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	Royal Air Force Station Muharraq Plaque A111 Original, quality post-war "Royal Air Force Station" Muharraq Plaque with the Royal Crown above mounted on a honey coloured oak shield. Complete and in good order. Oak shield 7" x 6" x 0.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Aircraft Propeller Hub A10 Original, quality Second World War aircraft propeller hub in laminated mahogany originally with four propeller fins. This example has been trimmed down and could now be mounted with a clock, mirror or photograph. This has eight bolt holes and is impressed around the rim "T6296", "B.N. No 480", "12cy1. RAFAA" and "RE8" and stamped in black "A.1.D.700". A very clean example, in good order. 8.5" tall. 12" wide at base. 3.5" front to back. Inner aperture 3.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £156.00


	Campaign Tent Pole Coatrack CR89 Original, quality mid to late 19th century military campaign coatrack to fit around officers tent poles. This super example has five cast brass coat hooks riveted to a thick leather collar with a strap and buckle for mounting. The hooks have been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and the leather is good and strong and will fit up to 4" diam tent post. All is complete and in good and working order. Leather 2" wide x 9" plus strap. Each hook 3" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £185.00


	Scottish Soldier Cast Iron Door Porter DP99 Original, quality late 19th century large cast iron door porter with a Scottish Soldier in kilt and bearskin stood on guard. A good repair to the arm and staff. Cleaned and lacquered and complete and in good order. Base 13.5" x 3" front to back. 14.5" tall. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £95.00


	Tin Flour Dredger FD3 Original, quality late 19th century two piece tinsmith made, tin flour dredger with a strap handle to the side and a tight lift off perforated lid. The underside has the original shop price code in ink and the broad arrow imprint for the war department. Cleaned and lacquered and complete and in good and working order. 4" tall x 3.5" base diam. 4.5" wide including handle. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	3 Piece Set of Bayonet Fire Irons F295 Original, quality three piece set of steel fire irons fashioned from late 19th century French bayonets. Each piece is an original bayonet with etched details of a location in France and a date, each engraving has different details and dates 1877, 2 x 1879 and 1880. Each bayonet is complete with just the alteration to fire irons. I understand a huge hoard of this model bayonets were discovered in a Military Storage Depot in France in the early 20th century. We have sold fire irons of the same model as these, over the years but they are not too common. All have been cleaned, polished and lacquered and are complete and in good and working order. Shovel 25" x 5" x 1.5". Tongs 25.5" x 4" x 1". Poker 25.5" x 4" x 1". Price is for the set. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £585.00


	Rosewood Handled Glass Cutter in Leather Case GC2 Original, quality glaziers rosewood handled glass cutter in the original leather protective case. This example is detailed "A Shaw & Son" for the maker and "1917" and the steelhead is stamped with the broad arrow mark for the War Dept. All is complete and in good and working order. Glass cutter 7" x 0.5" x 0.5". Leather case 8" x 1" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £65.00


	Military Hat Tin HT20 Original, quality, late 19th century, circular shaped military hat tin in the original bronzed and patterned paintwork andwith a wire carry handle to the hinged lid. The interior has most of its original bronzed finish. The front of the tin has a hasp fitting to take a padlock and the lid has a shield shaped brass nameplate for the supplier "Hawkes and Co Ltd 1 Savile Row London W". The lid has an owner's detail painted in white letters detailing "L.F Close K.S.L.I". Generally complete and in good shape, but with a few dents and rubbing to the paintwork. 11.75" diameter x 7" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Brass Iron Stand IS49 Original, quality 1920's iron stand / trivet with a fretted illustration of a First World War soldier holding a rifle and union flag and entitled "A Gentleman in Khaki". This unusual example has the standard flat iron shape with crossed rifles as the grip and three legs. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good order. 8.75" x 4" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £65.00


	Inkstand With Relics from St Johns Westminter Built 1709 IW112 Original, quality inkstand fashioned using relics and timber from "St Johns of Westminster Church, built in 1709 and destroyed by enemy action May 10th 1941". The original blacksmith made wrought iron nail is engraved as such and the old brass and glass inkwell which fits well is an old replacement. All is complete and in good order. Plinth 13.5" x 6.25". Including inkwell 4.25" x tall. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £385.00


