Vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” Knife with Leather Sheath c1930

Here on offer is a fine example of vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” knife with its original leather sheath.

My belief is these very fine knives where made in Solingen Germany by a number of makers, for export to Brazil and where made between 1927 and 1940.

They where made to be carried by the “wealthy” Brazilian’s as a form of protection and wher...  read more

Code: 50656

German Army Dress Dagger with Double Etched Blade by PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co

Here on offer is a German Army Dress Dagger with double-etched blade by PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co.

There is a huge amount of debate about “etched blades” as to whether various examples where WW2 era or post WW2.

I personally take the guidance from Thomas Wittmann’s reference books. On page 136 of his book “Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Army” his view is t...  read more

Code: 50373

Unusually Long Antique Mahogany Fleam Stick (4) c1870

Here on offer is an unusual longer version of a 19th century hardwood Mahogany fleam stick, also known as a bleeder bat or blood stick, circa 1870.

This fleam stick is in excellent condition, having been skilfully turned from a finely grained Mahogany wood, that now has just a few minor usage dings to its finish.

These sticks where used in conjunction with a fleam ...  read more

Code: 51782

Fine Antique Mahogany Fleam Stick (3) c1870

Here on offer is a great example of a 19th century hardwood Mahogany fleam stick, also known as a bleeder bat or blood stick, circa 1870.

This fleam stick is in excellent condition, having been skilfully turned from a finely grained Mahogany wood, that now has just a few minor usage dings to its finish.

These sticks where used in conjunction with a fleam (see my it...  read more

Code: 51781

Fine Antique Mahogany Fleam Stick (1) c1870

Here on offer is a great example of a 19th century hardwood Mahogany fleam stick, also known as a bleeder bat or blood stick, circa 1870.

This fleam stick is in excellent condition, having been skilfully turned from a finely grained Mahogany wood, that now has just a few minor usage dings to its finish.

These sticks where used in conjunction with a fleam (see my it...  read more

Code: 51779

Superb Antique Three Fan Bladed Medical Bloodletting Fleam with Beautiful Horn Covered Grip by Joseph Rodgers & Sons c1870

Here on offer is a superb antique three fan bladed bloodletting fleam with beautiful horn covered grip by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, circa 1870.

This medical instrument is the best example I have come across in all my years of collecting and is just an outstanding example.

It consists of three independent steel blade arms that swivel open and each one is fitted with a ...  read more

Code: 51771

Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic MALTA Brooch c1880

Here on offer is an antique Victorian micro mosaic MALTA brooch, circa 1880.

This antique Italian micro mosaic brooch has lots of very tiny coloured glass tiles or 'tesserae' that are secured in a gold-tone frame to make up an ornate pattern, including three tiny flowers.

The centre of this antique brooch it has white on black letters that spells out the word MALTA...  read more

Code: 51777

Vintage African Tebu Ceremonial Short Sword with Leather Strap

Here on offer is a vintage African Tebu ceremonial short sword with leather strap.

I believe this short sword was made by the Tebu people, indicated by the characteristic bulb on the bottom of the sheath.

This type of short sword or large knife are very “flat” in their construction. Please see photo.

The grip and crossguard have a raised “M” pattern...  read more

Code: 51041

Ornate Victorian Gilt Brass Sovereign Case with Profile Image of a Young Queen Victoria inside

Here on offer is an ornate Victorian gilt brass sovereign case with the profile image of a young Queen Victoria inside.

It has an attractive raised scrolling design on the front with a small blank cartouche that could be engraved with the owner’s initials. The back of the case has a smooth plain gilt finish.

You press button on the top to release the catch and ope...  read more

Code: 51770

Very Unusual German Senior Forestry Cutlass - Hilt Candlestick

Here on offer is a really unusual and possibly unique, candlestick that has been made from the hilt of a German Senior Forestry Cutlass, also known as a Hirschfanger.

The Cutlass cast brass gilt “D” guard, is the relatively plain version, having lined edges on both sides. There is a deer hoof where it meets the pommel and one at the tip of the quillion where it passes through the...  read more

Code: 50458