Rare Antique Trocar Medical Instrument c1840

Here on offer is a rare example of an antique Trocar medical instrument circa 1840.

The Trocar served as a tool for extracting accumulated bodily fluids until the development of diuretics. It involved inserting the trocar, along with its accompanying cannula pipe, into either the chest or abdomen. Subsequently, the trocar was withdrawn, allowing the fluid to be drained through th...  read more

Code: 51646

Vintage Pruning Knife with worn Blade by H. Rowbotham & Co. of Sheffield

Here on offer is a vintage pruning knife with a worn blade by H. Rowbotham & Co. of Sheffield.

The grip has two black imitation stag antler scales, made from a hard plastic that are in great condition, no damage, just light wear to the raised antler pattern. They are held in place against the brass liners, by three steel pins.

I am sure this knife started life with...  read more

Code: 51881

WW2 Italian POW made Aluminium Trench Art Cigarette Case Depicting a Horse and Dog

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 Italian POW made aluminium trench art cigarette case.

I have been told that these cigarette cases were made by Italian POW's captured by the British Forces in North Africa in WW2. Apparently, these were traded for food and cigarettes by the Italian POWs.

The cases were made using the aluminium frames of downed aircraft from...  read more

Code: 51876

Impressive Paper Framed Tintype Photo of Three Soldiers of the Imperial German Army - Souvenir of the Year 1909

Here on offer is a rare and impressive gold inlaid paper framed tintype photo of three soldiers of the Imperial German Army with German words that translate to - Souvenir of the Year 1909.

ANDENKEN
an das jahr 1909

The soldiers are in uniform but clearly relaxing, as two of them have cigarettes in their hands and one is resting his arm on the shoulder of an...  read more

Code: 51874

Antique Silver Omani Khanjar Jambiya Dagger with Horn and Silver Piqué Handle

Here on offer is a fine and beautiful example of an antique silver Omani Khanjar or Jambiya Dagger with silver and horn handle.

This impressive example has a traditionally shaped blond horn handle that has a finely applied pattern of silver Piqué work on the top and the front, along with two silver coned studs.

The handle fits tightly to the double-edged curved s...  read more

Code: 51136

Extra Photos of Antique Saudi Omani Khanjar Jambiya Silver Dagger with Horn Grip

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Code: 51135

Cast Bronze Victorian Cricket Award – Quill-Pen Desk Stand c1879

Here on offer is a cast bronze Victorian cricket award, quill-pen desk stand, circa 1879.

It consists on an oval shaped front section with two crossed cricket bats fixed in the centre and the oval edges are fitted with six pegs enabling it to support three quill-pens. At the top it has the image of a small crown.

On the lower edge of the oval is has a clearly stamp...  read more

Code: 51871

Original German WW1 1914 Iron Cross Medal 2nd Class with Long Ribbon

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW1 1914 German Iron Cross medal 2nd class.

This Cross has a magnetic core and a satin black finish to the centre that is in excellent condition. There is now genuine age tarnishing to the German silver frame, that will clean off if required, but I prefer to leave that option to the next owner.

The suspension ring is stamped wi...  read more

Code: 51867

French Napoleonic Prisoner of War Small Carved Bone Knife Possibly used as a Letter Opener c1810

Here on offer is an original French Napoleonic Prisoner of War small carved bone knife, that was probably made to be used as letter opener or just a miniature butter knife.

The French POWs to trade with locals for money or food, circa 1810.

This beautifully hand carved bone knife would have been most probably made from a section of cow bone that was easily availabl...  read more

Code: 50400

Excellent Original WW2 8th Army and (MID) Mentioned in Despatches Medal Group

Here on offer is a truly excellent example of a WW2 8th Army and MID Medal group.

The full size medal group consists of:

The 1939 – 1945 Star with ribbon
The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar with ribbon
The France and Germany Star with ribbon
Defence Medal and ribbon
War medal with MID Bronze Oak Leaf and ribbon

8th Army Bar ...  read more

Code: 50365