Scarce Vintage UK Police Woman’s Short Truncheon in Ebony Wood, circa 1960
Here on offer is what I am told is an original 1960's UK Police Woman's Short Truncheon.
It has been made from what I think is a heavy, dark brown ebony wood.
It still retains a leather strap that is stitched in place around the recess at the top of the handle.
These smaller truncheons are actually hard to come by in such good condition and this one ... read more
75.00 GBP
MINT Vintage Cased Mother of Pearl folding Knife by Herbertz Messer Nr. 496
Here on offer is a mint vintage cased mother of pearl grip, folding knife (Nr.496) with a beautifully hand worked ridge and spring edge by Herbertz Messer, Solingen.
The grip is made up of 3 sections of beautiful mother of pearl on each side and polished nickel silver bolsters.
The top edge of the spring plate has a smooth serrated worked finish, that continues alo... read more
85.00 GBP
Impressive Vintage South African 8” Boar’s Tusk Grip - Fixed Blade Knife
Here on offer is an impressive vintage South African boar’s tusk grip, fixed blade knife.
The grip is made from a large REAL wild boar’s tusk from South Africa, where they are breed in captivity as a food source for captive wild cats, so the tusks are a natural bi-product.
The tusk has been polished and is naturally ribbed so actually feels very tactile and comfort... read more
95.00 GBP
ANTIQUE FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL - EGG SHAPED MOTHER OF PEARL - SEWING ETUI c1840
Here on offer is a rare antique French Palais Royal, large egg shaped, mother of pearl sewing etui, circa 1840.
Palais Royal is a term used to describe, not a single manufacturer, but to a name given to a small area around the Royal Palace that specialized in producing small elaborate works of art and gifts in the 18th and 19th centuries. Often they produced sewing tools and the... read more
350.00 GBP
Stunning Antique Victorian Mahogany Striped Wooden Page-Turner with Hallmarked Silver Fittings 1893
Here on offer is a beautiful example of an antique Victorian hard wood page-turner with hallmarked silver fittings dating to 1893.
The page turner measures an impressive 17.75” long and is shaped in the form of a long wooden knife with tapering blade edge.
The wood appears to be a hard African “tiger striped” mahogany and has a stunning pattern.
The ... read more
125.00 GBP
Stunning Antique Silver Plated Domed Cigarette Case with Scrolling Designs and Faux Tortoiseshell Interior by J.C.Ltd
Here on offer is a top quality antique silver plated domed cigarette case with scrolling designs and faux tortoiseshell interior.
The case is made from a heavy gauge E.P.N.S. metal that has had a thick layer of silver plating applied.
Each of the case covers are slightly domed and it has smooth rounded edges, making it a very tactile piece to hold and use.
... read more
60.00 GBP
Unusual WW1-2 Period Brass Fire Brigade Cap Badge?
Here on offer is an unusual finely detailed brass Fire Brigade cap badge?
I can’t find another example like this badge, which I believe is either a WW1 or WW2 period example, given the canvas material that is still attached to the back?
It has a similar format to an early British Rail cap badge, but they all seem to have the words, British Rail?
Any ... read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 Returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmen’s - Australian Imperial League Lapel Badge with “66” Year Clasp
Here on offer is a WW2/vintage returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmen’s - Australian Imperial League lapel badge with additional “66” year clasp.
This badge was issued to the returned serving personnel of the sailors, soldiers and airmen’s services. It was first introduced in a different form in 1916 and continued through and beyond WW2.
The badge is made of brass wi... read more
15.00 GBP
Interesting Set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers
Here on offer is an interesting set of Deluxe WW2 German Army Officers Dagger Hangers.
Although these deluxe hangers have clearly been worn and have lost a lot of their original finish, they show possible remains of a gilt wash that was used for Wehrmacht Generals.
You can only see the gold colouring in a more sub dewed light than my photos show. It may well be tha... read more
140.00 GBP
WW2 German Navy Officers Kriegsmarine Dagger with Hammered Scabbard and Knot by E. & F. HORSTER
Here on offer is a beautiful early German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger by E. & F. Horster, with the sailing ship and fouled anchor pattern etched blade, much sort after hammered scabbard and original knot/portepee.
I believe this is an early version of a Kriegsmarine dagger, possibly an Imperial issued dagger that has been updated (eagle pommel) to allow the owner to use it duri... read more