Rare Bryant & May - Jahnckes Vesta Case Depicting the images of GORDON & KITCHENER c1900
Here on offer is a really interesting and rare souvenir Bryant & May, Jahnckes vesta case, remembering Kitchener’s victory at the Battle of Omdurman in 1898. It depicts the images of Gordon & Kitchener, circa 1900.
On the front it has a photo printed sepia label with the images of Gordon 1885 and Kitchener 1898.
Gordon was killed at the famous Siege of Khartoum in... read more
35.00 GBP
Fine Quality Vintage Double-Bladed Mother of Pearl Penknife made in Sheffield c1930
Here on offer is a top quality vintage double-bladed mother of pearl penknife made in Sheffield, England, circa 1930 or possibly earlier.
The penknife has two beautiful smooth mother of pearl grip scales, that are in excellent undamaged condition.
Both scales are held in place against the brass liners, by three stainless steel pins.
The knife has a ... read more
65.00 GBP
Antique Double-Bladed Penknife with Smooth Horn Grip Scales made in Sheffield c1880
Here on offer is a fine antique double-bladed penknife with smooth horn grip scales made in Sheffield, circa 1880.
The penknife has two beautiful smooth horn grip scales that are in excellent condition. The grip actually tappers slightly from 0.5’ wide to 0.4” wide, from one end to the other.
Both slabs are held in place against steel liners and backbone by three b... read more
35.00 GBP
Antique Bone Handled Folding Button Hook c1890
Here on offer is an antique bone handled folding button hook, dating from around 1890.
The handle scales have been carved from bone or a similar more expensive material that is now a lovely cream colour. The scales are neatly pinned in place with three brass pins. There is a small loop hole at the top, so it may have originally had a suspension loop?
It now has some age ... read more
10.00 GBP
WW2 Theatre made Aluminium “Trench Art” Combat Knife marked Egypt 1942
Here on offer is an interesting WW2 theatre “trench art” combat knife made from aluminium recovered from downed aircraft during the conflict in North Africa, marked Egypt 1942.
I was told this was made by a RAF maintenance unit engineer while they were based at RAF Aboukir in Egypt during WW2.
In 1942, the Royal Air Force (RAF) operated several airfields in Egypt, ... read more
45.00 GBP
WW2 British Army Three-Piece Clasp or Jack Knife by Joseph Rodgers of Sheffield dated 1942
Here on offer is a fine example of a genuine WW2 British Army three-piece, clasp or jack knife by Joseph Rodgers of Sheffield dated 1942.
This three-piece type has a single 2.4” blade, that is stamped on one side of the ricasso with:
SHEFFIELD
ENGLAN (the “D” id missing)
On the other side is has the Joseph Rodgers maker’s mark of the “* +”.
45.00 GBP
Near Mint Vintage – OLD CUTLER U.S.A. - Double Bladed Pocket Knife by Barlow
Here on offer is a near mint vintage Barlow “OLD CUTLER U.S.A.”, double bladed pocket knife.
This small Barlow pocket knife has two stainless steel blades; the larger clip point blade is 2.25” long and is stamped on the ricasso with:
OLD CUTLER
U.S.A.
The other rounded blade is 1.5” long and is stamped on the ricasso with:
PATE... read more
25.00 GBP
Large Bowie Knife with 10” Plain Steel Blade and English Oak Grip Scales
Here on offer is a large bowie knife with 10” clip point plain blade and English oak grip scales.
I have come across this type of knife a few times, some have a plain blade like this one, some are etched with “Remember the Alamo”. I do have an unusual one listed on my website, etched with the details of England’s world cup win in 1966.
The blades never seem to hav... read more
55.00 GBP
Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers with Top Oak Leaf Metal Fittings
Here on offer is a set of deluxe WW2 German Army Officers dagger hangers with top oak leaf metal fittings.
Although these deluxe hangers have clearly been worn and have lost a lot of their original finish, they will still look good on any aged WW2 German Army dagger.
The fittings on this set are the earlier heavy metal alloy type.
The oval buckles a... read more
130.00 GBP