Vintage British Royal Navy Submarine Services Black Bomber Jacket – Size XL

Here on offer is a vintage British Royal Navy submarine services black bomber jacket, UK man’s size XL.

The zipper jacket is made from a padded polyester/nylon type material with elasticated wrists and collar and two front pockets

The maker’s label reads as:

HARDYS
QUALITY CLOTHING
MADE IN ENGLAND
XL

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Code: 51176

A Vintage Silver-Plated Baby Rattle & Whistle in form of The Nursery Rhyme “Cat and The Fiddle”

Here on offer is a vintage silver-plated ( I think) baby rattle and whistle, depicting the nursery rhyme “Cat and the Fiddle”.

The main body is a cat playing a fiddle that it is attached to an ebonised wooden handle, complete with a metal suspension loop at the end.

Attached to the top of the cat’s head is a thin whistle, that still works perfectly.

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Code: 51169

French Le Berger – Laguiole - Folding Knife with Silver Jaguar Bolsters

Here on offer is a beautiful and unusual example of a French Le Berger Laguiole folding knife.

I believe this knife was by the artisan Jean Pierre Barillet.

It has a 440 stainless steel blade with a worked top edge. On one side of the blade, it is etched with:

Le Berger
LAGUIOLE"

Near the hinge it is stamped 440 which is the gr...  read more

Code: 50970

Cased Hallmarked Silver Commemorative Medallion - 150th Anniversary (1822-1972) of P.S. AARON MANBY – No.348

Here on offer is a hallmarked silver limited edition (no.348) commemorative medallion, celebrating the 150th anniversary (1822-1972) of P.S. AARON MANBY.

The front depicts the image of the steam ship P.S. AARON MANBY with a head of steam, and the French words:

BATEAU A VAPEUR EN FER

Which translates to IRON STEAMSHIP

The reverse disp...  read more

Code: 51168

Early WW2 RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Brooch - Sterling Silver and Enamel by Thomas L Mott

Here on offer is a fine example of a RAF sweetheart brooch from the early WW2 period or possibly late WW1, that consists of an RAF (King’s) Crown and detailed wings made from solid sterling silver and enamel.

In the centre are the letters RAF that are inlayed with blue enamel and set beneath the red enamel “Kings Crown”.

On the back of the brooch, it is stamped wit...  read more

Code: 51167

Antique Bronzed and Gilt Pewter Art Nouveau Double Inkwell and Pen Tray

Here on offer is in an beautiful antique bronzed pewter art nouveau double inkwell and pen tray c1900.

This very attractive double inkwell seems to have been cast in pewter that that now has a dark bronzed patina/finish. There are raised images of birds and foliage that have now have a rubbed gilt finish.

The hinged covers still work perfectly and both clear glass ...  read more

Code: 51163

Two Vintage RAF Model Aircraft Association Championship Medals - c1966

Here on offer is are two vintage RAF Model Aircraft Association (M.A.A.) Championship medals, awarded in 1966.

The RAF Model Aircraft Association has been active since 1949 encouraging participants in Model Flying events at local, Inter-Service, national and international level.

Under the governance of the Directorate of RAF Sport, the RAFMAA supports Service Perso...  read more

Code: 51165

Boer War Period British 1888 Mk. III Wilkinson Sword Bayonet Shortened to a Close Combat Trench Knife - 1899

Here on offer is an interesting Wilkinson Boer War Period British 1888 Mk. III Wilkinson Sword bayonet that has been shortened to make a close combat or trench knife, dated 1899.

This originally started life as a Wilkinson Sword British Pattern 1888 Mk. III Bayonet and I believe these bayonets were originally made for the Magazine Lee Metford and Magazine Lee Enfield rifles.
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Code: 51158

Cased Bristol Education Committee Hallmarked Silver Medal to EDWARD VALE for 6 Years Regular Attendance & Satisfactory Conduct - 1910

Here on offer is an antique Bristol Education Committee, large hallmarked silver medal awarded to EDWARD VALE for 6 years regular attendance and satisfactory conduct in 1910, complete with its presentation case.

In the early days of mass schooling in Victorian and then Edwardian Britain, attendance was a persistent issue. Parents often resented having to send their children to sc...  read more

Code: 51164

Antique Cased Bronze Newport District School Board Attendance Medal - to E. CHARLES in 1902

Here on offer is an antique bronze Newport District school board attendance medal awarded to E. CHARLES in 1902, complete with its presentation case.

In the early days of mass schooling in Victorian Britain, attendance was a persistent issue. Parents often resented having to send their children to school, which often meant forfeiting much-needed income. To improve attendance leve...  read more

Code: 51155