WW1 Hallmarked Silver Cigarette Case Engraved - Lt Sergt Paine R.E. - In Memory of Rosherville Hospital - January 1919
Here on offer is WW1 period hallmarked silver cigarette case with a gilt interior.
The front is engraved with the words:
Lt Sergt Paine R.E.
in memory of
Rosherville
January 1919.
As yet I haven’t managed to find the service records for Lt Sergeant Paine of the Royal Engineers, who was clearly injured during WW1 and was treated ... read more
95.00 GBP
Antique English Glass Rummer with Engraved Hunting Scene c1800
Here on offer is a beautiful example of an antique glass rummer with a finely engraved shooting scene, probably English circa 1800.
The rummer has been finely engraved with a scene of a huntsman with a gun, aiming at two flying birds set in a wooded tree scene.
The glass in in excellent condition, no damage or repairs just some age related rub marks on the base of ... read more
95.00 GBP
Vintage South American Gaucho Cowboy Knife with 7” Blade and Silver Fittings by A E & Co Marca Registrada circa 1930
Here on offer is a fine example of an ornate vintage South American Verijero type Gaucho Knife, with a handle and sheath made of 800 grade silver, circa 1930.
These luxurious South American silver and sometimes gold embellished knives made their first appearances after the 1830/1840s, once the true local silversmith trade was established. In those early years, this type of costly... read more
95.00 GBP
WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine Dagger with Hammered Scabbard and Knot by E. & F. HORSTER
Here on offer is a beautiful early German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger by E. & F. Horster, with the anchor pattern etched blade and much sort after hammered scabbard and original knot/portepee.
The ivory-coloured grip is the celluloid over wood version, which still has its original twisted bras grip wire. There is a long old hairline crack on the back and a smaller one on the si... read more
Original German WW1 1914 Iron Cross Medal 2nd Class
Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 1914 German Iron Cross medal 2nd class.
This great example retains the black finish to the centre and shows genuine age tarnishing to the silver frame, that will clean off if required, but I prefer to leave that option to the next owner.
I can see a triangular stamp on suspension ring, but I can’t make out a maker mark or ... read more
75.00 GBP
WW1 German Trench Art Driving Band Bracelet with Black Enamel Iron Cross
Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 German trench art driving band bracelet with attached black enamel 1914 Iron Cross.
This bracelet has been made from a copper driving band salvaged from a WW1 German artillery shell.
A gilt finish was applied and it retains the original grooved pattern to the outer surface.
A minute detailed brass and black e... read more
80.00 GBP
Unusual Small Single Bladed Antique Penknife – ‘Lucky’ Pig with Four Leaf Clover
Here on offer is an unusual and delightful, small single bladed antique penknife, with a grip that depicts a ‘lucky’ pig with a four leaf clover in its mouth.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries the pig was a popular lucky charm in France, England and Ireland, as well as Germany and Austria, where it was and still is known as Glücksschwein (‘good luck pig’).
Antique Ring-Opening Double Bladed Gentleman’s Penknife by Wade Wingfield & Rowbotham Sheffield c1840
Here on offer is a scarce example of an antique ring-opening, double bladed gentleman’s penknife by Wade Wingfield & Rowbotham of Sheffield, circa 1840.
This ingenious double bladed folding penknife can be easily opened by turning the large rings which project from and rotate the blades pivots. This is really useful for people with delicate or too short finger nails, or even glov... read more
45.00 GBP