Guildhall School of Music Hallmarked Silver Medallion to Ronald Holloway – Pianoforte - London 1931 with Box

Here on offer is a hallmarked silver and enamel medal awarded in London by the Guildhall School of Music to Ronald Holloway for pianoforte, in 1931.

This ornate shield shaped medal has been made from hallmarked sterling silver that is set with red enamel on the front and has the wording:

GUILDHALL
SCHOOL OF
MUSIC
PREPARATORY

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Code: 51569

Rare 19th Century English Treen Boxwood Fisherman's Salmon Priest c1830

Here on offer is what I believe is a fine antique English treen boxwood fisherman's Priest, circa 1830.

This early 19th century example of a fisherman's priest, has been hand crafted from one piece of wood. It has a beautifully turned oval shaped end, inset with three grooved lines. The long shaft tappers slightly to a conical tip, that has a deep groove, presumably to allow a le...  read more

Code: 52099

Original WW1 Souvenir 0.303 Bullet Pencil from YPRES

Here on offer is an original WW1 souvenir 0.303 bullet pencil from YPRES, France.

The 0.303 bullet pencil comprises of a short red pencil fixed inside a silver bullet, which tests as 925 grade silver, but may just be a thick silver plate?

This fits VERY tightly into the neck of the brass (fired) cartridge case. You have to gently wiggle the bullet to get it free f...  read more

Code: 51357

WW2 Army Catering Corps Gilt Brass and Enamel Sweetheart Brooch

Here on offer is an excellent example of a WW2 Army Catering Corps gilt brass and enamel sweetheart brooch.

The gilt brass badge depicts the crest of the Army Catering Corps, depicting a flaming cauldron in the centre surrounded in blue enamel with the words:

ARMY CATERING CORPS

At the top is a King’s Crown inset with red enamel.

On th...  read more

Code: 52094

Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by H.G. LONG & Co - CROSS DAGGERS – SHEFFIELD c1860

Here on offer is an early example of an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the famous English knife and cutlery maker, H.G Long & Co, circa 1860.

They are also famous for making a range of WW2 SOE knives.

I believe this knife is a very early example of an H.G. Long knife as it only has the CROSS DAGGERS logo and the words CROSS DAGGRS SHEFFI...  read more

Code: 50399

Unusual Fish Shaped Penknife by Southern & Richards of Sheffield c1900

Here on offer is an unusual novelty fish shaped penknife by Southern & Richards of Sheffield, circa 1900.

I actually can’t find another example of this type of penknife. Southern & Richards are known for making a range of cutlery, knives and razors but penknives are actually rare to find.

On this penknife, the grip is made from two plates of smooth bone, that have ...  read more

Code: 52093

Full Size Custom Damascus Hunting Knife with a Black Palm Wood Handle by Terry Kranning

Here on offer is a rare opportunity to acquire full-size collector's hunting knife with Damascus blade and black palm wood handle, made by Terry Kranning.

I bought this knife and some miniatures directly from Terry back in 2002.

Sadly, Terry was killed in a climbing accident during the Pocatello Pump rock climbing competition, Idaho, USA, back in 2004.

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Code: 50956

Ornate Vintage German Manicure Double Bladed Penknife by Anton Wingen Jr. Solingen

Here on offer is an ornate vintage German manicure double bladed penknife by Anton Wingen Jr. Solingen, circa 1950.

This style of gentleman’s (personal grooming) knife is also known as a lobster knife, albeit it is not used for eating lobster, but by its characterised by its traditional folding design, typically a small, multi-tool pocketknife.

This fine example f...  read more

Code: 50422

Impressive WW1 Sweetheart Gilt Brass Framed Glass Pendant with a Photo of a Royal Fusiliers Officer

Here on offer is an impressive WW1 sweetheart gilt brass framed glass pendant with a coloured photo of a Royal Fusiliers Officer in uniform.

The oval shaped gilt brass frame has ornate scrolling around the edges and is set with bevelled glass on both sides.

On one side it shows the coloured image of a WW1 Royal Fusiliers officer in his uniform. You can just make ou...  read more

Code: 52092

Mint Small German made Hunting Knife with Leather Sheath – Souvenir of Unterwasser Switzerland c1960

Here on offer is a mint vintage small German souvenir hunting knife with leather sheath, a souvenir of Unterwasser, Switzerland, circa 1960.

It has a single edged stainless-steel blade, stamped GERMANY near the grip. The blade is near mint with just some very light scratches to the finish.

It even still has the original oiled paper that was used to protect the blad...  read more

Code: 51316