BOAS Militaria

Vintage Explorer Solingen Baron Lockback Pocket Knife with Stag Grip

Here on offer is a mint and rare example of another knife I have owned from new that is in unused mint condition, circa 1980.

This small folding lockback knife has a 2.1” cutting edge clip point stainless steel blade, that is etched on one side with the maker’s details:

EXPLORER SOLINGEN
BARON
30-895
HAND CRAFTED IN GERMANY
XXTRA SHAR... read more

Code: 52103

Collector’s Lockback Knife by Frost Cutlery with Custom Scrimshaw of a Blue Marlin by O.D.

Here on offer is a is a beautiful single blade locking knife made by Frost Cutlery when they were still getting knives from Seki City in Japan, an area famed for making some of the best blade steels.

It has a 2.75” blade with a razor sharp 2.1” cutting edge. The ricasso is stamped with the Frost Cutlery logo of a flying eagle and the words:

SURGICAL STEEL
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Code: 52101

Collector’s Lockback Knife by Frost Cutlery with Custom Scrimshaw of a Bald Eagle by O.D.

Here on offer is a is a beautiful single blade locking knife made by Frost Cutlery when they were still getting knives from Seki City in Japan, an area famed for making some of the best blade steels.

It has a 2.75” blade with a razor sharp 2.1” cutting edge. The ricasso is stamped with the Frost Cutlery logo of a flying eagle and the words:

SURGICAL STEEL
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Code: 52108

45.00 GBP

Guildhall School of Music Hallmarked Silver Medallion to Ronald Holloway – Pianoforte - London 1931 with Box

Here on offer is a hallmarked silver and enamel medal awarded in London by the Guildhall School of Music to Ronald Holloway for pianoforte, in 1931.

This ornate shield shaped medal has been made from hallmarked sterling silver that is set with red enamel on the front and has the wording:

GUILDHALL
SCHOOL OF
MUSIC
PREPARATORY

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Code: 51569

25.00 GBP

Rare 19th Century English Treen Boxwood Fisherman's Salmon Priest c1830

Here on offer is what I believe is a fine antique English treen boxwood fisherman's Priest, circa 1830.

This early 19th century example of a fisherman's priest, has been hand crafted from one piece of wood. It has a beautifully turned oval shaped end, inset with three grooved lines. The long shaft tappers slightly to a conical tip, that has a deep groove, presumably to allow a le... read more

Code: 52099

95.00 GBP

Original WW1 Souvenir 0.303 Bullet Pencil from YPRES

Here on offer is an original WW1 souvenir 0.303 bullet pencil from YPRES, France.

The 0.303 bullet pencil comprises of a short red pencil fixed inside a silver bullet, which tests as 925 grade silver, but may just be a thick silver plate?

This fits VERY tightly into the neck of the brass (fired) cartridge case. You have to gently wiggle the bullet to get it free f... read more

Code: 51357

35.00 GBP

WW2 Army Catering Corps Gilt Brass and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 Army Catering Corps gilt brass and enamel sweetheart brooch.

The gilt brass badge depicts the crest of the Army Catering Corps, depicting a flaming cauldron in the centre surrounded in blue enamel with the words:

ARMY CATERING CORPS

At the top is a King’s Crown inset with red enamel.

On th... read more

Code: 52094

10.00 GBP

Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by H.G. LONG & Co - CROSS DAGGERS – SHEFFIELD c1860

Here on offer is an early example of an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the famous English knife and cutlery maker, H.G Long & Co, circa 1860.

They are also famous for making a range of WW2 SOE knives.

I believe this knife is a very early example of an H.G. Long knife as it only has the CROSS DAGGERS logo and the words CROSS DAGGRS SHEFFI... read more

Code: 50399

175.00 GBP

Unusual Fish Shaped Penknife by Southern & Richards of Sheffield c1900

Here on offer is an unusual novelty fish shaped penknife by Southern & Richards of Sheffield, circa 1900.

I actually can’t find another example of this type of penknife. Southern & Richards are known for making a range of cutlery, knives and razors but penknives are actually rare to find.

On this penknife, the grip is made from two plates of smooth bone, that have ... read more

Code: 52093

30.00 GBP

Full Size Custom Damascus Hunting Knife with a Black Palm Wood Handle by Terry Kranning

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to acquire full-size collector's hunting knife with Damascus blade and black palm wood handle, made by Terry Kranning.

I bought this knife and some miniatures directly from Terry back in 2002.

Sadly, Terry was killed in a climbing accident during the Pocatello Pump rock climbing competition, Idaho, USA, back in 2004.

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Code: 50956

225.00 GBP