Cased Bristol Humane Society Long Distance Swimming Medal Awarded to Albert Hardy in 1909

Here on offer is cased Bristol Humane Society long distance swimming medal awarded to Albert Hardy in 1909.

The medal itself is cast from a white metal alloy and comes with its original red leather covered case that has some scuff marks to the exterior.

On the obverse, the medal has the following details in raised letters:

BRISTOL HUMANE SOCIETY (set...  read more

Code: 50845

WW2 Royal Navy Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Bar Brooch

Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 Royal Navy silver and enamel sweetheart brooch.

The brooch is made of solid silver and has SILVER in raised letters on the reverse.It also tests positive for 925 Sterling grade silver.

All the royal blue and red enamel is in place on the WW2 Royal Navy badge on the front.

On the reverse it still retains its o...  read more

Code: 50851

Scarce Vintage UK Police Woman’s Short Truncheon in Ebony Wood, circa 1960

Here on offer is what I am told is an original 1960's UK Police Woman's Short Truncheon.

It has been made from what I think is a heavy, dark brown ebony wood.

It still retains a leather strap that is stitched in place around the recess at the top of the handle.

These smaller truncheons are actually hard to come by in such good condition and this one ...  read more

Code: 50846

MINT Vintage Cased Mother of Pearl folding Knife by Herbertz Messer Nr. 496

Here on offer is a mint vintage cased mother of pearl grip, folding knife (Nr.496) with a beautifully hand worked ridge and spring edge by Herbertz Messer, Solingen.

The grip is made up of 3 sections of beautiful mother of pearl on each side and polished nickel silver bolsters.

The top edge of the spring plate has a smooth serrated worked finish, that continues alo...  read more

Code: 50847

ANTIQUE FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL - EGG SHAPED MOTHER OF PEARL - SEWING ETUI c1840

Here on offer is a rare antique French Palais Royal, large egg shaped, mother of pearl sewing etui, circa 1840.

Palais Royal is a term used to describe, not a single manufacturer, but to a name given to a small area around the Royal Palace that specialized in producing small elaborate works of art and gifts in the 18th and 19th centuries. Often they produced sewing tools and the...  read more

Code: 50245

Stunning Antique Victorian Mahogany Striped Wooden Page-Turner with Hallmarked Silver Fittings 1893

Here on offer is a beautiful example of an antique Victorian hard wood page-turner with hallmarked silver fittings dating to 1893.

The page turner measures an impressive 17.75” long and is shaped in the form of a long wooden knife with tapering blade edge.

The wood appears to be a hard African “tiger striped” mahogany and has a stunning pattern.

The ...  read more

Code: 50844

Stunning Antique Silver Plated Domed Cigarette Case with Scrolling Designs and Faux Tortoiseshell Interior by J.C.Ltd

Here on offer is a top quality antique silver plated domed cigarette case with scrolling designs and faux tortoiseshell interior.

The case is made from a heavy gauge E.P.N.S. metal that has had a thick layer of silver plating applied.

Each of the case covers are slightly domed and it has smooth rounded edges, making it a very tactile piece to hold and use.
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Code: 50843

Unusual WW1-2 Period Brass Fire Brigade Cap Badge?

Here on offer is an unusual finely detailed brass Fire Brigade cap badge?

I can’t find another example like this badge, which I believe is either a WW1 or WW2 period example, given the canvas material that is still attached to the back?

It has a similar format to an early British Rail cap badge, but they all seem to have the words, British Rail?

Any ...  read more

Code: 50842

WW2 Returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmen’s - Australian Imperial League Lapel Badge with “66” Year Clasp

Here on offer is a WW2/vintage returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmen’s - Australian Imperial League lapel badge with additional “66” year clasp.

This badge was issued to the returned serving personnel of the sailors, soldiers and airmen’s services. It was first introduced in a different form in 1916 and continued through and beyond WW2.

The badge is made of brass wi...  read more

Code: 50841

Interesting Set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers

Here on offer is an interesting set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers.

Although these deluxe hangers have clearly been worn and have lost a lot of their original finish, they show possible remains of a gilt wash that was used for Wehrmacht Generals.

You can only see the gold colouring in a more sub dewed light than my photos show. It may well be tha...  read more

Code: 50840