Late 19th Century Folding Bowie Knife with 7.5” Clip-Point Blade and Stag Horn Grip

Here on offer is late 19th century folding Bowie knife with 7.5” clip-point cutting edge blade and stag horn grip.

The slender 8.5” clip-point steel blade has an actual cutting edge of 7.5” and is in great condition, with some age-related marks and staining to the finish.

The swivelling crossguard, blade release folding spring clip, bolsters and liners are all made...  read more

Code: 51415

Unusual Hand Made Soldiers Wooden Truncheon – Liverpool & Irish Regiment c1890

Here on offer is a rare hand made soldiers wooden truncheon that was owner by a member of the Liverpool & Irish Regiment circa 1890 and possibly used in the Second Boer War, whilst supporting the King’s Liverpool Regiment.

The hard wood truncheon has been made from a branch or root of a tree that had a spur near the top that provides a hard “nodule”.

The truncheon ...  read more

Code: 50043

Rare Miniature Watercolour of Lord FitzRoy Somerset or Field Marshal 1st Baron Raglan set with Crystal and Steel Beads circa 1830

Here on offer is a rare open-faced miniature watercolour of Field Marshal Lord FitzRoy Somerset Raglan, set with an oval frame of crystal and steel beads.

The painting itself depicts Lord Fitzroy Somerset in a red military dress uniform (no hat) with gold epaulettes and shows him without his right arm.

Somerset saw action during the Hundred Days: he served on Well...  read more

Code: 50351

Beautiful Les ‘JASON’ Spence - Oil on Canvas Painting of a Masted Ship at Rest on the Sea at Dusk

Here on offer is a genuine oil on canvas painting of a masted Ship at rest on the Sea at dusk, by Les Spence, better known as JASON.

Les Spence is one of Britain’s most established marine artists. Best known for their mysterious atmosphere and their intriguing storylines within, Spence’s haunting marine scenes are admired by traditional and contemporary collectors alike.
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Code: 50421

Unusual Letter Opener in the form of a WW1 British Vickers Machine Gun Barrel

Here on offer is an unusual letter opener in the form of a WW1 British Vickers machine gun. Barrel.

I am not sure when this letter opener was actually made? It could be a period made piece, it is hard to tell, but that aside, it is an impressive piece.

All the external fittings are made from brass and are fitted to a checkered wooden grip and ribbed sheath, that lo...  read more

Code: 51515

Extra Photos of MGC Letter Opener

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Code: 51514

Antique Framed Coloured Print of Eastney Barracks Southsea Hants c1876 - HQ of the Royal Marine Artillery

Here on offer is antique framed coloured print of Eastney Barracks at Southsea, Hants in 1876 being the original headquarters of the Royal Marine Artillery.

The coloured image depicts the barracks as viewed from the sea, with various boats sailing in the foreground and people taking in the view, some appear to be in uniforms of the period. Around the bottom edge it has the prin...  read more

Code: 51507

Charming Victorian Period – Finely Detailed 17th Century Shoe Shaped Pewter Snuff Box

Here on offer is charming Victorian period made, 17th century shoe shaped pewter snuff box.

These shoe snuff boxes are believed to have been made in the Victorian period as faithful representations of late 17th and early 18th century shoes.

Made in pewter rather than wood allowed the craftsmen to add far more detail than would otherwise be possible. They are such ...  read more

Code: 51501

Charming Antique Victorian Brass Vesta Case depicting a Smartly Dressed Frog – “Jeremy Fisher” c1870

Here on offer is a charming antique Victorian brass vesta case depicting a smartly dressed frog, “Jeremy Fisher”, circa 1870.

The vesta features a frog who appears to be smartly dressed with a jacket, very much like the famous frog “Jeremy Fisher” depicted in the Beatrix Potter books.

The frog’s head acts as the lid of the vesta and is hinged with a nice firm actio...  read more

Code: 51500

Large Antique Victorian Brass Vesta Case depicting a Monkey’s Head with Fez Hat c1870

Here on offer is a large and charming antique Victorian brass vesta case, depicting a monkey’s head wearing a fez hat, circa 1870.


The vesta features the head of a wise monkey wearing a fez hat.

The hat acts as the lid of the vesta and is hinged with a nice firm action.

There is a striker plate embedded into the base and a ring and loop atta...  read more

Code: 51502