	Brass Trench Art Jug J123 Original, quality 1920's brass water jug of a super shape and fashioned using a First World War brass shell case base for the base of the jug. I am not sure that the rest of the jug is 'trench art' but who knows,? All is complete and in good and working order with a hinged cover, a handle to the rear and a good pouring lip. The shell case underside is impressed 1918 June; and other numbers. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. 8" tall. 5.5" diam. Widest including spout and handle 7.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £85.00


	1912 Engraved Nickel Plated Kettle K173 Original, quality nickel plated tea kettle on three feet with the original decorative cane covering to the handle and cow horn handle to the lid. This example in super condition is engraved to the front "Presented by the Officers, Non-commission Officers & Men of the South Eastern mounted Brigade, Transport & Supply Column Army Services Corps. (Territorial) Croydon to Staff Sergt Major A. Moore on the occasion of his marriage April 9th 1912". The underside is impressed for the manufacturer "J.C & Co Ltd". All is complete and in good and working order. 9" tall x 7" wide. 9" including spout. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £95.00


	A Home Guard Drill Book & Field Service Manual M152 Original, quality 1942 Issue of John Brophy's "A Home Guard Drill Book & Field Service Manual". A very clean copy, complete with all pages and liner covers. Complete and in good order. 5.25" x 4" x 3/8" wide. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £45.00


	Royal Engineers Trench Art M151 Original, quality Second World War Trench Art decorated brass nosecone converted to an ashtray for cigarettes with one cigarette rest added. The front is mounted with a brass and enamelled Royal Engineers' epaulette badge with no damage to the enamel. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. 2" tall. 2.5" base diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £68.00


	Royal Engineers Trench Art M150 Original, quality Second World War Trench Art decorated brass nosecone converted to an ashtray for cigarettes with one cigarette rest added. The front is mounted with a brass and enamelled Royal Engineers' epaulette badge with damage to the enamel. Complete and in good order. 2" tall. 2.5" base diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £45.00


	1919 World War Peace Mug M149 Original, quality white ceramic mug issued in 1919 to celebrate the end of the "First World War", "1914 to 1918". The front of this example has coloured details of Brittania between cameos of "Beatty" and "Haig" within laurel wreaths and "For Freedom & Honour", "Peace 1919". The reverse is detailed "A Souvenir of The Great War, Commenced Aug 14th 1914 Armistice Nov 11th 1918 & Peace Signed June 28th 1919". The underside is detailed for the manufacturer "Grimwades, Winton Stoke on Trent England" and all is complete and in good order. 2.75" tall x 3" diam. 3.75" including handle. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Trench Art Match Box Cover M148 Original, quality First World War "trench art" decorated brass matchbox cover with a military badge to the front, punched detail all around with "Souvenir From France" to the other side and "WP" to the spine. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. 2.5" x 1.5" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £45.00


	Earl of Chesters Yeomanry Epaulette M147 Original, quality post-war single chain mail epaulette with the Royal Crown and the raised mounting stud detailed with the Prince of Wales Feathers and "Earl of Chesters Yeomanry". All is mounted on a black felt-like material with a lining. Only one epaulette of a pair but a beauty. Complete and in good order. 6.75" x 5.75" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £68.00


	Tin of Soldier's Button Polish M146 Original, quality First World War unused tin of "Carrs Soldier's Button Polish" with instructions for using to the lid and "For polishing the Metallic Parts of Soldier's clothing & equipment", the sides of the tin are also detailed "Guaranteed British made by Carr & Son New Southgate N.II London". This tin is finished in black and army Kharki and is complete and in good order. 2.25" diam. 0.5". Click on photo for large and other views. Price: £56.00


	Doulton Daily Mirror Cartoon Childrens Bowl M143 Original, quality 1930's / 40's children's feeding bowl with a black on white cartoon detailing Pip, Squeak and Wilfred to the centre. These characters were a popular strip cartoon in the Daily Mirror during the Second World War and their names were given as nick names to the three standard medals issued to all UK personnel serving during the Second War. The underside is detailed for the maker "Royal Doulton, Made in England" with a reference to the "Daily Mirror". Complete and in good order with no chips or cracks. 6" diam. 1.5" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £68.00


