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

Unique Victorian Carved Horn and Silver Horse Leg Shaped Snuff Holder

Here on offer is a unique and rare Victorian horn and silver snuff holder that has been hand carved into a horse’s leg and hoof.

I have seen a few antique walking canes with horn horse leg handles, but never a snuff holder.

All the metal fittings are test as 925-grade silver but there are no hallmarks or makers details.

The horse leg has been beauti...  read more

Code: 50645

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

Rare WW2 British Army Auxiliary Unit Knife with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is a rare example of a WW2 British Army Auxiliary Unit knife with its original leather sheath, by Joseph Rodgers and Sons.

It has only been recently that this type of knife has been authenticated as being used by the British Auxiliary Units during WW2.

Credit must go to Ron Flook, who through his outstanding research into military knives, has managed...  read more

Code: 51736

Royal Navy Officers Bicorn, Epaulettes & Sword Belt by Gieves with Transit Tin Case and named to P.H.G. Richardson RN

Here on offer is an impressive set of Royal Navy Officers dress uniform attire, consisting of a bicorn, epaulettes and a dress sword belt complete with its original Japanned transit tin case, circa 1935.

The set is in exceptional condition with almost no signs of wear, as clearly seen in the photos.

It is named to P.H.G. Richardson RN, which has been hand painted o...  read more

Code: 51823

Extra Photos of Royal Navy Officers Bicorn, Epaulettes & Sword Belt by Gieves with Transit Tin Case - 51823

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Code: 51822

Vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” Knife with Leather Sheath c1930

Here on offer is a fine example of vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” knife with its original leather sheath.

My belief is these very fine knives where made in Solingen Germany by a number of makers, for export to Brazil and where made between 1927 and 1940.

They where made to be carried by the “wealthy” Brazilian’s as a form of protection and wher...  read more

Code: 50656

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