Vintage Traditional Decorated Sami Knife made from Reindeer Antler

Here on offer is a vintage traditional decorated Sami knife made from reindeer antler.

The Sami are an indigenous people of northern Scandinavia, Finland and the Russian border region, traditionally reindeer herders and fishermen.

The single edged polished steel blade is 3.5” (9cm) long and has a really well fitting carved and decorated solid antler grip. The blade...  read more

Code: 52508

Antique Square Cut-Glass Inkwell set in an Ornate Silver-Plated Stand by Walker & Hall Sheffield 1891

Here on offer is an antique Victorian square cut-glass inkwell set in an ornate silver-plated desk stand, by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, dating to 1891.

The impressive square desk stand depicts the raised images of urns on the four sides and upright floral swirls at each corner, which also act as pen rests. The top edges are finished with a beaded pattern. It has been well polish...  read more

Code: 52511

Extra Photos of Walker & Hall Inkwell - 52511

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Code: 52510

Vintage German Cigar Cutter used at the Junior Carlton Club – 30 Pall Mall London c1930

Here on offer is fine German made cigar cutter that was used at the Junior Carlton Club, housed at 30 Pall Mall, London, circa 1930.

The Junior Carlton Club was a London gentlemen’s club, now dissolved, which was established in 1864 and was disbanded in 1977.

Some history about the club.
Anticipating the forthcoming Second Reform Act under Benjamin Disrael, ...  read more

Code: 52519

Fine British WW2 P39 Home Guard Brown Leather Bayonet Frog by CS(W) Ltd dated 1940

Here on offer is an original near mint, British WW2 P39 Home Guard tan brown leather bayonet frog by CS(W) Ltd and dating to 1940.

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

This fine near mint bayonet frog is the best example I have ever owned. It shows no signs of u...  read more

Code: 52518

Unique 5.7” WW1 Period Trench Art Cigar/Cigarette Holder

Here on offer is a rare and unique WW1 period Trench Art cigar/cigarette holder, with the classic tapering shape.

It seems to have a steel central core that has been fitted with five tapering Bakelite sections, partitioned by copper and aluminium rings.

The tip has a polished brass covering applied, as does the long mouth piece that is engraved with a diamond patt...  read more

Code: 52516

Mint Antique Clear Pressed Glass 'Landseer' Lion Paperweight - John Derbyshire c1870

Here on offer is an antique Victorian pressed glass 'Landseer' style seated lion, (as seen at Trafalgar Square), paperweight probably by John Derbyshire, circa 1870.

This example of a clear glass lion, is in mint condition and there are no visible marks, chips, cracks or blemishes on the lion figure.

It measures 4.5” (11.4cm) long by 2.6” (6.6cm) high and weighs ...  read more

Code: 52514

WW2 Souvenir Bookends made from salvaged Portland Stone from the Houses of Parliament after the Blitz bombings during May 1941

Here on offer is a pair of WW2 Souvenir bookends made from salvaged Portland stone from the Houses of Parliament, after a number of German Luftwaffe “Blitz” bombings during May 1941.

These fine bookends were crafted from salvaged Portland stone by London Stonecraft Ltd and were sold to raise funds for the Duke of Gloucester's Red Cross and St. John fund.

These book...  read more

Code: 52509

Vintage Traditional Decorated Sami Knife made from Reindeer Antler with a Leather and Antler Sheath

Here on offer is a vintage traditional decorated Sami knife made from reindeer antler with a leather and antler sheath.

The Sami are an indigenous people of northern Scandinavia, Finland and the Russian border region, traditionally reindeer herders and fishermen.

The mint single edged polished steel blade is 2.75” (7cm) long and has a really well fitting carved and...  read more

Code: 50105

Fine Victorian Mahogany and Brass Quill Pen Maker and Trimmer c1880

Here on offer is a fine Victorian Mahogany and brass quill pen maker and trimmer, circa 1880.

There is no maker on this example, but a lot were made by Joseph Rodgers in Sheffield, with a very similar stye.

The main body id made from Mahogany wood and at one end it has a folding steel knife blade/trimmer. Then at the other end is the brass and steel cutter hinged g...  read more

Code: 52457