Vintage Royal Agricultural Society of England – Governors Lady’s Badge and Membership Badge set with Case

Here on offer is a Royal Agricultural Society of England - Governors Lady’s Badge and Membership Badge set with the original case.

The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) was founded in 1838 as the English Agricultural Society to “encourage and promote technical innovation and communicate practical knowledge of value to farmers”.

The RASE were granted a ...  read more

Code: 50804

Small Version of a British 1899-1900 Transvaal War (Boer War) National Commemorative Medal

Here on offer is a small version of a British 1899-1900 Transvaal War (Boer War) National Commemorative Medal.

This medal is the silver plated bronze version and shows some loss of plating on both sides and wear to its raised surfaces.

The sentiment in Britain at the outset of the South African War was strongly in favour of the military action. Thousands of young m...  read more

Code: 50803

Rare Large Antique Victorian Horn Cased Magnifying Glass - Single Lens Loupe

Here on offer is a rare large Victorian era loupe, consisting of a single lens, which pivots out from the integral horn outer casing.

It is in excellent condition with no damage to the natural horn casing. Horn is clearly a natural material and is prone to some drying out with age. However this impressive magnifier seems to be fully useable and still very strong. There are some v...  read more

Code: 50799

WW2 RAF Perspex Sweetheart Pendant with Chain

Here on offer is a hand made example of a WW2 RAF Perspex sweetheart pendant with its original chain.

I was told from the family I bought it from, that it was made from the Perspex canopy of a damaged WW2 RAF fighter plane and the cut-out Crown and Eagle from a RAF Officers brass button.

The thin silver plated chain is 16” (40.6cm) long, end to end and has a screw...  read more

Code: 50801

Antique Gilt Metal Edwardian MOTHER Leaf Brooch

Here on offer is a finely detailed antique gilt metal Edwardian “MOTHER” leaf brooch, circa 1910.

It has been constructed from a gilt metal, probably gold plated brass that now has a slightly dark patina to the finish.

On the reverse it still has its original brooch pin and ‘C’ clip.

The brooch measures 1.5” (3.8cm) wide by 0.2” (1.5cm) high and w...  read more

Code: 50798

WW2 MVSN Fascist Senior Italian Officer's Dagger with rare Leather Hanger and Portepee

Here on offer is a excellent example of a rare WW2 MVSN Fascist Senior Italian Officer’s "Volunteer National Security Militia" Dagger with its original scabbard, deluxe leather hanger and dress bouillon portepee.

The grip is made of bright aluminium with an eagle head pommel and half quillion. There are two black painted sections on the front and back, the front i...  read more

Code: 50028

Corgi 1:72 Limited Edition (No.0576) Hawker Hunter F MK6 RAF ‘Black Arrows’ 49802

Here on offer is a Corgi 1:72 diecast model Hawker Hunter F MK6 RAF ‘Black Arrows’ reference 49802.

This example is in mint condition and has never been out of its box.

It is limited edition model, No 0576 of only 6800 produced and comes with its Corgi certificate.

The box measures 9.75” (24.7cm) by 9” (22.8cm) by 3.5” (9cm).

It weigh...  read more

Code: 50787

Beautiful Mint Vintage Silver and Marcasite Naval Crown Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a top quality vintage Naval Crown sweetheart brooch, which is made of sterling silver and set with sparkling marcasite stones.

The silver brooch has been set with lots of bright cut marcasite stones, in varying sizes. The brooch is in mint condition with all stones present.

On the reverse it is stamped with the word:

SILVER (tes...  read more

Code: 50784

Huge Antique French Folding Palm Knife Stag Grip and 10” Blade – NOGENT DG

Here on offer is massive example of an antique French folding Palm knife with a genuine stag horn grip and 10” blade – NOGENT DG.

This is the largest example I have seen of one these famous French knives.

The impressive large stag horn grip is 12” long and has a great aged patina to its finish.

The large 10” long single edged steel blade, slots onto ...  read more

Code: 50778

Unusual Vintage RAF Logo Picture made from Multi-Coloured Foil

Here on offer is a very unusual vintage RAF logo picture made from multi-coloured foil, circa 1950.

In all my years of collecting I have not seen a picture like this!

It depicts the RAF logo with Queen’s crown and RAF wings along with the RAF motto:

PER ARDUA AD ASTRA

I am not exactly sure how it has been made, but looks like the glass...  read more

Code: 50771