Unusual Antique Deer’s Foot Folding Letter Opener – Souvenir of Edinburgh Castle
Here on offer is an unusual antique deer’s foot, folding letter opener.
It appears to be a souvenir from Edinburgh Castle as the blade has hand written on it:
FROM EDINBURGH CASTLE
This is a very old example of a very rare type of large folding letter opener, of which I have only ever seen one other example.
The deer’... read more
25.00 GBP
Vintage RAF Fighter Command Winners Gilt Brass Plaque - Open Power Duration Event 1955
Here on offer is a very fine example of a gilt brass metal winners plaque, awarded by RAF Fighter Command to the winner of the Open Power Event in 1955.
The ornate metal plaque has been mounted on a black early plastic or possibly Bakelite mount that has a hinged stand on the back, so it can be displayed in a cabinet or on a desk.
The plaque depicts an early monopl... read more
55.00 GBP
1950’s "LONE STAR SCOUT" Repeating Toy Cap Gun with Original Holster - MADE IN ENGLAND
Here on offer is a great example of a vintage, 1950’s period "LONE STAR SCOUT" repeating toy cap gun with its original holster.
Sadly I am old enough to remember these when I was a young boy!
The main body of the gun is made from a metal alloy that has been chrome plated. Some of the plating has worn off through use.
The sides have an ornate raised d... read more
20.00 GBP
Impressive German Gentleman’s Miniature Medal Chain “Frackkette” with Four Medals
Here on offer is a fine example of a German gentleman’s miniature medal chain, known as a “Frackkette”, fitted with four medals.
A Frackkette (or Frackkettchen) is a traditional German miniature medal chain designed to be worn with civilian evening formal wear, specifically a tailcoat or tuxedo, strictly for formal civilian social etiquette.
It features precision-c... read more
95.00 GBP
Vintage Miniature German Boot Knife with Horn Grip and Original Leather Sheath
Here on offer is a great example of a miniature German boot knife with genuine horn grip and original leather sheath.
The grip is made from a small section of stag antler horn that is fitted with a ribbed polished nickel pommel cap and a tapering ferrule.
The single edged blade is in excellent condition with just some light age staining as shown in my photos.
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25.00 GBP
19th Century Afghan Salawar Short Sword 'Khyber Knife' with 15” Blade and Antler Horn Grip
Here on offer is what I believe is an early 19th century antler horn hilted Indo-Persian Afghan Salawar short sword, more commonly known as the infamous 'Khyber knife’.
This type of sword was the dread of many British soldier’s, serving on the North West Frontier during the 19th and early 20th century.
The 15” hand forged steel blade is actually in great condition,... read more
Impressive RAF Related Antique Winged Car Mascot with an Early RAC Car Badge and RAF Brass Cap Badge
Here on offer is an impressive RAF related antique winged car mascot enhanced with an early RAC car badge and RAF brass cap badge.
From what I can make out, it looks to have possibly been made up from a 1920’s Buick Master “winged” car mascot/radiator cap, that originally would have had a temperature heat gauge in the centre?
Where the gauge would have been fitted,... read more
175.00 GBP
Unusual WW2 Lady’s "Sweetheart" Black Patent Handbag with WW2 Royal Tank Regiment Cap Badge
Here on offer is a really unusual and possibly unique, WW2 lady’s "sweetheart" black patent handbag, fitted with a WW2 Royal Tank Regiment cap badge.
The handbag has clearly been used and loved and now the black patent has a crazed finish and is rubbed/missing on the corners.
The strap is also very fragile and is just about holding together at the top.
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30.00 GBP
Rare Antique Hand Carved Wooden Native Indian Chief Pipe Rack c1900
The carved heads themselves are very detailed and depict the style of the classic Native Indian Chief, as often seen on large carved cigar store advertising figures of that period.
I can only find similar examples of Indian Chief head pipes, but no pipe racks, making this a very rare and highly collectable piece of early Native Indian art.
The pipe rack is in great... read more
175.00 GBP