3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers Personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery

Here on offer is an excellent example of a 1970’s period, 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers of Sheffield.

This knife has been personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery and dated to 1972-1973.

This beautiful double-edged dagger blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) in length and retains its original bright nickel-plated finish.

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Code: 50476

WW2 US Army Air Force Folding Survival Machete with Blade Cover by CAMILLUS USA

Here on offer is an excellent and unmodified original WW2 USAAF folding machete manufactured by CAMILLUS of the USA.

My understanding is that in 1942, the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) adopted this type of Folding Machete for use in the B-2 and B-4 Bail out kits.

It was designed to replace the Model 18 Collins machete, which took up a lot of space in the emergency k...  read more

Code: 51341

Unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD Soldier’s Lucky Gold-Plated Charm Brooch with a Backing Feather

Here on offer is an original and unusual WW1 ‘FUMSUP’ - TOUCH WOOD soldiers lucky gold-plated charm, that has been made into a brooch with a backing feather.

They come in all sorts of types and this one has a lovely gold-plated body with moving arms (with Thumbs UP) and a wooden painted head, so the soldier could ‘Touch Wood’ for luck before a battle.

This is the o...  read more

Code: 51109

Stunning Cased Victorian Hallmarked Silver and Mother of Pearl Letter Opener - Medieval Halberd Axe - by Henry Wigfull of Sheffield 1900

Here on offer is a stunning Victorian hallmarked silver and mother of pearl letter opener in the form of a medieval Halberd Axe by Henry Wigfull (Lee & Wigfull) of Sheffield, dated to 1900. It comes with its original fitted silk lined case.

This impressive and possibly unique piece has been made in the image of a medieval Halberd Axe, with a solid one piece silver top section and...  read more

Code: 52292

Extra Photos of Victorian Hallmarked Silver and Mother of Pearl Letter Opener - 5292

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Code: 52291

WW1 – White China 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour

Here on offer is a WW1 white china 1914-1919 Peace Mug - Liberty Justice Truth Honour.

The white bodied china mug has an applied transfer depicting Britannia and the flags of the Allies with a Dove of Peace and the words “Liberty, Justice, Truth, Honour” in a ribbon at the bottom.

The shield transfer on the other side contains the famous Sir David Beattys Historic ...  read more

Code: 52290

Antique Victorian Turned and Painted Wooden City of London Police Truncheon

Here on offer is an antique Victorian City of London turned and painted wooden police truncheon.

It has an impressive ring turned grip and the lower section has been painted black with a painted oval image of the flag of the City of London.

This is based on the flag of England, having a centred red St George’s Cross on a white background, with the red sword in the...  read more

Code: 50987

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Extendable Book Rack

Here on offer is an impressive antique Black Forest carved wood (possibly tulip wood) extending book rack with fruit baskets, with apples, berries and grapes surrounded with detailed pointed leaves.

It was carved in Switzerland back in the 19th century and is in excellent original condition with a nice patina finish to the wood.

The only damage I can see are four o...  read more

Code: 50615

Large French Bronze Medal - 2nd Prize - in the 10th international competition of the interpretation of the French melodies in 1966

Here on offer is a fine example of a large French bronze medal that was awarded to Anne Duparcq for a 2nd prize in the 10th international competition of the interpretation of the French melodies in 1966.

The medal was designed by the famous French medallist, Marie Alexandre Lucien COUDRAY (1864-1932).
A pupil of Dumont and Thomas, Allouard and Ponscarme.
Awarded t...  read more

Code: 50760

WW1 (Hastings) Arcadian Crested China Model of the British E Class Submarine - HMS E4 - c1915

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW1 (Hastings) Arcadian crested china model, of the British E Class Submarine HMS E4, circa1915.

HMS E4 was a British E-class submarine launched in 1912 that served during WW1 in the North Sea as part of the 8th Flotilla, based at Harwich. It is known for being involved in early, dramatic North Sea engagements, such as the Battle of Heli...  read more

Code: 52289