Rare Antique George Ibberson Quill Cutter & Folding 6” Ruler c1820

Here on offer is a rare antique integral quill cutter and 6” folding bone ruler, circa 1820.

This is a very rare quill cutter and folding ruler and the only example I can find is an image of this type of tool which appears in Joseph Smith’s ‘Explanation or Key to the Various Manufactories of Sheffield’, this is also known ‘Smith’s Key’ published in 1816.

‘Smith’s K...  read more

Code: 52150

Antique Pruning Knife with Jigged Bone or Composite Stag Antler Grip Scales

Here on offer is an antique pruning knife with jigged bone or composite stag antler grip scales.

There are no makers marks on this knife, but from its style of construction I believe it is an antique Sheffield made piece.

The grip has two jigged imitation stag antler scales, made from a fine bone or composite material. They are both in excellent condition, with a ...  read more

Code: 52157

Vintage British Military Three-Piece Stainless Steel Clasp Knife by Brooks & Hardwidge dated 1999 with Braided Lanyard and Snap Hook

Here on offer is a Vintage British Military Three-Piece Stainless Steel Clasp Knife by Brooks & Hardwidge (BH), dated 1999 with a braided lanyard and snap hook.

This three-piece type of clasp knife, has a single 2.4” plain blade, a large bottle/can opener
and a large folding marlinspike, for rope work.

There is a also flat headed screwdriver at the front en...  read more

Code: 52151

Unusual Cased Limited Edition Böker “Masonic” Stockman Knife with Blade by Manfred Sachse c1990

Here on offer is an unusual and rare, limited edition Böker “Masonic” Stockman knife with a beautifully decorated blade by the master blade smith, Manfred Sachse, circa 1990.

It comes in an ebonised wood, hinged case with a black silk lining.

I did try to research this knife but failed to find another example listed or documented anywhere?

Given the...  read more

Code: 51075

Boer War Trench Art Knife – G W Ratclife – Cape Town c1900

Here on offer is a Boer War, hand made “Trench Art” knife with its original leather scabbard, that I acquired with other Boer War memorabilia.

The handle is made up of discs of Bakelite and aluminium that have been shaped and held in place by what looks like a lead alloy top and bottom fitting. The very top has a brass ring and it looks like the knife shaft has been professional ...  read more

Code: 50007

WW1 Ink Blotter made from Teak Wood from HMS Iron Duke – Jellicoe’s Falgship - Jutland 1916

Here on offer is a GENUINE piece of teak wood from the famous Battleship, HMS Iron Duke that has been made into a fine desk ink blotter.

The Blotter unscrews at the handle so that blotting paper can be inserted and then clamped into position.

It measures 12.6cm (5”) wide, 7.6cm (3”) high and 5.2cm (2”) deep and weighs 132g.

It has a quality brass pla...  read more

Code: 50695

Unusual British WW2 Bullet Trench Art Letter Opener with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a great genuine piece of WW2 Trench Art, being a bullet handled letter opener with its original leather sheath.

The letter opener features a long and slightly curved, sharp edged, steel blade that fits securely to an .303 type bullet head and inert cartridge.

The British cartridge and it has the following markings on the bottom:read more

Code: 50465

Early WW2 German Army Officer’s Dagger by Anton Wingen Jr with a Dark Orange Grip

Here on offer is an early WW2 German Army Officer’s dagger by Anton Wingen Jr. with a beautiful dark orange coloured grip.

All the dagger fittings have a plated finish, including the scabbard but do show some signs of aged plating loss.

This early Army Officer's dagger has the smaller Anton Wingen Jr. trademark, which is not seen very often on army daggers.
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Code: 51127

Extra photos of Army Dagger

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Code: 51126

George III - Trafalgar Period - Royal Navy Officer’s Dirk with Scabbard c1800

Here on offer is a fine example of a George III, Trafalgar period, Royal Navy officer’s dirk with scabbard, circa 1800.

The beautiful grip has a lower section made from circular sections of natural materials, with a smoothly turned pommel. The whole grip now has a wonderful aged patina and there is a tiny crack in one of the discs and a couple are slightly misaligned but it is se...  read more

Code: 51144