Antique Silver Plated American Postman's Hat Table Snuffbox - William Barthman of New York circa 1890

Here on offer is an antique silver plated American Postman's hat style table snuffbox.

The miniature metal hat has been very well made and shows fine detailing of cloth texturing around the rim and sides along with a twisted rope copper cord across the front, that has buttons and knots on either side.

The circular top fits snuggly and lifts off to reveal a gilt in...  read more

Code: 50652

In The Past Toys – Heinrich Himmler War Criminals of the 20th Century - 12” Figure – Mint in Box

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly MINT example of a Heinrich Himmler War Criminals of the 20th Century, 12” action figure.

It was made by ‘In The Past Toys’ in 2002, in very limited numbers and they where only in production for a short period. The brand no longer exists.

I actually bought this figure from new and it is MINT IN BOX, only taken ...  read more

Code: 50641

Antique Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Gilt Brooch made from 4 x 1897 Farthings

Here on offer is a fine antique Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee commemorative brooch.

The brooch has been made from four Queen Victoria mint condition farthings; all dated 1897 that have been over lapped and touch soldered together.

The whole brooch has then had a gilt finish applied.

There is a long pin and “C” clasp soldered to the reverse.
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Code: 50637

Vintage Solid Brass Kukri Letter Opener

Here on offer is a fine example of a small vintage solid brass Kukri letter opener.

This was probably made as a souvenir piece in Asia, possibly Burma and is to a high standard than I have seen before.

It is in excellent condition, with just some small staining marks to the reverse, which would polish out.

It measures 5.75” (14.6cm) long and weighs ...  read more

Code: 50635

Genuine Full Size Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait (UAE Version) - First Gulf War 1990-1991

Here on offer is a genuine full size medal for the Liberation of Kuwait (UAE version) that was an award given to members of the United Arab Emirates military for service against Iraq during the First Gulf War, 1990 - 1991.

My understanding is that this medal was issued in very limited numbers, making it a true military collectable for the future that covers the First Gulf War.read more

Code: 50634

Pakistan Navy 50th Anniversary 1947-1997 - Large Gilt Bronze Cased Medallion

Here on offer is a rare and unusual large commemorative gilt bronze medallion that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Pakistan Navy back in 1947.

I can’t find any reference to this medallion and given the superb quality of the casting, I suspect it was made for a high raking Navy official.

It comes with its original grey felt lined plastic cas...  read more

Code: 50629

Rare “Honorary Award” Presentation Hitler Youth Knife by W.K.C. dated to 1936

Here on offer is one of the rarest Hitler Youth Knives you will ever come across.

This early example has been professionally engraved on the flat section of the pommel with:

Ehrenpreis
15. 11. 36.

This literally translates from German to “Honorary Award”.

It is clearly dated to the award date being 15/11/1936 and could have poss...  read more

Code: 50620

Rare Large WW2 Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF Perspex “Heart” Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a rare hand made example of a WW2 Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF heart shaped thick perspex sweetheart brooch, which has a tiny metal and enamelled RCAF emblem set in the centre.

These types of sweetheart brooch’s where made from the Perspex canopies/windows of damaged/crashed WW2 aircraft.

This clear Perspex “heart” is unusually THICK and probably...  read more

Code: 50611

Original RZM Hitler Youth Knife by E. & F. Hörster with HJ Armband owned by Heinrich Hass & two Rare 1938 Turnfest Breslau Entry Cards

Here on offer is a really interesting original Hitler Youth grouping that is associated with a member named as Heinrich Hass and some documentation also relating to his sister Grete Hass. They where both from Sindligen am Main near Frankfurt.

The group of items includes Heinrich’s original HJ knife and his HJ armband.

What I find really interesting, are the two ve...  read more

Code: 50609

Unusual Antique English made Bone Construction Fruit Knife “A Present from Folkestone” c1880

Here on offer is a really unusual antique ALL bone construction fruit knife, circa 1880.
The whole of this knife, apart from the three steel pins, is made from solid bone or a similar fine-grained natural material.
On one side of the handle it has been hand engraved with the words:

A Present from Folkestone

Clearly this was a Victorian souvenir item ...  read more

Code: 50608