Antique Wooden Plane by T. J. GARDENER Bristol used on Exeter Cathedral

I have been lucky enough to obtain a large set of different shaped antique wooden planes, that were used by the head carpenter who worked at the famous medieval Exeter Cathedral, in England.

Here on offer is one of those wooden planes he used, this one seems to have been made by T. J. GARDENER Bristol.

At one end, it is stamped with this maker’s name and some fur...  read more

Code: 51469

Antique Wooden Plane by W. GREENSLADE Bristol used on Exeter Cathedral

I have been lucky enough to obtain a large set of different shaped antique wooden planes, that were used by the head carpenter who worked at the famous medieval Exeter Cathedral, in England.

Here on offer is one of those wooden planes he used, this one seems to have been made by W GREENSLADE, Bristol.

At one end, it is stamped with this maker’s name and some furt...  read more

Code: 51468

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

WW1 Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Gilt Metal and Enamel Brooch

Here on offer is a WW1 Ypres Menin Gate memorial gilt brass and enamel brooch.

The brooch depicts a very detailed image, in gilt brass, of the famous Menin Gate at Ypres, Belgium.

There are words at the bottom edge:

PORTC DE MENIN

YPRES

Then below the image of the gate is a ribbon with the word YPRES set in dark blue en...  read more

Code: 51451

Large 19th Century Ornate Antique Tribal Tibetan Silver Hinged Locket/Pendant

Here on offer is what I believe is an antique tribal Tibetan silver hinged locket or pendant.

This large 2.6” diameter locket has been beautifully hand made to create a very ornately decorated repoussé worked, silver locket with a large hinged front opening panel.

As is normal for such pieces there are no makers marks that I can see and it is hard to date, but I a...  read more

Code: 51444

Genuine WW2 (Poland) Medal for Warsaw 1939-1945

Here on offer is a genuine full-size WW2 (Poland) Medal for Warsaw 1939-1945.

The gilt bronze Medal for Warsaw 1939–1945 (Polish: Medal za Warszawę 1939–1945) was a Polish commemorative medal awarded by the Polish People’s Republic to commemorate active participation in defending Warsaw in 1939, the 1944 Warsaw Uprising and in the liberation of Warsaw from Nazi Germany in January...  read more

Code: 51222

Antique Brass Single Albert Pocket Watch Chain with 1826 George IV Silver Shilling

Here on offer is an antique brass single albert pocket watch chain with an 1826 George IV Silver Shilling.

The antique brass chain is still fitted with a T-Bar and working spring clasp and is in excellent condition.

The short section of chain has an 1826 George IV silver shilling fitted to the end with a swirling silver loop.

The silver shilling is...  read more

Code: 51426

Near Mint Vintage German Chrome Pocket Compass

Here on offer is a near mint example of a vintage German chrome pocket compass.

It has a white face with black lettering of the compass positions and degree numbering around the inner edge.

It is marked: GERMANY near the centre and has a steel “half” blued pointer needle.

The original clear glass face is still in place and has a bevelled edge.
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Code: 51425

Inter War Period English Hallmarked Silver Watch Fob or Medal for Military “Bayonet Fencing” 1928

Here on offer is an interesting, inter war period English hallmarked silver watch fob or medal for military “Bayonet Fencing” in 1928

The circular shaped fob has an ornately pieced top section fitted with suspension ring. In the centre is a blank shield shaped cartouche with laurel leaves around both sides.

On the reverse is have been engraved with the military co...  read more

Code: 51423

Vintage Pictorial Hallmarked Silver Award Fob (1930) for Plymouth & Devon United Churches – Evening Cricket League Winners 1939

Here on offer is an English hallmarked silver award fob (1930) for Plymouth & Devon United Churches – Evening Cricket League Winners 1939.

The Plymouth & Devon United Churches League was popular during the 1930's and then became the "Plymouth & West Devon Football League." It survives to this day.

The fob is in excellent condition with just some light scratches to ...  read more

Code: 51421