Rare Antique Stag Handled Hawksbill Folding Knife by NEEDHAM Hill Street Sheffield circa 1880

Here on offer is an example of a rare antique stag handled “Hawksbill” folding knife, by NEEDHAM, Hill Street, Sheffield, circa 1880.

The knife is in excellent condition still with its impressive curved blade, that retains a sharp edge. There is some aged “greying” and very light pitting to the blade finish, but I think this would clean up to a brighter finish, if that was prefe...  read more

Code: 51760

Antique Silver and Gold Verijero Gaucho Knife - Blade Marked La Movediza - Ind Argentina c1900

Here on offer is a beautiful example of an ornate antique South American Verijero Gaucho Knife, with a handle and sheath made of 800 grade silver, with applied gold decorations, circa 1900.

These luxurious South American silver and gold embellished knives made their first appearances after the 1830/1840s, once the true local silversmith trade was established. In those early years...  read more

Code: 51745

Vintage South Crofty Tin Mine Cornwall - Clipper Sailing Vessel Tin Brooch with Case c1980

Here on offer is a vintage South Crofty Tin Mine, Cornwall, Clipper sailing vessel tin brooch with original case, circa 1980.

The genuine Cornish tin brooch depicts the detailed image of a three masted Clipper ship in full sail.

On the back it has the maker’s details:

SOUTH CROFTY TIN
CORNWALL

It retains its original pin and lo...  read more

Code: 51759

Genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin

Here on offer is a genuine WW1 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin.

This tin is empty of its contents and is in excellent condition and all the fine brass detailing remains and it has been polished to a bright finish.

It does have some minor dents in the base and a couple on the lid along with some minor age tarnish stains to the brass, that would polish out.
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Code: 51758

WW2 Issued 1942 British Army Jack Knife by John Clarke & Son Sheffield owned by Lt. J. L. Falck of the South Wales Borders

Here on offer is a unique example of a genuine WW2 British Army issued Jack Knife by John Clarke & Son, Sheffield, dated to 1942.

I was told when I bought it that it was owned by Lieutenant J. L. Falck, service number 346132 who served with of the South West Borders during WW2.

The family member I bought it from also thought he took part in the D Day landings at Go...  read more

Code: 51756

Victorian Her Majesty’s Stationary Office Quill Knife by John Clarke & Son Sheffield c1860

Here on offer is a Victorian Her Majesty’s Stationary Office quill knife by John Clarke & Son Sheffield, circa 1860.

The quill knife has an oblong section tapered mahogany handle that is securely fitted with a small single edged steel pointed blade.

On one side of the handle, it is impressed with the makers details:

J. CLARKE
& SON
SHEF...  read more

Code: 51755

Fine Quality 19th Century English Double-Edged Bowie Knife by Henry Hobson & Sons of Sheffield and London

Here on offer fine quality late 19th century English bowie knife by the well-respected knife maker, Henry Hobson & Sons of Sheffield and London, circa 1890.

Henry Hobson & Sons (1845 – 1936)

Henry Hobson (1823-1897) was born in Sheffield and in 1842, Henry married Ann, the only daughter of John Pearce, a cutlery dealer and razor manufacturer in Angel Street. Hobso...  read more

Code: 51597

Scarce “Ancient Order of Foresters” Full Size Wooden Ceremonial Axe by Toye & Co. Ltd London

Here on offer is an unusual and hard to find example of what appears to be an “Ancient Order of Foresters” wooden fraternal ceremonial axe, made by Toye & Co. Ltd, of London.

The Ancient Order of Foresters was formed in 1834, but its origins lie in a much older society called the Royal Foresters formed in the 18th century. Meeting in Leeds, this seems at first to have been a pure...  read more

Code: 51677

Souvenir Inert Bullet Keyring from the Cu Chi Tunnels near Saigon in Vietnam

Here on offer is a souvenir inert bullet keyring from the Cu Chi Tunnels near Saigon in Vietnam.

The Cu Chi Tunnels stretched over 250 miles from the western outskirts of Saigon to the Cambodia border. The tunnels had bunkrooms, hospital rooms, kitchens and even a few classrooms, along with escape hatches and trap doors everywhere.

When tourists visit the historica...  read more

Code: 51752