Stunning Pair of WW1 German POW 8” Cow Shinbones Carved with Roses - KNOCKALOE -I.O.M. “Legs of Man”
Here on offer is a stunning pair of WW1 German POW 8” cow shinbones carved with roses and KNOCKALOE and the Isle of Man, “Legs of Man” symbol.
depicting skilfully detailed roses.
This pair was made on the Isle of Man, by German POW’s held at the large internment camp at Knockaloe, during WW1.
They used what materials they had to hand and cow bones p... read more
225.00 GBP
Pair of Italian WW1 Trench Art Letter Openers Commemorating the Battle of Solstice Italy - 15th June 1918
Here on offer are a superb pair of possibly Italian WW1 Trench Art letter openers, with scimitar shaped brass blades and grips made from copper drive bands.
They both commemorate the second Battle of the Piave River, also known as the Battle of Solstice, in Italy. This decisive Italian victory was fought against the Austro-Hungarian Empire, from 15–23 June 1918.
T... read more
Antique Presentation Mallet to Mrs Down for Stone Laying Ceremony at Rock Chapel Yelverton Devon Aug 8th 1906
Here on offer is an antique presentation mallet to Mrs Down for the stone laying ceremony at Rock Chapel, Yelverton, Devon, on August 8th 1906.
Antique ceremonial wooden mallets were traditionally presented to nobilities or high-ranking officials invited to lay the foundation stones of churches and other significant buildings. These tools served as commemorative gifts, often fea... read more
55.00 GBP
Unusual 7” Bowie Bladed Knife with WW2 German SS/SA Dagger Style Grip by WHITBY Solingen Germany c1965
Here on offer is an unusual 7” bowie bladed knife with WW2 German SS/SA Dagger style grip by WHITBY Solingen Germany, circa 1965.
It has a sturdy 7” stainless steel bowie shaped blade with a 6.5” cutting edge. The only markings on the blade are the makers details, stamped on one side of the ricasso:
WHITBY
SOLINGEN
GERMANY
The blade is ... read more
85.00 GBP
Near Mint WW2 German SA Dagger by the Scarce Maker CARL HEIDELBERG of Solingen, with Original Hanger by Assmann
Here on offer is a near mint, early WW2 German SA dagger by the scare maker, CARL HEIDELBERG, Solingen, Germany, with its original long hanger.
This is one of the best SA daggers I have ever owned and looks to have never been taken apart.
These daggers are considered scarce examples due to the company's limited production, with estimates suggesting only 4,000 piec... read more
Fine Antique Swedish Barrel Knife by Johan Engström of Eskilstuna
Here on offer is a fine antique Swedish barrel knife with concealed folding steel blade, by Johan Engström of Eskilstuna.
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 production in both Sheffield (G... read more
WW2 British Army Three-Piece Clasp or Jack Knife Stamped with a Broad Arrow and 1946.
Here on offer is a genuine WW2 British Army three-piece, clasp or jack knife, made in Sheffield and stamped with a Broad Arrow and the date 1946. There is no visible maker’s mark on this late war/post war example.
This three-piece type has a single 2.6” blade, a can opener, stamped on one side with a Broad Arrow and the date 1946.
There is also a marlinspike and fl... read more
Near Mint ERII Royal Navy Officer’s Sword by FIRMIN AND SONS PLC with Scabbard and Dress Knot c1980
Here on offer is a near mint example of an ERII Royal Navy Officer’s 1827 pattern sword by FIRMIN AND SONS PLC with its original scabbard and a dress knot, circa 1980.
The beautiful mint 30.9” single edged fullered blade has detailed etching on both sides and displays the “ERII” cypher along with oak leaf and anchor decoration and the FIRMIN AND SONS PLC EST. 1677 maker’s mark. T... read more