Boer War Officers Interlocking Campaign Cutlery Set by W. H. WRAGG circa 1890

Here on offer is a Boer War period officers campaign interlocking cutlery set, circa 1890.

My understanding is that W. H. WRAGG of Sheffield, England where well known for making top quality cutlery and offered this style with either rosewood or ebony handles.

These sets where a favourites of British officers of the time and appear in many original campaign kits. <...  read more

Code: 50572

1950’s "LONE STAR SCOUT" Repeating Toy Cap Gun with Original Holster - MADE IN ENGLAND

Here on offer is a great example of a vintage, 1950’s period "LONE STAR SCOUT" repeating toy cap gun with its original holster.

Sadly I am old enough to remember these when I was a young boy!

The main body of the gun is made from a metal alloy that has been chrome plated. Some of the plating has worn off through use.

The sides have an ornate raised d...  read more

Code: 50565

German Army Officers Dress Dagger with Double Etched Blade by E & F HORSTER

Here on offer is a fine example of a German Officers dress dagger with double etched blade by E & F HORSTER, complete with its silver Portepee.

There is a huge amount of debate about “etched blades” as to whether various examples where WW2 era or post WW2.

I personally take the guidance from Thomas Wittmann’s reference books. On page 139 of his book “Exploring the...  read more

Code: 50560

WW2 Aluminium Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter – GREECE

Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 period aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter.

It appears to be made from aircraft grade aluminium, probably by interned POW’s from downed WW2 aircraft metal?

On the front it has the engraved image of the famous ancient Greek building, the Parthenon
and the Greek inscription:

Ελλάς

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Code: 50551

WW2 Aluminium Hand Made Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter – Floral Engraving

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 period aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter.

It appears to be made from aircraft grade aluminium, probably a downed WW2 aircraft? The engraving is the same type as I have seen on Italian POW made cigarette cases, such as my items 50355 and 50381.

On the front and back it has been hand engraved with a floral image and t...  read more

Code: 50549

Post WW2 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife with Leather Sheath by William Rodgers

Here on offer is an excellent example of a post WW2 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers of Sheffield England.

The P3 or 3rd pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS knife was introduced in October of 1943.

As this example only has the William Rodgers makers stamp on it (no ordnance markings) and has what is known as the thinner blade, I believe it is a post WW2 e...  read more

Code: 50547

Post WW2 Mercater K55K “Black Cat” Lockback Knife by ICEL

Here on offer is an unusual post WW2 Mercater K55K “Black Cat” lockback knife that was made by the famous Portuguese knife maker ICEL.

My understanding is that the Mercator K55K knife has been produced in Germany since around 1867.
They were mainly produced by HY Kauffmann, who where operational from 1856 to 1995.

The Mercator K55K knife is still made toda...  read more

Code: 50550

WW2 Aluminium Italian POW Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter – ASMARA 1945

Here on offer is a fine example of a WW2 period aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter, possibly a late Italian POW piece?

It appears to be made from aircraft grade aluminium, probably a downed WW2 aircraft? The engraving is the same type as I have seen on Italian POW made cigarette cases, such as my items 50355 and 50381.

There where a large number of ...  read more

Code: 50410

Wooden Barrel Match Holder made from the Decking of R.M.S. MAURETANIA

Here on offer is a genuine piece of the wooden decking from the:

R.M.S. MAURETANIA

made into a ribbed barrel shaped match holder.

The beautifully made barrel measures 4.5cm (1.75“) diameter by 5.5cm (2.2”) high.

It has a quality brass plaque pinned to the front, which reads:

FROM THE DECKING OF THE
MAURETANIA
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Code: 50554

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