Antique Silver Plated Double Glass Inkwell and Pen Rest with Hunting Theme by Hammond Turner & Sons

Here on offer is an antique silver-plated desk, double glass inkwell and pen rest with deer hunting theme, by Hammond Turner & Sons, Birmingham.

This beautiful silver-plated desk inkwell and pen rest, has an ornate design around the edges and on the front and rear, (they mirror each other) a stag’s head along with a hunting horn, riding stirrup and antler.

On the u...  read more

Code: 51506

French Napoleonic Prisoner of War Carved and Painted Cow Shinbone circa 1810

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a carved and painted cow shinbone, possibly made by a French Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW).

When I acquired this piece of POW art, I was told a French Napoleonic POW had made it but I can’t guarantee this.

I must say that I have only seen a couple of carved shinbones from the Napoleonic period, as most of the POW art is u...  read more

Code: 50877

Rare Imperial German “Hussar” Swiss Silver Pocket Watch with Photos and Documents Relating to Kurt von Teichmann

Here on offer is the personal silver pocket watch that belonged to Kurt Sylvius Ferdinand Moritz von Teichmann of the 2nd Lieb-Hussar Regiment.

Research shows that the Leib-Hussar Regiment "Konigin Viktoria von Preussen" Nr. 2, part of the XVII Army Corps, was garrisoned in Danzig-Langfuhr in what was then West Prussia, now Poland.

Princess Viktoria Luise, of Pruss...  read more

Code: 50990

Extra Photos of Rare Imperial German “Hussar” Swiss Silver Pocket Watch - 50990

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Code: 50989

Unusual WW2 USAAF Cadet Overseas Sweetheart Brooch - DUNKERQUE

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 USAAF cadet overseas insignia sweetheart brooch. These were worn by USAAF Flying School Cadets who has not yet become a graduated aviator or a commissioned flying officer.


The brooch, that has been made in the style of a WW2 USAAF cadet badge, with a propellor and detailed feathered wings. It appears made from a die stamped bright metal al...  read more

Code: 51198

Unique WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet made into a “Pull-A-Long” Toy Tortoise

Here on offer is what appears to be a WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet that has made into a wonderful “Pull A Long” Toy Tortoise.

I am no expert when it comes to WW2 helmets, but I am pretty sure it isn’t a Paratroopers Helmet, as I believe these where constructed of steel and this one is made from fibre.

The old gent I bought it from along with ...  read more

Code: 50091

Vintage Yacht Tufnol Sheave Block - Small Pulley by Main Marine England - Type 4-RS

Here on offer is a vintage yacht Tufnol sheave block or small pulley type 4-RS, made by Main Marine England.

The pulley is in excellent condition and looks to me as if it has never been used. The sides and the pulley wheel are made of Tufnol and the maker’s name ‘Main Marine’ is stamped on the metal plates, that are secured on both sides.

It is also stamped with wh...  read more

Code: 51624

WW2 POW Made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case - RAF Africa 1948

Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.

I have been told that these sweetheart cigarette cases where made by Italian and German POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2 and imprisoned in POW camps across British controlled Africa, mainly in Kenya.

Apparently the last POW camp in Kenya still had three occupa...  read more

Code: 50509

WW2 POW made Aluminium Cigarette Case England 1944

Here on offer is a WW2 POW made aluminium Trench Art Cigarette/Sweetheart Case.

This is the first example I have seen that was actually made in a POW camp in England, normally they where made POW’s in North Africa.

These cases were traded for food and cigarettes by the POW’s, with the guards and locals.

The cases where made using the aluminium frames...  read more

Code: 50510

Unusual Vintage HMS Blake Gilt Powder Compact c1960

Here on offer is an unusual vintage HMS Blake (C99) Gilt Powder Compact, circa 1960

The gilt metal circular compact is of a type I haven’t seen before, with a small opening lid on the top that reveals a round space that you can place a photo of a loved one, with the lid then protecting the image.

On the top of this lid, it is fitted with a brass and enamel crest fo...  read more

Code: 51614