Original Napoleonic Era British Royal Navy Whalebone & Lead Bosun’s Cosh circa 1800

Here on offer is a rare early 19th century Royal Navy weapon known as a “bosun's cosh”.

It consists of a metal shaft that is bound in twisted whalebone (baleen) with weighted ends made of lead that are covered in twine knot work.

Baleen is a whale product best known for its use in ladies’ corsets where it is usually referred to as ‘whalebone’.

This t...  read more

Code: 50964

Antique ‘Duke of Wellington’ Staffordshire Pottery Character Jug, circa 1830

Here on offer is a fine example of an antique ‘Duke of Wellington’ Staffordshire Pottery Character Jug, circa 1830.

After the Duke of Wellington’s victory at Waterloo in 1815, a number of commemorative souvenir items where made and these finely detailed character jugs where made depicting the Duke in his uniform.

They where all hand painted in a number of different...  read more

Code: 50229

Vintage Gilt Metal and Bevelled Glass “Locking” Compass No. 440 with Metal Dial by G. LUFFT c1930

Here on offer is a scarce vintage gilt metal and bevelled glass “locking” compass with metal dial by G. LUFFT, of Stuttgart, Germany, circa 1930.

The compass has a gilt metal case with a suspension ring and a sliding locking mechanism, that works perfectly.

It has a steel grey metal dial that is finely stamped with the black compass points and on the outer edge, t...  read more

Code: 51567

Antique George III Period Small Silver Plated and Glass Travelling Inkwell c1820

Here on offer is an antique George III period, small silver plated and crystal glass travelling inkwell, circa 1820.

This silver plate on copper and crystal glass travelling inkwell, is the classic design with a lid that bolts down.

However, it stands out for its smaller size and the fact that the top part is silver plated rather than being just brass.

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Code: 51565

Large Vintage Framed Dedication to Alderman George T. Craker from the Air Training Corps 39F Squadron for 22 Years service in 1963

Here on offer is a large vintage framed dedication to Alderman George T. Craker from the Air Training Corps of the 39F Squadron (Barnes) for 22 years devoted service, in 1963.

The dedication has been hand written in black ink in a stylish gothic font and reads as:

Presented to
Alderman George T. Craker
By the Officers, NCO’s, Cadets,
And Membe...  read more

Code: 51561

Impressive RAF Related Antique Winged Car Mascot with an Early RAC Car Badge and RAF Brass Cap Badge

Here on offer is an impressive RAF related antique winged car mascot enhanced with an early RAC car badge and RAF brass cap badge.

From what I can make out, it looks to have possibly been made up from a 1920’s Buick Master “winged” car mascot/radiator cap, that originally would have had a temperature heat gauge in the centre?

Where the gauge would have been fitted,...  read more

Code: 51564

Extra Photos of Antique Winged RAF Car Mascot - 51564

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Code: 51563

WW2 Trench Art “20mm Cartridge” Brass and Steel Petrol Table Lighter

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 trench art brass and steel petrol table lighter.

The top cone section is from the top of a 20mm cartridge and the lower section has been made up from a large calibre artillery cartridge igniter, that I can’t identify?

Many countries have used 20mm anti-aircraft guns during WW2, on board ships, on land and they were also popular on...  read more

Code: 51536

Cornish Light Infantry Military Glass Paperweight

Here on offer is a Cornish Light Infantry, military glass paperweight.

The circular slightly concave shaped glass paperweight depicts the crest of the Cornish Light Infantry along with their regimental colours.

The base is fitted with a dark blue felt covering.

It is in excellent condition, with just s tiny chip to the left-hand top edge, as shown in...  read more

Code: 51545

Vintage French Novelty Mechanical Bird Cigarette Dispenser c1960

Here on offer is vintage French, possibly by Brevete, novelty mechanical bird cigarette dispenser circa 1960.

It has been made from a strong durable plastic that has been coloured to highlight the bird and surroundings.

The cigarettes are placed inside the lidded box and when the bird is pushed forward, it stoops and picks up a single cigarette from a tray that ex...  read more

Code: 51544