Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau Brass ‘Go to Bed’ Candlestick and Matchbox Holder, circa 1900

Here on offer is a beautiful antique art nouveau brass ‘Go to Bed’ candlestick and matchbox holder, circa 1900.

It is not maker marked but is possibly French, given is attractive flowing lines.

The handle is a curved section of smooth brass that flows from the lip of the candle holder to the edge of the base. It just fits your hand perfectly and makes it easy to ca...  read more

Code: 51607

Unusual WW2 Lady’s "Sweetheart" Black Patent Handbag with WW2 Royal Tank Regiment Cap Badge

Here on offer is a really unusual and possibly unique, WW2 lady’s "sweetheart" black patent handbag, fitted with a WW2 Royal Tank Regiment cap badge.

The handbag has clearly been used and loved and now the black patent has a crazed finish and is rubbed/missing on the corners.

The strap is also very fragile and is just about holding together at the top.

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Code: 51609

Rare WW2 British Army Fire Service - Red Painted Steel Brodie Helmet MKII by BMB dated 1939

Here on offer is an rare example of a WW2 British Army Fire Service, red painted steel Brodie helmet MKII, by BMB dated 1939.

This came out of a barn in Cornwall where it has been stored since WW2.

I have been told that this unusual RED painted British helmet was used by the Army Fire Service (AFS) which was formed in March 1944 as part of the preparations for the ...  read more

Code: 50949

Very Scarce WW2 2nd Pattern ‘T’ MoS Inspection Marked FS Fighting Knife & ‘T’ MoS Stamped Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a very scarce example of a WW2 British 2nd Pattern “T” MoS inspection marked (Fairbairn Sykes) FS Fighting Knife with its original leather sheath.

According to the well-known FS specialist, Roy Shadbolt, only a few examples of an FS knife with these markings have ever been observed. In fact he states he has only seen around eight examples during the many years of...  read more

Code: 50478

Rare Limited Edition (1of100) CORGI 1/72 scale model of a GLOSTER GLADIATOR MK.II – Raw Metal Casting

Here on offer is a very rare limited edition (1 of 100) CORGI 1/72 scale model of a GLOSTER GLADIATOR MK.II – raw metal casting.

This example is in mint condition and has never been out of its box. It also retains its original cover sleeve.

This limited edition was limited to a production run of only 100 models.

The box measures 8” (20.2cm) by 8” (2...  read more

Code: 50785

WW1 British Great War Veterans of America Bronze Wall Plaque 1914 to 1918

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 related circular cast bronze wall plaque for the British War Veterans of America.

The centre has two raised shields; one depicts the American Flag and the other the British Flag.

Around the shields inside a raised circle are the words,

BRITISH GREAT WAR VETERNS OF AMERICA

Then between the inner and oute...  read more

Code: 50224

Antique Chrome Plated Snuff Box with Horse Racing Scene c1920

Here on offer is an antique chrome plated snuff box with horse racing scene, circa 1920 but could be older?

The rectangular box seems to have been made from formed steel plate that has then been chrome plated.

It rounded corners so it would fit in a pocket comfortably.

The hinged lid displays the coloured image of three race horses actually taking p...  read more

Code: 51587

Cased 1910 Bronze Medal from Royal Society of Arts Manufactures and Commerce awarded in 1921

Here on offer is a near mint example of a cased, 1910 large bronze medal awarded by the Royal Society of Arts Manufactures and Commerce, to Frank Stokes in 1921.

It was Designed by Leonard Charles Wyon and the engraver was Edgar Bertram Mac Kennal.

The medal was first cast in 1910 and has the image of George V on one side with the wording:

GEORG V ...  read more

Code: 51586

Heavily Chrome Plated WW1 Trench Art 77mm Brass Artillery Shell Case made into a Vase

Here on offer is an impressive piece of WW1 trench art, that is a heavily chrome plated WW1 trench art 77mm brass artillery shell case, that has been made into a striking vase.

This 77mm shell case has had the base removed with all the ordinance marks, so I can’t tell if it is German or British in origin?

However, the main cylindrical section has been expertly r...  read more

Code: 51584

Vintage Regwell Control Desk Thermometer - Horse Stirrup

Here on offer is a vintage Regwell Control desk thermometer, in the form of a horse stirrup ornament.

It is in excellent condition and full working order. The dial is printed with the maker’s name, MADE IN ENGLAND, REGWELL CONTROL and the temperature scale is in Fahrenheit, ranging from -20 to 120.

The thermometer itself has been set into a leather flap that hang...  read more

Code: 50911