Original Large WW1 Royal Navy Mine Clearance Service (MCS) White Metal Cap Badge c1919
Here on offer is an original WW1 Royal Navy Mine Clearance Service (MCS) cap badge, circa 1919.
It was officially worn immediately after WW1 by the Royal Navy’s MCS, a temporary service established in 1919 to sweep the massive number of sea mines left over from the conflict. The unit was then abolished in 1920 making original examples rare to find these days.
This ... read more
30.00 GBP
Stunning Victorian Ladies Red Moroccan Leather Travelling Vanity Case with Silver Topped Accessories by Mappin & Webb of London 1901
Here on offer is a stunning antique ladies Victorian red Moroccan leather travelling vanity case, with ornate silver topped accessories, by the famous silversmith’s Mappin & Webb of London, dating to 1901.
The strong case is covered in the finest red Moroccan leather, two leather straps, a stout leather handle and a strong brass sliding lock on the front, sadly now without a key.... read more
Impressive 11.5” WW2 Period Brass and Copper Trench Art Model of a British “T” Class Submarine
Here on offer is an impressive and heavy WW2 period handmade “Trench Art” model of a WW2 British Submarine, which I think from its shape is a “T” class submarine?
The British T-class (or Triton-class) was a highly successful class of diesel-electric patrol submarines built for the Royal Navy in the 1930s. Designed to replace older vessels, 53 boats served heavily in WW2, known fo... read more
65.00 GBP
Ornate Victorian Gilt Brass Sovereign Case with Profile Image of a Young Queen Victoria inside
Here on offer is an ornate Victorian gilt brass sovereign case with the profile image of a young Queen Victoria inside.
It has an attractive raised scrolling design on the front with a small blank cartouche that could be engraved with the owner’s initials. The back of the case has a smooth plain gilt finish.
You press button on the top to release the catch and ope... read more
40.00 GBP