	1919 World War Peace Beaker M142 Original, quality white ceramic beaker issued in 1919 to celebrate the end of the First World War 1914 to 1919. The front for this example has coloured detail of Brittania sitting before the flags of British Allied countries during the war. The reverse has details in black "Peace Celebration 1919 Presented by the Lord Mayor, Aldermen & Citzens of the City of Manchester William Kay Lord Mayor". The beaker is very crazed but otherwise is complete and a super example. 4.5" tall. Top 2.75" diam. Base 2.25" diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Honour & Liberty Bowl M141 Original, quality white ceramic bowl manufactured in 1914 the beginning of the First World War. This super bowl is decorated to the outside with two pictures of four flags of the Allies, one laurel wreath with "God Save The King" and line drawing illustrations of "HMS Lion", "HMS Iron Duke" and three early aircraft. The underside is detailed with the registration number for the year 1914 and for the manufacturer "Chelson China of England". Complete and in good order. 4.5" tall x 5.5" top diam. 3.25" diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £230.00


	Brass Button Stick M140 Original, quality First World War brass "Button Stick" as used by Military personnel when cleaning the old style buttons whilst fixed to the uniform. This gadget was slid behind the button or badge to prevent soiling the uniform material. This example is detailed "patent number 116972/17" for 1917 and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 6.75" x 2.25". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £36.00


	Trench Art Brass Mini Stool M139 Original, quality probably Second World War trench art item fashioned into a mini stool with "SA" pierced to the top "South Africa" ?. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. Backplate 1.5" x 1.5". Total 6" tall. 5.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £45.00


	A.R.P Air Raid Warning Rattle M138 Original, quality Second World War Air Raid Warning rattle in Beech with oak or ash slats. The significance of the red and white paint is not known but the top of the red rail is impressed "A.R.P., W. Clements & Sons 1939". Very loud and complete and in good and working order. 10.5" x 9" x 1.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £89.00


	Warwick British Legion 1929 Mug M136 Original, quality Royal Blue ceramic drinking mug manufactured by "The Ashstead Pottery" and embossed "Warwick British Legion Christmas 1929" to the side and the logo for the "British Legion" to the other. Complete and in good order. 4.25" tall. Base 3 3/8" diam. 4.5" widest including handle. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £45.00


	ARP Wooden Alarm Rattle M129 Original, quality Second World War all wooden air raid warning rattle stamped to the body "B & E Ltd' for the manufacturer "A.R.P" for Air Raid Precautions' and "1939". All is super clean, super loud and complete and in good and working order. This is the first rattle we have seen marked for the A.R.P. 11.25" x 9" x 2.25". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


	1924 Nickel Cigarette Case M114 Original, quality twelve cigarette size, curved nickel plated cigarette case with an engraved monogram and embossed decoration to the front and engraved 15-1-1924 and the original matt finish inside with the original elastic cigarette bands. The reverse is engraved with the following detail. L.T.S. May 1919 - March 1921. GIB. March 1921 - March 1924. SUEZ. April 1924 - May 1926. LEAVE. May 1926 - Sept 1926. ASCENSION. Oct 1926. Some very minor dents to the front otherwise complete and in good order. Previous owner unknown ? 3.5" x 3.5" x 0.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £65.00


	Trench Art Brass Letter Opener M107 Original, quality brass letter opener in the form of a scimitar sword, fashioned from First World War military scraps with a bullet case for the handle with a crown plaque applied and a fretted out curved blade, punch engraved "Alsace". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 8.25" x 1.25" x 0.5". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Trench Art Brass Letter Opener, 4 matching available M103 Original, quality First World War "trench art" decorated letter openers, fashioned using 3mm bullets and scrap brass to fashion the scimitar shaped blade. The blade is punch engraved "Souvenir" to one side and some initials to the other and all are mounted with a Royal Engineers brass button to the end of the grip. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. 7.5" x 1" 0.5". Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £45.00


	South Devonshire Regiment Tankard M96 Original, quality late 19th century nickel tankard with a side handle and a clear glass bottom. The front is engraved with the crest of the "46 South Devonshire" Regiment over a monogram and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Some minor dents to the handle, otherwise complete and in good order. 4" tall. Base 3.25" diam. 4" wide including handle. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £45.00


	First World War Presentation Cup M92 Original, quality nickel plated trophy cup with embossed decoration, side handles and mounted on an ebonised turned wooden plinth. But most of all engraved to the front "Presented to Pte A Metcalfe K.O.R.N.L on his return from active service in the war of 1914 - 18, from the people of Mallerstang". Complete and in good order. 7" tall x 6.25" widest. Front to back 3.5". Base 4" diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


