Large Vintage Framed Dedication to Alderman George T. Craker from the Air Training Corps 39F Squadron for 22 Years service in 1963
Here on offer is a large vintage framed dedication to Alderman George T. Craker from the Air Training Corps of the 39F Squadron (Barnes) for 22 years devoted service, in 1963.
The dedication has been hand written in black ink in a stylish gothic font and reads as:
Presented to
Alderman George T. Craker
By the Officers, NCO’s, Cadets,
And Membe... read more
20.00 GBP
Impressive RAF Related Antique Winged Car Mascot with an Early RAC Car Badge and RAF Brass Cap Badge
Here on offer is an impressive RAF related antique winged car mascot enhanced with an early RAC car badge and RAF brass cap badge.
From what I can make out, it looks to have possibly been made up from a 1920’s Buick Master “winged” car mascot/radiator cap, that originally would have had a temperature heat gauge in the centre?
Where the gauge would have been fitted,... read more
250.00 GBP
Scottish Edinburgh Hallmarked Silver Sgian Dubh by Thomas Kerr Ebbutt dated 1956
Here on offer is a fine example of a vintage Scottish Sgian Dubh with solid silver fittings that where made by the Edinburgh silversmith, Thomas Kerr Ebbutt, dated to 1956.
The hilt has a beautiful hand carved ebony wood grip with an interlaced design that is topped with a silver crown pommel set with a beautiful undamaged yellow cairngorm stone.
At the base of the... read more
Vintage British Officers - Part Leather Covered Swagger or Drill Stick with Fitted Chrome ACME CITY Whistle
Here on offer is a vintage British Officer’s, part leather covered swagger or drill stick with fitted chrome ACME CITY whistle
The swagger stick is made from a section of turned light coloured wood, that has a long section of marron coloured leather, stitched in place at either end.
There is a bright chrome collar at the top that is permanently fitted with a chrom... read more
Antique Victorian Red Leather Covered Oval Gilt Brass Traveling Inkwell c1890
Here on offer is a fine example of an antique Victorian red leather covered oval gilt brass traveling inkwell, circa 1890.
The outer red leather covering is still in excellent condition and it retains the word “INK” embossed in gilt lettering on the top of the lid.
The lid opens when the concealed button on the front is pressed, but the spring is now slightly loose... read more
35.00 GBP
WW2 Trench Art “20mm Cartridge” Brass and Steel Petrol Table Lighter
Here on offer is an impressive WW2 trench art brass and steel petrol table lighter.
The top cone section is from the top of a 20mm cartridge and the lower section has been made up from a large calibre artillery cartridge igniter, that I can’t identify?
Many countries have used 20mm anti-aircraft guns during WW2, on board ships, on land and they were also popular on... read more
55.00 GBP
Rare Antique Hand Carved Wooden Native Indian Chief Pipe Rack c1900
The carved heads themselves are very detailed and depict the style of the classic Native Indian Chief, as often seen on large carved cigar store advertising figures of that period.
I can only find similar examples of Indian Chief head pipes, but no pipe racks, making this a very rare and highly collectable piece of early Native Indian art.
The pipe rack is in great... read more
250.00 GBP
Unique WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet made into a “Pull-A-Long” Toy Tortoise
Here on offer is what appears to be a WW2 British Dispatch Rider or Paratroopers Helmet that has made into a wonderful “Pull A Long” Toy Tortoise.
I am no expert when it comes to WW2 helmets, but I am pretty sure it isn’t a Paratroopers Helmet, as I believe these where constructed of steel and this one is made from fibre.
The old gent I bought it from along with ... read more
85.00 GBP
Cased Pair of Hallmarked Silver Winston Churchill Centenary 1874 - 1974 Goblets by Toye Kenning & Spencer Limited Edition - 435 & 436 of 500
Here on offer is a cased pair of limited edition hallmarked solid sterling silver “Winston Churchill Centenary 1874 – 1974” goblets, by Toye Kenning & Spencer Ltd.
These fine quality limited edition goblets were produced to commemorate the Winston Churchill centenary in 1974. They are individually numbered 435 and 436 of a worldwide issue of only 500 goblets and are highly coll... read more
275.00 GBP