WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a German Army Officer Dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr

Here on offer is an impressive WW2 German Pastel Painted Portrait of a young German Army Officer dated September 1942 Russia - K. Knorr.

The German Army Officer is portrayed in his uniform, minus his cap, but showing the German army eagle above his right breast pocket.

In the bottom right hand corner is written:

K Knorr RUSSL. 9, 42

Th...  read more

Code: 50889

Antique Bone & Silver Cased Tibetan or Chinese Eating Utensil Kit –Trousse c1820

Here on offer is a rare and beautiful example of an antique Tibetan or North Chinese set of encased eating utensils, consisting of a cow bone handled knife or carving utensil, two cow bone chopsticks, all in a silver over bamboo carrying case.

Another name for a set of these eating utensils is called a "TROUSSE" or Kit.

I understand that similar sets were ...  read more

Code: 50003

Collectors Ostrich Egg with the Image of Two Ostriches on the African Plain - Hand Drawn by Hugh Dill 1998

Here on offer is a genuine ostrich egg that has the image of two Ostriches on the African plain, hand drawn in black ink by the South African artist, Hugh Dill, of Swellendam, Cape Province. SA.

The egg is in excellent undamaged condition and has been mounted on a turned black resin base.

The image of the Ostriches and the African Plain is just top quality and Hugh...  read more

Code: 50858

Non-Magnetic Siebe Gorman Diver’s Knife Complete with Rare Original Leather Belt and Loop c1960

Here on offer is fine example of a NON-MAGNETIC SIEBE GORMAN diver’s knife complete with its rare original thick leather belt and belt loop.

From researching (please see the excellent information relating to these knives on Divescrap.com), I believe this version of knife is the type used by the Dutch Navy in the 1960’s.
These knives had no markings on the brass sheath wher...  read more

Code: 50893

Genuine MINT Siebe Gorman Diver’s Knife c1980

Here on offer is genuine mint example of a SIEBE GORMAN Diver’s Knife, with its original heavy cast brass sheath, circa 1980.

I believe this is the final ‘fifth style’ of divers knife that Siebe Gorman made.

This variation is in fact the last real divers knife made by Siebe Gorman and dates from the late 1970’s or early 1980’s.

They did made a series...  read more

Code: 50814

Vintage American Silver Set - Quarter Dollar and Dime Coin Brooch

Here on offer is an unusual vintage American silver set, quarter dollar and dime coin brooch.

Its consists of three American coins, one quarter dollar with Washington’s head on the reverse, possibly 1970’s and two dime coins with Roosevelt’s head on the reverse possibly 1960’s.

All three coins have been professionally set in a solid silver claw frame with a long re...  read more

Code: 50887

Rare Cased Set of Four Antique Silver Plated Knife Rests by Roberts & Belk - circa 1888

Here on offer is an extremely rare cased set of four antique Victorian silver plated knife rests by Roberts & Belk, of Sheffield, circa 1888.

These heavy and thickly silver plated knife rests have been made in an unusual form that seems to resemble “atoms”?

I understand that Roberts & Belk actually worked with the famous designer, Christopher Dresser and these are ...  read more

Code: 50745

Original Large Brass Helmet Plate for The Royal Marines – Gibraltar - Per Mare Per Terram

Here on offer is an original brass helmet plate for The Royal Marines that I believe was worn between 1923 and 1952.

The helmet plate/badge is made from cast brass metal and still shows its fine detailing with a beautiful aged patina to the finish.

It is complete with its two rear lugs but one is a slightly larger later replacement.

I am happy to com...  read more

Code: 50881

Boer War Trench Art Knife – G W Ratclife – Cape Town c1900

Here on offer is a Boer War, hand made “Trench Art” knife with its original leather scabbard, that I acquired with other Boer War memorabilia.

The handle is made up of discs of Bakelite and aluminium that have been shaped and held in place by what looks like a lead alloy top and bottom fitting. The very top has a brass ring and it looks like the knife shaft has been professional ...  read more

Code: 50007

French Napoleonic Prisoner of War Carved and Painted Cow Shinbone circa 1810

Here on offer is a beautiful example of a carved and painted cow shinbone, possibly made by a French Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW).

When I acquired this piece of POW art, I was told a French Napoleonic POW had made it but I can’t guarantee this.

I must say that I have only seen a couple of carved shinbones from the Napoleonic period, as most of the POW art is u...  read more

Code: 50877