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

WW1 Royal Artillery Gilt Brass and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch - Gilt Oval Setting

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

The brooch is in excellent condition and retains all the red and blue enamel to the crest and crown.

It has a detailed regimental crest attached to an ornate oval gilt brass frame.

This is then attached by a loop and ring to a plain gilt bar b...  read more

Code: 51863

Rare WW2 Admiral Graf Spee – Ashtray or Dish made from the wood of the German Pocket Battleship – Battle of the River Plate 1939

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a piece of WW2 German Navy memorabilia from the famous German Pocket Battleship, the ‘GRAF SPEE’.

It appears to be an ashtray or small dish made from the wood that was recovered from the scuttled “GRAF SPEE”.

The circular dish seems to be made from a dark wood, possibly teak and it has a number of small, evenly spaced ...  read more

Code: 50958

Fine Quality Antique Double-Bladed Penknife by JAMES CASSON & SONS Sheffield c1880

Here on offer is a top quality antique double-bladed penknife by JAMES CASSON & SONS of Sheffield, circa 1880.

The penknife has two beautiful smooth bone or similar natural material of the period, grip slabs.

One slab has a small blank oval silver plaque inset, which would normally be engraved with the owner’s initials.

Both slabs are held in place...  read more

Code: 51855

Near Mint Original WW1 German Soldier's Patriotic Silver and Enamel Ring with Iron Cross

Here on offer is a near mint example of an original WW1 German soldier's patriotic silver and enamel ring with enamel iron cross.

This is the best example of this style of shield shaped German WW1 ring that I have seen.

The inset-coloured enamel flag stripes and black Iron Cross are in excellent undamaged condition, with just some minor surface scratches that you ...  read more

Code: 51419

Ornate Vintage Spanish “Eagle” Diplomatic Dress Parade Sword made in Toledo with Ornate Black Leather Scabbard

Here on offer is a very ornate vintage Spanish Diplomat's dress sword, made in Toledo (Spain) with a black leather scabbard with detailed gilt fittings.

From some online research, it appears it was most likely made during the rule of the Spanish General Francisco Franco. He ruled Spain from 1939 to 1975 as a dictator, assuming the title Caudillo.

It features a fine...  read more

Code: 50980