Scarce WW1 Commemorative Tape Measure with Portrait Photo of Sir John French

Here on offer is a scarce and original WW1 commemorative tape measure with a sepia photo portrait of Sir John French.

Field Marshal Sir John French, Earl of Ypres, was born in 1852. After serving briefly with the Royal Navy, he joined the Army in 1874, serving in the Sudan and South Africa during the Boer Wars. During 1912 - 1913, French served as Chief of the Imperial General St...  read more

Code: 51399

Silver Sea Cadet Corps National Championships Swimming Medallion by F. Phillips Aldershot

Here on offer is silver Sea Cadet Corps, National Championships swimming medallion by F. Phillips of Aldershot.

Presumably awarded for a swimming competition sometime between WW1 and WW2 but I can’t be certain as it’s undated.

On the front, it has a detailed engraving of two swimmers in the water with another jumping into the water in the background.

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Code: 51394

WW1 Period “The Devonshire Regiment” Embroidered Silk Banner

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 period “The Devonshire Regiment” black silk banner with the emblem for The Devonshire Regiment hand embroidered with coloured threads, in the centre.

This banner is in excellent condition and just has some folding creases, that can easily be steamed flat.

The banner measures 21” (53.3cm) by 19” (48.3cm).

It we...  read more

Code: 51375

Antique Scottish Silver Mounted Horn Spoon with an Ornate Silver Whistle Tip circa 1890

Here on offer is a fine example of what I believe is an antique Scottish silver mounted horn spoon with an ornate silver whistle set on the top of the handle, circa 1890.

I acquired it in a jewellery box that contained a whole range of antique Scottish brooches and pins.

The long spoon has been made from a beautiful dark piece of horn that shows stunning colouring ...  read more

Code: 50411

Beautiful WW2 Period Marquetry Picture of a RAF Bristol Blenheim MK. IV Bomber by J.H. Bacon

Here on offer is a beautiful WW2 period marquetry picture of a RAF Bristol Blenheim MK. IV bomber by J.H. Bacon.

The picture has been made from sections of different coloured wood veneers, expertly cut and inlaid onto a wooden panel, so as to depict an RAF Bristol Blenheim MK. IV in flight.

On the front, bottom right-hand corner, it is signed J.H. Bacon.
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Code: 51392

Vintage “Cashs of Coventry” Miniature Woven Silk Framed Picture of an 1850 Royal Horse Guards Officer

Here on offer is a vintage “Cashs of Coventry” miniature woven silk framed picture of an 1850 mounted Royal Horse Guards Officer.

The picture is made entirely from woven silk threads and will fade if exposed to direct sunlight or excess humidity.

This fine glazed and framed example is in excellent original condition and retains all its bright colouring.

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Code: 51391

Signed Portrait of a WW2 British Officer in Uniform – Italy 1944

Here on offer is a fine portrait of a British military officer in uniform, with his pipe!

The portrait has been painted using oils on a wooden board and is signed in the lower left hand corner:

H. MANSFIELD – PROFFITT
ITALY 44

I assume the officer’s name is H. Mansfield or H. Mansfield – Proffitt?

I have done some basic research...  read more

Code: 50945

Unusual WW1 China Model of a ZEPPELIN – with the Crest for the ARMS OF WALES

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 china “crest-ware” model of a zeppelin with the crest for the arms of Wales.

What makes this example unusual is the size which is larger than normal being 6.75” (17.3cm) long and the fact it has a “nipple” section extending from the rear, near the fins for a stanhope viewer that is now sadly missing.

On the front is a coloured crest...  read more

Code: 51372

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