Unique Victorian Carved Horn and Silver Horse Leg Shaped Snuff Holder

Here on offer is a unique and rare Victorian horn and silver snuff holder that has been hand carved into a horse’s leg and hoof.

I have seen a few antique walking canes with horn horse leg handles, but never a snuff holder.

All the metal fittings are test as 925-grade silver but there are no hallmarks or makers details.

The horse leg has been beauti...  read more

Code: 50645

Erotic Antique Victorian Nude Lady on a Chamber Pot – Cigar/Cheroot Cutter

Here on offer is an amusing and erotic antique Victorian cigar or cheroot cutter made in the form of a nude lady sitting on a chamber pot.

The lady figure and pot are made from brass with a fitted steel “V” blade as the cutter.

It operates by moving her legs to open the bottom of the chamber pot, to allow a small cigar or cheroot to be inserted. Then by pushing the...  read more

Code: 50649

In The Past Toys – Heinrich Himmler War Criminals of the 20th Century - 12” Figure – Mint in Box

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly MINT example of a Heinrich Himmler War Criminals of the 20th Century, 12” action figure.

It was made by ‘In The Past Toys’ in 2002, in very limited numbers and they where only in production for a short period. The brand no longer exists.

I actually bought this figure from new and it is MINT IN BOX, only taken ...  read more

Code: 50641

Antique Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Gilt Brooch made from 4 x 1897 Farthings

Here on offer is a fine antique Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee commemorative brooch.

The brooch has been made from four Queen Victoria mint condition farthings; all dated 1897 that have been over lapped and touch soldered together.

The whole brooch has then had a gilt finish applied.

There is a long pin and “C” clasp soldered to the reverse.
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Code: 50637

Vintage Solid Brass Kukri Letter Opener

Here on offer is a fine example of a small vintage solid brass Kukri letter opener.

This was probably made as a souvenir piece in Asia, possibly Burma and is to a high standard than I have seen before.

It is in excellent condition, with just some small staining marks to the reverse, which would polish out.

It measures 5.75” (14.6cm) long and weighs ...  read more

Code: 50635

George VI Efficiency Medal – 1st Type with ‘Territorial’ Bar attributed to 2084109 Corporal H.R.M. LACEY R.E.M.E.

Here on offer is a silver George VI Efficiency Medal, 1st Type (1937 to 1948) with a ‘Territorial’ Bar.

It is attributed to 2084109 Corporal H.R.M. LACEY of the Royal Electrical And Mechanical Engineers
(R.E.M.E).

The Medal was instituted on 17 October 1930 to simplify the existing awards, replacing the Territorial Efficiency Medal, the Militia Long Service ...  read more

Code: 50636

Genuine Full Size Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait (UAE Version) - First Gulf War 1990-1991

Here on offer is a genuine full size medal for the Liberation of Kuwait (UAE version) that was an award given to members of the United Arab Emirates military for service against Iraq during the First Gulf War, 1990 - 1991.

My understanding is that this medal was issued in very limited numbers, making it a true military collectable for the future that covers the First Gulf War.read more

Code: 50634

Battle of Trafalgar 21st October 1805 Bicentenary Commemorative Limited Edition Plate - by Danbury Mint

Here on offer is a Battle of Trafalgar 21st October 1805 bicentenary commemorative limited edition plate - by Danbury Mint.

The plate is in excellent condition, no chips or cracks.

On the front it displays a Battle of Trafalgar scene with HMS Victory and the image of Admiral Nelson.
Around the edges are the words:

THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR 1805 ...  read more

Code: 50628

Unusual WW2 VE Day Commemorative Oak Letter Opener

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 VE Day commemorative letter opener.

The letter opener is made from wood, which looks like oak to me, from WW2 British Battleships.
It has a great tapered shape to the opener and has a small metal plaque pinned to the top, which reads as:

MADE FROM
BATTLESHIPS OF BRITAIN
ADVANCE BRITANNIA LONG LIVE THE
CAUS...  read more

Code: 50631

Pakistan Navy 50th Anniversary 1947-1997 - Large Gilt Bronze Cased Medallion

Here on offer is a rare and unusual large commemorative gilt bronze medallion that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Pakistan Navy back in 1947.

I can’t find any reference to this medallion and given the superb quality of the casting, I suspect it was made for a high raking Navy official.

It comes with its original grey felt lined plastic cas...  read more

Code: 50629