Impressive WW1 Trench Art Crucifix made from Bullets and Cartridge Cases

Here on offer is a fine piece of WW1 Trench Art, being a Crucifix made from used bullets and brass cartridge cases.

From some research I have done it appears these crucifixes where probably commercially produced from two French 8mm lebel cartridge cases with three German bullet projectiles forming the cross at the top.

The figure of Christ, formed f...  read more

Code: 50438

Original WW2 DAF (Deutsche Arbeitsfront) German Workers Syndicate Members ID Book to Anton Kreissl – 1940 to 1945

Here on offer is an original DAF (Deutsche Arbeits Front) German labour front workers syndicate members book.

It is a small red-marbled coloured hardback book with a red linen spine and 16 pages.


On the front it has embossed in gold, the German DAF symbol, a Swastika inside a 'cog' wheel.


Above the symbol is and a smal...  read more

Code: 50434

Small collection of BOAC Smoking Related Memorabilia from the 1970’s

Here on offer is a small collection of three items of BOAC smoking related memorabilia from the 1970’s.

The collection consists of a bakelite gas table lighter made in England by POPPELL, that is 3.5” (9cm) high.

It is in excellent condition although untested, it comes with any gas or flint to comply with shipping regulations.

Next is ...  read more

Code: 50433

Unusual WW2 Trench Art Brass Model of an RAF Handley Page HP52 Hampden

Here on offer is a rare and unusual example of a WW2 Trench Art brass model of a RAF Handley Page Hampden, twin engined medium bomber.

This is the first example I have come across of this aircraft in 40 years of collecting.

The model is a one piece solid brass casting and does show as expected, some age oxidisation to the finish, but no cracks or rep...  read more

Code: 50432

Rare WW2 Trench Art Aluminium Model of an RAF Bristol Beaufighter

Here on offer is a rare example of a period WW2 Trench Art aluminium model of a RAF Bristol Beaufighter.

This is the first example I have come across of a Trench Art Beaufighter model in 40 years of collecting.

The model is a one piece solid aluminium casting and does show overall age oxidisation to the finish, but no cracks or repairs.

...  read more

Code: 50206

Cased Royal British Legion 50th Anniversary Gold Plated Medallion by SPINK & SON Ltd

Here on offer is a Royal British Legion 50th Anniversary (1921 to 1971), gold plated medallion, with its original blue case.

The top of the blue leatherette covered metal hinged case has the gold lettering:

BRITISH LEGION
1921 – 1971

Inside the case lid are the Royal appointment crests and details of the famous English medal ma...  read more

Code: 50427

WW2 Copper Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter with WW1 & WW2 Coins

Here on offer is a great example of an early WW2 period copper trench art pocket petrol lighter, with WW1 and WW2 coins.

The lighter’s outer frame is made from two sections of copper pipe.

Fitted to one end is an English 1939 dated halfpenny showing the sailing ship image and at the other end is a George V, WW1 period, halfpenny that displays the pr...  read more

Code: 50417

Large Vintage English Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grip – VENTURE –Sheffield England

Here on offer is a MINT example of very large vintage clip point Bowie Knife with a beautiful stag horn grip and black leather sheath, circa 1960.

The grip is made from a beautiful solid piece of stag horn that has been shaped to fit the hand perfectly.
Each end of the grip has tapered leather, brass and coloured Bakelite spacers that are all held tightly ...  read more

Code: 50402

Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by George Butler & Co. used as a WW2 Fighting Knife.

Here on offer is an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the English knife maker, George Butler & Co.

Interestingly, the lady I acquired the knife from many years ago, stated it had been used by her father, who was a British soldier serving in Burma during WW2.
I just loved the fact the knife was a “beauty” and by a great Victorian period English mak...  read more

Code: 50400

Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by H.G. LONG & Co - CROSS DAGGERS – SHEFFIELD c1860

Here on offer is an early example of an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the famous English knife and cutlery maker, H.G Long & Co, circa 1860.

They are also famous for making a range of WW2 SOE knives.

I believe this knife is a very early example of an H.G. Long knife as it only has the CROSS DAGGERS logo and the words CROSS DAGGRS SHEFFI...  read more

Code: 50399