Vintage 3.5” Single Bladed Folding Knife with Candy Stripe Grip c1950

Here on offer is a vintage 3.5” single bladed folding knife. There are no visible maker’s marks, but it is possibly by Richards of Sheffield, who did market this type of knife, back in the 1950’s.

The steel blade is in good condition, with some scratches and light spotting. It still retains a good cutting edge and has a very slight curve that could be easily straightened out. It ...  read more

Code: 51726

Unusual Vintage Scandinavian Puukko Knife with Black Horn and Burr Wood grip and Brown Leather Sheath

Here on offer is an unusual vintage Scandinavian Puukko Knife with black horn and burr wood grip and brown leather sheath.

I can’t see a maker’s name on the knife, so I can tell if this is a Norwegian or Finnish made piece?

This knife has a very attractive and tactile grip, made from sections of what looks like black horn and a burr wood.

The clean 3...  read more

Code: 51720

Antique Japanese Brass Embossed Vesta Case Depicting a Bird in a Grape Vine c1900

Here on offer is a fine quality, antique Japanese brass embossed vesta case depicting a bird in a grape vine on both sides, circa 1900.

On both sides of the vesta it depicts, in fine embossed detailing, the image of a small bird settling on a grapevine whilst looking down at a bee or wasp, that is flying towards a bunch of grapes.

Japanese art often depicts birds i...  read more

Code: 51725

Vintage Hand Carved Stag Antler and Inset Gilt Fox Head Brooch c1930

Here on offer is an unusual vintage hand carved stag antler and inset gilt metal fox head brooch, probably dating to the 1930’s.

A small section of stag antler has been worked to create a hollow dish section in the centre that has been inset with a finely detailed gilt metal fox head, that has been encased in a clear (with a gilt backing) early plastic, probably Lucite?
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Code: 51728

Antique German Cigar or Cheroot Cutter and Letter Opener c1910

Here on offer is beautiful antique German made cigar or cheroot cutter and letter opener, circa 1910.

The letter opener and the cutter grip sections are made from a natural animal material that is in excellent undamaged condition and now has a smooth polished finish and shows its natural graining.

The spring lever operated metal cutter is in full working order with...  read more

Code: 51719

Scarce India General Service Medal 1895-1902 with Two Clasps Awarded to Gunner Joseph More - 5th Company Western Division Royal Artillery - Rocket Section

Here on offer is a scarce silver India General Service Medal, 1895-1902 with two Clasps, the Punjab Frontier 1897-98 and the Tirah 1897-98.

It was awarded to 46329 Gunner Joseph More of the 5th Company, Western Division, Royal Artillery, Rocket Section.

This regiment was previously the Durham Artillery Volunteers and later Durham Territorial Royal Garrison Artiller...  read more

Code: 51217

Near Mint Post WW2 NAAFI 1d British Armed Forces Brown Bakelite Token c1946

Here on offer is a fine example of a near mint post WW2 NAAFI 1d British Armed Forces, Brown Bakelite token.

The token is made of a dark brown laminated Bakelite in a circular shape.

Printed in lack in a repeating pattern on both sides are the words:

1d BRITISH ARMED FORCES

Now I have seen these listed as used during WW2, but my under...  read more

Code: 51713

WW2 Gilt and Enamel RAF “Wings” Sweetheart Brooch c1940

Here on offer is a finely detailed example of a gilt and enamel RAF emblem sweetheart brooch, circa 1940.

This is a quality gold-plated piece with fine detailing to the spread feathered wings along with the Kings Crown and “RAF” letters, with just some tiny areas of plating loss. The Raf letters have a blue enamel background and the crown is inset with red enamel.

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Code: 51417

1919 WW1 “Peace Victory” King George V and Queen Mary Medal and Ribbon

Here on offer is a 1919 WW1 “Peace Victory” King George V and Queen Mary, white metal (pewter) commemorative medal and ribbon.

On the obverse is the image of the conjoined busts of their majesties crowned heads facing left.

The script around the edge reads as:

QUEEN MARY.
KING
GEORGE
V.

On the reverse it depicts th...  read more

Code: 51712

Beautiful Antique French Silver “Dogs Head” Chatelaine Belt Clip

Here on offer is beautiful antique French silver “Dogs Head” chatelaine belt clip.

This wonderful little silver clip is designed to hook over the user’s belt/garment with the dog’s head folding closed, holding the clip in place.

A Chatelaine chain clasp can then be suspended from the large ring that the dog has in its mouth.

The front shows the fi...  read more

Code: 51709