Antique Vertical Boiler Model Steam Engine
Here on offer is a great example of an antique vertical boiler model Steam Engine.
I believe this example has been professionally “hand made” as I can’t find any makers mark or label. It looks very similar to antique German made examples by Ernst Plank of this type of vertical boiler steam engine.
The main cylindrical boiler is made from copper and the main wheel/s... read more
75.00 GBP
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
75.00 GBP
Rare Antique Trocar Medical Instrument c1840
Here on offer is a rare example of an antique Trocar medical instrument circa 1840.
The Trocar served as a tool for extracting accumulated bodily fluids until the development of diuretics. It involved inserting the trocar, along with its accompanying cannula pipe, into either the chest or abdomen. Subsequently, the trocar was withdrawn, allowing the fluid to be drained through th... read more
65.00 GBP
Antique Victorian Horn Champagne Bottle Cigar or Cheroot Cutter c1883
Here on offer is an interesting English Victorian cigar/cheroot cutter in the form of a Champagne bottle.
The body of the bottle is made of carved horn with silver plated metal mounts and mechanism. It also has a ring attached to the top so that it can be attached to a pocket watch chain.
On this fine example the metal label plate on the front has been left blank,... read more
45.00 GBP
Mint I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM Double Bladed Knife with Jigged Bone Grip Scales
Here on offer is a fine example mint I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM double bladed knife with jigged bone grip scales, that was made in Sheffield, England.
The larger clip point stainless steel blade is in perfect condition.
On one side of the ricasso it is stamped with the maker’s details:
I*XL GEORGE
WOSTENHOLM
On the other side is:
45.00 GBP
WW2 US Army Air Force Folding Survival Machete with Blade Cover by CAMILLUS USA
Here on offer is an excellent and unmodified original WW2 USAAF folding machete manufactured by CAMILLUS of the USA.
My understanding is that in 1942, the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) adopted this type of Folding Machete for use in the B-2 and B-4 Bail out kits.
It was designed to replace the Model 18 Collins machete, which took up a lot of space in the emergency k... read more
175.00 GBP
Antique Yemini Jambiya Dagger with Horn Handle with Piqué Work and Leather Covered Sheath c1911
Here on offer is a fine example of genuine antique Yemini Jambiya dagger with horn handle with piqué work and a leather covered wooden sheath, circa 1911.
Curved daggers like these were most commonly presented in Yemeni ceremonies as a symbol of honour and manhood, but they were also worn by nomadic tribes, in order to provide protection against any potential danger.
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125.00 GBP
Post WW2 Turkish Damascus Steel Hitler Letter Opener by Paul Müller c1960
Here on offer is a post WW2 Hitler letter opener made with Turkish Damascus steel that is attributed to the famous Master Damascus Swordsmith, Paul Müller and was possibly commissioned by Colonel Attwood in the 1960’s.
Please note, this is being offered as a REPRODUCTION WW2 letter opener, NOT an original period piece.
The dagger blade shaped letter opener is I bel... read more
300.00 GBP
Commemorative French WW1 Gilt Metal Miniature Photo Album Pendant - Signing of WW1 armistice
Here on offer is a French WW1 gilt metal miniature photo album pendant that was made to commemorate the signing of the WW1 armistice, in the Forest of Compiègne in Picardy, France.
It is inscribed on the front with Carrefour de L'Armistice - 11 Novembre 1918 – Souvenir and displays the Glade of Armistice stone sculpture, depicting a German eagle impaled by a sword, symbolizing th... read more
20.00 GBP