Antique Decorative Commercial Weston Ammeter made by Weston Electrical Instrument Company - Newark N.J. U.S.A. c1905

Here on offer is an original antique commercial Weston Ammeter, made by Weston Electrical Instrument Company of Newark, New Jersey, U.S.A., circa1905.

This is a heavy cast iron, circular-shaped, surface mount, commercial switchboard ammeter gauge.

It was made in the U.S.A. but was used in the UK, as it still retains the “DIRECTIONS” label on the back that was issu...  read more

Code: 51596

Fine Quality 19th Century English Double-Edged Bowie Knife by Henry Hobson & Sons of Sheffield and London

Here on offer fine quality late 19th century English bowie knife by the well-respected knife maker, Henry Hobson & Sons of Sheffield and London, circa 1890.

Henry Hobson & Sons (1845 – 1936)

Henry Hobson (1823-1897) was born in Sheffield and in 1842, Henry married Ann, the only daughter of John Pearce, a cutlery dealer and razor manufacturer in Angel Street. Hobso...  read more

Code: 51597

Large Ornate South American Gaucho Dagger or Daga with German Makers Stamp of - Di Medici Solingen

Here on offer is an unusual and large example of a South American Gaucho dagger or Daga, a rare type of Gaucho knife, with a German maker’s stamp of “Di Medici, Solingen”.

This impressive ornately decorated dagger was made in Germany, probably in the early 20th century for the South American market, where these knives are highly prized.

The Gaucho knife usually ha...  read more

Code: 51595

Extra Photos of South American Gaucho knife with German makers stamp of - Di Medici Solingen - 51595

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Code: 51594

Antique Scottish Horn Snuff Mull with Silver Fittings and Blank Silver Plaque c1860

Here on offer is an unusual shaped antique Scottish horn tip snuff mull, with silver fittings (tests as 925 silver) and a blank silver plaque on the top of the lid, circa 1860.

The lid still retains the aged cork seal on the inside which has a crack around the edge but seems sound and the silver hinge opens and closes as it should, forming a good fit.

The pointed h...  read more

Code: 51593

Genuine WW1 1915 British Military Officers Trench Whistle by J Hudson & Co. of Birmingham with original Leather Strap

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1915 British Military Officers trench whistle by J Hudson & Co. of Birmingham with its original leather strap.

They are both in excellent original condition, please see my photos.

The cylindrical nickel silver metal whistle is in excellent undamaged and full working condition.

The front is stamped with the maker’s name,...  read more

Code: 51592

Unusual Vintage GOODYEAR Tyres Advertising Double Bladed Penknife – Roger Inman c1960

Here on offer is an unusual vintage GOODYEAR Tyres advertising double bladed penknife with Sheffield stainless steel blades, circa 1960.

The knife handle has been made in one piece from an ivory coloured hard plastic and has the famous GOODYEAR tyre logo with the winged foot of Mercury, in raised text on one side.

Please note that the colour of this handle is actua...  read more

Code: 51591

Early Vintage Series 2 - Type 3 Civil Service Motoring Association CSMA Car Badge by Collins London c1930

Here on offer is a great example of a vintage Series 2, Type 3, Civil Service Motoring Association, CSMA, car badge by Collins of London, circa 1930.

This excellent early example of a Civil Service Motoring Association chromed brass and enamel car badge, topped with a King's Crown.

This piece retains all its original chrome finish which is clean and bright and has...  read more

Code: 51590

Unusual King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra 1902 Coronation Mug with Imperial Federation Crest by W.T. Copeland & Sons

Here on offer unusual King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra 1902 coronation mug, that was made by W.T. Copeland & Sons, that is in perfect undamaged condition.

It is finished in a tin white glaze and depicts brown printed transfer portraits of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, surrounded with laurel and oak leaves on one side.

Interestingly on the other side it de...  read more

Code: 51589