Letter Opener made from the Timber of – H.M.S. CORNWALL - Launched in 1815

Here on offer is a genuine piece of teak wood from

H.M.S. CORNWALL

made into a fine tapered letter opener that is in perfect condition, no splits or chips to the edges.

It has a metal plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE TIMBER OF
H.M.S. CORNWALL
LAUNCHED BOMBAY 1815

Some history relating to t...  read more

Code: 50564

WW1 British War & Mercantile Marine Medals to JAMES PROVIS of Port Isaac Cornwall. Served on ROSS and HMHS LIBERTY

Here on offer is a really nice pair of original WW1 medals issued to a JAMES POVIS who served as a Merchant Navy Seaman on ROSS and HMHS LIBERTY.

He was born in 1891 in Port Isaac, Cornwall and from my limited research seems to have survived WW1.

The medals consist of a Silver (with age patina)

WW1 BRITISH WAR MEDAL

and a bronze
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Code: 50090

Vintage Czech Army VZ 58 Bayonet with Leather Scabbard c1986

Here on offer is a vintage service issued Czech Army VZ 58 bayonet with leather scabbard, that fits the Czech VZ 58 assault rifle, circa 1986.

It comes with a blued steel blade and fittings that show signs wear/rubbing to the finish, through service use.

The grip is made up of two composite wood chip slabs, secured by recessed rivets, that attached it to a short m...  read more

Code: 50967

Vintage 9.5” Vinyl Kewpie Doll

Here on offer is a bit of fun, being a 9.5” soft vinyl vintage Kewpie doll.

The are no maker’s marks that I can see, but most likely made by Jesco and Cameo Co. USA, in the 1960’s.

This version has fixed legs and arms, but a movable head.

It retains the colouring to its face and eyes but does have a slight grubby finish to the front.

I...  read more

Code: 50962

M1908 Brazilian Mauser Bayonet with Brass Mounted Leather Scabbard

Here on offer is an excellent example of a M1908 Brazilian Mauser bayonet with brass mounted leather scabbard.

I believe they were made for use with the 7 mm M1908 Mauser rifle that was produced for Brazil by DWM in Germany.

These bayonets were made from 1908–1914 by several German blade makers. Such as Simson & Co. of Suhl, and Alex Coppel.

There a...  read more

Code: 50961

Impressive Large King Leopold II Belgian Gilt Bronze Medal – Sleidinge Festival 1894

Here on offer is an impressive Large King Leopold II Belgian gilt bronze medal dated 1894.

This large medal is in excellent condition and retains a large amount of its original gilt finish.

The obverse depicts the portrait of King Leopold II and the reverse has the words:

GEMEENTE
SLEIDINGE
FESTIVAL
1894

Set in th...  read more

Code: 50955

Early Silver Japanese Red Cross Medal with Rosette on the Riband circa 1930’s

Here on offer is a fine example of an early silver version of a Japanese Red Cross Medal with Rosette attached to the riband, circa 1930’s.

The medal is in excellent condition and the silk riband has a grey rosette attached to the front and is complete with original hook and eye suspension fittings on the reverse.



The medal measures 30mm diameter.<...  read more

Code: 50662

1897 Diamond Jubilee Queen Victoria Copper Medal

Here on offer is an 1897 Queen Victoria Copper Diamond Jubilee medal by H Grueber & Co.

It was made to celebrate 60 years of her reign from 1837 to 1897.

Obverse depicts four generations of the royal family – Queen Victoria and future kings Edward VII, George V and Edward VIII.

The reverse shows four shields surrounded by the legend “TO COMMEMORATE T...  read more

Code: 50952

Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal to Emily Dex - 1912 with Red Leatherette Case

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

Emily Dex in May 1912.

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

It is approximately 1.2” (3cm) diameter with a claw and suspension ring at the top.

The obve...  read more

Code: 50951

Unique Framed Litho Print of a RAF Hawk T.1A ‘XX205’ from 92 Squadron, RAF Chivenor, Signed by Members of the Squadron c1992

Here on offer is a unique framed litho print of a RAF B.A.E. Hawk T.1A ‘XX205’ from 92 Squadron signed by members of the squadron, circa 1992.

Probably as part of a training course that used that aircraft, various pilots from the Squadron have signed the print, in ink and pencil. Some of the comments have faded over time and a couple below the aircraft can’t be read anymore.
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Code: 50948