Signed Portrait of a WW2 British Officer in Uniform – Italy 1944

Here on offer is a fine portrait of a British military officer in uniform, with his pipe!

The portrait has been painted using oils on a wooden board and is signed in the lower left hand corner:

H. MANSFIELD – PROFFITT
ITALY 44

I assume the officer’s name is H. Mansfield or H. Mansfield – Proffitt?

I have done some basic research...  read more

Code: 50945

Unusual and Rare WW1 British Army Butchers “Trench” Knife by James Walker & Co. Ltd with Leather Sheath dated 1915

Here on offer is a very unusual example of what I believe is a WW1 British Army issued Butcher’s “Trench” knife that comes with a professionally made Army issued leather sheath.

I can’t find another example for reference but understand that at the start of WW1 French soldiers were not issued knives and were supposed to rely on their bayonets.

However, as soon as tr...  read more

Code: 50965

Mint Cased Limited Edition CHAMPION Spark Plug 90th Anniversary Commemorative Knife 1997

Here on offer is a mint example of a limited edition (0639 of 5000) CHAMPION Spark Plug, 90th Anniversary commemorative knife, complete with its wooden case and Certificate of Authenticity.


The knife has a mint condition, 2.75” high quality carbon stainless steel blade that on one side, is engraved and 24-carat gold-filled with:

0639/5000
90th annive...  read more

Code: 51336

Extra Photos of Limited Edition CHAMPION Spark Plug 90th Anniversary Commemorative Knife

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Code: 51335

Unusual WW1 China Model of a ZEPPELIN – with the Crest for the ARMS OF WALES

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 china “crest-ware” model of a zeppelin with the crest for the arms of Wales.

What makes this example unusual is the size which is larger than normal being 6.75” (17.3cm) long and the fact it has a “nipple” section extending from the rear, near the fins for a stanhope viewer that is now sadly missing.

On the front is a coloured crest...  read more

Code: 51372

Japanese Samurai and Phoenix Satsuma High Relief Vase with Perforated and Dragon Design brass rim

Here on offer is an imprssive Japanese Samurai and Phoenix satsuma high relief vase with perforated and dragon design brass rim.

The front depicts a fine Samurai warrior with blade drawn about to confront an enemy behind him.

On the other side is the image of a what looks to be a Phoenix in flight.

In Japanese culture the phoenix is a symbol of good ...  read more

Code: 51370

Scarce Antique Revolver Shaped Glass Bottle c1910

Here on offer is a scarce example of an empty antique revolver shaped clear glass bottle, circa 1910.

This early type has some fine detailing and would have originally contained a drinking spirit, possibly whiskey with a cork stopper.

There are no maker’s or distributer marks on this example.

It is in excellent undamaged condition just some tiny ai...  read more

Code: 51364

Large Framed WW1 Embroidery Panels Depicting the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) and The Royal Tank Regiment

Here on offer are two original framed WW1 embroidery panels, depicting the insignia of Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) and the Royal Tank Regiment.

I was told that a proud mother embroidered these fine panels, to honour her two sons who served in these regiments during WW1.

The panels are in excellent condition and have been kept “fresh and bright” beh...  read more

Code: 51365

Interesting WW1 German POW - Antique Black Forest Walnut shaped Inkwell – marked PEDRAS SALGADAS 1916

Here on offer is an interesting and beautifully carved walnut shaped Black Forest wooden inkwell, that I was told relates to a German prisoner of war detained in Portugal during WW1.

The story goes that when Portugal went from being a neutral country to entering WW1 on the side of the allies in 1916, they interned 36 German and Austro-Hungarian ships in Lisbon.

The...  read more

Code: 51363

WW1 Eastern Front German Boot or Trench Knife with Deer Antler Grip – Blade Etched “RUSSLAND 1915”

Here on offer is what appears to be a WW1 Eastern Front German boot or trench knife with a deer antler grip.

The single edged blade is faintly etched on one side with the words:

RUSSLAND 1915

Translates from German to English as “Russia 1915”.

This implies it was used during the German successful advances into Russia during this early ...  read more

Code: 51026