Sally Antiques

Sally Antiques We are an antiques shop situated in the 17th century Sally Port Inn - in the heart of Old Portsmouth.
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22/08/2026

Designed in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s, the ZB vz. 26 would become one of the most influential light machine gun designs of its era.

Gas-operated, air-cooled and built with a quick-change barrel, it combined portability, simplicity and battlefield reliability at a time when light machine gun design was still evolving.

Its influence would extend far beyond Czechoslovakia, with the design eventually helping to shape the famous British Bren gun.

In this video, Razvan takes a closer look at the ZB vz. 26 and explains what made it such an important piece of military history.

Would you have recognised it?

21/08/2026

This remarkable American Civil War-era set survives in its fitted wooden case with period accessories, including a copper powder flask, percussion capper and cap tin.

Fewer than 1,000 Josiah Ells revolvers are believed to have been produced in total, with some estimates suggesting only around 200 Third Model side-hammer examples were made.

Do you know what these tiny books were actually used for?They're not miniature books at all.The first is a silver-plated...
17/08/2026

Do you know what these tiny books were actually used for?

They're not miniature books at all.

The first is a silver-plated vesta case dating to around 1910, made to carry matches. The second is an Edwardian double-sided design with one side for matches and two compartments for stamps. Both were made in the form of small hardback books.

It's the sort of everyday design we love finding, something practical that was also made to be attractive, tactile and interesting.

More than a century later, they've become fascinating little collectables.

Would you have known what they were used for?

16/08/2026

Step back into the 1950s with this vintage Bell rotary telephone.

With its classic rotary dial, substantial handset and unmistakable mid-century design, it's a wonderful reminder of an era when making a phone call was a very different experience.

This example has been rewired and remains a fantastic piece of vintage telecommunications history.

Would you have one in your house now?

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Three Royal Doulton figures, each capturing a different piece of everyday life and tradition.One of the things that make...
14/08/2026

Three Royal Doulton figures, each capturing a different piece of everyday life and tradition.

One of the things that makes Royal Doulton figures so collectible is the amount of character and storytelling packed into each piece. This trio is a wonderful example:

⚓ Sea Harvest HN 2257 – a Mary Nicoll design depicting a fisherman with his net, produced between 1969 and 1976.

🐕 The Huntsman HN 2492 – another characterful design by Mary Nicoll, capturing a traditional country huntsman accompanied by his terrier.

👞 Cobbler HN 1706 – designed by Charles Noke and produced between 1935 and 1969, celebrating an old traditional craft.

Together, they capture three very different worlds: the sea, the countryside and the workshop.

Royal Doulton has been creating character figures for generations, and pieces like these remain popular with collectors for their craftsmanship, detail and unmistakable personality.

If you could choose just one, which would you take home: Sea Harvest, The Huntsman or Cobbler?

All three are currently available from Sally Antiques. Take a closer look on our website.

Remember when the telephone was just… a telephone? ☎️Long before smartphones, messages and endless notifications, a tele...
13/08/2026

Remember when the telephone was just… a telephone? ☎️

Long before smartphones, messages and endless notifications, a telephone like this had one simple purpose: keeping people connected.

Dating from the 1950s, this vintage Bell dial telephone is a lovely survivor from that era. It has been rewired and features a carrying handle, while retaining all the character that makes these old telephones so appealing today.

Whether you're a collector of vintage technology, creating a period interior, or simply remember using telephones like this yourself, it's a wonderful little piece of everyday history.

Did you ever have a telephone like this at home? We'd love to hear your memories.

See more photographs and details on the Sally Antiques website:
https://sallyantiques.co.uk/product/vintage-rewired-1950s-bell-telephone/

12/08/2026

Take a closer look at this impressive 1/16 scale Tiger Tank model, measuring an incredible 56 cm long including the barrel.

Built to a high standard and finished with a detailed camouflage scheme, this substantial model captures the unmistakable shape and presence of one of the most recognisable tanks of the Second World War.

A striking display piece for any military model or WWII collection.

Would you make room for this in your collection?

11/08/2026

Small in size, but full of beautiful detail.
This Moorcroft Prairie Summer vase, dated 2001, stands just 10 cm tall and features colourful tube-lined floral decoration against a rich cobalt blue background.
A lovely example of the distinctive craftsmanship and colourful design associated with Moorcroft pottery.

Would you display this in your home?

The Tiger tank, recreated in impressive 1/16th scale.One of the most recognisable tanks of the Second World War, the Ger...
09/08/2026

The Tiger tank, recreated in impressive 1/16th scale.

One of the most recognisable tanks of the Second World War, the German Tiger I has remained a favourite subject for military historians and model collectors for decades.

This large 1/16th scale static model has been built to a very high standard, with particularly impressive camouflage and detailing. At 56 cm (22 inches) long including the barrel, it has real presence and makes an excellent display piece.

07/08/2026

Take a closer look inside an original German Granatenwerfer 16 mortar bomb from the WW1.

Professionally sectioned and completely inert, this rare cutaway reveals the internal construction of one of Germany's most distinctive trench weapons.

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57-58 High Street
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