Rare WW2 Prisoner of War “Religious Shrine in a Bottle” DALLA PRIGIONNIA INDIA 1942

Here on offer is a rare example of a WW2 Italian Prisoner of War “Religious Alter in a Bottle” made in a POW Camp in India, possibly by or to Cercone. L and is dated 1942.

This is an incredible example of a “ship in a bottle”, style piece, but consists of a hand built religious alter with paper images, candles a cross and a candelabra hanging from the inside of the metal bottle c...  read more

Code: 51331

Large Tea Pot or Display Stand made from the Teak Wood of H.M.S. GANGES c1930

Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from H.M.S. GANGES that has been made into a large tea pot or display stand, circa 1930.

This large circular piece if beautifully grained teak has been shaped with a grooved top rim and a green felt base.

It interestingly shows the cross section of an original brass screw that has been cut through when the teak was cut ...  read more

Code: 51330

Vintage Boxed Example of a Submarine OCA (Old Comrades Association) Car Badge - Mint Unused Condition c1950

Here on offer is a vintage boxed example of a Submarine OCA (Old Comrades Association) car badge, in mint unused condition, circa 1950.

The round car badge is made from heavy chrome plated metal and has the image of the Submarine OCA cap badge on the front, under a thick Perspex domed cover.

On the back of the badge is a distributers label, for Club Sports of New C...  read more

Code: 50102

Original Large WW2 “1 Pint” China Mug by New Hall Pottery and Dated 1941

Here on offer is an original large WW2 “1 pint capacity” thick china mug by New Hall pottery and dated 1941.

This type of mug is typical of those used at British Army and RAF bases during WW2.

The mug is in excellent condition with just one tiny circular section of missing glaze on the side, probably from the time of manufacture. It also shows age related crazing ...  read more

Code: 51324

Rare WW1 Period Sweetheart Pin Cushion Embroidered with the Badge for the Royal Berkshire Regiment ‘China’

Here on offer is a WW1 period or possibly earlier, Royal Berkshire Regiment, Sweetheart Pin Cushion.

On the front it is beautifully hand embroidered with the badge of the Royal Berkshire Regiment ‘China’.

The edges of the square cushion are finished with a silk or satin fringe.

It is in excellent condition with the embroidery retaining most of its or...  read more

Code: 50270

Framed Victorian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion with the emblem for The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment

Here on offer is a stunning example of a Victorian period heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion with the emblem for The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment that has been cased in a glass fronted wooden period display case.

In the centre of the cushion is a paper colour printed image of an early The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment emblem with the Lion, Crown and Elephant.

Also...  read more

Code: 50407

Framed Victorian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion with the emblem for The Dorsetshire Regiment

Here on offer is a stunning example of a Victorian period heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion with the emblem for Dorsetshire Regiment (formed in 1881) that has been cased in a glass fronted wooden period display case.

In the centre of the cushion is a silk colour printed image of the Devonshire Regiment emblem.

Also along both sides in small red glass pinned beads ...  read more

Code: 50409

Framed Edwardian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion – “1909”

Here on offer is a great example of an Edwardian period Heart-shaped sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted wooden display case.

In the centre of the cushion, made from small white beads is the date “1909”, which clearly had some significance to the person this was made for, maybe to celebrate a wedding?

This example is in excellent condition...  read more

Code: 50527

Framed Victorian Period Star-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion with Seashells

Here on offer is a fine example of a Victorian period Star-shaped sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass front and side panelled wooden display case, with a display of seashells.

This very large velvet covered pincushion has been set in the centre with a flower design made of coloured glass beads and small pearls.

Around the outer edges is a mass of ...  read more

Code: 50528

Framed Victorian Period Sweetheart Pincushion with a Floral Design

Here on offer is a pretty example of a Victorian period sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted, gilt wooden framed cardboard display case.

This pincushion has been set on the front with a beautiful display of flower heads made from clusters of clear and coloured glass beads.

Around the edge it has been finished with a stunning blue glass bea...  read more

Code: 50531