	NAAFI Vase M89 Original, quality 1920's / 30's brown glazed and waisted stoneware flower vase with an applied decoration to the front detailed in embossed "The NAAFI badge" (Navy, Army and Air Force Institution). The underside is printed for the manufacturer "Lovatt's Langley Ware England". Complete and in good order. 7.5" tall. 4" base diam. 2.75" top diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Brass Button Cleaning Guard M73 Original, quality, pressed brass equipment protector for use when polishing / cleaning brass buttons and badges etc still fixed to the uniform. This example, the first we have seen of this model, is detailed with cut outs to cover most if not all the requirements and is embossed "The New Pioneer Equipment Protector F.Malborough Birmingham" and has the patent number and a registration number for the year 1921. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. complete and in good and working order. 5.5" x 3". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Civil Defence Corps Armband, 5 available M46 Original, quality unused, yellow cloth armband embroidered with 'Civil Defence Corps' beneath a crown and stamped to the reverse with the war department arrow mark and 'Lewis Falk Ltd 1954' for the manufacturer. In super condition, complete and in good order. 18" x 3.5". Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £10.00


	Civil Defence Welfare Armband, 4 available M44 Original, quality unused, yellow cloth armband embroidered with 'Civil Defence Corps Welfare' beneath a crown and stamped to the reverse with the war department arrow mark and 'Lewis Falk Ltd 1954' for the manufacturer. In super condition, complete and in good order. 18" x 3.5". Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £10.00


	Civil Defence Warden Armband, 3 available M43 Original, quality unused, yellow cloth armband embroidered with 'Civil Defence Corps Warden' beneath a crown and stamped to the reverse with the war department arrow mark and 'Lewis Falk Ltd 1954' for the manufacturer. In super condition, complete and in good order. 18" x 3.5". Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £10.00


	1914 Princess Mary Brass Box, 5 available, M37 Original, quality pressed brass tin with an embossed hinged lid bearing a cameo of Princess Mary, two 'M' monograms and panels around it with the names of countries allied to Great Britain in the 1st World War; Belgium, Japan, Russia, Monte Negro, Sierra and France. Complete and in good order. These brass tins, containing a variety of items dependent on the recipient, were given to all British troops serving overseas for Christmas 1914. The funds for these were raised by Princess Mary, daughter of King George V. Most but not all of the tins were issued with a pack of cigarettes, a pack of tobacco, a Christmas card in an envelope, a printed photo. of Princess Mary and a silver tipped brass shell case with a pencil inside. All items were marked with the monogram 'M' with a crown over. Polished and lacquered. This tin is without contents. 3.25" x 5" x 1.25". Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £65.00


	Lord Kitchener Brass Mantle Ornament MO72 Original, quality cast pink brass mantle ornament of "Lord Kitchener" astride a horse on a memorial pedestal. The reverse is impressed with the registration number for the year 1899. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order. 10" tall x 7.5" x 1.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £135.00


	Lord Roberts Brass Mantle Ornament MO71 Original, quality cast pink brass mantle ornament circa 1900, depicting Lord Roberts astride a horse on a memorial pedestal. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. 10" tall x 7.5" x 1.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £135.00


	Bristol Nested Fire Bucket Brass Plaque NP412 Original, quality 1930's / 40's oval cast brass makers plate detailing "The Bristol Nested Fire Bucket And A.R.P. Pumptank" and "Pat Applied For Essl Works Ashton Gate Bristol 3 Eng" and "Engineering Store & Services Ltd Fire Protection Engineers". This plate has two bolt holes for mounting, has been polished and lacquered and is complete and in good order. Another identical plaque but in cast aluminium may well be available ref code: NP411. 8.75" x 4.5" x 0.25". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £165.00


	Bristol Nested Fire Bucket Aluminium Plaque NP411 Original, quality 1930's / 40's oval cast aluminium makers plate detailing "The Bristol Nested Fire Bucket And A.R.P. Pumptank" and "Pat Applied For Essl Works Ashton Gate Bristol 3 Eng" and "Engineering Store & Services Ltd Fire Protection Engineers". This plate has two bolt holes for mounting, has been polished and lacquered and is complete and in good order. Another identical plaque but in cast brass may well be available ref code: NP412. 8.75" x 4.5" x 0.25". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £68.00


