Nazi Party Gilt Brass Swastika Pendant

Here on offer is what I believe is a Nazi Party gilt brass Swastika pendant.

The front has the cut-out Swastika emblem in the centre and a plain semi-circular edged border and it still retains its original suspension ring at the top.

The swastika looks to have been spot soldered to the outer ring and all the gilt finish has been lost to time, but it now has a brig...  read more

Code: 52121

Modern Heavy Cast Metal “SS WAFFEN TOTENKOPF” - 10” Circular Wall Plaque

Here on offer is a bit of fun, being a modern heavy cast metal “SS WAFFEN TOTENKOPF” - 10” circular wall plaque.

It has actually been well made and appears to have been made from cast iron, that has been painted black with white highlights to the image and lettering. There are two recessed holes to allow it to be fixed to a wall.

It actually would look impressive ...  read more

Code: 52120

Scarce Great Western Railway (GWR) Bar of Glycerine Soap c1930

Here on offer is an original and scarce Great Western Railway (GWR) bar of soap, circa 1930.

This rectangular bar of soap appears to made from Glycerine and would have been used on the trains and the hotels that GWR operated back in the 1930’s.

On both sides of the bar, it is impressed with “GWR” in a circle with the font type they used in the 1930’s.

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Code: 52004

Unusual 18th or 19th Century Large 18” Spearpoint Bladed Short Sword or Machete with Horn Grip

Here on offer is an unusual and rare, 18th or 19th century large 18” spearpoint bladed short sword or machete, with horn grip slabs.

I can’t find any information about this type of short sword or machete, but it looks to possibly be German?

I do love this piece as is has such an impressive blade and is clearly very old!

The grip is made up from two s...  read more

Code: 52115

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Code: 52114

Rare Antique 19th Century Turkana Tribal Animal Hide Warrior Shield from Lake Turkana Kenya.

Here on offer is a rare antique 19th century tribal animal hide warrior shield from lake Turkana Kenya.

This Turkana tribe have made this original example from hippopotamus or rhinoceros hide, it is difficult to say which one?

It has an elongated, rectangular shape with a central ridge and slightly curved and pointed corners. The central ridge also aids in deflecti...  read more

Code: 52113

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Code: 52112

Vintage British Army Folding Two-Piece Stainless Steel Clasp or Jack Knife Dated 1968

Here on offer is a vintage British army issued folding, two-piece stainless steel clasp or jack knife, dated 1968.

It has a main blade, a combination can & bottle opener, along with a screwdriver tip and at the other end a lanyard loop.

On one of the grip plates it is stamped with:

STAINLESS STEEL

Broad arrow and 68

Bro...  read more

Code: 52111

WW2 Japanese Military Porcelain Sake Cup with Rare Original Card Box and Distributers Label

Here on offer is a near mint example of a WW2 Japanese military porcelain sake cup, displaying inside the Japanese flag, a pith helmet, a rifle and cherry blossom, with its original card box.

Sake is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice, plays a central role in traditional culture and even religion. Not surprisingly, the Imperial Japanese military harnessed this...  read more

Code: 52109

Victorian Folding Pocket Quill Cutter Pen Knife with 1.5" Fine Steel Blade and Carved MOP Grip c1850

Here on offer is a beautifully made Victorian folding pocket quill cutter pen knife with 1.5" fine steel blade and shaped and carved Mother of Pearl, grip circa 1850.

These knives were made for the shaping, sharpening and slotting of feather quill pen nibs, back in the Georgian and Victorian periods.

There are no makers details on the knife, but the narrow blade is...  read more

Code: 52102