Memorabilia

  • Antique silver mounted horse hoof paperweight. A very unusual paperweight that must have been a special commission by someone in memory of their beloved horse. The top of the hoof is covered in sterling silver with the name "Fairy" engraved on it while the bottom is covered by a sterling silver horseshoe. Full hallmark to both top and bottom silver covers for London assay c1895 and made by Daniel & John Wellby. Measures approximately 105mm at longest, 60mm at widest and 56mm at tallest.
  • Rare antique hydraulic jack in copper, brass and iron. A very rare & heavy hydraulic jack patented 100 years ago in 1923. In working order albeit a bit erratic. These were made as an expensive optional extra for Rolls Royce or Bentley of the period. Patent No's and manufacturers info to the side. A lovely item and definitely a talking point! Base measures 152mm long by 75mm wide at base and 145mm at longest across the lever.
  • Genuine French vitreous enamel sheet steel street sign. Used on the Rue Antoine Mariotte in the Orleans district and removed for replacement, renaming or redevelopment work. White enamel is raised in relief with excellent definition. c1950s. COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Genuine French vitreous enamel on sheet steel street sign, displayed on the road in question and removed due to replacement. The white enamel is in relief. This sign for Rue du Grand Villers was made in the 1960s and 80s.                                                            COLLECT FROM STORE ONLY.
  • Modern pair of Wayfarer Ray-Ban x Disney sunglasses. New and never worn modern pair of limited edition Ray-Ban sunglasses cebrating Mickey Mouse! Very subtle with Mickey only visible on the arms of the glasses. Comes complete with red vinyl case, red cleaning cloth, certificate of authenticity all in original box. When fully open measures 135mm at arm tips.
  • Whitefriars limited edition rare Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubliee paperweight No.427 of only 1000 made
  • Pair of antique sterling silver lemon forks. Made exactly 100 years ago in 1924, these fine quality forks were assayed in Sheffield and made by Charles William Fletcher & Son Ltd. They come in their own fitted leather case with retail sellers details on the inside of lid. There is some wear to the velvet & silk interior but otherwise in good condition. Forks measure 105mm long.
  • Queen Victoria commemorative medal for her diamond jubilee. A collectable bronze medal in original fitted case with a young Victoria c1837 to one side and reverse has image of the then queen in 1897. Medal measures 55mm in diameter. The clasp of the case is not working and does not close shut.
  • Small mid century enamel on copper plate by Judith Wedemeier USA c1960s. Beautiful green enamel dish decorated with 2 pale blue birds sat on a branch with raised bubble accents for the birds eyes and breasts. Signed Wedemeier USA to the base. There are 3 shallow indents to the base possibly from manufacturing process. Measures 125mm in diameter.
  • Antique small glass bottle from Boots Pure Drug Company. Small octagonal bottle with sterling silver top which has full hallmark for Birmingham assay c1915. Some contents included - believed to be smelling salts. The top has a few dints which has not affected the visibility of the hallmark. Lovely historic piece from a company still with us today!
  • Victorian wax crest in fitted box. A lovely example of a Victorian wax crest made by Longman and Strongi'th'arm engravers to Her Majesty Waterloo Place London. The seal is unfortunately broken inside its fitted setting although this does not detract from its fine quality. The seal has letters M V J with flowers to the centre and Fidelitas (faithfulness) written below. The fitted box is made of finely turned lignum vitae wood.
  • Aynsley To commemorate mans greatest achievement - The Landing on the Moon by USA Astronauts in Apollo 11 July 20th 1969 Measures 100mm in diameter at base
  • Vintage Swiss Red Cross badge designed by Huguenin from Le Locle region of Switzerland. Signed by Hans Frei to the front. Coppered bronze with pin in good order.
  • Vintage Ellerman Lines (Shipping) 1951/1952 double-sided mirrored desk calendar
  • "My Friends" vintage autograph album made by James E Hawkins of London with gilt page edging Some signs of wear

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