WW2 British Military Machete by S & J Kitchin Ltd dated 1945 with Leather Scabbard dated 1944

Here on offer is an unusual late war version of an original WW2 British military machete by S & J Kitchin Ltd that is dated 1945.

It comes with a thick brown leather scabbard that is dated 1944 and also stamped with 83.

The two black composite grip slabs are in good solid condition with a couple of cracks in the slabs near the top. What is unusual about this exampl...  read more

Code: 51408

Antique English Glass Rummer with Engraved Hunting Scene c1800

Here on offer is a beautiful example of an antique glass rummer with a finely engraved shooting scene, probably English circa 1800.

The rummer has been finely engraved with a scene of a huntsman with a gun, aiming at two flying birds set in a wooded tree scene.

The glass in in excellent condition, no damage or repairs just some age related rub marks on the base of ...  read more

Code: 51803

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

Original WW1 British Officers Private Purchase Leather Revolver Holster with Belt Loop and Swing Hook Fittings – Colt New Service Mk I Revolver

Here on offer is a fine example of an original WW1 British Officers “private purchase” leather revolver holster with belt loop and two swivel spring hook fittings, probably for the much rarer, Colt New Service Mk I Revolver.

Given the quality of this piece, I believe this would have been an officer’s “private purchase” holster and there are no maker’s marks or military marks that...  read more

Code: 51919

Rare Vintage The Royal Society of St George Enamel & Chrome Car Badge circa 1930

Here on offer is fine example of a vintage enamel and chrome car badge, for The Royal Society of St George.

The Society was established back in 1894 to promote the English way of life and Englishness.

This a an early and rare example from the 1920’s or early 1930’s and has a member number 226 stamped on the reverse.

It was manufactured by Spencer o...  read more

Code: 50228

Beautiful Victorian Boer War Period Projectile Shaped Table Lighter

Here on offer is a beautiful Victorian Boer War period ‘warhead’ or ‘projectile’ shaped petrol table lighter.

This lighter actually came in a Boer War POW carved wooden box, along with a revolver holster and other POW trench art.

To me the lighter looks to have been professionally made, possible by a jeweller and doesn’t appear to be what I would class as POW Tren...  read more

Code: 50467

Boer War Commemorative Bone China Cream Jug Depicting Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White by R.H. & S.L. Plant - S.A. Souvenir Ware

Here on offer is fine Boer War commemorative bone china small cream jug depicting Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White and was made by R.H. & S.L. Plant S.A. Souvenir Ware, circa 1899.

The fine bone china sugar bowl has an embossed floral pattern and features on the front, the transfer photo image of Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White, surrounded by a Union Jack and Royal Nav...  read more

Code: 51916

Boer War Commemorative Bone China Sugar Bowl Depicting General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts by R.H. & S.L. Plant - S.A. Souvenir Ware

Here on offer is fine Boer War commemorative bone china sugar bowl depicting General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts and was made by R.H. & S.L. Plant S.A. Souvenir Ware, circa 1899.

The fine bone china sugar bowl has an embossed floral pattern and features on the front, the transfer photo image of General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts, surrounded by a Union Jack and Royal Navy f...  read more

Code: 51915

Very Large WW1 Trench Art - Brass Table Lighter & Ashtray

Here on offer is an unusual version of a very large WW1 brass table lighter and ashtray, probably used in an officer’s mess.

This great piece of “WW1 Trench Art” has been constructed from various lengths of turned brass central supports that screw together. Fitted in the centre is an edged circular dish that acts as a cigarette or cigar rest and ashtray.

Fitted t...  read more

Code: 50459

Boer War POW “Trench Art” Brass Victorian Ladies Shoe Desk Ornament on Oak Base c1903

Here on offer is a Boer War POW made “Trench Art”, lovely brass Victorian Ladies Shoe ornament on a brass and oak wooden base.

This is one of two Boer War POW “Brass Shoe” items that I am selling and they both came in a beautiful wooden POW box from the island of Bermuda, dated 1903. This relates to the South African Boer soldiers that the British interned on Bermuda during the 2...  read more

Code: 50093