18th Century POW Carved Shoe Snuff Box with Inlays
An 18th century prisoner of war carved treen shoe snuff box, with hinged lid, finely carved lattice designs and bone inlaid heart & lozenge on the lid and toe, 3.35 in. L
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Antique Straw-Work Box, Early 19th Century
Napoleonic prisoner of war antique straw-work box, early 19th century, 2.95 in. high, 10.24 in. wide, 6.69 in. deep
George V 9ct Rose Gold POW Fob Chain, Birmingham 1923
George V 9ct rose gold POW fob chain marked 9 375 touch marks, date letter & city mark lost. Makers J, L Birmingham Circa 1923, length 24.41 in., with a single fob clasp as a pendant at the end. Weight 16.93 grams. Prince of Wales chain width 0.12 in.
Model of Scow 'Rangi' and Book 'Out of Auckland'
A model of the scow 'Rangi', the last big cargo scow out of Auckland in the early 1900s and used mainly for cargos of native timber. During World War I the Rangi was instrumental in recapturing Von Luckner who had escaped from internment on Motuihe Island.
Miracle Survivor's WWII Personal Effects & Caterpillar Club Membership
Joseph Herman RAAF '466' Squadron - 'Caterpillar Club': Personal effects of miracle World War II survivor Joseph Herman who on the night of November 4, 1944 was piloting a Handley Page Halifax B III bomber over Germany when hit by anti-aircraft fire. Altho
Turkish P.O.W. Bead Work Bag with Australian Crest
World War I Turkish P.O.W. (prisoner of war) bead work bag emblazoned 'Turkish Prisoner, 1918, Advance Australia', adorned with Australian crest with emu and kangaroo over 'George' on both sides. A rare survivor in excellent condition. 14.96 in. high…
19th Century Carved Bone Model Ship in POW Style Case
An antique carved bone model ship in case, in the Prisoner of War style, 19th century 6.30 in. high, 7.87 in. wide, 3.54 in. deep
Napoleonic POW Hand Carved Domino Set with Box
A late 19th Century Napoleonic prisoner-of-war hand carved set of dominos, in a sliding lidded box, red and black stained highlights, length 4.72 in.
Napoleonic POW Bone Ship Model in Glass Case
Very rare antique early 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war scale built bone model of a three mast gun ship, in glass case, displaying fine hand work detail, case 10.63 in. high, 15.94 in. wide, 6.69 in. D, purchased Christies London 1992
Napoleonic POW's Whaleboat Model with Rigging and Harpoons
19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war made model of a whaleboat, bone on wood carcase with rigging, sail, oars and harpoons, with later stand and display case, 14.17 in. width
Napoleonic POW Bone Domino Set in Book Box
19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war boxed miniature bone domino set the box carved in the form of a book, sliding lid and spine decorated with roundels, containing 30 small dominoes
Napoleonic POW Bone Domino Set
19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war boxed miniature bone domino set rectangular carved bone on pine carcas box with sliding lid decorated with roundels and fluted panels to the lid, containing a full set of 28 small dominoes, 6.69 in. length.
Colorful Straw Work Cigarette Box with Geometric Inlays
19th century straw work cigarette box with ornate parquetry and geomertrc inlays, the lower half interior and exterior designed in bright purple, green and red bands, 4.72 in. length (possibly prisoner of war made)
Stanfield's Anchor in Portsmouth Harbor
Manner of William Clarkson Stanfield RA (1793-1867) Laying an Anchor Portsmouth harbour from a morning Barge probably a prison ship with French POW, watercolour heightened with white 6.50 in. x 10.24 in.
Napoleonic French POW Straw Work Box with Bone Handles
Napoleonic French prisoner of war straw work box with carved bone handles, circa 1805. Straw work and bone carving was a way of prisoners earning some extra money that could purchase them more favourable food and conditions. 8.07 in. high, 9.65 in. wide,…
Australian Penny Commemorates WWII Internment Camps
World War II internment camps penny of the Commonwealth of Australia
Glenn's Atomic Pow'r Space Gun
Toy gun, rare 'Atomic Pow'r space Gun' by Glenn (Australia), sturdy plastic construction in bright yellow and blue with red trim on the handle, brass plunger system fires a cork, c.1950s, length 7.48 in.
WWII P.O.W. Internment Camp Currency Tokens (2) Vf-Ef
World War II P.O.W. Internment Camps: 1d and 3d ('Camps') Currency tokens in Vf-Ef condition. (2).
Napoleonic War Shoe Snuff Box: POW Carved
19th century Napoleonic war period, POW carved shoe snuff box, length 3.15 in.
