Antique Scottish Silver Mounted Horn Spoon with an Ornate Silver Whistle Tip circa 1890
Here on offer is a fine example of what I believe is an antique Scottish silver mounted horn spoon with an ornate silver whistle set on the top of the handle, circa 1890.
I acquired it in a jewellery box that contained a whole range of antique Scottish brooches and pins.
The long spoon has been made from a beautiful dark piece of horn that shows stun... read more
75.00 GBP
MINT Vintage Deer’s Foot Hunting Knife Complete with Original Leather Sheath
Here on offer is a MINT example of a vintage Deer’s Foot hunting knife complete with its original leather sheath.
I am sure these knives where made in Solingen, Germany, possibly by W CLAUBERG, who is famous for making these types of knives.
The grip is made from a large Deer’s foot/hoof that retains all its fur.
A ribbed polished nick... read more
50.00 GBP
Large Vintage English Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grip – VENTURE –Sheffield England
Here on offer is a MINT example of very large vintage clip point Bowie Knife with a beautiful stag horn grip and black leather sheath, circa 1960.
The grip is made from a beautiful solid piece of stag horn that has been shaped to fit the hand perfectly.
Each end of the grip has tapered leather, brass and coloured Bakelite spacers that are all held tightly ... read more
130.00 GBP
Antique Clip Point Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Grips by George Butler & Co. used as a WW2 Fighting Knife.
Here on offer is an antique stag horn clip point Bowie Knife by the English knife maker, George Butler & Co.
Interestingly, the lady I acquired the knife from many years ago, stated it had been used by her father, who was a British soldier serving in Burma during WW2.
I just loved the fact the knife was a “beauty” and by a great Victorian period English mak... read more
325.00 GBP
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
175.00 GBP
Near Mint Deflection Magnetometer Compass by W & J George & Becker Ltd circa 1950
Here on offer is a fine example of a 1950’s period Deflection Magnetometer by the famous English laboratory instrument maker:
W & J George & Becker Ltd
Founded from a take over of F.E. Becker & Co. by W.J. George Ltd in 1897, they continued to trade under the original name until the 1950s when W. & J. George & Becker Ltd was adopted.
T... read more
50.00 GBP
Unusual Mauchline Ware Circular Thread Holder for Clark & Co Anchor Sewing Cottons with Transfer Image of General Gordon – METAMMEH c1890
Here on offer is unusual Mauchline Ware ‘Turret Topped’ circular thread holder for Clark & Co Anchor Sewing Cottons of Paisley. There is an impressive paper-advertising label for Clark & Co attached to the inside of the lid.
The holder itself has a black lacquer finish and the top wooden lid has a turret finish to the edge and a large printed image of General Gordo... read more
45.00 GBP
Rare Miniature Watercolour of Lord FitzRoy Somerset or Field Marshal 1st Baron Raglan set with Crystal and Steel Beads circa 1830
Here on offer is a rare open-faced miniature watercolour of Field Marshal Lord FitzRoy Somerset Raglan, set with an oval frame of crystal and steel beads.
The painting itself depicts Lord Fitzroy Somerset in a red military dress uniform (no hat) with gold epaulettes and shows him without his right arm.
Somerset saw action during the Hundred Days: he... read more
275.00 GBP
Unusual WW1 Miniature Diary of The War Extracts from The TIMES Diary - Sept 1914 to May 1915
Here on offer is an unusual WW1 Miniature Diary of the War extracts from the TIMES diary, Sept 1914 to May 1915.
This small diary/booklet was possibly a giveaway item published in 1915, which also has printed on the front:
With the Compliments from
CROCKER SONS & Co. Ltd
FRIDAY STREET
E.C.
Someone has also ... read more
15.00 GBP
Stunning Example of a Large Handmade Brass Napoleonic Field Cannon & Limber
Here on offer is a beautiful example of a very large hand made model of solid brass Napoleonic field cannon with its attachable limber carriage.
I am selling this fine example on behalf of a truly talented model maker, who crafted this example over 40 years ago.
It is based on a Napoleonic field cannon from the Battle of Waterloo period circa 1815.
850.00 GBP