WW1 British Trench Art - Large Round Copper Plaque from France

Here on offer is a great piece of WW1 British Trench Art.

I was told it has been made from the lid of a French copper milk churn, as used to supply the troops in France during WW1.

The large round copper lid has been fitted with a small chain to enable it to be wall hung.

Hand engraved on the front in a star pattern, are the words:
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Code: 50275

WW1 Arcadian China ZEPPELIN with the Crest of Northampton

Here on offer is a mint condition Arcadian China model of a WW1 Zeppelin.

On the front is a beautiful colourful crest transfer image of the shield for the City of:

NORTHAMPTON

The transfer has been hand painted in certain areas and is in undamaged condition.

On the base is the printed makers mark:

AR...  read more

Code: 50274

WW1 Teak Barrel Ashtray from H.M.S. CHAMPION 1915

Here on offer is a GENUINE piece of teak wood from

H.M.S. CHAMPION.

made into a slightly sloping sided round Ashtray.

The beautifully made Ashtray measures 3.5” (9cm) diameter at its widest point by 1.75” (4.5cm) high.

It weighs 148g.

It has a quality chrome plated plaque pinned to the front, which reads:...  read more

Code: 50271

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

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