	Memento of Boer War 1901 Plated Dish P36 Original, quality silver plated bread basket / bowl with a deep embossed decoration of flower designs. The reverse is detailed for the manufacturer "James Dixon E.P.N.S" and the front is engraved "A memento of July 27th Boar War 1901" and "Given to Mrs Uppleby". The silver plate is only rubbed where engraved and the rest is bright and clean. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. 9.75" diam x 1.75" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £89.00


	Travelling Shaving Mug SB48 Original, quality late 19th century Sheffield plated, campaign type, shaving Etna with a hinged lid to the base to conceal the spirit container and a hinged top lid to reveal the foldout side handle. This item has been later engraved to the top of the lid as a presentation, detailing "Military Police Sports, Wiesbaden 1926". Not sure how it is heated although a container for the meths spirit is included in the base. What is here, is all in good order and the silver plating is in exceptional condition apart from the rubbing around the engraved detail, obviously from cleaning it often. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and generally in very good order but possibly not complete. 5.75" tall x 3.5" diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


	1915 Brass Trench Art Shellcase SC311 Original, quality large brass shell case dated to the underside "1915". This example has been "Trench Art" transformed with a top flared rim to serve as a stand for sticks and umbrellas / floral display or for fire irons etc. by the fireside. A well-executed consistent flare to the top. The underside is stamped with an assortment of numbers to include "1915", "4th MK IV Gun", "N77" the war dept arrow and others. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is in good order. 14.5" tall x top 6.5" diam. Base 5.25" diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £185.00


	Pair of Trench Art Brass Shell Cases SC310 Original, quality pair of Second World War brass shell cases, punch trench art decorated with floral designs a bird to both facing each other, a castelated top rim and a ribbed and wasted lower section. The underside has many numbers stamped in but no dates. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good order. 13.5" tall. Base 3.5" diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £265.00


	Pair of Trench Art Brass Shell Case SC309 Original, quality pair of First World War brass shell cases 'Trench Art' decorated with punched details of roses to the upper half and waisted and ribbed to the lower. One is decorated to the top "1918" and the other "Marne". The undersides are stamped with an assortment of numbers and letters. All have been polished and lacquered and are in good order. 13.5" tall. Top 3.5" diam. Base 3.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £250.00


	Pair of Small Brass Shell Cases SC308 Original, quality pair of small brass "Trench Art" decorated brass shell cases. Each shell case has a monogram to the front within a shield shaped devise and a castellated top rim and both the bases have differing impressed numbers and letters. Probably Second World War. Polished and lacquered and in good order. 3.75" tall. Base 1.75" diam. Top 1.5" diam. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £68.00


	First World War Brass Shell Case SC307 Original, quality brass shell case impressed to the underside with a variety of numbers and letters to include "13 PR" and '1915' for the date. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good order. 12.25" tall. Base diam 3.5". Top 3" diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Pair of First World War Trench Art Brass Shell Cases SC306 Pair of original, quality brass shell cases trench art decorated with embossed detail matching each other with "Verdun 1918" to one and "Marne 1914" to the other. Both have overall punch decoration of leaves and sunflowers or similar, crenellated tops and side handles fashioned from brass bullet cases. All have been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and are in good order. 13.75" tall x 7" wide including handles. Base 3.5" diam, Top 3" diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £300.00


	Trench Art Shell Case SC305 Original, quality First World War brass shell case cut and shaped to form a miniature coal helmet and possibly for use as a sugar bowl, for the front legs are formed from bullets and the copper handle from a drive belt. The underside of the shell case is impressed with a variety of numbers including "437" and "15" and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good order. 4.5" tall x 3.5" wide. 9.25" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £135.00


	Pair of Brass Trench Art Decorated Shell Cases SC301 Original, quality pair of First World War trench art decorated brass shell cases. The fronts are highly embossed with flower heads tied with a bow in ribbon and the reverses are again embossed one with "Julie" and the other "Tierce". The undersides are stamped with an assortment of numbers. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and are in good order. 13.75" tall. 3" top diam. 3.5" base diam. Click on photo for larger and other views Price: £250.00


	Pair of Trench Art Decorated Brass Shell Cases SC300 Original, quality pair of trench art decorated brass shell cases from the First World War. The fronts are embossed detailing "R.F" and branches and "1914" to one and "1918" to the other. The tops are softly flared and the undersides have a variety of stamped numbers. A super pair of well-decorated shell cases, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and are in good order. 13.75" tall. 3.25" top diam. 3.5" bases. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £250.00


