Short British Military Police Lignum Vitae Truncheon - Possibly WW2 Period

Here on offer is what I am told is a short version of a British Military Police truncheon, that may relate to the WW2 period?

It has been very well made from what looks to be lignum vitae or a very dark and dense African hardwood.

It retains a military khaki coloured webbing strap that is securly stitched in place around the top of the turned finger grip handle. It...  read more

Code: 52177

Milton China Crested Ware Sack Jug Depicting Lucky Black Cat with Swastika c1920

Here on offer is a fine example of a Milton white china crested ware sack jug, circa 1920.

On the front it depicts a smiling black cat with a “good luck” Swastika and the words:

BEST OF LUCK

The fine white china jug is in excellent condition, no cracks and it retains its red glazing to the rim and handle. There is just a tiny section of red glazing m...  read more

Code: 52173

Pair of WW1 Trench Art British 4.5” Howitzer Brass Shell Case Bases Engraved with Daffodils and the Famous Battles of ARRAS and VIMY

Here on offer is an impressive pair of WW1 “Trench Art“, British 4.5” Howitzer brass shell case bases, engraved with daffodils and the names of the famous battles of ARRAS and VIMY in 1917.

Both of the brass bases are now only 0.8” high with have a rounded lip, so that can be used as a trinket or coin dish.

Both are engraved on the inside with a laurel wreath, the...  read more

Code: 52182

Full Size English Hallmarked Silver Key Pendant 1977

Here on offer is a full size English hallmarked silver key pendant, dates to 1977.

The key itself is shaped like a “YALE” key and has a plain finish to both sides.

It has the required groves on the arm that means it can actually be cut to fit a door lock.

On one side there is a clear set of English silver hallmarks, the Lion Passant for English silve...  read more

Code: 51460

RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ORNATE BRASS THERMOMETER HOLDER

Here on offer is a rare example of an antique Victorian ornately patterned brass thermometer holder.

I believe this holder may have been originally silver-plated, as there is some evidence of it still existing in the recesses of the pattern, but is has clearly worn off over the years.

The cylindrical shaped holder has a beautiful raised floral pattern all over its ...  read more

Code: 50250

Antique British Military Mahogany and Brass Pill Roller by MAW London c1810

Here on offer is a fine and rare example of an antique British military, mahogany and brass pill roller by MAW, later S. Maw & Sons, London, circa 1810.

What makes this larger 24 slot, 5 grain version so unusual is the fact it is stamped on the brass cutting plate with the British military's Broad Arrow, or “Crows Foot”, a stylised representation of an arrowhead, used to identify...  read more

Code: 51790

Extra Photos of Antique British Military Mahogany and Brass Pill Roller by MAW London c1810

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Code: 51789

Original Ex-Royal Navy Siebe Gorman Divers Knife c1970

Here on offer is an original ex-Royal Navy, Siebe Gorman divers knife with its heavy cast brass sheath, circa 1970.

I believe this is the final ‘fifth style’ of divers knife that Siebe Gorman made.

This variation is in fact the last real divers knife made by Siebe Gorman and dates from the late 1970’s or early 1980’s.

I believe they did make a series...  read more

Code: 51700

Extra Photos of Siebe Gorman Drivers Knife - 51700

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Code: 51699

Original French WW1 Foug M1916 Inert Lemon Grenade Body - Citron Modèle 1916

Here on offer is an original French WW1 Foug M1916 inert Lemon grenade body.

It no longer has the galvanized steel fuse cover or wood-mounted inert impact fuse. They were easily lost, so it is usual to find just the bodies, such as with this example.

There is a lot of rust pitting on the body, but the fragmentation shape is really evident and it displays very well...  read more

Code: 51479