Original Napoleonic Era British Royal Navy Whalebone & Lead Bosun’s Cosh circa 1800

Here on offer is a rare early 19th century Royal Navy weapon known as a “bosun's cosh”.

It consists of a metal shaft that is bound in twisted whalebone (baleen) with weighted ends made of lead that are covered in twine knot work.

Baleen is a whale product best known for its use in ladies’ corsets where it is usually referred to as ‘whalebone’.

This t...  read more

Code: 50964

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 Swedish Folding Knife by EKA of Eskilstuna made for Volvo BM c1980

Here on offer is a vintage Swedish folding knife by EKA of Eskilstuna, made for Volvo BM c1980.

The knife has a 2.75” spear point folding steel blade. What is interesting about this blade is if you look closely, it has a very fine serrated cutting edge.

On the ricasso it is stamped:

EKA SWEDEN

In 1882, Hadar Hallström founded Hadar Ha...  read more

Code: 52300

Vintage Aluminium Jelly Mould with Image of an Alsatian Dog’s Head

Here on offer is a vintage aluminium jelly mould with the profile image of an Alsatian dog’s head, raised on the top.

The mould if in excellent condition, with no damage, just some oxidisation to the finish that would polish off, to give a bright finish if so required.

It measures 2.75” (7cm) high with a 4.9” (cm) diameter base.

It weighs 58g.
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Code: 52299

Post WW2 Royal Signals Catterick Camp Permanent Pass Booklet and Silver and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is a post WW2 Royal Signals Catterick Camp Permanent Pass booklet and a Royal Corps of Signals, silver and enamel sweetheart brooch.

I am offering both these items together as that is how they came into my possession.

The folding permanent pass booklet is made from fabric covered thick card, with the Royal Signals crest on the front, in black ink.
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Code: 52297

Inert British Jet Engine No.9 Starter Cartridge as used on RAF Canberra Bombers c1974

Here on offer is an inert British jet engine No.9 starter cartridge as used on RAF Canberra bombers in the 1970’s.

My understanding is this is a No. 9 or 10, Engine Starter Cartridge.

The No. 9 Cartridge was for use in the Rolls Royce turbo-starter Type SBS 720 Mk 1. (single chamber) as fitted to Avon 1 engines in the Canberra 1, 2, 3 & 4 (possibly others).
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Code: 52295

George III - Trafalgar Period - Royal Navy Officer’s Dirk with Scabbard c1800

Here on offer is a fine example of a George III, Trafalgar period, Royal Navy officer’s dirk with scabbard, circa 1800.

The beautiful grip has a lower section made from circular sections of natural materials, with a smoothly turned pommel. The whole grip now has a wonderful aged patina and there is a tiny crack in one of the discs and a couple are slightly misaligned but it is se...  read more

Code: 51144

Extra Photos of George III - Trafalgar Period - Royal Navy Officer’s Dirk - 51144

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Code: 51143

Unusual Cased Limited Edition Böker “Masonic” Stockman Knife with Blade by Manfred Sachse c1990

Here on offer is an unusual and rare, limited edition Böker “Masonic” Stockman knife with a beautifully decorated blade by the master blade smith, Manfred Sachse, circa 1990.

It comes in an ebonised wood, hinged case with a black silk lining.

I did try to research this knife but failed to find another example listed or documented anywhere?

Given the...  read more

Code: 51075