Hay Internment Camp Cigarette Box
[German Internment Camps in Australia], c.1942 metal cigarette box with wooden base, which has, a hand-painted view on the lid, titled 'Internment -, Camp - Hay - N.S.W.' showing two barracks buildings, a stockade, fences and lights and is endorsed 'B to D
WWII POW Zinc ID Tags from Stalag Viiic and Oflag Xiiid
Two 1939-1945 World War II Prisoner of war zinc Identity tags. One for Stalag Viiic (adjacent to the famous Stalag Luft III) near Sagan, Germany, now Zagan, Poland, built in September 1939, after the fall of Tobruk in December 1941, it housed Australian &
Napoleonic Straw Work Prisoner Box: Harbour and Ship Scene
Napoleonic prisoner of war straw work box, showing harbour and ship scene, approx length 10.63 in.
Korean House Boy: Russian POW's Enamel Painting, 1943
Russian school, signed, 'Korean House Boy,' 1943. Inscribed verso as painted by Russian prisoner of war, enamel on board, 17.32 in. x 11.81 in.
WWII POW Tobacco Box Trench Art
World War II trench art POW tobacco box
POW Carved Bone Domino Set in Inlaid Wood Box
A 19th century/20th century Prisoner-of-War carved bone domino set in wood box, the inlaid box with sliding lid containing a domino set with black stained highlights. Box width 7.09 in., depth 1.65 in., height 1.77 in.
POW Bone Domino Set in Decorated Box
A Prisoner-of-War miniature of a bone domino set, in a small bone box with carved and painted decoration to the sides. 13.78 in. x 13.78 in. x 11.81 in.
Japanese Figural Carved Walking Cane
Possible Japanese Pow carved walking cane of flattened tapering form with figural top
Boer War Newspaper Posters 1902: Court Martial and Executions
The Boer War - Newspaper Posters 1902: Two (2) fragile but largely intact 'The Age' [Melbourne] posters, each 26.38 in. x 19.29 in. and held within a metal frame. The first poster, dated April 1st 1902 features a two-line heading 'Court-Martialled…
Napoleonic War Straw Work Box
Antique French Prisoner of war Napoleonic (1803-1815) straw work box, 2.76 in. high, 8.66 in. long, 5.51 in. deep
Australian WWII Internment Camp Token - 3 Pence
Australian World War II Internment Camp Token, three pence, diameter 0.63 in.
Carved Bone Walking Stick with Japanese Soldier Caricature
World War I Prisoner of war walking stick carved bone finial of caricature of Japanese solider
French POW Camp Tokens
Two French prisoner of war camp tokens.
WWII Australian POW Camp Token
Australian World War II POW Internment Camp token 3d
Wartime Log: POW's Journey and Creativity
Lieutenant K J Payne Pow 4222 'A Wartime Log For British Prisoners' New Zealand World War II soldier captured 1st June 1941 released 11.4.45 & interred at Oflag VIII F Brunswick, comprising one hundred & seventeen pages relaying his time as a Prisoner of w
Napoleonic Bone Tallship Model, 19th Century
A Napoleonic prisoner of war bone model tallship, early 19th century, 13.78 in. high, 16.14 in. long
French POW Straw Work Box with Church and Ship
Antique 1800's French straw work box, prisoner of War example, depicting a church with a two masted ship approx 3.15 in. high, 10.63 in. long, 7.09 in. deep
French POW Straw Work Box with Church and Ship Design
Antique French straw work box, prisoner of War example, depicting a church and a small ship, approx 2.76 in. high, 7.68 in. long, 5.71 in. deep
Napoleonic War Straw Work Box
French Prisoner of War Napoleonic straw work box, approx 3.15 in. high, 8.66 in. wide, 5.91 in. deep
WWII K-BAR Knife: A Trophy of Operation AGAS
A standard. Issue fighting knife, AKA: K-BAR knife. This US knife was taken from a Jap soldier along the Borneo death March track between Sandakan and Ranau in 1945, by Jack Sue of Z special Unit and his guerrilla forces of OPERATION AGAS How the Jap soldi
Napoleonic POW Straw Work Box, 1800
French Napoleonic Prisoner of war straw work box, circa 1800, approx 3.35 in. high, 7.87 in. long, 6.30 in. wide
POW Carved Bone Mortuary Figure in Ebonised Frame
A prisoner of war carved bone mortuary figure of an officer, 19th century, in an ebonised frame, 3.35 in. x 3.15 in.
Changi and Sime Road: WWII POW Camp Collection
World War II Changi and Sime road POW Camp 1941-45. Archive collection of paintings, ephemera etc. From women's civil section. Includes paintings by then 15 year old Joan Hanson subsequent resident Western Australia and letter of provenance signed by the s
Careless Chatter: POW Consequences
'Prisoner of War! Did Your Careless Chatter Put Him There!', artwork by Ralph M. Warner (Australian, 1902-1966), colour process lithographic poster, signed in image centre right, backed on linen. Condition: C. 20.08 in. x 14.96 in. Text continues 'Issued…