	Pair of First World War Brass Shell Cases SC293 Original, quality pair of First World War brass shell cases 'Trench Art' punch decorated with floral designs. The undersides are stamped with a variety of numbers and one is "Aug 1918" and the other "Apr 1917". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good order but obviously incomplete. 9" tall. 3" top diam. 3.5" base. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £78.00


	Brass Trench Art Shell Case Ashtray SC281 Original, quality chromed shell case base inset to the top with three cigarette rests and a stubbing platform to the centre. The underside is impressed "16mm ARMDC", the war dept broad arrow and '1966' for the year. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed a no extra cost and in good order. 1.75" tall x 3.75" diam. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Pair of Trench Art Brass Shell Cases SC279 Original, quality pair of Second World War all brass shell cases, trench art decorated with grooved sides, leaves and berries in relief. The undersides have many letters and numbers stamped to include 18 pr and the War Dept broad arrow mark to both. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good order. 11.25" x top 3.5" diam. Base 4" diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £185.00


	First World War Brass Shell Case Base SC269 Original, quality First World War brass shell case base, impressed to the underside "Magdeburg" and "Pol-te" and "Feb 1917". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good order. 4.5" tall. 6.75" base diam. 6" top diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Trench Art Letter Opener SC250 Original, quality First World War brass bullet case, 'trench art' fashioned into a letter opener with a scimitar sword shaped brass blade. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. 7.5" x 2" x 0.5". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £56.00


	Pair of Brass Shell Case Base Ashtrays SC246 Original, quality pair of heavy brass shell case base converted to cigar ashtrays. Both the bases have a central four cigar support and have been fitted with an engraved plate detailing "P.S.T.O 4 Rosyth Conference Room" in upper cased text and the underside of one is detailed "4.5 in Marks 3-5 guns", "N5", "EEC" with a broad arrow stamp for the War Dept and "Lot 588", "1961" for the year. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. 6.5" x 1.75" each. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £115.00


	Pair of Trench Art Decorated Brass Shell Cases SC242 Original, quality pair of First World War 'Trench Art' punch decorated brass shell cases. This super pair have flared out points to the top, side handles fashioned with brass bullets and are engraved to the front "Souvenir De Chauny" and "1917" with branches with leaves around. The undersides are stamped with many numbers. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. Great lookers and of an unusual form. 11.5" tall. 9" wide including handles. Diam of base 3.5". 4.25" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £200.00


	Pair of Trench Art Brass Shell Cases SC237 Original, quality pair of probably Second World War trench art decorated brass shell cases. The bodies are fluted and waisted and the tops shaped and trimmed with "Gothic" castellations and the undersides are stamped "75 Dec", "Mai 342" and "17 S.D". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good order. 13.5" tall. 3.5" base diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £200.00


	Pair of Trench Art Shell Cases SC229 Original, quality pair of First World War trench art decorated brass shell cases. These large examples have twisted ribbed and waisted lower halves, turned over wavy top rims and punch engraved details to the upper halves "Souvenir Montigny 1914 - 1918". The undersides are stamped "1913" 'ARSL 105, and others. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in super condition. 14.75" tall. 4.75" base diam. Price is for the pair. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £250.00


	Pair of 1st World War Brass Trench Art Shell Cases SC213 Pair of quality 13.75" tall brass shell cases 'trench art' punch decorated with two different scenes, one of a female playing a lyre and detailed "Asiaco" and the other with a female holding flowers. Although the pattern differs in detail these were worked by the same person. The undersides are stamped "75 DE.C MG M 6, L17 USA & H 670 L. 17 H". All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and both are in good order. 13.75" tall x 3.25" base diam and 3" top diam. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £165.00


	Pair of Brass Shell Cases SC200 Original, quality pair of post war brass shell cases of the tapered form stamped to the underside. " 40 mm 4 ", " ECC ", " 1951 " and with the war dept broad arrow. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed with no extra cost and in good order. 12" tall. 2.5"base diam. 1.5" top diam. Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £75.00


