Rare Souvenir Dish Commemorating the Goodyear Zeppelin Corp - U.S. Navy’s Airship - USS AKRON c1931

Here on offer is in a rare and unusual souvenir gilt metal small trinket dish, commemorating the U.S. Navy’s Airship, USS AKRON (ZRS-4), which was launched in August 1931.

This highly detailed oval dish was made in Japan from cast antimony, that has then been gilt-plated on the top.

It depicts a scene of the U.S. Navy’s helium airship; USS AKRON being removed from ...  read more

Code: 51308

WW1 Aircraft Mahogany Propeller Tip Trinket Box with Padded Silk Patterned Lining

Here on offer is a WW1 aircraft mahogany propeller tip trinket box with padded silk patterned lining.

This is a lovely and original piece of aeronautical history, made from wood which has been fashioned from part of a WW1 aircraft propeller.

This fine example has been lined with a beautifully patterned silk material that is slightly padded on the bottom and under ...  read more

Code: 51303

Antique English Hallmarked Silver & Enamel Watch Fob or Medal Awarded to P. H. Knowling for 20 Mile Walk in 1907

Here on offer is an antique English hallmarked silver and enamel watch fob or medal awarded to P. H. KNOWLING for a 20 mile walk in 1907.

The shield shaped fob has been made from a thick piece of solid silver and the front depicts the image of a race walker in the centre. Set in light and dark blue enamel are the words:

1907
20 MILE WALK
St ANDREWS C...  read more

Code: 51305

WW2 “V” For Victory - RAF - Army - RN – WRNS – ATS – WAAF - Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover

Both sides depict photographic images of members of the British Armed Services including the RAF, Army, Royal Navy, on one side and the ATS, WRNS and WAAF on the other.

On the edge it has “V . . . –“, which is the morse code for V for victory.

Along with the words:

Our Deepest Gratitude
and admiration to them all.

The whole op...  read more

Code: 51301

WW1 Memorial Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover Honouring Nurse Edith Cavell - Brussels 1915

Here on offer is a WW1 memorial matchbox cover depicting the gallant nurse, Edith Cavell.

The metal and celluloid open sided matchbox cover has the image of Edith Cavell, set inside a laurel wreath on the front.

On the side is a statement from King George V:

“I ask you to make good these Sacrifices”

On the back is a Red Cross and th...  read more

Code: 51300

London 1936 Hallmarked Silver Matchbox Cover with Long Royal Swan Vestas Matchbox

Here on offer is a London 1936 hallmarked silver matchbox cover with a long Royal Swan Vestas matchbox.

The long solid silver matchbox cover has a beautiful engine turned surface, set with a blank rectangular cartouche. There are a couple of surface marks and scratches to the finish.

The solid and cutaway sides are plain and also show some minor indentations.
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Code: 51299

Extra photos of Solid Silver Matchbox Cover 51299

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Code: 51298

Vintage Hadeland Scandinavian Art Glass paperweight of an Inuit or Eskimo figurine c1960

Here on offer is a Vintage Hadeland Scandinavian art glass paperweight depicting an Inuit or Eskimo figurine.

This stylish piece was designed by Benny Motzfeldt for Hadeland Glassverk, Norway.

I believe it dates back to the 1960’s.

It has been handmade from clear lead glass and as such it is a very heavy piece for its size.

It is in ex...  read more

Code: 51296

5 INERT Relic WW1 British Brass Fuse Heads from the SOMME Battlefields Mounted on an Oak Base

Here on offer is a great display of 5 INERT Relic WW1 British brass fuse heads, mounted on an oak base.

I was told these where recovered from the battlefields of the SOMME battlefields many years ago.

All 5 of the fuses look to be British from the markings that I can make out. They all show signs of being fired in anger and some are in better condition than others....  read more

Code: 50481

Rare Oak Framed “Citizens of Portsmouth” WW1 Certificate Presented by the Citizens to Mr H.C. Archer – 19th July 1919

Here on offer is a rare framed Citizens of Portsmouth, WW1 certificate presented by the citizens to Mr H.C. Archer, dated 19th July 1919.

To mark the final end of WW1, Saturday 19th July 1919 was designated a public holiday and Peace celebrations took place throughout the land.

I haven’t done any research on Mr H C Archer, but I assume he is from Portsmouth and pr...  read more

Code: 51285