Original Iron and Wood “One-Flue” Harpoon from the early 19th Century

Here on offer is an original and rare iron and wood, one-flue harpoon from the early 19th century.

This example has an iron front section with a socket that is fixed to a hickory or other hardwood shaft and held in place by a round headed stud.

The wooden shaft shows signs of old woodworm holes, which have now been treated to ensure there is no existing woodworm ac...  read more

Code: 51059

Original ELEY LONDON Percussion Cap Tin with Contents (35 Caps) c1880

Here on offer is an original tin of ribbed copper percussion caps made by ELEY, London, circa 1880.

The circular lacquered metal tin has the name ELEY LONDON pressed into the top lid. It still retains a very small part of the original label around the edge of the lid.
You can just make out the wording:

Bros. Ltd LONDON PERCUSSION CAPS

It st...  read more

Code: 51062

Antique Souvenir Booklet of 10 Postcard Prints of Paintings of the Battles of Waterloo in June 1815

Here on offer is a Belgium produced, antique souvenir booklet of 10 postcard prints of paintings of the battles of Waterloo in June 1815.

This souvenir booklet is still complete with its original 10 fine black and white prints of famous paintings of the battles at Waterloo, June 1815.

Each postcard has perforations along one edge so they can be easily removed to be...  read more

Code: 51063

H.M.S. SULTAN - Presentation Walking Stick to Lieutenant Commander D. E. Gaymer – Derham

Here on offer is an impressive presentation walking stick to Lieutenant Commander D. E. Gaymer – Derham, who it appears was the First Lieutenant at H.M.S. SULTAN between 1980 – 83.

HMS Sultan is a shore base of the Royal Navy in Gosport, Hampshire, England.

It is the primary engineering training establishment for the Royal Navy and home to the Network Rail Advance...  read more

Code: 51061

Original British WW2 P39 Home Guard Leather Bayonet Frog

Here on offer is an original British WW2 P39 Home Guard leather bayonet frog.

They were issued initially in 1939 for use with the P1907, P13 and P17 bayonets and primarily used by the British Home Guard.

I can’t see any makers details, but there does appear to be a number “033” stamped into the leather on the reverse in between the rivets.

The leat...  read more

Code: 50497

FANTASY WW2 SS Cigarette Case with fake SS emblem – Real Case is made from Alpacca Silver by Robert Kraft Depicting a Spider in its Web

Here on offer is a pure “FANTASY” WW2 SS Cigarette case with a fake SS emblem attached to the top cover of a real case.

Personally, I would sadly say the value of the case has been affected by someone tacking on a bogus SS emblem and engraving it with false markings and owner details.

The REAL cigarette case is actually an impressive art deco period Alpacca silver...  read more

Code: 50625

Antique East African Sudanese Arm Dagger and Sheath by the Nuba or Fur People

Here on offer is an antique East African Sudanese arm dagger with sheath, probably from the late 19th century.

Arm daggers of this type were widely used by various cultures throughout Sudan and attributing them to one specific group can be difficult. They were commonly found among the Fur and Nuba peoples. The Nuba people are indigenous inhabitants of central Sudan. Nuba are vari...  read more

Code: 51057

Limited Edition Battle of Britain Museum - Lancaster – Commemorative Wall Plaque with Certificate and Box c1978

Here on offer is vintage Battle of Britain Museum, limited edition commemorative wall plaque that depicts the famous WW2 RAF Lancaster bomber aircraft.

These wall plaques were made to raise capital funds for the construction of the Battle of Britain museum in Hendon, in 1978.

The plaque comes with its original gold embossed box, tissue wrapping, maker’s card and de...  read more

Code: 51051

Limited Edition Battle of Britain Museum - Hurricane Mk 1 – Commemorative Wall Plaque with Certificate and Box c1978

Here on offer is vintage Battle of Britain Museum, limited edition commemorative wall plaque that depicts the famous WW2 RAF Hurricane Mk1 fighter aircraft, circa 1978.

This wall plaque was made to raise funds for “Sussexdown” the Royal Air Forces Association home for disabled and chronically ill ex-members of the Royal Air Force.

The plaque comes with its original...  read more

Code: 51050

Limited Edition Battle of Britain Museum - Spitfire Mk 1 – Commemorative Wall Plaque with Certificate and Box c1978

Here on offer is vintage Battle of Britain Museum, limited edition commemorative wall plaque that depicts the famous WW2 RAF Spitfire Mk1 fighter aircraft.

These wall plaques were made to raise capital funds for the construction of the Battle of Britain museum in Hendon, in 1978.

The plaque comes with its original gold embossed box, tissue wrapping, maker’s card an...  read more

Code: 51049