Charming Original Wall Hanging 1936 Calendar and 1935 Christmas Greeting Card - Coloured Print Titled “Triplets”

Here on offer is a charming original wall hanging 1936 Calendar and 1935 Christmas greeting card with a coloured print titled “Triplets”

This original example depicts a cute colour print (on-card) of three terrier dogs, titled the “Triplets”.

The top of the print has a looped ribbon that can be used to hang it on a wall. Then hanging below the print by a strip of ...  read more

Code: 51764

Vintage Bartholomew’s Cloth Sheet Map - CUMBERLAND Sheet 3 - c1935

Here on offer is a great Bartholomew’s Revised “Half Inch” Contoured Map, of CUMBERLAND, Sheet 3, dating to circa 1935.

The detailed colour map has been printed on linen backed paper and folds into a card cover.

The map has the following information:

Scale: ½ inch to the mile.

Publisher: The Edinburgh Geographical Institute by John...  read more

Code: 51761

Vintage South Crofty Tin Mine Cornwall - Clipper Sailing Vessel Tin Brooch with Case c1980

Here on offer is a vintage South Crofty Tin Mine, Cornwall, Clipper sailing vessel tin brooch with original case, circa 1980.

The genuine Cornish tin brooch depicts the detailed image of a three masted Clipper ship in full sail.

On the back it has the maker’s details:

SOUTH CROFTY TIN
CORNWALL

It retains its original pin and lo...  read more

Code: 51759

Victorian Her Majesty’s Stationary Office Quill Knife by John Clarke & Son Sheffield c1860

Here on offer is a Victorian Her Majesty’s Stationary Office quill knife by John Clarke & Son Sheffield, circa 1860.

The quill knife has an oblong section tapered mahogany handle that is securely fitted with a small single edged steel pointed blade.

On one side of the handle, it is impressed with the makers details:

J. CLARKE
& SON
SHEF...  read more

Code: 51755

Scarce “Ancient Order of Foresters” Full Size Wooden Ceremonial Axe by Toye & Co. Ltd London

Here on offer is an unusual and hard to find example of what appears to be an “Ancient Order of Foresters” wooden fraternal ceremonial axe, made by Toye & Co. Ltd, of London.

The Ancient Order of Foresters was formed in 1834, but its origins lie in a much older society called the Royal Foresters formed in the 18th century. Meeting in Leeds, this seems at first to have been a pure...  read more

Code: 51677

Rare Austrian Table Striker or Lighter in the form of Dick Turpin on a Horse c1930

Here on offer is a rare Austrian table striker or lighter in the form of Dick Turpin astride a horse, circa 1930.

This impressive and heavy figure has been cast in a white metal most likely spelter.

It has very fine detailing and has been beautifully hand painted in a rich palette of autumn colours.

This particular model has delicate and vulnerab...  read more

Code: 51747

Customised 1999 Zippo Lighter with an Outer Casing of Matchsticks set with US 1980 Nickel Coin

Here on offer is a customised 1999 Zippo lighter that has been fitted with an outer casing made from matchsticks.

On the front it has been inset with a US 1980 Jefferson Nickel (5 Cent) coin.

By adding the matchstick outer casing, the lighter is easier and warmer to hold. The addition of the matchsticks has been very well done and they are all held securely in pla...  read more

Code: 51753

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

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

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

FROM THE TEAK
OF
H.M.S. SESAME

Some history about H.M.S. SESAME.

HMS Sesame was an S-class destroyer, which served with the Royal Navy in...  read more

Code: 51751

Unusual Small Finely Engraved WW2 Aluminium Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter with Initials M M

Here on offer is an unusually small, finely engraved WW2 period aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter.

It appears to be made from aircraft grade aluminium, probably by interned POWs from downed WW2 aircraft metal?

On one side it depicts the image of a daisy flower that is set against a background of very fine hand chisel work.

Then on the othe...  read more

Code: 51748

Finely Engraved WW2 Aluminium Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter with Initials A.F.

Here on offer is a finely engraved WW2 period aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter.

It appears to be made from aircraft grade aluminium, probably by interned POWs from downed WW2 aircraft metal?

On one side it depicts the image of a horse shoe with a branch from an oak tree, with leaves and two acorns. This image is set against a background of very fine hand...  read more

Code: 51746