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

Rare Original Vintage Advertising Display Box of PLAZA “Blue Steel Blades” with 20 x 5 packs of Blades c1950

Here on offer is an original vintage shop display box for PLAZA “Blue Steel Blades” that still contains the 20 unopened packs of 5 razor blades.

These are rare and really impossible to find these days!

The box is made from card and when the top is raised it folds back to form a display advert for the razor blades, that originally sold at 5 for 1 shilling back in ci...  read more

Code: 51572

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH HALLMARKED SILVER SNUFFBOX BY JOHN SHAW c1819

Here on offer is a beautiful antique Georgian English hallmarked silver Snuffbox by John Shaw circa 1819.

This pocket Snuffbox is a finely made quality piece and has a crosshatched pattern over the centrally raised lid and a slightly different cross hatch pattern on the central section of the base.

There is a small rectangular cartouche in the centre of the lid, w...  read more

Code: 50248

Antique ‘Duke of Wellington’ Staffordshire Pottery Character Jug, circa 1830

Here on offer is a fine example of an antique ‘Duke of Wellington’ Staffordshire Pottery Character Jug, circa 1830.

After the Duke of Wellington’s victory at Waterloo in 1815, a number of commemorative souvenir items where made and these finely detailed character jugs where made depicting the Duke in his uniform.

They where all hand painted in a number of different...  read more

Code: 50229

Vintage Gilt Metal and Bevelled Glass “Locking” Compass No. 440 with Metal Dial by G. LUFFT c1930

Here on offer is a scarce vintage gilt metal and bevelled glass “locking” compass with metal dial by G. LUFFT, of Stuttgart, Germany, circa 1930.

The compass has a gilt metal case with a suspension ring and a sliding locking mechanism, that works perfectly.

It has a steel grey metal dial that is finely stamped with the black compass points and on the outer edge, t...  read more

Code: 51567

Antique George III Period Small Silver Plated and Glass Travelling Inkwell c1820

Here on offer is an antique George III period, small silver plated and crystal glass travelling inkwell, circa 1820.

This silver plate on copper and crystal glass travelling inkwell, is the classic design with a lid that bolts down.

However, it stands out for its smaller size and the fact that the top part is silver plated rather than being just brass.

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Code: 51565