Commemorative Gilt Bronze Medallion for the Coronation King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra 1902

Here on offer is a large (52mm) commemorative gilt bronze medallion for the coronation King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1902.

On the obverse is the image of the conjoined busts of Their Majesties bare heads facing left.

The engraver's initials “G.F M.B.Ld” are on the right of the King's bust. This relates to George Frampton.

The script around ...  read more

Code: 51091

Unusual Cased Limited Edition Böker “Masonic” Stockman Knife with Blade by Manfred Sachse c1990

Here on offer is an unusual and rare, limited edition Böker “Masonic” Stockman knife with a beautifully decorated blade by the master blade smith, Manfred Sachse, circa 1990.

It comes in an ebonised wood, hinged case with a black silk lining.

I did try to research this knife but failed to find another example listed or documented anywhere?

Given the...  read more

Code: 51075

WW2 Private Purchased Fixed Blade Commando Style Knife with Leather Sheath

Here on offer is what I believe to be a WW2 period private purchased fixed blade commando style knife with original leather sheath.

This came from an ex-museum stock that was donated by ex-British service men after WW2.

This double-edged knife has seen a “life”, especially the blade that has been really worn down on both sides, through sharpening over the years.read more

Code: 51056

French WWI Military Issue Treen Etui Necessaire Needle Holder/Sewing Kit

Here on offer is an antique French WWI military issue treen etui necessaire needle holder/sewing kit.

This wonderfully tactile etui is carved on a lathe from boxwood and was issued to French soldiers during WWI. The sewing kit was designed to be as comprehensive as possible, catering for repairs while deployed in the conflict.

This necessaire separates into three p...  read more

Code: 51066

Original Iron and Wood “One-Flue” Harpoon from the early 19th Century

Here on offer is an original and rare iron and wood, one-flue harpoon from the early 19th century.

This example has an iron front section with a socket that is fixed to a hickory or other hardwood shaft and held in place by a round headed stud.

The wooden shaft shows signs of old woodworm holes, which have now been treated to ensure there is no existing woodworm ac...  read more

Code: 51059

Antique Souvenir Booklet of 10 Postcard Prints of Paintings of the Battles of Waterloo in June 1815

Here on offer is a Belgium produced, antique souvenir booklet of 10 postcard prints of paintings of the battles of Waterloo in June 1815.

This souvenir booklet is still complete with its original 10 fine black and white prints of famous paintings of the battles at Waterloo, June 1815.

Each postcard has perforations along one edge so they can be easily removed to be...  read more

Code: 51063

H.M.S. SULTAN - Presentation Walking Stick to Lieutenant Commander D. E. Gaymer – Derham

Here on offer is an impressive presentation walking stick to Lieutenant Commander D. E. Gaymer – Derham, who it appears was the First Lieutenant at H.M.S. SULTAN between 1980 – 83.

HMS Sultan is a shore base of the Royal Navy in Gosport, Hampshire, England.

It is the primary engineering training establishment for the Royal Navy and home to the Network Rail Advance...  read more

Code: 51061

Original British WW2 P39 Home Guard Leather Bayonet Frog

Here on offer is an original British WW2 P39 Home Guard leather bayonet frog.

They were issued initially in 1939 for use with the P1907, P13 and P17 bayonets and primarily used by the British Home Guard.

I can’t see any makers details, but there does appear to be a number “033” stamped into the leather on the reverse in between the rivets.

The leat...  read more

Code: 50497

FANTASY WW2 SS Cigarette Case with fake SS emblem – Real Case is made from Alpacca Silver by Robert Kraft Depicting a Spider in its Web

Here on offer is a pure “FANTASY” WW2 SS Cigarette case with a fake SS emblem attached to the top cover of a real case.

Personally, I would sadly say the value of the case has been affected by someone tacking on a bogus SS emblem and engraving it with false markings and owner details.

The REAL cigarette case is actually an impressive art deco period Alpacca silver...  read more

Code: 50625

Limited Edition Battle of Britain Museum - Lancaster – Commemorative Wall Plaque with Certificate and Box c1978

Here on offer is vintage Battle of Britain Museum, limited edition commemorative wall plaque that depicts the famous WW2 RAF Lancaster bomber aircraft.

These wall plaques were made to raise capital funds for the construction of the Battle of Britain museum in Hendon, in 1978.

The plaque comes with its original gold embossed box, tissue wrapping, maker’s card and de...  read more

Code: 51051