German Army Officers Dress Dagger with Double Etched Blade by E & F HORSTER

Here on offer is a fine example of a German Officers dress dagger with double etched blade by E & F HORSTER, complete with its silver Portepee.

There is a huge amount of debate about “etched blades” as to whether various examples where WW2 era or post WW2.

I personally take the guidance from Thomas Wittmann’s reference books. On page 139 of his book “Exploring the...  read more

Code: 50560

Montgomery Clan Hallmarked Scottish Silver Lapel Brooch – Edinburgh 1951

Here on offer is a Montgomery Clan hallmarked Scottish silver lapel brooch, dated to Edinburgh 1951.

This small solid silver brooch is in excellent condition and still has some fine detail to the Montgomery clan image of the lady on the front. She is supporting an anchor with one hand and holding the severed head of a Saracen the other.

She is bordered by a ribbon/...  read more

Code: 50537

Framed Victorian Period Sweetheart Pincushion – “Home Sweet Home”

Here on offer is a lovely example of a Victorian period sweetheart pincushion that’s been fitted into a glass fronted cardboard display case.

This sweet pincushion has been set in the centre with the words:

HOME SWEET HOME

made from tiny domed metal pins.

Around the outer edges is an ornate swirling pattern made from cle...  read more

Code: 50529

Large Bronzed Aluminium Alloy Stylised Model of a WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat

Here on offer is a large bronzed aluminium alloy stylised model of a WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat.

I have no real idea of how old this model is but it seems to have been created in a stylised form to represent the famous British WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat.

It makes a great display piece and looks great as a aviation desk ornament.

It is ...  read more

Code: 50521

Arcadian Crested China WW1 British Tank – Mark IV - EXETER - c1917

Here on offer is a fine example of an Arcadian (A & S) crested china model of a WW1 (Female) Mark IV British Tank, made around 1917.

The Mark IV was introduced in 1917 and it benefited from significant developments of the Mark I tank. The main improvements were in armour, the re-siting of the fuel tank and ease of transport. A total of 1,220 Mk IV’s were built: ...  read more

Code: 50490

WW1 Austrian Commemorative Medal 1914 – 1918 with Original Ribbon

Here on offer is an original WW1 Austrian commemorative medal with its original ribbon.

The Austrian Kreigserinnerungsmedaille (War Commemorative Medal) was created in 1932 for award to all who served in the First World War, including soldiers, civil servants and relief workers. In 1933 gilt crossed swords were added to the ribbons of medals awarded to those who se...  read more

Code: 50487

Taxidermy of a Professionally Mounted and Framed Fox Skull

Here on offer is a great example of taxidermy that shows a professionally mounted and framed Fox Skull, possible a red fox.

The skull has been cut in half down the centre and mounted into a sealed glass fronted ‘shadow box’.

The frame is finished in a wonderful antique gilt finish and is in excellent condition and has a brass wall fixing on the back...  read more

Code: 50480

WW2 Trench Art Solid Brass Model of an RAF Bristol Blenheim

Here on offer is an unusual example of a WW2 Trench Art solid brass model of a RAF Bristol Blenheim, twin engined light bomber.

The model is a one piece solid brass casting and does show as expected, some age oxidisation to the finish, but no cracks or repairs.

Originally it would have had two ‘three bladed’ propellers, but now one engine has its pro...  read more

Code: 50443

Solid Brass Nautical ‘BRITAINS PRIDE’ Sailor Figure Doorstop - Harbour Post

Here on offer is an excellent example of a solid brass nautical, ‘BRITAINS PRIDE’ sailor figure doorstop.

It is difficult to age but the casting looks to be old and I know of others that show a Registered Design number 320316, which dates to 1898.

The Sailor is posed leaning on a harbour tie post and he seems to be holding a telescope.

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Code: 50441

Solid Brass Nautical ‘BRITAINS PRIDE’ Sailor Figure Doorstop – Ships Wheel

Here on offer is an excellent example of a solid brass nautical, ‘BRITAINS PRIDE’ sailor figure doorstop.

It is difficult to age but the casting looks to be old and I know of others that show a Registered Design number 320316, which dates to 1898.

The Sailor is posed leaning on a ships wheel, clutching his cutlass in its scabbard.

Ac...  read more

Code: 50442