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A scarce original circa 1940's training establishment 'Royal Navy H.M.S.Raleigh sweetheart brooch', the crest inlaid with blue enamelling and mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example. Width 52mm. Height 24mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 13966
35.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's 'Royal Navy H.M.S. Berwick sweetheart brooch', the ship's crest inlaid with blue enamelling and mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed "Sterling". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example. Width 52mm. Height 24mm. HMS Berwick was a County-class heavy cruiser launched in 1926 and scrapped in 1948.
Code: 13965
A scarce original Great War period 'H.M.S Ceres fine quality sweetheart brooch'; hollow silver example in the form of an anchor and bouy, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1917 and maker's details "F.H.M" (Frank H Mannox, Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no dents or distortions, an excellent example. Width 40mm. Height 25mm. HMS Ceres was a C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy, constructed by John Brown & Company, Clydebank and commissioned on the 1st June 1917. In July 1917 Ceres joined the 6th Light Cruiser Squadron as part of the Grand Fleet.
Code: 13946
120.00 GBP
A scarce original Great War period 'HMS Agincourt white faced enamel sweetheart brooch'; ornate large gilt shield inlaid with white enamelling bearing a blue enamel rope edge disc to the centre with Ottoman Turkish script within. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings now with replacement pin, no damage to the enamel. Height 34mm.
Code: 13936
80.00 GBP
A scarce original Great War period 'HMS Erin white faced enamel sweetheart brooch'; ornate large gilt shield inlaid with white enamelling bearing a Crowned shamrock with title scroll below "H.M.S. Erin Grand Fleet 1915". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings now with replacement pin, no damage to the enamel some minor surface scratches to shamrock. Height 34mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 13935
A rare original Great War period 1915 -1919 hire trawler 'H.M.T. Yokohama sweetheart brooch'; hollow gold example in the form of a fouled anchor; the reverse impressed "9ct" ( 9 carat gold) and maker's details "F.H.M" (Frank H Mannox, Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions, an excellent example. Width 41mm. Height 26mm.
Code: 13934
250.00 GBP
A rare original Great War period Admiralty Requisitioned 'HMS Duke of Clarence fine quality sweetheart brooch'; hollow silver example in the form of an anchor and bouy, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1916 and maker's details "F.H.M" (Frank H Mannox, Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, hook an old replacement put back upside down, no dents or distortions, an excellent example. Width 41mm. Height 26mm. 'TSS Duke of Clarence' was a Twin-Screw Steamship or steamer owned by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company between 1906 and 1922 and by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company between1923 and 1930. She was requisitioned by the Admiralty in World War 1 for use as an armed boarding steamer and was then known as 'HMS Duke of Clarence'. She returned to the Zeebrugge service in February 1920 and was sold for scrapping in 1930.
Code: 13933
A scarce original circa 1937 - 1958 period 'HMS Glasgow in the form ship's silhouette brooch', the reverse impressed "800" (Silver) and 'F.I 11' in lozenge shape border. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting and a good replacement hook, complete with safety chain. Length 59mm. Royal Navy HMS Glasgow was a Town-class light cruiser, built by 'Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company', Greenock, Scotland. The seventh ship with that name she was launched in 1936 and commissioned in 1937. She was part of the 2nd Cruiser Squadron of the Home Fleet, she escorted the King and Queen to Canada in 1939. She was sold for scrap in 1958.
Code: 13914
75.00 GBP
A scarce original Great War period 'H.M.S. Undaunted sweetheart brooch', in the form of a hollow silver torpedo with gold plated title scroll, the reverse bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1917 and maker's details "F.H.M" ((Frank H Mannox Birmingham.). Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, professionally replaced hook, small dent to top of war-head. Length 56mm.
Code: 13846
SOLD
A scarce original circa 1930's 1940's period 'HMS Nelson sweetheart brooch'; gilded brass example bearing the ship's crest mounted on an anchor incorporating a lifebouy and beautifully enamelled in vivid red, blue and green colours. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example. Height 37mm. 'HMS Nelson' was a Nelson-class battleship built for the Royal Navy and was in service between 19271948. She was sold for scrapping in 1949.
