Victorian Hallmarked Silver Isle of Man Bar Brooch –Celtic Three Legs of Mann and Thistle Flowers - Chester 1897

Here on offer is a Victorian hallmarked silver Isle of Man bar brooch that has finely detailed cut-out images of the Celtic Three Legs of Mann and thistle flowers.

The reverse still has its original retaining pin and “C” clasp, along with a clear set of English silver hallmarks.

The hallmarks are a sword between three wheatsheaves for the assay office of Chester...  read more

Code: 51498

HM Armed Forces Veteran Remembrance Souvenir Enamel Pin Badge

Here on offer is a HM Armed Forces Veteran remembrance souvenir enamel pin badge.

This is a quality gilt and enamel brooch with fine detailing.

On the reverse has a fixing pin with “locking” C clasp.

The brooch is 1” (2.6cm) high and weighs 4.2g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description...  read more

Code: 51453

Fine Antique Arts and Crafts Copper Fronted Fireplace Bellows

Here on offer are some antique arts and crafts style copper fronted working fireplace bellows.

This impressive set of fireplace bellows have a beautifully hand hammered copper face with an arts and crafts style Repoussé (raised pattern) to the finish along with leather fittings and brass studs.

The bellows have the normal wooden frame and thick leather bellows tha...  read more

Code: 51475

Original WW1 German P08 Luger Hard Shell Leather Holster by R. Nagel & Co. 1914

Here on offer is an original WW1 German P08 luger hard shell leather holster by R. Nagel & Co, Bielefeld, Germany, dated 1914.

The very dark brown/black hard shell leather holster is stamped on the front with the maker’s details and date, which are:

R. NAGEL & Co.
BIELEFELD
1914

It retains both original belt loops, which are now flat ag...  read more

Code: 51171

Interesting and Rare French WW1 Commemorative Spelter Trinket Dish

Here on offer is an interesting and rare example of a French WW1 commemorative trinket dish that seems to have been made from spelter or possibly pewter?

It depicts a scene of French troops marching through the Arc de Triomphe, with a winged guardian angel flying above them. There is also a group of four soldiers on the left-hand side, which depict different soldiers through the ...  read more

Code: 51494

Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers

Here on offer is a great set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers.

The oval buckles and slides have the fine oak leaf pattern and retain some of their original silver finish that has dulled with age.

The two lower push-up spring clips are in full working order and retain a lot of their original silver finish on the oak leaf and stippled finish. On the ...  read more

Code: 51493

WW1 Framed Photo of American Battery E of the 11th Field Artillery firing the last shot of WW1

Here on offer is a WW1 period framed photo of the American Battery E of the 11th Field Artillery, firing "Calamity Jane" with the last official artillery shot of WW1.

The glass fronted image has been held in place with black tape around the edges and has a hand written label on the back that reads:

The Last Round Fired WWI
Calamity Jane, the last gun fired ...  read more

Code: 51492

Souvenir Metal Dish Commemorating the Chicago World's Fair 1933 - 1934 depicting Fort Dearborn

Here on offer is in a souvenir metal dish commemorating the Chicago World's Fair held in 1933 thru 1934, depicting an image of Fort Dearborn.

Fort Dearborn was featured at the 1933–1934 Chicago Century of Progress International Exposition as part of an exhibit and construction display.

This highly detailed oval dish was actually made in Japan from cast antimony tha...  read more

Code: 51491

Original French WW1 Foug M1916 Inert Lemon Grenade Body - Citron Modèle 1916

Here on offer is an original French WW1 Foug M1916 inert Lemon grenade body.

It no longer has the galvanized steel fuse cover or wood-mounted inert impact fuse. They were easily lost, so it is usual to find just the bodies, such as with this example.

There is a lot of rust pitting on the body, but the fragmentation shape is really evident and it displays very well...  read more

Code: 51479

Post 1958 Webley Junior Series 2 .177 Calibre Air Pistol with Original Box/Instructions

Here on offer an excellent example of a post 1958 Webley Junior Series 2 .177 calibre air pistol, please see pages 95 to 108 of Gordon Bruce’s book ‘Webley Air Pistols’ for a reference.

The air pistol is undamaged and retains nearly all of its original blued and plum coloured finish, there is just some light pitting to the finish, mainly on the barrel section. I believe this pis...  read more

Code: 51485