Framed Victorian Period Heart-Shaped Sweetheart Pincushion – “Sweet Memories”

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

In the centre of the cushion is a square of early cream coloured celluloid square, which has the embossed image of an anchor, heart and horseshoe all joined by a rope, surrounded by coloured flowers.

In the centr...  read more

Code: 50525

Genuine WW1 ‘The Gift Of The Colonies’ Chocolate Tin

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 tin that would have contained chocolate from the British Colonies that were sent out to the serving British Military Forces on the battlefronts.

On the front lid the tin is marked in gilt lettering with:

THE GIFT OF THE COLONIES OF TRINIDAD, GRANADA & ST LUCIA TO HIS MAJESTY’S NAVAL & MILITARY FORCES.

and:

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Code: 51322

Unusual Solid Sterling Silver Inter-Services Swimming Championships Medal – 1961 Junior Championships - 1 Metre Springboard by F. Phillips of Aldershot

Here on offer is an unusual solid sterling silver Inter-Services swimming championships medal. It was awarded for 1st place in the junior championships, 1 metre springboard, held in 1961.

It also comes with its original red coloured card box.

I have seen a few of this type of Inter-Services medal before, that seem to date from the 1930’s through to the 1960’s, bu...  read more

Code: 51313

Unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucky Gold-Plated Charm Brooch with a Backing Feather

Here on offer is an original and unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky gold-plated charm, that has been made into a brooch with a backing feather.

They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely gold-plated body with moving arms (with Thumbs UP) and a wooden painted head, so the soldier could ‘Touch Wood’ for luck before a battle.

This is the o...  read more

Code: 51109

WW1 Period Nickel Plated Metal Matchbox Cover with Brass and Enamel Anchor for the ROYAL NAVY

Here on offer is a WW1 period nickel plated metal matchbox cover with brass and enamel anchor insignia for the ROYAL NAVY.

All three sides of the metal cover appear to be nickel or chrome plated. The edge is plain but both flat sides have an ornate engine turned pattern

On the front it has an impressive raised brass and enamel badge depicting the anchor insignia of...  read more

Code: 51315

WW1 Period Nickel Plated Metal Matchbox Cover with Brass and Enamel Insignia for HMS TIGER

Here on offer is a WW1 period nickel plated metal matchbox cover with brass and enamel insignia for HMS TIGER.

All three sides of the metal cover appear to be nickel or chrome plated, on the edge, it is stamped with the maker’s name:

SYLVANA REGd

On the front it has an impressive raised brass and enamel badge depicting the insignia of HMS TIGER.read more

Code: 51310

Mint Small German made Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath – Souvenir of Unterwasser Switzerland c1960

Here on offer is a mint vintage small German souvenir hunting knife with leather sheath, a souvenir of Unterwasser, Switzerland, circa 1960.

It has a single edged stainless-steel blade, stamped GERMANY near the grip. The blade is near mint with just some very light scratches to the finish.

It even still has the original oiled paper that was used to protect the blad...  read more

Code: 51316

MINT Vintage Japanese Chrome Plated PISTOL Shaped Petrol Lighter with Box

Here on offer is a mint example of a small vintage Japanese pistol shaped petrol lighter with its original cardboard box.

There are no markings that I can see on the lighter, but it is in the classic style made in Japan back in the 1950’s and 60’s.

The lighter is in mint condition, retaining all the chrome plating and looks to have been only used a couple times, bu...  read more

Code: 51311

Rare WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) No. 56 Squadron – LENS - Mess Dinner Gong - 1917

Here on offer is a rare WW1 Royal Flying Corps, mess dinner gong that relates to the legendary RFC No. 56 fighter squadron.

I was told this came from an airfield mess room of No. 56 Squadron that was used while they were operating in France in 1917. However, I don’t have any provenance to support this claim, so I am unsure if this was a personal item or actually came from an airf...  read more

Code: 51273

Extra photos of WW1 RFC Gong

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Code: 51272