Antique ‘Duke of Wellington’ Staffordshire Pottery Character Jug, circa 1830

Here on offer is a fine example of an antique ‘Duke of Wellington’ Staffordshire Pottery Character Jug, circa 1830.

After the Duke of Wellington’s victory at Waterloo in 1815, a number of commemorative souvenir items where made and these finely detailed character jugs where made depicting the Duke in his uniform.

They where all hand painted in a number of different...  read more

Code: 50229

Vintage Gilt Metal and Bevelled Glass “Locking” Compass No. 440 with Metal Dial by G. LUFFT c1930

Here on offer is a scarce vintage gilt metal and bevelled glass “locking” compass with metal dial by G. LUFFT, of Stuttgart, Germany, circa 1930.

The compass has a gilt metal case with a suspension ring and a sliding locking mechanism, that works perfectly.

It has a steel grey metal dial that is finely stamped with the black compass points and on the outer edge, t...  read more

Code: 51567

Antique George III Period Small Silver Plated and Glass Travelling Inkwell c1820

Here on offer is an antique George III period, small silver plated and crystal glass travelling inkwell, circa 1820.

This silver plate on copper and crystal glass travelling inkwell, is the classic design with a lid that bolts down.

However, it stands out for its smaller size and the fact that the top part is silver plated rather than being just brass.

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Code: 51565

Large Vintage Framed Dedication to Alderman George T. Craker from the Air Training Corps 39F Squadron for 22 Years service in 1963

Here on offer is a large vintage framed dedication to Alderman George T. Craker from the Air Training Corps of the 39F Squadron (Barnes) for 22 years devoted service, in 1963.

The dedication has been hand written in black ink in a stylish gothic font and reads as:

Presented to
Alderman George T. Craker
By the Officers, NCO’s, Cadets,
And Membe...  read more

Code: 51561

WW2 Trench Art “20mm Cartridge” Brass and Steel Petrol Table Lighter

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 trench art brass and steel petrol table lighter.

The top cone section is from the top of a 20mm cartridge and the lower section has been made up from a large calibre artillery cartridge igniter, that I can’t identify?

Many countries have used 20mm anti-aircraft guns during WW2, on board ships, on land and they were also popular on...  read more

Code: 51536

WW1 – The Edmonton Green Committee (London) – Wounded Soldiers’ Fund - Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover

Here on offer is an early WW1 metal and celluloid matchbox cover, from The Edmonton Green Committee (London), in aid of the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund, 1914 – 1915.

The front depicts the framed words:

From
The Edmonton Green Committee
In aid of the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund

Then it also lists the names of the leading members, president, etc…...  read more

Code: 51543

S.S. GOTHIC – ERII’s Royal Tour 1953 – 1954 - Ships Wheel Shaped Aluminium Souvenir Ashtray

Here on offer is an impressive souvenir of S.S. GOTHIC, ERII’s Royal Tour 1953 – 1954, being a ships wheel shaped aluminium ashtray.

The ashtray has been made from polished aluminium, with eight handles fitted to the outer rim.
In the centre there is a circular enamel badge, that depicts a Royal ensign flag and the words:

Royal Tour
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Code: 51542

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

Extra Photos of 19th Century Borneo Jimpul Head Hunting Sword 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