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:
20.00 GBP
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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475.00 GBP
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
325.00 GBP
Small WW1 Carved Oak Picture Frame with Photo of British Soldier
Here on offer is a small WW1 carved oak picture frame with photo of British soldier
This hexagonal oak frame has been skilfully hand carved in relief on the front with stemmed flowers.
In the centre is a domed glass covered round sepia photo of an impressive British soldier in uniform, with a full handlebar mustache.
I just can’t make out the cap ba... read more
35.00 GBP
Non-Magnetic Siebe Gorman Diver’s Knife Complete with Rare Original Leather Belt and Loop c1960
Here on offer is fine example of a NON-MAGNETIC SIEBE GORMAN diver’s knife complete with its rare original thick leather belt and belt loop.
From researching (please see the excellent information relating to these knives on Divescrap.com), I believe this version of knife is the type used by the Dutch Navy in the 1960’s.
These knives had no markings on the brass sheath wher... read more
650.00 GBP
Original Napoleonic Era British Royal Navy Whalebone & Lead Bosun’s Cosh circa 1800
Here on offer is a rare early 19th century Royal Navy weapon known as a “bosun's cosh”.
It consists of a metal shaft that is bound in twisted whalebone (baleen) with weighted ends made of lead that are covered in twine knot work.
Baleen is a whale product best known for its use in ladies’ corsets where it is usually referred to as ‘whalebone’.
This t... read more
175.00 GBP
Very Rare George V Coronation Commemorative Gilt Engraved Glass Decanter with Stopper 1911
Here on offer is a very rare George V Coronation commemorative gilt engraved glass decanter with stopper.
My understanding is only a small number of these decanters where ever made and they were given as commemorative gifts to senior dignities of the royal court, by the King.
The only example I can find of a commemorative glass decanter was slightly taller and thin... read more
WW1 British Copy of the German Lusitania Propaganda Medal made to Commemorate the Sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915
Here on offer is a WW1 British copy of the German Lusitania propaganda medal made to commemorate the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915.
The Lusitania medal refers to a German commemorative medal by Karl Goetz, originally satirizing the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915, but mistakenly dated "5 Mai" (May 5th) instead of May 7th.
The British government capital... read more
20.00 GBP