Antique Wooden Plane 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 has a maker’s stamp, but it is very small and almost impossible to make out, but seems to end with “& SONS”?

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Code: 51471

Antique Wooden Plane by POWELL EDWARDS & Co. Chester 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 POWELL EDWARDS & Co., Chester.

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

Code: 51470

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

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

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

Antique Girl Guides Belt with Full Utility Set Including a William Rodgers Combined Bowie Knife and Throwing Axe Set - 1920’s

Here on offer is a now antique Girl Guides belt with full utility set including a rare William Rodgers combined bowie knife and throwing axe set from the early 1920’s.

The early period Girl Guides belt and clasp buckle was made by John Leckie & Co. Ltd of Walsall and the reverse of the buckle has the maker’s name and an RD No. 698969, which dates to 1923/4.

What I...  read more

Code: 51377

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Code: 51376

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