Rare Antique Retraceable 1.5” Miniature Tape Measure Advertising A. MCINTOSH & SONS LTD of Cambridge c1890

Here on offer is a near mint example of an antique retraceable 1.5” miniature tape measure that is advertising, A. MCINTOSH & SONS LTD, ironmongers of Cambridge, circa 1890.

The firm was founded in 1884 by Alexander Macintosh, an ironmonger and the son of a local coppersmith. His father, William, ran a business out of 23-24 Market Street, Cambridge and when he died, Alexander too...  read more

Code: 51892

Small collection of BOAC Smoking Related Memorabilia from the 1970’s

Here on offer is a small collection of three items of BOAC smoking related memorabilia from the 1970’s.

The collection consists of a bakelite gas table lighter made in England by POPPELL, that is 3.5” (9cm) high.

It is in excellent condition although untested, it comes with any gas or flint to comply with shipping regulations.

Next is a blue anodised...  read more

Code: 50433

WW2 Italian POW made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Depicting a Horse and Dog

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 Italian POW made aluminium trench art cigarette case.

I have been told that these cigarette cases were made by Italian POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2. Apparently, these were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POWs.

The cases were made using the aluminium frames of downed aircraft from...  read more

Code: 51876

Impressive Paper Framed Tintype Photo of Three Soldiers of the Imperial German Army - Souvenir of the Year 1909

Here on offer is a rare and impressive gold inlaid paper framed tintype photo of three soldiers of the Imperial German Army with German words that translate to - Souvenir of the Year 1909.

ANDENKEN
an das jahr 1909

The soldiers are in uniform but clearly relaxing, as two of them have cigarettes in their hands and one is resting his arm on the shoulder of an...  read more

Code: 51874

Cast Bronze Victorian Cricket Award – Quill-Pen Desk Stand c1879

Here on offer is a cast bronze Victorian cricket award, quill-pen desk stand, circa 1879.

It consists on an oval shaped front section with two crossed cricket bats fixed in the centre and the oval edges are fitted with six pegs enabling it to support three quill-pens. At the top it has the image of a small crown.

On the lower edge of the oval is has a clearly stamp...  read more

Code: 51871

Original German WW1 1914 Iron Cross Medal 2nd Class with Long Ribbon

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 1914 German Iron Cross medal 2nd class.

This Cross has a magnetic core and a satin black finish to the centre that is in excellent condition. There is now genuine age tarnishing to the German silver frame, that will clean off if required, but I prefer to leave that option to the next owner.

The suspension ring is stamped wi...  read more

Code: 51867

French Napoleonic Prisoner of War Small Carved Bone Knife Possibly used as a Letter Opener c1810

Here on offer is an original French Napoleonic Prisoner of War small carved bone knife, that was probably made to be used as letter opener or just a miniature butter knife.

The French POWs to trade with locals for money or food, circa 1810.

This beautifully hand carved bone knife would have been most probably made from a section of cow bone that was easily availabl...  read more

Code: 50400

Antique Georgian Eight Sided Bone Spinning Top or Teetotum - Possibly made by a Napoleonic POW c1810

Here on offer is an antique Georgian bone eight sided spinning top or teetotum, commonly used for gambling games, circa 1810.

It could possibly be a French Napoleonic Prisoner of War made piece?

This example has been beautifully carved from bone, possibly ox or cow bone.

It would have originally had the numbers 1 to 8 painted on the eight flat surfac...  read more

Code: 51588

WW2 Royal Navy Button and Heart Shaped Perspex Sweetheart Pendant

Here on offer is a rare handmade example of a WW2 Royal Navy button and heart shaped Perspex sweetheart pendant.

I was told from the family I bought it from, that it was made from the Perspex canopy of a damaged WW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arms SEAFIRE fighter plane and the top of a Royal Navy officers brass button.

The clear Perspex heart is inset on the domed side ...  read more

Code: 51866

WW1 Royal Artillery Gilt Brass and Enamel Regimental Crest Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a WW1 period Royal Artillery gilt brass and enamel regimental crest sweetheart brooch.

The brooch is in great condition and retains most of the red and blue enamel to the crest and crown. There is a tiny area of blue missing on the lower ribbon, by the letters "DU". The gilt finish now has a darkened age patina finish.

It sti...  read more

Code: 51864