WW1 Period Nickel Plated Metal Matchbox Cover with Brass and Enamel Insignia for HMS TIGER

Here on offer is a WW1 period nickel plated metal matchbox cover with brass and enamel insignia for HMS TIGER.

All three sides of the metal cover appear to be nickel or chrome plated, on the edge, it is stamped with the maker’s name:

SYLVANA REGd

On the front it has an impressive raised brass and enamel badge depicting the insignia of HMS TIGER.read more

Code: 51310

Rare WW1 Royal Flying Corps (RFC) No. 56 Squadron – LENS - Mess Dinner Gong - 1917

Here on offer is a rare WW1 Royal Flying Corps, mess dinner gong that relates to the legendary RFC No. 56 fighter squadron.

I was told this came from an airfield mess room of No. 56 Squadron that was used while they were operating in France in 1917. However, I don’t have any provenance to support this claim, so I am unsure if this was a personal item or actually came from an airf...  read more

Code: 51273

WW1 Memorial Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover Honouring Nurse Edith Cavell - Brussels 1915

Here on offer is a WW1 memorial matchbox cover depicting the gallant nurse, Edith Cavell.

The metal and celluloid open sided matchbox cover has the image of Edith Cavell, set inside a laurel wreath on the front.

On the side is a statement from King George V:

“I ask you to make good these Sacrifices”

On the back is a Red Cross and th...  read more

Code: 51300

Vintage Hadeland Scandinavian Art Glass paperweight of an Inuit or Eskimo figurine c1960

Here on offer is a Vintage Hadeland Scandinavian art glass paperweight depicting an Inuit or Eskimo figurine.

This stylish piece was designed by Benny Motzfeldt for Hadeland Glassverk, Norway.

I believe it dates back to the 1960’s.

It has been handmade from clear lead glass and as such it is a very heavy piece for its size.

It is in ex...  read more

Code: 51296

Rare Oak Framed “Citizens of Portsmouth” WW1 Certificate Presented by the Citizens to Mr H.C. Archer – 19th July 1919

Here on offer is a rare framed Citizens of Portsmouth, WW1 certificate presented by the citizens to Mr H.C. Archer, dated 19th July 1919.

To mark the final end of WW1, Saturday 19th July 1919 was designated a public holiday and Peace celebrations took place throughout the land.

I haven’t done any research on Mr H C Archer, but I assume he is from Portsmouth and pr...  read more

Code: 51285

Souvenir King George VI 1937 Coronation Commemorative Two-Blade Penknife by Rawson Brothers of Sheffield

Here on offer is a most interesting and collectible two-blade souvenir folding pocket knife / pen knife commemorating the coronation of King George VI and his consort Queen Elizabeth, on 12th May 1937.

The knife slabs seem to be made from an ivory-coloured plastic that with the graining, looks like real ivory or bone.
On one slab it has been impressed with the image of a K...  read more

Code: 51288

Small Sterling Silver Boxing Medal or Fob - Winner Team Novices Championship 1922 - 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion

Here on offer is an inter-wars period, small sterling silver boxing medal or fob, awarded to the Winner Team Novices Championship in 1922, which I believe was the 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion.

This small medal or fob came with its larger medal, listed as item No.51279. This example was probably they type that was given to all the winning team members,

The 1st (Depot)...  read more

Code: 51287

Scarce WW1 British Trench Machete

Here on offer is a very unusual example of what I believe is a WW1 private purchase, British “Trench” machete.

I have seen examples of French WW1 trench machetes, that normally retain the billhook at the end and a leather sheath, as shown in my last photo.

A one-handed billhook and a machete are both cutting tools, but they have different designs and intended uses....  read more

Code: 51284

Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal to R. CAVILL – Oct 1931 with Red Leatherette Case

Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal to R. CAVILL – Oct 1931 with Red Leatherette Case


Here on offer is a fine early example of a Royal Life Saving Society medal that was awarded to a

R. CAVILL in October 1931.

The bronze medal is in excellent condition and retains all its fine detailing with a fine age patina finish to the metal.
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Code: 51281

Small WW1 Souvenir Bead and Sequin Coin Purse Depicting Union Jack and Belgium Flag

Here on offer is a small WW1 souvenir bead and sequin coin purse depicting the Union Jack and Belgium tri-coloured flag on both sides.

The purse has fine swirling silver bead work on both sides that looks to be all in place. Each side also depicts the Union Jack and Belgium flag with their flag poles crossed. The beadwork is then edged in white tubular beads and sequins.
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Code: 51260