Rare Antique Folding Combination Cigar Holder with Knife and Piercer by J.Nowill & Sons c1890

Here on offer is a rare example of an antique folding combination cigar holder with a knife and long piercer by J.Nowill & Sons of Sheffield, England, circa 1890.

J.Nowill & Sons are famous Sheffield knife manufactures and they have been making them since 27th April 1700.

This is the only combination cigar tool that I have seen by this maker and it is in excellent ...  read more

Code: 50505

Beautiful Antique Mother of Pearl and Hallmarked Silver Pedestal Dish by William Vale & Sons 1922

Here on offer is a truly stunning antique mother of pearl shell and hallmarked silver pedestal caviar dish by William Vale & Sons, dated to 1922.

The beautiful polished natural mother of pearl, also known as nacre shell dish, has been fitted to a circular sterling silver pedestal crafted by the silversmith’s William Vale & Sons.

The pedestal has a set of English si...  read more

Code: 52145

Antique Throwing Knife and Leather Sheath by J. Nowill and Sons Sheffield England c1920

Here on offer is an unusual and early throwing knife and leather sheath by J. Nowill and Sons, Sheffield, England, circa 1920.

The throwing knife has a double-edged thick steel spear tip blade, making for a well-balanced and weighty throwing knife. There edges of the tip are still sharp and it now has some age greying to the finish, on both sides. The long tapering section of the...  read more

Code: 52139

Fine 19th Century Burmese Dha Dagger Sword with Ornate Silver Covered Wooden Sheath

Here on offer is a fine example of a Burmese Dha dagger sword with an ornate silver covered wooden sheath, dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880.

It features a 9.25” plain single-edged steel blade, that tapers to a point. The very tip appears to be missing, but the blade is in excellent condition with just some light age staining.

The grip is made from a ...  read more

Code: 52141

Extra Photos of 19th Century Burmese Dha Dagger Sword with Ornate Silver Covered Wooden Sheath - 52141

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Code: 52140

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 admired the fact the knife was a “beauty” and by a great Victorian period English maker, s...  read more

Code: 51860

Parker-Hale Cased Set of TEN Smith & Wesson, First Production Run, Scrimshaw Knives

Here on offer is a wonderful collector’s set of TEN Smith & Wesson, First Production Run Scrimshaw knives, distributed in a plush display case by Parker-Hale.

Each of the knives has a 2.7” (6.7cm) stainless steel blade that is stamped with the name Smith & Wesson on the ricasso and has the full details marked on the front of the blade:

Smith & Wesson
FIRST P...  read more

Code: 50782

Huge Antique French Folding Palm Knife Stag Grip and 10” Blade – NOGENT DG

Here on offer is massive example of an antique French folding Palm knife with a genuine stag horn grip and 10” blade – NOGENT DG.

This is the largest example I have seen of one these famous French knives.

The impressive large stag horn grip is 12” long and has a great aged patina to its finish.

The large 10” long single edged steel blade, slots onto ...  read more

Code: 50778

Unusual Antique Victorian White Bisque Porcelain Boots Match Holder with Striker Plate c1874

Here on offer is an unusual antique English match holder with a stricker plate, that has been made out of fine white bisque porcelain, to look like a pair of military or Victorian riding boots.

One boot is standing upright and is designed to hold matches while the other boot is laying half folded on its side with a ridged base to the soul of the boot that acts as a stricker plat...  read more

Code: 51886

WW2 Period Silver-Plated Tie Bar/Clasp with Submarine Engraved Justyn Edwards - July 1946

Here on offer is an unusual WW2 period handmade, silver-plated tie bar/clasp with a chain suspended plated metal image of what I believe is an allied WW2 submarine.

On the back of the submarine, it is engraved on the back with the owner’s name, that appears to read as:

Justyn Edwards
July 1946

On the back of the top bar, it has a strong clas...  read more

Code: 51603