Edwardian Period Malacca Walking Stick or Cane with Plain Sterling Silver Domed Top c1900

Here on offer is an antique Edwardian period Malacca walking stick or cane with a plain sterling silver domed top, circa 1900.

The silver dome top has a plain bright finish and is stamped with the words: STERLING SILVER.

It now has a number of shallow age related indentations, especially on the very top and a hairline split on the side about 1.5cm long. The silver ...  read more

Code: 51783

Vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” Knife with Leather Sheath c1930

Here on offer is a fine example of vintage German made North Brazilian “Faca de Ponta” knife with its original leather sheath.

My belief is these very fine knives where made in Solingen Germany by a number of makers, for export to Brazil and where made between 1927 and 1940.

They where made to be carried by the “wealthy” Brazilian’s as a form of protection and wher...  read more

Code: 50656

Personalised WW2 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife with Stag Horn Grip & Leather Sheath

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 3rd Pattern FS fighting knife with a beautiful stag horn grip and a personalised pommel cap.

It was originally thought that these knives where made prior to WW2, but evidence has surfaced from period photos of soldiers wearing them in combat. An example of a Belgium soldier wearing one in 1944, is shown on page 197 of Ron Flook’s exc...  read more

Code: 50488

MOKI Lock Back Knife with a Beautiful White Pearl & Abalone Shell Inlayed Handle with Black Canvas & Leather Pouch. Circa 1999

Here on offer is a beautiful MOKI, lock back knife with a white pearl and abalone shell inlayed handle.

I have owned this knife from new and it is in mint condition, with its black canvas and leather pouch. I purchased it back on 1999 when I stared to collect the MOKI “Knife of the Year Series”.

Even though it is not a limited edition knife, I had to buy it...  read more

Code: 50517

WW1 British War & Victory Medals to 27105 PTE W.C. STEAD – East Surrey Regiment

Here on offer is a really nice pair of original WW1 medals issued to a Walter, Charles, STEAD who served with the East Surrey Regiment.

The medals consist of a Silver

WW1 BRITISH WAR MEDAL

and a gilt (some age patina)

WW1 BRITISH VICTORY MEDAL,

both full size, and correctly named to

W.C. ...  read more

Code: 50253

Rare WW2 Period Hallmarked Silver Cigar Piercer by E Baker & Son dated 1939 in the shape of a Bullet

Here on offer is a really unusual “Bullet” shaped WW2 period English hallmarked Silver Cigar Piercer made by E Baker & Son and dated to 1939.

This is a beautifully made and perfectly proportioned shape of a real bullet and would have made a very special present for a senior serving Officer at the start of WW2.

The cigar piercer is in excellent undamaged condition ...  read more

Code: 50498

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

Victorian Boer War Period Lord Roberts Brass & Cast Iron Doorstop or Fire Place Ornament

Here on offer is a lovely original Victorian Boer War period, brass and cast iron doorstop.

Cast in solid brass is the image of Lord Roberts in military uniform astride his horse. The horse legs are then attached by two square headed nuts, to a stepped cast iron base that was originally painted gloss black. Some of the original paint remains and it could be easily repainted if re...  read more

Code: 50106

Olive Wood Greek KEPKYPA (Corfu) Walking Stick with Carved Grip Depicting a Reptile’s Devouring a Human dated 1937

Here on offer is an original olive wood Greek KEPKYPA (Corfu) walking stick with an intricate carved grip, depicting teethed reptiles devouring a human, dated to 1937.

This unique walking stick has been hand carved with the grip depicting a reptile’s head, eating a smaller reptile, which is in turn, eating a human, with just its torso and head with long hair, sticking out of its ...  read more

Code: 51422

Unusual Post WW2 Fantasy “England Awake” Cast Metal Cap Badge

Here on offer is an interesting post WW2 fantasy cast metal cap badge.

It seems to be modelled on a WW2 German style badge, with a spread eagle on a Totenkopf skull, set inside an oakleaf wreath and bearing the words:

ENGLAND AWAKE

I can’t find any clear reference to the production of these badge, other than they appear to have been made by a Briti...  read more

Code: 51773