General Collectables

Ltd Edition Dartington Glass King Edgar Large Tankard.

A limited-edition hand blowen glass tankard made by Frank Thrower, signed and dated 1970 and decorated with the seal of King Edgar the first king of England. It measures 4.5 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches high and comes in perfect condition.  read more

Code: 30115

Scarce Booklet 1911 Investiture Prince of Wales (Edward VIII)

I say this booklet is scarce as I cannot find another example of it anywhere, unlike the many booklets and pamphlets given away at the time as commemoratives this programme of events was issued only to those attending the event, ‘the ceremonial (to be observed at the) investiture of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales K.G. Carnarvon castle 13th July 1911’. It contains 23 pages of order of ev...  read more

Code: 30114

Georgian Silver Mounted Scottish Snuff Mull

Circa 1800 Scottish black horn snuff mull with white horn hinged lid and decorated with a silver thistle and cartouche.
It is in very good condition for something that is over 200 years old. The main body of the mull has some surface cracks and the cork stopper inside the lid has shrunk over time and it no longer has an airtight fit. It measures 3 inches long and approximately 1.5 x 1.75...  read more

Code: 30113

Hallmarked Silver Propelling Pencil by Sampson Mordan.

A superb quality silver propelling pencil with a chased and engraved decoration and hallmarked for London 1890 with the makers mark of Sampson Mordan, one of the finest makers of the period. It is in perfect condition still containing its original pencil. It measures 3.5 inches long when closed.  read more

Code: 30112

18th / 19th Century Tintype of Richard Lionheart Great Seal.

During the 18th and early 19th century, before stamp collecting it would be a gentleman’s hobby to visit various towns, museums and castles and take impressions of their great seals, either using shellac or wax, the wax would then be taken to make a mould for a tintype, brass or bronze impression. So here we have a Georgian period impression of the seal of king Richard the Lionheart 1157 – 1199...  read more

Code: 30111

Scarce 1930’s Wyvern Receding Safety Ink Pen with 14ct Nib.

A very collectable Ink pen by Wyvern, the propelling or receding No27 safety pen with original 14ct gold nib. The pen nib twists inside the black Bakelite body of the pen and it also has a screw on lid. It is in very good condition and measures 5.25 inches long.  read more

Code: 30110

Scarce 1920’s Mannekin-Pis Petrol Lighter.

The famous Brussels statue made into a novelty petrol lighter. It was made in France and his head comes off for filling, lit by a roller on the back and the flame comes out the front, the flame extinguished by the boy’s hand. Made from metal with a bronze finish, it comes in very good condition and measures 3.25 inches high.  read more

Code: 30109

1920’s Enamelled Brooch.

A very pretty enamelled brooch on brass, which was probably silver plated. Enamelled on a white ground and hand finished. It measures 2 x 1 inch.  read more

Code: 30108

Vintage Miniature Chinese Silver Junk.

A little miniature Chinese Junk made from sterling silver (tests .925) it is a nice heavy weight and measures 1.75 inches high.  read more

Code: 30107

Mid 20th Century Reliance Insurance Plate.

A embossed ‘Reliance Insurance’ plate or sign. A mid-20th century reissue of the 17th Century plates hung on buildings to show the firemen that the building has insurance and that they would get paid for fighting the fire. This one is made of printed tin in black and gold. Although it has a few minor scratches etc, it looks unused and measures 8.25 x 9.25 inches.  read more

Code: 30106