Rare P&O Line – 9.5” Ironstone China Compote Dish by G. L. Ashworth & Bros c1862

Here on offer is genuine and rare P&O Line “Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company”, Victorian 9.5” ironstone china compote dish, by G. L. Ashworth & Bros of Hanley, circa 1862.

This dish would have been used on the early paddle-steamers and steam ships that P&O operated during the mid to late 1800’s.

This white glazed compote dish is in excellent conditi...  read more

Code: 51521

Scarce Trench Fighting Knife of the Austro-Hungarian Army M.1917 - Unit Marked for the 97R Infantry Regiment

Here on offer is an original trench fighting knife of the Austro-Hungarian Army M.1917, unit marked for the 97R Infantry Regiment.

This type of knife is also known as the Österreichisch-ungarisches Kampfmesser, Modell 1917.

It has a grip made from two slabs of smooth rounded hardwood, secured to the tang with three steel pins.

The back of the grip h...  read more

Code: 51519

Extra Photos of WW1 Austrian Fighting Knife (51519)

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Code: 51522

Vintage Copper Picture of an Australian Kookaburra Bird in Repoussé

Here on offer is Vintage Copper Picture of an Australian Kookaburra Bird in Repoussé.

The copper has been finely worked to produce the detailed raised image of the bird and now has a nice patina to the finish.

There are no maker’s or artist details on the picture that I can see.

The frame measures 10.2” (26cm) by 8.25” (21cm) and weighs 400g.
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Code: 51517

Late 19th Century Folding Bowie Knife with 7.5” Clip-Point Blade and Stag Horn Grip

Here on offer is late 19th century folding Bowie knife with 7.5” clip-point cutting edge blade and stag horn grip.

The slender 8.5” clip-point steel blade has an actual cutting edge of 7.5” and is in great condition, with some age-related marks and staining to the finish.

The swivelling crossguard, blade release folding spring clip, bolsters and liners are all made...  read more

Code: 51415

Unusual Hand Made Soldiers Wooden Truncheon – Liverpool & Irish Regiment c1890

Here on offer is a rare hand made soldiers wooden truncheon that was owner by a member of the Liverpool & Irish Regiment circa 1890 and possibly used in the Second Boer War, whilst supporting the King’s Liverpool Regiment.

The hard wood truncheon has been made from a branch or root of a tree that had a spur near the top that provides a hard “nodule”.

The truncheon ...  read more

Code: 50043

Charming Victorian Period – Finely Detailed 17th Century Shoe Shaped Pewter Snuff Box

Here on offer is charming Victorian period made, 17th century shoe shaped pewter snuff box.

These shoe snuff boxes are believed to have been made in the Victorian period as faithful representations of late 17th and early 18th century shoes.

Made in pewter rather than wood allowed the craftsmen to add far more detail than would otherwise be possible. They are such ...  read more

Code: 51501

Charming Antique Victorian Brass Vesta Case depicting a Smartly Dressed Frog – “Jeremy Fisher” c1870

Here on offer is a charming antique Victorian brass vesta case depicting a smartly dressed frog, “Jeremy Fisher”, circa 1870.

The vesta features a frog who appears to be smartly dressed with a jacket, very much like the famous frog “Jeremy Fisher” depicted in the Beatrix Potter books.

The frog’s head acts as the lid of the vesta and is hinged with a nice firm actio...  read more

Code: 51500

Large Antique Victorian Brass Vesta Case depicting a Monkey’s Head with Fez Hat c1870

Here on offer is a large and charming antique Victorian brass vesta case, depicting a monkey’s head wearing a fez hat, circa 1870.


The vesta features the head of a wise monkey wearing a fez hat.

The hat acts as the lid of the vesta and is hinged with a nice firm action.

There is a striker plate embedded into the base and a ring and loop atta...  read more

Code: 51502

Antique Amber Pressed Glass 'Landseer' Lion Paperweight - John Derbyshire c1870

Here on offer is an antique Victorian amber pressed glass 'Landseer' style seated lion, (as seen at Trafalgar Square), paperweight probably by John Derbyshire, circa 1870.

It is in excellent condition and there are no visible marks, chips, cracks or blemishes on the lion figure.

It measures 4.75” (12cm) long by 2.6” (6.6cm) high and weighs 155g.

Pl...  read more

Code: 51508