Original Small WW2 “Trench Art” RAF Spitfire Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a superb example of an original WW2 RAF “Trench Art” sweetheart brooch which is in the form of a metal RAF Spitfire fighter aircraft that still retains some aged patina to what looks like a silver or nickel alloy?

It is thought that these brooches where true “WW2 Trench Art” possibly made from coins by German POW’s retained in the UK and sold to guards for chocol...  read more

Code: 51348

Vintage Pussers Rum - Royal Navy Copper 1/2 Gill Rum Measure - H.M.S. WARRIOR 1860

Here on offer is a vintage Pussers Rum - Royal Navy copper 1/2 gill rum measure - H.M.S. WARRIOR 1860

This is an authentic replica of a tin lined copper Royal Navy 1/2 gill rum measure, that was made by Pussers Rum as part of a series of replicas with various ships names, back in the 1960’s I believe.

The 1/2 gill measure represents a full daily “tot” of rum as iss...  read more

Code: 51347

Unusual WW1 THUMS UP Brass Gilt and Enamel Brooch c1917

Here on offer is an unusual small WW1 THUMS UP brass gilt and enamel brooch.

I can’t find another example of this particular type of brooch?

The front depicts a pair of hands, just touching, with their thumbs up. Below this are the words “THUMBS UP” set into blue enamel.

On the back is an Rd No. 662624, which when the Registration Numbers are checked...  read more

Code: 51345

WW1 – White China 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour with an Interesting Crest and Signature of a Mayor

Here on offer is a WW1 white china 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour with an interesting crest and signature of a Mayor?

The white bodied china mug has an applied transfer depicting Britannia and the flags of the Allies with a Dove of Peace and the words “Liberty, Justice, Truth, Honour” in a ribbon at the bottom.

The shield transfer on the other s...  read more

Code: 51332

Antique Silver Graduated Albert Pocket Watch Chain with a “Reading Town Cup” Fob by William Hair Haseler & Tiny Bone Elephant Charm

Here on offer is an unusual and interesting pocket watch accessory set.

It consists of an antique English hallmarked solid silver graduated Albert pocket watch chain with a silver “Reading Town Cup” fob and a tiny carved bone elephant charm.

The graduated Albert chain shows the true sign of quality, as each individual link is stamped with the Lion Passant.
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Code: 50822

JANE'S 100 SIGNIFICANT AIRCRAFT - 1909-1969 compiled by H. F. King and edited by John W. R. Taylor

Here on offer is an original hardcover reference book, JANE'S 100 SIGNIFICANT AIRCRAFT 1909-1969 compiled by H. F. King and edited by John W. R. Taylor.

This 158-page impressive reference manual contains information on the 100 most significant aircraft, between 1909 and 1969, so it includes the famous Concorde.

It describes and illustrates the aircraft, providing...  read more

Code: 51339

JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1970-71 Hardcover Reference Book edited by Raymond V.B. Blackman

Here on offer is an original hardcover reference book, JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1970-71, edited by Raymond V.B. Blackman.

This 675-page impressive reference manual contains information on all the world's warships of the period, arranged by nation, including information on ships' names, dimensions, armaments, silhouettes and photographs, etc.

It describes and illustra...  read more

Code: 51338

JANE'S WORLD RAILWAYS 1983-84 Hardcover Reference Book

Here on offer is an original hardcover reference book, JANE'S WORLD RAILWAYS 1983-84.

This 744-page impressive reference manual covering railway systems with hundreds of black and white photographs and diagrams.

This copy is in what I would say is in excellent and very lightly used condition, with one edge ding to the front cover.

It has been kept in...  read more

Code: 51337

WW2 British Military Police Wooden Truncheon 1944

Here on offer is a what I believe to be a WW2 British military police wooden truncheon, dated 1944.

It has the usual turned grip and a long lower shaped section, that has the “Crows Foot” stamped on the side and “44” stamped on the top.

It is made from a light-coloured wood, possibly hickory and is in excellent, possibly unissued condition but does have some shallo...  read more

Code: 51014

Scarce Hardcover Book - JANE'S ARMOUR AND ARTILLERY 1991-92 – Twelfth Edition edited by Christopher F Foss

Here on offer is an original and scarce hardcover book, JANE'S ARMOUR AND ARTILLERY 1991-92 – Twelfth Edition edited by Christopher F Foss.

This 803-page impressive reference manual is a survey of armoured fighting vehicles, featuring self-propelled and towed field artillery systems, multiple rocket systems and coastal defence weapons, and guns and missiles.

The b...  read more

Code: 51333