Non-Magnetic Siebe Gorman Diver’s Knife Complete with Rare Original Leather Belt and Loop c1960

Here on offer is fine example of a NON-MAGNETIC SIEBE GORMAN diver’s knife complete with its rare original thick leather belt and belt loop.

From researching (please see the excellent information relating to these knives on Divescrap.com), I believe this version of knife is the type used by the Dutch Navy in the 1960’s.
These knives had no markings on the brass sheath wher...  read more

Code: 50893

Unusual Hand Made Soldiers Wooden Truncheon – Liverpool & Irish Regiment c1890

Here on offer is a rare hand made soldiers wooden truncheon that was owner by a member of the Liverpool & Irish Regiment circa 1890 and possibly used in the Second Boer War, whilst supporting the King’s Liverpool Regiment.

The hard wood truncheon has been made from a branch or root of a tree that had a spur near the top that provides a hard “nodule”.

The truncheon ...  read more

Code: 50043

Antique Solid Brass Vesta/Match Holder made from part of the Rochdale Mitchell Hey Beam Engine, circa 1909

Here on offer is a beautifully made antique Solid Brass Vesta/Match Holder that has was made from part of the Rochdale “Mitchell Hey” Beam Engine in around 1909.

The whole thing has been made from the brass from the beam engine after it was stopped and scrapped in 1909.

The front of the cup has been professionally engraved with the details of the engine and when it...  read more

Code: 50425

Vintage African Tebu Ceremonial Short Sword with Leather Strap

Here on offer is a vintage African Tebu ceremonial short sword with leather strap.

I believe this short sword was made by the Tebu people, indicated by the characteristic bulb on the bottom of the sheath.

This type of short sword or large knife are very “flat” in their construction. Please see photo.

The grip and crossguard have a raised “M” pattern...  read more

Code: 51041

WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a German Army Officer Dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a young German Army Officer dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr.

The German Army Officer is portrayed in his uniform, minus his cap, but showing the German army eagle above his right breast pocket.

In the bottom right hand corner is written:

K Knorr RUSSL. 9, 42

Th...  read more

Code: 50889

Large Vintage Sterling Silver Zeppelin Airship Brooch c1930

Here on offer is a stunning vintage sterling silver Zeppelin airship brooch, circa 1930.

The brooch depicts the image of a Zeppelin airship from the time of their heyday, the 1930’s.

On the back it is stamped 925, meaning it has been made from solid sterling silver.

It also retains its original long securing pin and swivel locking clasp.
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Code: 51351

Rare 6” 520g Metal Fragment of a WW1 German Zeppelin LZ93 (L44) 100Kg HE Bomb Dropped on a Turnip Field at Sarre, Kent on 19th October 1917

Here on offer is a rare find, being a 6” fragment of a WW1 German Zeppelin LZ93 (L44) 100Kg HE bomb, that was dropped on a turnip field at Sarre, Kent on 19th October 1917. Sarre is a village and civil parish in Thanet District in Kent, England. It is believed to be the last bomb that Zeppelin LZ93 (L44) ever dropped.

Now LZ93 (L44) was a "Height-Climber" class “T” Zeppelin, whic...  read more

Code: 51878

WW2 Trench Art Folding Pocket Compass made from Bakelite and Aluminium with Initials JWM

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 period “trench art” Folding Pocket Compass made from Bakelite and Aluminium with the initials JWM.

This unusual compass came with a small collection of WW2 period pieces, of which this was the only piece that was marked with the initials JWM.

It has been well made with an aluminium outer cover and a two piece red Bakelite swivel loop...  read more

Code: 51932

Original Iron and Wood “One-Flue” Harpoon from the early 19th Century

Here on offer is an original and rare iron and wood, one-flue harpoon from the early 19th century.

This example has an iron front section with a socket that is fixed to a hickory or other hardwood shaft and held in place by a round headed stud.

The wooden shaft shows signs of old woodworm holes, which have now been treated to ensure there is no existing woodworm ac...  read more

Code: 51059

WW2 French Air Force Pilot’s Identity Bracelet

Here on offer is a WW2 French Air Force pilot’s identity bracelet.

On the front of the plated oval disc, it depicts the image of a French pilot’s insignia, a five-pointed star and a set of spread wings, on top of a laurel wreath. Below the wings there is a blank ribbon shaped section that could be engraved with the owner’s name. His details could also be engraved on the back of t...  read more

Code: 52148