Large WW1 French 105mm Trench Art Embossed Brass Shell Case

Here on offer is a large example of a WW1 French 105mm Trench Art embossed brass shell case.

The case has been beautifully hand embossed with the image of a flowering poppy shown against a stippled background.

The smooth top lip of the case shows some age dents that could be pushed out if so required.

The base shows the stamped French ordinance marks...  read more

Code: 50457

Vintage Toy Luger Shaped Cork Firing Plastic Gun circa 1950

Here is a vintage toy Luger shaped cork firing plastic gun, circa 1950.

The toy gun is spring operated, and cocked by pulling back the plunger mechanism at the rear of the gun.

A small cork or pellet (not provided) can then be inserted into the top of the barrel and fired out by pulling the trigger.

I have not fired the gun with a cork, but it cocks ...  read more

Code: 50917

Genuine WW2 RAF Padded Cloth Pilots Wings Badge

Here on offer is a genuine WW2 RAF padded cloth Pilots Wings badge.

It is made of a padded embroidered pair of outstretched wings supporting a central laurel wreath encircling the RAF monogram with a King’s crown, the wings, monogram and crown in cream and the wreath in brown, all on a black fabric set on a cream backing cloth.

The Wings are in excellent condition,...  read more

Code: 50580

Presentation 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife to Sgt Andrew Melville of the SAS on being awarded the Military Medal

Here on offer is a mint vintage presentation 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by J. Nowill of Sheffield.

It has a 7” double-edged blade in forged carbon steel with blued finish. If I am being really “picky” it has the lightest loss of bluing to the very tip of the blade that is hardly noticeable.

The cast metal alloy handle has a steel oval guard and a hexagonal nut p...  read more

Code: 50933

MINT - Third Reich Gilt Aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine Dagger Hangers

Here on offer is a stunning pair of Third Reich gilt aluminium “Lion Face” Kriegsmarine dagger hangers that retain all their bright original gilt finish.

I believe this set have never been used and where found when an old Tailor/Uniform shop was closed down in Germany.

My understanding is that after 1938 the standard Kriegsmarine hangers were normally made of gild...  read more

Code: 50932

Rare Finnish Puukko Knife removed from the Reichs Chancellery by an English Nurse in 1945

Here on offer is one of two Finnish Puukko knives I acquired years ago from an old gentleman in Aldershot, England.

The story the man told me was he was gifted them by a woman who was a nurse serving with the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps who acquired them from the Reichs Chancellery in Berlin after it was destroyed in 1945.
Sadly he didn’t reme...  read more

Code: 50034

3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers Personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery

Here on offer is an excellent example of a 1970’s period, 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife by William Rodgers of Sheffield.

This knife has been personalised to Major D. P. EARLAM of the Royal Artillery and dated to 1972-1973.

This beautiful double-edged dagger blade measures 6.76” (17.4cm) in length and retains its original bright nickel-plated finish....  read more

Code: 50476

Customised Bowie Knife with Stag Antler Grip and Leather Sheath – by FAGAN

Here on offer is a fine example of custom made vintage clip point Bowie Knife with a beautiful stag antler grip and brown leather sheath, circa 1950.

The custom made grip is made from a beautiful solid piece of “forked” stag antler that fits the hand perfectly.

Two slices of horn have been shaped to form the tight fit of the grip to the blade tang ...  read more

Code: 50404

Ornate Vintage Collectors Lock Knife by Herbertz Messer with Laguiole “Bee”

Here on offer is a mint example of an ornate vintage collectors lock knife by Herbertz Messer, Solingen.

What I find unusual about this knife is it has the forged image of a Bee on the locking spring stop, as seen on French made Laguiole knives?

The Bee, one of the symbols of an Original Forge de Laguiole knife, is carved with a file and an engraver. The legend g...  read more

Code: 50924

Vintage Hourglass Egg Timer with Seashells Encased in clear Pink Lucite

Here on offer is a vintage hourglass egg timer with seashells encased in clear pink Lucite.

This was probably made back in the 1950’s when many where made in various colours but each one was with a unique design of shells.

It is in excellent condition with just some minor surface scratches.

It measures 3.25” (8.3cm) wide, 2.75” (7cm) high and 1.1” ...  read more

Code: 50927