Scarce Norwegian M1957/SLG Bayonet and Scabbard made from 1935 WW2 German K-98 III Bayonet and 1942 Scabbard

Here on offer is a scarce Norwegian M1957/SLG bayonet and scabbard.

This type of bayonet was made from captured WW2 German K-98 (M1884/98) III bayonets, to mount and use with the U.S. MI Garand rifle, in 1957.

At the end of WW2, Norway inherited a quantity of captured Kar 98k rifles and K-98 III bayonets from their German occupiers. When the USA provided Norway wit...  read more

Code: 52042

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Code: 52041

Unusual WW2 Period Novelty RAF Spitfire Aircraft Shaped Brass Penknife by Leppington CUTLASS Sheffield c1940

Here on offer is a scarce and unusual WW2 Period novelty RAF spitfire aircraft shaped brass penknife, by Leppington (CUTLERS) Ltd, Sheffield, circa 1940.

I actually can’t find another example of this type of penknife. Leppington are known for making a range of cutlery, so penknives are actually rare to find.

On this penknife, the grip is made from two plates of sol...  read more

Code: 52034

Rare WW1 Grimwades Commemorative Vase Depicting Two Bruce Bairnsfather Cartoons

Here on offer is a rare WW1 Grimwades commemorative vase depicting two Bruce Bairnsfather cartoons.

Captain Charles Bruce Bairnsfather was a prominent British humourist and cartoonist. His best-known cartoon character is Old Bill. Bill and his pals Bert and Alf featured in Bairnsfather's "Fragments from France" cartoons published weekly in The Bystander magazine during WW1.
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Code: 52028

WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 8.25” Commemorative Dish Depicting a Cooking Cartoon and the words THE HISTORICAL TOUCH – “WELL ALFRED OW ARE THE CAKES?”

Here on offer is a large WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 9” commemorative dish depicting a cooking cartoon and the words THE HISTORICAL TOUCH – “WELL ALFRED OW ARE THE CAKES?”

Captain Charles Bruce Bairnsfather was a prominent British humourist and cartoonist. His best-known cartoon character is Old Bill. Bill and his pals Bert and Alf featured in Bairnsfather's "Fragments from France" c...  read more

Code: 52027

Large WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 9” Commemorative Dish Depicting a Juggling Grenades Cartoon and the words “KEEPING HIS HAND IN?”

Here on offer is a large WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 9” commemorative dish depicting a juggling grenades cartoon and the words “KEEPING HIS HAND IN?”.

Captain Charles Bruce Bairnsfather was a prominent British humourist and cartoonist. His best-known cartoon character is Old Bill. Bill and his pals Bert and Alf featured in Bairnsfather's "Fragments from France" cartoons published wee...  read more

Code: 52026

Antique Mid 18th Century 'Chinoiserie' Delftware Plate Depicting a Bird and Flowers c1750

Here on offer is an antique mid 18th century 'Chinoiserie' blue and white painted tin-glazed delftware plate.

It depicts an oriental pheasant type bird sitting on a fence with a floral border.

There is no makers mark, which is common with such early pieces, but it is most likely Liverpool delftware, circa 1750.

Unfortunately, is has an old crack r...  read more

Code: 52025

Unusual Antique English 1879 Hallmarked Silver Cross Potent Pendant by George Unite

Here on offer is a really rare antique English 1879 hallmarked silver Cross Potent pendant, by the highly regarded silversmith, George Unite of Birmingham, England.

I really can’t believe this pendant was made nearly 150 years ago! The style is so plain and sharp it looks to be a modern made piece and can easily be worn today.

A Cross Potent, is also known as a cru...  read more

Code: 52010

WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 6” Commemorative Plate/Plaque Depicting “Old Bill” and the words “WHEN THE ‘ELL IS IT GOIN' TO BE STRAWBERRY?”

Here on offer is a WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather 6” commemorative plate/plaque depicting “Old Bill” and the words “WHEN THE ‘ELL IS IT GOIN' TO BE STRAWBERRY?”.

Captain Charles Bruce Bairnsfather was a prominent British humourist and cartoonist. His best-known cartoon character is Old Bill. Bill and his pals Bert and Alf featured in Bairnsfather's "Fragments from France" cartoons publis...  read more

Code: 52021

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