Scarce W.W. Greener Humane Cattle Killer Single Shot Obsolete .310 Calibre Bell Gun with Wooden Mallet

Here on offer is a scarce W.W. Greener humane cattle killer, single shot, obsolete .310 calibre bell gun with a wooden mallet.

In 1895 Birmingham the famous gunmaker W. W. Greener invented the world’s first humane animal killer, which was later adopted by the War Office and Admiralty. During WW1, 8 million horses died and countless other maimed or diseased mules, camels, donkeys...  read more

Code: 52417

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Code: 52416

Issued Cold War era RAF Aircrew Pocket Book - RAF Form No. 443

Here on offer is a great used example of a cold war era RAF Aircrew Pocket Book, RAF Form No. 443.

This RAF Aircrew Pocket Book is an official Royal Air Force folder used by pilots and flight crew to organize and protect essential, time-sensitive operational documents in-flight.

Historically issued during the Cold War and they have been continually revised.
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Code: 52412

Rare 19th Century 18” Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Scholar's Wrist Rest

Here on offer is a rare and beautifully carved 19th century 18” long, Anglo-Indian ebony scholar's wrist rest, in mint condition.

It is referenced historically as a scholar's wrist rest, a clerk's arm support, or an element from a larger writing slope and it is a rare and highly collectible piece of colonial-era gentleman's library furniture.

These utilitarian obj...  read more

Code: 52411

Algerian Silver Bracelet with a Nautical Theme in Memory of the WW2 French Battleship – JEAN BART - c1945

Here on offer is an 8.25” long Algerian silver nautical themed bracelet, that was made in memory of the famous WW2 French Battleship – JEAN BART – circa 1945.

I believe these bracelets were made as souvenirs and in memory of the ship being docked at Casablanca for most of WW2.

The bracelet has 7 individual pieced panels, each with a nautical theme, consisting of, f...  read more

Code: 51459

Antique Victorian Cased Pair of Silver Plated Berry Serving Spoons c1880

Here on offer is a beautiful pair of antique silver plated Berry Spoons, with their original fitted case, circa 1880.

The solid spoons have scalloped edged bowls engraved inside with a berry/vine leaf pattern.

The silver plated handles have a twisted metal section and a beautifully carved bone section, that look like tiny vertebra. The tip is finished with an ornat...  read more

Code: 52172

Antique Bronzed and Gilt Pewter Art Nouveau Double Inkwell and Pen Tray

Here on offer is in an beautiful antique bronzed pewter art nouveau double inkwell and pen tray c1900.

This very attractive double inkwell seems to have been cast in pewter that that now has a dark bronzed patina/finish. There are raised images of birds and foliage that have now have a rubbed gilt finish.

The hinged covers still work perfectly and both clear glass ...  read more

Code: 51163

British WW1 Pattern 8173/1914 Clasp Knife with Jigged Horn Grip by J. Clarke & Son Sheffield

Here on offer is a great example of a British WW1 Pattern 8173/1914 clasp knife by J. Clarke & Son, of Sheffield, England.

This style of clasp knife has one main 3” single edged main blade and a spear pointed, double edged 1.75” long tin/can opener.

The main blade now shows signs of use ad sharpening and has some dark staining to the finish.

It is s...  read more

Code: 52361

Extra Photos of WW1 British Military Pattern 8173/1914 Clasp Knife - 52361

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Code: 52360

Impressive Small Unused Vintage Copper and Enamel Rowing Award Plaque

Here on offer is a really impressive small unused vintage copper and enamel rowing award plaque.

This small flat rectangular plaque has a stepped edge with equally spaced pips. Set toward the top is the raised image of an oarsman rowing a single scull, with the rower and boat highlighted in coloured enamel.

Below the image is a totally blank area, that would could...  read more

Code: 52407