Stunning Antique Victorian Mahogany Striped Wooden Page-Turner with Hallmarked Silver Fittings 1893
Here on offer is a beautiful example of an antique Victorian hard wood page-turner with hallmarked silver fittings dating to 1893.
The page turner measures an impressive 17.75” long and is shaped in the form of a long wooden knife with tapering blade edge.
The wood appears to be a hard African “tiger striped” mahogany and has a stunning pattern.
The ... read more
95.00 GBP
Rare Antique Victorian or Edwardian 15ct Gold Swastika Pendant set with an Amethyst Stone
Here on offer is rare antique Victorian or Edwardian, 15ct gold Swastika pendant set in the center with a diamond cut amethyst stone.
The swastika is an ancient symbol of good luck and prosperity in many cultures, particularly in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, where it is used on homes, religious items, and as a charm to attract good fortune.
Obviously in the ea... read more
195.00 GBP
WW2 Butterscotch Bakelite Sweetheart Pendant set with a Photo of a Soldier
Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 butterscotch coloured Bakelite sweetheart pendant, inset with a sepia photo of a soldier in uniform.
The square shaped Bakelite pendant has a beautifully patterned butterscotch marbled finish and is in excellent undamaged condition. It has a hole in the top that has a suspension ring fitted through it.
The front has a small ... read more
20.00 GBP
Vintage UK Policewoman’s Short "Handbag" Truncheon by HIATT circa 1960
Here on offer is what I am told is an original 1960's UK policewoman's short truncheon, made by HIATT.
It has been made from what I think is a strong hickory wood with a multi-ringed grip and it is in excellent undamaged condition.
It still retains a thick leather hand strap that is held in place by two rivets through the leather. On one side of the strap it is sta... read more
45.00 GBP
Boer War Commemorative Pressed Gilt Metal Star Shaped Pendant Depicting General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts c1900
Here on offer is Boer War commemorative pressed gilt metal star shaped pendant, depicting a sepia photo of General Sir Field Marshal Lord Roberts, circa 1900.
The eight pointed star shaped pendant has a star-burst pattern on each point.
In the centre it has a circular paper photo image of Lord Roberts in military uniform with his name ROBERTS.
It com... read more
20.00 GBP
Rare Boer War Commemorative Staffordshire Flatback figure Depicting Robert Baden Powell on Horseback c1900
Here on offer is a rare example of an antique Boer War period commemorative Staffordshire flatback figure depicting Robert Baden Powell, in his military uniform, on horseback, circa 1900.
This exact type of Staffordshire figure, is shown on page39, Plate 82, Fig.2, of the book by Pieter Posthuizen, titled, BOER WAR MEMORABILIA – THE COLLECTOR’S GUIDE.
I believe it... read more
175.00 GBP
WW2 Parachute Regiment Marksman Cloth Badge
Here on offer is an unused WW2 Parachute Regiment marksman cloth badge.
The cloth badge depicts blue crossed rifles that have been embroidered onto a maroon wool backing.
The badge has never been used and is in excellent condition.
It measures 3” (7.6cm) wide by 2.75” (7cm) high and weighs 1g.
Please see my pictures for the details of ... read more
15.00 GBP
Unique WW2 Special Operations Executive Style Concealed Belt Knife used by Corporal John Cooper
Here on offer is an unusual and specially made WW2 Special Operations Executive (SOE) style concealed belt knife.
It was made for a special forces soldier, Corporal John Cooper to use while on operations.
It has been designed so that it fits snuggly into a long leather sheath that has extended straps at each end. This could then be concealed against the inside a s... read more