Code: 13843
A scarce original First World War period 'HMS New Zealand naval sweetheart brooch', the reverse impressed "9ct" (9 carat gold). The badge is in very good condition the enamel perfect, however the original coiled pin bar has been broken in half close to left side of badge and badly repaired, price reflects. Width 35mm. Height 21mm. HMS New Zealand built for the defence of the British Empire. and launched in 1911. The ship was funded by the government of New Zealand as a gift to Britain. She was scrapped in 1922.
Code: 13823
A scarce original wartime period 'HMS Hood anchor brooch'; silver ships crest, depicting a Cornish chough and anchor from the crest of 'Admiral Hood' resting on title scroll inlaid with blue enamel and mounted on an anchor, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact. Width 37mm. Height 20mm. 'HMS Hood' went down in Naval History following her disastrous engagement with the German Battleship 'Bismarck'.
Code: 13811
An absolutely stunning Great War period jeweller made patriotic flag brooch'; Crowned enamelled flags of England and France enclosing a vignette depicting a Royal Navy battleship in hand painted enamelling with legend below "The War For Peace"; in turn mounted on a hollow elongated oval surround, the reverse impressed "9ct" (9 carat gold). Excellent condition, complete with original pin fitting, enamel perfect, no dents or distortions. Width 41mm. Height 16mm.
Code: 13795
A scarce original First World War period 'H.M.S Benbow sweetheart brooch'; gilded brass ships crest, the title scroll inlaid with blue enamel and mounted on mother of pearl disc. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 27mm.
Code: 13749
A very scarce circa 1930's period 'H.M.S. Effingham silver prize rifle shooting spoon; the finial bearing the ships crest, the supporting shank being crossed rifles with bowl impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1931 and maker's details "H.P" (H. Phillips Aldershot, Hampshire). Very good condition. Length 126mm. 'HMS Effingham' was a Hawkins-class heavy cruiser commissioned in 1925. She is the only ship of the Royal Navy to have borne the name, after its namesake 'Lord Howard of Effingham'. The name was bestowed on a 'Naval Shore Establishment' for the training of naval 'Special Forces' in 1943.
Code: 13683
65.00 GBP
A rare original First World War period warship sweetheart brooch, skilfully made from fine quality unmarked gold coloured precious metal and mounted on a coiled end bar, very typical of the period, the reverse engraved "J". Very good condition. Height 22mm. Width 39mm.
Code: 13643
A scarce original First World War period 'HMS Wolfhound sweetheart brooch', rolled gold wire work mounted on mother of pearl oval, below a pendant heart normally engraved 'HMS' but this example personalised with the the name "Ivy" to the reverse in tiny raised letters the "Lords Prayer". Very good condition. Width 49mm. HMS Wolfhound was a destroyer of the Royal Navy launched in 1918, she saw service during the First World War and the Second World War and was sold for scrap in 1948. .
Code: 13397
45.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's 'HMS Cornwall Royal Navy sweetheart brooch', bearing the ships crest a Naval crowned shield with fifteen bezants on golden translucent ground in turn mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, complete with original pin fittings. Width 50mm. Height 22mm.
Code: 13360
50.00 GBP
A scarce original 'HMS Valentine sweetheart brooch', rolled gold wire work on mother of pearl backing, below a heart shape pendant engraved "HMS". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings. Width 48mm. 'HMS Valentine' launched 1917, sunk in 1940.
Code: 13285
40.00 GBP
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Royal Navy pewter plated sweetheart brooch' in the form of a battleship, bearing the poignant message "The Navy Is Here" on wavy scroll below. Very good condition, retaining coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, a familiar characteristic of the maker 'H.W.Miller.Ltd', minor wear to pewter plating. Length 39mm. Height 20mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 13196
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