Vintage Oval China Serving Dish with a Scene of Gun Dogs Spooking Pheasants by Sovereign China Ltd

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage hand coloured transfer print oval china serving dish by Sovereign China Ltd, Stoke-on-Trent, England.

It depicts a classic English hunting scene of gun dogs spooking pheasants into the air during a pheasant shoot.
The edge of the plate has a slightly raise and scalloped edge with a gilt line.

On the rear of the p...  read more

Code: 51651

Near Mint WW2 NAAFI 1/2 Franc Octangular Brown Bakelite Token

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 NAAFI 1/2 franc octangular shaped brown Bakelite token.

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

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

HALF FRANC TOKEN NAAFI ONLY


My understanding is that owing to a shortage of...  read more

Code: 51649

Antique Victorian Horn BOLLINGER Champagne Bottle Cigar or Cheroot Cutter c1883

Here on offer is a novel Victorian cigar/cheroot cutter in the form of a bottle of BOLLINGER Champagne.

The body of the bottle is made of carved horn with silver plated metal mounts and mechanism. It also has a ring attached to the top so that it can be attached to a pocket watch chain.

On this fine example the metal label plate on the front, depicts the name of t...  read more

Code: 51645

Rare Victorian Sunderland and Tyne Lustre Pottery Plate by Scott’s Southwick Pottery depicting A FRIGATE in FULL SAIL c1860

Here on offer is a fine example of a rare antique Victorian Sunderland and Tyne lustre pottery plate by Scott’s Southwick Pottery, depicting “a Frigate in Full Sail”, circa 1860.

Some information relating to Moore & Co's Wear Pottery and Scott's Southwick Pottery

My understanding is that the plates and jugs with these ship transfers where always unmarked. The trans...  read more

Code: 51644

Vintage Heavyweight (60g) 18” Long, 9.2mm Wide, Solid Sterling Silver Curb Link Chain with Lobster Clasp

Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage heavyweight (60g) 18” long, 9.2mm wide, solid sterling silver curb link chain with a strong lobster clasp.

The chain is stamped 925 for sterling silver on both parts of the lobster clasp.

I bought this back the 1990’s and is in excellent hardly worn condition.

This is not like the modern version’s lightwei...  read more

Code: 51643

Antique Victorian Horn Champagne Bottle Cigar or Cheroot Cutter c1883

Here on offer is an interesting English Victorian cigar/cheroot cutter in the form of a Champagne bottle.

The body of the bottle is made of carved horn with silver plated metal mounts and mechanism. It also has a ring attached to the top so that it can be attached to a pocket watch chain.

On this fine example the metal label plate on the front has been left blank,...  read more

Code: 50757

Unique Hand Crafted Steel Sculpture in the form of a Tree Trunk with an Axe

Here on offer is a unique sculpture has been skilfully made using molten stainless steel, that has been hand crafted into the form of a section of tree trunk, with an axe attached.

The metalwork artist has used the flow of cooling molten steel to emulate the rough bark of a tree, with domed nodules that look like the points where branches would naturally form.

The ...  read more

Code: 51642

WW1 Large Barrel Match Holder made from the Teak of H.M.S. SIRDAR

Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from H.M.S. SIRDAR that has been made into a ribbed barrel shaped large match holder.

It has a quality polished nickel plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TEAK
OF
H.M.S. SIRDAR

H.M.S. SIRDAR was an “S” Class Destroyer, with a pennant G.27. She was laid down 30/8/1917 and laun...  read more

Code: 51640

Rare 1939 New York World’s Fair - Metal and Enamel Souvenir Keychain

Here on offer is a rare 1939 New York World’s Fair, metal and enamel souvenir keychain.

The 1939 New York World's Fair was an international exposition held in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City from April 30, 1939 to October 31, 1940.

The fair's theme was "Building the World of Tomorrow" and commemorated the 150th anniversary of Washington's ina...  read more

Code: 51639

MIB - The New Everett Record Type 1.5ml Syringe c1960

Here on offer is mint in box (MIB) example of The New Everett Record Type 1.5ml Syringe, circa 1960.

I believe this type of hypodermic syringe was mainly used for administering insulin.

The body of the syringe is made from glass and the metal parts are nickel-plated brass.

This example has never been used and makes a great addition to any medical in...  read more

Code: 51638