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

Six Large Antique Silver Plated Brass Livery Buttons Depicting Stag Antlers and a Tudor Rose by Firmin & Sons Ltd c1900

Here on offer is a great set of six large antique silver plated brass livery buttons depicting stag antlers and a Tudor rose by Firmin & Sons Ltd, circa 1900.

On the back they are stamped with the makers name and address:

FIRMIN & SONS LTD.
ST MARTINS LANE LONDON

Now the renowned English manufacturer Firmin & Sons moved from the Strand to 108 ...  read more

Code: 51797

Fine Hallmarked Silver 20cm Square Shaped Ruler fitted with Red and Blue Ballpoint Pens by William Manton 1982

Here on offer is an English hallmarked silver 20cm long square shaped ruler, by William Manton and dating to 1982.

It comes with two small ballpoint pens, one red and one blue, that slot into each end of the ruler, only leaving their round coloured tops visible.

The ruler is marked with centimetre and millimetre divisions, from 1 to 20 on one side of the square sec...  read more

Code: 51792

George V Imperial Service Medal – ‘Coinage Head’ in Original Case - Named to - EDWARD JAMES CRAWLEY

Here on offer a very fine example of a George V ‘Coinage Head’ type, Imperial Service Medal in its original case and named to, WILLIAM HENRY MERRITT.

The Imperial Service Medal was instituted on 8 August 1902 to reward civil servants (on retirement) for at least 25 years of loyal and meritorious service to the Crown. Originally, the Order was a silver, seven-pointed star. In 1920...  read more

Code: 51793

Bank of the Belgian Congo 50th Anniversary 1909 - 1959 Large Bronze Medallion by Paul De Greef with Original Card Case

Here on offer is a fine example of a Bank of the Belgian Congo 50th anniversary 1909 – 1959 large smooth edged bronze medallion, by Paul De Greef and with its original round and coloured card case.

On the obverse it depicts an elephant striding left with the anniversary dates, 1909-1959, below and above, BANQUE DU CONGO BELGE.

On the reverse, in the top panel is t...  read more

Code: 51791

Vintage Novelty Rocket Car SAROME Blue-Bird Petrol Lighter c1960

Here on offer is a vintage novelty streamlined rocket car, “SAROME” Blue-Bird petrol lighter, made in Japan, circa 1960.

This example has a two tone paint finish, with a cream upper section and a red lower section.
Most of the cream paint has now been worn off and the red painted section shows areas of paint loss.

It seems to have been made from chrome pl...  read more

Code: 51786

German Army Dress Dagger with Double Etched Blade by PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co

Here on offer is a German Army Dress Dagger with double-etched blade by PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co.

There is a huge amount of debate about “etched blades” as to whether various examples where WW2 era or post WW2.

I personally take the guidance from Thomas Wittmann’s reference books. On page 136 of his book “Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Army” his view is t...  read more

Code: 50373

Unusually Long Antique Mahogany Fleam Stick (4) c1870

Here on offer is an unusual longer version of a 19th century hardwood Mahogany fleam stick, also known as a bleeder bat or blood stick, circa 1870.

This fleam stick is in excellent condition, having been skilfully turned from a finely grained Mahogany wood, that now has just a few minor usage dings to its finish.

These sticks where used in conjunction with a fleam ...  read more

Code: 51782

Fine Antique Mahogany Fleam Stick (3) c1870

Here on offer is a great example of a 19th century hardwood Mahogany fleam stick, also known as a bleeder bat or blood stick, circa 1870.

This fleam stick is in excellent condition, having been skilfully turned from a finely grained Mahogany wood, that now has just a few minor usage dings to its finish.

These sticks where used in conjunction with a fleam (see my it...  read more

Code: 51781