Unusual Scout Association Machete with Original Leather Scabbard by TomTom

Here on offer is an unusual vintage machete that was issued for use by the Scout Association.

I have come across many different types of Scout Knives in my years of collecting, but never a Scout machete!

It has the post 1967 Scout membership badge a “fleur-de-li with stars”, stamped on the front of the wooden handle and also on the front of the leather scabbard.read more

Code: 50124

Beautiful Collector’s Folding Knife By Weidmannsheil with a Rose Pattern Damascus Blade & Mother of Pearl Grip Plates

Here on offer is a truly beautiful example of a Weidmannsheil collector’s folding lock-back knife, with a rose pattern Damascus blade and Mother of Pearl grip plates.


I believe that these Weidmannsheil knives were made in the late 1990’s after the late Jim Parker bought the old Weltersbach factory in Germany, along with the Weidmannsheil name.

They were ma...  read more

Code: 50546

Antique Swedish Johan Engström of Eskilstuna - Curly Birch Barrel Knife with Concealed Folding Steel Blade

Here on offer is a fine example of an antique Swedish Johan Engström of Eskilstuna, curly birch barrel knife with concealed folding steel blade.

One of the most successful Swedish Eskilstuna cutlers was Johan Engström (1846 – 1915).

Before setting up his factory in 1874 (Fabriksaktiebolaget Johan Engström), Johan had worked with cutlers and studied knife productio...  read more

Code: 51374

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Code: 51373

Unusual WW1 China Model of a ZEPPELIN – with the Crest for the ARMS OF WALES

Here on offer is an unusual WW1 china “crest-ware” model of a zeppelin with the crest for the arms of Wales.

What makes this example unusual is the size which is larger than normal being 6.75” (17.3cm) long and the fact it has a “nipple” section extending from the rear, near the fins for a stanhope viewer that is now sadly missing.

On the front is a coloured crest...  read more

Code: 51372

Cheeky WW2 Aluminium POW Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter with Images of Naked ladies

Here on offer is a “cheeky” example of a WW2 period aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter, a possible POW piece?

It appears to be made from aircraft grade aluminium, probably a downed WW2 aircraft?

There where a large number of British run POW camps set up during WW2 and many of the inmates would make items that could be sold or traded to soldiers for food et...  read more

Code: 51369

Very Rare WWI Carved Bone Kewpie or Pixie "FUMSUP" Doll Charm c1914

Here on offer is an original and very rare WW1 period FUMSUP style, Kewpie or Pixie doll charm that has been beautifully hand carved from bone.

The natural martial has a very fine graining to the finish and has a small gold or thickly gold-plated brass loop and ring at the top.

This is the best example I have had the pleasure of owning and it is in excellent condit...  read more

Code: 51371

Japanese Samurai and Phoenix Satsuma High Relief Vase with Perforated and Dragon Design brass rim

Here on offer is an imprssive Japanese Samurai and Phoenix satsuma high relief vase with perforated and dragon design brass rim.

The front depicts a fine Samurai warrior with blade drawn about to confront an enemy behind him.

On the other side is the image of a what looks to be a Phoenix in flight.

In Japanese culture the phoenix is a symbol of good ...  read more

Code: 51370

Original Early 1933-1936 Hitler Youth Knife by PUMA with Blut und Ehre! Motto

Here on offer is an early original Hitler Youth Knife by PUMA, with a full blade motto “Blut und Ehre!”.

The nickel-silver hilt fittings are in excellent condition but do show some light age tarnishing.

The Bakelite grip plates are in perfect condition and are still held in place by the two original dome topped nickel rivets.

The HJ diamond emblem i...  read more

Code: 51366

Antique Coal Miner’s Belt Knife – Pit Belt Knife by Kenbourne Sheffield

Here on offer is what I believe is an antique coal miner’s belt knife made by a Sheffield maker.

The old coal-mines had Belt Crews, whose job was to repair and extend the conveyor belts that were used to move coal and miners to and from the coal face.

Each member of the crew was issued with a knife, which was referred to as a Belt Man's Knife or a Pit Belt Knife. ...  read more

Code: 51359