General Collectables

Vintage Franklin Mint – The Discovery Sextant

Issued in 1992 to commemorate 500th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1492-1992, commissioned by the National Maritime Historical Society and made by Franklin Mint, it is constructed from solid brass with a wood base, this example which is in excellent condition comes in its original packing box and is complete with its certificate of authenticity, it stands approx. 7.5 inches high.  read more

Code: 31119

Vintage Franklin Mint – The Discovery Telescope

Issued in 1992 to commemorate 500th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1492-1992, commissioned by the National Maritime Historical Society and made by Franklin Mint, it is constructed from solid brass with a wood base, this example which is in excellent condition comes in its original packing box and is complete with its certificate of authenticity, it stands approx. 7.5 inches high.  read more

Code: 31118

Vintage Franklin Mint – The Discovery Compass

Issued in 1992 to commemorate 500th anniversary of the discovery of America, 1492-1992, commissioned by the National Maritime Historical Society and made by Franklin Mint, it is constructed from solid brass with a wood base, this example which is in excellent condition comes in its original packing box and is complete with its certificate of authenticity, it stands approx. 7.5 inches high.  read more

Code: 31117

Vintage Chinese Pear Wood Carving of Quan-Yin.

A very nicely carved Pear wood figure of the Chinese goddess Quan-Yin. Quan Yin is a savior who helps those in need, and is particularly popular as a protector of women, children, and people in distress. Known as "She who hears the cries of the world”. It is in perfect condition, no damage or breaks and she measures 13 inches high.  read more

Code: 31116

Victorian Thames Tunnel Medallion 1842.

A base metal medallion with silver wash to commemorate the opening of the Thames Tunnel by queen Victoria in 1842. The obverse with relief of Sir Marc Brunel and reverse with a scene of the tunnel entrance at Wapping.
In very good condition but most of silver wash is missing.  read more

Code: 31115

Henry Irving Bronze Medallion.

1905 solid bronze medallion commemoration the death of the Shakespearean actor Sir Henry Irving. Probably the most famous actor of his age. It is said that Bram Stoker based the look of Dracula on Irving. Bram Stoker was the personal assistant of Sir Henry Irving and the business manager of the West End's Lyceum Theatre, which Irving owned. It measures 1.75 inches in diameter and comes in excel...  read more

Code: 31114

Antique Parian Bust of Queen Victoria Dated 1897

This a very good quality Parian (unglazed porcelain) bust of Queen Victoria issued in 1887 for the jubilee, it is marked on the back with R. Belt sc (sculptor) 1897 along with ‘original in possession of the Queen’, Victoria is mounted on a wood stand and together she stands approx. 6.75 inches high, she also comes in very good condition.  read more

Code: 31113

1935 George V Rocking Horse Crown

Issued in 1935 to commemorate the silver jubilee this crown became known as the ‘rocking horse’ due to the styling of George slaying the dragon and the art deco style of the horse, this example comes in very good but mildly circulated condition.  read more

Code: 31112

Georgian Miniature Paper mâché Snuff Box.

A tiny little snuff box the top inlayed with white metal. A very fine waistcoat pocket snuff in excellent original condition, 1.25 x .75 inches.  read more

Code: 31111

Victorian Silver MIZPAH Brooch

Victorian Silver brooch hallmarked for Birmingham 1892. Decorated to the front in high relief with flowers and the word ‘MIZPAH’ which means ‘Watch Over’. In very nice condition, pin with a very slight bend, measuring 1.5 inches wide.  read more

Code: 31110