Original WW2 A.R.P. Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of Barr St Hockley Birmingham with Chain

Here on offer is an original WW2 A.R.P. whistle by J. Hudson & Co., Barr St, Hockley, Birmingham.

This seems to be one of the four types that J. Hudson made, this one having the body of their metropolitan whistle.

It still retains its original long linked metal chain, which is now missing its end clip. The chain looks to have been made from a nickel silver alloy a...  read more

Code: 52071

Original Antique “THE METROPOLITAN” Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr St Birmingham c1902

Here on offer is an original antique “THE METROPOLITAN” whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 13. Barr Street Birmingham, circa 1902.

It still retains its original twisted silk cord lanyard.

The front of the whistle is stamped with the following details:

THE METROPOLITAN
PATENT
J. HUDSON & CO.
244. BARR ST
BIRMINGHAM

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Code: 52070

Nazi Period WHW Fund Raising Badge depicting a WW1 German Soldier 1916 Embroidered in Silk

Here on offer is an unusual version of a Nazi period WHW fund raising badge depicting a “WW1 German Soldier 1916”, which dates to 1938.

A WHW winter help Nazi fund raising badge from the Military Uniforms series, depicting a WW1 German Soldier embroidered in coloured silk in a metal frame.

The pressed metal frame has now lost some of its grey paint finish. It has ...  read more

Code: 52068

Nazi Period WHW Fund Raising Badge depicting a Prussian Soldier 1864 Embroidered in Silk

Here on offer is an unusual version of a Nazi period WHW fund raising badge depicting a “Prussian Soldier 1864”, which dates to 1938.

A WHW winter help Nazi fund raising badge from the Military Uniforms series, depicting a Prussian Soldier embroidered in coloured silk in a metal frame.

The pressed metal frame has now lost some of its grey paint finish. It has rais...  read more

Code: 52069

Original WW1 Period “THE METROPOLITAN” Birmingham City Police Whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 244 Barr Street

Here on offer is an original WW1 period “THE METROPOLITAN” Birmingham City Police whistle by J. Hudson & Co of 244 Barr Street, Birmingham, still with its original metal chain and hook.

The nickel silver metal whistle and chain are in excellent undamaged condition.

The front is stamped with the following details:

THE METROPOLITAN
PATENT
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Code: 51769

Mint I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM Double Bladed Knife with Jigged Bone Grip Scales

Here on offer is a fine example mint I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM double bladed knife with jigged bone grip scales, that was made in Sheffield, England.

The larger clip point stainless steel blade is in perfect condition.

On one side of the ricasso it is stamped with the maker’s details:

I*XL GEORGE
WOSTENHOLM

On the other side is:read more

Code: 52065

Mint I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM Lambsfoot Knife with Jigged Bone Grip Scales

Here on offer is a fine example mint I*XL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM lambsfoot knife with jigged bone grip scales, made in Sheffield, England.

The Lambsfoot shaped stainless steel blade is in perfect condition and you can still see the original cross-graining.

On one side of the ricasso it is stamped with the maker’s details:

I*XL GEORGE
WOSTENHOLM read more

Code: 52064

MINT Vintage Stag Handled Hunting Boot Knife with Ornate Metal Fittings by Herbertz

Here on offer is a MINT condition ornately decorated, stag handled hunting boot knife by Herbertz, Solingen, that still retains its original makers label/tag.

I think this was made back in the 1970’s and it has been proudly displayed in my collection for years.

All the metal fitting on this knife and scabbard have a dark finish and those on the scabbard seem to be ...  read more

Code: 50046

Stunning Vintage Folding Lock Knife with Damascus Blade Etched with an Eagle Scene by Herbertz Messer

Here on offer is a mint and stunning example of a vintage folding lock knife with a Damascus blade etched with an eagle scene by Herbertz Messer, circa 1990.

This is a rare knife and I can’t find another such example, with what I believe has a model number 208813?

The grip is made up of a dark richly grained section of African hardwood on each side, held in place b...  read more

Code: 52063

Mint Ornate Vintage Folding Lock Knife by Herbertz Messer with Lined Wooden Box

Here on offer is a mint example of an ornate vintage collectors lock knife by Herbertz Messer of Solingen.

The grip is made up of a richly grained section of Pakka wood on each side.

My understanding is that Pakka wood is a man-made, wood-resin composite material created by impregnating thin layers of hardwood with coloured resin and bonding them under pressure an...  read more

Code: 52060