Antique Mid 18th Century 'Chinoiserie' Delftware Plate Depicting a Bird and Flowers c1750

Here on offer is an antique mid 18th century 'Chinoiserie' blue and white painted tin-glazed delftware plate.

It depicts an oriental pheasant type bird sitting on a fence with a floral border.

There is no makers mark, which is common with such early pieces, but it is most likely Liverpool delftware, circa 1750.

Unfortunately, is has an old crack r...  read more

Code: 52025

WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 6” Commemorative Plate/Plaque Depicting “Old Bill” and the words “WHEN THE ‘ELL IS IT GOIN' TO BE STRAWBERRY?”

Here on offer is a WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 6” commemorative plate/plaque depicting “Old Bill” and the words “WHEN THE ‘ELL IS IT GOIN' TO BE STRAWBERRY?”.

Captain Charles Bruce Bairnsfather was a prominent British humourist and cartoonist. His best-known cartoon character is Old Bill. Bill and his pals Bert and Alf featured in Bairnsfather's "Fragments from France" cartoons publis...  read more

Code: 52021

WW2 Butterscotch Bakelite Sweetheart Pendant set with a Photo of a Soldier

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 butterscotch coloured Bakelite sweetheart pendant, inset with a sepia photo of a soldier in uniform.

The square shaped Bakelite pendant has a beautifully patterned butterscotch marbled finish and is in excellent undamaged condition. It has a hole in the top that has a suspension ring fitted through it.

The front has a small ...  read more

Code: 52020

Boer War Commemorative Pressed Gilt Metal Star Shaped Pendant Depicting General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts c1900

Here on offer is Boer War commemorative pressed gilt metal star shaped pendant, depicting a sepia photo of General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts, circa 1900.

The eight pointed star shaped pendant has a star-burst pattern on each point.

In the centre it has a circular paper photo image of Lord Roberts in military uniform with his name ROBERTS.

It com...  read more

Code: 52019

Rare Boer War Commemorative Staffordshire Flatback figure Depicting Robert Baden Powell on Horseback c1900

Here on offer is a rare example of an antique Boer War period commemorative Staffordshire flatback figure depicting Robert Baden Powell, in his military uniform, on horseback, circa 1900.

This exact type of Staffordshire figure, is shown on page39, Plate 82, Fig.2, of the book by Pieter Posthuizen, titled, BOER WAR MEMORABILIA – THE COLLECTOR’S GUIDE.

I believe it...  read more

Code: 52018

Extra Photos of Rare Boer War Period Staffordshire Flatback figure of Baden Powell on Horseback - 52018

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Code: 52017

Sterling Silver British Army Officer's Scot’s Guards Small Pattern Cap Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of a British Army Officer's Scot’s Guards small pattern sterling silver cap badge.

This example is the rarer ‘small pattern” cap badge.
It is in mint condition and has been made from solid sterling silver with a gilt and black enamel Scot’s Guards crest in the centre.

On the reverse it is stamped with ‘STERLING’ to indicate 92...  read more

Code: 52008

WW2 Period Auxiliary Fire Service AFS Officially Numbered Lapel Badge by H.W. Miller

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 Auxiliary Fire Service AFS officially numbered lapel badge by H.W. Miller.

This badge is an original 1940/50’s, silver plated red enamel badge that is in excellent condition, with no loss of the enamel.

This badge was designed by Mr Paget of the Royal Mint.

On the reverse in raised letters are the with maker's details '...  read more

Code: 52007

WW1 County of London War Hospital - Brass and Enamel Matchbox Cover – Christmas 1916

Here on offer is an impressive brass and enamel matchbox cover for the County of London War Hospital.

The front depicts the shield shaped crest of the London County Council in red, white and blue enamel, topped with a gilt crown and with a lion set in the centre. The reverse side has a raised ribbon in the brass, with the words:

CHRISTMAS 1916

On th...  read more

Code: 52002

Large Commemorative Cast Aluminium Dish Depicting Prince of Wales - Edward VIII ‘Our Prince of Sports’ Made by R.W. Coan London c1920

Here on offer is a fine example of a rare sand cast aluminium dish depicting the Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII ‘Our Prince of Sports’, made by R.W. Coan of London, circa 1920.

There is an example of this dish in the V&A museum in London.

This commemorative dish is rectangular in shape with two handles. The rim and handles are decorated with elaborately moulded...  read more

Code: 52001