Genuine Original WW1 British Army Leather Jerkin Dated 1918

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 British Army leather Jerkin, dated 1918.

The WW1 British Army leather Jerkin was introduced by the British Army in 1915 for trench wear and it proved to be very popular.

This fine example is a very large size, possibly XXL, measuring 24.5” across the front when laid flat.

It has been made from four large sections of so...  read more

Code: 51086

Extra Photos of WW1 British Army Leather Jerkin Dated 1918

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Code: 51087

Antique Silver Omani Khanjar Jambiya Dagger with Horn and Silver Piqué Handle

Here on offer is a fine and beautiful example of an antique silver Omani Khanjar or Jambiya Dagger with silver and horn handle.

This impressive example has a traditionally shaped blond horn handle that has a finely applied pattern of silver Piqué work on the top and the front, along with two silver coned studs.

The handle fits tightly to the double-edged curved s...  read more

Code: 51136

Extra Photos of Antique Saudi Omani Khanjar Jambiya Silver Dagger with Horn Grip

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Code: 51135

Signed Portrait of a WW2 British Officer in Uniform – Italy 1944

Here on offer is a fine portrait of a British military officer in uniform, with his pipe!

The portrait has been painted using oils on a wooden board and is signed in the lower left hand corner:

H. MANSFIELD – PROFFITT
ITALY 44

I assume the officer’s name is H. Mansfield or H. Mansfield – Proffitt?

I have done some basic research...  read more

Code: 50945

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

Code: 50964

Rare Antique Watchmaker’s Box Wood and Agate Stone Pocket Oil Well Pot

Here on offer is a rare 19th century box wood and agate watchmaker's oil well pot.

This fantastic Antique Treen & Agate Oil Pot was used by a Watchmaker in his Watchmaking & Repair business.

The wooden pot has been hand turned and is a beautiful piece of “treenware” in its own right.

The lid does have a slight age crack but that is the only damage ...  read more

Code: 51045

Antique Georgian Mahogany Cased Pocket Compass – c1830

Here on offer is an impressive antique Georgian traveller’s compass is set in a hinged mahogany case and dating to around the 1830’s.

Complimented by the small handmade Georgian triangular brass hinges and fastened with a “7” shaped brass clasp.

Inside the lid is an original resellers/distributers label:

HUDSON
Optician
GREENWICH
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Code: 51166

Unusual and Rare WW1 British Army Butchers “Trench” Knife by James Walker & Co. Ltd with Leather Sheath dated 1915

Here on offer is a very unusual example of what I believe is a WW1 British Army issued Butcher’s “Trench” knife that comes with a professionally made Army issued leather sheath.

I can’t find another example for reference but understand that at the start of WW1 French soldiers were not issued knives and were supposed to rely on their bayonets.

However, as soon as tr...  read more

Code: 50965

Mint Cased Limited Edition CHAMPION Spark Plug 90th Anniversary Commemorative Knife 1997

Here on offer is a mint example of a limited edition (0639 of 5000) CHAMPION Spark Plug, 90th Anniversary commemorative knife, complete with its wooden case and Certificate of Authenticity.


The knife has a mint condition, 2.75” high quality carbon stainless steel blade that on one side, is engraved and 24-carat gold-filled with:

0639/5000
90th annive...  read more

Code: 51336