WW2 No.36 Type II British 'Rifle' Mills Grenade by BBC Converted to a Table Lighter

Here on offer is great example of a now inert, original WW2 No.36 Type II British 'Rifle' Mills grenade made by BBC and now converted to a table lighter.

The front of the main body of the grenade has the letters BBC stamped on it (with a rivet covering the central “B”), which indicates the maker of the body was the British Bath Co, of Greenford, London.

These grena...  read more

Code: 51162

Additional Photos of WW2 Grenade Lighter 51162

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Code: 51161

Scottish Silver-Plated Lucky Grouse Foot Brooch set with an Amethyst Stone - Ward Brothers Glasgow

Here on offer is a vintage Scottish silver-plated lucky grouse foot brooch, set with a large amethyst stone.

The base of the brooch is decorated with a deer's head and set with a deeply coloured amethyst stone.

The supporting frame under the foot is stamped in a diamond mark with the maker’s mark, “WBs” for Ward Brothers of Glasgow. The company WBS ceased to exist...  read more

Code: 50700

Memorable Order of Tin Hats (M.O.T.H) Stick Pin Badge

Here on offer is a fine example of a Memorable Order of Tin Hats (M.O.T.H) stick pin badge.

The stick pin seems to be made from brass that now shows a dark aged patina to the finish.

It has the famous WW1/2 allied tin hat to the top with M.O.T.H in a raised letters on the front.

The long pin is still securely attached to the back of the hat and the ...  read more

Code: 51151

Victorian Engraved Sterling Silver Cupids Arrow Brooch c1870

Here on offer is a beautiful Victorian Scottish Sterling silver arrow kilt pin or brooch, circa 1870.

This fine example of an antique Scottish kilt pin is decorated on the front with an engraved scroll motif.

The reverse has a long steel hinged pin and silver “C” clip, in full working order.

There are no hallmarks or maker’s marks, which is not unusu...  read more

Code: 51103

Large George V Coronation Souvenir Poster – Supplement to The St. Austell Star and Cornish Advertiser June 22nd 1911

Here on offer is an unusual, large H. M. King George V Coronation souvenir poster, produced as a supplement to ‘The St. Austell Star and Cornish Advertiser’ on Thursday June 22nd 1911.

The black and white poster measures 25” x 20” and depicts fine images of the Royal Portraits and other related details of historical Royal figures, buildings and events.

I can’t find...  read more

Code: 51124

Vintage Bronze Limited Edition Commemorative Medallion - Coronel Frederico E. de Avellar Telles - Portuguese Military 1981

Here on offer a large bronze limited-edition (817 of 900) commemorative medallion that dates to 1981 and relates to a Coronel Frederico E. de Avellar Telles, who served in the Portuguese Military.

The obverse shows a finely detailed raised image of the coronel in military dress, along with the designer/artists name, Cabral Antunes.

The wording around the edge tran...  read more

Code: 51121

Commemoration of Olympic Games 1896- 1984 Collectors Medal - Fencing – Melbourne 1956

Here on offer is a Commemoration of Olympic Games 1896- 1984 collectors medal, that depicts Fencing – Melbourne 1956.

There was a whole series of these medals made, that depicted different events that took place in the Olympic Games.

This medal is for Fencing that took place in the Melbourne games back in 1856.

The medal is made from a metal alloy an...  read more

Code: 51092

WW2 RAF Booklet – The Story of a Brave Shropshire Airman - Flight-Lieutenant Eric Stanley Lock, DSO, DFC with Bar

Here on offer is a scarce WW2 period booklet that tells the story of the famous RAF fighter pilot, Flight-Lieutenant Eric Stanley Lock, DSO, DFC with Bar.

The small booklet is titled:

The Story of a Brave Shropshire Airman

It was originally sold for one shilling and the proceeds were used in support of the Royal Air Force Pilot’s and Crews fund.
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Code: 51098

Scarce Large Commemorative Aluminium Medallion for The Aluminium Company Limited London in 1889

Here on offer is a large (50mm) commemorative aluminium medallion produced using the Deville-Castner process, for The Aluminium Company Limited London in 1889.

This medallion marks a turning point in the history of this metal and its applications. At this time, aluminium transformed from an expensive material to an inexpensive metal that could be used commonly in construction and...  read more

Code: 51095