WW1 British War & Victory Medals to 27105 PTE W.C. STEAD – East Surrey Regiment

Here on offer is a really nice pair of original WW1 medals issued to a Walter, Charles, STEAD who served with the East Surrey Regiment.

The medals consist of a Silver

WW1 BRITISH WAR MEDAL

and a gilt (some age patina)

WW1 BRITISH VICTORY MEDAL,

both full size, and correctly named to

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Code: 50253

RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ORNATE BRASS THERMOMETER HOLDER

Here on offer is a rare example of an antique Victorian ornately patterned brass thermometer holder.

I believe this holder may have been originally silver-plated, as there is some evidence of it still existing in the recesses of the pattern, but is has clearly worn off over the years.

The cylindrical shaped holder has a beautiful raised floral patter...  read more

Code: 50250

RARE ANTIQUE 18thC SPIKED LEATHER DOG COLLAR – USED AS PROTECTION FROM WOLVES

Here on offer is a rare 18th or early 19th century, original leather dog collar that would have been worn as a protection from wolf attacks.

This superb example has been made with two layers of stitched thick leather inset with two rows of metal spikes.

The spiked section is attached by two ‘swivel’ buckles to a thick leather adjustable strap, whic...  read more

Code: 50247

RARE BLACK FACED 14CT GOLD OMEGA MENS ART DECO POCKET WATCH c1943 WW2

Here on offer is a rare and beautiful vintage 14ct gold Art Deco Gents Pocket Watch by the famous premier Swiss watch maker, Omega.

This superb original stem-winder example has an unusual black dial with gold hands and gold Roman Numeral numbers.
It also has a sub seconds dial set at the 6 o’clock position.
It looks to still have its original mineral...  read more

Code: 50244

Royal Navy H.M.S. KENT (54) Bronze Prize Medallion for Billiards 1929 and Case

Here on offer is a rare and unusual, Royal Navy Bronze Prize Medallion for 2nd place at ‘Billiards’ in 1929, HMS KENT (54).

The shield shaped bronze medallion shows a Battleship Cruiser under steam, in relief, on the front.
The rear is engraved with:

BILLIARDS
CLASS III
W.H.W. 1929
2ND
KENT


The Medal...  read more

Code: 50238

WW1 Royal Army Pay Corps (RAPC) Gilt Metal and Enamel Sweetheart Bar Brooch

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW1 period Royal Army Pay Corps (RAPC) gilt metal and enamel sweetheart bar brooch.

The Royal Army Pay Corps (RAPC) was the corps of the British Army responsible for administering all financial matters. It was amalgamated into the Adjutant General's Corps in 1992.

All the enameling and gilt is still in plac...  read more

Code: 50217

WW1 Queens Regiment Gilt Metal and Enamel Sweetheart Bar Brooch

Here on offer is a excellent example of a WW1 Queens Regiment Gilt Metal and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch.

All the enameling and gilt is still in place and the brooch is in near mint condition.

On the reverse it still retains its original long fixing pin and “C” clasp.

It measures 2.2” (5.6cm) wide by 0.75” (1.8cm) high and weighs 3.8g.

Pl...  read more

Code: 50216

WW2 Trench Art Aluminium Model of an RAF Spitfire

Here on offer is an example of a period WW2 Trench Art aluminium model of a RAF Spitfire.

The model is a one piece solid aluminium casting and does show overall light age oxidisation to the finish.

There are some “nibbles/chips” to the top of the tail and tail wings, as well as minor nibbles to the main wing tips.

The underside has a h...  read more

Code: 50207

WW2 Royal Engineers Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Bar Brooch

Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 Royal Engineers Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch.

The brooch has SILVER in raised letters on the reverse and tests positive for 925 Sterling grade silver.

All the royal blue and red enamel is in place on the George VI badge.

On the reverse it still retains its original long fixing pin and “C” clasp...  read more

Code: 50196

WW1 Mother Of Pearl “The Royal Artillery” Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is beautiful Mother of Pearl ‘The Royal Artillery’ Sweetheart Brooch that is in excellent original condition.

This is a quality British made piece, with a circular badge attached to a beautiful solid square piece of Mother of Pearl, that in turn is suspended by a stepped metal bar brooch.

There is excellent detail on the printed central...  read more

Code: 50180