WW1 French 75mm Field Gun Trench Art Embossed Brass Shell Case

Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 French 75mm field gun Trench Art brass shell case.

The case has been beautifully hand embossed with the image of a flowering poppy shown against a stippled background, that goes all around the outside of the case.

The top lip of the case has been ribbed and shows some age dents that could be pushed out if so required.
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Code: 50448

Early Nepalese Gurkha Fighting Kukri with Leather Wrapped Grip

Here on offer is a genuine early, possibly WW1 period, Nepalese Gurkha fighting Kukri with leather wrapped grip.

This genuine example is just how I like to find them and has really seen some action during its life.

The 13.75” (35cm) blade has a 0.4” (0.9cm) thick, ridged spine narrowing gradually to the point and is 2.1” (5.5cm) wide at the belly, with a short dou...  read more

Code: 52154

Fine Hallmarked Silver “Nobel Bullet” Spoon by Tiffany & Co - 1933

Here on offer is a scarce hallmarked silver “Nobel Bullet” spoon by Tiffany & Co, date to 1933.

Tiffany & Co. "Nobel Bullet" spoons are rare and made in the early 20th-century, as sterling silver souvenir or tea spoons that featured a distinct bullet motif on the handle, often associated with shooting memorabilia.

These solid sterling silver teaspoons have a raise...  read more

Code: 52167

Rare WW1 British Grocers Federation Christmas 1914 George V Sweet Tin

Here on offer is a genuine and rare WW1 British Grocers Federation Christmas 1914, George V confectionary tin.

These tins of sweets were sent to the soldiers at the front line by the British Grocer's Federation as a morale boost.

The cylindrical tin is empty and is decorated on front with the Union Flag and head and shoulders portrait of King George V, enclosed wi...  read more

Code: 52166

Joseph Bentley Pruning Knife with Oak Grips

Here on offer is a mint condition pruning knife with oak grips by Joseph Bentley.

The grip is made up from two light coloured oak slabs, which held in place by five metal pins. There is also a swivel ring fitted at the end for a lanyard.

The curved stainless blade has the maker’s name etched on one side of the blade.

It is in excellent working order ...  read more

Code: 52165

WW1 British Rowntree & Co. Ltd “Gift to the Troops” Chocolate Tin Depicting George V with Sliding Base Cover 1915

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 British Rowntree & Co. Ltd “Gift to the Troops” chocolate tin with a sliding base cover. circa 1915.

This scarce WW1 commemorative tin was produced by Rowntree & Co Ltd of York, known for their chocolate and cocoa products.

The lid features a lithographed portrait of King George V in full military dress, framed by an oval garland, an...  read more

Code: 52164

Unusual Antique TRUFLITE Throwing Knife by William Rodgers and Distributed by Marshalls of Glasgow with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is an unusual version of a TRUFLITE throwing knife, the like of which I have not seen before?

The knife has been made using a full tang construction. It has a double-edged thick spear tip blade and seems to have been made using a high quality polished steel.

The thin flat grip scales are very unusual and seem to be made from bright chrome plated stee...  read more

Code: 52161

Vintage Throwing Knife by Andujar of Spain with a Camouflage Sheath

Here on offer is a throwing knife by Andujar of Spain, complete with its original camouflage sheath.

This throwing knife has been made using a full tang construction. It has a double-edged thick spear tip blade and is made of a high quality stainless steel.

On one side it is lightly etched with:

Andujar-Inox

The grip is pierced with ...  read more

Code: 52160

Unusual WW1 Hallmarked Silver Royal Artillery Sweetheart Brooch by Frederick Narborough - 1914

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 hallmarked silver Royal Artillery sweetheart brooch by Frederick Narborough 1914.

This unusual example of a sweetheart brooch depicts a crossed rifle and sword, with a Royal Artillery cannon crest/badge in the centre.

The crest depicts an artillery cannon with 'Ubique' (Everywhere) scroll above and 'Quo fas et gloria ducunt' (Whereve...  read more

Code: 52163

Pre WW1 Hallmarked Silver MIZPAH and Suffolk Regiment Double Heart Sweetheart Brooch by C&S - 1907

Here on offer is a scarce pre WW1 hallmarked silver MIZPAH and Suffolk Regiment, double heart sweetheart brooch by C&S – 1907

This sweetheart brooch depicts two hollow silver conjoined hearts, one bearing the Suffolk Regiments crest badge, with a crowned castle.

The other heart shows the MIZPAH benediction, that reads as:

THE LORD WATCH BETWEEN THEE ...  read more

Code: 52159