Original WW1 Souvenir 0.303 Bullet Pencil from YPRES

Here on offer is an original WW1 souvenir 0.303 bullet pencil from YPRES, France.

The 0.303 bullet pencil comprises of a short red pencil fixed inside a silver bullet, which tests as 925 grade silver, but may just be a thick silver plate?

This fits VERY tightly into the neck of the brass (fired) cartridge case. You have to gently wiggle the bullet to get it free f...  read more

Code: 51357

Unusual Vintage Stag Horn Dagger Shaped Brooch c1950

Here on offer is an unusual vintage stag horn dagger shaped brooch.

This unusual brooch has been made from a piece of stag horn and shaped to look like a dagger.

On the back it retains its original brass securing pin and clasp.

By the style of the pin, I would say this was made back in the 1940’s or 50’s as a souvenir piece, possibly Scottish or Ger...  read more

Code: 51352

INERT Original 1916 WW1 British No5 Mk1 Mills Hand Grenade - Vickerys Patent Ltd

Here on offer is great example of an INERT original and untouched WW1 British No5 Mk1 Mills hand grenade dated to 1916.

This is not one of those metal detector or French grenades that have been in the ground for 100 years, it’s a genuine example that survived WW1, being deactivated and kept for historical interest. It actually makes a great desk display item or even a paperweight...  read more

Code: 51346

Vintage RAF Chrome Plated Wishbone & Wings Sweetheart Brooch c1950

Here on offer is an excellent example of an RAF sweetheart brooch in which consists of a detailed RAF Crown and Wings emblem, set on a chrome plated wishbone.

I think these where made just after the end of WW2, circa 1950.

There isn’t a maker’s mark on this piece but it is very similar to the propeller brooches made by F.W.C & S Ltd.

It retains its o...  read more

Code: 51349

Original Small WW2 “Trench Art” RAF Spitfire Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a superb example of an original WW2 RAF “Trench Art” sweetheart brooch which is in the form of a metal RAF Spitfire fighter aircraft that still retains some aged patina to what looks like a silver or nickel alloy?

It is thought that these brooches where true “WW2 Trench Art” possibly made from coins by German POW’s retained in the UK and sold to guards for chocol...  read more

Code: 51348

Unusual WW1 THUMS UP Brass Gilt and Enamel Brooch c1917

Here on offer is an unusual small WW1 THUMS UP brass gilt and enamel brooch.

I can’t find another example of this particular type of brooch?

The front depicts a pair of hands, just touching, with their thumbs up. Below this are the words “THUMBS UP” set into blue enamel.

On the back is an Rd No. 662624, which when the Registration Numbers are checked...  read more

Code: 51345

WW1 – White China 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour with an Interesting Crest and Signature of a Mayor

Here on offer is a WW1 white china 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour with an interesting crest and signature of a Mayor?

The white bodied china mug has an applied transfer depicting Britannia and the flags of the Allies with a Dove of Peace and the words “Liberty, Justice, Truth, Honour” in a ribbon at the bottom.

The shield transfer on the other s...  read more

Code: 51332

Antique Silver Graduated Albert Pocket Watch Chain with a “Reading Town Cup” Fob by William Hair Haseler & Tiny Bone Elephant Charm

Here on offer is an unusual and interesting pocket watch accessory set.

It consists of an antique English hallmarked solid silver graduated Albert pocket watch chain with a silver “Reading Town Cup” fob and a tiny carved bone elephant charm.

The graduated Albert chain shows the true sign of quality, as each individual link is stamped with the Lion Passant.
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Code: 50822

JANE'S 100 SIGNIFICANT AIRCRAFT - 1909-1969 compiled by H. F. King and edited by John W. R. Taylor

Here on offer is an original hardcover reference book, JANE'S 100 SIGNIFICANT AIRCRAFT 1909-1969 compiled by H. F. King and edited by John W. R. Taylor.

This 158-page impressive reference manual contains information on the 100 most significant aircraft, between 1909 and 1969, so it includes the famous Concorde.

It describes and illustrates the aircraft, providing...  read more

Code: 51339

JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1970-71 Hardcover Reference Book edited by Raymond V.B. Blackman

Here on offer is an original hardcover reference book, JANE'S FIGHTING SHIPS 1970-71, edited by Raymond V.B. Blackman.

This 675-page impressive reference manual contains information on all the world's warships of the period, arranged by nation, including information on ships' names, dimensions, armaments, silhouettes and photographs, etc.

It describes and illustra...  read more

Code: 51338