is a London 1936 hallmarked silver matchbox cover with a long Royal Swan Vestas matchbox.

The long solid silver matchbox cover has a beautiful engine turned surface, set with a blank rectangular cartouche. There are a couple of surface marks and scratches to the finish.

The solid and cutaway sides are plain and also show some minor indentations.
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Code: 51299

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Code: 51298

Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin.

This tin is empty of its contents and is in great condition with some of the gilt detail still present.

It does have some minor dents in the base and an indentation on the inside of the lid.

On the top surface of the lid, most of the original gilt finish has been lost on the raised im...  read more

Code: 51297

Vintage Hadeland Scandinavian Art Glass paperweight of an Inuit or Eskimo figurine c1960

Here on offer is a Vintage Hadeland Scandinavian art glass paperweight depicting an Inuit or Eskimo figurine.

This stylish piece was designed by Benny Motzfeldt for Hadeland Glassverk, Norway.

I believe it dates back to the 1960’s.

It has been handmade from clear lead glass and as such it is a very heavy piece for its size.

It is in ex...  read more

Code: 51296

Unusual WW2 Belgium or Dutch POW made Wooden Bayonet Shaped Letter Opener - Fallingbostel 24 Mei 1940 - Stalag XI-B

Here on offer is an original and unusual WW2 Belgium or Dutch POW made wooden bayonet shaped letter opener, engraved, Fallingbostel 24 Mei 1940.

The letter opener has been well made in the image of a WW2 period bayonet from one piece of light wood, possibly pine.

It has been carved with a muzzle ring, a grooved grip and even a metal pin has been fitted to look lik...  read more

Code: 51232

5 INERT Relic WW1 British Brass Fuse Heads from the SOMME Battlefields Mounted on an Oak Base

Here on offer is a great display of 5 INERT Relic WW1 British brass fuse heads, mounted on an oak base.

I was told these where recovered from the battlefields of the SOMME battlefields many years ago.

All 5 of the fuses look to be British from the markings that I can make out. They all show signs of being fired in anger and some are in better condition than others....  read more

Code: 50481

Rare Oak Framed “Citizens of Portsmouth” WW1 Certificate Presented by the Citizens to Mr H.C. Archer – 19th July 1919

Here on offer is a rare framed Citizens of Portsmouth, WW1 certificate presented by the citizens to Mr H.C. Archer, dated 19th July 1919.

To mark the final end of WW1, Saturday 19th July 1919 was designated a public holiday and Peace celebrations took place throughout the land.

I haven’t done any research on Mr H C Archer, but I assume he is from Portsmouth and pr...  read more

Code: 51285

Mint Vintage German “Hunting Deer” Scene - Double Bladed Penknife by Boker Solingen

Here on offer is a mint example of a vintage German “Hunting Deer” scene double bladed penknife by the quality German knife maker, Boker.

The knife grips have been made from a metal alloy and both depict a woodland hunting scene, in high relief, with multiple deer, a hunter with gun and his dog in the background.

Both blades are made from stainless steel and the ...  read more

Code: 51290

Impressive Framed Display of a Bull Shark’s Jaws and Teeth

Here on offer is a most interesting and collectible deep framed display of a Bull shark’s jaws and teeth.

This professionally made, deep glass framed “shadow box” displays the jaws and teeth of what I was told came from a Bull shark. I am no expert when it comes to sharks, but the jaws may have ben mounted upside down? Either way still makes a very impressive display piece.
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Code: 51289

Souvenir King George VI 1937 Coronation Commemorative Two-Blade Penknife by Rawson Brothers of Sheffield

Here on offer is a most interesting and collectible two-blade souvenir folding pocket knife / pen knife commemorating the coronation of King George VI and his consort Queen Elizabeth, on 12th May 1937.

The knife slabs seem to be made from an ivory-coloured plastic that with the graining, looks like real ivory or bone.
On one slab it has been impressed with the image of a K...  read more

Code: 51288