Unusual Vintage Scandinavian Puukko Knife with Black Horn and Burr Wood grip and Brown Leather Sheath

Here on offer is an unusual vintage Scandinavian Puukko Knife with black horn and burr wood grip and brown leather sheath.

I can’t see a maker’s name on the knife, so I can tell if this is a Norwegian or Finnish made piece?

This knife has a very attractive and tactile grip, made from sections of what looks like black horn and a burr wood.

The clean 3...  read more

Code: 51720

Mint French Laguiole Traditional Folding Knife a Souvenir from LIDO Cabaret Show in Paris

Here on offer is a beautiful mint example of a small French Laguiole Traditional folding knife, a souvenir from the famous LIDO cabaret show in Paris.

I actually bought this knife “new” when I had the privilege to see a live cabaret show at the LIDO back in the late 1970’s.

It has a 3” stainless steel folding blade with a worked top edge. On one side of the blade, ...  read more

Code: 51729

Antique Japanese Brass Embossed Vesta Case Depicting a Bird in a Grape Vine c1900

Here on offer is a fine quality, antique Japanese brass embossed vesta case depicting a bird in a grape vine on both sides, circa 1900.

On both sides of the vesta it depicts, in fine embossed detailing, the image of a small bird settling on a grapevine whilst looking down at a bee or wasp, that is flying towards a bunch of grapes.

Japanese art often depicts birds i...  read more

Code: 51725

Vintage Hand Carved Stag Antler and Inset Gilt Fox Head Brooch c1930

Here on offer is an unusual vintage hand carved stag antler and inset gilt metal fox head brooch, probably dating to the 1930’s.

A small section of stag antler has been worked to create a hollow dish section in the centre that has been inset with a finely detailed gilt metal fox head, that has been encased in a clear (with a gilt backing) early plastic, probably Lucite?
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Code: 51728

Boer War Officers Interlocking Campaign Cutlery Set by W H WRAGG of Sheffield c1890

Here on offer is a really fine example of a Boer War period officers campaign interlocking cutlery set, circa 1890.

This is the finest matching “paired” set that I have ever owned, with beautiful grained rosewood handles.

My understanding is that W H WRAGG of Sheffield, England where well known for making top quality cutlery and offered this stlye with either rosew...  read more

Code: 51727

WW2 British Army Jack Knife by SSP Sheffield Steel Products 1940

Here on offer is a fine example of a genuine WW2 British Army Jack Knife by SSP, Sheffield Steel Products, dated to 1940.

This type has a single 2.5” cutting edge blade, a can opener, stamped on one side with a Broad Arrow, the date 1940 and the maker SSP, which relates to Sheffield Steel products.

There is also a marlinspike and flat headed screwdriver.
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Code: 51724

Antique Swedish Johan Engström of Eskilstuna - Curly Birch Barrel Knife

Here on offer is an antique Swedish Johan Engström of Eskilstuna, curly birch barrel knife with concealed folding steel blade.

One of the most successful Swedish Eskilstuna cutlers was Johan Engström (1846 – 1915).

Before setting up his factory in 1874 (Fabriksaktiebolaget Johan Engström), Johan had worked with cutlers and studied knife production in both Sheffiel...  read more

Code: 51723

Extra Photos of Swedish Barrel Knife - 51723

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Code: 51722

Antique German Cigar or Cheroot Cutter and Letter Opener c1910

Here on offer is beautiful antique German made cigar or cheroot cutter and letter opener, circa 1910.

The letter opener and the cutter grip sections are made from a natural animal material that is in excellent undamaged condition and now has a smooth polished finish and shows its natural graining.

The spring lever operated metal cutter is in full working order with...  read more

Code: 51719

Excellent Original WW2 8th Army and (MID) Mentioned in Despatches Medal Group

Here on offer is a truly excellent example of a WW2 8th Army and MID Medal group.

The full size medal group consists of:

The 1939 – 1945 Star with ribbon
The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar with ribbon
The France and Germany Star with ribbon
Defence Medal and ribbon
War medal with MID Bronze Oak Leaf and ribbon

8th Army Bar ...  read more

Code: 50365