Japanese Samurai and Phoenix Satsuma High Relief Vase with Perforated and Dragon Design brass rim

Here on offer is an imprssive Japanese Samurai and Phoenix satsuma high relief vase with perforated and dragon design brass rim.

The front depicts a fine Samurai warrior with blade drawn about to confront an enemy behind him.

On the other side is the image of a what looks to be a Phoenix in flight.

In Japanese culture the phoenix is a symbol of good ...  read more

Code: 51370

Scarce Antique Revolver Shaped Glass Bottle c1910

Here on offer is a scarce example of an empty antique revolver shaped clear glass bottle, circa 1910.

This early type has some fine detailing and would have originally contained a drinking spirit, possibly whiskey with a cork stopper.

There are no maker’s or distributer marks on this example.

It is in excellent undamaged condition just some tiny ai...  read more

Code: 51364

Large Framed WW1 Embroidery Panels Depicting the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) and The Royal Tank Regiment

Here on offer are two original framed WW1 embroidery panels, depicting the insignia of Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) and the Royal Tank Regiment.

I was told that a proud mother embroidered these fine panels, to honour her two sons who served in these regiments during WW1.

The panels are in excellent condition and have been kept “fresh and bright” beh...  read more

Code: 51365

Interesting WW1 German POW - Antique Black Forest Walnut shaped Inkwell – marked PEDRAS SALGADAS 1916

Here on offer is an interesting and beautifully carved walnut shaped Black Forest wooden inkwell, that I was told relates to a German prisoner of war detained in Portugal during WW1.

The story goes that when Portugal went from being a neutral country to entering WW1 on the side of the allies in 1916, they interned 36 German and Austro-Hungarian ships in Lisbon.

The...  read more

Code: 51363

Unique Hand Carved Mother of Pearl Letter Opener with Duke of Wellington’s Profile Commemorating Waterloo 1815

Here on offer is a very unusual and possibly unique hand carved Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell letter opener with Duke of Wellington’s Profile, that I believe was made to Commemorate the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

This came into my possession form a lady in Hampshire, who lived near Stratfield Saye House, along with a Horse Hair Bracelet made form the hair of the Duke of Wellin...  read more

Code: 50107

Antique Victorian Bamboo “Soap” Box used by ERNST HEINRICHSEN of Nuremberg to Ship their Flat Tin Toy Soldiers c1900

Here on offer is an empty antique Victorian bamboo “Soap” box used by the famous ERNST HEINRICHSEN of Nuremberg to contain and ship their flat tin toy soldier figures, circa 1900.

This is an early version of the oval type of box they used and is in excellent condition with no cracks or splits, just a corner section of the label is now missing.

The hand written sect...  read more

Code: 51361

Original WW1 Souvenir 0.303 Bullet Pencil from YPRES

Here on offer is an original WW1 souvenir 0.303 bullet pencil from YPRES, France.

The 0.303 bullet pencil comprises of a short red pencil fixed inside a silver bullet, which tests as 925 grade silver, but may just be a thick silver plate?

This fits VERY tightly into the neck of the brass (fired) cartridge case. You have to gently wiggle the bullet to get it free f...  read more

Code: 51357

Unusual Vintage Stag Horn Dagger Shaped Brooch c1950

Here on offer is an unusual vintage stag horn dagger shaped brooch.

This unusual brooch has been made from a piece of stag horn and shaped to look like a dagger.

On the back it retains its original brass securing pin and clasp.

By the style of the pin, I would say this was made back in the 1940’s or 50’s as a souvenir piece, possibly Scottish or Ger...  read more

Code: 51352

Vintage RAF Chrome Plated Wishbone & Wings Sweetheart Brooch c1950

Here on offer is an excellent example of an RAF sweetheart brooch in which consists of a detailed RAF Crown and Wings emblem, set on a chrome plated wishbone.

I think these where made just after the end of WW2, circa 1950.

There isn’t a maker’s mark on this piece but it is very similar to the propeller brooches made by F.W.C & S Ltd.

It retains its o...  read more

Code: 51349

Original Small WW2 “Trench Art” RAF Spitfire Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a superb example of an original WW2 RAF “Trench Art” sweetheart brooch which is in the form of a metal RAF Spitfire fighter aircraft that still retains some aged patina to what looks like a silver or nickel alloy?

It is thought that these brooches where true “WW2 Trench Art” possibly made from coins by German POW’s retained in the UK and sold to guards for chocol...  read more

Code: 51348