Original WW1 Royal Scots Fusiliers (Scottish) Regiment Cap Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of WW1 Royal Scots Fusiliers (Scottish) Regiment brass cap badge with two lugs and a split pin on the reverse.

It measures 2.75” (7cm) high and weighs 22g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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Code: 51698

Rare 19th Century 72nd Highlanders Regiment Tunic Button Sweetheart Bar Brooch

Here on offer is a fine example of a rare 19th century 72nd Highlanders Regiment tunic button sweetheart bar brooch.

The tunic button still retains all its original gilt and crisp detail to the stags head and lettering on the front. It has been professionally attached to a gilt pin so that it can be worn as a bar brooch.

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Code: 50218

Antique Vertical Boiler Model Steam Engine

Here on offer is a great example of an antique vertical boiler model Steam Engine.

I believe this example has been professionally “hand made” as I can’t find any makers mark or label. It looks very similar to antique German made examples by Ernst Plank of this type of vertical boiler steam engine.

The main cylindrical boiler is made from copper and the main wheel/s...  read more

Code: 50424

British WW2 ARP Axe with Black Wooden Handle

Here on offer is an excellent example of a British WW2 ARP axe.

I believe this axe is an early wooden handled version that still retains all of its black paint finish.

The wooden shaft is stamped on both sides with the letters A.R.P.

The solid metal axe head is securely held in place with two large metal copper rivets, and retains its black finish. <...  read more

Code: 50584

35 “TURF” British Aircraft Cigarette Cards by Carreras Ltd London in Original Cigarette Carton c1953

Here on offer are a total of 35 “TURF” British Aircraft cigarette cards that came fitted inside an original TURF cigarette carton, made by Carreras Ltd London.

The carton originally contained 10 cigarettes and depicts the image of “Pegasus” on the front. The carton is now is empty and has the end flaps missing.

I believe this set of cigarette cards consisted of a ...  read more

Code: 51685

WW2 Period RAF “Early Pattern” C-Type Wired Leather Flying Helmet

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 period RAF “early pattern” C-Type Wired leather flying helmet that doesn’t appear to have any visible markings but seems to be a large size helmet.

Apparently, this helmet had been used after WW2 and the owner has carefully removed both of the rubberized ear phone covers. The circular holes have then been covered by round sections of leather, that w...  read more

Code: 51630

WW2 Period RAF “Late Pattern” C-Type Wired Leather Flying Helmet – 22C/880

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 period RAF “late pattern” C-Type Wired leather flying helmet stamped with a stores reference number: 22C/880, that equates to a large size 4 helmet.

This helmet was a “loft” find that I acquired years ago and was in a very dry and stiff condition and was folded flat. Apparently, it had been used after WW2 and the owner had to cut both of the rubberi...  read more

Code: 51627

Antique French made Japanese Tanto Dagger Souvenir Letter Opener with the Edinburgh Maule’s Department Store Slogan “Meet me at Maules

Here on offer is a souvenir letter opener that is a bit of a conundrum?

It is an antique French made souvenir letter opener, created in the style of a miniature ceremonial Japanese Tanto dagger, with raised scenes of Japanese citizens including Samurai warriors, on the sheath and grip.

The grip and sheath are made from a hard moulded plastic. That is coloured to lo...  read more

Code: 51669

Antique Victorian Finely Carved “Pea Pod” Needle Case circa 1880

Here on offer is an antique Victorian finely carved “Pea Pod” needle case, circa 1880.

The needle case has been accurately carved to look like a real Pea Pod, with the bumps of the peas in a pod and even a short stork.

It has been hand carved from a natural material that is in excellent undamaged condition, with just some light age staining to the finish.
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Code: 50668

2nd Boer War POW Carved and Pierced Wooden Dip Pen – St. Helena 1901

Here on offer is a fine example of a 2nd Boer War, St. Helena, prisoner of war made wooden dip pen, dated 1901.

The bulbus wooden shaft of this pen has a hollow section in the centre and a spiral grove cut into the outer surface. Also on surface are some geometric style patterns and the words:

St. HELENA 1901 P.O.W.

The tip of the pen has a blued ...  read more

Code: 51228