Original Napoleonic Era British Royal Navy Whalebone & Lead Bosun’s Cosh circa 1800

Here on offer is a rare early 19th century Royal Navy weapon known as a “bosun's cosh”.

It consists of a metal shaft that is bound in twisted whalebone (baleen) with weighted ends made of lead that are covered in twine knot work.

Baleen is a whale product best known for its use in ladies’ corsets where it is usually referred to as ‘whalebone’.

This t...  read more

Code: 50964

Rare Iron Pivoting Barb Whaling Harpoon used with Hand Held Muzzle Loading Gun c1900

Here on offer is a very rare and fine example of an iron metal whaling harpoon that would have been used with a muzzle loading, hand held whaling harpoon gun, circa 1900.

This original harpoon has working pivoting barbs at the arrowhead and still retains its original sliding iron ring that was used to attach the line.

The harpoon's shank terminates in a cylindrical...  read more

Code: 51016

Rare Antique Watchmaker’s Box Wood and Agate Stone Pocket Oil Well Pot

Here on offer is a rare 19th century box wood and agate watchmaker's oil well pot.

This fantastic Antique Treen & Agate Oil Pot was used by a Watchmaker in his Watchmaking & Repair business.

The wooden pot has been hand turned and is a beautiful piece of “treenware” in its own right.

The lid does have a slight age crack but that is the only damage ...  read more

Code: 51045

Antique Georgian Mahogany Cased Pocket Compass – c1830

Here on offer is an impressive antique Georgian traveller’s compass is set in a hinged mahogany case and dating to around the 1830’s.

Complimented by the small handmade Georgian triangular brass hinges and fastened with a “7” shaped brass clasp.

Inside the lid is an original resellers/distributers label:

HUDSON
Optician
GREENWICH
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Code: 51166

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

Limited Edition HATTORI Knife of the Year “2002” with Leather Sheath and Wooden Presentation Box - 1 of 100

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to obtain a genuine Limited Edition Hattori Knife of the Year “2002”, fixed blade knife, 1 of 100 ever made.

This example is actually number 97 of the 100 produced.

I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition, with its brown leather sheath and complete with its original presentation wooden box.

It ...  read more

Code: 50512

WW2 British Military Machete by MARTINGALE with Leather Scabbard by D.M & S. Ltd dated 1945 and Reissued 1952

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 British military machete by MARTINDALE with a thick brown leather scabbard by D.M & S. Ltd dated 1945.

It also has a British MOD arrow mark and the number 52, meaning it was reissued for use in 1952, probably for use by British troops during the Korean war.

The two black Bakelite grip slabs are in excellent condition and fi...  read more

Code: 51379

Personalised “Jeff” WW2 US Military Machete by LEGITIMUS with Leather Scabbard by ROBCO Ltd of Montreal both dated 1944

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 US Military Machete by LEGITIMUS with a thick brown leather scabbard by ROBCO Ltd of Montreal, Canada, both dated 1944.

What is unusual about this example is it has been personalised with the owner’s name “Jeff”, painted on the front of the scabbard.

The two rounded black Bakelite grip slabs are in excellent condition and fi...  read more

Code: 51378