Original Royal Navy Boatswains Bosun Whistle and 60” Brass Chain - Named to P. MOORE

Here on offer is an original Royal Navy boatswains bosun whistle and 60” long brass chain, named to a P. MOORE.

On one side it has been hand engraved with the sailor’s name: P. MOORE.

On the other side it is stamped with:

MADE IN
ENGLAND

I can’t accurately date this example, but from others I have seen I would guess it was from ...  read more

Code: 51817

WW1 Hallmarked Silver Cigarette Case Engraved - Lt Sergt Paine R.E. - In Memory of Rosherville Hospital - January 1919

Here on offer is WW1 period hallmarked silver cigarette case with a gilt interior.

The front is engraved with the words:

Lt Sergt Paine R.E.
in memory of
Rosherville
January 1919.

As yet I haven’t managed to find the service records for Lt Sergeant Paine of the Royal Engineers, who was clearly injured during WW1 and was treated ...  read more

Code: 51811

Vintage South American Gaucho Cowboy Knife with 7” Blade and Silver Fittings by A E & Co Marca Registrada circa 1930

Here on offer is a fine example of an ornate vintage South American Verijero type Gaucho Knife, with a handle and sheath made of 800 grade silver, circa 1930.

These luxurious South American silver and sometimes gold embellished knives made their first appearances after the 1830/1840s, once the true local silversmith trade was established. In those early years, this type of costly...  read more

Code: 51810

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Code: 51809

WW1 German Trench Art Driving Band Bracelet with Black Enamel Iron Cross

Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 German trench art driving band bracelet with attached black enamel 1914 Iron Cross.

This bracelet has been made from a copper driving band salvaged from a WW1 German artillery shell.

A gilt finish was applied and it retains the original grooved pattern to the outer surface.

A minute detailed brass and black e...  read more

Code: 50906

Antique Ring-Opening Double Bladed Gentleman’s Penknife by Wade Wingfield & Rowbotham Sheffield c1840

Here on offer is a scarce example of an antique ring-opening, double bladed gentleman’s penknife by Wade Wingfield & Rowbotham of Sheffield, circa 1840.

This ingenious double bladed folding penknife can be easily opened by turning the large rings which project from and rotate the blades pivots. This is really useful for people with delicate or too short finger nails, or even glov...  read more

Code: 51804

Additional photos of Antique Ring-Opening Double Bladed Penknife by Wade Wingfield & Rowbotham Sheffield c1840 - 51804

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Code: 51806

Vintage ‘Jack Russell Terrier Dog’ Essex Crystal Diamond Cut Cufflinks with 22ct Gold Plated Fittings and Original Metal Leatherette Case c1930

Here on offer is a great set of vintage ‘Jack Russell Terrier’ dog, Essex crystal diamond cut cufflinks with 22ct gold plated fittings and their original metal leatherette case, circa 1930.

Each of the rectangular cufflinks depict a cute coloured image of a standing Jack Russel Terrier dog.

They have been made with a chain link fitting and all the metal is 22ct gol...  read more

Code: 51800

Unusual Antique Combined Celluloid Letter Opener - Penknife and Spike - Sheffield c1900

Here on offer is an unusual antique combined celluloid letter opener with penknife and spike, made in Sheffield, around 1900.

This antique ‘combination’ desk accessory has been very well made and consists of a 6.9” long shaped ivory coloured celluloid letter opener, that has a lined pattern so it looks like real ivory.

Pinned to one side with two steel pins, is a f...  read more

Code: 51799

Antique Edwardian Hallmarked Silver and Mother of pearl Baby Teether in the Form of Dog’s Head by Crisford & Norris

Here on offer is an antique Edwardian hallmarked silver and mother of pearl baby teether in the form of dog’s head by the highly valued silversmiths, Crisford & Norris and dated to 1906.

The beautifully detailed silver dog’s head looks like it might be of a spaniel and inserted in its neck is a fine piece of mother of pearl, that is the teething part of this teether.

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Code: 51772