Fine Quality 19th Century English Double-Edged Bowie Knife by Henry Hobson & Sons of Sheffield and London

Here on offer fine quality late 19th century English bowie knife by the well-respected knife maker, Henry Hobson & Sons of Sheffield and London, circa 1890.

Henry Hobson & Sons (1845 – 1936)

Henry Hobson (1823-1897) was born in Sheffield and in 1842, Henry married Ann, the only daughter of John Pearce, a cutlery dealer and razor manufacturer in Angel Street. Hobso...  read more

Code: 51597

Antique Folding Lock-Back Knife with Stag Antler Grip by W.H. WRAGG Sheffield circa 1880

Here on offer is an example of an antique folding lock-back knife with stag antler grip plates, by W.H. WRAGG Sheffield, circa 1880.

It has a single 3.5” steel clip point blade shows signs of sharpening, but retains a good cutting edge with no visible knicks. It is set with a nail pull on one side to help it to be pulled open. The straight blade, now has a slight curvature, as sh...  read more

Code: 51788

Vintage Novelty Rocket Car SAROME Blue-Bird Petrol Lighter c1960

Here on offer is a vintage novelty streamlined rocket car, “SAROME” Blue-Bird petrol lighter, made in Japan, circa 1960.

This example has a two tone paint finish, with a cream upper section and a red lower section.
Most of the cream paint has now been worn off and the red painted section shows areas of paint loss.

It seems to have been made from chrome pl...  read more

Code: 51786

Antique British Military Mahogany and Brass Pill Roller by MAW London c1810

Here on offer is a fine and rare example of an antique British military, mahogany and brass pill roller by MAW, later S. Maw & Sons, London, circa 1810.

What makes this larger 24 slot, 5 grain version so unusual is the fact it is stamped on the brass cutting plate with the British military's Broad Arrow, or “Crows Foot”, a stylised representation of an arrowhead, used to identify...  read more

Code: 51790

Extra Photos of Antique British Military Mahogany and Brass Pill Roller by MAW London c1810

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Code: 51789

Rare Antique Hand Carved Wooden Native Indian Chief Pipe Rack c1900

The carved heads themselves are very detailed and depict the style of the classic Native Indian Chief, as often seen on large carved cigar store advertising figures of that period.

I can only find similar examples of Indian Chief head pipes, but no pipe racks, making this a very rare and highly collectable piece of early Native Indian art.

The pipe rack is in great...  read more

Code: 51556

Vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” Knife with Leather Sheath c1930

Here on offer is a fine example of vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” knife with its original leather sheath.

My belief is these very fine knives where made in Solingen Germany by a number of makers, for export to Brazil and where made between 1927 and 1940.

They where made to be carried by the “wealthy” Brazilian’s as a form of protection and wher...  read more

Code: 50656

MOKI Lock Back Knife with a Beautiful White Pearl & Abalone Shell Inlayed Handle with Black Canvas & Leather Pouch. Circa 1999

Here on offer is a beautiful MOKI, lock back knife with a white pearl and abalone shell inlayed handle.

I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition, with its black canvas and leather pouch. I purchased it back on 1999 when I stared to collect the MOKI “Knife of the Year Series”.

Even though it is not a limited edition knife, I had to buy it...  read more

Code: 50517

WW1 British War & Victory Medals to 27105 PTE W.C. STEAD – East Surrey Regiment

Here on offer is a really nice pair of original WW1 medals issued to a Walter, Charles, STEAD who served with the East Surrey Regiment.

The medals consist of a Silver

WW1 BRITISH WAR MEDAL

and a gilt (some age patina)

WW1 BRITISH VICTORY MEDAL,

both full size, and correctly named to

W.C. ...  read more

Code: 50253

German Army Dress Dagger with Double Etched Blade by PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co

Here on offer is a German Army Dress Dagger with double-etched blade by PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co.

There is a huge amount of debate about “etched blades” as to whether various examples where WW2 era or post WW2.

I personally take the guidance from Thomas Wittmann’s reference books. On page 136 of his book “Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Army” his view is t...  read more

Code: 50373