Bank of the Belgian Congo 50th Anniversary 1909 - 1959 Large Bronze Medallion by Paul De Greef with Original Card Case

Here on offer is a fine example of a Bank of the Belgian Congo 50th anniversary 1909 – 1959 large smooth edged bronze medallion, by Paul De Greef and with its original round and coloured card case.

On the obverse it depicts an elephant striding left with the anniversary dates, 1909-1959, below and above, BANQUE DU CONGO BELGE.

On the reverse, in the top panel is t...  read more

Code: 51791

Rare Ornate Double Bladed Folding Bowie Knife marked “Best English Cutlery” Sheffield c1830

Here on offer is a rare and highly collectable, double bladed folding dirk/dagger or folding Bowie knife, marked “Best English Cutlery”, circa 1830.

Back in the 1820’s the traditional large fixed bladed Bowie knife became the knife of choice, especially in supplying knives to the American market.

However, not everyone wanted a heavy fixed-blade knife and a market ...  read more

Code: 51671

Extra Photos of Antique Double Bladed Knife - 51671

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Code: 51670

Vintage Novelty Rocket Car SAROME Blue-Bird Petrol Lighter c1960

Here on offer is a vintage novelty streamlined rocket car, “SAROME” Blue-Bird petrol lighter, made in Japan, circa 1960.

This example has a two tone paint finish, with a cream upper section and a red lower section.
Most of the cream paint has now been worn off and the red painted section shows areas of paint loss.

It seems to have been made from chrome pl...  read more

Code: 51786

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