Unusual WWI French Aviation Patriotic Stork and Bullet Trench Art Letter Opener

Here on offer is a scarce WWI French aviation patriotic stork and bullet “Trench Art” letter opener.

The flat brass dagger shaped blade tapers to a central point and is in excellent condition with just a couple of dark spots.

The blade fits securely into the base of an inert French 8×50mmR Lebel cartridge, that also retains the bullet head.

On the f...  read more

Code: 52146

Genuine Aboriginal Australian Woomera Spear Thrower

Here on offer is genuine Aboriginal Australian woomera spear thrower.

This large 33” long spear thrower is I believe, hand carved from a beautiful piece of mulga wood.

It is a 'male' spear thrower, meaning it has a wooden peg at one end that is held in place with kangaroo sinew. This is insert into a conical depression in the bottom of the hunting spears.
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Code: 50901

Unusual Vintage RAF Logo Picture made from Multi-Coloured Foil

Here on offer is a very unusual vintage RAF logo picture made from multi-coloured foil, circa 1950.

In all my years of collecting I have not seen a picture like this!

It depicts the RAF logo with Queen’s crown and RAF wings along with the RAF motto:

PER ARDUA AD ASTRA

I am not exactly sure how it has been made, but looks like the glass...  read more

Code: 50771

Rare Antique Folding Combination Cigar Holder with Knife and Piercer by J.Nowill & Sons c1890

Here on offer is a rare example of an antique folding combination cigar holder with a knife and long piercer by J.Nowill & Sons of Sheffield, England, circa 1890.

J.Nowill & Sons are famous Sheffield knife manufactures and they have been making them since 27th April 1700.

This is the only combination cigar tool that I have seen by this maker and it is in excellent ...  read more

Code: 50505

Beautiful Antique Mother of Pearl and Hallmarked Silver Pedestal Dish by William Vale & Sons 1922

Here on offer is a truly stunning antique mother of pearl shell and hallmarked silver pedestal caviar dish by William Vale & Sons, dated to 1922.

The beautiful polished natural mother of pearl, also known as nacre shell dish, has been fitted to a circular sterling silver pedestal crafted by the silversmith’s William Vale & Sons.

The pedestal has a set of English si...  read more

Code: 52145

Antique Throwing Knife and Leather Sheath by J. Nowill and Sons Sheffield England c1920

Here on offer is an unusual and early throwing knife and leather sheath by J. Nowill and Sons, Sheffield, England, circa 1920.

The throwing knife has a double-edged thick steel spear tip blade, making for a well-balanced and weighty throwing knife. There edges of the tip are still sharp and it now has some age greying to the finish, on both sides. The long tapering section of the...  read more

Code: 52139

Fine 19th Century Burmese Dha Dagger Sword with Ornate Silver Covered Wooden Sheath

Here on offer is a fine example of a Burmese Dha dagger sword with an ornate silver covered wooden sheath, dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880.

It features a 9.25” plain single-edged steel blade, that tapers to a point. The very tip appears to be missing, but the blade is in excellent condition with just some light age staining.

The grip is made from a ...  read more

Code: 52141

Extra Photos of 19th Century Burmese Dha Dagger Sword with Ornate Silver Covered Wooden Sheath - 52141

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Code: 52140

Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by George Butler & Co. used as a WW2 Fighting Knife

Here on offer is an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the English knife maker, George Butler & Co.

Interestingly, the lady I acquired the knife from many years ago, stated it had been used by her father, who was a British soldier serving in Burma during WW2.

I just admired the fact the knife was a “beauty” and by a great Victorian period English maker, s...  read more

Code: 51860

Vintage Pruning Knife with Oak Grips by Joseph Rodgers Sheffield England circa 1960

Here on offer is a vintage pruning knife with oak grips by the English maker, Joseph Rodgers, Sheffield, England circa 1960.

The grip is made up from two dark coloured oak slabs, which appear to stuck in place as there is no sign of any pins which is slightly unusual?

The slightly curved blade has the maker’s trademark and name stamped on one side of the ricasso, ...  read more

Code: 51246