Antique Japanese Bamboo Cane Sword Stick with rare 17th Century German Blade
Here on offer is a fine and rare antique Japanese Bamboo Cane Sword Stick with a 17th century German “Solingen” blade, probably made circa 1900.
The square sectioned German steel blade is 19.75” (50.3cm) long and 0.3” (0.9cm) wide at the base and still retains a sharp point.
On opposite sides of the square blade is stamped with the maker’s symbols either side of th... read more
WW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Perspex “WINGS” Sweetheart Pendant Necklace
Here on offer is a rare hand made example of a WW2 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Perspex “WINGS” shaped sweetheart pendant necklace.
I was told from the family I bought it from, that it was made from the Perspex canopy of a damaged WW2 fighter plane and the cut-out crown and anchor from a Navy Officers brass button.
The beautifully made Perspex ribbed “WINGS” are set i... read more
30.00 GBP
Traditional Wooden British Police Truncheon with Black Leather Carry Case c1950
Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage British Police truncheon with its original black leather carry case, circa 1950.
The British Bobby (policeman) was actually created by the early Victorian Prime Minister Robert Peel (1788-1850). Initially they were known as "Peelers" but the term "Bobby" being short for Robert was soon part of the language.
Here we have... read more
85.00 GBP
Large Antique English Hallmarked Silver Watch Fob with Shield Engraved - FA AC 1893 - by Charles Edward Soloman - 1892
Here on offer is the large antique English silver watch fob with a shield cartouche engraved with “FA AC 1893”, made by Charles Edward Soloman in 1892.
The front of the fob shows some ornate chisel work with a pierced leaf and scroll design, with a raised ribbon and shield cartouche.
The raised shield shaped cartouche has been engraved with:
FA AC
60.00 GBP
Boer War Coin Brooch made from a 2-Shilling Silver ZAR Coin 1897 fitted in a Hallmarked Silver Brooch Cartwheel Frame c1900
Here on offer is a Boer War sweetheart coin brooch made with a 2-shilling silver ZAR (Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek) coin dated 1897.
The coin is fitted into a hallmarked silver brooch cartwheel frame, that uses a locking mechanism that means the coin can be removed as and when required.
The solid silver South African Republic (Transvaal) 2-shiliing coin was engraved... read more
55.00 GBP
WW1 1915 Imperial German M1898/05 1st Pattern “Butcher’s Blade” Bayonet by SIMSON & Co. SUHL
Here on offer is an Imperial German M1898/05 “Butcher’s Blade”, 1st pattern bayonet by Simson & Co., of Suhl, dated to 1915.
This example is in well used condition, with damage to one of the wooden grips and slight but gentle curve to the blade towards the tip. There is no scabbard with this bayonet.
This example was made in 1915 by Simson & Co., of Suhl. Early Sim... read more
Fine Victorian English Silver Vesta Case by Constantine & Floyd Ltd 1896
Here on offer is an elegant antique Victorian solid silver Vesta Case by Constantine & Floyd Ltd, dating to 1896.
The Vesta Case has been beautifully engraved with ornate floral scrollwork on the front and back. The front also has two engraved gothic initials:
G H
in a circular cartouche.
There are four very tiny raised "pin heads" of ... read more
60.00 GBP
Antique Cased Bronze Medallion from Marling School Stroud Awarded for 220yds Athletic Race - to J.H. VINER in 1924
Here on offer is a fine antique cased bronze medallion from Marling School, located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, complete with its fitted presentation case.
It was awarded to the winner of the 220yds junior handicapped athletic race, a J.H. VINER in 1924.
Marling School is the oldest secondary school for boys in Stroud, having been founded in 1887 by Sir ... read more
40.00 GBP
WW2 RAF Aerial Propaganda Leaflet Dropped over France – Dated 5th January 1943
Here on offer is a surviving copy of an RAF aerial propaganda leaflet that were dropped over France during WW2.
This copy is dated 5th January 1943.
This scarce example of the “Le Courrier De L’Air” that translates to “The Air Mail” has the headline: The Russian offensive grows and accelerates.
Apparently, thousands of copies of this type of leaflet ... read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 RAF Aerial Propaganda Leaflet Dropped over France – Dated 31st December 1942
Here on offer is a surviving copy of an RAF aerial propaganda leaflet that were dropped over France during WW2.
This copy is dated 31st December 1942.
This scarce example of the “Le Courrier De L’Air” that translates to “The Air Mail” has the headline: General de Gaulle will form an army of 300,000 men.
Apparently, thousands of copies of this type of... read more
20.00 GBP