WW1 British Officers Weighted Leather Covered Riding Crop

Here on offer is a great example of a WW1 British officers weighted leather covered riding crop.

During WW1, heavy-duty riding crops featuring weighted or reinforced leather ends, often colloquially termed 'cosh whips' or 'loaded crops', were carried by British cavalry officers and military dispatch riders.

Cavalry officers and riders utilized crops to guide horse...  read more

Code: 52345

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

Vintage South American Gaucho Cowboy Knife with 7” Blade and Silver Fittings by A E & Co Marca Registrada circa 1930

Here on offer is a fine example of an ornate vintage South American Verijero type Gaucho Knife, with a handle and sheath made of 800 grade silver, circa 1930.

These luxurious South American silver and sometimes gold embellished knives made their first appearances after the 1830/1840s, once the true local silversmith trade was established. In those early years, this type of costly...  read more

Code: 51810

Rare Model P. 435 'Sport' Knife with Nickel Silver Grip and Locking Clip Point Blade by Joseph Rodgers & Sons c1880

Here on offer is a really impressive antique Model P. 435 'Sport' knife with nickel silver grip and locking clip point blade by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, of Sheffield England, circa 1880.

Highly collectible today, the J. Rodgers knives are among the most respected and sought after, particularly their early and innovative folding knives.

The Model P. 435 'Sport' knife...  read more

Code: 52222

Extra Photos of Rare Model P. 435 'Sport' Knife with Nickel Silver Grip and Locking Clip Point Blade by Joseph Rodgers & Sons c1880

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Code: 52221

Scarce Framed Set of 8 Coloured Postcards of Landmarks of Antwerp and the Image of Albert I of Belgium

Here on offer is a framed set of 8 coloured postcards of landmarks of Antwerp that when placed together depict the image of Albert I of Belgium.

Albert I was King of the Belgians from 23 December 1909 until his death in 1934. He is popularly referred to as the Knight King or Soldier King in Belgium in reference to his role during World War I.

The coloured postcards...  read more

Code: 52340

Large 20” Curved Cattle Horn Powder Flask with Carrying Strap and Horn Stopper

Here on offer is a large 20” curved cattle horn powder flask with carrying strap and horn stopper.

The horn has been fitted with a shaped wooden bung at the wide open end, that is held in place with five metal pins.

The tip has a shaped horn bung that has a small strap attached to ensure it doesn’t get lost when removed.

It is fitted with a strong ma...  read more

Code: 52337

Large Antique Leather Dog Collar with Pointed Brass Studs and Blank Name Plaque

Here on offer is a good example of a large antique leather dog collar with pointed brass studs.

This thick leather dog collar has a brass buckle and lead ring and is fitted with 41 pointed brass studs and a vacant gilt name plaque.

A lot of the studs have had their tips compressed over years of usage, but are all still firmly in place. They also now have a dark age...  read more

Code: 52335

Silver ERII Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 with NEAR EAST clasp for Operation Musketeer - Suez Crisis 1956

Here on offer is a fine example of a ERII Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 with a NEAR EAST clasp issued for Operation Musketeer, Suez Crisis 1956

It is named to D.P. CASTLE who served in the Royal Navy as an able seaman.

Awarded for service in support of ‘Operation Musketeer’, a conflict often referred to as the ‘Suez Crisis’ that took place between 31st Octobe...  read more

Code: 51960

Vintage British Royal Navy Deck Knife with Leather Sheath by J. ADAMS dated 1992

Here on offer is a Vintage British Royal Navy Deck Knife with Leather Sheath by J. ADAMS of Sheffield, dated 1992.

The stainless steel single edged blade has a good cutting edge but the finish now has some dark speckling to the blade surfaces.

It is etched on one side with the maker’s name, date of manufacture and an MOD broad arrow (crow’s foot) mark.

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Code: 52329