Amusing Vintage Cold Painted Austrian Bobble Head Figure Ashtray

Here on offer is an amusing early vintage cold painted Austrian “bobble head” figure ashtray, circa 1920.

The cast figure is of a dressed man wearing a red bow tie and straw hat.

His head is fitted to a steel spring that allows it to “bobble” when the ashtray is just moved slightly.

The ashtray itself is finished in a gilt paint that now shows signs ...  read more

Code: 51940

Vintage RAF Lossiemouth - Robbie Burns, Limited Edition White Ceramic Scottish Quaich Drinking Vessel by W Bates & Co.

Here on offer is an unusual vintage RAF Lossiemouth commissioned, Robbie Burns, limited edition white ceramic Scottish Quaich drinking vessel, by W Bates & Co.

I believe this Quaich was most likely commissioned by a the Royal Airforce to be used in the senior NCO’s mess at RAF Lossiemouth, making it a rare and highly collectable piece.

The Quaich (from the Gaelic "...  read more

Code: 51942

WW1 – White China 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour with an Interesting Crest and Signature of a Mayor

Here on offer is a WW1 white china 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour with an interesting crest and signature of a Mayor?

The white bodied china mug has an applied transfer depicting Britannia and the flags of the Allies with a Dove of Peace and the words “Liberty, Justice, Truth, Honour” in a ribbon at the bottom.

The shield transfer on the other s...  read more

Code: 51332

Mint Cased Limited Edition CHAMPION Spark Plug 90th Anniversary Commemorative Knife 1997

Here on offer is a mint example of a limited edition (0639 of 5000) CHAMPION Spark Plug, 90th Anniversary commemorative knife, complete with its wooden case and Certificate of Authenticity.


The knife has a mint condition, 2.75” high quality carbon stainless steel blade that on one side, is engraved and 24-carat gold-filled with:

0639/5000
90th annive...  read more

Code: 51336

Extra Photos of Limited Edition CHAMPION Spark Plug 90th Anniversary Commemorative Knife

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Code: 51335

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