Vintage Large Glass Ashtray and Stand for the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards

Here on offer is a Vintage Large Glass Ashtray and Stand for the now disbanded 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards.


The 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards was a cavalry regiment of the British Army formed in 1922 and served in WW2.

However following the reduction of forces at the end of the Cold War and proposals contained in the Options for Change paper,...  read more

Code: 50269

Rare Pearl Arms Crested China WW1 BRITISH TANK – MARK 1 - CAMBRIDGE - c1916

Here on offer is an unusual and rare Pearl Arms China (A.C.R. & Co Ltd) model of a WW1 British Tank made in 1916.

I think this is a model of the first British Tank that was made, the Mark 1.

The Mark 1 was armed with two 6 pounder guns and three .303 Hotchkiss machine guns and were called “Male" tanks; those with four Vickers machine guns and one H...  read more

Code: 50265

Genuine Vintage WW2 Royal Artillery Wire Embroidered Bullion Blazer Badge

Here on offer is a genuine vintage, possibly WW2 period, Royal Artillery Wire Embroidered Bullion Blazer Badge.

The wire-embroidered badge has been sewn directly onto the square piece of cloth, which once would have formed the front of a blazer pocket.

The badge itself is in great condition, and makes a great collectors piece that still displays we...  read more

Code: 50264

Genuine Issued RAF Officer's Bullion Cap Badge

Here on offer is a genuine issued RAF Officer's padded bullion Cap Badge.

It has the Queens Crown so I believe it is a post WW2 example.

It is in overall great condition which still retains its original vibrant colour to the felt and gilt bullion. Also the solid metal RAF eagle retains all its gilt finish.

There are just a couple of l...  read more

Code: 50261

Genuine Issued WW1 Merchant Navy Officer's Cap Badge

Here on offer is a genuine issued WW1 Merchant Navy Officer's padded Cap Badge.

This excellent issued example still retains all its bullion stitching and padding.

It has a beautiful overall aged patina finish to all the elements of the badge, as can be seen in my photos.

The Badge measures 2.7” (6.9cm) wide by 2.6” (6.8cm) tall.
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Code: 50260

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

W.C. ...  read more

Code: 50253

Antique ‘Duke of Wellington’ Staffordshire Pottery Character Jug, circa 1830

Here on offer is a fine example of an antique ‘Duke of Wellington’ Staffordshire Pottery Character Jug, circa 1830.

After the Duke of Wellington’s victory at Waterloo in 1815, a number of commemorative souvenir items where made and these finely detailed character jugs where made depicting the Duke in his uniform.

They where all hand painted in a numb...  read more

Code: 50229

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

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH HALLMARKED SILVER SNUFFBOX BY JOHN SHAW c1819

Here on offer is a beautiful antique Georgian English hallmarked silver Snuffbox by John Shaw circa 1819.

This pocket Snuffbox is a finely made quality piece and has a crosshatched pattern over the centrally raised lid and a slightly different cross hatch pattern on the central section of the base.

There is a small rectangular cartouche in the centr...  read more

Code: 50248

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