19th Century Borneo Jimpul Head Hunting Sword – Dayak - Kalimantan Borneo

Here on offer is an antique fine example of what I believe is a genuine 19th century Jimpul Head Hunting Sword.

The Jimpul is a member in the family of heavy machete like swords of the Sea Dayak and the Kenyah people of Kalimantan (Borneo). Other members of the family are the Mandau, the Langgai Tinggang and the Niabor as well as few others. All associated with the head-hunting t...  read more

Code: 51531

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Code: 51530

P&O Steam Navigation Company – 150th Anniversary 1837 to 1987 Commemorative Bronze Medallion Paperweight

Here on offer is a P&O Steam Navigation Company, 150th Anniversary 1837 to 1987 Commemorative Bronze Medallion Paperweight.

This impressive commemorative P&O bronze medallion has been set in clear resin with a flat base to allow it to be used as a paperweight.

On one side it displays the 'William Fawcett' paddle-steamer with sails set, P & O flag (enamelled) below,...  read more

Code: 51527

WW1 Trench Art Brass Dish “For Dad” with Cornish Crest from a Soldier - W. Howard - Oct 31st 1917

Here on offer is a WW1 Trench Art brass dish embossed with the Cornish crest and the words FOR DAD that you can just make out above the crest.

On the back it is engraved with the soldier’s name and a date:

W. HOWARD Oct 31st 1917

This small brass dish has a crimped wavey edge and now shows usage wear to the Cornish crest in the centre.
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Code: 51505

Vintage Copper Picture of an Australian Kookaburra Bird in Repoussé

Here on offer is Vintage Copper Picture of an Australian Kookaburra Bird in Repoussé.

The copper has been finely worked to produce the detailed raised image of the bird and now has a nice patina to the finish.

There are no maker’s or artist details on the picture that I can see.

The frame measures 10.2” (26cm) by 8.25” (21cm) and weighs 400g.
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Code: 51517

Charming Victorian Period – Finely Detailed 17th Century Shoe Shaped Pewter Snuff Box

Here on offer is charming Victorian period made, 17th century shoe shaped pewter snuff box.

These shoe snuff boxes are believed to have been made in the Victorian period as faithful representations of late 17th and early 18th century shoes.

Made in pewter rather than wood allowed the craftsmen to add far more detail than would otherwise be possible. They are such ...  read more

Code: 51501

Charming Antique Victorian Brass Vesta Case depicting a Smartly Dressed Frog – “Jeremy Fisher” c1870

Here on offer is a charming antique Victorian brass vesta case depicting a smartly dressed frog, “Jeremy Fisher”, circa 1870.

The vesta features a frog who appears to be smartly dressed with a jacket, very much like the famous frog “Jeremy Fisher” depicted in the Beatrix Potter books.

The frog’s head acts as the lid of the vesta and is hinged with a nice firm actio...  read more

Code: 51500

Large Antique Victorian Brass Vesta Case depicting a Monkey’s Head with Fez Hat c1870

Here on offer is a large and charming antique Victorian brass vesta case, depicting a monkey’s head wearing a fez hat, circa 1870.


The vesta features the head of a wise monkey wearing a fez hat.

The hat acts as the lid of the vesta and is hinged with a nice firm action.

There is a striker plate embedded into the base and a ring and loop atta...  read more

Code: 51502

Victorian Hallmarked Silver Isle of Man Bar Brooch –Celtic Three Legs of Mann and Thistle Flowers - Chester 1897

Here on offer is a Victorian hallmarked silver Isle of Man bar brooch that has finely detailed cut-out images of the Celtic Three Legs of Mann and thistle flowers.

The reverse still has its original retaining pin and “C” clasp, along with a clear set of English silver hallmarks.

The hallmarks are a sword between three wheatsheaves for the assay office of Chester...  read more

Code: 51498

HM Armed Forces Veteran Remembrance Souvenir Enamel Pin Badge

Here on offer is a HM Armed Forces Veteran remembrance souvenir enamel pin badge.

This is a quality gilt and enamel brooch with fine detailing.

On the reverse has a fixing pin with “locking” C clasp.

The brooch is 1” (2.6cm) high and weighs 4.2g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description...  read more

Code: 51453