Mint Vintage German “Hunting Dog” Scene - Double Bladed Penknife by Boker Solingen

Here on offer is a mint example of a vintage German “Hunting Dog” scene double bladed penknife by the quality German knife maker, Boker.

The knife grips have been made from a metal alloy and both depict hunting dogs in a woodland scene and the head of a dog set in an oval, in the centre.

Both blades are made from stainless steel and the larger blade has the maker...  read more

Code: 51291

Rare Oak Framed “Citizens of Portsmouth” WW1 Certificate Presented by the Citizens to Mr H.C. Archer – 19th July 1919

Here on offer is a rare framed Citizens of Portsmouth, WW1 certificate presented by the citizens to Mr H.C. Archer, dated 19th July 1919.

To mark the final end of WW1, Saturday 19th July 1919 was designated a public holiday and Peace celebrations took place throughout the land.

I haven’t done any research on Mr H C Archer, but I assume he is from Portsmouth and pr...  read more

Code: 51285

Mint Vintage German “Hunting Deer” Scene - Double Bladed Penknife by Boker Solingen

Here on offer is a mint example of a vintage German “Hunting Deer” scene double bladed penknife by the quality German knife maker, Boker.

The knife grips have been made from a metal alloy and both depict a woodland hunting scene, in high relief, with multiple deer, a hunter with gun and his dog in the background.

Both blades are made from stainless steel and the ...  read more

Code: 51290

Impressive Framed Display of a Bull Shark’s Jaws and Teeth

Here on offer is a most interesting and collectible deep framed display of a Bull shark’s jaws and teeth.

This professionally made, deep glass framed “shadow box” displays the jaws and teeth of what I was told came from a Bull shark. I am no expert when it comes to sharks, but the jaws may have ben mounted upside down? Either way still makes a very impressive display piece.
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Code: 51289

Souvenir King George VI 1937 Coronation Commemorative Two-Blade Penknife by Rawson Brothers of Sheffield

Here on offer is a most interesting and collectible two-blade souvenir folding pocket knife / pen knife commemorating the coronation of King George VI and his consort Queen Elizabeth, on 12th May 1937.

The knife slabs seem to be made from an ivory-coloured plastic that with the graining, looks like real ivory or bone.
On one slab it has been impressed with the image of a K...  read more

Code: 51288

Scarce - 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion - Large Sterling Silver Boxing Medal - Winner Team Championship Novices 1922

Here on offer is a scarce inter-wars period, large sterling silver boxing medal awarded to the Winner of the novice team championship in 1922, the 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion.

This large medal came with the small medal or fob that is listed as item No.51287.

The 1st (Depot) Battalion only formed after the end of WW1 and had a short existence being renamed the Royal ...  read more

Code: 51279

Small Sterling Silver Boxing Medal or Fob - Winner Team Novices Championship 1922 - 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion

Here on offer is an inter-wars period, small sterling silver boxing medal or fob, awarded to the Winner Team Novices Championship in 1922, which I believe was the 1st (Depot) Tank Battalion.

This small medal or fob came with its larger medal, listed as item No.51279. This example was probably they type that was given to all the winning team members,

The 1st (Depot)...  read more

Code: 51287

Rare WW2 German Prisoner of War “Ship in a Bottle” – 19th Century Clipper Ship in a Glass Light Bulb

Here on offer is a rare example of WW2 German prisoner of war “ship in a bottle” type work.

This piece depicts a 19th century clipper ship that has been created inside an old clear glass light bulb.

A clipper was a type of mid-19th-century merchant sailing vessel, designed for speed. Clippers were generally narrow for their length, small by later 19th-century stand...  read more

Code: 51286

Reproduction WW2 German 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Portepee in Cellophane Package

Here on offer is a reproduction WW2 German Luftwaffe portepee with a tie string and clear cellophane package, circa 1960.

This is the short version portepee that is suitable for use any 2nd pattern Luftwaffe Dagger.

I was originally sold this as a genuine period dress knot, but it has come to light, according to Tom Wittmann that these where actually made in the 19...  read more

Code: 50363

Scarce WW1 British Trench Machete

Here on offer is a very unusual example of what I believe is a WW1 private purchase, British “Trench” machete.

I have seen examples of French WW1 trench machetes, that normally retain the billhook at the end and a leather sheath, as shown in my last photo.

A one-handed billhook and a machete are both cutting tools, but they have different designs and intended uses....  read more

Code: 51284