	Pair of Trench Art Shell Cases SC174 Pair of original, quality, trench art decorated brass shell cases, probably from the 2nd World War. These examples are each mounted on three steel ball feet and have flared out and crimped top rims. The underside are stamped "ATE98", "75De.C" and "18C" and others. In good order. 9.5" tall. 3.25" base diameter. Top 3.75" diameter. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £100.00


	Pair of Trench Art Brass Jugs SC142 Pair of original, quality, trench art jugs fashioned from a pair of 1st World War brass shell cases. Both the undersides are stamped for 1917 and with other letters and numbers. The sides of the bodies are punch engraved with matching detail, both with a shield shaped inner border and "Peronne 1919", "Souvenir from France" in a ribbon sway and with similar floral detail. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. Bases 3.5" diameter. 6.25" total height. 4" widest. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £156.00


	HMS Dolphin Trophy SG228 Original, quality silver plated trophy in the form of a cup with Art Nouveau side handles, a narrow stem and a circular foot. The underside is impressed "EPNS" and with the maker's stamp for Walker and Hall and the cup is engraved "H.M.S. Dolphin 1st Prize One Mile Open 1924". A very clean example with no wear to the plate, complete and only one very minor dent. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. 7.5" tall. Total width 9". Bowl 6" diam. Base 4" diam. Click on photo fo rlarger and other views. Price: £85.00


	Sheffield Plated Card Tray T170 Original, quality late 19th century small oval shaped copper tray with a brass bead to the outer rim and four bracket feet. This example was Sheffield plated and has a very faint engraving detailing "Private William Littler, winner of the 2nd prize sword competition B. Troop, Lancashire Hussars 1886". These sized trays were often used for calling cards on the hall table. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. 10" x 7.75" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other view. Price: £78.00


	Trench Art RAF Brass Ashtray TA1 Original, quality 1930's, brass ashtray with a matchbox holder to the centre, all trench art worked from brass with punch engraved decoration to the base and 'RAF' and 'ADEN' to the sides of the match holder. Polished, lacquered and complete and in good order. 4.5" x 3" high. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Teapot for England & Democracy TP46 Original, quality 1930's / 40's black ceramic teapot with side handle and spout and three colour ceramic dot decoration. The lid is detailed to the upper surface "For England & Democracy" and the underside of the pot is detailed "World War II", "Made in England" and Escorted to U.S.A by Royal Navy. Complete and in good and working order. 5" tall x 5.5" diam. 8.25" wide including spout plus handle. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £95.00


	1915 Hudson & Co Whistle W136 Original, quality "J Hudson & Co Birmingham" nickel plated whistle engraved to the barrel "1918" and to the top shoulder with the patent number for the year 1908. A good clean whistle. Complete and in good and working order. 3.25" x 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £65.00


	A.R.P Whistle W131 Original, quality Second World War nickel plated police type whistle detailed "A.R.P" ( Air Raid Precautions ) and for the manufacturer "J. Hudson & Co Barr St. Hockley Birmingham". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 3.25" x 0.5" x 0.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	A.R.P Whistle W130 Original, quality Second World War nickel plated police type whistle detailed "A.R.P" ( Air Raid Precautions ) and for the manufacturer "J. Hudson & Co Barr St. Hockley Birmingham". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 3.25" x 0.5" x 0.5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Military Whistle W77 Original, quality 1930's chrome plated football referee style of "Acme Thunderer" whistle impressed to the front "Made in England" and to one side "C N 973-6266" and the broad arrow mark for the War Department. This clear example has the original split ring, a good loud sound and is complete and in good and working order. 1" tall x 0.75" wide x 2.25" long. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £75.00


	CNAA Military Whistle W64 Original, quality military whistle of the police type in the original unused bronzed finish. This example is stamped "J Hudson & Son Birmingham" for the makers', "CNAA 1985", the War Dept broad arrow mark and "1954". Complete and in good and working order. 3 1/8" x 5/8". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £45.00


	ARP Whistle W55 Original, quality Second World War nickel plated police type whistle with the plating worn in places detailed 'ARP.' ( An Raid Personnel ) and for the manufacturer "J. Hudson & Co Barr St Hockley Birmingham". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. 3.25" x 5/8". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	US Army 1943 Whistle W50 Original, quality green bakelite whistle of the "referee" shape with a brass rivet in the hanging eye at the rear and embossed "US Army 1943" and 'E' within a diamond logo. Very loud and complete and in good and working order. 2.25" x 1" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £85.00

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