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

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

Extra Photos of Limited Edition CHAMPION Spark Plug 90th Anniversary Commemorative Knife

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Code: 51335

Limited Edition HATTORI Knife of the Year “2002” with Leather Sheath and Wooden Presentation Box - 1 of 100

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a genuine Limited Edition Hattori Knife of the Year “2002”, fixed blade knife, 1 of 100 ever made.

This example is actually number 97 of the 100 produced.

I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition, with its brown leather sheath and complete with its original presentation wooden box.

It ...  read more

Code: 50512

Unusual WW1 China Model of a ZEPPELIN – with the Crest for the ARMS OF WALES

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 china “crest-ware” model of a zeppelin with the crest for the arms of Wales.

What makes this example unusual is the size which is larger than normal being 6.75” (17.3cm) long and the fact it has a “nipple” section extending from the rear, near the fins for a stanhope viewer that is now sadly missing.

On the front is a coloured crest...  read more

Code: 51372

Cheeky WW2 Aluminium POW Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter with Images of Naked ladies

Here on offer is a “cheeky” example of a WW2 period aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter, a possible POW piece?

It appears to be made from aircraft grade aluminium, probably a downed WW2 aircraft?

There where a large number of British run POW camps set up during WW2 and many of the inmates would make items that could be sold or traded to soldiers for food et...  read more

Code: 51369