African Maasai Simi or Seme Short Sword with Red Ox Hide Covered Scabbard

The Seme, Simi, or Lion’s sword is the traditional sidearm of the African Maasai man.

It is used for everything from clearing brush, butchering cattle, to peeling fruit and when necessary, self-defence.

Maasai men belong to age groups that determine
their status, each age group being set apart by a distinctive style of weapons.

At the age of...  read more

Code: 51511

Rare P&O Line – 9.5” Ironstone China Compote Dish by G. L. Ashworth & Bros c1862

Here on offer is genuine and rare P&O Line “Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company”, Victorian 9.5” ironstone china compote dish, by G. L. Ashworth & Bros of Hanley, circa 1862.

This dish would have been used on the early paddle-steamers and steam ships that P&O operated during the mid to late 1800’s.

This white glazed compote dish is in excellent conditi...  read more

Code: 51521

Boer War Period British Officer’s “Blue Cloth Helmet” Metal Hat Tin – Owned by H.F. Collingridge – 2nd Lt with The Royal Scots

Here on offer is a British Officer’s blue cloth helmet metal hat tin owned by H.T. Collingridge, a 2nd Lieutenant with The Royal Scots circa 1900.

The tin has an oval maker's brass plate, for W. Cater & Co, 56 Pall Mall, London S.W.

There is also the owner's brass plate engraved with:

H.F. Collingridge

The Royal Scots.

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Code: 51486

Antique Victorian 6” Pocket Three-Draw Brass Telescope with Weaved Leather Covered Grip

Here on offer is an antique Victorian three draw brass telescope with weaved leather covered grip.

The telescope retains its original protective end cap and slide cover to the eye piece.

It is unnamed but seems to be an early example, circa 1850 and still retains its beautiful weaved leather covered grip.

The lenses are clear and undamaged and the t...  read more

Code: 51520

Scarce Trench Fighting Knife of the Austro-Hungarian Army M.1917 - Unit Marked for the 97R Infantry Regiment

Here on offer is an original trench fighting knife of the Austro-Hungarian Army M.1917, unit marked for the 97R Infantry Regiment.

This type of knife is also known as the Österreichisch-ungarisches Kampfmesser, Modell 1917.

It has a grip made from two slabs of smooth rounded hardwood, secured to the tang with three steel pins.

The back of the grip h...  read more

Code: 51519

Extra Photos of WW1 Austrian Fighting Knife (51519)

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Code: 51522

Genuine JORDAN F1 Grand Prix Wrist Watch with Case

Here on offer is genuine JORDAN F1 Grand Prix wrist watch with its metal case, outer sleeve, instruction booklet and Jordan tag. It even still has the clear plastic glass protecter!

I acquired this watch when I attended the British Grand Prix back in 2000. I have only worn it once on the day of the race and since then, it has been stored in the case.

I have just h...  read more

Code: 51509

Vintage Copper Picture of an Australian Kookaburra Bird in Repoussé

Here on offer is Vintage Copper Picture of an Australian Kookaburra Bird in Repoussé.

The copper has been finely worked to produce the detailed raised image of the bird and now has a nice patina to the finish.

There are no maker’s or artist details on the picture that I can see.

The frame measures 10.2” (26cm) by 8.25” (21cm) and weighs 400g.
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Code: 51517

Unusual African Carved Wooden Swagger Stick with Concealed Blade

Here on offer is a unusual African carved wooden swagger stick with a concealed blade.

I was told this piece was used as a swagger stick by a British officer, in Kenya during WW2, but no provenance exists to support this?

However, the “stick” is the correct length and size to be used as a swagger stick.

The grip has been carved from African blackwood...  read more

Code: 51518

WW2 German Fireman’s Presentation Axe with Rare Original Leather Hanger

Here on offer is genuine WW2 German Fireman’s beautifully etched presentation axe with a rare original leather hanger.

All the metal fittings and the axe head are nickel-plated and there is just one tiny area near the fireman’s head that shows some loss of the plating.

The axe head is held in place by a large round-headed screw and oval plate on the top of the hand...  read more

Code: 50900