Antique Chrome Plated Snuff Box with Horse Racing Scene c1920

Here on offer is an antique chrome plated snuff box with horse racing scene, circa 1920 but could be older?

The rectangular box seems to have been made from formed steel plate that has then been chrome plated.

It rounded corners so it would fit in a pocket comfortably.

The hinged lid displays the coloured image of three race horses actually taking p...  read more

Code: 51587

Cased 1910 Bronze Medal from Royal Society of Arts Manufactures and Commerce awarded in 1921

Here on offer is a near mint example of a cased, 1910 large bronze medal awarded by the Royal Society of Arts Manufactures and Commerce, to Frank Stokes in 1921.

It was Designed by Leonard Charles Wyon and the engraver was Edgar Bertram Mac Kennal.

The medal was first cast in 1910 and has the image of George V on one side with the wording:

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Code: 51586

Heavily Chrome Plated WW1 Trench Art 77mm Brass Artillery Shell Case made into a Vase

Here on offer is an impressive piece of WW1 trench art, that is a heavily chrome plated WW1 trench art 77mm brass artillery shell case, that has been made into a striking vase.

This 77mm shell case has had the base removed with all the ordinance marks, so I can’t tell if it is German or British in origin?

However, the main cylindrical section has been expertly r...  read more

Code: 51584

Beautiful Seven-String Silver & Enamel Victorian Period French Albertina Pocket Watch Chain

Here on offer is a beautiful seven-string silver and enamel Victorian period Albertina pocket watch chain, which I believe was made in France. There are four herringbone and three thicker square section chains that glide through the rectangular slider.

It has a detailed raised image of an early steam ship on the front of the slider and an engraved anchor on the reverse.
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Code: 50751

Vintage Regwell Control Desk Thermometer - Horse Stirrup

Here on offer is a vintage Regwell Control desk thermometer, in the form of a horse stirrup ornament.

It is in excellent condition and full working order. The dial is printed with the maker’s name, MADE IN ENGLAND, REGWELL CONTROL and the temperature scale is in Fahrenheit, ranging from -20 to 120.

The thermometer itself has been set into a leather flap that hang...  read more

Code: 50911

Very Rare George V Coronation Commemorative Gilt Engraved Glass Decanter with Stopper 1911

Here on offer is a very rare George V Coronation commemorative gilt engraved glass decanter with stopper.

My understanding is only a small number of these decanters where ever made and they were given as commemorative gifts to senior dignities of the royal court, by the King.

The only example I can find of a commemorative glass decanter was slightly taller and thin...  read more

Code: 51580

Beautifully Engraved Victorian Hallmarked Silver Triple Cigar Case by Thomas Acott & Co. 1894

Here on offer a beautifully engraved Victorian solid silver triple cigar case, by Thomas Acott & Co., of Birmingham, England and dates to 1894.

The case has been skilfully made and is perfectly shaped to hold up to three cigars. The outer surfaces have been hand engraved with floral leaves and scrolls and it has a cartouche on the top, engraved with the initials LL in a Victorian...  read more

Code: 51579

Extra Photos of Victorian Silver Triple Cigar Case - 51579

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Code: 51578

Rare Original Vintage Advertising Display Box of PLAZA “Blue Steel Blades” with 20 x 5 packs of Blades c1950

Here on offer is an original vintage shop display box for PLAZA “Blue Steel Blades” that still contains the 20 unopened packs of 5 razor blades.

These are rare and really impossible to find these days!

The box is made from card and when the top is raised it folds back to form a display advert for the razor blades, that originally sold at 5 for 1 shilling back in ci...  read more

Code: 51572

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH HALLMARKED SILVER SNUFFBOX BY JOHN SHAW c1819

Here on offer is a beautiful antique Georgian English hallmarked silver Snuffbox by John Shaw circa 1819.

This pocket Snuffbox is a finely made quality piece and has a crosshatched pattern over the centrally raised lid and a slightly different cross hatch pattern on the central section of the base.

There is a small rectangular cartouche in the centre of the lid, w...  read more

Code: 50248