Antique Georgian Eight Sided Bone Spinning Top or Teetotum - Possibly made by a Napoleonic POW c1810

Here on offer is an antique Georgian bone eight sided spinning top or teetotum, commonly used for gambling games, circa 1810.

It could possibly be a French Napoleonic Prisoner of War made piece?

This example has been beautifully carved from bone, possibly ox or cow bone.

It would have originally had the numbers 1 to 8 painted on the eight flat surfac...  read more

Code: 51588

Unusual Moulded Owl Celluloid Letter Opener with Concealed Pencil Topped with a Crown

Here on offer is an unusual moulded owl celluloid letter opener with a concealed pencil that is topped with a crown.

The top handle section depicts the detailed image of a crowned owl, seated on what I think is an open book, set on a plinth, that is decorated in leaves and scrolled ribbons.

What is unusual about this piece is the fact the owl is shown wearing a cr...  read more

Code: 51857

WW2 Royal Navy Button and Heart Shaped Perspex Sweetheart Pendant

Here on offer is a rare handmade example of a WW2 Royal Navy button and heart shaped Perspex sweetheart pendant.

I was told from the family I bought it from, that it was made from the Perspex canopy of a damaged WW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arms SEAFIRE fighter plane and the top of a Royal Navy officers brass button.

The clear Perspex heart is inset on the domed side ...  read more

Code: 51866

WW1 Royal Artillery Gilt Brass and Enamel Regimental Crest Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 period Royal Artillery gilt brass and enamel regimental crest sweetheart brooch.

The brooch is in great condition and retains most of the red and blue enamel to the crest and crown. There is a tiny area of blue missing on the lower ribbon, by the letters "DU". The gilt finish now has a darkened age patina finish.

It sti...  read more

Code: 51864

WW1 Royal Artillery Gilt Brass and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch - Gilt Oval Setting

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 period Royal Artillery gilt brass and enamel sweetheart brooch

The brooch is in excellent condition and retains all the red and blue enamel to the crest and crown.

It has a detailed regimental crest attached to an ornate oval gilt brass frame.

This is then attached by a loop and ring to a plain gilt bar b...  read more

Code: 51863

Rare WW2 Admiral Graf Spee – Ashtray or Dish made from the wood of the German Pocket Battleship – Battle of the River Plate 1939

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a piece of WW2 German Navy memorabilia from the famous German Pocket Battleship, the ‘GRAF SPEE’.

It appears to be an ashtray or small dish made from the wood that was recovered from the scuttled “GRAF SPEE”.

The circular dish seems to be made from a dark wood, possibly teak and it has a number of small, evenly spaced ...  read more

Code: 50958

Impressive Ornate 19th Century Indo-Persian/Afghan Pesh-Kabz Dagger with Crafted Leather Covered Scabbard

Here on offer is an impressive and ornate decorated example of a 19th Century Indo Persian/Afghan Pesh-Kabz dagger with a brass inlaid leather covered wooden sheath.

The 19th Century Indo-Persian/Afghan Pesh-Kabz Dagger is a traditional straight-bladed weapon that originates from the Indian subcontinent, Persia (modern-day Iran), and Afghanistan. These blades are highly prized fo...  read more

Code: 51785

Extra Photos of Impressive Ornate 19th Century Indo-Persian/Afghan Pesh-Kabz Dagger - 51785

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Code: 51784

Fine Quality Antique Double-Bladed Penknife by JAMES CASSON & SONS Sheffield c1880

Here on offer is a top quality antique double-bladed penknife by JAMES CASSON & SONS of Sheffield, circa 1880.

The penknife has two beautiful smooth bone or similar natural material of the period, grip slabs.

One slab has a small blank oval silver plaque inset, which would normally be engraved with the owner’s initials.

Both slabs are held in place...  read more

Code: 51855

WW2 British Army Jack Knife WITHOUT Marlinspike by I-XL Wostenholm Sheffield dated 1943

Here on offer is a WW2 British Army Jack Knife by I-XL Wostenholm Sheffield, dated to 1943.

This example is the less common type, that was made for the British Army, WITHOUT the marlinspike.

It has a single 2.5” blade that is stamped on the ricasso with the makers details:

I-XL WOSTENHOLM
SHEFFIELD

The steel blade now has a ro...  read more

Code: 51854